WYNN RESORTS LTD
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 13, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 13, 2025
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-23.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-13.
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Item 7. 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 165 previous paragraphs and 168 current paragraphs.
86 unchanged; 44 reworded; 33 added; 32 removed; 3 previous and 5 current paragraphs rearranged.
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Added paragraphs (33)
Current report
The increase in operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily driven by increases of $330.8 million, $251.1 million, and $91.3 million from Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively, primarily due to an increase in gaming volumes and restaurant covers at our Macau Operations and an increase in ADR, entertainment venue sales and revenue from leased retail outlets at our Las Vegas Operations.
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The decrease in net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited for the year ended December 31, 2024 was primarily related to a decrease in the benefit from income taxes of $500.5 million, partially offset by increased revenues at our Macau Operations.
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Entertainment, retail and other revenues decreased $43.8 million, primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues at Wynn Interactive as a result of our decision to close Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
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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 operating expenses related to Wynn Interactive following the closure of Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
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Room expenses increased $18.2 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher payroll and other operating costs.
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Food and beverage expenses increased $19.2 million and $16.2 million at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations, respectively, as a result of higher payroll and other operating costs.
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Entertainment, retail and other expenses decreased $112.6 million at Corporate and other as a result of decreased operating costs related to Wynn Interactive. This decrease was partially offset by an increase of $26.7 million at our Las Vegas Operations primarily due to increased costs from entertainment venue related revenue.
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Depreciation and amortization decreased $33.7 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.
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Property charges and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $130.0 million of forfeitures pursuant to a non-prosecution agreement and the Company's $9.4 million contribution towards a legal settlement, both of which are described in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 18, "Commitments and Contingencies." Property charges and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 also included $20.7 million of asset abandonments at our Macau Operations, $61.5 million of expensed project costs related to a discontinued development project at Corporate and other, $16.9 million of contract termination and other costs related to Wynn Interactive and a gain of $24.6 million related to the sale of certain Wynn Interactive assets.
Current report
Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau increased $117.9 million and $103.8 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in operating revenues of $330.8 million and $251.1 million, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our Las Vegas Operations remained relatively consistent in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Encore Boston Harbor decreased $10.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in operating revenues of $8.6 million.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Corporate and other increased $38.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in marketing and promotional expenses related to Wynn Interactive following our decision, announced in August 2023, to close Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
Current report
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred capital expenditures of $159.8 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $107.5 million at Wynn Palace, $57.7 million at Wynn Macau, and $32.7 million at Encore Boston Harbor, primarily related to enhancements at our properties and maintenance capital expenditures, and $62.4 million at Corporate and other, primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we invested $557.3 million, including $541.7 million of cash contributions, in the joint venture that is constructing Wynn Al Marjan Island, and received proceeds of $850.0 million upon the maturity of investments.
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In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 4,500,888 shares of our common stock for an aggregate cost of $401.8 million, including 4,349,779 shares of our common stock repurchased pursuant to our publicly announced equity repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $386.0 million. We also made dividend payments of $139.6 million, paid $36.7 million for financing costs related to the debt financing activities above and used cash of $17.0 million for distributions to the noncontrolling interest holder of the Retail Joint Venture.
Current report
We expect to make estimated project capital expenditures of between $250 million and $300 million during 2025 and between $450 million and $500 million during 2026 related to enhancements at our Macau Operations. We expect to make maintenance capital expenditures at our Macau Operations of between $70 million and $80 million during 2025.
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. 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.
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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 from September 2025 to September 2028.
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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.
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We expect to make estimated project capital expenditures of between $375 million and $400 million during 2025 and between $200 million and $225 million during 2026 related to enhancements at our Las Vegas Operations. We expect to make total maintenance capital expenditures at our Las Vegas Operations and Encore Boston Harbor of between $90 million and $115 million, on a combined basis, during 2025.
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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, 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 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.
Current report
During the year ended December 31, 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 year ended December 31, 2024, the Company contributed $541.7 million of cash into Island 3, bringing our life-to-date cash contributions to $631.7 million. The cash contributed during the year was used primarily to fund our pro rata portion of the purchase of approximately 155 acres of land underlying the Wynn Al Marjan Island 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 Wynn Al Marjan Island is between $700 million and $775 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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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.
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
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In February 2025, Wynn Al Marjan Island FZ-LLC (the "Borrower"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Island 3, an unconsolidated affiliate, entered into a facility agreement with a syndicate of lenders (the "Al Marjan Facility Agreement") which provides the Borrower with a $2.4 billion (or equivalent in local currency) delayed draw secured term loan facility to finance the development of Wynn Al Marjan Island (the "Al Marjan Facility"). The Company is not a party to the Al Marjan Facility Agreement, but as a condition precedent to the Al Marjan Facility being made available to the Borrower, the Company and the government of Ras Al Khaimah entered into a completion guarantee agreement in favor of certain secured parties under the Al Marjan Facility Agreement. For additional information, refer to Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 18, "Commitments and Contingencies.
