Form 6-K
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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 2014

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  ¨

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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 30, 2014

 

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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
Quarterly Report of MCE Finance Limited

Exhibit 99.1

EXPLANATORY NOTE

MCE Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

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, 2014, 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 2014

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

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INTRODUCTION

In this quarterly report, unless otherwise indicated:

 

  “2010 Senior Notes” refers to the Initial Notes and the Exchange Notes, collectively, which were fully redeemed on March 28, 2013;

 

  “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), and which reduce and remove certain restrictions in the City of Dreams Project Facility;

 

  “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 is 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;

 

  “City of Dreams Project Facility” refers to the project facility dated September 5, 2007 entered into between, amongst others, Melco Crown Macau as borrower and certain other subsidiaries as guarantors, for a total sum of US$1.75 billion for the purposes of financing, among other things, certain project costs of City of Dreams, as amended and supplemented from time to time;

 

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

 

  “Exchange Notes” refers to approximately 99.96% of the Initial Notes which were, on December 27, 2010, exchanged for 10.25% senior notes due 2018, registered under the Securities Act of 1933;

 

  “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 People’s Republic of China;

 

  “Initial Notes” refers to the US$600 million aggregate principal amount of 10.25% senior notes due 2018 issued by our company on May 17, 2010 and fully redeemed on March 28, 2013;

 

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  “Macau” and “Macau SAR” refer to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China;

 

  “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 (formerly known as “Melco Crown Gaming (Macau) Limited” or “Melco PBL Gaming (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;

 

  “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 company” and “our” 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, 2014.

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, may become highly leveraged, and operate in Macau, a market that has recently experienced extremely rapid growth and intense competition, 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
“electronic table games”    electronic multiple-player gaming machine seats
“gaming machine”    slot machine and/or electronic table games
“gaming machine handle”    the total amount wagered in gaming machines
“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
“mass market patron”    a customer who plays in the mass market segment
“mass market segment”    consists of both table games and gaming machines played on public mass gaming floors 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

 

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“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

“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

 

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“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, 2014 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$7.7567 to US$1.00. On May 16, 2014, the noon buying rate was HK$7.7520 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 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 2014, our total net revenues were US$1.38 billion, an increase of 19.2% from US$1.15 billion of net revenues for the first quarter of 2013. Net income for the first quarter of 2014 was US$252.6 million, as compared to US$103.4 million for the first quarter of 2013. The increase in net revenue was primarily attributable to improved group-wide revenues across all gaming segments, particularly in the mass market table games segment.

Net income for the first quarter of 2014 was US$252.6 million, compared with net income of US$103.4 million in the first quarter of 2013. The year-over-year increase in net income was primarily attributable to the significant growth in group-wide operating performance and the one-off charge on extinguishment and modification of debt relating to the refinancing of the 2010 Senior Notes in the first quarter of 2013.

The following summarizes the results of our operations:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2014     2013  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net revenues

   $ 1,376,193      $ 1,154,051   

Total operating costs and expenses

   $ (1,104,833   $ (966,506

Operating income

   $ 271,360      $ 187,545   

Net income

   $ 252,591      $ 103,397   

 

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Results of Operations

City of Dreams First Quarter Results

For the first quarter of 2014, net revenue at City of Dreams was US$1,075.0 million compared to US$837.9 million in the first quarter of 2013. The strong year-over-year improvement in net revenue was primarily driven by the 44.4% year-over-year improvement in mass table games gross gaming revenue, together with an increase in rolling chip volumes and a higher rolling chip win rate.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$24.6 billion for the first quarter of 2014 versus US$23.8 billion in the first quarter of 2013. The rolling chip win rate was 3.0% in the first quarter of 2014 versus 2.7% in the first quarter of 2013. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%–3.0%.

Mass market table games drop increased 25% to US$1,299.1 million compared with US$1,038.4 million in the first quarter of 2013. The mass market table games hold percentage was 37.5% in the first quarter of 2014, an increase from 32.5% in the first quarter of 2013.

Gaming machine handle for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 was US$1,489.7 million, up 45.1% from US$1,026.6 million generated in the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Total non-gaming revenue at City of Dreams in the first quarter of 2014 was US$71.4 million, up from US$65.2 million in the first quarter of 2013.

