Galaxy Entertainment Group Announces Q4 & Annual Results 2018
Full Year Adjusted EBITDA of $16.9 Billion,Up 19% YoY
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 Billion,Up 4% YoY & Up 12% QoQ
Announced Another Special Dividend of $0.45 Per Share
HONG KONG,Feb. 28,2019 -- Galaxy Entertainment Group ("GEG","Company"or the "Group") (HKEx stock code: 27) today reported results for the three months and twelve months periodsended 31 December 2018. (All amounts are expressed in HKD unless otherwise stated)
Q4 & FULL YEAR 2018 RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS
GEG : Delivered Solid Performance,Proceeding On A $1.5 Billion Property Enhancement Program For Galaxy Macau™ And StarWorld Macau
Full Year Group Net Revenue* of $55.2 billion,up 14% year-on-year
Full Year Group Adjusted EBITDA of $16.9 billion,up 19% year-on-year
Full Year net profit attributable to shareholders ("NPAS") of $13.5 billion,an increase of 29% year-on-year including $0.6 billion of non-recurring charges
Full year Adjusted NPAS of $14.1 billion,up 28% year-on-year after adjusting for non-recurring charges
Q4 Group Net Revenue* of $14.2 billion,up 2% year-on-year and up 9% quarter-on-quarter
Q4 Group Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 billion,up 4% year-on-year,up 12% quarter-on-quarter
Played lucky in Q4 which increased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $77 million,normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $4.3 billion,up 4% year-on-year and up 1% quarter-on-quarter
Galaxy Macau™: Continued Solid Performance Driven By Mass And Non-gaming
Full Year Net Revenue* of $39.5 billion,up 14% year-on-year
Full Year Adjusted EBITDA of $12.9 billion,up 16% year-on-year
Q4 Net Revenue* of $10.4 billion,up 2% year-on-year and up 11% quarter-on-quarter
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 billion,up 2% year-on-year and up 16% quarter-on-quarter
Played lucky in Q4 which increased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $191 million,normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 billion,up 1% year-on-year and down 1% quarter-on-quarter
Hotel occupancy for Q4 across the five hotels was virtually 100%
StarWorld Macau: Continued Solid Performance Driven By Mass
Full Year Net Revenue* of $12.2 billion,up 18% year-on-year
Full Year Adjusted EBITDA of $3.8 billion,up 28% year-on-year
Q4 Net Revenue* of $3.0 billion,up 12% year-on-year and up 2% quarter-on-quarter
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $893 million,up 19% year-on-year and down 4% quarter-on-quarter
Played unlucky in Q4 which decreased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $115 million,normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 billion,up 18% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter
Hotel occupancy for Q4 was virtually 100%
Broadway Macau™: A Unique Family Friendly Resort,Strongly Supported By Macau SMEs
Full Year Net Revenue* of $562 million,up 9% year-on-year
Full Year Adjusted EBITDA of $32 million versus $10 million in FY 2017
Q4 Net Revenue* of $144 million,down 1% year-on-year and down 1% quarter-on-quarter
Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $8 million versus $7 million in Q4 2017 and $9 million in Q3 2018
Played lucky in Q4 which increased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $1 million,normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA of $7 million versus $3 million in Q4 2017 and $13 million in Q3 2018
Hotel occupancy for Q4 was 98%
Balance Sheet: Healthy Balance Sheet
Cash and liquid investments was $45.8 billion and net cash was $37.0 billion as at 31 Dec 2018
Debt of $8.8 billion as of 31 Dec 2018 primary reflects ongoing yield management initiative
Paid two special dividends: $0.41 per share on 27 April 2018 and $0.50 per share on 26 October 2018
Announced another special dividend of $0.45 per share payable on or about 26 April 2019
Development Update: Continuing to Pursue Development Opportunities
Cotai Phases 3 & 4 -- Continue to move forward with Phases 3 & 4,with a strong focus on non-gaming,primarily targeting MICE,entertainment,family facilities and also including gaming
Hengqin-- Plans moving forward to develop a low-density integrated resort to complement our high-energy entertainment resorts in Macau
International -- Continuously exploring opportunities in overseas markets,including Japan
*Net Revenue is calculated in accordance with the new accounting standard and the Net Revenue in Q4 and full year 2017 is restated forcomparison.
