Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical financial statements and related notes thereto and the other disclosures contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the audited consolidated financial statements and notes for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, which were included in our Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 18, 2025. The results of operations for the periods reflected herein are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for future periods. MGM Resorts International together with its subsidiaries may be referred to as “we,” “us” or “our.” MGM China Holdings Limited together with its subsidiaries is referred to as “MGM China.”
Key Performance Indicators
Key performance indicators related to gaming and hotel revenue are:
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Gaming revenue indicators: table games drop, which is the total amount of cash and net markers issued and deposited into the drop box, and slot handle, which is the gross amount wagered in slot machines, (volume indicators); “win” or “hold” percentage, which is not fully controllable by us. “Win” or “hold” percentages represent the net amount of gaming wins and losses in relation to table games drop or slot handle; and
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Hotel revenue indicators (for Las Vegas Strip Resorts) – hotel occupancy (a volume indicator); average daily rate (“ADR,” a price indicator); and revenue per available room (“RevPAR,” a summary measure of hotel results, combining ADR and occupancy rate). Our calculation of ADR, which is the average price of occupied rooms per day, includes the impact of complimentary rooms. Complimentary room rates are determined based on standalone selling price. Because the mix of rooms provided on a complimentary basis, particularly to casino customers, includes a disproportionate suite component, the composite ADR including complimentary rooms is slightly higher than the ADR for cash rooms, reflecting the higher retail value of suites.
Results of Operations
Summary Operating Results
The following table summarizes our consolidated operating results:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 4,277,082 | $ | 4,383,470 | |||||||
| Operating income | 385,057 | 458,378 | |||||||||
| Net income | 226,731 | 299,726 | |||||||||
| Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International | 148,554 | 217,476 |
Consolidated net revenues decreased 2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to Las Vegas Strip Resorts decreasing 3%, MGM China decreasing 3%, and Regional Operations decreasing 1%, each as compared to the prior year quarter and as discussed below. MGM Digital was flat compared to the prior year quarter.
Consolidated operating income decreased 16% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to the decrease in revenue, discussed above.
Net Revenues by Segment
The following table presents a detail by segment of net revenues:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Las Vegas Strip Resorts | |||||||||||
| Casino | $ | 538,259 | $ | 497,548 | |||||||
| Rooms | 750,049 | 827,253 | |||||||||
| Food and beverage | 586,039 | 599,281 | |||||||||
| Entertainment, retail and other | 301,773 | 330,947 | |||||||||
| 2,176,120 | 2,255,029 | ||||||||||
| Regional Operations | |||||||||||
| Casino | 671,975 | 684,968 | |||||||||
| Rooms | 66,725 | 65,933 | |||||||||
| Food and beverage | 109,081 | 107,753 | |||||||||
| Entertainment, retail and other | 52,638 | 50,825 | |||||||||
| 900,419 | 909,479 | ||||||||||
| MGM China | |||||||||||
| Casino | 895,852 | 920,048 | |||||||||
| Rooms | 46,634 | 63,215 | |||||||||
| Food and beverage | 75,053 | 62,369 | |||||||||
| Entertainment, retail and other | 9,933 | 10,385 | |||||||||
| 1,027,472 | 1,056,017 | ||||||||||
| MGM Digital | |||||||||||
| Casino | 128,058 | 127,608 | |||||||||
| Reportable segment net revenues | 4,232,069 | 4,348,133 | |||||||||
| Corporate and other | 45,013 | 35,337 | |||||||||
| $ | 4,277,082 | $ | 4,383,470 |
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Las Vegas Strip Resorts net revenues decreased 3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a decrease in rooms revenue and entertainment, retail and other revenue, partially offset by an increase in casino revenue, each discussed below.
Las Vegas Strip Resorts casino revenue increased 8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to an increase in slot handle and an increase in table games win percentage compared to the prior year quarter.
