UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2009
OR
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 333-100768
WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA | 88-0494875 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthLas Vegas, Nevada 89109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(702) 770-7555
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days: Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ¨ No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ¨ Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer x Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC owns all of the membership interests of the Registrant as of November 9, 2009.
WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
Part I. Financial Information |
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Item 1. |
Financial Statements |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets September 30, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008 |
3 | |||
4 | ||||
5 | ||||
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) |
6 | |||
Item 2. |
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
24 | ||
Item 3. |
35 | |||
Item 4. |
36 | |||
Part II. Other Information |
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Item IA |
37 | |||
Item 2. |
37 | |||
Item 6. |
38 | |||
39 |
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 153,248 | $ | 123,315 | ||||
Receivables, net |
85,484 | 98,282 | ||||||
Inventories |
84,482 | 95,206 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
20,404 | 21,648 | ||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
346 | | ||||||
Total current assets |
343,964 | 338,451 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
3,922,520 | 4,108,953 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
15,393 | 16,881 | ||||||
Deferred financing costs, net |
41,087 | 37,462 | ||||||
Deposits and other assets |
49,676 | 77,969 | ||||||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates |
3,809 | 4,555 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 4,376,449 | $ | 4,584,271 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
$ | 1,050 | $ | 1,050 | ||||
Accounts payable |
27,156 | 46,701 | ||||||
Accrued interest |
37,970 | 10,110 | ||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits |
40,239 | 50,127 | ||||||
Other accrued expenses |
21,545 | 19,143 | ||||||
Customer deposits and other liabilities |
66,968 | 101,825 | ||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
| 200,424 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
194,928 | 429,380 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
2,695,540 | 2,833,423 | ||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
77,776 | 63,905 | ||||||
Other |
3,978 | | ||||||
Total liabilities |
2,972,222 | 3,326,708 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) |
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Members equity: |
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Contributed capital |
1,826,348 | 1,474,286 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(422,121 | ) | (216,723 | ) | ||||
Total members equity |
1,404,227 | 1,257,563 | ||||||
Total liabilities and members equity |
$ | 4,376,449 | $ | 4,584,271 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, |
Nine months ended September 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Operating revenues: |
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Casino |
$ | 143,988 | $ | 143,181 | $ | 385,812 | $ | 388,979 | ||||||||
Rooms |
76,867 | 65,323 | 243,410 | 208,026 | ||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
96,839 | 74,605 | 293,693 | 236,085 | ||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
51,341 | 51,008 | 148,180 | 160,325 | ||||||||||||
Gross revenues |
369,035 | 334,117 | 1,071,095 | 993,415 | ||||||||||||
Less: promotional allowances |
(44,574 | ) | (39,317 | ) | (142,153 | ) | (115,546 | ) | ||||||||
Net revenues |
324,461 | 294,800 | 928,942 | 877,869 | ||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: |
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Casino |
67,592 | 66,916 | 208,487 | 196,747 | ||||||||||||
Rooms |
29,801 | 18,387 | 78,411 | 56,796 | ||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
61,294 | 47,788 | 178,674 | 145,223 | ||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
36,295 | 31,708 | 99,293 | 105,204 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
62,467 | 51,496 | 186,494 | 154,551 | ||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
5,114 | 17,600 | 10,195 | 24,732 | ||||||||||||
Management fees |
4,814 | 4,425 | 13,871 | 13,170 | ||||||||||||
Pre-opening costs |
| 13,911 | | 26,054 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
77,811 | 42,269 | 233,680 | 122,543 | ||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
159 | 632 | 7,453 | 21,711 | ||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
345,347 | 295,132 | 1,016,558 | 866,731 | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
(20,886 | ) | (332 | ) | (87,616 | ) | 11,138 | |||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
6 | 545 | 20 | 4,533 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
(38,943 | ) | (17,404 | ) | (113,445 | ) | (55,231 | ) | ||||||||
Increase (decrease) in swap fair value |
(3,978 | ) | 1,033 | (3,978 | ) | (524 | ) | |||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates |
50 | 60 | (379 | ) | 297 | |||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(42,865 | ) | (15,766 | ) | (117,782 | ) | (50,925 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (63,751 | ) | $ | (16,098 | ) | $ | (205,398 | ) | $ | (39,787 | ) | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net loss |
$ | (205,398 | ) | $ | (39,787 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
233,680 | 122,543 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation |
7,072 | 7,013 | ||||||
Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other |
15,541 | 7,632 | ||||||
Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions |
746 | 491 | ||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
10,195 | 24,732 | ||||||
Property charges and other |
7,453 | 21,711 | ||||||
Decrease in swap fair value |
3,978 | 524 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in: |
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Receivables |
2,603 | 14,557 | ||||||
Inventories and prepaid expenses and other |
14,684 | (19,622 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
(28,826 | ) | (3,841 | ) | ||||
Due to affiliates, net |
4,677 | (3,297 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
66,405 | 132,656 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention |
(224,084 | ) | (801,311 | ) | ||||
Restricted cash |
| (574 | ) | |||||
Collection of note receivable from Wynn Resorts, Limited |
| 80,000 | ||||||
Deposits and other assets |
4,403 | (30,056 | ) | |||||
Due to affiliates, net |
4,202 | 13,382 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(215,479 | ) | (738,559 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Principal payments on long-term debt |
(289,426 | ) | (700 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt |
150,542 | 879,484 | ||||||
Capital contribution from the Parent |
328,451 | | ||||||
Payment of financing costs |
(10,560 | ) | (3,979 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
179,007 | 874,805 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
29,933 | 268,902 | ||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
123,315 | 146,521 | ||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 153,248 | $ | 415,423 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Organization
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC was formed on April 17, 2001, as a Nevada limited liability company. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the Company refer to Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and its consolidated subsidiaries. The sole member of the Company is Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC (Holdings). The sole member of Holdings is Wynn Resorts, Limited (Wynn Resorts). The Company was organized primarily to construct and operate Wynn Las Vegas, a destination resort and casino on the Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wynn Las Vegas opened on April 28, 2005. On December 22, 2008, the Company opened Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (Encore), an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas. Encore is a 2,034 all-suite hotel fully integrated with Wynn Las Vegas.
Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (Wynn Capital) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated on June 3, 2002, solely for the purpose of obtaining financing for Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Capital is authorized to issue 2,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01. At September 30, 2009, the Company owned the one share that was issued and outstanding. Wynn Capital has neither any significant net assets nor has had any operating activity. Its sole function is to serve as the co-issuer of the mortgage notes described below. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Capital together are hereinafter referred to as the Issuers.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Companys investment in the 50%-owned joint venture operating the Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership inside Wynn Las Vegas is accounted for under the equity method. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods have been made. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of casino accounts receivable. The Company issues credit in the form of markers to approved casino customers following investigations of creditworthiness. As of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, approximately 65% and 69% respectively, of the Companys markers were due from customers residing in foreign countries, primarily in Asia. Business or economic conditions or other significant events in these countries could affect the collectibility of such receivables.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
Accounts receivable, including casino and hotel receivables, are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems them to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the Companys receivables to their estimated carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on specific review of customer accounts as well as managements experience with collection trends in the casino industry and current economic and business conditions.
Inventories
Inventories consist of retail, food and beverage items, which are stated at the lower of cost or market value, and certain operating supplies. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out, average and specific identification methods.
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
Casino revenues are measured by the aggregate net difference between gaming wins and losses, with liabilities recognized for funds deposited by customers before gaming play occurs and for chips in the customers possession. Hotel, food and beverage, entertainment and other operating revenues are recognized when services are performed. Advance deposits on rooms and advance ticket sales are recorded as deferred revenues until services are provided to the customer.
Revenues are recognized net of certain sales incentives which are recorded as a reduction of revenue. Consequently, the Companys casino revenues are reduced by discounts and points earned in customer loyalty programs, such as the players club loyalty program.
