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FORM 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a–16 OR 15d–16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of May 2015

Commission File Number: 001-33178

 

 

MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

 

 

36th Floor, The Centrium

60 Wyndham Street

Central

Hong Kong

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20–F or Form 40–F.    Form 20-F  x    Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3–2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes  ¨    No  x

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MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED

Form 6–K

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Exhibit 99.1

   

Quarterly Report of MCE Finance Limited

Exhibit 99.2

    Quarterly Report of Studio City Finance Limited


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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

MELCO CROWN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED
By:  

/s/ Geoffrey Davis

Name:   Geoffrey Davis, CFA
Title:   Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 29, 2015

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
No.

     

Description

99.1

   

Quarterly Report of MCE Finance Limited

99.2

    Quarterly Report of Studio City Finance Limited


Exhibit 99.1

EXPLANATORY NOTE

MCE Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of MCE Finance Limited’s US$1,000,000,000 5.00% senior notes due 2021 (the “2013 Senior Notes”) with MCE Finance Limited’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, comprising condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, together with related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated February 7, 2013, relating to the 2013 Senior Notes. MCE Finance Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited.


MCE Finance Limited

Report for the First Quarter of 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION

  1   

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

  3   

GLOSSARY

  4   

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

  7   

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

  8   

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

  F-1   


INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

  “2011 Credit Facilities” refers to the credit facilities entered into pursuant to an amendment agreement dated June 22, 2011, as amended from time to time, between, among others, Melco Crown Macau, Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong Branch as agent and DB Trustees (Hong Kong) Limited as security agent, comprising a term loan facility and a revolving credit facility, for a total amount of HK$9.36 billion (equivalent to approximately US$1.2 billion);

 

  “Altira Developments Limited” refers to our subsidiary, a Macau company through which we hold the land and building for Altira Macau;

 

  “Altira Macau” refers to an integrated casino and hotel development that caters to Asian rolling chip customers, which opened in May 2007 and owned by Altira Developments Limited;

 

  “City of Dreams” refers to a casino, hotel, retail and entertainment integrated resort located on two adjacent pieces of land in Cotai, Macau, which opened in June 2009, and currently features casino areas and three luxury hotels, including a collection of retail brands, a wet stage performance theater and other entertainment venues, and owned by Melco Crown (COD) Developments Limited;

 

  “Cotai” refers to an area of reclaimed land located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macau;

 

  “HK$” and “H.K. dollars” refer to the legal currency of Hong Kong;

 

  “Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

  “Macau” refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

  “Melco Crown (COD) Developments Limited” refers to our subsidiary, a Macau company through which we hold the land and buildings for City of Dreams;

 

  “Melco Crown Macau” refers to our subsidiary, Melco Crown (Macau) Limited, a Macau company and the holder of our gaming subconcession;

 

  “Mocha Clubs” collectively refers to clubs with gaming machines, the first of which opened in September 2003, and are now the largest non-casino based operations of electronic gaming machines in Macau, and operated by Melco Crown Macau;

 

  “our gaming subconcession” refers to the Macau gaming subconcession held by Melco Crown Macau;

 

  “Patacas” and “MOP” refer to the legal currency of Macau;

 

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  “PRC” refers to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from a geographical point of view;

 

  “US$” and “U.S. dollars” refer to the legal currency of the United States;

 

  “U.S. GAAP” refers to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

 

  “we”, “us”, “our” and “our company” refer to MCE Finance Limited and, as the context requires, its predecessor entities and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This quarterly report includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Any discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events, including our future operating results and conditions, our prospects and our future financial performance and condition, all of which are largely based on our current expectations and projections. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Moreover, because we operate in a heavily regulated and evolving industry, we may become highly leveraged. We also operate in Macau, a market with intense competition, and therefore new risk factors may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of these factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) growth of the gaming market and visitation in Macau, (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, and (v) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “target”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “potential”, “continue”, “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions.

The forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this quarterly report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this quarterly report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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GLOSSARY

 

“cage” a secure room within a casino with a facility that allows patrons to exchange cash for chips required to participate in gaming activities, or to exchange chips for cash
“chip” round token that is used on casino gaming tables in lieu of cash
“concession” a government grant for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau under an administrative contract pursuant to which a concessionaire, or the entity holding the concession, is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“drop” the amount of cash to purchase gaming chips and promotional vouchers that are deposited in a gaming table’s drop box, plus gaming chips purchased at the casino cage
“drop box” a box or container that serves as a repository for cash, chips, chip purchase vouchers, credit markers and forms used to record movements in the chip inventory on each table game
“electronic table games” electronic multiple-player gaming seats
“gaming machine” slot machine and/or electronic table games
“gaming machine handle” the total amount wagered in gaming machines
“gaming machine win rate” gaming machine win expressed as a percentage of gaming machine handle
“gaming promoter” an individual or corporate entity who, for the purpose of promoting rolling chip and other gaming activities, arranges customer transportation and accommodation, provides credit in its sole discretion if authorized by a gaming operator, and arranges food and beverage services and entertainment in exchange for commissions or other compensation from a gaming operator
“integrated resort” a resort which provides customers with a combination of hotel accommodations, casinos or gaming areas, retail and dining facilities, MICE space, entertainment venues and spas
“junket player” a player sourced by gaming promoters to play in the VIP gaming rooms or areas

 

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“marker”

evidence of indebtedness by a player to the casino or gaming operator

“mass market patron”

a customer who plays in the mass market segment

“mass market segment”

consists of both table games and gaming machines played by mass market patrons for cash stakes that are typically lower than those in the rolling chip segment

