Form 10-Q
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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 March 31, 2008

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 South—Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(702) 770-7555

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

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 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 issuer’s 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 May 9, 2008.

 

 

 


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INDEX

 

Part I.    Financial Information

  

Item 1.

   Financial Statements   
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2008 (unaudited) and December 31, 2007

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) – Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

   5
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   6

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    20

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    28

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    29

Part II.

   Other Information   

Item IA

   Risk Factors    29

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    29

Item 6.

   Exhibits    30

Signature

   31

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands)

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 65,994     $ 146,521  

Receivables, net

     109,025       135,132  

Inventories

     61,263       58,612  

Prepaid expenses and other

     22,438       20,124  
                

Total current assets

     258,720       360,389  

Restricted cash and investments

     31,322       31,052  

Note receivable from Wynn Resorts, Limited

     89,879       88,379  

Property and equipment, net

     3,247,333       3,031,403  

Intangible assets, net

     18,399       25,525  

Deferred financing costs, net

     39,765       41,536  

Deposits and other assets

     71,544       63,895  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

     4,570       5,077  
                

Total assets

   $ 3,761,532     $ 3,647,256  
                

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 1,400     $ 1,050  

Accounts payable

     25,474       28,856  

Accrued interest

     39,584       10,816  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     36,172       45,728  

Other accrued expenses

     26,242       22,370  

Customer deposits and other liabilities

     55,580       88,299  

Due to affiliates, net

     69,328       40,514  
                

Total current liabilities

     253,780       237,633  

Long-term debt

     2,079,177       1,954,084  

Due to affiliates, net

     79,238       79,401  

Other

     1,118       1,118  
                

Total liabilities

     2,413,313       2,272,236  
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

    

Member’s equity:

    

Contributed capital

     1,463,915       1,461,949  

Accumulated deficit

     (115,696 )     (86,929 )
                

Total member’s equity

     1,348,219       1,375,020  
                

Total liabilities and member’s equity

   $ 3,761,532     $ 3,647,256  
                

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

Operating revenues:

    

Casino

   $ 125,134     $ 173,093  

Rooms

     70,563       72,938  

Food and beverage

     77,185       77,347  

Entertainment, retail and other

     53,855       44,940  
                

Gross revenues

     326,737       368,318  

Less: promotional allowances

     (39,136 )     (37,384 )
                

Net revenues

     287,601       330,934  
                

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Casino

     68,550       72,215  

Rooms

     19,082       19,206  

Food and beverage

     46,860       48,538  

Entertainment, retail and other

     37,533       32,084  

General and administrative

     50,957       51,451  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,874       4,991  

Management fees

     4,314       4,984  

Pre-opening costs

     5,311       1,533  

Depreciation and amortization

     39,480       36,070  

Property charges and other

     20,513       1,104  
                

Total operating costs and expenses

     296,474       272,176  
                

Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates

     281       256  
                

Operating (loss) income

     (8,592 )     59,014  
                

Other income (expense):

    

Interest income

     2,158       4,092  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (19,692 )     (24,378 )

Decrease in swap fair value

     (2,641 )     (999 )

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     —         (157 )
                

Other income (expense), net

     (20,175 )     (21,442 )
                

Net (loss) income

   $ (28,767 )   $ 37,572  
                

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2008     2007  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net (loss) income

   $ (28,767 )   $ 37,572  

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     39,480       36,070  

Stock-based compensation

     1,966       2,209  

Loss from extinguishment of debt

     —         157  

Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other

     3,243       2,589  

Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions

     507       971  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,874       4,991  

Property charges and other

     20,513       1,104  

Decrease in swap fair value

     2,641       999  

Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:

    

Receivables

     20,733       18,611  

Inventories and prepaid expenses and other

     (5,553 )     (2,356 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (15,242 )     3,871  

Due to affiliates, net

     6,036       (3,894 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     49,431       102,894  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention

     (238,469 )     (98,423 )

Restricted cash and investments

     (270 )     83,625  

Purchase of other assets

     (8,631 )     (13,479 )

Due to affiliates, net

     (7,443 )     (1,716 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (254,813 )     (29,993 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Principal payments on long-term debt

     —         (127,401 )

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     125,000       42,000  

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (145 )     —    
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     124,855       (85,401 )
                

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (80,527 )     (12,500 )

Balance, beginning of period

     146,521       93,820  
                

Balance, end of period

   $ 65,994     $ 81,320  
                

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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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.

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 March 31, 2008, 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”.

The Company is currently constructing Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (“Encore”). Encore is expected to open to the public in December 2008.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company’s 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 months ended March 31, 2008 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 Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

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 March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, approximately 58% and 53% respectively, of the Company’s markers were due from customers residing in

 

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(Unaudited)

 

foreign countries, primarily in Asia. Business or economic conditions or other significant events in these countries could affect the collectibility of such receivables.

