MGM Mirage Reports Q2 Results

3 Aug 2006

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – (PRESS RELEASE) -- MGM Mirage (NYSE:News) today reported its second quarter 2006 financial results, achieving record second quarter revenues and earnings. The Company continues to drive increased revenues as a result of strategic capital investments in existing resorts. Operating margins increased and earnings benefited from a full quarter of results from the Mandalay Resort Group ("Mandalay") properties versus 66 days of results in the prior year. Highlighting the Company's operating results was a 5% increase in same-store(1) gaming revenues and an all-time record performance at Bellagio, with Property EBITDA(2) of $131 million in the second quarter.

The Company reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for the quarter, breaking the previous second quarter record of $0.48 per share. This also sets an all-time company record for any quarter.

The Company's strong earnings result is despite the impacts of adopting Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 123® on January 1, 2006, and the continued closure of Beau Rivage. Offsetting these items was the recognition of profits from sales of a portion of the condominium units in Tower 1 at The Signature at MGM Grand.

The following table lists these and other 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 June 30,                         2006           2005
     ---------------------------                       --------       --------
    Profits from The Signature at MGM Grand            $0.06         $  --
    Incremental stock compensation -
     adoption of SFAS 123®                           (0.04)           --
    Beau Rivage operating income                          --          0.04
    Preopening and start-up expenses                   (0.03)        (0.01)
    Property transactions, net                         (0.03)           --
    Tax adjustments                                       --          0.03

The 5% increase in gaming revenue resulted primarily from solid slots performance, strong high-end table games volumes and a higher table games win percentage. Non-gaming revenue was also strong, with same-store REVPAR (revenue per available room) at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts increasing 3% for the quarter. Property EBITDA increased 15% to $645 million in the 2006 quarter, and on a same-store basis, Property EBITDA was up 13%.

"We continue to provide guests with the most desirable resort and entertainment experiences in the markets we serve, and that has been the cornerstone of our strong financial performance," said Terry Lanni, MGM MIRAGE's Chairman and CEO. "Our future developments will only serve to enhance our portfolio and further solidify our competitive position."

Net revenue increased 9% to $1.9 billion for the quarter. Same-store net revenue was $1.1 billion for the second quarter, up 4% over 2005 and an all-time second quarter record for the Company. This revenue growth is impressive against a strong 11% prior year increase in net revenues. Gaming revenue was up 5% overall, and included strong slots performances at several properties, particularly MGM Grand Las Vegas, MGM Grand Detroit and TI. Overall, slots revenue increased 4% on a same-store basis. Baccarat volume was particularly impressive as well, up 19% on a same-store basis. Table games hold percentages were within the normal 18-22% range in both periods, and was near the high end of the range in the current year versus the middle of the range in 2005. Bellagio was the primary beneficiary of the improved hold percentage.

Same-store hotel revenue increased 2%, as the Company reported its twelfth consecutive quarter of year-over-year REVPAR growth. The following table shows key hotel statistics for the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts on a same-store and pro forma (including Mandalay for both periods) basis:



                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                     ------------------------
                                                     June 30,        June 30,
                                                       2006            2005
                                                     --------        --------
    Same-store basis:
    Occupancy %                                          97%            97%
    Average Daily Rate (ADR)                            $177           $172
    Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR)                 $172           $167

    Pro forma basis:
    Occupancy %                                          97%            96%
    Average Daily Rate (ADR)                            $154           $149
    Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR)                 $148           $143

The 3% increase in same-store Las Vegas Strip REVPAR comes on top of a 15% year-over-year increase in the 2005 second quarter. The Company continues to drive increased occupancy at Mandalay's Las Vegas Strip resorts with combined occupancy of 96% in the 2006 quarter versus 95% in 2005.

