Wynn Resorts Limited

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Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2024 (Form 10-Q)

wynn-20240930
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
OR
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. 000-50028
WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 46-0484987
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South - Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(702) 770-7555
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 WYNN Nasdaq Global Select Market
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 No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
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 October 29, 2024
Common stock, par value $0.01 109,814,972
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Part I. Financial Information
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and December 31, 2023
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit (unaudited) - Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
47
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
48
Part II. Other Information
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
49
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
49
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
49
Item 3.
Default Upon Senior Securities
49
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
49
Item 5.
Other Information
49
Item 6.
Exhibits
50
Signature
51
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Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,407,289 $ 2,879,186
Restricted cash 1,205,930 18
Investments - 845,192
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $39,186 and $40,075, respectively
388,858 341,712
Inventories 75,479 75,552
Prepaid expenses and other 113,117 99,961
Total current assets 4,190,673 4,241,621
Property and equipment, net 6,517,830 6,688,479
Restricted cash 95,494 90,208
Goodwill and intangible assets, net 280,386 329,708
Operating lease assets 1,803,441 1,832,896
Deferred income taxes, net 463,098 500,877
Other assets 760,477 312,434
Total assets $ 14,111,399 $ 13,996,223
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts and construction payables $ 212,989 $ 208,263
Customer deposits 538,136 543,288
Gaming taxes payable 157,134 172,832
Accrued compensation and benefits 185,210 212,645
Accrued interest 124,325 141,902
Current portion of long-term debt 1,239,054 709,593
Other accrued liabilities 286,457 211,931
Total current liabilities 2,743,305 2,200,454
Long-term debt 10,547,508 11,028,744
Long-term operating lease liabilities 1,620,415 1,631,749
Other long-term liabilities 265,649 236,210
Total liabilities 15,176,877 15,097,157
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01; 40,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding
- -
Common stock, par value $0.01; 400,000,000 shares authorized; 133,532,047 and 132,998,916 shares issued; 109,922,076 and 111,737,245 shares outstanding, respectively
1,335 1,330
Treasury stock, at cost; 23,609,971 and 21,261,671 shares, respectively
(2,037,046) (1,836,326)
Additional paid-in capital 3,685,242 3,647,161
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (4,409) 3,406
Accumulated deficit (1,926,524) (2,066,953)
Total Wynn Resorts, Limited stockholders' deficit (281,402) (251,382)
Noncontrolling interests (784,076) (849,552)
Total stockholders' deficit (1,065,478) (1,100,934)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 14,111,399 $ 13,996,223
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Operating revenues:
Casino $ 1,018,754 $ 972,453 $ 3,149,166 $ 2,652,444
Rooms 284,765 289,338 916,700 838,372
Food and beverage 262,597 267,432 810,939 757,079
Entertainment, retail and other 127,207 142,713 412,359 443,542
Total operating revenues 1,693,323 1,671,936 5,289,164 4,691,437
Operating expenses:
Casino 617,469 577,733 1,907,426 1,594,761
Rooms 83,376 77,790 245,991 224,275
Food and beverage 220,187 220,835 647,351 605,376
Entertainment, retail and other 56,184 82,554 190,137 261,035
General and administrative 271,829 268,445 808,172 785,538
Provision for credit losses 1,836 870 4,352 (6,314)
Pre-opening 2,457 867 6,050 6,822
Depreciation and amortization 156,273 171,969 507,611 510,743
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 93,990 - 94,490
Property charges and other 150,475 114,288 206,238 132,265
Total operating expenses 1,560,086 1,609,341 4,523,328 4,208,991
Operating income 133,237 62,595 765,836 482,446
Other income (expense):
Interest income 30,729 46,534 105,785 130,854
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (167,922) (188,571) (524,922) (566,554)
Change in derivatives fair value (5,523) (50,637) (7,920) (3,255)
(Loss) gain on debt financing transactions (109) 2,928 (1,670) (12,683)
Other 21,300 3,861 25,323 (19,794)
Other income (expense), net (121,525) (185,885) (403,404) (471,432)
Income before income taxes 11,712 (123,290) 362,432 11,014
(Provision) benefit for income taxes (17,127) 2,749 (45,076) (2,574)
Net income (loss) (5,415) (120,541) 317,356 8,440
Less: net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (26,638) 3,863 (93,250) (7,602)
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited $ (32,053) $ (116,678) $ 224,106 $ 838
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share:
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited:
Basic $ (0.29) $ (1.03) $ 2.03 $ 0.01
Diluted $ (0.29) $ (1.03) $ 2.02 $ 0.01
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 109,727 112,797 110,559 112,813
Diluted 109,727 112,797 110,810 113,132
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Net income (loss) $ (5,415) $ (120,541) $ 317,356 $ 8,440
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, before and after tax (9,314) (2,319) (10,968) 9,249
Total comprehensive income (loss) (14,729) (122,860) 306,388 17,689
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (23,946) 4,484 (90,097) (10,229)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited $ (38,675) $ (118,376) $ 216,291 $ 7,460
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, 2024
Common stock
Shares
outstanding
Par
value
Treasury
stock
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Accumulated deficit Total Wynn Resorts, Ltd.
stockholders'
deficit
Noncontrolling
interests
Total
stockholders'
deficit
Balances, July 1, 2024 111,375,062 $ 1,335 $ (1,918,595) $ 3,672,049 $ 2,213 $ (1,866,826) $ (109,824) $ (792,138) $ (901,962)
Net income (loss) - - - - - (32,053) (32,053) 26,638 (5,415)
Currency translation adjustment - - - - (6,622) - (6,622) (2,692) (9,314)
Issuance of restricted stock 39,880 - - - - - - - -
Cancellation of restricted stock (19,042) - - - - - - - -
Shares repurchased by the Company and held as treasury shares (1,473,824) - (118,451) - - - (118,451) - (118,451)
Cash dividends declared - - - - - (27,645) (27,645) (14,405) (42,050)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest - - - - - - - (1,960) (1,960)
Transactions with subsidiary minority shareholders - - - 439 - - 439 (439) -
Stock-based compensation - - - 12,754 - - 12,754 920 13,674
Balances, September 30, 2024 109,922,076 $ 1,335 $ (2,037,046) $ 3,685,242 $ (4,409) $ (1,926,524) $ (281,402) $ (784,076) $ (1,065,478)
For the three months ended September 30, 2023
Common stock
Shares
outstanding
Par
value
Treasury
stock
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
Accumulated deficit Total Wynn Resorts, Ltd.
stockholders'
deficit
Noncontrolling
interests
Total
stockholders'
deficit
Balances, July 1, 2023 113,942,935 $ 1,329 $ (1,635,966) $ 3,619,241 $ 7,916 $ (2,622,773) $ (630,253) $ (876,911) $ (1,507,164)
Net loss - - - - - (116,678) (116,678) (3,863) (120,541)
Currency translation adjustment - - - - (1,698) - (1,698) (621) (2,319)
Issuance of restricted stock 40,099 1 - (1) - - - - -
Cancellation of restricted stock (2,402) - - - - - - - -
Shares repurchased by the Company and held as treasury shares (623,417) - (58,925) - - - (58,925) - (58,925)
Cash dividends declared - - - - - (28,487) (28,487) - (28,487)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest - - - - - - - (6,984) (6,984)
Stock-based compensation - - - 14,277 - - 14,277 1,094 15,371
Balances, September 30, 2023 113,357,215 $ 1,330 $ (1,694,891) $ 3,633,517 $ 6,218 $ (2,767,938) $ (821,764) $ (887,285) $ (1,709,049)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(in thousands, except share data)
(unaudited)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024
Common stock
Shares
outstanding
Par
value
Treasury
stock
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Accumulated deficit Total Wynn Resorts, Ltd.
stockholders'
deficit
Noncontrolling
interests
Total
stockholders'
deficit
Balances, January 1, 2024 111,737,245 $ 1,330 $ (1,836,326) $ 3,647,161 $ 3,406 $ (2,066,953) $ (251,382) $ (849,552) $ (1,100,934)
Net income - - - - - 224,106 224,106 93,250 317,356
Currency translation adjustment - - - - (7,815) - (7,815) (3,153) (10,968)
Exercise of stock options 17,285 - - 1,017 - - 1,017 - 1,017
Issuance of restricted stock 544,858 5 - 8,010 - - 8,015 - 8,015
Cancellation of restricted stock (29,012) - - - - - - - -
Shares repurchased by the Company and held as treasury shares (2,348,300) - (200,720) - - - (200,720) - (200,720)
Cash dividends declared - - - - - (83,677) (83,677) (28,781) (112,458)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest - - - - - - - (10,601) (10,601)
Transactions with subsidiary minority shareholders - - - (11,508) - - (11,508) 11,508 -
Stock-based compensation - - - 40,562 - - 40,562 3,253 43,815
Balances, September 30, 2024 109,922,076 $ 1,335 $ (2,037,046) $ 3,685,242 $ (4,409) $ (1,926,524) $ (281,402) $ (784,076) $ (1,065,478)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023
Common stock
Shares
outstanding
Par
value
Treasury
stock
Additional
paid-in
capital
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
Accumulated deficit Total Wynn Resorts, Ltd.
stockholders'
deficit
Noncontrolling
interests
Total
stockholders'
deficit
Balances, January 1, 2023 113,369,439 $ 1,323 $ (1,623,872) $ 3,583,923 $ (404) $ (2,711,808) $ (750,838) $ (889,527) $ (1,640,365)
Net income - - - - - 838 838 7,602 8,440
Currency translation adjustment - - - - 6,622 - 6,622 2,627 9,249
Exercise of stock options 32,284 - - 1,965 - - 1,965 - 1,965
Issuance of restricted stock 708,428 7 - 6,631 - - 6,638 - 6,638
Cancellation of restricted stock (16,991) - - - - - - - -
Shares repurchased by the Company and held as treasury shares (742,126) - (71,019) - - - (71,019) - (71,019)
Cash dividends declared - - - - - (56,968) (56,968) - (56,968)
Distribution to noncontrolling interest - - - (2,994) - - (2,994) (12,935) (15,929)
Transactions with subsidiary minority shareholders 6,181 - - (754) - - (754) 754 -
Stock-based compensation - - - 44,746 - - 44,746 4,194 48,940
Balances, September 30, 2023 113,357,215 $ 1,330 $ (1,694,891) $ 3,633,517 $ 6,218 $ (2,767,938) $ (821,764) $ (887,285) $ (1,709,049)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 317,356 $ 8,440
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 507,611 510,743
Deferred income taxes 37,780 (198)
Stock-based compensation expense 44,206 49,139
Amortization of debt issuance costs 30,138 29,251
Loss on debt financing transactions 1,670 12,683
Provision for credit losses 4,352 (6,314)
Change in derivatives fair value 7,920 3,255
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 94,490
Property charges and other 110,398 146,298
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:
Receivables, net 408 (29,513)
Inventories, prepaid expenses and other 1,968 (34,118)
Customer deposits (7,301) 12,265
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (109,331) 10,129
Net cash provided by operating activities 947,175 806,550
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention (292,690) (329,428)
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates (454,980) (52,270)
Purchase of investments - (786,519)
Proceeds from maturity of investments 850,000 -
Purchase of intangible and other assets (2,615) (10,651)
Proceeds from sale of assets and other 26,797 490
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 126,512 (1,178,378)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,283,794 1,200,000
Repayments of long-term debt (1,251,210) (1,522,812)
Repurchase of common stock (198,249) (71,019)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,017 1,965
Distribution to noncontrolling interest (10,601) (15,929)
Dividends paid (112,045) (56,720)
Finance lease payments (14,498) (14,407)
Payments for financing costs (31,459) (41,160)
Other (4,486) (7,773)
Net cash used in financing activities (337,737) (527,855)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 3,351 (3,721)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 739,301 (903,404)
Balance, beginning of period 2,969,412 3,782,990
Balance, end of period $ 3,708,713 $ 2,879,586
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Note 1 - Organization
Wynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation (together with its subsidiaries, "Wynn Resorts" or the "Company"), is a designer, developer, and operator of integrated resorts featuring luxury hotel rooms, high-end retail space, an array of dining and entertainment options, meeting and convention facilities, and gaming.
