Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
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Caesars Entertainment, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

LAS VEGAS and RENO, Nev., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Caesars Entertainment, Inc., (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars,” “CZR,” “CEI” or “the Company”) today reported operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

Fourth Quarter Results:

  • GAAP net revenues of $2.8 billion versus $2.6 billion for the comparable prior-year period.
  • GAAP net loss of $148 million compared to a net loss of $434 million for the comparable prior-year period.
  • Same-store Adjusted EBITDA of $957 million versus $581 million for the comparable prior-year period.
  • Same-store Adjusted EBITDA, excluding our Caesars Digital segment, of $962 million versus $886 million for the comparable prior-year period.

Full Year Results:

  • GAAP net revenues of $10.8 billion versus $9.6 billion for the comparable prior-year period.
  • GAAP net loss of $899 million compared to a net loss of $1.0 billion for the comparable prior-year period.
  • Same-store Adjusted EBITDA of $3.2 billion versus $3.0 billion for the comparable prior-year period.
  • Same-store Adjusted EBITDA, excluding our Caesars Digital segment, of $3.9 billion versus $3.5 billion for the comparable prior-year period.

Tom Reeg, Chief Executive Officer of Caesars Entertainment, Inc., commented, “Our fourth quarter delivered another set of strong operating results as both our Las Vegas and Regional segments each set a new fourth quarter record for Adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, our Las Vegas segment set a new full year record for Adjusted EBITDA. Caesars Sportsbook delivered significantly improved operating results during the fourth quarter which sets the foundation for a strong 2023. Consumer demand remains strong in all of our verticals and we are optimistic for the year ahead.”

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results Summary and Segment Information

After considering the effects of our acquisitions and completed divestitures, the following tables present adjustments to net revenues, net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA as reported, in order to reflect a same-store basis:

Net Revenues









Three Months Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2021


2021 Adj.(a)


Adj. 2021

Total

Las Vegas

$               1,154


$               1,040


$                     —


$               1,040

Regional

1,356


1,364


(4)


1,360

Caesars Digital

237


116



116

Managed and Branded

72


72



72

Corporate and Other

2


(1)



(1)

Caesars

$               2,821


$               2,591


$                     (4)


$               2,587

 

Net Revenues













Years Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2022 Adj.(a)


Adj. 2022

Total


2021


2021 Adj.(a)


Adj. 2021

Total

Las Vegas

$              4,287


$                    —


$              4,287


$              3,409


$                    —


$              3,409

Regional

5,704


(5)


5,699


5,537


64


5,601

Caesars Digital

548



548


337


135


472

Managed and Branded

282



282


278


(28)


250

Corporate and Other




9



9

Caesars

$            10,821


$                    (5)


$            10,816


$              9,570


$                 171


$              9,741

 

Net Income (Loss)







Three Months Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2021


2021 Adj.(a)


Adj. 2021

Total

Las Vegas

$                   295


$                   252


$                     —


$                   252

Regional

(17)


82


1


83

Caesars Digital

(35)


(360)



(360)

Managed and Branded

20


28


(10)


18

Corporate and Other

(411)


(436)



(436)

Caesars

$                 (148)


$                 (434)


$                     (9)


$                 (443)

 

Net Income (Loss)











Years Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2022 Adj.(a)


Adj. 2022

 Total


2021


2021 Adj.(a)


Adj. 2021

Total

Las Vegas

$              1,021


$                    —


$              1,021


$                  641


$                    —


$                  641

Regional

463


2


465


637


(44)


593

Caesars Digital

(790)



(790)


(580)


(33)


(613)

Managed and Branded

(301)


385


84


68


13


81

Corporate and Other

(1,292)



(1,292)


(1,785)



(1,785)

Caesars

$                (899)


$                  387


$                (512)


$            (1,019)


$                  (64)


$            (1,083)

 

Adjusted EBITDA (b)




Three Months Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2021

Las Vegas

$                      537


$                      483

Regional

443


430

Caesars Digital

(5)


(305)

Managed and Branded

20


18

Corporate and Other

(38)


(45)

Caesars

$                      957


$                      581

 

Adjusted EBITDA (b)








Years Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2021


2021 Adj(a)


Adj. 2021

Total

Las Vegas

$              1,964


$              1,568


$                    —


$              1,568

Regional

1,985


1,979


7


1,986

Caesars Digital

(666)


(476)



(476)

Managed and Branded

84


87


(4)


