MGM China Reports 2020 Annual Results

MGM China Holdings Limited has announced the selected unaudited financial data of the Company and its subsidiaries for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2020.

During the year, MGM China saw revenue down by 78% to approximately HK$5.1 billion. The Group had a negative adjusted EBITDA of approximately HK$1.4 billion. Fourth-quarter market-wide GGR declined by 70% year-over-year, compared with a 93% year-on-year decline in Q3.

For the fourth quarter, MGM China recorded total revenue of approximately HK$2.4 billion, up by 550% from the third quarter. The Group had a turnaround for the quarter with a total adjusted EBITDA of approximately HK$367.2 million, (2020 third quarter: HK$730.6 million loss), with both properties recorded positive EBITDA. In Q4, MGM MACAU recorded adjusted EBITDA of approximately HK$247.1 million, and MGM COTAI at HK$120.1 million.

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The market share of MGM China rose to 9.9% in 2020 from 9.5% a year ago. Fourth-quarter market share reached 12.6% with business outperformed the market. The Group maintained a healthy financial position. As of December 31, 2020, the Group had total liquidity of approximately HK$9.5 billion, comprised of cash and cash equivalent and undrawn revolver.

Hubert Wang, President and COO of MGM China, said: “We are pleased to see MGM China turned profitable again driven by strong market share gains and continued cost mitigation efforts.

“We expect the broader rate of business recovery will continue to be gradual, driven by the premium mass market which both MGM MACAU and MGM COTAI are well positioned to capture.

“MGM China will continue to invest in strengthening our market position, and continue to believe in the long-term success of Macau. We have been committed to supporting Macau as a world tourism destination. We look forward to working with the government through the licensing renewal process in hopes to further our support for many more years to come.”