In the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ("Macau"), the Company owns approximately 72% of Wynn Macau, Limited ("WML"), which includes the operations of the Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau resorts. The Company refers to Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau as its Macau Operations. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the Company operates and, with the exception of certain retail space, owns 100% of Wynn Las Vegas. The Company is a 50.1% owner and managing member of a joint venture that owns and leases certain retail space at Wynn Las Vegas (the "Retail Joint Venture"). The Company refers to Wynn Las Vegas, Encore, an expansion at Wynn Las Vegas, and the Retail Joint Venture as its Las Vegas Operations. In Everett, Massachusetts, the Company operates Encore Boston Harbor, an integrated resort.
The Company has a 40% equity interest in Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC ("Island 3"), an unconsolidated affiliate, which is constructing an integrated resort property ("Wynn Al Marjan Island") in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, currently expected to open in 2027.
Note 2 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary to a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries, and entities the Company identifies as variable interest entities ("VIEs") of which the Company is determined to be the primary beneficiary. For information on the Company's VIEs, see Note 16, "Retail Joint Venture." If the entity does not qualify for consolidation and the Company has significant influence over the operating and financial decisions of the entity, the Company accounts for the entity under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 have been reclassified to be consistent with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported net income or operating income.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in the financial statements relate to and include, but are not limited to, inputs into the Company's estimated allowance for deferred tax assets and credit losses, estimates regarding the useful lives and recoverability of long-lived and intangible assets, valuations of derivatives, and litigation and contingency estimates.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Gaming Taxes
The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues in the jurisdictions in which it operates, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes are recorded as casino expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These taxes totaled $437.2 million and $415.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1.36 billion and $1.12 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Investments
The Company received proceeds of $300.0 million upon the maturity of its investments in debt securities and $550.0 million upon the maturity of its investments in fixed deposits during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Company held no short-term investments as of September 30, 2024.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company held $550.0 million in fixed deposits, recorded at fair value, and $295.2 million in debt securities, recorded at amortized cost within Investments on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated fair value of the Company's debt securities as of December 31, 2023 was approximately $294.8 million and the gross unrecognized holding loss was $0.4 million. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $8.7 million in accrued interest on its debt securities, recorded in Investmentson the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As of the balance sheet date, the Company evaluates whether the unrealized losses are attributable to credit losses or other factors. The Company considers the severity of the decline in value, creditworthiness of the issuer and other relevant factors and records an allowance for credit losses, limited to the excess of amortized cost over fair value, with a corresponding charge to earnings. The allowance may be subsequently increased or decreased based on the prevailing facts and circumstances. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no impairment was recognized.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is subject to impairment testing annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that this asset may be impaired. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had a goodwill balance of $18.5 million, recorded in Goodwill and intangible assets, net on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, no impairment was recognized.
Investment in Unconsolidated Affiliate
The Company accounts for its investment in Island 3 using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment's carrying value is adjusted for the Company's share of the investee's earnings and losses, capital contributions to and distributions from the investee, and capitalization of interest cost incurred by the Company during the investee's initial development period. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $542.1 million and $90.9 million, respectively, recorded in non-current other assets in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Company's management has evaluated the recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other standard-setting bodies through the filing date of these financial statements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements will have a material effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Note 3 - Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash (1)
$ 1,895,060 $ 1,076,474
Cash equivalents (2)
512,229 1,802,712
Total cash and cash equivalents 2,407,289 2,879,186
Restricted cash (3)
1,301,424 90,226
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 3,708,713 $ 2,969,412
(1) Cash consists of cash on hand and bank deposits.
(2) Cash equivalents consist of bank time deposits and money market funds.
(3) Restricted cash consists of cash subject to certain contractual restrictions, cash collateral associated with obligations, cash held in trusts in accordance with WML's share award plans, and as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 included $87.5 million and $87.0 million in the form of a first demand bank guarantee in favor of the Macau government to support the legal and contractual obligations of Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. ("Wynn Macau SA") through the term of Wynn Macau SA's gaming concession contract. As of September 30, 2024, restricted cash also included $605.9 million and $600.0 million of cash held in trust accounts for the repurchase or payment of the Wynn Las Vegas 5 1/2% Senior Notes due 2025 and WML 4 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024, respectively, in October 2024. For additional information, see Note 6, "Long-Term Debt."
The following table presents the supplemental cash flow disclosures of the Company (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized $ 513,893 $ 536,021
Liability settled with shares of common stock $ 8,015 $ 6,639
Accounts and construction payables related to property and equipment $ 68,853 $ 58,518
Other liabilities related to intangible assets (1)
$ 201,329 $ 207,106
Net settlement of liabilities in connection with an asset sale $ 27,665 $ -
Finance lease liabilities arising from obtaining finance lease assets $ 55,681 $ 8,191
(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, included $201.3 million and $204.2 million, respectively, related to the Macau gaming premium in connection with Wynn Macau SA's gaming concession contract.
Note 4 - Receivables, net
Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk
Receivables, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Casino $ 225,754 $ 218,694
Hotel 46,852 54,596
Other 155,438 108,497
428,044 381,787
Less: allowance for credit losses (39,186) (40,075)
$ 388,858 $ 341,712
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, approximately 72.4% and 68.2%, respectively, of the Company's markers were due from customers residing outside the United States, primarily in Asia. Business or economic conditions or other significant events in the countries in which the Company's customers reside could affect the collectability of such receivables.
The Company's allowance for casino credit losses was 15.9% of gross casino receivables as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Although the Company believes that its allowance is adequate, it is possible the estimated amounts of cash collections with respect to receivables could change. The Company's allowance for credit losses from its hotel and other receivables is not material.
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(unaudited)
The following table shows the movement in the Company's allowance for credit losses recognized for receivables that occurred during the periods presented (in thousands):
September 30,
2024 2023
Balance at beginning of year $ 40,075 $ 78,842
Provision for credit losses 4,352 (6,314)
Write-offs (10,013) (23,262)
Recoveries of receivables previously written off 4,693 10,521
Effect of exchange rate 79 (169)
Balance at end of period $ 39,186 $ 59,618
Note 5 - Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Buildings and improvements $ 8,538,141 $ 8,459,085
Land and improvements 1,233,274 1,228,652
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3,358,813 3,311,478
Airplanes 110,623 110,623
Construction in progress 234,123 162,592
13,474,974 13,272,430
Less: accumulated depreciation (6,957,144) (6,583,951)
$ 6,517,830 $ 6,688,479
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, construction in progress consisted primarily of costs capitalized for various capital enhancements at the Company's properties. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company expensed $61.5 million of project costs related to a discontinued development project, inclusive of $4.7 million of internally allocated overhead, that had been previously capitalized. The expense was recorded in Property charges and other expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Depreciation expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $142.6 million and $156.0 million, respectively, and depreciation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $462.9 million and $465.0 million, respectively.
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(unaudited)
Note 6 - Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Macau Related:
WM Cayman II Revolver, due 2028(1)
$ 1,150,962 $ 1,497,610
WML 4 7/8% Senior Notes, due 2024 (2)
600,000 600,000
WML 5 1/2% Senior Notes, due 2026 1,000,000 1,000,000
WML 5 1/2% Senior Notes, due 2027 750,000 750,000
WML 5 5/8% Senior Notes, due 2028 1,350,000 1,350,000
WML 5 1/8% Senior Notes, due 2029 1,000,000 1,000,000
WML 4 1/2% Convertible Bonds, due 2029(3)
600,000 600,000
U.S. and Corporate Related:
WRF Credit Facilities (4):
WRF Term Loan, due 2024 - 73,683
WRF Term Loan, due 2027 773,438 730,692
WLV 5 1/2% Senior Notes, due 2025 (2)
583,310 1,380,001
WLV 5 1/4% Senior Notes, due 2027 880,000 880,000
WRF 5 1/8% Senior Notes, due 2029 750,000 750,000
WRF 7 1/8% Senior Notes, due 2031 1,000,000 600,000
WRF 6 1/4% Senior Notes, due 2033 800,000 -
Retail Term Loan, due 2027 (5)
615,000 615,000
11,852,710 11,826,986
WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative 75,894 73,744
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discounts and premium, net (142,042) (162,393)
11,786,562 11,738,337
Less: Current portion of long-term debt (1,239,054) (709,593)
Total long-term debt, net of current portion $ 10,547,508 $ 11,028,744
(1) As of September 30, 2024, the borrowings under the WM Cayman II Revolver bear interest at the term secured overnight financing rate ("Term SOFR") plus a credit adjustment spread of 0.10% or HIBOR, in each case plus a margin of 1.875% to 2.875% per annum based on WM Cayman II's leverage ratio on a consolidated basis. Approximately $239.1 million and $911.9 million of the WM Cayman II Revolver bears interest at a rate of Term SOFR plus 1.975% per year and HIBOR plus 1.875% per year, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, the weighted average interest rate was approximately 6.33%. As of September 30, 2024, the available borrowing capacity under the WM Cayman II Revolver was $353.6 million.
(2) In October 2024, the Company repaid or repurchased the 2024 WML Senior Notes and 2025 WLV Senior Notes using short-term restricted cash held at WML and WRF, respectively.
(3) As of September 30, 2024, the net carrying amount of the WML Convertible Bonds was $493.5 million, with unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs of $106.5 million. The Company recorded contractual interest expense of $6.8 million and $6.8 million and amortization of discounts and issuance costs of $4.8 million and $4.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and contractual interest expense of $20.3 million and $15.3 million and amortization of discounts and issuance costs of $14.0 million and $9.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
(4) The WRF Credit Facilities bear interest at a rate of Term SOFR plus 1.85% per year. As of September 30, 2024, the weighted average interest rate was approximately 6.70%. Additionally, as of September 30, 2024, the available borrowing capacity under the WRF Revolver was $735.3 million, net of $14.7 million in outstanding letters of credit.
(5) As of September 30, 2024, the Retail Term Loan bore interest at a rate of adjusted daily simple secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") plus 1.80% per year, for an all-in interest rate of 5.54%. On October 2, 2024, the borrowers amended the term loan agreement to, among other things, extend the scheduled maturity of the Retail Term Loan to 2027 and change the interest rate on the Retail Term Loan to one-month term SOFR plus 2.15% per year, as further described below.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
WM Cayman II Revolver Facility Agreement Amendment
On September 20, 2024, WM Cayman II, as borrower and WML, as guarantor, entered into an amendment agreement (the "Second Amendment Agreement") to its existing facility agreement dated as of September 16, 2021, as amended on May 5, 2022 and as amended and restated on June 27, 2023 (the "Existing Facility Agreement"), to extend the maturity date of the outstanding loans under the Existing Facility Agreement from September 16, 2025 to September 16, 2028, or the immediately preceding business day if September 16, 2028 is not a business day. In connection with the Second Amendment Agreement, the Company recorded debt issuance costs of $19.2 million within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
WML Senior Notes
On October 1, 2024, WML paid the $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of WML's 4 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 on their stated maturity date using short-term restricted cash held at WML.
WRF Credit Facility Agreement Amendment
On September 16, 2024, Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC ("WRF") and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment (the "WRF Credit Facility Agreement Amendment") to its existing credit agreement (the "WRF Credit Facility Agreement") among Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other lenders party thereto.
The WRF Credit Facility Agreement Amendment extended the stated maturity of $68.7 million aggregate principal amount of revolving commitments and $71.8 million aggregate principal of term loan commitments from September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027. In connection with the WRF Credit Facility Agreement Amendment, the Company recognized a loss on debt financing transactions of $0.1 million within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, and the Company recorded debt issuance costs of $0.5 million within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
WRF Senior Notes
In February 2024, WRF and its subsidiary, Wynn Resorts Capital Corp., issued an additional $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes," and collectively with the 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 WRF Senior Notes") and 5 1/8% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 WRF Senior Notes"), the "WRF Senior Notes") pursuant to a supplemental indenture to the 2031 Senior Notes indenture dated as of February 16, 2023. The 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes were issued at a price equal to 103.00% of the principal amount plus accrued interest, resulting in net proceeds of $409.5 million. The net proceeds from the 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes, together with cash held by Wynn Resorts, were used to repurchase an aggregate $796.7 million of the outstanding principal amount of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes (as defined below) and to pay the applicable tender premium and related fees and expenses.
