Caesars Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars,” “CZR,”
“CEI” or “the Company”) today reported operating results for the
third quarter ended September 30, 2024.
Third Quarter 2024 and Recent Highlights:
- GAAP net revenues of $2.9 billion versus $3.0 billion for the
comparable prior-year period.
- GAAP net loss of $9 million compared to net income of $74
million for the comparable prior-year period.
- Same-store Adjusted EBITDA of $1.0 billion versus $1.0 billion
for the comparable prior-year period.
- Caesars Digital Adjusted EBITDA of $52 million versus $2
million for the comparable prior-year period.
Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment,
Inc., commented, “During the third quarter, we delivered another
quarter of $1 billion of same-store consolidated Adjusted EBITDA.
Results in Las Vegas reflect record third quarter hotel, F&B
and banquet revenues driven by strong occupancy and cash ADRs.
Regional segment operating results were negatively impacted by new
competition, construction disruption and difficult comparisons
versus the prior year. Caesars Digital set a new all-time quarterly
record for Adjusted EBITDA driven by over 40% growth in net
revenues.”
Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Summary and Segment
Information
The following tables present actual 2024 and 2023 results as
well as adjustments to net revenues, net income (loss) and Adjusted
EBITDA for the effects of our completed divestiture in order to
reflect amounts and percentage change on a same-store basis:
Net Revenues
Three Months Ended September
30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
1,062
$
1,120
$
(44
)
$
1,076
(1.3
)%
Regional
1,446
1,565
—
1,565
(7.6
)%
Caesars Digital
303
215
—
215
40.9
%
Managed and Branded
68
98
—
98
(30.6
)%
Corporate and Other
(5
)
(4
)
—
(4
)
(25.0
)%
Caesars
$
2,874
$
2,994
$
(44
)
$
2,950
(2.6
)%
Net Revenues
Nine Months Ended September
30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
3,191
$
3,379
$
(145
)
$
3,234
(1.3
)%
Regional
4,196
4,415
—
4,415
(5.0
)%
Caesars Digital
861
669
—
669
28.7
%
Managed and Branded
206
239
—
239
(13.8
)%
Corporate and Other
(8
)
1
—
1
*
Caesars
$
8,446
$
8,703
$
(145
)
$
8,558
(1.3
)%
Net Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended September
30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
226
$
238
$
—
$
238
(5.0
)%
Regional
125
176
—
176
(29.0
)%
Caesars Digital
11
(29
)
—
(29
)
*
Managed and Branded
19
45
—
45
(57.8
)%
Corporate and Other
(390
)
(356
)
—
(356
)
(9.6
)%
Caesars
$
(9
)
$
74
$
—
$
74
*
Net Income (Loss)
Nine Months Ended September
30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
696
$
792
$
(15
)
$
777
(10.4
)%
Regional
115
375
—
375
(69.3
)%
Caesars Digital
(19
)
(83
)
—
(83
)
77.1
%
Managed and Branded
54
83
—
83
(34.9
)%
Corporate and Other
(1,135
)
(309
)
—
(309
)
*
Caesars
$
(289
)
$
858
$
(15
)
$
843
*
Adjusted EBITDA (b)
Three Months Ended September
30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
472
$
482
$
—
$
482
(2.1
)%
Regional
498
575
—
575
(13.4
)%
Caesars Digital
52
2
—
2
*
Managed and Branded
19
20
—
20
(5.0
)%
Corporate and Other
(40
)
(36
)
—
(36
)
(11.1
)%
Caesars
$
1,001
$
1,043
$
—
$
1,043
(4.0
)%
Adjusted EBITDA (b)
Nine Months Ended September
30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2023 Adj.(a)
Adj. 2023 Total
% Change
Las Vegas
$
1,426
$
1,527
$
(15
)
$
1,512
(5.7
)%
Regional
1,400
1,531
—
1,531
(8.6
)%
Caesars Digital
97
9
—
9
*
Managed and Branded
54
58
—
58
(6.9
)%
Corporate and Other
(123
)
(117
)
—
(117
)
(5.1
)%
Caesars
$
2,854
$
3,008
$
(15
)
$
2,993
(4.6
)%
____________________
*
Not meaningful
(a)
Adjustment for pre-disposition results of
operations reflecting the subtraction of results of operations for
Rio All-Suite & Casino prior to divestiture at the end of the
third quarter of 2023. 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 September 30, 2024, Caesars had $12.7 billion in aggregate
principal amount of debt outstanding. Total cash and cash
equivalents were $802 million, excluding restricted cash of $124
million.
