Financial Performance - The total net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 6,530,000,000,anincreaseof307.11,610,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022[3]. - The profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 692,000,000,recoveringfromalossof1,580,000,000 in the previous year[3]. - Adjusted property EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 2,230,000,000,comparedtoanadjustedpropertyEBITDAlossof323,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022[3]. - The company's total net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 6,534,000,000,anincreaseof307.11,610,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022[11]. - The gaming segment generated net revenue of 4,840,000,000,up411.2947,000,000 in the previous year, driven by increased visitor numbers[12]. - The company’s revenue from the hotel segment reached 761,000,000,reflectinga313.6184,000,000 in the previous year[11]. - The shopping mall segment reported revenue of 513,000,000,a44.9354,000,000 year-over-year[11]. - The company’s food and beverage revenue was 240,000,000,whichisa258.267,000,000 in the previous year[11]. - The total net revenue from the Macau Venetian casino reached 2,151million,asignificantincreaseof391.1438 million in the previous year[13]. - The total revenue from slot machines was 5,066million,reflectinga347.51,132 million[13]. - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported a profit of 692million,comparedtoalossof1.58 billion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022[26]. - The total assets as of December 31, 2023, amounted to USD 10,258 million, a decrease from USD 10,562 million in the previous year[40]. - The total liabilities decreased to USD 10,262 million as of December 31, 2023, from USD 11,262 million in the previous year[41]. - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2023[37]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2023, are USD 8.56, compared to a loss of USD 19.55 in 2022[60]. Visitor and Market Trends - Visitor numbers to Macau exceeded 28,000,000 in 2023, a significant increase from approximately 6,000,000 in 2022 following the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions[4]. - The total gross gaming revenue in Macau increased by approximately 333.8% compared to 2022, although it decreased by about 37.4% compared to 2019[3]. - The total number of visitors from mainland China to Macau increased by approximately 273.1% compared to 2022 and decreased by about 31.8% compared to 2019[43]. - The company remains optimistic about future growth driven by rising demand for travel and entertainment in Asia[6]. Investments and Future Plans - The company has invested over 15,000,000,000tosupportMacau′seconomicdiversificationandenhanceitsstatusasaleadingleisureandbusinesstraveldestination[5].−Anewinvestmentof1,200,000,000 has been announced for The Londoner Macao, expected to be completed by early 2025, aimed at enhancing customer experience[6]. - The company plans to increase capital and operational investments in Macau by 4,500,000,000by2032[6].−Thebusinessstrategyfocusesonleveragingaconvention−basedintegratedresortmodeltosupportMacau′sdiversificationefforts[6].−VMLisrequiredtoinvestatleastMOP30,240,000,000(approximatelyUSD3,760,000,000)inMacaubyDecember2032,includingMOP27,800,000,000(approximatelyUSD3,450,000,000)innon−gamingprojects[36].−VMLmustincreaseitsinvestmentinnon−gamingprojectsby20208 from 143[16].−TheoccupancyrateattheLondonerMacaureached80.4227 million, a 47.4% increase from 154millioninthepreviousyear[18].−ThetotalrevenuefortheLondonerShoppingCenterwas66 million, reflecting a 40.4% increase from 47million[18].−ThetotalrevenuefortheParisianShoppingCenteramountedto32 million, up 28.0% from 25million[18].−Thecompanyoperatesatotalof722retailoutletsacrossitsproperties[9].FinancialPositionandCashFlow−Thecompanyhasastrongbalancesheetwithtotalunrestrictedcashandcashequivalentsof1,360,000,000 and available borrowings of 2,490,000,000[3].−ThenetcashgeneratedfromoperatingactivitiesforthefiscalyearendingDecember31,2023,was2.29 billion, a significant increase from a net cash used of 473millioninthepreviousyear[31].−Thecompanyincurredanetcashoutflowof180 million from investing activities, primarily due to capital expenditures of 231million[32].−Thenetcashusedinfinancingactivitiesforthefiscalyearwas2.45 billion, mainly due to the repayment of 1.95billionunderthe2018SCLcreditfacility[33].−Totalcapitalexpendituresfortheyearamountedto231 million, with significant investments in properties such as the Londoner Macao (131million)andVenetianMacao(71 million)[34]. - As of December 31, 2023, the total amount available under the revised and restated financing agreement was 2.49billionafterrepaymentsof1.95 billion[28]. - The company believes that its cash flow from operations, along with available credit, will be sufficient to meet its financial covenants and capital expenditure commitments[29]. - The company has contracted but not yet recognized liabilities for capital expenditures totaling $510 million as of December 31, 2023[35]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all provisions of the corporate governance code during 2023, ensuring high standards of corporate governance[78]. - The role of Chairman and CEO was held by Robert Glen Goldstein until January 24, 2024, when a separation of roles occurred, with Zheng Junuo appointed as CEO[79]. - The Audit Committee has reviewed the annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2023, and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[83]. - The annual report for the year ending December 31, 2023, will be sent to shareholders and published on the stock exchange and the company's website[84]. - The board of directors includes both executive and non-executive members, ensuring a diverse governance structure[86].