The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances. Such amounts have increased with the opening of Encore in December 2008. The estimated cost of providing such promotional allowances is primarily included in casino expenses as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||
Rooms |
$ | 9,925 | $ | 6,886 | $ | 31,889 | $ | 19,886 | ||||
Food and beverage |
14,689 | 12,748 | 45,138 | 39,350 | ||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
3,309 | 3,172 | 8,214 | 7,431 | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 27,923 | $ | 22,806 | $ | 85,241 | $ | 66,667 | ||||
Gaming Taxes
The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenues, subject to applicable adjustments. These gaming taxes are an assessment on the Companys gaming revenues and are recorded as an expense within the Casino line item in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. These taxes totaled approximately $10.3 million and $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $27.8 million and $26.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs incurred in development periods are included in pre-opening costs. Once a project is completed, advertising costs are included in general and administrative expenses. For the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, advertising costs totaled approximately $3.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, advertising costs totaled approximately $14.1 million and $15.5 million, respectively. There was approximately $0.8 million and $2 million, respectively of advertising costs included in pre-opening expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Subsequent Events
In accordance with accounting standards for subsequent events, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 9, 2009, the date these financial statements were issued.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting standards regarding fair value measurements. These standards define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, and expand disclosures about fair value measurements under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. These standards do not require any new fair value measurements. The Company partially adopted these new standards effective January 1, 2008 and adopted the remaining provisions on January 1, 2009. The Company currently does not have any non-financial assets or liabilities that are, or were recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis and accordingly the final adoption of these standards on January 1, 2009, did not have an impact the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding business combinations. These new accounting standards establish principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. The revision is intended to simplify existing guidance and converge rulemaking under U.S. GAAP with international accounting rules. These new accounting standards apply prospectively to business combinations where the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009, did not impact the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding noncontrolling interest in consolidated financial statements. These new accounting standards establish accounting and reporting standards for ownership interest in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. These new accounting standards change the way the consolidated income statement is presented by requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amount attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interests. These new accounting standards also establish reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosure that clearly identify and distinguish between the interest of the parent and those of the noncontrolling owners. These new accounting standards are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009, did not impact the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
In March 2008, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities. These new accounting standards are intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. These new accounting standards are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009, did not have a material impact on the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities. These new accounting standards address the effects of elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity (QSPE) concept from previous standards. These new accounting standards amend previous guidance in determining whether an enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This determination identifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impacts the entitys economic performance and the ability to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. These new accounting standards are effective January 1, 2010. The Company is currently evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting these new accounting standards on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
3. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Interest paid for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled approximately $77.6 million and $76 million, respectively. Interest capitalized for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 totaled $0 and $56.9 million, respectively.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, capital expenditures include a decrease of approximately $179.6 million and an increase of approximately $34.4 million, respectively, in construction payables and retention recorded through amounts due to affiliates.
4. Receivables, net
Receivables, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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Casino |
$ | 131,169 | $ | 142,515 | ||||
Hotel |
15,469 | 13,051 | ||||||
Other |
6,352 | 8,130 | ||||||
152,990 | 163,696 | |||||||
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts |
(67,506 | ) | (65,414 | ) | ||||
$ | 85,484 | $ | 98,282 | |||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
5. Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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Land and improvements |
$ | 697,379 | $ | 695,474 | ||||
Buildings and improvements |
2,562,013 | 2,557,489 | ||||||
Airplane |
44,254 | 44,254 | ||||||
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
1,325,150 | 1,301,182 | ||||||
Construction in progress |
9,720 | 4,579 | ||||||
4,638,516 | 4,602,978 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation |
(715,996 | ) | (494,025 | ) | ||||
$ | 3,922,520 | $ | 4,108,953 | |||||
6. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
September 30, 2009 |
December 31, 2008 |
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6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes, due December 1, 2014, net of original issue discount of $8,560 at September 30, 2009, and $9,561 at December 31, 2008 |
$ | 1,625,670 | $ | 1,690,439 | ||||
Revolving Credit Facility; due July 15, 2013; interest at LIBOR plus 2.8% |
741,650 | 879,484 | ||||||
Term Loan Facility; $112.5 million due September 30, 2012 with the remaining $112.5 million due August 15, 2013; interest at LIBOR plus 1.875% |
225,000 | 225,000 | ||||||
$42 million Note Payable; due April 1, 2017; interest at LIBOR plus 1.25% |
38,500 | 39,550 | ||||||
Payable to Affiliate |
65,770 | | ||||||
2,696,590 | 2,834,473 | |||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
(1,050 | ) | (1,050 | ) | ||||
$ | 2,695,540 | $ | 2,833,423 | |||||
6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Wynn Resorts purchased $65.8 million face amount of the Companys 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes due 2014 through open market purchases at a discount. The purchase of the notes by Wynn Resorts has not been contributed to the Company and the notes have not been retired. Accordingly, $65.8 million of the First Mortgage Notes held by Wynn Resorts remain on the Companys balance sheet as a payable to affiliate within Long-term Debt. If and when such notes are contributed to the Company by Wynn Resorts, the Company would then retire the notes and recognize a gain on the early extinguishment of debt equal to the gain recorded by Wynn Resorts of approximately $13.7 million.
Credit Facility
In April 2009, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement). This amendment, among other things, (i) provides a waiver of the
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, until the quarter ending June 30, 2011, and increases such thresholds thereafter; (ii) provides additional flexibility with the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, by reducing such ratio from 1.75 : 1 to 1.25 : 1 beginning June 30, 2009 through March 31, 2011; (iii) extends the maturity on $609.8 million of revolver commitments from August 15, 2011 to July 15, 2013 (after giving effect to the permanent reduction described below); and (iv) removes the dollar limit on the equity cure provisions for the purpose of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio over the life of the loan. In exchange for the amendments, the Company (i) repaid 30% of the outstanding revolver loans of lenders consenting to the extension of their commitment (approximately $238 million) and permanently reduced such lender commitments by 25% to approximately $697 million; and (ii) agreed to an increase in the overall interest rate spread on the Credit Facilities from LIBOR plus 1.7% to LIBOR plus 2.6%.
Pursuant to the fourth amendment, the revolver commitments will reduce by an additional $61 million on August 15, 2011, and a further $55 million on August 15, 2012. The remaining commitments will mature on July 15, 2013. Lenders holding $87 million of the commitments did not agree to the amendment. Those commitments will mature on the original maturity date of August 15, 2011.
In August 2009, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company expanded the availability of the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver by $65 million. All of the additional availability was borrowed as of September 30, 2009.
In September 2009, the Company entered into a fifth amendment to the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement. This amendment, among other things, (i) permits Wynn Las Vegas to issue, on or before March 31, 2010, up to $500 million of new senior secured notes and (ii) requires that 75% of the net cash proceeds of any issuance of new senior secured notes be applied to prepay loans and reduce commitments under the Credit Agreement.
Interest Rate Swap
The Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement on August 14, 2009, with an effective date of November 27, 2009, to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement. Under this new swap agreement, beginning November 27, 2009, the Company will pay a fixed interest rate of 2.485% on borrowings of $250 million incurred under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate swap fixes the interest rate on $250 million of borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement at approximately 5.485%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in November 2012.
Debt Covenant Compliance
As of September 30, 2009, management believes the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
Fair Value of Long-term Debt
The estimated fair value of the Companys long-term debt at September 30, 2009 was approximately $2.5 billion compared to the carrying value which was $2.7 billion. The estimated fair value is based upon the most recent trades at September 30, 2009.
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
7. Related Party Transactions, net
Amounts Due to Affiliates, net
As of September 30, 2009, the Companys net due to affiliates was primarily comprised of construction payables of approximately $13 million, construction retention of approximately $8.5 million, a management fee of approximately $77.8 million (equal to 1.5% of net revenues and payable upon meeting certain leverage ratios as specified in the documents governing the Companys Credit Facilities and the First Mortgage Notes indenture), and other net amounts receivable from affiliates totaling $22 million.
As of December 31, 2008, the Companys net due to affiliates was primarily comprised of construction payables of approximately $123.4 million, construction retention of approximately $77.7 million, a management fee of approximately $63.9 million (equal to 1.5% of net revenues and payable upon meeting certain leverage ratios as specified in the documents governing the Companys Credit Facilities and the First Mortgage Notes indenture), and other net amounts receivable from affiliates totaling $0.7 million (including corporate allocations discussed below).
The Company periodically settles amounts due to affiliates with cash receipts and payments, except for the management fee, which is payable upon meeting certain leverage ratios specified in the documents governing the 6 5 /8% First Mortgage Notes and the Credit Facilities.
Corporate Allocations
The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations include allocations from Wynn Resorts for legal, accounting, human resources, information services, real estate, and other corporate support services. The corporate support service allocations have been determined on a basis that Wynn Resorts and the Company consider to be reasonable estimates of the utilization of service provided or the benefit received by the Company. Wynn Resorts maintains corporate offices at Wynn Las Vegas without charge from the Company. Through September 30, 2008, the Company settled these corporate allocation charges with Wynn Resorts on a periodic basis as discussed in Amounts Due to Affiliates, net above. Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company no longer intends to settle its corporate allocation and accordingly, such allocations have been recorded as a contribution to equity from Wynn Resorts. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, approximately $16.5 million and $19.2 million, respectively, was charged to the Company for such corporate allocations.
