(Pasay City, Philippines) Belle Corporation achieved consolidated net income of Php 378 million for the first quarter of 2015, surpassing by Php 68 million (22%) net income for first quarter 2014 of Php 310 million.  The Company’s total revenues for first quarter 2015 of Php 1.34 billion were more than double first quarter 2014 revenues of P558 million, and its income from operations for first quarter of 2015 of Php 738 million exceeded by Php 430 million (140%) the first quarter 2014 level of Php 308 million.  However, higher interest expenses and other non-operating charges narrowed the year-on-year growth rate for net income.

The Company’s operating growth in 2015 was attributable to growth in revenues from its lease of the City of Dreams Manila property to Philippine entities controlled by Melco Crown Entertainment Limited (MCE), income from sales of real estate and income derived from its listed subsidiary, Premium Leisure Corporation (PLC).

PLC’s 2015 operations were highlighted by the grand opening of City of Dreams Manila on February 2, 2015, after the soft-opening of its mass market gaming floor, hotels and restaurant outlets on December 14, 2014.  PLC, which has an operating agreement with MCE that accords it a share of gaming revenues or earnings at City of Dreams Manila, realized net income of approximately Php 80 million for the first quarter of 2015 compared to a net loss of Php 2 million for the first quarter of 2014.