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 Company’s receivables to their estimated carrying amount, which approximates fair value. The allowance is estimated based on specific review of customer accounts as well as management’s 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 in accordance with the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) consensus on Issue 01-9, “Accounting for Consideration Given by a Vendor to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products).” EITF 01-9 requires that sales incentives be recorded as a reduction of revenue; consequently, the Company’s 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. The estimated cost of providing such promotional allowances is primarily included in casino expenses as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
     2008    2007

Rooms

   $ 6,446    $ 5,878

Food and beverage

     14,317      14,021

Entertainment, retail and other

     2,290      2,063
             

Total

   $ 23,053    $ 21,962
             

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. For the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, advertising costs totaled approximately $6.5 million each period.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (the “FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, this statement does not require any new fair value measurements. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses related to these financial instruments reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (revised) establishes 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. This statement applies 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 SFAS No. 141 (revised) is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51.” This statement establishes 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. SFAS No. 160 changes 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. The statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosure that clearly identify and distinguish between the interest of the parent and those of the noncontrolling owners. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of SFAS No. 133”. SFAS No. 161 is 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 entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS No. 161 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

3. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Interest paid for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 totaled approximately $4.4 million and $5.6 million, respectively. Interest capitalized for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 totaled approximately $15.9 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, capital expenditures includes an increase of approximately $17.7 million and $26.7 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):

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

Casino

   $ 138,538     $ 161,913  

Hotel

     14,661       15,317  

Other

     9,863       8,506  
                
     163,062       185,736  

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts

     (54,037 )     (50,604 )
                
   $ 109,025     $ 135,132  
                

5. Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

Land and improvements

   $ 603,838     $ 603,838  

Buildings and improvements

     1,209,194       1,209,562  

Airplane

     44,254       44,254  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     668,246       655,754  

Construction in progress

     1,103,910       865,130  
                
     3,629,442       3,378,538  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (382,109 )     (347,135 )
                
   $ 3,247,333     $ 3,031,403  
                

As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, construction in progress includes costs capitalized in conjunction with Encore.

 

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(Unaudited)

 

6. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
 

6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes, due December 1, 2014, net of

original issue discount of $10,373 and $10,816, respectively

   $ 1,689,627     $ 1,689,184  

$900 million Revolving Credit Facility; due August 15, 2011;

interest at LIBOR plus 1.625%

     125,000       —    

$225 million 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%

     40,950       40,950  
                
     2,080,577       1,955,134  

Current portion of long-term debt

     (1,400 )     (1,050 )
                
   $ 2,079,177     $ 1,954,084  
                

Debt Covenant Compliance

As of March 31, 2008, management believes the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

7. Related Party Transactions, net

Note Receivable from Wynn Resorts, Limited

On August 15, 2005, the Company loaned $80 million to Wynn Resorts who then loaned those funds through its subsidiaries to Wynn Macau, S.A. as part of the financing of Wynn Macau, Wynn Resorts’ casino resort facility in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (“Macau”), which opened to the public on September 6, 2006. Interest accrues at 7.5% per annum. Unpaid principal and interest is due at maturity on August 15, 2012. Included in the balances as of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, was approximately $9.9 and $8.4 million, respectively, of accrued interest receivable related to this note.

Amounts Due to Affiliates, net

As of March 31, 2008, the Company’s net due to affiliates was primarily comprised of construction payables of approximately $74.8 million, construction retention of approximately $50.1 million, a management fee of approximately $51.7 million (equal to 1.5% of net revenues and payable upon meeting certain leverage ratios as specified in the documents governing the Company’s Credit Facilities), and other net amounts receivable from affiliates totaling $28 million (including corporate allocations discussed below).

As of December 31, 2007, the Company’s net due to affiliates was primarily comprised of construction payables of approximately $65.7 million, construction retention of approximately $41.6 million, a management fee of approximately $47.4 million (equal to 1.5% of revenues and payable upon meeting certain leverage ratios as specified in the documents governing the Company’s Credit Facilities), and other net amounts receivable from affiliates totaling $35.2 million (including corporate allocations discussed below).

 

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(Unaudited)

 

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 Company’s Credit Facilities.

Corporate Allocations

The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations include allocations from Wynn Resorts for legal, accounting, human resource, 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. The allocation methods include specific identification, relative cost, square footage and headcount. Wynn Resorts maintains corporate offices at Wynn Las Vegas without charge from the Company. The Company settles these corporate allocation charges with Wynn Resorts on a periodic basis as discussed in “Amounts Due to Affiliates, Net” above. During the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, approximately $4 million and $5.2 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 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 these other officers have amounts on deposit with Wynn Resorts to prepay any such items, which are replenished on an ongoing basis as needed. As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, Wynn Resorts owed Mr. Wynn and the other officers approximately $382,475 and $357,145, 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 a villa suite in the Wynn Las Vegas resort as their personal residence. 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.

The Wynn Collection

From the opening of Wynn Las Vegas through February 2006, the resort included an art gallery that displayed rare paintings from a private collection of fine art owned by Mr. and Mrs. Wynn. The Company leased the artwork from Mr. and Mrs. Wynn for an annual fee of one dollar ($1), and the Company was entitled to retain all revenues from the public display of the artwork and the related merchandising revenues. The Company was responsible for all expenses incurred in exhibiting and safeguarding the artwork, including the cost of insurance (including terrorism insurance) and taxes relating to the rental of the art. In February 2006, the Company closed

 

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the art gallery and began converting the gallery location into additional retail stores. The Company continues to lease works of art from Mr. and Mrs. Wynn for an annual fee of one dollar ($1) and continues to display certain pieces throughout Wynn Las Vegas. All expenses in exhibiting and safeguarding the artwork displayed at Wynn Las Vegas are the responsibility of the Company.

