HONG KONG, Nov 7, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - Galaxy Entertainment Group Limited ("GEG" or "the Group") (HKEx stock code: 27) today reported selected unaudited 2013 third quarter financial data for the three months ended 30 September 2013.
Highlights
GEG: Record Highs in Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA
-- Revenue of $16.3 billion, an increase of 16% year-on-year
-- Adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 billion, up 24% year-on-year
-- Latest twelve months Group Adjusted EBITDA, up 22% year-on-year to $11.5 billion
-- Completed the strategic acquisition of the Grand Waldo Complex in July 2013
Galaxy Macau(TM): 9th Consecutive Quarter of Adjusted EBITDA Growth
-- Revenue of $10 billion, up 20% year-on-year
-- Adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion, up 31% year-on-year
-- Mass win increased by 45% year-on-year to $2.7 billion
-- VIP win of $6.5 billion, up 13% year-on-year
-- Construction of Phase 2 is on budget and on schedule to complete by mid-2015
StarWorld Macau: Best Quarter of Adjusted EBITDA Ever
-- Adjusted EBITDA grew 8% year-on-year to $910 million
-- Mass record win of $1.0 billion, an increase of 64% year-on-year
-- VIP volume increased 15% year-on-year to $169 billion
Balance Sheet: Strong Financial Platform for Future Growth
-- Cash on hand at 30 September, 2013 of $14.4 billion and net cash of $7.7 billion
-- Prepaid $3.5 billion of debt in Q3 2013 which reduced borrowings by approximately 35% from $10.3 billion to $6.7 billion at 30 September, 2013
-- Subsequently prepaying $2.9 billion of debt in early Q4 2013, which will reduce borrowings by approximately 44% from $6.7 billion to $3.8 billion
Dr. Lui Che-woo, Chairman of GEG commented:
"We continue to build our high quality Galaxy brand and strive to be 'Globally recognized as Asia's leading gaming and entertainment corporation'. Our service philosophy is to provide our guests with a memorable customer experience by offering the highest quality resort facilities and by delivering 'World Class, Asian Heart' service. We believe that this is what truly differentiates Galaxy.
Our efforts to deliver on our vision have translated into another set of record quarterly results. The Group's results were driven by the high quality service performances of our two flagship properties, Galaxy Macau(TM) and StarWorld Macau. The exciting plans for Phase 2 of Galaxy Macau(M) remain on schedule, and will further fulfill our promise of providing customers with quality facilities and service.
Over the years Galaxy has received numerous industry awards as evidence of our focus on delivering the very best customer experience including: Best Managed Company in Hong Kong, Top 10 Resort Hotels of China and Best Service Hotel, to name a few. These achievements would not be possible without the dedication and tireless efforts of our 15,000 strong Galaxy team members, and I would like to personally thank them all for their commitment to achieving Our Vision.
"Looking ahead, Macau and the region are set to prosper for many years to come as major infrastructure works come on stream that will greatly improve access to Macau from Mainland China and transform travel within the region."
Group Financial Results
The Group posted record quarterly revenue and earnings in the third quarter of 2013. Revenue increased by 16% year-on-year to $16.3 billion, while Adjusted EBITDA improved 24% year-on-year to $3.2 billion. As of 30 September 2013, the latest twelve months Group Adjusted EBITDA climbed 22% to $11.5 billion. Galaxy Macau(TM)'s 31% growth in Adjusted EBITDA along with StarWorld Macau achieving its highest ever quarter of Adjusted EBITDA were the key factors in the increase in Group earnings.
As of 30 September 2013, cash on hand stood at $14.4 billion, including restricted cash of $2.2 billion, and were net cash by $7.7 billion. During the quarter we reduced our borrowings by almost 35% by prepaying $3.5 billion of bank debt where total debt declined from approximately $10.3 billion to $6.7 billion at 30 September, 2013. Subsequent to the period end, we are prepaying $2.9 billion of debt in early Q4 2013 which will reduce borrowings by approximately 44% from $6.7 billion to $3.8 billion.
Galaxy Macau(TM)
Galaxy Macau(TM) delivered its ninth consecutive quarter of Adjusted EBITDA growth at $2.3 billion, an increase of 31% year-on-year and 10% quarter-on-quarter. Revenue of $10 billion, grew 20% year-on-year and 8% sequentially. During the quarter, mass revenue was up by 45% to $2.7 billion and VIP revenue also grew 13% to $6.5 billion. Non-gaming revenue in the quarter remained broadly in line with the same period last year, but grew 12% quarter-on-quarter to $376 million. Hotel occupancy at Galaxy Macau(TM) which encompasses three five star hotels was 99%. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the period improved to 23% (Q3 2012: 21%) calculated under HK GAAP, or 31% under US GAAP (Q3 2012: 29%). The property also generated latest twelve months Return on Investment ("LTM ROI"*) of 48%.
