注意 1 — 组织。MGm Resorts International是一家全球游戏和娱乐公司，拥有国内和国际地点，提供酒店和赌场、会议、餐饮和零售服务、体育博彩和在线游戏业务。美高梅中国集团有限公司（与其子公司一起，简称“美高梅中国”）是该公司的控股股东之一，持有MGm Grand Paradise，S.A.（“MGm Grand Paradise”）的约%的控制权。MGm Grand Paradise拥有并运营了位于澳门的MGm Macau和MGm Cotai等综合赌场、酒店和娱乐场所，以及相关的博彩和用地特许经营权。此外，该公司还拥有LV Lion Holding Limited（简称“LeoVegas”），这是一家总部位于瑞典和马耳他的全球在线游戏业务的合并子公司。此外，该公司及其创业伙伴Entain plc各自拥有BetMGm，LLC（“BetMGM”）中约%的所有权股份，该公司在北美的某些司法管辖区提供在线体育博彩和游戏服务。该公司还拥有Osaka IR Kk的约%股权，这是一家未纳入合并的附属公司，计划在日本大阪开发综合度假村。
For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded a net gain on its derivatives of $87 million and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded a net loss on its derivatives of $13 million.
Debt investments. The Company’s investments in debt securities are classified as trading securities and recorded at fair value. Gains and losses are recorded in “Other, net” in the statements of operations. Debt securities are considered cash equivalents if the criteria for such classification is met or otherwise classified as short-term investments within “Prepaid expenses and other” since the investment of cash is available for current operations.
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The following table presents information regarding the Company’s debt investments:
Fair value level
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
(In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Money market funds
Level 1
$
217,131
$
18,828
Cash and cash equivalents
217,131
18,828
Short-term investments:
U.S. government securities
Level 1
5,978
37,805
U.S. agency securities
Level 2
—
9,804
Corporate bonds
Level 2
189,242
364,926
Asset-backed securities
Level 2
4,415
7,170
Short-term investments
199,635
419,705
Total debt investments
$
416,766
$
438,533
Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximates carrying value because of the short maturity of those instruments (Level 1).
Restricted cash. MGM China’s pledged cash of $87 million for each of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, securing the bank guarantees discussed in Note 8 is restricted in use and classified within “Other long-term assets, net.” Such amounts plus “Cash and cash equivalents” on the consolidated balance sheets equal “Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash” on the consolidated statements of cash flows as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the loss reserve on accounts receivable was $145 million and $130 million, respectively.
Note receivable. In February 2023, the secured note receivable related to the sale of Circus Circus Las Vegas and the adjacent land was repaid, prior to maturity, for $170 million, which approximated its carrying value on the date of repayment.
Accounts payable. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had accrued $90 million and $84 million, respectively, for purchases of property and equipment within “Accounts and construction payable” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue recognition.Contract and Contract-Related Liabilities. There may be a difference between the timing of cash receipts from the customer and the recognition of revenue, resulting in a contract or contract-related liability. The Company generally has three types of liabilities related to contracts with customers: (1) outstanding chip liability, which represents the amounts owed in exchange for gaming chips held by a customer, (2) loyalty program obligations, which represents the deferred allocation of revenue relating to loyalty program incentives earned, and (3) customer advances and other, which is primarily funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs (“casino front money”) and advance payments on goods and services yet to be provided, such as advance ticket sales and deposits on rooms and convention space or for unpaid wagers. These liabilities are generally expected to be recognized as revenue within one year of being purchased, earned, or deposited and are recorded within “Other accrued liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheets.
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The following table summarizes the activity related to contract and contract-related liabilities:
Outstanding Chip Liability
Loyalty Program
Customer Advances and Other
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Balance at January 1
$
211,606
$
185,669
$
201,973
$
183,602
$
766,226
$
816,376
Balance at September 30
171,502
185,615
213,330
204,333
795,489
847,572
Increase / (decrease)
$
(40,104)
$
(54)
$
11,357
$
20,731
$
29,263
$
31,196
The January 1, 2023 balances exclude liabilities related to assets held for sale related to Gold Strike Tunica.
Revenue by source. The Company presents the revenue earned disaggregated by the type or nature of the good or service (casino, room, food and beverage, and entertainment, retail and other) and by relevant geographic region within Note 11.
Leases. Refer to Note 7 for information regarding leases under which the Company is a lessee. The Company is a lessor under certain other lease arrangements. Lease revenues earned by the Company from third parties are classified within the line item corresponding to the type or nature of the tenant’s good or service. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, lease revenues from third-party tenants include $21 million and $62 million recorded within food and beverage revenue, respectively and $28 million and $86 million recorded within entertainment, retail, and other revenue for the same such periods, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, lease revenues from third-party tenants include $20 million and $57 million recorded within food and beverage revenue, respectively and $27 million and $86 million recorded within entertainment, retail, and other revenue for the same such periods, respectively. Lease revenues from the rental of hotel rooms are recorded as rooms revenues within the consolidated statements of operations.
Redeemable noncontrolling interest. Noncontrolling interests with redemption features, such as put rights, that are not exclusively in the Company’s control, are considered redeemable noncontrolling interests. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are presented outside of stockholders’ equity within the mezzanine section of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The interests are initially accounted for at fair value and subsequently adjusted to the greater of the redemption value and carrying value (initial fair value adjusted for attributed net income (loss) and distributions, as applicable). The Company records such adjustments to retained earnings, to the extent available, with any residual amount applied against capital in excess of par value.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased $138 million of interests from its redeemable noncontrolling interest parties.
NOTE 3 — ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Push Gaming acquisition. On August 31, 2023, LeoVegas acquired 86% of digital gaming developer, Push Gaming Holding Limited (“Push Gaming”) for total consideration of $146 million, which was allocated to $126 million of goodwill and $40 million of amortizable intangible assets.
Gold Strike Tunica. On February 15, 2023, the Company completed the sale of the operations of Gold Strike Tunica to CNE Gaming Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Business, for cash consideration of $450 million, or $474 million, net of purchase price adjustments and transaction costs. At closing, the master lease between the Company and VICI was amended to remove Gold Strike Tunica and to reflect a $40 million reduction in annual cash rent. The Company recognized a $399 million gain recorded within “Property transactions, net.” The gain reflects the net cash consideration less the net carrying value of the assets and liabilities derecognized of $75 million.
NOTE 4 — INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates were $414 million and $241 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s share of losses of BetMGM in excess of its equity method investment balance is $44 million and $5 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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The Company recorded its share of income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates
$
7,989
$
22,507
$
(51,319)
$
(68,681)
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates
417
438
2,043
(1,187)
$
8,406
$
22,945
$
(49,276)
$
(69,868)
The following table summarizes information related to the Company’s share of operating income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
BetMGM
$
3,211
$
12,629
$
(67,781)
$
(91,743)
Other
4,778
9,878
16,462
23,062
$
7,989
$
22,507
$
(51,319)
$
(68,681)
NOTE 5 — LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
(In thousands)
MGM China first revolving credit facility
$
353,743
$
371,300
5.375% MGM China senior notes, due 2024
—
750,000
6.75% senior notes, due 2025
—
750,000
5.75% senior notes, due 2025
675,000
675,000
5.25% MGM China senior notes, due 2025
500,000
500,000
5.875% MGM China senior notes, due 2026
750,000
750,000
4.625% senior notes, due 2026
400,000
400,000
5.5% senior notes, due 2027
675,000
675,000
4.75% MGM China senior notes, due 2027
750,000
750,000
4.75% senior notes, due 2028
750,000
750,000
6.125% senior notes, due 2029
850,000
—
7.125% MGM China senior notes, due 2031
500,000
—
6.5% senior notes, due 2032
750,000
—
7% debentures, due 2036
552
552
6,954,295
6,371,852
Less: Unamortized discounts and debt issuance costs, net
(45,020)
(28,042)
6,909,275
6,343,810
Less: Current portion
(675,000)
—
$
6,234,275
$
6,343,810
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MGM China’s 5.25% senior notes due within one year of the September 30, 2024 balance sheet was classified as long-term as MGM China has both the intent and ability to refinance the notes on a long-term basis under its revolving credit facilities.