The “Wynn” Surname Rights Agreement

On August 6, 2004, Holdings entered into agreements with Mr. Wynn that confirm and clarify Holding’s rights to use the “Wynn” name and Mr. Wynn’s 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 and other for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007 were $20.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively. 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 March 31, 2008 include $17.8 million of costs associated with Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas which will close 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 show’s run at Wynn Las Vegas in July 2008, pursuant to their contract. The remaining property charges were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments. Property charges for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were related to renovations to portions of the Le Rêve Theater.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Encore

Encore Construction and Development. Encore will include a 2,034 all-suite hotel tower, an approximately 72,000 square foot casino, additional convention and meeting space, as well as restaurants, a nightclub, swimming pools, a spa and salon and retail outlets. The Company commenced construction of Encore on April 28, 2006 and expects to open it to the public in December 2008.

The project budget is currently estimated at approximately $2.2 billion for Encore and related capital improvements. The project is being funded from the Company’s existing Credit Facilities, remaining proceeds from the First Mortgage Notes and operating cash flow from Wynn Las Vegas. To the extent additional funds are required, the Company will provide these amounts with additional debt and equity contributions by Wynn Resorts or additional indebtedness to be incurred by Wynn Las Vegas.

On February 27, 2007, the Company entered into a Design Build Architectural, Engineering and Construction Services Agreement (the “Contract”) with Tutor-Saliba Corporation (“Tutor”) for the design and construction of Encore. The Contract sets forth all of the terms and conditions pursuant to which Tutor is

 

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designing and constructing Encore. In June 2007, the Company executed the first amendment to the Contract which set the guaranteed maximum price for work under the Contract at $1.3 billion. In connection with the execution and delivery of the Contract, Tutor and the Ronald N. Tutor Separate Trust (the “Trust”) have entered into and consented to a Net Worth Agreement pursuant to which (x) the Trust agreed that it will retain its current majority holdings of Tutor and (y) the Trust and Tutor agreed that during the term of the Contract, Tutor will maintain (i) net worth of at least $100 million, and (ii) liquid assets of at least $50 million.

Through March 31, 2008, the Company incurred approximately $1.2 billion of project costs related to the development and construction of Encore and related capital improvements.

Litigation

The Company does not have any material litigation as of March 31, 2008.

10. 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 March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, and for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.

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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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2008

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiary
   Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

ASSETS

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 65,996     $ (2 )   $ —      $ —       $ 65,994  

Receivables, net

     108,882       143       —        —         109,025  

Inventories

     61,263       —         —        —         61,263  

Prepaid expenses and other

     22,124       314       —        —         22,438  
                                       

Total current assets

     258,265       455       —        —         258,720  

Restricted cash and investments

     —         —         31,322      —         31,322  

Note receivable from Wynn Resorts, Limited

     89,879       —         —        —         89,879  

Property and equipment, net

     3,042,753       204,580       —        —         3,247,333  

Intangible assets, net

     12,255       6,144       —        —         18,399  

Deferred financing costs, net

     39,765       —         —        —         39,765  

Deposits and other assets

     66,823       4,721       —        —         71,544  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

     (3,332 )     4,570       —        3,332       4,570  
                                       

Total assets

   $ 3,506,408     $ 220,470     $ 31,322    $ 3,332     $ 3,761,532  
                                       

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY

           

Current liabilities:

           

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ —       $ 1,400     $ —      $ —       $ 1,400  

Accounts payable

     25,367       107       —        —         25,474  

Accrued interest

     38,963       621       —        —         39,584  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     35,029       1,143       —        —         36,172  

Other accrued expenses

     26,221       21       —        —         26,242  

Customer deposits and other liabilities

     55,580       —         —        —         55,580  

Due to affiliates, net

     (119,171 )     188,499       —        —         69,328  
                                       

Total current liabilities

     61,989       191,791       —        —         253,780  

Long-term debt

     2,039,627       39,550       —        —         2,079,177  

Due to affiliates, net

     55,455       —         23,783      —         79,238  

Other

     1,118       —         —        —         1,118  
                                       

Total liabilities

     2,158,189       231,341       23,783      —         2,413,313  
                                       

Commitments and contingencies

           

Member’s equity:

           

Contributed capital

     1,463,915       12,530       —        (12,530 )     1,463,915  

Accumulated earnings (deficit)

     (115,696 )     (23,401 )     7,539      15,862       (115,696 )
                                       

Total member’s equity

     1,348,219       (10,871 )     7,539      3,332       1,348,219  
                                       

Total liabilities and member’s equity

   $ 3,506,408     $ 220,470     $ 31,322    $ 3,332     $ 3,761,532  
                                       

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiary
   Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

ASSETS

           

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 146,556     $ (35 )   $ —      $ —       $ 146,521  

