MACAU, May  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Studio City Company Limited (&#34;Studio City Company&#34;) today announces that it proposes to conduct an international offering of senior secured notes (the &#34;New Notes&#34; and such

Studio City Company Announces Proposed Senior Secured Notes Offering

Studio City Announces Offering of Senior Secured Notes

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    <p>MACAU, May  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Studio City Company Limited (&amp;#34;Studio City Company&amp;#34;) today announces that it proposes to conduct an international offering of senior secured notes (the &amp;#34;New Notes&amp;#34; and such</p>
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    <p>Studio City Company proposes an international offering of senior secured notes to repurchase existing 7% notes. This offering&#039;s success hinges on market conditions, potentially affecting Studio City’s capital structure and credit profile.</p>
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    <ul><li>Studio City proposes an offering of senior secured notes.</li><li>Proceeds will be used to repurchase existing senior secured notes.</li><li>New Notes rank equally with existing senior debts but have distinct guarantees.</li><li>Completion of the offering depends on market conditions and investor interest.</li><li>No intention to register New Notes in the U.S. under the Securities Act.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Studio City Company (N/A)</strong>: Parent of Studio City International Holdings; the note offering directly affects its capital structure.</li><li><strong>Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment Limited (MLCO)</strong>: Parent company not guaranteeing new notes; investor sentiment may be influenced.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Corporate Developments</h3>
    <p>This fits within Corporate Developments as the new notes could reshape the financing and capital management strategy of Studio City, affecting its market valuation and bond performance.</p>
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    <ul><li>Successful note offering may improve liquidity and credit profile for Studio City.</li><li>Market conditions and investor interest could directly impact offering outcome.</li><li>Potential debt reduction through repurchase could enhance Studio City&#039;s leverage ratios.</li></ul>
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    <ul><li>Proposed New Notes to be issued by Studio City Company.</li><li>Net proceeds will repurchase existing 7% notes maturing in 2027.</li><li>Completion of offering is contingent on market conditions and investor interest.</li><li>New Notes will not be registered under the Securities Act.</li><li>New Notes have priority over senior unsecured liabilities in enforcement actions.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Monitor Studio City&#039;s bond market response as new issuance may strengthen its financial health over the next 12 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">MACAU, May  06, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Studio City Company Limited ("<strong>Studio City Company</strong>") today announces that it proposes to conduct an international offering of senior secured notes (the "<strong>New Notes</strong>" and such offering, the "<strong>Notes Offering</strong>"). Studio City Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Studio City International Holdings Limited ("<strong>SCIHL</strong>").</p>  <p align="justify">The New Notes are proposed to be senior secured obligations of Studio City Company, ranking equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of Studio City Company (although any liabilities in respect of obligations under the US$30 million senior secured credit facilities with Studio City Company as borrower, that are secured by common collateral securing the proposed New Notes, will have priority over the proposed New Notes with respect to any proceeds received upon any enforcement action of such common collateral), and ranking senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of Studio City Company. The New Notes are proposed to be guaranteed by Studio City Investments Limited and all of its existing subsidiaries (other than Studio City Company) on a senior basis (the "<strong>Note Guarantees</strong>"). Neither Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment Limited nor SCIHL will be a guarantor for the New Notes.</p>  <p align="justify">The interest rate and other terms of the New Notes will be determined at the time of pricing of the Notes Offering. Completion of the proposed Notes Offering is subject to market conditions and investor interest. As no binding agreement in relation to the proposed Notes Offering has been entered into as at the date of this press release, the proposed New Notes may or may not be issued.</p>  <p align="justify">The net proceeds from the Notes Offering will be used, together with cash on hand, to repurchase any and all outstanding Studio City Company's outstanding 7.00% senior secured notes due 2027 (the "<strong>2027 SCC Senior Secured Notes</strong>") pursuant to the tender offer that was launched concurrently with the Notes Offering, and, to the extent any 2027 SCC Senior Secured Notes remain outstanding following the consummation of the tender offer, to redeem any such outstanding 2027 SCC Senior Secured Notes.</p>  <p align="justify">The New Notes and the Note Guarantees are being proposed to be offered and sold in the United States to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "<strong>Securities Act</strong>"), and outside of the United States to non-US persons in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. The proposed New Notes and the Note Guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or under the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any applicable state laws. Studio City Company does not intend to register any portion of the offering of the proposed New Notes and the Note Guarantees in the United States.</p>  <p align="justify"><em>This press release is for information purposes only. Nothing in this press release constitutes an offer to buy, or a solicitation of an offer to sell, securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. This press release is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act.</em></p>  <p align="justify"><strong>Safe Harbor Statement </strong></p>  <p align="justify">This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. SCIHL may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Studio City Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 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) changes in the gaming market and visitations in Macau, (ii) local and global economic conditions, (iii) capital and credit market volatility, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) risks associated with the implementation of the amended Macau gaming law by the Macau government, (vi) gaming authority and other governmental approvals and regulations, and (vii) 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. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Studio City Company's offering memorandum with respect to the New Notes. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Studio City Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>For the investment community, please contact: </strong><br></br>Jeanny Kim <br></br>Senior Vice President, Group Treasurer<br></br>Tel: +852 2598 3698<br></br>Email: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GiPl54qUmBORzO31dbnzpPjhAPvI9dioI8jC-Vd_S5x1Tv7qD89LluhsAdTX098IeYuGN5p9jo__PEsxdGMDPfac7emhksWWuRIj-iO7z0GNhtitggFNzx28h56-NC3y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jeannykim@melco-resorts.com</a></p>  <p><strong>For media enquiries, please contact: </strong><br></br>Chimmy Leung <br></br>Executive Director, Corporate Communications <br></br>Tel: +852 3151 3765 <br></br>Email: <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RIpR7LUiWBNuzYXFpGqH5pVbq8PT0LQh8lD2bVpTDwS3TmY6_XjLtpVSYPv8_RB3zIDifiuf4VzRanjnGtTQvDygl6XBsseC4Qch-shmzXixKuwaZ7ivw4IgMdk2kDKc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTcxNDM0OCM3NTg2NDc4IzIwOTIxMzU="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/Mjc1YzEwNGEtYjYxZC00NDdlLTk1YzEtZTUzZjBlNDFmYzMyLTExMDM3MDYtMjAyNi0wNS0wNi1lbg==/tiny/Studio-City.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d6a5efe3-2085-4e42-a0e7-a7943b2b4605"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/d6a5efe3-2085-4e42-a0e7-a7943b2b4605/small/studio-city-logo-v3-1-jpg.jpg" border="0" width="150" height="48" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Studio City Company proposes an international offering of senior secured notes to repurchase existing 7% notes. This offering's success hinges on market conditions, potentially affecting Studio City’s capital structure and credit profile.

Studio City Company Announces Proposed Senior Secured Notes Offering

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