Senior secured credit facility. In February 2024, the Company amended its senior secured credit facility to increase the facility to $2.3 billion and extend the maturity date to February 2029. At September 30, 2024, no amounts were drawn.
The Company’s senior secured credit facility contains customary representations and warranties, events of default and positive and negative covenants. The Company was in compliance with its credit facility covenants at September 30, 2024.
MGM China first revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2024, the MGM China first revolving credit facility consisted of a HK$9.75 billion (approximately $1.3 billion) unsecured revolving credit facility, which matures in May 2026, and had a weighted average interest rate of 6.82%.
The MGM China first revolving credit facility contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, and positive, negative and financial covenants, including that MGM China maintains compliance with a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The financial covenants under the MGM China first revolving credit facility are waived through December 31, 2024 and become effective beginning on March 31, 2025. MGM China was in compliance with its applicable MGM China first revolving credit facility covenants at September 30, 2024.
MGM China second revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2024,the MGM China second revolving credit facility consisted of a HK$5.85 billion (approximately $753 million) unsecured revolving credit facility. The option to increase the amount of the facility was further exercised in May 2024, increasing the facility by HK$1.26 billion (approximately $161 million) to its full capacity of HK$5.85 billion. At September 30, 2024, no amounts were drawn on the MGM China second revolving credit facility.
The MGM China second revolving credit facility contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, and positive, negative and financial covenants, including that MGM China maintains compliance with a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. The financial covenants under the MGM China second revolving credit facility are waived through December 31, 2024 and become effective beginning on March 31, 2025. MGM China was in compliance with its applicable MGM China second revolving credit facility covenants at September 30, 2024.
Senior notes. In September 2024, the Company issued $850 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% notes due 2029. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to fund the early redemption of its $675 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% notes due 2025 at a redemption price of 100.607% in October 2024, with the remainder primarily used for general corporate purposes.
In April 2024, the Company issued $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.5% notes due 2032. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering to fund the early redemption of its $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% notes due 2025 in May 2024.
In March 2023, the Company repaid its $1.25 billion 6% notes due 2023 upon maturity.
MGM China senior notes. In June 2024, MGM China issued $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 7.125% notes due 2031.
In May 2024, MGM China repaid its $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% notes due 2024.
LeoVegas senior notes. In August 2023, LeoVegas repaid its outstanding senior unsecured notes totaling $36 million.
Fair value of long-term debt. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was $6.9 billion and $6.3 billion at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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NOTE 6 — INCOME TAXES
For interim income tax reporting the Company estimates its annual effective tax rate and applies it to its year-to-date ordinary income. The tax effects of unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, are reported in the interim period in which they occur. The Company’s effective income tax rate was 17.7% and 9.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 5.5% and 18.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
On January 29, 2024, MGM Grand Paradise was granted an extension of its exemption from the Macau 12% complementary tax on gaming profits for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027.
The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating losses, tax credit carryforwards and certain temporary differences. The Company recognizes future tax benefits to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied.
NOTE 7 — LEASES
The Company leases real estate, land underlying certain of its properties, and various equipment under operating and, to a lesser extent, finance lease arrangements.
Other information. Components of lease costs and other information related to the Company’s leases are:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Operating lease cost, primarily classified within “General and administrative”(1)
$
575,293
$
575,112
$
1,725,494
$
1,731,572
Finance lease costs
Interest expense
$
8,891
$
2,484
$
27,701
$
7,005
Amortization expense
14,755
17,030
40,711
51,869
Total finance lease costs
$
23,646
$
19,514
$
68,412
$
58,874
(1)Operating lease cost includes $83 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and $248 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 related to the Bellagio lease, which is held with a related party.
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September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
(In thousands)
Operating leases
Operating lease ROU assets, net(1)
$
23,658,647
$
24,027,465
Operating lease liabilities - current, classified within “Other accrued liabilities”
$
88,364
$
74,988
Operating lease liabilities - long-term(2)
25,092,217
25,127,464
Total operating lease liabilities
$
25,180,581
$
25,202,452
Finance leases
Finance lease ROU assets, net, classified within “Property and equipment, net”
$
320,200
$
85,783
Finance lease liabilities - current, classified within “Other accrued liabilities”
$
71,455
$
9,166
Finance lease liabilities - long-term, classified within “Other long-term obligations”
259,464
85,391
Total finance lease liabilities
$
330,919
$
94,557
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases
25
25
Finance leases
8
22
Weighted average discount rate (%)
Operating leases
7
7
Finance leases
6
6
(1)As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, operating lease right-of-use assets, net included $3.4 billion and $3.5 billion related to the Bellagio lease, respectively.
(2)As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, operating lease liabilities – long-term included $3.8 billion related to the Bellagio lease. As of September 30, 2024, operating lease liabilities – current included $2 million related to the Bellagio lease.
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
(In thousands)
Operating cash outflows from operating leases
$
1,377,717
$
1,350,828
Operating cash outflows from finance leases
11,389
4,917
Financing cash outflows from finance leases(1)
38,745
53,211
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities
Operating leases
$
5,079
$
12,347
Finance leases
272,878
518
(1)Included within “Other” within “Cash flows from financing activities” on the consolidated statements of cash flows.
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Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Operating Leases
Finance Leases
Year ending December 31,
(In thousands)
2024 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2024)
$
459,142
$
25,229
2025
1,864,318
84,460
2026
1,889,911
81,026
2027
1,917,382
80,708
2028
1,945,374
29,445
Thereafter
48,944,154
128,248
Total future minimum lease payments
57,020,281
429,116
Less: Amount of lease payments representing interest
(31,839,700)
(98,197)
Present value of future minimum lease payments
25,180,581
330,919
Less: Current portion
(88,364)
(71,455)
Long-term portion of lease liabilities
$
25,092,217
$
259,464
NOTE 8 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Cybersecurity litigation, claims, and investigations. In September 2023, through unauthorized access to certain of its U.S. systems, third-party criminal actors accessed, for some of the Company’s customers, personal information (including name, contact information (such as phone number, email address and postal address), gender, date of birth and driver’s license numbers). For a limited number of customers, Social Security numbers and passport numbers were also accessed by the criminal actors. The Company has notified individuals impacted by this issue in accordance with federal and state law.
In connection with this cybersecurity issue, the Company became subject to consumer class actions in U.S. federal and state courts. These class actions assert a variety of common law and statutory claims based on allegations that the Company failed to use reasonable security procedures and practices to safeguard customers’ personal information, and seek monetary and statutory damages, injunctive relief and other related relief. In addition, the Company is the subject of investigations by state and federal regulators, which also could result in monetary fines and other relief. The Company cannot predict the timing or outcome of any of these potential matters, or whether the Company may be subject to additional legal proceedings, claims, regulatory inquiries, investigations, or enforcement actions. While the Company believes it is reasonably possible that it may incur losses associated with the above-described proceedings, it is not possible to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss, if any, that might result from adverse judgments, settlements, or other resolution given the preliminary stage of these proceedings. The Company has incurred, and expects to continue to incur, certain expenses related to the cybersecurity issue, including expenses to respond to, remediate, and investigate this matter. The full scope of the costs and related impacts of this issue, including the extent to which all of the costs will be offset by cybersecurity insurance, has not been determined.
Other litigation.The Company is a party to various other legal proceedings, most of which relate to routine matters incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the outcome of such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
MGM China bank guarantees.In connection with the issuance of the gaming concession in January 2023, bank guarantees were provided to the government of Macau in the amount of MOP 1 billion (approximately $125 million as of September 30, 2024) to warrant the fulfillment of labor liabilities and of damages or losses that may result if there is noncompliance with the concession. The guarantees expire 180 days after the end of the concession term. As of September 30, 2024, MOP 700 million of the bank guarantees (approximately $87 million as of September 30, 2024) were secured by pledged cash.