In connection with the issuance of the 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes and the repurchase of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes in February and March 2024 (as further discussed below), the Company recognized a loss on debt financing transactions of $1.6 million within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the Company recorded debt issuance costs of $5.6 million within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
In September 2024, WRF and its subsidiary Wynn Resorts Capital Corp. (together the "WRF Issuers"), issued $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6 1/4% Senior Notes due 2033 (the "2033 WRF Senior Notes") pursuant to an indenture among the WRF Issuers, the guarantors party thereto, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 2033 WRF Senior Notes were issued at par, for proceeds of $795.0 million, net of $5.0 million of related fees and expenses. A portion of the proceeds from the offering of the 2033 WRF Senior Notes was classified as short-term restricted cash as of September 30, 2024 within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and was used in October 2024 to repurchase the remaining outstanding principal amount of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes (as defined below) in full. In connection with the issuance of the 2033 WRF Senior Notes, the Company recorded debt issuance costs of $8.2 million within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
WLV Senior Notes
In February and March 2024, Wynn Las Vegas repurchased $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5 1/2% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 WLV Senior Notes"), which consisted of i) $681.0 million aggregate principal amount of validly tendered notes repurchased at a price equal to 97.2% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest and an early tender premium of $20.3 million, and ii) $119.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes repurchased on a pro-rata basis at a price equal of 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest, under the terms of its indenture. Included in the $119.0 million repurchase was $3.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 WLV Senior Notes held by Wynn Resorts. The Company used the net proceeds from the 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes and cash held by WRF to purchase such validly tendered 2025 WLV Senior Notes and to pay the early tender premium and related fees and expenses.
In October 2024, Wynn Las Vegas repurchased the remaining $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2025 WLV Senior Notes at a price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount, plus a "make-whole" amount and accrued interest, under the terms of its indenture. Included in the $600.0 million repurchase was $16.7 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 WLV Senior Notes held by Wynn Resorts.
Retail Term Loan Third Amendment
On October 2, 2024, Wynn/CA Plaza Property Owner, LLC and Wynn/CA Property Owner, LLC (collectively, the "Borrowers") entered into a third amendment (the "Third Retail Term Loan Amendment") to their existing term loan agreement (the "Retail Term Loan Agreement" and, as amended by the Third Amendment, the "Extended Retail Term Loan Agreement"). The Third Retail Term Loan Amendment, which is effective as of October 2, 2024, amends the Retail Term Loan Agreement to, among other things: (i) extend the scheduled maturity date of the term loan to July 24, 2027; (ii) provide for an interest rate on the term loan equal to One Month Term SOFR (as defined in, and determined in accordance with, the Extended Retail Term Loan Agreement) plus a spread of 215 basis points; and (iii) require that the Borrowers meet a specified maximum loan to value ratio annually (which, if not met, triggers a mandatory excess cash sweep until such ratio has been achieved) as well as certain specified minimum debt yields. In connection with, and as provided under, the Third Retail Term Loan Amendment, the Borrowers (a) made a principal prepayment of the term loan in the amount of $15.0 million, and (b) to mitigate interest rate risk, entered into an interest rate swap agreement maturing in February 2027, which effectively fixes the variable component of the interest rate on the term loan at 3.385% through such date.
Debt Covenant Compliance
As of September 30, 2024, management believes the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was approximately $11.82 billion and $11.49 billion, respectively, compared to its carrying value, excluding debt issuance costs and original issue discount and premium, of $11.85 billion and $11.83 billion, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt is based on recent trades, if available, and indicative pricing from market information (Level 2 inputs).
Note 7 - WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative
The conversion feature contained within the WML Convertible Bonds (the "WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative") is not indexed to WML's equity and, as such, is required to be bifurcated from the debt host contract and accounted for as a free-standing derivative, reported at fair value as of the end of each reporting period, with changes recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table sets forth the inputs to the lattice models that were used to value the WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative:
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
WML stock price HK$ 6.76 HK$ 6.43
Estimated volatility 33.3 % 34.0 %
Risk-free interest rate 3.0 % 3.3 %
Expected term (years) 4.4 5.2
Dividend yield (1)
0.0 % 0.0 %
(1) Dividend yield is assumed to be zero in the lattice model used to value the WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative, due to a dividend protection feature in the WML Convertible Bond Agreement.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the embedded derivative was a liability of $75.9 million and $73.7 million, respectively, recorded in Long-term debt in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In connection with the change in fair value, the Company recorded a loss of $3.9 million and $48.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and a loss of $2.2 million and $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, within Change in derivative fair value in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Note 8 - Stockholders' Deficit
Equity Repurchase Program
In April 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.00 billion, which may include repurchases by the Company of its common stock from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, and under plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any shares repurchased pursuant to the equity repurchase program are held as treasury shares. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased 1,464,773 and 2,206,113 shares of its common stock, respectively, at average prices of $80.37 and $84.19 per share, respectively, for an aggregate cost of $117.7 million and $185.7 million, respectively, under the equity repurchase program. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased 596,948 shares of its common stock at an average price of $94.11 per share, for an aggregate cost of $56.2 million under the equity repurchase program. As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $247.7 million in repurchase authority remaining under the program.
On November 1, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase a total of up to $1.0 billion of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, increasing the previously available repurchase authorization by approximately $766 million. The equity repurchase program authorizes discretionary repurchases by the Company from time to time through open market purchases, including pursuant to plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, or block trades, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date, and the equity repurchase program may be suspended, discontinued or accelerated at any time.
Dividends
The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024 and recorded $28.0 million in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and $27.7 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2024, against accumulated deficit.
On November 4, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, payable on November 27, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 15, 2024.
Noncontrolling Interests
Wynn Macau, Limited
On September 12, 2024, WML paid a cash dividend of HK$0.075 per share for a total U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $50.5 million. The Company's share of this dividend was $36.1 million, and the noncontrolling interest holders' share of this dividend was $14.4 million.
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(unaudited)
On June 19, 2024, WML paid a cash dividend of HK$0.075 per share for a total U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $50.4 million. The Company's share of this dividend was $36.0 million, and the noncontrolling interest holders' share of this dividend was $14.4 million.
WML Securities Lending Agreement
In connection with the offering of the WML Convertible Bonds, WM Cayman Holdings I Limited ("WM Cayman I"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and holder of our approximate 72% ownership interest in WML, entered into a stock borrowing and lending agreement with Goldman Sachs International (the "WML Stock Borrower") on March 2, 2023 (as amended on March 30, 2023, the "Securities Lending Agreement"), pursuant to which WM Cayman I has agreed to lend to the WML Stock Borrower up to 459,774,985 of its ordinary share holdings in WML, upon and subject to the terms and conditions in the Securities Lending Agreement. WM Cayman I may, at its sole discretion, terminate any stock loan by giving the WML Stock Borrower no less than five business days' notice. The Securities Lending Agreement terminates on the date on which the WML Convertible Bonds have been redeemed, or converted in full, whichever is the earlier. As of the date of this report, the WML Stock Borrower held 179,774,985 WML shares under the Securities Lending Agreement.
Retail Joint Venture
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Retail Joint Venture made aggregate distributions of approximately $10.6 million and $15.9 million, respectively, to its non-controlling interest holder. For more information on the Retail Joint Venture, see Note 16, "Retail Joint Venture."
Note 9 - Fair Value Measurements
The following tables present assets and liabilities carried at fair value (in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements Using:
September 30, 2024 Quoted
Market
Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents $ 512,229 $ - $ 512,229 $ -
Restricted cash $ 1,301,424 $ 1,212,316 $ 89,108 $ -
Liabilities:
WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative (see Note 7)
$ 75,894 $ - $ - $ 75,894
Fair Value Measurements Using:
December 31, 2023 Quoted
Market
Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
Cash equivalents $ 1,802,712 $ - $ 1,802,712 $ -
Restricted cash $ 90,226 $ 2,170 $ 88,056 $ -
Fixed deposits $ 550,000 $ - $ 550,000 $ -
Interest rate collar $ 5,769 $ - $ 5,769 $ -
Liabilities:
WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative
(see Note 7)
$ 73,744 $ - $ - $ 73,744
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(unaudited)
Note 10 - Customer Contract Liabilities
In providing goods and services to its customers, there is often a timing difference between the Company receiving cash and the Company recording revenue for providing services or holding events.
The Company's primary liabilities associated with customer contracts are as follows (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023 Increase / (decrease) September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Increase / (decrease)
Casino outstanding chips and front money deposits (1)
$ 441,712 $ 433,269 $ 8,443 $ 397,828 $ 390,531 $ 7,297
Advance room deposits and ticket sales (2)
84,133 89,640 (5,507) 97,705 85,019 12,686
Other gaming-related liabilities (3)
14,829 24,964 (10,135) 25,208 31,265 (6,057)
Loyalty program and related liabilities (4)
29,001 31,106 (2,105) 34,215 35,083 (868)
$ 569,675 $ 578,979 $ (9,304) $ 554,956 $ 541,898 $ 13,058
(1) Casino outstanding chips generally represent amounts owed to gaming promoters and customers for chips in their possession, and casino front money deposits represent funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs. These amounts are included in customer deposits on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and may be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash in the future.
(2) Advance room deposits and ticket sales represent cash received in advance for goods or services to be provided in the future. These amounts are included in customer deposits on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and will be recognized as revenue when the goods or services are provided or the events are held. Decreases in this balance generally represent the recognition of revenue and increases in the balance represent additional deposits made by customers. The deposits are expected to primarily be recognized as revenue within one year.
(3) Other gaming-related liabilities generally represent unpaid wagers primarily in the form of unredeemed slot, race and sportsbook tickets or wagers for future sporting events. The amounts are included in other accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(4) Loyalty program and related liabilities represent the deferral of revenue until the loyalty points or other complimentaries are redeemed. The amounts are included in other accrued liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are expected to be recognized as revenue within one year of being earned by customers.
Note 11 - Stock-Based Compensation
The total compensation cost for stock-based compensation plans was recorded as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Casino $ 777 $ 550 $ 2,243 $ 1,539
Rooms 275 197 771 $ 598
Food and beverage 597 376 1,586 $ 1,178
Entertainment, retail and other 551 946 1,991 $ 6,831
General and administrative 11,470 14,075 37,615 $ 38,993
Total stock-based compensation expense 13,670 16,144 44,206 49,139
Total stock-based compensation capitalized $ 1,332 1,563 3,953 3,697
Total stock-based compensation costs $ 15,002 $ 17,707 $ 48,159 $ 52,836
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Note 12 - Income Taxes
The Company recorded an income tax expense of $17.1 million and an income tax benefit of $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and an income tax expense of $45.1 million and $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The income tax expense for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily relates to U.S.-based operating profits as well as an increase in non-deductible expenses. The income tax benefit and expense from the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily related to operating profits.
The difference between the statutory tax rate of 21% and the effective tax rate of 12.4% is due to the exemption from Macau's 12% Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits that Wynn Macau SA received partially offset by an increase in non-deductible expenses.
Note 13 - Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, adjusted for the potential dilutive impact assuming that the conversion of the WML Convertible Bonds occurred at the later of the date of issuance or beginning of the period presented under the if-converted method, by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potential dilutive securities had been issued, to the extent such impact is not anti-dilutive. Other potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock.
