MGM MIRAGE Reports Record First Quarter Results

LAS VEGAS, May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE today reported its first quarter 2007 financial results, achieving the Company's highest ever first quarter diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.55, a 15% increase over the $0.48 per share earned in 2006. Net income per share on a diluted basis, including the results of discontinued operations, was $0.57 per share compared to $0.49 per share in 2006. Net revenues for the first quarter increased 9% to $1.9 billion, an all-time record revenue performance for the Company in any quarter. First quarter revenues were positively impacted by strong room pricing at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts, the reopening of Beau Rivage in August 2006, and the continued impact of new restaurants, nightclubs and shows at several resorts. Earnings benefited from the strong revenue trends, solid operating margins, and profits from sales of the remaining units of Tower 2 of the Signature at MGM Grand.

Key results from the quarter include: * Non-gaming revenues increased 12%, 10% excluding Beau Rivage, validating the Company's strategic reinvestment in non-gaming amenities; * Las Vegas Strip REVPAR(1) increased 9%, which represents the fifteenth consecutive quarter of year-over-year REVPAR increases for these resorts; * Gaming revenues increased 4% but decreased 6% excluding Beau Rivage. Table games volume, including baccarat, decreased 7% excluding Beau Rivage; * Record first quarter Property EBITDA(2) of $655 million, a 7% increase over the prior year; Property EBITDA margins remained strong at 34% in the first quarter; * All-time record Property EBITDA at several Las Vegas Strip resorts, including Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, Treasure Island and Monte Carlo; * Beau Rivage, which was closed in the prior year quarter, earned Property EBITDA of $28 million, an all-time record for any quarter for Beau Rivage(3); * Repurchased 2.5 million shares for $175 million during the quarter. Recent significant developments include: * Signed a definitive agreement with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse. The joint venture is initially targeting locations for non-gaming luxury hotels in the People's Republic of China; * Signed a definitive agreement with Mubadala Development Company, an investment and development vehicle established and wholly owned by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.; * Announced an increase to the CityCenter construction budget to $7.4 billion and announced increased expected gross proceeds from sales of residential units - $2.7 billion, up from $2.5 billion -- as a result of the strong initial public reception of the residential offerings. The current expected net cost of CityCenter is $4.7 billion; * Entered into agreements to acquire 34 acres on the Las Vegas Strip adjacent to Circus Circus Las Vegas, which together with land already owned creates a 78-acre site available for future development; * Completed the sale of the Primm Valley Resorts and expect to close the sale of the Laughlin Properties -- Colorado Belle and Edgewater -- during the second quarter; * Entered into an agreement to invest in The M Resort, an 80-acre mixed-use development located about ten miles south of Bellagio on Las Vegas Blvd.

The following table lists significant items which affect the comparability of the current year and prior year results (EPS impact shown, net of tax, per diluted share; negative amounts represent charges to income):

Three months ended March 31, 2007 2006 ---------------------------- -------- -------- Profits from The Signature at MGM Grand $ 0.02 $ -- Preopening and start-up expenses (0.03) (0.02) Property transactions, net (0.01) (0.05)

"We remain focused on executing our vision for the Las Vegas Strip and expanding our brands globally as evidenced by our recent Las Vegas Strip land acquisitions and our strategic partnerships with first-class organizations that share our vision," said Terry Lanni, MGM MIRAGE's Chairman and CEO. "As leaders in shaping the future of Las Vegas and expanding markets world-wide, we and our partners are setting the bar for quality, design, and long-term sustainable growth."

Net revenues increased 9%; excluding Beau Rivage, net revenues were up 3%. The Company generated increased revenues from non-gaming operations due to strong room pricing, new and upgraded food and beverage outlets, and exclusive entertainment shows and events. As a part of the Company's efforts to continuously update its entertainment offerings, it will add a new Cirque du Soleil show starring Criss Angel at the Luxor in 2008 and is adding several new and exciting restaurants, nightclubs and other amenities at Luxor, Monte Carlo, Excalibur, New York-New York and Mandalay Bay.

Gaming revenues increased 4%, but decreased 6% excluding Beau Rivage. Table games volumes at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts decreased 7% compared to a robust prior year first quarter. Table games hold percentages were near the mid-point of the normal 18-22% range in both periods. Slot revenues at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts decreased 3% from the prior year first quarter.

