RevPAR increased 6% for full-year 2016 with net revenues of $9.5 billion for the year.

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2017– MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016 and announced a quarterly dividend.

"In 2016, MGM Resorts produced diluted earnings per share of $1.92 and delivered the best same-store domestic Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA margins in nine years. The achievement of key financial and strategic milestones demonstrates our continued focus on driving profitability and shareholder value, strengthening our balance sheet, and further positioning MGM Resorts as a leading entertainment and destination-resort company," said Jim Murren, Chairman & CEO of MGM Resorts. "We are excited about the outlook for 2017, including the full year contributions from MGM National Harbor and Borgata, the continued favorable Las Vegas dynamics supported by our investments including T-Mobile Arena and the Park Theater, the opening of MGM Cotai in Macau, and our persistent drive for continuous improvement throughout all aspects of our Company."

MGM Resorts Dividend:

The Company's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend on February 15, 2017. The dividend of $0.11 per share will be payable on March 15, 2017 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2017, and will equate to approximately $63 million in aggregate.

Mr. Murren continued, "The initiation of a quarterly dividend reinforces the Company's commitment to executing on our disciplined, long term strategy of maximizing value for our shareholders while demonstrating confidence in our ability to continue growing the business and maintaining a strong balance sheet."

Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Highlights:

  • Diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2016 of $0.04, compared to diluted loss per share of $1.38 in the prior year quarter which included a $1.5 billion, or $1.33 per share, non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the 2011 MGM China acquisition;
  • Net revenues of $1.8 billion at the Company's domestic resorts, a 17% increase over the prior year quarter, and a 2% increase on a same-store basis, excluding contributions from Borgata which the Company began consolidating in August 2016, MGM National Harbor which opened in December of 2016, and Circus Circus Reno, which the Company sold in 2015;
  • REVPAR(1) growth of 3% over the prior year quarter at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts;
  • Operating income of $312 million at the Company's domestic resorts;
  • Net income attributable to MGM Resorts of $25 million, compared to a net loss attributable to MGM Resorts of $781 million in the prior year quarter;
  • Adjusted Property EBITDA(2) of $493 million at the Company's domestic resorts, a 14% increase over the prior year quarter and a 1% increase on a same-store basis;
  • Profit Growth Plan contribution of approximately $30 million of year over year Adjusted Property EBITDA growth to domestic resorts and approximately $1 million of Adjusted EBITDA growth from the Company's 50% share of CityCenter, which resulted in cumulative fourth quarter contributions of $68 million and $6 million, respectively, since the start of the plan;
  • Same-store operating margin of 19.5% in the current quarter at the Company's domestic resorts compared to 19.7% in the prior year quarter;
  • Same-store Adjusted Property EBITDA margin of 27.5% at the Company's domestic resorts, for both current and prior year quarters; and
  • MGM China operating income of $72 million compared to an operating loss of $1.4 billion in the prior year quarter, which included the $1.5 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge, and a 5% increase in MGM China's Adjusted EBITDA compared to the prior year quarter.

Full Year 2016 Financial Highlights:

  • Consolidated net revenues of $9.5 billion and domestic resorts net revenues of $7.1 billion, a 9% increase over the prior year and a 4% increase on a same-store basis;
  • REVPAR growth of 6% over the prior year at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts;
  • Operating income of $1.4 billion at the Company's domestic resorts;
  • Net income attributable to MGM Resorts of $1.1 billion, compared to a net loss attributable to MGM Resorts of $448 million in the prior year;
  • Adjusted Property EBITDA of $2.1 billion at the Company's domestic resorts, a 22% increase over the prior year and a 17% increase on a same-store basis;
  • Bellagio produced all-time records in net revenues, Adjusted Property EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDA margins;
  • Profit Growth Plan contribution of approximately $244 million of year over year Adjusted Property EBITDA growth to domestic resorts and approximately $22 million of Adjusted EBITDA growth from the Company's 50% share of CityCenter, which resulted in cumulative contributions of $315 million and $30 million, respectively, since the start of the plan; and
  • Same-store Adjusted Property EBITDA margin of 29.6% at the Company's domestic resorts, a 336 basis point increase compared to the prior year.