“mass market table games drop”

the amount of table games drop in the mass market table games segment

“mass market table games hold percentage”

mass market table games win as a percentage of mass market table games drop

“mass market table games segment”

the mass market segment consisting of mass market patrons who play table games

“MICE”

Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions, an acronym commonly used to refer to tourism involving large groups brought together for an event or specific purpose

“non-negotiable chip”

promotional casino chip that is not to be exchanged for cash

“premium direct player”

a rolling chip player who is a direct customer of the concessionaires or subconcessionaires and is attracted to the casino through direct marketing efforts and relationships with the gaming operator

“rolling chip”

non-negotiable chip primarily used by rolling chip patrons to make wagers

“rolling chip patron”

a player who is primarily a VIP player and typically receives various forms of complimentary services from the gaming promoters or concessionaires or subconcessionaires

“rolling chip segment”

consists of table games played in private VIP gaming rooms or areas by rolling chip patrons who are either premium direct players or junket players

“rolling chip volume”

the amount of non-negotiable chips wagered and lost by the rolling chip market segment

“rolling chip win rate”

rolling chip table games win (calculated before discounts and commissions) as a percentage of rolling chip volume

 

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“slot machine” traditional slot or electronic gaming machine operated by a single player
“subconcession” an agreement for the operation of games of fortune and chance in casinos between the entity holding the concession, or the concessionaire, a subconcessionaire and the Macau government, pursuant to which the subconcessionaire is authorized to operate games of fortune and chance in casinos in Macau
“table games win” the amount of wagers won net of wagers lost on gaming tables that is retained and recorded as casino revenues
“VIP gaming room” gaming rooms or areas that have restricted access to rolling chip patrons and typically offer more personalized service than the general mass market gaming areas
“wet stage performance theater” the approximately 2,000-seat theater specifically designed to stage The House of Dancing Water show

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

Although we will have certain expenses and revenues denominated in Patacas, our revenues and expenses will be denominated predominantly in H.K. dollars and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from H.K. dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to H.K. dollars in this quarterly report were made at a rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.

The H.K. dollar is freely convertible into other currencies (including the U.S. dollar). Since October 17, 1983, the H.K. dollar has been officially linked to the U.S. dollar at the rate of HK$7.80 to US$1.00. The market exchange rate has not deviated materially from the level of HK$7.80 to US$1.00 since the peg was first established. However, in May 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority broadened the trading band from the original rate of HK$7.80 per U.S. dollar to a rate range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar. The Hong Kong government has stated its intention to maintain the link at that rate, and it, acting through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has a number of means by which it may act to maintain exchange rate stability. However, no assurance can be given that the Hong Kong government will maintain the link at HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar or at all.

The noon buying rate on March 31, 2015 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollar per U.S. dollar, as certified for customs purposes by the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States, or the Federal Reserve Board, was HK$7.7540 to US$1.00. On May 15, 2015, the noon buying rate was HK$7.7505 to US$1.00. We make no representation that any H.K. dollar or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars or H.K. dollars, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

The Pataca is pegged to the H.K. dollar at a rate of HK$1.00 = MOP1.03. All translations from Patacas to U.S. dollars in this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0134 = US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Board does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable transfers in Patacas.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future. Certain statements in this “Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements.

Summary of Financial Results

For the first quarter of 2015, our total net revenues were US$1.03 billion, a decrease of 25.4% from US$1.38 billion of net revenues for the first quarter of 2014. Net income for the first quarter of 2015 was US$132.1 million, as compared to US$252.6 million for the first quarter of 2014. The decline in profitability was primarily attributable to lower group-wide rolling chip revenues and mass market table games revenues.

The following summarizes the results of our operations:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net revenues

   $ 1,027,255       $ 1,376,193   

Total operating costs and expenses

   $ (881,725    $ (1,104,833

Operating income

   $ 145,530       $ 271,360   

Net income

   $ 132,075       $ 252,591   

 

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Results of Operations

City of Dreams First Quarter Results

For the first quarter of 2015, net revenue at City of Dreams was US$810.3 million compared to US$1,075.0 million in the first quarter of 2014. The decline in net revenue was primarily a result of lower rolling chip revenues and mass market table games revenues.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$13.5 billion for the first quarter of 2015 versus US$24.6 billion in the first quarter of 2014. The rolling chip win rate was 3.2% in the first quarter of 2015 versus 3.0% in the first quarter of 2014. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%–3.0%.

Mass market table games drop decreased to US$1,199.0 million compared with US$1,299.1 million in the first quarter of 2014. The mass market table games hold percentage was 35.9% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 37.5% in the first quarter of 2014.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2015 was US$1,242.0 million, compared with US$1,489.7 million in the first quarter of 2014.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2015 was US$71.2 million, compared with US$71.4 million in the first quarter of 2014.

Altira Macau First Quarter Results

For the first quarter of 2015, net revenue at Altira Macau was US$149.0 million compared to US$229.9 million in the first quarter of 2014. The year-over-year decrease in net revenue was primarily a result of lower rolling chip revenues.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$7.4 billion in the first quarter of 2015 versus US$10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2014. The rolling chip win rate was 2.5% in the first quarter of 2015 versus 2.9% in the first quarter of 2014. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%–3.0%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop totaled US$159.3 million in the first quarter of 2015, a decrease from US$203.8 million generated in the comparable period in 2014. The mass market table games hold percentage was 17.2% in the first quarter of 2015 compared with 13.3% in the first quarter of 2014.