The following table shows key gaming statistics for our Las Vegas Strip Resorts:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Table games drop | $ | 1,511 | $ | 1,537 | |||||||
| Table games win | $ | 404 | $ | 388 | |||||||
| Table games win % | 26.7 | % | 25.2 | % | |||||||
| Slot handle | $ | 5,682 | $ | 5,417 | |||||||
| Slot win | $ | 545 | $ | 511 | |||||||
| Slot win % | 9.6 | % | 9.4 | % |
Las Vegas Strip Resorts rooms revenue decreased 9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a decrease in ADR primarily as a result of the Super Bowl being hosted in Las Vegas in the prior year quarter.
The following table shows key hotel statistics for our Las Vegas Strip Resorts:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Occupancy | 94 | % | 93 | % | |||||||
| Average daily rate (ADR) | $ | 257 | $ | 277 | |||||||
| Revenue per available room (RevPAR) | $ | 242 | $ | 258 |
Las Vegas Strip Resorts entertainment, retail, and other revenue decreased 9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a weaker event calendar than the prior year quarter.
Regional Operations
Regional Operations net revenues decreased 1% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to the decrease in casino revenue, discussed below.
Regional Operations casino revenue decreased 2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a decrease in slot handle and table games drop.
The following table shows key gaming statistics for our Regional Operations:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Table games drop | $ | 947 | $ | 962 | |||||||
| Table games win | $ | 196 | $ | 202 | |||||||
| Table games win % | 20.7 | % | 21.0 | % | |||||||
| Slot handle | $ | 6,567 | $ | 6,612 | |||||||
| Slot win | $ | 649 | $ | 641 | |||||||
| Slot win % | 9.9 | % | 9.7 | % |
MGM China
MGM China net revenues decreased 3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a decrease in casino revenue in the current year quarter, discussed below.
The following table shows key gaming statistics for MGM China:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (Dollars in millions) | |||||||||||
| Main floor table games drop | $ | 3,627 | $ | 3,822 | |||||||
| Main floor table games win | $ | 913 | $ | 950 | |||||||
| Main floor table games win % | 25.2 | % | 24.9 | % |
MGM China casino revenues decreased 3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter due primarily to a decrease in main floor table games drop compared to the prior year quarter.
MGM Digital
MGM Digital’s revenue was flat compared to the prior year quarter.
Corporate and other
Corporate and other revenue includes other corporate operations and management services.
Segment Adjusted EBITDAR and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents Segment Adjusted EBITDAR and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. Segment Adjusted EBITDAR is our reportable segment GAAP measure, which we utilize as the primary profit measure for our reportable segments. See Note 10 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements and “Reportable Segment GAAP measure” below for additional information. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure, discussed within “Non-GAAP measures” below.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Las Vegas Strip Resorts | $ | 811,160 | $ | 827,788 | |||||||
| Regional Operations | 279,042 | 274,102 | |||||||||
| MGM China | 285,565 | 301,186 | |||||||||
| MGM Digital | (34,393) | (18,790) | |||||||||
| Corporate and other(1) | (704,320) | (711,097) | |||||||||
| Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 637,054 | $ | 673,189 |
(1) Includes triple net lease rent expense of $564 million for each of the three month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024.
Las Vegas Strip Resorts
Las Vegas Strip Resorts Segment Adjusted EBITDAR decreased 2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter. Las Vegas Strip Resorts Segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin was 37.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 36.7% in the prior year quarter due primarily to the receipt of $37 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue, partially offset by the decline in revenue as discussed above and an increase in payroll related expenses.
Regional Operations
Regional Operations Segment Adjusted EBITDAR increased 2% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to the prior year quarter. Regional Operations Segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin was 31.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to 30.1% in the prior year quarter due primarily to the receipt of $12 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue.
MGM China
MGM China Segment Adjusted EBITDAR decreased 5% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to the prior year quarter. MGM China Segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin was 27.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to 28.5% in the prior year quarter due primarily to the decrease in casino revenue and an increase in payroll related expenses.
MGM Digital
MGM Digital Segment Adjusted EBITDAR loss was $34 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $19 million the prior year quarter. The change was due primarily to the increase in payroll related expenses and costs from expansion into new markets.
