MGM MIRAGE Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM MIRAGE today reported record fourth quarter and full year 2005 financial results, highlighted by impressive revenue growth in all operating areas.

Adjusted earnings from continuing operations per diluted share ("Adjusted EPS") was $0.35 in 2005, representing the Company's best fourth quarter performance ever, and an increase of 25% over the $0.28 earned in the 2004 quarter(1,2). The Company continues to benefit from the addition of the resorts acquired in the Mandalay Resort Group ("Mandalay") merger, as well as strong operating trends at existing resorts. The fourth quarter results punctuate a record year for MGM MIRAGE, with full year Adjusted EPS of $1.62 versus $1.28 in 2004.

Net revenues increased 65% to $1.8 billion for the quarter. Same-store(3) net revenues were $1.1 billion for the quarter, up 11% over prior year. Revenues were strong in all operating areas. Highlighting the gaming results was an 11% increase in same-store slot revenues.

Non-gaming revenues also increased significantly, with same-store hotel revenues up 20% and same-store food and beverage revenues up 17%. REVPAR (revenue per available room) at the Company's Las Vegas Strip Resorts increased 8% on both a same-store and pro forma (including Mandalay for both periods) basis.

The top-line growth carried through to the profit line, with same-store property-level EBITDA(4) up 11% to $359 million. Total property-level EBITDA for the quarter was a record $562 million, and property-level EBITDA margins remained solid at 33%.

The Company achieved these impressive financial results in spite of the negative impact of the following items:

* The Company's table games hold percentage was approximately 200 basis points lower than the prior year quarter; * Corporate expense increased to $40 million from $32 million in the third quarter due to non-recurring merger integration costs and litigation accruals; * The closure of Beau Rivage in August 2005 following Hurricane Katrina hurt comparisons to the prior year. Beau Rivage earned operating income of $13.8 million in the 2004 fourth quarter, or approximately $0.03 per diluted share; * The prior year fourth quarter benefited from an $11.5 million adjustment, approximately $0.02 per share, net of tax, related to the Company's share of certain tax credits at Borgata.

Adjusted EPS (and Adjusted Earnings) excludes discontinued operations, preopening and start-up expenses, restructuring costs, property transactions, tax adjustments and gains or losses on early retirement of debt(2). On a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, diluted earnings per share increased to $0.33 in the 2005 quarter from $0.26 in 2004.

For the full year, GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increased to $1.50 in 2005 from $1.21 in 2004. GAAP diluted earnings per share, including the results of discontinued operations, was $1.50 versus $1.43 in 2004. The 2004 results included pre-tax gains of $74 million on the sale of MGM Grand Australia and $8 million on the sale of the Golden Nugget Subsidiaries, as well as the operations of these resorts prior to their sales.

"2005 was clearly a landmark year for MGM MIRAGE," said Terry Lanni, MGM MIRAGE's Chairman and CEO. "I am particularly impressed by the performance of our entire family of employees, who continue to ensure that our resorts are the finest in the world, as evidenced by the impressive public response and financial returns generated by new restaurants, hotel rooms and nightclubs at our resorts. We look forward to continuing our operating success in 2006, and we are already off to a strong start, as we hosted a record number of guests during the Chinese New Year period and are seeing continued strength in both gaming and non-gaming revenues," Mr. Lanni said.

