Red Rock Resorts Inc

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Red Rock was formed as a Delaware corporation in 2015 to own an indirect equity interest in and manage Station Casinos LLC (“Station LLC”), a Nevada limited liability company. Station LLC is a gaming, development and management company established in 1976 that owns and operates seven major gaming and entertainment facilities and ten smaller casino properties (three of which are 50% owned) in the Las Vegas regional market. In December 2023, we opened Durango Casino & Resort (“Durango”).

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Red Rock was formed as a Delaware corporation in 2015 to own an indirect equity interest in and manage Station Casinos LLC (“Station LLC”), a Nevada limited liability company. Station LLC is a gaming, development and management company established in 1976 that owns and operates seven major gaming and entertainment facilities and 11 smaller gaming properties (three of which are 50% owned) in the Las Vegas regional market. In December 2023, we opened Durango Casino & Resort (“Durango”).

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A significant portion of our business is dependent upon customers who live and/or work in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. In June 2024, the unemployment rate in the Las Vegas metropolitan area was 6.2% as compared to 6.0% in June 2023. Statewide, the unemployment rate for June 2024 was 5.2% as compared to 5.4% in June 2023. In June 2024, the median price of an existing single-family home in Las Vegas according to the Las Vegas Realtors® was $475,000, up 7.7% from $440,990 in June 2023. In light of uncertainty in the economic outlook stemming from inflation, higher interest rates, increased energy costs and increased geo-political and regional conflicts, we cannot predict whether the trend in unemployment or the trend in housing prices in the Las Vegas area will continue.

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A significant portion of our business is dependent upon customers who live and/or work in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. In September 2024, the unemployment rate in the Las Vegas metropolitan area was 5.9% as compared to 5.7% in September 2023. Statewide, the unemployment rate for September 2024 was 5.6% as compared to 5.4% in September 2023. In September 2024, the median price of an existing single-family home in Las Vegas according to the Las Vegas Realtors® was $479,900, up 6.6% from $450,000 in September 2023. In light of uncertainty in the economic outlook stemming from inflation, higher interest rates, increased energy costs and increased geo-political and regional conflicts, we cannot predict whether the trend in unemployment or the trend in housing prices in the Las Vegas area will continue.

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We have continued to experience favorable customer trends, including strong and consistent visitation from our guests and strong spend per visit across the majority of our properties. These trends, in combination with our operational discipline and our focus on our core local guests, as well as regional and out of town guests, continued to drive strong operating results in 2024. However, we cannot predict whether these trends will continue, nor can we predict the extent to which impacts of inflation, increased energy costs and interest rate fluctuations may affect our business in the future.

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We have continued to experience favorable customer trends, including consistent visitation from our guests and strong spend per visit across the majority of our properties. These trends, in combination with our operational discipline and our focus on our core local guests, as well as regional and out of town guests, continued to drive strong operating results in 2024. However, we cannot predict whether these trends will continue, nor can we predict the extent to which impacts of inflation, increased energy costs and interest rate fluctuations may affect our business in the future.

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Net Revenues. Net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were $486.4 million, up 16.9% as compared to $416.1 million for the prior year period. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net revenues were $975.3 million, an increase of 14.8% compared to $849.8 million for the prior year period. Contributing to the increase for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is our Durango property which opened on December 5, 2023. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, our casino revenue, food and beverage, room and other revenues increased by 18.6%, 18.2%, 11.7% and 3.3%, respectively, as compared to the same quarter in 2023, and for the six months ended June 30, 2024, we achieved year over year growth of 14.1%, 18.8%, 16.0% and 7.1% for casino revenue, food and beverage, room and other revenues, respectively.