Gaming machine handle for the first quarter of 2015 was US$7.2 million.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the first quarter of 2015 was US$8.8 million compared with US$9.5 million in the first quarter of 2014.

 

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Mocha Clubs First Quarter Results

Net revenue from Mocha Clubs totaled US$34.9 million in the first quarter of 2015 as compared to US$39.5 million in the first quarter of 2014.

The number of gaming machines in operation at Mocha Clubs averaged approximately 1,200 in the first quarter of 2015, compared to approximately 1,400 in the comparable period in 2014. The reduction in gaming machines reported by Mocha Clubs was primarily due to the closure of one club in mid-2014 and the transfer of the reporting of one club to Altira Macau in 2015, partially offset by the opening of a new Mocha club in mid-2014. The net win per gaming machine per day was US$316 in both quarters ended March 31, 2015 and 2014.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2015 were US$13.0 million, which mainly included interest income of US$0.9 million, interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$10.8 million and other finance costs of US$4.4 million, as compared to a total net non-operating expenses of US$18.3 million for the first quarter of 2014, which mainly included interest income of US$2.3 million, interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$14.8 million and other finance costs of US$4.6 million. The year-on-year decrease of US$5.3 million in net non-operating expenses was primarily due to higher capitalized interest in the current quarter and lower interest charge as a result of the scheduled repayments of the term loan under the 2011 Credit Facilities.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$76.6 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2015, of which US$14.3 million was related to the amortization of our gaming subconcession and US$5.2 million was related to the amortization of land use rights.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have relied and intend to rely on our cash generated from our operations and our debt and equity financings to meet our financing needs and repay our indebtedness, as the case may be.

As of March 31, 2015, we held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, bank deposits with original maturity over three months and restricted cash of approximately US$1,247.9 million, US$110.6 million and US$6.2 million, respectively, and HK$3.12 billion (approximately US$401.1 million) of the 2011 Credit Facilities remains available for future drawdown.

 

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Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 133,114       $ 275,429   

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (7,124      61,208   

Cash used in financing activities

     (64,216      (257,179
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  61,774      79,458   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  1,186,091      1,164,682   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 1,247,865    $ 1,244,140   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and accounts receivable with VIP table games play and hotel operations conducted on a cash and credit basis and the remainder of the business, including mass market table games play, gaming machine play, food and beverage, and entertainment are conducted primarily on a cash basis.

Net cash provided by operating activities was US$133.1 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared to US$275.4 million for the first quarter of 2014. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was mainly due to decline in underlying operating performance as described in the foregoing section and increased working capital for the operations.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was US$7.1 million for the first quarter of 2015, compared to net cash provided by investing activities of US$61.2 million. The change was primarily due to the increased capital expenditure payments, no withdrawal of bank deposits with original maturity over three months, partially offset by the net repayment of advance to shareholder in the current quarter.

Net cash used in investing activities of US$7.1 million for the first quarter of 2015 mainly included capital expenditure payments of US$86.9 million, our advance to shareholder of US$8.3 million, advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$8.1 million and change in restricted cash of US$5.5 million, partially offset with the proceed from the repayment of advance to shareholder of US$105.4 million.

 

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Net cash provided by investing activities of US$61.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 mainly included the transfer of US$176.5 million from bank deposits with original maturity over three months to cash and cash equivalents upon maturity, partially offset by our advance to shareholder of US$76.8 million, capital expenditure payments of US$36.8 million and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$1.4 million.

Our total capital expenditure payments for the first quarter of 2015 were US$86.9 million, as compared to US$36.8 million for the first quarter of 2014. Such capital expenditures for both periods were mainly associated with enhancements to our integrated resort offerings including the fifth hotel tower at City of Dreams. The increase was primarily due to the development of various projects at City of Dreams, including the fifth hotel tower. We also paid US$3.6 million for the scheduled installment of City of Dreams’ land premium payment for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$64.2 million for the first quarter of 2015 primarily represented the scheduled repayment of the term loan under 2011 Credit facilities.

Net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$257.2 million for the first quarter of 2014 primarily represented the dividends payment of US$193.0 million and the scheduled repayment of the term loan under 2011 Credit Facilities of US$64.2 million.

Indebtedness

The following table presents a summary of our indebtedness as of March 31, 2015:

 

     As of March 31,
2015
(In thousands of US$)
 

2013 Senior Notes

   $ 1,000,000   

2011 Credit Facilities

   $ 352,987   
  

 

 

 
$ 1,352,987   
  

 

 

 

Except for the scheduled repayment of the term loan under 2011 Credit Facilities of US$64.2 million during the first quarter of 2015, there was no other change in our indebtedness as of March 31, 2015 as compared to December 31, 2014.

 

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Our company commenced expansion of its retail precinct at City of Dreams, which is expected to open in the first half of 2016. Our company has also commenced the development of the fifth hotel tower at City of Dreams although its development plan and schedule is currently under review and may be subject to change after taking into account a range of factors, including the current and expected future operating environment in Macau and other potential uses of cash and future cash flow.