Fourth Quarter Company Highlights * Generated net revenues of $1.8 billion; on a same-store basis, net revenues were $1.1 billion, up 11% from 2004; * Produced property-level EBITDA of $562 million; on a same-store basis, property-level EBITDA was $359 million, up 11% over prior year; operating income was $346 million in the quarter versus $213 million in 2004; * Invested $323 million of capital in the Company's resorts and development projects, including $74 million on Project CityCenter, $36 million on the MGM Grand Detroit permanent casino and $51 million on the rebuilding of Beau Rivage; * Repurchased 3.5 million shares of Company common stock for $132 million; * Opened several new restaurants at The Mirage, as well as the new Jet nightclub. Full Year Company Highlights * Generated record full year net revenues of $6.5 billion; on a same-store basis, net revenues were $4.4 billion, an increase of 11% from 2004; * Produced record full year property-level EBITDA of $2.1 billion; on a same-store basis, property-level EBITDA was $1.5 billion, up 10% over prior year; operating income was $1.4 billion in 2005 versus $951 million in 2004, with record results at several resorts, including Bellagio and MGM Grand Las Vegas; * Closed the Mandalay merger on April 25, 2005, with total consideration of $7.3 billion; * Invested $916 million of capital in the Company's existing resorts and development initiatives. Major investments included the continued repositioning of MGM Grand Las Vegas, including the debut of the West Wing and Skylofts room products and two restaurants featuring the world-renowned cuisine of legendary chef Joel Robuchon; $177 million of our required investment in MGM Grand Paradise, which broke ground on the $1 billion MGM Grand Macau resort; the MGM Grand Detroit permanent casino; design work for Project CityCenter; and ongoing enhancements at The Mirage, including the theatre for the new Cirque du Soleil show; * Repurchased 5.5 million shares of Company common stock for $217 million; * Reduced debt by $419 million since the close of the Mandalay merger; * Announced further details of Project CityCenter, including an all-star lineup of world-class architects and designers, Mandarin Oriental as the manager of a non-gaming boutique hotel, and Taubman as the Company's retail partner; * Responded rapidly in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, and immediately began the rebuilding process, with a target reopening date in the second half of 2006. Detailed Financial Results

The following table shows key financial results for the fourth quarter and full year:

Three months ended Year ended December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 -------- -------- -------- -------- (In millions) Casino revenue, net $ 797.2 $ 572.6 $2,981.7 $2,224.0 Non-casino revenue, net 956.4 490.1 3,500.3 2,014.1 Net revenue 1,753.6 1,062.7 6,482.0 4,238.1 Operating income 346.1 213.2 1,357.2 950.9 Income from continuing operations 97.8 74.9 443.3 349.9 Discontinued operations, net -- -- -- 62.4 Net income 97.8 74.9 443.3 412.3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Property-level EBITDA(4) $562.0 $353.8 $2,128.5 $1,455.9 EBITDA (after corporate expense)(4) 521.9 329.2 1,997.9 1,378.0 Adjusted Earnings(2) 101.9 81.2 479.7 371.1

Except where noted, all references in this release to operating results, including statistical information, exclude the results of Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Golden Nugget Laughlin and MGM Grand Australia for all periods presented. The results of these operations are classified as discontinued operations.

Net revenue in the fourth quarter increased 65% from prior year and 11% on a same-store basis. Hotel results, as well as results in other non-gaming areas, were strong as visitor volumes and the Company's market-leading resort amenities continue to drive revenue growth across all business lines.

Casino revenue increased 39% in the 2005 quarter and 3% on a same-store basis. Slot revenue in the quarter was up an impressive 11% from 2004 on a same-store basis, on top of a 9% year-over-year increase in the 2004 fourth quarter, driven in part by the success of our Players Club loyalty program and targeted marketing events. Bellagio's slot revenue increased 35% to an all- time quarterly record, as the resort continues to benefit from increased volume following the Spa Tower expansion. MGM Grand Las Vegas had its highest ever quarterly slot revenue, up 16% over prior year.

On a same-store basis, table games volume, including baccarat, was up 2%, against a strong prior year comparison, a 14% increase in the 2004 quarter over 2003. These results were driven by several major entertainment events in the quarter, as well as strong New Year's visitation. Table games hold percentages were near the low end of the Company's normal range (18%-22%) for the 2005 period, and were approximately 200 basis points lower than the prior-year quarter (approximately 130 basis points lower on a same-store basis).

Non-casino revenue was up 95% in the quarter and 19% on a same-store basis. Hotel revenue increased 111% (20% on a same-store basis), as market trends and the quality of our resorts continue to lead to increased room rates. The following table shows key hotel statistics for the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts on a same-store and pro forma basis (pro forma statistics include Mandalay and Monte Carlo for both periods):

Three Months Ended ------------------------------ December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ Same-store basis: Occupancy % 93% 95% Average Daily Rate (ADR) $163 $148 Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) $152 $141 Pro forma basis: Occupancy % 92% 90% Average Daily Rate (ADR) $142 $133 Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) $130 $120

On a same-store basis, the Company had 11% (160,000) more room nights available on the Las Vegas Strip in the current year period due to the Bellagio expansion and remodeled Skylofts and West Wing rooms at MGM Grand Las Vegas, which are achieving higher rates than before the remodel. The 8% increase in same-store Las Vegas Strip REVPAR comes on top of a 13% year-over-year increase in the 2004 quarter.

