Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Melco Resorts' (MLCO) FY 2022 results were better than peers', supported by strong earnings growth at its overseas assets (in the Philippines and Cyprus) amid a weak showing in Macau. In addition, management reported rosy earnings guidance for YTD 2023 (in line with those reported by peers). Going forward, we forecast that the company’s revenue will reach 70-80% of the FY 2019 level, supported by a recovery in industry GGR to 50-60% of the 2019 level, as well as contributions from Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean from H2/23. This should allow MLCO to generate positive FCF and deleverage in FY 2023. We move our recommendation to “Buy” on the MPEL curve from “Hold”.

  Melco Resorts' (MLCO) FY 2022 results were better than peers', supported by strong earnings growth at its overseas assets (in the Philippines and Cyprus) amid a weak showing in Macau. In addition, management reported rosy earnings guidance for YTD 2023 (in line with those reported by peers).   Going forward, we forecast that the company’s revenue will reach 70-80% of the FY 2019 level, supported by a recovery in industry GGR to 50-60% of the 2019 level, as well as contributions from Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean from H2/23. This should allow MLCO to generate positive FCF and deleverage in FY 2023.   We move our recommendation to “Buy” on the MPEL curve from “Hold”. 

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Arun George

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Star Entertainment Group / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/star-entertainment-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:926:1" rel="noopener">Star Entertainment Group (SGR AU)</a> will raise A$800 million with a fully underwritten 3:5 pro rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer and institutional placement at A$1.20, a 13.6% discount to TERP.</li>
<li>The equity raise of A$800 million will maintain leverage within the targeted 2.0x-2.5x net debt/EBITDA long-term range in our fines high-case scenario.</li>
<li>Adjusting for the raise, Star trades at a discount to peers. While the shares will be under short-term pressure due to the raise, there is long-term value for the brave. </li>
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Star Entertainment Group (SGR AU) will raise A$800 million with a fully underwritten 3:5 pro rata accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer and institutional placement at A$1.20, a 13.6% discount to TERP.
The equity raise of A$800 million will maintain leverage within the targeted 2.0x-2.5x net debt/EBITDA long-term range in our fines high-case scenario.
Adjusting for the raise, Star trades at a discount to peers. While the shares will be under short-term pressure due to the raise, there is long-term value for the brave. 


Star Entertainment (SGR AU): A$800m Highly Dilutive Raise to Fix the Balance Sheet

Hong Kong

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited develops, owns, and operates casinos. The Company offers casino gaming, restaurants, bars, and resorts facilities. Melco Resorts & Entertainment serves customers in Asia.

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Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO US)

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