Altira Macau First Quarter Results

For the quarter ended March 31, 2014, net revenue at Altira Macau was US$229.9 million compared to US$265.2 million in the first quarter of 2013. The year-over-year decrease in net revenue was primarily driven by lower rolling chip volume, partially offset by higher mass market table games revenues.

Rolling chip volume totaled US$10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2014 versus US$11.8 billion in the first quarter of 2013. The rolling chip win rate remained stable at 2.9% in the first quarter of 2014 and 2013. The expected rolling chip win rate range is 2.7%–3.0%.

In the mass market table games segment, drop totaled US$203.8 million in the first quarter of 2014, an increase of 23.7% from US$164.8 million generated in the comparable period in 2013. The mass market table games hold percentage was 13.3% in the first quarter of 2014 compared with 15.0% in the first quarter of 2013.

Total non-gaming revenue at Altira Macau in the first quarter of 2014 was US$9.5 million, up from US$9.2 million in the first quarter of 2013.

 

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Mocha Clubs First Quarter Results

Net revenue from Mocha Clubs totaled US$39.5 million in the first quarter of 2014, up 16.1% from US$34.0 million in the first quarter of 2013.

The number of gaming machines in operation at Mocha Clubs averaged approximately 1,400 in the first quarter of 2014, compared to approximately 2,000 in the comparable period in 2013 due to the closure of three clubs offset by a new club opened in late 2013. The net win per gaming machine per day was US$316 in the quarter ended March 31, 2014 as compared with US$214 in the comparable period in 2013, an increase of 47.7%.

Other Factors Affecting Earnings

Total net non-operating expenses for the first quarter of 2014 were US$18.3 million, which mainly included an interest income of US$2.3 million and interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$14.8 million and other finance costs of US$4.6 million, as compared to a total net non-operating expenses of US$84.3 million for the first quarter of 2013, which mainly included an interest income of US$1.1 million and interest expenses, net of capitalized interest, of US$19.0 million, other finance costs of US$3.8 million and a US$60.8 million one-off charge associated with the extinguishment and modification of debt relating to the refinancing of 2010 Senior Notes. The year-on-year decrease in net non-operating expenses of US$66.0 million was primarily due to the one-off charge on extinguishment and modification of debt in the first quarter of 2013, lower interest expenses upon our repayment of revolving credit facility and the scheduled repayments of the term loan under the 2011 Credit Facilities and refinancing of 2010 Senior Notes as well as higher capitalized interest in the current quarter.

Depreciation and amortization costs of US$82.1 million were recorded in the first quarter of 2014, 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 in the future 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, 2014, we held cash and cash equivalents and bank deposits with original maturity over three months of US$1,244.1 million and US$410.6 million, respectively, and HK$3.12 billion (equivalent to approximately US$401.1 million) of the 2011 Credit Facilities remained 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,  
     2014     2013  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 275,429      $ 220,594   

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     61,208        (542,127

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (257,179     69,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     79,458        (252,285

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     1,164,682        1,516,952   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,244,140      $ 1,264,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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$275.4 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to US$220.6 million for the first quarter of 2013. The year-over-year increase in net cash provided by operating activities for both periods were mainly attributable to strong growth in underlying operating performance as described in the foregoing section.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities was US$61.2 million for the first quarter of 2014, compared to net cash used in investing activities of US$542.1 million for the first quarter of 2013, primarily due to 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 advance to shareholder amounted to US$76.8 million and US$501.5 million for the first quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively.

 

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Our total capital expenditure payments for the first quarter of 2014 were US$36.8 million, as compared to US$28.5 million for the first quarter of 2013. Such capital expenditures for both periods were mainly associated with enhancements to our integrated resort offerings.

As of March 31, 2014, we have placed bank deposits of US$410.6 million with their original maturity over three months for a better yield.

Financing Activities

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.

Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to US$69.2 million for the first quarter of 2013, primarily from proceeds of the issuance of 2013 Senior Notes of US$1.0 billion, partially offset by the early redemption of 2010 Senior Notes of US$600.0 million and the associated redemption costs of US$102.5 million, the repayment of the drawn revolving credit facility under 2011 Credit facilities of US$212.5 million, and the payment of debt issuance cost associated with 2013 Senior Notes of US$15.8 million.