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Net Revenues. Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $468.0 million, up 13.7% as compared to $411.6 million for the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net revenues were $1.44 billion, an increase of 14.4% compared to $1.26 billion for the prior year period. Contributing to the increase for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 is our Durango property which opened on December 5, 2023. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, our casino revenue, food and beverage, room and other revenues increased by 15.2%, 14.5%, 7.4% and 5.2%, respectively, as compared to the same quarter in 2023, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we achieved year over year growth of 14.5%, 17.4%, 13.2% and 6.5% for casino revenue, food and beverage, room and other revenues, respectively.

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Operating Income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, our operating income was $140.2 million and $295.8 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, our operating income was $126.9 million and $264.2 million, respectively. Our Durango property contributed to the increase in operating income for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared with the prior year periods. Additional information about factors impacting our operating income is included below.

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Operating Income. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, our operating income was $130.6 million and $426.4 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, our operating income was $122.5 million and $386.7 million, respectively. Our Durango property contributed to the increase in operating income for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year periods. Additional information about factors impacting our operating income is included below.

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Casino. As described at Net Revenues above, our casino revenues increased by 18.6% and 14.1% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in the prior year. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year period, our slot handle increased by 9.8%, table games drop increased by 54.7% and race and sports write decreased by 4.9%. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year period, our slot handle increased 9.5%, table games drop increased 52.5% and race and sports write decreased by 3.0%. For the three months ended June 30, 2024, slots and tables games hold were consistent while race and sports hold increased 2.1%, all as compared to the prior year period. In addition, for the six months ended June 30, 2024 our slots and race and sports hold were consistent while our table games hold decreased 1.9%, all as compared to the prior year period. Casino expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year periods increased by 26.3% and 22.3%, respectively, primarily due to our Durango property.

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Casino. As described at Net Revenues above, our casino revenues increased by 15.2% and 14.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in the prior year. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year period, our slot handle increased by 10.0%, table games drop increased by 46.7% and race and sports write decreased by 7.3%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year period, our slot handle increased 9.6%, table games drop increased 50.5% and race and sports write decreased 4.3%. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 our slot hold was consistent, while our table games hold decreased 1.3%, and our race and sports hold increased 1.7%, all as compared to the prior year period. In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 our slots and race and sports hold were consistent while our table games hold decreased 1.7%, all as compared to the prior year period. Casino expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year periods increased by 24.6% and 23.1%, respectively, primarily due to our Durango property.

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Food and Beverage. Food and beverage includes revenue and expenses from our restaurants, bars and catering. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, food and beverage revenue increased by 18.2% and 18.8%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year due to additional food and beverage offerings. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the average guest check increased by 10.4% and 10.9%, respectively, and the number of restaurant guests served increased by 14.5% and 11.6%, respectively, all as compared to the prior year periods. Food and beverage expenses for three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year periods increased by 22.0% and 22.1%, respectively, primarily due to food and beverage expenses at our Durango property.

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Food and Beverage. Food and beverage includes revenue and expenses from our restaurants, bars and catering. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, food and beverage revenue increased by 14.5% and 17.4%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in the prior year due to additional food and beverage offerings. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the average guest check increased by 10.1% and 10.6%, respectively, and the number of restaurant guests served increased by 9.4% and 10.8%, respectively, all as compared to the prior year periods. Food and beverage expenses for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year periods increased by 24.5% and 22.9%, respectively, primarily due to food and beverage expenses at our Durango property.

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Room. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, room revenues increased by 11.7% and 16.0%, respectively, and room expenses increased by 19.3% and 18.0%, respectively, all as compared to the prior year periods. Room expenses were higher for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to our Durango property.

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Room. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, room revenues increased by 7.4% and 13.2%, respectively, and room expenses increased by 16.1% and 17.4%, respectively, all as compared to the prior year periods. The increase in room revenues and expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the prior year periods, were primarily due to our Durango property.

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Other. Other primarily represents revenues from tenant leases, retail outlets, bowling, spas, and entertainment, and their corresponding expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, other revenues increased by 3.3% and 7.1%, respectively, as compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by additional leased outlets. For the same periods, other expenses decreased by 13.7% and 10.1%, respectively.