Dr. Lui Che Woo,Chairman of GEG said:
"I am pleased to provide an updated on our financial results for Q4 and full year 2018. At GEG,we continue to drive every segment of the business with a particular focus on the mass business and continue to allocate resources to their most efficient use. Our efforts are reflected in full year Adjusted EBITDA of $16.9 billion. This was despite continuing competitive openings in both Macau and regionally and a number of geo-political and economic issues that impacted consumer sentiments. Our cash and liquid investments were $45.8 billion and net cash was $37.0 billion.
During the year,we purchased a minority equity stake of approximately 4.9% of Wynn Resorts.
We are pleased to announce another special dividend of $0.45 per share to be paid on or about 26 April 2019. Additionally,the Group paid two special dividends of $0.41 and $0.50 per share in 2018. The Group will continue to focus on both our Macau development plans and international expansion ambitions.
During 2018,Macau experienced another strong typhoon in September which resulted for the first time in the closure of casinos for a modest period of time. Due to the careful planning by the Macau government,damage to Macau and properties was minimal and there were only minor personal injuries but more importantly there were no fatalities.
Finally,I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all of our committed team members whom without their commitment we would not have been able to achieve these solid financial results. Our team members continue to deliver exceptional customer experiences and 'World Class,Asian Heart' service each and every day."
Macau Market Overview
Investor sentiment throughout 2018 experienced periods of volatility. This was a result of a number of geo-political and economic issues such as global trade tensions,the slowing Chinese economy,rising interest rates,currency fluctuations and also the introduction of smoking restrictions,to name a few. Despite the above,GGR for full year 2018 was $294.0 billion,up 14% year-on-year. Quarterly GGR in Q4 2018 was $76.5 billion,up 9% year-on-year and up 7% quarter-on-quarter.
In 2018,visitor arrivals to Macau were 35.8 million,up 10% year-on-year,in which visitors from Mainland China grew at a faster rate of 14% year-on-year. Overnight visitors accounted for 52% of total visitation. The average length of stay for overnight visitors increased 0.1day year-on-year to 2.2days. The visitation growth in 2018 was also assisted by the improvements in infrastructure,including the opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen-Guangzhou high speed train,the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge and further relaxation of visas for Mainland Chinese to enter Macau.
Summary of Accounting Changes During 2018
In accordance with the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA),GEG adopted a new accounting standard in reporting revenue from gaming operation beginning from 1 January 2018. GEG's first mandatory full year reporting period is the twelve months period ended 31 December 2018. The main changes due to this reporting standard are that commission and incentives are to be deducted from the net wins from gaming operation to arrive at the net gaming revenue. In addition,GEG now also reports all complimentary provided to gaming customers at market rate.The comparative figures of revenue in 2017 have been restated to conform with the current period's presentation.
In summary the impact of these accounting changes will be lower reported gaming revenue,an increased Adjusted EBITDA margin,and an increase in non-gaming revenue such as hotels and F&B.There will be no change in the Adjusted EBITDA or NPAS.
Group Financial Results
Full Year 2018
The Group posted net revenue of $55.2 billion,up 14% year-on-year,and generating Adjusted EBITDA of $16.9 billion,up 19% year-on-year in 2018. Net profit attributable to shareholders was $13.5 billion,up 29% year-on-year. Galaxy Macau™'s Adjusted EBITDA was $12.9 billion,up 16% year-on-year. StarWorld Macau's Adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 billion,up 28% year-on-year. Broadway Macau™'s Adjusted EBITDA was $32 million versus $10 million in 2017.
GEG experienced bad luck in its gaming operation during 2018,which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $484 million. Normalized 2018 Adjusted EBITDA grew 22% year-on-year to $17.3 billion.
Full Year 2018 GEG Adjusted EBITDA (HK$’m)
The Group's total GGR on a management basis[1] in 2018was $67.2billion,up 16% year-on-year. Total mass table GGR was $27.5billion,up 14% year-on-year. Total VIP GGR was $37.3 billion,up 18% year-on-year. Total electronic GGR was $2.5billion,up 15% year-on-year.