Loss from Unconsolidated Affiliates
The following table summarizes information related to our share of operating loss from unconsolidated affiliates:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| BetMGM North America Venture | $ | (15,201) | $ | (32,601) | |||||||
| Other | 2,305 | 7,477 | |||||||||
| $ | (12,896) | $ | (25,124) |
Non-operating Results
Interest expense
Gross interest expense was $108 million and $111 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Other, net
Other, net was expense of $11 million and $5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Other, net for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was primarily comprised of a foreign currency transaction loss of $101 million primarily related to USD denominated debt held by a foreign subsidiary, partially offset by a net gain related to derivatives of $40 million, a gain related to debt and equity investments of $35 million, and interest and dividend income of $15 million. Other, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily comprised of a net loss related to derivatives of $38 million and a loss related to debt and equity investments of $21 million, partially offset by a foreign currency transaction gain of $33 million and interest and dividend income of $23 million.
Income taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 15.0% and 12.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively. The effective rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 was favorably impacted primarily by Macau gaming profits which are exempt from complementary tax.
Reportable Segment GAAP measure
“Segment Adjusted EBITDAR” is our reportable segment GAAP measure, which we utilize as the primary profit measure for our reportable segments and underlying operating segments. Segment Adjusted EBITDAR is a measure defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, net, triple net lease rent expense, loss from unconsolidated affiliates, and also excludes corporate expense and stock compensation expense, which are not allocated to each operating segment. Triple net lease rent expense is the expense for rent to landlords under triple net operating leases for its domestic
properties, the ground subleases of Beau Rivage and MGM National Harbor, and the land concessions at MGM China. “Segment Adjusted EBITDAR margin” is Segment Adjusted EBITDAR divided by related segment net revenues.
Non-GAAP measures
“Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA” is earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, and property transactions, net.
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA information is a non-GAAP measure that is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure to reported GAAP measures because it is among the measures used by management to evaluate our operating performance, and because we believe this measure is widely used by analysts, lenders, financial institutions, and investors as a measure of operating performance in the gaming industry and as a principal basis for the valuation of gaming companies. We believe that while items excluded from Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA may be recurring in nature and should not be disregarded in evaluation of our earnings performance, it is useful to exclude such items when analyzing current results and trends compared to other periods because these items can vary significantly depending on specific underlying transactions or events that may not be comparable between the periods being presented. Also, we believe excluded items may not relate specifically to current operating trends or be indicative of future results. For example, preopening and start-up expenses will be significantly different in periods when we are developing and constructing a major expansion project and will depend on where the current period lies within the development cycle, as well as the size and scope of the project(s). Property transactions, net includes normal recurring disposals, gains and losses on sales of assets related to specific assets within our properties, but also includes gains or losses on sales of an entire operating resort or a group of resorts and impairment charges on entire asset groups or investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which may not be comparable period over period. However, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be construed as an alternative or substitute to any measure determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For example, we have significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments, income taxes, and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA. Accordingly, while we believe that Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is a relevant measure of performance, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to or substitute for operating income or net income as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to or substitute for cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. In addition, other companies in the gaming and hospitality industries that report Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA may calculate Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA in a different manner and such differences may be material. A reconciliation of GAAP net income to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is included herein.
The following table presents a reconciliation of net income attributable to MGM Resorts International to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||
| Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International | $ | 148,554 | $ | 217,476 | |||||||
| Plus: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 78,177 | 82,250 | |||||||||
| Net income | 226,731 | 299,726 | |||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 40,053 | 43,673 | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 266,784 | 343,399 | |||||||||
| Non-operating (income) expense: | |||||||||||
| Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized | 107,269 | 110,037 | |||||||||
| Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates | (262) | 136 | |||||||||
| Other, net | 11,266 | 4,806 | |||||||||
| 118,273 | 114,979 | ||||||||||
| Operating income | 385,057 | 458,378 | |||||||||
| Preopening and start-up expenses | 85 | 1,095 | |||||||||
| Property transactions, net | 15,468 | 17,154 | |||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 236,444 | 196,562 | |||||||||
| Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 637,054 | $ | 673,189 |
Guarantor Financial Information
As of March 31, 2025, all of our registered principal debt arrangements are guaranteed by each of our wholly owned material domestic subsidiaries that guarantee our senior credit facility. Our registered principal debt arrangements and our senior credit facility are not guaranteed by MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, MGM National Harbor, LLC, Blue Tarp reDevelopment, LLC (d/b/a MGM Springfield), MGM Sports & Interactive Gaming, LLC (the entity that holds our 50% interest in BetMGM North America Venture), MGM CEE Holdco, LLC (the entity that holds our consolidated digital gaming subsidiaries, including LeoVegas), and each of their respective subsidiaries. Our foreign subsidiaries, including MGM China and its subsidiaries, are also not guarantors of our registered principal debt arrangements or our senior credit facility. In the event that any subsidiary is no longer a guarantor of our senior credit facility or any of our future capital markets indebtedness, that subsidiary will be released and relieved of its obligations to guarantee our existing senior notes. The indentures governing the senior notes further provide that in the event of a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of, or capital stock in a subsidiary guarantor then such subsidiary guarantor will be released and relieved of any obligations under its subsidiary guarantee.