Vip Gaming
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HK$'m Q3 2012 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 YoY% QoQ%
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Turnover 173,295 178,196 191,140 10% 7%
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Net Win 5,720 5,965 6,473 13% 9%
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Win % 3.3% 3.3% 3.4%
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Mass Gaming
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HK$'m Q3 2012 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 YoY% QoQ%
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Table Drop 6,297 6,845 7,012 11% 2%
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Net Win 1,885 2,538 2,730 45% 8%
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Hold % 29.9% 37.1% 38.9%
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Electronic Gaming
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HK$'m Q3 2012 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 YoY% QoQ%
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Slots Handle 5,345 7,781 8,375 57% 8%
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Net Win 313 383 402 28% 5%
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Hold % 5.8% 4.9% 4.8%
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StarWorld Macau
StarWorld Macau achieved its highest ever quarter of Adjusted EBITDA at $910 million, an increase of 8% year-on-year. These results were driven by record mass win and strong performance in VIP. Mass revenue grew 64% year-on-year and 18% sequentially to a record $1.0 billion. On the VIP side, rolling chip volume grew a healthy 15% year-on-year to $169 billion while win grew only 2% to $4.5 billion due to a lower win rate of 2.7% in Q3 2013 compared to 3.0% in Q3 2012. Hotel occupancy was 99% for the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HK GAAP and US GAAP remained consistent with the same period last year at 16% and 26%, respectively. StarWorld Macau reported LTM ROI* of 94%.
Vip Gaming
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HK$'m Q3 2012 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 YoY% QoQ%
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Turnover 147,064 161,913 169,121 15% 4%
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Net Win 4,416 4,807 4,500 2% -6%
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Win % 3.0% 2.9% 2.7%
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LTM ROI calculated based on the total Adjusted EBITDA for the latest twelve months divided by gross book value through 30 September 2013 including allocated land cost.
Mass Gaming
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HK$'m Q3 2012 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 YoY% QoQ%
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Table Drop 2,627 2,663 2,829 8% 6%
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Net Win 618 856 1,012 64% 18%
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Hold % 23.1% 32.2% 35.4%
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Electronic Gaming
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HK$'m Q3 2012 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 YoY% QoQ%
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Slots Handle 882 777 744 -16% -4%
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Net Win 59 48 44 -25% -8%
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Hold % 6.7% 6.1% 5.9%
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Selected Industry Recognition in 2013
GEG Group
2013
-- Best Managed Company in Hong Kong - FinanceAsia Magazine
-- Best Investor Relations in Hong Kong
-- Best Corporate Governance in Hong Kong 2nd Place
-- Best Corporate Social Responsibility in Hong Kong 3rd Place
-- Casino Operator of the Year Australia / Asia - International Gaming Awards (IGA)
Galaxy Macau(TM)
2013
-- Most Charming Resort in Asia - Golden Horse Award of China Hotel
-- Top 10 Resort Hotels of China - China Hotel Starlight Awards
-- Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards - Forbes Travel Guide
-- Best Resort Hotel Macau - International Hotel Awards
StarWorld Macau
2013
-- Best Service Hotel of the Year - China Travel and Meeting Industry Awards
-- Top 10 Glamorous Hotels of China (2010-13)- China Hotel Starlight Awards
-- Best Service Hotel (2011-13) - Golden Horse Award of China Hotel
-- Macau Elite Service Hotel Award - Ming Pao Weekly
City Clubs and Construction Materials Division
City Clubs' Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter was $48 million, up 23% year-on-year.
The Construction Materials Division delivered a 22% year-on-year uplift in Adjusted EBITDA to $138 million.
Cotai Development Update
Construction of Phase 2 of Galaxy Macau(TM) remains on budget and on schedule to complete as the next major project in Macau by mid-2015. We are well advanced with our planning of Phases 3 and 4 and we expect to commence construction in early 2014.
Grand Waldo Complex
In July 2013, GEG completed the $3.25 billion acquisition of the Grand Waldo Complex. Located across the street from Galaxy Macau(TM) and the Group's Cotai landbank, the Grand Waldo Complex is strategically important to GEG's development pipeline. We continue to work on exciting renovation plans and we anticipate to be able to share those plans in early 2014.
Outlook
GEG continues to execute operationally resulting in record quarterly revenue and earnings at a Group level driven by strong operational performance across the board led by Galaxy Macau(TM) and StarWorld Macau.
As the Macau gaming market continues to evolve and cater to the mass market, a broader customer group from the Mainland in particular is visiting Macau. A key component in the Group's success is its 'World Class, Asian Heart' product and service philosophy. Understanding the changing tastes and demands of the customer is extremely important in this dynamic market, and GEG has tailored its offer at both flagship properties to strengthen their appeal and maximise returns.
Macau's prospects for the remainder of this year and beyond are very bright, and GEG looks to its future with confidence. Considerable progress is being made on the development side including the construction of Phase 2 of Galaxy Macau(TM) and our plans for Cotai Phases 3 and 4. Set to complete in parallel alongside major infrastructure improvements, GEG is confident these developments will capture the imagination of the next generation of visitors to Macau, unlock the Group's earnings potential for many years to come, and support Macau's efforts to diversify its economy and become a world tourism destination.
Contact:
Galaxy Entertainment Group
Mr. Peter J. Caveny
Vice President, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 3150 1111
Email: ir@galaxyentertainment.com
Ms. Kelrah Pang
Senior Manager, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 3150 1111
Email: ir@galaxyentertainment.com
Ms. Yoko Ku
Manager, Investor Relations
Tel: +852 3150 1111
Email: ir@galaxyentertainment.com
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Source: Galaxy Entertainment Group
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