Indebtedness

The following table presents a summary of our indebtedness as of March 31, 2014:

 

     As of March 31,  
     2014  
     (In thousands of US$)  

2013 Senior Notes

   $ 1,000,000   

2011 Credit Facilities

     609,704   
  

 

 

 
   $ 1,609,704   
  

 

 

 

Except for the scheduled repayment of the term loan under the 2011 Credit Facilities of US$64.2 million during the first quarter of 2014, there was no other change in our indebtedness as of March 31, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013.

 

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MCE Finance Limited

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

 

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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,
2014
     December 31,
2013
 
     (Unaudited)      (Audited)  

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,244,140       $ 1,164,682   

Bank deposits with original maturity over three months

     410,616         587,094   

Accounts receivable, net

     257,103         287,880   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     279,457         273,018   

Inventories

     18,034         18,169   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     52,928         46,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,262,278         2,376,935   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,198,693         2,205,257   

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     470,722         485,031   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

     4,220         4,220   

GOODWILL

     81,915         81,915   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     64,650         64,839   

ADVANCE TO SHAREHOLDER

     186,737         109,856   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

     90,854         94,785   

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     391,350         396,585   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 5,751,419       $ 5,819,423   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

CURRENT LIABILITIES

     

Accounts payable

   $ 10,169       $ 9,825   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     940,639         768,007   

Income tax payable

     709         5,601   

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

     41         —     

Current portion of long-term debt

     256,717         256,717   

Amount due to shareholder

     19,908         19,940   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     10,817         12,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,239,000         1,072,269   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

     1,352,987         1,417,166   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     6,932         6,418   

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     16,386         16,582   

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

     141         —     

LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE

     7,484         11,090   

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

Ordinary shares(1)

     —           —     

Additional paid-in capital

     1,841,725         2,261,725   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,635         2,635   

Retained earnings

     1,284,129         1,031,538   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     3,128,489         3,295,898   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 5,751,419       $ 5,819,423   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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,  
     2014     2013  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Casino

   $ 1,320,139      $ 1,110,443   

Rooms

     33,615       31,193   

Food and beverage

     21,713       20,260   

Entertainment, retail and others

     45,419       31,267   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     1,420,886        1,193,163   

Less: promotional allowances

     (44,693     (39,112
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     1,376,193        1,154,051   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    

Casino

     (913,518 )     (790,095

Rooms

     (3,139 )     (3,128

Food and beverage

     (5,913 )     (8,017

Entertainment, retail and others

     (14,342 )     (15,979

General and administrative

     (83,393 )     (66,757

Pre-opening costs

     (730 )     —     

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (14,309 )     (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

     (5,235 )     (5,042

Depreciation and amortization

     (62,562 )     (62,955

Property charges and others

     (1,692 )     (224
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,104,833     (966,506
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     271,360        187,545   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

    

Interest income

     2,302        1,101   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (14,767     (18,966

Other finance costs

     (4,623     (3,826

Foreign exchange loss, net

     (1,177     (1,858

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     —          (50,256

Costs associated with debt modification

     —          (10,538
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (18,265     (84,343
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     253,095        103,202   

INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) CREDIT

     (504     195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 252,591      $ 103,397   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

F-3


MCE Finance Limited

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2014     2013  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 275,429      $ 220,594   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Advance to shareholder

     (76,832 )      (501,500

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment

     (36,836 )      (28,542

Deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (1,445 )      (1,723

Payment for entertainment production costs

     (167 )      (2,102

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     10        21   

Change in bank deposits with original maturity over three months

     176,478        —     

Payment for land use rights

     —          (8,281
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     61,208        (542,127
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Dividends paid

     (193,000 )      —     

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (64,179 )      (812,487

Payment of deferred financing costs

     —          (118,265

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —          1,000,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (257,179 )      69,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     79,458        (252,285

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     1,164,682        1,516,952   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 1,244,140      $ 1,264,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

    

Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest)

   $ (27,303 )    $ (19,773

Cash paid for tax

   $ (5,591 )    $ —     

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

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

   $ 25,490      $ 4,882   

Land use rights costs funded through accrued expenses and other current liabilities
and land use right payable

   $ —        $ 25,793   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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,
2014
     December 31,
2013
 

ASSETS

     

CURRENT ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,244,140       $ 1,164,682   