Receivables, net

     135,094       38       —        —         135,132  

Inventories

     58,612       —         —        —         58,612  

Prepaid expenses and other

     19,956       168       —        —         20,124  
                                       

Total current assets

     360,218       171       —        —         360,389  

Restricted cash and investments

     —         —         31,052      —         31,052  

Note receivable from Wynn Resorts, Limited

     88,379       —         —        —         88,379  

Property and equipment, net

     2,825,608       205,795       —        —         3,031,403  

Intangible assets, net

     19,381       6,144       —        —         25,525  

Deferred financing costs, net

     41,536       —         —        —         41,536  

Deposits and other assets

     59,174       4,721       —        —         63,895  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

     (2,173 )     5,077       —        2,173       5,077  
                                       

Total assets

   $ 3,392,123     $ 221,908     $ 31,052    $ 2,173     $ 3,647,256  
                                       

LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY

           

Current liabilities:

           

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ —       $ 1,050     $ —      $ —       $ 1,050  

Accounts payable

     28,811       45       —        —         28,856  

Accrued interest

     10,816       —         —        —         10,816  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     44,516       1,212       —        —         45,728  

Other accrued expenses

     22,348       22       —        —         22,370  

Customer deposits and other liabilities

     88,299       —         —        —         88,299  

Due to affiliates, net

     (148,607 )     189,121       —        —         40,514  
                                       

Total current liabilities

     46,183       191,450       —        —         237,633  

Long-term debt

     1,914,184       39,900       —        —         1,954,084  

Due to affiliates, net

     55,618       —         23,783      —         79,401  

Other

     1,118       —         —        —         1,118  
                                       

Total liabilities

     2,017,103       231,350       23,783      —         2,272,236  
                                       

Commitments and contingencies

           

Member’s equity:

           

Contributed capital

     1,461,949       12,530       —        (12,530 )     1,461,949  

Accumulated earnings (deficit)

     (86,929 )     (21,972 )     7,269      14,703       (86,929 )
                                       

Total member’s equity

     1,375,020       (9,442 )     7,269      2,173       1,375,020  
                                       

Total liabilities and member’s equity

   $ 3,392,123     $ 221,908     $ 31,052    $ 2,173     $ 3,647,256  
                                       

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiary
   Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

Operating revenues:

           

Casino

   $ 125,134     $ —       $ —      $ —       $ 125,134  

Rooms

     70,563       —         —        —         70,563  

Food and beverage

     77,185       —         —        —         77,185  

Entertainment, retail and other

     54,136       —         —        (281 )     53,855  
                                       

Gross revenues

     327,018       —         —        (281 )     326,737  

Less: promotional allowances

     (39,136 )     —         —        —         (39,136 )
                                       

Net revenues

     287,882       —         —        (281 )     287,601  
                                       

Operating costs and expenses:

           

Casino

     68,550       —         —        —         68,550  

Rooms

     19,082       —         —        —         19,082  

Food and beverage

     46,860       —         —        —         46,860  

Entertainment, retail and other

     37,533       —         —        —         37,533  

General and administrative

     51,263       (25 )     —        (281 )     50,957  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,874       —         —        —         3,874  

Management fees

     4,314       —         —        —         4,314  

Pre-opening costs

     5,311       —         —        —         5,311  

Depreciation and amortization

     38,368       1,112       —        —         39,480  

Property charges and other

     20,511       2       —        —         20,513  
                                       

Total operating costs and expenses

     295,666       1,089       —        (281 )     296,474  

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

     (1,159 )     281       —        1,159       281  
                                       

Operating income (loss)

     (8,943 )     (808 )     —        1,159       (8,592 )
                                       

Other income (expense):

           

Interest income

     1,888       —         270      —         2,158  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (19,071 )     (621 )     —        —         (19,692 )

Decrease in swap fair value

     (2,641 )     —         —        —         (2,641 )
                                       

Other income (expense), net

     (19,824 )     (621 )     270      —         (20,175 )
                                       

Net income (loss)

   $ (28,767 )   $ (1,429 )   $ 270    $ 1,159     $ (28,767 )
                                       

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiary
   Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

Operating revenues:

           

Casino

   $ 173,093     $ —       $  —      $ —       $ 173,093  

Rooms

     72,938       —         —        —         72,938  

Food and beverage

     77,347       —         —        —         77,347  

Entertainment, retail and other

     45,196       —         —        (256 )     44,940  
                                       

Gross revenues

     368,574       —         —        (256 )     368,318  

Less: promotional allowances

     (37,384 )     —         —        —         (37,384 )
                                       

Net revenues

     331,190       —         —        (256 )     330,934  
                                       

Operating costs and expenses:

           

Casino

     72,215       —         —        —         72,215  

Rooms

     19,206       —         —        —         19,206  

Food and beverage

     48,538       —         —        —         48,538  

Entertainment, retail and other

     32,084       —         —        —         32,084  

General and administrative

     52,154       (447 )     —        (256 )     51,451  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     4,991       —         —        —         4,991  

Management fees

     4,984       —         —        —         4,984  

Pre-opening costs

     1,533       —         —        —         1,533  

Depreciation and amortization

     34,272       1,798       —        —         36,070  

Property charges and other

     1,104       —         —        —         1,104  
                                       

Total operating costs and expenses

     271,081       1,351       —        (256 )     272,176  

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

     (1,300 )     256       —        1,300       256  
                                       

Operating income (loss)

     58,809       (1,095 )     —        1,300       59,014  
                                       

Other income (expense):

           