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Additionally, Wynn Macau SA committed to make the following payments throughout the term of the Gaming Concession Contract:
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(i) Special gaming premium - Wynn Macau SA is obligated to pay a special annual gaming premium if the average of the gross gaming revenues of the Company's gaming tables and gaming machines is lower than a certain minimum amount determined by the Macau government. A minimum average annual gross gaming revenue of MOP7.0 million (approximately
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$0.9 million) per gaming table and MOP300,000 (approximately $38 thousand) per gaming machine has been set by Macau government. If Wynn Macau SA fails to reach such minimum gross gaming revenue, Wynn Macau SA will be required to pay a special premium equal to the difference between the special gaming tax calculated based on the actual gross gaming revenue and that of such minimum gross gaming revenue. No special gaming premium was paid for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023;
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(ii) Special levies, totaling 5% of gross gaming revenues. The Macau government may reduce the special levies payable by Wynn Macau SA (1) based on Wynn Macau SA’s contribution to the attraction of tourists who enter Macau for tourism and business purposes and hold travel documents issued by countries or regions other than the People’s Republic of China; (2) if Wynn Macau SA’s operations are adversely affected by abnormal, unpredictable or force majeure circumstances associated with the prevailing economic conditions of Macau; or (3) factors as determined by the Chief Executive of Macau; and
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(iii) Special gaming tax assessed at the rate of 35% of gross gaming revenues.
Current report
We estimate our remaining 40% pro-rata share of the required equity for the construction of Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort is between $700 million and $775 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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Previous report
The increase in operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by increases of $1.48 billion, $902.3 million, and $348.5 million from Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively, resulting from an increase in gaming volumes, hotel occupancy, and covers at restaurants. The results of our Macau Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 were negatively impacted by certain travel-related restrictions and conditions, including COVID-19 testing, entry restrictions, and other mitigation procedures, related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of December 2022 and January 2023, Macau authorities eliminated these COVID-19 related protective measures, which resulted in increased business volumes at our Macau Operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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The increase in net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily related to increased operating revenues at our Macau Operations and our Las Vegas Operations, as well as an income tax benefit related to the release of valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets as a result of achieving sustained profitability in the U.S., partially offset by increased operating expenses, and impairment losses for goodwill and intangible assets related to the Wynn Interactive reportable segment.
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Entertainment, retail and other revenues increased $123.3 million, primarily due to higher business volumes across our properties, including an increase in revenues of $34.8 million from entertainment, convention, and special event-related sales and $9.6 million from other outlets such as the spa, salon, and golf course at our Las Vegas Operations, and an increase in revenues of $29.7 million and $9.8 million from our leased retail outlets at our Macau Operations and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively.
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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, an increase in impairment of goodwill and intangible assets and property charges at Wynn Interactive, as a result of our decision to close its online sports betting and iGaming platform, WynnBET, in certain jurisdictions, and the gain recorded in 2022 in connection with the closing on a sale-leaseback arrangement with respect to certain real estate assets related to Encore Boston Harbor (the "EBH Transaction").
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Room expenses increased $28.8 million and $9.7 million at our Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Palace, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs related to an increase in room revenues at our Las Vegas Operations and Wynn Palace.
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Food and beverage expenses increased $69.4 million, $31.5 million, and $17.2 million at our Las Vegas Operations, Wynn Palace, and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs related to an increase in food and beverage revenues at our Las Vegas Operations, Wynn Palace, and Wynn Macau, respectively.
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Entertainment, retail and other expenses increased $35.5 million at our Las Vegas Operations as a result of higher operating costs associated with live and theatrical entertainment. Entertainment, retail and other expenses also increased $19.2 million at our Macau Operations as a result of higher operating costs associated with increased business volumes. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in marketing and other operational costs of $45.4 million at Wynn Interactive.
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General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to triple-net operating lease expense of $139.8 million at Encore Boston Harbor following the sale-leaseback transaction in December 2022, an increase of $29.4 million at our Las Vegas Operations attributable to payroll and other general and administrative expenses required to support higher business volumes, and increased corporate and other general and administrative expenses of $52.3 million, primarily due to development costs.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, pre-opening expenses totaled $9.5 million, which primarily related to the launch of sports betting operations in Massachusetts. For the year ended December 31, 2022, pre-opening expenses totaled $20.6 million, which primarily related to reconfiguring the theater space at Wynn Las Vegas.