Group Key Financial Data
FY2017 (Restated)
FY2018
Revenues: (HK$'m)
Net Gaming
40,624
47,025
Non-gaming
4,949
5,298
Construction Materials
3,067
2,888
Total Net Revenue[2]
48,640
55,211
Adjusted EBITDA
14,147
16,857
Gaming Statistics[3](HK$'m)
FY2017
FY2018
Rolling Chip Volume
912,147
1,103,107
Win Rate %
3.5%
3.4%
Win
31,600
37,250
Mass Table Drop[4]
100,252
119,657
Win Rate %
24.1%
23.0%
Win
24,208
27,487
Electronic Gaming Volume
61,847
72,461
Win Rate %
3.5%
3.4%
Win
2,161
2,476
Total GGR Win[5]
57,969
67,213
Balance Sheet and Special Dividends
As of 31 December 2018,cash and liquid investments were $45.8billion and net cash was $37.0 billion. Total debt was $8.8 billion as at 31 December 2018,this was due solely to an ongoing treasury management exercise where interest income on cash holdings exceeds corresponding borrowing costs.Our balance sheet combined with cash flow from operations allows us to return capital to shareholders via dividends and to fund both our Macau development pipeline and international expansion ambitions.
In 2018,GEG returned capital to shareholders by paying two special dividends of $0.41 per share and $0.50 per share on 27April 2018and 26October 2018,respectively. The Group announced another special dividend of $0.45per share to be paid on or about 26 April 2019.
Q4 2018
During Q4 2018,the Group's net revenue increased 2% year-on-yearand increased 9% quarter-on-quarter to $14.2billion. Adjusted EBITDA increased 4% year-on-yearand increased 12% quarter-on-quarter to $4.3 billion. Galaxy Macau™'s Adjusted EBITDA increased 2% year-on-year and increased 16% quarter-on-quarter to $3.4billion. StarWorld Macau's Adjusted EBITDA increased 19% year-on-year and decreased 4% quarter-on-quarter to $893 million. Broadway Macau™'s Adjusted EBITDA was $8 million versus $9 million inQ3 2018 and $7 million in Q42017.
During Q4 2018,GEG played lucky in its gaming operations which increased Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $77 million. Normalized Q4 2018 Adjusted EBITDA grew 4% year-on-year and increased 1% quarter-on-quarter to $4.3 billion.
Q4 2018 GEG Adjusted EBITDA (HK$’m)
The Group's total GGR on a management basis[6] in Q4 2018was $17.0billion,up 2% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter. Total mass table GGR was $7.3 billion,up 10% year-on-year and up 11% quarter-on-quarter. Total VIP GGR was $9.0 billion,down 5% year-on-year and up 5% quarter-on-quarter. Total electronic GGR was $681 million,up 24% year-on-year and up 10% quarter-on-quarter.
Group Key Financial Data
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
(Restated)
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
(Restated)
FY2018
Revenues:
Net Gaming
11,630
11,068
12,138
40,025
Non-gaming
1,319
1,358
1,369
4,298
Construction Materials
921
569
651
3,888
Total Net Revenue[7]
13,870
12,995
14,158
48,211
Adjusted EBITDA
4,159
3,879
4,333
14,857
Gaming Statistics[8]
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
FY2018
Rolling Chip Volume
280,698
264,491
260,505
912,107
Win Rate %
3.4%
3.3%
3.5%
3.5%
3.4%
Win
9,481
8,604
9,034
31,250
Mass Table Drop[9]
27,375
29,923
31,571
100,657
Win Rate %
24.3%
22.1%
23.2%
24.1%
23.0%
Win
6,655
6,609
7,328
24,487
Electronic Gaming Volume
15,936
18,202
18,191
61,461
Win Rate %
3.5%
3.4%
3.7%
3.5%
3.4%
Win
551
621
681
2,476
Total GGR Win
16,687
15,834
17,043
57,213
Galaxy Macau™
Galaxy Macau™ is the primary contributor to Group revenue and earnings. Net revenue in the year was up 14% year-on-year to $39.5 billion. Adjusted EBITDA was up 16% year-on-year to $12.9 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HKFRS was 33% (2017: 32%).