Shortfall guarantees. The Company provides shortfall guarantees of the $3.01 billion principal amount of indebtedness (and any interest accrued and unpaid thereon) of Bellagio BREIT Venture, the landlord of Bellagio, which matures in 2029, and of the $3.0 billion principal amount of indebtedness (and any interest accrued and unpaid thereon) of the landlords of Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand Las Vegas, which matures in 2032 and has an anticipated repayment date of March 2030. The terms of the shortfall guarantees provide that after the lenders have exhausted certain remedies to collect on the obligations under the indebtedness, the Company would then be responsible for any shortfall between the
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value of the collateral, which is the real estate assets of the applicable property owned by the landlord, and the debt obligation. The guarantees are accounted for under ASC 460 at fair value; such value is immaterial.
MGM/Osaka IR KK guarantees.The Company provides for guarantees (1) in the amount of 12.65 billion yen (approximately $88 million as of September 30, 2024) for 50% of Osaka IR KK’s obligations to Osaka under various agreements related to the venture’s development of an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan and (2) of an uncapped amount to provide funding to Osaka IR KK, if necessary, for the completion of the construction and full opening of the integrated resort. The guarantees expire when the obligations relating to the full opening of the integrated resort are fulfilled. The guarantees are accounted for under ASC 460 at fair value; such value is immaterial. Additionally, the Company’s ownership interest in Osaka IR KK, which had a carrying value of $302 million as of September 30, 2024, is pledged as collateral for Osaka IR KK’s obligations under its credit agreement.
MGM/Osaka IR KK funding commitment.The Company has commitments to fund Osaka IR KK for its proportionate share of the unfinanced portion of Osaka IR KK’s development project, of which approximately 271 billion yen (approximately $1.9 billion as of September 30, 2024) remains to be funded as of September 30, 2024. The amount and timing of funding is subject to change based upon inflation, the progress and scope of the development, and other factors, which may increase the funding. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company funded 22.2 billion yen (approximately $138 million) and 25.2 billion yen (approximately $157 million), respectively, of the committed amount to Osaka IR KK. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company funded 10.3 billion yen (approximately $69 million) of the committed amount to Osaka IR KK.
Other guarantees.The Company and its subsidiaries are party to various guarantee contracts in the normal course of business, which are generally supported by letters of credit issued by financial institutions. The Company’s senior credit facility limits the amount of letters of credit that can be issued to $1.35 billion. At September 30, 2024, $28 million in letters of credit were outstanding under the Company’s senior credit facility. The amount of available borrowings under the credit facility is reduced by any outstanding letters of credit.
NOTE 9 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The table below reconciles basic and diluted earnings per share of common stock. Diluted weighted-average common and common equivalent shares include adjustments for potential dilution of stock-based awards outstanding under the Company’s stock compensation plan. Antidilutive share-based awards excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are not material.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Numerator:
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International
$
184,578
$
161,117
$
589,126
$
828,720
Adjustment related to redeemable noncontrolling interests
(216)
(34)
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1,376
Net income attributable to common stockholders – basic and diluted
$
184,362
$
161,083
$
589,140
$
830,096
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding – basic
300,499
347,345
310,688
360,732
Potential dilution from stock-based awards
2,980
4,045
3,164
4,115
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares – diluted
303,479
351,390
313,852
364,847
NOTE 10 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
MGM Resorts International stock repurchases. In March 2022, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan, in February 2023, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan and, in November 2023, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan. Under these stock repurchase plans, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated agreements. Repurchases of common stock may also be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit common stock to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. The timing, volume and nature of stock
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repurchases will be at the sole discretion of management, dependent on market conditions, applicable securities laws, and other factors, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased approximately 13 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate amount of $572 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased approximately 39 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate amount of $1.7 billion. In connection with these repurchases, the March 2022 stock repurchase plan was completed. Repurchased shares were retired.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 8 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate amount of $326 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 30 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate amount of $1.3 billion. In connection with these repurchases, the February 2023 stock repurchase plan was completed. Repurchased shares were retired. The remaining availability under the November 2023 $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan was $946 million as of September 30, 2024.
NOTE 11 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s management views each of its casino properties as an operating segment. Operating segments are aggregated based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products provided, the regulatory environments in which they operate and their management and reporting structure. The Company has aggregated its operating segments into the following reportable segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations and MGM China.
Las Vegas Strip Resorts. Las Vegas Strip Resorts consists of the following casino resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada: Aria (including Vdara), Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, MGM Grand Las Vegas (including The Signature), Mandalay Bay (including Delano and Four Seasons), Luxor, New York-New York (including The Park), Excalibur, and Park MGM (including NoMad Las Vegas).
Regional Operations. Regional Operations consists of the following casino properties: MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, Michigan; Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi; Gold Strike Tunica in Tunica, Mississippi (until its disposition in February 2023); Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey; MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland; MGM Springfield in Springfield, Massachusetts; Empire City in Yonkers, New York; and MGM Northfield Park in Northfield Park, Ohio.
MGM China. MGM China consists of MGM Macau and MGM Cotai.
The Company’s operations related to LeoVegas, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, and certain other corporate operations and management services have not been identified as separate reportable segments; therefore, these operations are included in “Corporate and other” in the following segment disclosures to reconcile to consolidated results.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR is the Company’s reportable segment GAAP measure, which management utilizes as the primary profit measure for its reportable segments and underlying operating segments. Adjusted Property EBITDAR is a measure defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, net, rent expense related to triple-net operating leases and ground leases, income from unconsolidated affiliates related to investments in real estate ventures, and also excludes corporate expense and stock compensation expense, which are not allocated to each operating segment.
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The following tables present the Company’s segment information:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Net revenue
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Casino
$
476,434
$
546,273
$
1,458,721
$
1,539,048
Rooms
743,261
694,554
2,337,808
2,152,960
Food and beverage
574,587
545,850
1,798,109
1,727,248
Entertainment, retail and other
337,931
319,162
998,066
1,009,385
2,132,213
2,105,839
6,592,704
6,428,641
Regional Operations
Casino
692,654
678,565
2,061,659
2,074,972
Rooms
88,275
85,267
232,740
229,500
Food and beverage
116,378
107,952
336,037
331,322
Entertainment, retail and other, and reimbursed costs
54,841
53,173
158,329
161,106
952,148
924,957
2,788,765
2,796,900
MGM China
Casino
800,208
713,961
2,611,497
1,938,891
Rooms
52,029
47,270
168,415
108,442
Food and beverage
64,356
44,460
192,716
105,058
Entertainment, retail and other
12,863
6,834
31,036
18,681
929,456
812,525
3,003,664
2,171,072
Reportable segment net revenues
4,013,817
3,843,321
12,385,133
11,396,613
Corporate and other
169,321
129,862
508,850
392,073
$
4,183,138
$
3,973,183
$
12,893,983
$
11,788,686
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Adjusted Property EBITDAR
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
$
731,037
$
714,086
$
2,341,114
$
2,326,424
Regional Operations
299,985
293,257
862,465
900,199
MGM China
237,356
226,117
832,405
604,454
Reportable segment Adjusted Property EBITDAR
1,268,378
1,233,460
4,035,984
3,831,077
Other operating income (expense)
Corporate and other, net
(132,444)
(87,946)
(468,740)
(437,193)
Preopening and start-up expenses
(519)
(68)
(2,469)
(356)
Property transactions, net
(25,493)
(12,227)
(59,124)
378,235
Depreciation and amortization
(233,330)
(201,827)
(621,868)
(608,831)
Triple-net operating lease and ground lease rent expense
(564,436)
(564,154)
(1,692,961)
(1,698,867)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates related to real estate ventures
2,701
2,698
8,069
8,088
Operating income
314,857
369,936
1,198,891
1,472,153
Non-operating income (expense)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
(111,873)
(111,170)
(334,649)
(353,415)
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates
417
438
2,043
(1,187)
Other, net
93,333
(34,879)
45,096
35,121
(18,123)
(145,611)
(287,510)
(319,481)
Income before income taxes
296,734
224,325
911,381
1,152,672
Provision for income taxes
(52,570)
(12,440)
(84,689)
(217,360)
Net income
244,164
211,885
826,692
935,312
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(59,586)
(50,768)
(237,566)
(106,592)
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International
$
184,578
$
161,117
$
589,126
$
828,720
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and related notes thereto and the other disclosures contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, which were included in our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 23, 2024. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for future periods. MGM Resorts International together with its subsidiaries may be referred to as “we,” “us” or “our.” MGM China Holdings Limited together with its subsidiaries is referred to as “MGM China.”