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We recorded a gain of $182.0 million related to the closing of the EBH Transaction in December 2022.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau increased $712.4 million and $462.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, primarily due to an increase in operating revenues of $1.48 billion and $902.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses. Our Macau Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 were negatively impacted by certain travel-related restrictions and conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the course of December 2022 and January 2023, the Macau authorities relaxed or eliminated COVID-19 related protective measures, which resulted in increased business volumes at our Macau Operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our Las Vegas Operations increased $145.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in revenues from room and casino operations of $133.1 million and $92.9 million, respectively, partially offset by an increase in operating expenses.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Encore Boston Harbor increased $14.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in revenues from casino operations of $23.9 million, partially offset by increased operating expenses.
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Adjusted Property EBITDAR at Wynn Interactive increased $55.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to a decrease in marketing and promotional expense of $45.4 million and an increase in operating revenues of $13.0 million.
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During the year ended December 31, 2022, the decrease in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to a decrease in marketing expenses related to Wynn Interactive and an increase in customer deposits.
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During the year ended December 31, 2022, we incurred capital expenditures of $226.4 million at our Las Vegas Operations primarily related to the Wynn Las Vegas room remodel and theater reconfiguration, and $20.2 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $31.9 million at Wynn Palace, and $13.0 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to maintenance capital expenditures. We also received $1.70 billion in cash proceeds upon closing of the EBH Transaction. In addition, we made a $40.2 million investment in an unconsolidated affiliate.
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During the year ended December 31, 2022, we repurchased 2,956,331 shares of our common stock for $171.3 million under our equity repurchase program. We also borrowed $211.4 million under the WM Cayman II Revolver and made quarterly amortization payments under the WRF Term Loan totaling $50.0 million. In addition, we received a $50.0 million contribution from a noncontrolling interest holder in exchange fora 49.9% interest in certain retail space contributed by the Company to the Retail Joint Venture andused cash of $27.7 million for distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of the Retail Joint Venture.
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In 2024, Wynn Macau SA renewed its agreement with the Macau government that provides for a payment in lieu of complementary tax on dividend distributions which would otherwise be borne by stockholders of Wynn Macau SA from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. The payment is $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Pursuant to the amended and restated facility agreement dated June 27, 2023, the base rate applicable to loans denominated in U.S. dollars made pursuant to the WM Cayman II Revolver transitioned to the term secured overnight financing rate ("Term SOFR"), plus a credit adjustment spread of 0.10%, plus (b) a margin of 1.875% to 2.875% per annum based on WM Cayman II’s leverage ratio on a consolidated basis. The new Term SOFR base rate became effective July 4, 2023. The loans denominated in Hong Kong dollars under the WM Cayman II Revolver bear interest at HIBOR plus a margin of 1.875% to 2.875% per annum based on WM Cayman II's leverage ratio on consolidated basis. The final maturity of all outstanding loans under the Revolving Facility remains unchanged at September 16, 2025. WML, as guarantor, may be subject to certain restrictions on payments of dividends or distributions to its shareholders, unless certain financial criteria have been satisfied.
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On March 7, 2023, WML completed an offering (the "Offering") of $600.0 million 4.50% convertible bonds due 2029 (the "WML Convertible Bonds"). The WML Convertible Bonds are governed by a trust deed dated March 7, 2023 (the "Trust Deed"). The net proceeds from the Offering, after deduction of commission and other related expenses, were $585.9 million. WML intends to use the proceeds for general corporate purposes. The WML Convertible Bonds bear interest on their outstanding principal amount from and including March 7, 2023 at the rate of 4.50% per annum.
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The WML Convertible Bonds are convertible at the option of the holder thereof into fully paid ordinary shares of WML, at the initial conversion price of approximately HK$10.24 (equivalent to approximately $1.31) per share, subject to and upon compliance with the terms and conditions of the WML Convertible Bonds (the "Terms and Conditions," and such right, the "Conversion Right"). The conversion price is at the fixed rate of HK$7.8497 (equivalent to US$1.00), subject to standard adjustments for certain dilutive events as described in the Terms and Conditions. WML has the option, in its sole discretion, to pay to the relevant bondholder an amount of cash equivalent in order to satisfy the Conversion Right in whole or in part.
