WYNN RESORTS LTD
For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 6, 2024.
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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 6, 2024
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-03-31; filed 2024-05-07.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-06.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 137 previous paragraphs and 170 current paragraphs.
92 unchanged; 38 reworded; 21 added; 6 removed; 1 previous and 19 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 12 previous and 18 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
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Summary of second quarter 2024 results
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Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher mass market volumes at our Macau Operations which continued to benefit from higher visitation following the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023.
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Entertainment, retail and other revenues decreased $11.2 million, primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues at Wynn Interactive of $19.5 million following the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business in certain jurisdictions, partially offset by a $10.7 million increase in operating revenues from entertainment venue and convention-related sales at our Las Vegas Operations.
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Food and beverage expenses increased $11.0 million and $6.0 million at our Las Vegas Operations and Macau Operations, respectively, as a result of higher operating costs related to increases in food and beverage revenues.
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Entertainment, retail and other expenses decreased $35.5 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 $12.8 million at our Las Vegas Operations primarily due to increased entertainment venue and convention-related revenue.
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Financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023.
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Operating revenues
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Casino revenues
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Non-casino revenues
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Food and beverage revenues increased $58.7 million, primarily due to increased restaurant covers and average check amounts at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations.
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Operating expenses
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Entertainment, retail and other expenses decreased $66.7 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 $17.9 million at our Las Vegas Operations primarily due to entertainment venue and convention-related revenue.
Current report
Property charges and other expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 consisted primarily of $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, both included in Corporate and other. Property charges and other expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 consisted primarily of asset abandonments of $6.7 million and $3.4 million at our Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Palace, respectively, as well as contract termination and other expenses of $6.5 million at Wynn Macau.
Current report
We recorded a loss of $2.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from change in derivatives fair value, primarily related to the interest rate collaron the Retail Term Loan. We recorded a gain of $47.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from change in derivatives fair value, primarily related to the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
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Income taxes
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We recorded income tax expense of $27.9 million and $5.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Income tax expense in 2024 and 2023 primarily related to U.S. operating profits.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Encore Boston Harbor decreased $7.0 million and $7.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to a decrease in casino revenues of $13.2 million and $12.5 million, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in operating expenses.
Current report
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.
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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.
Current report
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.
Current report
During the second quarter of 2024, the Company contributed $356.5 million of cash into Island 3, bringing our life-to-date cash contributions to $514.4 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 is approximately $900 million, inclusive of capitalized interest, fees, and certain improvements on the Island. Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently expected to open in 2027.
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Summary of first quarter 2024 results
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Entertainment, retail and other expenses decreased $28.1 million at Corporate and other as a result of decreased marketing and other operational costs relating to Wynn Interactive.
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Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
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The WML board of directors has recommended the payment of a final dividend of HK$0.075 per share on its common stock, for a total U.S. dollar equivalent of approximately $50.3 million, in respect of the year ended December 31, 2023. The payment of the final dividend is conditional upon shareholder approval at WML's 2024 Annual General Meeting to be held on May 30, 2024.
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The Company has a 40% equity interest in Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, an unconsolidated affiliate, which is constructing an integrated resort property ("Wynn Al Marjan Island") in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
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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.
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The increase in operating revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily driven by increases of $217.5 million and $181.0 million from Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, resulting from an increase in gaming volumes, hotel occupancy, and covers at our restaurants. Since the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023, visitation to Macau and to our Macau Operations has improved, resulting in increased business volumes at our Macau Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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The increase in operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily driven by increases of $79.7 million and $35.7 million from Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, resulting from an increase in mass market gaming volumes and covers at our restaurants. Since the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023, visitation to Macau and to our Macau Operations has continued to improve, resulting in increased business volumes at our Macau Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024. Operating revenues at our Las Vegas Operations also increased $50.6 million primarily due to increases in ADR and restaurant covers.
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The increase in net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to increased operating revenues at our Macau Operations, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
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The increase in net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to increased operating revenues at our Macau Operations and our Las Vegas Operations, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
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Casino revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were 60.2% of operating revenues, compared to 53.9% for the same period of 2023. Non-casino revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were 39.8% of operating revenues, compared to 46.1% for the same period of 2023.