Revenue growth carried through to the profit line, as the Company was able to increase its margins, leading to increases in operating income, EBITDA and Property EBITDA. The Company's operating income increased 13% to $428 million, and the operating margin was 23% in the current quarter versus 22% in the 2005 quarter. Operating income was negatively impacted by the $16 million of stock compensation expense in the quarter and larger amounts of property transactions, restructuring and preopening expenses -- $28 million in 2006 versus $6 million in 2005. Operating income was positively impacted by the profit recognition on Tower 1 of The Signature at MGM Grand.

Property EBITDA was $645 million, and on a same-store basis Property EBITDA was $406 million, a 13% increase over the 2005 second quarter. Same-store Property EBITDA was also impacted by the larger amount of property transactions and preopening expenses and the profit recognition on Tower 1 of The Signature at MGM Grand. Excluding these differences, same-store Property EBITDA would have increased 8%. The same-store Property EBITDA margin was 36%, a significant increase from 33% in the prior year. Adjusting for the items noted above, the current year Property EBITDA margin would have been 35%.

                    Detailed Discussion of Certain Charges

In the second quarter of 2006, net property transactions of $13 million largely related to the write-off of assets in connection with expansion projects at MGM Grand Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay and the write-off of Luxor's investment in the Hairspray show. In the 2005 period, net property transactions totaled $2 million.

Preopening and start-up expenses of $15 million in 2006 related primarily to The Signature at MGM Grand, the Love show at The Mirage, Project CityCenter, and our share of preopening related to the Borgata expansion, which opened on June 30, 2006. Preopening and start-up expenses were $4 million in the 2005 quarter, and related to several projects at MGM Grand Las Vegas, including The Signature at MGM Grand, and MGM Grand Macau.

Earnings per share for the 2006 second quarter include the impact of implementing SFAS 123®. The Company classified the incremental expense of $16 million as a result of implementing the standard as follows:


                                                       2006
    For the three months ended June 30,            (In thousands)
    -----------------------------------            --------------
    Casino                                            $ 3,297
    Other operating departments                         1,605
    General and administrative                          4,777
    Corporate expense and other                         6,506
                                                   --------------
                                                      $16,185
                                                   ==============


                              Financial Position

Second quarter capital investments totaled $449 million, which included $157 million for Project CityCenter, $75 million for the permanent MGM Grand Detroit hotel and casino, $109 million for rebuilding efforts at Beau Rivage and $23 million of additional investments in MGM Grand Macau. Remaining capital expenditures of $85 million included spending on the new theatre and new restaurants at The Mirage, new amenities at Mandalay Bay, and other routine capital expenditures.

During the second quarter, the Company received an additional $113 million in recoveries from its insurers related to Hurricane Katrina's impact on Beau Rivage, bringing total recoveries to $163 million.

Also during the second quarter, the Company repurchased 2.5 million shares of its common stock for $103 million. In April, the Company issued $750 million of long-term, fixed rate debt at rates below 7%, which it used to reduce the outstanding balance of its senior credit facility. At June 30, 2006, the Company had $2.5 billion of available borrowings under its senior credit facility.

"Our development projects continue to take shape, and we are very focused on ensuring that these projects generate strong immediate returns on investment," said Jim Murren, MGM MIRAGE President, CFO and Treasurer. "We are also maintaining a very strong balance sheet and look forward to being able to finance future development initiatives from operating cash flow and our superior access to low-cost debt financing."

                                   Outlook

"We are once again expecting solid financial results in the third quarter, indicative of continued operating strength across our portfolio of resorts. We are estimating a mid-single digit increase in Property EBITDA, with an estimate of GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.40 per share in the third quarter of 2006, compared to $0.31 per share in the prior year," Mr. Murren said. The Company's EPS estimate incorporates the impact of the following significant items (EPS impact shown, net of tax, per diluted share; negative amounts represent charges to income):



                                                        2006            2005
    Three months ended September  30,                 Estimate         Actual
    ---------------------------------                ----------       --------
    Profits from The Signature at MGM Grand            $0.06           $  --
    Incremental stock compensation -
     adoption of SFAS 123®                           (0.04)             --
    Preopening, property transactions and other        (0.02)          (0.06)
    Tax adjustments                                       --           (0.01)