Amounts Due to Officers, net
The Company periodically provides services to Stephen A. Wynn, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and one of the principal stockholders of Wynn Resorts (Mr. Wynn), and certain other executive officers and directors of Wynn Resorts, including household services, construction work and other personal services. The cost of these services is transferred to Wynn Resorts on a periodic basis. Mr. Wynn and such other officers and directors have amounts on deposit with Wynn Resorts to prepay any such items, which are replenished on an ongoing basis as needed. As of September 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008, Wynn Resorts owed Mr. Wynn and the other officers and directors approximately $426,163 and $434,003, respectively.
Villa Suite Lease
Effective July 1, 2005, Mr. Wynn and his wife, Elaine P. Wynn (Mrs. Wynn), who is also a director of Wynn Resorts, lease from year to year villa suites in the Wynn Las Vegas resort as their personal residences.
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
Rent is determined by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts (the Audit Committee), and is based on the fair market value of the use of the suite accommodations. Based on third-party appraisals, the Audit Committee determined the rent for each year in the three-year period commencing July 1, 2005 and ending June 30, 2008 to be $580,000. Certain services for, and maintenance of, the suite are included in the rental. For the two year period commencing July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2010, based on a third-party appraisal and a reduction in housekeeping services to be provided, the Audit Committee determined the rent for each year will be $520,000. In March 2009, this lease was amended to add an additional unit to the leased premises. Based upon a third-party appraisal, there was no change in the rent due to the significant deterioration in the Las Vegas rental market.
The Wynn Surname Rights Agreement
On August 6, 2004, Holdings entered into agreements with Mr. Wynn that confirm and clarify Holdings rights to use the Wynn name and Mr. Wynns persona in connection with casino resorts. Under the parties Surname Rights Agreement, Mr. Wynn granted Holdings an exclusive, fully paid-up, perpetual, worldwide license to use, and to own and register trademarks and service marks incorporating the Wynn name for casino resorts and related businesses, together with the right to sublicense the name and marks to its affiliates. Under the parties Rights of Publicity License, Mr. Wynn granted Holdings the exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to use his full name, persona and related rights of publicity for casino resorts and related businesses, together with the ability to sublicense the persona and publicity rights to its affiliates, until October 24, 2017. Holdings has sub-licensed rights to the Wynn name, persona and marks to the Company.
8. Property Charges and Other
Property charges generally include costs related to the retirement of assets for remodels and asset abandonments. Property charges and other for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $0.2 million and related to miscellaneous remodels and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The Company incurred property charges of $0.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2008 which were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments.
Property charges and other for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 include the return of $8.1 million of aircraft deposits written off in the first quarter of 2009. On February 19, 2009, the Company cancelled the agreement to purchase an aircraft. The deposit on the aircraft was refundable to the extent another buyer was found. Due to the uncertainty as to the recoverability of this deposit, the Company wrote such deposit off in the first quarter of 2009. In May 2009, another buyer was found for the aircraft and in accordance with the original purchase agreement, a portion of the Companys deposit was refunded. The remaining property charges were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. Property charges and other for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 include $17.8 million of costs associated with Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas which closed in July 2008. The costs included the production rights that were included in intangible assets, show production costs that were included in other assets and certain other property and equipment. In March 2008, the Company, together with the producers, elected to end the shows run at Wynn Las Vegas in July 2008, pursuant to their contract. The remaining property charges were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas.
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
9. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company does not have any material litigation as of September 30, 2009.
Sales and Use Tax on Complimentary Meals
In March 2008, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled, in the matter captioned Sparks Nugget, Inc. vs. The State of Nevada Ex Rel. Department of Taxation, that food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased for use in providing complimentary meals to customers and to employees was exempt from sales and use tax. In July 2008, the Court denied the States motion for rehearing. Through April 2008, Wynn Las Vegas has paid use tax on these items and has filed for refunds for the periods from April 2005 to April 2008. The amount subject to these refunds is approximately $5.4 million. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had not recorded a receivable related to this matter.
10. Members Equity
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Wynn Resorts made capital contributions to the Company totaling $328.5 million. The proceeds from these contributions were used to fund construction costs of Encore paid during the period and to fund the paydown on the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver for the amendment described in Note 6.
11. Subsequent Events
Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement
In October 2009, pursuant to an offer to purchase loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement, the Company purchased loans with a face value of $87.6 million for $ 84.4 million, reflecting a discounted price of 96.37%. As a result of this transaction, the Wynn Las Vegas Revolving Facility has been permanently reduced by $43.8 million and the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan Facility has been permanently reduced by $44.8 million. In connection with this transaction, the Company will recognize a gain of approximately $2.1 million on early retirement of debt in the fourth quarter of 2009. The source of funds for this transaction was a capital contribution from Wynn Resorts.
7 7/8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes
In October 2009, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (the Issuers), a direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, Limited, respectively, issued, in a private offering, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7 7/8% First Mortgage Notes due November 1, 2017 at a price of 97.823% of the principal amount. Net proceeds to the Company were approximately $480 million, after deducting the original issue discount and underwriting fees and other expenses. The notes rank pari passu with the borrowing under the Wynn Las Vegas credit facilities and the outstanding 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes previously issued by the Issuers. The notes are senior secured obligations of the Issuers, are guaranteed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLCs subsidiaries (subject to some exceptions), and are secured on an equal and ratable basis by a first priority lien on substantially all the existing and future assets of the Issuers and guarantors. In accordance with the fifth amendment to the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement (see Note 6), the Company used the proceeds of this offering to repay amounts outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver and Term Loan facilities.
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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS(Continued)
(Unaudited)
Subsequent to this transaction and the offer to purchase loans discussed above, the outstanding balance under the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan Facility is $80.4 million and the outstanding balance under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolving Facility is $317.9 million, with remaining availability of $120 million. In connection with the permanent reduction of borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement, the Company will write off debt issue cost of approximately $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or under any state securities laws. Therefore, the holders may not offer or sell the notes within the United States to, or for the account or benefit of, any United States person unless the offer or sale would qualify for a registration exemption from the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. The Issuers have agreed to make an offer to exchange the notes for registered, publicly traded notes that have substantially identical terms as the notes.
12. Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantors and Issuers
The following consolidating information relates to the Issuers of the First Mortgage Notes and their guarantor subsidiaries (World Travel, LLC; Las Vegas Jet, LLC; Wynn Show Performers, LLC; Wynn Golf, LLC; Kevyn, LLC; and Wynn Sunrise, LLC) and non-guarantor subsidiary (Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC) as of September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
The following consolidating information is presented in the form provided because: (i) the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned subsidiaries of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (an issuer of the First Mortgage Notes); (ii) the guarantee is considered to be full and unconditional (that is, if the Issuers fail to make a scheduled payment, the guarantor subsidiaries are obligated to make the scheduled payment immediately and, if they do not, any holder of the First Mortgage Notes may immediately bring suit directly against the guarantor subsidiaries for payment of all amounts due and payable); and (iii) the guarantee is joint and several.