Mr. Lanni noted, "As it relates to Mandalay, we have successfully executed on our strategy to increase occupancy at these resorts. This has led not only to strong increases in room revenues, but has driven increased customer volumes at restaurants, entertainment venues and on the gaming floor, and our strategy has clearly led to enhanced financial performance at these resorts."

Food and beverage revenue increased 78% (17% on a same-store basis), resulting from new restaurants and lounges added since last year, particularly at MGM Grand Las Vegas and The Mirage, as well as additional volume generated by the Spa Tower addition at Bellagio.

Entertainment revenues were also up significantly, 33% on a same-store basis, over the prior year quarter, largely as a result of the contribution from KA at MGM Grand Las Vegas, which debuted in December 2004.

Property-level EBITDA increased 59% for the quarter (11% on a same-store basis) and the same-store property-level EBITDA margin of 33% was consistent with the 2004 quarter, despite the lower table games hold percentage. Operating income increased 62% over prior year as a result of the trends described above.

Fourth quarter 2005 Adjusted Earnings increased by 25% compared to 2004 due primarily to the higher operating income, offset by higher interest expense as a result of the Mandalay merger. For the fourth quarter of 2005, Adjusted Earnings excluded $7.9 million ($4.1 million, net of tax) of items as follows:

* Net property transactions of $8.2 million ($5.4 million, net of tax), primarily related to several minor capital projects abandoned during the quarter and assets written-off in preparation for new construction, particularly at Mandalay Bay and The Mirage; * Preopening and start-up expenses of $3.2 million ($2.2 million, net of tax), including $1.6 million related to the Jet nightclub at The Mirage, $0.9 million related to MGM Grand Macau, and $0.6 million related to The Signature at MGM Grand. * A benefit of $3.5 million resulting from a federal income tax credit related to wage continuation payments to workers displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

In the fourth quarter of 2004, items excluded in the determination of Adjusted Earnings totaled $9.7 million ($6.3 million, net of tax), including $6.7 million of preopening and start-up expenses related to the Bellagio expansion and KA, $3.3 million of property transactions and a $0.3 million credit to restructuring costs.

Financial Position

The Company generated significant operating cash flow in the fourth quarter as a result of its positive operating results and the addition of Mandalay. The Company utilized available cash flow to make capital investments in its resorts and development projects as well as repurchase its common stock, without significantly increasing net borrowings. During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased 3.5 million shares of its common stock for $132 million. Fourth quarter capital investments totaled $323 million, which included expenditures for the theatre for the Beatles/Cirque du Soleil production show at The Mirage, new restaurants and the Jet nightclub at The Mirage, continued design work for Project CityCenter, construction of the permanent casino at MGM Grand Detroit, rebuilding efforts at Beau Rivage, and other routine capital expenditures.

"Our strategy of making targeted capital expenditures in our resorts continues to be validated by our resorts' outstanding financial performance," said Jim Murren, MGM MIRAGE President, CFO and Treasurer. "We will continue to strategically invest in high-return projects that generate increased operating income at our resorts. We will also be making continued investments in key domestic and international growth projects which will enhance our overall growth rate for years to come. Our strong cash flow and superior access to low-cost debt financing will allow us to maintain our financial strength even while growing the company significantly."

Outlook

The Company expects its eleventh consecutive quarter of increased Las Vegas Strip REVPAR (on a pro forma basis, including Mandalay for both periods), driven in part by increased occupancy, particularly at Mandalay resorts, which will also drive increased revenues in all operating areas.

"Once again, we expect a year-over-year increase in first quarter earnings, with Adjusted EPS expected to be up almost 30% to approximately $0.55 per share compared to record first quarter earnings of $0.43 per share last year," Mr. Murren said. "This is despite the continued closure of Beau Rivage, which contributed approximately $0.03 per share in the 2005 first quarter." The Company noted that stock compensation expense of approximately $0.05 per share will be excluded from Adjusted EPS when first quarter results are reported.

