Consumer Discretionary
Resorts & Casinos
$10.11B
76K
MGM Resorts International, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates casino, hotel, and entertainment resorts in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and MGM China. Its casino resorts offer gaming, hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail, and other resort amenities. The company’s casino operations include slots and table games, as well as online sports betting and iGaming through BetMGM. Its customers include premium gaming customers; leisure and wholesale travel customers; business travelers; and group customers, including conventions, trade associations, and small meetings. The company was formerly known as MGM MIRAGE and changed its name to MGM Resorts International in June 2010. MGM Resorts International was incorporated in 1986 and is based in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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The increase was primarily driven by a 14% increase at MGM China due to the recovery of operations in Macau, a 1% increase at Las Vegas Strip Resorts, and a 3% increase at Regional Operations. This indicates a positive trend in revenue generation across key segments.
The decrease was primarily due to an increase in payroll-related expenses, gaming taxes, and promotional expenses, partially offset by the increase in net revenues and a $52 million recognition of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue. This highlights potential cost pressures despite revenue growth.
This increase was primarily driven by a 38% increase at MGM China and a 3% increase at Las Vegas Strip Resorts. This shows strong year-to-date revenue growth, particularly in the MGM China segment.
MGM China's net revenues increased by 14% for the quarter and 38% for the nine months, primarily due to the recovery of operations after the removal of COVID-19 related travel and entry restrictions. This indicates a successful strategy in capitalizing on the rebounding Macau market.
The Company has commitments to fund Osaka IR KK for its proportionate share of the unfinanced portion of the development project, of which approximately $1.9 billion remains to be funded as of September 30, 2024. This demonstrates a continued commitment to long-term growth through integrated resort development.
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. This indicates successful diversification and expansion into the online gaming sector.
Consolidated operating income decreased 15% due to payroll related expenses, gaming taxes, and promotional expense, partially offset by the increase in net revenues and recognition of $52 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue. This highlights a challenge in managing operational risks.
The Company repurchased approximately 8 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate amount of $326 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024. This demonstrates management's confidence in the company's value and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
In September 2024, the Company issued $850 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.125% notes due 2029 and used the net proceeds to fund the early redemption of its $675 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.75% notes due 2025. This indicates proactive debt management and optimization of capital structure.
The Company is subject to consumer class actions and investigations by state and federal regulators in connection with the cybersecurity issue. While the Company believes it is reasonably possible that it may incur losses, it is not possible to estimate the amount of loss or range of loss. This highlights a significant operational and financial risk.
The Company's substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including rent payments and guarantees, could adversely affect operations, financial results, and ability to satisfy obligations. This highlights a key financial risk.
The Company provides shortfall guarantees of the $3.01 billion and $3.0 billion principal amount of indebtedness of the landlords of Bellagio and Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand Las Vegas, respectively. If the lenders have exhausted certain remedies to collect on the obligations under the underlying indebtedness, the Company would then be responsible for any shortfall. This highlights a potential financial risk.
The decrease was due primarily to a decrease in table games drop and table games win percentage, partially offset by an increase in slot handle. This indicates a potential weakening competitive position in the Las Vegas market.
The increase was 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. This indicates a strengthening competitive position in the Macau market.
The company faces significant competition with respect to destination travel locations generally and with respect to our peers in the industries in which we compete. This highlights a persistent risk to market share and profitability.
Consolidated operating income decreased due to an increase in payroll related expenses. This suggests potential inefficiencies in workforce management or rising labor costs.
The triple-net operating lease and ground lease rent expense was $564.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, which is a significant portion of the company's expenses. This highlights the impact of lease obligations on profitability.
The decrease was due primarily to an increase in payroll related expenses, partially offset by the recognition of $15 million of business interruption insurance proceeds. This indicates a decline in operational efficiency in the Regional Operations segment.
Capital expenditures at Las Vegas Strip Resorts, Regional Operations, and corporate and other entities of $649 million primarily related to information technology and room remodels. This indicates a focus on maintaining and upgrading technological infrastructure and property aesthetics.
The cybersecurity incident in September 2023, which led to unauthorized access to customer personal information, underscores the importance of ongoing investment in cybersecurity and data protection. This highlights a need for continuous improvement in technological capabilities.
The company plans to expand LeoVegas and the MGM digital brand. This indicates a strategic focus on growing its online gaming presence and leveraging digital technologies.
The remaining availability under the November 2023 $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan was $946 million as of September 30, 2024. This signals a continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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. This demonstrates a commitment to long-term growth in Macau.
The company has 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. This highlights a strategic investment in a major development project.
Reputational harm as a result of increased scrutiny related to our corporate social responsibility efforts. This highlights the importance of ESG initiatives to the company.
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. This highlights the challenges of implementing ESG initiatives.
Water scarcity could negatively impact our operations. This highlights the importance of water management to the company.
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. This highlights the sensitivity of the business to macroeconomic factors.
Our businesses are subject to extensive regulation and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations could adversely affect our business. This highlights the importance of regulatory compliance.
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. This highlights the importance of international compliance.