83

Corporate and Other

(124)


(168)



(168)

Caesars

$              3,243


$              2,990


$                      3


$              2,993







(a)

Adjustment for pre-consolidation, pre-acquisition, and pre-disposition results of operations on a net basis reflecting (i) addition of results of operations for Horseshoe Baltimore for periods prior to the consolidation resulting from the Company’s increase in its ownership interest on August 26, 2021 and William Hill prior to its acquisition on April 22, 2021 for the year ended December 31, 2021 and (ii) subtraction of results of operations for MontBleu, Evansville, Belle of Baton Rouge and discontinued operations of Caesars Southern Indiana, Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, Caesars UK group, and William Hill International prior to divestiture, for the relevant periods. Such figures are based on unaudited internal financial statements and have not been reviewed by the Company’s auditors for the periods presented. The additional financial information is included to enable the comparison of current results with results of prior periods.

(b)

Adjusted EBITDA is not a GAAP measurement and is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure because the Company believes it is a widely used measure of operating performance in the gaming industry. See “Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures” below for a definition of Adjusted EBITDA and a quantitative reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), which the Company believes is the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP.  

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

As of December 31, 2022, Caesars had $13.1 billion in aggregate principal amount of debt outstanding. Total cash and cash equivalents were $1.0 billion, excluding restricted cash of $265 million.

(In millions)

December 31,

2022


December 31,

2021

Cash and cash equivalents

$                         1,038


$                         1,070





Bank debt and loans

$                         5,836


$                         6,972

Notes

7,200


7,300

Other long-term debt

49


51

Total outstanding indebtedness

$                       13,085


$                       14,323





Net debt

$                       12,047


$                       13,253

As of December 31, 2022, our cash on hand and revolving borrowing capacity was as follows:

(In millions)


December 31, 2022

Cash and cash equivalents


$                         1,038

Revolver capacity (a)


2,220

Revolver capacity committed to letters of credit


(82)

Revolver capacity committed as regulatory requirement


(48)

Total


$                         3,128







(a)

Revolver capacity includes $2.25 billion under our CEI Revolving Credit Facility, as amended, maturing in January 2028, less $40 million reserved for specific purposes, and $10 million under our Baltimore Revolving Credit Facility, as amended maturing in July 2023.

“We permanently reduced total debt by over $1.2 billion during 2022, resulting in total leverage as calculated under our bank credit facility of 4.4x as of December 31, 2022. In addition, we successfully extended $7.5 billion of debt facilities maturing in 2024 and 2025 through a $3.0 billion bank syndication completed in October 2022, and $4.5 billion of debt capital markets issuance which closed in February 2023,” said Bret Yunker, Chief Financial Officer.

Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures

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

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s results on February 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time. Participants may register for the call approximately 15 minutes before the call start time by visiting the following website at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI1ab75d20d04448b48c8c312b37019e6d.

Once registered, participants will receive an email with dial-in number and unique PIN number to access the live event. The call will also be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Caesars Entertainment’s website at https://investor.caesars.com.

About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world’s most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.’s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah’s®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. To review our latest CSR report, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate-social-responsibility/csr-reports. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate. If you think you or someone you care about may have a gambling problem, call 1-877-770-STOP (1-877-770-7867).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our strategies, objectives and plans for future development or acquisitions of properties or operations, as well as expectations, future operating results and other information that is not historical information. When used in this press release, the terms or phrases such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “projects,” “plans,” “intends,” “expects,” “might,” “may,” “estimates,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “will likely continue,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and with what we believe is a reasonable basis, there can be no assurance that these expectations, beliefs and projections will be realized. There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements which are included elsewhere in this press release. These risks and uncertainties include: (a) impacts of economic and market conditions; (b) our ability to successfully operate our digital betting and iGaming platform and expand its user base; (c) risks associated with our leverage and our ability to reduce our leverage; (d) the effects of competition on our business and results of operations; (e) the effects of inflation, increased inflation, supply chain constraints and continuing impacts of COVID-19 and (f) additional factors discussed in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s most recent Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Other unknown or unpredictable factors may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the forward-looking statements.