Bank deposits with original maturity over three months

     410,616         587,094   

Accounts receivable, net

     257,103         287,880   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     279,459         273,020   

Amounts due from unconsolidated subsidiaries

     2         2   

Inventories

     18,034         18,169   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     52,928         46,092   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,262,282         2,376,939   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     2,198,693         2,205,257   

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

     470,722         485,031   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

     4,220         4,220   

GOODWILL

     81,915         81,915   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     64,650         64,839   

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

     1,219,037         1,142,205   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

     90,854         94,785   

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

     391,350         396,585   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 6,783,723       $ 6,851,776   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

CURRENT LIABILITIES

     

Accounts payable

   $ 10,169       $ 9,825   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     940,637         768,005   

Income tax payable

     709         5,601   

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

     41         —     

Current portion of long-term debt

     256,717         256,717   

Amount due to shareholder

     19,904         19,936   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     10,817         12,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,238,994         1,072,263   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

     1,352,987         1,417,166   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     6,932         6,418   

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

     16,386         16,582   

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

     141         —     

LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE

     7,484         11,090   

ADVANCE FROM SHAREHOLDER

     1,032,294         1,032,343   

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

     

Ordinary shares(1)

     —           —     

Additional paid-in capital

     1,841,725         2,261,725   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     2,635         2,635   

Retained earnings

     1,284,145         1,031,554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     3,128,505         3,295,914   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

   $ 6,783,723       $ 6,851,776   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 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,  
     2014     2013  

OPERATING REVENUES

    

Casino

   $ 1,320,139      $ 1,110,443   

Rooms

     33,615       31,193   

Food and beverage

     21,713       20,260   

Entertainment, retail and others

     45,419       31,267   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     1,420,886        1,193,163   

Less: promotional allowances

     (44,693 )      (39,112
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     1,376,193        1,154,051   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

    

Casino

     (913,518 )     (790,095

Rooms

     (3,139 )     (3,128

Food and beverage

     (5,913 )     (8,017

Entertainment, retail and others

     (14,342 )     (15,979

General and administrative

     (83,393 )     (66,757

Pre-opening costs

     (730 )     —     

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (14,309 )     (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

     (5,235 )     (5,042

Depreciation and amortization

     (62,562 )     (62,955

Property charges and others

     (1,692 )     (224
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,104,833 )      (966,506
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     271,360        187,545   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

    

Interest income

     2,302        1,101   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (14,767 )      (18,966

Other finance costs

     (4,623 )      (3,826

Foreign exchange loss, net

     (1,177 )      (1,858

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     —          (50,256

Costs associated with debt modification

     —          (10,538
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (18,265 )      (84,343
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     253,095        103,202   

INCOME TAX (EXPENSE) CREDIT

     (504 )      195   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 252,591      $ 103,397   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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,  
     2014     2013  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 275,429      $ 220,594   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

Advance to unconsolidated subsidiary

     (76,832 )      (501,500

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment

     (36,836 )      (28,542

Deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (1,445 )      (1,723

Payment for entertainment production costs

     (167 )      (2,102

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     10        21   

Change in bank deposits with original maturity over three months

     176,478        —     

Payment for land use rights

     —          (8,281
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     61,208        (542,127
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

    

Dividends paid

     (193,000 )      —     

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (64,179 )      (812,487

Payment of deferred financing costs

     —          (118,265

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —          1,000,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (257,179 )      69,248   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     79,458        (252,285

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     1,164,682        1,516,952   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ 1,244,140      $ 1,264,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS

    

Cash paid for interest (net of capitalized interest)

   $ (27,303 )    $ (19,773

Cash paid for tax

   $ (5,591 )    $ —     

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES

    

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

   $ 25,490      $ 4,882   

Land use rights costs funded through accrued expenses and other current liabilities
and land use right payable

   $ —        $ 25,793   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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, 2014

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

 

    Consolidated     Unrestricted Subsidiaries              
    Total for
MCE Finance
Limited –
Restricted
Subsidiaries
Group
    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, 2014                              

ASSETS

         

CURRENT ASSETS

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 1,244,140      $                   $                   $        $ 1,244,140   

Bank deposits with original maturity over three months

    410,616              410,616   

Accounts receivable, net

    257,103              257,103   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