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Other. Other primarily represents revenues from tenant leases, retail outlets, bowling, spas, and entertainment, and their corresponding expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, other revenues increased by 5.2% and 6.5%, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily driven by additional leased outlets. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, other expenses increased by 3.3%, as compared to the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, other expenses decreased 5.8%, as compared to the prior year period.

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Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”). For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, SG&A expenses increased by 19.1% to $111.3 million and 16.2% or $216.1 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The increases in SG&A expenses were primarily due to expenses associated with our Durango property. As a percentage of net revenue, SG&A expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 increased slightly as compared to the prior year periods. Management continues to focus on operational discipline and opportunities for improved efficiency.

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Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, SG&A expenses increased by 18.7% to $109.0 million and 17.0% to $325.2 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The increases in SG&A expenses were primarily due to expenses associated with our Durango property. As a percentage of net revenues, SG&A expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 were in-line with the prior year periods. Management continues to focus on operational discipline and opportunities for improved efficiency.

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Depreciation and Amortization. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, depreciation and amortization expense increased by 42.7% and 43.5%, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to higher depreciation expense associated with Durango’s assets placed in service in December 2023.

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Depreciation and Amortization. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, depreciation and amortization expense increased by 45.6% and 44.2%, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily due to depreciation expense associated with Durango’s assets placed in service in December 2023.

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Write-downs and Other, net. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, write-downs and other, net totaled $2.2 million and $4.3 million, respectively, primarily comprising development and preopening expenses and business innovation development expenses. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, write-downs and other, net totaled $10.1 million and $29.7 million, respectively, primarily comprising development and preopening expenses, business innovation development expenses and demolition costs associated with our closed properties.

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Write-downs and Other, net. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, write-downs and other, net included $5.8 million in refunds for previously expensed development costs and $3.2 million in net costs primarily comprising development and preopening expenses and business innovation development expenses. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, write-downs and other, net totaled $1.7 million, primarily comprising development and preopening expenses (including $5.8 million in refunds for previously expensed development costs) and business innovation development expenses. For three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, write-downs and other, net totaled $15.1 million and $44.8 million, respectively, primarily comprising development and preopening expenses, business innovation development expenses and demolition costs associated with our closed properties.

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Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net increased to $57.4 million and $114.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to $44.3 million and $86.8 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2023. The increase in interest expense was due to increased borrowings and higher variable interest rates applicable to our credit facility for the current year periods. We expect that the interest rates on our credit facility may continue to vary in response to macroeconomic conditions. On March 14, 2024, we completed a series of refinancing transactions pursuant to which we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and issued $500 million of 6.625% senior notes due 2032 (the “6.625% Senior Notes”). The proceeds of the 6.625% Senior Notes, together with borrowings under the Credit Agreement, were used to repay all amounts outstanding under our existing credit facility, pay fees and costs associated with the transactions, and for general corporate purposes. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the refinancing transactions as well as our other long-term debt.

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Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net increased to $58.0 million and $172.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to $45.5 million and $132.3 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2023. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to capitalized interest in the prior year periods, as well as an increase in borrowings for the current year periods. We expect that the variable interest rates on our credit facility may continue to fluctuate in response to macroeconomic conditions. On March 14, 2024, we completed a series of refinancing transactions pursuant to which we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and issued $500 million of 6.625% senior notes due 2032 (the “6.625% Senior Notes”). The proceeds of the 6.625% Senior Notes, together with borrowings under the Credit Agreement, were used to repay all amounts outstanding under our existing credit facility, pay fees and costs associated with the transactions, and for general corporate purposes. See Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information about the refinancing transactions as well as our other long-term debt.