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	MGM Mirage Reports Q2 Results 3 Aug 2006 <a href='https://ad.casinocity.com/adclick.php?n=a21efcd1'><img src='https://ad.casinocity.com/adview.php?what=-site:vendors/width:250/RON&n=a21efcd1' border='0' alt='' /></a> LAS VEGAS, Nevada – (PRESS RELEASE) -- MGM Mirage (NYSE:News) today reported its second quarter 2006 financial results, achieving record second quarter revenues and earnings. The Company continues to drive increased revenues as a result of strategic capital investments in existing resorts. Operating margins increased and earnings benefited from a full quarter of results from the Mandalay Resort Group ("Mandalay") properties versus 66 days of results in the prior year. Highlighting the Company's operating results was a 5% increase in same-store(1) gaming revenues and an all-time record performance at Bellagio, with Property EBITDA(2) of $131 million in the second quarter. The Company reported GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles) diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for the quarter, breaking the previous second quarter record of $0.48 per share. This also sets an all-time company record for any quarter. The Company's strong earnings result is despite the impacts of adopting Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 123® on January 1, 2006, and the continued closure of Beau Rivage. Offsetting these items was the recognition of profits from sales of a portion of the condominium units in Tower 1 at The Signature at MGM Grand. The following table lists these and other 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 June 30, 2006 2005 --------------------------- -------- -------- Profits from The Signature at MGM Grand $0.06 $ -- Incremental stock compensation - adoption of SFAS 123® (0.04) -- Beau Rivage operating income -- 0.04 Preopening and start-up expenses (0.03) (0.01) Property transactions, net (0.03) -- Tax adjustments -- 0.03 The 5% increase in gaming revenue resulted primarily from solid slots performance, strong high-end table games volumes and a higher table games win percentage. Non-gaming revenue was also strong, with same-store REVPAR (revenue per available room) at the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts increasing 3% for the quarter. Property EBITDA increased 15% to $645 million in the 2006 quarter, and on a same-store basis, Property EBITDA was up 13%. "We continue to provide guests with the most desirable resort and entertainment experiences in the markets we serve, and that has been the cornerstone of our strong financial performance," said Terry Lanni, MGM MIRAGE's Chairman and CEO. "Our future developments will only serve to enhance our portfolio and further solidify our competitive position." Net revenue increased 9% to $1.9 billion for the quarter. Same-store net revenue was $1.1 billion for the second quarter, up 4% over 2005 and an all-time second quarter record for the Company. This revenue growth is impressive against a strong 11% prior year increase in net revenues. Gaming revenue was up 5% overall, and included strong slots performances at several properties, particularly MGM Grand Las Vegas, MGM Grand Detroit and TI. Overall, slots revenue increased 4% on a same-store basis. Baccarat volume was particularly impressive as well, up 19% on a same-store basis. Table games hold percentages were within the normal 18-22% range in both periods, and was near the high end of the range in the current year versus the middle of the range in 2005. Bellagio was the primary beneficiary of the improved hold percentage. Same-store hotel revenue increased 2%, as the Company reported its twelfth consecutive quarter of year-over-year REVPAR growth. The following table shows key hotel statistics for the Company's Las Vegas Strip resorts on a same-store and pro forma (including Mandalay for both periods) basis: Three Months Ended ------------------------ June 30, June 30, 2006 2005 -------- -------- Same-store basis: Occupancy % 97% 97% Average Daily Rate (ADR) $177 $172 Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) $172 $167 Pro forma basis: Occupancy % 97% 96% Average Daily Rate (ADR) $154 $149 Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) $148 $143 The 3% increase in same-store Las Vegas Strip REVPAR comes on top of a 15% year-over-year increase in the 2005 second quarter. The Company continues to drive increased occupancy at Mandalay's Las Vegas Strip resorts with combined occupancy of 96% in the 2006 quarter versus 95% in 2005. Revenue growth carried through to the profit line, as the Company was able to increase its margins, leading to increases in operating income, EBITDA and Property EBITDA. The