MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL® | 2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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Dear Shareholders,
2013 was a great year for your Company. Just
one year ago, I shared my belief that 2013
would represent a new era for MGM Resorts
International, allowing us to transform from a
Company that was recovering from a recession
into one growing through an expanding economy.
I am proud to say that through a tremendous
amount of hard work by our team of talented
people, that is exactly what happened.
In 2013, we achieved our best operating
performance since the recession. MGM Resorts
International delivered net revenue and adjusted
property EBITDA growth of 7% and 18%
respectively, driven by strong results in Las Vegas
and Macau.
achievements
proud
of our
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We believe the domestic recovery is still only in
its early stages and we are well positioned for
continued success. Our wholly owned domestic
resorts delivered net revenue of $6.1 billion and
adjusted property EBITDA of $1.4 billion. We are
proud of our market leading resorts in Michigan,
Mississippi and Nevada and see opportunities
for growth throughout our portfolio. CityCenter
reported record results for 2013 as ARIA® solidi ed
its position as a premier luxury resort and casino.
Additionally, CityCenter completed a re nancing
that results in approximately $80 million in
annual interest savings.
M life, our loyalty program, ful lled our goals for
the year by increasing active members in our
database, shifting customers from the leisure
channel to direct bookings, and driving tens of
thousands of room nights through our valuable
partnerships. Targeted technology investments
have allowed us to reach our customers more
effectively and manage our business more pro tably.
We saw the bene ts from strategic capital
enhancements made across our properties.
Room remodels at MGM Grand® and Bellagio®
completed in 2012 helped drive room rates and
occupancy in 2013. We also bene tted from the
opening of many new resort amenities including
Hakkasan at the MGM Grand, a luxury restaurant,
lounge and nightclub. At Mandalay Bay®, we
opened Michael Jackson ONE
by Cirque du Soleil®,
and in collaboration with The Light Group
welcomed two new restaurants as well as LIGHT
Nightclub and Dayclub.
We are continuing to invest where we see
opportunity for growth in Las Vegas. The remodel
and rebranding of THEhotel as Delano
Las Vegas
with an all-suite boutique offering will bring the
effortless style and unparalleled service of the
original Delano South Beach to the energy and
buzz of the Las Vegas Strip.
The new Strip frontage at New York-New York®
and Monte Carlo® will be completed in 2014,
creating inviting spaces where pedestrians can
enjoy a multitude of new dining, bar and retail
experiences. We are well underway with the design
and development of a park and entertainment
district between those two properties that will
lead to an amazing 20,000-seat arena we are
building with the renowned sports, entertainment
and facilities organization, AEG. The arena is
expected to break ground this spring and welcome
its rst event in 2016.
MGM China achieved record results in 2013
with net revenues up 18% and adjusted property
EBITDA up 20% to $814 million. We have adopted
strategies to protect and grow our earnings by
focusing on customer experience, employee
engagement and operating ef ciency. We are also
investing in technologies to enhance our analytical
capability for operations and marketing in order to
further enhance our overall ef ciency.
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MGM Cotai
We broke ground on MGM Cotai in 2013 and remain
on target to open in early 2016. Our plans call for
up to 1,600 rooms, 500 gaming tables, and 2,500
slot machines. MGM Cotai will more than double
our footprint in the world’s largest gaming market.
MGM National Harbor
In 2013, we won the sixth casino license in
Maryland. MGM National Harbor, located along
the banks of the Potomac River, is expected to
begin construction later this year. This luxury
resort plans to feature a casino with 3,600 slots and
160 table games, a 300-suite hotel with a beautiful
spa and rooftop pool, high-end branded retail, ne
and casual dining options, as well as entertainment
and meeting space.
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expanding
our
MGM Spring eld
In 2013, we were selected by the city of Spring eld
and received strong voter support through a
successful local referendum. MGM Resorts
International was found suitable for a license in
the Western Zone of Massachusetts and we are
excited about the opportunity for a downtown
revitalization project in Spring eld. We expect
to receive a decision on the awarding of the
license sometime later this year.
Japan
MGM Resorts International has spent years
in Japan developing an understanding of the
market and creating relationships with key
players in the event it presents an opportunity
for our business. Lawmakers in Japan are
currently considering legislation to allow
integrated resorts in the country.
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We are an organization guided by one vision, one
mission and a uni ed purpose: to be the premier
hospitality and entertainment resort company in
the world. To achieve that purpose, we promote
a culture of inclusion and innovation where our
employees are empowered to maximize diverse
perspectives and opinions for higher performance
and results. Our leadership in corporate social
responsibility is a critical anchor of our long-
term growth and competitiveness, and has earned
us national acclaim far beyond the gaming and
hospitality industry. We have been named a
top employer for university undergraduate and
MBA students by Universum, and we are proud
to have received the Department of Defense’s
Extraordinary Employer Support Award in
recognition of our sustained support of members
of the Guard and Reserve.
Our business is built on service, and our
accomplishments are a result of the pride our
dedicated employees put into everything they do.
In addition to AAA, Forbes and World Travel awards
for excellence, other honors include the Conde
Nast Traveler World Savers Finalist Award, and
Green Key ratings and TripAdvisor GreenLeaders
awards for environmental conservation.
in all we do
taking
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This is an exciting time for MGM Resorts International
shareholders. The Company is in a unique position
to leverage its existing assets in Las Vegas, improve
and grow its operations in Macau, as well as pursue
major development opportunities in new markets. At
MGM Resorts, we are proud of our accomplishments,
expanding our pride in new resorts and taking pride
in everything we do!
Jim Murren
Chairman and Chief Executive Of cer
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The Inspiring Our World Awards, a rst-of-its-
kind Companywide event to celebrate and
recognize standout employees, took place
this January. Congratulations to all of our
inagural winners and to the recipient of the
rst J. Terrence Lanni Award for Excellence,
MGM Grand Las Vegas Executive Director
of Special Events Bette Gaines-Snyder.
These awards are a new tradition celebrating
the integrity, teamwork and excellence that
help make MGM Resorts International strong
and successful.
legacy
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proud
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2013 Annual Report Financial Section
CONTENTS
Selected Financial Data ................................................................................................ 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ..................... 4
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting .................................... 33
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ....................................................... 34
Consolidated Balance Sheets .......................................................................................... 36
Consolidated Statements of Operations ............................................................................... 37
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) ........................................................ 38
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows .............................................................................. 39
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity ................................................................... 40
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ......................................................................... 41
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following reflects selected historical financial data that should be read in conjunction with
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. The historical results are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future.
For the Years Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
(In thousands, except per share data)
Net revenues ........................................ $ 9,809,663 $ 9,160,844 $ 7,849,312 $ 6,056,001 $ 6,010,588
Operating income (loss) ............................ 1,111,512 80,526 4,057,146 (1,158,931) (963,876)
Net income (loss) ................................... 56,502 (1,616,912) 3,234,944 (1,437,397) (1,291,682)
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International ......................................
(156,606) (1,767,691) 3,114,637 (1,437,397) (1,291,682)
Earnings per share of common stock attributable
to MGM Resorts:
Basic:
Net income (loss) per share .................. $ (0.32) $ (3.62) $ 6.37 $ (3.19) $ (3.41)
Weighted average number of shares......... 489,661 488,988 488,652 450,449 378,513
Diluted:
Net income (loss) per share .................. $ (0.32) $ (3.62) $ 5.62 $ (3.19) $ (3.41)
Weighted average number of shares......... 489,661 488,988 560,895 450,449 378,513
At year-end:
Total assets ....................................... $ 26,110,185 $ 26,284,738 $ 27,766,276 $ 18,951,848 $ 22,509,013
Total debt, including capital leases ............. 13,449,208 13,589,907 13,472,263 12,050,437 14,060,270
Stockholders’ equity ............................. 7,875,623 8,116,016 9,882,222 2,932,162 3,804,049
MGM Resorts stockholders’ equity ............ 4,231,179 4,365,548 6,086,578 2,932,162 3,804,049
MGM Resorts stockholders’ equity per
share............................................
$ 8.63 $ 8.92 $ 12.45 $ 6.00 $ 8.62
Number of shares outstanding .................. 490,361 489,234 488,835 488,513 441,222
The following events/transactions affect the year-to-year comparability of the selected financial data
presented above:
Acquisitions and Dispositions
In 2009, we sold the Treasure Island casino resort (“TI”) in Las Vegas, Nevada and recorded a gain on the sale
of $187 million. The results of TI were not recorded as discontinued operations, as we believed significant
customer migration would occur between TI and our other Las Vegas Strip resorts.
In 2011, we acquired an additional 1% of the overall capital stock in MGM China (and obtained a controlling
interest) and thereby became the indirect owner of 51% of MGM China. We recorded a gain of $3.5 billion on
the transaction. As a result of our acquisition of the additional 1% share of MGM China, we began
consolidating the results of MGM China on June 3, 2011 and ceased recording the results of MGM Macau as
an equity method investment.
Other
In 2009, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $176 million related to our M Resort note, $956 million
related to our investment in CityCenter, $203 million related to our share of the CityCenter residential
inventory impairment, and $548 million related to our land holdings on Renaissance Pointe in Atlantic City
and capitalized development costs related to our MGM Grand Atlantic City Project.
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In 2010, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $1.3 billion related to our investment in CityCenter,
$166 million related to our share of the CityCenter residential real estate impairment, and $128 million related
to our Borgata investment.
In 2010, we recorded a $142 million net gain on extinguishment of debt in connection with our 2010 senior
credit facility amendment and restatement.
In 2011, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $26 million related to our share of the CityCenter
residential real estate impairment, $80 million related to Circus Circus Reno, $23 million related to our
investment in Silver Legacy and $62 million related to our investment in Borgata.
In 2012, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $85 million related to our investment in Grand Victoria,
$65 million related to our investment in Borgata, $366 million related to our land on the north end of the Las
Vegas Strip, $167 million related to our Atlantic City land and $47 million for the South Jersey Transportation
Authority special revenue bonds we hold.
In 2012, we recorded $18 million related to our share of the CityCenter residential real estate impairment
charge and $16 million related to our share of CityCenter’s Harmon demolition costs.
In 2012, we recorded a $563 million loss on debt retirement in connection with the February 2012 amendment
and restatement of our senior credit facility and in connection with our December 2012 refinancing
transactions.
In 2013, we recorded non-cash impairment charges of $37 million related to our investment in Grand Victoria,
$20 million related to our land in Jean and Sloan, Nevada, and $45 million related to corporate buildings which
are expected to be removed from service.
In 2013, we recorded a $70 million loss for our share of CityCenter’s non-operating loss on retirement of long-
term debt, primarily consisting of premiums associated with the redemption of the existing first and second
lien notes as well as the write-off of previously unamortized debt issuance costs and a gain of $12 million
related to our share of Silver Legacy’s non-operating gain on retirement of long-term debt.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Executive Overview
Our primary business is the ownership and operation of casino resorts, which includes offering gaming,
hotel, convention, dining, entertainment, retail and other resort amenities. We believe that we own and invest in
several of the premier casino resorts in the world and have continually reinvested in our resorts to maintain our
competitive advantage. Most of our revenue is cash-based, through customers wagering with cash or paying for
non-gaming services with cash or credit cards. We rely heavily on the ability of our resorts to generate operating
cash flow to repay debt financings, fund capital expenditures and provide excess cash flow for future
development. We make significant investments in our resorts through newly remodeled hotel rooms, restaurants,
entertainment and nightlife offerings, as well as other new features and amenities.
Results of operations from our wholly owned domestic resorts for the year ended December 31, 2013
improved compared to the prior year as a result of increased casino and hotel revenues as general economic
conditions continue to improve. In the Las Vegas Strip market, as reported by the Las Vegas Convention and
Visitors Authority, casino revenues increased 4.8%. In addition, the average room rate for the Las Vegas Strip
increased 2.8% compared to the same period in the prior year while visitation to Las Vegas was flat for the same
period.
In Macau, results of operations also improved for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the prior
year primarily as a result of strong gaming volumes, benefiting from economic growth in China. Despite
concerns about the sustainability of economic growth in China, we expect the Macau market to continue to grow
as the result of a large and growing Asian middle class and infrastructure improvements expected to facilitate
more convenient travel to and within Macau. According to statistics published by the Statistics Census Service of
the Macau Government, visitor arrivals were 29 million in 2013, a 4% increase compared to 2012. Gross casino
revenues for the Macau market increased 19% compared to the prior year, with increases in both VIP and main
floor volumes.
Our results of operations are affected by decisions we make related to our capital allocation, our access to
capital and our cost of capital. In December 2012, we completed a comprehensive refinancing transaction that
generated a significant reduction in interest expense for 2013 and extended the maturities of our long-term debt,
allowing us to maximize free cash flow and further enhance our deleveraging efforts. In addition, our access to
lower cost financing and ability to finance development opportunities has also improved significantly as a result
of these transactions.
While we continue to be focused on improving our financial position, we are also dedicated to capitalizing
on development opportunities. In Macau, we plan to spend approximately $2.9 billion, excluding development
fees eliminated in consolidation, capitalized interest and land related costs, to develop a resort and casino
featuring approximately 1,600 hotel rooms, 500 gaming tables, and up to 2,500 slots built on an approximately
17.8 acre site in Cotai, Macau. In addition, we have been actively pursuing development opportunities in markets
such as Maryland and Massachusetts.
In December 2013, our subsidiary, MGM National Harbor, LLC (“MGM National Harbor”) was awarded
the license to operate the sixth and final casino under current statutes in the State of Maryland by the Maryland
Video Lottery Facility Location Commission to build and operate a world-class destination resort casino in
Prince George’s County at National Harbor. We currently expect the cost to develop and construct MGM
National Harbor to be approximately $1.0 billion, excluding capitalized interest and land related costs. We expect
that the resort will include a casino with approximately 3,600 slots, 160 table games including poker; a 300-suite
hotel with luxury spa and rooftop pool; high-end branded retail; fine and casual dining; a dedicated 3,000 seat
theater venue; 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space; and a 5,000-space parking structure.
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We are the only remaining applicant for the casino license in Western Massachusetts, one of three zones
designated by legislation. In December 2013, a unanimous vote from the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
(“MGC”) found us a suitable candidate for a casino license in the Commonwealth. We have since submitted to
the MGC a completed license application for the next phase of the licensing process; however, there can be no
assurance that the MGC will ultimately award us the license. MGM Springfield is proposed for 14.5 acres of land
between Union and State streets, and Columbus Avenue and Main Street. We currently expect the cost to develop
and construct MGM Springfield to be approximately $690 million, excluding capitalized interest and land related
costs.
In 2013, we formed a 50/50 joint venture, Las Vegas Arena Company, LLC (“LVA”), with a subsidiary of
Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (a leader in sports, entertainment, and promotions) to design, construct, and
operate an arena on a parcel of our land located between Frank Sinatra Drive and New York-New York, adjacent
to the Las Vegas Strip. The proposed arena is anticipated to seat between 18,000 20,000 people and is currently
scheduled to be completed in 2016. Such development is estimated to cost approximately $350 million and is
contingent on LVA obtaining permanent financing.
Reportable Segments
We have two reportable segments that are based on the regions in which we operate: wholly owned
domestic resorts and MGM China. We currently operate 15 wholly owned resorts in the United States. MGM
China’s operations consist of the MGM Macau resort and casino (“MGM Macau”) and the development of a
casino resort in Cotai. We have additional business activities including investments in unconsolidated affiliates,
our MGM Hospitality operations and certain other corporate and management operations. CityCenter is our most
significant unconsolidated affiliate, which we also manage for a fee. Our operations that are not segregated into
separate reportable segments are reported as “corporate and other” operations in our reconciliations of segment
results to consolidated results.
Wholly owned domestic resorts. At December 31, 2013, our wholly owned domestic resorts consisted of
the following casino resorts:
Las Vegas, Nevada: Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas (including The Signature), Mandalay Bay, The
Mirage, Luxor, New York-New York, Excalibur, Monte Carlo and Circus Circus
Las Vegas.
Other: MGM Grand Detroit in Detroit, Michigan; Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi;
Gold Strike Tunica in Tunica, Mississippi; Circus Circus Reno in Reno, Nevada;
Gold Strike in Jean, Nevada; and Railroad Pass in Henderson, Nevada.
Over half of the net revenue from our wholly owned domestic resorts is derived from non-gaming
operations including hotel, food and beverage, entertainment and other non-gaming amenities. We market to
different customer groups and utilize our significant convention and meeting facilities to maximize hotel
occupancy and customer volumes during off-peak times such as mid-week or during traditionally slower leisure
travel periods, which also leads to better labor utilization. Our operating results are highly dependent on the
volume of customers at our resorts, which in turn affects the price we can charge for our hotel rooms and other
amenities. As a result of our leveraged business model, our operating results are significantly affected by our
ability to generate operating revenues. Also, we generate a significant portion of our revenue from our wholly
owned domestic resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada, which exposes us to certain risks, such as increased competition
from new or expanded Las Vegas resorts, and from the expansion of gaming in the United States generally.
Key performance indicators related to gaming and hotel revenue at our wholly owned domestic resorts are:
Gaming revenue indicators: table games drop and slots handle (volume indicators); “win” or “hold”
percentage, which is not fully controllable by us. Our normal table games hold percentage is in the range
of 18% to 22% of table games drop and our normal slots hold percentage is in the range of 8.0% to 8.5%
of slots handle; and
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Hotel revenue indicators: 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 an
analysis of retail or “cash” rates for each customer segment and each type of room product to estimate
complimentary rates which are consistent with retail rates. Complimentary rates are reviewed at least
annually and on an interim basis if there are significant changes in market conditions. 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.
MGM China. On June 3, 2011, we and Ms. Ho, Pansy Catilina Chiu King (“Ms. Pansy Ho”) completed a
reorganization of the capital structure and the initial public offering of 760 million shares of MGM China on The
Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “IPO”), representing 20% of the post issuance base capital stock of
MGM China, at an offer price of HKD 15.34 per share. Pursuant to this reorganization, we acquired, through a
wholly owned subsidiary, an additional 1% of the overall capital stock of MGM China for HKD 15.34 per share,
or approximately $75 million, and thereby became the owner of 51% of MGM China. Following the IPO, the
underwriters exercised their overallotment rights with respect to 59 million shares. MGM China owns MGM
Grand Paradise, the Macau company that owns the MGM Macau and the related gaming subconcession and land
concessions and is in the process of developing a gaming resort in Cotai. See below for additional information
about the Cotai development project.
Through the acquisition of the additional 1% interest of MGM China, we obtained a controlling interest and
were required to consolidate MGM China as of June 3, 2011. Prior to the IPO, we held a 50% interest in MGM
Grand Paradise, which was accounted for under the equity method. The acquisition of the controlling financial
interest was accounted for as a business combination and we recognized 100% of the assets, liabilities and
noncontrolling interests of MGM China at fair value at the date of acquisition. The fair value of the equity of
MGM China was determined by the IPO transaction price and equaled approximately $7.5 billion. The carrying
value of our equity method investment was significantly less than our share of the fair value of MGM China,
resulting in a $3.5 billion gain on the acquisition.
We believe our investment in MGM China plays an important role in extending our reach internationally
and will foster future growth and profitability. Asia is the fastest-growing gaming market in the world and Macau
is the world’s largest gaming destination in terms of revenue.
In October 2012, MGM Grand Paradise formally accepted the terms and conditions of a land concession
contract from the government of Macau to develop a resort and casino on an approximately 17.8 acre site in
Cotai, Macau. The land concession contract became effective when the Macau government published the
agreement in the Official Gazette of Macau on January 9, 2013 and has an initial term of 25 years. The total land
premium payable to the Macau government for the land concession contract is approximately $161 million and is
composed of a down payment and eight additional semi-annual payments. As of December 31, 2013, MGM
China had paid $71 million of the contract premium recorded within “Other long-term assets, net.” In January
2014, MGM China paid the second semi-annual payment of $15 million under the land concession contract.
Including interest on the six remaining semi-annual payments, MGM China has approximately $88 million
remaining payable for the land concession contract. In addition, MGM Grand Paradise is required to pay the
Macau government approximately $269,000 per year in rent during the course of development of the land and
approximately $681,000 per year in rent once the development is completed. The annual rent is subject to review
by the Macau government every five years. Under the terms of the land concession contract, MGM Grand
Paradise is required to complete the development of the land by January 2018. In October 2012, MGM China and
MGM Grand Paradise, as co-borrowers, successfully closed on a $2.0 billion amended and restated credit facility
agreement. The proceeds of such facility are expected to be used, in part, to finance the construction of the Cotai
project. MGM China has finalized the design of the MGM Cotai project, hired a general contractor, and
construction of the foundation commenced in 2013.
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Revenues at MGM Macau are generated from three primary customer segments in the Macau gaming
market: VIP casino gaming operations, main floor gaming operations, and slot machine operations. VIP players
play mostly in dedicated VIP rooms or designated gaming areas. VIP customers can be further divided into
customers sourced by in-house VIP programs and those sourced through gaming promoters. A significant portion
of our VIP volume is generated through the use of gaming promoters. Gaming promoters introduce VIP gaming
players to MGM Macau, assist these customers with travel arrangements, and extend gaming credit to these
players. In exchange for their services, gaming promoters are compensated through payment of commission. In-
house VIP players also typically receive a commission based on the program in which they participate. The main
floor gaming operation in Macau is also referred to as the “mass gaming operation.” MGM Macau main floor
operations primarily consist of walk-in and day trip visitors. Unlike VIP players, main floor players do not
receive commissions. The profit contribution from the main floor segment exceeds the VIP segment due to
commission costs paid to gaming promoters. Gaming revenues from the main gaming floors have grown
significantly in recent years and we believe this segment represents the most potential for sustainable growth in
the future.
VIP gaming at MGM Macau is conducted by the use of special purpose nonnegotiable gaming chips called
“rolling chips.” Gaming promoters purchase these rolling chips from MGM Macau and in turn they sell these
chips to their players. The rolling chips allow MGM Macau to track the amount of wagering conducted by each
gaming promoters’ clients in order to determine VIP gaming play. Gaming promoter commissions are based on
either a percentage of actual win plus a monthly complimentary allowance based on a percentage of the rolling
chip turnover their customers generate, or a percentage of the rolling chip turnover plus discounted offerings on
nongaming amenities. The estimated portion of the gaming promoter payments that represent amounts passed
through to VIP customers is recorded as a reduction of casino revenue, and the estimated portion retained by the
gaming promoter for its compensation is recorded as casino expense. In-house VIP commissions are based on a
percentage of rolling chip turnover and are recorded as a reduction of casino revenue.
In addition to the key performance indicators used by our wholly owned domestic resorts, MGM Macau
utilizes “turnover,” which is the sum of rolling chip wagers won by MGM Macau calculated as rolling chips
purchased plus rolling chips exchanged less rolling chips returned. Turnover provides a basis for measuring VIP
casino win percentage. Win for VIP gaming operations at MGM Macau is in the range of 2.7% to 3.0% of
turnover. MGM Macau’s main floor normal table games hold percentage is in the range of 25% to 35% of table
games drop. Slots hold percentage at MGM Macau is in the range of 5% to 6% of slots handle.
Corporate and other. Corporate and other includes our investments in unconsolidated affiliates, MGM
Hospitality and certain management and other operations.
CityCenter. We own 50% of CityCenter. The other 50% of CityCenter is owned by Infinity World
Development Corp (“Infinity World”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World, a Dubai, United Arab
Emirates government decree entity. CityCenter consists of Aria, a casino resort; Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, a
non-gaming boutique hotel; Crystals, a retail and entertainment district; and Vdara, a luxury condominium-hotel.
In addition, CityCenter includes residential units in the Residences at Mandarin Oriental and Veer. We receive a
management fee of 2% of revenues for the management of Aria and Vdara, and 5% of EBITDA (as defined in
the agreements governing our management of Aria and Vdara). In addition, we receive an annual fee of $3
million for the management of Crystals.
Other unconsolidated affiliates. We also own 50% interests in Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy. Grand
Victoria is a riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois; an affiliate of Hyatt Gaming owns the other 50% of Grand
Victoria and also operates the resort. Silver Legacy is located in Reno, adjacent to Circus Circus Reno, and the
other 50% is owned by Eldorado LLC, which operates the resort.
MGM Hospitality. MGM Hospitality seeks to leverage our management expertise and well-recognized
brands through strategic partnerships and international expansion opportunities. MGM Hospitality entered into
management agreements for non-gaming hotels in the Middle East, North Africa, India and, through its joint
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venture with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the People’s Republic of China. MGM Hospitality opened its first
resort, MGM Grand Sanya on Hainan Island, the People’s Republic of China in early 2012.
Borgata. We have a 50% economic interest in Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (“Borgata”) located on
Renaissance Pointe in the Marina area of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Boyd Gaming Corporation (“Boyd”) owns
the other 50% of Borgata and also operates the resort. Our interest is held in trust and was offered for sale
pursuant to our amended settlement agreement with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (“DGE”)
and approved by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission (“CCC”). The terms of the amended settlement
agreement previously mandated the sale by March 2014. We had the right to direct the sale through March 2013
(the “divesture period”), subject to approval of the CCC, and the trustee was responsible for selling the trust
property during the following 12-month period (the “terminal sale period”). On February 13, 2013, the settlement
agreement was further amended to allow us to re-apply to the CCC for licensure in New Jersey and to defer
expiration of these periods pending the outcome of the licensure process. If the CCC denies our licensure request,
then the divestiture period will immediately end, and the terminal sale period will immediately begin, which will
result in our Borgata interest being disposed of by the trustee pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement.
We consolidate the trust because we are the sole economic beneficiary and we account for our interest in
Borgata under the cost method. We review our investment carrying value whenever indicators of impairment
exist and accordingly have recorded impairment charges in each of the years ended December 31, 2012 and
2011. See “Operating Results Details of Certain Charges” for further discussion.
As of December 31, 2013, the trust had $102 million of cash and investments, of which $87 million is held
in U.S. treasury securities with maturities greater than three months but less than one year, and is recorded within
“Prepaid expenses and other.”
Results of Operations
The following discussion is based on our consolidated financial statements for the years ended
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
The following table summarizes our financial results:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Net revenues ..................................................... $ 9,809,663 $ 9,160,844 $ 7,849,312
Operating income ............................................... 1,111,512 80,526 4,057,146
Net income (loss) ................................................ 56,502 (1,616,912) 3,234,944
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International................................................... (156,606) (1,767,691) 3,114,637
Our results of operations include the results of MGM China on a consolidated basis following the June 3,
2011 date of acquisition. Prior to that date, results of operations of MGM Macau were reflected under the equity
method of accounting see “Operating Results Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Affiliates.”
Consolidated operating income of $1.1 billion in 2013 benefited from an increase in revenues at MGM
China and our wholly owned domestic resorts, as well as decreases in corporate expense and depreciation and
amortization expense. Comparability between periods was affected by $125 million of property transactions in
2013 compared to $708 million in 2012.
Consolidated operating income in 2012 benefited from a full year of operations at MGM China, as well as
improved operating results at our wholly owned domestic resorts compared to 2011. Comparability between
periods was affected by the $3.5 billion gain on the MGM China transaction in 2011, $708 million of property
transactions in 2012 compared to $179 million in 2011, as well as the impairment charge relating to CityCenter’s
residential inventory and Harmon demolition costs in 2012. Operating income in 2012 was negatively impacted
by increases in corporate expense and depreciation and amortization expense.
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Corporate expense decreased 8% to $217 million in 2013 due primarily to a decrease in costs related to
development efforts in Massachusetts and Maryland, which were mainly incurred in 2012 and the first half of
2013. Corporate expense was $235 million in 2012, an increase of 34% compared to 2011 due to an increase in
costs related to these development efforts and additional legal and professional services.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $78 million in 2013 compared to 2012 due primarily to
lower amortization expense at MGM China as a result of extending the useful life of the gaming subconcession
upon effectiveness of our Cotai land concession agreement. Depreciation and amortization expense increased in
2012 compared to 2011 primarily from the consolidation of the full year results of MGM China. Of the $375
million of depreciation and amortization expense at MGM China in 2012, $320 million related to amortization of
intangible assets recognized in the acquisition.
Operating Results Detailed Segment Information
The following table presents a detail by segment of consolidated net revenue and Adjusted EBITDA.
Management uses Adjusted Property EBITDA as the primary profit measure for its reportable segments. See
“Non-GAAP Measures” for additional information:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Net revenue:
Wholly owned domestic resorts............................... $ 6,052,644 $ 5,932,791 $ 5,892,902
MGM China .................................................... 3,316,928 2,807,676 1,534,963
Reportable segment net revenue ........................... 9,369,572 8,740,467 7,427,865
Corporate and other ............................................ 440,091 420,377 421,447
$ 9,809,663 $ 9,160,844 $ 7,849,312
Adjusted EBITDA:
Wholly owned domestic resorts............................... $ 1,442,686 $ 1,325,220 $ 1,298,116
MGM China .................................................... 814,109 679,345 359,686
Reportable segment Adjusted Property EBITDA ........ 2,256,795 2,004,565 1,657,802
Corporate and other ............................................ (157,983) (286,166) (101,233)
$ 2,098,812 $ 1,718,399 $ 1,556,569
Consolidated net revenue increased 7% in 2013 compared to the prior year, due to increases in revenue at
MGM China and our wholly owned domestic resorts. Adjusted EBITDA increased primarily as a result of
operations at MGM China as well as improved results at our wholly owned domestic resorts and a decrease in
corporate expense related to development activities.
Consolidated net revenue increased 17% in 2012 compared to 2011, driven by a full year of operating
results for MGM China as well as increased revenue at our wholly owned domestic resorts. Adjusted EBITDA
increased primarily as a result of a full year of operations at MGM China and improved results at our wholly
owned domestic resorts, offset in part by higher corporate expense related to development activities as previously
discussed. See below for detailed discussion of segment results related to our wholly owned domestic resorts,
MGM China and corporate and other operations.