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The holders of the WML Convertible Bonds have the option to require WML to redeem all or some only of such holder’s Bonds (i) on March 7, 2027 at their principal amount together with interest accrued but unpaid to (but excluding) the date fixed for redemption; or (ii) on the Relevant Event Redemption Date (as defined in the Terms and Conditions) at their principal amount together with interest accrued but unpaid to, but excluding such date, following the occurrence of (a) when the Ordinary Shares cease to be listed or admitted to trading or are suspended from trading for a period equal to or exceeding 10 consecutive trading days on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, or if applicable, the alternative stock exchange, (b) when there is a Change of Control (as defined in the Terms and Conditions), or (c) when less than 25% of WML’s total number of issued Ordinary Shares are held by the public (as interpreted under Rule 8.24 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited). The WML Convertible Bonds may also be redeemed at the option of WML in whole, but not in part, at any time after March 7, 2027, but prior to March 7, 2029, upon giving notice to the bondholders in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, under certain circumstances specified in the Trust Deed.
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On February 16, 2023, WRF issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 WRF Senior Notes") in a private offering. The 2031 WRF Senior Notes were issued at par, for proceeds of $596.2 million, net of $3.8 million of related fees and expenses. Also on February 16, 2023, WRF completed a cash tender offer for any and all of the outstanding principal amount of the 2025 WRF Senior Notes, and accepted for purchase valid tenders with respect to $506.4 million and paid a tender premium of $12.4 million. We used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes to purchase such tendered 2025 WRF Senior Notes and to pay related fees and expenses.
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In March 2023, we repurchased all of the outstanding Wynn Las Vegas 4.25% Senior Notes due 2023 of $500.0 million using cash held by WRF, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest under the terms of their indenture.
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In April 2023, we repurchased the remaining outstanding 2025 WRF Senior Notes using the remaining net proceeds from the issuance of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes and cash held by WRF, at a price equal to 101.938% of the principal amount plus accrued interest under the terms of its indenture.
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In August 2023, Wynn Las Vegas repurchased $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5 1/2% Senior Notes due 2025 ("2025 WLV Senior Notes"), at a price equal to 94% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest and an early tender premium of $20.0 million and the related fees and expenses, using cash held by Wynn Resorts.
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The Company is currently constructing a phased development adjacent to Encore Boston Harbor, which will include a theater, entertainment venues, gaming facilities, food and beverage facilities, and a parking garage. We expect to incur between $375.0 million and $400.0 million of remaining project costs related to this development, which we expect to complete during the first quarter of 2026.
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On June 2, 2023, the Company entered into a second amendment to the existing term loan agreement (the "Retail Term Loan Amendment") which transitions the benchmark interest rate of the Retail Term Loan from LIBOR to the adjusted daily simple secured overnight financing rate ("SOFR") and to make related conforming changes, effective July 3, 2023.
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Wynn Macau SA agreed, as part of its commitment for its Gaming Concession Contract, to increase its investment in non-gaming projects (original commitment of MOP16.50 billion (approximately $2.05 billion) by 20% once market-wide gross gaming revenues reached MOP180.00 billion (approximately $22.36 billion) in any one year (the "Trigger Event"). As market-wide gross gaming revenue exceeded MOP180.00 billion (approximately $22.36 billion) in 2023, the Trigger Event occurred at the end of 2023 and each gaming concessionaire is now required to increase its original committed investment amount in non-gaming projects by 20%. Wynn Macau SA will comply with its further investment commitment by investing MOP3.30 billion
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(approximately $409.9 million) over the course of the remaining 9 years of the Gaming Concession Contract in non-gaming capital projects. The scope, nature and timing of the additional investment in non-gaming capital projects will be mutually agreed between Wynn Macau SA and the Macau SAR Government in due course and according to the terms of the Gaming Concession Contract.
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Pursuant to the shareholders' agreement governing Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, the unconsolidated entity in which the Company has a 40% ownership interest and which owns the Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort development project in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, the Company, and the entity's other shareholders, have committed to fund the development of the project through capital contributions in an amount up to its pro rata share of at least 20% of the project budget. The amount and timing of such contributions are subject to approval by the entity's shareholders.
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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 ("Macau") of the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), 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. Additionally, 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. We also hold an approximately 97% interest in, and consolidate, Wynn Interactive Ltd. ("Wynn Interactive"), through which we operate online sports betting, gaming, and social casino businesses. Additionally, the Company has a 40% equity interest in Island 3 AMI FZ-LLC, an unconsolidated affiliate, which is currently constructing an integrated resort property ("Wynn Al Marjan Island") in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
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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. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, Wynn Interactive Ltd. no longer met the requirements for a reportable segment due to the Company's decision to cease operating Wynn Interactive's digital sports betting and casino business. 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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Casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 were 56.9% of operating revenues, compared to 43.5% for the year ended December 31, 2022. Non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 were 43.1% of operating revenues, compared to 56.5% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 were 59.8% of operating revenues, compared to 56.9% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 were 40.2% of operating revenues, compared to 43.1% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher gaming volumes at our Macau Operations following the discontinuation of pandemic-related travel restrictions in Macau in late 2022 and early 2023. 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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Casino revenues increased primarily due to higher gaming volumes at our Macau Operations which benefited from growing tourism in Macau during the year ended December 31, 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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Room revenues increased $383.5 million, primarily due to higher occupancy and ADR at our Macau Operations and our Las Vegas Operations.