Interest income

     3,390       —         702      —         4,092  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (23,628 )     (750 )     —        —         (24,378 )

Decrease in swap fair value

     (999 )     —         —        —         (999 )

Loss from extinguishment of debt

     —         (157 )     —        —         (157 )
                                       

Other income (expense), net

     (21,237 )     (907 )     702      —         (21,442 )
                                       

Net income (loss)

   $ 37,572     $ (2,002 )   $ 702    $ 1,300     $ 37,572  
                                       

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Net income (loss)

   $ (28,767 )   $ (1,429 )   $ 270     $ 1,159     $ (28,767 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

          

Depreciation and amortization

     38,368       1,112       —         —         39,480  

Stock-based compensation

     1,966       —         —         —         1,966  

Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other

     3,243       —         —         —         3,243  

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions

     1,159       507       —         (1,159 )     507  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,874       —         —         —         3,874  

Property charges and other

     20,511       2       —         —         20,513  

Decrease in swap fair value

     2,641       —         —         —         2,641  

Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:

          

Receivables

     20,838       (105 )     —         —         20,733  

Inventories and prepaid expenses and other

     (5,407 )     (146 )     —         —         (5,553 )

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other

     (15,855 )     613       —         —         (15,242 )

Due to affiliates, net

     6,005       31       —         —         6,036  
                                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     48,576       585       270       —         49,431  
                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retentions

     (238,570 )     101       —         —         (238,469 )

Restricted cash and investments

     —         —         (270 )     —         (270 )

Purchase of other assets

     (8,631 )     —         —         —         (8,631 )

Due to affiliates, net

     (6,790 )     (653 )     —         —         (7,443 )
                                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (253,991 )     (552 )     (270 )     —         (254,813 )
                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     125,000       —         —         —         125,000  

Payments of deferred financing costs

     (145 )     —         —         —         (145 )
                                        

Net cash provided by financing activities

     124,855       —         —         —         124,855  
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents:

          

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (80,560 )     33       —         —         (80,527 )

Balance, beginning of period

     146,556       (35 )     —         —         146,521  
                                        

Balance, end of period

   $ 65,996     $ (2 )   $ —       $ —       $ 65,994  
                                        

 

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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

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

Cash flows from operating activities:

          

Net income (loss)

   $ 37,572     $ (2,002 )   $ 702     $ 1,300     $ 37,572  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

          

Depreciation and amortization

     34,272       1,798       —         —         36,070  

Stock-based compensation

     2,209       —         —         —         2,209  

Loss from extinguishment of debt

     —         157       —         —         157  

Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other

     2,576       13       —         —         2,589  

Equity in (income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions

     1,300       971       —         (1,300 )     971  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     4,991       —         —         —         4,991  

Property charges and other

     1,104       —         —         —         1,104  

Decrease in swap fair value

     999       —         —         —         999  

Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:

          

Receivables

     18,611       —         —         —         18,611  

Inventories and prepaid expenses and other

     (2,534 )     178       —         —         (2,356 )

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other

     3,949       (78 )     —         —         3,871  

Due to affiliates, net

     (3,894 )     —         —         —         (3,894 )
                                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     101,155       1,037       702       —         102,894  
                                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

          

Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention

     (91,141 )     (7,282 )     —         —         (98,423 )

Restricted cash and investments

     84,327       —         (702 )     —         83,625  

Purchase of other assets

     (13,322 )     (157 )     —         —         (13,479 )

Due to affiliates, net

     (4,631 )     2,915       —         —         (1,716 )
                                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (24,767 )     (4,524 )     (702 )     —         (29,993 )
                                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

          

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (88,892 )     (38,509 )     —         —         (127,401 )

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     —         42,000       —         —         42,000  
                                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (88,892 )     3,491       —         —         (85,401 )
                                        

Cash and cash equivalents:

          

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (12,504 )     4       —         —         (12,500 )

Balance, beginning of period

     93,825       (5 )     —         —         93,820  
                                        

Balance, end of period

   $ 81,321     $ (1 )   $ —       $ —       $ 81,320  
                                        

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the 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:

 

   

conditions precedent to funding under the agreements governing the disbursement of the proceeds of certain of our debt and equity offerings and borrowings under our Credit Facilities;

 

   

competition in the casino/hotel and resort industries;

 

   

completion of Encore on time and within budget;

 

   

our intention to fund a substantial portion of the development and construction costs of Encore with anticipated cash flows generated at Wynn Las Vegas;

 

   

new development and construction activities of competitors;

 

   

our dependence on Stephen A. Wynn and existing management;

 

   

our dependence on one property for all of our cash flow;

 

   

leverage and debt service (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates);

 

   

levels of travel, leisure and casino spending;

 

   

general domestic or international economic conditions;

 

   

pending or future legal proceedings;

 

   

changes in federal or state tax laws or the administration of such laws;

 

   

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 avian flu, or the impact of a natural disaster, such as the tsunami which struck southeast Asia in December 2004, may have on the travel and leisure industry; and

 

   

the consequences of the war in Iraq and other military conflicts in the Middle East and any future security alerts and/or terrorist attacks.

 

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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. In addition, on April 28, 2006, we commenced construction of Encore adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas. We expect to open Encore to the public in December 2008.