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Wholly owned domestic resorts. The following table presents detailed net revenue at our wholly owned
domestic resorts:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Casino revenue, net:
Table games ............................................................. $ 861,495 $ 821,737 $ 800,216
Slots ...................................................................... 1,671,819 1,666,482 1,625,420
Other ..................................................................... 66,257 65,450 66,836
Casino revenue, net .................................................. 2,599,571 2,553,669 2,492,472
Non-casino revenue:
Rooms ................................................................... 1,589,887 1,531,829 1,513,789
Food and beverage ...................................................... 1,382,480 1,393,141 1,374,614
Entertainment, retail and other......................................... 1,130,298 1,097,220 1,139,139
Non-casino revenue.................................................. 4,102,665 4,022,190 4,027,542
6,702,236 6,575,859 6,520,014
Less: Promotional allowances ............................................ (649,592) (643,068) (627,112)
$ 6,052,644 $ 5,932,791 $ 5,892,902
Net revenue in 2013 related to wholly owned domestic resorts increased 2% compared to 2012 as a result of
an increase in both gaming and nongaming revenue. Net revenue related to wholly owned domestic resorts
increased 1% in 2012 compared to 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in gaming revenue and a 2%
increase in REVPAR at our Las Vegas Strip resorts.
Table games revenue in 2013 increased 5% compared to 2012 due to an increase in overall tables games
hold percentage from 19.7% in 2012 to 20.5% in 2013. Slots revenue at our Las Vegas Strip resorts increased 4%
in 2013 but was offset by a decrease in slots revenue at our regional properties, primarily as a result of a decrease
in volume at MGM Grand Detroit. Table games revenue in 2012 increased 3% compared to 2011, with an
increase in table games hold percentage to 19.7% compared to 19.6% in 2011. Slots revenue in 2012 increased
3% compared to 2011, due to an increase in both volume and hold percentage.
Rooms revenue increased 4% in 2013 compared to 2012 as a result of a 2% increase in ADR at our Las
Vegas strip resorts. Occupancy was flat in 2013 while available rooms increased 2% compared to the prior year
as a result of rooms coming back online subsequent to the completion of the MGM Grand Las Vegas remodel at
the end of 2012. Rooms revenue increased 1% in 2012 compared to 2011 as a result of slightly higher occupancy
and a 2% increase in ADR. The following table shows key hotel statistics for our Las Vegas Strip resorts:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Occupancy ....................................................... 91% 91% 90%
Average Daily Rate (ADR) ..................................... $ 131 $ 129 $ 127
Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) .................... $ 119 $ 117 $ 115
Food and beverage revenues decreased 1% in 2013. Entertainment, retail and other revenues increased 3%,
due primarily to the opening of the Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil production show, partially offset by
lower retail revenues at several of our resorts. Food and beverage revenues increased 1% in 2012. Entertainment,
retail and other revenues decreased 4% in 2012, as a result of the closure of The Lion King at Mandalay Bay,
which was replaced by Michael Jackson ONE, and lower retail sales across several of our Las Vegas Strip
resorts.
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Adjusted Property EBITDA at our wholly owned domestic resorts was $1.4 billion in 2013, an increase of
9% due primarily to improved operating results at our luxury Las Vegas Strip resorts. Adjusted Property
EBITDA also benefited from an $8 million reduction in accrued payroll liabilities due to a change in our
employee paid time off policy. Adjusted Property EBITDA margin increased by approximately 150 basis points
from 2012, to 23.8%. Adjusted Property EBITDA at our wholly owned domestic resorts was $1.3 billion in 2012,
an increase of 2% as a result of improved operating results across most of our Las Vegas Strip properties.
Adjusted Property EBITDA margin in 2012 increased by approximately 30 basis points from 2011, to 22.3%.
MGM China. The following table presents detailed net revenue for MGM China, beginning as of June 3,
2011:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Casino revenue, net:
VIP table games .............................................. $ 2,062,200 $ 1,762,627 $ 1,055,326
Main floor table games....................................... 923,415 733,397 338,698
Slots ........................................................... 290,596 269,795 116,489
Casino revenue, net ........................................ 3,276,211 2,765,819 1,510,513
Non-casino revenue ............................................. 141,503 135,549 80,564
3,417,714 2,901,368 1,591,077
Less: Promotional allowances .................................. (100,786) (93,692) (56,114)
$ 3,316,928 $ 2,807,676 $ 1,534,963
Net revenue for MGM China increased 18% in 2013 compared to 2012. VIP table games revenues increased
due to a 27% increase in chip turnover, due primarily to incremental VIP business as the result of the expansion
of VIP gaming areas in October 2012, and the addition of new gaming promoters in the current year. This was
offset by a decrease in VIP table games hold percentage from 3.1% in 2012 to 2.8% in 2013. Main floor table
games volume increased 10% and hold percentage increased from 29.9% in 2012 to 34.2% in 2013. Slots volume
increased 16% in the current year while hold percentage decreased from 5.5% in 2012 to 5.1% in 2013. Main
floor gaming revenues and slots revenues benefited from overall Macau market growth as well as the
introduction of stadium-style electronic table games.
Net revenue was $2.8 billion in 2012 and $1.5 billion for the period from June 3, 2011 through
December 31, 2011. Net revenues for 2012 represented an increase of 8% over MGM Macau’s 2011 full year
results, driven by increases in volume for main floor table games and slots of 11% and 35%, respectively. The
main floor gaming increases are attributable to overall growth of the Macau market as well as the introduction of
premium gaming lounges. VIP table games turnover for 2012 was flat compared to 2011, while hold percentage
was 3.1% in 2012 compared to 3.0% in 2011.
Adjusted EBITDA for MGM China was $814 million in 2013, which included $36 million of branding fees
expense. Adjusted EBITDA for 2012 was $679 million, which included branding fees expense of $30 million.
Adjusting for branding fees in both years, MGM China’s 2013 Adjusted EBITDA increased 20% over the prior
year results. Gaming promoter commissions were $1.4 billion in 2013 and $1.2 billion in 2012, a 19% increase
compared to the prior year resulting directly from the increase in VIP table games win.
Adjusted EBITDA for the period from June 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011 was $360 million, inclusive
of $15 million of branding fee expense. Adjusting for branding fees in both 2012 and 2011, MGM China’s 2012
Adjusted EBITDA represented a 10% increase over the prior full year results.
Corporate and other. Corporate and other revenue includes revenues from MGM Hospitality and
management operations and reimbursed costs revenue primarily related to our CityCenter management
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agreement. Reimbursed costs revenue represents reimbursement of costs, primarily payroll-related, incurred by
us in connection with the provision of management services and was $365 million, $358 million and $351
million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA losses related to corporate and other decreased in 2013 compared to 2012 due primarily
to an increase in our share of operating income from CityCenter, including certain basis difference adjustments,
compared to a loss from CityCenter in the prior year. Corporate expense decreased compared to 2012 due to
higher development costs incurred in the prior year related to development initiatives in Maryland and
Massachusetts.
Adjusted EBITDA losses related to corporate and other increased in 2012 compared to 2011 due primarily
to approximately $115 million of Adjusted EBITDA related to our share of MGM Macau's results prior to the
consolidation. The prior period also included an increase in losses related to CityCenter. In addition, corporate
expense in 2012 increased due to the development activities as previously discussed.
Operating Results Details of Certain Charges
Stock compensation expense is recorded within the department of the recipient of the stock compensation
award. The following table shows the amount of compensation expense recognized related to employee stock-
based awards:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Casino ............................................................ $ 5,879 $ 6,437 $ 7,552
Other operating departments ................................... 2,241 3,035 3,868
General and administrative ..................................... 8,176 10,837 9,402
Corporate expense and other ................................... 16,036 19,251 18,885
$ 32,332 $ 39,560 $ 39,707
Preopening and start-up expenses consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
MGM China ..................................................... $ 9,109 $ - $ -
Other.............................................................. 4,205 2,127 (316)
$ 13,314 $ 2,127 $ (316)
Preopening and start-up expenses at MGM China relate primarily to the MGM Cotai project which includes
$7 million of amortization of the Cotai land concession premium.
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Property transactions, net consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Corporate buildings impairment charge ....................... $ 44,510 $ - $ -
Other Nevada land impairment charge ........................ 20,354 - -
Grand Victoria investment impairment........................ 36,607 85,009 -
Borgata investment impairment ................................ - 65,000 61,962
Las Vegas Strip land impairment .............................. - 366,406 -
Atlantic City land impairment.................................. - 166,569 -
Silver Legacy investment impairment ......................... - - 22,966
Circus Circus Reno impairment ................................ - - 79,658
Other property transactions, net ................................ 23,290 25,065 14,012
$ 124,761 $ 708,049 $ 178,598
Corporate Buildings. During 2013, we recorded an impairment charge of $45 million related to corporate
buildings which are expected to be removed from service. In June 2013, we executed agreements formalizing the
details of a joint venture to build a new Las Vegas arena project, of which we will own 50%, that will be located
on the land underlying these buildings.
Other Nevada Land. We own approximately 170 acres of land in Jean, Nevada and owned approximately
89 acres in and around Sloan, Nevada. In 2013, we recorded an impairment charge of $20 million based on an
estimated fair value of $24 million, due to an increased probability of sale in which we did not believe it was
likely that the carrying value of the land would be recovered. Fair value was determined based on recent
indications from market participants. In the fourth quarter of 2013 we sold the Sloan land.
Investment in Grand Victoria. At June 30, 2013, we reviewed the carrying value of our Grand Victoria
investment for impairment due to a higher than anticipated decline in operating results and loss of market share
as a result of the opening of a new riverboat casino in the Illinois market, as well as a decrease in forecasted cash
flows compared to the prior forecast. We used a blended discounted cash flow analysis and guideline public
company method to determine the estimated fair value from a market participant’s viewpoint. Key assumptions
included in the discounted cash flow analysis were estimates of future cash flows including outflows for capital
expenditures, a long-term growth rate of 2% and a discount rate of 11%. Key assumptions in the guideline public
company method included business enterprise value multiples selected based on the range of multiples in the
Company’s peer group. As a result of the analysis, we determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-
temporary impairment charge of $37 million at June 30, 2013, based on an estimated fair value of $170 million
for our 50% interest. We intend to, and believe we will be able to, retain our investment in Grand Victoria;
however, due to the extent of the shortfall and our assessment of the uncertainty of fully recovering our
investment, we determined that the impairment was other-than-temporary.
At June 30, 2012, we reviewed the carrying value of our Grand Victoria investment for impairment due to a
decrease in operating results at the property and the loss of market share as a result of the opening of a new
riverboat casino in the Illinois market, as well as a decrease in forecasted cash flows. We used a discounted cash
flow analysis to determine the estimated fair value. Key assumptions included in the analysis were estimates of
future cash flows including outflows for capital expenditures, a long-term growth rate of 2% and a discount rate
of 10.5%. As a result of the discounted cash flow analysis, we determined that it was necessary to record an
other-than-temporary impairment charge of $85 million based on an estimated fair value of $205 million for our
50% interest.
Investment in Borgata. We determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-temporary impairment
charge for our investment in Borgata of $65 million as of December 31, 2012 using an estimated fair value for
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our investment of $120 million based on a discounted cash flow analysis. Borgata’s 2012 operating results did
not meet previous forecasts. While 2012 results for Borgata were significantly impacted by Hurricane Sandy,
management believed the challenging environment in Atlantic City would continue and lowered 2013 estimates
below what was previously forecasted. Additionally, we used a long-term growth rate of 2.5% and a discount rate
of 10.5%, based on our assessment of risk associated with the estimated cash flows. This analysis is sensitive to
management assumptions, and increases or decreases in these assumptions would have a material impact on the
analysis.
We determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-temporary impairment charge for our
investment in Borgata of $62 million as of December 31, 2011 using an estimated fair value for our investment
of $185 million based on a discounted cash flow analysis. Key assumptions in such analysis include
management’s estimates of future cash flows, including outflows for capital expenditures, an appropriate
discount rate, and long-term growth rate. At the time, there was significant uncertainty surrounding Borgata’s
future operating results, due primarily to the planned opening of a major new resort in the Atlantic City market
during 2012 and other additional competition expected in surrounding markets. As a result, for purposes of this
analysis, we reflected a decrease in forecasted cash flows in 2012 and 2013. Additionally, we used a long-term
growth rate of 3% and a discount rate of 10.5%, based on our assessment of risk associated with the estimated
cash flows.
Las Vegas Strip land. We own 33.5 acres on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, which we have been
holding for future development. During 2012, we focused our development efforts on other jurisdictions, which
led to us reviewing our significant development land holdings for impairment indicators. Due to our focus on
future development outside of the Las Vegas area, we did not believe it was likely we would recover the carrying
value of our 33.5 acres of land on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip on an undiscounted basis. Therefore, we
recorded an impairment charge of $366 million as of December 31, 2012 based on an estimated fair value of
$214 million for the land. We determined fair value of the land using a market approach based on an assessment
of comparable land sales in Las Vegas, adjusted for size and location factors based on comparisons to our land.
Atlantic City land. We own two sites for a total of approximately 86 acres in Atlantic City, which we have
been holding for future development. We recorded an impairment charge of $167 million as of December 31,
2012 based on an estimated fair value of $125 million for the land. Due to our focus on future development
outside of Atlantic City, the deterioration the Atlantic City market had experienced and the initial
underperformance of a new resort that opened in 2012, we did not believe it was likely we would recover the
carrying value of this land on an undiscounted basis. We determined fair value of the land using a market
approach based on assessment of comparable land sales in Atlantic City, adjusted for size and location factors
based on comparisons to our land.
Investment in Silver Legacy. We recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge at December 31,
2011 which decreased the carrying value of our investment in Silver Legacy to zero and ceased applying the
equity method for our investment in Silver Legacy. Silver Legacy had approximately $143 million of outstanding
senior secured notes that were due in March 2012. Silver Legacy did not repay its notes at maturity and filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May 2012. These notes were non-recourse to us. In November 2012, Silver
Legacy completed a consensual plan of reorganization pursuant to which the holders of the senior secured notes
received a combination of cash and new second lien notes. Concurrently, Silver Legacy entered into an
agreement for a new $70 million senior secured credit facility, which provided for a portion of the exit financing
associated with the plan of reorganization. As part of the reorganization the partners invested $7.5 million each in
the form of subordinated sponsor notes. We resumed the equity method of accounting for our investment in
Silver Legacy subsequent to completion of the reorganization.
Circus Circus Reno. At September 30, 2011, we reviewed the carrying value of our Circus Circus Reno
long-lived assets for impairment using revised operating forecasts developed by management for that resort in
the third quarter of 2011. Due to the then current and forecasted market conditions and results of operations
through September 30, 2011 being lower than previous forecasts, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of
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$80 million in the third quarter of 2011 primarily related to a write-down of Circus Circus Reno’s long-lived
assets. Our discounted cash flow analysis for Circus Circus Reno included estimated future cash inflows from
operations and estimated future cash outflows for capital expenditures utilizing an estimated pre-tax discount rate
of 16.5% and a long-term growth rate of 2%.
Other. Other property transactions, net in 2013 include miscellaneous asset disposals and demolition costs.
Other property transactions, net in 2012 include write-downs related to the remodeling of the theatre at Mandalay
Bay, the renovation of the IMAX theatre at Luxor and various other miscellaneous asset disposals and disposal
costs. Other property transactions, net in 2011 include the write-off of goodwill related to Railroad Pass.
Operating Results Income (Loss) from Unconsolidated Affiliates
The following table summarizes information related to our income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
CityCenter........................................................ $ 21,712 $ (68,206) $ (56,291)
MGM Macau .................................................... - - 115,219
Other.............................................................. 21,348 21,824 32,166
$ 43,060 $ (46,382) $ 91,094
In 2013, we recognized $22 million of income related to our share of CityCenter’s operating results,
including certain basis difference adjustments, compared to a loss of $68 million in 2012. CityCenter’s 2013
operating results benefited from a 6% increase in net revenues compared to the prior year. Casino revenues
increased as a result of a 9% increase in table games volume and an increase in hold percentage from 23.2% in
2012 to 24.7% in 2013. Rooms revenues increased 5% due to an increase in REVPAR at Aria and Vdara of 4%
and 5%, respectively. The increase in revenues from resort operations was partially offset by a decrease in
residential revenues.
In 2012 and 2011, our share of CityCenter’s operating losses included our share of residential inventory
impairment charges of $18 million and $26 million, respectively. CityCenter is required to carry its residential
inventory at the lower of its carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value of the residential inventory is
determined using a discounted cash flow analysis based on management’s current expectations of future cash
flows. The key inputs in the discounted cash flow analysis include estimated sales prices of units currently under
contract and new unit sales, the absorption rate over the sell-out period, and the discount rate. In addition,
CityCenter accrued $32 million in 2012 related to the estimated demolition cost of the Harmon. We recognized
50% of such charge, resulting in a charge of approximately $16 million.
We ceased recording MGM Macau operating results as income from unconsolidated affiliates under the
equity method of accounting in June 2011.
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Non-operating Results
Interest expense. The following table summarizes information related to interest on our long-term debt:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Total interest incurred MGM Resorts ....................... $ 830,074 $ 1,092,188 $ 1,073,949
Total interest incurred MGM China ......................... 32,343 25,139 12,916
Interest capitalized .............................................. (5,070) (969) (33)
$ 857,347 $ 1,116,358 $ 1,086,832
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized ............ $ 840,280 $ 1,039,655 $ 1,001,982
End-of-year ratio of fixed-to-floating debt .................... 75/25 75/25 72/28
End-of-year weighted average interest rate ................... 6.0% 6.3% 7.7%
In 2013, gross interest costs decreased compared to 2012 primarily as a result of the December 2012
refinancing transactions. In 2012, gross interest costs increased compared to 2011 primarily as a result of the
consolidation of MGM China and an increase in weighted average long-term debt outstanding during the year.
Amortization of debt discounts, premiums and issuance costs included in interest expense in 2013, 2012 and
2011 was $35 million, $73 million and $94 million, respectively.
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates. Non-operating expense from unconsolidated
affiliates increased $67 million compared to 2012, related primarily to a $70 million loss for our share of
CityCenter’s loss on retirement of long-term debt in 2013, primarily consisting of premiums associated with the
redemption of CityCenter’s first and second lien notes as well as the write-off of previously unamortized debt
issuance costs. In December 2013, Silver Legacy entered into a new senior credit facility and redeemed its
outstanding second lien notes. Silver Legacy recognized a gain of $24 million in connection with these
transactions. We recognized $12 million, our share of the gain.
Other, net. In 2013, we recorded a loss on early retirement of debt of $4 million related to the re-pricing of
the term loan B credit facility. In 2012, we recorded a loss on retirement of debt of $107 million related to the
amendment and restatement of our credit facility in February and December, and a loss on retirement of debt
related to the tender offers, redemption and discharge of our senior secured notes of $457 million.
We hold South Jersey Transportation Authority special revenue bonds, the original proceeds from which
were used to provide funding for the Atlantic City/Brigantine Connector Project. The repayment of the remaining
principal and interest for the bonds is supported by eligible investment alternative tax obligation payments made
to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority from future casino licensees on the Renaissance Pointe land
owned by us. We have assumed no future cash flows will be received to support the carrying value of the bonds,
and recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of $47 million as of December 31, 2012, because we believed
the probability for casino development on Renaissance Pointe in the foreseeable future was remote due to the
continued deterioration of the Atlantic City market and initial underperformance of a resort that opened in the
market.
Income taxes. The following table summarizes information related to our income taxes:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Income (loss) before income taxes............................. $ 87,765 $ (1,734,213) $ 2,831,631
Benefit (provision) for income taxes .......................... (31,263) 117,301 403,313
Effective income tax rate ....................................... 35.6% 6.8% (14.2)%
Federal, state and foreign income taxes paid, net of
refunds......................................................... $ 835 $ 6,982 $ (172,018)
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In 2013, no income tax benefit was recorded for domestic book losses because we provided a valuation
allowance against such losses. In addition, our foreign jurisdiction book income is taxed at essentially a zero
percent tax rate due primarily to the exemption from Macau's 12% complementary tax on gaming profits.
Consequently, absent non-recurring taxation events, our effective tax rate would have been approximately 5% in
2013. However, due primarily to tax expense resulting from re-measuring the Macau net deferred tax liability
due to the extension of the amortization period of the MGM China gaming subconcession upon effectiveness of
the Cotai land concession, offset in part by tax benefit resulting from audit settlements and expiration of statutes
of limitation, the effective tax rate for 2013 approximated the 35% U.S. statutory rate. The income tax benefit on
pre-tax loss in 2012 was substantially below the 35% statutory rate due primarily to the fact that we began
recording a valuation allowance against our U.S. federal deferred tax assets during the year. We recorded an
income tax benefit in 2011 even though we had pre-tax income for the year because we did not provide U.S.
deferred taxes on the $3.5 billion gain recorded on the acquisition of the controlling financial interest in MGM
China. Excluding the MGM China gain, we would have provided income tax benefit at an effective tax rate of
60.7% for 2011, higher than the federal statutory rate due primarily to an income tax benefit resulting from a
decrease to the Macau net deferred tax liability recorded to reflect an assumed five-year extension of the
exemption from complementary tax on gaming profits and a lower effective tax rate on MGM China earnings.
Cash taxes paid in 2013 and 2012 consisted primarily of foreign and state taxes. The net refund of cash
taxes in 2011 was due primarily to the carryback to prior years of U.S. federal income tax net operating losses
incurred in 2010 and 2009, respectively. All U.S. net operating loss carryback refund potential was realized as a
result of these carrybacks and tax net operating losses may now only be carried forward.
Non-GAAP Measures
“Adjusted EBITDA” is earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense), taxes,
depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, net and the gain on the
MGM China transaction. “Adjusted Property EBITDA” is Adjusted EBITDA before corporate expense and stock
compensation expense related to the MGM Resorts stock option plan, which is not allocated to each property.
MGM China recognizes stock compensation expense related to its stock compensation plan which is included in
the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for MGM China. Adjusted EBITDA information is presented solely as a
supplemental disclosure to reported GAAP measures because management believes these measures are 1) widely
used measures of operating performance in the gaming and hospitality industry, and 2) a principal basis for
valuation of gaming and hospitality companies.
We believe that while items excluded from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property 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 resorts, 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. In addition, capital allocation, tax planning, financing and stock
compensation awards are all managed at the corporate level. Therefore, we use Adjusted Property EBITDA as
the primary measure of wholly owned domestic resorts operating performance.
Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted Property EBITDA should not be construed as an alternative to operating
income or net income, as an indicator of our performance; or as an alternative to cash flows from operating
activities, as a measure of liquidity; or as any other measure determined in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. We have significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest payments,
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taxes and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in Adjusted EBITDA. Also, other companies in the
gaming and hospitality industries that report Adjusted EBITDA information may calculate Adjusted EBITDA in
a different manner.
The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss):
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA............................................... $ 2,098,812 $ 1,718,399 $ 1,556,569
Preopening and start-up expenses ........................... (13,314) (2,127) 316
Property transactions, net .................................... (124,761) (708,049) (178,598)
Gain on MGM China transaction ........................... - - 3,496,005
Depreciation and amortization .............................. (849,225) (927,697) (817,146)
Operating income ............................................... 1,111,512 80,526 4,057,146
Non-operating expense:
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized ............... (857,347) (1,116,358) (1,086,832)
Other, net ...................................................... (166,400) (698,381) (138,683)
(1,023,747) (1,814,739) (1,225,515)
Income (loss) before income taxes............................. 87,765 (1,734,213) 2,831,631
Benefit (provision) for income taxes........................ (31,263) 117,301 403,313
Net income (loss) ................................................ 56,502 (1,616,912) 3,234,944
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests ... (213,108) (150,779) (120,307)
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International................................................... $ (156,606) $ (1,767,691) $ 3,114,637
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The following tables present reconciliations of operating income (loss) to Adjusted Property EBITDA and
Adjusted EBITDA:
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Operating
Income (Loss)
Preopening
and Start-up
Expenses
Property
Transactions,
Net
Depreciation
and
Amortization
Adjusted
EBITDA
(In thousands)
Bellagio ........................................ $ 261,321 $ - $ 470 $ 96,968 $ 358,759
MGM Grand Las Vegas ...................... 149,602 - 2,220 84,310 236,132
Mandalay Bay ................................. 78,096 1,903 2,823 84,332 167,154
The Mirage .................................... 63,090 - 4,722 49,612 117,424
Luxor ........................................... 21,730 802 2,177 36,852 61,561
New York-New York ......................... 65,006 - 3,533 20,642 89,181
Excalibur ....................................... 49,184 - 69 14,249 63,502
Monte Carlo ................................... 45,597 791 3,773 18,780 68,941
Circus Circus Las Vegas...................... (1,596) - 1,078 17,127 16,609
MGM Grand Detroit .......................... 135,516 - (2,402) 22,575 155,689
Beau Rivage ................................... 38,015 - (260) 29,182 66,937
Gold Strike Tunica ............................ 22,767 - 1,330 13,390 37,487
Other resort operations........................ (21,951) - 23,018 2,243 3,310
Wholly owned domestic resorts ........... 906,377 3,496 42,551 490,262 1,442,686
MGM China ................................... 501,021 9,109 390 303,589 814,109
CityCenter (50%).............................. 21,336 376 - - 21,712
Other unconsolidated resorts ................. 21,217 131 - - 21,348
Management and other operations ........... 13,749 189 4 11,835 25,777
1,463,700 13,301 42,945 805,686 2,325,632
Stock compensation ........................... (26,112) - - - (26,112)
Corporate ...................................... (326,076) 13 81,816 43,539 (200,708)
$ 1,111,512 $ 13,314 $ 124,761 $ 849,225 $ 2,098,812
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Operating
Income (Loss)
Preopening
and Start-up
Expenses
Property
Transactions,
Net
Depreciation
and
Amortization
Adjusted
EBITDA
(In thousands)
Bellagio ........................................ $ 206,679 $ - $ 2,101 $ 94,074 $ 302,854
MGM Grand Las Vegas ...................... 94,529 - 6,271 79,926 180,726
Mandalay Bay ................................. 64,818 830 3,786 77,327 146,761
The Mirage .................................... 65,266 - 929 51,423 117,618
Luxor ........................................... 20,777 - 4,794 37,689 63,260
New York-New York ......................... 68,591 - 581 21,333 90,505
Excalibur ....................................... 43,978 - 5 17,805 61,788
Monte Carlo ................................... 38,418 - 1,328 18,935 58,681
Circus Circus Las Vegas...................... 4,514 - 106 19,452 24,072
MGM Grand Detroit .......................... 130,564 641 922 33,543 165,670
Beau Rivage ................................... 40,713 - (50) 30,698 71,361
Gold Strike Tunica ............................ 27,420 - (53) 13,102 40,469
Other resort operations........................ (904) - (14) 2,373 1,455
Wholly owned domestic resorts ........... 805,363 1,471 20,706 497,680 1,325,220
MGM China ................................... 302,092 - 2,307 374,946 679,345
CityCenter (50%).............................. (68,862) 656 - - (68,206)
Other unconsolidated resorts ................. 21,824 - - - 21,824
Management and other operations ........... (4,258) - - 14,205 9,947
1,056,159 2,127 23,013 886,831 1,968,130
Stock compensation ........................... (33,974) - - - (33,974)
Corporate ...................................... (941,659) - 685,036 40,866 (215,757)
$ 80,526 $ 2,127 $ 708,049 $ 927,697 $ 1,718,399
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Year Ended December 31, 2011
Operating
Income (Loss)
Preopening
and Start-up
Expenses
Gain on MGM
China
Transaction &
Property
Transactions,
Net
Depreciation
and
Amortization
Adjusted
EBITDA
(In thousands)
Bellagio ........................................ $ 203,026 $ - $ 2,772 $ 96,699 $ 302,497
MGM Grand Las Vegas ...................... 71,762 - 232 77,142 149,136
Mandalay Bay ................................. 84,105 - 531 84,488 169,124
The Mirage .................................... 41,338 - 1,559 59,546 102,443
Luxor ........................................... 39,866 - 112 38,103 78,081
New York-New York ......................... 63,824 - (76) 23,536 87,284
Excalibur ....................................... 44,428 - 646 20,183 65,257
Monte Carlo ................................... 35,059 - 131 22,214 57,404
Circus Circus Las Vegas...................... 4,040 - (1) 18,905 22,944
MGM Grand Detroit .......................... 125,235 - 1,415 39,369 166,019
Beau Rivage ................................... 30,313 - 58 39,649 70,020
Gold Strike Tunica ............................ 15,991 - 36 13,639 29,666
Other resort operations........................ (86,012) - 80,120 4,133 (1,759)
Wholly owned domestic resorts ........... 672,975 - 87,535 537,606 1,298,116
MGM China (1) ............................... 137,440 - 1,120 221,126 359,686
MGM Macau (50%) (2) ...................... 115,219 - - - 115,219
CityCenter (50%).............................. (56,291) - - - (56,291)
Other unconsolidated resorts ................. 32,166 - - - 32,166
Management and other operations ........... (13,813) (316) - 14,416 287
887,696 (316) 88,655 773,148 1,749,183
Stock compensation ........................... (36,528) - - - (36,528)
Corporate ...................................... 3,205,978 - (3,406,062) 43,998 (156,086)
$ 4,057,146 $ (316) $ (3,317,407) $ 817,146 $ 1,556,569
(1) For the twelve months ended December 31, 2011, represents the Adjusted EBITDA of MGM China from June 3, 2011 (the first day of
our majority ownership of MGM China) through December 31, 2011.
(2) Represents our share of operating income, adjusted for the effect of certain basis differences for the approximately five months ended
June 2, 2011.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows Summary
We require a certain amount of cash on hand to operate our resorts. Beyond our cash on hand, we utilize
company-wide cash management procedures to minimize the amount of cash held on hand or in banks. Funds are
swept from accounts at our resorts daily into central bank accounts, and excess funds are invested overnight or
are used to repay borrowings under our bank credit facilities. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we held cash and
cash equivalents of $1.8 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents related to MGM China
at both December 31, 2013 and 2012 was $1.0 billion.