Any other future developments may be subject to further financing and a number of other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

 

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MCE Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

 

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Unaudited MCE Finance Limited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

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Unaudited MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  F-5   

Unaudited Reconciliation of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group to MCE Finance Limited

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MCE Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     March 31,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 
     (Unaudited)      (Audited)  

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,247,865       $ 1,186,091   

Bank deposits with original maturity over three months

     110,616         110,616   

Restricted cash

     6,164         629   

Accounts receivable, net

     232,059         253,111   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     306,785         263,959   

Inventories

     17,394         18,749   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     44,740         43,107   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

  1,965,623      1,876,262   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

  2,313,211      2,273,419   

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

  413,485      427,794   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

  4,220      4,220   

GOODWILL

  81,915      81,915   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

  99,519      98,699   

ADVANCE TO SHAREHOLDER

  567,387      664,147   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET

  75,636      79,387   

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

  370,452      375,687   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 5,891,448    $ 5,881,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

$ 12,908    $ 10,837   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  805,578      724,675   

Income tax payable

  709      2,804   

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

  165      163   

Current portion of long-term debt

  256,717      256,717   

Amount due to shareholder

  20,422      20,559   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

  26,178      19,328   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

  1,122,677      1,035,083   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

  1,096,270      1,160,449   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

  34,723      26,270   

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

  15,829      16,024   

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

  535      577   

LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE

  —        3,788   

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

Ordinary shares(1)

  —        —     

Additional paid-in capital

  1,841,725      1,841,725   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  2,635      2,635   

Retained earnings

  1,777,054      1,794,979   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

  3,621,414      3,639,339   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$ 5,891,448    $ 5,881,530   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The authorized share capital of MCE Finance Limited was 5,000,000 shares of US$0.01 par value per share, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 1,202 shares of US$0.01 par value per share were issued and fully paid.

 

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MCE Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2015     2014  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Casino

   $ 967,005      $ 1,320,139   

Rooms

     34,454        33,615   

Food and beverage

     21,986        21,713   

Entertainment, retail and others

     46,372        45,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

  1,069,817      1,420,886   

Less: promotional allowances

  (42,562   (44,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

  1,027,255      1,376,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Casino

  (689,035   (913,518

Rooms

  (3,676   (3,139

Food and beverage

  (4,716   (5,913

Entertainment, retail and others

  (13,628   (14,342

General and administrative

  (91,612   (83,393

Pre-opening costs

  (2,126   (730

Amortization of gaming subconcession

  (14,309   (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

  (5,235   (5,235

Depreciation and amortization

  (57,087   (62,562

Property charges and others

  (301   (1,692
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

  (881,725   (1,104,833
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

  145,530      271,360   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

Interest income

  882      2,302   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

  (10,815   (14,767

Other finance costs

  (4,443   (4,623

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

  1,425      (1,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

  (12,951   (18,265
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

  132,579      253,095   

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

  (504   (504
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

$ 132,075    $ 252,591   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-3


MCE Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2015     2014  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 133,114      $ 275,429   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment

  (86,928   (36,836

Advance to shareholder

  (8,313   (76,832

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

  (8,138   (1,445

Changes in restricted cash

  (5,535   —     

Payment for land use rights

  (3,606   —     

Payment for entertainment production costs

  (34   (167

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

  32      10   

Repayment of advance to shareholder

  105,398      —     

Withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturity over three months

  —        176,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

  (7,124   61,208   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Principal payments on long-term debt

  (64,179   (64,179

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

  (37   —     

Dividends paid

  —        (193,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in financing activities

  (64,216   (257,179
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  61,774      79,458   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

  1,186,091      1,164,682   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$ 1,247,865    $ 1,244,140   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest)

$ (22,849 $ (27,303

Cash paid for tax

  (2,795   (5,591

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY

Construction costs and property and equipment funded through accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities

  29,960      25,490   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-4


MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     March 31,
2015
     December 31,
2014
 

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,247,865       $ 1,186,091   

Bank deposits with original maturity over three months

     110,616         110,616   

Restricted cash

     6,164         629   

Accounts receivable, net

     232,059         253,111   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     306,789         263,959   

Amounts due from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     2         2   

Inventories

     17,394         18,749   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     44,740         43,107   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

  1,965,629      1,876,264   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

  2,313,211      2,273,419   

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

  413,485      427,794   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

  4,220      4,220   

GOODWILL

  81,915      81,915   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

  99,519      98,699   

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

  1,599,011      1,696,096   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET

  75,636      79,387   

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

  370,452      375,687   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 6,923,078    $ 6,913,481   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accounts payable

$ 12,908    $ 10,837   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

  805,578      724,675   

Income tax payable

  709      2,804   

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

  165      163   

Current portion of long-term debt

  256,717      256,717   

Amount due to shareholder

  20,418      20,555   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

  26,178      19,324   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

  1,122,673      1,035,075   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

  1,096,270      1,160,449   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

  34,723      26,270   

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

  15,829      16,024   

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

  535      577   

LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE

  —        3,788   

ADVANCE FROM SHAREHOLDER

  1,031,618      1,031,943   

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

Ordinary shares(1)

  —        —     

Additional paid-in capital

  1,841,725      1,841,725   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  2,635      2,635   

Retained earnings

  1,777,070      1,794,995   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

  3,621,430      3,639,355   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$ 6,923,078    $ 6,913,481   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The authorized share capital of MCE Finance Limited was 5,000,000 shares of US$0.01 par value per share, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 1,202 shares of US$0.01 par value per share were issued and fully paid.