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Nonguarantor Subsidiary |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | |||||||||||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 153,042 | $ | 201 | $ | 5 | $ | | $ | 153,248 | |||||||||
Receivables, net |
85,484 | | | | 85,484 | ||||||||||||||
Inventories |
84,482 | | | | 84,482 | ||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
20,120 | 284 | | | 20,404 | ||||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
185,668 | (193,203 | ) | 7,881 | | 346 | |||||||||||||
Total current assets |
528,796 | (192,718 | ) | 7,886 | | 343,964 | |||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net |
3,723,452 | 199,068 | | | 3,922,520 | ||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
9,249 | 6,144 | | | 15,393 | ||||||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, net |
41,087 | | | | 41,087 | ||||||||||||||
Deposits and other assets |
49,676 | | | | 49,676 | ||||||||||||||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates |
(15,523 | ) | 3,809 | | 15,523 | 3,809 | |||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 4,336,737 | $ | 16,303 | $ | 7,886 | $ | 15,523 | $ | 4,376,449 | |||||||||
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
$ | | $ | 1,050 | $ | | $ | | $ | 1,050 | |||||||||
Accounts payable |
27,156 | | | | 27,156 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued interest |
37,970 | | | | 37,970 | ||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits |
39,067 | 1,172 | | | 40,239 | ||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses |
21,505 | 40 | | | 21,545 | ||||||||||||||
Customer deposits and other liabilities |
66,968 | | | | 66,968 | ||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
192,666 | 2,262 | | | 194,928 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
2,658,090 | 37,450 | | | 2,695,540 | ||||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
77,776 | | | | 77,776 | ||||||||||||||
Other |
3,978 | | | | 3,978 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities |
2,932,510 | 39,712 | | | 2,972,222 | ||||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
|||||||||||||||||||
Members equity: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Contributed capital |
1,826,348 | 12,530 | | (12,530 | ) | 1,826,348 | |||||||||||||
Accumulated earnings (deficit) |
(422,121 | ) | (35,939 | ) | 7,886 | 28,053 | (422,121 | ) | |||||||||||
Total members equity |
1,404,227 | (23,409 | ) | 7,886 | 15,523 | 1,404,227 | |||||||||||||
Total liabilities and members equity |
$ | 4,336,737 | $ | 16,303 | $ | 7,886 | $ | 15,523 | $ | 4,376,449 | |||||||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
(amounts in thousands)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Nonguarantor Subsidiary |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 123,315 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 123,315 | ||||||||||
Receivables, net |
98,277 | | 5 | | 98,282 | |||||||||||||||
Inventories |
95,206 | | | | 95,206 | |||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other |
21,465 | 183 | | | 21,648 | |||||||||||||||
Total current assets |
338,263 | 183 | 5 | | 338,451 | |||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net |
3,906,460 | 202,493 | | | 4,108,953 | |||||||||||||||
Intangible assets, net |
10,737 | 6,144 | | | 16,881 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred financing costs, net |
37,462 | | | | 37,462 | |||||||||||||||
Deposits and other assets |
64,619 | 13,350 | | | 77,969 | |||||||||||||||
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates |
(7,286 | ) | 4,555 | | 7,286 | 4,555 | ||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 4,350,255 | $ | 226,725 | $ | 5 | $ | 7,286 | $ | 4,584,271 | ||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
$ | | $ | 1,050 | $ | | $ | | $ | 1,050 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable |
46,701 | | | | 46,701 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued interest |
10,110 | | | | 10,110 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation and benefits |
48,822 | 1,305 | | | 50,127 | |||||||||||||||
Other accrued expenses |
19,104 | 39 | | | 19,143 | |||||||||||||||
Customer deposits and other liabilities |
101,825 | | | | 101,825 | |||||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
7,302 | 201,003 | (7,881 | ) | | 200,424 | ||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
233,864 | 203,397 | (7,881 | ) | | 429,380 | ||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
2,794,923 | 38,500 | | | 2,833,423 | |||||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
63,905 | | | | 63,905 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities |
3,092,692 | 241,897 | (7,881 | ) | | 3,326,708 | ||||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
||||||||||||||||||||
Members equity: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Contributed capital |
1,474,286 | 12,530 | | (12,530 | ) | 1,474,286 | ||||||||||||||
Accumulated earnings (deficit) |
(216,723 | ) | (27,702 | ) | 7,886 | 19,816 | (216,723 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total members equity |
1,257,563 | (15,172 | ) | 7,886 | 7,286 | 1,257,563 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and members equity |
$ | 4,350,255 | $ | 226,725 | $ | 5 | $ | 7,286 | $ | 4,584,271 | ||||||||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Nonguarantor Subsidiary |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Operating revenues: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
$ | 143,988 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 143,988 | |||||||||
Rooms |
76,867 | | | | 76,867 | ||||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
96,839 | | | | 96,839 | ||||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
51,391 | | | (50 | ) | 51,341 | |||||||||||||
Gross revenues |
369,085 | | | (50 | ) | 369,035 | |||||||||||||
Less: promotional allowances |
(44,574 | ) | | | | (44,574 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net revenues |
324,511 | | | (50 | ) | 324,461 | |||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
67,592 | | | | 67,592 | ||||||||||||||
Rooms |
29,801 | | | | 29,801 | ||||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
61,294 | | | | 61,294 | ||||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
36,295 | | | | 36,295 | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
62,926 | (409 | ) | | (50 | ) | 62,467 | ||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
5,114 | | | | 5,114 | ||||||||||||||
Management fees |
4,814 | | | | 4,814 | ||||||||||||||
Pre-opening costs |
| | | | | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
76,620 | 1,191 | | | 77,811 | ||||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
159 | | | | 159 | ||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
344,615 | 782 | | (50 | ) | 345,347 | |||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(20,104 | ) | (782 | ) | | | (20,886 | ) | |||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
|||||||||||||||||||
Interest income |
6 | | | | 6 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
(38,719 | ) | (224 | ) | | | (38,943 | ) | |||||||||||
Decrease in swap fair value |
(3,978 | ) | | | | (3,978 | ) | ||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates |
(956 | ) | 50 | | 956 | 50 | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(43,647 | ) | (174 | ) | | 956 | (42,865 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (63,751 | ) | $ | (956 | ) | $ | | $ | 956 | $ | (63,751 | ) | ||||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Nonguarantor Subsidiary |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Operating revenues: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
$ | 143,181 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 143,181 | |||||||||
Rooms |
65,323 | | | | 65,323 | ||||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
74,605 | | | | 74,605 | ||||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
51,068 | | | (60 | ) | 51,008 | |||||||||||||
Gross revenues |
334,177 | | | (60 | ) | 334,117 | |||||||||||||
Less: promotional allowances |
(39,317 | ) | | | | (39,317 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net revenues |
294,860 | | | (60 | ) | 294,800 | |||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
66,916 | | | | 66,916 | ||||||||||||||
Rooms |
18,387 | | | | 18,387 | ||||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
47,788 | | | | 47,788 | ||||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
31,708 | | | | 31,708 | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
51,837 | (281 | ) | | (60 | ) | 51,496 | ||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
17,600 | | | | 17,600 | ||||||||||||||
Management fees |
4,425 | | | | 4,425 | ||||||||||||||
Pre-opening costs |
13,911 | | | | 13,911 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
41,142 | 1,127 | | | 42,269 | ||||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
632 | | | | 632 | ||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
294,346 | 846 | | (60 | ) | 295,132 | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
514 | (846 | ) | | | (332 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
|||||||||||||||||||
Interest income |
414 | | 131 | | 545 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
(16,974 | ) | (430 | ) | | | (17,404 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase in swap fair value |
1,033 | | | | 1,033 | ||||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates |
(1,085 | ) | 60 | | 1,085 | 60 | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(16,612 | ) | (370 | ) | 131 | 1,085 | (15,766 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (16,098 | ) | $ | (1,216 | ) | $ | 131 | $ | 1,085 | $ | (16,098 | ) | ||||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Nonguarantor Subsidiary |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues: |
||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
$ | 385,812 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 385,812 | ||||||||
Rooms |
243,410 | | | | 243,410 | |||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
293,693 | | | | 293,693 | |||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
147,801 | | | 379 | 148,180 | |||||||||||||
Gross revenues |
1,070,716 | | | 379 | 1,071,095 | |||||||||||||
Less: promotional allowances |
(142,153 | ) | | | | (142,153 | ) | |||||||||||
Net revenues |
928,563 | | | 379 | 928,942 | |||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
208,487 | | | | 208,487 | |||||||||||||
Rooms |
78,411 | | | | 78,411 | |||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
178,674 | | | | 178,674 | |||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
99,293 | | | | 99,293 | |||||||||||||
General and administrative |
187,872 | (1,757 | ) | | 379 | 186,494 | ||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
10,195 | | | | 10,195 | |||||||||||||
Management fees |
13,871 | | | | 13,871 | |||||||||||||
Pre-opening costs |
| | | | | |||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
230,118 | 3,562 | | | 233,680 | |||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
2,191 | 5,262 | | | 7,453 | |||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
1,009,112 | 7,067 | | 379 | 1,016,558 | |||||||||||||
Operating loss |
(80,549 | ) | (7,067 | ) | | | (87,616 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
||||||||||||||||||
Interest income |
20 | | | | 20 | |||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
(112,654 | ) | (791 | ) | | | (113,445 | ) | ||||||||||
Decrease in swap fair value |
(3,978 | ) | (3,978 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates |
(8,237 | ) | (379 | ) | | 8,237 | (379 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(124,849 | ) | (1,170 | ) | | 8,237 | (117,782 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (205,398 | ) | $ | (8,237 | ) | $ | | $ | 8,237 | $ | (205,398 | ) | |||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Nonguarantor Subsidiary |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Operating revenues: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
$ | 388,979 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 388,979 | |||||||||
