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Exhibit 99.1

MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER FISCAL 2020 OPERATING RESULTS

Uncasville, Connecticut, December 22, 2020 – Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (“MGE” or the “Company”), a master developer and operator of premier global integrated entertainment resorts, including Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, the MGE Niagara Resorts in Niagara Falls, Canada and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in Incheon, South Korea, announced today operating results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020.

“The MGE team and our property portfolio performed remarkably well during the fiscal fourth quarter. Despite re-opening the majority of our properties in the summer with COVID-related reductions in capacity and entertainment offerings, consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the September quarter was only down modestly compared to last year, demonstrating the overall resilience of our business and the strength of our product and brand,” said Mario Kontomerkos, President & Chief Executive Officer of MGE. “Importantly, excluding the impact of the MGE Niagara Resorts, which were closed during the period, same-store adjusted EBITDA grew 15.9% over the prior year, while same-store Adjusted EBITDA margins improved over 800bps. Recent steep increases in infections in virtually all of our markets globally has resulted in temporary weakness in business volumes at our operations and has slowed progress in both the construction of Inspire Korea and in the re-opening of the MGE Niagara Resorts and the Mohegan Sun Casino in Las Vegas. Looking beyond the virus, however, we remain quite positive as our business has been optimized to benefit from what we foresee to be significant pent-up demand for leisure consumption in the months and years ahead.”

Selected consolidated operating results for the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2020 and prior year period (unaudited):

 

   

Net revenues of $294.0 million vs. $414.0 million in the prior year period, a 29.0% decrease;

 

   

Income from operations of $50.2 million vs. $15.7 million in the prior year period, a 219.7% increase; and

 

   

Adjusted EBITDA of $82.8 million vs. $89.4 million in the prior year period, a 7.4% decrease.

Consolidated net revenues decreased 29% driven primarily by the continued closure of MGE Niagara Resorts along with declines in retail, F&B and entertainment revenues at Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Pocono. These declines can be largely attributed to COVID-related closures and reductions in capacity or similar protocols. Declines in revenue were partially offset by positive growth in gaming revenues at Mohegan Sun. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 7.4% during the quarter, reflecting the impact of the continued closure of MGE Niagara Resorts. Excluding the impact of Niagara Resorts, which were closed during the quarter, consolidated net revenues decreased by 12.8% and Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.9%, reflecting stronger EBITDA performance both from Mohegan Sun and in the Management, Development and Other segment. Margin performance was driven by lower overall payroll and marketing expenses, permanently reducing the overall cost structure at MGE.


Mohegan Sun

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,             Percentage  
     2020      2019      Variance      Variance  

Net revenues

   $  211,814      $  249,928      $ (38,114      (15.2 %) 

Income from operations

   $ 62,498      $ 43,488      $  19,010        43.7

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 80,113      $ 64,811      $ 15,302        23.6

Net revenues declined 15.2% during the quarter, driven by declines in non-gaming revenues due to COVID-related closures and voluntary reductions in non-gaming capacity. Declines in non-gaming revenues were partially offset by a 4.8% increase in gaming revenues during the period. Slot volumes declined 9.7%, while table volumes decreased 4.8%, with declines in volumes offset by a 71 basis point and 234 basis point increase in net hold rate, respectively, highlighting the reduction in the promotional activity in the period. Adjusted EBITDA increased during the quarter, reflecting significantly better margin performance due to declines in overall labor, marketing and promotional expenses. Overall EBITDA margin at the property improved to 37.8%, up 1,189 basis points from 25.9% in the prior year quarter. Assuming stable revenues, we expect to retain a material portion of this expense improvement going forward.

Mohegan Sun Pocono

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,             Percentage  
     2020      2019      Variance      Variance  

Net revenues

   $  55,592      $  63,629      $ (8,037      (12.6 %) 

Income (loss) from operations (1)

   $ 7,562      $ (31,263    $  38,825        N.M.  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 10,804      $ 11,759      $ (955      (8.1 %) 

 

(1)

Loss from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019, includes a $39.5 million impairment charge related to Mohegan Sun Pocono’s goodwill.