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

Source: Caesars Entertainment, Inc.; CZR

 

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended

December 31,


Years Ended December 31,

(In millions, except per share data)

2022


2021


2022


2021

REVENUES:








Casino

$             1,551


$             1,519


$            5,997


$            5,827

Food and beverage

424


343


1,596


1,140

Hotel

511


429


1,957


1,551

Other

335


300


1,271


1,052

Net revenues

2,821


2,591


10,821


9,570

EXPENSES:








Casino

799


1,018


3,526


3,129

Food and beverage

251


223


935


707

Hotel

138


121


529


438

Other

113


111


411


373

General and administrative

523


498


2,068


1,782

Corporate

78


81


286


309

Impairment charges

108


102


108


102

Depreciation and amortization

295


284


1,205


1,126

Transaction and other costs

28


31


14


144

Total operating expenses

2,333


2,469


9,082


8,110

Operating income

488


122


1,739


1,460

OTHER EXPENSE:








Interest expense, net

(585)


(561)


(2,265)


(2,295)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(52)


(96)


(85)


(236)

Other income (loss)

(7)


(22)


46


(198)

Total other expense

(644)


(679)


(2,304)


(2,729)

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

(156)


(557)


(565)


(1,269)

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

(6)


116


41


283

Loss from continuing operations, net of income taxes

(162)


(441)


(524)


(986)

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes


8


(386)


(30)

Net loss

(162)


(433)


(910)


(1,016)

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

14


(1)


11


(3)

Net loss attributable to Caesars

$               (148)


$               (434)


$             (899)


$          (1,019)









Net income (loss) per share – basic and diluted:








Basic loss per share from continuing operations

$              (0.70)


$              (2.07)


$            (2.39)


$            (4.69)

Basic income (loss) per share from discontinued operations


0.04


(1.80)


(0.14)

Basic loss per share

$              (0.70)


$              (2.03)


$            (4.19)


$            (4.83)

Diluted loss per share from continuing operations

$              (0.70)


$              (2.07)


$            (2.39)


$            (4.69)

Diluted income (loss) per share from discontinued

operations


0.04


(1.80)


(0.14)

Diluted loss per share

$              (0.70)


$              (2.03)


$            (4.19)


$            (4.83)

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

215


214


214


211

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

215


214


214


211

 

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CAESARS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2021

Net loss attributable to Caesars

$                             (148)


$                             (434)

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

(14)


1

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes


(8)

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

6


(116)

Other loss (a)

7


22

Loss on extinguishment of debt

52


96

Interest expense, net

585


561

Impairment charges

108


102

Depreciation and amortization

295


284

Transaction costs and other (b)

42


55

Stock-based compensation expense

24


18

Adjusted EBITDA

$                               957


$                               581

 


Years Ended December 31,

(In millions)

2022


2021

Net loss attributable to Caesars

$                             (899)


$                         (1,019)

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

(11)


3

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes

386


30

Benefit for income taxes

(41)


(283)

Other (income) loss (a)

(46)


198

Loss on extinguishment of debt

85


236

Interest expense, net

2,265


2,295

Impairment charges

108


102

Depreciation and amortization

1,205


1,126

Transaction costs and other (b)

90


220

Stock-based compensation expense

101


82

Adjusted EBITDA

3,243


2,990

Pre-consolidation, pre-acquisition, and pre-disposition EBITDA, net (c)


3

Total Adjusted EBITDA

$                           3,243


$                           2,993







(a)

Other (income) loss for the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 primarily represents the net change in fair value of investments held by the Company, foreign exchange forward contracts, and the changes in the disputed claims liability related to the bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment Corporation prior to the merger in 2020 (the “Merger”). Other loss for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 primarily represents the change in fair value of investments held by the Company and the change in fair value of the derivative liability related to the 5% Convertible Notes.

(b)

Transaction costs and other primarily includes costs related to the William Hill Acquisition, the Merger, various contract or license termination exit costs, professional services for integration activities and non-cash changes in equity method investments partially offset by gains resulting from insurance proceeds received in excess of the respective carrying value of the assets damaged at Lake Charles by Hurricane Laura.

(c)

Results of operations for Horseshoe Baltimore for periods prior to the consolidation resulting from the Company’s increase in its ownership interest on August 26, 2021 and William Hill prior to its acquisition on April 22, 2021 are added to Adjusted EBITDA. The results of operations for MontBleu, Evansville, and Belle of Baton Rouge prior to divestiture are subtracted from Adjusted EBITDA. Such figures are based on unaudited internal financial statements and have not been reviewed by the Company’s auditors for the periods presented. The additional financial information is included to enable the comparison of current results with results of prior periods.

 

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