MGM MIRAGE will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter earnings results and outlook for the first quarter of 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard 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 March 2, 2006, a complete replay of the conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-706-645-9291, access code 4980186. 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) All share and per share amounts in this release and accompanying tables have been adjusted to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split effected in the form of a 100% stock dividend in May 2005. (2) Adjusted Earnings (and Adjusted EPS) is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is 1) a widely used measure of performance, and 2) a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies, as this measure is considered by many to be a better measure on which to base expectations of future results than income from continuing operations computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Management uses Adjusted Earnings and Adjusted EPS as a primary means of evaluating the Company's performance. Reconciliations of GAAP income from continuing operations and EPS to Adjusted Earnings and EPS are included in the financial schedules accompanying this release. (3) References in this release to "same-store" results reflect the Company's operations excluding the newly acquired Mandalay properties and Monte Carlo in both periods. Same-store results also exclude Beau Rivage in both periods. (4) EBITDA is earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring, preopening and start-up expenses, and property transactions, net. EBITDA 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. Management uses property-level EBITDA (EBITDA before corporate expense) 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 operating income to EBITDA are included in the financial schedules accompanying this release. * * *

MGM MIRAGE , one of the world's leading and most respected hotel and gaming companies, owns and operates 23 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has investments in three other properties in Nevada, New Jersey and Illinois. MGM MIRAGE has also announced plans to develop Project CityCenter, a multi-billion Dollar mixed-use urban development project in the heart of Las Vegas and has a 50% interest in the MGM Grand Macau, a development project 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 Twelve Months Ended -------------------------- -------------------------- December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Revenues: Casino $ 797,183 $ 572,594 $2,981,651 $2,223,965 Rooms 465,419 220,993 1,673,696 911,259 Food and beverage 366,362 206,081 1,330,210 841,147 Entertainment 109,844 70,487 428,606 270,799 Retail 70,592 45,245 260,182 184,438 Other 114,725 60,773 409,824 240,880 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 1,924,125 1,176,173 7,084,169 4,672,488 Less: Promotional allowances (170,492) (113,426) (602,202) (434,384) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 1,753,633 1,062,747 6,481,967 4,238,104 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Expenses: Casino 420,819 288,676 1,536,611 1,101,892 Rooms 134,643 62,915 472,592 248,166 Food and beverage 222,212 121,601 816,570 482,079 Entertainment 79,891 50,126 307,596 192,465 Retail 46,375 29,482 169,667 118,470 Other 63,188 36,695 244,023 146,177 General and administrative 261,458 153,959 958,263 612,632 Corporate expense 40,079 24,531 130,633 77,910 Preopening and start-up expenses 3,184 6,692 15,752 10,276 Restructuring costs (credit) -- (276) (59) 5,625 Property transactions, net 8,247 3,311 36,880 8,665 Depreciation and amortization 164,368 106,263 588,102 402,545 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ 1,444,464 883,975 5,276,630 3,406,902 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from unconsolidated affiliates 36,935 34,468 151,871 119,658 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating income 346,104 213,240 1,357,208 950,860 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 1,938 2,224 12,110 5,664 Interest expense, net (194,193) (100,692) (656,159) (378,386) Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates (4,290) 7,016 (15,825) (12,298) Other, net (2,856) 137 (18,434) (10,025) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (199,401) (91,315) (678,308) (395,045) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations before income taxes 146,703 121,925 678,900 555,815 Provision for income taxes (48,904) (47,039) (235,644) (205,959) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations 97,799 74,886 443,256 349,856 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Discontinued operations Income from discontinued operations, including gain on disposal of $82,538 (twelve months 2004) -- -- -- 94,207 Provision for income taxes -- -- -- (31,731) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -- -- -- 62,476 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income $ 97,799 $ 74,886 $ 443,256 $ 412,332 ============ ============ ============ ============ Per share of common stock: Basic: Income from continuing operations $0.34 $0.27 $1.56 $1.25 Discontinued operations -- -- -- 0.23 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income per share $0.34 $0.27 $1.56 $1.48 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average shares outstanding 284,985 277,768 284,943 279,325 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted: Income from continuing operations $0.33 $0.26 $1.50 $1.21 Discontinued operations -- -- -- 0.22 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income per share $0.33 $0.26 $1.50 $1.43 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average shares outstanding 295,106 289,696 296,334 289,333 ============ ============ ============ ============ MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS AND EPS TO ADJUSTED EARNINGS AND EPS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended -------------------------- -------------------------- December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations $ 97,799 $ 74,886 $ 443,256 $ 349,856 Preopening and start-up expenses, net 2,219 4,349 10,577 6,679 Restructuring costs (credit), net -- (180) (39) 3,656 Property transactions, net 5,361 2,152 23,972 5,632 Tax adjustments (3,528) -- (9,868) 1,643 Loss on debt retirements, net -- -- 11,790 3,593 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Adjusted earnings $ 101,851 $ 81,207 $ 479,688 $ 371,059 ============ ============ ============ ============ Per diluted share of common stock: Income from continuing operations $0.33 $0.26 $1.50 $1.21 Preopening and start-up expenses, net 0.01 0.01 0.03 0.02 Restructuring costs (credit), net -- -- -- 0.01 Property transactions, net 0.02 0.01 0.08 0.02 Tax adjustments (0.01) -- (0.03) 0.01 Loss on debt retirements, net -- -- 0.04 0.01 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Adjusted EPS $0.35 $0.28 $1.62 $1.28 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 295,106 289,696 296,334 289,333 ============ ============ ============ ============ MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED EBITDA TO INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended -------------------------- -------------------------- December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ EBITDA $ 521,903 $ 329,230 $1,997,883 $1,377,971 Preopening and start-up expenses (3,184) (6,692) (15,752) (10,276) Restructuring costs (credit) -- 276 59 (5,625) Property transactions, net (8,247) (3,311) (36,880) (8,665) Depreciation and amortization (164,368) (106,263) (588,102) (402,545) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Operating income 346,104 213,240 1,357,208 950,860 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Non-operating income (expense): Interest expense, net (194,193) (100,692) (656,159) (378,386) Other (5,208) 9,377 (22,149) (16,659) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ (199,401) (91,315) (678,308) (395,045) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations before income taxes 146,703 121,925 678,900 555,815 Provision for income taxes (48,904) (47,039) (235,644) (205,959) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from continuing operations $ 97,799 $ 74,886 $ 443,256 $ 349,856 ============ ============ ============ ============ MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - NET REVENUES (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended -------------------------- -------------------------- December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Las Vegas Strip $1,462,597 $ 825,691 $5,228,916 $3,261,892 Other Nevada 142,784 58,866 496,458 242,035 MGM Grand Detroit 110,039 101,123 441,093 421,942 Mississippi 38,213 77,067 315,500 312,235 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $1,753,633 $1,062,747 $6,481,967 $4,238,104 ============ ============ ============ ============ MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES SUPPLEMENTAL DATA - PROPERTY LEVEL EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended -------------------------- -------------------------- December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 2005 2004 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Las Vegas Strip $ 462,727 $ 260,575 $1,674,601 $1,065,460 Other Nevada 19,032 7,264 75,891 39,025 MGM Grand Detroit 36,909 32,261 151,667 150,831 Mississippi 6,379 19,193 74,486 80,907 Unconsolidated affiliates 36,935 34,468 151,871 119,658 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ $ 561,982 $ 353,761 $2,128,516 $1,455,881 ============ ============ ============ ============ MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, 2005 Depreci- ation Preopening Property and and Restruc- trans- Operating amorti- start-up turing actions, income zation expenses costs net EBITDA ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- Las Vegas Strip $ 318,150 $ 133,893 $ 3,072 $ -- $ 7,612 $ 462,727 Other Nevada 9,284 