Melco Resorts Finance Limited 2Q 2025 Bond Report: Strong Revenue Lift, Net Income Rises, Impairment and Future Casino Closures Announced
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Summary:
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Revenue:
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Q2 2025: US$1.17 billion (+16.2% YoY)
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H1 2025: US$2.28 billion (+14.9% YoY)
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Net income:
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Q2 2025: US$14.1 million (up from $9.5m 2Q24)
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H1 2025: US$48.6 million (up from $8.8m H1 2024)
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Operating income:
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Q2 2025: US$88.3m (flat YoY)
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Notable costs/events:
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Impairment in goodwill of US$55.6m, reflecting the planned closure of Grand Dragon Casino and three Mocha Clubs by year-end 2025.
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Interest expense for Q2: US$78.8m; total debt as of 30 June 2025: US$5.0 billion.
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Key property performance:
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City of Dreams: Q2 revenues US$750.4m (+22% YoY), rolling chip volume US$5.49b, win rate 3.93%, mass table drop US$1.75b, non-gaming revenue US$120.5m (new “House of Dancing Water” boost).
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Altira Macau revenue: US$28.7m (down YoY); Mocha/Other Q2 revenue: US$28.0m (down YoY).
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Balance sheet:
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Cash/cash equivalents: US$573.7m; restricted cash: US$124m.
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Available revolving credit facility: HK$6.16b (US$784m) as of June 2025.
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Cash Flows:
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Strong operating cash flow in H1 2025: US$206.8m (up from $70.8m).
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Capital expenditures: $83.7m in H1 2025, ongoing property upgrades.
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Liquidity & Risks:
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All $1B 2025 Senior Notes repaid in June, replaced with credit facility drawdown.
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Continued investment in property enhancement, with significant future capital needs.
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Outlook: Performance supported by strong gaming and non-gaming demand, new shows/events, but impairment from casino/club closures and high interest expenses weigh on the bottom line. Company has robust liquidity and expects continued capex and project investment, while managing regulatory risks in Macau.