Hellinikon Integrated Resort Casino – Greece

Hellinikon Integrated Resort Casino – Greece

Hellinikon Integrated Resort Casino – Greece August 2018 Table of Contents Section Page Opportunity Overview 3 Macroeconomic Snapshot 4 Casino Market in Greece 6 Introduction to the Hellinikon 8 Location of Hellinikon 9 The Hellinikon project highlights 10 The Integrated Resort Casino (IRC) 11 Unique opportunity in the European IRC market 12 Capturing the VIP market 13 Consultation Process 14 Appendix 16 Hellinikon Site Site access and connectivity Development Zones - IRC Development Zones Actual depiction of part of the Hellinikon site Links to related information Page 2 Opportunity Overview A unique opportunity for an Integrated Resort Casino IRC operating license . The Greek Government through the Hellenic Gaming Commission (“HGC”), is initiating an international tender process for licensing, in Athens, one of the first European Integrated Resort Casinos (“IRC”). The Hellinikon IRC (“Project”), is envisaged to operate under a “wide range” type license that will allow for the development of a casino accompanied by hospitality, retail, leisure, and MICE facilities. This represents a landmark opportunity for an IRC in the as yet underpenetrated European market, occupying a designated prime location within the Hellinikon - Ag. Kosmas Metropolitan Area (“Hellinikon”) on the site of the Athens former international airport and the adjacent coastal front at the core of the area known as the “Athens Riviera”. The Hellinikon site is under privatization according to the provisions of a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement, already ratified by L.4422/2016. In this respect, the preferred bidder of the Project will need to reach an agreement for the land with the future owner. Further details on the relationship with the landowner will be provided at a further stage of the licensing process. Objectives of the Awarding Authority . The HGC is aiming to attract experienced investors and operators from the global gaming industry towards entry into a long-term agreement for the operating license and the development of a world class landmark Integrated Resort Casino. The Greek Government is fully supportive and sees the Hellinikon IRC as a priority development expecting it to have a significant positive impact on the country’s economy. Purpose of this document . The purpose of this document (“Teaser”), is to provide potentially interested parties with information on the opportunity of the Hellinikon IRC and to enable the HGC to obtain feedback with regards to the feasibility, composition and required operational conditions for the development of the IRC. Next steps . Recipients of the Teaser are invited to communicate to the HGC their views as per the instructions in the section titled “Consultation Process”. This Teaser and any communication with the HGC at this stage do not constitute a pre-qualification exercise and the involvement of any potentially interested party is not a prerequisite for participation in the licensing process. After completion of the consultation stage, the HGC will proceed with the launch of the licencing process by means of an appropriate international tender. It is foreseen that participants in the tender process will be provided with the opportunity to visit the site at a suitable time before submitting their bids. Page 3 Macroeconomic Snapshot Stable recovery for the Greek economy . The economic outlook for Greece is increasingly positive with GDP growth GDP and y-o-y change (%) forecast well above 2% accompanied by similar projected growth in the 205 Forecast 4,0% disposable income, over the next five years. This outlook is based on a 2,9% 200 2,9% number of factors including gradual reduction of government debt and 2,6% 2,7% 3,0% 195 relaxation of capital controls, investment in infrastructure, improvement of 2,0% the business climate, strengthening of export capacity and attraction of 190 1,6% 2,0% foreign investment. 185 bn 1,0% € 180 201 . The banking system has been restructured, consolidated and recapitalized (1,2%) 196 175 190 0,0% and is among the best capitalized in Europe. The systemic banks are in line 185 170 178 181 with their NPE targets, while the upward trend is encouraged by improving 176 174 (1,0%) consumer confidence and increasing deposits. 165 160 (2,0%) . Yields of Greek Government bonds have declined significantly, approaching 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 pre-crisis levels and the yield curve has largely normalized which is evidenced by the recent upgrades of major credit rating agencies (Moody’s, Disposable Income and y-o-y change (%) S&P). Forecast 135 3,3% 4,0% . Yields on corporate bonds have fallen, while share prices are rising, 2,9% 3,0% reflecting a gradual recovery of investor confidence in connection with 130 2,0% 1,7% steady progress in the implementation of the economic adjustment program. 2,0% . 