Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars,” “CZR,”
“CEI” or “the Company”) today reported operating results for the
first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
First Quarter 2024 and Recent Highlights:
- GAAP net revenues of $2.7 billion versus $2.8 billion for the
comparable prior-year period.
- GAAP net loss of $158 million compared to net loss of $136
million for the comparable prior-year period.
- Same-store Adjusted EBITDA of $853 million versus $947 million
for the comparable prior-year period.
- Caesars Digital Adjusted EBITDA of $5 million versus $(4)
million for the comparable prior-year period.
Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment,
Inc., commented, “Operating results during the first quarter in Las
Vegas are a combination of record occupancy, driven by the Super
Bowl and international visitation for Chinese New Year, offset by
lower-than-expected hold. In our Regional segment, results reflect
weather related weakness in January and early February partially
offset by our new property openings. Caesars Digital delivered
strong revenue growth despite lower-than-expected hold in online
sports due to unfavorable outcomes for the Super Bowl and March
Madness. Moving past the first quarter headwinds, we remain
optimistic toward improved operating results throughout the balance
of the year.”
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results Summary and Segment
Information
After considering the effects of our completed divestiture, the
following tables present adjustments to net revenues, net income
(loss) and Adjusted EBITDA as reported, in order to reflect a
same-store basis:
Net Revenues
Three Months Ended March
31,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
1,028
$
1,131
$
(54
)
$
1,077
(4.5
)%
Regional
1,365
1,389
—
1,389
(1.7
)%
Caesars Digital
282
238
—
238
18.5
%
Managed and Branded
68
69
—
69
(1.4
)%
Corporate and Other
(1
)
3
—
3
*
Caesars
$
2,742
$
2,830
$
(54
)
$
2,776
(1.2
)%
Net Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended March
31,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
198
$
293
$
(10
)
$
283
(30.0
)%
Regional
41
75
—
75
(45.3
)%
Caesars Digital
(34
)
(32
)
—
(32
)
(6.3
)%
Managed and Branded
18
19
—
19
(5.3
)%
Corporate and Other
(381
)
(491
)
—
(491
)
22.4
%
Caesars
$
(158
)
$
(136
)
$
(10
)
$
(146
)
(8.2
)%
Adjusted EBITDA (b)
Three Months Ended March
31,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
440
$
533
$
(11
)
$
522
(15.7
)%
Regional
433
448
—
448
(3.3
)%
Caesars Digital
5
(4
)
—
(4
)
*
Managed and Branded
18
19
—
19
(5.3
)%
Corporate and Other
(43
)
(38
)
—
(38
)
(13.2
)%
Caesars
$
853
$
958
$
(11
)
$
947
(9.9
)%
____________________
*
Not meaningful
(a)
Adjustment for pre-disposition results of
operations reflecting the subtraction of results of operations for
Rio All-Suite & Casino, for the relevant periods. Such figures
are based on unaudited internal financial statements and have not
been reviewed by the Company’s auditors for the periods presented.
The additional financial information is included to enable the
comparison of current results with results of prior periods.
(b)
Adjusted EBITDA is not a GAAP measurement
and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because the
Company believes it is a widely used measure of operating
performance in the gaming industry. See “Reconciliation of GAAP
Measures to Non-GAAP Measures” below for a definition of Adjusted
EBITDA and a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net
income (loss), which the Company believes is the most comparable
financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
As of March 31, 2024, Caesars had $12.4 billion in aggregate
principal amount of debt outstanding. Total cash and cash
equivalents were $726 million, excluding restricted cash of $139
million.
(In
millions)
March 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
726
$
1,005
Bank debt and loans
$
6,078
$
3,193
Notes
6,311
9,199
Other long-term debt
47
47
Total outstanding indebtedness
$
12,436
$
12,439
Net debt
$
11,710
$
11,434
As of March 31, 2024, our cash on hand and revolving borrowing
capacity was as follows:
(In
millions)
March 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents
$
726
Revolver capacity (a)
2,210
Revolver capacity committed to letters of
credit
(70
)
Available revolver capacity committed as
regulatory requirement
(46
)
Total
$
2,820
___________________
(a)
Revolver capacity includes $2.25 billion
under our CEI Revolving Credit Facility, maturing in January 2028,
less $40 million reserved for specific purposes.
“On April 26th, our Caesars Virginia joint venture successfully
closed on a new five-year $425 million pro rata bank financing.
This financing will be used to fund the remaining capex associated
with the permanent casino resort facility, which is expected to
open in December 2024. Excluding joint venture capex, we estimate
2024 cash capex spend of $800 million. We anticipate using free
cash flows to continue to reduce debt in 2024,” said Bret Yunker,
Chief Financial Officer.
Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted EBITDA (described below), a non-GAAP financial measure,
has been presented as a supplemental disclosure because it is a
widely used measure of performance and basis for valuation of
companies in our industry and we believe that this non-GAAP
supplemental information will be helpful in understanding our
ongoing operating results. Management has historically used
Adjusted EBITDA when evaluating operating performance because we
believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and
non-recurring items is necessary to provide a full understanding of
our core operating results and as a means to evaluate
period-to-period results. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income
(loss) before interest income and interest expense, net of interest
capitalized, (benefit) provision for income taxes, depreciation and
amortization, stock-based compensation expense, (gain) loss on
extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, other (income) loss,
net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests,
transaction costs associated with our acquisitions, developments
and divestitures, and non-cash changes in equity method
investments. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes the expense associated
with certain of our leases as these transactions were accounted for
as financing obligations and the associated expense is included in
interest expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance
or liquidity calculated in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA
is unaudited and should not be considered an alternative to, or
more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of our
operating performance. Uses of cash flows that are not reflected in
Adjusted EBITDA include capital expenditures, interest payments,
income taxes, debt principal repayments, and payments under our
leases with affiliates of GLPI and VICI Properties, Inc., which can
be significant. As a result, Adjusted EBITDA should not be
considered as a measure of our liquidity. Other companies that
provide EBITDA information may calculate Adjusted EBITDA
differently than we do. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not
be the same as the definitions used in any of our debt
agreements.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results
on April 30, 2024 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time, 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Participants may register for the call approximately 15 minutes
before the call start time by visiting the following website at
https://register.vevent.com/register/BI45f2a1c1739e457392c21b83525cc6b5.
Once registered, participants will receive an email with the
dial-in number and unique PIN number to access the live event. The
call will also be accessible on the Investor Relations section of
Caesars’ website at https://investor.caesars.com.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest
casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world’s most
diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in
Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through
development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars
Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®,
Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars
Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and
hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite
of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All
tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the
company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique
combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and
technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees,
suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE
PLANET PLAY framework. To review our latest CSR report, please
visit www.caesars.com/corporate-social-responsibility/csr-reports.
Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call
1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit
www.caesars.com/corporate.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding
our strategies, objectives and plans for future development or
acquisitions of properties or operations, as well as expectations,
future operating results and other information that is not
historical information. When used in this press release, the terms
or phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “projects,” “plans,”
“intends,” “expects,” “might,” “may,” “estimates,” “could,”
“should,” “would,” “will likely continue,” and variations of such
words or similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Although our expectations, beliefs and
projections are expressed in good faith and with what we believe is
a reasonable basis, there can be no assurance that these
expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized. There are a
number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in the
forward-looking statements which are included elsewhere in this
press release. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to: (a) the impact on our business, financial results and
liquidity of economic trends, inflation, public health emergencies,
terrorist attacks and other acts of war or hostility, work
stoppages and other labor problems, or other economic and market
conditions, including reductions in discretionary consumer spending
as a result of downturns in the economy and other factors outside
our control; (b) the impact of future cybersecurity breaches on our
business, financial conditions and results of operations; (c) our
ability to successfully operate our digital betting and iGaming
platform and expand its user base; (d) risks associated with our
leverage and our ability to reduce our leverage; (e) the effects of
competition, including new competition in certain of our markets,
on our business and results of operations; and (f) additional
factors discussed in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Reports
on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable
factors may also cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected by the forward-looking statements.
In light of these and other risks, uncertainties and
assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press
release might not occur. These forward-looking statements speak
only as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently
made available on our website or otherwise, and we do not intend to
update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect events or
circumstances that occur after the date on which the statement is
made, except as may be required by law.
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT,
INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In millions,
except per share data)
2024
2023
NET REVENUES:
Casino
$
1,535
$
1,585
Food and beverage
422
427
Hotel
493
503
Other
292
315
Net revenues
2,742
2,830
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Casino
852
828
Food and beverage
263
251
Hotel
137
137
Other
94
107
General and administrative
500
509
Corporate
78
79
Depreciation and amortization
327
300
Transaction and other costs, net
6
16
Total operating expenses
2,257
2,227
Operating income
485
603
OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net
(590
)
(594
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(48
)
(197
)
Other income
26
3
Total other expense
(612
)
(788
)
Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes
(127
)
(185
)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(15
)
49
Loss from continuing operations, net of
income taxes
(142
)
(136
)
Net loss
(142
)
(136
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
(16
)
—
Net loss attributable to Caesars
$
(158
)
$
(136
)
Net loss per share - basic and
diluted:
Basic loss per share
$
(0.73
)
$
(0.63
)
Diluted loss per share
$
(0.73
)
$
(0.63
)
Weighted average basic shares
outstanding
216
215
Weighted average diluted shares
outstanding
216
215
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT,
INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME
(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CAESARS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
Net loss attributable to Caesars
$
(158
)
$
(136
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
16
—
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
15
(49
)
Other income (a)
(26
)
(3
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
48
197
Interest expense, net
590
594
Depreciation and amortization
327
300
Transaction costs and other, net (b)
16
28
Stock-based compensation expense
25
27
Adjusted EBITDA
$
853
$
958
Pre-disposition Adjusted EBITDA (c)
—
(11
)
Same-Store Adjusted EBITDA
$
853
$
947
____________________
(a)
Other income for the three months ended
March 31, 2024 primarily represents a change in estimate of our
disputed claims liability.
(b)
Transaction costs and other, net primarily
includes costs related to non-cash losses on the write down and
disposal of assets, professional services for transaction and
integration costs, various contract exit or termination costs,
pre-opening costs in connection with our temporary facility
openings, and non-cash changes in equity method investments.
(c)
Adjustment for pre-disposition results of
operations reflecting the subtraction of results of operations for
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino prior to divestiture, for the
relevant periods. Such figures are based on unaudited internal
financial statements and have not been reviewed by the Company’s
auditors for the periods presented. The additional financial
information is included to enable the comparison of current results
with results of prior periods.
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