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 111,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private baccarat 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, including the AAA Five Diamond, Mobil Five Star and Michelin award-winning restaurant, Alex;

 

   

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, and Vertu;

 

   

Recreation and leisure facilities, including an 18-hole golf course, five swimming pools, private cabanas and full service spa and salon; and

 

   

Two showrooms, two nightclubs and lounges.

The Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas is the only casino resort in the world that has been awarded both the Mobil five star and AAA five diamond distinctions. In addition, Wynn Las Vegas was recognized in November 2007 by Michelin, the esteemed European restaurant rating system. Two Michelin stars were awarded to Alex and one Michelin star was awarded to each of Wing Lei and Daniel Boulud Brasserie. Additionally, Wynn Las Vegas received five red pavilions, the highest honor for Michelin rated accommodations.

In response to our evaluation of Wynn Las Vegas and the reactions of our guests, we have made enhancements and refinements to the property which continued through March 2008.

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

We are constructing Encore on approximately 20 acres on the Las Vegas Strip, adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas. Encore includes a 2,034 all-suite hotel tower, an approximately 72,000 square foot casino, additional convention and meeting space, restaurants, a nightclub, swimming pools, a spa and salon and retail outlets. Encore is expected to open in December 2008.

Future Development

The Company owns approximately 147 acres immediately adjacent to both Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, which is currently improved with a golf course. We are in the process of developing our plans

 

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for its further development. Conceptual plans at this point in time include additional resorts and a convention center. No construction timeline or budget has been prepared.

Results of Operations

We offer gaming, hotel accommodations, dining, entertainment, retail shopping, convention services and other amenities at Wynn Las Vegas. We currently rely solely upon the operations of Wynn Las Vegas 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 March 31, 2008 of $28.8 million, compared to net income of $37.6 million recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2007. This decrease is primarily due to a $44.3 million decrease in operating income from the casino department as explained below, the write-off of production costs and rights associated with Spamalot which will close in July 2008 and pre-opening costs associated with Encore.

Certain key operating statistics specific to the gaming industry are included in our discussions of the Company’s 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 table’s 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 March 31, 2008 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Revenues

Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 are comprised of $125.1 million in casino revenues (43.5% of total net revenues) and $162.5 million of net non-casino revenues (56.5% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the first quarter of 2007 were comprised of $173.1 million in casino revenues (52.3% of total net revenues) and $157.8 million of net non-casino revenues (47.7% of total net revenues).

Casino revenues are comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations. Casino revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 of approximately $125.1 million represents a $48 million (or 27.7%) decrease from casino revenues of $173.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, we experienced a 3% decrease in drop and a decrease in the average table games win percentage compared to the prior year quarter. Our average table games win percentage (before discounts) of 19.9% was below the expected range of 21% to 24% for the three months ended March 31, 2008. For the three months ended March 31, 2007, our average table games win percentage (before discounts) was 27.6%. Slot handle at Wynn Las Vegas decreased 2.8% during the three months ended March 31, 2008 as compared to 2007, and the slot win percentage was slightly below the expected range of 4.5% to 5.5%.

 

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For the three months ended March 31, 2008, room revenues were approximately $70.6 million, which represents a $2.3 million (or 3%) decrease over the $72.9 million generated in the three months ended March 31, 2007. This decrease is due to a decrease in both occupancy and rate as compared to the prior year. See the table below for key operating measures related to room revenue.

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
         2008             2007      

Average Daily Rate

   $ 298     $ 310  

Occupancy

     95.8 %     96.2 %

REVPAR

   $ 285     $ 298  

Other non-casino revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 include: food and beverage revenues of approximately $77.2 million, retail revenues of approximately $22.6 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $19.2 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and salon, of approximately $12.1 million. Other non-gaming revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2007 included food and beverage revenues of approximately $77.3 million, retail revenues of approximately $21.4 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $10.9 million, and other revenues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of approximately $12.6 million. Entertainment revenues increased over the prior year quarter due to Spamalot which opened in late March 2007, and a full quarter of Le Rêve in 2008 versus only two months during the three months ended March 31, 2007, due to a remodeling of the Le Rêve showroom in March 2007. In March 2008, together with the producers, we elected to end Spamalot’s run at Wynn Las Vegas in July 2008, pursuant to the terms of our contract.

Departmental, Administrative and Other Expenses

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $68.6 million, rooms expenses of $19.1 million, food and beverage expenses of $46.9 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $37.5 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $51 million and approximately $3.9 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $72.2 million, room expenses of $19.2 million, food and beverage expenses of $48.5 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $32.1 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $51.5 million and approximately $5 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008 decreased compared to March 31, 2007 as a result of decreased revenues.

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. Management fees were $4.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, compared to $5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

Pre-opening costs

Pre-opening costs for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $5.3 million compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. Pre-opening costs for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were incurred with the development of Encore. We expect that pre-opening costs will increase as the opening of Encore in December 2008 approaches.

 

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Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2008 was $39.5 million compared to $36.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007. This increase is primarily due to a decrease in the estimated lives of certain hotel room furniture, fixtures and equipment due to an anticipated ordinary course room renovation.

Property charges and other

Property charges and other for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were $20.5 million compared to approximately $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007.

