CZR Caesars Entertainment Inc

RENO, Nev. and LAS VEGAS, Feb. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars," "CZR," "CEI" or "the Company") today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Fourth Quarter Results and Recent Highlights:

• Net revenues of $1.5 billion, an increase of 152.9% on a GAAP basis. Same-store net revenues were $1.6 billion, a decrease of 37.5% versus the comparable prior-year period.
• Net loss of $555 million compared to net loss of $13 million for the comparable prior-year period.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $296 million on a GAAP basis, up 91.0% year over year. Same-store Adjusted EBITDA of $346 million versus $722 million for the comparable prior-year period.

Full-Year Results and Recent Highlights

• Net revenues of $3.5 billion, an increase of 37.4% on a GAAP basis. Same-store net revenues of $6.1 billion, a decrease of 42.5% versus the comparable prior-year period.
• Net loss of $1.8 billion compared to net income of $81 million for the comparable prior-year period.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $737 million on a GAAP basis versus $697 million last year. Same-store Adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion versus $3.0 billion for the comparable prior-year period.

Additional Highlights

• William Hill and Caesars sports betting joint venture currently operational in fifteen states and Washington D.C.
• • Currently operating mobile online sports betting in twelve jurisdictions
  • Expected to be operational in twenty jurisdictions by year end
• Caesars announced a minority strategic investment in the daily fantasy sports platform SuperDraft, Inc.

Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., commented, "Our fourth quarter was negatively impacted by additional COVID-19 restrictions implemented in several states starting in November. Early results in the new year indicate a strengthening of consumer demand as restrictions have been lifted and demand levels normalize, especially at our regional, non-destination properties."

"With vaccinations underway, we are optimistic about the year ahead and look forward to the recovery of travel and tourism in the U.S. and especially Las Vegas."

Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Financial Results Summary and Segment Information

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. generated net revenues of $1.5 billion and a net loss of $555 million on a GAAP basis. After combining results of operations of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. with results of operations of Caesars Entertainment Corporation ("Former Caesars") for periods prior to the closing of the acquisition of Former Caesars (the "Merger"), including properties classified as discontinued operations but were not divested at the end of the period, and eliminating results of operations for properties that have been divested, which we refer to as a "same store" basis, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. reported same store net revenues of $1.6 billion, net loss of $527 million and adjusted EBITDA of $346 million. In our Las Vegas segment, revenues declined 54.8% during the fourth quarter and adjusted EBITDA declined 75.5%. Eight of our nine properties in our Las Vegas segment were open during the entire fourth quarter. Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino reopened on December 22nd. In our Regional segment, same store revenues declined 27.3% and same store adjusted EBITDA declined 31.0%. For Managed, International & CIE, same store net revenue decreased 27.4% and same store adjusted EBITDA decreased 18.2%.

For the full year ended December 31, 2020, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. generated net revenues of $3.5 billion and a net loss of $1.8 billion on a GAAP basis. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. reported same store net revenues of $6.1 billion, same store net loss of $2.7 billion and same store adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion. In our Las Vegas segment, same store net revenue declined 54.9% compared to the prior year and same store adjusted EBITDA declined 77.8%. In our Regional segment, same store net revenue declined 35.5% and same store adjusted EBITDA declined 46.0%. For Managed, International & CIE, same store net revenue decreased 34.5% and same store adjusted EBITDA decreased 69.1%.

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Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of December 31, 2020, Caesars had $15.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding. Total cash and cash equivalents were $1.8 billion, excluding restricted cash of $2.0 billion.

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"Our liquidity position is strong with $1.8 billion in unrestricted cash and $2.1 billion of available revolver drawings," said Bret Yunker, Chief Financial Officer. "Our successful $1.9 billion equity offering in September 2020 positions us well for the expected William Hill closing early in the second quarter of 2021."

Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures

Adjusted EBITDA (described below), a non-GAAP financial measure, has been presented as a supplemental disclosure because it is a widely used measure of performance and basis for valuation of companies in our industry and we believe that this non-GAAP supplemental information will be helpful in understanding our ongoing operating results. Management has historically used Adjusted EBITDA when evaluating operating performance because we believe that the inclusion or exclusion of certain recurring and non-recurring items is necessary to provide a full understanding of our core operating results and as a means to evaluate period-to-period results. Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (loss) before interest expense, (benefit) provision for income taxes, unrealized (gain) loss on investments and marketable securities, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, impairment charges, transaction expenses, severance expense, selling costs associated with the divestitures of properties, equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates, (gain) loss on the sale or disposal of property and equipment, (gain) loss related to divestitures, changes in the fair value of certain derivatives and certain non-recurring expenses such as sign-on and retention bonuses, business optimization expenses and transformation expenses, litigation awards and settlements, losses on inventory associated with properties temporarily closed as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, contract exit or termination costs, and regulatory settlements. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes the expense associated with certain of our leases as these transactions were accounted for as financing obligations and the associated expense is included in interest expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP, is unaudited and should not be considered an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of our operating performance. Uses of cash flows that are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA include capital expenditures, interest payments, income taxes, debt principal repayments, payments under our leases with affiliates of GLPI and VICI Properties Inc. and certain regulatory gaming assessments, which can be significant. As a result, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as a measure of our liquidity. Other companies that provide EBITDA information may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do. The definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be the same as the definitions used in any of our debt agreements.

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the company's results on February 25, 2021 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. Participants should dial 833-665-0647, or 914-987-7309 for international callers, and enter Conference ID 5039038 approximately 10 minutes before the call start time. The call will also be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Caesars' website at https://investor.caesars.com.

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is the largest casino-entertainment company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe® and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified amenities and one-of-a-kind destinations, with a focus on building loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our strategies, objectives and plans for future development or acquisitions of properties or operations, as well as expectations, future operating results and other information that is not historical information. When used in this press release, the terms or phrases such as "anticipates," "believes," "projects," "plans," "intends," "expects," "might," "may," "estimates," "could," "should," "would," "will likely continue," and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and with what we believe is a reasonable basis, there can be no assurance that these expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements which are included elsewhere in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include: (a) the effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency, including (i) the extent and duration of the impact of the global COVID-19 public health emergency and measures to contain the public health emergency or mitigate its impact on the Company's business, financial results and liquidity; (ii) the ability of the Company to modify its operations to comply with various state, tribal and local directives, mandates, and orders; (iii) the impact of actions the Company has undertaken to reduce costs and improve efficiencies to mitigate losses as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, which could negatively impact guest loyalty and our ability to attract and retain our employees; and (iv) changes and instability in global, national and regional economic activity and financial market activity as a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency and the impact on consumer discretionary spending and travel; (b) the possibility that the proposed acquisition of William Hill and the announced and proposed dispositions are not consummated on the expected terms or at all; (c) risks related to the proposed acquisition of William Hill and the integration of the respective businesses and assets of the Company, William Hill and Former Caesars; (d) potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships, including those resulting from the completion of the Merger and the proposed acquisition of William Hill; (e) the possibility that the anticipated benefits of the Merger and the proposed acquisition of William Hill, including cost savings and expected synergies, are not realized when expected or at all; (f) risks associated with increased leverage and additional rental expense resulting from debt financing undertaken in connection with the Merger and the proposed acquisition of William Hill and real estate transactions undertaken in connection with the Merger; (g) competitive responses to the Merger and the proposed acquisition of William Hill; and (h) additional factors discussed in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the forward-looking statements.

In light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available on our website or otherwise, and we do not intend to update publicly any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which the statement is made, except as may be required by law.

Source: Caesars Entertainment, Inc.; CZR

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