9,810 -- -- (62) 19,032 MGM Grand Detroit 29,530 6,750 499 -- 130 36,909 Mississippi 1,367 4,973 (41) -- 80 6,379 Unconsoli- dated affiliates 35,998 -- 937 -- -- 36,935 ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- 394,329 155,426 4,467 -- 7,760 561,982 Corporate and other (48,225) 8,942 (1,283) -- 487 (40,079) ---------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- $ 346,104 $ 164,368 $ 3,184 $ -- $ 8,247 $ 521,903 ========== ========== ========== ======== ======== ========= Three Months Ended December 31, 2004 Depreci- ation Preopening Restruc- Property and and turing trans- Operating amorti- start-up costs actions, income zation expenses (credit) net EBITDA ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- Las Vegas Strip $ 168,915 $ 81,893 $ 6,692 $ (195) $ 3,270 $ 260,575 Other Nevada 1,577 5,694 -- -- (7) 7,264 MGM Grand Detroit 24,712 7,621 -- (81) 9 32,261 Mississippi 13,841 5,313 -- -- 39 19,193 Unconsoli- dated affiliates 34,468 -- -- -- -- 34,468 ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- 243,513 100,521 6,692 (276) 3,311 353,761 Corporate and other (30,273) 5,742 -- -- -- (24,531) ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- $ 213,240 $ 106,263 $ 6,692 $ (276) $ 3,311 $ 329,230 ========== ========= ========== ======== ======== ========= Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2005 Depreci- ation Preopening Restruc- Property and and turing trans- Operating amorti- start-up costs actions, income zation expenses (credit) net EBITDA ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- Las Vegas Strip $1,160,029 $ 471,299 $ 7,867 $ 7 $ 35,399 $1,674,601 Other Nevada 41,391 34,625 -- -- (125) 75,891 MGM Grand Detroit 124,081 26,649 503 -- 434 151,667 Mississippi 47,092 26,704 294 -- 396 74,486 Unconsoli- dated affiliates 149,957 -- 1,914 -- -- 151,871 ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- 1,522,550 559,277 10,578 7 36,104 2,128,516 Corporate and other (165,342) 28,825 5,174 (66) 776 (130,633) ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- $1,357,208 $ 588,102 $ 15,752 $ (59) $ 36,880 $1,997,883 ========== ========= ========== ======== ======== ========== Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2004 Depreci- ation Preopening Property and and Restruc- trans- Operating amorti- start-up turing actions, income zation expenses costs net EBITDA ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- --------- Las Vegas Strip $ 736,432 $ 306,397 $ 10,147 $ 3,705 $ 8,779 $1,065,460 Other Nevada 17,605 20,988 -- -- 432 39,025 MGM Grand Detroit 118,692 30,278 -- 1,506 355 150,831 Mississippi 59,688 21,078 -- -- 141 80,907 Unconsoli- dated affiliates 119,658 -- -- -- -- 119,658 ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- 1,052,075 378,741 10,147 5,211 9,707 1,455,881 Corporate and other (101,215) 23,804 129 414 (1,042) (77,910) ---------- --------- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- $ 950,860 $ 402,545 $ 10,276 $ 5,625 $ 8,665 $1,377,971 ========== ========= ========== ======== ======== ========== MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) December 31, December 31, 2005 2004 -------------- ------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 377,933 $ 435,128 Accounts receivable, net 352,673 204,151 Inventories 111,825 70,333 Deferred income taxes 65,518 28,928 Prepaid expenses and other 110,634 81,662 -------------- ------------- Total current assets 1,018,583 820,202 -------------- ------------- Property and equipment, net 16,541,651 8,914,142 Other assets: Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 931,154 842,640 Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 1,692,040 233,335 Deposits and other assets, net 515,992 304,710 -------------- ------------- Total other assets 3,139,186 1,380,685 -------------- ------------- $ 20,699,420 $ 11,115,029 ============== ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 265,601 $ 198,050 Income taxes payable 125,503 4,991 Current portion of long-term debt 14 14 Accrued interest on long-term debt 229,930 116,997 Other accrued liabilities 913,520 607,925 -------------- ------------- Total current liabilities 1,534,568 927,977 -------------- ------------- Deferred income taxes 3,378,371 1,802,008 Long-term debt 12,355,433 5,458,848 Other long-term obligations 195,976 154,492 Stockholders' equity: Common stock ($.01 par value: authorized 600,000,000 shares, issued 357,262,405 and 347,147,868 shares and outstanding 285,069,516 and 280,739,868 shares) 3,573 3,472 Capital in excess of par value 2,586,587 2,346,329 Deferred compensation (3,618) (10,878) Treasury stock, at cost (72,192,889 and 66,408,000 shares) (1,338,394) (1,110,551) Retained earnings 1,987,725 1,544,499 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (801) (1,167) -------------- ------------- Total stockholders' equity 3,235,072 2,771,704 -------------- ------------- $ 20,699,420 $ 11,115,029 ============== =============

First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: dan_d'arrigo@mgmmirage.com