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UNITED STATES SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission File No. 0-16760
MGM MIRAGE
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware   88-0215232
     
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
 
(Address of principal executive offices — Zip Code)
(702) 693-7120
 
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer” and “large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ      Accelerated filer o     Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act): Yes o No þ
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
     
Class   Outstanding at November 7, 2006
Common Stock, $.01 par value   281,170,867 shares
 
 

 


 

MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
             
        Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION        
 
           
   Item 1.
  Financial Statements (Unaudited)        
 
           
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005     1  
 
           
 
  Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005     2  
 
           
 
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and September 30, 2005     3  
 
           
 
  Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     4-16  
 
           
   Item 2.
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     17-24  
 
           
   Item 3.
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk     25  
 
           
   Item 4.
  Controls and Procedures     25  
 
           
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION        
 
           
   Item 1.
  Legal Proceedings     25  
 
           
  Risk Factors     26  
 
           
   Item 2.
  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds     26  
 
           
   Item 6.
  Exhibits     26  
 
           
SIGNATURES     27  
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
ASSETS
 
               
Current assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 343,716     $ 377,933  
Accounts receivable, net
    343,491       352,673  
Inventories
    117,335       111,825  
Deferred income taxes
    63,693       65,518  
Prepaid expenses and other
    134,298       110,634  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,002,533       1,018,583  
 
           
 
               
Real estate under development
    128,116        
 
               
Property and equipment, net
    17,227,810       16,541,651  
 
               
Other assets
               
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    1,082,664       931,154  
Goodwill
    1,307,118       1,314,561  
Other intangible assets, net
    375,115       377,479  
Deposits and other assets, net
    521,244       515,992  
 
           
Total other assets
    3,286,141       3,139,186  
 
           
 
  $ 21,644,600     $ 20,699,420  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
               
Current liabilities
               
Accounts payable
  $ 439,782     $ 265,601  
Income taxes payable
    25,503       125,503  
Current portion of long-term debt
          14  
Accrued interest on long-term debt
    196,022       229,930  
Other accrued liabilities
    892,849       913,520  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    1,554,156       1,534,568  
 
           
 
               
Deferred income taxes
    3,377,594       3,378,371  
Long-term debt
    12,955,822       12,355,433  
Other long-term obligations
    215,617       195,976  
 
               
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
               
 
               
Stockholders’ equity
               
Common stock, $.01 par value: authorized 600,000,000 shares; issued 359,554,443 and 357,262,405 shares; outstanding 280,580,590 and 285,069,516 shares
    3,596       3,573  
Capital in excess of par value
    2,700,768       2,586,587  
Deferred compensation
    (360 )     (3,618 )
Treasury stock, at cost 78,973,853 and 72,192,889 shares
    (1,596,984 )     (1,338,394 )
Retained earnings
    2,434,418       1,987,725  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (27 )     (801 )
 
           
Total stockholders’ equity
    3,541,411       3,235,072  
 
           
 
  $ 21,644,600     $ 20,699,420  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2006     2005     2006     2005  
Revenues
                               
Casino
  $ 844,644     $ 805,277     $ 2,487,982     $ 2,184,468  
Rooms
    491,511       478,462       1,535,808       1,208,277  
Food and beverage
    387,029       368,186       1,161,295       963,848  
Entertainment
    125,702       114,904       330,812       318,762  
Retail
    75,384       75,248       214,287       189,590  
Other
    142,110       127,291       398,983       295,099  
 
                       
 
    2,066,380       1,969,368       6,129,167       5,160,044  
Less: Promotional allowances
    (164,405 )     (161,125 )     (481,476 )     (431,710 )
 
                       
 
    1,901,975       1,808,243       5,647,691       4,728,334  
 
                       
 
                               
Expenses
                               
Casino
    426,194       415,236       1,283,983       1,115,792  
Rooms
    141,537       143,065       420,148       337,949  
Food and beverage
    239,078       239,581       699,459       594,358  
Entertainment
    91,450       82,839       241,720       227,705  
Retail
    48,001       48,475       140,888       123,292  
Other
    86,671       76,853       232,575       180,835  
General and administrative
    302,430       288,728       849,036       696,805  
Corporate expense
    35,184       32,112       110,415       90,554  
Preopening and start-up expenses
    6,083       6,147       27,308       12,568  
Restructuring costs (credit)
          11       1,035       (59 )
Property transactions, net
    282       22,637       36,326       28,633  
Depreciation and amortization
    163,536       161,566       483,793       423,734  
 
                       
 
    1,540,446       1,517,250       4,526,686       3,832,166  
 
                       
 
                               
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
    66,138       49,006       158,773       114,936  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income
    427,667       339,999       1,279,778       1,011,104  
 
                       
 
                               
Non-operating income (expense)
                               
Interest income
    2,650       3,156       8,422       10,172  
Interest expense, net
    (193,899 )     (193,150 )     (586,630 )     (461,966 )
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates
    (4,627 )     (4,344 )     (11,563 )     (11,535 )
Other, net
    (1,654 )     1,894       (8,031 )     (15,578 )
 
                       
 
    (197,530 )     (192,444 )     (597,802 )     (478,907 )
 
                       
 
                               
Income before income taxes
    230,137       147,555       681,976       532,197  
Provision for income taxes
    (73,875 )     (54,345 )     (235,283 )     (186,740 )
 
                       
 
                               
Net income
  $ 156,262     $ 93,210     $ 446,693     $ 345,457  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings per share of common stock
                               
Net income per share
  $ 0.55     $ 0.33     $ 1.58     $ 1.21  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted earnings per share of common stock
                               
Net income per share
  $ 0.54     $ 0.31     $ 1.53     $ 1.16  
 
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2006     2005  
Cash flows from operating activities
               
Net income
  $ 446,693     $ 345,457  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    483,793       423,734  
Amortization of debt discounts, premiums and issuance costs
    (1,577 )     6,967  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    38,328       21,695  
Stock-based compensation
    58,281       5,439  
Property transactions, net
    36,326       28,633  
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
          18,139  
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
    (140,743 )     (102,424 )
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates
    139,418       67,397  
Deferred income taxes
    656       59,822  
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
          85,011  
Change in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (33,211 )     (10,164 )
Inventories
    (6,112 )     (1,396 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    (23,664 )     (9,243 )
Real estate under development
    (29,408 )      
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
    (28,662 )     (67,547 )
Income taxes payable
    (93,303 )     (49,316 )
Hurricane Katrina insurance proceeds
    4,802        
Change in Hurricane Katrina insurance receivable
    (43,649 )      
Other
    (31,672 )     (24,036 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    776,296       798,168  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities
               
Capital expenditures
    (1,384,464 )     (428,288 )
Acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group, net of cash acquired
          (4,427,085 )
Hurricane Katrina insurance proceeds
    113,947       20,000  
Dispositions of property and equipment
    11,002       7,660  
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    (86,000 )     (177,000 )
Change in construction payable
    148,317       (24,079 )
Other
    (17,992 )     (31,558 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,215,190 )     (5,060,350 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Net borrowings under bank credit facilities – maturities of 90 days or less
    466,750       1,135,000  
Borrowings under bank credit facilities – maturities longer than 90 days
    4,000,000       3,500,000  
Repayments under bank credit facilities – maturities longer than 90 days
    (4,400,000 )      
Issuance of long-term debt
    750,000       880,156  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (200,000 )     (1,408,992 )
Debt issuance costs
    (5,828 )     (50,171 )
Issuance of common stock
    33,402       132,548  
Purchases of treasury stock
    (246,892 )     (84,966 )
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    20,147        
Other
    (12,902 )     (11,079 )
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    404,677       4,092,496  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
               
Net decrease for the period
    (34,217 )     (169,686 )
Balance, beginning of period
    377,933       435,128  
 
           
Balance, end of period
  $ 343,716     $ 265,442  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental cash flow disclosures
               