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Casino revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were 58.2% of operating revenues, compared to 57.2% for the same period of 2023. Non-casino revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were 41.8% of operating revenues, compared to 42.8% for the same period of 2023.
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Food and beverage revenues increased $34.3 million, primarily due to increased restaurant covers at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations.
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Food and beverage revenues increased $24.4 million, primarily due to increased restaurant covers and average check amounts at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations.
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The increase in total operating expenses was primarily due to increased operating costs associated with higher business volumes at each of our properties, partially offset by decreased entertainment, retail and other expenses related to Wynn Interactive following the closure of WynnBET, Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, in certain jurisdictions.
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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 entertainment, retail and other expenses related to Wynn Interactive following the closure of WynnBET, Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, in certain jurisdictions.
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Casino expenses increased $111.1 million and $83.3 million at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including $102.3 million and $78.6 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, driven by the increase in casino revenues.
Current wording
Casino expenses increased $43.5 million and $22.5 million at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including $36.3 million and $17.0 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, driven by the increase in casino revenues.
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Room expenses increased $7.9 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher payroll and other operational costs, commensurate with the increase in room revenues.
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Room expenses increased $6.5 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher operating costs, commensurate with the increase in room revenues.
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General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to increases of $5.5 million and $2.5 million at Wynn Palace and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively, attributable to payroll and other general and administrative expenses required to support higher business volumes.
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General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an increase of $9.5 million at our Las Vegas Operations attributable to payroll, marketing-related costs, and other general and administrative expenses. This increase was partially offset by decreases of $2.9 million and $1.3 million at Encore Boston Harbor and our Macau Operations, respectively.
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Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2024 consisted primarily of asset abandonments of $11.4 million at Wynn Palace and contract termination and other expenses of $5.1 million related to Wynn Interactive. Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 consisted primarily of asset abandonments of $2.2 million at Wynn Palace.
Current wording
Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 consisted primarily of $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, both included in Corporate and other. Property charges and other expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 consisted primarily of asset abandonments of $6.6 million and $1.1 million at our Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Palace, respectively, as well as contract termination and other expenses of $6.5 million at Wynn Macau.
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We recorded interest income of $40.2 million in each of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions.
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We recorded interest income of $34.9 million and $44.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions.
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We incurred a foreign currency remeasurement loss of $4.7 million and $30.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 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.
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We incurred a foreign currency remeasurement gain of $8.7 million and $7.0 million for the three months ended June 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.
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We recorded a loss of $17.9 million and a gain of $23.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, from change in derivatives fair value, primarily related to the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
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We recorded a gain of $15.5 million and $24.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, from change in derivatives fair value, primarily related to the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
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We recorded an income tax expense of $20.0 million and $1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to our U.S.-based operating profits.
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We recorded an income tax expense of $7.9 million and $4.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to our U.S. based operating profits.
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $32.3 million and net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest was $11.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income (loss) attributable to WML.
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $34.3 million and $22.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income attributable to WML.
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Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher gaming volumes at our Macau Operations following the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023.
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Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher gaming volumes at our Macau Operations which continued to benefit from higher visitation following the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023.
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Room revenues increased $54.9 million, primarily due to higher ADR at all of our properties and higher occupancy at our Macau Operations.
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Room revenues increased $82.9 million, primarily due to higher occupancy and ADR at our Macau Operations and higher ADR at our Las Vegas Operations.
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Entertainment, retail and other revenues decreased $4.5 million, primarily due to decreased operating revenues at Wynn Interactive following the closure of WynnBET, Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, in certain jurisdictions.
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Entertainment, retail and other revenues decreased $15.7 million primarily due to $30.1 million of decreased operating revenues at Wynn Interactive following the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business in certain jurisdictions, partially offset by a $13.7 million increase in operating revenues from entertainment venue and convention-related sales at our Las Vegas Operations.
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Food and beverage expenses increased $17.9 million and $4.9 million at our Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Palace, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs related to an increase in food and beverage revenues at our Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Palace, respectively.
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Food and beverage expenses increased $29.0 million and $13.3 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.