    

N.M. - Not Meaningful.

Net revenues declined 12.6% during the quarter, primarily driven by declines in non-gaming revenues which were adversely impacted by COVID-related closures and mandated reductions in capacity. Gaming revenues experienced a more modest 1.9% decline, reflecting positive contributions from iGaming and Unibet Sportsbook. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8.1% during the quarter, reflecting better margin performance due to declines in overall labor, marketing and promotional expenses. Assuming stable revenues, we expect to retain a material portion of this expense improvement going forward.

MGE Niagara Resorts

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,             Percentage  
     2020 (1)      2019      Variance      Variance  

Net revenues

   $  12,423      $  91,237      $ (78,814      N.M.  

Income (loss) from operations

   $ (14,513    $ 4,784      $ (19,297      N.M.  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (9,071    $ 10,191      $ (19,262      N.M.  

 

(1)

The MGE Niagara Resorts were temporarily closed during the three months ended September 30, 2020 due to COVID-19.

    

N.M. - Not Meaningful.

EBITDA losses at MGE Niagara reflect the impact of the property being temporarily closed for the three months ending September 30, 2020, due to restrictive COVID-19 mandated measures implemented by the Ontario Government. Despite the decline in Adjusted EBITDA, cash flows from the MGE Niagara Resorts during the quarter were approximately breakeven, as the properties continue to receive both the Fixed Service Provider Fee as well as Permitted Capital Expenditures while closed. Additionally, Fallsview rent payments have been deferred to the end of the initial lease term while closed, minimizing the overall cash flow impact on MGE during the quarter and while the property is closed. Efforts to reopen the properties continue, but we are unable to predict when they will reopen at this time.


Management, Development and Other

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,             Percentage  
     2020      2019      Variance      Variance  

Net revenues

   $  13,177      $  9,961      $  3,216        32.3

Income (loss) from operations

   $ (286    $ 820      $ (1,106      N.M.  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 6,028      $ 4,806      $ 1,222        25.4

 

N.M. - Not Meaningful.

Net revenues increased due to continued growth in management fees from ilani, driven by continued EBITDA growth at the property despite several disturbances during the quarter in the nearby Portland, Oregon feeder market and COVID-related impacts. EBITDA performance also reflects higher expenses associated with ongoing domestic and international development efforts.

Corporate

Operating results (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,             Percentage  
     2020      2019      Variance      Variance  

Net revenues

   $  303      $  20      $  283        N.M.  

Loss from operations

   $ (5,079    $ (1,468    $ (3,611      N.M.  

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ (5,057    $ (1,450    $ (3,607      N.M.  

 

N.M. - Not Meaningful.

The decline in Adjusted EBITDA was principally due to the impact of certain non-recurring payroll and consulting credits in the prior year.


MGE Property Information

 

(in thousands, unaudited)    Net Revenues
For the Three Months Ended
    Income (Loss) from Operations
For the Three Months Ended
    Adjusted EBITDA
For the Three Months Ended
 
     September 30,
2020
     September 30,
2019
    September 30,
2020
    September 30,
2019
    September 30,
2020
    September 30,
2019
 

Mohegan Sun

   $ 211,814      $ 249,928     $ 62,498     $ 43,488     $ 80,113     $ 64,811  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     55,592        63,629       7,562       (31,263     10,804       11,759  

MGE Niagara Resorts

     12,423        91,237       (14,513     4,784       (9,071     10,191  

Management, development and other

     13,177        9,961       (286     820       6,028       4,806  

Corporate

     303        20       (5,079     (1,468     (5,057     (1,450

Inter-segment

     701        (769     (32     (705     (32     (705
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 294,010      $ 414,006     $ 50,150     $ 15,656     $ 82,785     $ 89,412  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other Information

Liquidity

As of September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, MGE held cash and cash equivalents of $112.7 million and $130.1 million, respectively. Inclusive of letters of credit, which reduce borrowing availability, MGE had $50.8 million of borrowing capacity under its senior secured revolving facility and line of credit as of September 30, 2020.


About Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

MGE is primarily engaged in the ownership, operation and development of integrated entertainment facilities, both domestically and internationally, including: (i) Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, (ii) Mohegan Sun Pocono in Plains Township, Pennsylvania, (iii) Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Casino Niagara and the 5,000-seat Niagara Falls Entertainment Centre, all in Niagara Falls, Canada, (iv) Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, (v) ilani Casino Resort in Clark County, Washington, (vi) Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville, Louisiana and (vii) INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, a first-of-its-kind, multi-billion dollar integrated resort and casino under construction at Incheon International Airport in South Korea. For more information on MGE and our properties, visit www.mohegangaming.com.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Some information included in this press release may contain forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements can sometimes be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect” or “intend” and similar expressions. Such forward-looking information may involve important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of MGE. Information concerning potential factors that could affect MGE’s financial results is included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, as well as in MGE’s other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this release. MGE does not undertake any obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. MGE cannot assure that projected results or events will be achieved or will occur.


MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 

     For the     For the     For the     For the  
     Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended     Fiscal Year Ended     Fiscal Year Ended  
     September 30, 2020     September 30, 2019     September 30, 2020     September 30, 2019  

Revenues:

        

Gaming

   $ 230,005     $ 267,240     $ 799,647     $ 936,412  

Food and beverage

     12,580       52,059       103,678       157,544  

Hotel

     18,820       28,459       69,113       97,235  

Retail, entertainment and other

     32,605       66,248       142,524       197,619  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenues

     294,010       414,006       1,114,962       1,388,810  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating costs and expenses:

        

Gaming

     114,675       161,866       444,875       551,738  

Food and beverage

     12,502       42,203       91,662       123,814  

Hotel

     8,967       10,595       35,578       42,476  

Retail, entertainment and other

     8,842       30,132       54,020       93,335  

Advertising, general and administrative

     53,820       74,052       226,588       223,716  

Corporate

     12,218       7,152       44,177       45,880  

Depreciation and amortization

     26,220       29,975       109,067       122,657  

Impairment of Mohegan Sun Pocono’s intangible assets

     —         —         126,596       —    

Impairment of Mohegan Sun Pocono’s goodwill

     —         39,459       —         39,459  

Other, net

     6,616       2,916       15,616       9,273  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating costs and expenses

     243,860       398,350       1,148,179       1,252,348  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     50,150       15,656       (33,217     136,462  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

        

Interest income

     205       1,164       1,754       6,803  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (36,095     (37,298     (134,925     (144,130

Loss on modification of debt

     (2,888     —         (2,888     —    

Other, net

     3,470       830       566       (482
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (35,308     (35,304     (135,493     (137,809
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax

     14,842       (19,648     (168,710     (1,347

Income tax benefit (provision)

     3,678       (1,029     6,694       (1,029
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     18,520       (20,677     (162,016     (2,376

(Income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

     70       29       (139     (169
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

   $ 18,590     $ (20,648   $ (162,155   $ (2,545
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


MOHEGAN GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATIONS

Reconciliations of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:

Reconciliations of net income (loss), a financial measure determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA are shown below (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,  
     2020      2019  

Net income (loss)

   $ 18,520      $ (20,677

Income tax (benefit) provision

     (3,678      1,029  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     36,095        37,298  

Loss on modification of debt

     2,888        —    

Interest income

     (205      (1,164

Other, net

     (3,470      (830
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income from operations

     50,150        15,656  

Adjusted EBITDA attributable to non-controlling interests

     (201      (122

Depreciation and amortization

     26,220        29,975  

Impairment of Mohegan Sun Pocono’s goodwill

     —          39,459  

Other, net

     6,616        4,444  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 82,785      $ 89,412  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