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized
  $ 622,115     $ 451,095  
Federal, state and foreign income taxes paid, net of refunds
    307,893       85,889  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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MGM MIRAGE AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
     Organization. MGM MIRAGE (the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation, incorporated on January 29, 1986. As of September 30, 2006, approximately 56% of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock were owned by Tracinda Corporation, a Nevada corporation wholly owned by Kirk Kerkorian. MGM MIRAGE acts largely as a holding company and, through wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and/or operates casino resorts. On April 25, 2005, the Company completed its merger with Mandalay Resort Group (“Mandalay”) – see Note 2.
     The Company owns and operates the following casino resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada: Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Luxor, Treasure Island (“TI”), New York-New York, Excalibur, Monte Carlo, Circus Circus Las Vegas and Slots-A-Fun. The Company owns three resorts in Primm, Nevada, at the California/Nevada state line – Whiskey Pete’s, Buffalo Bill’s and the Primm Valley Resort (the “Primm Valley Resorts”) – as well as two championship golf courses located near the resorts. Other Nevada operations include Circus Circus Reno, Colorado Belle and Edgewater in Laughlin, Gold Strike and Nevada Landing in Jean, and Railroad Pass in Henderson. The Company has a 50% investment in Silver Legacy in Reno, which is adjacent to Circus Circus Reno. In addition, the Company owns a 50% interest in the entity developing The Signature at MGM Grand, which is adjacent to MGM Grand Las Vegas. The Signature is a condominium-hotel development, with one tower open, one tower completed and in the closing process, and a final tower currently under construction. The Company also owns Shadow Creek, an exclusive world-class golf course located approximately ten miles north of its Las Vegas Strip resorts.
     In October 2006, the Company entered into an agreement to sell Colorado Belle and Edgewater for $200 million, and an agreement to sell the Primm Valley Resorts, not including the two golf courses, for $400 million. Both agreements are subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. These resorts had a combined carrying value of approximately $325 million, including assigned goodwill, at September 30, 2006. The results of operations of these resorts will be reported as discontinued operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2006.
     The Company and its local partners own MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, which operates a casino in an interim facility located in downtown Detroit, Michigan. MGM Grand Detroit, LLC is currently developing a permanent casino facility, expected to open in late 2007 at a cost of approximately $765 million, including land and preopening costs. The Company also owns and operates two resorts in Mississippi – Beau Rivage in Biloxi and Gold Strike Tunica. Beau Rivage recently reopened in August 2006, after having been closed due to damage sustained as a result of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The Company has 50% interests in two resorts outside of Nevada – Borgata and Grand Victoria. Borgata is a casino resort located on Renaissance Point in the Marina area of Atlantic City, New Jersey. Boyd Gaming Corporation owns the other 50% of Borgata and also operates the resort. The Company owns additional land adjacent to Borgata, a portion of which consists of common roads, landscaping and master plan improvements, a portion of which is being utilized for an expansion of Borgata, and a portion of which is available for future development. Grand Victoria is a riverboat in Elgin, Illinois – an affiliate of Hyatt Gaming owns the other 50% of Grand Victoria and also operates the resort.
     The Company owns 50% of MGM Grand Paradise Limited, a joint venture with Pansy Ho Chiu-king that is constructing and will operate a hotel-casino resort, MGM Grand Macau, in Macau S.A.R. MGM Grand Macau is estimated to cost approximately $1.1 billion, including land and license rights and preopening costs, and the resort is anticipated to open in late 2007.
     The Company is developing CityCenter on the Las Vegas Strip, between Bellagio and Monte Carlo. CityCenter will feature a 4,000-room casino resort designed by world-famous architect Cesar Pelli; two 400-room non-gaming boutique hotels, one of which will be managed by luxury hotelier Mandarin Oriental; approximately 470,000 square feet of retail shops, dining and entertainment venues; and approximately 2.3 million square feet of residential space in approximately 2,700 luxury condominium and condominium-hotel units in multiple towers. The overall cost of CityCenter is estimated at approximately $7 billion, excluding preopening and land costs. After estimated proceeds of $2.5 billion from the sale of residential units, net project cost is estimated at approximately $4.5 billion. CityCenter is expected to open in late 2009.

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     Basis of presentation. As permitted by the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2005 annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments – which include only normal recurring adjustments – necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2006, the results of its operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, and cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. The results of operations for such periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications, which have no effect on previously reported net income, have been made to the 2005 financial statements to conform to the 2006 presentation.
     Point-loyalty programs. The Company operates two primary point-loyalty programs — Players Club and One Club. One Club is the point-loyalty program at Mandalay resorts, and that program will be phased out in 2006 and 2007, with customers transferred into Players Club.
     In Players Club, customers earn points based on their slots play, which can be redeemed for cash. The Company records a liability based on the points earned times the redemption value and records a corresponding reduction in casino revenue since the awards earned are cash. The expiration of unused points results in a reduction of the liability. Customers’ overall level of table games and slots play is also tracked and used by management in awarding discretionary complimentaries – free rooms, food and beverage and other services – for which no accrual is recorded.
     In One Club, customers earned points based on both their slots and table games play through July 2006, with slots play contributing to a points balance which can be redeemed for cash and both table games and slots play contributing to a points balance which can be redeemed for complimentaries. After July 2006, customers stopped earning points which can be redeemed for complimentaries, as all Mandalay resorts are being converted to Players Club. The Company records a liability based on the points earned times the redemption value. For cash points, the redemption value is the cash value, and the offsetting entry is a reduction in casino revenue. For complimentaries points, the redemption value is based on the average departmental cost of the free rooms, food and beverage and other services and estimated redemption patterns, and the offsetting entry is a casino operating expense. The expiration of unused points results in a reduction of the liability.
     Financial statement impact of Hurricane Katrina. The Company maintains insurance covering both property damage and business interruption as a result of wind and flood damage sustained at Beau Rivage. The deductible under this coverage is $15 million, based on the amount of damage incurred. Insurance proceeds received to date exceeded the $126 million net book value of damaged assets and the $34 million of clean-up and demolition costs; therefore, the Company has not recorded an impairment charge related to the storm and upon ultimate settlement of the claim will record a gain.
     Business interruption coverage covers lost profits and other costs incurred during the construction period and up to six months following the re-opening of the facility. Expected costs during the interruption period are less than the anticipated business interruption proceeds; therefore, post-storm costs of $95 million through September 30, 2006 are being offset by the expected recoveries and a corresponding insurance receivable has been recorded. Post-storm costs and expected recoveries are recorded net within “General and administrative” expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, except for depreciation of non-damaged assets, which is classified as “Depreciation and amortization.”

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     The insurance receivable is recorded within “Deposits and other assets, net” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Cumulatively through September 30, 2006, the Company has received $165 million from its insurers, leaving a net receivable of $90 million at September 30, 2006. Insurance proceeds are classified in the statement of cash flows based on the coverage the proceeds relate to; however, the Company’s insurance policy includes undifferentiated coverage for both property damage and business interruption. The Company treated proceeds as being related to property damage, and therefore classified the proceeds as an investing cash flow, until the full $160 million of damaged assets and demolition costs were recovered. The Company is treating subsequent proceeds up to the amount of the recorded receivable as being related to business interruption, and therefore classifying these proceeds as an operating cash flow. Proceeds in excess of the recorded receivable will be segregated between property damage and business interruption based on the ultimate negotiation and resolution of the claim.
     Real estate under development. Real estate under development represents capitalized costs of wholly-owned real estate projects to be sold, which consist entirely of condominium and condominium-hotel developments. Real estate under development includes land, direct construction and development costs, property taxes, interest and direct selling costs. Indirect selling costs are expensed as incurred. Approximately $100 million of the balance in real estate under development at September 30, 2006 represents the cost balance of land upon which development of condominium or condominium-hotel towers began in the first quarter of 2006.
NOTE 2 — ACQUISITION
     On April 25, 2005, the Company closed its merger with Mandalay under which the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Mandalay for $71 in cash for each share of Mandalay’s common stock. The acquisition expanded the Company’s portfolio of resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, provided additional sites for future development and expanded the Company’s employee and customer bases significantly. These factors resulted in the recognition of certain intangible assets, discussed below, and significant goodwill. The total merger consideration included (in thousands):
         
Cash consideration for Mandalay’s outstanding shares and stock options
  $ 4,831,944  
Estimated fair value of Mandalay’s long-term debt
    2,849,225  
Transaction costs and expenses and other
    111,944  
 
     
 
    7,793,113  
 
       
Less: Net proceeds from the sale of Mandalay’s interest in MotorCity Casino
    (526,597 )
 
     
 
  $ 7,266,516  
 
     
     Cash paid, net of cash acquired, was $4.4 billion. The transaction was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values.
     The following table sets forth the allocation of purchase price (in thousands):
         
Current assets (including cash of $134,245)
  $ 413,502  
Property and equipment
    7,130,376  
Goodwill
    1,225,373  
Other intangible assets
    245,940  
Other assets
    340,930  
Assumed liabilities, excluding long-term debt
    (602,127 )
Deferred taxes
    (1,487,478 )
 
     
 
  $ 7,266,516  
 
     

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     The amount allocated to intangible assets includes existing Mandalay intangible assets and the recognition of customer relationships with a value of $12 million and an estimated useful life of five years and trade names and trademarks with a value of $234 million and an indefinite life. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized. Approximately $5 million of goodwill and $7 million of other intangible assets was assigned to Colorado Belle and Edgewater, and is included in the carrying value of these assets to be sold – see Note 1.
     The operating results for Mandalay are included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income from the date of the acquisition. The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information for the Company has been prepared assuming the Mandalay acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2005.
         
