The Company will host a conference call to discuss its results on October 29, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Participants may register for the call approximately 15 minutes before the call start time by visiting the following website at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI60631b530d8a4ed9857cb3c83f6bb43f.
Once registered, participants will receive an email with the dial-in number and unique PIN number to access the live event. 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. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, 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 gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building 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. To review our latest CSR report, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate-social-responsibility/csr-reports. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. 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, but are not limited to: (a) the impact on our business, financial results and liquidity of economic trends, inflation, public health emergencies, terrorist attacks and other acts of war or hostility, work stoppages and other labor problems, or other economic and market conditions, including reductions in discretionary consumer spending as a result of downturns in the economy and other factors outside our control; (b) the impact of future cybersecurity breaches on our business, financial conditions and results of operations; (c) our ability to successfully operate our digital betting and iGaming platform and expand its user base; (d) risks associated with our leverage and our ability to reduce our leverage; (e) the effects of competition, including new competition in certain of our markets, on our business and results of operations; and (f) 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 Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports 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
Investor Relations: Brian Agnew, bagnew@caesars.com; Charise Crumbley, ccrumbley@caesars.com, 800-318-0047
Media Relations: Kate Whiteley, kwhiteley@caesars.com
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CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions, except per share data)
2024
2023
2024
2023
NET REVENUES:
Casino
$
1,599
$
1,620
$
4,691
$
4,789
Food and beverage
438
443
1,295
1,305
Hotel
515
553
1,522
1,581
Other
322
378
938
1,028
Net revenues
2,874
2,994
8,446
8,703
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Casino
828
831
2,497
2,476
Food and beverage
271
266
800
775
Hotel
152
146
428
426
Other
104
118
298
336
General and administrative
478
528
1,443
1,536
Corporate
76
74
234
239
Impairment charges
—
—
118
—
Depreciation and amortization
326
320
979
943
Transaction and other costs, net
(5)
(13)
14
36
Total operating expenses
2,230
2,270
6,811
6,767
Operating income
644
724
1,635
1,936
OTHER EXPENSE:
Interest expense, net
(596)
(581)
(1,780)
(1,761)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
(3)
(51)
(200)
Other income (loss)
4
(1)
29
5
Total other expense
(592)
(585)
(1,802)
(1,956)
Income (loss) before income taxes
52
139
(167)
(20)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
(43)
(47)
(68)
904
Net income (loss)
9
92
(235)
884
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(18)
(18)
(54)
(26)
Net income (loss) attributable to Caesars
$
(9)
$
74
$
(289)
$
858
Net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted:
Basic income (loss) per share
$
(0.04)
$
0.34
$
(1.34)
$
3.99
Diluted income (loss) per share
$
(0.04)
$
0.34
$
(1.34)
$
3.97
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
215
215
216
215
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
215
216
216
216
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CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CAESARS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net income (loss) attributable to Caesars
$
(9)
$
74
$
(289)
$
858
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
18
18
54
26
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (a)
43
47
68
(904)
Other (income) loss (b)
(4)
1
(29)
(5)
Loss on extinguishment of debt
—
3
51
200
Interest expense, net
596
581
1,780
1,761
Impairment charges (c)
—
—
118
—
Depreciation and amortization
326
320
979
943
Transaction costs and other, net (d)
7
(27)
49
47
Stock-based compensation expense
24
26
73
82
Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,001
$
1,043
$
2,854
$
3,008
Pre-disposition Adjusted EBITDA (e)
—
—
—
(15)
Same-Store Adjusted EBITDA
$
1,001
$
1,043
$
2,854
$
2,993
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(a)Benefit for income taxes during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes the release of $940 million of valuation allowance against deferred tax assets.
(b)Other (income) loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily represents a change in estimate of our disputed claims liability.
(c)Impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes impairments within our Regional segment, identified in the second quarter of 2024, as a result of a decrease in projected future cash flows at certain properties primarily due to localized competition.
(d)Transaction costs and other, net primarily includes costs related to non-cash losses on the write down and disposal of assets, professional services for transaction and integration costs, various contract exit or termination costs, pre-opening costs in connection with new property openings and expansion projects at existing properties, and non-cash changes in equity method investments. Additionally, transactions costs and other, net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 includes (i) net proceeds received in exchange for participation rights in an insurance claim and (ii) proceeds received for the termination of the Caesars Dubai management agreement.
(e)Adjustment for pre-disposition results of operations reflecting the subtraction of results of operations for Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino prior to divestiture at the end of the third quarter of 2023. Such figures are based on unaudited internal financial statements and have not been reviewed by the Company’s auditors for the periods presented. The additional financial information is included to enable the comparison of current results with results of prior periods.