    279,459        (1     (1       279,457   

Amounts due from (to) group companies

    —          (1     (1     2        —     

Amounts due from unconsolidated subsidiaries

    2            (2     —     

Inventories

    18,034              18,034   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    52,928              52,928   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

    2,262,282        (2     (2     —          2,262,278   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

    2,198,693              2,198,693   

GAMING SUBCONCESSION, NET

    470,722              470,722   

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

    4,220              4,220   

GOODWILL

    81,915              81,915   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

    64,650              64,650   

INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

    1,219,037            (1,219,037     —     

ADVANCE TO SHAREHOLDER

    —              186,737        186,737   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

    90,854              90,854   

LAND USE RIGHTS, NET

    391,350              391,350   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $ 6,783,723      $ (2   $ (2   $ (1,032,300   $ 5,751,419   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

         

CURRENT LIABILITIES

         

Accounts payable

  $ 10,169      $                   $                   $        $ 10,169   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

    940,637        1        1          940,639   

Income tax payable

    709             709   

Capital lease obligations, due within one year

    41             41   

Current portion of long-term debt

    256,717             256,717   

Amount due to shareholder

    19,904        2        2          19,908   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

    10,817              10,817   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

    1,238,994        3        3        —          1,239,000   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

    1,352,987              1,352,987   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

    6,932              6,932   

DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES

    16,386             16,386   

CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, DUE AFTER ONE YEAR

    141             141   

LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE

    7,484             7,484   

ADVANCE FROM (TO) GROUP COMPANIES

    —            1,219,031        (1,219,031     —     

ADVANCE FROM (TO) SHAREHOLDER

    1,032,294          (1,219,031     186,737        —     

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

    1,284,145        (8     (8       1,284,129   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

    3,128,505        (5     (5     (6     3,128,489   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

  $ 6,783,723      $ (2   $ (2   $ (1,032,300   $ 5,751,419   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(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, 2014, 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, 2014

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

     Consolidated     Unrestricted Subsidiaries                
     Total for
MCE Finance
Limited –
Restricted
Subsidiaries
Group
    Melco Crown
(Macau
Peninsula)
Hotel Limited
     Melco Crown
(Macau
Peninsula)
Developments
Limited
     Elimination      Consolidated
Total for
MCE Finance
Limited
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)                                  
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014                                  

OPERATING REVENUES

             

Casino

   $ 1,320,139      $                    $                    $                    $ 1,320,139   

Rooms

     33,615                33,615   

Food and beverage

     21,713                 21,713   

Entertainment, retail and others

     45,419                45,419   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross revenues

     1,420,886        —           —           —           1,420,886   

Less: promotional allowances

     (44,693              (44,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net revenues

     1,376,193        —           —           —           1,376,193   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

             

Casino

     (913,518              (913,518

Rooms

     (3,139              (3,139

Food and beverage

     (5,913              (5,913

Entertainment, retail and others

     (14,342              (14,342

General and administrative

     (83,393              (83,393

Pre-opening costs

     (730 )              (730

Amortization of gaming subconcession

     (14,309              (14,309

Amortization of land use rights

     (5,235              (5,235

Depreciation and amortization

     (62,562              (62,562

Property charges and others

     (1,692              (1,692
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (1,104,833     —           —           —           (1,104,833
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     271,360        —           —           —           271,360   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

             

Interest income

     2,302                 2,302   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (14,767              (14,767

Other finance costs

     (4,623              (4,623

Foreign exchange loss, net

     (1,177              (1,177
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (18,265     —           —           —           (18,265
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX

     253,095        —           —           —           253,095   

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     (504              (504
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET INCOME

   $ 252,591      $ —         $ —         $ —         $ 252,591   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

F-9

Quarterly Report of Studio City Finance Limited

Exhibit 99.2

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Studio City Finance Limited’s Quarterly Report

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

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, 2014, 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 2014

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 5-star 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 People’s Republic of China;

 

  “Macau” and “Macau SAR” refer to the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China;

 

  “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 Investments Limited, owns a 60% interest in SCI;

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

  “Project Costs” refer 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;

 

  “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;

 

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  “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 Facility” refers to the senior secured project facility, dated January 28, 2013, entered into between, among others, Studio City Company Limited as borrower and certain subsidiaries as guarantors for a total sum of HK$10,855,880,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.4 billion) and consisting of a delayed draw term loan facility and revolving credit facility;

 

  “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 5-star luxury hotel and related facilities, gaming capacity, retail, attractions and entertainment venues (including a multipurpose entertainment studio);

 

  “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 company” and “our” 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, 2014.