 

F-5


MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
     2015     2014  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Casino

   $ 967,005      $ 1,320,139   

Rooms

     34,454        33,615   

Food and beverage

     21,986        21,713   

Entertainment, retail and others

     46,372        45,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

  1,069,817      1,420,886   

Less: promotional allowances

  (42,562   (44,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

  1,027,255      1,376,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Casino

  (689,035   (913,518

Rooms

  (3,676   (3,139

Food and beverage

  (4,716   (5,913

Entertainment, retail and others

  (13,628   (14,342

General and administrative

  (91,612   (83,393

Pre-opening costs

  (2,126   (730

Amortization of gaming subconcession

  (14,309   (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

  (5,235   (5,235

Depreciation and amortization

  (57,087   (62,562

Property charges and others

  (301   (1,692
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

  (881,725   (1,104,833
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

  145,530      271,360   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

Interest income

  882      2,302   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

  (10,815   (14,767

Other finance costs

  (4,443   (4,623

Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

  1,425      (1,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

  (12,951   (18,265
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

  132,579      253,095   

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

  (504   (504
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

$ 132,075    $ 252,591   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-6


MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

    

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
     2015     2014  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 133,114      $ 275,429   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment

  (86,928   (36,836

Advance to unconsolidated subsidiary

  (8,313   (76,832

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

  (8,138   (1,445

Changes in restricted cash

  (5,535   —     

Payment for land use rights

  (3,606   —     

Payment for entertainment production costs

  (34   (167

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

  32      10   

Repayment of advance to unconsolidated subsidiary

  105,398      —     

Withdrawals of bank deposits with original maturity over three months

  —        176,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

  (7,124   61,208   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Principal payments on long-term debt

  (64,179   (64,179

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

  (37   —     

Dividends paid

  —        (193,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used in financing activities

  (64,216   (257,179
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  61,774      79,458   

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

  1,186,091      1,164,682   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$ 1,247,865    $ 1,244,140   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest)

$ (22,849 $ (27,303

Cash paid for tax

  (2,795   (5,591

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY

Construction costs and property and equipment funded through accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities

  29,960      25,490   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-7


MCE Finance Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

of MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group to MCE Finance Limited

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

  Consolidated
Total for
MCE Finance
Limited –
Restricted
Subsidiaries
Group
  Unrestricted Subsidiaries          
  Melco Crown
(Macau
Peninsula)
Hotel Limited
  Melco Crown
(Macau
Peninsula)
Developments
Limited
  Elimination   Consolidated
Total for
MCE Finance
Limited
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

         

As of March 31, 2015

         

ASSETS

         

CURRENT ASSETS

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 1,247,865      $        $        $        $ 1,247,865   

Bank deposits with original maturity over three months

    110,616              110,616   

Restricted cash

    6,164              6,164   

Accounts receivable, net

    232,059              232,059   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

    306,789        (2     (2       306,785   

Amounts due from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    2            (2     —     

Inventories

    17,394              17,394   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    44,740              44,740   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

    1,965,629        (2     (2     (2     1,965,623   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

    2,313,211              2,313,211   

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

    413,485              413,485   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

    4,220              4,220   

GOODWILL

    81,915              81,915   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

    99,519              99,519   

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

    1,599,011            (1,599,011     —     

ADVANCE TO SHAREHOLDER

    —            1,599,005        (1,031,618     567,387   

ADVANCE TO GROUP COMPANIES

    —            17,795        (17,795     —     

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET

    75,636              75,636   

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

    370,452              370,452   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 6,923,078      $ (2   $ 1,616,798      $ (2,648,426   $ 5,891,448   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

         

CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

Accounts payable

  $ 12,908      $        $        $        $ 12,908   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    805,578              805,578   

Income tax payable

    709              709   

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

    165              165   

Current portion of long-term debt

    256,717              256,717   

Amount due to shareholder

    20,418        2        2          20,422   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

    26,178              26,178   

Amounts due to group companies

    —          1        1        (2     —     
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

    1,122,673        3        3        (2     1,122,677   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

    1,096,270              1,096,270   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

    34,723              34,723   

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

    15,829              15,829   

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

    535              535   

ADVANCE FROM SHAREHOLDER

    1,031,618            (1,031,618     —     

ADVANCE FROM GROUP COMPANIES

    —            1,616,800        (1,616,800     —     

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

         

Ordinary shares(1)

    —          3        3        (6     —     

Additional paid-in capital

    1,841,725              1,841,725   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    2,635              2,635   

Retained earnings

    1,777,070        (8     (8       1,777,054   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

    3,621,430        (5     (5     (6     3,621,414   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  $ 6,923,078      $ (2   $ 1,616,798      $ (2,648,426   $ 5,891,448   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The authorized share capital of MCE Finance Limited was 5,000,000 shares of US$0.01 par value per share, as of March 31, 2015, 1,202 shares of US$0.01 par value per share was issued and fully paid.

 

F-8


MCE Finance Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

of MCE Finance Limited – Restricted Subsidiaries Group to MCE Finance Limited

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

    Consolidated
Total for
MCE Finance
Limited –
Restricted
Subsidiaries
Group
    Unrestricted Subsidiaries              
    Melco Crown
(Macau
Peninsula)
Hotel Limited
    Melco Crown
(Macau
Peninsula)
Developments
Limited
    Elimination     Consolidated
Total for
MCE Finance
Limited
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

         

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

         

OPERATING REVENUES

         

Casino

  $ 967,005      $        $        $        $ 967,005   

Rooms

    34,454              34,454   

Food and beverage

    21,986              21,986   

Entertainment, retail and others

    46,372              46,372   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

  1,069,817      —        —        —        1,069,817   

Less: promotional allowances

  (42,562   (42,562
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

  1,027,255      —        —        —        1,027,255   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