The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS consisted of the following (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited - basic $ (32,053) $ (116,678) $ 224,106 $ 838
Effect of dilutive securities of Wynn Resorts, Limited subsidiaries:
Assumed conversion of WML Convertible Bonds (1)
- - - -
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited - diluted $ (32,053) $ (116,678) $ 224,106 $ 838
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 109,727 112,797 110,559 112,813
Potential dilutive effect of stock options, nonvested, and performance nonvested shares - - 251 319
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 109,727 112,797 110,810 113,132
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited per common share, basic $ (0.29) $ (1.03) $ 2.03 $ 0.01
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited per common share, diluted $ (0.29) $ (1.03) $ 2.02 $ 0.01
Anti-dilutive stock options, nonvested, and performance nonvested shares excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share 383 1,255 334 308
(1) The assumed conversion of the WML Convertible Bonds had an anti-dilutive impact for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
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(unaudited)
Note 14 - Leases
Lessor Arrangements
The following table presents the minimum and contingent operating lease income for the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Minimum rental income $ 34,529 $ 33,196 $ 102,537 $ 98,845
Contingent rental income 13,835 20,700 50,707 74,670
Total rental income $ 48,364 $ 53,896 $ 153,244 $ 173,515
Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In addition to the actions noted below, the Company and its affiliates are involved in litigation arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, such litigation is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Securities Class Action
On February 20, 2018, a putative securities class action was filed against the Company and certain current and former officers of the Company in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York (which was subsequently transferred to the United States District Court, District of Nevada) by John V. Ferris and Joann M. Ferris on behalf of all persons who purchased the Company's common stock between February 28, 2014 and January 25, 2018. The complaint alleged, among other things, certain violations of federal securities laws and sought to recover unspecified damages as well as attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiffs. On July 28, 2021, the court dismissed certain of plaintiffs' claims, including all claims against current CEO Craig Billings and the individual directors, and allowed other claims to proceed against the Company and several of the Company's former executive officers, including Matthew Maddox, Stephen A. Wynn, Kimmarie Sinatra, and Steven Cootey. On March 2, 2023, the court granted the plaintiffs' motion for class certification and appointed lead counsel. On August 22, 2024, the parties reached an agreement to settle the action, in its entirety, for the amount of $70.0 million, of which the Company will contribute $9.4 million. The court preliminarily approved the settlement on October 10, 2024. The Company's $9.4 million net contribution toward the settlement is recorded within Property charges and other expenses within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Federal Investigation
From time to time, the Company receives regulatory inquiries about compliance with anti-money laundering laws. The Company received requests for information from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of California ("USAO") relating to its anti-money laundering policies and procedures, and beginning in 2020 received several grand jury subpoenas regarding various transactions at Wynn Las Vegas relating to certain patrons and agents who reside or operate in foreign jurisdictions. On September 6, 2024, Wynn Las Vegas entered into a non-prosecution agreement (the "NPA") with the USAO and the United States Department of Justice (the "DOJ") resolving such investigation. Pursuant to the NPA, Wynn Las Vegas agreed to forfeit $130.0 million in funds involved in transactions at issue and continue to make certain enhancements to its compliance program. The DOJ agreed that, subject to Wynn Las Vegas's fulfillment of its obligations under the NPA, it will not bring any criminal charges against Wynn Las Vegas concerning the subject matter of its investigation, subject to standard reservations of rights and certain reserved claims. The NPA resolves all prior U.S. federal regulatory inquiries commenced in or about 2014 regarding compliance by Wynn Las Vegas with 18 U.S.C. § 1960 and the Bank Secrecy Act. The $130.0 million forfeiture is recorded within Property charges and other expenses within the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Note 16 - Retail Joint Venture
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Retail Joint Venture had total assets of $109.9 million and $102.5 million, respectively, and total liabilities of $621.9 million. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Retail Joint Venture's liabilities included total current and long-term debt of $614.5 million and $614.1 million, respectively, net of debt issuance costs, related to the outstanding borrowings under the Retail Term Loan.
Note 17 - Segment Information
The Company has identified its reportable segments based on factors such as geography, regulatory environment, the information reviewed by its chief operating decision maker, and the Company's organizational and management reporting structure.
The Company has identified the following reportable segments: (i) Wynn Macau, representing the aggregate of Wynn Macau and Encore, an expansion at Wynn Macau, which are managed as a single integrated resort; (ii) Wynn Palace; (iii) Las Vegas Operations, representing the aggregate of Wynn Las Vegas, Encore, an expansion at Wynn Las Vegas, and the Retail Joint Venture, which are managed as a single integrated resort; and (iv) Encore Boston Harbor. For geographical reporting purposes, Wynn Macau, Wynn Palace, and Other Macau (which represents the assets of the Company's Macau holding company and other ancillary entities) have been aggregated into Macau Operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, Wynn Interactive Ltd. no longer met the requirements for a reportable segment. As a result, its assets and results of operations are presented in Corporate and other and previous period amounts have been reclassified to be consistent with the current period presentation of the Company's reportable segments.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
The following tables present the Company's segment information (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Operating revenues
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace
Casino $ 418,043 $ 418,043 $ 1,336,788 $ 1,054,007
Rooms 49,145 54,309 153,287 151,311
Food and beverage 31,506 26,215 93,405 75,028
Entertainment, retail and other (1)
21,096 26,206 71,260 82,140
519,790 524,773 1,654,740 1,362,486
Wynn Macau
Casino 296,781 230,294 923,851 649,627
Rooms 23,755 31,673 76,116 79,774
Food and beverage 19,524 18,287 60,546 47,255
Entertainment, retail and other (1)
11,897 14,762 40,457 50,679
351,957 295,016 1,100,970 827,335
Total Macau Operations 871,747 819,789 2,755,710 2,189,821
Las Vegas Operations:
Casino 145,186 168,130 410,023 460,606
Rooms 187,123 178,518 617,071 541,392
Food and beverage 191,776 203,066 593,804 570,695
Entertainment, retail and other (1)
83,087 69,252 251,476 211,109
Total Las Vegas Operations 607,172 618,966 1,872,374 1,783,802
Encore Boston Harbor:
Casino 158,744 155,986 478,504 488,204
Rooms 24,742 24,838 70,226 65,895
Food and beverage 19,791 19,864 63,184 64,101
Entertainment, retail and other (1)
10,844 9,715 32,599 30,441
Total Encore Boston Harbor 214,121 210,403 644,513 648,641
Corporate and other:
Entertainment, retail and other 283 22,778 16,567 69,173
Total Corporate and other 283 22,778 16,567 69,173
Total operating revenues $ 1,693,323 $ 1,671,936 $ 5,289,164 $ 4,691,437
(1) Includes lease revenue accounted for under lease accounting guidance. For more information on leases, see Note 14, "Leases."
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 2024 2023
Adjusted Property EBITDAR (1)
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace $ 162,283 $ 177,048 $ 549,112 $ 444,713
Wynn Macau 100,594 77,939 333,691 212,274
Total Macau Operations 262,877 254,987 882,803 656,987
Las Vegas Operations 202,720 219,740 679,315 675,458
Encore Boston Harbor 63,018 60,498 188,284 193,016
Corporate and other (938) (4,864) (4,535) (40,896)
Total 527,677 530,361 1,745,867 1,484,565
Other operating expenses
Pre-opening 2,457 867 6,050 6,822
Depreciation and amortization 156,273 171,969 507,611 510,743
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 93,990 - 94,490
Property charges and other (2)
150,475 114,288 206,238 132,265
Corporate expenses and other 36,184 35,104 109,799 102,342
Stock-based compensation 13,670 16,144 44,206 49,139
Triple-net operating lease rent expense 35,381 35,404 106,127 106,318
Total other operating expenses 394,440 467,766 980,031 1,002,119
Operating income 133,237 62,595 765,836 482,446
Other non-operating income and expenses
Interest income 30,729 46,534 105,785 130,854
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized (167,922) (188,571) (524,922) (566,554)
Change in derivatives fair value (5,523) (50,637) (7,920) (3,255)
(Loss) gain on debt financing transactions (109) 2,928 (1,670) (12,683)
Other 21,300 3,861 25,323 (19,794)
Total other non-operating income and expenses (121,525) (185,885) (403,404) (471,432)
Income (loss) before income taxes 11,712 (123,290) 362,432 11,014
(Provision) benefit for income taxes (17,127) 2,749 (45,076) (2,574)
Net income (loss) (5,415) (120,541) 317,356 8,440
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (26,638) 3,863 (93,250) (7,602)
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited $ (32,053) $ (116,678) $ 224,106 $ 838
(1) "Adjusted Property EBITDAR" is net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, pre-opening expenses, property charges and other expenses, triple-net operating lease rent expense related to Encore Boston Harbor, management and license fees, corporate expenses and other expenses (including intercompany golf course, meeting and convention, and water rights leases), stock-based compensation, change in derivatives fair value, loss (gain) on debt financing transactions, and other non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted Property EBITDAR is presented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted Property EBITDAR as a measure of the operating performance of its segments and to compare the operating performance of its properties with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. The Company also presents Adjusted Property EBITDAR because it is used by some investors to measure a company's ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported EBITDAR as a supplement to GAAP. In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including us, have historically excluded from their EBITDAR calculations preopening expenses, property charges, corporate expenses and stock-based compensation, that do not relate to the management of specific casino properties. However, Adjusted Property EBITDAR should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of the Company's performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Unlike net income, Adjusted Property EBITDAR does not include depreciation or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, triple-net operating lease rent expense related to Encore Boston Harbor, interest payments, debt principal repayments, income taxes and other non-recurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted Property EBITDAR. Also, the Company's calculation of Adjusted Property EBITDAR may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.
(2) For each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, includes $130.0 million of forfeitures pursuant to the NPA, the Company's $9.4 million contribution towards a legal settlement, $12.5 million of contract termination and other costs related to the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business. Property charges and other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 also included $61.5 million of expensed project costs related to a discontinued development project, partially offset by a gain of $24.6 million related to the sale of certain Wynn Interactive assets.
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WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(unaudited)
September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023
Assets
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace $ 2,865,203 $ 2,936,264
Wynn Macau 1,278,324 1,864,211
Other Macau 1,377,807 886,175
Total Macau Operations 5,521,334 5,686,650
Las Vegas Operations 3,086,335 3,173,247
Encore Boston Harbor 1,979,031 2,006,565
Corporate and other 3,524,699 3,129,761
Total $ 14,111,399 $ 13,996,223
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the "Company," "we," "us," or "our," or similar terms, refer to Wynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements. Please refer to the section below entitled "Forward-Looking Statements."
Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q based upon the beliefs and assumptions of our management and on information currently available to us. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, information about our business strategy, development activities, competition and possible or assumed future results of operations, throughout this report and are often preceded by, followed by or include the words "may," "will," "should," "would," "could," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "continue" or the negative of these terms or similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those we express in these forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties in Item 1A - "Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and other factors we describe from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), such as:
extensive regulation of our business and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations;
pending or future investigations, litigation and other disputes;
our dependence on key managers and employees;
our ability to maintain our gaming licenses and concessions and comply with applicable gaming law;
international relations, national security policies, anticorruption campaigns and other geopolitical events, which may impact the number of visitors to our properties and the amount of money they are willing to spend;
disruptions caused by, and the impact on regional demand for casino resorts and inbound tourism and the travel and leisure industry more generally from, events outside of our control, including an outbreak of an infectious disease (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), public incidents of violence, mass shootings, riots, demonstrations, extreme weather patterns or natural disasters, military conflicts, civil unrest, and any future security alerts or terrorist attacks;
public perception of our resorts and the level of service we provide;
our dependence on a limited number of resorts and locations for all of our cash flow and our subsidiaries' ability to pay us dividends and distributions;
competition in the casino/hotel and resort industries and actions taken by our competitors, including new development and construction activities of competitors;
our ability to maintain our customer relationships and collect and enforce gaming receivables;
win rates for our gaming operations;
construction and regulatory risks associated with our current and future construction projects or co-investments in such projects;
any violations by us of various anti-money laundering laws or the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;
our compliance with environmental requirements and potential cleanup responsibility and liability as an owner or operator of property;
adverse incidents or adverse publicity concerning our resorts or our corporate responsibilities;
changes in and compliance with the gaming laws or regulations in the various jurisdictions in which we operate;
changes in tax laws or regulations related to taxation, including changes in the rates of taxation;
our collection and use of personal data and our level of compliance with applicable governmental regulations, credit card industry standards and other applicable data security standards;
cybersecurity risk, including cyber and physical security breaches, system failure, computer viruses, and negligent or intentional misuse by customers, company employees, or employees of third-party vendors;
our ability to protect our intellectual property rights;
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labor actions and other labor problems;
our current and future insurance coverage levels;
risks specifically associated with our Macau Operations;
the level of our indebtedness and our ability to meet our debt service obligations (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates); and
continued compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements.