Rooms |
208,026 | | | | 208,026 | ||||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
236,085 | | | | 236,085 | ||||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
160,622 | | | (297 | ) | 160,325 | |||||||||||||
Gross revenues |
993,712 | | | (297 | ) | 993,415 | |||||||||||||
Less: promotional allowances |
(115,546 | ) | | | | (115,546 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net revenues |
878,166 | | | (297 | ) | 877,869 | |||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Casino |
196,747 | | | | 196,747 | ||||||||||||||
Rooms |
56,796 | | | | 56,796 | ||||||||||||||
Food and beverage |
145,223 | | | | 145,223 | ||||||||||||||
Entertainment, retail and other |
105,204 | | | | 105,204 | ||||||||||||||
General and administrative |
155,606 | (758 | ) | | (297 | ) | 154,551 | ||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
24,732 | | | | 24,732 | ||||||||||||||
Management fees |
13,170 | | | | 13,170 | ||||||||||||||
Pre-opening costs |
26,054 | | | | 26,054 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
119,189 | 3,354 | | | 122,543 | ||||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
21,706 | 5 | | | 21,711 | ||||||||||||||
Total operating costs and expenses |
864,427 | 2,601 | | (297 | ) | 866,731 | |||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
13,739 | (2,601 | ) | | | 11,138 | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
|||||||||||||||||||
Interest income |
3,959 | | 574 | | 4,533 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
(53,756 | ) | (1,475 | ) | | | (55,231 | ) | |||||||||||
Decrease in swap fair value |
(524 | ) | | | | (524 | ) | ||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates |
(3,205 | ) | 297 | | 3,205 | 297 | |||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
(53,526 | ) | (1,178 | ) | 574 | 3,205 | (50,925 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (39,787 | ) | $ | (3,779 | ) | $ | 574 | $ | 3,205 | $ | (39,787 | ) | ||||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | |||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (205,398 | ) | $ | (8,237 | ) | $ | | $ | 8,237 | $ | (205,398 | ) | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
230,118 | 3,562 | | | 233,680 | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
7,072 | | | | 7,072 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing |
15,541 | | | | 15,541 | ||||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions |
8,237 | 746 | | (8,237 | ) | 746 | |||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
10,195 | | | | 10,195 | ||||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
2,191 | 5,262 | | | 7,453 | ||||||||||||||
Decrease in swap fair value |
3,978 | | | | 3,978 | ||||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Receivables |
2,598 | | 5 | | 2,603 | ||||||||||||||
Inventories and prepaid expenses and other |
14,786 | (102 | ) | | | 14,684 | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other |
(28,695 | ) | (131 | ) | | | (28,826 | ) | |||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
9,643 | (4,966 | ) | | | 4,677 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) |
70,266 | (3,866 | ) | 5 | | 66,405 | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures, net of construction payables |
(223,947 | ) | (137 | ) | | | (224,084 | ) | |||||||||||
Deposits and other assets |
(3,685 | ) | 8,088 | | | 4,403 | |||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
7,036 | (2,834 | ) | | | 4,202 | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) |
(220,596 | ) | 5,117 | | | (215,479 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt |
(288,376 | ) | (1,050 | ) | | | (289,426 | ) | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt |
150,542 | | | | 150,542 | ||||||||||||||
Capital contribution from the Parent |
328,451 | | | | 328,451 | ||||||||||||||
Payments of financing costs |
(10,560 | ) | | | | (10,560 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) |
180,057 | (1,050 | ) | | | 179,007 | |||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
|||||||||||||||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
29,727 | 201 | 5 | | 29,933 | ||||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
123,315 | | | | 123,315 | ||||||||||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 153,042 | $ | 201 | $ | 5 | $ | | $ | 153,248 | |||||||||
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WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
(amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Issuers | Guarantor Subsidiaries |
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries |
Eliminating Entries |
Total | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (39,787 | ) | $ | (3,779 | ) | $ | 574 | $ | 3,205 | $ | (39,787 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
119,189 | 3,354 | | | 122,543 | |||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation |
7,013 | | | | 7,013 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other |
7,632 | | | | 7,632 | |||||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions |
3,205 | 491 | | (3,205 | ) | 491 | ||||||||||||||
Provision for doubtful accounts |
24,732 | | | | 24,732 | |||||||||||||||
Property charges and other |
21,706 | 5 | | | 21,711 | |||||||||||||||
Decrease in swap fair value |
524 | | | | 524 | |||||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables |
14,519 | 38 | | | 14,557 | |||||||||||||||
Inventories and prepaid expenses and other |
(19,543 | ) | (79 | ) | | | (19,622 | ) | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses |
(4,725 | ) | 884 | | | (3,841 | ) | |||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
2,244 | (5,541 | ) | | | (3,297 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) |
136,709 | (4,627 | ) | 574 | | 132,656 | ||||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention |
(800,889 | ) | (422 | ) | | | (801,311 | ) | ||||||||||||
Restricted cash |
| | (574 | ) | | (574 | ) | |||||||||||||
Note receivable from Wynn Resorts, Limited |
80,000 | | | | 80,000 | |||||||||||||||
Deposits and other assets |
(30,056 | ) | | | | (30,056 | ) | |||||||||||||
Due to affiliates, net |
7,598 | 5,784 | | | 13,382 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) |
(743,347 | ) | 5,362 | (574 | ) | | (738,559 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt |
| (700 | ) | | | (700 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt |
879,484 | | | | 879,484 | |||||||||||||||
Payments of financing costs |
(3,979 | ) | | | | (3,979 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
875,505 | (700 | ) | | | 874,805 | ||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
268,867 | 35 | | | 268,902 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
146,556 | (35 | ) | | | 146,521 | ||||||||||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 415,423 | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | 415,423 | ||||||||||
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to the Company, we, us or our, or similar terms, refer to Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains statements that are forward-looking, including, but not limited to, statements relating to our business strategy and development activities as well as other capital spending, financing sources, the effects of regulation (including gaming and tax regulations), expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability and competition. Any statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as may, will, should, would, could, believe, expect, anticipate, estimate, intend, plan, continue or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by us. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:
| adverse tourism trends given the current domestic and international economic conditions; |
| volatility and weakness in world-wide credit and financial markets; |
| general global macroeconomic conditions; |
| further decreases in levels of travel, leisure and consumer spending; |
| fluctuation in occupancy rates and average daily room rates; |
| conditions precedent to funding under the agreements governing the disbursement of the proceeds of borrowings under our credit facilities; |
| continued compliance with all provisions in our credit agreements; |
| competition in the casino/hotel and resort industries and action taken by our competitors in reaction to adverse economic conditions; |
| new development and construction activities of competitors; |
| our dependence on Stephen A. Wynn and existing management; |
| our dependence on two properties for all of our cash flow; |
| leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates); |
| changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws; |
| changes in state law regarding water rights; |
| changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization of gaming in certain jurisdictions); |
| applications for licenses and approvals under applicable jurisdictional laws and regulations (including gaming laws and regulations); |
| the impact that an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as H1N1 influenza or the avian flu, or the impact of a natural disaster may have on the travel and leisure industry; |
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| the consequences of the wars in the Middle East and any future security alerts and/or terrorist attacks; and |
| pending or future legal proceedings. |
Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial condition, results of operations and business are included in this report and our other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to us. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.
Overview
We are a developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts. We currently own and operate Wynn Las Vegas, a destination casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, which opened on April 28, 2005. On December 22, 2008, we expanded Wynn Las Vegas with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (Encore).
Wynn Las Vegas
We believe Wynn Las Vegas is the preeminent destination casino resort on the Strip in Las Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas currently features:
| An approximately 110,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private gaming salons, a poker room, and a race and sports book; |
| Luxury hotel accommodations in 2,716 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas; |
| 22 food and beverage outlets featuring signature chefs; |
| A Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership; |
| Approximately 74,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores and boutiques by Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Graff, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar de la Renta, Vertu and others; |
| Recreation and leisure facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, five swimming pools, private cabanas and full service spa and salon; and |
| A showroom, two nightclubs and lounges. |
Encore
We opened Encore, an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas, on December 22, 2008. Encore currently features:
| An approximately 76,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private gaming salons and a sports book; |
| Luxury hotel accommodation in 2,034 all-suite rooms; |
| Twelve food and beverage outlets; |
| Approximately 27,000 square feet of high-end brand name retail shopping, including stores and boutiques by Hermes, Chanel and Rock & Republic; |
| Recreation and leisure facilities including swimming pools, private cabanas and a full service spa and salon; and |
| A showroom, nightclub and lounges. |
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Construction and Future Development
In response to our evaluation of our property and the reactions of our guests, we have and expect to continue to remodel and make enhancements and refinements at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
Approximately 142 acres of land immediately adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas is currently improved with a golf course. While we may develop this property in the future; due to the current economic environment and certain restrictions in our credit facilities, we have no immediate plans.