2016 Strategic Highlights:

  • Successful creation and $1.2 billion initial public offering of MGM Growth Properties LLC ("MGP"), a premier triple net lease REIT, which priced at the high end of the filing range and has since achieved material share price appreciation, underscoring the significant value in the Company's real estate assets;
  • CityCenter's sale of The Shops at Crystals for $1.1 billion resulting in a $540 million distribution to MGM Resorts;
  • Opening of new entertainment venues on the Las Vegas Strip with the T-Mobile Arena and Park Theater;
  • Increasing Profit Growth Plan target by 33% to $400 million;
  • Acquisition of Borgata and the subsequent contribution of the real property to MGP;
  • Increase in MGM China ownership to approximately 56%;
  • Opening of the highly anticipated MGM National Harbor in Maryland; and
  • Continued focus on balance sheet enhancement resulting in rating agencies upgrades.

Certain Items Affecting Fourth Quarter Results

The following table lists certain other items that affect the comparability of the current and prior year quarterly results (approximate EPS impact shown, net of tax, per share; negative amounts represent charges to income):

Three months ended December 31,

2016

2015

Preopening and start-up expenses

$

(0.07)

$

(0.02)

Property transactions, net:

Gain on sale of Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy

0.03

Grand Victoria investment impairment

(0.02)

Other property transactions, net

(0.01)

(0.03)

MGM China goodwill impairment

(1.33)

Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates:

Gain on the sale of Crystals

0.01

Domestic Resorts

Casino revenue for the fourth quarter of 2016 increased 33% compared to the prior year quarter, due primarily to the acquisition of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa ("Borgata"), the MGM National Harbor opening on December 8, 2016, and an increase in both table games and slots revenue. Casino revenue increased 3% on a same-store basis compared to the prior year quarter. Same-store table games hold percentage in the fourth quarter of 2016 was 22.5% compared to 20.0% in the prior year quarter. Slots revenue increased 3% on a same-store basis compared to the prior year quarter.

Rooms revenue increased 10% compared to the prior year quarter. On a same-store basis, rooms revenue increased 4% compared to the prior year quarter. Las Vegas Strip REVPAR increased 3%. The following table shows key hotel statistics for the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts:

Three months ended December 31,

2016

2015

Occupancy %

89%

89%

Average Daily Rate (ADR)

$

157

$

152

Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR)

$

140

$

136

Operating income at the Company's domestic resorts was $312 million for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to $308 million in the prior year quarter. Domestic resorts Adjusted Property EBITDA increased 14% to $493 million in the fourth quarter of 2016 and was positively impacted by approximately $30 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA growth generated from the Company's Profit Growth Plan initiatives as well as $45 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA resulting from the Borgata transaction and $10 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA resulting from the December 2016 opening of MGM National Harbor. Same-store Adjusted Property EBITDA increased 1% compared to the prior year quarter.

The Company's domestic resorts were impacted by a lower number of convention room nights compared to the prior year quarter, primarily driven by the October holiday calendar shift as well as the rotation and timing of certain conventions. The reduced convention room nights were replaced primarily with casino room nights, which benefitted our table games and slots business and was offset by lower catering and banquets and production services.

Mr. Murren added, "In the fourth quarter of 2016, we drove growth in REVPAR and EBITDA despite a record convention business fourth quarter in the prior year. Our convention business this year resulted in the second highest fourth quarter in the Company's history, and we also successfully leveraged our database and delivered new entertainment offerings to drive customers to our resorts. We continue to invest in our business and remain encouraged by the opportunities we see in 2017. We expect to achieve Las Vegas Strip REVPAR growth of 7% in the first quarter of 2017."

Corporate Expense

Corporate expense was $72 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, a decrease of $19 million compared to the prior year quarter. The current quarter included $3 million related to Profit Growth Plan implementation costs. The prior year quarter included costs incurred to implement initiatives related to the Profit Growth Plan and costs associated with the initial public offering of MGP totaling $22 million.