Key Performance Indicators
Key performance indicators related to gaming and hotel revenue are:
•Gaming revenue indicators: table games drop and slot handle (volume indicators); “win” or “hold” percentage, which is not fully controllable by us. Our normal table games hold percentage at our Las Vegas Strip Resorts is in the range of 25.0% to 35.0% of table games drop for baccarat and 19.0% to 23.0% for non-baccarat; and
•Hotel revenue indicators (for Las Vegas Strip Resorts) – hotel occupancy (a volume indicator); average daily rate (“ADR,” a price indicator); and revenue per available room (“RevPAR,” a summary measure of hotel results, combining ADR and occupancy rate). Our calculation of ADR, which is the average price of occupied rooms per day, includes the impact of complimentary rooms. Complimentary room rates are determined based on standalone selling price. Because the mix of rooms provided on a complimentary basis, particularly to casino customers, includes a disproportionate suite component, the composite ADR including complimentary rooms is slightly higher than the ADR for cash rooms, reflecting the higher retail value of suites.
Results of Operations
Summary Operating Results
The following table summarizes our consolidated operating results:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Net revenues
$
4,183,138
$
3,973,183
$
12,893,983
$
11,788,686
Operating income
314,857
369,936
1,198,891
1,472,153
Net income
244,164
211,885
826,692
935,312
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International
184,578
161,117
589,126
828,720
Consolidated net revenues increased 5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a 14% increase at MGM China as a result of the recovery of operations in Macau, an increase at our Las Vegas Strip Resorts of 1%, and an increase at our Regional Operations of 3%.
Consolidated operating income decreased 15% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to an increase in payroll related expenses, gaming taxes, and promotional expense, partially offset by the increase in net revenues discussed above and recognition of $52 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue, which was recorded as contra-expense within general and administrative expense.
Consolidated net revenues increased 9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to a 38% increase at MGM China and a 3% increase at our Las Vegas Strip Resorts. Net revenues at our Regional Operations were flat compared to the prior year period.
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Consolidated operating income decreased 19% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period. The decrease was due primarily to the $399 million gain in the prior year period related to the sale of the operations of Gold Strike Tunica recorded in property transactions, net and an increase in payroll related expenses, gaming taxes, and promotional expense, partially offset by the increase in net revenues discussed above.
Net Revenues by Segment
The following table presents a detail by segment of net revenues:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Casino
$
476,434
$
546,273
$
1,458,721
$
1,539,048
Rooms
743,261
694,554
2,337,808
2,152,960
Food and beverage
574,587
545,850
1,798,109
1,727,248
Entertainment, retail and other
337,931
319,162
998,066
1,009,385
2,132,213
2,105,839
6,592,704
6,428,641
Regional Operations
Casino
692,654
678,565
2,061,659
2,074,972
Rooms
88,275
85,267
232,740
229,500
Food and beverage
116,378
107,952
336,037
331,322
Entertainment, retail and other, and reimbursed costs
54,841
53,173
158,329
161,106
952,148
924,957
2,788,765
2,796,900
MGM China
Casino
800,208
713,961
2,611,497
1,938,891
Rooms
52,029
47,270
168,415
108,442
Food and beverage
64,356
44,460
192,716
105,058
Entertainment, retail and other
12,863
6,834
31,036
18,681
929,456
812,525
3,003,664
2,171,072
Reportable segment net revenues
4,013,817
3,843,321
12,385,133
11,396,613
Corporate and other
169,321
129,862
508,850
392,073
$
4,183,138
$
3,973,183
$
12,893,983
$
11,788,686
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Las Vegas Strip Resorts net revenues increased 1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 due primarily to an increase in non-gaming revenue, partially offset by a decrease in casino revenue, each discussed below. Las Vegas Strip Resorts net revenues increased 3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 due primarily to an increase in rooms revenue and food and beverage revenue in the current year period, partially offset by a decrease in casino revenue, each discussed below.
Las Vegas Strip Resorts casino revenue decreased 13% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a decrease in table games drop and table games win percentage, partially offset by an increase in slot handle. Las Vegas Strip Resorts casino revenue decreased 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to a decrease in slot handle and table games drop.
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The following table shows key gaming statistics for our Las Vegas Strip Resorts:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(Dollars in millions)
Table games drop
$
1,386
$
1,491
$
4,430
$
4,513
Table games win
$
328
$
405
$
1,081
$
1,096
Table games win %
23.7
%
27.2
%
24.4
%
24.3
%
Slot handle
$
5,920
$
5,698
$
16,999
$
17,403
Slot win
$
554
$
531
$
1,592
$
1,625
Slot win %
9.3
%
9.3
%
9.4
%
9.3
%
Las Vegas Strip Resorts rooms revenue increased 7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter and increased 9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to an increase in RevPAR in each of the current year periods.
The following table shows key hotel statistics for our Las Vegas Strip Resorts:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Occupancy
94
%
92
%
95
%
93
%
Average daily rate (ADR)
$
243
$
236
$
256
$
243
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)
$
229
$
216
$
242
$
226
Las Vegas Strip Resorts food and beverage revenue increased 5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter and increased 4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to an increase in catering and banquet revenue in the current year periods.
Las Vegas Strip Resorts entertainment, retail, and other revenues increased 6% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a stronger event calender than the prior year quarter and decreased 1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to a decrease in theater revenue in the current year periods.
Regional Operations
Regional Operations net revenues increased 3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to the increase in casino revenue discussed below. Regional Operations net revenues were flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period.
Regional Operations casino revenue increased 2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to an increase in slot handle. Regional Operations casino revenue decreased 1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to the disposition of Gold Strike Tunica.
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The following table shows key gaming statistics for our Regional Operations:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(Dollars in millions)
Table games drop
$
1,023
$
1,026
$
2,937
$
2,973
Table games win
$
209
$
209
$
611
$
628
Table games win %
20.5
%
20.4
%
20.8
%
21.1
%
Slot handle
$
6,952
$
6,732
$
20,253
$
20,502
Slot win
$
693
$
652
$
1,996
$
1,971
Slot win %
10.0
%
9.7
%
9.9
%
9.6
%
Regional Operations rooms revenue increased 4% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter and Regional Operations rooms revenue increased 1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to an increase in occupancy. The increase in rooms revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was partially offset by the disposition of Gold Strike Tunica.
Regional Operations food and beverage revenue increased 8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to an increase in average check and increased 1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to an increase in average check, partially offset by the disposition of Gold Strike Tunica.
Regional Operations entertainment, retail, and other revenue increased 3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter and decreased 2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period.
MGM China
MGM China net revenues increased 14% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter and increased 38% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period, due primarily to an increase in casino revenue in the current year periods, discussed below.
The following table shows key gaming statistics for MGM China:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(Dollars in millions)
Main floor table games drop
$
3,443
$
3,303
$
11,099
$
8,353
Main floor table games win
$
858
$
709
$
2,747
$
1,858
Main floor table games win %
24.9
%
21.5
%
24.8
%
22.2
%
MGM China casino revenues increased 12% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter and increased 35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to the recovery of operations after the removal of COVID-19 related travel and entry restrictions as well as an increase in main floor table games win percentage.