Current Economic and Operating Environment
Due to a number of factors affecting consumers, including a slowdown in global economies, contracting credit markets, reduced consumer and corporate spending, and new U.S. political leadership, the outlook for the gaming, travel and entertainment industries both domestically and abroad continues to remain highly uncertain. Auto traffic into Las Vegas, airline capacity and air travel to McCarran International airport have continued to decline year over year, resulting in lower casino volumes and a reduced demand for hotel rooms. This slow down was particularly significant in the fourth quarter of 2008 and has continued throughout 2009. Based on our experience and current market conditions, we believe that Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have, and will continue to experience lower than historical hotel occupancy rates, room rates, casino volumes, with resulting lower departmental profitability. Additionally, in early 2009, we experienced cancellation and attrition of group business at greater than historical levels.
As a result of the current economic conditions, we have focused on efficiency initiatives that we began implementing at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore in early 2009. These initiatives include reductions in pay for salaried employees, reduced work weeks for full-time hourly employees, the substantial reduction of 2009 bonus accruals and a suspension of the employer match to the 401(k) contributions.
Results of Operations
Our results of operations for the periods presented are not comparable as the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes the expansion of Wynn Las Vegas which opened on December 22, 2008, whereas the prior year periods included only Wynn Las Vegas. We believe that our operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, were adversely impacted by the weakened global economy. Disruptions in the global financial markets and reduced levels of consumer spending have and are likely to continue to adversely impact our financial results.
We offer gaming, hotel accommodations, dining, entertainment, retail shopping, convention services and other amenities at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. We currently rely solely upon the operations of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore for our operating cash flow. Concentration of our cash flow in one property exposes us to certain risks that competitors, whose operations are more diversified may be better able to control. In addition to the concentration of operations in a single property, many of our customers are high-end gaming customers who wager on credit, thus exposing us to credit risk. High-end gaming also increases the potential for variability in our results.
We recorded a net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 of $63.8 million compared to net a net loss of $16.1 million recorded during the quarter ended September 30, 2008. For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we recorded a net loss of $205.4 million compared to a net loss of $39.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Revenues increased only slightly during 2009 despite the opening of Encore in December 2008. Incremental departmental expenses associated with Encore and additional depreciation expense related to Encore resulted in an increase in our operating loss. Interest expense also increased significantly in 2009 as we no longer capitalize interest as a result of Encores opening in December 2008.
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Certain key operating statistics specific to the gaming industry are included in our discussions of the Companys operational performance for the periods in which a condensed consolidated statement of operations is presented. Below are definitions of the statistics discussed:
| Table games win is the amount of drop that is retained and recorded as casino revenue. |
| Drop is the amount of cash and net markers issued that are deposited in a gaming tables drop box. |
| Slot win is the amount of handle (representing the total amount wagered) that is retained and is recorded as casino revenue. |
| Average Daily Rate (ADR) is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms occupied. |
| Revenue per Available Room (REVPAR) is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms available. |
Financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008.
As noted earlier, our financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2009 are not comparable to the three months ended September 30, 2008, as the three months ended September 30, 2009 includes the expansion of Wynn Las Vegas which opened on December 22, 2008, whereas the prior year quarter includes only Wynn Las Vegas.
Revenues
Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009 are comprised of $144 million in casino revenues (44.4% of total net revenues) and $180.5 million of net non-casino revenues (55.6% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 were comprised of $143.2 million in casino revenues (48.6% of total net revenues) and $151.6 million of net non-casino revenues (51.4% of total net revenues).
Casino revenues are comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations. We expanded Wynn Las Vegas with the opening of Encore in December 2008, which added approximately 90 table games and approximately 800 slot machines to our casino operations. Even with these additions, we experienced an increase of only $0.8 million in casino revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. During the three months ended September 30, 2009, drop decreased 2.4% and our average table games win percentage (before discounts) was 23.7%, which was within the expected range of 21% to 24%. For the three months ended September 30, 2008, our average table games win percentage (before discounts) was 24.3%. Slot handle decreased less than 1% during the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 2008, and the slot win percentage was within the expected range of 4.5% to 5.5%.
For the three months ended September 30, 2009, room revenues were approximately $76.9 million, which represents an $11.5 million (or 17.7 %) increase over the $65.3 million generated in the three months ended September 30, 2008. This increase is a result of the addition of 2,034 suites at Encore which opened in December 2008. We continued to experience a decrease in occupancy and room rates during the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2008. See the table below for key operating measures related to our room revenue.
Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Average Daily Rate |
$ | 210 | $ | 272 | ||||
Occupancy |
83.9 | % | 96.1 | % | ||||
REVPAR |
$ | 176 | $ | 261 |
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Other non-casino revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2009, include: food and beverage revenues of approximately $96.8 million, retail revenues of approximately $21 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $16.6 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and salon, of approximately $13.8 million. Other non-gaming revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2008 included food and beverage revenues of approximately $74.6 million, retail revenues of approximately $23 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $16 million, and other revenues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of approximately $12 million. On a comparable basis, excluding the Encore expansion, which opened in December 2008, all of our departmental revenues have declined when compared to the prior year quarter due to the current economic environment in which we are operating. Food and beverage revenues increased during the three months ended September 30, 2009 as a result of the additional 12 food and beverage outlets located in the Encore expansion. Although we added new retail outlets at Encore, retail revenues declined due to reduced consumer spending as a result of the current economic environment.
Departmental, Administrative and Other Expenses
During the three months ended September 30, 2009, departmental expenses included casino expense of $67.6 million, rooms expense of $29.8 million, food and beverage expense of $61.3 million, and entertainment, retail and other expense of $36.3 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $62.5 million and approximately $5.1 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. During the three months ended September 30, 2008, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $66.9 million, room expenses of $18.4 million, food and beverage expenses of $47.8 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $31.7 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $51.5 million and approximately $17.6 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009 increased compared to September 30, 2008 as a result of the Encore expansion which opened in December 2008. Our provision for doubtful accounts receivable declined during the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the prior year quarter. In the prior year quarter we increased our reserves in light of the economic uncertainty that existed at that time.
Management fees
Since opening Wynn Las Vegas, management fees payable to Wynn Resorts for certain corporate management services have been charged and accrued at a rate equal to 1.5% of net revenues. These fees will be paid upon meeting certain leverage ratios and satisfying certain other criteria set forth in our Credit Facilities and the 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes indenture. Management fees were $4.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to $4.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Pre-opening costs
During the three months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred no pre-opening costs compared to $13.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. Pre-opening costs incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2008, were related to Encore which opened in December 2008.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2009 was $77.8 million compared to $42.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008. This increase is primarily due to depreciation on the assets of Encore, which were placed into service in December 2008.
Property charges and other
Property charges generally include costs related to the retirement of assets for remodels and asset abandonments. Property charges and other for the three months ended September 30, 2009 were $0.2 million and
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related to miscellaneous remodels and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore. The Company incurred property charges of $0.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2008, related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments.
In response to our evaluation of Wynn Las Vegas and the reactions of our guests, we continue to make enhancements to the property. The costs relating to assets retired as a result of these enhancement and remodel efforts will be expensed as property charges.
Other non-operating costs and expenses
Interest income decreased by $0.5 million compared to the prior year quarter. This decrease is due to the repayment of an $80 million note receivable from Wynn Resorts in July 2008, that resulted in interest income of $0.3 million in the prior year quarter, as well as a decrease in the average interest rate earned on our invested cash balances and reduced average invested cash balances during the three months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the prior year quarter.
Interest expense was $38.9 million, net of capitalized interest of $0 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $17.4 million, net of capitalized interest of $21.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2008. Interest expense increased approximately $21.5 million primarily due to a $21.9 million decrease in capitalized interest with the opening of Encore.
Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded as increase (or decrease) in swap fair value in each period. We recorded an expense of approximately $4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, resulting from the decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swap from August 2009 (the date we entered into the agreement) to September 30, 2009. We recorded a gain of approximately $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2008, resulting from the increase in the fair value of our interest rate swap from June 30, 2008 to September 30, 2008.
Financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
As noted earlier, our financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are not comparable to the nine months ended September 30, 2008, as the nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes the expansion of Wynn Las Vegas which opened on December 22, 2008, whereas the prior year quarter includes only Wynn Las Vegas.
Revenues
Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 are comprised of $385.8 million in casino revenues (41.5% of total net revenues) and $543.1 million of net non-casino revenues (58.5% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were comprised of $389 million in casino revenues (44.3% of total net revenues) and $488.9 million of net non-casino revenues (55.7% of total net revenues).
