Operating Activities
Operating cash flows are generally affected by changes in operating income and certain operating assets and liabilities, including the receivables related to the provision of gaming related services and hotel operations, as well as the non-gaming business, including food and beverage, entertainment, mall, retail and other, which are conducted primarily on a cash basis.
Net cash used in operating activities was US$23.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of US$1.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net cash used in operating activities was US$80.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net cash used in operating activities of US$61.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. Both changes were primarily due to softer performance of Studio City’s operations as described in the foregoing section.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was US$87.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net cash used in investing activities of US$355.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The change was primarily due to the placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months for the three months ended June 30, 2021, partially offset by an increase in payments for the acquisition of property and equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities of US$87.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily attributable to payments for the acquisition of property and equipment of US$87.2 million.
Net cash used in investing activities of US$355.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 mainly included the placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months of US$278.7 million and payments for the acquisition of property and equipment of US$75.2 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was US$247.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to net cash used in investing activities of US$440.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The change was primarily due to the placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months for the six months ended June 30, 2021, partially offset by an increase in payments for the acquisition of property and equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities of US$247.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 mainly included payments for the acquisition of property and equipment of US$247.1 million.
Net cash used in investing activities of US$440.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021 mainly included the placement of bank deposits with original maturities over three months of US$278.7 million and payments for the acquisition of property and equipment of US$160.4 million.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to US$289.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which represented a capital contribution from shareholder of US$290.0 million, partially offset by payments of deferred financing costs of US$0.8 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to US$352.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, which represented the proceeds from the issuance of the Additional 2029 Studio City Finance Notes of US$355.3 million, which priced at 101.5% of the principal amount, partially offset by payments of deferred financing costs of US$2.8 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities amounted to US$634.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, which represented proceeds from the issuance of the 2027 Studio City Company Notes in the aggregate principal amount of US$350.0 million and a capital contribution from shareholder of US$290.0 million, partially offset by the payments of deferred financing costs of US$5.4 million.
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