Further information on potential factors that could affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are included elsewhere in this report and our other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information available to us at the time this statement is made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Overview
We are a designer, developer, and operator of integrated resorts featuring luxury hotel rooms, high-end retail space, an array of dining and entertainment options, meeting and convention facilities, and gaming, all supported by an unparalleled focus on our guests, our people, and our community. Through our approximately 72% ownership of Wynn Macau, Limited ("WML"), our concessionaire Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A. ("Wynn Macau SA") operates two integrated resorts in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China ("Macau"), Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau (collectively, our "Macau Operations"). In Las Vegas, Nevada, we operate and, with the exception of certain retail space, own 100% of Wynn Las Vegas. We are a 50.1% owner and managing member of a joint venture that owns and leases certain retail space at Wynn Las Vegas (the "Retail Joint Venture"). We refer to Wynn Las Vegas, Encore, an expansion at Wynn Las Vegas, and the Retail Joint Venture as our Las Vegas Operations. In Everett, Massachusetts, we operate Encore Boston Harbor, an integrated resort. The results of Wynn Interactive Ltd. ("Wynn Interactive") are included in Corporate and other.
The Company has a 40% equity interest in Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC ("Island 3"), an unconsolidated affiliate, which is constructing an integrated resort property ("Wynn Al Marjan Island") in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Key Operating Measures
Certain key operating measures specific to the gaming industry are included in our discussion of our operational performance for the periods for which the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations are presented. These key operating measures are presented as supplemental disclosures because management and/or certain investors use these measures to better understand period-over-period fluctuations in our casino and hotel operating revenues. These key operating measures are defined below:
Table drop in mass market for our Macau Operations is the amount of cash that is deposited in a gaming table's drop box plus cash chips purchased at the casino cage.
Table drop for our Las Vegas Operations is the amount of cash and net markers issued that are deposited in a gaming table's drop box.
Table drop for Encore Boston Harbor is the amount of cash and gross markers issued that are deposited in a gaming table's drop box.
Rolling chips are non-negotiable identifiable chips that are used to track turnover for purposes of calculating incentives within our Macau Operations' VIP program.
Turnover is the sum of all losing rolling chip wagers within our Macau Operations' VIP program.
Table games win is the amount of table drop or turnover that is retained and recorded as casino revenues. Table games win is before discounts, commissions and the allocation of casino revenues to rooms, food and beverage and other revenues for services provided to casino customers on a complimentary basis. Table games win does not include poker rake.
Slot machine win is the amount of handle (representing the total amount wagered) that is retained by us and is recorded as casino revenues. Slot machine win is after adjustment for progressive accruals and free play, but before discounts and the allocation of casino revenues to rooms, food and beverage and other revenues for services provided to casino customers on a complimentary basis.
Poker rake is the portion of cash wagered by patrons in our poker rooms that is retained by the casino as a service fee, after adjustment for progressive accruals, but before the allocation of casino revenues to rooms,
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food and beverage and other revenues for services provided to casino customers on a complimentary basis. Poker tables are not included in our measure of average number of table games.
Average daily rate ("ADR") is calculated by dividing total room revenues, including complimentaries (less service charges, if any), by total rooms occupied.
Revenue per available room ("REVPAR") is calculated by dividing total room revenues, including complimentaries (less service charges, if any), by total rooms available.
Occupancy is calculated by dividing total occupied rooms, including complimentary rooms, by the total rooms available.
Below is a discussion of the methodologies used to calculate win percentages at our resorts.
In our mass market operations in Macau, customers may purchase cash chips at either the gaming tables or at the casino cage. The measurements from our VIP and mass market operations are not comparable as the measurement method used in our mass market operations tracks the initial purchase of chips at the table and at the casino cage, while the measurement method from our VIP operations tracks the sum of all losing wagers. Accordingly, the base measurement from the VIP operations is much larger than the base measurement from the mass market operations. As a result, the expected win percentage with the same amount of gaming win is lower in the VIP operations when compared to the mass market operations.
In our VIP operations in Macau, customers primarily purchase rolling chips from the casino cage and can only use them to make wagers. Winning wagers are paid in cash chips. The loss of the rolling chips in the VIP operations is recorded as turnover and provides a base for calculating VIP win percentage. It is customary in Macau to measure VIP play using this rolling chip method. We typically expect our win as a percentage of turnover from these operations to be within the range of 3.1% to 3.4%.
In Las Vegas, customers purchase chips at the gaming tables in exchange for cash and markers. Customers may then redeem markers at the gaming tables or at the casino cage. The cash and markers, net of redemptions, used to purchase chips are deposited in the gaming table's drop box. This is the base of measurement that we use for calculating win percentage. Each type of table game has its own theoretical win percentage. Our expected table games win percentage is 22% to 26%.
At Encore Boston Harbor, customers purchase chips at the gaming tables in exchange for cash and markers. Customers may then redeem markers only at the casino cage. The cash and gross markers used to purchase chips are deposited in the gaming table's drop box. This is the base of measurement that we use for calculating win percentage. Each type of table game has its own theoretical win percentage. Our expected table games win percentage is 18% to 22%.
Results of Operations
Summary of third quarter 2024 results
The following table summarizes our financial results for the periods presented (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change 2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating revenues $ 1,693,323 $ 1,671,936 $ 21,387 1.3 $ 5,289,164 $ 4,691,437 $ 597,727 12.7
Net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited (32,053) (116,678) 84,625 72.5 224,106 838 223,268 NM
Diluted net income (loss) per share (0.29) (1.03) 0.74 71.8 2.02 0.01 2.01 NM
NM - Not meaningful.
The increase in operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily driven by an increase of $56.9 million from Wynn Macau as a result of higher gaming volumes, partially offset by a decrease in operating revenues at Wynn Interactive of $22.5 million following the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming
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business, and a decrease in operating revenues at our Las Vegas Operations of $11.8 million primarily due to lower table games win.
The decrease in net loss attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to a decrease in operating expenses in connection with the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business. The decrease in net loss attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was partially offset by $130.0 million of forfeitures pursuant to the NPA, as described in Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" of Item 1-"Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements."
Financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Operating revenues
The following table presents our operating revenues (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating revenues
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace $ 519,790 $ 524,773 $ (4,983) (0.9)
Wynn Macau 351,957 295,016 56,941 19.3
Total Macau Operations 871,747 819,789 51,958 6.3
Las Vegas Operations 607,172 618,966 (11,794) (1.9)
Encore Boston Harbor 214,121 210,403 3,718 1.8
Corporate and other 283 22,778 (22,495) (98.8)
$ 1,693,323 $ 1,671,936 $ 21,387 1.3
The following table presents our casino and non-casino operating revenues (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating revenues
Casino revenues $ 1,018,754 $ 972,453 $ 46,301 4.8
Non-casino revenues:
Rooms 284,765 289,338 (4,573) (1.6)
Food and beverage 262,597 267,432 (4,835) (1.8)
Entertainment, retail and other 127,207 142,713 (15,506) (10.9)
Total non-casino revenues 674,569 699,483 (24,914) (3.6)
$ 1,693,323 $ 1,671,936 $ 21,387 1.3
Casino revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were 60.2% of operating revenues, compared to 58.2% for the same period of 2023. Non-casino revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were 39.8% of operating revenues, compared to 41.8% for the same period of 2023.
Casino revenues
Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher gaming volumes at Wynn Macau, which was partially offset by a decrease in casino revenues from our Las Vegas Operations primarily due to lower gaming volumes.
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The table below sets forth our casino revenues and associated key operating measures (dollars in thousands, except for win per unit per day):
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace:
Total casino revenues $ 418,043 $ 418,043 $ - -
VIP:
Average number of table games 57 58 (1) (1.7)
VIP turnover $ 3,199,140 $ 2,866,469 $ 332,671 11.6
VIP table games win $ 97,312 $ 98,014 $ (702) (0.7)
VIP win as a % of turnover 3.04 % 3.42 % (0.38)
Table games win per unit per day $ 18,614 $ 18,386 $ 228 1.2
Mass market:
Average number of table games 247 244 3 1.2
Table drop $ 1,694,575 $ 1,725,845 $ (31,270) (1.8)
Table games win $ 404,307 $ 402,285 $ 2,022 0.5
Table games win % 23.9 % 23.3 % 0.6
Table games win per unit per day $ 17,801 $ 17,913 $ (112) (0.6)
Average number of slot machines 596 563 33 5.9
Slot machine handle $ 577,289 $ 634,121 $ (56,832) (9.0)
Slot machine win $ 27,230 $ 22,228 $ 5,002 22.5
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 497 $ 429 $ 68 15.9
Wynn Macau:
Total casino revenues $ 296,781 $ 230,294 $ 66,487 28.9
VIP:
Average number of table games 30 36 (6) (16.7)
VIP turnover $ 1,201,516 $ 1,192,610 $ 8,906 0.7
VIP table games win $ 43,326 $ 41,995 $ 1,331 3.2
VIP win as a % of turnover 3.61 % 3.52 % 0.09
Table games win per unit per day $ 15,692 $ 12,638 $ 3,054 24.2
Mass market:
Average number of table games 222 217 5 2.3
Table drop $ 1,515,462 $ 1,384,258 $ 131,204 9.5
Table games win $ 280,044 $ 228,323 $ 51,721 22.7
Table games win % 18.5 % 16.5 % 2.0
Table games win per unit per day $ 13,713 $ 11,423 $ 2,290 20.0
Average number of slot machines 621 500 121 24.2
Slot machine handle $ 815,319 $ 570,122 $ 245,197 43.0
Slot machine win $ 24,434 $ 16,143 $ 8,291 51.4
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 428 $ 351 $ 77 21.9
Poker rake $ 3,205 $ 4,494 $ (1,289) (28.7)
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Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Las Vegas Operations:
Total casino revenues $ 145,186 $ 168,130 $ (22,944) (13.6)
Average number of table games 235 234 1 0.4
Table drop $ 580,800 $ 607,610 $ (26,810) (4.4)
Table games win $ 135,230 $ 157,873 $ (22,643) (14.3)
Table games win % 23.3 % 26.0 % (2.7)
Table games win per unit per day $ 6,256 $ 7,340 $ (1,084) (14.8)
Average number of slot machines 1,620 1,631 (11) (0.7)
Slot machine handle $ 1,695,799 $ 1,638,274 $ 57,525 3.5
Slot machine win $ 112,771 $ 115,738 $ (2,967) (2.6)
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 757 $ 771 $ (14) (1.8)
Poker rake $ 4,629 $ 5,669 $ (1,040) (18.3)
Encore Boston Harbor:
Total casino revenues $ 158,744 $ 155,986 $ 2,758 1.8
Average number of table games 179 191 (12) (6.3)
Table drop $ 347,082 $ 343,686 $ 3,396 1.0
Table games win $ 74,048 $ 71,555 $ 2,493 3.5
Table games win % 21.3 % 20.8 % 0.5
Table games win per unit per day $ 4,507 $ 4,079 $ 428 10.5
Average number of slot machines 2,611 2,561 50 2.0
Slot machine handle $ 1,378,066 $ 1,336,724 $ 41,342 3.1
Slot machine win $ 105,550 $ 105,330 $ 220 0.2
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 439 $ 447 $ (8) (1.8)
Poker rake $ 5,334 $ 5,224 $ 110 2.1
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Non-casino revenues
The table below sets forth our room revenues and associated key operating measures:
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 49,145 $ 54,309 $ (5,164) (9.5)
Occupancy 98.3 % 96.9 % 1.4
ADR $ 295 $ 342 $ (47) (13.7)
REVPAR $ 289 $ 331 $ (42) (12.7)
Wynn Macau:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 23,755 $ 31,673 $ (7,918) (25.0)
Occupancy 98.9 % 98.7 % 0.2
ADR $ 233 $ 327 $ (94) (28.7)
REVPAR $ 230 $ 323 $ (93) (28.8)
Las Vegas Operations:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 187,123 $ 178,518 $ 8,605 4.8
Occupancy 89.0 % 90.0 % (1.0)
ADR $ 495 $ 463 $ 32 6.9
REVPAR $ 441 $ 417 $ 24 5.8
Encore Boston Harbor:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 24,742 $ 24,838 $ (96) (0.4)
Occupancy 96.9 % 96.0 % 0.9
ADR $ 426 $ 421 $ 5 1.2
REVPAR $ 412 $ 405 $ 7 1.7
Room revenues decreased $4.6 million, primarily due to lower ADR at our Macau Operations, which was partially offset by higher ADR at our Las Vegas Operations.
