Studio City Finance Limited Q2 2025 Bond Report: Strong Revenue Growth, Narrowing Net Loss
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Summary:
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Total operating revenues in Q2 2025 reached US$190.1 million, up from US$161.5 million in Q2 2024, driven mainly by improved mass market gaming and higher non-gaming income.
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Net loss attributable to Studio City Finance Ltd. narrowed sharply to US$4.4 million in Q2 2025, from US$36.8 million a year ago, mainly due to better casino contract performance and increased non-gaming revenue, partially offset by higher operating costs.
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For the first six months of 2025, operating revenue was US$351.8 million (up US$40.1 million year-on-year) with a net loss reduced to US$22.1 million from US$53.1 million in the same period of 2024.
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Casino gaming operations focused on mass market: Q2 2025 gross gaming revenue US$359.6 million (Q2 2024: US$339.3 million), mass market table games drop was US$958.2 million with a hold percentage improved to 34.0% vs. 30.1% a year ago.
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Gaming machine handle rose to US$916.1 million, with win rate at 3.7% (Q2 2024: US$842.4 million, win rate 3.3%).
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Non-gaming revenues (hotels, F&B, entertainment, mall) reached US$106.3 million (Q2 2024: US$99.4 million).
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As of June 30, 2025: cash and cash equivalents were US$161.8 million, with significant credit facilities available for drawdown; gross indebtedness stood at about US$2.17 billion.
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In July 2025, company fully repaid all remaining 2025 Notes at maturity using proceeds from new credit lines.
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No cash was used in financing activities during Q2 and H1 2025, compared to significant debt repayment in 2024.
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Studio City Casino continues to focus on premium mass and mass markets, having exited VIP rolling chip operations since late 2024.
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The resort maintains a broad mix of non-gaming attractions and strategic Cotai Light Rail access, supporting its revenue diversification and positioning in the Macau market.