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Room revenues increased $56.4 million, primarily due to higher ADR at our Las Vegas Operations.
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Food and beverage revenues increased $182.4 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 $40.5 million, primarily due to increased restaurant covers and average check amounts at our Las Vegas Operations and our Macau Operations.
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Casino expenses increased $686.7 million and $396.5 million at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including increases of $642.3 million and $381.4 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, driven by the increase in casino revenues.
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Casino expenses increased $194.4 million and $133.4 million at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively. These increases resulted from higher operating costs, including increases of $166.5 million and $114.7 million in incremental gaming tax expense at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau, respectively, driven by the increase in casino revenues.
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During the year ended December 31, 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 iGaming platform, WynnBET, in certain jurisdictions. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company recognized impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets of $37.8 million and $10.3 million, respectively, as a result of changes in forecasts and other industry-specific factors and our decision to cease Wynn Interactive's BetBull operations.
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During the year ended December 31, 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 digital sports betting and casino gaming business.
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Property charges and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of contract termination and other expenses of $94.6 million, as a result of our decision to close Wynn Interactive's online sports betting and iGaming platform, WynnBET, in certain jurisdictions. Property charges and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 also included other contract terminations of $8.7 million at Wynn Macau, and asset abandonments of $12.7 million and $8.0 million at Wynn Palace and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively. Property charges and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 consisted primarily of restructuring costs incurred by Wynn Interactive, including contract termination costs of $32.8 million and asset abandonments of $3.3 million, $22.6 million, and $1.3 million at our Las Vegas Operations, Wynn Palace, and Wynn Macau, respectively.
Current wording
Property charges and other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 consisted primarily of contract termination and other expenses of $94.6 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 year ended December 31, 2023 also included other contract terminations of $8.7 million at Wynn Macau and asset abandonments of $12.7 million and $8.0 million at Wynn Palace and our Las Vegas Operations, respectively.
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, increased $100.6 million primarily due to an increase in the weighted average interest rate to 6.07% for the year ended December 31, 2023, from 5.36% for the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest, decreased $63.1 million primarily due to a decrease in the weighted average debt balance, from $12.38 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, to $11.45 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024. In addition, we capitalized interest of $23.0 million and $5.8 million in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
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We recorded interest income of $175.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily related to interest earned on cash and cash equivalents held at financial institutions.
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We recorded interest income of $130.3 million and $175.8 million for the years ended December 31, 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 $11.5 million and a gain of $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, 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 $29.2 million and a loss of $11.5 million for the years ended December 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 recorded a gain of $45.1 million and $16.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, from change in derivatives fair value. The change in derivatives fair value for the year ended December 31, 2023 included a gain of $49.7 million recorded in relation to the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
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We recorded a gain of $42.5 million and $45.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, primarily related to the change in derivative fair value of the conversion feature of the WML Convertible Bonds.
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We recorded a $12.7 million loss on debt financing transactions for the year ended December 31, 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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We recorded a $2.9 million loss on debt financing transactions for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily related to the issuance of the 2031 Add-On WRF Senior Notes, 2033 WRF Senior Notes, and the repurchase of the 2025 WLV Senior Notes. We recorded a $12.7 million loss on debt financing transactions for the year ended December 31, 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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For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded an income tax benefit of $496.8 million and an expense of $9.3 million, respectively. The 2023 income tax benefit primarily relates to the release of valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets. The 2022 income tax expense primarily relates to U.S. profitability and changes in U.S. deferred taxes.
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For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded an income tax expense of $3.7 million and a benefit of $496.8 million, respectively. The 2024 income tax expense primarily relates to U.S. profitability as well as an increase in non-deductible expenses offset by the release of valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets. The 2023 income tax benefit primarily relates to the release of valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets.
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Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $52.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to net loss of $285.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income (loss) from WML.
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $138.6 million and $52.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interests' share of net income from WML.
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As further described in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 20, "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, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, 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 (loss) 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 (loss), 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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As further described in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 20, "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, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, 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 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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The following table summarizes Adjusted Property EBITDAR (in thousands) for Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, Las Vegas Operations, Encore Boston Harbor, and Wynn Interactive as reviewed by management and summarized in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 20, "Segment Information." That footnote also presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Property EBITDAR to net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited.