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Provision for Income Tax. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we recognized a provision for income tax of $11.8 million and $18.1 million, respectively. Station Holdco is treated as a partnership for income tax reporting purposes and Station Holdco’s members are liable for federal, state and local income taxes based on their share of Station Holdco’s taxable income. We are not liable for income tax on the noncontrolling interests’ share of Station Holdco’s taxable income or benefit from a taxable loss, and therefore our effective tax rates of 14.4% and 10.9% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, were less than the statutory rate. We recognized income tax expense of $8.4 million and $18.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively.

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Provision for Income Tax. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, we recognized a provision for income tax of $8.1 million and $26.1 million, respectively. Station Holdco is treated as a partnership for income tax reporting purposes and Station Holdco’s members are liable for federal, state and local income taxes based on their share of Station Holdco’s taxable income. We are not liable for income tax on the noncontrolling interests’ share of Station Holdco’s taxable income or benefit from a taxable loss, and therefore our effective tax rate of 12.7% and 11.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, were less than the statutory rate. We recognized income tax expense of $9.3 million and $27.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.

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Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 represented the portion of net income attributable to the ownership interest in Station Holdco not held by us.

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Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 represented the portion of net income attributable to the ownership interest in Station Holdco not held by us.

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Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 for our two reportable segments and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA are presented below (amounts in thousands). The Las Vegas operations segment includes all of our Las Vegas casino properties and the Native American management segment includes our Native American management arrangements. There was no Native American management activity in the current or prior year three and six month periods.

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Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 for our two reportable segments and a reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA are presented below (amounts in thousands). The Las Vegas operations segment includes all of our Las Vegas casino properties and the Native American management segment includes our Native American management arrangements. There was no Native American management activity in the current or prior year three and nine month periods.

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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used measure of operating performance in our industry and is a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies. We believe that in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our operating performance because it provides information about the performance of our ongoing core operations. Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 includes net income plus depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, write-downs and other, net (including gains and losses on asset disposals, preopening and development, business innovation and technology enhancements, demolition costs and non-routine items), interest expense, net, loss on extinguishment/modification of debt, change in fair value of derivative instruments and provision for income tax.

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Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that is presented solely as a supplemental disclosure. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is a widely used measure of operating performance in our industry and is a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies. We believe that in addition to net income, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our operating performance because it provides information about the performance of our ongoing core operations. Adjusted EBITDA for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 includes net income plus depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, write-downs and other, net (including gains and losses on asset disposals, preopening and development, business innovation and technology enhancements, demolition costs and non-routine items), interest expense, net, loss on extinguishment/modification of debt, change in fair value of derivative instruments and provision for income tax.

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At June 30, 2024, the difference between the balance sheet for Station LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries and the balance sheet for the Holding Company is that the Holding Company had cash of $1.4 million, $7.1 million of income tax receivable, $51.0 million of deferred tax assets, net, and a $40.6 million note receivable from Station LLC, which are solely assets of the Holding Company, and liabilities that are solely the Holding Company’s, consisting of a $20.4 million liability under the TRA, of which $1.2 million is expected to be paid in the next twelve months and $12.5 million of other liabilities. The Holding Company’s $40.6 million intercompany note receivable from Station LLC is eliminated in consolidation. At December 31, 2023, the Holding Company had cash of $0.2 million, $14.4 million of income tax receivable, $43.4 million of deferred tax assets, net, and a $34.0 million note receivable from Station LLC, which are solely assets of the Holding Company, and liabilities that are solely the Holding Company’s, consisting of a $22.1 million liability under the TRA, of which $1.7 million was current, and $3.3 million of other liabilities.