For the nine months ended September 30,   2005
    (In thousands, except
    per share amounts)
Net revenues
  $ 5,630,993  
Operating income
    1,172,841  
Net income
    366,926  
Basic earning per share:
       
Net income
  $ 1.29  
Diluted earning per share:
       
Net income
  $ 1.24  
NOTE 3 — INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES
     Investments in unconsolidated affiliates consisted of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
    (In thousands)  
Marina District Development Company – Borgata (50%)
  $ 462,586     $ 461,211  
Elgin Riverboat Resort–Riverboat Casino – Grand Victoria (50%)
    297,190       241,279  
MGM Grand Paradise Limited – Macau (50%)
    282,442       187,568  
Circus and Eldorado Joint Venture – Silver Legacy (50%)
    31,083       26,492  
Other
    9,363       14,604  
 
           
 
    1,082,664       931,154  
 
               
Turnberry/MGM Grand Towers — The Signature at MGM Grand (50%)
    (4,143 )     (7,400 )
 
           
 
  $ 1,078,521     $ 923,754  
 
           
     The Company’s investment in MGM Grand Paradise Limited consists of equity and subordinated debt. The Company is committed to loaning the venture up to an additional $14 million, which will be treated as an additional investment in the venture.
     The negative investment balance in The Signature at MGM Grand represents cumulative distributions in excess of the Company’s share of profits or losses, and is classified as “Other long-term obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company also classifies $16 million of deferred income related to the Company’s contribution of land to the venture as “Other long-term obligations.” Closings of all units in Tower 1 have been completed as of September 30, 2006, resulting in cumulative profit recognition – the Company’s 50% share of venture profits – of approximately $46 million, plus an $8 million gain on land contributed to the venture for Tower 1.
     The Company recorded its share of the results of operations of unconsolidated affiliates as follows:
                                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2005     2006     2005  
            (In thousands)          
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
  $ 66,138     $ 49,006     $ 158,773     $ 114,936  
Preopening and start-up expenses
    (1,324 )     1,430       (6,467 )     (977 )
Non-operating items from unconsolidated affiliates
    (4,627 )     (4,344 )     (11,563 )     (11,535 )
 
                       
 
  $ 60,187     $ 46,092     $ 140,743     $ 102,424  
 
                       

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NOTE 4 — LONG-TERM DEBT
     Long-term debt consisted of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2006     2005  
    (In thousands)  
Senior credit facility
  $ 4,841,750     $ 4,775,000  
$200 million 6.45% senior notes, repaid at maturity in 2006
          200,223  
$244.5 million 7.25% senior notes, due 2006, net
    244,278       240,353  
$710 million 9.75% senior subordinated notes, due 2007, net
    709,164       708,223  
$200 million 6.75% senior notes, due 2007, net
    196,165       192,977  
$492.2 million 10.25% senior subordinated notes, due 2007, net
    511,347       527,879  
$180.4 million 6.75% senior notes, due 2008, net
    174,989       172,238  
$196.2 million 9.5% senior notes, due 2008, net
    208,304       212,895  
$226.3 million 6.5% senior notes, due 2009, net
    228,098       228,518  
$1.05 billion 6% senior notes, due 2009, net
    1,054,273       1,055,232  
$297.6 million 9.375% senior subordinated notes, due 2010, net
    320,832       325,332  
$825 million 8.5% senior notes, due 2010, net
    823,074       822,705  
$400 million 8.375% senior subordinated notes, due 2011
    400,000       400,000  
$132.4 million 6.375% senior notes, due 2011, net
    133,578       133,725  
$550 million 6.75% senior notes, due 2012
    550,000       550,000  
$150 million 7.625% senior subordinated debentures, due 2013, net
    155,511       155,978  
$500 million 6.75% senior notes, due 2013
    500,000        
$525 million 5.875% senior notes, due 2014, net
    522,779       522,604  
$875 million 6.625% senior notes, due 2015, net
    879,692       879,989  
$250 million 6.875% senior notes, due 2016
    250,000        
$100 million 7.25% senior debentures, due 2017, net
    83,335       82,699  
Floating rate convertible senior debentures due 2033
    8,472       8,472  
$150 million 7% debentures due 2036, net
    155,916       155,961  
$4.3 million 6.7% debentures, due 2096
    4,265       4,265  
Other notes
          179  
 
           
 
    12,955,822       12,355,447  
Less: Current portion
          (14 )
 
           
 
  $ 12,955,822       $12,355,433  
 
           
     Amounts due within one year of the balance sheet date are classified as long-term in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets because the Company has both the intent and ability to repay these amounts with available borrowings under the senior credit facility.
     Total interest incurred for the three month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $231 million and $202 million, respectively, of which $37 million and $9 million, respectively, was capitalized. Total interest incurred for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $669 million and $480 million, respectively, of which $82 million and $18 million, respectively, was capitalized.
     At September 30, 2006, the senior credit facility had total capacity of $7 billion, was scheduled to mature in 2010, and consisted of a $5.5 billion revolving credit facility and $1.5 billion term loan facility. Subsequent to September 30, 2006, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior credit facility. The initial total capacity of the senior credit facility remains at $7 billion, with the maturity extended to 2011. The Company has the ability to solicit additional lender commitments to increase the capacity to $8 billion. The components of the senior credit facility also changed, with the term loan facility increasing to $2.5 billion and the revolving credit facility decreasing to $4.5 billion. At September 30, 2006, the Company had approximately $2.1 billion of available borrowing capacity under the senior credit facility.

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     In February 2006, the Company repaid the $200 million 6.45% senior notes at their maturity with borrowings under the senior credit facility. In April 2006, the Company issued $500 million of 6.75% senior notes due 2013 and $250 million of 6.875% senior notes due 2016. The proceeds were used to repay outstanding borrowings under the senior credit facility.
     In the 2005 nine month period, the Company recorded a net $19 million loss on early retirement of debt, classified as “Other, net” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The February 2005 redemption of the Company’s 6.875% senior notes due February 2008 resulted in a loss of $20 million. The May 2005 tender offer for several issuances of Mandalay’s senior notes resulted in a net gain of $1 million.
     The Company’s long-term debt obligations contain customary covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. At September 30, 2006, the Company was required to maintain a maximum leverage ratio (debt to EBITDA, as defined) of 6.5:1 and a minimum coverage ratio (EBITDA to interest charges, as defined) of 2.0:1. At September 30, 2006, the Company’s leverage and interest coverage ratios were 5.4:1 and 2.7:1, respectively.
NOTE 5 — INCOME PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK
     The weighted-average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share consisted of the following:
                                 
    Three Months   Nine Months
For the periods ended September 30,   2006   2005   2006   2005
            (In thousands)        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share)
    281,836       286,752       283,423       284,938  
Potential dilution from stock options and restricted stock
    7,422       12,133       8,321       11,815  
 
                               
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share)
    289,258       298,885       291,744       296,753  
 
                               
NOTE 6 — COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
     Comprehensive income consisted of the following:
                                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2005     2006     2005  
            (In thousands)          
Net income
  $ 156,262     $ 93,210     $ 446,693     $ 345,457  
Currency translation adjustment
    286       (270 )     771       (1,422 )
Derivative income from unconsolidated affiliate, net of tax
          377       3       1,382  
 
                       
 
  $ 156,548     $ 93,317     $ 447,467     $ 345,417  
 
                       
NOTE 7 — STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
     Stock repurchases. In the nine months ended September 30, 2006, the Company repurchased 6.5 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $247 million, leaving 8 million shares available under a July 2004 authorization. In the nine months ended September 30, 2005, the Company repurchased 2 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $85 million.

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NOTE 8 — STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
     Adoption of SFAS 123(R). Effective January 1, 2006, the Company accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”). The Company previously accounted for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Interpretation No. 44, “Accounting for Certain Transactions involving Stock Compensation, an interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25,” and disclosed supplemental information in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS 123”). Under these standards, the Company did not incur compensation expense for employee stock options when the exercise price was at least 100% of the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. SFAS 123(R) requires that all stock-based compensation, including shares and share-based awards to employees, be valued at fair value. The Company measures fair value of share-based awards using the Black-Scholes model.
     Under SFAS 123(R), compensation is attributed to the periods of associated service. For awards granted prior to January 1, 2006, such expense is being recognized on an accelerated basis since that is the method the Company previously applied in its supplemental disclosures. Beginning with awards granted on January 1, 2006, such expense is being recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the awards. Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant, with such estimate updated periodically and with actual forfeitures recognized currently to the extent they differ from the estimate.
     The Company adopted SFAS 123(R) by applying the modified-prospective transition method. Under this method, the Company began applying the valuation and other criteria of SFAS 123(R) on January 1, 2006, and began recognizing expense for the unvested portion of previously issued grants at the same time, based on the valuation and attribution methods originally used to calculate the disclosures.
     The impact of adopting SFAS 123(R) was as follows, due to the incremental compensation cost recognized for employee stock options and stock appreciation rights:
                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2006  
    (In thousand, except per share amounts)  
Incremental stock-based compensation under SFAS123(R)
  $ 17,647     $ 55,969  
Less: Amounts capitalized
    (260 )     (876 )
 
           
Reduction of income before income taxes
  $ 17,387     $ 55,093  
 
           
Reduction in net income
  $ 11,302     $ 35,810  
 
           
Reduction in basic earning per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.13  
 
           
Reduction in diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.04     $ 0.12  
 
           
     In addition, SFAS 123(R) requires the excess tax benefits from stock option exercises – tax deductions in excess of compensation cost recognized – to be classified as a financing activity. Previously, all tax benefits from stock option exercises were classified as operating activities. Had the Company not adopted SFAS 123(R), the $20 million of excess tax benefits classified as a financing cash inflow would have been classified as an operating cash inflow.