Corporate and other
Corporate and other revenue primarily includes revenues from LeoVegas, other corporate operations, and management services. The increase in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the comparative prior year periods is due primarily to the increase in LeoVegas revenues.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR
The following table presents Adjusted Property EBITDAR and Adjusted EBITDAR. Adjusted Property EBITDAR is our reportable segment GAAP measure, which we utilize as the primary profit measure for our reportable segments. See Note 11 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and “Reportable Segment GAAP measure” below for additional information. Adjusted EBITDAR is a non-GAAP measure, discussed within “Non-GAAP measures” below.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
$
731,037
$
714,086
$
2,341,114
$
2,326,424
Regional Operations
299,985
293,257
862,465
900,199
MGM China
237,356
226,117
832,405
604,454
Corporate and other
(132,444)
(87,946)
(468,740)
(437,193)
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
1,135,934
$
3,567,244
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Las Vegas Strip Resorts Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased 2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter. Las Vegas Strip Resorts Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin was 34.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 33.9% in the prior year quarter due primarily to the recognition of $37 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue.
Las Vegas Strip Resorts Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased 1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period. Las Vegas Strip Resorts Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin was 35.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 36.2% in the prior year period due primarily to the increase in payroll related expenses, partially offset by the increase in non-gaming revenues.
Regional Operations
Regional Operations Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased 2% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the prior year quarter. Regional Operations Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin was 31.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 31.7% in the prior year quarter due primarily to an increase in payroll related expenses, partially offset by the recognition of $15 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue.
Regional Operations Adjusted Property EBITDAR decreased 4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the prior year period. Regional Operations Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin was 30.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 32.2% in the prior year period due primarily to an increase in payroll related expenses, partially offset by the recognition of $15 million of business interruption insurance proceeds.
MGM China
MGM China Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased 5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year quarter. MGM China Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin was 25.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 27.8% in the prior year quarter due primarily to the increase in payroll related expense and promotional expenses, partially offset by the increase in casino revenues, discussed above.
MGM China Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased 38% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the prior year period due primarily to the increase in casino revenue. MGM China Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin was 27.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 27.8% in the prior year period.
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Income (loss) from Unconsolidated Affiliates
The following table summarizes information related to our share of operating income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
BetMGM
$
3,211
$
12,629
$
(67,781)
$
(91,743)
Other
4,778
9,878
16,462
23,062
$
7,989
$
22,507
$
(51,319)
$
(68,681)
Non-operating Results
Interest Expense
Gross interest expense was $112 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and $336 million and $355 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Gross interest expense decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year period due primarily to a decrease in debt outstanding as a result of the repayment of the $1.25 billion 6% senior notes in March 2023, the early redemption of the $750 million 6.75% senior notes in May 2024, the repayment of MGM China’s $750 million 5.375% senior notes in May 2024, the decrease in the average debt outstanding under MGM China’s revolving credit facilities, and the repayment of the LeoVegas senior notes in August 2023, partially offset by the issuances of $850 million 6.125% senior notes in September 2024, $750 million 6.5% senior notes in April 2024, and MGM China’s $500 million 7.125% senior notes in June 2024. See Note 5 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for discussion on long-term debt and see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for discussion on issuances and repayments of long-term debt and other sources and uses of cash.
Other, net
Other, net was income of $93 million and expense of $35 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other income, net for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily comprised of a gain related to foreign currency contracts of $87 million, a gain related to debt and equity investments of $55 million, interest and dividend income of $18 million, partially offset by foreign currency transaction loss of $65 million. Other expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily comprised of a loss on debt and equity investments of $52 million, a loss related to foreign currency contracts of $11 million, partially offset by interest and dividend income of $35 million.
Other, net was income of $45 million and $35 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily comprised of interest and dividend income of $62 million and a gain related to debt and equity investments of $11 million, partially offset by a foreign currency transaction loss of $28 million and loss related to foreign currency contracts of $13 million. Other income, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was primarily comprised of interest and dividend income of $132 million, partially offset by a loss on debt and equity investments of $39 million, a loss on foreign currency contracts of $28 million, and foreign currency transaction loss of $26 million.
Income Taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 17.7% and 9.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to 5.5% and 18.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The effective rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was favorably impacted by an increase in Macau gaming profits which are exempt from complementary tax. The effective rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was also driven by a decrease in the valuation allowance for Macau deferred tax assets. The effective rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was favorably impacted primarily by an increase in Macau income that was offset by expiring net operating losses from prior years subject to valuation allowances.
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Reportable segment GAAP measure
“Adjusted Property EBITDAR” is our reportable segment GAAP measure, which we utilize as the primary profit measure for our reportable segments and underlying operating segments. Adjusted Property EBITDAR is a measure defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, net, rent expense related to triple-net operating leases and ground leases, income from unconsolidated affiliates related to investments in real estate ventures, and also excludes corporate expense and stock compensation expense, which are not allocated to each operating segment. “Adjusted Property EBITDAR margin” is Adjusted Property EBITDAR divided by related segment net revenues.
Non-GAAP measures
“Adjusted EBITDAR” is earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, net, rent expense related to triple-net operating leases and ground leases, and income from unconsolidated affiliates related to investments in real estate ventures.
Adjusted EBITDAR information is a non-GAAP measure that is a valuation metric, should not be used as an operating metric, and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure to reported GAAP measures because we believe this measure is widely used by analysts, lenders, financial institutions, and investors as a principal basis for the valuation of gaming companies. We believe that while items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAR may be recurring in nature and should not be disregarded in evaluation of our earnings performance, it is useful to exclude such items when analyzing current results and trends. Also, we believe excluded items may not relate specifically to current trends or be indicative of future results. For example, preopening and start-up expenses will be significantly different in periods when we are developing and constructing a major expansion project and will depend on where the current period lies within the development cycle, as well as the size and scope of the project(s). Property transactions, net includes normal recurring disposals, gains and losses on sales of assets related to specific assets within our properties, but also includes gains or losses on sales of an entire operating resort or a group of resorts and impairment charges on entire asset groups or investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which may not be comparable period over period. In addition, management excludes rent expense related to triple-net operating leases and ground leases. Management believes excluding rent expense related to triple-net operating leases and ground leases provides useful information to analysts, lenders, financial institutions, and investors when valuing us, as well as comparing our results to other gaming companies, without regard to differences in capital structure and leasing arrangements since the operations of other gaming companies may or may not include triple-net operating leases or ground leases. However, as discussed herein, Adjusted EBITDAR should not be viewed as a measure of overall operating performance, an indicator of our performance, considered in isolation, or construed as an alternative to operating income or net income, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles because this measure is not presented on a GAAP basis and excludes certain expenses, including the rent expense related to triple-net operating leases and ground leases, and is provided for the limited purposes discussed herein. In addition, other companies in the gaming and hospitality industries that report Adjusted EBITDAR may calculate Adjusted EBITDAR in a different manner and such differences may be material. We have significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes, real estate triple-net lease and ground lease payments, and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDAR. A reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDAR is included herein.