Galaxy Macau™ experienced bad luck in its gaming operations which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $434 million in 2018. Normalized 2018 Adjusted EBITDA grew 19% year-on-year to $13.3 billion.
In Q4 2018,Galaxy Macau™'s net revenue was $10.4 billion,up 2% year-on-year and up 11% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.4 billion,up 2% year-on-year and up 16% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HKFRS was 33% (Q4 2017: 33%).
Galaxy Macau™ played lucky in its gaming operations which increased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $191 million in Q4 2018. Normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $3.2 billion,up 1% year-on-year and down 1% quarter-on-quarter.
The combined five hotels registered strong occupancy was virtually 100% for both the full year and Q4.
Galaxy Macau™ Key Financial Data
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
(Restated)
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
(Restated)
FY2018
Revenues:
Net Gaming
9,001
8,181
9,201
30,500
34,983
Hotel / F&B / Others
864
888
858
3,279
3,385
Mall
250
268
302
906
1,123
Total Net Revenue[10]
10,115
9,337
10,361
34,685
39,491
Adjusted EBITDA
3,357
2,957
3,433
11,130
12,871
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
33%
32%
33%
32%
33%
Gaming Statistics[11]
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
FY2018
Rolling Chip Volume
191,995
189,607
172,378
621,525
775,429
Win Rate %
3.8%
3.4%
3.8%
3.7%
3.5%
Win
7,263
6,354
6,612
23,060
27,423
Mass Table Drop[12]
16,135
17,650
18,593
59,041
70,286
Win Rate %
29.0%
25.1%
27.8%
28.2%
26.7%
Win
4,682
4,434
5,178
16,664
18,746
Electronic Gaming Volume
11,782
13,026
12,851
46,062
52,778
Win Rate %
4.0%
4.0%
4.5%
4.0%
3.9%
Win
467
527
573
1,842
2,082
Total GGR Win
12,412
11,315
12,363
41,566
48,251
StarWorld Macau
StarWorld Macau's net revenue in the year was up 18% year-on-year to $12.2 billion. Adjusted EBITDA was up 28% year-on-year to $3.8 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HKFRS increased to 31% (2017: 29%).
StarWorld Macau experienced bad luck in its gaming operations which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $48 million in 2018. Normalized 2018 Adjusted EBITDA grew 30% year-on-year to $3.9 billion.
In Q4 2018,StarWorld Macau's net revenue was $3.0 billion,up 12% year-on-year and up 2% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $893 million,up 19% year-on-year and down 4% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HKFRS increased to 30% (Q4 2017: 28%).
StarWorld Macau played unlucky in its gaming operations which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $115 million in Q4 2018. Normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 billion,up 18% year-on-year and up 8% quarter-on-quarter.
Hotel occupancy was virtually 100% for both the full year and Q4.
StarWorld Macau Key Financial Data
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
(Restated)
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
(Restated)
FY2018
Revenues:
Net Gaming
2,524
2,794
2,839
9,758
11,659
Hotel / F&B / Others
122
110
121
461
449
Mall
13
12
13
48
51
Total Net Revenue[13]
2,659
2,916
2,973
10,267
12,159
Adjusted EBITDA
751
927
893
2,966
3,810
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
28%
32%
30%
29%
31%
Gaming Statistics[14]
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
FY2018
Rolling Chip Volume
85,920
73,750
87,317
278,575
323,063
Win Rate %
2.5%
3.0%
2.7%
2.9%
3.0%
Win
2,116
2,191
2,386
8,213
9,654
Mass Table Drop[15]
8,201
9,062
9,620
29,509
36,375
Win Rate %
17.9%
18.5%
16.9%
19.0%
18.5%
Win
1,467
1,680
1,630
5,609
6,723
Electronic Gaming Volume
1,640
1,945
2,010
6,472
7,585
Win Rate %
2.1%
2.1%
2.1%
2.3%
2.3%
Win
35
41
42
146
172
Total GGR Win
3,618
3,912
4,058
13,968
16,549
Broadway Macau™
Broadway Macau™ is a unique family friendly,street entertainment and food resort supported by Macau SMEs,it does not have a VIP gaming component. The property's net revenue in 2018 was up 9% year-on-year to $562 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $32 million for 2018 versus $10 million in 2017. Adjusted EBITDA margin for 2018 calculated under HKFRS was 6% (2017: 2%).