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     Information about the Company’s share-based awards. The Company adopted an omnibus incentive plan in 2005 which allows for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and other stock-based awards to eligible directors, officers and employees. The plans are administered by the Compensation and Stock Option Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors. Salaried officers, directors and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to receive awards. The Committee has discretion under the omnibus plan regarding which type of awards to grant, the vesting and service requirements, exercise price and other conditions, in all cases subject to certain limits, including:
    The omnibus plan allowed for the issuance of up to 20 million shares or share-based awards;
 
    For stock options and stock appreciation rights, the exercise price of the award must equal the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant and the maximum term of such an award is ten years.
     To date, the Committee has only awarded stock options and stock appreciation rights under the omnibus plan. The Company’s practice has been to issue new shares upon the exercise of stock options. Under the Company’s previous plans, the Committee had issued stock options and restricted stock. Stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under all plans generally have either 7-year or 10-year terms, and in most cases are exercisable in either four or five equal annual installments. Restrictions on restricted shares granted under a previous plan lapse 50% on the third anniversary date after the grant and 50% on the fourth anniversary date after the grant.
     As of September 30, 2006, the aggregate number of share-based awards available for grant under the omnibus plan was 4.7 million. A summary of activity under the Company’s share-based payment plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 is presented below:
Stock options and stock appreciation rights
                                 
                    Weighted        
            Weighted     Average     Aggregate  
            Average     Remaining     Intrinsic  
    Shares     Exercise     Contractual     Value  
    (000’s)     Price     Term     ($000’s)  
Outstanding at January 1, 2006
    34,825     $ 22.93                  
Granted
    1,894       42.89                  
Exercised
    (2,292 )     14.54                  
Forfeited or expired
    (456 )     28.29                  
 
                             
Outstanding at September 30, 2006
    33,971       24.54       5.8     $ 519,180  
 
                         
Exercisable at September 30, 2006
    13,495       18.35       5.4     $ 285,669  
 
                         
     The total intrinsic value of stock options and stock appreciation rights exercised during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 was $62 million and $231 million, respectively. The total income tax benefits from stock option exercises during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 were $21 million and $81 million, respectively. As of September 30, 2006, there was a total of $106 million of unamortized compensation related to stock options and stock appreciation rights, which cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
Restricted stock
                 
            Weighted
            Average
    Shares   Grant-Date
    (000’s)   Fair Value
Nonvested at January 1, 2006
    834     $ 17.59  
Granted
           
Vested
    (818 )     17.59  
Forfeited
    (4 )     17.62  
 
               
Nonvested at September 30, 2006
    12       17.45  
 
               

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     During the nine months ended September 30, 2006, restrictions lapsed with respect to 818,000 shares with a total fair value of $34 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2005, restrictions lapsed with respect to 840,000 shares with a total fair value of $33 million. In the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, certain recipients of restricted shares elected to use a portion of the shares in which restrictions lapsed to pay required withholding taxes. Approximately 277,000 and 266,000 shares, respectively, were surrendered in the nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. As of September 30, 2006, there was less than $1 million of unamortized compensation related to restricted stock, all of which will be recognized in 2006.
     Recognition of compensation cost. The following table shows information about compensation cost recognized:
                                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2005     2006     2005  
            (In thousands)          
Compensation cost:
                               
Stock options and stock appreciation rights
  $ 17,697     $ 50     $ 56,119     $ 89  
Restricted stock
    26       1,590       3,038       5,350  
 
                       
Total compensation cost
    17,723       1,640       59,157       5,439  
Less: Compensation cost capitalized
    (260 )           (876 )      
 
                       
Compensation cost recognized as expense
    17,463       1,640       58,281       5,439  
Less: Related tax benefit
    (6,094 )     (267 )     (19,710 )     (851 )
 
                       
Compensation expense, net of tax benefit
  $ 11,369     $ 1,373     $ 38,571     $ 4,588  
 
                       
     Compensation cost for stock options and stock appreciation rights was based on the fair value of each award, measured by applying the Black-Scholes model on the date of grant, using the following weighted-average assumptions (assumptions in 2005 were used to compute the pro forma compensation for disclosure purposes only):
                                 
    Three Months   Nine Months
For the periods ended September 30,   2006   2005   2006   2005
Expected volatility
    33 %     37 %     33 %     37 %
Expected term
  4.1years     4.3years     4.1years     4.3years  
Expected dividend yield
    0 %     0 %     0 %     0 %
Risk-free interest rate
    5.1 %     3.9 %     4.9 %     3.8 %
Forfeiture rate
    4.6 %     0 %     4.6 %     0 %
Weighted-average fair value of options granted
  $ 12.75     $ 15.71     $ 14.08     $ 12.72  
     Expected volatility is based in part on historical volatility and in part on implied volatility based on traded options on the Company’s stock. The expected term considers the contractual term of the option as well as historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate is based on the rates in effect on the grant date for US Treasury instruments with maturities matching the relevant expected term of the award.
     Pro forma disclosures. Had the Company accounted for these plans during 2005 under the fair value method allowed by SFAS 123, the Company’s net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to recognize the fair value of employee stock options, as follows:
                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2005     2005  
    (In thousand, except per share amounts)  
Net income
               
As reported
  $ 93,210     $ 345,457  
Incremental stock-based compensation under SFAS 123, net of tax benefit
    (15,017 )     (31,367 )
 
           
Pro forma
  $ 78,193     $ 314,090  
 
           
Basic earnings per share
               
As reported
  $ 0.33     $ 1.21  
 
           
Pro forma
  $ 0.27     $ 1.10  
 
           
Diluted earning per share
               
As reported
  $ 0.31     $ 1.16  
 
           
Pro forma
  $ 0.26     $ 1.06  
 
           

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NOTE 9 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
     New York Racing Association. The Company has entered into a definitive agreement with the New York Racing Association (“NYRA”) to manage video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) at NYRA’s Aqueduct horseracing facility in metropolitan New York. Subject to receipt of requisite New York State approvals, the Company will assist in the development of the facility, including providing project financing up to $190 million, and will manage the facility for a term of five years (extended automatically if the financing provided by the Company is not fully repaid) for a fee. The Company believes, based on recent legislative changes, that its agreement with respect to installation of VLTs at Aqueduct would extend past the expiration of NYRA’s current racing franchise and would be binding on any successor to NYRA in the event NYRA is not granted a new racing franchise. NYRA’s recent filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 has introduced additional uncertainties, but the Company remains committed to the development once these uncertainties are resolved.
     United Kingdom. In November 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with Newcastle United PLC to create a 50-50 joint venture which would build a major new mixed-use development, including a regional casino, on a site adjacent to Newcastle United’s football stadium. The Company made an equity investment of £5 million ($9 million based on exchange rates at September 30, 2006). The agreement is cancelable, and the equity investment refundable, if certain conditions are not met within specified time frames, including obtaining a regional casino license and regulatory approvals, and the implementation of an acceptable tax regime.
     The Signature at MGM Grand. The Company has provided guarantees for the debt financing on Towers 1, 2 and 3 of The Signature at MGM Grand. Tower 1 has been completed and fully sold, relieving the Company’s guaranty obligation for Tower 1. The Company’s obligations on each of Towers 2 and 3 generally provide for a guaranty of 50% of the principal and interest, with the guaranty decreasing by 50% relative to the principal when construction is 50% complete. The remaining 50% of interest and principal obligations is guaranteed by affiliates of the venture’s other investor. The Company and the affiliates have also jointly and severally provided a completion guaranty. The maximum borrowings allowed for Towers 2 and 3 are $230 million and $186 million, respectively.
     At September 30, 2006, the Company had recorded a guaranty obligation liability of $2 million for Towers 2 and 3, classified in “Other long-term obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
     Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. The Company has agreed to enter a strategic alliance, subject to definitive agreements, with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”). The strategic alliance has several elements, one of which calls for the creation of a 50/50 joint venture to seek future development opportunities. The Company has agreed to provide a development subsidiary of MPTN with a loan of up to $200 million intended to fund a portion of that subsidiary’s matching investment in any future joint development projects.
NOTE 10 — PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS, NET
     Net property transactions consisted of the following:
                                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2005     2006     2005  
            (In thousands)          
Write-downs and impairments
  $     $ 20,575     $ 33,645     $ 20,575  
Demolition costs
    118       1,304       316       5,569  
Net losses on sale or disposal of fixed assets
    164       758       2,365       2,489  
 
                       
 
  $ 282     $ 22,637     $ 36,326     $ 28,633  
 
                       

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     Write-downs and impairments in 2006 included $22 million related to the write-off of the tram connecting Bellagio and Monte Carlo, including the stations at both resorts, in preparation for construction of CityCenter. CityCenter will feature a state-of-the-art people mover system that will reconnect Bellagio with Monte Carlo, with the stations at each resort completely redesigned as well. Other write-downs related to assets being replaced in connection with several smaller capital projects, primarily at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay and Mirage, as well as the $4 million write-off of Luxor’s investment in the Hairspray show.
     Write-downs and impairments in 2005 consisted of assets replaced or disposed of in connection with expansion and remodeling activity at Bellagio, Mirage and TI. Demolition costs in 2005 related primarily to room remodel activity at MGM Grand Las Vegas and construction of the new showroom at Mirage.
NOTE 11 — CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     The Company’s subsidiaries (excluding MGM Grand Detroit, LLC and certain minor subsidiaries) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, payment of the senior credit facility, the senior notes and the senior subordinated notes. Separate condensed financial statement information for the subsidiary guarantors and non-guarantors as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005 and for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
                                         
    As of September 30, 2006  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Elimination     Consolidated  
                    (In thousands)                  
Current assets
  $ 72,323     $ 909,398     $ 20,812     $     $ 1,002,533  
Real estate under development
          128,116                   128,116  
Property and equipment, net
          16,852,947       386,835       (11,972 )     17,227,810  
Investments in subsidiaries
    15,725,777       276,550             (16,002,327 )      
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    342,165       785,474       297,190       (342,165 )     1,082,664  
Other non-current assets
    83,219       2,016,861       103,397             2,203,477  
 