Casino

  (689,035   (689,035

Rooms

  (3,676   (3,676

Food and beverage

  (4,716   (4,716

Entertainment, retail and others

  (13,628   (13,628

General and administrative

  (91,612   (91,612

Pre-opening costs

  (2,126   (2,126

Amortization of gaming subconcession

  (14,309   (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

  (5,235   (5,235

Depreciation and amortization

  (57,087   (57,087

Property charges and others

  (301   (301
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

  (881,725   —        —        —        (881,725
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

  145,530      —        —        —        145,530   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

Interest income

  882      882   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

  (10,815   (10,815

Other finance costs

  (4,443   (4,443

Foreign exchange gain, net

  1,425      1,425   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

  (12,951   —        —        —        (12,951
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

  132,579      —        —        —        132,579   

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

  (504   (504
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

$ 132,075    $ —      $ —      $ —      $ 132,075   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-9



Exhibit 99.2

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

This quarterly report serves to provide holders of Studio City Finance Limited’s US$825,000,000 8.50% senior notes due 2020 (the “Studio City Notes”) with Studio City Finance Limited’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, comprising condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three months ended March 31, 2015, together with the related information, pursuant to the terms of the indenture, dated November 26, 2012, relating to the Studio City Notes. Studio City Finance Limited is a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment Limited.


Studio City Finance Limited

Report for the First Quarter of 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

INTRODUCTION   1   
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS   3   
EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION   4   
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   5   
INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   F-1   


INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

  “Additional Development” refers to the additional second phase development project on the Studio City site, which is expected to include an additional luxury hotel and related facilities, retail, entertainment and gaming expansion capacity;

 

  “Cotai” refers to an area of reclaimed land located between the islands of Taipa and Coloane in Macau;

 

  “HK$” and “H.K. dollars” refer to the legal currency of Hong Kong;

 

  “HKSE” refers to The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited;

 

  “Hong Kong” refers to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

  “Macau” refers to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the PRC;

 

  “MCE” refers to Melco Crown Entertainment Limited, a company incorporated in the Cayman Islands whose shares are listed on both the NASDAQ Global Market and HKSE, and which, through its subsidiary MCE Cotai, owns a 60% interest in SCI;

 

  “MCE Cotai” refers to MCE Cotai Investments Limited, a subsidiary of MCE and a shareholder of SCI;

 

  “New Cotai” refers to New Cotai, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company owned by New Cotai Holdings;

 

  “New Cotai Holdings” refers to New Cotai Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, formed on March 24, 2006 under the laws of the U.S. state of Delaware, primarily owned by U.S. investment funds managed by Silver Point Capital, L.P. and Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.;

 

  “Patacas” and “MOP” refer to the legal currency of Macau;

 

  “PRC” refers to the People’s Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from a geographical point of view;

 

  “Project Costs” refers to the construction and development costs and other project costs, including licensing, financing, interest, fees and pre-opening costs, of the Studio City Project, as subsequently amended in accordance with the Studio City Project Facility;

 

  “SCI” refers to Studio City International Holdings Limited (formerly known as Cyber One Agents Limited), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands with limited liability, and an indirect parent of our company;

 

1


  “Shareholders Agreement” refers to the shareholders agreement dated July 27, 2011, by and among MCE Cotai, New Cotai, MCE and SCI (as amended from time to time);

 

  “Studio City” refers to a cinematically-themed integrated entertainment, retail and gaming resort in Cotai, Macau to be developed, consisting of the Studio City Project and the Additional Development;

 

  “Studio City Holdings” refers to Studio City Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands and our immediate holding company;

 

  “Studio City Project” or the “Project” refers to the first phase of our project to develop the Studio City site into a large-scale integrated leisure resort called “Studio City” combining luxury hotel and related facilities, gaming capacity, retail, attractions and entertainment venues (including a multipurpose entertainment studio);

 

  “Studio City Project Facility” refers to the senior secured project facility agreement, dated January 28, 2013, entered into between, among others, Studio City Company Limited as borrower and certain of its subsidiaries as guarantors, pursuant to which a term loan facility of HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) and revolving credit facility of HK$775,420,000 (equivalent to approximately US$100.0 million) were made available;

 

  “US$” and “U.S. dollars” refer to the legal currency of the United States;

 

  “U.S. GAAP” refers to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States; and

 

  “we”, “us”, “our” and “our company” refer to Studio City Finance Limited and, as the context requires, its predecessor entities and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This quarterly report includes our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Any discrepancies in any table between totals and sums of amounts listed therein are due to rounding. Accordingly, figures shown as totals in certain tables may not be an arithmetic aggregation of the figures preceding them.

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements that relate to future events, including our future operating results and conditions, our prospects and our future financial performance and condition, all of which are largely based on our current expectations and projections. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Moreover, because we operate in a heavily regulated and evolving industry, we may become highly leveraged. We also operate in Macau, a market with intense competition, and therefore new risk factors may emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of these factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward- looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) growth of the gaming market and visitation in Macau, (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) the number of gaming tables ultimately allocated to be operated at Studio City by the applicable regulators, and (vi) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “target”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “potential”, “continue”, “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions.

The forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report relate only to events or information as of the date on which the statements are made in this quarterly report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. You should read this quarterly report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

 

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EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

Although we will have certain expenses and revenues denominated in Patacas, our revenues and expenses will be denominated predominantly in H.K. dollars and, in connection with a portion of our indebtedness and certain expenses, U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from H.K. dollars to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to H.K. dollars in this quarterly report were made at a rate of HK$7.78 to US$1.00.

