Studio City International Holdings Limited Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

MACAU, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Studio City International Holdings Limited (NYSE: MSC) (“Studio City” or the “Company”), a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau, today reported its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Total operating revenues for the third quarter of 2025 were US$182.5 million, compared with US$174.6 million in the third quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to better performance in mass market operations leading to an increase in revenue from casino contract. Studio City Casino generated gross gaming revenues of US$344.4 million and US$335.5 million for the third quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Mass market table games drop was US$942.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared with US$912.9 million in the third quarter of 2024 and hold percentage was 33.1% in the third quarter of 2025, compared with 30.7% in the third quarter of 2024. Gaming machine handle for the third quarter of 2025 was US$873.3 million, compared with US$853.0 million in the third quarter of 2024 and win rate was 3.7% in the third quarter of 2025, compared with 3.3% in the third quarter of 2024. As reported in the earnings release for the fourth quarter of 2024, Studio City has strategically repositioned itself to focus on the premium mass and mass operations, and VIP rolling chip operations at Studio City were transferred to City of Dreams in late October 2024. Following the closure of Mocha Kuong Fat in September 2025, 90 gaming machines were re-allocated to Studio City. Revenue from casino contract was US$77.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, compared with US$67.3 million for the third quarter of 2024. Revenue from casino contract is net of gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino which are deducted by Melco Resorts (Macau) Limited, the gaming operator of the Studio City Casino (the “Gaming Operator”). Total gaming taxes and the costs incurred in connection with the on-going operation of the Studio City Casino deducted from gross gaming revenues were US$267.2 million and US$268.1 million in the third quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Total non-gaming revenues at Studio City for the third quarter of 2025 were US$105.2 million, compared with US$107.3 million for the third quarter of 2024. Operating income for the third quarter of 2025 was US$23.9 million, compared with US$16.0 million in the third quarter of 2024. Studio City’s Adjusted EBITDA(1) was US$78.1 million in the third quarter of 2025, compared with US$68.2 million in the third quarter of 2024. The change was mainly attributable to the increase in revenue from casino contract. Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited for the third quarter of 2025 was US$18.6 million, or US$0.10 per ADS, compared with US$21.0 million, or US$0.11 per ADS, in the third quarter of 2024. The net loss attributable to participation interest was US$1.7 million and US$2.0 million in the third quarters of 2025 and 2024, respectively. Other Factors Affecting Earnings Total net non-operating expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were US$41.1 million, which mainly included interest expense of US$30.9 million and net foreign exchange losses of US$10.1 million. Depreciation and amortization costs of US$54.0 million were recorded in the third quarter of 2025, of which US$0.8 million was related to the amortization expense for the land use right. Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City for the three months ended September 30, 2025 referred to in the earnings release of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (“Melco”) dated November 6, 2025 (“Melco’s Earnings Release”) was US$26.6 million more than the Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City reported in this press release. Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City reported in this press release includes certain intercompany charges that are not included in Adjusted EBITDA for Studio City reported in Melco’s Earnings Release. Such intercompany charges include, among other items, fees and shared service charges billed between the Company and its subsidiaries and certain subsidiaries of Melco. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA of Studio City presented in Melco’s Earnings Release does not reflect certain gaming concession related costs and certain intercompany costs related to the gaming operations at Studio City Casino. Financial Position and Capital Expenditures Total cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2025 aggregated to US$99.6 million (December 31, 2024: US$127.8 million), including US$0.1 million of restricted cash (December 31, 2024: US$0.1 million). Total debt, net of unamortized deferred financing costs and original issue premiums, at the end of the third quarter of 2025 was US$2.06 billion (December 31, 2024: US$2.16 billion), a reduction of US$109.3 million compared to total debt, net as of June 30, 2025. The reduction in total debt, net was primarily the result of the repayment of US$221.6 million principal amount outstanding under the 6.00% senior notes due 2025 upon maturity on July 15, 2025, which was funded with a HK$1,337.0 million (equivalent to US$170.3 million) drawdown from the senior secured credit facilities entered into by Studio City Company Limited and cash on hand, as well as the repayment of HK$468.0 million (equivalent to US$60.0 million) principal amount outstanding under the senior secured credit facility in September 2025. Capital expenditures for the third quarter of 2025 were US$9.7 million. Safe