Galaxy Entertainment Group Announces Selected Unaudited Q1 2018 Financial Data

HONG KONG, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Galaxy Entertainment Group ("GEG" or the "Group") (HKEx stock code: 27) today reported selected unaudited financial data for the three month period ended 31 March 2018. (All amounts are expressed in Hong Kong dollars unless otherwise stated)

Q1 2018 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS

GEG: Delivered Another Record Performance, Driven By Record Mass, Strong VIP And Operational Execution

• Q1 Group Revenue of $18.5 billion, up 32% year-on-year and up 3% quarter-on-quarter
• Q1 Group Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 billion, up 36% year-on-year and up 4% quarter-on-quarter
• Played unlucky in Q1 which decreased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $98 million, normalized Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 billion, up 41% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter
• Latest twelve months Adjusted EBITDA of $15.3 billion, up 38% year-on-year

Galaxy Macau™: 9^th Consecutive Quarter of YoY EBITDA Growth, Despite Playing Unlucky

• Q1 Revenue of $13.0 billion, up 27% year-on-year and down 2% quarter-on-quarter
• Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 billion, up 26% year-on-year and down 3% quarter-on-quarter
• Played unlucky in Q1 which decreased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $177 million, normalized Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 billion, up 37% year-on-year and up 7% quarter-on-quarter
• Hotel occupancy for Q1 across the five hotels was virtually 100%

StarWorld Macau: 7^th Consecutive Quarter of YoY EBITDA Growth Driven By Record Mass

• Q1 Revenue of $4.5 billion, up 45% year-on-year and up 22% quarter-on-quarter
• Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 billion, up 55% year-on-year and up 34% quarter-on-quarter
• Played lucky in Q1 which increased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $76 million, normalized Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $927 million, up 38% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter
• Hotel occupancy for Q1 was virtually 100%

Broadway Macau™: A Unique Family Friendly Resort, Strongly Supported By Macau SMEs

• Q1 Revenue of $142 million, versus $135 million in prior year and $147 million in Q4 2017
• Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $13 million, versus $6 million in prior year and $7 million in Q4 2017
• Played lucky in Q1 which increased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $3 million, normalized Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $10 million, versus $7 million in prior year and $3 million in Q4 2017
• Hotel occupancy for Q1 was virtually 100%

Balance Sheet: Remains Well Capitalized, Liquid and Virtually Unlevered

• Cash and liquid investments was $41.8 billion and net cash of $34.5 billion as at 31 March 2018
• Debt of $7.3 billion as at 31 March 2018
• Paid the previously announced special dividend of $0.41 per share on 27 April 2018  

Development Update: Robust Development Pipeline including Macau, Philippines, Japan and Hengqin

• Cotai Phases 3 & 4 - Continue to move forward with Phases 3 & 4, with a strong focus on non-gaming, primarily targeting MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events), entertainment, family facilities, premium high end hotels and also including gaming
• Wynn Resorts - Completed passive minority investment
• Philippines - Continue to support the Philippines restoration of Boracay and the initial planning of a US$300 to $500 million premium quality eco-friendly beach resort on Boracay Island
• Japan - Continue to actively pursue Japan; enhanced and will continue to expand our development team including the appointment of Mr. Ted Chan as Chief Operating Officer - Japan Development
• Hengqin - Plans moving forward to develop a low-density integrated resort to complement our high-energy entertainment resorts in Macau, anticipate to disclose further details later in the year

Dr. Lui Che Woo, Chairman of GEG said:

"I am very pleased to report that we have experienced a positive start to 2018, with all-time record quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 billion. This represents our 9^th consecutive quarter of EBITDA growth despite competitive new capacity being added to the market.

We continue to drive each and every segment of our business with a particular focus on yielding our resorts. GEG's renowned 'World Class, Asian Heart' service combined with our differentiated resorts offerings have delivered memorable customer experiences and resulted in our portfolio of hotels reporting virtually 100% occupancy.

Our balance sheet remains one of the strongest in global gaming with cash and liquid investments of $41.8 billion and net cash of $34.5 billion. Our strong balance sheet combined with substantial cash flow from operations allows us to return capital to shareholders through dividends and to fund our development pipeline and international expansion plans. These include Cotai Phases 3 & 4, Hengqin, Japan and the Philippines. On 28 February 2018 we announced another special dividend, which was paid on 27 April 2018. The dividend was $0.41 per share which was a 58% increase compared to the previous April dividend.

The first quarter was a very productive one for GEG in terms of our development initiatives. In March 2018, we announced our plans to develop a premium quality, eco-friendly beach resort in Boracay, Philippines.  We support President Duterte's and the Philippine Government's initiative to clean-up and restore the pristine isle of Boracay.

In March 2018, we also announced a passive minority equity investment in Wynn Resorts, Limited ("Wynn Resorts") which we closed in early April 2018.

We continue to actively pursue Japan and subsequently announced that we enhanced and will continue to expand our team in Japan with the appointment of Mr. Ted Chan as Chief Operating Officer ("COO") - Japan Development.

GEG is embarking on its next growth program with the construction of its Cotai Phases 3 & 4, which will include 4,500 hotel rooms, including family and premium high end rooms, significant MICE space, a 16,000-seat arena, F&B, retail and casinos, among others. GEG has the largest and the most well-defined development growth pipeline of any Macau concessionaire.

We are committed to continue to support the Macau Government's vision to develop Macau into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure as demonstrated by GEG's Cotai Phases 3 & 4 and our planned development in Hengqin. Additionally, the Group supports the Central Government's Greater Bay Area integration program, as well as leveraging on the Belt & Road initiative by our proposed beach front resort development in the Philippine island of Boracay.

