MGM Resorts announces extension of Macau Gaming Sub-Concession

(PRESS RELEASE) -- MGM Resorts International announced today that on 14 March 2019, MGM Grand Paradise Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of MGM China Holdings Limited, an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts, and Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. entered into a Sub-Concession Extension Contract, pursuant to which the gaming sub-concession of MGM Grand Paradise, which is due to expire on 31 March 2020, would be extended to 26 June 2022, which coincides with the expiration date of all the other concessionaires and sub-concessionaires.

"We are grateful for the support of the Macau government to have authorized and extended our sub-concession to now align with the rest of the market," said Jim Murren, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MGM Resorts and Chairperson of MGM China. "We continue to believe in the long-term success of Macau. As the region continues to grow into an international leisure and tourism destination, MGM China remains committed to supporting this vision through our one-of-a-kind experiences in art, entertainment, and diverse food and beverage programming, as well as our stunning Mansion villas at MGM Cotai, which open later this month."

In connection with the extension, MGM Grand Paradise will pay the government of Macau MOP200 million (equivalent to approximately HK$194.17 million or US$24.73 million) upon signing of the Extension Agreement as contract premium for such extension.

In addition, on 14 March 2019, MGM Grand Paradise also executed the MGM SJM Agreement with SJMSA, pursuant to which MGM Grand Paradise shall pay SJMSA an amount of MOP20 million (equivalent to approximately HK$19.42 million or US$2.47 million) in connection of the extension of the sub-concession.