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At September 30, 2024, the difference between the balance sheet for Station LLC and its consolidated subsidiaries and the balance sheet for the Holding Company is that the Holding Company had cash of $3.0 million, $6.7 million of income tax receivable, $48.6 million of deferred tax assets, net, and a $53.2 million note receivable from Station LLC, which are solely assets of the Holding Company, and liabilities that are solely the Holding Company’s, consisting of a $20.4 million liability under the TRA, of which $1.2 million is expected to be paid in the next twelve months and $4.0 million of other liabilities. The Holding Company’s $53.2 million intercompany note receivable from Station LLC is eliminated in consolidation. At December 31, 2023, the Holding Company had cash of $0.2 million, $14.4 million of income tax receivable, $43.4 million of deferred tax assets, net, and a $34.0 million note receivable from Station LLC, which are solely assets of the Holding Company, and liabilities that are solely the Holding Company’s, consisting of a $22.1 million liability under the TRA, of which $1.7 million was current, and $3.3 million of other liabilities.

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The Holding Company recognized net losses of $11.3 million and $17.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively, and $8.1 million and $18.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, primarily due to the provision for income taxes.

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The Holding Company recognized net losses of $7.5 million and $24.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $8.9 million and $27.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, primarily due to the provision for income taxes.

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At June 30, 2024, we had $136.4 million in cash and cash equivalents. Station LLC maintains its borrowing availability under its revolving credit facility, subject to continued compliance with the terms of the credit facility. At June 30, 2024, Station LLC’s borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility was $876.2 million, which was net of $178.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $45.8 million in outstanding letters of credit and similar obligations.

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At September 30, 2024, we had $117.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. Station LLC maintains its borrowing availability under its revolving credit facility, subject to continued compliance with the terms of the credit facility. At September 30, 2024, Station LLC’s borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility was $869.2 million, which was net of $185.0 million in outstanding borrowings and $45.8 million in outstanding letters of credit and similar obligations.

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Our primary capital requirements for the near term are expected to be related to the operation and maintenance of our properties, debt service payments, dividends and distributions. Our anticipated uses of cash for the remainder of 2024 include (i) approximately $60 million to $100 million for capital expenditures, including amounts to close out our Durango project, (ii) required principal and interest payments on Station LLC’s indebtedness totaling $12.4 million and $114.6 million, respectively, (iii) dividends to our Class A common stockholders, including approximately $14.9 million to be paid in September 2024, and (iv) distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco, including approximately $11.5 million to be paid in September 2024 and including “tax distributions” that may be made quarterly when required and in amounts that may vary from quarter to quarter. Other payment obligations include salaries, wages and employee benefits, service contracts, property taxes, insurance and other obligations.

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Our primary capital requirements for the near term are expected to be related to the operation and maintenance of our properties, debt service payments, dividends and distributions. Our anticipated uses of cash for the remainder of 2024 include (i) approximately $20 million to $40 million for capital expenditures, (ii) approximately $20 million for construction advances on the North Fork project, (iii)required principal and interest payments on Station LLC’s indebtedness totaling $4.3 million and $54.3 million, respectively, (iv) dividends to our Class A common stockholders, including approximately $14.9 million to be paid in December 2024, and (v) distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco, including approximately $11.5 million to be paid in September 2024 and including “tax distributions” that may be made quarterly when required and in amounts that may vary from quarter to quarter. Other payment obligations include salaries, wages and employee benefits, service contracts, property taxes, insurance and other obligations.

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On May 2, 2024, our board of directors extended the expiration date of our equity repurchase program to December 31, 2025. Our board of directors has authorized $600.0 million for repurchases of Class A common stock under our equity repurchase program. We are not obligated to repurchase any shares under the program. Subject to applicable laws and the provisions of any agreements restricting our ability to do so, repurchases may be made at our discretion from time to time through open market purchases, negotiated transactions or tender offers, depending on market conditions and other factors. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we repurchased 75,000 shares of our Class A common stock in open market transactions at a weighted-average price of $52.29 per share. At June 30, 2024, we had $309.0 million of remaining repurchases authorized under the program. From time to time, we may also seek to repurchase our outstanding indebtedness. Any such purchases may be funded by existing cash balances or the incurrence of debt, including borrowings under our credit facility. The amount and timing of any repurchases will be based on business and market conditions, capital availability, compliance with debt covenants and other considerations.