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, may become highly leveraged, and operate in Macau, a market that has recently experienced extremely rapid growth and intense competition, 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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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, 2014 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$7.7567 to US$1.00. On May 16, 2014, the noon buying rate was HK$7.7520 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 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 in the development stage, and as a result there is no revenue and cash provided by our intended operations. Accordingly, the activities reflected in our consolidated statements of operations mainly relate to general and administrative expenses, amortization of land use right, interest expenses, other finance costs and pre-opening costs. Consequently, as is typical for a development stage company, we have incurred losses to date and expect these losses to continue to increase until we commence commercial operations with the planned opening of the Studio City Project in mid-2015.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we had a net loss of US$13.5 million, a decrease of US$8.0 million from a net loss of US$21.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to higher interest capitalization upon our continuous development on Studio City.

Amortization of land use right expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were US$3.0 million, in-line with the same period in 2013.

Pre-opening costs for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were US$0.9 million, compared to US$0.6 million incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Interest expenses (net of capitalized interest) for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were US$2.2 million, compared to US$12.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease in interest expenses (net of capitalized interest) of US$10.7 million was primarily due to a higher interest capitalization of US$10.1 million associated with the Studio City construction and development projects and a lower interest expenses on Studio City land use right payable of US$0.6 million.

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 issued in November 2012 and loan commitment fees of US$6.3 million associated with the Studio City Project Facility which became effective from January 28, 2013.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We have relied and intend to rely on shareholder equity contributions and/or subordinated loans from our shareholders, net proceeds from 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 development stage company relying on such financing sources, 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 expenditure, pre-opening and working capital expenses and debt financing obligations during the construction period.

As of March 31, 2014, we held restricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately US$634.6 million. The restricted cash is comprised of unspent proceeds from offering of Studio City Notes, which were restricted only for payment of Project Costs of the Studio City Project in accordance with Studio City Notes and Studio City Project Facility terms.

Cash Flows

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

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2014     2013  
     (In thousands of US$)  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (7,256   $ (375

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     8,197        (71,801

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (941     72,176   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     —          —     

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Activities

We are currently developing the Studio City Project and therefore there is no revenue and cash generated from our intended operations. 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 period. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, net cash used in operating activities were US$7.3 million and US$0.4 million respectively.

 

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Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities was US$8.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to US$71.8 million used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to decrease in restricted cash of US$134.3 million, partially offset by capital expenditure payment of US$79.7 million, advance payments for construction of US$23.2 million and land use right payment 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 Studio City Notes and Studio City Project Facility.

Net cash used in investing activities was US$71.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily due to capital expenditure payment of US$56.1 million, advance payments for construction of US$25.7 million and the scheduled installment payment of US$22.1 million for Studio City’s land premium, partially offset by decrease in restricted cash of US$32.1 million.

The decrease in restricted cash of US$32.1 million was primarily due to withdrawal and payment of Studio City Project Costs of US$158.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013 from bank accounts that are restricted for Studio City Project Costs in accordance with the terms of Studio City Notes and Studio City Project Facility, partially offset by the funds transfer from Studio City Holdings, our immediate holding company, of US$126.0 million as described below.

Financing Activities

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

Net cash provided by financing activities was US$72.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily from the advances from Studio City Holdings, our immediate holding company, which are unsecured and non-interest bearing, of US$126.0 million. The advances from Studio City Holdings of US$126.0 million were sourced through capital injections from MCE and New Cotai, shareholders of SCI. These were offset in part by the prepaid debt issuance costs of US$52.3 million associated with Studio City Project Facility and payment of debt issuance cost associated with Studio City Notes of US$1.5 million.

 

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Indebtedness and Capital Contributions

As of March 31, 2014, our indebtedness amounted to US$825.0 million, which represented the outstanding principal balance under the Studio City Notes. There was no change in our indebtedness as of March 31, 2014 as compared to December 31, 2013.