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The following table presents a reconciliation of net income attributable to MGM Resorts International to Adjusted EBITDAR:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(In thousands)
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International
$
184,578
$
161,117
$
589,126
$
828,720
Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
59,586
50,768
237,566
106,592
Net income
244,164
211,885
826,692
935,312
Provision for income taxes
52,570
12,440
84,689
217,360
Income before income taxes
296,734
224,325
911,381
1,152,672
Non-operating (income) expense:
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
111,873
111,170
334,649
353,415
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates
(417)
(438)
(2,043)
1,187
Other, net
(93,333)
34,879
(45,096)
(35,121)
18,123
145,611
287,510
319,481
Operating income
314,857
369,936
1,198,891
1,472,153
Preopening and start-up expenses
519
68
2,469
356
Property transactions, net
25,493
12,227
59,124
(378,235)
Depreciation and amortization
233,330
201,827
621,868
608,831
Triple-net operating lease and ground lease rent expense
564,436
564,154
1,692,961
1,698,867
Income from unconsolidated affiliates related to real estate ventures
(2,701)
(2,698)
(8,069)
(8,088)
Adjusted EBITDAR
$
1,135,934
$
3,567,244
Guarantor Financial Information
As of September 30, 2024, all of our principal debt arrangements are guaranteed by each of our wholly owned material domestic subsidiaries that guarantee our senior credit facility. Our principal debt arrangements are not guaranteed by MGM Grand Detroit, MGM National Harbor, Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLC (the entity that owns the operations of MGM Springfield), MGM Sports & Interactive Gaming, LLC (the entity that holds our 50% interest in BetMGM), MGM CEE Holdco, LLC (the entity that holds our interactive gaming subsidiaries, including LeoVegas), and each of their respective subsidiaries. Our foreign subsidiaries, including MGM China and its subsidiaries, are also not guarantors of our principal debt arrangements. In the event that any subsidiary is no longer a guarantor of our credit facility or any of our future capital markets indebtedness, that subsidiary will be released and relieved of its obligations to guarantee our existing senior notes. The indentures governing the senior notes further provide that in the event of a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of, or capital stock in a subsidiary guarantor then such subsidiary guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its subsidiary guarantee.
The guarantees provided by the subsidiary guarantors rank senior in right of payment to any future subordinated debt of ours or such subsidiary guarantors, junior to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt and effectively subordinated to any indebtedness and other obligations of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the senior notes. In addition, the obligations of each subsidiary guarantor under its guarantee are limited so as not to constitute a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law, which may eliminate the subsidiary guarantor’s obligations or reduce such obligations to an amount that effectively makes the subsidiary guarantee lack value.
The summarized financial information of us and our guarantor subsidiaries, on a combined basis, is presented below.
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September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Balance Sheet
(In thousands)
Current assets
$
3,654,922
$
3,783,644
Intercompany debt due from non-guarantor subsidiaries
2,736,473
2,516,281
Other long-term assets
28,686,421
28,518,540
Other current liabilities
2,824,732
2,235,733
Intercompany debt due to non-guarantor subsidiaries
2,199,534
2,199,888
Other long-term liabilities
28,618,189
28,236,137
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
Income Statement
(In thousands)
Net revenues
$
8,104,978
Operating income
609,855
Intercompany interest income
206,275
Intercompany interest expense
(184,170)
Income before income taxes
580,951
Net income
489,813
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International
467,708
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
Operating activities. Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income, excluding non-cash charges, but can be affected by changes in working capital, the timing of significant interest payments, and tax payments or refunds. Cash provided by operating activities was $1.7 billion in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $2.0 billion in the prior year period. The decrease from the prior year period was due primarily to changes in working capital primarily related to payroll liabilities, gaming taxes, and payables, partially offset by the increase in Adjusted Property EBITDAR at MGM China discussed within the Results of Operations section above and a decrease in cash paid for interest and taxes.
Investing activities. Our investing cash flows can fluctuate significantly from year to year depending on our decisions with respect to strategic capital investments in new or existing resorts, business acquisitions or dispositions, and the timing of maintenance capital expenditures to maintain the quality of our properties. Capital expenditures related to regular investments in our existing properties can also vary depending on timing of larger remodel projects related to our public spaces and hotel rooms.
Cash used in investing activities was $879 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $421 million in the prior year period. In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we made payments of $747 million in capital expenditures, as further discussed below, contributed $182 million to unconsolidated affiliates, paid $114 million related to acquisitions, net of cash acquired, and received $224 million related to net short-term investments in debt securities. In comparison, in the prior year period we made payments of $603 million in capital expenditures, as further discussed below, contributed $144 million to unconsolidated affiliates, paid $122 million to acquire Push Gaming, net of cash acquired, and made $176 million in net short-term investments in debt securities, which were partially offset by proceeds of $447 million related to the sale of the operations of Gold Strike Tunica and proceeds of $153 million related to the principal portion of the Circus Circus Las Vegas note receivable that was repaid.
Capital Expenditures
We made capital expenditures of $747 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, of which $98 million related to MGM China and is inclusive of capital expenditures relating to the gaming concession investment. Capital
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expenditures at our Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and corporate and other entities of $649 million primarily related to information technology and room remodels.
We made capital expenditures of $603 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, of which $28 million related to MGM China and is inclusive of capital expenditures related to the gaming concession investment. Capital expenditures at our Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations and corporate and other entities of $575 million primarily related to land, information technology, room and restaurant remodels, convention center remodels, and gaming equipment.
Financing activities. Cash used in financing activities was $774 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $4.2 billion in the prior year period. In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we had net borrowings of debt of $581 million, as further discussed below, paid $1.2 billion for repurchases of our common stock as further discussed in Note 10, and distributed $104 million to noncontrolling interest owners. In comparison, in the prior year period, we had net repayments of debt of $2.2 billion, as further discussed below, paid $1.7 billion for repurchases of our common stock, and distributed $169 million to noncontrolling interest owners.
Borrowings and Repayments of Long-term Debt
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we had net borrowings of debt of $581 million, which primarily consisted of our issuance of $850 million of aggregate principal amount of 6.125% notes due 2029, our issuance of $750 million of aggregate principal amount of 6.5% notes due 2032, and the issuance of MGM China’s $500 million of aggregate principal amount of 7.125% notes due 2031, partially offset by the repayment of $750 million of aggregate principal amount of our 6.75% notes due 2025, the repayment of MGM China’s $750 million of aggregate principal amount of 5.375% notes due 2024 upon maturity, and net repayments of $19 million on MGM China’s first revolving credit facility.
The net proceeds from the issuance of the $850 million 6.125% notes due 2029 were used to fund the early redemption of our $675 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% notes due 2025 at a redemption price of 100.607% in October 2024, with the remainder primarily used for general corporate purposes. The net proceeds from the issuance of the $750 million 6.5% notes due 2032 were used to fund the early redemption our $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% notes due 2025 in May 2024. The repayment of MGM China’s $750 million 5.375% notes due 2024 was funded with draws on its first revolving credit facility, which were partially repaid with the proceeds from the issuance of its $500 million 7.125% notes due 2031.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we had net repayments of debt of $2.2 billion, which consisted of the repayment of $1.25 billion of aggregate principal amount of our 6% senior notes due 2023 upon maturity, aggregate net repayments of $931 million on MGM China’s revolving credit facilities, and the early repayment of LeoVegas’s senior notes due 2023 of $36 million. The net repayments of debt were funded with cash on hand.
Share Repurchases and Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Owners
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we paid $1.2 billion relating to repurchases of our common stock pursuant to our stock repurchase plans. See Note 10 for further information on the stock repurchases. In connection with those repurchases, the February 2023 $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan was completed. The remaining availability under the November 2023 $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan was $946 million as of September 30, 2024.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased and retired $1.7 billion of our common stock pursuant to our stock repurchase plans.
In March 2024, MGM China’s Board of Directors declared a special dividend for 2023 of $51 million, which was paid in April 2024, of which we received approximately $29 million and noncontrolling interests received approximately $22 million. A final dividend for 2023 of $118 million was declared in March 2024, approved by the shareholders in May 2024, and paid in June 2024, of which we received approximately $66 million and noncontrolling interests received approximately $52 million.
Other Factors Affecting Liquidity and Anticipated Uses of Cash
We require a certain amount of cash on hand to operate our businesses. In addition to required cash on hand for operations, we utilize corporate cash management procedures to minimize the amount of cash held on hand or in banks.
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Funds are swept from the accounts at most of our domestic properties daily into central bank accounts, and excess funds are invested overnight or are used to repay amounts drawn under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, from time to time we may use excess funds to repurchase our outstanding debt and equity securities subject to limitations in our revolving credit facility and Delaware law, as applicable. We have significant outstanding debt, interest payments, rent payments, and contractual obligations in addition to planned capital expenditures and commitments.