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased $5.3 million primarily due to a decrease in the weighted average debt balance, from $12.61 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2023, to $11.92 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2024, the effect of which was partially offset by an increase in the weighted average interest rate from 5.95% for the three months ended March 31, 2023, to 6.11% for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased $21.0 million primarily due to a decrease in the weighted average debt balance, from $12.55 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to $11.68 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, the effect of which was partially offset by an increase in the weighted average interest rate from 6.02% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to 6.11% for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
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We recorded a $1.6 million loss on debt financing transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 Add-On WRF Senior Notes and the repurchase of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes. We recorded a $12.2 million loss on debt financing transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2023, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes and the repurchase of the 2025 WRF Senior Notes.
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We recorded a $1.6 million loss on debt financing transactions for the six months ended June 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 $15.6 million loss on debt financing transactions for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes and the repurchase of the early tendered 2025 WRF Senior Notes.
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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 before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, pre-opening expenses, property charges and other, triple-net operating lease rent expense related to Encore Boston Harbor, management and license fees, corporate expenses and other (including intercompany golf course, meeting and convention, and water rights leases), stock-based compensation, change in derivatives fair value, loss 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
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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 before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, pre-opening expenses, property charges and other, triple-net operating lease rent expense related to Encore Boston Harbor, management and license fees, corporate expenses and other (including intercompany golf course, meeting and convention, and water rights leases), stock-based compensation, change in derivatives fair value, loss 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.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau increased $91.3 million and $92.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, respectively, primarily due to an increase in operating revenues of $217.5 million and $181.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Since the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023, visitation to Macau and to our Macau Operations has improved, resulting in increased business volumes at our Macau Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau increased $27.9 million and $6.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $119.2 million and $98.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to an increase in operating revenues of $79.7 million and $35.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $297.2 million and $216.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Since the elimination of COVID-19 related protective measures by Macau authorities in January 2023, visitation to Macau and to our Macau Operations has improved, resulting in increased business volumes at our Macau Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our Las Vegas Operations increased $14.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in revenues from room and food and beverage operations of $39.0 million and $21.1 million, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our Las Vegas Operations increased $6.2 million and $20.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to an increase in non-casino revenues of $58.9 million and $128.0 million, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Corporate and other increased $18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in marketing and promotional expense of $28.1 million related to Wynn Interactive following our decision, announced in August 2023, to close WynnBET, Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, in certain jurisdictions.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Corporate and other increased $13.8 million and $32.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, primarily due to a decrease in marketing and promotional expense of $10.9 million and $26.4 million, respectively, related to Wynn Interactive following our decision, announced in August 2023, to close WynnBET, Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, in certain jurisdictions.
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During the three months ended March 31, 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 three months ended March 31, 2023, the increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to increased revenues from our Macau Operations, our Las Vegas Operations, and Encore Boston Harbor, which was partially offset by an increase in operating expenses associated with higher business volumes.
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During the six months ended June 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 six months ended June 30, 2023, the increase in cash flows from operating activities was primarily due to increased revenues from our Macau Operations, our Las Vegas Operations, and Encore Boston Harbor, which was partially offset by an increase in operating expenses associated with higher business volumes.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we incurred capital expenditures of $24.7 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $11.8 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $29.5 million at Wynn Palace, and $17.3 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures, and $14.4 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2024, we made $69.9 million of investments in Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, an unconsolidated affiliate which is constructing Wynn Al Marjan Island.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred capital expenditures of $59.1 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $22.1 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $49.4 million at Wynn Palace, and $28.3 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures, and $32.4 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, we contributed $429.0 million in cash to Island 3 and received proceeds of $300.0 million and $50.0 million upon the maturity of our investments in debt securities and fixed deposits, respectively.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we incurred capital expenditures of $38.5 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $30.1 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $6.4 million at Wynn Palace, and $3.0 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures, and $46.5 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we incurred capital expenditures of $96.1 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $41.3 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $14.1 million at Wynn Palace, and $8.9 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures, and $55.0 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, we purchased $286.5 million in investment securities.
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The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2024 (in thousands):
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The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
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The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the three months ended March 31, 2023 (in thousands):
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The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the six months ended June 30, 2023 (in thousands):
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(1) Investments consist of investments in United States treasury bills and fixed deposits maturing in less than one year.
