Genting profit down 7 pct in 1Q19

During the first three months of the year, casino operator Genting saw its net profit drop 6.8% from €128.4 million to €119 million.

Kuala Lumpur.- The first quarter of 2019 wasn’t as good as Genting Bhd expected. The company reported a 6.8% net profit decrease year-on-year, from  €128.4 million (2018) to €119 million (2019). Revenue was  €1.19 billion, 6% higher than last year’s  €1.11 billion.

The group revealed increased revenue from Resorts World Genting (RWG). It was mainly attributed to a high hold percentage in the higher players segments.

Genting Malaysia Bhd also reported a net profit drop to €57 million for the first quarter and revenue rose to €581 million.

“The Malaysian leisure and hospitality business registered the overall lower volume of business in the group’s gaming segment. It was largely due to lower incentives offered to customers,” Genting said

“However, the impact to the group’s earnings was aided by an exceptionally higher hold percentage recorded in the mid to premium players segments,” the company added.

“Additionally, the group will focus on leveraging the new assets to grow key business segments. To this end, the group will place emphasis on intensifying database marketing efforts to optimise yield management, as well as improving service delivery and operational efficiencies at RWG to enhance the overall guest experience,” it said.

“In the United Kingdom, the group remains committed to streamlining its operations and improving overall operational efficiency to strengthen its position in the country,” it added.