Food and beverage revenues decreased $4.8 million, primarily due to a $11.3 million decrease in food and beverage revenues at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of decreased restaurant covers, partially offset by a $5.3 million increase at Wynn Palace from increased restaurant covers and average check amounts.
Entertainment, retail and other revenues decreased $15.5 million, primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues at Wynn Interactive.
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Operating expenses
The table below presents operating expenses (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating expenses:
Casino $ 617,469 $ 577,733 $ 39,736 6.9
Rooms 83,376 77,790 5,586 7.2
Food and beverage 220,187 220,835 (648) (0.3)
Entertainment, retail and other 56,184 82,554 (26,370) (31.9)
General and administrative 271,829 268,445 3,384 1.3
Provision for credit losses 1,836 870 966 111.0
Pre-opening 2,457 867 1,590 183.4
Depreciation and amortization 156,273 171,969 (15,696) (9.1)
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 93,990 (93,990) (100.0)
Property charges and other 150,475 114,288 36,187 31.7
Total operating expenses $ 1,560,086 $ 1,609,341 $ (49,255) (3.1)
The decrease in total operating expenses was primarily due to goodwill and intangible asset impairments recognized in the three months ended September 30, 2023 in connection with the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, as well as decreased entertainment, retail and other expenses related to Wynn Interactive's operations during the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Casino expenses increased $29.9 million and $8.2 million at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including $26.3 million and $3.3 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace, respectively, driven by an increase in casino revenues.
Room expenses increased $3.4 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher operating costs, commensurate with the increase in room revenues.
Entertainment, retail and other expenses decreased $27.3 million at Corporate and other as a result of decreased operating costs related to Wynn Interactive.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $18.3 million at Encore Boston Harbor as result of certain furniture, fixtures and equipment assets being fully depreciated five years after the opening of the property in June of 2019.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized impairment of goodwill and other finite-lived intangible assets of $72.1 million and $21.9 million, respectively, as a result of our decision to close Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 consisted primarily of $130.0 million of forfeitures pursuant to the NPA and the Company's $9.4 million contribution towards a legal settlement. Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 also included $12.5 million of contract termination and other costs related to the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 consisted primarily of contract termination and other expenses of $97.7 million, as a result of our decision to close Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business. Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 also included other contract terminations and asset abandonments of $9.1 million, $3.4 million, and $1.3 million at Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively.
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Other non-operating income and expenses
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased $20.6 million due to a decrease in the weighted average debt balance, from $12.33 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to $11.40 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and a decrease in the weighted average interest rate, from 6.18% for the three months ended September 30, 2023, to 5.67% for the three months ended September 30, 2024.
We recorded interest income of $30.7 million and $46.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions.
We incurred a foreign currency remeasurement gain of $21.3 million and $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The impact of the exchange rate fluctuation of the Macau pataca, in relation to the U.S. dollar, on the remeasurements of U.S. dollar denominated debt and other obligations from our Macau-related entities drove the variability between periods.
We recorded a loss of $5.5 million and $50.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, from change in derivatives fair value, primarily related to the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
We recorded a $0.1 million loss on debt financing transactions in the three months ended September 30, 2024 related to the WRF Credit Facility Agreement Amendment. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we recorded a $2.9 million gain on debt financing transactions related to the repurchase of the tendered 2025 WRF Senior Notes.
Income taxes
We recorded an income tax expense of $17.1 million and a benefit $2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily relates to U.S. based operating profits as well as an increase in non-deductible expenses. The income tax benefit for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily related to operating profits.
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
We recognized net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $26.6 million and $3.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income or loss attributable to WML.
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Financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Operating revenues
The following table presents our operating revenues (dollars in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating revenues
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace $ 1,654,740 $ 1,362,486 $ 292,254 21.5
Wynn Macau 1,100,970 827,335 273,635 33.1
Total Macau Operations 2,755,710 2,189,821 565,889 25.8
Las Vegas Operations 1,872,374 1,783,802 88,572 5.0
Encore Boston Harbor 644,513 648,641 (4,128) (0.6)
Corporate and other 16,567 69,173 (52,606) (76.0)
$ 5,289,164 $ 4,691,437 $ 597,727 12.7
The following table presents our casino and non-casino operating revenues (dollars in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating revenues
Casino revenues $ 3,149,166 $ 2,652,444 $ 496,722 18.7
Non-casino revenues:
Rooms 916,700 838,372 78,328 9.3
Food and beverage 810,939 757,079 53,860 7.1
Entertainment, retail and other 412,359 443,542 (31,183) (7.0)
Total non-casino revenues 2,139,998 2,038,993 101,005 5.0
$ 5,289,164 $ 4,691,437 $ 597,727 12.7
Casino revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were 59.5% of operating revenues, compared to 56.5% for the same period of 2023. Non-casino revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were 40.5% of operating revenues, compared to 43.5% for the same period of 2023.
Casino revenues
Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher gaming volumes at our Macau Operations which benefited from growing tourism in Macau during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The table below sets forth our casino revenues and associated key operating measures (dollars in thousands, except for win per unit per day):
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace:
Total casino revenues $ 1,336,788 $ 1,054,007 $ 282,781 26.8
VIP:
Average number of table games 58 55 3 5.5
VIP turnover $ 9,930,241 $ 8,202,165 $ 1,728,076 21.1
VIP table games win $ 342,024 $ 289,492 $ 52,532 18.1
VIP win as a % of turnover 3.44 % 3.53 % (0.09)
Table games win per unit per day $ 21,677 $ 19,233 $ 2,444 12.7
Mass market:
Average number of table games 245 240 5 2.1
Table drop $ 5,215,019 $ 4,414,990 $ 800,029 18.1
Table games win $ 1,251,039 $ 968,967 $ 282,072 29.1
Table games win % 24.0 % 21.9 % 2.1
Table games win per unit per day $ 18,620 $ 14,763 $ 3,857 26.1
Average number of slot machines 592 579 13 2.2
Slot machine handle $ 1,815,623 $ 1,760,345 $ 55,278 3.1
Slot machine win $ 83,790 $ 75,236 $ 8,554 11.4
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 517 $ 476 $ 41 8.6
Poker rake $ 736 $ - $ 736 NM
Wynn Macau:
Total casino revenues $ 923,851 $ 649,627 $ 274,224 42.2
VIP:
Average number of table games 30 45 (15) (33.3)
VIP turnover $ 3,955,277 $ 3,727,106 $ 228,171 6.1
VIP table games win $ 122,705 $ 130,574 $ (7,869) (6.0)
VIP win as a % of turnover 3.10 % 3.50 % (0.40)
Table games win per unit per day $ 14,988 $ 10,569 $ 4,419 41.8
Mass market:
Average number of table games 222 214 8 3.7
Table drop $ 4,801,533 $ 3,597,557 $ 1,203,976 33.5
Table games win $ 887,194 $ 613,154 $ 274,040 44.7
Table games win % 18.5 % 17.0 % 1.5
Table games win per unit per day $ 14,599 $ 10,485 $ 4,114 39.2
Average number of slot machines 607 521 86 16.5
Slot machine handle $ 2,347,521 $ 1,559,698 $ 787,823 50.5
Slot machine win $ 76,604 $ 47,892 $ 28,712 60.0
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 461 $ 337 $ 124 36.8
Poker rake $ 11,831 $ 13,807 $ (1,976) (14.3)
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Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Las Vegas Operations:
Total casino revenues $ 410,023 $ 460,606 $ (50,583) (11.0)
Average number of table games 234 233 1 0.4
Table drop $ 1,721,435 $ 1,768,057 $ (46,622) (2.6)
Table games win $ 409,336 $ 431,896 $ (22,560) (5.2)
Table games win % 23.8 % 24.4 % (0.6)
Table games win per unit per day $ 6,380 $ 6,777 $ (397) (5.9)
Average number of slot machines 1,612 1,650 (38) (2.3)
Slot machine handle $ 4,840,241 $ 4,733,534 $ 106,707 2.3
Slot machine win $ 322,544 $ 325,883 $ (3,339) (1.0)
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 730 $ 723 $ 7 1.0
Poker rake $ 16,652 $ 16,243 $ 409 2.5
Encore Boston Harbor:
Total casino revenues $ 478,504 $ 488,204 $ (9,700) (2.0)
Average number of table games 182 193 (11) (5.7)
Table drop $ 1,072,750 $ 1,064,092 $ 8,658 0.8
Table games win $ 227,496 $ 230,170 $ (2,674) (1.2)
Table games win % 21.2 % 21.6 % (0.4)
Table games win per unit per day $ 4,553 $ 4,368 $ 185 4.2
Average number of slot machines 2,612 2,547 65 2.6
Slot machine handle $ 4,201,520 $ 3,933,388 $ 268,132 6.8
Slot machine win $ 315,773 $ 316,129 $ (356) (0.1)
Slot machine win per unit per day $ 441 $ 455 $ (14) (3.1)
Poker rake $ 16,422 $ 16,116 $ 306 1.9
NM - Not meaningful.
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Non-casino revenues
The table below sets forth our room revenues and associated key operating measures:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Macau Operations:
Wynn Palace:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 153,287 $ 151,311 $ 1,976 1.3
Occupancy 98.7 % 93.8 % 4.9
ADR $ 315 $ 327 $ (12) (3.7)
REVPAR $ 311 $ 307 $ 4 1.3
Wynn Macau:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 76,116 $ 79,774 $ (3,658) (4.6)
Occupancy 99.2 % 95.5 % 3.7
ADR $ 251 $ 281 $ (30) (10.7)
REVPAR $ 249 $ 268 $ (19) (7.1)
Las Vegas Operations:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 617,071 541,392 $ 75,679 14.0
Occupancy 89.3 % 89.8 % (0.5)
ADR $ 541 $ 473 $ 68 14.4
REVPAR $ 483 $ 424 $ 59 13.9
Encore Boston Harbor:
Total room revenues (dollars in thousands) $ 70,226 $ 65,895 $ 4,331 6.6
Occupancy 94.4 % 92.9 % 1.5
ADR $ 410 $ 389 $ 21 5.4
REVPAR $ 387 $ 362 $ 25 6.9
Room revenues increased $78.3 million, primarily due to higher ADR at our Las Vegas Operations.
Food and beverage revenues increased $53.9 million, primarily due to increased restaurant covers and average check amounts at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations.
Entertainment, retail and other revenues decreased $31.2 million, primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues at Wynn Interactive.
