HONG KONG (S&P Global Ratings) June 26, 2019--S&P Global Ratings today said that Melco Resorts&Entertainment Ltd.'s (MLCO) proposed acquisition of 75% interest in ICR Cyprus Holdings Ltd. via an equity swap with parent Melco International Development Ltd. (MID) will improve its ability to support development of its greenfield casino project in Cyprus. This will in turn support the credit profile of Melco Resorts (Macau) Ltd. (BB/Stable/--), which is a core subsidiary of MLCO. We believe MLCO will be in a better position to meet any shortfall in debt for financing the City of Dreams Mediterranean project in Cyprus. We estimate the project will raise about €430 million of external debt, and expect any additional financing needs or shortfall