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Our cash flows consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities ............................... $ 1,310,448 $ 909,351 $ 675,126
Investing cash flows:
Capital expenditures, net of construction payable................... (562,124) (422,763) (301,244)
Dispositions of property and equipment ............................. 18,030 426 348
Acquisition of MGM China, net of cash paid........................ - - 407,046
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates .......... (28,953) (54,300) (128,848)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates in excess of
earnings............................................................... 110 1,723 2,212
Investments in treasury securities- maturities longer than
90 days................................................................ (219,546) (285,469) (330,313)
Proceeds from treasury securities- maturities longer than
90 days................................................................ 252,592 315,438 330,130
Other ..................................................................... (20,246) (1,472) (643)
Net cash used in investing activities ............................... (560,137) (446,417) (21,312)
Financing cash flows:
Net borrowings (repayments) under bank credit facilities .......... (28,000) (504,866) 900,848
Issuance of senior notes................................................ 500,000 4,100,000 311,415
Retirement of senior notes, including premiums paid .............. (612,262) (4,009,117) (493,816)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners ..................... (318,348) (206,806) (3,768)
Other ..................................................................... (31,098) (166,170) (2,757)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities .............. (489,708) (786,959) 711,922
Effect of exchange rate on cash .......................................... (443) 1,621 1,213
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .................. $ 260,160 $ (322,404) $ 1,366,949
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 tax payments or refunds, and
distributions from unconsolidated affiliates. Cash provided by operating activities increased due to increased
operating cash flow at MGM China - $932 million in 2013 compared to $751 million in the prior year -
positively affected by changes in working capital primarily related to short term gaming liabilities. In 2013,
operating cash flow also benefited from a decrease in interest payments. In 2012, increased cash flows at our
resorts were offset by lower tax refunds received compared to the prior year period. We paid net taxes of $1
million and $7 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively, and received net tax refunds of approximately $172
million in 2011.
Cash Flows Investing Activities
Our investing cash flows can fluctuate significantly from year to year depending on our decisions with
respect to strategic capital investments in new or existing resorts, business acquisitions or dispositions, and the
timing of more regular capital investments to maintain the quality of our resorts. Capital expenditures related to
more regular investments in our existing resorts can also vary depending on timing of larger remodel projects
related to our public spaces and hotel rooms. Most of such costs relate to materials, furniture and fixtures, and
external labor costs.
In 2013, we had capital expenditures of $562 million, which included $239 million at MGM China,
excluding development fees eliminated in consolidation. Capital expenditures at MGM China primarily
related to the construction of MGM Cotai, including a $47 million construction deposit. We spent
approximately $324 million in 2013 related to capital expenditures at corporate and our wholly owned
domestic resorts, which included expenditures for a remodel of the front façades of New York-New York
and Monte Carlo, room remodels, theater renovations, information technology and slot machine purchases.
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In 2012, we had capital expenditures of $423 million, which included $74 million at MGM China,
excluding development fees eliminated in consolidation. At our wholly owned domestic resorts, capital
expenditures included $95 million of expenditures related to the room remodel at MGM Grand Las
Vegas, $35 million related to the room remodel for the Spa Tower at Bellagio, $43 million of aircraft
acquisition costs and capital expenditures at various resorts including restaurant remodels, entertainment
venue remodels and theater renovations. Most of the costs capitalized related to furniture and fixtures,
materials and external labor costs. Capital expenditures at MGM China related to the second floor gaming
area expansion, other property enhancements and Cotai development activities.
In 2011, we had capital expenditures of $301 million, which included $27 million at MGM China. Capital
expenditures related mainly to room remodels at Bellagio and MGM Grand Las Vegas, restaurant
remodels, theater renovations, slot machine purchases and a remodel of the high limit slots area at
Bellagio.
We have made investments in CityCenter in each of the past three years. In 2013, 2012 and 2011, we made
contributions of $24 million, $47 million and $92 million, respectively, related to the completion guarantee. In
2011, we made an additional equity contribution of $37 million.
In June 2011, we paid $75 million to acquire an additional 1% interest in MGM China and acquired cash of
$482 million.
Investing activities includes activity related to investments of cash held by our trust holding our 50%
ownership interest in Borgata.
Cash Flows Financing Activities
In 2013, we repaid net debt of $140 million including $28 million under our senior credit facility. We issued
$500 million in 5.25% senior notes and repaid the following senior notes:
$462 million outstanding principal amount of our 6.75% senior notes; and
$150 million outstanding principal amount of our 7.625% senior subordinated debentures at maturity.
We incurred $24 million of debt issuance costs related to the re-pricing of the term loan B facility in May
2013 and the December 2013 issuance of the $500 million of 5.25% senior notes.
MGM China paid a $113 million interim dividend in September 2013, of which $58 million remained
within the consolidated entity and $55 million was distributed to noncontrolling interests. Additionally, MGM
China paid a $500 million special dividend in March 2013, of which $255 million remained within the
consolidated entity and $245 million was distributed to noncontrolling interests. MGM China paid a $400 million
special dividend in March 2012, of which $204 million remained within the consolidated entity and $196 million
was distributed to noncontrolling interests.
In 2012, we borrowed net debt of $364 million, excluding the $778 million repaid in January 2012 under
our senior credit facility. MGM China had no additional significant borrowings or reductions of debt on a net
basis during 2012.
In 2012, we repaid the $535 million outstanding principal amount of our 6.75% senior notes at maturity and
issued the following senior notes:
$850 million of 8.625% senior notes due 2019 for net proceeds of $836 million;
$1.0 billion of 7.75% senior notes due 2022 for net proceeds of $986 million;
$1.0 billion of 6.75% senior notes due 2020 for net proceeds of $986 million; and
$1.25 billion of 6.625% senior notes due 2021 for net proceeds of $1.23 billion.
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In addition, using the net proceeds from the $1.25 billion of 6.625% senior notes due 2021 and our amended
and restated senior secured credit facility, together with cash on hand, we made an offer to repurchase and funded
the satisfaction and discharge of all of the following senior secured notes at a premium for a total of
approximately $3.5 billion:
$750 million outstanding principal amount of our 13.0% senior secured notes due 2013;
$650 million outstanding principal amount of our 10.375% senior secured notes due 2014;
$850 million outstanding principal amount of our 11.125% senior secured notes due 2017; and
$845 million outstanding principal amount of our 9% senior secured notes due 2020.
In 2011, excluding the $778 million we repaid in early January 2012 on our senior secured credit facility,
we repaid $60 million of net debt including $91 million repaid by MGM China under its senior credit facility for
the period from June 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011. We issued $300 million of 4.25% convertible senior
notes due 2015 for net proceeds of $311 million, which were used to pay down borrowings under our senior
credit facility. In addition, we repaid the following senior notes:
$325 million outstanding principal amount of our 8.375% senior subordinated notes at maturity;
$129 million outstanding principal amount of our 6.375% senior notes due 2011 at maturity;
$6 million outstanding principal amount of our floating rate senior convertible debentures due 2033 in
open market purchases; and
$10 million principal amount of our 6.75% senior notes due 2012 and $22 million principal amount of our
6.75% senior notes due 2013 in open market repurchases.
Other Factors Affecting Liquidity
Anticipated uses of cash. As of December 31, 2013 we had $537 million of principal amount of long-term
debt maturing, and an estimated $823 million of cash interest payments based on current outstanding debt and
applicable interest rates, within the next twelve months.
In addition, we expect to make the following capital investments during 2014:
$350 million in capital expenditures at our wholly owned domestic resorts and corporate entities;
$75 million for our arena joint venture, subject to the joint venture obtaining permanent financing;
$170 million on capital expenditures including land costs related to the MGM National Harbor project;
and
If we are awarded the license in Massachusetts, $225 million including an initial license fee, construction
costs (including an initial deposit), and land acquisition costs.
During 2014, MGM China expects to spend approximately $70 million in capital improvements at MGM
Macau and $500 million on the MGM Cotai project, excluding capitalized interest and land.
Our capital expenditures fluctuate depending on our decisions with respect to strategic capital investments
in new or existing resorts and the timing of capital investments to maintain the quality of our resorts, the amounts
of which can vary depending on timing of larger remodel projects related to our public spaces and hotel rooms.
Future capital expenditures could vary from our current expectations depending on the progress of our
development efforts and the structure of our ownership interests in future developments.
Cotai land concession. In October 2012, MGM Grand Paradise formally accepted the terms and conditions
of a land concession contract from the government for its planned development in Cotai. The land concession
contract became effective on January 9, 2013 when the Macau government published it in the Official Gazette of
Macau, and has an initial term of 25 years. The land premium payable to the Macau government for the land
concession contract is $161 million and is composed of a down payment and eight additional semi-annual
payments. As of December 31, 2013, MGM China had paid $71 million of the contract premium recorded within
“Other long-term assets, net.” In January 2014, MGM China paid the second semi-annual payment of $15 million
under the land concession contract. Including interest on the six remaining semi-annual payments, MGM China
has $88 million remaining payable for the land concession contract. In addition, MGM Grand Paradise is
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required to pay the Macau government $269,000 per year in rent during the course of development of the land
and $681,000 per year in rent once the development is completed. The annual rent is subject to review by the
Macau government every five years. MGM China has made significant progress in getting its construction team
in place as well as finalizing its designs. Under the terms of the land concession contract, MGM Grand Paradise
is required to complete the development of the land within 60 months from the date of publication.
MGM China dividend policy. In February 2013, MGM China adopted a distribution policy pursuant to
which it may make semi-annual distributions in an aggregate amount per year not to exceed 35% of its
anticipated consolidated annual profits. In accordance with the policy, MGM China may also declare special
distributions from time to time. The determination to make distributions will be made at the discretion of the
MGM China Board of Directors and will be based upon MGM China’s operations and earnings, development
pipeline, cash flows, financial condition, capital and other reserve requirements and surplus, general financial
conditions, contractual restrictions, including restrictions on its ability to pay dividends or distributions in the
MGM China credit facility, and any other conditions or factors which the Board of Directors deems relevant. As
a result, there can be no assurance that distributions will be declared in the future or the amount or timing of such
distributions, if any.
On February 19, 2014, as part of its regular dividend policy, MGM China’s Board of Directors announced it
will recommend a final dividend for 2013 of $128 million to MGM China shareholders subject to approval at the
2014 annual shareholders meeting. In addition, MGM China’s Board of Directors announced a special dividend
of $500 million, which will be paid to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2014 and distributed on or about
March 17, 2014. We will receive $255 million, representing our 51% share of the special dividend.
CityCenter completion guarantee. In October 2013, we entered into a third amended and restated
completion and cost overrun guarantee, which is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Circus Circus
Las Vegas, as well as certain undeveloped land adjacent to that property. The terms of the amended and restated
completion guarantee provide CityCenter the ability to utilize up to $72 million of net residential proceeds to
fund construction costs, or to reimburse us for construction costs previously expended. As of December 31, 2013,
CityCenter is holding approximately $72 million in a separate bank account representing the remaining condo
proceeds available to fund completion guarantee obligations or be reimbursed to us. In accordance with the
amended and restated completion guarantee, such amounts can only be used to fund construction lien obligations
or reimbursed to us once the Perini litigation is settled.
As of December 31, 2013, we had funded $716 million under the completion guarantee and have accrued a
liability of $97 million which includes estimated litigation costs related to the resolution of disputes with
contractors concerning the final construction costs and estimated amounts to be paid to contractors through the
legal process related to the Perini litigation. We do not believe it is reasonably possible we could be liable for
amounts in excess of what we have accrued. Our estimated obligation has been offset by $72 million of
condominium proceeds received by CityCenter, which are available to fund construction lien claims upon the
resolution of the Perini litigation. Also, our accrual reflects certain estimated offsets to the amounts claimed by
the contractors. Moreover, we have not accrued for any contingent payments to CityCenter related to the Harmon
component, which will not be completed using the building as it now stands. See Note 11 in the accompanying
financial statements for discussion of the status of the Harmon.
We do not believe we would be responsible for funding under the completion guarantee any additional
remediation efforts that might be required with respect to the Harmon; however, our view is based on a number
of developing factors, including with respect to on-going litigation with CityCenter’s contractors, actions by local
officials and other developments related to the CityCenter venture, all of which are subject to change.
Principal Debt Arrangements
Our long-term debt consists of publicly held senior, senior subordinated and convertible senior notes and
our senior secured credit facility. At December 31, 2013, excluding MGM China we had $12.9 billion principal
amount of indebtedness, including $2.8 billion of borrowings outstanding under our $4.0 billion senior credit
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facility. We pay fixed rates of interest ranging from 4.25% to 11.375% on our senior, convertible senior and
subordinated notes. In December 2012, we amended and restated our senior secured credit facility, concurrently
with the tender offers for all of our senior secured notes and the issuance of $1.25 billion of 6.625% senior notes
due 2021. The amended and restated senior secured credit facility consists of $1.2 billion of revolving loans, a
$1.04 billion term loan A facility and a $1.73 billion term loan B facility. The revolving and term loan A
facilities bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable rate determined by our credit rating (2.75% as of
December 31, 2013). The term loan B facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.50% with a LIBOR floor of 1.00%
(3.5% as of December 31, 2013). The revolving and term loan A facilities mature in December 2017. The term
loan B facility matures in December 2019. The term loan A and term loan B facilities are subject to scheduled
amortization payments beginning on the last day of each calendar quarter from and after March 31, 2013 in an
amount equal to 0.25% of the original principal balance. We had approximately $1.2 billion of available
borrowing capacity under our senior credit facility at December 31, 2013.
The land and substantially all of the assets of MGM Grand Las Vegas, Bellagio and The Mirage secure up
to $3.35 billion of obligations outstanding under the senior secured credit facility. In addition, the land and
substantially all of the assets of New York-New York and Gold Strike Tunica secure the entire amount of the
senior secured credit facility, and the land and substantially all of the assets of MGM Grand Detroit secure its
obligations as a co-borrower under the senior secured credit facility, initially equal to $450 million. In addition,
the senior secured credit facility is secured by a pledge of the equity or limited liability company interests of the
subsidiaries that own the pledged properties.
The senior secured credit facility contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative
and negative covenants. In addition, the senior secured credit facility requires us and our restricted subsidiaries to
maintain a minimum trailing four-quarter EBITDA and limits our ability to make capital expenditures and
investments. As of December 31, 2013, we and our restricted subsidiaries are required to maintain a minimum
EBITDA (as defined) of $1.05 billion. The minimum EBITDA increases to $1.10 billion for March 31, 2014 and
June 30, 2014 and to $1.20 billion for September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, with periodic increases
thereafter. EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2013 calculated in accordance with the
terms of the senior secured credit facility was $1.31 billion. In accordance with our senior credit facility covenants,
we and our restricted subsidiaries are limited to annual capital expenditures (as defined in the agreement governing
our senior secured credit facility) of $500 million in each year beginning with 2013 with unused amounts in any
fiscal year rolling over to the next fiscal year, but not any fiscal year thereafter. We were within the limit of $500
million of capital expenditures for the calendar year 2013. In addition, our senior secured credit facility limits our
ability to make investments subject to certain thresholds and other important exceptions. We believe we have
sufficient capacity under these thresholds to fund our planned development activity.
The senior secured credit facility provides for customary events of default, including, without limitation,
(i) payment defaults, (ii) covenant defaults, (iii) cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness in excess of specified
amounts, (iv) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, (v) judgment defaults in excess of specified amounts,
(vi) the failure of any loan document by a significant party to be in full force and effect and such circumstance, in
the reasonable judgment of the required lenders, is materially adverse to the lenders, or (vii) the security
documents cease to create a valid and perfected first priority lien on any material portion of the collateral. In
addition, the senior secured credit facility provides that a cessation of business due to revocation, suspension or
loss of any gaming license affecting a specified amount of its revenues or assets, will constitute an event of
default.
All of our principal debt arrangements are guaranteed by each of our material domestic subsidiaries, other
than MGM Grand Detroit, LLC (which is a co-borrower under our senior credit facility), our insurance
subsidiaries, and certain other designated subsidiaries, including MGM National Harbor. Our international
subsidiaries, including MGM China and its subsidiaries, are not guarantors of such indebtedness. We and our
subsidiaries may from time to time, in our sole discretion, purchase, repay, redeem or retire any of our
outstanding debt securities, in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer or otherwise
pursuant to authorization of our Board of Directors.
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At December 31, 2013, the MGM China credit facility consisted of approximately $550 million of term loans
and a $1.45 billion revolving credit facility due October 2017. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 of
$553 million was comprised solely of term loans. The interest rate on the facility fluctuates annually based on
HIBOR plus a margin, which ranges between 1.75% and 2.5%, based on MGM China’s leverage ratio. MGM China
is a joint and several co-borrower with MGM Grand Paradise. The material subsidiaries of MGM China guarantee
the facilities, and MGM China, MGM Grand Paradise and their guarantor subsidiaries have granted a security
interest, still subject to approval, on substantially all of their assets to secure the amended facilities. The credit
facility will be used for general corporate purposes and for the development of the Cotai project.
The MGM China credit facility agreement contains customary representations and warranties, events of
default, affirmative covenants and negative covenants, which impose restrictions on, among other things, the
ability of MGM China and its subsidiaries to make investments, pay dividends and sell assets, and to incur
additional debt and additional liens. MGM China is also required to maintain compliance with a maximum
consolidated total leverage ratio of 4.50 to 1.00 prior to the first anniversary of the MGM Cotai opening date and
4.00 to 1.00 thereafter and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00. MGM China was in compliance
with its credit facility covenants at December 31, 2013.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our off balance sheet arrangements consist primarily of investments in unconsolidated affiliates, which
consist primarily of our investments in CityCenter, Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy. We have not entered into
any transactions with special purpose entities, nor have we engaged in any derivative transactions. Our
unconsolidated affiliate investments allow us to realize the proportionate benefits of owning a full-scale resort in
a manner that minimizes our initial investment. We have not historically guaranteed financing obtained by our
investees, and there are no other provisions of the venture agreements which we believe are unusual or subject us
to risks to which we would not be subjected if we had full ownership of the resort.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our scheduled contractual obligations as of December 31, 2013:
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Thereafter
(In millions)
Long-term debt ...................................... $ 537 $ 2,353 $ 1,642 $ 2,183 $ 493 $ 6,250
Estimated interest payments on long-term
debt (1) ............................................ 823 780 674 570 450 866
Capital leases ........................................ 1 1 - - - -
Operating leases ..................................... 43 42 41 16 18 1,095
Tax liabilities (2) .................................... 31 ---- -
Long-term liabilities ................................83332 28
CityCenter funding commitments (3) ............. 97 ---- -
Other obligations (4) ................................ 767 893 38 9 4 2
$ 2,307 $ 4,072 $ 2,398 $ 2,781 $ 967 $ 8,241
(1) Estimated interest payments are based on principal amounts and expected maturities of debt outstanding at December 31, 2013 and
management’s forecasted LIBOR rates for our senior credit facility and HIBOR rates for the MGM Grand Paradise credit facility.
(2) Approximately $75 million of liabilities related to uncertain tax positions and other tax liabilities are excluded from the table as we cannot
reasonably estimate when examination and other activity related to these amounts will conclude or when these amounts will be paid.
(3) Under our completion guarantee for CityCenter, we are committed to fund amounts in excess of currently funded project costs. Based
on current forecasted expenditures, we estimate that we will be required to fund approximately $97 million for such guarantee.
(4) The amount for 2014 includes approximately $500 million of a total of $1.3 billion of construction commitments related to MGM Cotai,
$115 million related to employment agreements, $102 million for entertainment agreements, and $38 million of open purchase orders.
Other commitments include various contracted amounts, including information technology, advertising, maintenance and other service
agreements. Our largest entertainment commitments consist of minimum contractual payments to Cirque du Soleil, which performs
shows at several of our resorts. Our contractual commitments for these shows generally do not exceed 12 months and are based on our
ability to exercise certain termination rights; however, we expect these shows to continue for longer periods.
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While we have significant indebtedness, we believe we have the ability to meet known obligations,
including principal and interest obligations as well as planned capital expenditures, over the next few years with
cash flows from operations and availability under our senior credit facility. We have $537 million of maturities
of long-term debt in 2014 and the price per share of our common stock as of December 31, 2013 was above the
conversion price of our $1.45 billion 4.25% convertible senior notes due 2015. See “Liquidity and Capital
Resources Other Factors Affecting Liquidity” for further discussion of anticipated uses of cash.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources are
based on our consolidated financial statements. To prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, we must make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. We regularly evaluate
these estimates and assumptions, particularly in areas we consider to be critical accounting estimates, where
changes in the estimates and assumptions could have a material effect on our results of operations, financial
position or cash flows. Senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors have reviewed the
disclosures included herein about our critical accounting estimates, and have reviewed the processes to determine
those estimates. However, by their nature, judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty and
therefore actual results can differ from our estimates.
Business Combinations
We accounted for our acquisition of MGM China in June 2011 as a business combination and have historically
had significant acquisitions accounted for as business combinations. In a business combination, we determine the
fair value of acquired assets, including identifiable intangible assets, assumed liabilities, and noncontrolling
interests. The fair value of the acquired business is allocated to the acquired assets, assumed liabilities, and
noncontrolling interests based on their fair value, with any remaining fair value allocated to goodwill. This
allocation process requires use of estimates and assumptions, including estimates of future cash flows to be
generated by the acquired assets. Identifiable finite-life intangible assets, such as certain license rights and customer
lists, are amortized over the intangible asset’s estimated useful life. The method of amortization reflects the pattern
in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed if determinable, normally estimated based on
estimated future cash flows of the intangible asset. Goodwill, as well as other intangible assets determined to have
indefinite lives, are not amortized, but are reviewed for impairment as discussed further below.
Allowance for Doubtful Casino Accounts Receivable
Marker play represents a significant portion of the table games volume at certain of our Las Vegas resorts.
In addition, MGM China extends credit to certain in-house VIP gaming customers and gaming promoters. Our
other facilities do not emphasize marker play to the same extent, although we offer markers to customers at those
casinos as well. We maintain strict controls over the issuance of markers and aggressively pursue collection from
those customers who fail to pay their marker balances timely. These collection efforts are similar to those used
by most large corporations when dealing with overdue customer accounts, including the mailing of statements
and delinquency notices, personal contacts, the use of outside collection agencies and civil litigation. Markers are
generally legally enforceable instruments in the United States and Macau. At December 31, 2013 and 2012,
approximately 31% and 27%, respectively, of our casino accounts receivable was owed by customers from the
United States. Markers are not legally enforceable instruments in some foreign countries, but the United States
assets of foreign customers may be reached to satisfy judgments entered in the United States. At December 31,
2013 and 2012, approximately 57% and 63%, respectively, of our casino accounts receivable was owed by
customers from the Far East. We consider the likelihood and difficulty of enforceability, among other factors,
when we issue credit to customers who are not residents of the United States.
We maintain an allowance, or reserve, for doubtful casino accounts at all of our operating casino resorts.
The provision for doubtful accounts, an operating expense, increases the allowance for doubtful accounts. We
regularly evaluate the allowance for doubtful casino accounts. At resorts where marker play is not significant, the
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allowance is generally established by applying standard reserve percentages to aged account balances. At resorts
where marker play is significant, we apply standard reserve percentages to aged account balances under a
specified dollar amount and specifically analyze the collectibility of each account with a balance over the
specified dollar amount, based on the age of the account, the customer’s financial condition, collection history
and any other known information. We also monitor regional and global economic conditions and forecasts to
determine if reserve levels are adequate.
In addition to enforceability issues, the collectibility of unpaid markers given by foreign customers is
affected by a number of factors, including changes in currency exchange rates and economic conditions in the
customers’ home countries. Because individual customer account balances can be significant, the allowance and
the provision can change significantly between periods, as information about a certain customer becomes known
or as changes in a region’s economy occur.
The following table shows key statistics related to our casino receivables:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Casino receivables .......................................................................... $ 309,620 $ 294,312
Allowance for doubtful casino accounts receivable ..................................... 73,081 90,452
Allowance as a percentage of casino accounts receivable............................... 24% 31%
Percentage of casino accounts outstanding over 180 days .............................. 16% 23%
Approximately $78 million of casino receivables and $4 million of the allowance for doubtful casino
accounts receivable relate to MGM China at December 31, 2013. The allowance for doubtful accounts as a
percentage of casino accounts receivable has decreased in the current year due primarily to strong collections
which resulted in a decrease in the aging of accounts. At December 31, 2013, a 100 basis-point change in the
allowance for doubtful accounts as a percentage of casino accounts receivable would change income before
income taxes by $3 million.
Fixed Asset Capitalization and Depreciation Policies
Property and equipment are stated at cost. For the majority of our property and equipment, cost was
determined at the acquisition date based on estimated fair values in connection with the June 2011 MGM China
acquisition, the April 2005 Mandalay acquisition and the May 2000 Mirage Resorts acquisition. Maintenance and
repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to
expense as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful
lives of the assets. When we construct assets, we capitalize direct costs of the project, including fees paid to
architects and contractors, property taxes, and certain costs of our design and construction subsidiaries. In
addition, interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is capitalized as part of the
cost of the project. Interest is typically capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-
average cost of our outstanding borrowings, since we typically do not borrow funds directly related to a
development project. Capitalization of interest starts when construction activities begin and ceases when
construction is substantially complete or development activity is suspended for more than a brief period.
We must make estimates and assumptions when accounting for capital expenditures. Whether an
expenditure is considered a maintenance expense or a capital asset is a matter of judgment. When constructing or
purchasing assets, we must determine whether existing assets are being replaced or otherwise impaired, which
also may be a matter of judgment. In addition, our depreciation expense is highly dependent on the assumptions
we make about our assets’ estimated useful lives. We determine the estimated useful lives based on our
experience with similar assets, engineering studies, and our estimate of the usage of the asset. Whenever events
or circumstances occur which change the estimated useful life of an asset, we account for the change
prospectively.
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Impairment of Long-lived Assets, Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
We evaluate our property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment based on our
classification as a) held for sale or b) to be held and used. Several criteria must be met before an asset is
classified as held for sale, including that management with the appropriate authority commits to a plan to sell the
asset at a reasonable price in relation to its fair value and is actively seeking a buyer. For assets classified as held
for sale, we recognize the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal, as
estimated based on comparable asset sales, offers received, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be
held and used, we review for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. We then compare the
estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the
undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do
not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment is recorded based on the fair value of the asset. For operating
assets, fair value is typically measured using a discounted cash flow model whereby future cash flows are
discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital, developed using a standard capital asset pricing model,
based on guideline companies in our industry. If an asset is still under development, future cash flows include
remaining construction costs. All recognized impairment losses, whether for assets to be held for sale or assets to
be held and used, are recorded as operating expenses.
There are several estimates, assumptions and decisions in measuring impairments of long-lived assets. First,
management must determine the usage of the asset. To the extent management decides that an asset will be sold,
it is more likely that an impairment may be recognized. Assets must be tested at the lowest level for which
identifiable cash flows exist. This means that some assets must be grouped, and management has some discretion
in the grouping of assets. Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ
materially from our estimates.
On a quarterly basis, we review our major long-lived assets to determine if events have occurred or circumstances
exist that indicate a potential impairment. Potential factors which could trigger an impairment include
underperformance compared to historical or projected operating results, negative industry or economic factors,
significant changes to our operating environment, or changes in intended use of the asset group. We estimate future
cash flows using our internal budgets and probability weight cash flows in certain circumstances to consider alternative
outcomes associated with recoverability of the asset group, including potential sale. Historically, undiscounted cash
flows of our significant operating asset groups have exceeded their carrying values by a substantial margin.
We review indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill at least annually and between annual test dates in
certain circumstances. We perform our annual impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill in
the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of license rights, which are
tested for impairment using a discounted cash flow approach, and trademarks, which are tested for impairment
using the relief-from-royalty method. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair market value of net
assets acquired in business combinations. Goodwill for relevant reporting units is tested for impairment using a
discounted cash flow analysis based on our budgeted future results discounted using a weighted average cost of
capital, developed using a standard capital asset pricing model based on guideline companies in our industry, and
market indicators of terminal year capitalization rates as well as a market approach that utilizes business enterprise
value multiples based on a range of multiples in our peer group. With the exception of the impairment of goodwill
attributed to Railroad Pass in 2011, none of the reporting units incurred any goodwill impairment charges
in 2013, 2012 or 2011. As of the date we completed our 2013 goodwill impairment analysis, the estimated fair
values of our reporting units with associated goodwill were substantially in excess of their carrying values. As
discussed below, management makes significant judgments and estimates as part of these analyses. If future
operating results of our reporting units do not meet current expectations it could cause carrying values of our
reporting units to exceed their fair values in future periods, potentially resulting in a goodwill impairment charge.
There are several estimates inherent in evaluating these assets for impairment. In particular, future cash flow
estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from our estimates. In addition,
the determination of capitalization rates and the discount rates used in the impairment tests are highly judgmental
and dependent in large part on expectations of future market conditions.
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See “Operating results—Details of Certain Charges” for further discussion of write downs and impairments
of long-lived assets.
Impairment of Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
We evaluate our investments in unconsolidated affiliates for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying value of our investment may have experienced an other-than-temporary
decline in value. If such conditions exist, we compare the estimated fair value of the investment to its carrying
value to determine whether an impairment is indicated and determine whether the impairment is other-than-
temporary based on our assessment of relevant factors, including consideration of our intent and ability to retain
our investment. We estimate fair value using a discounted cash flow analysis based on estimates of future cash
flows and market indicators of discount rates and terminal year capitalization rates and a market approach that
utilizes business enterprise value multiples based on a range of multiples in our peer group. See “Operating
results Details of Certain Charges” for discussion of other-than-temporary impairment charges.
Income Taxes
We recognize deferred tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating loss and tax credit
carryforwards and certain temporary differences with a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such
benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied. Given the negative impact of the
U.S. economy on the results of operations in the past several years, we no longer rely on future domestic
operating income in assessing the realizability of our domestic deferred tax assets and now rely only on the future
reversal of existing domestic taxable temporary differences. As of December 31, 2013, the scheduled future
reversal of existing U.S. federal deductible temporary differences exceeds the scheduled future reversal of
existing U.S. federal taxable temporary differences and we provide a valuation allowance for this excess. At
December 31, 2013, such valuation allowance was $1.65 billion. In addition, there is a $16 million valuation
allowance, after federal effect, provided on certain state deferred tax assets and a valuation allowance of $56
million on certain Macau deferred tax assets because we believe these assets do not meet the “more likely than
not” criteria for recognition.
Our income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and other tax
authorities. Positions taken in tax returns are sometimes subject to uncertainty in the tax laws and may not
ultimately be accepted by the IRS or other tax authorities.
We assess our tax positions using a two-step process. A tax position is recognized if it meets a “more likely
than not” threshold, and is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of
being realized. Uncertain tax positions must be reviewed at each balance sheet date. Liabilities we record as a
result of this analysis are recorded separately from any current or deferred income tax accounts, and are classified
as current in “Other accrued liabilities” or long-term in “Other long-term liabilities” based on the time until
expected payment. Additionally, we recognize accrued interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax
benefits in income tax expense.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state and local jurisdictions, and foreign
jurisdictions, although the taxes paid in foreign jurisdictions are not material.