MGM China

On February 16, 2017, as part of its regular dividend policy, the Board of Directors of MGM China Holdings Limited ("MGM China") announced it will recommend a final dividend for 2016 of $78 million to MGM China shareholders subject to approval at the MGM China 2017 annual shareholders meeting to be held in May, bringing the total 2016 dividend to $137 million including the interim dividend paid in August of 2016. If approved, MGM Resorts International will receive its 56% share or $44 million, of which $4 million will be paid to Grand Paradise Macau under the $50 million deferred cash payment arrangement related to the Company's acquisition of the additional 4.95% of MGM China shares in August of 2016.

Key fourth quarter results for MGM China include:

  • Net revenues of $500 million, a $1 million increase compared to the prior year quarter;
  • Main floor table games revenue decreased 2% compared to the prior year quarter;
  • VIP table games revenue increased 7% due to an increase in hold percentage to 3.7% in the current year quarter, compared to 3.0% in the prior year quarter, partially offset by a decrease in turnover of 16% compared to the prior year quarter;
  • Operating income was $72 million compared to an operating loss of $1.4 billion in the prior year quarter, which included the $1.5 billion non-cash impairment charge on goodwill recognized for the 2011 MGM China acquisition;
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 5% to $138 million, compared to $131 million in the prior year quarter, including $9 million of license fee expense in both the current and prior year quarters; and
  • Operating margin was 14.4% in the current year quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27.5% an increase of 127 basis points compared to the prior year quarter.

Unconsolidated Affiliates

The following table summarizes information related to the Company's share of income from unconsolidated affiliates:

Three months ended December 31,

2016

2015

(In thousands)

CityCenter

$

25,804

$

19,331

Borgata

16,230

Other

6,224

4,691

$

32,028

$

40,252

Our share of CityCenter Holdings, LLC ("CityCenter") operating results for the fourth quarter of 2016, including certain basis difference adjustments, was $26 million. Our share of CityCenter's operating income in the prior year quarter was negatively impacted by $10 million due to accelerated depreciation associated with the April 2016 closure of the Zarkana theatre.

Results for CityCenter for the fourth quarter of 2016 include the following (see schedules accompanying this release for further detail on CityCenter's fourth quarter results):

  • Net revenues from resort operations were $301 million, a 2% decrease compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to a decrease in entertainment revenue as the Zarkana show closed on April 30, 2016 and a decrease in casino revenue;
  • Operating income from resorts operations was $27 million, compared to $13 million in the prior year quarter which included $20 million of accelerated depreciation as discussed above;
  • Adjusted EBITDA from resort operations was $91 million, a 5% decrease compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to a decrease in entertainment revenue related to the April 2016 Zarkana show closure and a decrease in casino revenue;
  • Aria's table games volume decreased 11% and table games hold percentage was 29.2%, compared to 26.8% in the prior year quarter;
  • REVPAR at Aria increased 3% to $218 compared to the prior year quarter; and
  • Vdara reported REVPAR of $182 in the current year quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA increased 22% to $9 million compared to the prior year quarter.

On August 1, 2016 the Company completed the previously announced acquisition of Boyd Gaming Corporation's interest in Borgata. The acquisition closed on August 1, 2016, at which time the entity operating Borgata became a consolidated subsidiary of the Company and the real estate assets associated with Borgata were contributed to MGP. Prior to the acquisition, the Company held a 50% interest in Borgata, which was accounted for under the equity method.

MGM Growth Properties

During the fourth quarter of 2016, the Company made rent payments to MGP in the amount of $163 million and received distributions of $72 million from MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership LP (the "Operating Partnership"). On December 15, 2016, MGP's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3875 per Class A share totaling $22 million, which was paid on January 16, 2017 to holders of record on December 30, 2016. The Company concurrently received a $72 million distribution attributable to its ownership of units in the Operating Partnership.