Broadway Macau™ experienced bad luck in its gaming operations which decreased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $2 million in 2018. Normalized 2018 Adjusted EBITDA was $34 million versus $12 million in 2017.
In Q4 2018,Broadway Macau™'s net revenue was $144 million,down 1% year-on-year and down 1% quarter-on-quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $8 million,versus $7 million in prior year and $9 million in Q3 2018. Adjusted EBITDA margin under HKFRS increased to 6% (Q4 2017: 5%).
Broadway Macau™ played lucky in its gaming operations which increased its Adjusted EBITDA by approximately $1 million in Q4 2018. Normalized Q4 Adjusted EBITDA was $7 million,versus $3 million in prior year and $13 million in Q3 2018. Hotel occupancy was 97% for the full year and 98% in Q4.
Broadway Macau™ Key Financial Data
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
(Restated)
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
(Restated)
FY2018
Revenues:
Net Gaming
75
65
69
258
272
Hotel / F&B / Others
60
69
63
216
246
Mall
11
11
12
40
44
Total Net Revenue[16]
146
145
144
514
562
Adjusted EBITDA
7
9
8
10
32
Adjusted EBITDA Margin %
5%
6%
6%
2%
6%
Gaming Statistics[17]
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
FY2018
Mass Table Drop[18]
377
368
346
1,456
1,404
Win Rate %
19.7%
16.9%
18.9%
18.0%
18.4%
Win
75
62
65
262
259
Electronic Gaming Volume
327
509
574
1,019
2,008
Win Rate %
2.7%
2.1%
2.3%
3.0%
2.3%
Win
9
11
13
31
46
Total GGR Win
84
73
78
293
305
City Clubs
City Clubs contributed $111million of Adjusted EBITDA to the Group's earnings for 2018 versus $107 million in 2017. Q4 2018 Adjusted EBITDA was $29 million,flatyear-on-year,up 4%quarter-on-quarter.
City Clubs Key Financial Data
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
FY2018
Adjusted EBITDA
29
28
29
107
111
Gaming Statistics[19]
(HK$'m)
Q4 2017
Q3 2018
Q4 2018
FY2017
FY2018
Rolling Chip Volume
2,783
1,134
810
12,047
4,615
Win Rate %
3.7%
5.2%
4.4%
2.7%
3.7%
Win
102
59
36
327
173
Mass Table Drop[20]
2,662
2,843
3,012
10,246
11,592
Win Rate %
16.2%
15.2%
15.1%
16.3%
15.2%
Win
431
432
455
1,673
1,759
Electronic Gaming Volume
2,178
2,722
2,756
8,294
10,090
Win Rate %
1.8%
1.6%
1.9%
1.7%
1.7%
Win
40
42
53
142
176
Total GGR Win
573
533
544
2,142
2,108
Construction Materials Division
The Construction Materials Division contributed Adjusted EBITDA of $940 million in 2018,up 26% year-on-year. Q4 2018 Adjusted EBITDA was $205 million,down 13% year-on-year and up 4% quarter-on-quarter.
Development Update
Galaxy Macau™ and StarWorld Macau
To maintain our attractiveness,we are proceeding on a $1.5 billion property enhancement program for Galaxy Macau™ and StarWorld Macau. This program not only enhances our attractiveness,but also includes preparation work for the effective future integration and connectivity of Phases 3 & 4.
Cotai-- The Next Chapter
GEG is uniquely positioned for long term growth. We continue to move forward with Phases 3 & 4,which will include approximately 4,500 hotel rooms,including family and premium high end rooms,400,000 square feet of MICE space,a 500,000 square feet 16,000-seat multi-purpose arena,F&B,retail and casinos,among others.We look forward to formally announcing our development plans in the future.
Hengqin
We continue to make progress with our concept plan for our Hengqin project. Hengqin will allow GEG to develop a low density leisure destination resort that will complement our high energy resorts in Macau.