Reconciliations of Income (Loss) from Operations to Adjusted EBITDA:

Reconciliations of income (loss) from operations, a financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, are shown below (in thousands, unaudited):

 

     For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020  
                               Adjusted EBITDA        
     Income (Loss)     Depreciation      Impairment of            Attributable to        
     from     and      Mohegan Sun Pocono’s            Non-Controlling     Adjusted  
     Operations     Amortization      Goodwill      Other, net     Interests     EBITDA  

Mohegan Sun

   $ 62,498     $ 17,563      $ —        $ 52     $ —        $ 80,113  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     7,562       3,269        —           (27     —          10,804  

MGE Niagara Resorts

     (14,513     5,356        —           86       —          (9,071

Management, development and other

     (286     10        —           6,505       (201     6,028  

Corporate

     (5,079     22        —           —          —          (5,057

Inter-segment

     (32     —           —           —          —          (32
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 50,150     $ 26,220      $ —        $ 6,616     $ (201   $ 82,785  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019  
                                Adjusted EBITDA        
     Income (Loss)     Depreciation      Impairment of             Attributable to        
     from     and      Mohegan Sun Pocono’s             Non-Controlling     Adjusted  
     Operations     Amortization      Goodwill      Other, net      Interests     EBITDA  

Mohegan Sun

   $ 43,488     $ 21,065      $ —         $ 258      $ —        $ 64,811  

Mohegan Sun Pocono

     (31,263     3,473        39,459        90        —          11,759  

MGE Niagara Resorts

     4,784       5,407        —           —           —          10,191  

Management, development and other

     820       12        —           4,096        (122     4,806  

Corporate

     (1,468     18        —           —           —          (1,450

Inter-segment

     (705     —           —           —           —          (705
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 15,656     $ 29,975      $ 39,459      $ 4,444      $ (122   $ 89,412  
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 


Adjusted EBITDA Explanation:

Net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, or EBITDA, is a commonly used measure of performance in the casino and hospitality industry. EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. MGE historically has evaluated its operating performance with the non-GAAP measure, Adjusted EBITDA, which as used in this press release, primarily represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and impairment charges.

Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional way to evaluate MGE’s operations and, when viewed with both MGE’s GAAP results and the reconciliations provided, MGE believes that it provides a more complete understanding of its business than could be otherwise obtained absent this disclosure. Adjusted EBITDA is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because: (1) MGE believes it enhances an overall understanding of MGE’s past and current financial performance; (2) MGE believes it is a useful tool for investors to assess the operating performance of the business in comparison to other operators within the casino and hospitality industry since Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain items that may not be indicative of MGE’s operating results; (3) measures that are comparable to Adjusted EBITDA are often used as an important basis for the valuation of casino and hospitality companies; and (4) MGE uses Adjusted EBITDA internally to evaluate the performance of its operating personnel and management and as a benchmark to evaluate its operating performance in comparison to its competitors.

The use of Adjusted EBITDA has certain limitations. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, any GAAP financial measure including net income (as an indicator of MGE’s performance) or cash flows provided by operating activities (as an indicator of MGE’s liquidity), nor should it be considered as an indicator of MGE’s overall financial performance. MGE’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is likely to be different from the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA or other similarly titled measurements used by other casino and hospitality companies, and therefore, comparability may be limited. Adjusted EBITDA eliminates certain items from net income, such as interest and depreciation and amortization. Each of these items has been incurred in the past, will continue to be incurred in the future and should be considered in the overall evaluation of MGE’s results. MGE compensates for these limitations by providing relevant disclosures of items excluded in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, both in its reconciliations to the GAAP financial measure of net income and in its consolidated financial statements, all of which should be considered when evaluating its results. MGE strongly encourages investors to review its financial information in its entirety and not to rely on a single financial measure.

Contact:

Christopher Jones

Vice President, Corporate Finance

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment

(860) 862-8000