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3.0 billion, of which MGM China held $563 million, and we had $7.0 billion in principal amount of indebtedness, including $2.9 billion related to MGM China. No amounts were drawn on our revolving credit facility or MGM China’s second revolving credit facility and, as of September 30, 2024, there was $354 million outstanding under MGM China’s first revolving credit facility.
In October 2024, we funded the early redemption of our $675 million of aggregate principal amount of 5.75% notes due 2025. In February 2024, we amended our senior secured credit facility to increase the facility to $2.3 billion and extend the maturity date to February 2029. In May 2024, MGM China further exercised the option to increase the amount of the second revolving facility to its full capacity, as further discussed in Note 5.
Our expected cash interest payments over the next twelve months, based on principal amounts of debt outstanding and contractual maturity dates and interest rates, each as of September 30, 2024, and reflecting the early redemption of our 5.75% notes due 2025 in October 2024, are approximately $200 million to $220 million, excluding MGM China, and approximately $380 million to $400 million on a consolidated basis, which includes MGM China.
We are also required, as of September 30, 2024, to make annual cash rent payments of $1.8 billion over the next twelve months under triple-net lease agreements, which triple-net leases are also subject to annual escalators and also require us to pay substantially all costs associated with the lease, including real estate taxes, ground lease payments, insurance, utilities and routine maintenance, in addition to the annual cash rent.
We have planned capital expenditures expected over the remainder of 2024 of approximately $300 million to $350 million domestically, which is inclusive of the capital expenditures required under the triple-net lease agreements, each of which requires us to spend a specified percentage of net revenues at the respective domestic properties, and an estimate of approximately $40 million to $60 million at MGM China, which is inclusive of the estimated amount of the gaming concession investment for 2024 that relates to capital projects.
We continue to explore potential development or investment opportunities, such as expanding our global online gaming presence and pursuing a commercial gaming facility in New York, which may require cash commitments in the future. If our pursuit of a commercial gaming facility in New York is successful, we expect the project cost to be approximately $2 billion, inclusive of a $500 million license fee, with the amount and timing of costs dependent upon progress of the project and selection process. Additionally, we have cash commitments to fund Osaka IR KK relating to the development of an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan for our proportionate share of the unfinanced portion of Osaka IR KK’s development project, of which the remaining amount of 271 billion yen (approximately $1.9 billion as of September 30, 2024) is anticipated to be funded over the next five years. Our funding amount is subject to change due to inflation, the progress and scope of the development, and other factors, which we expect may increase the funding. Refer to Note 8 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding our commitments and guarantees.
In August 2024, MGM China’s Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $173 million, which was paid in October 2024, of which we received approximately $97 million and noncontrolling interests received approximately $76 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A complete discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates since year end.
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Market Risk
There have been no material changes in our market risk from the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, other than those below.
Interest rate risk.We are subject to interest rate risk associated with our variable rate long-term debt. We attempt to limit our exposure to interest rate risk by managing the mix of our long-term fixed rate borrowings and short-term borrowings under our bank credit facilities. A change in interest rates generally does not have an impact upon our future earnings and cash flow for fixed-rate debt instruments. As fixed-rate debt matures, however, and if additional debt is acquired to fund the debt repayment, future earnings and cash flow may be affected by changes in interest rates. This effect would be realized in the periods subsequent to the periods when the debt matures.
As of September 30, 2024, variable rate borrowings represented approximately 5% of our total borrowings. The following table provides additional information about our gross long-term debt subject to changes in interest rates:
Debt maturing in
Fair Value September 30, 2024
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
Thereafter
Total
(In millions except interest rates)
Fixed-rate
$
—
$
1,175
$
1,150
$
1,425
$
750
$
2,100
$
6,600
$
6,586
Average interest rate
N/A
5.5
%
5.4
%
5.1
%
4.8
%
6.5
%
5.6
%
Variable rate
$
—
$
—
$
354
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
354
$
354
Average interest rate
N/A
N/A
6.8
%
N/A
N/A
N/A
6.8
%
Foreign currency risk.Our worldwide operations are conducted in multiple foreign currencies, but we report our financial results in U.S. dollars. We manage the foreign currency risk through normal operating activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative instruments. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
We hold forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge certain portions of forecasted cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. As of September 30, 2024, the notional amount of forward contracts was $1.1 billion and a 10% adverse change in the exchange rate would result in a foreign currency transaction loss of approximately $107 million.
This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “will,” “may” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: statements we make regarding expectations regarding the impact of macroeconomic trends on our business; our ability to execute on ongoing and future strategic initiatives, including the development of an integrated resort in Japan, a commercial gaming facility in New York, expectations regarding the potential opportunity for gaming expansion in Dubai, and investments we make in online sports betting and iGaming, the expansion of LeoVegas and the MGM digital brand; positioning BetMGM as a leader in sports betting and iGaming; amounts we will spend on capital expenditures and investments; our expectations with respect to future share repurchases and cash dividends on our common stock; dividends and distributions we will receive from MGM China; amounts projected to be realized as deferred tax assets; our ability to achieve our public social impact and sustainability goals; the impact to our business, operations and reputation from, and expenses and uncertainties associated with, the September 2023 cybersecurity issue; the timing and outcome of the claims and class actions against us and of the investigations by state and federal regulators, related to our September 2023 cybersecurity issue, and the availability of cybersecurity insurance proceeds and the nature and scope of any claims, litigation or regulatory proceedings that may be brought against us. The foregoing is not a complete list of all forward-looking statements we make.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include,
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but are not limited to, regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, and regulatory conditions and the following:
•our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including our rent payments and guarantees we provide of the indebtedness of the landlords of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and MGM Grand Las Vegas could adversely affect our development options and financial results and impact our ability to satisfy our obligations;
•current and future economic, capital and credit market conditions could adversely affect our ability to service our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including our rent payments, and to make planned expenditures;
•restrictions and limitations in the agreements governing our senior credit facility and other senior indebtedness could significantly affect our ability to operate our business, as well as significantly affect our liquidity;
•the fact that we are required to pay a significant portion of our cash flows as rent, which could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations and growth, service our indebtedness and limit our ability to react to competitive and economic changes;
•significant competition we face with respect to destination travel locations generally and with respect to our peers in the industries in which we compete;
•the impact on our business of economic and market conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate and in the locations in which our customers reside;
•the fact that we suspended our payment of ongoing regular dividends to our stockholders, and may not elect to resume paying dividends in the foreseeable future or at all;
•all of our domestic gaming facilities are leased and could experience risks associated with leased property, including risks relating to lease termination, lease extensions, charges and our relationship with the lessor, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations;
•financial, operational, regulatory or other potential challenges that may arise with respect to landlords under our master leases may adversely impair our operations;
•the concentration of a significant number of our major gaming resorts on the Las Vegas Strip;
•the fact that we extend credit to a large portion of our customers and we may not be able to collect such gaming receivables;
•the occurrence of impairments to goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets or long-lived assets which could negatively affect future profits;
•the susceptibility of leisure and business travel, especially travel by air, to global geopolitical events, such as terrorist attacks, other acts of violence, acts of war or hostility or outbreaks of infectious disease (including the COVID-19 pandemic);
•the fact that co-investing in properties or businesses, including our investment in BetMGM, decreases our ability to manage risk;
•the fact that future construction, development, or expansion projects will be subject to significant development and construction risks;
•the fact that our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future;
•the fact that a failure to protect our intellectual property could have a negative impact on the value of our brand names and adversely affect our business;
•the fact that a significant portion of our labor force is covered by collective bargaining agreements;
•the sensitivity of our business to energy prices and a rise in energy prices could harm our operating results;
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•the failure of future efforts to expand through investments in other businesses and properties or through alliances or acquisitions, or to divest some of our properties and other assets;
•the failure to maintain the integrity of our information and other systems and internal customer information could result in damage to our reputation and/or subject us to fines, payment of damages, lawsuits or other restrictions on our use or transfer of data;
•reputational harm as a result of increased scrutiny related to our corporate social responsibility efforts;
•we may not achieve our social impact and sustainability related goals or that our social impact and sustainability initiatives may not result in their intended or anticipated benefits;