The guarantees provided by the subsidiary guarantors rank senior in right of payment to any future subordinated debt of ours or such subsidiary guarantors, junior to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt and effectively subordinated to any indebtedness and other obligations of our subsidiaries that do not guarantee the senior notes. In addition, the obligations of each subsidiary guarantor under its guarantee are limited so as not to constitute a fraudulent conveyance under applicable law, which may eliminate the subsidiary guarantor’s obligations or reduce such obligations to an amount that effectively makes the subsidiary guarantee lack value.
The summarized financial information of us and our guarantor subsidiaries, on a combined basis, is presented below.
| March 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||||||
| Balance Sheet | (In thousands) | ||||||||||
| Current assets | $ | 2,718,779 | $ | 3,045,925 | |||||||
| Intercompany debt due from non-guarantor subsidiaries | 2,788,979 | 2,733,770 | |||||||||
| Other long-term assets | 28,560,922 | 28,683,234 | |||||||||
| Other current liabilities | 2,073,049 | 2,247,371 | |||||||||
| Intercompany debt due to non-guarantor subsidiaries | 2,199,282 | 2,199,408 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 28,579,840 | 28,651,188 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | |||||
| Income Statement | (In thousands) | ||||
| Net revenues | $ | 2,665,170 | |||
| Operating income | 187,983 | ||||
| Intercompany interest income | 70,169 | ||||
| Intercompany interest expense | (60,484) | ||||
| Income before income taxes | 277,942 | ||||
| Net income | 239,253 | ||||
| Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International | 229,568 |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
Operating activities. Trends in our operating cash flows tend to follow trends in operating income, excluding non-cash charges, but can be affected by changes in working capital, the timing of significant interest payments, and income tax payments or refunds. Cash provided by operating activities was $547 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $549 million in the prior year period.
Investing activities. Our investing cash flows can fluctuate significantly from year to year depending on our decisions with respect to strategic capital investments, business acquisitions or dispositions, and the timing of maintenance capital expenditures to maintain the quality of our properties. Capital expenditures related to regular investments in our existing properties can also vary depending on timing of larger remodel projects related to our public spaces and hotel rooms.
Cash used in investing activities was $227 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $108 million in the prior year period. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we made payments of $228 million in capital expenditures, as further discussed below. In comparison, in the prior year period we made payments of $172 million in capital expenditures, as further discussed below, contributed $10 million to unconsolidated affiliates, and received $105 million in net short-term investments in debt securities.
Capital Expenditures
We made capital expenditures of $228 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025, of which $60 million related to MGM China and is inclusive of capital expenditures relating to the gaming concession investment. Capital expenditures primarily related to room remodels and information technology.
We made capital expenditures of $172 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024, of which $15 million related to MGM China and is inclusive of capital expenditures related to the gaming concession investment. Capital expenditures primarily related to information technology and room remodels.
Financing activities. Cash used in financing activities was $470 million in the three months ended March 31, 2025 compared to $629 million in the prior year period. In the three months ended March 31, 2025, we had net borrowings of
debt of $50 million, as further discussed below, paid $489 million for repurchases of our common stock, and distributed $12 million to noncontrolling interest owners. In comparison, in the prior year period, we had net repayments of debt of $77 million, as further discussed below, paid $507 million for repurchases of our common stock, and distributed $12 million to noncontrolling interest owners.