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Operating expenses
The table below presents operating expenses (dollars in thousands):
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Operating expenses:
Casino $ 1,907,426 $ 1,594,761 $ 312,665 19.6
Rooms 245,991 224,275 21,716 9.7
Food and beverage 647,351 605,376 41,975 6.9
Entertainment, retail and other 190,137 261,035 (70,898) (27.2)
General and administrative 808,172 785,538 22,634 2.9
Provision for credit losses 4,352 (6,314) 10,666 NM
Pre-opening 6,050 6,822 (772) (11.3)
Depreciation and amortization 507,611 510,743 (3,132) (0.6)
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 94,490 (94,490) (100.0)
Property charges and other 206,238 132,265 73,973 55.9
Total operating expenses $ 4,523,328 $ 4,208,991 $ 314,337 7.5
NM - Not meaningful.
The increase in total operating expenses was primarily due to increased operating costs associated with higher business volumes at our properties, partially offset by decreased operating expenses related to Wynn Interactive following the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
Casino expenses increased $162.9 million and $135.7 million at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including increases of $141.8 million and $121.9 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, driven by the increase in casino revenues.
Room expenses increased $17.7 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher operating costs, commensurate with the increase in room revenues.
Food and beverage expenses increased $23.8 million and $17.2 million at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations, respectively, as a result of higher operating costs related to increases in food and beverage revenues.
Entertainment, retail and other expenses decreased $94.0 million at Corporate and other as a result of decreased operating costs related to Wynn Interactive. This decrease is partially offset by an increase of $24.4 million at our Las Vegas Operations primarily due to increased costs from entertainment venue and convention-related revenue.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized impairment of goodwill and other finite-lived intangible assets of $72.1 million and $22.4 million, respectively, as a result of our decision to close Wynn Interactive's online sports betting and casino gaming business.
Property charges and other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 consisted primarily of $130.0 million of forfeitures pursuant to the NPA and the Company's $9.4 million contribution towards a legal settlement. Property charges and other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 also included $12.6 million of asset abandonments at Wynn Palace, $61.5 million of expensed project costs related to a discontinued development project at Corporate and other and $16.8 million of contract termination and other costs related to Wynn Interactive, partially offset by a gain of $24.6 million related to the sale of certain Wynn Interactive assets.
Property charges and other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 consisted primarily of contract termination and other expenses of $97.7 million, as a result of our decision to close Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business. Property charges and other expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 also included other contract terminations of $9.6 million at Wynn Macau, and asset abandonments of $12.2 million and $8.0 million at Wynn Palace and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively.
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Other non-operating income and expenses
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased $41.6 million primarily due to a decrease in the weighted average debt balance, from $12.48 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, to $11.58 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
We recorded interest income of $105.8 million and $130.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions.
We incurred a foreign currency remeasurement gain of $25.3 million and a loss of $19.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The impact of the exchange rate fluctuation of the Macau pataca, in relation to the U.S. dollar, on the remeasurements of U.S. dollar denominated debt and other obligations from our Macau-related entities primarily drove the variability between periods.
We recorded a loss of $7.9 million from changes in derivatives fair value for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily related to the interest rate collar on the Retail Term Loan. We recorded a loss of $3.3 million from changes in derivatives fair value for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
We recorded a $1.7 million loss on debt financing transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 Add-On WRF Senior Notes and the repurchase of the tendered 2025 WLV Senior Notes. We recorded a $12.7 million loss on debt financing transactions for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes and the repurchase of the early tendered 2025 WRF Senior Notes.
Income taxes
We recorded income tax expense of $45.1 million and $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Income tax expense in 2024 primarily relates to U.S.-based operating profits as well as an increase in non-deductible expenses. Income tax expense in 2023 primarily related to operating profits.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $93.3 million and $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income from WML.
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Segment Information
As further described in Item 1-"Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," Note 17, "Segment Information," we use Adjusted Property EBITDAR to manage the operating results of our segments. Adjusted Property EBITDAR is net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, pre-opening expenses, property charges and other expenses, triple-net operating lease rent expense related to Encore Boston Harbor, management and license fees, corporate expenses and other expenses (including intercompany golf course, meeting and convention, and water rights leases), stock-based compensation, change in derivatives fair value, loss (gain) on debt financing transactions, and other non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted Property EBITDAR is presented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted Property EBITDAR as a measure of the operating performance of its segments and to compare the operating performance of its properties with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. We also present Adjusted Property EBITDAR because it is used by some investors to measure a company's ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported EBITDAR as a supplement to GAAP. In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including us, have historically excluded from their EBITDAR calculations pre-opening expenses, property charges, corporate expenses and stock-based compensation, that do not relate to the management of specific casino properties. However, Adjusted Property EBITDAR should not be considered as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of our performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Unlike net income, Adjusted Property EBITDAR does not include depreciation or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the cost of capital. We have significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, triple-net operating lease rent expense related to Encore Boston Harbor, interest payments, debt principal repayments, income taxes and other non-recurring charges, which are not reflected in Adjusted Property EBITDAR. Also, our calculation of Adjusted Property EBITDAR may be different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.
The following table summarizes Adjusted Property EBITDAR (dollars in thousands) for Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, Las Vegas Operations, Encore Boston Harbor, and Corporate and other as reviewed by management and summarized in Item 1-"Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," Note 17, "Segment Information." That footnote also presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Property EBITDAR to net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change 2024 2023 Increase/ (Decrease) Percent Change
Wynn Palace $ 162,283 $ 177,048 $ (14,765) (8.3) $ 549,112 $ 444,713 $ 104,399 23.5
Wynn Macau 100,594 77,939 22,655 29.1 333,691 212,274 121,417 57.2
Las Vegas Operations 202,720 219,740 (17,020) (7.7) 679,315 675,458 3,857 0.6
Encore Boston Harbor 63,018 60,498 2,520 4.2 188,284 193,016 (4,732) (2.5)
Corporate and other (938) (4,864) 3,926 NM (4,535) (40,896) 36,361 NM
NM - Not meaningful.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Macau increased $22.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to an increase in casino revenues of $66.5 million, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace decreased $14.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to decreases in non-casino revenues of $5.0 million coupled with an increase of $8.2 million in casino expenses, inclusive of gaming taxes.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau increased $104.4 million and $121.4 million, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in operating revenues of $292.3 million and $273.6 million, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our Las Vegas Operations decreased $17.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to decreases in casino revenues of $22.9 million which was primarily attributable to lower table games win. Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our Las Vegas Operations increased $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in non-casino revenues of $139.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in casino revenues of $50.6 million and increases in operating expenses.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Encore Boston Harbor increased $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to an increase in operating revenues of $3.7 million, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Encore Boston Harbor decreased $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues of $4.1 million.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Corporate and other increased $3.9 million and $36.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to a decrease in marketing and promotional expense of $5.7 million and $32.0 million, respectively, related to Wynn Interactive following our decision, announced in August 2023, to close Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
Refer to the discussions above regarding the specific details of our results of operations.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our cash flows were as follows (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Cash Flows - Summary 2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities $ 947,175 $ 806,550
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention (292,690) (329,428)
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates (454,980) (52,270)
Purchase of investments - (786,519)
Proceeds from maturity of investments 850,000 -
Purchase of intangible and other assets (2,615) (10,651)
Proceeds from sale of assets and other 26,797 490
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 126,512 (1,178,378)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 1,283,794 1,200,000
Repayments of long-term debt (1,251,210) (1,522,812)
Repurchase of common stock (198,249) (71,019)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,017 1,965
Distribution to noncontrolling interest (10,601) (15,929)
Dividends paid (112,045) (56,720)
Finance lease payments (14,498) (14,407)
Payments for financing costs (31,459) (41,160)
Other (4,486) (7,773)
Net cash used in financing activities (337,737) (527,855)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 3,351 (3,721)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 739,301 $ (903,404)
Operating Activities
Our operating cash flows primarily consist of operating income (excluding depreciation and amortization and other non-cash charges), interest paid and earned, and changes in working capital accounts such as receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses, and payables. Our table games play is a mix of cash play and credit play, while our slot machine play is conducted primarily on a cash basis. A significant portion of our table games revenue is attributable to the play of a limited number of premium customers who gamble on credit. The ability to collect these gaming receivables may impact our operating cash flow for the period. Our rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment, retail and other revenue is conducted on a cash and credit basis. Accordingly, operating cash flows will be impacted by changes in operating income and accounts receivable, net.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to increased revenues from our Macau Operations and our Las Vegas Operations, which was partially offset by an increase in operating expenses associated with higher business volumes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to increased revenues from our Macau Operations and our Las Vegas Operations, which was partially offset by an increase in operating expenses associated with higher business volumes.
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Investing Activities
Our investing activities primarily consist of project capital expenditures and maintenance capital expenditures associated with maintaining and continually refining our world-class integrated resort properties.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred capital expenditures of $106.0 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $72.1 million at Wynn Palace, $38.8 million at Wynn Macau, and $27.5 million at Encore Boston Harbor primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures, and $48.4 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we invested $455.0 million, including $442.7 million of cash contributions, in the joint venture that is constructing Wynn Al Marjan Island, and received proceeds of $300.0 million and $550.0 million upon the maturity of our investments in debt securities and fixed deposits, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we incurred capital expenditures of $137.7 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $56.5 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $38.1 million at Wynn Palace, and $18.8 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures, and $78.4 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we purchased $786.5 million in investments, comprised of United States treasury bills and fixed deposits maturing in less than one year.
Financing Activities
The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):
Proceeds from issuance Repayments and repurchases
WRF 6 1/4% Senior Notes, due 2033 $ 800,000 $ -
WRF 7 1/8% Senior Notes, due 2031 412,000 -
WM Cayman II Revolver, due 2028
- 351,787
WLV 5 1/2% Senior Notes, due 2025 - 796,691
WRF Term Loan, due 2027 71,794 102,732
Total $ 1,283,794 $ 1,251,210
In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased 2,206,113 shares of our common stock under our equity repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $185.7 million. We also made dividend payments of $112.0 million, paid $31.5 million for financing costs related to the financing activities above and used cash of $10.6 million for distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of the Retail Joint Venture.
The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 (in thousands):
Proceeds from issuance Repayments and repurchases
WRF 7 1/8% Senior Notes, due 2031 $ 600,000 $ -
WML 4 1/2% Convertible Bonds, due 2029 600,000 -
WRF 7 3/4% Senior Notes, due 2025 - 600,000
WLV 4 1/4% Senior Notes, due 2023 - 500,000
WLV 5 1/2% Senior Notes, due 2025 - 399,999
WRF Term Loan, due 2024 - 22,813
Total $ 1,200,000 $ 1,522,812
In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repurchased 596,948 shares of our common stock under our equity repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $56.2 million. We also made dividend payments of $56.7 million, paid $41.2 million for financing costs related to the financing activities above and used cash of $15.9 million for distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of the Retail Joint Venture.
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Capital Resources
The following table summarizes our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and available revolver borrowing capacity, presented by significant financing entity as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents Revolver Borrowing Capacity
Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries $ 1,339,495 $ 353,562
Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC (1)
464,113 735,306
Wynn Resorts, Limited and other 603,681 -
Total $ 2,407,289 $ 1,088,868
(1) Excluding Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries.
In addition to the cash and cash equivalents and available revolver borrowing capacity presented above, as of September 30, 2024, we also held restricted cash of $605.9 million and $600.0 million at WRF and WML, respectively, in trust accounts for the October 2024 repurchase or payment of the Wynn Las Vegas 5 1/2% Senior Notes due 2025 and WML 4 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024, as discussed below.
Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries. WML generates cash from our Macau Operations and may utilize proceeds from the WM Cayman II Revolver as needed. We expect to use this cash to service our WML Senior Notes, WM Cayman II Revolver, and WML Convertible Bonds, to pay dividends to shareholders of WML (of which we own approximately 72%), and to fund working capital and capital expenditure requirements at WML and our Macau Operations.
WML is a holding company and, as a result, its ability to pay dividends to WRF is dependent on WML receiving distributions from its subsidiaries. WML, as guarantor under the WM Cayman II Revolver facility agreement, may be subject to certain restrictions on payments of dividends or distributions to its shareholders, unless certain financial criteria have been satisfied. The WM Cayman II Revolver facility agreement contains representations, warranties, covenants and events of default customary for similar financings, including, but not limited to, restrictions on indebtedness to be incurred by WM Cayman II or its subsidiaries.