As of December 31, 2013, we are no longer subject to examination of our U.S. consolidated federal income
tax returns filed for years ended prior to 2005. The IRS completed its examination of our consolidated federal
income tax returns for the 2003 and 2004 tax years during 2010 and we paid $12 million in tax and $4 million in
associated interest with respect to adjustments to which we agreed, and protested with IRS Appeals issues to
which we did not agree. We favorably settled during the first quarter of 2013 all issues on appeal with IRS
Appeals resulting in a refund of $2 million, including interest. During the fourth quarter of 2010, the IRS opened
an examination of our consolidated federal income tax returns for the 2005 through 2009 tax years. The IRS
completed its examination during 2013 and we have tentatively agreed to all proposed adjustments. This
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agreement is subject to final approval from the Joint Committee on Taxation and the examination will not be
considered settled until such approval is received, which we anticipate will occur in the next twelve months. We
deposited $30 million with the IRS to cover the expected cash taxes and interest resulting from the tentatively
agreed adjustments for this examination and the examinations discussed below.
During the first quarter of 2011, the IRS opened examinations of the 2007 through 2008 tax years of
CityCenter Holdings, LLC, an unconsolidated affiliate treated as a partnership for income tax purposes and the
2008 through 2009 tax years of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, a subsidiary treated as a partnership for income tax
purposes. The IRS completed these examinations in 2013 and we agreed to all proposed adjustments. The impact
of these adjustments is included in the $30 million deposit described above.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, we and our joint venture partner reached tentative settlement with IRS
Appeals with respect to the audit of the 2003 and 2004 tax years of a cost method investee of ours that is treated
as a partnership for income tax purposes. The adjustments to which we agreed in such tentative settlement were
included in the final settlement we reached with IRS Appeals with respect to the 2003 and 2004 examination of
our consolidated federal income tax return. The IRS completed during 2013 its examination of the 2005 through
2009 tax years of this investee and we agreed to all proposed adjustments. The impact of these adjustments is
included in the $30 million deposit described above.
As of December 31, 2013, other than adjustments resulting from the federal income tax audits discussed
above and the exceptions noted below, we were no longer subject to examination of our various state and local
tax returns filed for years ended prior to 2009. The state of Michigan initiated during the second quarter of 2013
a review of the Michigan Business Tax returns of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC for the 2009 through 2011 tax years
to determine whether to open an examination of one or more of these years but has not yet indicated whether
such an examination will take place. During 2010, the state of Illinois initiated an audit of our Illinois combined
returns for the 2006 and 2007 tax years. Such audit closed in 2012 resulting in an immaterial refund of taxes
from such years. During 2010, the state of New Jersey began audit procedures of a cost method investee of ours
for the 2003 through 2006 tax years. No other state or local income tax returns are currently under exam.
Stock-based Compensation
We account for stock options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) measuring fair value using the Black-
Scholes model. For restricted share units (“RSUs”), compensation expense is calculated based on the fair market
value of our stock on the date of grant. We account for performance stock units (“PSUs”) measuring fair value
using the Monte Carlo valuation model. There are several management assumptions required to determine the
inputs into the Black-Scholes model and Monte Carlo valuation model. Our volatility and expected term
assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model can significantly affect the fair value of stock options and SARs.
The Monte Carlo valuation model also utilizes multiple assumptions, including volatility, to determine the fair
value of the award. Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the estimate of the fair value of
share-based compensation and consequently, the related amount recognized in the consolidated financial
statements. The extent of the impact will depend, in part, on the extent of awards in any given year.
Market Risk
In addition to the inherent risks associated with our normal operations, we are also exposed to additional
market risks. Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest
rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Our primary exposure to market risk is 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. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes and do not enter
into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions.
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As of December 31, 2013, long-term variable rate borrowings represented approximately 25% of our total
borrowings. Assuming a 100 basis-point increase in LIBOR (in the case of term loan B, over the 1% floor
specified in our senior credit facility), our annual interest cost would change by approximately $28 million based
on gross amounts outstanding at December 31, 2013. Assuming a 100 basis-point increase in HIBOR for the
MGM Grand Paradise credit facility, our annual interest cost would change by approximately $6 million based
on amounts outstanding at December 31, 2013. The following table provides additional information about our
gross long-term debt subject to changes in interest rates:
Debt maturing in,
Fair Value
December 31,
20132014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Thereafter Total
(In millions)
Fixed rate .......................... $ 509 $ 2,325 $ 1,476 $ 743 $ 475 $ 4,605 $10,133 $ 11,585
Average interest rate .............. 5.9% 5.1% 8.2% 7.6% 11.4% 7.1% 7.0%
Variable rate ....................... $ 28 $ 28 $ 166 $ 1,440 $ 18 $ 1,645 $ 3,325 $ 3,326
Average interest rate .............. 3.3% 3.3% 2.2% 2.6% 3.5% 3.5% 3.1%
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MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT
ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management’s Responsibilities
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Sections 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) for MGM Resorts International
and subsidiaries (the “Company”).
Objective of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In establishing adequate internal control over financial reporting, management has developed and
maintained a system of internal control, policies and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that
information contained in the accompanying consolidated financial statements and other information presented in
this annual report is reliable, does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material
fact, and fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
Company as of and for the periods presented in this annual report. These include controls and procedures
designed to ensure that this information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management,
including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate for all timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. Significant elements of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting
include, for example:
Hiring skilled accounting personnel and training them appropriately;
Written accounting policies;
Written documentation of accounting systems and procedures;
Segregation of incompatible duties;
Internal audit function to monitor the effectiveness of the system of internal control; and
Oversight by an independent Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Management’s Evaluation
Management, with the participation of the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial
officer, has evaluated the Company’s internal control over financial reporting using the criteria established in
Internal Control - Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission.
Based on its evaluation as of December 31, 2013, management believes that the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting is effective in achieving the objectives described above.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP audited the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the year
ended December 31, 2013 and issued their report thereon, which is included in this annual report. Deloitte &
Touche LLP has also issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting and such report is also included in this annual report.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of MGM Resorts International
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of MGM Resorts International and subsidiaries
(the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated
Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The
Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for
its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our
audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We
believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of,
the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and
effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting
includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail,
accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable
assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made
only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the
company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of
collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be
prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal
control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated
Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our report
dated February 28, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 28, 2014
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of MGM Resorts International
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MGM Resorts International and
subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2013. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of MGM Resorts International and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on the
criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (1992) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 28, 2014, expressed an unqualified
opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 28, 2014
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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
At December 31,
2013 2012
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents ............................................................. $ 1,803,669 $ 1,543,509
Accounts receivable, net ............................................................... 488,217 443,677
Inventories............................................................................... 107,907 107,577
Deferred income taxes, net............................................................. 80,989 179,431
Prepaid expenses and other ............................................................ 238,657 232,898
Total current assets .................................................................. 2,719,439 2,507,092
Property and equipment, net 14,055,212 14,194,652
Other assets
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates ........................... 1,374,836 1,444,547
Goodwill ................................................................................. 2,897,442 2,902,847
Other intangible assets, net ............................................................ 4,511,861 4,737,833
Other long-term assets, net............................................................. 551,395 497,767
Total other assets..................................................................... 9,335,534 9,582,994
$26,110,185 $26,284,738
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable ....................................................................... $ 241,192 $ 199,620
Income taxes payable ................................................................... 14,813 1,350
Accrued interest on long-term debt ................................................... 188,522 206,736
Other accrued liabilities ................................................................ 1,770,801 1,517,965
Total current liabilities .............................................................. 2,215,328 1,925,671
Deferred income taxes ................................................................... 2,430,414 2,473,889
Long-term debt ........................................................................... 13,447,230 13,589,283
Other long-term obligations ............................................................ 141,590 179,879
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 1,000,000,000 shares; issued and
outstanding 490,360,628 and 489,234,401 shares.................................
4,904 4,892
Capital in excess of par value .......................................................... 4,156,680 4,132,655
Retained earnings ....................................................................... 57,092 213,698
Accumulated other comprehensive income .......................................... 12,503 14,303
Total MGM Resorts International stockholders’ equity .......................... 4,231,179 4,365,548
Noncontrolling interests ................................................................ 3,644,444 3,750,468
Total stockholders’ equity........................................................... 7,875,623 8,116,016
$26,110,185 $26,284,738
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Revenues
Casino ..................................................................... $ 5,875,782 $ 5,319,489 $ 4,002,985
Rooms ..................................................................... 1,646,303 1,588,770 1,547,765
Food and beverage ....................................................... 1,469,582 1,472,382 1,425,428
Entertainment ............................................................. 522,911 483,946 514,883
Retail ...................................................................... 194,602 196,938 204,806
Other ....................................................................... 490,349 482,547 485,661
Reimbursed costs ......................................................... 364,664 357,597 351,207
10,564,193 9,901,669 8,532,735
Less: Promotional allowances ........................................... (754,530) (740,825) (683,423)
9,809,663 9,160,844 7,849,312
Expenses
Casino ..................................................................... 3,684,810 3,396,752 2,515,279
Rooms ..................................................................... 516,605 507,856 485,751
Food and beverage ....................................................... 844,431 844,629 829,018
Entertainment ............................................................. 386,252 356,934 375,559
Retail ...................................................................... 107,249 112,732 124,063
Other ....................................................................... 354,705 344,782 345,484
Reimbursed costs ......................................................... 364,664 357,597 351,207
General and administrative .............................................. 1,278,450 1,239,774 1,182,505
Corporate expense ........................................................ 216,745 235,007 174,971
Preopening and start-up expenses ....................................... 13,314 2,127 (316)
Property transactions, net ................................................ 124,761 708,049 178,598
Gain on MGM China transaction ....................................... - - (3,496,005)
Depreciation and amortization .......................................... 849,225 927,697 817,146
8,741,211 9,033,936 3,883,260
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates ........................... 43,060 (46,382) 91,094
Operating income .......................................................... 1,111,512 80,526 4,057,146
Non-operating expense
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized ........................... (857,347) (1,116,358) (1,086,832)
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates................... (157,338) (90,020) (119,013)
Other, net .................................................................. (9,062) (608,361) (19,670)
(1,023,747) (1,814,739) (1,225,515)
Income (loss) before income taxes ....................................... 87,765 (1,734,213) 2,831,631
Benefit (provision) for income taxes.................................... (31,263) 117,301 403,313
Net income (loss) ........................................................... 56,502 (1,616,912) 3,234,944
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests............. (213,108) (150,779) (120,307)
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts International...... $ (156,606) $ (1,767,691) $ 3,114,637
Net income (loss) per share of common stock attributable to
MGM Resorts International
Basic ....................................................................... $ (0.32) $ (3.62) $ 6.37
Diluted..................................................................... $ (0.32) $ (3.62) $ 5.62
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Net income (loss) ............................................... $ 56,502 $ (1,616,912) $ 3,234,944
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ................... (3,993) 17,124 11,692
Other ........................................................... 115 (445) (37)
Other comprehensive income (loss)...................... (3,878) 16,679 11,655
Comprehensive income (loss) ................................ 52,624 (1,600,233) 3,246,599
Less: comprehensive income attributable to
noncontrolling interests ................................... (211,030) (159,133) (125,683)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MGM
Resorts International ....................................... $ (158,406) $ (1,759,366) $ 3,120,916
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) ............................................................................................ $ 56,502 $ (1,616,912) $ 3,234,944
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ........................................................................... 849,225 927,697 817,146
Amortization of debt discounts, premiums and issuance costs ........................................ 35,281 73,389 93,800
(Gain) loss on retirement of long-term debt ............................................................ 3,801 563,292 (717)
Provision for doubtful accounts ......................................................................... 14,969 57,068 39,093
Stock-based compensation ............................................................................... 32,332 39,560 39,707
Property transactions, net ................................................................................ 124,761 708,049 178,598
Gain on MGM China transaction ........................................................................ - - (3,496,005)
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates ..................................................................... 114,785 137,058 27,919
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates ............................................................ 16,928 21,277 60,801
Deferred income taxes.................................................................................... 58,917 (117,203) (394,437)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable ................................................................................... (59,842) 1,260 (155,043)
Inventories .............................................................................................. (336) 5,183 (8,039)
Income taxes receivable and payable, net ............................................................ 13,468 (5,978) 183,649
Prepaid expenses and other............................................................................ (38,790) (4,608) 15,268
Prepaid Cotai land concession premium ............................................................. (7,917) (56,372) -
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities............................................................. 116,623 163,270 32,924
Other ....................................................................................................... (20,259) 13,321 5,518
Net cash provided by operating activities ......................................................... 1,310,448 909,351 675,126
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures, net of construction payable ........................................................ (562,124) (422,763) (301,244)
Dispositions of property and equipment ................................................................... 18,030 426 348
Acquisition of MGM China, net of cash paid ............................................................. - - 407,046
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates ................................................ (28,953) (54,300) (128,848)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates in excess of earnings ...................................... 110 1,723 2,212
Investments in treasury securities- maturities longer than 90 days ...................................... (219,546) (285,469) (330,313)
Proceeds from treasury securities- maturities longer than 90 days ...................................... 252,592 315,438 330,130
Other .......................................................................................................... (20,246) (1,472) (643)
Net cash used in investing activities ............................................................... (560,137) (446,417) (21,312)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings (repayments) under bank credit facilities - maturities of 90 days or less ............. (28,000) 1,779,262 (305,880)
Borrowings under bank credit facilities - maturities longer than 90 days ............................... 2,793,000 1,350,000 7,559,112
Repayments under bank credit facilities - maturities longer than 90 days .............................. (2,793,000) (3,634,128) (6,352,384)
Issuance of senior notes ..................................................................................... 500,000 4,100,000 311,415
Retirement of senior notes, including premiums paid .................................................... (612,262) (4,009,117) (493,816)
Debt issuance costs .......................................................................................... (23,576) (160,245) -
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners ........................................................... (318,348) (206,806) (3,768)
Other .......................................................................................................... (7,522) (5,925) (2,757)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities .............................................. (489,708) (786,959) 711,922
Effect of exchange rate on cash (443) 1,621 1,213
Cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) for the period ..................................................................... 260,160 (322,404) 1,366,949
Balance, beginning of period ............................................................................... 1,543,509 1,865,913 498,964
Balance, end of period ...................................................................................... $ 1,803,669 $ 1,543,509 $ 1,865,913
Supplemental cash flow disclosures
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized ................................................................... $ 840,280 $ 1,039,655 $ 1,001,982
Federal, state and foreign income taxes paid, net of refunds ............................................. 835 6,982 (172,018)
Non-cash investing activity
Increase in investment in CityCenter related to change in completion guarantee liability............. $ 92,956 $ 84,190 $ 54,352
Increase in construction accounts payable ................................................................. 39,287 27,368 24,716
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
(In thousands)
Common
Stock
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
(Accumulated
Deficit)
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)
Total
MGM Resorts
International
Stockholders’
Equity
Non-
controlling
Interests
Total
Stockholders’
EquityShares
Par
Value
Balances, January 1, 2011 .......................... 488,513 $4,885 $4,060,826 $ (1,133,248) $ (301) $ 2,932,162 $ - $ 2,932,162
Net income .......................................... - - - 3,114,637 - 3,114,637 120,307 3,234,944
Currency translation adjustment .................. - - - - 6,316 6,316 5,376 11,692
Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated
affiliate, net ...................................... - - - - (37) (37) - (37)
MGM China acquisition ........................... - - - - - - 3,672,173 3,672,173
Stock-based compensation ........................ - - 42,723 - - 42,723 1,556 44,279
Change in excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation .................................... - - (8,042) - - (8,042) - (8,042)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-
based compensation awards .................... 322 3 (1,330) - - (1,327) - (1,327)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interest
owners ............................................ - - - - - - (3,768) (3,768)
Other................................................. - - 146 - - 146 - 146
Balances, December 31, 2011....................... 488,835 4,888 4,094,323 1,981,389 5,978 6,086,578 3,795,644 9,882,222
Net income (loss) ................................... - - - (1,767,691) - (1,767,691) 150,779 (1,616,912)
Currency translation adjustment .................. - - - - 8,770 8,770 8,354 17,124
Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated
affiliate, net ...................................... - - - - (445) (445) - (445)
Stock-based compensation ........................ - - 40,566 - - 40,566 2,862 43,428
Change in excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation .................................... - - (301) - - (301) - (301)
Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-
based compensation awards .................... 399 4 (1,934) - - (1,930) - (1,930)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interest
owners ............................................ - - - - - - (207,171) (207,171)
Other................................................. - - 1 - - 1 - 1
Balances, December 31, 2012....................... 489,234 4,892 4,132,655 213,698 14,303 4,365,548 3,750,468 8,116,016
Net income (loss) ................................... - - - (156,606) - (156,606) 213,108 56,502
Currency translation adjustment .................. - - - - (1,915) (1,915) (2,078) (3,993)
Other comprehensive income from
unconsolidated affiliate, net .................... - - - - 115 115 - 115
Stock-based compensation ........................ - - 30,374 - - 30,374 3,048 33,422
Change in excess tax benefit from stock-based
compensation .................................... - - 4,188 - - 4,188 - 4,188
Issuance of common stock pursuant to stock-
based compensation awards .................... 1,127 12 (8,706) - - (8,694) - (8,694)
Cash distributions to noncontrolling interest
owners ............................................ - - - - - - (318,344) (318,344)
Other................................................. - - (1,831) - - (1,831) (1,758) (3,589)
Balances, December 31, 2013....................... 490,361 $4,904 $4,156,680 $ 57,092 $ 12,503 $ 4,231,179 $ 3,644,444 $ 7,875,623
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 ORGANIZATION
Organization. MGM Resorts International (the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation that acts largely as a
holding company and, through wholly owned subsidiaries, owns and/or operates casino resorts. The Company
owns and operates the following casino resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada: Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, The
Mirage, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, New York-New York, Monte Carlo, Excalibur and Circus Circus Las Vegas.
Operations at MGM Grand Las Vegas include management of The Signature at MGM Grand Las Vegas, a
condominium-hotel consisting of three towers. Other Nevada operations include Circus Circus Reno, Gold Strike
in Jean and Railroad Pass in Henderson. Along with its local partners, the Company owns and operates MGM
Grand Detroit in Detroit, Michigan. The Company owns and operates two resorts in Mississippi: Beau Rivage in
Biloxi and Gold Strike Tunica. The Company also owns Shadow Creek, an exclusive world-class golf course
located approximately ten miles north of its Las Vegas Strip resorts, Primm Valley Golf Club at the California/
Nevada state line and Fallen Oak golf course in Saucier, Mississippi.
The Company owns 51% and has a controlling interest in MGM China Holdings Limited (“MGM China”),
which owns MGM Grand Paradise, S.A. (“MGM Grand Paradise”), the Macau company that owns and operates
the MGM Macau resort and casino and the related gaming subconcession and land concession. On October 18,
2012, MGM Grand Paradise formally accepted a land concession contract with the government of Macau to
develop a second resort and casino on an approximately 17.8 acre site in Cotai, Macau (“MGM Cotai”). The land
concession contract became effective on January 9, 2013 when the Macau government published the agreement
in the Official Gazette of Macau. MGM Cotai will be an integrated casino, hotel and entertainment complex with
approximately 1,600 hotel rooms, 500 gaming tables and up to 2,500 slots. The total estimated project budget is
$2.9 billion excluding development fees eliminated in consolidation, capitalized interest and land. See Note 3 for
additional information related to MGM China.
The Company owns 50% of CityCenter, located between Bellagio and Monte Carlo. The other 50% of
CityCenter is owned by Infinity World Development Corp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dubai World, a Dubai,
United Arab Emirates government decree entity. CityCenter consists of Aria, a casino resort; Mandarin Oriental
Las Vegas, a non-gaming boutique hotel; Crystals, a retail, dining and entertainment district; and Vdara, a luxury
condominium-hotel. In addition, CityCenter features residential units in the Residences at Mandarin Oriental and
Veer. The Company receives a management fee of 2% of revenues for the management of Aria and Vdara, and
5% of EBITDA (as defined in the agreements governing the Company’s management of Aria and Vdara). In
addition, the Company receives an annual fee of $3 million for the management of Crystals. See Note 6 and Note
18 for additional information related to CityCenter.
The Company has 50% interests in Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy. Grand Victoria is a riverboat casino
in Elgin, Illinois; an affiliate of Hyatt Gaming owns the other 50% of Grand Victoria and also operates the resort.
Silver Legacy is located in Reno, adjacent to Circus Circus Reno, and the other 50% is owned by Eldorado LLC.
See Note 6 for additional information related to Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy.
The Maryland Video Lottery Facility Location Commission has awarded the Company the license to build
and operate a world-class destination resort casino in Prince George’s County at National Harbor. Currently, the
expected cost to develop and construct MGM National Harbor is approximately $1.0 billion, excluding
capitalized interest and land related costs. The Company expects the resort to include a casino with
approximately 3,600 slots, 160 table games including poker; a 300 suite hotel with luxury spa and rooftop pool;
high end branded retail; fine and casual dining; a dedicated 3,000 seat theater venue; 35,000 square feet of
meeting and event space; and a 5,000 space parking garage.
The Company has two reportable segments: wholly owned domestic resorts and MGM China. See Note 17
for additional information about the Company’s segments.
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MGM Hospitality. MGM Hospitality seeks to leverage the Company’s management expertise and well-
recognized brands through strategic partnerships and international expansion opportunities. MGM Hospitality
has entered into management agreements for non-gaming hotels in the Middle East, North Africa, India and,
through its joint venture with Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, the People’s Republic of China. MGM Hospitality
opened its first resort, MGM Grand Sanya, on Hainan Island in the People’s Republic of China in early 2012.
Borgata. The Company has a 50% economic interest in Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (“Borgata”) located on
Renaissance Pointe in the Marina area of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Boyd Gaming Corporation owns the other 50%
of Borgata and also operates the resort. The Company’s interest is held in trust and was offered for sale pursuant to
its amended settlement agreement with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and approved by the New
Jersey Casino Control Commission (“CCC”). The terms of the amended settlement agreement previously mandated
the sale by March 2014. The Company had the right to direct the sale through March 2013 (the “divesture period”),
subject to approval of the CCC, and the trustee was responsible for selling the trust property during the following
12-month period (the “terminal sale period”). On February 13, 2013, the settlement agreement was further amended
to allow the Company to re-apply to the CCC for licensure in New Jersey and to defer expiration of these periods
pending the outcome of the licensure process. The Company has submitted its licensure request to the CCC and
there can be no assurances that such request will be approved or with respect to the timing of the licensure process.
If the CCC denies the Company’s licensure request, then the divesture period will immediately end, and the
terminal sale period will immediately begin, which will result in the Company’s Borgata interest being disposed of
by the trustee pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement.
The Company consolidates the trust because it is the sole economic beneficiary and accounts for its interest
in Borgata under the cost method. The Company reviews its investment carrying value whenever indicators of
impairment exist and accordingly has recorded impairment charges in each of the years ended December 31,
2012 and 2011. See Note 16 for further discussion.
As of December 31, 2013, the trust had $102 million of cash and investments, of which $87 million is held in
U.S. treasury securities with maturities greater than three months but less than one year, and is recorded within
“Prepaid expenses and other.” As of December 31, 2012, the trust had $135 million of cash and investments, of which
$120 million was held in U.S. treasury securities with maturities greater than three months but less than one year.
NOTE 2 BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
and its subsidiaries. The Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates which are 50% or less owned are
accounted for under the equity method. The Company does not have significant variable interests in variable
interest entities. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Management’s use of estimates. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles require the
Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair value measurements. Fair value measurements affect the Company’s accounting and impairment
assessments of its long-lived assets, investments in unconsolidated affiliates, cost method investments, assets
acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition, and goodwill and other intangible assets. Fair value
measurements also affect the Company’s accounting for certain of its financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is
defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants at the measurement date and is measured according to a hierarchy that includes:
Level 1 inputs, such as quoted prices in an active market; Level 2 inputs, which are observable inputs for similar
assets; or Level 3 inputs, which are unobservable inputs.
The fair value of the Company’s treasury securities held by the Borgata trust was measured using Level 2
inputs. See Note 1;
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The Company uses Level 1 inputs for its long-term debt fair value disclosures. See Note 9;
The Company used Level 3 inputs when assessing the fair value of its investment in Grand Victoria. See
Note 6; and
The Company used Level 3 inputs when assessing the fair value of its land in Jean and Sloan, Nevada at
September 30, 2013. See Note 16.
Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include investments and interest bearing
instruments with maturities of 90 days or less at the date of acquisition. Such investments are carried at cost,
which approximates market value. Book overdraft balances resulting from the Company’s cash management
program are recorded as accounts payable, construction payable, or other accrued liabilities, as applicable.
Accounts receivable and credit risk. Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to
concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of casino accounts receivable. The Company issues credit to
approved casino customers and gaming promoters following background checks and investigations of
creditworthiness. At December 31, 2013, 69% of the Company’s casino receivables were due from customers
residing in foreign countries. Business or economic conditions or other significant events in these countries could
affect the collectibility of such receivables.
Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are
written off when management deems the account to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written
off are recorded when received. An estimated allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the
Company’s receivables to their net carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated
based on specific review of customer accounts as well as historical collection experience and current economic
and business conditions. Management believes that as of December 31, 2013, no significant concentrations of
credit risk existed for which an allowance had not already been recorded.
Inventories. Inventories consist primarily of food and beverage, retail merchandise and operating supplies,
and are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined primarily using the average cost method for food
and beverage and operating supplies. Cost for retail merchandise is determined using the cost method.
Property and equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost. A significant amount of the
Company’s property and equipment was acquired through business combinations and therefore recognized at fair
value at the acquisition date. Gains or losses on dispositions of property and equipment are included in the
determination of income. Maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Property and equipment are generally
depreciated over the following estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis:
Buildings and improvements .................................... 20to40years
Land improvements .............................................. 10to20years
Furniture and fixtures ............................................ 3 to20years
Equipment......................................................... 3 to20years
The Company evaluates its property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment based on its
classification as a) held for sale or b) to be held and used. Several criteria must be met before an asset is
classified as held for sale, including that management with the appropriate authority commits to a plan to sell the
asset at a reasonable price in relation to its fair value and is actively seeking a buyer. For assets held for sale, the
Company recognizes the asset at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs to sell, as estimated
based on comparable asset sales, offers received, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held and used,
the Company reviews for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. The Company then compares the
estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the
undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do
not exceed the carrying value, then an impairment is recorded based on the fair value of the asset, typically
measured using a discounted cash flow model. If an asset is still under development, future cash flows include
remaining construction costs. All recognized impairment losses, whether for assets held for sale or assets to be
held and used, are recorded as operating expenses. See Note 16 for information on recorded impairment charges.
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Capitalized interest. The interest cost associated with major development and construction projects is
capitalized and included in the cost of the project. When no debt is incurred specifically for a project, interest is
capitalized on amounts expended on the project using the weighted-average cost of the Company’s outstanding
borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or development activity is
suspended for more than a brief period.
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates. The Company has investments in
unconsolidated affiliates accounted for under the equity method. Under the equity method, carrying value is
adjusted for the Company’s share of the investees’ earnings and losses, amortization of certain basis differences,
as well as capital contributions to and distributions from these companies. Distributions in excess of equity
method earnings are recognized as a return of investment and recorded as investing cash inflows in the
accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. The Company classifies operating income and losses as
well as gains and impairments related to its investments in unconsolidated affiliates as a component of operating
income or loss, as the Company's investments in such unconsolidated affiliates are an extension of the
Company’s core business operations.
The Company evaluates its investments in unconsolidated affiliates for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of its investment may have experienced an “other-than-
temporary” decline in value. If such conditions exist, the Company compares the estimated fair value of the
investment to its carrying value to determine if an impairment is indicated and determines whether the
impairment is “other-than-temporary” based on its assessment of all relevant factors, including consideration of
the Company’s intent and ability to retain its investment. The Company estimates fair value using a discounted
cash flow analysis based on estimated future results of the investee and market indicators of terminal year
capitalization rates, and a market approach that utilizes business enterprise value multiples based on a range of
multiples from the Company’s peer group. See Note 6 for results of the Company’s review of its investment in
certain of its unconsolidated affiliates.
Special revenue bonds. The Company holds South Jersey Transportation Authority special revenue bonds,
the original proceeds from which were used to provide funding for the Atlantic City/Brigantine Connector
Project. The repayment of the remaining principal and interest for the bonds is supported by eligible investment
alternative tax obligation payments made to the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority from future casino
licensees on the Renaissance Pointe land owned by the Company. The Company assumed no future cash flows
will be received to support the carrying value of the bonds, and recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of
$47 million as of December 31, 2012, included in “Other, net.” Management believed the probability for casino
development on Renaissance Pointe in the foreseeable future was remote due to the continued deterioration of the
Atlantic City market and initial underperformance of a resort that opened in the market.
Goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair market
value of net assets acquired in business combinations. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets must be
reviewed for impairment at least annually and between annual test dates in certain circumstances. The Company
performs its annual impairment tests in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year. No impairments were indicated as a
result of the annual impairment review for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in 2013, 2012 and
2011, except as disclosed in Note 16.
Goodwill for relevant reporting units is tested for impairment using a discounted cash flow analysis based
on the estimated future results of the Company’s reporting units discounted using market discount rates and
market indicators of terminal year capitalization rates, and a market approach that utilizes business enterprise
value multiples based on a range of multiples from the Company’s peer group. The implied fair value of a
reporting unit’s goodwill is compared to the carrying value of that goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is
determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to its assets and liabilities and the amount remaining,
if any, is the implied fair value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value
then it must be written down to its implied fair value. License rights are tested for impairment using a discounted
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cash flow approach, and trademarks are tested for impairment using the relief-from-royalty method. If the fair
value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss must be
recognized equal to the difference.
Revenue recognition and promotional allowances. Casino revenue is the aggregate net difference
between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play
occurs (“casino front money”) and for chips in the customers’ possession (“outstanding chip liability”). Hotel,
food and beverage, entertainment and other operating revenues are recognized as services are performed.
Advance deposits on rooms and advance ticket sales are recorded as accrued liabilities until services are provided
to the customer.