Current wording
The following table summarizes Adjusted Property EBITDAR (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 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 20, "Segment Information." That footnote also presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Property EBITDAR to net income (loss) attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred capital expenditures of $187.2 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $70.6 million at Encore Boston Harbor, and $25.6 million at Wynn Macau primarily related to various renovations and maintenance capital expenditures; $66.3 million at Wynn Palace primarily due to non-gaming related capital projects; and $93.2 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects, including $34.6 million related to an expansion project adjacent to Encore Boston Harbor. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we purchased $836.5 million in investments, comprised of United States treasury bills and fixed deposits maturing in less than one year.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred capital expenditures of $187.2 million at our Las Vegas Operations, $70.6 million at Encore Boston Harbor, $66.3 million at Wynn Palace, and $25.6 million at Wynn Macau, primarily related to enhancements at our properties and maintenance capital expenditures, and $93.2 million at Corporate and other primarily related to future development projects. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we purchased $836.5 million in investments, comprised of debt securities and fixed deposits maturing in less than one year.
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In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 2,206,573 shares of our common stock for $195.5 million. We also made dividend payments of $84.7 million, paid $41.2 million for financing costs related to the financing activities above and used cash of $22.6 million for distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of the Retail Joint Venture.
Current wording
In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 2,374,925 shares of our common stock for an aggregate cost of $212.5 million, including 2,206,573 shares of our common stock repurchased pursuant to our publicly announced equity repurchase program for an aggregate cost of $195.5 million. We also made dividend payments of $84.7 million, paid $41.2 million for financing costs related to the debt financing activities above and used cash of $22.6 million for distributions to the noncontrolling interest holder of the Retail Joint Venture.
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The following table summarizes our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, investments, and available revolver borrowing capacity, excluding capacity under intercompany loan agreements, presented by significant financing entity as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
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The following table summarizes our unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and available revolver borrowing capacity, presented by significant financing entity as of December 31, 2024 (in thousands):
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(2)Excluding Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries.
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(1)Excluding Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries.
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Wynn Macau, Limited and subsidiaries. WML generates cash from our Macau Operations to fund working capital requirements as needed. 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 2022.
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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 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.
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If our portion of our cash and cash equivalents were repatriated to the U.S. on December 31, 2023, it would be subject to minimal U.S. taxes in the year of repatriation.
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If our portion of cash available for repatriation was repatriated on December 31, 2024, it would be subject to minimal U.S. taxes.
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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, which include WML, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, and Wynn MA. 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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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 million. Also, in February 2024, Wynn Las Vegas repurchased $678.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 2025 WLV Senior Notes, at a price equal to 97.2% of the principal amount, plus accrued interest and an early tender premium of $20.3 million to the holders of validly tendered 2025 WLV Senior Notes. The Company used the net proceeds from the 2031 WRF Add-On Senior Notes and cash held by Wynn Resorts 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 to 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 WRF Credit Agreement Amendment amends the WRF Credit Agreement to: (i) transition the benchmark rate from LIBOR to Term SOFR and to make conforming changes, (ii) reduce the aggregate principal amount of revolving commitments under the revolving credit facility by $100.0 million, from $850.0 million to $750.0 million, (iii) extend the stated maturity date for lenders electing to extend their revolving commitments in an amount equal to approximately $681.3 million from September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027, and (iv) extend the stated maturity date for lenders electing to extend their term loan commitments in an amount equal to approximately $749.4 million from September 20, 2024 to September 20, 2027. Lenders who elected not to extend their revolving commitments in an amount equal to approximately $68.7 million will remain subject to a stated maturity date of September 20, 2024, and lenders who elected not to extend their term loan commitments in an amount equal to approximately $75.6 million will remain subject to a stated maturity date of September 20, 2024.
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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.
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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 ended 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.
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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 $150.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2025. 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 Wynn Al Marjan Island, and for general corporate purposes.
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The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in each of the quarters ended June 30, 2023, September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2023 and recorded $28.5 million, $28.2 million and $28.4 million respectively, against accumulated deficit.
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The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share in each of the quarters ended March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2024 and recorded an aggregate amount of $111.1 million against accumulated deficit in the year ended December 31, 2024.
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On February 7, 2024, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on February 29, 2024 to stockholders of record as of February 20, 2024.
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On February 13, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its common stock, payable on March 5, 2025 to stockholders of record as of February 24, 2025.
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In April 2016, our Board of Directors has 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"). We repurchased 2,206,573 shares of our common stock at an average price of $88.61 per share, for an aggregate cost of $195.5 million under this equity repurchase program during the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, we had $433.4 million in repurchase authority remaining under the program.
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In November 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. As of December 31, 2024, we had $813.0 million in repurchase authority remaining under the program.