Company's operating income increased 13% to $428 million, and the operating margin was 23% in the current quarter versus 22% in the 2005 quarter. Operating income was negatively impacted by the $16 million of stock compensation expense in the quarter and larger amounts of property transactions, restructuring and preopening expenses -- $28 million in 2006 versus $6 million in 2005. Operating income was positively impacted by the profit recognition on Tower 1 of The Signature at MGM Grand. Property EBITDA was $645 million, and on a same-store basis Property EBITDA was $406 million, a 13% increase over the 2005 second quarter. Same-store Property EBITDA was also impacted by the larger amount of property transactions and preopening expenses and the profit recognition on Tower 1 of The Signature at MGM Grand. Excluding these differences, same-store Property EBITDA would have increased 8%. The same-store Property EBITDA margin was 36%, a significant increase from 33% in the prior year. Adjusting for the items noted above, the current year Property EBITDA margin would have been 35%. Detailed Discussion of Certain Charges In the second quarter of 2006, net property transactions of $13 million largely related to the write-off of assets in connection with expansion projects at MGM Grand Las Vegas and Mandalay Bay and the write-off of Luxor's investment in the Hairspray show. In the 2005 period, net property transactions totaled $2 million. Preopening and start-up expenses of $15 million in 2006 related primarily to The Signature at MGM Grand, the Love show at The Mirage, Project CityCenter, and our share of preopening related to the Borgata expansion, which opened on June 30, 2006. Preopening and start-up expenses were $4 million in the 2005 quarter, and related to several projects at MGM Grand Las Vegas, including The Signature at MGM Grand, and MGM Grand Macau. Earnings per share for the 2006 second quarter include the impact of implementing SFAS 123®. The Company classified the incremental expense of $16 million as a result of implementing the standard as follows: 2006 For the three months ended June 30, (In thousands) ----------------------------------- -------------- Casino $ 3,297 Other operating departments 1,605 General and administrative 4,777 Corporate expense and other 6,506 -------------- $16,185 ============== Financial Position Second quarter capital investments totaled $449 million, which included $157 million for Project CityCenter, $75 million for the permanent MGM Grand Detroit hotel and casino, $109 million for rebuilding efforts at Beau Rivage and $23 million of additional investments in MGM Grand Macau. Remaining capital expenditures of $85 million included spending on the new theatre and new restaurants at The Mirage, new amenities at Mandalay Bay, and other routine capital expenditures. During the second quarter, the Company received an additional $113 million in recoveries from its insurers related to Hurricane Katrina's impact on Beau Rivage, bringing total recoveries to $163 million. Also during the second quarter, the Company repurchased 2.5 million shares of its common stock for $103 million. In April, the Company issued $750 million of long-term, fixed rate debt at rates below 7%, which it used to reduce the outstanding balance of its senior credit facility. At June 30, 2006, the Company had $2.5 billion of available borrowings under its senior credit facility. "Our development projects continue to take shape, and we are very focused on ensuring that these projects generate strong immediate returns on investment," said Jim Murren, MGM MIRAGE President, CFO and Treasurer. "We are also maintaining a very strong balance sheet and look forward to being able to finance future development initiatives from operating cash flow and our superior access to low-cost debt financing." Outlook "We are once again expecting solid financial results in the third quarter, indicative of continued operating strength across our portfolio of resorts. We are estimating a mid-single digit increase in Property EBITDA, with an estimate of GAAP diluted EPS of approximately $0.40 per share in the third quarter of 2006, compared to $0.31 per share in the prior year," Mr. Murren said. The Company's EPS estimate incorporates the impact of the following significant items (EPS impact shown, net of tax, per diluted share; negative amounts represent charges to income): 2006 2005 Three months ended September 30, Estimate Actual --------------------------------- ---------- -------- Profits from The Signature at MGM Grand $0.06 $ -- Incremental stock compensation - adoption of SFAS 123® (0.04) -- Preopening, property transactions and other (0.02) (0.06) Tax adjustments -- (0.01)