Gaming revenues are recognized net of certain sales incentives, including discounts and points earned in
point-loyalty programs. The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to
guests without charge is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated
cost of providing promotional allowances is primarily included in casino expenses as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Rooms ................................................................. $ 111,842 $ 109,713 $ 100,968
Food and beverage ................................................... 294,555 298,111 274,776
Entertainment, retail and other ...................................... 39,606 35,643 32,705
$ 446,003 $ 443,467 $ 408,449
Gaming promoters. A significant portion of the high-end (“VIP”) gaming volume at MGM Macau is
generated through the use of gaming promoters, also known as junket operators. These operators introduce high-
end gaming players to MGM Macau, assist these customers with travel arrangements, and extend gaming credit
to these players. VIP gaming at MGM Macau is conducted by the use of special purpose nonnegotiable gaming
chips called “rolling chips.” Gaming promoters purchase these rolling chips from MGM Macau and in turn sell
these chips to their players. The rolling chips allow MGM Macau to track the amount of wagering conducted by
each gaming promoters’ clients in order to determine VIP gaming play. In exchange for the gaming promoters’
services, MGM Macau compensates the gaming promoters through revenue-sharing arrangements or rolling chip
turnover-based commissions. The estimated portion of the gaming promoter commissions that represent amounts
passed through to VIP customers is recorded as a reduction of casino revenue, and the estimated portion retained
by the gaming promoter for its compensation is recorded as casino expense.
Reimbursed expenses. The Company recognizes costs reimbursed pursuant to management services as
revenue in the period it incurs the costs. Reimbursed costs related primarily to the Company’s management of
CityCenter.
Loyalty programs. The Company’s primary loyalty program is “M life” and is available to patrons at
substantially all of the Company’s wholly owned and operated resorts and CityCenter. Customers earn points
based on their slots play which can be redeemed for FREEPLAY at any of the Company’s participating resorts.
The Company records a liability based on the points earned multiplied by the redemption value, less an estimate
for points not expected to be redeemed, and records a corresponding reduction in casino revenue. Customers also
earn “Express Comps” based on their gaming play which can be redeemed for complimentary goods and
services, including hotel rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment. The Company records a liability for the
estimated costs of providing goods and services for Express Comps based on the Express Comps earned
multiplied by a cost margin, less an estimate for Express Comps not expected to be redeemed and records a
corresponding expense in the casino department. MGM Macau also has a loyalty program, whereby patrons earn
rewards that can be redeemed for complimentary services, including hotel rooms, food and beverage, and
entertainment.
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Advertising. The Company expenses advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising
expense, which is generally included in general and administrative expenses, was $153 million, $139 million, and
$121 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
Corporate expense. Corporate expense represents unallocated payroll, aircraft costs, professional fees and
various other expenses not directly related to the Company’s casino resort operations. In addition, corporate
expense includes the costs associated with the Company’s evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities,
which are expensed as incurred.
Preopening and start-up expenses. Preopening and start-up costs, including organizational costs, are
expensed as incurred. Costs classified as preopening and start-up expenses include payroll, outside services,
advertising, and other expenses related to new or start-up operations.
Property transactions, net. The Company classifies transactions such as write-downs and impairments,
demolition costs, and normal gains and losses on the sale of assets as “Property transactions, net.” See Note 16
for a detailed discussion of these amounts.
Income (loss) per share of common stock. The table below reconciles basic and diluted income (loss) per
share of common stock. Diluted net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts International includes
adjustments for interest on convertible debt, net of tax, and the potentially dilutive effect on the Company’s
equity interest in MGM China due to shares outstanding under the MGM China Share Option Plan. Diluted
weighted-average common and common equivalent shares includes adjustments for potential dilution of share-
based awards outstanding under the Company’s stock compensation plans and the assumed conversion of
convertible debt.
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International - basic............................................. $ (156,606) $ (1,767,691) $ 3,114,637
Interest on convertible debt, net of tax ........................... - - 38,344
Potentially dilutive effect due to MGM China Share Option
Plan .............................................................. (104) - -
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International - diluted........................................... $ (156,710) $ (1,767,691) $ 3,152,981
Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic ........ 489,661 488,988 488,652
Potential dilution from share-based awards ..................... - - 1,577
Potential dilution from assumed conversion of convertible
debt............................................................... - - 70,666
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares -
diluted............................................................ 489,661 488,988 560,895
Anti-dilutive share-based awards excluded from the
calculation of diluted earnings per share...................... 18,468 25,041 21,886
Currency translation. The Company translates the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries that are not
denominated in U.S. dollars. Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each balance
sheet date. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period.
Translation adjustments resulting from this process are recorded to other comprehensive income (loss).
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Comprehensive income (loss). Comprehensive income includes net income (loss) and all other non-
stockholder changes in equity, or other comprehensive income (loss). Elements of the Company’s accumulated
other comprehensive income are reported in the accompanying consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity,
and the cumulative balance of these elements consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Currency translation adjustments ............................................................. $ 24,733 $ 28,726
Other comprehensive loss from unconsolidated affiliates .................................. (578) (693)
Accumulated other comprehensive income ............................................... 24,155 28,033
Less: Currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests ........... (11,652) (13,730)
Accumulated other comprehensive income attributable to MGM Resorts
International...............................................................................
$ 12,503 $ 14,303
NOTE 3 MGM CHINA ACQUISITION
On June 3, 2011, the Company and Ms. Ho, Pansy Catilina Chiu King (“Ms. Pansy Ho”) completed a
reorganization of the capital structure of MGM China and the initial public offering of 760 million shares of MGM
China on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “IPO”), representing 20% of the post issuance capital
stock of MGM China, at an offer price of HKD 15.34 per share. Pursuant to this reorganization, the Company,
through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired an additional 1% of the overall capital stock of MGM China for HKD
15.34 per share, or approximately $75 million, and thereby became the indirect owner of 51% of MGM China.
Following the IPO, the underwriters exercised their overallotment rights with respect to 59 million shares.
Through the acquisition of its additional 1% interest of MGM China, the Company obtained a controlling
interest and was required to consolidate MGM China as of June 3, 2011. Prior to the IPO, the Company held a
50% interest in MGM Grand Paradise, which was accounted for under the equity method as discussed in Note 6.
The acquisition of the controlling financial interest was accounted for as a business combination and the
Company recognized 100% of the assets, liabilities, and noncontrolling interests of MGM China at fair value at
the date of acquisition. The fair value of the equity interests of MGM China was determined by the IPO
transaction price and equaled approximately $7.5 billion. The carrying value of the Company’s equity method
investment was significantly less than its share of the fair value of MGM China at the acquisition date, resulting
in a $3.5 billion gain on the acquisition. Under the acquisition method, the fair value was allocated to the assets
acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests recorded in the transaction.
The Company recognized the identifiable intangible assets of MGM China at fair value. The gaming
subconcession and land concession had historical cost bases which were being amortized by MGM Macau. The
customer relationship intangible assets did not have historical cost bases at MGM Macau. The estimated fair
values of the intangible assets acquired were primarily determined using Level 3 inputs. The gaming
subconcession was valued using an excess earnings model based on estimated future cash flows of MGM Macau.
All of the recognized intangible assets were determined to have finite lives and are being amortized over their
estimated useful lives as discussed in Note 7.
MGM China results. MGM China’s results included in the accompanying consolidated financial
statements beginning as of June 3, 2011 are presented below:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Net revenues ..................................................... $ 3,316,928 $ 2,807,676 $ 1,534,963
Operating income ............................................... 501,021 302,092 137,440
Net income ....................................................... 414,039 289,631 238,419
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts International...... 211,160 147,712 121,594
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Pro forma information. The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the
Company has been prepared assuming the Company’s acquisition of its controlling financial interest had
occurred as of January 1, 2010 and excludes the gain recognized by the Company:
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
(In thousands,
except per share
data)
Net revenues ............................................................................................... $ 8,920,343
Operating income .......................................................................................... 577,271
Net loss ..................................................................................................... (262,452)
Net loss attributable to MGM Resorts International .................................................... (435,099)
Loss per share of common stock attributable to MGM Resorts International:
Basic ..................................................................................................... $ (0.89)
Diluted ................................................................................................... $ (0.89)
NOTE 4 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Casino ................................................................................. $ 309,620 $ 294,312
Hotel .................................................................................. 156,201 147,476
Other .................................................................................. 104,109 99,800
569,930 541,588
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts ............................................ (81,713) (97,911)
$ 488,217 $ 443,677
NOTE 5 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Land ................................................................................... $ 6,477,489 $ 6,499,492
Buildings, building improvements and land improvements ...................... 9,264,455 9,272,556
Furniture, fixtures and equipment .................................................. 4,040,887 3,995,161
Construction in progress............................................................. 437,434 140,693
20,220,265 19,907,902
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization ................................ (6,165,053) (5,713,250)
$ 14,055,212 $ 14,194,652
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NOTE 6 INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
CityCenter Holdings, LLC - CityCenter (50%) ................................... $ 1,172,087 $ 1,220,741
Elgin Riverboat Resort–Riverboat Casino Grand Victoria (50%) ............. 169,579 206,296
Silver Legacy (50%) and Other ..................................................... 33,170 17,510
$ 1,374,836 $ 1,444,547
The Company recorded its share of the results of operations of unconsolidated affiliates as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates ................. $ 43,060 $ (46,382) $ 91,094
Preopening and start-up expenses.............................. (507) (656) -
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates ......... (157,338) (90,020) (119,013)
$ (114,785) $ (137,058) $ (27,919)
CityCenter
October 2013 debt restructuring transactions. In October 2013, CityCenter entered into a $1.775 billion
senior secured credit facility. The senior secured credit facility consists of a $75 million revolving facility
maturing in October 2018, and a $1.7 billion term loan B facility maturing in October 2020. The term loan B
facility was issued at 99% of the principal amount and will bear interest at LIBOR plus 4.00% with a LIBOR
floor of 1.00%. Concurrent with the closing of the new senior secured credit facility, CityCenter issued a notice
of full redemption with respect to its existing 7.625% senior secured first lien notes and 10.75%/11.50% senior
secured second lien PIK toggle notes and discharged each of the indentures for its first and second lien notes at a
premium in accordance with the terms of such indentures. As a result of the transaction, the Company recorded a
fourth quarter charge of $70 million for its share of CityCenter’s non-operating loss on retirement of long-term
debt, primarily consisting of premiums associated with the redemption of the existing first and second lien notes
as well as the write-off of previously unamortized debt issuance costs. CityCenter also recorded a loss on
retirement of long term-debt of $24 million in the first quarter of 2011 related to its January 2011 credit facility
amendments and the concurrent issuance of first and second lien notes.
In addition, in connection with the October 2013 debt restructuring, sponsor notes with a carrying value of
approximately $738 million were converted to members’ equity. Subsequent to these transactions, CityCenter’s
senior credit facility is its only remaining long-term debt. The senior secured credit facility is secured by
substantially all the assets of CityCenter, and contains certain financial covenants including minimum interest
coverage ratios and maximum leverage ratio requirements (as defined in the agreements).
Completion guarantee. In October 2013, the Company entered into an amended completion and cost
overrun guarantee in connection with CityCenter’s restated senior credit facility agreement as discussed in
Note 11.
Residential inventory impairment. CityCenter is required to carry its residential inventory at the lower of
its carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Fair value of the residential inventory is determined using a
discounted cash flow analysis based on management’s current expectations of future cash flows. The key inputs
in the discounted cash flow analysis include estimated sales prices of units currently under contract and new unit
sales, the absorption rate over the sell-out period, and the discount rate. CityCenter recorded an impairment
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charge of $36 million in 2012. The Company recognized 50% of such impairment charges, resulting in a charge
of approximately $18 million. CityCenter recorded a residential inventory impairment charge of $53 million in
2011. The Company recognized 50% of such impairment charge, resulting in a charge of approximately $26
million.
Harmon. CityCenter accrued $32 million in 2012 related to the estimated demolition cost of the
Harmon. The Company recognized 50% of such charge, resulting in a charge of approximately $16 million. See
Note 11 for additional information regarding Harmon.
Grand Victoria
At June 30, 2013, the Company reviewed the carrying value of its Grand Victoria investment for
impairment due to a higher than anticipated decline in operating results and loss of market share as a result of the
opening of a new river boat casino in the Illinois market, as well as a decrease in forecasted cash flows compared
to the prior forecast. The Company used a blended discounted cash flow analysis and guideline public company
method to determine the estimated fair value from a market participant’s viewpoint. Key assumptions included in
the discounted cash flow analysis were estimates of future cash flows including outflows for capital expenditures,
a long-term growth rate of 2% and a discount rate of 11%. Key assumptions in the guideline public company
method included business enterprise value multiples selected based on the range of multiples in the Company’s
peer group. As a result of the analysis, the Company determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-
temporary impairment charge of $37 million at June 30, 2013, based on an estimated fair value of $170 million
for the Company’s 50% interest. The Company intends to, and believes it will be able to, retain the investment in
Grand Victoria; however, due to the extent of the shortfall and the Company’s assessment of the uncertainty of
fully recovering its investment, the Company has determined that the impairment was other-than-temporary.
At June 30, 2012, the Company reviewed the carrying value of its Grand Victoria investment for
impairment due to a decrease in operating results at the property and the loss of market share as a result of the
opening of a new riverboat casino in the Illinois market, as well as a decrease in forecasted cash flows. The
Company used a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the estimated fair value. Key assumptions included
in the analysis were estimates of future cash flows including outflows for capital expenditures, a long-term
growth rate of 2% and a discount rate of 10.5%. As a result of the discounted cash flow analysis, the Company
determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $85 million based on
an estimated fair value of $205 million for the Company’s 50% interest.
Silver Legacy
Silver Legacy had approximately $143 million of outstanding senior secured notes that were due in March
2012. Silver Legacy did not repay its notes at maturity and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May
2012. These notes were non-recourse to the Company. In November 2012, Silver Legacy completed a consensual
plan of reorganization pursuant to which the holders of the senior secured notes received a combination of cash
and new second lien notes. Concurrently, Silver Legacy entered into an agreement for a new $70 million senior
secured credit facility, which provided for a portion of the exit financing associated with the plan of
reorganization. As part of the reorganization, the partners invested $7.5 million each in the form of subordinated
sponsor notes. The Company resumed the equity method of accounting for its investment in Silver Legacy
subsequent to completion of the reorganization. In December 2013, Silver Legacy entered into a new senior
credit facility and redeemed its outstanding second lien notes. Silver Legacy recognized a gain of $24 million in
connection with these transactions. The Company recognized $12 million, its share of the gain, within non-
operating items from unconsolidated affiliates.
MGM Grand Paradise Limited
As discussed in Note 3, the Company obtained a controlling financial interest in MGM China as of June 3,
2011. MGM China owns MGM Grand Paradise, the Macau company that owns and operates MGM Macau resort
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and casino and the related gaming subconcession and land concession. Because the Company obtained a
controlling financial interest, it was required to consolidate MGM China beginning on June 3, 2011. Prior
thereto, the Company's investment in MGM Grand Paradise was accounted for under the equity method. Prior to
the transaction, the Company received distributions from MGM Grand Paradise of approximately $31 million in
2011.
Unconsolidated Affiliate Financial Information
Summarized balance sheet information of the unconsolidated affiliates is as follows:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Current assets......................................................................... $ 528,297 $ 619,099
Property and other long-term assets, net ........................................... 8,519,605 8,875,020
Current liabilities..................................................................... 519,779 501,518
Long-term debt and other liabilities ................................................ 1,779,797 2,668,759
Equity ................................................................................. 6,748,326 6,323,842
Summarized results of operations of the unconsolidated affiliates are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Net revenues ..................................................... $ 1,584,609 $ 1,527,355 $ 2,558,631
Operating expenses.............................................. (1,572,298) (1,731,263) (2,472,668)
Operating income (loss)...................................... 12,311 (203,908) 85,963
Interest expense.................................................. (247,405) (277,119) (293,578)
Other non-operating expense ................................... (151,401) (5,329) (25,876)
Net loss ........................................................ $ (386,495) $ (486,356) $ (233,491)
Basis Differences
The Company’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates do not equal the venture-level equity due to various
basis differences. Basis differences related to depreciable assets are being amortized based on the useful lives of
the related assets and liabilities and basis differences related to non–depreciable assets, such as land and
indefinite-lived intangible assets, are not being amortized. Differences between the Company’s venture-level
equity and investment balances are as follows:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Venture-level equity ................................................................. $ 3,369,148 $ 3,156,631
Adjustment to CityCenter equity upon contribution of net assets by MGM
Resorts International (A) ......................................................... (583,946) (589,338)
CityCenter capitalized interest (B) ................................................. 261,526 271,602
Completion guarantee (C) ........................................................... 411,944 316,281
Advances to CityCenter, net of discount (D) ...................................... (53,296) 268,927
Other-than-temporary impairments of CityCenter investment (E) .............. (1,915,153) (1,972,633)
Fair value adjustments upon acquisition of Grand Victoria investment (F) .... 267,190 267,190
Other adjustments (G) ............................................................... (382,577) (274,113)
$ 1,374,836 $ 1,444,547
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(A) Primarily relates to land and fixed assets.
(B) Relates to interest capitalized on the Company’s investment balance during development and construction stages.
(C) Created by contributions to CityCenter under the completion guarantee recognized as equity contributions by the joint venture
split between the partners.
(D) During 2013, the Company converted its CityCenter sponsor notes to equity, resolving the basis difference related to such notes
which were previously recognized as long-term debt by CityCenter. The remaining basis difference relates to interest on the notes
capitalized by CityCenter during development.
(E) The impairment of the Company’s CityCenter investment includes $426 million of impairments allocated to land.
(F) Relates to indefinite-lived gaming license rights for Grand Victoria.
(G) Other adjustments include the deferred gain on assets contributed to CityCenter upon formation of the joint venture and other-
than-temporary impairments of the Company’s investment in Grand Victoria and Silver Legacy. In 2012, other adjustments
included a receivable from CityCenter related to condominium proceeds which was expected to be reimbursed to the Company.
NOTE 7 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Goodwill:
Mirage Resorts acquisition (2000)............................................... $ 30,451 $ 30,451
Mandalay Resort Group acquisition (2005)..................................... 40,524 40,524
MGM China acquisition (2011) ................................................. 2,826,467 2,831,872
$ 2,897,442 $ 2,902,847
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Detroit development rights ....................................................... $ 98,098 $ 98,098
Trademarks, license rights and other ............................................ 232,123 234,073
Total indefinite-lived intangible assets ....................................... 330,221 332,171
Finite-lived intangible assets:
MGM China gaming subconcession............................................. 4,513,631 4,515,991
Less: Accumulated amortization................................................. (526,152) (358,873)
3,987,479 4,157,118
MGM Macau land concession ................................................... 84,727 84,772
Less: Accumulated amortization................................................. (11,003) (6,737)
73,724 78,035
MGM China customer lists....................................................... 128,961 129,028
Less: Accumulated amortization................................................. (101,240) (75,550)
27,721 53,478
MGM China gaming promoter relationships ................................... 180,545 180,640
Less: Accumulated amortization................................................. (116,335) (71,223)
64,210 109,417
Maryland license and other intangible assets ................................... 51,827 30,226
Less: Accumulated amortization................................................. (23,321) (22,612)
28,506 7,614
Total finite-lived intangible assets, net ....................................... 4,181,640 4,405,662
Total other intangible assets, net .............................................. $ 4,511,861 $ 4,737,833
Goodwill related to the Mirage Resorts acquisition relates to Bellagio and The Mirage. Goodwill related to
the Mandalay Resort Group acquisition relates to Gold Strike Tunica.
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The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of development rights in Detroit,
trademarks and license rights, of which $213 million consists of trademarks and trade names related to the
Mandalay Resort Group acquisition.
Gaming subconcession. Pursuant to the agreement dated June 19, 2004 between MGM Grand Paradise and
Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (“SJM”), a gaming subconcession was acquired by MGM Grand Paradise for
the right to operate casino games of chance and other casino games for a period of 15 years commencing on
April 20, 2005. The Company cannot provide any assurance that the gaming subconcession will be extended
beyond the original terms of the agreement; however, management believes that the gaming subconcession will
be extended, given that the land concession agreement with the government extends significantly beyond the
gaming subconcession. In addition, management believes that the fair value of MGM China reflected in the IPO
pricing suggests that market participants have assumed the gaming subconcession will be extended beyond its
initial term. As such, the Company was amortizing the gaming subconcession intangible asset on a straight-line
basis over the initial term of the land concession through April 6, 2031. In January 2013, the Company’s Cotai
land concession was gazetted by the Macau government at which time the Company determined that the
estimated remaining useful life of its gaming subconcession would be extended through the initial 25-year term
of the Cotai land concession, ending in January 2038.
Land concession. MGM Grand Paradise entered into a contract with the Macau government to use the land
under MGM Macau commencing from April 6, 2006. The land use right has an initial term through April 6,
2031, subject to renewal for additional periods. The land concession intangible asset is amortized on a straight-
line basis over the remaining initial contractual term.
Customer lists. The Company recognized an intangible asset related to customer lists, which is amortized
on an accelerated basis over its estimated useful life of five years.
Gaming promoter relationships. The Company recognized an intangible asset related to its relationships
with gaming promoters, which is amortized on a straight-line basis over its estimated useful life of four years.
Maryland license. In December 2013, the Company was awarded a license to operate a casino in Maryland.
The consideration paid to the State of Maryland for the license fee will be considered a finite-lived intangible
asset that will be amortized beginning upon the opening of the resort.
Other. The Company’s other finite–lived intangible assets consist primarily of lease acquisition costs
amortized over the life of the related leases, and certain license rights amortized over their contractual life.
Total amortization expense related to intangible assets was $243 million, $321 million and $181 million for
2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Estimated future amortization is as follows:
(In thousands)
Years ending December 31,
2014..................................................................................................... $ 231,545
2015..................................................................................................... 199,280
2016..................................................................................................... 174,697
2017..................................................................................................... 172,397
2018..................................................................................................... 172,397
Thereafter .............................................................................................. 3,231,324
$ 4,181,640
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NOTE 8 OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Payroll and related ................................................................... $ 394,709 $ 368,702
Advance deposits and ticket sales .................................................. 104,504 102,428
Casino outstanding chip liability ................................................... 409,917 260,957
Casino front money deposits ........................................................ 125,180 131,187
MGM China gaming promoter commissions ...................................... 118,122 114,631
Other gaming related accruals ...................................................... 137,181 141,195
Taxes, other than income taxes ..................................................... 236,991 223,308
Completion guarantee liability...................................................... 97,223 27,867
Other .................................................................................. 146,974 147,690
$ 1,770,801 $ 1,517,965
NOTE 9 LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Senior credit facility:
$2,772 million ($2,800 million at December 31, 2012) term loans, net ...... $ 2,765,041 $ 2,791,284
MGM Grand Paradise credit facility ............................................... 553,242 553,531
$462.2 million 6.75% senior notes, due 2013 ..................................... - 462,226
$150 million 7.625% senior subordinated debentures, due 2013, net ........... - 150,539
$508.9 million 5.875% senior notes, due 2014, net ............................... 508,848 508,540
$875 million 6.625% senior notes, due 2015, net ................................. 876,022 876,634
$1,450 million 4.25% convertible senior notes, due 2015, net ................... 1,456,153 1,460,780
$242.9 million 6.875% senior notes, due 2016 .................................... 242,900 242,900
$732.7 million 7.5% senior notes, due 2016 ....................................... 732,749 732,749
$500 million 10% senior notes, due 2016, net..................................... 496,987 496,110
$743 million 7.625% senior notes, due 2017 ...................................... 743,000 743,000
$475 million 11.375% senior notes, due 2018, net................................ 467,451 466,117
$850 million 8.625% senior notes, due 2019 ...................................... 850,000 850,000
$500 million 5.25% senior notes, due 2020 ....................................... 500,000 -
$1,000 million 6.75% senior notes, due 2020 ..................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000
$1,250 million 6.625% senior notes, due 2021 .................................... 1,250,000 1,250,000
$1,000 million 7.75% senior notes, due 2022 ..................................... 1,000,000 1,000,000
$0.6 million 7% debentures, due 2036, net ........................................ 572 572
$4.3 million 6.7% debentures, due 2096 ........................................... 4,265 4,265
Other notes ........................................................................... - 36
$ 13,447,230 $ 13,589,283
Debt due within one year of the December 31, 2013 balance sheet date is classified as long-term because the
Company has both the intent and ability to refinance such amounts on a long-term basis.
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Interest expense, net consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Total interest incurred ............................................ $ 862,417 $ 1,117,327 $ 1,086,865
Interest capitalized ................................................ (5,070) (969) (33)
$ 857,347 $ 1,116,358 $ 1,086,832
Senior credit facility. At December 31, 2013, the Company’s senior credit facility consisted of a $1.2
billion revolving credit facility, a $1.04 billion term loan A facility and a $1.73 billion term loan B facility. The
revolving and term loan A facilities bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable rate determined by the Company’s
credit rating (2.75% as of December 31, 2013). The term loan B facility was re-priced in May 2013 and bears
interest at LIBOR plus 2.50%, with a LIBOR floor of 1.00% (3.50% as of December 31, 2013). As a result of the
May 2013 re-pricing, the Company recorded a loss of $4 million on retirement of debt in “Other, net.” The
revolving and term loan A facilities mature in December 2017 and the term loan B facility matures in December
2019. The term loan A and term loan B facilities are subject to scheduled amortization payments on the last day
of each calendar quarter from and after March 31, 2013 in an amount equal to 0.25% of the original principal
balance. The Company permanently repaid $28 million in 2013, in accordance with the scheduled amortization.
The Company had $1.2 billion of available borrowing capacity under its senior credit facility at December 31,
2013. At December 31, 2013, the interest rate on the term loan A was 2.92% and the interest rate on the term
loan B was 3.50%. The Company’s senior credit facility was amended and restated in February 2012 and again in
December 2012. In connection with these transactions the Company recorded losses on retirements of debt of
$107 million in “Other, net” during 2012 related to previously recorded discounts and certain debt issuance costs.
The land and substantially all of the assets of MGM Grand Las Vegas, Bellagio and The Mirage secure up
to $3.35 billion of obligations outstanding under the senior credit facility. In addition, the land and substantially
all of the assets of New York-New York and Gold Strike Tunica secure the entire amount of the senior credit
facility and the land and substantially all of the assets of MGM Grand Detroit secure its $450 million of
obligations as a co-borrower under the senior credit facility. In addition, the senior credit facility is secured by a
pledge of the equity or limited liability company interests of the subsidiaries that own the pledged properties.
The senior credit facility contains customary representations and warranties and customary affirmative and
negative covenants. In addition, the senior credit facility requires the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to
maintain a minimum trailing four-quarter EBITDA and limits the ability of the Company and its restricted
subsidiaries to make capital expenditures and investments. As of December 31, 2013, the Company and its
restricted subsidiaries are required to maintain a minimum EBITDA (as defined) of $1.05 billion. The minimum
EBITDA increases to $1.10 billion for March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014 and to $1.20 billion for September 30,
2014 and December 31, 2014, with periodic increases thereafter. EBITDA for the trailing twelve months ended
December 31, 2013 calculated in accordance with the terms of the senior credit facility was $1.31 billion. The
senior credit facility limits the Company and its restricted subsidiaries to capital expenditures of $500 million per
fiscal year, with unused amounts in any fiscal year rolling over to the next fiscal year, but not any fiscal year
thereafter. In addition, the senior credit facility limits the Company’s ability to make investments subject to
certain thresholds and other important exceptions. The Company and its restricted subsidiaries were within the
limit of capital expenditures for the calendar year 2013.
The senior credit facility provides for customary events of default, including, without limitation, (i) payment
defaults, (ii) covenant defaults, (iii) cross-defaults to certain other indebtedness in excess of specified amounts,
(iv) certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency, (v) judgment defaults in excess of specified amounts, (vi) the
failure of any loan document by a significant party to be in full force and effect and such circumstance, in the
reasonable judgment of the required lenders, is materially adverse to the lenders, or (vii) the security documents
cease to create a valid and perfected first priority lien on any material portion of the collateral. In addition, the
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senior credit facility provides that a cessation of business due to revocation, suspension or loss of any gaming
license affecting a specified amount of its revenues or assets, will constitute an event of default.
MGM China credit facility. At December 31, 2013, the MGM China credit facility consisted of
approximately $550 million of term loans and an approximately $1.45 billion revolving credit facility due
October 2017. The credit facility is subject to scheduled amortization payments beginning in 2016. The
outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 was comprised solely of term loans. The interest rate on the facility
fluctuates annually based on HIBOR plus a margin, which ranges between 1.75% and 2.50%, based on MGM
China’s leverage ratio. The margin was 1.75% at December 31, 2013. MGM China is a joint and several co-
borrower with MGM Grand Paradise. MGM Grand Paradise’s interest in the Cotai land use right agreement will
become collateral under the MGM China credit facility upon finalization of the appropriate government
approvals. The material subsidiaries of MGM China continue to guarantee the facilities, and MGM China, MGM
Grand Paradise and their guarantor subsidiaries have granted a security interest in substantially all of their assets
to secure the amended facilities. The credit facility will be used for general corporate purposes and for the
development of the Cotai project.
The MGM China credit facility agreement contains customary representations and warranties, events of
default, affirmative covenants and negative covenants, which impose restrictions on, among other things, the
ability of MGM China and its subsidiaries to make investments, pay dividends and sell assets, and to incur
additional debt and additional liens. MGM China is also required to maintain compliance with a maximum
consolidated total leverage ratio of 4.50 to 1.00 prior to the first anniversary of the MGM Cotai opening date and
4.00 to 1.00 thereafter, in addition to a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.50 to 1.00. MGM China was in
compliance with its credit facility covenants at December 31, 2013.
Senior Notes. During 2013, the Company repaid its $462 million 6.75% senior notes and $150 million
7.625% senior subordinated debentures at maturity. In 2012, the Company repaid the $535 million of outstanding
principal amount of its 6.75% senior notes at maturity.
In 2013, the Company issued $500 million of 5.25% senior notes, due 2020 for net proceeds of $494
million. The Company issued the following senior notes in 2012:
$850 million of 8.625% senior notes due 2019 for net proceeds of $836 million;
$1.0 billion of 7.75% senior notes due 2022 for net proceeds of $986 million;
$1.0 billion of 6.75% senior notes due 2020 for net proceeds of $986 million; and
$1.25 billion of 6.625% senior notes due 2021 for net proceeds of $1.23 billion.