                             
 
  $ 16,223,484     $ 20,969,346     $ 808,234     $ (16,356,464 )   $ 21,644,600  
 
                             
 
                                       
Current liabilities
  $ 241,616     $ 1,247,765     $ 64,775     $     $ 1,554,156  
Intercompany accounts
    (1,432,714 )     1,297,504       135,210              
Deferred income taxes
    3,377,594                         3,377,594  
Long-term debt
    10,493,981       2,425,091       36,750             12,955,822  
Other non-current liabilities
    1,596       164,093       49,928             215,617  
Stockholders’ equity
    3,541,411       15,834,893       521,571       (16,356,464 )     3,541,411  
 
                             
 
  $ 16,223,484     $ 20,969,346     $ 808,234     $ (16,356,464 )   $ 21,644,600  
 
                             
                                         
    As of December 31, 2005  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Elimination     Consolidated  
                    (In thousands)                  
Current assets
  $ 89,153     $ 885,991     $ 43,439     $     $ 1,018,583  
Property and equipment, net
    7,113       16,373,113       173,397       (11,972 )     16,541,651  
Investments in subsidiaries
    14,569,623       183,208             (14,752,831 )      
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates
    127,902       904,138       241,279       (342,165 )     931,154  
Other non-current assets
    86,011       2,018,809       103,212             2,208,032  
 
                             
 
  $ 14,879,802     $ 20,365,259     $ 561,327     $ (15,106,968 )   $ 20,699,420  
 
                             
 
                                       
Current liabilities
  $ 345,195     $ 1,148,306     $ 41,067     $     $ 1,534,568  
Intercompany accounts
    (1,794,833 )     1,726,415       68,418              
Deferred income taxes
    3,378,371                         3,378,371  
Long-term debt
    9,713,754       2,641,679                   12,355,433  
Other non-current liabilities
    2,243       143,733       50,000             195,976  
Stockholders’ equity
    3,235,072       14,705,126       401,842       (15,106,968 )     3,235,072  
 
                             
 
  $ 14,879,802     $ 20,365,259     $ 561,327     $ (15,106,968 )   $ 20,699,420  
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Elimination     Consolidated  
                    (In thousands)                  
Net revenues
  $     $ 1,785,833     $ 116,142     $     $ 1,901,975  
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings
    410,876       33,162             (444,038 )      
Expenses:
                                       
Casino and hotel operations
    5,433       964,677       62,821             1,032,931  
General and administrative
    4,836       283,342       14,252             302,430  
Corporate expense
    7,863       27,321                   35,184  
Preopening and start-up expenses
    115       5,321       647             6,083  
Restructuring costs
                             
Property transactions, net
    60       222                   282  
Depreciation and amortization
    450       158,530       4,556             163,536  
 
                             
 
    18,757       1,439,413       82,276             1,540,446  
 
                             
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
          66,138                   66,138  
 
                             
Operating income
    392,119       445,720       33,866       (444,038 )     427,667  
Interest income (expense), net
    (185,613 )     (5,628 )     (8 )           (191,249 )
Other, net
    1,343       (7,785 )     161             (6,281 )
 
                             
Income before income taxes
    207,849       432,307       34,019       (444,038 )     230,137  
Provision for income taxes
    (51,587 )     (21,431 )     (857 )           (73,875 )
 
                             
Net income
  $ 156,262     $ 410,876     $ 33,162     $ (444,038 )   $ 156,262  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2005  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Elimination     Consolidated  
                    (In thousands)                  
Net revenues
  $     $ 1,700,591     $ 107,652     $     $ 1,808,243  
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings
    299,894       29,410             (329,304 )      
Expenses:
                                       
Casino and hotel operations
          948,585       57,464             1,006,049  
General and administrative
          275,357       13,371             288,728  
Corporate expense
    1,950       30,162                   32,112  
Preopening and start-up expenses
          6,147                   6,147  
Restructuring costs
          11                   11  
Property transactions, net
          22,637                   22,637  
Depreciation and amortization
    603       154,476       6,487             161,566  
 
                             
 
    2,553       1,437,375       77,322             1,517,250  
 
                             
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
          35,185       13,821             49,006  
 
                             
Operating income
    297,341       327,811       44,151       (329,304 )     339,999  
Interest income (expense), net
    (155,948 )     (34,072 )     26             (189,994 )
Other, net
    5,207       (7,826 )     169             (2,450 )
 
                             
Income before income taxes
    146,600       285,913       44,346       (329,304 )     147,555  
Provision for income taxes
    (53,390 )           (955 )           (54,345 )
 
                             
Net income
  $ 93,210     $ 285,913     $ 43,391     $ (329,304 )   $ 93,210  
 
                             

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Elimination     Consolidated  
                    (In thousands)                  
Net revenues
  $     $ 5,302,549     $ 345,142     $     $ 5,647,691  
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings
    1,259,029       117,428             (1,376,457 )      
Expenses:
                                       
Casino and hotel operations
    16,138       2,814,865       187,770             3,018,773  
General and administrative
    16,249       791,360       41,427             849,036  
Corporate expense
    31,306       79,109                   110,415  
Preopening and start-up expenses
    392       24,992       1,924             27,308  
Restructuring costs
          1,035                   1,035  
Property transactions, net
    3,454       32,871       1             36,326  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,949       471,134       10,710             483,793  
 
                             
 
    69,488       4,215,366       241,832             4,526,686  
 
                             
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
          142,515       16,258             158,773  
 
                             
Operating income
    1,189,541       1,347,126       119,568       (1,376,457 )     1,279,778  
Interest income (expense), net
    (534,097 )     (44,239 )     128             (578,208 )
Other, net
    2,185       (22,427 )     648             (19,594 )
 
                             
Income before income taxes
    657,629       1,280,460       120,344       (1,376,457 )     681,976  
Provision for income taxes
    (210,936 )     (21,431 )     (2,916 )           (235,283 )
 
                             
Net income
  $ 446,693     $ 1,259,029     $ 117,428     $ (1,376,457 )   $ 446,693  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Elimination     Consolidated  
                    (In thousands)                  
Net revenues
  $     $ 4,397,280     $ 331,054     $     $ 4,728,334  
Equity in subsidiaries’ earnings
    927,484       110,378             (1,037,862 )      
Expenses:
                                       
Casino and hotel operations
          2,405,281       174,650             2,579,931  
General and administrative
          655,158       41,647             696,805  
Corporate expense
    8,813       81,741                   90,554  
Preopening and start-up expenses
          12,568                   12,568  
Restructuring costs (credit)
          (59 )                 (59 )
Property transactions, net
          28,329       304             28,633  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,580       402,255       19,899             423,734  
 
                             
 
    10,393       3,585,273       236,500             3,832,166  
 
                             
Income from unconsolidated affiliates
          96,263       18,673             114,936  
 
                             
Operating income
    917,091       1,018,648       113,227       (1,037,862 )     1,011,104  
Interest income (expense), net
    (373,965 )     (79,061 )     1,232             (451,794 )
Other, net
    (14,293 )     (12,926 )     106             (27,113 )
 
                             
Income before income taxes
    528,833       926,661       114,565       (1,037,862 )     532,197  
Provision for income taxes
    (183,376 )           (3,364 )           (186,740 )
 
                             
Net income
  $ 345,457     $ 926,661     $ 111,201     $ (1,037,862 )   $ 345,457  
 
                             
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
            Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Elimination   Consolidated
                    (In thousands)                
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (734,557 )   $ 1,399,247     $ 111,606     $     $ 776,296  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    5,300       (1,024,485 )     (192,571 )     (3,434 )     (1,215,190 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    713,981       (365,782 )     53,044       3,434       404,677  
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005
            Guarantor   Non-Guarantor        
    Parent   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Elimination   Consolidated
                    (In thousands)                
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
  $ (329,028 )   $ 1,016,886     $ 110,310     $     $ 798,168  
Net cash used in investing activities
    (4,587,820 )     (415,471 )     (53,756 )     (3,303 )     (5,060,350 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    4,916,959       (590,806 )     (236,960 )     3,303       4,092,496  

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Results of Operations
Overview
     At September 30, 2006, our primary operations consisted of 23 wholly-owned casino resorts and 50% investments in three other casino resorts, including:
     
Las Vegas, Nevada:  
Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, Mirage, Luxor, TI, New York-New York, Excalibur, Monte Carlo, Circus Circus Las Vegas and Slots-A-Fun. Boardwalk closed in early 2006 in preparation for CityCenter – see “Other Factors Affecting Liquidity.”
   
