Mass market table games drop increased to US$198.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with
US$148.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The mass market table games hold percentage was 29.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gaming machine handle for the fourth quarter of 2023 was US$1.08 billion, compared with US$1.02 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022. The gaming
machine win rate was 5.3% in the fourth quarter of 2023 versus 4.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Total
non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Manila in the fourth quarter of 2023 was US$30.3 million, compared with US$24.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other Fourth Quarter Results
The Company operates three satellite casinos in Cyprus in conjunction with City of Dreams Mediterranean.
Total operating revenues at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other for the quarter ended December 31, 2023 were US$47.3 million, compared with
US$28.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other generated Adjusted EBITDA of US$4.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with Adjusted EBITDA of US$10.5 million in the fourth quarter of
2022.
Rolling chip volume was US$6.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023 versus US$1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The rolling
chip win rate was negative 8.85% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 16.43% in the fourth quarter of 2022. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.85% - 3.15%.
Mass market table games drop was US$87.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with US$38.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The
mass market table games hold percentage was 22.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 24.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Gaming machine handle
for the fourth quarter of 2023 was US$492.8 million, compared with US$392.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022. The gaming machine win rate was 5.0% in both the fourth quarters of 2023 and 2022.
Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams Mediterranean and Other in the fourth quarter of 2023 was
US$13.0 million, compared with US$0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Other Factors Affecting Earnings
Total net non-operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 were US$117.6 million, which mainly included
interest expenses of US$128.8 million, partially offset by interest income of US$5.5 million.
Depreciation and amortization costs of
US$144.7 million were recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, of which US$5.7 million related to the amortization expense for land use rights.
In the fourth quarter of 2023, we recognized an impairment in long-lived assets of US$207.6 million in Property Charges and Other to reflect the
significant decrease in the market value of Altira Macau. The change in market value reflects a change in forecasted performance of Altira Macau given the latest market conditions and disruptions to the business caused by COVID-19 and the cessation
of arrangements with gaming promoters.
The Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended December 31, 2023 referred to above was
US$12.6 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the earnings release for Studio City International Holdings Limited (SCIHL) dated February 29, 2024 (the Studio City Earnings Release). The
Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City contained in the Studio City Earnings Release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City contained in this press release. Such intercompany charges include, among
other items, fees and shared service charges billed between SCIHL and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City included in this press release does not reflect certain gaming concession related
costs and certain intercompany costs related to the table games operations at Studio City Casino.
Financial Position and Capital Expenditures
Total cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2023 aggregated to US$1.44 billion, including US$125.1 million of restricted cash. Total debt, net of
unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, was US$7.47 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, a reduction of US$300 million compared to the total debt balance as of September 30, 2023, primarily as a
result of the approximately US$200 million repayment of the revolving credit facility and the US$100 million cash tender offer of the 6.00% senior notes due 2025 issued by Studio City Finance Limited on July 15, 2020. Available
liquidity, including cash and undrawn revolving credit facilities, as of December 31, 2023, was US$2.36 billion.
Capital expenditures for the
fourth quarter of 2023 were US$43.6 million, which included costs related to the enhancement projects at City of Dreams in Macau and Studio City.
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