Property charges and other for the three months ended March 31, 2008 include $17.8 million of costs associated with Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas which will close in July 2008. The charge includes 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 show’s run at Wynn Las Vegas in July 2008, pursuant to our contract.

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 are expensed as property charges. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, $2.7 million of such costs were incurred at Wynn Las Vegas. During the three months ended March 31, 2007, the $1.1 million incurred related to enhancements we made to the Le Rêve theater.

Other non-operating costs and expenses

Interest income decreased by $1.9 million to $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2007. This decrease is primarily due to reduced average invested cash balances during the three months ended March 31, 2008 compared to the prior year’s quarter as a result of spending related to the development and construction of Encore and a decrease in the average interest earned on our invested cash balances.

Interest expense was $19.7 million, net of capitalized interest of $15.9 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2008, compared to $24.4 million, net of capitalized interest of $4.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2007. Interest expense increased approximately $7.2 million related to the additional $400 million first mortgage notes issued in November 2007. This increase was offset by an approximate $11.5 million increase in capitalized interest due to the construction costs of Encore. Capitalized interest continues to increase with the ongoing borrowings and construction costs related to Encore.

Our interest rate swaps are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”, as amended. The fair value of our interest rate swap is recorded as either an asset or liability. 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 $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008 resulting from the decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swap from December 31, 2007 to March 31, 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2007 we recorded an expense of $1 million resulting from the decrease in the fair value of interest rate swap between December 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007. For further information on our interest rate swaps, see Item 3 – “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”

 

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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 three months ended March 31, 2008 was $49.4 million compared to $102.9 million provided by operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007. This decrease is primary due to the decrease in operating income as a result of reduced operating results especially in the casino department as discussed above.

Capital Resources

We require a certain amount of cash on hand for operations. As of March 31, 2008, we had approximately $66 million of cash and cash equivalents available for new development activities, general corporate purposes, enhancements to Wynn Las Vegas, and to support the development and construction of Encore. As of March 31, 2008, our completion guarantee deposit account was approximately $31.3 million and is recorded as restricted investments in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, we have availability under our Credit Facilities as noted below under Financing Activities.

Cash equivalents include investments in overnight money market funds. Restricted investments are kept in money market funds or relatively short-term, government-backed, marketable debt securities as required by agreements governing our debt facilities.

Investing Activities

Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

On April 28, 2006, we commenced construction of Encore adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas. We expect to open Encore to the public in December 2008. Design and construction is progressing as expected. Current construction activities in the various project sections since groundbreaking include the following:

 

   

The concrete floor slabs and structural steel are complete for the hotel tower and the low-rise casino;

 

   

Exterior glass installation is 100% complete and the tower’s illuminated “Encore” sign is operational;

 

   

Furniture and equipment installation is in progress;

 

   

Drywall is 95% complete in the convention area, 50% complete in the casino, 50% complete at the spa level, and 85% in the back of house area; and

 

   

Taxi and valet tunnels are complete and exterior enclosure of the entire low rise is 60% complete.

Our project budget is currently estimated at approximately $2.2 billion for Encore and related capital improvements. The project is being funded from our existing Credit Facilities, remaining proceeds from the First Mortgage Notes and operating cash flow from Wynn Las Vegas. To the extent additional funds are required, we will provide these amounts with additional debt and equity contributions from Wynn Resorts or additional indebtedness to be incurred by Wynn Las Vegas.

On February 27, 2007, we entered into a Design Build Architectural, Engineering and Construction Services Agreement (the “Contract”) with Tutor-Saliba Corporation (“Tutor”) for the design and construction of Encore. The Contract sets forth all of the terms and conditions pursuant to which Tutor is designing and constructing Encore. In June 2007, we executed the first amendment to the Contract which set the guaranteed maximum price for work under the Contract at $1.3 billion. In connection with the execution and delivery of the Contract, Tutor and the Ronald N. Tutor Separate Trust (the “Trust”) have entered into and consented to a Net Worth Agreement pursuant to which (x) the Trust agreed that it will retain its current majority holdings of Tutor and (y) the Trust and Tutor agreed that during the term of the Contract, Tutor will maintain (i) net worth of at least $100 million, and (ii) liquid assets of at least $50 million.

 

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As of March 31, 2008, we incurred approximately $1.2 billion of project costs related to the development and construction of Encore and related capital improvements.

The ongoing costs of Encore will be paid with funds from the following sources and in the following order of priority:

 

   

First, by using agreed amounts of excess cash flow from the operations of Wynn Las Vegas;

 

   

Second, by using the proceeds of borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities; and

 

   

Third, by using the funds from the completion guarantee deposit account.

Wynn Las Vegas

In response to our evaluation of Wynn Las Vegas and the reaction of our guests, we continue to make certain enhancements and refinements to the property. As a result, we have incurred and will continue to incur capital expenditures relating to these enhancements and refinements. Under the terms of the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities, we are permitted to make up to $272.1 million of capital expenditures in 2008, of which we have expended approximately $10 million through March 31, 2008. The spending limit may be increased to the extent funds are contributed to Wynn Las Vegas by Wynn Resorts, Limited.

Financing Activities

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore

As of March 31, 2008, our Credit Facilities consisted of a $900 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) and a $225 million term loan facility (the “Term Loan”). For borrowings under the Term Loan we have elected, and expect to continue to elect, Eurodollar loans which bear interest at 1-month LIBOR and include a margin of 1.875% on that outstanding balance. We have a $200 million notional amount interest rate swap to essentially fix the interest on $200 million of this Term Loan. (For further information, see Item 3. “Quantitative and Qualitative Discussions about Market Risk”.)

During the three months ended March 31, 2008, we borrowed $125 million under the Revolver. We also have $16.7 million of outstanding letters of credit that reduce our availability under the Revolver. Consequently, $758.3 million remains available under the Revolver for future borrowings for the construction of Encore or for other uses as necessary. For borrowings under the Revolver, we have elected, and expect to continue to elect, Eurodollar loans, which bear interest at 1-month LIBOR and currently include a margin of 1.625% on the outstanding balance. After opening Encore, the margin will fluctuate between a range of 1.0% to 1.75%, depending on our leverage ratio. In addition to interest, we also pay quarterly in arrears, an annual rate of 0.375% on the daily average of unborrowed availability under the Revolver. After the opening of Encore, the annual fee that we will be required to pay for unborrowed availability under the Revolver will be based on our leverage ratio and will range from an annual rate of 0.25% to 0.50%.

The $900 million Revolver will terminate and be payable in full on August 15, 2011. The 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.

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.

 

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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There have been no material changes during the quarter 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, 2007.

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 Wynn Las Vegas has been completed and certain other financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, the Credit Facilities contain similar restrictions.

If completion of Encore is delayed, then our debt service obligations accruing prior to the actual opening will increase correspondingly. Wynn Las Vegas intends to fund its operations and capital requirements from operating cash flow and remaining availability under our Credit Facilities. We cannot assure you, however, that Wynn Las Vegas will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings available to us under the Credit Facilities will be sufficient to enable us to service and repay Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s indebtedness and to fund its other liquidity needs. We may refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of the indebtedness on acceptable terms.

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, 2007. Other than some additional information related to the allowance for estimated doubtful accounts receivable below, there have been no material change to these policies for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Accordingly, this statement does not require any new fair value measurements. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses related to these financial instruments reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS No. 141 (revised) establishes 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. This statement applies 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 SFAS No. 141 (revised) is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51.” This statement establishes 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. SFAS No. 160 changes 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. The statement also establishes reporting requirements that provide sufficient disclosure that clearly identify and distinguish between the interest of the parent and those of the noncontrolling owners. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures About Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of SFAS No. 133”. SFAS No. 161 is 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 entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. SFAS No. 161 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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 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.

As of March 31, 2008, we have one interest rate swap arrangement to hedge the underlying interest rate risk on a total of $200 million of borrowings under the Term Loan, which bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.875%. Under this interest rate swap arrangement, we receive payments at a variable rate of LIBOR and pay a fixed rate of 3.793% on the $200 million notional amount which expires on December 31, 2008. Although this interest rate swap is highly effective economically in fixing the interest rate on this borrowing under the Term Loan at approximately 5.7%, changes in fair value of our interest rate swap for each reporting period are, and will continue to be, recorded as an increase/(decrease) in swap fair value in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, as the swap does not qualify for hedge accounting.

Summary of Historical Fair Values

As of March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, our interest rate swap had an approximate liability fair value of $2.2 million and an asset fair value of $0.4 million, respectively. The fair value approximates the amount the Company would pay/receive if this contract were settled at the valuation date. Fair value is estimated based upon

 

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current, and predictions of future, interest rate levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of the instruments and other market conditions, and therefore, is subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability of fluctuation between periods.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

As of March 31, 2008, approximately 91% of our long-term debt was based on fixed rates, including the notional amount related to our interest rate swap. Based on our borrowings as of March 31, 2008, an assumed 1% change in variable rates would cause our annual interest cost to change by $1.8 million.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the 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 Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at the reasonable assurance level, in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or 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 Company’s management, including the Company’s 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 Company’s 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 Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item IA. Risk Factors

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, 2007. There were no material changes to those risk factors during the three months ended March 31, 2008.

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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Item 6. Exhibits

(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    Employement Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2008, by and between Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, and David Sisk (2)
*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 March 4, 2008 and incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

     WYNN LAS VEGAS

Dated: May 9, 2008

  By:  

/s/    DAVID SISK        

    David Sisk
   

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

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Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 302

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 registrant’s 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 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(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 registrant’s 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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s 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 registrant’s 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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2008

 

/s/ Andrew Pascal

Andrew Pascal President
(Principal Executive Officer)
Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 302

Exhibit 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

of Periodic Report Pursuant to

Rule 13a – 14(a) and Rule 15d – 14(a)

I, David R. Sisk, 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 registrant’s 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 13a–15(f) and 15d–15(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 registrant’s 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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s 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 registrant’s 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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 9, 2008

 

/s/ David R. Sisk

David R. Sisk

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and

Principal Accounting Officer)

Certification of CEO and CFO pursuant to Section 906

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 March 31, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Andrew Pascal, as Chief Operating Officer of the Company and David R. Sisk, 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:   May 9, 2008

/s/ David Sisk

Name:   David R. Sisk
Title:  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date:   May 9, 2008

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.