Rooms revenues increased 8%, 5% excluding Beau Rivage despite having 98,000 less available rooms as a result of room remodel projects, primarily at Mandalay Bay and Excalibur. Average rates increased 8% at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts. Las Vegas Strip REVPAR increased 9%, led by double-digit percentage increases at Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, and TI. The following table shows key hotel statistics for the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts:

Three Months Ended ------------------------ March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 ---------- ---------- Occupancy % 96% 95% Average Daily Rate (ADR) $ 169 $ 157 Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) $ 162 $ 149

The Company's operating income increased 8% to $445 million, which includes $8 million of profit from closings on the final units of Tower 2 of the Signature at MGM Grand and $16 million of operating income from Beau Rivage. Excluding these items, operating income increased 2% from prior year with a margin of 23% in both quarters. EBITDA increased 3% and Property EBITDA increased 2%, also excluding these items, with comparable Property EBITDA margins of 34% in both periods.

Detailed Discussion of Certain Charges

In the first quarter of 2007, the Company incurred $5 million of net property transactions primarily related to the write-off of the net book value of the building assets of Nevada Landing, which closed in March. In the 2006 period, net property transactions of $23 million largely related to the write-off of the tram connecting Bellagio and Monte Carlo and the related tram station assets ($12 million at Bellagio and $10 million at Monte Carlo).

Preopening and start-up expenses of $14 million in 2007 primarily related to CityCenter, the Detroit permanent casino, and MGM Grand Macau. Preopening and start-up expenses of $6 million in the 2006 quarter related primarily to CityCenter, MGM Grand Macau, and The Signature at MGM Grand.

Financial Position

First quarter capital investments totaled $611 million, which included $300 million for CityCenter, $66 million for the permanent MGM Grand Detroit hotel and casino, and $40 million of trailing payments for Beau Rivage rebuilding. Remaining capital expenditures included spending of $65 million on room and suite remodel projects, primarily at Excalibur and Mandalay, expenditures for corporate aircraft of $55 million, and $85 million of other routine capital expenditures on various new and upgraded amenities at the Company's resorts.

During the quarter the Company received an additional $56 million of insurance recoveries related to Hurricane Katrina. These amounts were not recognized as income pending the final settlement of the Company's insurance claim.

During the first quarter of 2007, the Company repurchased 2.5 million shares of its common stock for $175 million, leaving 5.5 million shares available under the Company's current authorization. At March 31, 2007, the Company had $2.3 billion of available borrowings under its senior credit facility.

"We continue to generate significant operating cash flow from our existing resorts and reinvest strategically in those resorts," said Jim Murren, MGM MIRAGE President, CFO and Treasurer. "In addition, we are in the home stretch of construction in Macau and Detroit and look forward to adding significantly to our cash flow base when these resorts open in late 2007. Along with our significant available bank borrowings and ready access to the capital markets, our powerful cash flow generation will allow us to fund a pipeline of development projects for years to come."

MGM MIRAGE will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter earnings results and outlook for the second quarter at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time today. The call can be accessed live at http://www.companyboardroom.com/ or http://www.mgmmirage.com/, or by calling 1-800-526-8531 (domestic) or 1-706-634-6528 (international). Until Thursday, May 10, 2007, a complete replay of the conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-706-645-9291, access code 7329695. A complete replay of the call will also be made available at http://www.mgmmirage.com/. Supplemental detailed earnings information will also be available on the Company's website.

(1) REVPAR is hotel Revenue per Available Room. (2) "EBITDA" is earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization. "Property EBITDA" is EBITDA before corporate expense and stock compensation expense. EBITDA information is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is 1) a widely used measure of operating performance in the gaming industry, and 2) a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies. In addition, capital allocation, tax planning, financing and stock compensation awards are all managed at the corporate level. Management uses Property EBITDA as the primary measure of the Company's operating resorts' performance, including the evaluation of operating personnel. EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating income, as an indicator of the Company's operating performance; or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities, as a measure of liquidity; or as any other measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, taxes and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in EBITDA. Also, other gaming companies that report EBITDA information may calculate EBITDA in a different manner than the Company. Reconciliations of consolidated EBITDA to net income and of operating income to Property EBITDA are included in the financial schedules accompanying this release. (3) Beau Rivage earned operating income of $16 million in the first quarter of 2007, with depreciation and amortization of $12 million. Beau Rivage was closed during the prior year first quarter as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