The senior notes are unsecured and otherwise rank equally in right of payment with the Company’s existing
and future indebtedness.
Tender offers. In December 2012, the Company completed the early settlement of its tender offers for its
13% senior secured notes due 2013, 10.375% senior secured notes due 2014, 11.125% senior secured notes due
2017 and 9% senior secured notes due 2020 and called for redemption of all of the secured notes that were not
purchased on the early settlement date and satisfied and discharged the indentures governing the secured notes.
As a result of the redemption and the satisfaction and discharge of the secured notes indentures, the Company
was released from its obligations under the indentures and all of the collateral securing those notes was released.
The Company recorded a loss on retirement of the secured notes of $457 million in “Other, net” which included
$379 million of premiums paid to redeem or discharge the debt, the write-off of $75 million of previously
recorded discounts and debt issuance costs, and $3 million of other costs in 2012.
Senior convertible notes. In April 2010, the Company issued $1.15 billion of 4.25% convertible senior
notes due 2015 for net proceeds to the Company of $1.12 billion. The notes are general unsecured obligations of
the Company and rank equally in right of payment with the Company’s other existing senior unsecured
indebtedness. The Company used the net proceeds from the senior convertible note issuance to temporarily repay
amounts outstanding under its senior credit facility.
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The notes are convertible at an initial conversion rate of approximately 53.83 shares of the Company’s
common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the notes, representing an initial conversion price of
approximately $18.58 per share of the Company’s common stock. The initial conversion rate was determined
based on the closing trading price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the transaction, plus a 27.5%
premium. The terms of the notes do not provide for any beneficial conversion features.
In connection with the offering, the Company entered into capped call transactions to reduce the potential
dilution of the Company’s stock upon conversion of the notes. The capped call transactions have a cap price
equal to approximately $21.86 per share. The Company paid approximately $81 million for the capped call
transactions, which is reflected as a decrease in “Capital in excess of par value,” net of $29 million of associated
tax benefits.
Financial instruments that are indexed to an entity’s own stock and are classified as stockholders’ equity in
an entity’s statement of financial position are not considered within the scope of derivative instruments. The
Company performed an evaluation of the embedded conversion option and capped call transactions, which
included an analysis of contingent exercise provisions and settlement requirements, and determined that the
embedded conversion option and capped call transactions are considered indexed to the Company’s stock and
should be classified as equity, and therefore are not accounted for as derivative instruments. Accordingly, the
entire face amount of the notes was recorded as debt until converted or retired at maturity, and the capped call
transactions were recorded within equity as described above.
In June 2011, the Company sold an additional $300 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s
4.25% convertible senior notes due 2015 (the “Notes”) on terms that were consistent with those governing the
Company’s existing convertible senior notes due 2015 for a purchase price of 103.805% of the principal amount
to an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ms. Pansy Ho in a transaction exempt from registration under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Notes are convertible at an initial conversion rate, subject to adjustment
under certain circumstances, of approximately 53.83 shares of the Company’s common stock per $1,000
principal amount of the Notes. The Company received approximately $311 million in proceeds related to this
transaction. The initial agreement to sell the Notes occurred in April 2011, and the Notes were not sold until June
2011. The agreement to issue the Notes at a later date based on the fixed terms described above constituted a
derivative instrument. At issuance, the fair value of the derivative instrument was equal to the difference between
the fair value of the Notes and the Notes’ issuance price. The Notes were recorded at fair value determined by the
trading price (105.872%) of the Company’s existing convertible notes on the date of issuance of the Notes, with
the difference recorded as a premium to be recognized over the term of the Notes. The Company recorded a loss
of $6 million related to the change in fair value of the derivative in “Other, net” non-operating expense during
2011.
Maturities of long-term debt. Maturities of the Company’s long-term debt as of December 31, 2013 are as
follows:
(In thousands)
Years ending December 31,
2014..................................................................................................... $ 536,900
2015..................................................................................................... 2,353,000
2016..................................................................................................... 1,641,959
2017..................................................................................................... 2,183,432
2018..................................................................................................... 492,500
Thereafter .............................................................................................. 6,249,817
13,457,608
Debt premiums and discounts, net ................................................................... (10,378)
$ 13,447,230
Fair value of long-term debt. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt at December 31,
2013 was approximately $14.9 billion. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt at
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December 31, 2012 was approximately $14.3 billion. Fair value was estimated using quoted market prices for the
Company’s senior notes, senior subordinated notes and senior credit facility. Carrying value of the MGM Grand
Paradise credit facility approximates fair value.
NOTE 10 INCOME TAXES
The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets, net of applicable reserves, related to net operating loss
carryforwards and certain temporary differences. The Company recognizes future tax benefits to the extent that
realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied.
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes for domestic and foreign operations consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Domestic operations ............................................ $ (419,316) $ (2,048,868) $ (902,613)
Foreign operations............................................... 507,081 314,655 3,734,244
$ 87,765 $ (1,734,213) $ 2,831,631
The income tax benefit (provision) attributable to income (loss) before income taxes is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Federal
Current ........................................................ $ 3,532 $ 1,636 $ (1,237)
Deferred (excluding separate components) ................ 455,610 602,668 57,573
Deferred—operating loss carryforward..................... (305,760) 89,954 260,167
Deferred—valuation allowance ............................. (134,027) (608,015) -
Other noncurrent.............................................. 14,523 (1,587) (2,812)
Benefit for federal income taxes ......................... 33,878 84,656 313,691
State
Current ........................................................ (1,812) (3,466) (4,482)
Deferred (excluding separate components) ................ 1,753 24,104 9,472
Deferred—operating loss carryforward..................... 393 9,221 (3,357)
Deferred—valuation allowance ............................. (4,374) (2,579) (7,787)
Deferred—enacted changes in tax laws or rates ........... - - (12,743)
Other noncurrent.............................................. 880 (5,493) (1,320)
Benefit (provision) for state income taxes ............... (3,160) 21,787 (20,217)
Foreign
Current ........................................................ (2,214) (3,217) (3,800)
Deferred (excluding separate components) ................ (70,440) 12,471 113,639
Deferred—operating loss carryforward..................... 1,312 (782) -
Deferred—valuation allowance ............................. 9,361 2,386 -
Benefit (provision) for foreign income taxes ............ (61,981) 10,858 109,839
$ (31,263) $ 117,301 $ 403,313
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A reconciliation of the federal income tax statutory rate and the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Federal income tax statutory rate .............................. 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Foreign tax credit, net of valuation allowance ................ (523.3) 19.8 -
Repatriation of foreign earnings ............................... 523.3 (19.2) -
Federal valuation allowance .................................... 152.7 (35.1) -
State income tax, net of federal benefit and valuation
allowance...................................................... 2.3 0.8 0.5
Settlements with taxing authorities ............................ (16.6) - -
Macau deferred tax liability re-measurement ................. 68.1 - -
Foreign jurisdiction income/losses taxed at other than
35% ............................................................ (199.7) 7.0 (2.1)
Foreign jurisdiction tax rate change ........................... - - (4.6)
MGM China acquisition gain .................................. - - (43.2)
Tax credits ....................................................... (9.3) 0.5 (0.2)
Permanent and other items ..................................... 3.1 (2.0) 0.4
35.6% 6.8% (14.2)%
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The major tax-effected components of the Company’s net deferred tax liability are as follows:
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets—federal and state:
Senior secured notes retirement.................................................. $ 647 $ 233,312
Bad debt reserve................................................................... 37,327 38,048
Deferred compensation ........................................................... 3,680 3,080
Net operating loss carryforward ................................................. 304,077 601,226
Accruals, reserves and other ..................................................... 148,438 88,097
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates ........................................ 282,258 338,945
Stock-based compensation ....................................................... 31,185 36,728
Tax credits ......................................................................... 1,796,599 820,299
2,604,211 2,159,735
Less: Valuation allowance .......................................................... (1,665,846) (1,032,423)
938,365 1,127,312
Deferred tax assets—foreign:
Bad debt reserve................................................................... 333 1,477
Net operating loss carryforward ................................................. 55,834 50,075
Accruals, reserves and other ..................................................... 154 1,439
Property and equipment .......................................................... 11,204 10,218
67,525 63,209
Less: Valuation allowance .......................................................... (56,071) (60,975)
11,454 2,234
Total deferred tax assets .......................................................... $ 949,819 $ 1,129,546
Deferred tax liabilities—federal and state:
Property and equipment .......................................................... (2,488,287) (2,505,602)
Long-term debt .................................................................... (360,666) (550,811)
Cost method investments ......................................................... (23,944) (8,323)
Intangibles ......................................................................... (105,231) (103,094)
(2,978,128) (3,167,830)
Deferred tax liabilities—foreign:
Intangibles ......................................................................... (321,116) (256,174)
(321,116) (256,174)
Total deferred tax liability........................................................ $ (3,299,244) $ (3,424,004)
Net deferred tax liability.......................................................... $ (2,349,425) $ (2,294,458)
Income generated from gaming operations of MGM Grand Paradise, which is wholly owned by MGM
China, is exempted from Macau’s 12% complementary tax for the five-year period ending December 31, 2016,
pursuant to approval from the Macau government, granted on September 22, 2011. Absent this exemption, “Net
income attributable to MGM Resorts International” would have been reduced by $43 million and $34 million for
2013 and 2012, respectively, and net income per share (diluted) would have been reduced by $0.09 and $0.07 for
2013 and 2012, respectively. The approval granted in 2011 represented the second five-year exemption period
granted to MGM Grand Paradise. The Company measures the net deferred tax liability of MGM Grand Paradise
under the assumption that it will receive an additional five-year exemption beyond 2016. Such assumption is
based upon the granting of a third five-year exemption to a competitor of MGM Grand Paradise. The Company
believes MGM Grand Paradise should also be entitled to a third five-year exemption in order to ensure non-
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discriminatory treatment among gaming concessionaires and subconcessionaires, a requirement under Macanese
law. The net deferred tax liability of MGM Grand Paradise was re-measured during the first quarter of 2013 due
to the extension of the amortization period of the Macau gaming subconcession in connection with the
effectiveness of the Cotai land concession. This resulted in an increase in the net deferred tax liability and a
corresponding increase in provision for income taxes of $65 million in 2013.
Non-gaming operations remain subject to the Macau complementary tax. MGM Grand Paradise had at
December 31, 2013 a complementary tax net operating loss carryforward of $459 million resulting from non-
gaming operations that will expire if not utilized against non-gaming income in years 2014 through 2016. The
Macanese net operating loss carryforwards are fully offset by a valuation allowance.
MGM Grand Paradise’s exemption from the Macau 12% complementary tax on gaming profits does not
apply to dividend distributions of such profits to MGM China. However, in June 2012, MGM Grand Paradise
reached an agreement with the Macau government to settle the 12% complementary tax that would otherwise be
due by its shareholders (including MGM China) on distributions of its gaming profits by paying a flat annual
payment (“annual fee arrangement”) regardless of the amount of distributable dividends. Such annual fee
arrangement covered the years 2007 through 2011, including a distribution that was made during the first quarter
of 2012 (the “covered period”). Cumulative annual payments of $4 million for the covered period were paid, and
a corresponding reduction to benefit for income taxes was recorded in 2012. Shareholders of MGM Grand
Paradise are not subject to the complementary tax on distributions they received during the covered period as a
result of the annual fee arrangement. Consequently, the Company reversed complementary taxes previously
accrued on such distributions resulting in a $19 million increase to benefit for income taxes in 2012. MGM
Grand Paradise submitted a request for a five-year extension of the annual fee arrangement covering all years
through 2016 (“extended annual fee arrangement”), which was approved by the Macau government in December
2012. Annual payments of $2 million are required under the extended annual fee arrangement. The $2 million
annual payment for 2013 and 2012 was accrued and a corresponding provision for income taxes was recorded in
each year.
The Company repatriated $312 and $263 million of foreign earnings and profits in 2013 and 2012,
respectively. At December 31, 2013, there are approximately $282 million of unrepatriated foreign earnings and
profits, all of which the Company anticipates will be repatriated in 2014 without the incurrence of additional U.S.
income tax expense. Accordingly, no deferred tax liability has been recorded for those earnings. Creditable
foreign taxes associated with the repatriated earnings and profits increased the Company’s foreign tax credit
carryover by $968 million and $785 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. Such foreign taxes consist of the
Macau Special Gaming Tax, which the Company believes qualifies as a tax paid in lieu of an income tax that is
creditable against U.S. income taxes. The foreign tax credit carryovers expire as follows: $2 million in 2015;
$785 million in 2022; and $968 million in 2023. The foreign tax credit carryovers are subject to valuation
allowance as described further below.
The Company has a U.S. federal income tax net operating loss carryforward of $808 million that will begin
to expire in 2031, an alternative minimum tax credit carryforward of $24 million that will not expire, a general
business tax credit carryforward of $17 million that will begin to expire in 2029 and a charitable contribution
carryforward of $12 million, of which $3 million will expire in 2014 and the remainder thereafter.
At December 31, 2013, the Company is not close to the 50% ownership change threshold set forth in
Internal Revenue Code section 382. Should the 50% ownership change threshold be exceeded in a future period,
the Company’s U.S. federal income tax net operating losses and tax credits incurred prior to the ownership
change would generally be subject to a post-change annual usage limitation equal to the value of the Company at
the time of the ownership change multiplied by the long-term tax exempt rate at such time as established by the
Internal Revenue Service.
For state income tax purposes, the Company has Illinois and New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards of
$80 million and $231 million, respectively, which equates to deferred tax assets after federal tax effect and
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before valuation allowance, of $4 million and $14 million, respectively. The Illinois net operating loss
carryforwards will expire if not utilized by 2021 through 2025. The New Jersey net operating loss carryforwards
will expire if not utilized by 2014 through 2033.
During 2011, the state of Michigan enacted changes in its corporate tax law that became effective on
January 1, 2012. The state replaced the Michigan Business Tax (“MBT”) regime with a new Corporate Income
Tax (“CIT”) regime that taxes unitary combined income apportioned to the state at a 6% rate. Net operating loss
carryforwards generated under the MBT, of which the Company had $198 million at December 31, 2011, may
not be carried over and utilized under the CIT. Losses generated under the CIT will have a 10 year carryforward
period. Furthermore, the book-tax difference deduction, which would have been available under the MBT in
2015 through 2029, is not available under the CIT. During 2011, the Company recorded an increase to the net
Michigan deferred tax liability in the amount of $8 million, after federal effect, to reflect the impact of this tax
law change, with a corresponding reduction to income tax benefit.
Given the negative impact of the U.S. economy on the results of operations in the past several years, the
Company no longer relies on future domestic operating income in assessing the realizability of its domestic
deferred tax assets and now relies only on the future reversal of existing domestic taxable temporary differences.
As of December 31, 2013, the scheduled future reversal of existing U.S. federal deductible temporary differences
exceeds the scheduled future reversal of existing U.S. federal taxable temporary differences and a valuation
allowance is provided for this excess. At December 31, 2013, such valuation allowance was $1.65 billion. In
addition, there is a $16 million valuation allowance, after federal effect, provided on certain state deferred tax
assets and a valuation allowance of $56 million on certain Macau deferred tax assets because the Company
believes these assets do not meet the “more likely than not” criteria for recognition.
The Company assesses its tax positions using a two-step process. A tax position is recognized if it meets a
“more likely than not” threshold, and is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent
likely of being realized. Uncertain tax positions must be reviewed at each balance sheet date. Liabilities recorded
as a result of this analysis must generally be recorded separately from any current or deferred income tax
accounts, and at December 31, 2013, the Company has classified $16 million as current in “Other accrued
liabilities” and $87 million as long-term in “Other long-term obligations,” based on the time until expected
payment.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at January 1 ................. $ 153,184 $ 145,799 $ 134,417
Gross increases—Prior period tax positions ............... 6,082 6,903 9,360
Gross decreases—Prior period tax positions ............... (35,508) (12,639) (13,772)
Gross increases—Current period tax positions ............ 4,064 13,121 15,794
Settlements with taxing authorities ......................... (21,576) - -
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at December 31 ............ $ 106,246 $ 153,184 $ 145,799
The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would typically affect the effective tax
rate was $32 million and $39 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Of these amounts,
unrecognized tax benefits related to permanent differences of $6 million at both December 31, 2013 and 2012,
that would otherwise impact the effective tax rate, would not impact the effective tax rate if recognized in years
when the Company has a valuation allowance provided against its U.S federal deferred tax assets.
The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax
expense. The Company had $17 million and $29 million in interest related to unrecognized tax benefits accrued
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at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. No amounts were accrued for penalties as of either date. Income
tax expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 includes interest expense or benefit related to
unrecognized tax benefits as follows: $12 million benefit in 2013, $3 million expense in 2012, and none in 2011.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state and local jurisdictions,
and foreign jurisdictions, although the taxes paid in foreign jurisdictions are not material. As of December 31,
2013, the Company is no longer subject to examination of its U.S. consolidated federal income tax returns filed
for years ended prior to 2005. The IRS completed its examination of the consolidated federal income tax returns
for the 2003 and 2004 tax years during 2010 and the Company paid $12 million in tax and $4 million in
associated interest with respect to adjustments to which the Company agreed, and protested with IRS Appeals
issues to which the Company did not agree. The Company favorably settled during the first quarter of 2013 all
issues on appeal with IRS Appeals resulting in a refund of $2 million, including interest. During the fourth
quarter of 2010, the IRS opened an examination of the consolidated federal income tax returns for the 2005
through 2009 tax years. The IRS completed its examination during 2013 and the Company tentatively agreed to
all proposed adjustments. This agreement is subject to final approval from the Joint Committee on Taxation and
the examination will not be considered settled until such approval is received, which is anticipated to occur in the
next 12 months. The Company deposited $30 million with the IRS to cover the expected cash taxes and interest
resulting from the tentatively agreed adjustments for this examination and the examinations discussed below.
During the first quarter of 2011, the IRS opened examinations of the 2007 through 2008 tax years of
CityCenter Holdings, LLC, an unconsolidated affiliate treated as a partnership for income tax purposes and the
2008 through 2009 tax years of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, a subsidiary treated as a partnership for income tax
purposes. The IRS completed these examinations in 2013 and the Company agreed to all proposed adjustments.
The impact of these adjustments is included in the $30 million deposit described above.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company and its joint venture partner reached tentative settlement
with IRS Appeals with respect to the audit of the 2003 and 2004 tax years of a cost method investee that is
treated as a partnership for income tax purposes. The adjustments to which the Company agreed in such tentative
settlement were included in the final settlement reached with IRS Appeals with respect to the 2003 and 2004
examination of the consolidated federal income tax return. The IRS completed during 2013 its examination of the
2005 through 2009 tax years of this investee and the Company agreed to all proposed adjustments. The impact of
these adjustments is included in the $30 million deposit described above.
As of December 31, 2013, other than adjustments resulting from the federal income tax audits discussed
above and the exceptions noted below, the Company was no longer subject to examination of its various state and
local tax returns filed for years ended prior to 2009. The state of Michigan initiated during the second quarter of
2013 a review of the Michigan Business Tax returns of MGM Grand Detroit, LLC for the 2009 through 2011 tax
years to determine whether to open an examination of one or more of these years but has not yet indicated
whether such an examination will take place. During 2010, the state of Illinois initiated an audit of the
Company’s Illinois combined returns for the 2006 and 2007 tax years. Such audit closed in 2012 resulting in an
immaterial refund of taxes from such years. During 2010, the state of New Jersey began audit procedures of a
cost method investee for the 2003 through 2006 tax years. No other state or local income tax returns are currently
under examination.
The Company believes that it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at
December 31, 2013 may decrease by up to $82 million within the next twelve months on the expectation during
such period of settlement of the IRS examination of the 2005 through 2009 consolidated federal income tax
returns by virtue of final approval from the Joint Committee on Taxation of the findings of the IRS examination
team.
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NOTE 11 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases. The Company leases real estate and various equipment under operating and, to a lesser extent,
capital lease arrangements. Certain real estate leases provide for escalation of rent based upon a specified price
index and/or based upon periodic appraisals.
At December 31, 2013, the Company was obligated under non-cancellable operating leases and capital
leases to make future minimum lease payments as follows:
Operating
Leases
Capital
Leases
(In thousands)
2014 ................................................................................... $ 42,951 $ 965
2015 ................................................................................... 42,164 878
2016 ................................................................................... 41,387 234
2017 ................................................................................... 16,322 -
2018 ................................................................................... 17,739 -
Thereafter ............................................................................. 1,095,046 -
Total minimum lease payments .................................................. $ 1,255,609 2,077
Less: Amounts representing interest ............................................... (99)
Total obligations under capital leases ........................................... 1,978
Less: Amounts due within one year ................................................ (898)
Amounts due after one year ...................................................... $ 1,080
The current and long-term obligations under capital leases are included in “Other accrued liabilities” and
“Other long-term obligations,” respectively. Rental expense for operating leases was $41 million for 2013, $33
million for 2012 and $30 million for 2011, which included short term rentals charged to rent expense. In 2013,
rental expense includes $7 million related to the Cotai land concession. The Company accounts for the Cotai land
concession contract as an operating lease for which the required upfront payments are amortized over the initial
25-year contract term. Rent recognized for the Cotai land concession is included in “Preopening and start-up
expenses” prior to opening.
In April 2013, the Company entered into a ground lease agreement for an approximate 23 acre parcel of land
in connection with the MGM National Harbor project. In December 2013, the Company was awarded a license to
operate a casino in Maryland. The ground lease will be accounted for as an operating lease with rent beginning
once all land use entitlements have been received. The Company expects to receive all land use entitlements by
July 2014.
Cotai land concession contract. MGM Grand Paradise’s land concession contract for an approximate 17.8
acre site in Cotai, Macau became effective on January 9, 2013 and has an initial term of 25 years. The total land
premium payable to the Macau government for the land concession contract is $161 million and is composed of a
down payment and eight additional semi-annual payments. As of December 31, 2013, MGM China had paid $71
million of the contract premium recorded within other long-term assets, net. In January 2014, MGM China paid
the second semi-annual payment of $15 million under the land concession contract. Including interest on the six
remaining semi-annual payments, MGM China has approximately $88 million remaining payable for the land
concession contract. In addition, MGM Grand Paradise is required to pay the Macau government approximately
$269,000 per year in rent during the course of development of the land and approximately $681,000 per year in
rent once the development is completed. The annual rent is subject to review by the Macau government every
five years. Under the terms of the land concession contract, MGM Grand Paradise is required to complete the
development of the land by January 2018.
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CityCenter construction litigation. In March 2010, Perini Building Company, Inc. (“Perini”), general
contractor for CityCenter, filed a lawsuit in the Eighth Judicial District Court for Clark County, State of Nevada,
against MGM MIRAGE Design Group (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company which was the original party
to the Perini construction agreement) and certain direct or indirect subsidiaries of CityCenter Holdings, LLC (the
“CityCenter Owners”). Perini asserted that CityCenter was substantially completed, but the defendants failed to
pay Perini approximately $490 million allegedly due and owing under the construction agreement for labor,
equipment and materials expended on CityCenter. The complaint further charged the defendants with failure to
provide timely and complete design documents, late delivery to Perini of design changes, mismanagement of the
change order process, obstruction of Perini’s ability to complete the Harmon component, and fraudulent
inducement of Perini to compromise significant amounts due for its general conditions. The complaint advanced
claims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, tortious breach of the
implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment and promissory estoppel, and fraud and
intentional misrepresentation. Perini seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorneys’ fees and costs.
In April 2010, Perini served an amended complaint in this case, which joins as defendants many owners of
CityCenter residential condominium units (the “Condo Owner Defendants”), added a count for foreclosure of
Perini's recorded master mechanic’s lien against the CityCenter property in the amount of approximately
$491 million, and asserted the priority of this mechanic’s lien over the interests of the CityCenter Owners, the
Condo Owner Defendants and CityCenter lenders in the CityCenter property.
The CityCenter Owners and the other defendants dispute Perini’s allegations and contend that the
defendants are entitled to substantial amounts from Perini, including offsets against amounts claimed to be owed
to Perini and its subcontractors and damages based on breach of their contractual and other duties to CityCenter,
duplicative payment requests, non-conforming work, lack of proof of alleged work performance, defective work
related to the Harmon, property damage and Perini’s failure to perform its obligations to pay certain
subcontractors and to prevent filing of liens against CityCenter. Parallel to the court litigation, CityCenter
management conducted an extra-judicial program for settlement of CityCenter subcontractor claims. CityCenter
has resolved the claims of 219 first-tier Perini subcontractors (including the claims of any lower-tier
subcontractors that might have claims through those first-tier subcontractors), with only three remaining for
further proceedings along with trial of Perini’s claims and CityCenter’s Harmon-related counterclaim and other
claims by CityCenter against Perini and its parent guarantor, Tutor Perini. Two of the remaining subcontractors
are implicated in the defective work at the Harmon. In August 2013, Perini recorded an amended notice of lien
reducing its lien to approximately $167 million.
In November 2012, Perini filed a second amended complaint which, among other things, added claims
against the CityCenter defendants of breach of contract (alleging that CityCenter’s Owner Controlled Insurance
Program (“OCIP”) failed to provide adequate project insurance for Perini with broad coverages and high limits),
and tortious breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing (alleging improper administration by
CityCenter of the OCIP and Builders Risk insurance programs).
CityCenter reached a settlement agreement with certain professional service providers against whom it had
asserted claims in this litigation for errors or omissions with respect to the CityCenter project, which settlement
has been approved by the court. Further, CityCenter and Perini have entered a settlement agreement which
resolves most but not all of the components of Perini’s non-Harmon-related lien claim against CityCenter.
Pursuant to the parties’ stipulation, on February 24, 2014, Perini filed a revised lien for $174 million as the
amount claimed by Perini and the remaining Harmon-related subcontractors. Trial of the remainder of Perini’s
lien claim, the remaining subcontractors’ claims against CityCenter, and CityCenter’s counterclaims against
Perini and certain subcontractors for defective work at the Harmon has been rescheduled to commence on
September 23, 2014.
CityCenter Owners and the other defendants will continue to vigorously assert and protect their interests in
the Perini lawsuit. The Company believes it is probable that the CityCenter Owners and the other defendants will
be liable for $152 million in connection with the non-Harmon settlement agreement and remaining claims in this
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lawsuit. Amounts determined to be owed would be funded in part under the Company’s completion guarantee
which is discussed below. The Company does not believe it is reasonably possible it will be liable for any
material amount in excess of its estimate of its probable liability. The Company’s estimate of its probable
liability does not include any offset for amounts that may be recovered on its counterclaims against Perini and
certain subcontractors for defective work at the Harmon.
Please see below for further discussion on the Company’s completion guarantee obligation which may be
impacted by the outcome of the above litigation and the joint venture’s extra-judicial settlement process.
CityCenter completion guarantee. In October 2013, the Company entered into a third amended and
restated completion and cost overrun guarantee, which is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of Circus
Circus Las Vegas, as well as certain undeveloped land adjacent to that property. The terms of the amended and
restated completion guarantee provide CityCenter the ability to utilize up to $72 million of net residential
proceeds to fund construction costs, or to reimburse the Company for construction costs previously expended. As
of December 31, 2013, CityCenter is holding approximately $72 million in a separate bank account representing
the remaining condo proceeds available to fund completion guarantee obligations or be reimbursed to the
Company. In accordance with the amended and restated completion guarantee, such amounts may only be used
to fund construction lien obligations or to reimburse the Company once the Perini litigation is settled.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company has funded $716 million under the completion guarantee and has
accrued a liability of $97 million, which includes estimated litigation costs related to the resolution of disputes
with contractors concerning the final construction costs and estimated amounts to be paid to contractors through
the legal process related to the Perini litigation. The Company does not believe it is reasonably possible it could
be liable for amounts in excess of what it has accrued. The Company’s estimated obligation has been offset by
the $72 million of condominium proceeds received and held in escrow by CityCenter, which are available to fund
construction lien claims upon the resolution of the Perini litigation. Also, the Company’s accrual reflects certain
estimated offsets to the amounts claimed by the contractors. Moreover, the Company has not accrued for any
contingent payments to CityCenter related to the Harmon component.
Harmon demolition. In response to a request by the Clark County Building Division (the “Building
Division”), CityCenter engaged an engineer to conduct an analysis, based on all available information, as to the
structural stability of the Harmon under building-code-specified load combinations. On July 11, 2011, that
engineer submitted the results of his analysis of the Harmon tower and podium in its current as-built condition.
The engineer opined, among other things, that “[i]n a code-level earthquake, using either the permitted or current
code specified loads, it is likely that critical structural members in the tower will fail and become incapable of
supporting gravity loads, leading to a partial or complete collapse of the tower. There is missing or misplaced
reinforcing steel in columns, beams, shear walls, and transfer walls throughout the structure of the tower below
the twenty-first floor.” Based on this engineering opinion, the Building Division requested a plan of action from
CityCenter. CityCenter informed the Building Division that it decided to abate the potential for structural
collapse of the Harmon in the event of a code-level earthquake by demolishing the building, and enclosed a plan
of action for demolition by implosion prepared by LVI Environmental Services of Nevada, Inc (“LVI”).
CityCenter also advised that prior to undertaking the demolition plan of action, it would seek relief from a
standing order of the district court judge presiding over the Perini litigation that prohibits alteration or destruction
of the building without court approval. In addition, CityCenter supplied the foundational data for the engineering
conclusions stated in the July 11, 2011 letter declaring the Harmon’s structural instability in the event of a code-
level earthquake. On November 22, 2011, the Building Division required that CityCenter submit a plan to abate
the code deficiencies discovered in the Harmon tower.
In December 2011, CityCenter resubmitted to the Building Division the plan of abatement action prepared
by LVI which was first submitted on August 15, 2011, and met with the Building Division about the
requirements necessary to obtain demolition permits and approvals. As discussed above, the timing of the
demolition of the Harmon is subject to rulings in the Perini litigation.
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The district court presiding over the Perini litigation had previously granted CityCenter’s motion to
demolish the Harmon, but stayed the demolition to allow CityCenter an opportunity to conduct additional Phase
4 destructive testing at the Harmon following the court’s order prohibiting CityCenter’s structural engineering
expert from extrapolating the results of pre-Phase 4 testing to untested portions of the building.