The continued growth in the rapidly emerging and underpenetrated middle-class in the Mainland and their demand for leisure and travel gives us great confidence in the longer term outlook for Macau. Additionally, the recent opening of new capacity in Macau and the soon to be launched Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge should further stimulate growth in visitations.

Last but not least, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all of our committed team members who deliver 'World Class, Asian Heart' service every day and contribute to the success of the Group."

Macau Market Overview

The positive momentum of 2017 has continued into 2018, supported by a solid economic performance in China and strong outbound tourism. Macau's gross gaming revenue for Q1 2018 was $74.3 billion, up 6% quarter-on-quarter and up 21% year-on-year. This is the 7^th reported consecutive quarter of YoY growth.

During the period, visitor arrivals to Macau were 8.5 million, up 9% year-on-year, in which visitors from Mainland China grew at a faster rate of 13%. In particular, overnight visitors grew 10% year-on-year, with the average length of stay rising by 0.1 day to 2.2 days, demonstrating new hotel capacity has successfully grown both the day trip and overnight visitation. This trend is very positive as overnight visitors have a higher spend per customer than day trippers.

Group Financial Results

Q1 2018

In Q1 2018, GEG posted Group revenue of $18.5 billion, up 32% year-on-year and up 3% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $4.3 billion, up 36% year-on-year and up 4% quarter-on-quarter. Galaxy Macau™'s Adjusted EBITDA was $3.3 billion, up 26% year-on-year and down 3% quarter-on-quarter. StarWorld Macau's Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 billion, up 55% year-on-year and up 34% quarter-on-quarter. Broadway Macau™'s Adjusted EBITDA was $13 million, versus $6 million in prior year and $7 million in Q4 2017. Latest twelve months Group Adjusted EBITDA was $15.3 billion, up 38% year-on-year.

GEG played unlucky in its gaming operation which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $98 million in Q1 2018. Normalized Q1 Adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion, up 41% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter.

https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20180503/2123242-1-b

The Group's total gaming revenue on a management basis^[1] in Q1 2018 was $17.2 billion, up 31% year-on-year and up 3% quarter-on-quarter. Total VIP gaming revenue was $9.9 billion, up 44% year-on-year and up 4% quarter-on-quarter. Total mass gaming revenue was $6.7 billion, up 17% year-on-year and up 1% quarter-on-quarter. Total electronic gaming revenue was $601 million, up 14% year-on-year and up 9% quarter-on-quarter.

Balance Sheet, Treasury Management and Special Dividend

The Group's balance sheet remains healthy, liquid and virtually unlevered. As of 31 March 2018, cash and liquid investments were $41.8 billion and net cash was $34.5 billion. Total debt decreased from $9.7 billion at 31 December 2017 to $7.3 billion at 31 March 2018. Our strong balance sheet combined with substantial cash flow from operations allows us to return capital to shareholders via dividends and to fund our development pipeline and international expansion plans.

The Group paid the previously announced special dividend of $0.41 per share on 27 April 2018, a 58% increase compared to April 2017.

Galaxy Macau™

Galaxy Macau™ is the primary profit contributor to the Group. In Q1 2018, Galaxy Macau™'s revenue was $13.0 billion, up 27% year-on-year and down 2% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.3 billion, up 26% year-on-year and down 3% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HKFRS was 25% (Q1 2017: 25%).

Galaxy Macau™ played unlucky in its gaming operations which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $177 million in Q1 2018. Normalized Q1 Adjusted EBITDA was $3.4 billion, up 37% year-on-year and up 7% quarter-on-quarter.

VIP Gaming Performance

VIP rolling chip volume for Q1 2018 was $204.9 billion, up 56% year-on-year and up 7% quarter-on-quarter. This translated into revenue of $7.2 billion, up 40% year-on-year and down 2% quarter-on-quarter.

VIP Gaming
HK$'m	Q1 2017	Q4 2017	Q1 2018	YoY%	QoQ%
Turnover	131,755	191,995	204,938	56%	7%
Net Win	5,113	7,263 Werbung Mehr Nachrichten zur Galaxy Entertainment Aktie kostenlos abonnieren E-Mail-Adresse Bitte überprüfe deine die E-Mail-Adresse. Benachrichtigungen von ARIVA.DE (Mit der Bestellung akzeptierst du die Datenschutzhinweise) -1 Vielen Dank, dass du dich für unseren Newsletter angemeldet hast. Du erhältst in Kürze eine E-Mail mit einem Aktivierungslink. Hinweis: ARIVA.DE veröffentlicht in dieser Rubrik Analysen, Kolumnen und Nachrichten aus verschiedenen Quellen. Die ARIVA.DE AG ist nicht verantwortlich für Inhalte, die erkennbar von Dritten in den „News“-Bereich dieser Webseite eingestellt worden sind, und macht sich diese nicht zu Eigen. Diese Inhalte sind insbesondere durch eine entsprechende „von“-Kennzeichnung unterhalb der Artikelüberschrift und/oder durch den Link „Um den vollständigen Artikel zu lesen, klicken Sie bitte hier.“ erkennbar; verantwortlich für diese Inhalte ist allein der genannte Dritte. Andere Nutzer interessierten sich auch für folgende News 13:23 - ARIVA.DE Redaktion Munich Re-Aktie mit Kursverlusten (426,50 €) 06:41 - PR Newswire Stellar Asset Management Ltd - Form 8.3 - Equals Group Plc 02:00 - PR Newswire Kasei Digital Assets Plc - Launch of New Interactive Investor Hub SolarBank    Wie die Revolution der sauberen Energie eine solide Investitionsmöglichkeit bieten könnte weiterlesen» Anzeige wo-site-teaser-box-16755_site-teaser-box_2024-04-25_09%253A00%253A00_2024-04-26_09%253A00%253A59