Under our Studio City Project Facility, we have HK$10,855,880,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.4 billion), comprising a five year HK$10,080,460,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1.3 billion) delayed draw term loan facility and a HK$775,420,000 (equivalent to approximately US$100.0 million) revolving credit facility. The entire Studio City Project Facility remains available for future drawdown, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions precedent.

As of March 31, 2014, MCE and New Cotai, shareholders of SCI, have contributed US$1,050.0 million in total (including US$225.0 million as completion support cash collateral maintained at a bank of SCI) to the Studio City Project in accordance with the shareholder agreement. We believe that the significant equity investments of our shareholders provide us with a balanced capital structure.

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

(A Development Stage Company)

Index To Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014

 

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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

(A Development Stage Company)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

 

     March 31,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (Unaudited)     (Audited)  

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS

    

Restricted cash

   $ 536,266      $ 670,555   

Amounts due from affiliated companies

     1,605        1,812   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,119        3,922   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     540,990        676,289   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     845,338        722,344   

LONG-TERM PREPAYMENTS, DEPOSITS AND OTHER ASSETS

     233,680        231,268   

RESTRICTED CASH

     98,370        98,370   

DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS

     14,724        15,129   

LAND USE RIGHT, NET

     151,305        154,331   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,884,407      $ 1,897,731   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES

    

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   $ 134,659      $ 113,138   

Amounts due to affiliated companies

     1,060        102   

Amount due to ultimate holding company

     241        427   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     135,960        113,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT

     825,000        825,000   

ADVANCE FROM IMMEDIATE HOLDING COMPANY

     743,242        743,239   

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

     22,899        20,678   

LAND USE RIGHT PAYABLE

     —          24,376   

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

    

Ordinary shares(1)

     —          —     

Additional paid-in capital

     298,596        298,596   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (65 )      (65

Deficit accumulated during the development stage

     (141,225 )      (127,760
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholder’s equity

     157,306        170,771   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY

   $ 1,884,407      $ 1,897,731   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(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, 2014 and December 31, 2013, 1 share of US$1 par value per share was issued and fully paid.

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

(A Development Stage Company)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

                                                        
     Three Months Ended
March 31,
    From
inception on
August 22,
2000 to
March 31
,
 
     2014     2013     2014  

OPERATING REVENUE

      

Other revenue

   $ 282      $ 574      $ 2,030   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES

      

General and administrative

     (577 )      (780     (23,082

Amortization of land use right

     (3,026 )      (3,026     (27,155

Depreciation

     —          —          (238

Pre-opening costs

     (856 )      (623     (7,524
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     (4,459 )      (4,429     (57,999
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING LOSS

     (4,177 )      (3,855     (55,969
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSES)

      

Interest income

     18        20        112   

Interest expenses, net of capitalized interest

     (2,226 )      (12,925     (51,320

Other finance costs

     (6,667 )      (4,638     (31,510

Foreign exchange loss, net

     (413 )      (136     (1,100
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-operating expenses, net

     (9,288 )      (17,679     (83,818
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET LOSS

   $ (13,465 )    $ (21,534   $ (139,787
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Studio City Finance Limited

(A Development Stage Company)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

                                                        
     Three Months Ended
March 31,
   

From

inception on

August 22,

2000 to

March 31,

 
     2014     2013     2014  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

      

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (7,256 )    $ (375   $ (97,615
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

      

Payment for acquisition of property and equipment

     (79,649 )      (56,074     (720,775

Advance payments and deposits for acquisition of property and equipment

     (23,242 )      (25,707 )     (173,396

Payment for land use right

     (23,201 )      (22,083 )     (130,238

Changes in restricted cash

     134,289        32,063        (634,636

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

               —          2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     8,197        (71,801     (1,659,043
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

      

Prepayment of deferred financing costs

     (944 )      (52,281 )     (76,201

Advance from immediate holding company

     3        125,965        743,242   

Payment of deferred financing costs

     —          (1,508 )     (16,649

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —          —          825,000   

Amount due to an affiliated company

     —          —          239,856   

Loan from intermediate holding company

     —          —          41,409   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (941 )      72,176        1,756,657   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     —          —          1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

               —          —     

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

               —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

   $ —        $ —        $ —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY

      

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

   $ 55,009      $ 29,120      $ 88,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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