In May 2013, CityCenter completed additional Phase 4 destructive testing of 468 structural elements at the
Harmon, analysis of which data confirmed the existence of a wide variety of construction defects throughout the
Harmon tower. In his June 2013 expert report CityCenter’s structural engineer opined that the additional test
results and extrapolation thereof to untested portions of the building show that after a service-level earthquake
(typically defined as an earthquake with a 50% chance of occurring in 30 years), the Harmon can be expected to
sustain extensive damage and failure of many structural elements, and in a large earthquake, such as a building
code-level earthquake, critical elements of the Harmon are likely to fail and lead to a partial or complete collapse
of the tower. In April 2013, Perini’s structural engineering expert John A. Martin & Associates (“JAMA”) had
sent a letter to the Building Division which declared in part that JAMA no longer believes that the Harmon
Tower can be repaired to a code compliant structure, which condition JAMA attributed to CityCenter’s building
testing. On July 18, 2013 CityCenter filed a renewed motion with the district court for permission to demolish the
Harmon. On August 23, 2013, the court granted CityCenter’s motion, and CityCenter has commenced planning
for demolition of the building. On January 31, 2014, the court revoked its prior authorization of demolition of the
Harmon, without prejudice to renewal of the application, on the grounds that CityCenter’s non-party builder’s
risk insurer requested further testing in the building.
The Company does not believe it would be responsible for funding any additional remediation efforts under
the completion guarantee that might be required with respect to the Harmon; however, the Company’s view is
based on a number of developing factors, including with respect to on-going litigation with CityCenter’s
contractors, actions by local officials and other developments related to the CityCenter venture, all of which are
subject to change.
Sales and use tax on complimentary meals. In March 2008, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled, in a case
involving another gaming company, that food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased for use in providing
complimentary meals to customers and to employees were exempt from use tax. The Company had previously
paid use tax on these items and had generally filed for refunds for the periods from January 2001 to February
2008 related to this matter, which refunds had not been paid. The Company claimed the exemption on sales and
use tax returns for periods after February 2008 in light of this Nevada Supreme Court decision and had not
accrued or paid any sales or use tax for those periods. In February 2012, the Nevada Department of Taxation
asserted that customer complimentary meals and employee meals were subject to sales tax on a prospective basis
commencing February 15, 2012. In July 2012, the Nevada Department of Taxation announced that sales taxes
applicable to such meals would be due and payable without penalty or interest at the earlier of certain regulatory,
judicial or legislative events or June 30, 2013. The Nevada Department of Taxation’s position stemmed from a
Nevada Tax Commission decision concerning another gaming company which stated that complimentary meals
provided to customers are subject to sales tax at the retail value of the meal and employee meals are subject to
sales tax at the cost of the meal. The Clark County District Court subsequently issued a ruling in such case that
held that complementary meals provided to customers were subject to sales tax, while meals provided to
employees were not subject to sales tax. This decision was appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court.
In June 2013, the Company and other similarly situated companies entered into a global settlement
agreement with the Nevada Department of Taxation that, when combined with the contemporaneous passage of
legislation governing the prospective treatment of complimentary meals (“AB 506”), resolved all matters
concerning the prior and future taxability of such meals. AB 506 provides that complimentary meals provided to
customers and employees after the effective date of the bill are not subject to either sales or use tax. Under the
terms of the global settlement, the Company agreed to withdraw its refund requests and the Nevada Department
of Tax agreed to drop its assertion that sales tax was due on such meals up to the effective date of AB 506. Since
the Company did not previously accrue either the claims for refund of use taxes or any liability for sales taxes
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that the Nevada Department of Tax may have asserted prior to entering the global settlement agreement, there is
no financial statement impact of entering into the settlement agreement.
Other guarantees. The Company is party to various guarantee contracts in the normal course of business,
which are generally supported by letters of credit issued by financial institutions. The Company’s senior credit
facility limits the amount of letters of credit that can be issued to $500 million, and the amount of available
borrowings under the senior credit facility is reduced by any outstanding letters of credit. At December 31, 2013,
the Company had provided $35 million of total letters of credit. At December 31, 2013, MGM China had
provided approximately $39 million of guarantees under its credit facility.
Other litigation. The Company is a party to various legal proceedings, most of which relate to routine
matters incidental to its business. Management does not believe that the outcome of such proceedings will have a
material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
NOTE 12 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Authorized common stock. In June 2011, the stockholders of the Company approved a proposal to amend
and restate the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company to increase the Company’s
number of authorized shares of common stock to 1,000,000,000 shares.
Stock repurchases. Share repurchases are only conducted under repurchase programs approved by the
Board of Directors and publicly announced. At December 31, 2013, the Company had 20 million shares available
for repurchase under the May 2008 authorization, subject to limitations under the Company’s agreements
governing its long-term indebtedness. The Company did not repurchase any shares during 2013, 2012 or 2011.
MGM China dividend. MGM China paid a $113 million interim dividend in September 2013, of which
$58 million remained within the consolidated entity and $55 million was distributed to noncontrolling interests,
and a $500 million special dividend in March 2013, of which $255 million remained within the consolidated
entity and $245 million was distributed to noncontrolling interests.
MGM China paid an approximately $400 million special dividend in March 2012, of which approximately
$204 million remained within the consolidated entity and approximately $196 million was distributed to
noncontrolling interests.
In February 2014, MGM China's Board of Directors declared a special dividend of approximately
$500 million, of which $255 million will remain within the consolidated entity. In addition, in February 2014,
MGM China's Board of Directors recommended a final dividend for 2013 of approximately $128 million, subject
to approval at the 2014 annual shareholder meeting.
NOTE 13 NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
As discussed in Note 3, the Company became the controlling shareholder of MGM China and began
consolidating the financial position of MGM China in its financial statements as of June 3, 2011. The
noncontrolling interests in MGM China and other minor subsidiaries are presented as a separate component of
stockholders’ equity in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, and the net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests is presented on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Distributions to
noncontrolling interests were $318 million, $207 million and $4 million for the years ended December 31, 2013,
2012 and 2011, respectively, related primarily to MGM China dividends. Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests was $213 million, $151 million and $120 million for the years ended December 31,
2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
NOTE 14 STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Company’s omnibus incentive plan, as amended (the “Omnibus Plan”),
allows it to grant stock options, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance
share units (“PSUs”) and other stock-based awards to eligible directors, officers and employees of the Company
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and its subsidiaries. The Omnibus Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of
the Board of Directors. The Committee has discretion under the Omnibus Plan regarding which type of awards to
grant, the vesting and service requirements, exercise price and other conditions, in all cases subject to certain
limits, including:
As amended, the Omnibus Plan allows for the issuance of up to 35 million shares or share-based awards;
and
For stock options and SARs, the exercise price of the award must be at least equal to the fair market value
of the stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of such an award is 10 years.
Stock options and SARs granted under all plans generally have terms of either seven or ten years, and in
most cases vest in either four or five equal annual installments. RSUs granted vest ratably over four years, a
portion of which are subject to achievement of a performance target based on operational results compared to
budget in order for such RSUs to be eligible to vest. Expense is recognized primarily on a straight-line basis over
the vesting period of the awards net of estimated forfeitures. Estimated forfeitures are updated periodically with
actual forfeitures recognized currently to the extent they differ from the estimate.
PSUs granted vest subject to a market condition, in which a percentage of the target award granted vests
based on the performance of the Company’s stock price in relation to the target price at the end of a three year
performance period. Specifically, the ending average stock price must equal the target price, which is defined as
125% of the beginning average stock price, in order for the target award to vest. No shares are issued unless the
ending average stock price is at least 60% of the target price, and the maximum payout is capped at 160% of the
target award. If the ending average stock price is at least 60% or more of the target price, then the amount of
units granted in the target award is multiplied by the stock performance multiplier. The stock performance
multiplier equals the ending average stock price divided by the target price. For this purpose, the target and
ending prices are based on the average closing price of the Company’s common stock over the 60 calendar day
periods ending on the grant date and the third anniversary of the grant date. Expense is recognized on a graded
basis over the performance period beginning on the date of grant. Estimated forfeitures are updated periodically
with actual forfeitures recognized currently to the extent they differ from the estimate.
As of December 31, 2013, the Company had an aggregate of approximately 15 million shares of common
stock available for grant as share-based awards under the Omnibus Plan. A summary of activity under the
Company’s share-based payment plans for the year ended December 31, 2013 is presented below:
Stock options and stock appreciation rights (“SARs”)
Units
(000’s)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013 ................................ 22,929 $ 14.44
Granted ........................................................... 1,717 19.98
Exercised ......................................................... (3,027) 10.65
Forfeited or expired ............................................. (5,545) 16.09
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 ............................ 16,074 15.22 3.78 $ 165,484
Vested and expected to vest at December 31, 2013 .......... 15,726 15.21 3.73 $ 162,736
Exercisable at December 31, 2013 ............................. 10,393 16.37 2.85 $ 106,300
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As of December 31, 2013, there was a total of $32 million of unamortized compensation related to stock
options and SARs expected to vest, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.6 years.
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance share units (“PSUs”)
RSUs PSUs
Weighted Weighted Weighted
Average Average Average
Units Grant-Date Units Grant-Date Target
(000’s)
Fair Value (000’s) Fair Value Price
Nonvested at January 1, 2013 ............... 1,424 $ 10.17 688 $ 10.03 $ 13.37
Granted ........................................ 566 19.38 373 21.01 23.50
Vested ......................................... (580) 10.66 - - -
Forfeited....................................... (71) 10.28 (6) 10.03 13.37
Nonvested at December 31, 2013 ........... 1,339 13.85 1,055 13.91 16.95
The vested RSUs amount in the table above includes approximately 62,000 vested shares deferred by
members of the Board of Directors that will not release until termination from the board. As of December 31,
2013, there was a total of $15 million of unamortized compensation related to RSUs which is expected to be
recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years. As of December 31, 2013, there was a total of
$10 million of unamortized compensation related to PSUs which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-
average period of 2.2 years.
The following table includes additional information related to stock options, SARs and RSUs:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Intrinsic value of share-based awards exercised or RSUs vested ... $ 28,880 $ 6,451 $ 4,841
Income tax benefit from share-based awards exercised or RSUs
vested.................................................................. 9,975 2,236 1,675
The Company net settles stock option and SAR exercises, whereby shares of common stock are issued
equivalent to the intrinsic value of the option or SAR less applicable taxes.
MGM China Share Option Plan. The Company’s subsidiary, MGM China, adopted an equity award plan
in 2011 for grants of stock options to purchase ordinary shares of MGM China to eligible directors, employees
and non-employees of MGM China and its subsidiaries (“MGM China Plan”). The MGM China Plan is
administered by MGM China’s Board of Directors, which has the discretion to determine the exercise price and
term of the award, as well as other conditions, in all cases subject to certain limits, including:
The maximum number of shares which may be issued upon exercise of all options to be granted under the
MGM China Plan shall not in aggregate exceed 10% of the total number of shares in issue as of the date
of the shareholders’ approval of the MGM China Plan; and
The exercise price of the award must be the higher of the closing price of the stock on the offer date, or
the average of the closing price for the five business days immediately preceding the offer date, and the
maximum term of the award must not exceed ten years.
Stock options currently granted under the MGM China Plan have a term of ten years, and vest in four equal
annual installments. Expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the awards net of
estimated forfeitures. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant, with such estimate updated periodically and
with actual forfeitures recognized currently to the extent they differ from the estimate.
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As of December 31, 2013, MGM China had an aggregate of approximately 359 million shares of options
available for grant as share-based awards. A summary of activity under the MGM China Plan for the year ended
December 31, 2013 is presented below:
Stock options
Units
(000’s)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(000’s)
Outstanding at January 1, 2013 ................. 19,235 $ 1.98
Granted............................................ 1,110 3.20
Exercised.......................................... (2,704) 2.00
Forfeited or expired .............................. (725) 2.05
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 ............. 16,916 2.06 7.49 $ 37,291
Vested and expected to vest at December 31,
2013 ............................................ 16,394 2.06 7.48 $ 21,396
Exercisable at December 31, 2013.............. 6,484 1.98 7.34 $ 14,769
As of December 31, 2013, there was a total of $10 million of unamortized compensation related to stock
options expected to vest, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.7 years.
The intrinsic value of share-based awards exercised during the year ended December 31, 2013 was $3
million. When shares of common stock are issued pursuant to the exercise of share-based awards, MGM China
repurchases and cancels an equivalent number of shares. For the year ended December 31, 2013, MGM China
received proceeds of $6 million related to the exercise of share-based awards and expended $9 million to
repurchase common stock for cancelation.
Recognition of compensation cost. Compensation cost for both the Omnibus Plan and MGM China Plan
was recognized as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Compensation cost
Omnibus Plan......................................................... $ 27,201 $ 37,588 $ 41,103
MGM China Plan .................................................... 6,221 5,840 3,176
Total compensation cost .......................................... 33,422 43,428 44,279
Less: Reimbursed costs and other ..................................... (1,090) (3,868) (4,572)
Compensation cost recognized as expense ...................... 32,332 39,560 39,707
Less: Related tax benefit ............................................... - (1,660) (12,712)
Compensation expense, net of tax benefit ....................... $ 32,332 $ 37,900 $ 26,995
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Compensation cost for SARs granted under the Omnibus Plan is based on the fair value of each award,
measured by applying the Black-Scholes model on the date of grant, using the following weighted-average
assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Expected volatility ...................................................... 54% 65% 72%
Expected term ........................................................... 4.9yrs. 5.0 yrs. 4.9 yrs.
Expected dividend yield ................................................ 0% 0% 0%
Risk-free interest rate ................................................... 1.6% 0.7% 1.0%
Weighted-average fair value of SARs granted ....................... $ 9.44 $ 5.60 $ 5.29
Expected volatility is based in part on historical volatility and in part on implied volatility based on traded
options on the Company’s stock. The expected term considers the contractual term of the option as well as
historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on the rates in effect on the grant
date for U.S. Treasury instruments with maturities matching the relevant expected term of the award.
Compensation cost for PSUs granted under the Omnibus Plan is based on the fair value of each award,
measured by applying a Monte Carlo simulation method on the date of grant, using the following weighted-
average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Expected volatility ...................................................... 40% 49% NA
Expected term ........................................................... 3.0yrs. 3.0 yrs. NA
Expected dividend yield ................................................ 0% 0% NA
Risk-free interest rate ................................................... 0.6% 0.4% NA
Weighted-average fair value of PSUs granted ........................ $ 21.01 $ 10.03 NA
Expected volatility is based in part on historical volatility and in part on implied volatility based on traded
options on the Company’s stock. The expected term is equal to the three year performance period. The risk-free
interest rate is based on the rates in effect on the grant date for U.S. Treasury instruments with maturities
matching the relevant expected term of the award.
Compensation cost for stock options granted under the MGM China Plan is based on the fair value of each
award, measured by applying the Black-Scholes model on the date of grant, using the following weighted-
average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
Expected volatility ...................................................... 46% 60% 60%
Expected term ........................................................... 8.0yrs. 8.0 yrs. 8.0 yrs.
Expected dividend yield ................................................ 1.2% 0% 0%
Risk-free interest rate ................................................... 1.7% 2.1% 2.1%
Weighted-average fair value of options granted ...................... $ 1.39 $ 1.13 $ 1.26
Expected volatilities are based on a blend of historical volatility from a selection of companies in MGM
China’s peer group and historical volatility of MGM China’s stock price. Expected term considers the contractual
term of the option as well as historical exercise behavior of previously granted options. Dividend yield is based
on the estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid at the time of the grant. The risk-free interest rate is
based on rates in effect at the valuation date for the Hong Kong Exchange Fund Notes with maturities matching
the relevant expected term of the award.
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NOTE 15 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Multiemployer benefit plans. Employees of the Company who are members of various unions are covered
by union-sponsored, collectively bargained, multiemployer health and welfare and defined benefit pension plans.
Of these plans, the Company considers the Southern Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Pension Plan (the “Pension
Plan”), under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements with the Local Joint Executive Board of Las Vegas
for and on behalf of Culinary Workers Union Local No. 226 and Bartenders Union Local No. 165 to be
individually significant. The risk of participating in the Pension Plan differs from single-employer plans in the
following aspects:
a) Assets contributed to the multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to
employees of other participating employers;
b) If a participating employer stops contributing to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be
borne by the remaining participating employers;
c) If an entity chooses to stop participating in some of its multiemployer plans, the entity may be required
to pay those plans an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan, referred to as a withdrawal
liability;
d) If the Pension Plan is terminated by withdrawal of all employers and if the value of the nonforfeitable
benefits exceeds plan assets and withdrawal liability payments, employers are required by law to make
up the insufficient difference.
Pursuant to its collective-bargaining agreements referenced above, the Company also contributes to UNITE
HERE Health (the “Health Fund”), which provides healthcare benefits to its active and retired members. The
Company’s participation in the Pension Plan is outlined in the table below.
EIN/Pension
Plan Number
Pension Protection Act Zone
Status (1)
Expiration Date
of Collective
Bargaining
Agreements (2)Pension Fund 2012 2011
Southern Nevada Culinary and
Bartenders Pension Plan .............. 88-6016617/001 Green Green 11/12/14 - 5/31/18
(1) The trustees of the Pension Plan have elected to apply the extended amortization and the special ten year asset smoothing rules under
the Pension Relief Act of 2010.
(2) The Company is party to ten collective-bargaining agreements that require contributions to the Pension Plan. The agreements between
CityCenter Hotel Casino, LLC, Bellagio, Mandalay Corp., MGM Grand Hotel, LLC and the Local Joint Executive Board of Las Vegas
are the most significant because more than half of the Company’s employee participants in the Pension Plan are covered by those four
agreements.
Contributions to the Company’s multiemployer pension plans and other multiemployer benefit plans were
as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Multiemployer Pension Plans
Southern Nevada Culinary and Bartenders Pension Plan ......... $ 37,691 $ 35,556 $ 31,476
Other pension plans not individually significant .................. 8,280 8,083 7,812
Total multiemployer pension plans .............................. $ 45,971 $ 43,639 $ 39,288
Multiemployer Benefit Plans Other Than Pensions
UNITE HERE Health ................................................ $ 167,494 $ 162,453 $ 160,270
Other .................................................................. 15,367 14,172 13,608
Total multiemployer benefit plans other than pensions ........ $ 182,861 $ 176,625 $ 173,878
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Hours worked in 2013 increased approximately 3% compared to 2012. Hours worked in 2012 increased
approximately 1% compared to 2011 and the contribution rate to the Pension Plan increased in mid-2012 as
defined under the collective bargaining agreements. Bellagio, Aria, Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand Las Vegas
were listed in the Pension Plan’s Forms 5500 as providing more than 5% of the total contributions for the plan
years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. At the date the financial statements were issued, Form 5500 was not
available for the plan year ending in 2013. No surcharges were imposed on the Company’s contributions to any
of the plans.
Self insurance. The Company is self-insured for most health care benefits and workers compensation for its
non-union employees. The liability for health care claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported
was $19 million and $22 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The workers compensation
liability for claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not reported was $42 million and $40 million as of
December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Both liabilities are included in “Other accrued liabilities.”
Retirement savings plans. The Company has retirement savings plans under Section 401(k) of the IRC for
eligible employees. The plans allow employees to defer, within prescribed limits, up to 30% of their income on a
pre-tax basis through contributions to the plans. The Company suspended its matching contributions to the plan
in 2009, though certain employees at MGM Grand Detroit and Four Seasons were still eligible for matching
contributions. The Company reinstated a more limited 401(k) company contribution in 2011 and will continue to
monitor the plan contributions as the economy changes. In the case of certain union employees, the Company
contributions to the plan are based on hours worked. The Company recorded charges for 401(k) contributions of
$13 million, $12 million and $10 million in 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
The Company maintains nonqualified deferred retirement plans for certain key employees. The plans allow
participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their salary and bonus and accumulate tax deferred earnings,
plus investment earnings on the deferred balances, as a deferred tax savings. All employee deferrals vest
immediately. In 2009, the Company suspended contributions to the plan.
The Company also maintains nonqualified supplemental executive retirement plans (“SERP”) for certain
key employees. Until September 2008, the Company made quarterly contributions intended to provide a
retirement benefit that is a fixed percentage of a participant’s estimated final five-year average annual salary, up
to a maximum of 65%. The Company has indefinitely suspended these contributions. Employees do not make
contributions under these plans. A portion of the Company contributions and investment earnings thereon vest
after three years of SERP participation and the remaining portion vests after both five years of SERP
participation and 10 years of continuous service.
MGM China. MGM China contributes to a retirement plan as part of an employee benefits package for
eligible employees. Contributions to the retirement plan were $5 million, $4 million and $2 million for the years
ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively.
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NOTE 16 PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS, NET
Property transactions, net consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Corporate buildings impairment charge ............................... $ 44,510 $ - $ -
Other Nevada land impairment charge ................................ 20,354 - -
Grand Victoria investment impairment ............................... 36,607 85,009 -
Borgata investment impairment........................................ - 65,000 61,962
Las Vegas Strip land impairment ...................................... - 366,406 -
Atlantic City land impairment ......................................... - 166,569 -
Silver Legacy investment impairment................................. - - 22,966
Circus Circus Reno impairment ....................................... - - 79,658
Other property transactions, net........................................ 23,290 25,065 14,012
$ 124,761 $ 708,049 $ 178,598
Corporate Buildings. During the second quarter of 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge of
$45 million related to corporate buildings which are expected to be removed from service. In June 2013, the
Company executed agreements formalizing the details of a joint venture to build a new Las Vegas arena project,
of which the Company will own 50%, that will be located on the land underlying these buildings.
Other Nevada Land. The Company owns approximately 170 acres of land in Jean, Nevada and owned
approximately 89 acres in and around Sloan, Nevada. In 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge of
$20 million based on an estimated fair value of $24 million, due to an increased probability of sale in which the
Company did not believe it was likely that the carrying value of the land would be recovered. Fair value was
determined based on recent indications from market participants. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company sold
the Sloan land.
Unconsolidated affiliates. See Note 6 for additional information related to the Grand Victoria and Silver
Legacy investment impairment charges.
Borgata. The Company determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-temporary impairment
charge for its investment in Borgata of $65 million as of December 31, 2012 using an estimated fair value for its
investment of $120 million based on a discounted cash flow analysis. Borgata's 2012 operating results did not
meet previous forecasts. While 2012 results for Borgata were significantly impacted by Hurricane Sandy,
management believed the challenging environment in Atlantic City would continue and lowered 2013 estimates
below what was previously forecasted. Additionally, the Company used a long-term growth rate of 2.5% and a
discount rate of 10.5%, based on its assessment of risk associated with the estimated cash flows. This analysis is
sensitive to management assumptions, and increases or decreases in these assumptions would have a material
impact on the analysis.
The Company determined that it was necessary to record an other-than-temporary impairment charge of
$62 million as of December 31, 2011 using an estimated fair value for its investment of $185 million based on a
discounted cash flow analysis. Key assumptions in such analysis include management's estimates of future cash
flows, including outflows for capital expenditures, an appropriate discount rate, and long-term growth rate. At
the time, there was significant uncertainty surrounding Borgata's future operating results, due primarily to the
planned opening of a major new resort in the Atlantic City market during 2012 and other additional competition
expected in surrounding markets. As a result, for purposes of this analysis, management reflected a decrease in
forecasted cash flows in 2012 and 2013. Additionally, the Company used a long-term growth rate of 3% and a
discount rate of 10.5%, based on its assessment of risk associated with the estimated cash flows.
Las Vegas Strip land. The Company owns 33.5 acres on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, which it has
been holding for future development. During 2012, the Company focused its development efforts on other
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jurisdictions, which led it to review its significant development land holdings for impairment indicators. Due to
the Company’s focus on future development outside of the Las Vegas area, it did not believe it was likely it
would recover the carrying value of its 33.5 acres of land on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip on an
undiscounted basis. Therefore, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $366 million as of December 31,
2012 based on an estimated fair value of $214 million for the land. The Company determined fair value of the
land using a market approach based on an assessment of comparable land sales in Las Vegas, adjusted for size
and location factors based on comparisons to its land.
Atlantic City land. The Company owns two sites for a total of approximately 86 acres in Atlantic City,
which it has been holding for future development. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $167 million
as of December 31, 2012 based on an estimated fair value of $125 million for the land. Due to the Company’s
focus on future development outside of Atlantic City, the deterioration the Atlantic City market had experienced
and the initial underperformance of a new resort that opened in 2012, it did not believe it was likely it would
recover the carrying value of this land on an undiscounted basis. The Company determined fair value of the land
using a market approach based on assessment of comparable land sales in Atlantic City, adjusted for size and
location factors based on comparisons to its land.
Circus Circus Reno. At September 30, 2011 the Company reviewed the carrying value of its Circus Circus
Reno long-lived assets for impairment using revised operating forecasts developed by management for that resort
in the third quarter of 2011. Due to the then current and forecasted market conditions and results of operations
through September 30, 2011 being lower than previous forecasts, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment
charge of $80 million in the third quarter of 2011 in "Property transactions, net," primarily related to a write-
down of Circus Circus Reno's long-lived assets. The Company's discounted cash flow analysis for Circus Circus
Reno included estimated future cash inflows from operations and estimated future cash outflows for capital
expenditures utilizing an estimated pre-tax discount rate of 16.5% and a long-term growth rate of 2%.
Other. Other property transactions, net in 2013 include miscellaneous asset disposals and demolition costs.
Other property transactions, net in 2012 include write-downs related to the remodeling of the theatre at Mandalay
Bay, the renovation of the IMAX theatre at Luxor and various other miscellaneous asset disposals and disposal
costs. Other property transactions, net in 2011 include the write-off of $5 million of goodwill related to Railroad
Pass.
NOTE 17 SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s management views each of its casino resorts as an operating segment. Operating segments
are aggregated based on their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of services and products
provided, the regulatory environments in which they operate, and their management and reporting structure. The
Company’s principal operating activities occur in two geographic regions: the United States and Macau S.A.R.
The Company has aggregated its operations into two reportable segments based on the similar characteristics of
the operating segments within the regions in which they operate: wholly owned domestic resorts and MGM
China. The Company’s operations related to investments in unconsolidated affiliates, MGM Hospitality, and
certain other corporate and management operations have not been identified as separate reportable segments;
therefore, these operations are included in corporate and other in the following segment disclosures to reconcile
to consolidated results.
The Company’s management utilizes Adjusted Property EBITDA as the primary profit measure for its
reportable segments. Adjusted Property EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as Adjusted EBITDA before
corporate expense and stock compensation expense related to the MGM Resorts stock option plan, which are not
allocated to the reportable segments. MGM China recognizes stock compensation expense related to its stock
compensation plan which is included in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA for MGM China. Adjusted
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure defined as earnings before interest and other non-operating income (expense),
taxes, depreciation and amortization, preopening and start-up expenses, property transactions, net and the gain on
the MGM China transaction.
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The following tables present the Company’s segment information:
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Net Revenues:
Wholly owned domestic resorts..................................... $ 6,052,644 $ 5,932,791 $ 5,892,902
MGM China .......................................................... 3,316,928 2,807,676 1,534,963
Reportable segment net revenues ................................ 9,369,572 8,740,467 7,427,865
Corporate and other .................................................. 440,091 420,377 421,447
$ 9,809,663 $ 9,160,844 $ 7,849,312
Adjusted EBITDA:
Wholly owned domestic resorts..................................... $ 1,442,686 $ 1,325,220 $ 1,298,116
MGM China .......................................................... 814,109 679,345 359,686
Reportable segment Adjusted Property EBITDA .............. 2,256,795 2,004,565 1,657,802
Corporate and other .................................................. (157,983) (286,166) (101,233)
2,098,812 1,718,399 1,556,569
Other operating income (expense):
Preopening and start-up expenses................................... (13,314) (2,127) 316
Property transactions, net ............................................ (124,761) (708,049) (178,598)
Gain on MGM China transaction ................................... - - 3,496,005
Depreciation and amortization ...................................... (849,225) (927,697) (817,146)
Operating income ................................................. 1,111,512 80,526 4,057,146
Non-operating expense:
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized ....................... (857,347) (1,116,358) (1,086,832)
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates .............. (157,338) (90,020) (119,013)
Other, net ............................................................. (9,062) (608,361) (19,670)
(1,023,747) (1,814,739) (1,225,515)
Income (loss) before income taxes ................................... 87,765 (1,734,213) 2,831,631
Benefit (provision) for income taxes ............................... (31,263) 117,301 403,313
Net income (loss) ....................................................... 56,502 (1,616,912) 3,234,944
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests...... (213,108) (150,779) (120,307)
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International......................................................... $ (156,606) $ (1,767,691) $ 3,114,637
At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Total assets:
Wholly owned domestic resorts ........................................................... $ 13,151,719 $ 13,442,067
MGM China ................................................................................. 9,203,742 9,097,845
Reportable segment total assets ......................................................... 22,355,461 22,539,912
Corporate and other ......................................................................... 3,776,414 3,750,535
Eliminated in consolidation ................................................................ (21,690) (5,709)
$ 26,110,185 $ 26,284,738
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At December 31,
2013 2012
(In thousands)
Property and equipment, net:
Wholly owned domestic resorts ........................................................... $ 11,787,880 $ 12,145,724
MGM China ................................................................................. 957,769 737,920
Reportable segment property and equipment, net ..................................... 12,745,649 12,883,644
Corporate and other ......................................................................... 1,331,253 1,316,717
Eliminated in consolidation ................................................................ (21,690) (5,709)
$ 14,055,212 $ 14,194,652
Year Ended December 31,
2013 2012 2011
(In thousands)
Capital expenditures:
Wholly owned domestic resorts..................................... $ 216,147 $ 258,519 $ 235,638
MGM China .......................................................... 254,516 80,018 26,649
Reportable segment capital expenditures........................ 470,663 338,537 262,287
Corporate and other .................................................. 107,442 89,935 38,957
Eliminated in consolidation ......................................... (15,981) (5,709) -
$ 562,124 $ 422,763 $ 301,244
NOTE 18 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
CityCenter
Management agreements. The Company and CityCenter have entered into agreements whereby the
Company is responsible for management of the operations of CityCenter for a fee of 2% of revenue and 5% of
EBITDA (as defined) for Aria and Vdara and $3 million per year for Crystals. The Company earned fees of $38
million, $32 million and $33 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The Company is
being reimbursed for certain costs in performing its development and management services. During the years
ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company incurred $364 million, $355 million and $346 million,
respectively, of costs reimbursable by the joint venture, primarily for employee compensation and certain
allocated costs. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, CityCenter owed the Company $49 million and $50 million,
respectively, for management services and reimbursable costs.