125 bn . Investor confidence towards the Greek economy and its prospects is also € 1,0% 0,2% 0,2% rising, as demonstrated by recent landmark transactions such as the 120 (1,3%) 131 127 0,0% Piraeus and Thessaloniki Port privatizations and the regional airports 123 115 121 concession that attracted significant levels of FDI. 120 118 119 119 (1,0%) 110 (2,0%) 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Source: Oxford economics, BMI,IOBE, SETE, EY research Page 4 Macroeconomic Snapshot Greek tourism at new record high . The Southern and Mediterranean region in Europe attracts the most visitors Greece - Arrivals and Tourism Revenues (2017) compared to the rest of Europe, reaching 193 mil. arrivals in 2016 and 7.000 4.000 exceeding 200 mil. in 2017. Overall the growth in the region was over 10% with Spain, Italy and Greece being the largest destinations. 6.000 3.500 Χιλιάδες 3.000 . The tourism sector in Greece is one of the major contributors of the national 5.000 2.500 Εκατομμύρια economy. In the past years tourist arrivals have been steadily increasing 4.000 reaching 27.2 millions in 2017. Total arrivals are expected to reach 30 2.000 3.000 5.813 millions in 2018 (10% growth vs 2017). 5.142 1.500 4.640 2.000 . Greece has demonstrated a steady growth in all types of tourism (summer, 3.356 1.000 628 2.356 741 cultural, MICE, nautical, agricultural, religious, medical, etc.) and is expected 1.000 520 444 1.982 562 500 to maintain the trend. 1.010 0 0 . Drivers contributing to the growth are the development and upgrade of Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec infrastructure (regional airports, ports, motorways, etc.) and the routing of Arrivals Tourism Revenues seasonal flights by many airlines. Arrivals at Athens International Airport . As indicated by relevant statistics, the majority of tourists prefer to arrive in Greece by air (c.66% of total arrivals) and traditionally the number of arrivals 6 peaks in the months of July and August. 4,8 5 4,5 . In 2017 the number of international arrivals at the Athens International 4,2 4 Airport (“AIA”) reached 4.8 mil. accounting for more than 25% of the total 3,4 arrivals in Greece. The upward trend that has been observed in international Millions 3 2,6 arrivals since 2013 will continue in 2018 with actual H1 figures from AIA 2 already exhibiting a growth of 23%, compared to H1 of 2017. 1 . The hospitality and leisure sector is also experiencing noteworthy growth as evidenced by the development of new luxury units and increased interest 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 from foreign investors in the sector. Source: Oxford economics, BMI,IOBE, SETE, WTO, EY research Page 5 Casino Market in Greece IRC development to reshape the local casino market . Currently there are nine operating (out of ten licensed) casinos across Location of operating, non operating and new casinos in Greece Greece. Two of the three largest operating casinos are located in the wider Athens area namely “Mont Parnes” and “Loutraki”. The recent regulatory change permits the relocation of “Mont Parnes” casino Mont Parnes to a more central and urban site of Athens and three new casinos to be Loutraki licensed on Crete, Mykonos and Santorini islands. 51 km . The domestic casino market in Greece is dependent on local players, thus it 94 km was affected by the overall economic recession in Greece and faced a Hellinikon downward trend since 2008. However, with the steadily improving economic outlook for the country the Greek gaming market should be expected to recover and the Gross Gaming Revenue (“GGR”) to reach pro crisis levels in the near future. The largely unutilized potential of a sizable international market and the leverage from international tourism and VIPs combine to make the GGR evolution (2008-2017) – Athens wider area and other Greek casinos development of the Hellinikon IRC a unique opportunity to reshape the 800 Athens wider area Casinos (Mont Parnes and Loutraki) gaming industry in Greece and a landmark investment in Southeast Europe. 700 Other Greek casinos (Aegean, 600 . The Greek Government recently introduced an attractive regulatory, tax and 298 CAGR: -10.27% Achaia, Thessaloniki, Thrace, Corfu, Porto Carras, Rhodes ) legal framework offering considerable incentives (e.g. lower tax rates on 500 244 GGR) to attract new investments in the gaming sector. millions) 400 197 € ( 167 300 GGR 138 446 126 200 382 120 120 120 116 316 253 100 192 173 155 145 143 137 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Source: HGC, EY research Page 6 Casino Market in Greece New legislation creates an attractive casino operating environment Regulatory and Tax* Regime highlights Law 4512/2018, articles 357-378 (GG Series A, No 5) . Recently enacted legislation, introduces a number of changes in comparison with the previous legal framework: • Decrease of the tax rates on GGR • Casino credit line of € 50,000 or more for wagering • No entrance ticket • Duration of license up to 30 years • Simplified approval process for new games • Recurring renewals up to 20 years each with simplified procedures • Provisions for affiliation of junkets.

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