 
Other domestic:  
The Primm Valley Resorts (Whiskey Pete’s, Buffalo Bill’s and Primm Valley Resort) in Primm, Nevada; Circus Circus Reno and Silver Legacy (50% owned) in Reno, Nevada; Colorado Belle and Edgewater in Laughlin, Nevada; Gold Strike and Nevada Landing in Jean, Nevada; Railroad Pass in Henderson, Nevada; MGM Grand Detroit; Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Mississippi and Gold Strike Tunica in Tunica, Mississippi; Borgata (50% owned) in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and Grand Victoria (50% owned) in Elgin, Illinois.
     Other operations include the Shadow Creek golf course in North Las Vegas; two golf courses at Primm Valley; a 50% investment in the entity developing The Signature at MGM Grand, a condominium-hotel development in Las Vegas; and a 50% investment in MGM Grand Paradise Limited, which is constructing a casino resort in Macau.
     In October 2006, we agreed to sell the Primm Valley Resorts, not including the two golf courses, and Colorado Belle and Edgewater – see “Other Factors Affecting Liquidity.”
     On April 25, 2005, we closed our merger with Mandalay Resort Group (“Mandalay”) under which we acquired Mandalay for $71 in cash for each share of common stock of Mandalay. The total acquisition cost of $7.3 billion included equity value of approximately $4.8 billion, the assumption or repayment of outstanding Mandalay debt with a fair value of approximately $2.9 billion and $0.1 billion of transaction costs, offset by the $0.5 billion received by Mandalay from the sale of its interest in Motor City Casino in Detroit, Michigan.
     The Mandalay acquisition expanded our portfolio of resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, expanded our employee and customer bases significantly, and provided additional sites for future development. These factors resulted in the recognition of certain intangible assets and significant goodwill. We did not incur any significant employee termination costs or other exit costs in connection with the Mandalay acquisition.
     We operate primarily in one segment, the operation of casino resorts, which includes offering gaming, hotel, dining, entertainment, retail and other resort amenities. Over half of our net revenue is derived from non-gaming activities, a higher percentage than many of our competitors, as our operating philosophy is to provide a complete resort experience for our guests, including non-gaming amenities which command a premium price based on their quality. We believe that we own several of the premier casino resorts in the world, and a main focus of our strategy is to continually reinvest in these resorts to maintain that competitive advantage.
     As a resort-based company, our operating results are highly dependent on the volume of customers at our resorts, which in turn impacts the price we can charge for our hotel rooms and other amenities. We also generate a significant portion of our operating income from high-end gaming customers, which can cause variability in our results. Key performance indicators related to revenue are:

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  Gaming revenue indicators – table games drop and slots handle (volume indicators); “win” or “hold” percentage, which is not fully controllable by us. Our normal table games win percentage is in the range of 18% to 22% of table games drop and our normal slots win percentage is in the range of 6.5% to 7.5% of slots handle;
 
  Hotel revenue indicators – hotel occupancy (volume indicator); average daily rate (“ADR,” price indicator); revenue per available room (“REVPAR”), a summary measure of hotel results combining ADR and occupancy rate.
     Most of our revenue is essentially cash-based, through customers wagering with cash or paying for non-gaming services with cash or credit cards. Our resorts, like many in the industry, generate significant operating cash flow. Our industry is capital intensive and we rely heavily on the ability of our resorts to generate operating cash flow to repay debt financing, fund maintenance capital expenditures and provide excess cash for future development.
     We generate a majority of our net revenues and operating income from our resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada, which exposes us to certain risks outside of our control, such as competition from other recently opened or expanded Las Vegas resorts, and the impact from expansion of gaming in California. We are also exposed to risks related to tourism and the general economy, including national and global economic conditions and terrorist attacks or other global events.
     Our results of operations do not tend to be seasonal in nature, though a variety of factors may affect the results of any interim period, including the timing of major Las Vegas conventions, the amount and timing of marketing and special events for our high-end customers, and the level of play during major holidays, including New Year and Chinese New Year. We market to different customer segments to manage our hotel occupancy, such as targeting large conventions to ensure mid-week occupancy. Our results do not depend on key individual customers, though our success in marketing to customer segments, such as convention customers, or the financial health of customer groups, such as business travelers or high-end gaming customers from a particular country or region, can impact our results.
     Financial Results
     The following discussion is based on our consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005. On a consolidated basis, the most important factors and trends contributing to our operating performance for the periods were:
  The addition of Mandalay’s resorts on April 25, 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2006, net revenue for the Mandalay resorts was $2.2 billion and operating income was $519 million, compared to net revenue of $1.2 billion and operating income of $293 million in 2005.
 
  The closure of Beau Rivage in August 2005 as a result of Hurricane Katrina and the reopening of the property in August 2006. Beau Rivage earned operating income of $10 million in the 33 days it was open in the 2006 period, compared to $5 million for the two months it was open in the third quarter of 2005. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, Beau Rivage earned operating income of $41 million.
 
  The adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”). We recorded $17 million and $55 million of additional stock compensation expense in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2006, respectively, as a result of adopting SFAS 123(R). We adopted SFAS 123(R) using the modified-prospective transition method and began applying the valuation and other criteria to stock options granted beginning January 1, 2006. Under the modified-prospective method, we are recognizing expense for the unvested portion of previously issued grants based on the valuation and attribution methods originally used to calculate the pro forma disclosures. Prior to January 1, 2006, we did not recognize expense for employee stock options.
 
  Recognition of our share of profits from the completion of Tower 1 of The Signature at MGM Grand. The venture records revenue and cost of sales as units close. Tower 1 was completed in May 2006, and profits on the sales of the condominium units was recognized in the second and third quarters. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006, we recognized income of approximately $26 million and $54 million, respectively related to units closed and the recognition of deferred profit on land contributed to the venture. Such income is classified in “Income from unconsolidated affiliates” in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.

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     Our net revenue increased 5% in the third quarter over the prior year period. Gaming results were strong, with a second straight quarter of double-digit percentage increase in baccarat volume. We achieved 5% REVPAR growth, on top of 9% growth in the prior year quarter, and increases in food and beverage and entertainment revenue resulting from new restaurants and the Love show at Mirage. We also experienced a higher table games hold percentage in the 2006 quarter than the prior year.
     Our operating income in 2006 increased 26% for the quarter to $428 million, due to the positive revenue trends described above, the profit recognition on Tower 1 of the Signature at MGM Grand, and increased operating margins. Operating income comparisons were negatively affected by the $17 million of additional stock compensation expense in the third quarter of 2006 and positively impacted by lower property transactions. Net income increased 68% over the 2005 quarter, as non-operating expenses were relatively flat year-over-year and our effective tax rate was lower due to positive tax adjustments which are discussed below.
     Trends for the nine month periods were very similar to those noted above for the third quarter, plus the impact of a full year of the Mandalay results. Table games hold percentages were more comparable between periods, but trends in volume and pricing indicators were otherwise in line with the third quarter trends, as were trends in profitability.
     Operating Results – Detailed Revenue Information
     The following table presents details of our net revenues:
                                                 
    Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
            Percentage                     Percentage        
    2006     Change     2005     2006     Change     2005  
                    (In thousands)                  
Casino revenue, net:
                                               
Table games
  $ 308,437       6 %   $ 290,860     $ 958,974       13 %   $ 849,369  
Slots
    512,133       5 %     486,771       1,446,255       14 %     1,263,181  
Other
    24,074       (13 )%     27,646       82,753       15 %     71,918  
 
                                       
Casino revenue, net
    844,644       5 %     805,277       2,487,982       14 %     2,184,468  
 
                                       
Non-casino revenue:
                                               
Rooms
    491,511       3 %     478,462       1,535,808       27 %     1,208,277  
Food and beverage
    387,029       5 %     368,186       1,161,295       20 %     963,848  
Entertainment, retail and other
    343,196       8 %     317,443       944,082       18 %     803,451  
 
                                       
Non-casino revenue
    1,221,736       5 %     1,164,091       3,641,185       22 %     2,975,576  
 
                                       
 
    2,066,380       5 %     1,969,368       6,129,167       19 %     5,160,044  
Less: Promotional allowances
    (164,405 )     2 %     (161,125 )     (481,476 )     12 %     (431,710 )
 
                                   
 
  $ 1,901,975       5 %   $ 1,808,243     $ 5,647,691       19 %   $ 4,728,334  
 
                                   
     The third quarter 6% increase in table games revenue resulted from strong baccarat volume – up 22% – and a higher table games hold percentage in the current year, though in both the 2006 and 2005 quarters table games hold percentages were near the mid-point of the Company’s normal range. The 5% increase in slots revenue in the third quarter included double-digit percentage increases at Bellagio, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay, TI, MGM Grand Detroit and Gold Strike Tunica. Nine-month gaming revenue trends are generally consistent with those observed in the third quarter, with the higher nine-month percentage increases resulting from the full year of Mandalay results.
     Non-casino revenue increased in 2006 primarily due to modest increases in room rates in all customer segments, as well as the focus on increasing occupancy to drive visitor volume in other operating areas, particularly at the Mandalay resorts. In the third quarter of 2006, REVPAR was $115, up 5% from the prior year quarter; occupancy was 91% versus 92% in 2005, but ADR increased 7% to $127. REVPAR at our Las Vegas Strip resorts was $135 in the 2006 quarter, an increase of 6%.
     The 5% increase in food and beverage revenue in the third quarter was indicative of higher visitor volumes and included contributions from several new restaurants at Mirage. Entertainment revenue increased 9% in the quarter due to the addition of the Love show at Mirage. Year-to-date entertainment revenues are only up 4%, even with a full year of Mandalay results, due to increased competition from new shows and nightclubs in Las Vegas.