MGM MIRAGE , one of the world's leading and most respected hotel and gaming companies, owns and operates 19 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has investments in three other properties in Nevada, New Jersey and Illinois. The Company has entered into an agreement to sell its Colorado Belle and Edgewater properties located in Laughlin, Nevada. In addition, the Company has major new developments under construction in Nevada, Michigan and Macau S.A.R. CityCenter is a multi-billion Dollar mixed-use urban development in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip; a new MGM Grand hotel and casino complex is being built in downtown Detroit; and the Company has a 50% interest in MGM Grand Macau, a hotel-casino resort currently under construction in Macau S.A.R. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE also has been the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the company's website at http://www.mgmmirage.com/.

Statements in this release which are not historical facts are "forward looking" statements and "safe harbor statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties as described in the company's public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended ------------------------------ March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 ------------------------------ Revenues: Casino $ 811,939 $ 780,258 Rooms 549,004 508,398 Food and beverage 417,449 369,044 Entertainment 134,248 98,980 Retail 68,250 64,486 Other 122,070 105,795 ------------ ------------ 2,102,960 1,926,961 Less: Promotional allowances (173,525) (152,593) ------------ ------------ 1,929,435 1,774,368 ------------ ------------ Expenses: Casino 418,108 411,032 Rooms 141,774 132,700 Food and beverage 244,382 216,371 Entertainment 98,145 72,892 Retail 44,391 43,886 Other 72,245 55,022 General and administrative 285,105 250,111 Corporate expense 33,955 36,652 Preopening and start-up expenses 14,276 6,181 Restructuring costs - 804 Property transactions, net 5,019 23,485 Depreciation and amortization 168,277 147,433 ------------ ------------ 1,525,677 1,396,569 ------------ ------------ Income from unconsolidated affiliates 41,375 35,554 ------------ ------------ Operating income 445,133 413,353 ------------ ------------ Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 2,657 2,745 Interest expense, net (184,011) (192,849) Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates (5,106) (3,595) Other, net (2,728) (3,044) ------------ ------------ (189,188) (196,743) ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations before income taxes 255,945 216,610 Provision for income taxes (92,935) (76,848) ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations 163,010 139,762 ------------ ------------ Discontinued operations: Income from discontinued operations 7,846 6,482 Provision for income taxes (2,683) (2,207) ------------ ------------ 5,163 4,275 ------------ ------------ Net income $ 168,173 $ 144,037 ============ ============ Per share of common stock: Basic: Income from continuing operations $ 0.57 $ 0.49 Discontinued operations 0.02 0.02 ------------ ------------ Net income per share $ 0.59 $ 0.51 ============ ============ Weighted average shares outstanding 284,021 284,200 ============ ============ Diluted: Income from continuing operations $ 0.55 $ 0.48 Discontinued operations 0.02 0.01 ------------ ------------ Net income per share $ 0.57 $ 0.49 ============ ============ Weighted average shares outstanding 295,577 292,783 ============ ============ MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - NET REVENUES (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended -------------------------------- March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 -------------- -------------- Las Vegas Strip $ 1,626,343 $ 1,571,604 Other Nevada 44,432 46,799 MGM Grand Detroit 116,134 115,093 Mississippi 142,526 40,872 -------------- -------------- $ 1,929,435 $ 1,774,368 ============== ============== MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - PROPERTY EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended -------------------------------- March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 -------------- -------------- Las Vegas Strip $ 548,842 $ 523,381 Other Nevada (1,996) 5,575 MGM Grand Detroit 34,826 37,100 Mississippi 35,403 9,359 Unconsolidated resorts 38,142 34,196 -------------- -------------- $ 655,217 $ 609,611 ============== ============== MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES DETAIL OF CERTAIN CHARGES AFFECTING PROPERTY EBITDA and EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 --------------------------------- Preopening Property and start-up Restructuring transactions, expenses costs net Total ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Las Vegas Strip $ 8,472 $ -- $ 278 $ 8,750 Other Nevada -- -- 4,630 4,630 MGM Grand Detroit 2,379 -- -- 2,379 Mississippi -- -- (2) (2) Unconsolidated resorts 3,233 -- -- 3,233 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- 14,084 -- 4,906 18,990 Corporate and other 192 -- 113 305 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 14,276 $ -- $ 5,019 $ 19,295 ============= ============= ============= ============= Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 --------------------------------- Preopening Property and start-up Restructuring transactions, expenses costs net Total ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Las Vegas Strip $ 3,208 $ 804 $ 23,493 $ 27,505 Other Nevada -- -- (3) (3) MGM Grand Detroit 593 -- (2) 591 Mississippi -- -- (3) (3) Unconsolidated resorts 2,221 -- -- 2,221 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- 6,022 804 23,485 30,311 Corporate and other 159 -- -- 159 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- $ 6,181 $ 804 $ 23,485 $ 30,470 ============= ============= ============= ============= MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED EBITDA TO INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended -------------------------------- March 31, March 31, 2007 2006 -------------- -------------- EBITDA $ 613,410 $ 560,786 Depreciation and amortization (168,277) (147,433) -------------- -------------- Operating income 445,133 413,353 -------------- -------------- Non-operating income (expense): Interest expense, net (184,011) (192,849) Other (5,177) (3,894) -------------- -------------- (189,188) (196,743) -------------- -------------- Income from continuing operations before income taxes 255,945 216,610 Provision for income taxes (92,935) (76,848) -------------- -------------- Income from continuing operations $ 163,010 $ 139,762 ============== ============== MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO PROPERTY EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 --------------------------------- Depreciation Operating and income amortization EBITDA ------------- --------------- -------------- Las Vegas Strip $ 414,945 $ 133,897 $ 548,842 Other Nevada (3,871) 1,875 (1,996) MGM Grand Detroit 28,864 5,962 34,826 Mississippi 20,237 15,166 35,403 Unconsolidated resorts 38,142 -- 38,142 ------------- --------------- -------------- 498,317 156,900 655,217 Stock compensation (13,580) Corporate and other (28,227) -------------- $ 613,410 ============== Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 --------------------------------- Depreciation Operating and income amortization EBITDA ------------- --------------- -------------- Las Vegas Strip $ 395,351 $ 128,030 $ 523,381 Other Nevada 3,219 2,356 5,575 MGM Grand Detroit 34,183 2,917 37,100 Mississippi 3,859 5,500 9,359 Unconsolidated resorts 34,196 -- 34,196 ------------- --------------- -------------- 470,808 138,803 609,611 Stock compensation (21,096) Corporate and other (27,729) -------------- $ 560,786 ============== MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2007 2006 -------------- -------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 313,967 $ 452,944 Accounts receivable, net 373,391 362,921 Inventories 124,500 118,459 Income tax receivable -- 18,619 Deferred income taxes 70,405 68,046 Prepaid expenses and other 133,620 124,414 Assets held for sale 418,936 369,348 -------------- -------------- Total current assets 1,434,819 1,514,751 -------------- -------------- Real estate under development 244,520 188,433 Property and equipment, net 17,630,756 17,241,860 Other assets: Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 1,086,189 1,092,257 Goodwill 1,269,591 1,300,747 Other intangible assets, net 364,564 367,200 Deposits and other assets, net 527,330 440,990 -------------- -------------- Total other assets 3,247,674 3,201,194 -------------- -------------- $ 22,557,769 $ 22,146,238 ============== ============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 157,022 $ 182,154 Construction payable 296,064 234,486 Income taxes payable 38,695 -- Accrued interest on long-term debt 194,343 232,957 Other accrued liabilities 905,503 958,244 Liabilities related to assets held for sale 43,325 40,259 -------------- -------------- Total current liabilities 1,634,952 1,648,100 -------------- -------------- Deferred income taxes 3,378,256 3,441,157 Long-term debt 13,240,315 12,994,869 Other long-term obligations 372,648 212,563 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 600,000,000 shares, issued 365,005,233 and 362,886,027 shares and outstanding 283,528,206 and 283,909,000 shares 3,650 3,629 Capital in excess of par value 2,895,060 2,806,636 Treasury stock, at cost: 81,477,027 and 78,977,027 shares (1,771,707) (1,597,120) Retained earnings 2,804,162 2,635,989 Accumulated other comprehensive income 433 415 -------------- -------------- Total stockholders' equity 3,931,598 3,849,549 -------------- -------------- $ 22,557,769 $ 22,146,238 ============== ==============