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(6)Other includes open purchase orders, future charitable contributions, performance contracts and other contracts. As further discussed in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 14, "Income Taxes," we had $135.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the underlying tax positions, it is not practicable to assign this liability to any particular year and therefore it is not included in the table above as of December 31, 2023.
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(6)Other includes open purchase orders, future charitable contributions, performance contracts and other contracts. As further discussed in Item 8—"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," Note 14, "Income Taxes," we had $131.0 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2024. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the underlying tax positions, it is not practicable to assign the related potential tax obligations to any particular year and therefore it is not included in the table above as of December 31, 2024.
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On December 16, 2022, Wynn Macau SA entered into a definitive gaming concession contract (the "Gaming Concession Contract") with the government of Macau, pursuant to which Wynn Macau SA was granted a 10-year gaming concession commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2032, to operate games of chance at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau.
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In December 2022, Wynn Macau SA entered into a definitive gaming concession contract (the "Gaming Concession Contract") with the government of Macau, pursuant to which Wynn Macau SA was granted a 10-year gaming concession commencing on January 1, 2023 and expiring on December 31, 2032, to operate games of chance at Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau.
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In addition to the Macau gaming premium and Property Transfer Agreements payment commitments included in the table above, Wynn Macau SA committed to make certain non-gaming and gaming investments in the amount of MOP17.73 billion (approximately $2.20 billion) over the course of the ten-year term of the Gaming Concession Contract. MOP16.50 billion (approximately $2.05 billion) of the committed investment will be used for non-gaming capital projects and event programming in connection with, among others, attraction of foreign tourists, conventions and exhibitions, entertainment performances, sports events, culture and art, health and wellness, themed amusement, gastronomy, community tourism and maritime tourism.
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In addition to the Macau gaming premium and Property Transfer Agreements payment commitments included in the table above, Wynn Macau SA committed to make certain non-gaming and gaming investments in the amount of MOP21.03 billion (approximately $2.63 billion) over the course of the ten-year term of the Gaming Concession Contract. MOP19.80 billion (approximately $2.48 billion) of the committed investment will be used for non-gaming capital projects and event programming in connection with, among others, attraction of foreign tourists, conventions and exhibitions, entertainment performances, sports events, culture and art, health and wellness, themed amusement, gastronomy, community tourism and maritime tourism.
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As of December 31, 2023, we had deferred tax assets of $2.20 billion, including a foreign tax credit ("FTC") carryforward of $1.20 billion and deferred tax assets related to interest expense carryforwards of $156.2 million and net operating loss carryforwards of $239.6 million. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. In this assessment, appropriate consideration was given to all positive and negative evidence including recent operating profitability, forecasts of future earnings, ability to carryback, the reversal of net taxable temporary differences, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, and tax planning strategies.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had deferred tax assets of $1.50 billion, including a foreign tax credit ("FTC") carryforward of $533.5 million and deferred tax assets related to interest expense carryforwards of $157.6 million and net operating loss carryforwards of $201.7 million. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. In this assessment, appropriate consideration was given to all positive and negative evidence including recent operating profitability, forecasts of future earnings, ability to carryback, the reversal of net taxable temporary differences, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, and tax planning strategies. The need for valuation allowances against deferred tax assets will be reassessed on a continuous basis in future periods and, as a result, the allowance may increase or decrease based on changes in facts and circumstances.
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In 2023, we considered both the achievement of sustained profitability and cumulative income as well as forecasted income and tax planning strategies to be significant forms of positive evidence. We determined that the positive evidence outweighed the negative evidence and supported a release of a portion of the valuation allowance. Therefore, we recorded a $1.10 billion net decrease to valuation allowances, including a $971.7 million decrease to the valuation allowance on FTC carryforwards. Of the $971.7 million decrease, $97.5 million relates to current year utilization and $572.6 million relates to expirations of FTCs in 2023. The remaining $301.6 million represents FTCs more likely than not to be realized based on future taxable income and tax planning strategies. We also recorded a $158.0 million decrease in valuation allowance on disallowed interest expense carryforward. The need for valuation allowances against deferred tax assets will be reassessed on a continuous basis in future periods and, as a result, the allowance may increase or decrease based on changes in facts and circumstances.
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In 2023, we considered both the achievement of sustained profitability and cumulative income as well as forecasted income and tax planning strategies to be significant forms of positive evidence. We determined that the positive evidence outweighed the negative evidence and supported a release of a portion of the valuation allowance. Therefore, we recorded a $1.10 billion net decrease to valuation allowances, including a $971.7 million decrease to the valuation allowance on FTC carryforwards. Of the $971.7 million decrease, $97.5 million related to utilization and $572.6 million related to expirations of FTCs in 2023. The remaining $301.6 million represented FTCs more likely than not to be realized based on future taxable income and tax planning strategies. We also recorded a $158.0 million decrease in valuation allowance on disallowed interest expense carryforward.