In May 2024, the WML Board of Directors announced an amendment to WML's dividend policy, pursuant to which the WML Board of Directors will meet semiannually to consider the declaration of dividends, and may also meet at any time during the year as the WML Board of Directors deems fit to consider the declaration of special dividends. On June 19, 2024, WML paid a cash dividend of HK$0.075 per share for a total U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $50.4 million in respect of the year ended December 31, 2023. Our share of this dividend was $36.0 million. On September 12, 2024, WML paid a cash dividend of HK$0.075 per share for a total U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $50.5 million in respect of the six months ended June 30, 2024. Our share of this dividend was $36.1 million.
In September 2024, WM Cayman II and WML entered into an amendment agreement to its existing facility agreement to extend the maturity date of the outstanding loans under the existing facility agreement for three years to September 2028.
In October 2024, we repaid the $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of WML's 4 7/8% Senior Notes due 2024 on their stated maturity date using short-term restricted cash held at WML.
If our portion of cash available for repatriation was repatriated on September 30, 2024, it would be subject to minimal U.S. taxes.
Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC and subsidiaries.Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC ("WRF" or "Wynn Resorts Finance") generates cash from distributions from its subsidiaries, which include our Macau Operations, Wynn Las Vegas, and Encore Boston Harbor, and capital contributions from Wynn Resorts, as required. In addition, WRF may utilize its available revolving borrowing capacity as needed. We expect to use this cash to service our WRF Credit Facilities, the WRF Senior Notes, and the Wynn Las Vegas Senior Notes, and to fund working capital and capital expenditure requirements as needed.
WRF is a holding company and, as a result, its ability to pay dividends to Wynn Resorts is dependent on WRF receiving distributions from its subsidiaries. The WRF Credit Agreement contains customary negative and financial covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict WRF's ability to pay dividends or distributions and incur additional indebtedness.
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In February 2024, WRF issued an additional $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes") in a private offering. The 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes were issued at a price equal to 103.0% of the principal amount, for net proceeds of approximately $409.5 million.
In February and March 2024, we repurchased $800.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 5 1/2% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 WLV Senior Notes"), which consisted of i) $681.0 million aggregate principal amount of validly tendered notes repurchased at a price equal to 97.2% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest and an early tender premium of $20.3 million, and ii) $119.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes repurchased on a pro-rata basis at a price equal of 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest under the terms of its indenture. Included in the $119.0 million repurchase was $3.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 WLV Senior Notes held by Wynn Resorts. We used the net proceeds from the 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes and cash held by WRF to purchase such validly tendered 2025 WLV Senior Notes and to pay the early tender premium and related fees and expenses.
In September 2024, WRF and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment (the "WRF Credit Agreement Amendment") to its existing credit agreement (the "WRF Credit Agreement"). The WRF Credit Agreement Amendment amends the WRF Credit Agreement to (i) extend the stated maturity date for lenders electing to extend their revolving commitments in an amount equal to approximately $68.7 million from September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027, and (ii) extend the stated maturity date for lenders electing to extend their term loan commitments in an amount equal to approximately $71.8 million from September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027.
Also in September 2024, WRF issued $800 million aggregate principal amount of 6 1/4% Senior Notes due 2033 (the "2033 WRF Senior Notes") in a private offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The 2033 WRF Senior Notes were issued at par, for net proceeds of $795.0 million. A portion of the proceeds from the offering of the 2033 WRF Senior Notes was classified as short-term restricted cash as of September 30, 2024 within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and was used in October 2024 to repurchase the remaining outstanding $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of WLV 5.500% Senior Notes due 2025 at a price equal to 100.0% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest. Included in the $600.0 million repurchase was $16.7 million aggregate principal amount of 2025 WLV Senior Notes held by Wynn Resorts.
Wynn Resorts, Limited and other subsidiaries.Wynn Resorts, Limited is a holding company and, as a result, our ability to pay dividends is dependent on our ability to obtain funds and our subsidiaries' ability to provide funds to us. Wynn Resorts, Limited and other primarily generates cash from royalty (including intellectual property license) and management agreements with our resorts, dividends and distributions from our subsidiaries, and the operations of the Retail Joint Venture of which we own 50.1%. Fees payable by Wynn Macau SA to Wynn Resorts, Limited under its intellectual property license agreement are capped at $140.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2024. We expect to use cash held by Wynn Resorts, Limited and other to service our Retail Term Loan, to fund working capital needs of our subsidiaries, pay dividends, make required capital contributions to the entity which owns the Wynn Al Marjan Island development, and for general corporate purposes.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company determined not to proceed with its planned phased development project adjacent to Encore Boston Harbor, and expensed $61.5 million of costs, including $4.7 million of internally allocated overhead, that had been previously capitalized.
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company contributed $18.2 million of cash into Island 3, bringing our life-to-date cash contributions to $532.6 million. The cash contributed in the quarter was used primarily to fund our pro rata portion of the purchase of approximately 155 acres of land underlying the Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort development site, including the remaining 70 acres of land on Island 3 for potential future development (the "Marjan Land Bank"). We estimate our remaining 40% pro-rata share of the required equity for the construction of the Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort is between $800 million and $875 million, inclusive of capitalized interest, fees, and certain improvements on the Island. Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently expected to open in 2027.
The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, and September 30, 2024 and recorded $28.0 million in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and $27.7 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2024, against accumulated deficit. On November 4, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, payable on November 27, 2024 to stockholders of record as of November 15, 2024.
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In October 2024, we amended the retail term loan agreement to, among other things, extend the scheduled maturity date to July 2027 and provide for an interest rate adjustment. We also made a principal repayment of the term loan in the amount of $15.0 million.
Other Factors Affecting Liquidity
We may refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of the indebtedness on acceptable terms or at all.
Legal proceedings in which we are involved also may impact our liquidity. No assurance can be provided as to the outcome of such proceedings. In addition, litigation inherently involves significant costs. For information regarding legal proceedings, see Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies."
In April 2016, our Board of Directors authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.00 billion. Under the equity repurchase program, we may repurchase the Company's outstanding shares from time to time through open market purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, and under plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). As of September 30, 2024, we had $247.7 million in repurchase authority remaining under the program.
On November 1, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase a total of up to $1.0 billion of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, increasing the previously available repurchase authorization by approximately $766 million. The equity repurchase program authorizes discretionary repurchases by the Company from time to time through open market purchases, including pursuant to plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, or block trades, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date, and the equity repurchase program may be suspended, discontinued or accelerated at any time.
We have in the past repurchased, and in the future, we may periodically consider repurchasing our outstanding notes for cash. The amount of any shares and/or notes to be repurchased, as well as the timing of any repurchases, will be based on business, market and other conditions and factors, including price, contractual requirements or consents, and capital availability.
New business developments or other unforeseen events may occur, resulting in the need to raise additional funds. We continue to explore opportunities to develop additional gaming or related businesses in domestic and international markets. There can be no assurances regarding the business prospects with respect to any other opportunity. Any new development may require us to obtain additional financing. We may decide to conduct any such development through Wynn Resorts, Limited or through subsidiaries separate from the Las Vegas, Boston or Macau-related entities.
Contractual Commitments
Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the contractual obligations previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
As a result of the financing transactions described in our discussion of capital resources above, our long-term debt obligations decreased by $55.8 million in 2024 and $3.49 billion in 2025 and increased by $3.8 million in 2026, $662.3 million in 2027, $1.15 billion in 2028, and $1.20 billion thereafter. Our annual fixed interest payments are expected to decrease $12.8 million in 2024 and increase $65.8 million in 2025, $78.5 million in each of 2026, 2027, and 2028, and $271.0 million thereafter and our annual variable interest payments are expected to decrease $34.6 million in 2024 and increase $15.7 million in 2025, $110.2 million in 2026, $95.3 million in 2027, and $53.6 million in 2028.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A description of our critical accounting policies is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no significant changes to these policies for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
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Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
See related disclosure in Note 2, "Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies" of Part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
Additional information about market risks to which we are exposed is included within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Interest Rate Risks
One of our primary exposures to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our debt facilities that bear interest based on floating rates. We attempt to manage interest rate risk by managing the mix of long-term fixed rate borrowings and variable rate borrowings, supplemented by hedging activities as believed by us to be appropriate. We cannot assure you that these risk management strategies will have the desired effect, and interest rate fluctuations could have a negative impact on our results of operations.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
As of September 30, 2024, approximately 79% of our long-term debt was based on fixed rates. Based on our outstanding borrowings as of September 30, 2024, an assumed 100 basis point change in the variable rates would cause our annual interest expense to change by$19.2 million.
In order to mitigate exposure to interest rate fluctuations on the Retail Term Loan, the Company previously entered into an interest rate collar with a notional value of $615.0 million, which expired on August 1, 2024. On October 2, 2024, the Company entered into an interest rate swap with a notional value of $600.0 million, maturing in February 2027. The interest rate swap effectively fixes the variable component of the interest rate on the Retail Term Loan at 3.385% through February 2027.
Foreign Currency Risks
We expect most of the revenues and expenses for any casino that we operate in Macau will be denominated in Hong Kong dollars or Macau patacas; however, a significant portion of the debt issued by WML is denominated in U.S. dollars. Fluctuations in the exchange rates resulting in weakening of the Macau pataca or the Hong Kong dollar in relation to the U.S. dollar could have materially adverse effects on our results, financial condition and ability to service debt. Based on our balances as of September 30, 2024, an assumed 1% change in the U.S. dollar/Hong Kong dollar exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain/loss of $41.6 million.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Company's CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of the period covered by this report, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at the reasonable assurance level, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or furnishes under the Exchange Act and were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or furnishes under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Company's CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter to which this report relates that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are occasionally party to lawsuits. As with all litigation, no assurance can be provided as to the outcome of such matters and we note that litigation inherently involves significant costs. For information regarding the Company's legal proceedings see Item 1-"Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements," Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" of Part I in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
A description of our risk factors can be found in Item 1A, Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no material changes to those risk factors during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table summarizes the share repurchases made by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2024:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) (2)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (in thousands)
July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 374,100 $ 85.96 372,605 $ 333,359
August 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024 375,583 $ 76.08 368,377 $ 305,360
September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 724,141 $ 79.71 723,791 $ 247,680
(1) Shares purchased in July 2024, August 2024, and September 2024 include 1,495, 7,206 and 350 shares, respectively, purchased in satisfaction of employee tax withholding obligations on vested restricted stock granted under our stock incentive plans. Refer to Note 13, "Stock-Based Compensation" to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2023 Form 10-K for additional details on our stock incentive plans.
(2) On April 20, 2016, the Company announced that the Board of Directors authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion of our common stock, with no expiration. On November 1, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase a total of up to $1.0 billion of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, increasing the previously available repurchase authorization by approximately $766 million. The equity repurchase program authorizes discretionary repurchases by the Company from time to time through open market purchases, including pursuant to plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchases, or block trades, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The repurchase authorization has no expiration date, and the equity repurchase program may be suspended, discontinued or accelerated at any time. Any shares acquired are expected to be held as treasury shares and available for general corporate purposes.
Item 3. Default Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Insider Trading Arrangements
None of the Company's directors or officers (as defined in Section 16 of the Exchange Act) adopted, modified or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or a "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" (each as defined in Item 408(a) and (c) of Regulation S-K) during the Company's fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024.
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Item 6. Exhibits
(a)Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
Description
3.1
3.2
4.1
10.1
10.1.1
10.2
10.3
*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).
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Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith).
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The following material from Wynn Resorts, Limited's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023; and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
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Wynn Resorts, Limited agrees to furnish to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, a copy of each agreement with respect to long-term debt not filed herewith in reliance upon the exemption from filing applicable to any series of debt which does not exceed 10% of the total consolidated assets of the Company.
* Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURE
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.
WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED
Dated: November 4, 2024 By: /s/ Julie Cameron-Doe
Julie Cameron-Doe
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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