(In
millions)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
802
$
1,005
Bank debt and loans
$
6,343
$
3,193
Notes
6,311
9,199
Other long-term debt
44
47
Total outstanding indebtedness
$
12,698
$
12,439
Net debt
$
11,896
$
11,434
As of September 30, 2024, cash on hand and borrowing capacity
was as follows:
(In
millions)
September 30, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents
$
802
Revolver capacity (a)
2,035
Revolver capacity committed to letters of
credit
(84
)
Available revolver capacity committed as
regulatory requirement
(46
)
Total (b)
$
2,707
___________________
(a)
Revolver capacity includes $2.05 billion
of available capacity under the CEI Revolving Credit Facility,
maturing in January 2028 (subject to a springing maturity in the
event certain other long-term debt of Caesars is not extended or
repaid), and $25 million under the Caesars Virginia Revolving
Credit Facility, maturing on April 26, 2029, less $40 million
reserved for specific purposes.
(b)
Excludes approximately $190 million of
additional borrowing available under the Caesars Virginia Delayed
Draw Term Loan.
“On October 17th, we successfully closed on a new $1.1 billion
senior unsecured refinancing which, along with financings earlier
in the year, continue to set the stage for significant interest
expense savings in 2025. As of today, we have received $250 million
in cash proceeds from the World Series of Poker brand sale. We are
excited to be nearing the completion of our multi-year Caesars New
Orleans renovation and permanent Caesars Virginia projects,” 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 October 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, 5:00 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/BI60631b530d8a4ed9857cb3c83f6bb43f.
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; (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 Report on Form 10-K
and Quarterly Reports 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
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions, except per share
data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
NET REVENUES:
Casino
$
1,599
$
1,620
$
4,691
$
4,789
Food and beverage
438
443
1,295
1,305
Hotel
515
553
1,522
1,581
Other
322
378
938
1,028
Net revenues
2,874
2,994
8,446
8,703
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Casino
828
831
2,497
2,476
Food and beverage
271
266
800
775
Hotel
152
146
428
426
Other
104
118
298
336
General and administrative
478
528
1,443
1,536
Corporate
76
74
234
239
Impairment charges
—
—
118
—
Depreciation and amortization
326
320
979
943
Transaction and other costs, net
(5
)
(13
)
14
36
Total operating expenses
2,230
2,270
6,811
6,767
Operating income
644
724
1,635
1,936
OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net
(596
)
(581
)
(1,780
)
(1,761
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
(3
)
(51
)
(200
)
Other income (loss)
4
(1
)
29
5
Total other expense
(592
)
(585
)
(1,802
)
(1,956
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
52
139
(167
)
(20
)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(43
)
(47
)
(68
)
904
Net income (loss)
9
92
(235
)
884
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
(18
)
(18
)
(54
)
(26
)
Net income (loss) attributable to
Caesars
$
(9
)
$
74
$
(289
)
$
858
Net income (loss) per share - basic and
diluted:
Basic income (loss) per share
$
(0.04
)
$
0.34
$
(1.34
)
$
3.99
Diluted income (loss) per share
$
(0.04
)
$
0.34
$
(1.34
)
$
3.97
Weighted average basic shares
outstanding
215
215
216
215
Weighted average diluted shares
outstanding
215
216
216
216
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT,
INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME
(LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CAESARS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In
millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss) attributable to
Caesars
$
(9
)
$
74
$
(289
)
$
858
Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests
18
18
54
26
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
(a)
43
47
68
(904
)
Other (income) loss (b)
(4
)
1
(29
)
(5
)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
3
51
200
Interest expense, net
596
581
1,780
1,761
Impairment charges (c)
—
—
118
—
Depreciation and amortization
326
320
979
943
Transaction costs and other, net (d)
7
(27
)
49
47
Stock-based compensation expense
24
26
73
82
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,001
$
1,043
$
2,854
$
3,008
Pre-disposition Adjusted EBITDA (e)
—
—
—
(15
)
Same-Store Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,001
$
1,043
$
2,854
$
2,993
____________________
(a)
Benefit for income taxes during the nine
months ended September 30, 2023 includes the release of $940
million of valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.
(b)
Other (income) loss for the nine months
ended September 30, 2024 primarily represents a change in estimate
of our disputed claims liability.
(c)
Impairment charges for the nine months
ended September 30, 2024 includes impairments within our Regional
segment, identified in the second quarter of 2024, as a result of a
decrease in projected future cash flows at certain properties
primarily due to localized competition.
(d)
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 new property openings and
expansion projects at existing properties, and non-cash changes in
equity method investments. Additionally, transactions costs and
other, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023
includes (i) net proceeds received in exchange for participation
rights in an insurance claim and (ii) proceeds received for the
termination of the Caesars Dubai management agreement.
(e)
Adjustment for pre-disposition results of
operations reflecting the subtraction of results of operations for
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino prior to divestiture at the end of
the third quarter of 2023. 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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