Harbor Statement 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. Studio City International Holdings Limited (the “Company”) may also make forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), 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 the 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 the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. Non-GAAP Financial Measures "Adjusted EBITDA" is defined as net income/loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property charges and other and other non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is presented as supplemental disclosure because management believes it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA to measure our operating performance and to compare our operating performance with those of our competitors.The Company also presents Adjusted EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way to measure a company’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures, and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported similar measures as supplements to financial measures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, in particular, U.S. GAAP or International Financial Reporting Standards. However, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income/loss as an indicator of the Company’s performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Unlike net income/loss, Adjusted EBITDA does not include depreciation and amortization or interest expense and, therefore, do not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company recognizes these limitations and uses Adjusted EBITDA as only one of several comparative tools, together with U.S. GAAP measurements, to assist in the evaluation of operating performance.Such U.S. GAAP measurements include operating income/loss, net income/loss, cash flows from operations and cash flow data. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other recurring and nonrecurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA. Also, the Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. The use of Adjusted EBITDA has material limitations as an analytical tool, as Adjusted EBITDA does not include all items that impact our net income/loss. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations of Adjusted EBITDA with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release.“Adjusted net income/loss” is net income/loss before pre-opening costs, property charges and other and loss on extinguishment of debt, net of participation interest and taxes. Adjusted net income/loss, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is presented as supplemental disclosure because management believes it provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our performance, in addition to income/loss computed in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted net income/loss may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited. Reconciliations of adjusted net income/loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited with the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP are provided herein immediately following the financial statements included in this press release. About Studio City International Holdings Limited The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MSC), is a world-class integrated resort located in Cotai, Macau. For more information about the Company, please visit www.studiocity-macau.com. The Company is majority owned by Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited, a company with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO). For the investment community, please contact:Jeanny KimSenior Vice President, Group TreasurerTel: +852 2598 3698Email: jeannykim@melco-resorts.com For media enquiries, please contact: Chimmy LeungExecutive Director, Corporate CommunicationsTel: +852 3151 3765Email: chimmyleung@melco-resorts.com Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating revenues: Revenue from casino contract$77,267 $67,312 $236,970 $196,279 Rooms 44,093 41,602 124,974 117,800 Food and beverage 23,390 24,585 67,594 67,484 Entertainment 13,514 18,630 35,609 43,222 Services fee 18,067 16,395 52,271 45,158 Mall 5,096 5,055 14,059 13,767 Retail and other 1,087 1,051 2,808 2,572 Total operating revenues 182,514 174,630 534,285 486,282 Operating costs and expenses: Costs related to casino contract (9,856) (8,815) (29,229) (25,923) Rooms (15,635) (13,506) (45,183) (37,484) Food and beverage (19,543) (21,272) (59,138) (59,237) Entertainment (10,453) (14,676) (34,174) (39,321) Mall (2,039) (1,958) (5,806) (5,356) Retail and other (644) (657) (1,820) (1,714) General and administrative (46,257) (45,577) (134,564) (128,653) Pre-opening costs (31) (23) (500) (829) Amortization of land use right (828) (829) (2,485) (2,482) Depreciation and amortization (53,148) (51,017) (156,803) (149,812) Property charges and other (158) (323) (2,318) (443) Total operating costs and expenses (158,592) (158,653) (472,020) (451,254) Operating income 23,922 15,977 62,265 35,028 Non-operating income (expenses): Interest income 205 524 722 3,440 Interest expense (30,885) (32,785) (95,867) (101,222) Other financing costs (293) (105) (1,446) (313) Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net (10,097) (3,932) 632 (4,268) Loss on extinguishment of debt - (114) - (983) Total non-operating expenses, net (41,070) (36,412) (95,959) (103,346) Loss before income tax (17,148) (20,435) (33,694) (68,318) Income tax expense (3,169) (2,507) (8,197) (7,153) Net loss (20,317) (22,942) (41,891) (75,471) Net loss attributable to participation interest 1,748 1,974 3,604 6,493 Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(18,569) $(20,968) $(38,287) (68,978) Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share: Basic and diluted$(0.024) $(0.027) $(0.050) $(0.090) Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS: Basic and diluted$(0.096) $(0.109) $(0.199) $(0.358) Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation: Basic and diluted 770,352,700 770,352,700 770,352,700 770,352,700 Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands, except share and per share data) September 30, December 31, 2025 2024 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents$99,446 $127,634 Accounts receivable, net 1,288 1,976 Receivables from affiliated companies 230 309 Inventories 7,746 7,306 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,361 29,140 Total current assets 117,071 166,365 Property and equipment, net 2,531,013 2,652,169 Long-term prepayments, deposits and other assets 62,639 52,504 Restricted cash 130 130 Operating lease right-of-use assets 11,579 11,647 Land use right, net 99,889 102,629 Total assets$2,822,321 $2,985,444 LIABILITIES, SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND PARTICIPATION INTEREST Current liabilities: Accounts payable$2,575 $3,285 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 69,495 118,117 Income tax payable 15,532 7,626 Current portion of long-term debt, net - 21,597 Payables to affiliated companies 66,374 30,131 Total current liabilities 153,976 180,756 Long-term debt, net 2,055,616 2,141,750 Other long-term liabilities 5,526 4,115 Deferred tax liabilities, net 112 77 Operating lease liabilities, non-current 11,857 12,227 Total liabilities 2,227,087 2,338,925 Shareholders’ equity and participation interest: Class A ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 1,927,488,240 shares authorized; 770,352,700 shares issued and outstanding 77 77 Class B ordinary shares, par value $0.0001; 72,511,760 shares authorized; 72,511,760 shares issued and outstanding 7 7 Additional paid-in capital 2,477,359 2,477,359 Accumulated other comprehensive income 115 8,701 Accumulated losses (1,933,696) (1,895,409) Total shareholders’ equity 543,862 590,735 Participation interest 51,372 55,784 Total shareholders’ equity and participation interest 595,234 646,519 Total liabilities, shareholders’ equity and participation interest$2,822,321 $2,985,444 Studio City International Holdings Limited and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited to Adjusted Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(18,569) $(20,968) $(38,287) $(68,978) Pre-opening costs 31 23 500 829 Property charges and other 158 323 2,318 443 Loss on extinguishment of debt - 114 - 983 Income tax impact on adjustments (16) - (255) (12) Participation interest impact on adjustments (15) (40) (221) (194) Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(18,411) $(20,548) $(35,945) $(66,929) Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share: Basic and diluted$(0.024) $(0.027) $(0.047) $(0.087) Adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per ADS: Basic and diluted$(0.096) $(0.107) $(0.187) $(0.348) Weighted average Class A ordinary shares outstanding used in adjusted net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited per Class A ordinary share calculation: Basic and diluted 770,352,700 770,352,700 770,352,700 770,352,700 Studio City International Holdings Limited and SubsidiariesReconciliation of Operating Income to Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)(In thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Operating income$23,922 $15,977 $62,265 $35,028Pre-opening costs 31 23 500 829Depreciation and amortization 53,976 51,846 159,288 152,294Property charges and other 158 323 2,318 443Adjusted EBITDA$78,087 $68,169 $224,371 $188,594 Studio City International Holdings Limited and SubsidiariesReconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limitedto Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited)(In thousands) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Net loss attributable to Studio City International Holdings Limited$(18,569) $(20,968) $(38,287) $(68,978)Net loss attributable to participation interest (1,748) (1,974) (3,604) (6,493)Net loss (20,317) (22,942) (41,891) (75,471)Income tax expense 3,169 2,507 8,197 7,153 Interest and other non-operating expenses, net 41,070 36,412 95,959 103,346 Depreciation and amortization 53,976 51,846 159,288 152,294 Property charges and other 158 323 2,318 443 Pre-opening costs 31 23 500 829 Adjusted EBITDA$78,087 $68,169 $224,371 $188,594 Studio City International Holdings Limited and SubsidiariesSupplemental Data Schedule Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Room Statistics: Average daily rate(3) $178 $171 $170 $162 Occupancy per available room 97% 96% 98% 96% Revenue per available room(4) $174 $164 $166 $155 Other Information: Average number of table games 253 253 253 250 Average number of gaming machines 726 726 749 679 Table games win per unit per day(5) $13,572 $13,212 $13,680 $13,270 Gaming machines win per unit per day(6)$484 $418 $485 $443 (3)Average daily rate is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total occupied rooms including complimentary rooms(4)Revenue per available room is calculated by dividing total room revenues including complimentary rooms (less service charges, if any) by total rooms available(5)Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts, commissions, non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis(6)Gaming machines win per unit per day is shown before non-discretionary incentives (including the point-loyalty programs) as administered by the Gaming Operator and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to gaming patrons on a complimentary basis

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