International
On 20 July 2018 the Japanese Diet passed the Integrated Resort ("IR") Bill. We are very pleased with the recent passing of the IR Bill in Japan. We view Japan as a great long term growth opportunity that will complement our Macau operations and our other international expansion ambitions. GEG,together withMonte-Carlo SBM from the Principality of Monaco and our Japanese partners,look forward to bringing our brand of World Class IRs to Japan.
Selected Major Awards in 2018
Award
Presenter
GEG
Asiamoney Asia's Outstanding Companies Poll – Most Outstanding
Company in Hong Kong – Consumer Discretionary Sector
Asiamoney
Most Honored Company
Best Investor Relations Program (Overall)-- First Place
Best Corporate Governance (Overall)-- First Place
Best ESG SRI Metrics (Overall)-- First Place
Best Analyst Day (Overall)-- First Place
Institutional Investor Magazine-- 2018 All
Asia Executive Team Survey
Sina 2018 Golden Lion Awards-- Best Listed Companies
Sina
Best IR Company (Large Cap)
Hong Kong Investor Relations Association
Top 100 Hong Kong Listed Companies Award-- Comprehensive
Strength
QQ.com x Finet
Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility Award
Mirror Post
Galaxy MacauTM
Integrated Resort of the Year
11th International Gaming Awards
World's Leading Casino Resort 2018
Asia's Leading Casino Resort 2018
The 25th World Travel Awards
Best Hospitality & Gaming Company 2018
APAC Hong Kong Business Awards 2018
Best Integrated Resort Award
Best Gaming Floor Award
G2E Asia Awards
StarWorld Macau
The Supreme Award of Asia's Best F&B Service Hotel
The 18th Golden Horse Awards of China
Hotel
Top Ten Charm City Hotels
The 13th International Hotel Platinum Award
Broadway MacauTM
Business Awards of Macau 2018 -Excellence Award for Environmental
Performance
Macau Business Magazine
Construction Materials Division
Caring Company Scheme-- 15 Years Plus Caring Company Logo
The Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Grand Award-Excellence in Environmental Disclosure
Hong Kong ESG Reporting Awards
Hong Kong Green Organization Certification-- Wastewi$e Certificate--
Excellence Level
Environmental Campaign Committee
17th Hong Kong OSH Award
--Safety Performance Award - Other Industries
--Safety Management System Award - Other Industries
Occupational Safety and Health Council
Sustainable Consumption Award Scheme-- Certificate of Excellence --
Sustainable Consumption Enterprise Award
Business Environment Council
Green Office Award Labeling Scheme-- Certificate of Recognition
Green Office and Eco-- Healthy Workplace Awards Labeling Scheme -
Green Office and Eco-- Healthy Workplace
World Green Organization
Social Capital Builder Logo Award
Labour and Welfare Bureau-- Community
Investment & Inclusion Fund
Outlook
In 2019,we will continue to focus on driving every segment of our business with a particular focus on the mass segment and we will continue to allocate resources to their highest and best use.
Our healthy balance sheet combined with our strong cash flow allows us to return capital to shareholders through special dividends and fund both our Macau development pipeline and international expansion opportunities.These include Cotai Phases 3 & 4,Hengqin and Japan.
Mainland China has significant demand for leisure,tourism and travel. GEG is uniquely positioned to capitalize on future growth potential having the largest development pipeline in Macau with Phases 3 & 4.
In addition,we believe the Greater Bay Area integration plan will further facilitate the flow of people,logistics and capital within Macau,Hong Kong and the nine cities of southern Guangdong. GEG will continue to support and leverage on the plan by enhancing the competitiveness of our resort portfolio,including our development plans on Hengqin.
We also look forward to the continued improvements in infrastructure. The opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen-Guangzhou high speed train and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in 2018 will further enhance the appeal and accessibility to Macau for both Chinese and international visitors. In addition,the expected opening of the Light Rail Transport (LRT) in Taipa in the second half of 2019 will also help to enhance the ease of travel within Macau.
The recent developments in the United States and China trade discussions are certainly cause for optimism,having said that we expect to continue to experience geo-political and economic challenges that may have an impact on consumer confidencein 2019.