Borrowings and Repayments of Long-term Debt
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we had net borrowings of debt of $50 million on MGM China’s first revolving credit facility.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we had net repayments of debt of $77 million on MGM China’s first revolving credit facility, which were funded with cash on hand.
Share Repurchases
During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we paid $489 million relating to repurchases of our common stock pursuant to our stock repurchase plans. See Note 9 for further information on the stock repurchases. The remaining availability under the November 2023 $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan was $337 million as of March 31, 2025. Additionally, in April 2025, we announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan.
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we paid $507 million relating to repurchases of our common stock pursuant to our stock repurchase plans. In connection with those repurchases, the February 2023 $2.0 billion stock repurchase plan was completed.
Other Factors Affecting Liquidity and Anticipated Uses of Cash
We require a certain amount of cash on hand to operate our businesses. In addition to required cash on hand for operations, we utilize corporate cash management procedures to minimize the amount of cash held on hand or in banks. Funds are swept from the accounts at most of our domestic properties daily into central bank accounts, and excess funds are invested overnight or are used to repay amounts drawn under our revolving credit facilities. In addition, from time to time we may use excess funds to repurchase our outstanding debt and equity securities subject to limitations in our revolving credit facility and Delaware law, as applicable. We have significant outstanding debt, interest payments, rent payments, and contractual obligations in addition to planned capital expenditures and commitments.
As of March 31, 2025, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2.3 billion, of which MGM China held $815 million, and we had $6.5 billion in principal amount of indebtedness, including $3.0 billion related to MGM China. No amounts were drawn on our revolving credit facility or MGM China’s second revolving credit facility and, as of March 31, 2025, there was $527 million outstanding under MGM China’s first revolving credit facility.
On April 15, 2025, MGM China entered into a HK$23.4 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility. The MGM China revolving credit facility matures in April 2030 and bears interest at a fluctuating rate per annum based on the Hong Kong Interbank Offer Rate plus 1.625% to 2.75%, as determined by MGM China’s leverage ratio. The MGM China revolving credit facility contains customary representations and warranties, events of default, and positive, negative and financial covenants, including that MGM China maintains compliance with a maximum leverage ratio and a minimum interest coverage ratio. In April 2025, MGM China repaid in full the amounts outstanding under its MGM China first revolving credit facility with borrowings under the MGM China revolving credit facility and the total commitments of the MGM China first revolving credit facility and MGM China second revolving credit facility were cancelled in full.
Our expected cash interest payments over the next twelve months, based on principal amounts of debt outstanding, contractual maturity dates, and interest rates, each as of March 31, 2025, are approximately $190 million to $210 million, excluding MGM China, and approximately $360 million to $380 million on a consolidated basis, which includes MGM China.
We are also required, as of March 31, 2025, to make annual cash rent payments of $1.8 billion to our landlords over the next twelve months under triple net lease agreements, which triple net leases are also subject to annual escalators and also require us to pay substantially all costs associated with the lease, including real estate taxes, ground lease payments, insurance, utilities and routine maintenance (with each lease obligating us to spend a specified percentage of net revenues at the properties on capital expenditures), in addition to the annual cash rent.
We have planned capital expenditures expected over the remainder of 2025 of approximately $870 million to $970 million on a consolidated basis, of which $175 million to $225 million relates to MGM China and is inclusive of the estimated amount of the gaming concession investment that relates to capital projects.
We continue to explore potential development or investment opportunities, such as expanding our global online gaming presence and pursuing a commercial gaming facility in New York, which may require cash commitments in the future. If our pursuit of a commercial gaming facility in New York is successful, we expect the project cost to be approximately $2 billion, inclusive of a $500 million license fee, with the amount and timing of costs dependent upon the progress and scope of the project and selection process. Additionally, we have cash commitments to fund Osaka IR KK relating to the development of an integrated resort in Osaka, Japan of 428 billion yen, which represents our approximate 43.5% equity share (our estimated ownership percentage of Osaka IR KK subsequent to subscribed minority equity interest funding). We expect to fund the estimated remaining amount of approximately 392 billion yen (approximately $2.6 billion as of March 31, 2025) over the next four years, depending upon project progress. We expect project costs will increase due primarily to inflation, which increases may be offset by cost mitigation efforts and funded by additional financing. Refer to Note 7 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion regarding our commitments and guarantees.