Casino revenues are comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations. We expanded Wynn Las Vegas with the opening of Encore in December 2008, which added approximately 90 table games and approximately 800 slot machines to our casino operations. Even with these additions, we experienced a decrease in casino revenues of approximately $3.2 million to $385.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $389 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we experienced a 1.6% decrease in drop and a decrease in the average table games win percentage compared to the prior year. Our average table games win percentage (before discounts) of 20.7% was below the expected range of 21% to 24% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. For the nine
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months ended September 30, 2008, our average table games win percentage (before discounts) was 21.6%. Slot handle increased less than 1% during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 2008, and the slot win percentage was within the expected range of 4.5% to 5.5%.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, room revenues were approximately $243.4 million, which represents a $35.4 million (or 17%) increase over the $208 million generated in the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This increase is a result of the addition of 2,034 suites at Encore which opened in December 2008. We continued to experience a decrease in occupancy and room rates during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. See the table below for key operating measures related to our room revenue.
Nine months Ended September 30, |
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2009 | 2008 | |||||||
Average Daily Rate |
$ | 217 | $ | 291 | ||||
Occupancy |
86.6 | % | 96.1 | % | ||||
REVPAR |
$ | 188 | $ | 280 |
Other non-casino revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 include: food and beverage revenues of approximately $293.7 million, retail revenues of approximately $62.7 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $41.6 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and salon, of approximately $43.9 million. Other non-gaming revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included food and beverage revenues of approximately $236.1 million, retail revenues of approximately $67.6 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $54.1 million, and other revenues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of approximately $38.6 million. On a comparable basis, excluding the Encore expansion, which opened in December 2008, all of our revenues have declined when compared to the prior year due to the current economic environment in which we are operating. Food and beverage revenues increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 as a result of the additional 12 food and beverage outlets located in the Encore expansion. Although we added new retail outlets at Encore, retail revenues have declined due to reduced consumer spending as a result of the current economic environment. Entertainment revenues decreased over the prior year primarily due to the closure of the Spamalot production show in July 2008.
Departmental, Administrative and Other Expenses
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, departmental expenses included casino expense of $208.5 million, rooms expense of $78.4 million, food and beverage expense of $178.7 million, and entertainment, retail and other expense of $99.3 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $186.5 million and approximately $10.2 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $196.7 million, room expenses of $56.8 million, food and beverage expenses of $145.2 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $105.2 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $154.6 million and approximately $24.7 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 increased compared to September 30, 2008 as a result of the Encore expansion which opened in December 2008. Our provision for doubtful accounts receivable declined during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the prior year. In the prior year we increased our reserves in light of the economic uncertainty that existed at that time. Due to recent strong collection trends we have reduced a portion of the additional reserves we recorded in the third quarter of 2008.
Management fees
Since opening Wynn Las Vegas, management fees payable to Wynn Resorts for certain corporate management services have been charged and accrued at a rate equal to 1.5% of net revenues. These fees will be paid upon meeting certain leverage ratios and satisfying certain other criteria set forth in our Credit Facilities and
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the 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes indenture. Management fees were $13.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $13.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Pre-opening costs
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, we incurred no pre-opening costs compared to $26.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Pre-opening costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were related to Encore which opened in December 2008.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $233.7 million compared to $122.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This increase is primarily due to depreciation on the assets of Encore, which were placed into service in December 2008.
Property charges and other
Property charges and other for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, were $7.5 million compared to approximately $21.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Property charges and other for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, include $5.3 million of aircraft purchase deposits written off during the nine months ended September 30, 2009. On February 19, 2009, we cancelled the agreement to purchase an aircraft. We also incurred property charges during the nine months ended September 30, 2009, which were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments. Property charges and other for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, include $17.8 million of costs associated with Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas which closed in July 2008. The costs included the production rights that were included in intangible assets, show production costs that were included in other assets and certain other property and equipment. The remaining property charges were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
In response to our evaluation of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore and the reactions of our guests, we continue to make enhancements to the property. The costs relating to assets retired as a result of these enhancement and remodel efforts will be expensed as property charges.
Other non-operating costs and expenses
Interest income decreased by $4.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease is due to the repayment of an $80 million note receivable from Wynn Resorts in July 2008, that resulted in $3.3 million of interest income in the prior year, as well as a decrease in the average interest rate earned on our invested cash balances and reduced average invested cash balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 compared to the prior year as a result of spending related to the development and construction of Encore.
Interest expense was $113.4 million, net of capitalized interest of $0 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $55.2 million, net of capitalized interest of $56.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2008. Interest expense increased approximately $58.2 million primarily due to a $56.9 million decrease in capitalized interest with the opening of Encore.
Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded as increase (or decrease) in swap fair value in each period. We recorded an expense of approximately $4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, resulting from the decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swap from August 2009 (the date we entered into the agreement) to September 30, 2009. We recorded an expense of approximately $0.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 resulting from the decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swap from December 31, 2007 to September 30, 2008.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flow from Operations
Our operating cash flows are primarily affected by our operating income generated by Wynn Las Vegas, interest paid, and non-cash charges included in operating income. Net cash provided by operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 was $66.4 million compared to $132.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008. This decrease is primarily due to the decrease in operating income as a result of reduced operating results in the casino department as discussed above, an increase in promotional allowances with the opening of Encore, and an increase in interest expense as we no longer capitalize such cost since the opening of Encore.
Capital Resources
At September 30, 2009, we had approximately $153.2 million of cash and cash equivalents available for use without restriction, including for operations, debt service and retirement, funding the remaining construction and retention payables related to Encore (approximately $20.2 million as of September 30, 2009), new development activities, enhancements to Wynn Las Vegas and general corporate purposes. We require a certain amount of cash on hand for operations. After the note offering and paydown of amounts outstanding under our bank facility in October 2009, we have availability under our bank facility of approximately $120 million (see Note 11). We anticipate any other cash needs during 2009 in excess of what we generate from operations or additional borrowings, will be provided through this facility or through capital contributions from Wynn Resorts. During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Wynn Resorts made $328.5 million of such contributions. Except for scheduled quarterly principal payments on one note payable, we have no debt maturities until August 2011.
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures were approximately $224.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, and were related primarily to cash payments on construction and retention payables related to Encore.
Financing Activities
During the nine months ended September 30, 2009, Wynn Resorts made capital contributions to us in the amount of $328.5 million. The proceeds from these contributions were used to fund construction costs of Encore paid during the period and to fund the paydown on the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver for the amendment as described in Note 6.
As of September 30, 2009, our Credit Facilities consisted of a $761.8 million revolving credit facility (the Revolver) and a $225 million term loan facility (the Term Loan). As of September 30, 2009 we had an outstanding balance of $741.7 million. We also had $20.1 million of outstanding letters of credit that reduce our availability under the Revolver. Consequently, no amounts are available under the Revolver for future borrowings as of September 30, 2009.
In April 2009, we entered into a fourth amendment to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement). This amendment, among other things, (i) provides a waiver of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, until the quarter ending June 30, 2011, and increases such thresholds thereafter; (ii) provides additional flexibility with our Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, by reducing such ratio from 1.75 : 1 to 1.25 to : 1 beginning June 30, 2009 and through March 31, 2011; (iii) extends the maturity on $609.8 million of Revolver commitments from August 15, 2011 to July 15, 2013 (after giving effect to the permanent reduction described below); and (iv) removes the dollar limit on the equity cure provisions for the purpose of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio over the life of the loan. In exchange for the amendments, we have (i) repaid 30% of the outstanding Revolver loans of lenders consenting to the extension of their commitment (approximately $238
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million) and permanently reduced such lender commitments by 25%; and (ii) agreed to an increase in the overall interest rate spread on the Credit Facilities from LIBOR plus 1.7% to LIBOR plus 2.6%.
Pursuant to the fourth amendment, the Revolver commitments will reduce by an additional $61 million on August 15, 2011, and a further $55 million on August 15, 2012. The remaining commitments will mature on July 15, 2013. Lenders holding $87 million of the commitments did not agree to the amendment with the result that their commitments will mature on the original maturity date of August 15, 2011. The Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan will mature in two installments: $112.5 million will be payable on September 30, 2012, and the remaining $112.5 million will be payable on August 15, 2013.
In August 2009, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, we expanded the availability of the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver by $65 million. All of the additional availability was borrowed as of September 30, 2009.
In September 2009, we entered into a fifth amendment to the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement. This amendment, among other things, (i) permits Wynn Las Vegas to issue, on or before March 31, 2010, up to $500 million of new senior secured notes and (ii) requires that 75% of the net cash proceeds of any issuance of new senior secured notes be applied to prepay loans and reduce commitments under the Credit Agreement.
In October 2009, pursuant to an offer to purchase loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement, we purchased loans with a face value of $87.6 million for $84.4 million, reflecting a discounted price of 96.37%. As a result of this transaction, the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver has been permanently reduced by $43.8 million and the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan has been permanently reduced by $44.8 million. In connection with this transaction, we will recognize a gain of $2.1 million on early retirement of debt in the fourth quarter of 2009. The source of funds for this transaction was a capital contribution from Wynn Resorts.