We remain confident in the longer term outlook for Macau in general,and GEG specifically. We look forward to celebrating the 20th anniversary of Macau's handover to China and continue to support the Central Government's Greater Bay Area Initiative. GEG is committed to invest in Macau's economic diversification and support the Macau Government's vision of becoming a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
About Galaxy Entertainment Group (HKEx stock code: 27)
Galaxy Entertainment Group ("GEG" or the "Group") is one of the world's leading resorts,hospitality and gaming companies. It primarily develops and operates a large portfolio of integrated resort,retail,dining,hotel and gaming facilities in Macau. The Group is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index.
GEG is one of the three original concessionaires in Macau with a successful track record of delivering innovative,spectacular and award-winning properties,products and services,underpinned by a "World Class,Asian Heart" service philosophy,that has enabled it to consistently outperform and lead the market in Macau.
GEG operates three flagship destinations in Macau: on Cotai,Galaxy Macau™,one of the world's largest integrated destination resorts,and the adjoining Broadway Macau™,a unique landmark entertainment and food street destination; and on the Peninsula,StarWorld Macau,an award winning premium property.
The Group has the largest undeveloped landbank of any concessionaire in Macau. When The Next Chapter of its Cotai development is completed,GEG's resorts footprint on Cotai will double to more than 2 million square meters,making the resorts,entertainment and MICE precinct one of the largest and most diverse integrated destinations in the world. GEG is also planning to develop a world class leisure and recreation destination resort on a 2.7 square kilometer land parcel on Hengqin adjacent to Macau. This resort will complement GEG's offerings in Macau,and at the same time differentiate it from its peers while supporting Macau in its vision of becoming a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure.
In July 2015,GEG made a strategic investment in Société Anonyme des Bains de Mer et du Cercle des Etrangers à Monaco ("Monte-Carlo SBM"),a world renowned owner and operator of iconic luxury hotels and resorts in the Principality of Monaco. GEG continues to explore a range of international development opportunities with Monte-Carlo SBM including Japan.
GEG is committed to delivering world class unique experiences to its guests and building a sustainable future for the communities in which it operates.
For more information about the Group,please visit www.galaxyentertainment.com
[1]The primary difference between statutory gross revenue and management basis gross revenue is the treatment of City Clubs revenue where fee income is reported on a statutory basis and gross gaming revenue is reported on a management basis. At the group level the gaming statistics include Company owned resorts plus City Clubs.
[2]Total net revenue is reported under the new accounting standard and the corresponding figures for past periods are restated.
[3]Gaming statistics are presented before deducting commission and incentives.
[4]Mass table drop includes the amount of table drop plus cash chips purchased at the cage.
[5] Total GGR win includes gaming win from City Clubs.
[6]The primary difference between statutory gross revenue and management basis gross revenue is the treatment of City Clubs revenue where fee income is reported on a statutory basis and gross gaming revenue is reported on a management basis. At the group level the gaming statistics include Company owned resorts plus City Clubs.
[7]Total net revenue is reported under the new accounting standard and the corresponding figures for past periods are restated.
[8]Gaming statistics are presented before deducting commission and incentives.
[9]Mass table drop includes the amount of table drop plus cash chips purchased at the cage.
[10]Total net revenue is reported under the new accounting standard and the corresponding figures for past periods are restated.
[11]Gaming statistics are presented before deducting commission and incentives.
[12]Mass table drop includes the amount of table drop plus cash chips purchased at the cage.
[13]Total net revenue is reported under the new accounting standard and the corresponding figures for past periods are restated.
[14]Gaming statistics are presented before deducting commission and incentives.
[15]Mass table drop includes the amount of table drop plus cash chips purchased at the cage.
[16]Total net revenue is reported under the new accounting standard and the corresponding figures for past periods are restated.
[17]Gaming statistics are presented before deducting commission and incentives.
[18]Mass table drop includes the amount of table drop plus cash chips purchased at the cage.
[19]Gaming statistics are presented before deducting commission and incentives.
[20]Mass table drop includes the amount of table drop plus cash chips purchased at the cage.
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