The H.K. dollar is freely convertible into other currencies (including the U.S. dollar). Since October 17, 1983, the H.K. dollar has been officially linked to the U.S. dollar at the rate of HK$7.80 to US$1.00. The market exchange rate has not deviated materially from the level of HK$7.80 to US$1.00 since the peg was first established. However, in May 2005, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority broadened the trading band from the original rate of HK$7.80 per U.S. dollar to a rate range of HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar. The Hong Kong government has stated its intention to maintain the link at that rate, and it, acting through the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has a number of means by which it may act to maintain exchange rate stability. However, no assurance can be given that the Hong Kong government will maintain the link at HK$7.75 to HK$7.85 per U.S. dollar or at all.

The noon buying rate on March 31, 2015 in New York City for cable transfers in H.K. dollar per U.S. dollar, as certified for customs purposes by the H.10 weekly statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board of the United States, or the Federal Reserve Board, was HK$7.7540 to US$1.00. On May 15, 2015, the noon buying rate was HK$7.7505 to US$1.00. We make no representation that any H.K. dollar or U.S. dollar amounts could have been, or could be, converted into U.S. dollars or H.K. dollars, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

The Pataca is pegged to the H.K. dollar at a rate of HK$1.00 = MOP1.03. All translations from Patacas to U.S. dollars in this quarterly report were made at the exchange rate of MOP8.0134 = US$1.00. The Federal Reserve Board does not certify for customs purposes a noon buying rate for cable transfers in Patacas.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in connection with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2014. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future. Certain statements in this “Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements.

Results of Operations

We are currently developing the Studio City Project, and as a result no revenue or cash were provided by our intended operations during the periods reported. Accordingly, the activities reflected in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations mainly relate to general and administrative expenses, amortization of land use right, pre-opening costs, interest expenses and other finance costs. Consequently, we have incurred losses to date and expect these losses to continue to increase until we commence commercial operations.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we had a net loss of US$28.9 million, an increase of US$15.4 million from a net loss of US$13.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily due to an increase in pre-opening costs, higher interest expenses and amortization of deferred financing costs arising from the drawdown in full of the term loan facility under the Studio City Project Facility on July 28, 2014, partially offset by higher interest capitalization upon our continuous development on Studio City and lower loan commitment fees.

Amortization of land use right expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were US$3.0 million, in-line with the same period in 2014.

Pre-opening costs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were US$17.3 million, compared to US$0.9 million incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase in pre-opening costs of US$16.4 million was primarily due to an increase in payroll costs, the consultancy fee and administrative costs in connection with the start-up operations of Studio City incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Interest expenses (net of capitalized interest of US$31.4 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were US$1.4 million, compared to US$2.2 million (net of capitalized interest of US$16.0 million) for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in interest expenses (net of capitalized interest) of US$0.9 million was primarily due to a higher interest capitalization of US$15.4 million associated with the Studio City construction and development projects and lower interest expenses on the Studio City land use right payable of US$0.6 million, partially offset by an increase in interest expenses of US$15.1 million upon our drawdown in full of the term loan facility under the Studio City Project Facility in July 2014.

 

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Other finance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2015 of US$7.2 million, included US$6.8 million of amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the drawdown in full in July 2014 of the term loan facility under the Studio City Project Facility and the Studio City Notes issued in November 2012 as well as the loan commitment fees of US$0.4 million associated with the Studio City Project Facility which were payable from January 2013. Other finance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 of US$6.7 million, included US$0.4 million of amortization of deferred financing costs associated with the Studio City Notes and loan commitment fees of US$6.3 million associated with the Studio City Project Facility. The increase in the amortization of deferred financing costs and decrease in loan commitment fees resulted from the drawdown in full of the term loan facility under the Studio City Project Facility in July 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have relied on shareholder equity contributions and/or subordinated loans from our shareholders, net proceeds from the Studio City Notes and a portion of the Studio City Project Facility to meet our development project needs through the opening of the Studio City Project. As a result, our working capital balance may be negative from time to time as the source of funds will be from long-term debt while our liabilities are current. In addition, we expect our cash outflow to increase as we will have substantial payment obligations relating to various development capital expenditures, pre-opening and working capital expenses and debt financing obligations during the construction period.

As of March 31, 2015, a total of US$1,280.0 million, representing all of the capital contribution required under the Shareholders Agreement, has been funded by MCE Cotai and New Cotai to SCI. The Shareholders Agreement does not require MCE Cotai or New Cotai to make any additional capital contributions to SCI.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2015      2014  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (20,314 )     $ (7,256

Net cash provided by investing activities

     21,499         8,197   

Net cash used in financing activities

     (309 )       (941
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

  876      —     

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  3,161      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$ 4,037    $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

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Operating Activities

We are currently developing the Studio City Project and therefore there was no revenue or cash generated from our intended operations during the periods reported herein. Net cash used in operating activities during the presented periods in this quarterly report mainly represents general and administrative expenses, pre-opening costs and loan commitment fees associated with Studio City Project Facility paid during the periods. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, net cash used in operating activities was US$20.3 million and US$7.3 million respectively.

Our financial condition and ability to generate cash flow after the opening of the Studio City Project will depend to a large extent on the Studio City gaming revenue, which will be affected by, among other things, the number of gaming tables allocated by the Macau government for the Studio City Project. News reports have indicated that a Macau gaming operator was recently allocated 150 tables to the second phase of its development, fewer than the 400 tables requested by that operator. In the event that the Studio City Project is allocated fewer than 400 tables, we may not be able to meet certain conditions and requirements of the Studio City Project Facility. In addition, an allocation of fewer than 400 tables could have a material adverse effect on our cash flow, results of operations and financial condition. As of the date of this report, no application has been submitted to the Macau government for the gaming table allocation for Studio City.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities was US$21.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to US$8.2 million provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase was primarily due to the decrease in restricted cash, partially offset by increased capital expenditure payments. Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2015 included a decrease in restricted cash of US$263.5 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$211.4 million, land use right payment of US$24.4 million and advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$6.2 million.