We also expect to continue to repurchase shares pursuant to our share repurchase plans. Subsequent to March 31, 2025, we repurchased approximately 8 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate amount of $215 million, excluding excise tax. Repurchased shares were retired.
MGM China recommended a final dividend for 2024 in March 2025, subject to shareholders’ approval. If approved, MGM China would pay approximately $123 million in June 2025, of which we would receive approximately $69 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A complete discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates since year end.
Market Risk
There have been no material changes in our market risk from the quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, other than those below.
Interest rate risk. We are subject to interest rate risk associated with our variable rate long-term debt. We attempt to limit our exposure to interest rate risk by managing the mix of our long-term fixed rate borrowings and short-term borrowings under our bank credit facilities. A change in interest rates generally does not have an impact upon our future earnings and cash flow for fixed-rate debt instruments. As fixed-rate debt matures, however, and if additional debt is acquired to fund the debt repayment, future earnings and cash flow may be affected by changes in interest rates. This effect would be realized in the periods subsequent to the periods when the debt matures.
As of March 31, 2025, variable rate borrowings represented approximately 8% of our total borrowings. The following table provides additional information about our gross long-term debt subject to changes in interest rates:
| Debt maturing in | Fair Value March 31, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (In millions except interest rates) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed-rate | $ | 500 | $ | 1,150 | $ | 1,425 | $ | 750 | $ | 850 | $ | 1,251 | $ | 5,926 | $ | 5,850 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average interest rate | 5.3 | % | 5.4 | % | 5.1 | % | 4.8 | % | 6.1 | % | 6.8 | % | 5.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable rate | $ | — | $ | 527 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 527 | $ | 527 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average interest rate | N/A | 5.5 | % | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.5 | % |
Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “will,” “may” and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: statements we make regarding expectations regarding the impact of macroeconomic trends on our business; our ability to execute on ongoing and future strategic initiatives, including the development of an integrated resort in Japan, a commercial gaming facility in New York, expectations regarding the potential opportunity for gaming expansion in Dubai, and investments we make in online sports betting and iGaming, the expansion of LeoVegas and the MGM digital brand; positioning BetMGM North America Venture as a leader in sports betting and iGaming; amounts we will spend on capital expenditures and investments; our expectations with respect to future share repurchases and cash dividends on our common stock; dividends and distributions we will receive from MGM China; amounts projected to be realized as deferred tax assets; our ability to achieve our public social impact and sustainability goals; the impact to our business, operations and reputation from, and expenses and uncertainties associated with, the September 2023 cybersecurity issue; the timing and outcome of investigations by state regulators related to the September 2023 cybersecurity issue, and the availability of cybersecurity insurance proceeds and the nature and scope of any regulatory proceedings that may be brought against us. The foregoing is not a complete list of all forward-looking statements we make.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Therefore, we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, regional, national or global political, economic, business, competitive, market, and regulatory conditions and the following:
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our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including our rent payments and guarantees we provide of the indebtedness of the landlords of Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and MGM Grand Las Vegas could adversely affect our operations, development options and financial results and impact our ability to satisfy our obligations;
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current and future economic, capital and credit market conditions could adversely affect our ability to service our substantial indebtedness and significant financial commitments, including our rent payments, and to make planned expenditures;
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restrictions and limitations in the agreements governing our senior credit facility and other senior indebtedness could significantly affect our ability to operate our business, as well as significantly affect our liquidity;
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the fact that we are required to pay a significant portion of our cash flows as rent, which could adversely affect our ability to fund our operations and growth, service our indebtedness and limit our ability to react to competitive and economic changes;
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significant competition we face with respect to destination travel locations generally and with respect to our peers in the industries in which we compete;
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the impact on our business of economic and market conditions in the jurisdictions in which we operate and in the locations in which our customers reside;
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the fact that we suspended our payment of ongoing regular dividends to our stockholders, and may not elect to resume paying dividends in the foreseeable future or at all;
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all of our domestic gaming facilities are leased and could experience risks associated with leased property, including risks relating to lease termination, lease extensions, charges and our relationship with the lessor, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations;
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financial, operational, regulatory or other potential challenges that may arise with respect to landlords under our master leases may adversely impair our operations;
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the concentration of a significant number of our major gaming resorts on the Las Vegas Strip;