Full Year 2016 Results

Consolidated net revenue for 2016 was $9.5 billion, a 3% increase over 2015. Consolidated operating income was $2.1 billion, including a $430 million gain recognized on the Borgata acquisition and a $401 million gain related to the sale of Crystals, compared to an operating loss of $156 million in the prior year, which included the $1.5 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the 2011 MGM China acquisition. Net income attributable to MGM Resorts was $1.1 billion compared to a net loss of $448 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 25% compared to the prior year to $2.8 billion.

Net revenue from domestic resorts was $7.1 billion, a 9% increase over the prior year and operating income from domestic resorts was $1.4 billion a 13% increase over the prior year. Domestic resorts Adjusted Property EBITDA increased 22% to $2.1 billion for 2016 and was positively impacted by approximately $244 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA growth generated from the Company's Profit Growth Plan initiatives as well as $81 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA resulting from the Borgata transaction and $10 million of Adjusted Property EBITDA resulting from the December 2016 opening of MGM National Harbor. Same-store Adjusted Property EBITDA increased 17% compared to the prior year.

MGM China net revenue was $1.9 billion for 2016, a 13% decrease from 2015. MGM China operating income was $255 million compared to an operating loss of $1.2 billion in the prior year, which included the $1.5 billion non-cash goodwill impairment charge described above. MGM China Adjusted EBITDA was $521 million compared to $540 million in the prior year.

CityCenter reported net revenues of $1.2 billion from resort operations, a 3% increase compared to the prior year. Operating income from resort operations was $7 million and included $26 million of NV Energy exit expense and $82 million of accelerated depreciation associated with the April 2016 closure of the Zarkana theatre, compared to operating income of $48 million in the prior year, which included $20 million of accelerated depreciation associated with the Zarkana theatre closure. Adjusted EBITDA related to resort operations was a record $353 million compared to $305 million in the prior year and was positively impacted by approximately $45 million of Adjusted EBITDA growth generated from the Company's Profit Growth Plan initiatives.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company made rent payments to MGP in the amount of $418 million. During the full year 2016 the Company received $113 million of distributions attributable to its ownership of units in the Operating Partnership.

Diluted earnings per share was $1.92 in the current year compared to loss per share of $0.82 in 2015. The following table lists items that affect the comparability of the current year and prior year annual results (approximate EPS impact shown, net of tax, per share; negative amounts represent charges to income):

Year ended December 31,

2016

2015

NV Energy exit expense

$

(0.18)

$

Preopening and start-up expenses

(0.15)

(0.08)

Property transactions, net:

Gain on sale of Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy

0.03

Grand Victoria investment impairment

(0.02)

Other property transactions, net

(0.02)

(0.05)

MGM China goodwill impairment

(1.38)

Gain on Borgata transaction

0.61

Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates:

Gain on the sale of Crystals

0.56

CityCenter NV Energy exit expense

(0.02)

Harmon-related property transactions, net

0.10

Non-operating expense:

Loss on retirement of long-term debt

(0.10)

The current year results included income tax benefit of $204 million attributable to a decrease in valuation allowance on foreign tax credit carryovers resulting from changes in assumptions impacting the assessment of realizability of such carryovers and income tax expense of $36 million attributable to the remeasurement of Macau deferred tax liabilities resulting from a change in assumption concerning renewal of the exemption from the Macau complementary tax on gaming profits.

Financial Position

The Company's cash balance at December 31, 2016 was $1.4 billion, which included $454 million at MGM China and $360 million at MGP. At December 31, 2016, the Company had $13.1 billion of principal amount of indebtedness outstanding, including $250 million outstanding under its $1.5 billion senior secured credit facility, $2.1 billion outstanding under the $2.7 billion Operating Partnership senior credit facility, $1.9 billion outstanding under the $3 billion MGM China credit facility, and $450 million outstanding under the $525 million MGM National Harbor credit facility.

"We have taken significant steps over the past year to prudently pursue strategic opportunities while enhancing our capital structure, addressing near term maturities and strengthening the financial position of our Company," said Dan D'Arrigo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MGM Resorts. "We continue to focus on maximizing our cash flows to support our balanced approach to capital allocation including our quarterly dividend and targeted growth opportunities while remaining committed to returning MGM Resorts to investment grade."

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