Zona de Azar USA – Caesars Entertainment Reports Financial Results for Q1 2019

USA.- May 3rd 2019 www.zonadeazar.com Caesars Entertainment Corporation reported first quarter of 2019 results as summarized in the discussion below, which highlights certain GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures on a consolidated basis.

First Quarter Highlights

Net revenues increased 7.3% to $2.12 billion.
Income from operations increased 92% to $240 million.
Net loss attributable to Caesars was $217 million. Basic loss per share totaled $0.32.
Non-GAAP hold adjusted net revenues increased 5.6% to $2.11 billion.
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDAR increased 8.5% to $562 million.
Non-GAAP hold adjusted EBITDAR increased 2.8% to $558 million.
“Caesars delivered another solid quarter of revenue and EBITDAR growth, as well as margin improvement,” said Eric Hession, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. “We realized strong contributions from the Las Vegas gaming and hotel businesses, and Centaur, in addition to further operating and corporate efficiencies. These results were partially offset by the impact of competition in Atlantic City, and weather-related property closures. In addition, we generated strong cash flow from operations, which allowed us to pay off our $100 million revolver balance.”

Additional Developments

On April 16, 2019, Caesars announced that its Board of Directors had named Anthony (Tony) Rodio as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”). Mr. Rodio, who is currently CEO of Affinity Gaming, will transition to his new role at Caesars within the next thirty days. He will join the Company’s Board of Directors and be based in Las Vegas. The Board of Directors also announced the creation of a Transaction Committee to oversee the Company’s evaluation of ongoing efforts to create additional shareholder value.

On April 29, 2019, Harrah’s Northern California opened for business, which represents the fourth active tribal management agreement in the Company’s portfolio. Harrah’s Northern California is a state-of-the art, 71,000 square-foot entertainment destination nestled in the scenic foothills of Amador County, California.

On February 25, 2019, Caesars announced that it had entered into a multi-state agreement with DraftKings, the leading sports-tech entertainment brand in the U.S., under which Caesars offers DraftKings market access for its online gaming products, subject to passage of applicable laws and the parties securing applicable gaming licenses. DraftKings’ market access is exclusive to Caesars across certain states in which Caesars operates casino properties.

Basis of Presentation

Certain additional non-GAAP financial measures have been added to highlight the results of the Company. On July 16, 2018, Caesars completed the acquisition of Centaur Holdings, LLC (“Centaur”). “2018 Data Excluding Centaur” removes the post-acquisition results of Centaur from Caesars’ consolidated results. “Hold adjusted” results are adjusted to reflect the hold we achieved compared to the hold we expected. See the tables at the end of this press release for the reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP presentations.

Edited by: Zona de Azar Press www.zonadeazar.com