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(1) Investments consist of investments in fixed deposits maturing in less than one year.
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Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries. WML generates cash from our Macau Operations. We expect to use this cash to fund working capital and capital expenditure requirements at WML and our Macau Operations, and to service our WML Senior Notes, WM Cayman II Revolver, and WML Convertible Bonds. WML paid no dividends during 2023 or the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries. WML generates cash from our Macau Operations and may utilize proceeds from the WM Cayman II Revolver to fund working capital requirements 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. In July 2024, the Company repaid approximately $40.0 million of outstanding WM Cayman II Revolver borrowings.
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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 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 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 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 tender premium and related fees and expenses.
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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.
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The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and recorded $28.0 million against accumulated deficit. On May 7, 2024, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on May 31, 2024 to stockholders of record as of May 20, 2024.
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The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2024 and June 30, 2024 and recorded $28.0 million in each period, against accumulated deficit. On August 6, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, payable on August 30, 2024 to stockholders of record as of August 19, 2024.
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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 March 31, 2024, we had $433.4 million in repurchase authority remaining under the program.
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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 June 30, 2024, we had $365.4 million in repurchase authority remaining under the program.
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Duringthe three months ended March 31, 2024, 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.
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Duringthe six months ended June 30, 2024, 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.
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Duringthe three months ended March 31, 2024, our fixed interest rate long-term debt obligations decreased by a net amount of $396.7 million, as a result of $796.7 million in debt repayments in connection with therepurchase of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes, net of $400.0 million in long-term debt issuances in connection with the issuance of the 2031 Add-On Senior Notes, as described above. As a result, our annual fixed interest payments are expected to decrease $12.5 million for the remainder of 2024, and increase $21.2 million in 2025, $28.5 million in each of 2026, 2027, and 2028, and $60.6 million thereafter.
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Duringthe six months ended June 30, 2024, our fixed interest rate long-term debt obligations decreased by a net amount of $396.7 million, as a result of $796.7 million in debt repayments in connection with therepurchase of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes, net of $400.0 million in long-term debt issuances in connection with the issuance of the 2031 Add-On Senior Notes, as described above. As a result, our annual fixed interest payments are expected to decrease $12.5 million for 2024, and increase $21.2 million in 2025, $28.5 million in each of 2026, 2027, and 2028, and $60.6 million thereafter.
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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 three months ended March 31, 2024.
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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 six months ended June 30, 2024.
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Room revenues increased $28.0 million, primarily due to higher ADR at our Las Vegas Operations.
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased $15.6 million primarily due to a decrease in the weighted average debt balance, from $12.50 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2023, to $11.43 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2024.
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We recorded a $3.4 million loss on debt financing transactions for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes and the repurchase of the tendered 2025 WRF Senior Notes.
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
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The following table presents our operating revenues (dollars in thousands):
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The following table presents our casino and non-casino operating revenues (dollars in thousands):
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Casino revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were 59.2% of operating revenues, compared to 55.6% for the same period of 2023. Non-casino revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were 40.8% of operating revenues, compared to 44.4% for the same period of 2023.
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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):
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The table below sets forth our room revenues and associated key operating measures:
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The table below presents operating expenses (dollars in thousands):
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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 entertainment, retail and other expenses related to Wynn Interactive following the closure of WynnBET, Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business, in certain jurisdictions.
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Casino expenses increased $154.6 million and $105.8 million at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including increases of $138.6 million and $95.6 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, driven by the increase in casino revenues.
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Room expenses increased $14.3 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher operating costs, commensurate with the increase in room revenues.
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General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to an increase of $11.9 million at our Las Vegas Operations, attributable to payroll, including stock-based compensation, marketing-related costs, and other general and administrative expenses. In addition, general and administrative expenses increased $9.3 million at Corporate and other, primarily due to an increase in payroll and other general and administrative expenses.
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Other non-operating income and expenses
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We recorded interest income of $75.1 million and $84.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions.
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We incurred a foreign currency remeasurement gain of $4.0 million and a loss of $23.7 million for the six months ended June 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.
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $66.6 million and $11.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income from WML.
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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.