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Operating Results – Details of Certain Charges
     Stock compensation expense is recorded within the department of the recipient of the stock compensation award. In periods prior to January 1, 2006, such expense consisted only of restricted stock amortization and expense associated with stock options granted to non-employees. Beginning January 1, 2006, stock compensation expense includes the cost of stock options and stock appreciation rights awarded to employees.
     The following table shows the amount of incremental compensation related to employee stock options and stock appreciation rights included within each income statement expense caption:
                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2006  
    (In thousands)  
Casino
  $ 3,845     $ 10,829  
Other operating departments
    1,589       5,311  
General and administrative
    4,836       16,249  
Corporate expense and other
    7,117       22,704  
 
           
 
  $ 17,387     $ 55,093  
 
           
     Preopening and start-up expenses were $6 million in the 2006 quarter versus $6 million in 2005, and included amounts related primarily to CityCenter, MGM Grand Macau, the permanent facility at MGM Grand Detroit and The Signature at MGM Grand. For the nine month periods, preopening and start-up expenses were $27 million in 2006 compared to $13 million in 2005, consisting largely of the projects above as well as the Borgata expansion and the Love show at Mirage.
     Property transactions, net consisted of the following:
                                 
    Three Months     Nine Months  
For the periods ended September 30,   2006     2005     2006     2005  
            (In thousands)          
Write-downs and impairments
  $     $ 20,575     $ 33,645     $ 20,575  
Demolition costs
    118       1,304       316       5,569  
Net losses on sale or disposal of fixed assets
    164       758       2,365       2,489  
 
                       
 
  $ 282     $ 22,637     $ 36,326     $ 28,633  
 
                       
     Write-downs and impairments in 2006 included $22 million related to the write-off of the tram connecting Bellagio and Monte Carlo, including the stations at both resorts, in preparation for construction of CityCenter. CityCenter will feature a state-of-the-art people mover system that will reconnect Bellagio with Monte Carlo, with the stations at each resort completely redesigned as well. Other write-downs related to assets being replaced in connection with several smaller capital projects, primarily at MGM Grand Las Vegas, Mandalay Bay and Mirage, as well as the $4 million write-off of Luxor’s investment in the Hairspray show.
     Write-downs and impairments in 2005 consisted of assets replaced or disposed of in connection with expansion and remodeling activity at Bellagio, Mirage and TI. During 2005, demolition costs related primarily to room remodel activity at MGM Grand Las Vegas and construction of the new showroom at Mirage.
     Non-operating Results
     Net interest expense increased slightly to $194 million in the 2006 third quarter from $193 million in the 2005 period, as interest rates have increased slightly and additional borrowings have been largely related to capital projects on which interest is capitalized. For the nine month periods, net interest expense increased from $462 million in 2005 to $587 million in 2006, as a full year of the additional borrowings for the Mandalay acquisition were outstanding. In the 2005 nine months, “Other, net” includes a $20 million loss on early retirement of debt related to the early redemption of our 6.875% senior notes due 2008, and $7 million of income from the favorable resolution of a pre-acquisition contingency related to the Mirage Resorts acquisition.

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     The effective tax rate for the third quarter was 32%, lower than the 37% in the 2005 quarter, primarily due to a $6 million reduction in reserves required for certain complimentary costs. The IRS had historically challenged the deductibility of certain complimentaries provided to customers, but recent IRS guidance indicated that they would no longer challenge the deductions. For the nine month periods, the effective tax rate was relatively consistent at approximately 35% for both the 2006 and 2005 periods.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
     Cash Flows – Operating Activities
     Operating cash flow was $776 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006, a decrease from $798 million in the prior year period. This decrease was expected, despite the increased operating income in the period, due to higher interest payments resulting from the debt financing for the Mandalay merger and higher tax payments, including a $112 million tax payment primarily for the gain on Mandalay’s sale of Motor City Casino, which was sold in April 2005. In addition, the prior year results include a $85 million tax benefit from stock compensation. Under SFAS 123(R), the current year benefit is shown partially in operating activities and partially in financing activities. At September 30, 2006, we held cash and cash equivalents of $344 million.
     Cash Flows – Investing Activities
     Capital expenditures in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 primarily consisted of the following, excluding capitalized interest:
    CityCenter – $429 million;
 
    The permanent casino in Detroit – $210 million;
 
    Beau Rivage – $392 million.
     Remaining 2006 capital expenditures consisted of capital expenditures at existing resorts, including spending on the new theatre and new restaurants at Mirage. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates of $86 million in the 2006 period represent partial funding of a required loan, in an amount up to $100 million, to MGM Grand Macau. We are accounting for the loan as additional capital investment due to the subordinated nature of our repayment rights under the loan. Offsetting these expenditures was $114 million in insurance proceeds related to Hurricane Katrina.
     In 2005, capital expenditures were $428 million, and included room enhancements and other projects at MGM Grand Las Vegas, expenditures for the Mirage theatre, and preliminary expenditures for CityCenter and the permanent casino in Detroit. Also in the 2005 period, we completed the acquisition of Mandalay, with net cash paid of $4.4 billion, and invested $177 million in MGM Grand Macau.
     Cash Flows – Financing Activities
     In the nine months ended September 30, 2006, we borrowed net debt of $617 million, with net borrowings of $67 million under our senior credit facility and the April 2006 issuance of $500 million of 6.75% senior notes due 2013 and $250 million of 6.875% senior notes due 2016 offset by the repayment of $200 million of senior notes at their scheduled maturity. The increase in net debt was due primarily to the level of capital expenditures, share repurchases and the $112 million tax payment primarily for the Motor City casino gain. At September 30, 2006 our senior credit facility had a balance of $4.8 billion, with available liquidity of $2.1 billion.
     We repurchased 6.5 million shares of our common stock in the nine months ended September 30, 2006 at a cost of $247 million, leaving 8 million shares available under our current share repurchase authorization. We received proceeds of $33 million from the exercise of stock options in the nine months ended September 30, 2006.

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     Other Factors Affecting Liquidity
     Distributions from The Signature at MGM Grand. Tower 1 of The Signature at MGM Grand was completed in the second quarter of 2006. Tower 2 is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2006. We have received distributions totaling $51 million related to Tower 1 through September 30, 2006, and expect to receive a small amount of additional distributions related to Tower 1. Distributions on Tower 2 should occur in late 2006 and early 2007, and are expected to exceed the amount received for Tower 1.
     Sale of Primm Valley Resorts and Laughlin Properties. In October 2006, we entered into an agreement to sell Colorado Belle and Edgewater for $200 million and an agreement to sell the Primm Valley Resorts for $400 million. We will use the net proceeds from the sales to repay borrowings under our senior credit facility. Both agreements are subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions, and we expect both sales to be completed by the second quarter of 2007, at which time we expect to record substantial gains on both sales.
     Long-term Debt Payable in 2006. We repaid $200 million of long-term debt at maturity in February 2006 with available borrowings under our senior credit facility. Another $245 million of long-term debt matured in October 2006; this long-term debt was also repaid with available borrowings under our senior credit facility.
     CityCenter. In November 2004 we announced a plan to develop a multi-billion dollar urban metropolis, CityCenter, on the Las Vegas Strip between Bellagio and Monte Carlo. CityCenter will feature a 4,000-room casino resort designed by world-famous architect Cesar Pelli; two 400-room boutique hotels, one of which will be managed by luxury hotelier Mandarin Oriental; approximately 470,000 square feet of retail shops, dining and entertainment venues; and approximately 2.3 million square feet of residential space in approximately 2,700 luxury condominium and condominium-hotel units in multiple towers.
     As currently contemplated, we believe CityCenter will cost approximately $7 billion, excluding preopening and land costs. After estimated proceeds of $2.5 billion from the sale of residential units, we believe the net project cost will be approximately $4.5 billion. We expect the project to open in late 2009. The complete design, timing and cost of CityCenter are still subject to change, and are subject to risks attendant to large-scale projects.
     Detroit Permanent Casino. The permanent casino at MGM Grand Detroit is expected to open in late 2007 at a cost of approximately $765 million, including land and preopening costs, and will feature a 400-room hotel, 100,000-square foot casino, numerous restaurant and entertainment amenities, and spa and convention facilities. The timing and cost of the permanent facility are still subject to change, and are subject to risks attendant to large-scale projects.
     MGM Grand Macau. We own 50% of MGM Grand Paradise Limited, an entity which is developing, and will operate, MGM Grand Macau, a hotel-casino resort in Macau S.A.R. Pansy Ho Chiu-king owns the other 50% of MGM Grand Paradise Limited. MGM Grand Macau will be located on a prime waterfront site and will feature at least 345 table games and 1,035 slots with room for significant expansion. Other features will include a 600-room hotel, a luxurious spa, convention space, a variety of dining destinations, and other attractions. Construction of MGM Grand Macau, which is estimated to cost approximately $1.1 billion, including license and land rights and preopening costs, began in the second quarter of 2005 and the resort is anticipated to open in late 2007. The timing and cost of the project are still subject to change, and are subject to the risks attendant to large-scale projects. We have invested $266 million in the venture and are committed to loaning the venture up to an additional $14 million. The venture has obtained a $700 million bank credit facility which, along with equity contributions and shareholder loans, is expected to be sufficient to fund the construction of MGM Grand Macau.
     Beau Rivage Rebuilding. Beau Rivage partially reopened in August 2006. The resort’s guest rooms, casino floor and most public areas are open; however, three restaurants and the showroom will open in late 2006. In addition, Fallen Oak, a Tom Fazio-designed golf course, opened in November 2006.