Other agreements. The Company owns OE Pub, LLC, which leases retail space in Crystals. The Company
recorded $1 million of expense related to the lease agreement in each of the years ended December 31, 2013,
2012 and 2011. The Company entered into an agreement with CityCenter whereby the Company provides
CityCenter the use of its aircraft on a time sharing basis. CityCenter is charged a rate that is based on Federal
Aviation Administration regulations, which provides for reimbursement for specific costs incurred by the
Company. During each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company was reimbursed $3
million, for aircraft related expenses. The Company has certain other arrangements with CityCenter for the
provision of certain shared services, reimbursement of costs and other transactions undertaken in the ordinary
course of business.
MGM China
Ms. Pansy Ho is member of the Board of Directors of, and holds a minority ownership interest in, MGM
China. Ms. Pansy Ho is also the managing director of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (together with its subsidiaries
“Shun Tak”), a leading conglomerate in Hong Kong with core businesses in transportation, property, hospitality
and investments. Shun Tak provides various services and products, including ferry tickets, travel products, rental
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of hotel rooms, laundry services, advertising services and property cleaning services to MGM China and MGM
China provides rental of hotel rooms at wholesale room rates to Shun Tak and receives rebates for ferry tickets
from Shun Tak. MGM China incurred expenses of $18 million, $13 million and $9 million for the years ended
December 31, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from June 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011, respectively.
MGM China recorded revenue of less than $1 million related to hotel rooms provided to Shun Tak for the years
ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, and for the period from June 3, 2011 through December 31, 2011,
respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, MGM China did not have a material payable to or receivable
from Shun Tak.
In connection with the MGM China IPO, MGM Branding and Development Holdings, Ltd., (together with
its subsidiary MGM Development Services, Ltd, “MGM Branding and Development”), an entity included in the
Company's consolidated financial statements in which Ms. Pansy Ho indirectly holds a noncontrolling interest,
entered into a brand license agreement with MGM China. MGM China pays a license fee to MGM Branding and
Development equal to 1.75% of MGM China’s consolidated net revenue, subject to an annual cap of $25 million
for the initial year of the agreement, prorated to $15 million for the portion of 2011 subsequent to the date of the
IPO. The annual cap increases by 20% per annum for each subsequent calendar year during the term of the
agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, MGM China incurred total license fees
of $36 million, $30 million and $15 million, respectively, equal to the cap for each annual period. Such amounts
have been eliminated in consolidation.
MGM China also entered into a development services agreement with MGM Branding and Development to
provide certain development services to MGM China in connection with future expansion of existing projects
and development of future resort gaming projects. Such services are subject to a development fee which is
calculated separately for each resort casino property upon commencement of development. For each such
property, the fee is 2.625% of project costs, to be paid in installments as certain benchmarks are achieved. Project
costs are the total costs incurred for the design, development and construction of the casino, casino hotel,
integrated resort and other related sites associated with each project, including costs of construction, fixtures and
fittings, signage, gaming and other supplies and equipment and all costs associated with the opening of the
business to be conducted at each project but excluding the cost of land and gaming concessions and financing
costs. The development fee is subject to an annual cap of $20 million per annum for the initial financial year of
each project, which amount shall increase by 10% per annum for each succeeding financial year during the term
of the agreement. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 MGM China incurred $15 million and $6
million of fees, respectively, to MGM Branding and Development related to development services. Such amount
is eliminated in consolidation. MGM China did not incur any development fees for the period from June 3, 2011
through December 31, 2011.
An entity owned by Ms. Pansy Ho received distributions of $18 million, $11 million and $4 million during
the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, in connection with the ownership of a
noncontrolling interest in MGM Branding and Development Holdings, Ltd.
Convertible notes
In June 2011, the Company sold $300 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.25%
convertible senior notes due 2015 to an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Ms. Pansy Ho. See Note 9 for
additional information related to the convertible notes.
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NOTE 19 CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Company’s domestic subsidiaries, excluding certain minor subsidiaries, its domestic insurance
subsidiaries and MGM Grand Detroit, LLC and its subsidiaries, have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a
joint and several basis, payment of the senior credit facility and the outstanding debt securities. The Company’s
international subsidiaries, including MGM China, are not guarantors of such indebtedness. Separate condensed
financial statement information for the subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantors as of December 31, 2013 and
2012 and for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 is as follows:
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
At December 31, 2013
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Current assets......................................... $ 494,296 $ 903,537 $ 1,322,170 $ (564) $ 2,719,439
Property and equipment, net ........................ - 12,552,828 1,514,356 (11,972) 14,055,212
Investments in subsidiaries .......................... 20,017,270 4,037,168 - (24,054,438) -
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
affiliates ............................................ - 1,367,071 7,765 - 1,374,836
Other non-current assets ............................. 167,552 542,259 7,250,887 - 7,960,698
$ 20,679,118 $ 19,402,863 $ 10,095,178 $ (24,066,974) $ 26,110,185
Current liabilities..................................... $ 340,343 $ 959,118 $ 941,431 $ (25,564) $ 2,215,328
Intercompany accounts .............................. 1,446,952 (1,470,305) 23,353 - -
Deferred income taxes ............................... 2,120,676 - 309,738 - 2,430,414
Long-term debt ....................................... 12,441,112 4,836 1,001,282 - 13,447,230
Other long-term obligations ......................... 98,856 41,758 976 - 141,590
Total liabilities .................................... 16,447,939 (464,593) 2,276,780 (25,564) 18,234,562
MGM Resorts International stockholders’
equity............................................... 4,231,179 19,867,456 4,173,954 (24,041,410) 4,231,179
Noncontrolling interests ............................. - - 3,644,444 - 3,644,444
Total stockholders’ equity ........................ 4,231,179 19,867,456 7,818,398 (24,041,410) 7,875,623
$ 20,679,118 $ 19,402,863 $ 10,095,178 $ (24,066,974) $ 26,110,185
At December 31, 2012
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Current assets......................................... $ 438,878 $ 891,826 $ 1,176,844 $ (456) $ 2,507,092
Property and equipment, net ........................ - 12,881,152 1,325,472 (11,972) 14,194,652
Investments in subsidiaries .......................... 19,785,312 4,077,228 - (23,862,540) -
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
affiliates ............................................ - 1,437,151 7,396 - 1,444,547
Other non-current assets ............................. 163,372 541,634 7,433,441 - 8,138,447
$ 20,387,562 $ 19,828,991 $ 9,943,153 $ (23,874,968) $ 26,284,738
Current liabilities..................................... $ 272,138 $ 989,864 $ 672,125 $ (8,456) $ 1,925,671
Intercompany accounts .............................. 960,610 (983,288) 22,678 - -
Deferred income taxes ............................... 2,222,823 - 251,066 - 2,473,889
Long-term debt ....................................... 12,432,581 155,413 1,001,289 - 13,589,283
Other long-term obligations ......................... 133,862 45,303 714 - 179,879
Total liabilities .................................... 16,022,014 207,292 1,947,872 (8,456) 18,168,722
MGM Resorts International stockholders’
equity............................................... 4,365,548 19,621,699 4,244,813 (23,866,512) 4,365,548
Noncontrolling interests ............................. - - 3,750,468 - 3,750,468
Total stockholders’ equity ........................ 4,365,548 19,621,699 7,995,281 (23,866,512) 8,116,016
$ 20,387,562 $ 19,828,991 $ 9,943,153 $ (23,874,968) $ 26,284,738
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Net revenues ................................... $ - $ 5,955,001 $ 3,856,728 $ (2,066) $ 9,809,663
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings .............. 663,605 289,384 - (952,989) -
Expenses:
Casino and hotel operations ................ 5,644 3,622,940 2,632,198 (2,066) 6,258,716
General and administrative................. 4,432 1,051,757 222,261 - 1,278,450
Corporate expense .......................... 66,307 125,500 41,938 (17,000) 216,745
Preopening and start-up expenses ......... - 4,205 9,109 - 13,314
Property transactions, net .................. - 126,773 (2,012) - 124,761
Depreciation and amortization ............. - 522,900 326,325 - 849,225
76,383 5,454,075 3,229,819 (19,066) 8,741,211
Income from unconsolidated affiliates ....... - 43,038 22 - 43,060
Operating income (loss) ....................... 587,222 833,348 626,931 (935,989) 1,111,512
Interest expense, net of amounts
capitalized ................................... (805,933) (6,333) (45,081) - (857,347)
Other, net ....................................... 39,524 (160,721) (45,203) - (166,400)
Income (loss) before income taxes ........... (179,187) 666,294 536,647 (935,989) 87,765
Benefit (provision) for income taxes ...... 22,581 11,111 (64,955) - (31,263)
Net income (loss) .............................. (156,606) 677,405 471,692 (935,989) 56,502
Less: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests..................... - - (213,108) - (213,108)
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM
Resorts International........................ $ (156,606) $ 677,405 $ 258,584 $ (935,989) $ (156,606)
Net income (loss) .............................. $ (156,606) $ 677,405 $ 471,692 $ (935,989) $ 56,502
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of
tax ............................................
Foreign currency translation
adjustment ................................ (1,915) (1,915) (3,993) 3,830 (3,993)
Other ......................................... 115 115 - (115) 115
Other comprehensive income (loss) .... (1,800) (1,800) (3,993) 3,715 (3,878)
Comprehensive income (loss) ................ (158,406) 675,605 467,699 (932,274) 52,624
Less: Comprehensive income attributable
to noncontrolling interests............... - - (211,030) - (211,030)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
MGM Resorts International ................ $ (158,406) $ 675,605 $ 256,669 $ (932,274) $ (158,406)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities ...................................... $ (819,282) $ 1,089,341 $ 1,040,389 $ - $ 1,310,448
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures, net of construction
payable .......................................... - (311,635) (250,489) - (562,124)
Dispositions of property and equipment......... - 11,648 6,382 - 18,030
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
affiliates ......................................... (23,600) (5,353) - - (28,953)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates in
excess of earnings .............................. - 110 - - 110
Investments in treasury securities - maturities
longer than 90 days............................. - (219,546) - - (219,546)
Proceeds from treasury securities - maturities
longer than 90 days............................. - 252,592 - - 252,592
Other ............................................... - 1,354 (21,600) - (20,246)
Net cash used in investing activities .......... (23,600) (270,830) (265,707) - (560,137)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings under bank credit
facilities - maturities of 90 days or less ....... (28,000) - - - (28,000)
Borrowings under bank credit
facilities - maturities longer than 90 days .... 2,343,000 - 450,000 - 2,793,000
Repayments under bank credit facilities -
maturities longer than 90 days................. (2,343,000) - (450,000) - (2,793,000)
Issuance of senior notes........................... 500,000 - - - 500,000
Retirement of senior notes, including premiums
paid .............................................. (462,226) (150,036) - - (612,262)
Debt issuance costs................................ (23,576) - - - (23,576)
Intercompany accounts ........................... 985,465 (657,260) (328,205) - -
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
owners........................................... - - (318,348) - (318,348)
Other ............................................... (4,506) - (3,016) - (7,522)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities ...................................... 967,157 (807,296) (649,569) - (489,708)
Effect of exchange rate on cash ................... - - (443) - (443)
Cash and cash equivalents
Net increase for the period ....................... 124,275 11,215 124,670 - 260,160
Balance, beginning of period ..................... 254,385 226,242 1,062,882 - 1,543,509
Balance, end of period ............................ $ 378,660 $ 237,457 $ 1,187,552 $ - $ 1,803,669
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Net revenues.......................................... $ - $ 5,782,523 $ 3,379,891 $ (1,570) $ 9,160,844
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings ..................... (210,934) 220,354 - (9,420) -
Expenses:
Casino and hotel operations ...................... 7,623 3,615,288 2,299,941 (1,570) 5,921,282
General and administrative ....................... 7,101 1,025,028 207,645 - 1,239,774
Corporate expense................................. 66,285 168,863 7,859 (8,000) 235,007
Preopening and start-up expenses ................ - 1,486 641 - 2,127
Property transactions, net ......................... - 704,762 3,287 - 708,049
Depreciation and amortization ................... - 519,074 408,623 - 927,697
81,009 6,034,501 2,927,996 (9,570) 9,033,936
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates ...... - (46,443) 61 - (46,382)
Operating income (loss) ............................. (291,943) (78,067) 451,956 (1,420) 80,526
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized ....... (1,053,692) (10,986) (51,680) - (1,116,358)
Other, net ............................................. (526,606) (137,201) (34,574) - (698,381)
Income (loss) before income taxes.................. (1,872,241) (226,254) 365,702 (1,420) (1,734,213)
Benefit for income taxes............................. 104,550 1,892 10,859 - 117,301
Net income (loss) .................................... (1,767,691) (224,362) 376,561 (1,420) (1,616,912)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests ............................................ - - (150,779) - (150,779)
Net income (loss) attributable to MGM Resorts
International ....................................... $ (1,767,691) $ (224,362) $ 225,782 $ (1,420) $ (1,767,691)
Net income (loss) .................................... $ (1,767,691) $ (224,362) $ 376,561 $ (1,420) $ (1,616,912)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ........ 8,770 8,770 17,124 (17,540) 17,124
Other ............................................... (445) (445) - 445 (445)
Other comprehensive income (loss)........... 8,325 8,325 17,124 (17,095) 16,679
Comprehensive income (loss) ....................... (1,759,366) (216,037) 393,685 (18,515) (1,600,233)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to
noncontrolling interests ........................... - - (159,133) - (159,133)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to
MGM Resorts International ...................... $ (1,759,366) $ (216,037) $ 234,552 $ (18,515 ) $ (1,759,366)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities ...................................... $ (952,653) $ 989,144 $ 872,860 $ - $ 909,351
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures, net of construction
payable .......................................... - (332,089) (90,674) - (422,763)
Dispositions of property and equipment......... - 191 235 - 426
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
affiliates ......................................... (46,800) (7,500) - - (54,300)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates in
excess of earnings .............................. - 1,723 - - 1,723
Investments in treasury securities—maturities
longer than 90 days............................. - (285,469) - - (285,469)
Proceeds from treasury securities—maturities
longer than 90 days............................. - 315,438 - - 315,438
Other ............................................... (1,973) 501 - - (1,472 )
Net cash used in investing activities .......... (48,773) (307,205) (90,439) - (446,417)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings under bank credit facilities—
maturities of 90 days or less ................... 1,331,500 - 447,762 - 1,779,262
Borrowings under bank credit facilities—
maturities longer than 90 days................. - - 1,350,000 - 1,350,000
Repayments under bank credit facilities—
maturities longer than 90 days................. (1,834,128) - (1,800,000) - (3,634,128)
Issuance of senior notes........................... 4,100,000 - - - 4,100,000
Retirement of senior notes ........................ (4,009,117) - - - (4,009,117)
Debt issuance costs................................ (119,197) - (41,048) - (160,245)
Intercompany accounts ........................... 996,462 (685,752) (310,710) - -
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
owners........................................... - - (206,806) - (206,806)
Other ............................................... (5,035) (833) (57) - (5,925)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities ...................................... 460,485 (686,585) (560,859) - (786,959)
Effect of exchange rate on cash ................... - - 1,621 - 1,621
Cash and cash equivalents
Net increase (decrease) for the period ........... (540,941) (4,646) 223,183 - (322,404)
Balance, beginning of period ..................... 795,326 230,888 839,699 - 1,865,913
Balance, end of period ............................ $ 254,385 $ 226,242 $ 1,062,882 $ - $ 1,543,509
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Net revenues ........................................ $ - $ 5,745,417 $ 2,106,195 $ (2,300) $ 7,849,312
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings ................... 3,899,017 3,761,538 - (7,660,555) -
Expenses:
Casino and hotel operations .................... 10,030 3,610,357 1,408,274 (2,300) 5,026,361
General and administrative ..................... 7,613 1,015,923 158,969 - 1,182,505
Corporate expense ............................... 69,958 104,457 556 - 174,971
Preopening and start-up expenses .............. - (316) - - (316)
Property transactions, net ....................... - 176,063 2,535 - 178,598
Gain on MGM China transaction............... - - (3,496,005) (3,496,005)
Depreciation and amortization.................. - 556,538 260,608 - 817,146
87,601 5,463,022 (1,665,063) (2,300) 3,883,260
Income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates..... - (24,096) 115,190 - 91,094
Operating income .................................. 3,811,416 4,019,837 3,886,448 (7,660,555) 4,057,146
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized ..... (1,023,090) (18,882) (44,860) - (1,086,832)
Other, net............................................ 26,608 (114,842) (50,449) - (138,683)
Income before income taxes ....................... 2,814,934 3,886,113 3,791,139 (7,660,555) 2,831,631
Benefit (provision) for income taxes.............. 299,703 (18) 103,628 - 403,313
Net income.......................................... 3,114,637 3,886,095 3,894,767 (7,660,555) 3,234,944
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling
interests........................................... - - (120,307) - (120,307)
Net income attributable to MGM Resorts
International...................................... $ 3,114,637 $ 3,886,095 $ 3,774,460 $ (7,660,555) $ 3,114,637
Net income.......................................... $ 3,114,637 $ 3,886,095 $ 3,894,767 $ (7,660,555) $ 3,234,944
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment ....... 6,316 6,316 11,692 (12,632) 11,692
Other.............................................. (37) (37) - 37 (37)
Other comprehensive income (loss) ......... 6,279 6,279 11,692 (12,595) 11,655
Comprehensive income ............................ 3,120,916 3,892,374 3,906,459 (7,673,150) 3,246,599
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to
noncontrolling interests ...................... - - (125,683) - (125,683)
Comprehensive income attributable to MGM
Resorts International.......................... $ 3,120,916 $ 3,892,374 $ 3,780,776 $ (7,673,150) $ 3,120,916
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Parent
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries Elimination Consolidated
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities ........................................ $ (716,556) $ 918,628 $ 473,054 $ - $ 675,126
Cash flows from investing activities
Capital expenditures, net of construction
payable ............................................ - (263,469) (37,775) - (301,244)
Dispositions of property and equipment........... - 147 201 - 348
Acquisition of MGM China, net of cash paid ..... - - 407,046 - 407,046
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
affiliates ........................................... (92,200) (36,648) - - (128,848)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates in
excess of earnings ................................ - 2,212 - - 2,212
Investments in treasury securities - maturities
longer than 90 days............................... - (330,313) - - (330,313)
Proceeds from treasury securities - maturities
longer than 90 days............................... - 330,130 - - 330,130
Other ................................................. - (643) - - (643)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities ........................................ (92,200) (298,584) 369,472 - (21,312)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net borrowings (repayments) under bank credit
facilities - maturities of 90 days or less ......... 167,391 - (473,271) - (305,880)
Borrowings under bank credit facilities -
maturities longer than 90 days................... 5,826,993 - 1,732,119 - 7,559,112
Repayments under bank credit facilities -
maturities longer than 90 days................... (5,002,384) - (1,350,000) - (6,352,384)
Issuance of senior notes............................. 311,415 - - - 311,415
Retirement of senior notes .......................... (356,700) (137,116) - - (493,816)
Intercompany accounts ............................. 586,331 (529,578) (56,753) - -
Distributions to noncontrolling interest owners... - - (3,768) - (3,768)
Other ................................................. (1,421) (1,263) (73) - (2,757)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities ........................................ 1,531,625 (667,957) (151,746) - 711,922
Effect of exchange rate on cash ..................... - - 1,213 - 1,213
Cash and cash equivalents...........................
Net increase (decrease) for the period ............. 722,869 (47,913) 691,993 - 1,366,949
Balance, beginning of period ....................... 72,457 278,801 147,706 - 498,964
Balance, end of period .............................. $ 795,326 $ 230,888 $ 839,699 $ - $ 1,865,913
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NOTE 20 SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
Quarter
First Second Third Fourth Total
(In thousands, except for per share amounts)
2013
Net revenues.................... $ 2,352,148 $ 2,481,265 $ 2,463,037 $ 2,513,213 $ 9,809,663
Operating income .............. 301,817 231,602 247,763 330,330 1,111,512
Net income (loss) .............. 22,578 (30,578) 23,625 40,877 56,502
Net income (loss) attributable
to MGM Resorts
International ................. 6,546 (92,958) (31,859) (38,335) (156,606)
Basic income (loss) per
share.......................... $ 0.01 $ (0.19) $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.32)
Diluted income (loss) per
share.......................... $ 0.01 $ (0.19) $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.32)
2012
Net revenues.................... $ 2,287,590 $ 2,323,765 $ 2,254,978 $ 2,294,511 $ 9,160,844
Operating income (loss) ....... 192,606 175,375 137,401 (424,856) 80,526
Net loss ......................... (203,307) (70,434) (154,674) (1,188,497) (1,616,912)
Net loss attributable to MGM
Resorts International ........ (217,253) (145,452) (181,159) (1,223,827) (1,767,691)
Basic loss per share ............ $ (0.44) $ (0.30) $ (0.37) $ (2.50) $ (3.62)
Diluted loss per share .......... $ (0.44) $ (0.30) $ (0.37) $ (2.50) $ (3.62)
Because income (loss) per share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common and
dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during each quarter, the sum of the per share amounts for the four
quarters does not equal the total loss per share amounts for the year. The following sections list certain items
affecting comparability of quarterly and year-to-date results and related per share amounts. Additional
information related to these items is included elsewhere in the notes to the accompanying financial statements.
2013 items affecting comparability are as follows:
First Quarter. None;
Second Quarter. The Company recorded an impairment charge related to its investment in Grand
Victoria of $37 million ($0.05 per share in the quarter and full year of 2013), and an impairment charge of
$45 million related to corporate buildings which are expected to be removed from service ($0.06 per
share in the quarter and full year of 2013);
Third Quarter. The Company recorded impairment charges of $26 million primarily related to land
holdings in Jean and Sloan, Nevada ($0.03 per share in the quarter and full year); and
Fourth Quarter. The Company recorded a $70 million charge for its share of CityCenter’s loss on
retirement of long-term debt ($0.09 per share in the quarter and full year), and a $12 million gain for its
share of a gain on retirement of long-term debt related to Silver Legacy’s early redemption of its second
lien notes ($0.02 per share in the quarter and full year of 2013).
2012 items affecting comparability are as follows:
First Quarter. The Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of $59 million ($0.08 impact per
share for the quarter and full year of 2012) and its 50% share of CityCenter’s loss on retirement of debt of
$4 million ($0.01 per share for the quarter and full year of 2012);
Second Quarter. The Company recorded a Grand Victoria investment impairment charge of $85 million
($0.11 per share in the quarter and full year of 2012);
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Third Quarter. The Company recorded its 50% share of CityCenter residential inventory impairment of
$18 million ($0.02 per share in the quarter and full year) and its 50% share of CityCenter Harmon
demolition costs accrual of $16 million ($0.02 per share in the quarter and full year); and
Fourth Quarter. The Company recorded a loss on retirement of debt of $505 million ($0.67 per share in
the quarter and full year) and impairment charges related to its Borgata investment of $65 million ($0.09
per share in the quarter and full year), its Atlantic City land of $167 million ($0.20 per share in the quarter
and full year), its North Las Vegas Strip land of $366 million ($0.48 per share in the quarter and full year)
and its South Jersey Transportation Authority special revenue bonds of $47 million ($0.06 per share in the
quarter and full year).
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investor information
Common Stock Information
The following table represents the high and low trading prices of the Company’s common stock.
The Companys common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MGM.” There were approximately 4,324 record holders of our common stock
as of February 21, 2014. The Company has not paid dividends on its common stock in the last two fi scal years. The Company’s current senior credit facility restricts the making
of cash dividends with respect to its common stock. Furthermore, as a holding company with no independent operations, the Company’s ability to pay dividends in the future
will depend upon the receipt of dividends and other payments from its subsidiaries. The Company’s Board of Directors periodically reviews its policy with respect to dividends
consistent with applicable contract and legal restrictions, and any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
The Company currently intends to retain any earnings to fund the operation of its businesses, to service and repay its debt and to make strategic investments.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this annual report that are not historical facts are “forward-looking” statements and “safe harbor statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other related laws that involve risks and/or uncertainties, including risks and/or uncertainties described in the Companys public
lings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on management’s current expectations and
assumptions and not on historical facts. Examples of these statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future operating results and the Companys
ability to execute growth and development activities. Among the important factors that could cause actual results to di er materially from those indicated in such
forward-looking statements include e ects of economic conditions and market conditions in the markets in which the Company operates and competition with other
destination travel locations throughout the United States and the world, the design, timing and costs of expansion projects, risks relating to international operations,
permits, licenses, fi nancings, approvals and other contingencies in connection with growth in new or existing jurisdictions and additional risks and uncertainties
described in the Company’s Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, and Form 8-K reports (including all amendments to those reports). In providing forward-looking statements,
the Company is not undertaking any duty or obligation to update these statements publicly as a result of new information, future events or otherwise except as
required by law.
Form 10-K
A copy of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K,
as fi led with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
will be furnished without charge to any stockholder
upon written request to:
Mr. John M. McManus
Executive Vice President – General Counsel
and Secretary
MGM Resorts International
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Stock Performance Graph
The graph to the right compares the cumulative 5-year total
return* of holders of MGM Resorts International’s common
stock with the cumulative total returns of the Dow Jones
US total market index and the Dow Jones US Gambling index.
The graph tracks the performance of a $100 investment in the
Company’s common stock and in each of the indexes (with the
reinvestment of all dividends) from 12/31/2008 to 12/31/2013.
Transfer Agent and
Registrar For Common Stock
Shareholder correspondence should be mailed to:
Computershare
P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
(800) 358-2066 Toll Free within the U.S.
(201) 680-6578 Foreign Shareholders
(800) 952-9245 Hearing Impaired
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
3883 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 400
Las Vegas, NV 89169
For the years ended December 31, 2013 2012
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
First Quarter $13.59 $11.92 $14.94 $10.60
Second Quarter $15.95 $11.72 $14.11 $10.15
Third Quarter $20.62 $14.65 $11.78 $8.83
Fourth Quarter $23.65 $18.40 $11.90 $9.15
The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
12/08 12/09 12/10 12/11 12/12 12/13
MGM Resorts International 100.00 66.28 107.92 75.80 84.59 170.93
Dow Jones US 100.00 128.79 150.24 152.26 177.11 235.51
Dow Jones US Gambling 100.00 155.72 269.58 250.58 276.93 475.61
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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among MGM Resorts International, the Dow Jones US Total Return Index,
and the Dow Jones US Gambling Index
MGM Resorts International Dow Jones US Total Return Dow Jones US Gambling
*$100 invested on 12/31/08 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending December 31.
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MGM Resorts International
3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
1-702-693-7120
www.mgmresorts.com
Bellagio
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-693-7111
www.bellagio.com
ARIA
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Vdara
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Mandarin Oriental
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-590-8888
www.mandarinoriental.com/
lasvegas
The Shops at Crystals
Las Vegas, NV
1-866-754-2489
www.crystalsatcitycenter.com
MGM Grand Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-891-1111
www.mgmgrand.com
Signature at MGM Grand
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-797-6000
www.signaturemgmgrand.com
Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-632-7777
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Four Seasons Hotel
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-632-5000
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THEhotel at Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-632-7400
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accommodations/thehotel/
The Mirage
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Monte Carlo
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New York-New York
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Luxor
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Excalibur
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Circus Circus Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
1-702-734-0410
www.circuscircus.com
Railroad Pass
Henderson, NV
1-702-294-5000
www.railroadpass.com
Circus Circus Reno
Reno, NV
1-775-329-0711
www.circusreno.com
Silver Legacy
Reno, NV
1-775-329-4777
www.silverlegacyreno.com
Gold Strike Jean
Jean, NV
1-702-477-5000
www.goldstrikejean.com
Beau Rivage
Biloxi, MS
1-228-386-7111
www.beaurivage.com
Gold Strike Tunica
Tunica, MS
1-662-357-1111
www.goldstrikemississippi.com
MGM Grand Detroit
Detroit, MI
1-877-888-2121
www.mgmgranddetroit.com
Grand Victoria
Elgin, IL
1-847-468-7000
www.grandvictoriacasino.com
MGM Macau
Macau, S.A.R.
+853-8802-8888
www.mgmmacau.com
MGM Grand Sanya
Yalong Bay National
Resort District, China
+86-898-8869-1999
www.mgmgrandsanya.com
CORPORATE DIRECTORY
William J. Hornbuckle
President and Chief Marketing O cer
Corey I. Sanders
Chief Operating O cer
Daniel J. D’Arrigo
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial O cer and Treasurer
Phyllis A. James
Executive Vice President,
Special Counsel – Litigation
and Chief Diversity O cer
John M. McManus
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary
Christopher Nordling
Executive Vice President of Operations
William M. Scott IV
Executive Vice President - Corporate Strategy
Robert C. Selwood
Executive Vice President and
Chief Accounting O cer
OFFICERS
James J. Murren
Director/O cer
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive O cer,
MGM Resorts International
Robert H. Baldwin
Director/O cer
Chief Design and Construction O cer,
MGM Resorts International
William A. Bible
Director
Burton M. Cohen
Director
Willie D. Davis
Director
President, All-Pro Broadcasting, Inc.,
a radio broadcasting company
Mary Chris Gay
Director
William W. Grounds
Director
President,
In nity World Development Corp.,
a private investment entity
Alexis M. Herman
Director
President and Chief Executive O cer,
New Ventures, a corporate consulting company
Roland Hernandez
Director
President, Hernandez Media Ventures,
a privately held media assets company
Anthony L. Mandekic
Director
President and Chief Executive O cer,
Tracinda Corporation,
a private investment company
Rose McKinney-James
Director
Managing Principal,
McKinney-James and Associates,
a government a airs rm
Gregory M. Spierkel
Director
Daniel J. Taylor
Director
Executive, Tracinda Corporation,
a private investment company
DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS EMERITUS
Kirk Kerkorian
Director Emeritus
Tracinda Corporation,
a private investment company
Melvin B. Wolzinger
Director Emeritus
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