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On March 7, 2023, WML completed the Offering of the WML Convertible Bonds. The Company determined that the conversion feature contained within the WML Convertible Bonds 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 (the "WML Convertible Bonds Conversion Option Derivative"). In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative will be reported at fair value as of the end of each reporting period, with changes recognized in the statements of operations.
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In March 2023, WML completed the offering of the WML Convertible Bonds. The Company determined that the conversion feature contained within the WML Convertible Bonds 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 (the "WML Convertible Bonds Conversion Option Derivative"). In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the WML Convertible Bond Conversion Option Derivative is reported at fair value as of the end of each reporting period, with changes recognized in the statements of operations.
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The Company used a binomial lattice model in order to estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative in the WML Convertible Bonds. Inherent in a binomial options pricing model are unobservable (Level 3) inputs and assumptions related to expected share-price volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected term, and dividend yield. The Company estimates the volatility of shares of WML common stock based on historical volatility that matches the expected remaining term to maturity of the WML Convertible Bonds. The risk-free interest rate is based on the Hong Kong and United States benchmark yield curves on the valuation date for a maturity similar to the expected remaining term of the WML Convertible Bonds. The expected life of the WML Convertible Bonds is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining term to maturity. The dividend yield is based on the historical WML dividend rate over the last several years. The output of the lattice model can be highly sensitive to fluctuations in its inputs.
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The Company used a binomial lattice model in order to estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative in the WML Convertible Bonds. Inherent in a binomial options pricing model are unobservable (Level 3) inputs and assumptions related to expected share-price volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected term, and dividend yield. The Company estimates the volatility of shares of WML common stock based on historical volatility that matches the expected remaining term to maturity of the WML Convertible Bonds. The risk-free interest rate is based on the Hong Kong and United States benchmark yield curves on the valuation date for a maturity similar to the expected remaining term of the WML Convertible Bonds. The expected life of the WML Convertible Bonds is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining term to maturity. Dividend yield is assumed to be zero due to a dividend protection feature in the WML Convertible Bond agreement. The output of the lattice model can be highly sensitive to fluctuations in its inputs.
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The decrease in allowance for casino credit losses as shown in the table above is primarily due to the impact of historical collection patterns and expectations of current and future collection trends, as well as the specific review of customer accounts. Although the Company believes that its allowance is adequate, it is possible the estimated amounts of cash collections with respect to receivables could change. Our allowance for credit losses is based on our estimates of amounts collectible and depends on the risk assessments and judgments by management regarding realizability, the current and expected future state of the economy and our credit policy. Our reserve methodology is applied similarly to credit extended at each of our resorts. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, 41.8% and 34.3%, respectively, of our outstanding casino accounts receivable balance originated at our Macau Operations.
Current wording
The decrease in allowance for casino credit losses as shown in the table above is primarily due to the impact of historical collection patterns and expectations of current and future collection trends, as well as the specific review of customer accounts. Although the Company believes that its allowance is adequate, it is possible the estimated amounts of cash collections with respect to receivables could change. Our allowance for credit losses is based on our estimates of amounts collectible and depends on the risk assessments and judgments by management regarding realizability, the current and expected future state of the economy and our credit policy. Our reserve methodology is applied similarly to credit extended at each of our resorts. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, 40.3% and 41.8%, respectively, of our outstanding casino accounts receivable balance originated at our Macau Operations.
Previous wording
As of December 31, 2023, a 100 basis point change in the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of casino accounts receivable would change the provision for credit losses by approximately $2.2 million.
Current wording
As of December 31, 2024, a 100 basis point change in the allowance for credit losses as a percentage of casino accounts receivable would change the provision for credit losses by approximately $2.4 million.
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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 Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
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During the year ended December 31, 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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The below table presents proceeds from the issuance, repayments, and repurchases of the specified debt instruments during the year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
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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.
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In 2024, we recorded a $735.9 million net decrease to valuation allowances, including a $693.3 million decrease to valuation allowance on FTC carryforwards. Of the $693.3 million net decrease, $614.9 million relates to expirations of FTCs in 2024 and the remaining $78.4 million represents FTCs more likely than not to be realized based on changes in future taxable income and tax planning strategies.
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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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In May 2023, WRF and certain of its subsidiaries entered into an amendment (the "WRF Credit Agreement Amendment") to its existing credit agreement (the "WRF Credit Agreement").
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As of December 31, 2022, we relied solely on the reversal of net taxable temporary differences in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.