Also, in October 2009, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (the Issuers), each a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, Limited, issued, in a private offering, $500 million aggregate principal amount of 7 7 /8% First Mortgage Notes due November 1, 2017 at a price of 97.823% of the principal amount. The notes rank pari passu with the borrowing under the Wynn Las Vegas credit facilities and the outstanding 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes previously issued by the Issuers. The notes are senior secured obligations of the Issuers, are guaranteed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLCs subsidiaries (subject to some exceptions), and are secured on an equal and ratable basis by a first priority lien on substantially all the existing and future assets of the Issuers and guarantors. In accordance with the fifth amendment to the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement (see Note 8), we used the proceeds of this offering to repay amounts outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver and Term Loan facilities. Subsequent to this transaction and the offer to purchase loans discussed above, the outstanding balance under the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan is $80.4 million and the outstanding balance under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver is $317.9 million, with remaining availability of $120 million. In connection with the permanent reduction of borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement, we will write off debt issue cost of approximately $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
The Credit Facilities are obligations of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and are guaranteed by and secured by substantially all of the assets (except the corporate aircraft) of each of its subsidiaries (other than Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC). The obligations of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and the guarantors under the Credit Facilities rank pari passu in right of payment with their existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness with respect to the First Mortgage Notes and senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future subordinated indebtedness.
The Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement contains a requirement that the company must make mandatory repayments of indebtedness from specified percentages of excess cash flow beginning after the opening of Encore. If our Wynn Las Vegas subsidiary meets a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of greater than 3.5 : 1 such repayment is defined as 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined in the Credit Agreement. If the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is less than 3.5 : 1 then no repayment is required. Based
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on the current economic conditions in which we are operating, we do not believe that Wynn Las Vegas will meet the requirement for mandatory repayment pursuant to this provision of the Credit Agreement during the year ending December 31, 2009, and therefore we do not expect to make any mandatory repayments pursuant to this requirement during 2009.
Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Except for the paydown of the credit facilities discussed above, the reduction in construction payables related to Encore of approximately $180 million and the cancellation of the purchase of an aircraft, there have been no material changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2009 to our contractual obligations or off-balance sheet arrangements as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Other Liquidity Matters
We are restricted under the indenture governing the First Mortgage Notes from making certain restricted payments as defined in the indenture. These restricted payments include the payments of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC. These restricted payments may not be made until certain other financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, the Credit Facilities contain similar restrictions.
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC will fund its operations and capital requirements from operating cash flow, and, to the extent required and available, from capital contributions from Wynn Resorts. We cannot be sure that Wynn Las Vegas, LLC will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings or contributions from Wynn Resorts that are available to us, if any, will be sufficient to enable us to service and repay Wynn Las Vegas, LLCs indebtedness and to fund its other liquidity needs. We cannot be sure that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on acceptable terms or at all.
New business developments or other unforeseen events may occur, resulting in the need to raise additional funds. We continue to explore opportunities to develop additional gaming or related businesses in Las Vegas, as well as other domestic or international markets. There can be no assurances regarding the business prospects with respect to any other opportunity. Any other development would require us to obtain additional financing.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A description of our critical accounting policies is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material changes to these policies for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new accounting standards regarding fair value measurements. These standards define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, and expand disclosures about fair value measurements under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. These standards do not require any new fair value measurements. We partially adopted the new standards effective January 1, 2008 and adopted the remaining provisions on January 1, 2009. We currently do not have any non-financial assets or liabilities that are, or were recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis and accordingly the final adoption of this statement on January 1, 2009, did not have an impact the our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding business combinations. These new accounting standards establish principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interest in the
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acquiree and the goodwill acquired. The revision is intended to simplify existing guidance and converge rulemaking under U.S. GAAP with international accounting rules. These new accounting standards apply prospectively to business combinations where the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009, did not impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding noncontrolling interest in consolidated financial statements. These new accounting standards establish accounting and reporting standards for ownership interest in subsidiaries held by parties other than the parent and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. These new accounting standards change the way the consolidated income statement is presented by requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amount attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interests. These new accounting standards also establish reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosure that clearly identify and distinguish between the interest of the parent and those of the noncontrolling owners. These new accounting standards are effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009, did not impact our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities. These new accounting standards are intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entitys financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. These new accounting standards are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The adoption of these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009, did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued new accounting standards regarding the consolidation of variable interest entities. These new accounting standards address the effects of elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity (QSPE) concept from previous standards. These new accounting standards also amend previous guidance in determining whether an enterprise has a controlling financial interest in a variable interest entity. This determination identifies the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as the enterprise that has both the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impacts the entitys economic performance and the ability to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. These new accounting standards are effective January 1, 2010. We are currently evaluating the impact, if any, of adopting these new accounting standards on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
Interest Rate Risks
Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our debt facilities that bear interest based on floating rates. We attempt to manage interest rate risk by managing the mix of long-term fixed rate borrowings and variable rate borrowings, and in the past by using hedging activities. We cannot assure you that these risk management strategies will have the desired effect, and interest rate fluctuations could have a negative impact on our results of operations. We do not use derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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Interest Rate Swap
We entered into an interest rate swap agreement on August 14, 2009, with an effective date of November 27, 2009, to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement. Under this new swap agreement, beginning November 27, 2009, we will pay a fixed interest rate of 2.485% on borrowings of $250 million incurred under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate swap fixes the interest rate on $250 million of borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement at approximately 5.485%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in November 2012.
Interest Rate Sensitivity
As of September 30, 2009, approximately 63% of our long-term debt was based on fixed rates. Based on our borrowings as of September 30, 2009, an assumed 1% change in variable rates would cause our annual interest cost to change by $10.1 million.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Companys management, with the participation of the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on such evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at the reasonable assurance level, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act and are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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Part IIOTHER INFORMATION
A description of our risk factors can be found in Item IA of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There were no material changes to those risk factors during the nine months ended September 30, 2009.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Restrictions imposed by our debt instruments significantly restrict us, subject to certain exceptions for payment of allocable corporate overhead, from declaring or paying dividends or distributions. Specifically, we are restricted under the indenture governing the First Mortgage Notes from making certain restricted payments as defined therein. These restricted payments include the payment of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of our membership interests. These restricted payments may not be made until certain other financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, our Credit Facilities contain similar restrictions.
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(a) Exhibits
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
Description | |
3.1 | Second Amended and Restated Articles of Organization of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC. (1) | |
3.2 | Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC. (1) | |
10.1 | Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 17, 2009, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and each of the Lender parties thereto. (2) | |
10.2 | Employment Agreement, dated as of May 5, 2009, by and between Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Scott Peterson. (3) | |
10.3 | Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2009, among Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and each of the Lender parties thereto. (4) | |
*31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a 14(a) and Rule 15d 14(a). | |
*31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a 14(a) and Rule 15d 14(a). | |
*32.1 | Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
* | Filed herewith. |
(1) | Previously filed with the Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed by the Registrant on April 13, 2005 (File No. 333-124052) and incorporated herein by reference. |
(2) | Previously filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on April 21, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
(3) | Previously filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on May 8, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
(4) | Previously filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Registrant on September 14, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference. |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WYNN LAS VEGAS
| ||||
Dated: November 9, 2009 | By: | /s/ SCOTT PETERSON | ||
Scott Peterson | ||||
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
of Periodic Report Pursuant to
Rule 13a 14(a) and Rule 15d 14(a)
I, Andrew Pascal, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a15(f) and 15d15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 9, 2009
/s/ Andrew Pascal |
Andrew Pascal |
President |
(Principal Executive Officer) |
Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
of Periodic Report Pursuant to
Rule 13a 14(a) and Rule 15d 14(a)
I, Scott Peterson, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC; |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; |
3. | Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; |
4. | The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a15(f) and 15d15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
a) | Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; |
b) | Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; |
c) | Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and |
d) | Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial reporting; and |
5. | The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
a) | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
b) | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: November 9, 2009
/s/ Scott Peterson |
Scott Peterson Senior Vice President and |
Chief Financial Officer |
(Principal Financial Officer and |
Principal Accounting Officer) |
Exhibit 32.1
Certification of CEO and CFO Pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (the Company) for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), Andrew Pascal, as President of the Company and Scott Peterson, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:
1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
/s/ Andrew Pascal | ||
Name: |
Andrew Pascal | |
Title: |
President | |
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||
Date: |
November 9, 2009 | |
/s/ Scott Peterson | ||
Name: |
Scott Peterson | |
Title: |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||
Date: |
November 9, 2009 |
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Wynn Resorts, Limited and will be retained by Wynn Resorts, Limited and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.