•extreme weather conditions or climate change may cause property damage or interrupt business;
•water scarcity could negatively impact our operations;
•the fact that our businesses are subject to extensive regulation and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations could adversely affect our business;
•the risks associated with doing business outside of the United States and the impact of any potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar anti-corruption laws;
•increases in taxes and fees, including gaming taxes, in the jurisdictions in which we operate;
•our ability to recognize our foreign tax credit deferred tax asset and the variability of the valuation allowance we may apply against such deferred tax asset;
•changes to fiscal and tax policies;
•risks related to pending claims that have been, or future claims that may be brought against us;
•disruptions in the availability of our information and other systems (including our website and digital platform) or those of third parties on which we rely, through cyber-attacks or otherwise, which could adversely impact our ability to service our customers and affect our sales and the results of operations;
•impact to our business, operations, and reputation from, and expenses and uncertainties associated with, a cybersecurity incident, including the cybersecurity issue that occurred in September 2023, and any related legal proceedings, other claims or investigations, and costs of remediation, restoration, or enhancement of information technology systems;
•the availability of cybersecurity insurance proceeds;
•restrictions on our ability to have any interest or involvement in gaming businesses in mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan, other than through MGM China;
•the ability of the Macau government to (i) terminate MGM Grand Paradise’s concession under certain circumstances without compensating MGM Grand Paradise, (ii) from the eighth year of MGM Grand Paradise’s concession, redeem the concession by providing MGM Grand Paradise at least one year’s prior notice and subject to the payment of reasonable and fair damages or indemnity to MGM Grand Paradise, or (iii) refuse to grant MGM Grand Paradise an extension of the concession prior to its expiry; and
•the potential for conflicts of interest to arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of MGM China.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this Form 10-Q speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
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You should also be aware that while we from time to time communicate with securities analysts, we do not disclose to them any material non-public information, internal forecasts or other confidential business information. Therefore, you should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst, irrespective of the content of the statement or report. To the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain projections, forecasts or opinions, those reports are not our responsibility and are not endorsed by us.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We incorporate by reference the information appearing under “Market Risk” in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”)) were effective as of September 30, 2024 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and regulations and to provide that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. This conclusion is based on an evaluation as required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act conducted under the supervision and participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer along with company management.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See discussion of legal proceedings in Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
A description of certain factors that may affect our future results and risk factors is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Except as set forth below, there have been no material changes to those factors previously disclosed in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including our rent payments and guarantees we provide of the indebtedness of the landlords of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and MGM Grand Las Vegas could adversely affect our operations and financial results and impact our ability to satisfy our obligations. As of September 30, 2024, we had approximately $7.0 billion of principal amount of indebtedness outstanding on a consolidated basis, including $2.9 billion of outstanding indebtedness of MGM China. Any increase in the interest rates applicable to our existing or future borrowings would increase the cost of our indebtedness and reduce the cash flow available to fund our other liquidity needs. We do not guarantee MGM China’s obligations under its debt agreements and, to the extent MGM China was to cease to produce cash flow sufficient to service its indebtedness, our ability to make additional investments into MGM China is limited by the covenants in our existing senior credit facility.
In addition, our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments could have important negative consequences on us, including:
• increasing our exposure to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
• limiting our flexibility to plan for, or react to, changes in our business and industry;
• limiting our ability to borrow additional funds for working capital requirements, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, execution of our business strategy (including returning value to our shareholders) or other general operating requirements;
• making it more difficult for us to make payments on our indebtedness; or
• placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to less-leveraged competitors.
We currently also provide shortfall guarantees of the $3.01 billion and $3.0 billion principal amount of indebtedness (and any interest accrued and unpaid thereon) of the landlords of Bellagio and Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand Las Vegas, respectively. The terms of each guarantee provide that, after the lenders have exhausted certain remedies to collect on the obligations under the underlying indebtedness, we would then be responsible for any shortfall between the value of the collateral and the debt obligation, which amount may be material, and we may not have sufficient cash on hand to fund any such obligation to the extent it is triggered in the future. We also provide for guarantees (i) in the amount of 12.65 billion yen (approximately $88 million as of September 30, 2024) for 50% of Osaka IR KK’s obligations to Osaka under various agreements related to the venture’s development of an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan and (ii) of an uncapped amount to provide funding to Osaka IR KK, if necessary, for the completion of the construction and full opening of the integrated resort. The guarantees expire when the obligations relating to the full opening of the integrated resort are fulfilled. If we do not have sufficient cash on hand to satisfy any obligations with respect to any of these guarantees or our other financial commitments, we may need to raise capital, including incurring additional indebtedness, in order to satisfy our obligation. There can be no assurance that any financing will be available to us, or, if available, will be on terms that are satisfactory to us.
Under the terms of MGM Grand Paradise’s concession, MGM Grand Paradise is required to implement certain investments in gaming and non-gaming projects, for which the non-gaming commitment is subject to increase if market-wide Macau annual gross gaming revenue reaches a specified level. There can be no assurance, however, that MGM Grand Paradise will have sufficient cash on hand to fund these obligations, including any increased investment amounts to the extent they are triggered in the future, or that it would be able to obtain financing to fund these obligations on satisfactory terms or at all. If MGM Grand Paradise is unable to satisfy its investment commitments, its concession contract may be subject to termination by the Macau government.
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Moreover, our businesses are capital intensive. For our owned, leased and managed properties to remain attractive and competitive, we must periodically invest significant capital to keep the properties well-maintained, modernized and refurbished. The leases for our operating properties have fixed rental payments (with annual escalators) and also require us to apply a percentage of net revenues generated at the leased properties to capital expenditures at those properties. Such investments require an ongoing supply of cash and, to the extent that we cannot fund expenditures from cash generated by operations, funds must be borrowed or otherwise obtained. Similarly, development projects, including any potential future development of an integrated resort in Japan, strategic initiatives, including positioning BetMGM as a leader in online sports betting and iGaming, investments in the growth of our international digital gaming business, and acquisitions could require significant capital commitments, the incurrence of additional debt, guarantees of third-party debt or the incurrence of contingent liabilities, any or all of which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The following table provides information about share repurchases of our common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2024:
Total Number of Shares Purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Program
Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program
Period
(In thousands)
July 1, 2024 — July 31, 2024
1,372,259
$
43.80
1,372,259
$
1,206,365
August 1, 2024 — August 31, 2024
6,926,892
$
37.58
6,926,892
$
946,039
September 1, 2024 — September 30, 2024
—
$
—
—
$
946,039
In November 2023, we announced that the Board of Directors had authorized a $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan. Under the stock repurchase plans, we may repurchase shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated agreements. Repurchases of common stock may also be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which would permit common stock to be purchased when we might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. The timing, volume and nature of stock repurchases will be at the sole discretion of management, dependent on market conditions, applicable securities laws, and other factors, and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. All shares we repurchased during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 were purchased pursuant to our publicly announced stock repurchase plan and have been retired.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) adopted, terminated or modified a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).
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The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, has been formatted in Inline XBRL.
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
^ Certain schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. MGM Resorts International agrees to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon request. In addition, certain information contained in this exhibit has been redacted pursuant to Item 601(a)(6) and Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K.
In accordance with Rule 402 of Regulation S-T, the XBRL information included in Exhibit 101 and Exhibit 104 to this Form 10-Q shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MGM Resorts International
Date: October 30, 2024
By:
/s/ WILLIAM J. HORNBUCKLE
William J. Hornbuckle
Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer)
Date: October 30, 2024
/s/ JONATHAN S. HALKYARD
Jonathan S. Halkyard
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer)