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    Ricardo Chinchilla

    Research Analyst at Deutsche Bank

    Ricardo Chinchilla is Lead Analyst for Deutsche Bank's High Yield Gaming, Lodging, and Leisure Team, specializing in fixed income research within these sectors. He covers key companies such as Melco Resorts & Entertainment and is recognized for advanced financial modeling—using discounted cash flow and Monte Carlo simulations—to produce actionable, risk-adjusted investment recommendations. Chinchilla has served as Analyst-Fixed Income at Deutsche Bank Securities since 2016, previously holding analyst roles at Deutsche Bank AG in London, and holds degrees from Instituto Tecnologico de Costa Rica, Universidad Estatal A Distancia, and Universidad de Costa Rica. He is FINRA-registered and known for his rigorous quantitative approach, making him a trusted source for institutional-grade market insights.

    Ricardo Chinchilla's questions to Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) leadership

    Ricardo Chinchilla's questions to Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MLCO) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Ricardo Chinchilla from Deutsche Bank asked about recent gaming floor trends, seeking to identify any signs of consumer weakness post-Golden Week, and requested guidance on CapEx for the remainder of 2025 and 2026.

    Answer

    CEO Yau Ho and Executive Evan Winkler confirmed continued strength post-Golden Week with no signs of a pullback, attributing momentum to attractions like the reopened House of Dancing Water and supportive Chinese domestic travel policies. CFO Geoffrey Davis reiterated the full-year 2025 CapEx guidance of $415 million, highlighting the completion of the Sri Lanka project as the main focus.

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