The decrease in restricted cash of US$263.5 million was primarily due to withdrawal and payment of Studio City Project Costs during the three months ended March 31, 2015 from bank accounts that are restricted for Studio City Project Costs in accordance with the terms of the Studio City Notes and Studio City Project Facility.

Net cash provided by investing activities was US$8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily due to a decrease in restricted cash of US$134.3 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payments of US$79.7 million, advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment of US$23.2 million and the land use right payments of US$23.2 million.

The decrease in restricted cash of US$134.3 million was primarily due to withdrawal and payment of Studio City Project Costs during the three months ended March 31, 2014 from bank accounts that are restricted for Studio City Project Costs in accordance with the terms of the Studio City Notes and Studio City Project Facility.

 

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Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was US$0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, primarily due to the payment of debt issuance costs of US$0.3 million associated with the Studio City Project Facility.

Net cash used in financing activities was US$0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, primarily due to prepaid debt issuance costs of US$0.9 million associated with the Studio City Project Facility.

Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

The following table presents a summary of our indebtedness as of March 31, 2015:

 

     As of March 31,
2015
(In thousands of US$)
 

Studio City Project Facility

   $ 1,295,689   

Studio City Notes

     825,000   
  

 

 

 
$ 2,120,689   
  

 

 

 

There was no change in our indebtedness as of March 31, 2015 compared to December 31, 2014.

Under the Studio City Project Facility, a five year HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) term loan facility and a HK$775,420,000 (equivalent to approximately US$100.0 million) revolving credit facility were made available. On July 28, 2014, we drew down the entire term loan facility under the Studio City Project Facility, while the revolving credit facility under the Studio City Project Facility remains available for future drawdown, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent. Certain proceeds of the term loan facility (which has been fully drawn) have been placed in a disbursement account, which is secured in favor of the security agent for the facility, and may be withdrawn to pay Project Costs, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and requirements pursuant to an agreed term loan facility disbursement agreement. Certain proceeds of the Studio City Notes have also been placed in reserved accounts, which are secured in favor of the collateral agent for the Studio City Notes, and may be withdrawn to pay the interest payable under the Studio City Notes, subject to the satisfaction of the conditions and requirements specified by the relevant security documents.

For the purpose of financing the Studio City Project, we issued the US$825.0 million Studio City Notes and drew down the term loan facility of HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) under the Studio City Project Facility, in November 2012 and July 2014, respectively. As of the date of this report, MCE and New Cotai, the shareholders of SCI, had contributed an aggregate amount of US$1,250.0 million (which amount includes the completion guarantee support cash of US$225.0 million provided under the Studio City Project Facility) to the Studio City Project and US$30.0 million for the Additional Development.

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

 

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

 

     March 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,037      $ 3,161   

Restricted cash

     1,114,938        1,368,390   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     14,580        3,874   

Amount due from an intermediate holding company

     82        82   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,472        2,999   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

  1,137,109      1,378,506   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

  1,899,393      1,629,803   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

  54,006      80,687   

RESTRICTED CASH

  40,065      50,064   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET

  78,442      85,195   

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

  139,201      142,227   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 3,348,216    $ 3,366,482   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

$ 137,097    $ 139,223   

Current portion of long-term debt

  38,871      —     

Amounts due to affiliated companies

  9,449      3,730   

Amount due to ultimate holding company

  437      337   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

  185,854      143,290   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

  2,081,818      2,120,689   

ADVANCE FROM IMMEDIATE HOLDING COMPANY

  942,779      942,779   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

  64,818      57,846   

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

Ordinary shares(1)

          —     

Additional paid-in capital

  298,596      298,596   

Accumulated other comprehensive losses

  (120 )    (84

Accumulated losses

  (225,529 )    (196,634
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

  72,947      101,878   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

$ 3,348,216    $ 3,366,482   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) The authorized share capital of Studio City Finance Limited was 50,000 shares of US$1 par value per share, as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, 1 share of US$1 par value per share was issued and fully paid.

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2015     2014  

OPERATING REVENUE

    

Other revenue

   $ 431      $ 282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

General and administrative

  (886   (577

Amortization of land use right

  (3,026   (3,026

Depreciation and amortization

  (10     

Pre-opening costs

  (17,302   (856
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

  (21,224   (4,459
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING LOSS

  (20,793   (4,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

Interest income

  457      18   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

  (1,356   (2,226

Other finance costs

  (7,195   (6,667

Foreign exchange loss, net

  (8   (413
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

  (8,102   (9,288
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS

$ (28,895 $ (13,465
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2015     2014  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (20,314   $ (7,256
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment

  (211,355   (79,649

Payment for land use right

  (24,376   (23,201

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

  (6,224   (23,242

Changes in restricted cash

  263,454      134,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

  21,499      8,197   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payment of deferred financing costs

  (309   —     

Prepayment of deferred financing costs

  —        (944

Advance from immediate holding company

  —        3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

  (309   (941
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  876      —     

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

  3,161      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$ 4,037    $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY

Construction costs and property and equipment funded through accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities

$ 62,154    $ 55,009   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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