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On May 2, 2024, our board of directors extended the expiration date of the equity repurchase program to December 31, 2025. Our board of directors has authorized $600.0 million for repurchases of Class A common stock under our equity repurchase program. We are not obligated to repurchase any shares under the program. Subject to applicable laws and the provisions of any agreements restricting our ability to do so, repurchases may be made at our discretion from time to time through open market purchases, negotiated transactions or tender offers, depending on market conditions and other factors. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased 75,000 shares of our Class A common stock in open market transactions at a weighted-average price of $52.29 per share. At September 30, 2024, we had $309.0 million of remaining repurchases authorized under the program. From time to time, we may also seek to repurchase our outstanding indebtedness. Any such purchases may be funded by existing cash balances or the incurrence of debt, including borrowings under our credit facility. The amount and timing of any repurchases will be based on business and market conditions, capital availability, compliance with debt covenants and other considerations.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $269.0 million as compared to $235.2 million for the prior year period. Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 included $90.7 million and $82.3 million in interest payments, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, we also paid $34.7 million in fees and costs related to debt modification. In addition, our operating cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 increased as compared to the prior year period due to changes in working capital accounts. Information about our operating activities is presented within Results of Operations above.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $400.0 million as compared to $335.4 million for the prior year period. Cash flows from operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 included $169.0 million and $126.3 million in interest payments, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we also paid $11.4 million in fees and costs related to debt modification. In addition, our operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 increased as compared to the prior year period due to changes in working capital accounts. Information about our operating activities is presented within Results of Operations above.

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For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, cash paid for capital expenditures totaled $176.7 million and $377.1 million, respectively. Capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were primarily related to the Durango project.

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, cash paid for capital expenditures totaled $257.0 million and $512.5 million, respectively. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were primarily related to the Durango project.

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As described above, during the six months ended June 30, 2024, Station LLC entered into an amended and restated credit agreement pursuant to which it repaid all loans outstanding under the existing credit agreement, borrowed $1,570.0 million under the New Term B Facility and borrowed $200.0 million under the New Revolving Credit Facility. Station LLC also issued $500.0 million in principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2032 and paid $23.4 million in debt issuance costs. In addition, we paid $88.9 million in dividends to Class A common stockholders and $79.9 million in cash distributions to the noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco. We also paid $11.2 million related to tax withholding on share-based compensation during the period.

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As described above, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, Station LLC entered into an amended and restated credit agreement pursuant to which it repaid all loans outstanding under the existing credit agreement, borrowed $1,570.0 million under the New Term B Facility and borrowed $280.0 million under the New Revolving Credit Facility. Station LLC also issued $500.0 million in principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2032 and paid $23.5 million in debt issuance costs. In addition, we paid $103.6 million in dividends to Class A common stockholders and $110.4 million in cash distributions to the noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco. We also paid $13.8 million related to tax withholding on share-based compensation during the period.

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During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we borrowed $270.0 million under the existing revolving credit facility, and paid $29.5 million in dividends to Class A common stockholders and $44.3 million in cash distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco. We also paid $8.9 million related to tax withholding on share-based compensation.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we borrowed $370.5 million under the existing revolving credit facility, and paid $44.0 million in dividends to Class A common stockholders and $65.2 million in cash distributions to noncontrolling interest holders of Station Holdco. We also paid $9.5 million related to tax withholding on share-based compensation.

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A description of our indebtedness is included in Note 8 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Material changes to the terms of our indebtedness during the six months ended June 30, 2024 are described therein and include a description of the March 2024 amendment to Station LLC’s credit facility and the issuance of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2032.

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A description of our indebtedness is included in Note 8 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Material changes to the terms of our indebtedness during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are described therein and include a description of the March 2024 amendment to Station LLC’s credit facility and the issuance of $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2032.

Previous wording

A description of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

A description of our critical accounting policies and estimates is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.