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the fact that we extend credit to a large portion of our customers and we may not be able to collect such gaming receivables;
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the occurrence of impairments to goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets or long-lived assets which could negatively affect future profits;
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the susceptibility of leisure and business travel, especially travel by air, to global geopolitical events, such as terrorist attacks, other acts of violence, acts of war or hostility or outbreaks of infectious disease;
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the fact that co-investing in properties or businesses, including our investment in BetMGM North America Venture, decreases our ability to manage risk;
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the fact that future construction, development, or expansion projects will be subject to significant development and construction risks, which could have a material adverse impact on related project timetables, costs, and our ability to complete the projects;
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the fact that our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain similar insurance coverage in the future;
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the fact that a failure to protect our intellectual property could have a negative impact on the value of our brand names and adversely affect our business;
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the fact that a significant portion of our labor force is covered by collective bargaining agreements;
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the sensitivity of our business to energy prices and a rise in energy prices could harm our operating results;
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the failure of future efforts to expand through investments in other businesses and properties or through alliances or acquisitions, or to divest some of our properties and other assets;
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the fact that our operational efforts to expand our digital business in new geographic markets may not be successful;
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the failure to maintain the integrity of our information and other systems and internal customer information could result in damage to our reputation and/or subject us to fines, payment of damages, lawsuits or other restrictions on our use or transfer of data;
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reputational harm as a result of increased scrutiny related to our corporate social responsibility efforts;
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we may not achieve our social impact and sustainability related goals or that our social impact and sustainability initiatives may not result in their intended or anticipated benefits;
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extreme weather conditions or climate change may cause property damage or interrupt business;
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water scarcity could negatively impact our operations;
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the fact that our businesses are subject to extensive regulation and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations could adversely affect our business;
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the risks associated with doing business outside of the United States and the impact of any potential violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or other similar anti-corruption laws;
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increases in taxes and fees, including gaming taxes, in the jurisdictions in which we operate;
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our ability to recognize our foreign tax credit deferred tax asset and the variability of the valuation allowance we may apply against such deferred tax asset;
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changes to fiscal and tax policies;
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risks related to pending claims that have been, or future claims that may be brought against us;
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disruptions in the availability of our information and other systems (including our website and digital platform) or those of third parties on which we rely, through cyber-attacks or otherwise, which could adversely impact our ability to service our customers and affect our sales and the results of operations;
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impact to our business, operations, and reputation from, and expenses and uncertainties associated with, a cybersecurity incident, including the September 2023 cybersecurity issue, and any related legal proceedings, other claims or investigations, and costs of remediation, restoration, or enhancement of information technology systems;
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the availability of cybersecurity insurance proceeds;
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restrictions on our ability to have any interest or involvement in gaming businesses in mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong and Taiwan, other than through MGM China;
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the ability of the Macau government to (i) terminate MGM Grand Paradise’s concession under certain circumstances without compensating MGM Grand Paradise, (ii) from the eighth year of MGM Grand Paradise’s concession, redeem the concession by providing MGM Grand Paradise at least one year’s prior notice and subject to the payment of reasonable and fair damages or indemnity to MGM Grand Paradise, or (iii) refuse to grant MGM Grand Paradise an extension of the concession prior to its expiry; and
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the potential for conflicts of interest to arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of MGM China.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this Form 10-Q speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be made that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
You should also be aware that while we from time to time communicate with securities analysts, we do not disclose to them any material non-public information, internal forecasts or other confidential business information. Therefore, you should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst, irrespective of the content of the statement or report. To the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain projections, forecasts or opinions, those reports are not our responsibility and are not endorsed by us.
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