MELCO INT'L DEV(00200)2023-09-26 02:19Financial Performance - The group's net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 13,040 million, an increase of 116.4% compared to HKD 6,030 million in the same period of 2022[4]. - The group reported a loss of HKD 1,400 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, significantly reduced from a loss of HKD 4,580 million in the same period of 2022[4]. - Adjusted EBITDA surged by 1,804.6%, reaching HKD 3,202.6 million compared to HKD 168.2 million in the same period last year[27]. - The loss attributable to the company's owners decreased by 69.1%, from HKD 2,374.6 million to HKD 733.2 million[28]. - The basic loss per share improved from HKD 1.58 to HKD 0.49, reflecting a 69.1% reduction in losses[29]. - Total operating revenue for the company's gaming operations rose by 118.6%, from HKD 4,904.9 million to HKD 10,723.3 million[26]. - The total comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 1,556,816, down from HKD 5,186,383 in the same period of 2022, reflecting a 70.0% reduction[64]. - The total loss before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 1,414,071, compared to a loss of HKD 4,555,942 in 2022, showing an improvement of 69.0%[63]. Operational Developments - The second phase of Studio City and the indoor water park opened in April 2023, contributing to the recovery of the group's operations[4]. - The City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus officially opened in July 2023 after a successful trial operation in June 2023[3]. - The flagship integrated resort, City of Dreams, has approximately 430 gaming tables and 637 gaming machines as of the first half of 2023[6]. - The new hotel, Starry Suites, featuring 338 luxurious suites, was launched in April 2023, showcasing the group's commitment to providing exceptional service[7]. - The "Exclusive Series Concert" featuring numerous superstars commenced in April 2023, with a total of 90 performances planned over three years[8]. - The group plans to open the Macau Studio City W Hotel in September 2023, adding approximately 560 rooms and several new non-gaming attractions[14]. - The group continues to operate three satellite casinos in Cyprus, contributing to the expansion of its business in the region[12]. Visitor Trends - In the first half of 2023, the number of visitors to Macau increased by 236.1% year-on-year to 11.65 million, with an average of over 64,000 daily visitors, reaching 59.6% of pre-pandemic levels[14]. - Macau's total gaming revenue increased by 205% year-on-year in the first half of 2023, with the group's direct VIP room business surpassing the performance of the same period in 2019[3]. Sustainability Initiatives - The group aims to replace single-use plastic bottles with reusable glass bottles across all operations, having already reduced over 1.4 million single-use plastic bottles in Macau and Manila[22]. - The group has committed to sourcing only cage-free eggs by 2025, with 100% of eggs supplied at City of Dreams Manila already being cage-free since March 2022[22]. - The group received the "Best Environmental Responsibility Award" at the Asia Excellence Awards 2023, highlighting its commitment to environmental sustainability[22]. Awards and Recognition - The group achieved 97 stars in the Forbes Travel Guide 2023, maintaining its leading position among integrated resort operators in Macau and Asia[18]. - The group’s properties received a total of 17 five-star honors in the Forbes Travel Guide, with the Macau property, Studio City, winning five-star recognition for 14 consecutive years[18]. - The group’s restaurants earned seven stars in the Hong Kong Macau Michelin Guide 2023, making it one of the operators with the most Michelin stars in Macau[19]. - The City of Dreams Mediterranean project in Europe won the "Best Hotel Architecture in Cyprus" and "Best New Hotel Construction and Design in Cyprus" at the 2023 European Real Estate Awards[19]. Employee and Talent Development - The total number of employees as of June 30, 2023, was 19,676, up from 17,270 in 2022, representing an increase of 13.9%[58]. - The group’s "Career Advancement Program" was awarded the ATD Excellence in Practice Award 2023, reflecting its commitment to talent development[20]. - The group’s "Reach! New Macau Sports Elite Training Program" encourages employees to adopt healthier lifestyles through sports and physical activities[20]. Financial Position and Debt Management - The total assets decreased by 3.2% from HKD 97,091.6 million to HKD 93,946.1 million[24]. - The total liabilities also decreased by 2.2%, from HKD 83,705.6 million to HKD 81,840.6 million[24]. - The capital debt ratio improved to 71.2% as of June 30, 2023, compared to 74.4% at the end of 2022[51]. - The group has available undrawn borrowing capacity of HKD 4.84 billion as of June 30, 2023, significantly up from HKD 0.56 billion at the end of 2022[48]. - The group repaid principal amounts of HKD 5.31 billion and USD 1.12 billion during the reporting period[49]. Corporate Governance - The company has established a corporate governance code to ensure high transparency and accountability to shareholders[182]. - The audit committee consists of one non-executive director and two independent non-executive directors, responsible for reviewing financial reports and risk management[185]. - The company has complied with its corporate governance code throughout the six months ending June 30, 2023, except for certain deviations[182]. Future Outlook - The company provided an optimistic outlook for the second half of 2023, projecting a revenue growth of 20% to 30%[188]. - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional HKD 1 billion in revenue by the end of 2023[188]. - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10% market share by 2025[188].