Genting Singapore Achieved Record Revenue for 2011 Q1

Genting Singapore Plc achieved record revenue and adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2011.

According to report released at 5:30pm, the group revenue for the first quarter of 2011 was S$922.6 million. Singapore IR experienced good win percentage and gaming volume in the first quarter of 2011 with steady growth in Universal Studio Singapore (“USS”) and the hotels. The daily average visitation to USS was about 7,400 with an average spending of S$88 per visitor. Singapore IR’s hotel occupancy was 79% with an average room rate of S$280. Group’s net profit in the first quarter of 2011 was S$305.4 million, where the following were significant drivers:

1. Singapore IR delivered the highest quarterly adjusted EBITDA of S$537.9 million with margin of 59% at the back of strong revenue growth; offset by,
   
2. Higher depreciation and amortisation of S$76.6 million in the first quarter of 2011 attributable to the full quarter effect of depreciation charges for 2011;
   
3. Higher finance costs of S$39.7 million was mainly due to charges related to the refinanced syndicated loan facility; and
   
4. Higher taxation of S$77.4 million in the first quarter of 2011 mainly from the higher deferred tax expenses due to temporary difference in property, plant & equipment.

Singapore IR recorded a stronger result for first quarter of 2011 compared to its competitor, Marina Bay Sands. EBITDA for Singapore IR was S$538 million, as compared to  Marina Bay Sands' S$351.6 million for the same period.


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