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     We believe that a large portion of the costs to rebuild Beau Rivage will be covered under our insurance policies. However, we cannot determine the exact amount of reimbursement until we submit our claims and receive notice of approval from our insurers. It is also uncertain as to the timing of such reimbursements, and we have been funding the rebuilding costs in advance of receiving reimbursements from our insurers.
     New York Racing Association. We have entered into a definitive agreement with the New York Racing Association (“NYRA”) to manage video lottery terminals (“VLTs”) at NYRA’s Aqueduct horseracing facility in metropolitan New York. Subject to receipt of requisite New York State approvals, we will assist in the development of the facility, including providing project financing up to $190 million, and will manage the facility for a term of five years (extended automatically if the financing provided by us is not fully repaid) for a fee. We believe, based on recent legislative changes, that our agreement with respect to installation of VLTs at Aqueduct would extend past the expiration of NYRA’s current racing franchise and would be binding on any successor to NYRA in the event NYRA is not granted a new racing franchise. NYRA’s recent filing for reorganization under Chapter 11 has introduced additional uncertainties, but the Company remains committed to the development once these uncertainties are resolved.
     Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. We have agreed to enter a strategic alliance, subject to definitive agreements, with the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (“MPTN”). The strategic alliance has several elements, one of which calls for the creation of a 50/50 joint venture to seek future development opportunities. We have agreed to provide a development subsidiary of MPTN with a loan of up to $200 million intended to fund a portion of that subsidiary’s matching investment in any future joint development projects.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
     Uncertain Tax Positions
     In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109,” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 requires that tax positions be assessed using a two-step process. A tax position is recognized if it meets a “more likely than not” threshold and is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized. Uncertain tax position must be reviewed at each balance sheet date. Liabilities recorded as a result of this analysis must generally be recorded separately from any current or deferred income tax accounts, and are classified based on the time until expected payment.
     FIN 48 also requires additional disclosures related to uncertain tax positions, including a reconciliation of changes in the beginning and ending aggregate amounts of liability recorded for uncertain tax positions. FIN 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. We are currently analyzing the impact of FIN 48. Any changes to our recorded liabilities will be recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings.
     Materiality of Financial Statement Misstatements
     In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (“SAB 108”), which documents the SEC staff’s views regarding the process of quantifying financial statement misstatements. Under SAB 108, we must evaluate the materiality of an identified unadjusted error by considering the impact of both the current year error and the cumulative error, if applicable. This also means that both the impact on the current period income statement and the period-end balance sheet must be considered.
     SAB 108 is effective for fiscal years ending after November 15, 2006. Any past adjustments required to be recorded as a result of adopting SAB 108 are recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. We do not believe the adoption of SAB 108 will have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

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     Planned Major Maintenance Activities
     In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB Staff Position No. AUG AIR-1, “Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities,” (“FSP AUG AIR-1”). FSP AUG AIR-1 prohibits the use of the “accrue-in-advance” method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities, previously one of four acceptable methods included in the AICPA Industry Audit Guide for Airlines. FSP AUG AIR-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006.
     We do not believe the adoption of FSP AUG AIR-1 will have any impact on our financial position or results of operations. We expense planned major maintenance activities at our operating resorts as incurred. For our corporate aircraft, we apply the “deferral” method of accounting to planned engine overhauls; the deferral method is one of the three remaining acceptable methods included in the Industry Audit Guide for Airlines. Under the deferral method, the cost of each engine overhaul is capitalized and amortized over the estimated period to the next required overhaul.
Market Risk
     Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our variable rate long-term debt. We attempt to limit our exposure to interest rate risk by managing the mix of our long-term fixed rate borrowings and short-term borrowings under our bank credit facilities.
     As of September 30, 2006, long-term fixed rate borrowings represented approximately 63% of our total borrowings. Assuming a 100 basis-point change in LIBOR at September 30, 2006, our annual interest cost would change by approximately $48 million.
Forward-looking Statements
(Cautionary Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
     This Form 10-Q contains some forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They contain words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “may,” “could,” “might” and other words or phrases of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions, new projects, future performance, the outcome of contingencies such as legal proceedings and future financial results. From time to time, we also provide oral or written forward-looking statements in our Forms 10-K, Annual Reports to Stockholders, Forms 8-K, press releases and other materials we release to the public. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q and in any other public statements we make may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors mentioned in this Form 10-Q — for example, government regulation and the competitive environment — will be important in determining our future results. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Our actual future results may differ materially.
     We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission. This discussion is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
     You should also be aware that while we from time to time communicate with securities analysts, we do not disclose to them any material non-public information, internal forecasts or other confidential business information. Therefore, you should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst, irrespective of the content of the statement or report. To the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain projections, forecasts or opinions, those reports are not our responsibility.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
     We incorporate by reference the information appearing under “Market Risk” in Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
     Our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) have concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2006. This conclusion is based on an evaluation conducted under the supervision and with the participation of Company management. Disclosure controls and procedures are those controls and procedures which ensure that information required to be disclosed in this filing is accumulated and communicated to management and is recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner and in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations.
     During the quarter ended September 30, 2006, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In making our assessment of changes in internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2006, we have excluded the Mandalay operations. These operations represent approximately 44% of our total assets at September 30, 2006 and approximately 37% of our total net revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. We intend to disclose any material changes in internal control over financial reporting at the Mandalay operations in the first annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting in which we are required to include Mandalay, which will be as of December 31, 2006.
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
     For a complete description of the facts and circumstances surrounding material litigation we are a party to, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. There have been no significant developments in any of the cases disclosed in our Form 10-K in the nine months ended September 30, 2006, other than in the matter described below.
  Poulos Slot Machine Litigation
          For a complete description of the facts and circumstances surrounding this litigation, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.
     In September 2005, the District Court entered an order granting summary judgment to all defendants that remained in the case on all of plaintiffs' claims, dismissed the case in its entirety and entered judgment in favor of defendants. In October 2005, plaintiffs filed an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of the judgment granting summary judgment to defendants, and of two prior discovery orders that had been entered in the case. Plaintiffs subsequently agreed to withdraw their appeal with prejudice in return for defendants' withdrawal of their bills of costs with prejudice. On June 20, 2006 pursuant to stipulation of the parties the federal district court entered an order dismissing defendants' bills of costs with prejudice. Pursuant to stipulation of the parties filed June 26, 2006, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals entered an order dismissing the appeal with prejudice.
     We and our subsidiaries are also defendants in various other lawsuits most of which relate to routine matters incidental to our business. We do not believe that the outcome of this other pending litigation, considered in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors
     A complete description of certain factors that may affect our future results and risk factors is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. There have been no material changes to those factors in the nine months ended September 30, 2006.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
     Our share repurchases are only conducted under repurchase programs approved by our Board of Directors and publicly announced. The following table includes information about our share repurchases for the quarter ended September 30, 2006:
                                 
                    Shares Purchased   Maximum
    Total   Average   As Part of a   Shares Still
    Shares   Price Per   Publicly-Announced   Available for
    Purchased   Share   Program   Repurchase
July 1 – July 31, 2006
        $             11,000,000  (1)
August 1 – August 31, 2006
    3,000,000       35.28       3,000,000       8,000,000  (1)
September 1 – September 30, 2006
                      8,000,000  (1)
 
                               
 
    3,000,000               3,000,000          
 
                               
 
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Item 6. Exhibits
  3.1   Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 8, 2006).
 
  10.1   Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of October 3, 2006, by and among MGM MIRAGE, as borrower; MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, as co-borrower; the Lenders and Co-Documentation Agents named therein; Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent; the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Syndication Agent; Bank of America Securities LLC and The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers; and Bank of America Securities LLC, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Citibank North America, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as Joint Book Managers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 3, 2006).
 
  10.2   Purchase Agreement dated October 13, 2006, by and among Mandalay Resort Group, as seller, Edgewater Hotel Corporation, Colorado Belle Corporation, and Aces High Management, LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 13, 2006).
 
  10.3   Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2006, by and among New York-New York Hotel & Casino, LLC, as seller, PRMA Land Development Company, The Primadonna Company LLC, and Herbst Gaming Inc., as purchaser (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 31, 2006).
 
  31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
 
  31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
 
  32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
  32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
         
  MGM MIRAGE
 
 
Date: November 9, 2006  By:   /s/ J. TERRENCE LANNI    
    J. Terrence Lanni   
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
     
Date: November 9, 2006     /s/ JAMES J. MURREN    
    James J. Murren   
    President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) 
 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
  3.1   Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 8, 2006).
 
  10.1   Fifth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of October 3, 2006, by and among MGM MIRAGE, as borrower; MGM Grand Detroit, LLC, as co-borrower; the Lenders and Co-Documentation Agents named therein; Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent; the Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Syndication Agent; Bank of America Securities LLC and The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers; and Bank of America Securities LLC, The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Citibank North America, Inc. and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as Joint Book Managers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 3, 2006).
 
  10.2   Purchase Agreement dated October 13, 2006, by and among Mandalay Resort Group, as seller, Edgewater Hotel Corporation, Colorado Belle Corporation, and Aces High Management, LLC, as purchaser (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 13, 2006).
 
  10.3   Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2006, by and among New York-New York Hotel & Casino, LLC, as seller, PRMA Land Development Company, The Primadonna Company LLC, and Herbst Gaming Inc., as purchaser (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 31, 2006).
 
  31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
 
  31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a).
 
  32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
 
  32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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