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, 2009

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File No. 333-100768

 

 

WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

NEVADA   88-0494875

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3131 Las Vegas Boulevard 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨     No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-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 8, 2009.

 

 

 


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Part I.    Financial Information   
Item 1.    Financial Statements   
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31, 2009 (unaudited) and December 31, 2008

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) – Three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) – Three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008

   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    28
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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(A WHOLLY OWNED INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY OF WYNN RESORTS, LIMITED)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
ASSETS     

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 96,774     $ 123,315  

Receivables, net

     86,517       98,282  

Inventories

     96,214       95,206  

Prepaid expenses and other

     20,117       21,648  
                

Total current assets

     299,622       338,451  

Property and equipment, net

     4,050,996       4,108,953  

Intangible assets, net

     16,429       16,881  

Deferred financing costs, net

     35,273       37,462  

Deposits and other assets

     56,854       77,969  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

     3,936       4,555  
                

Total assets

   $ 4,463,110     $ 4,584,271  
                
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY     

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 1,050     $ 1,050  

Accounts payable

     30,429       46,701  

Accrued interest

     38,194       10,110  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     40,064       50,127  

Other accrued expenses

     21,203       19,143  

Customer deposits and other liabilities

     61,028       101,825  

Due to affiliates, net

     100,229       200,424  
                

Total current liabilities

     292,197       429,380  

Long-term debt

     2,833,401       2,833,423  

Due to affiliates, net

     68,259       63,905  
                

Total liabilities

     3,193,857       3,326,708  
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

    

Member’s equity:

    

Contributed capital

     1,581,440       1,474,286  

Accumulated deficit

     (312,187 )     (216,723 )
                

Total member’s equity

     1,269,253       1,257,563  
                

Total liabilities and member’s equity

   $ 4,463,110     $ 4,584,271  
                

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,
 
     2009     2008  

Operating revenues:

    

Casino

   $ 117,481     $ 125,134  

Rooms

     85,089       70,563  

Food and beverage

     96,909       77,185  

Entertainment, retail and other

     46,353       53,855  
                

Gross revenues

     345,832       326,737  

Less: promotional allowances

     (54,310 )     (39,136 )
                

Net revenues

     291,522       287,601  
                

Operating costs and expenses:

    

Casino

     78,473       68,550  

Rooms

     24,110       19,082  

Food and beverage

     56,310       46,860  

Entertainment, retail and other

     29,449       37,533  

General and administrative

     65,242       50,957  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     584       3,874  

Management fees

     4,354       4,314  

Pre-opening costs

     —         5,311  

Depreciation and amortization

     77,444       39,480  

Property charges and other

     13,940       20,513  
                

Total operating costs and expenses

     349,906       296,474  
                

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

     (251 )     281  
                

Operating loss

     (58,635 )     (8,592 )
                

Other income (expense):

    

Interest income

     12       2,158  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (36,841 )     (19,692 )

Decrease in swap fair value

     —         (2,641 )
                

Other income (expense), net

     (36,829 )     (20,175 )
                

Net loss

   $ (95,464 )   $ (28,767 )
                

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,
 
     2009     2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net loss

   $ (95,464 )   $ (28,767 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     77,444       39,480  

Stock-based compensation

     2,178       1,966  

Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other

     6,166       3,243  

Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions

     619       507  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     584       3,874  

Property charges and other

     13,940       20,513  

Decrease in swap fair value

     —         2,641  

Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:

    

Receivables

     11,181       20,733  

Inventories and prepaid expenses and other

     3,127       (5,553 )

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (32,223 )     (15,242 )

Due to affiliates, net

     7,703       6,036  
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (4,745 )     49,431  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retention

     (115,028 )     (238,469 )

Restricted cash and investments

     —         (270 )

Purchase of other assets

     (2,755 )     (8,631 )

Due to affiliates, net

     (3,663 )     (7,443 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (121,446 )     (254,813 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (50,350 )     —    

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

     50,000       125,000  

Capital contribution from the Parent

     100,000       —    

Payments of deferred financing costs

     —         (145 )
                

Net cash provided by financing activities

     99,650       124,855  
                

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (26,541 )     (80,527 )

Balance, beginning of year

     123,315       146,521  
                

Balance, end of year

   $ 96,774     $ 65,994  
                

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. On December 22, 2008, the Company opened Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (“Encore”), an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas. Encore is a 2,034 all-suite hotel fully integrated with Wynn Las Vegas.

Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (“Wynn Capital”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated on June 3, 2002, solely for the purpose of obtaining financing for Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Capital is authorized to issue 2,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01. At March 31, 2009, the Company owned the one share that was issued and outstanding. Wynn Capital has neither any significant net assets nor has had any operating activity. Its sole function is to serve as the co-issuer of the mortgage notes described below. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Capital together are hereinafter referred to as the “Issuers”.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. The 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, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of casino accounts receivable. The Company issues credit in the form of “markers” to approved casino customers following investigations of creditworthiness. As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, approximately 59% and 69% respectively, of the Company’s markers were due from customers residing in foreign countries, primarily in Asia. Business or economic conditions or other significant events in these countries could affect the collectibility of such receivables.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Accounts receivable, including casino and hotel receivables, are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems them to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the 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. Such amounts have increased with the opening of Encore in December 2008. The estimated cost of providing such promotional allowances is primarily included in casino expenses as follows (amounts in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
     2009    2008

Rooms

   $ 12,515    $ 6,446

Food and beverage

     16,753      14,317

Entertainment, retail and other

     2,700      2,290
             

Total

   $ 31,968    $ 23,053
             

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses advertising costs the first time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs incurred in development periods are included in pre-opening costs. Once a project is completed, advertising costs are included in general and administrative expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, advertising costs totaled approximately $6.9 million and $6.5 million, respectively. There was approximately $0.5 million of advertising costs included in pre-opening expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2008.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“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) on January 1, 2009, did not impact 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 on January 1, 2009 did not impact 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. The adoption of SFAS No. 161 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

3. Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Interest paid for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 totaled approximately $6.2 million and $4.4 million, respectively. Interest capitalized for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 totaled approximately $0 and $15.9 million, respectively.

During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, capital expenditures include a decrease of approximately $95 million and an increase of approximately $17.7 million, respectively, in construction payables and retention recorded through amounts due to affiliates.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

4. Receivables, net

Receivables, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Casino

   $ 122,663     $ 142,515  

Hotel

     16,435       13,051  

Other

     8,707       8,130  
                
     147,805       163,696  

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts

     (61,288 )     (65,414 )
                
   $ 86,517     $ 98,282  
                

5. Property and Equipment, net

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

 

     March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Land and improvements

   $ 696,201     $ 695,474  

Buildings and improvements

     2,564,996       2,557,489  

Airplane

     44,254       44,254  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     1,308,429       1,301,182  

Construction in progress

     5,351       4,579  
                
     4,619,231       4,602,978  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (568,235 )     (494,025 )
                
   $ 4,050,996     $ 4,108,953  
                

6. Long-Term Debt

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

 

    March 31,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes, due December 1, 2014, net of original issue discount of $9,233 at March 31, 2009, and $9,561 at December 31, 2008

  $ 1,651,497     $ 1,690,439  

$900 million Revolving Credit Facility; due August 15, 2011; interest at LIBOR plus 1.625%

    879,484       879,484  

Term Loan Facility; $112.5 million due September 30, 2012 with the remaining $112.5 million due August 15, 2013; interest at LIBOR plus 1.875%

    225,000       225,000  

$42 million Note Payable; due April 1, 2017; interest at LIBOR plus 1.25%

    39,200       39,550  

Payable to Affiliate

    39,270       —    
               
    2,834,451       2,834,473  

Current portion of long-term debt

    (1,050 )     (1,050 )
               
  $ 2,833,401     $ 2,833,423  
               

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, Wynn Resorts purchased $39.3 million face amount of the Company’s 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes due 2014 through open market purchases at a discount. The purchase of the notes by Wynn Resorts has not been contributed to the Company and the notes have not been retired. Accordingly, $39.3 million of the First Mortgage Notes held by Wynn Resorts remain on the Company’s balance sheet as a payable to affiliate within Long-term Debt. If and when such notes are contributed to the Company by Wynn Resorts, the Company would then retire the notes and recognize a gain on the early extinguishment of debt equal to the gain recorded by Wynn Resorts of approximately $10.6 million.

Debt Covenant Compliance

As of March 31, 2009, management believes the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

Credit Facility Amendment

On April 17, 2009, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). This amendment, among other things, (i) provides a waiver of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, until the quarter ending June 30, 2011, and increases such thresholds thereafter; (ii) provides additional flexibility with the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, by reducing such ratio from 1.75 : 1 to 1.25 : 1 beginning June 30, 2009 through March 31, 2011; (iii) extends the maturity on approximately $610 million of revolver commitments from August 15, 2011 to July 15, 2013 (after giving effect to the permanent reduction described below); and (iv) removes the dollar limit on the equity cure provisions for the purpose of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio over the life of the loan. In exchange for the amendments, the Company (i) repaid 30% of the outstanding revolver loans of lenders consenting to the extension of their commitment (approximately $238 million) and permanently reduced such lender commitments by 25% to approximately $697 million; and (ii) agreed to an increase in the overall interest rate spread on the Credit Facilities from LIBOR plus 1.7% to LIBOR plus 2.6%.

As amended, the revolver commitments will reduce by $61 million on August 15, 2011, and an additional $55 million on August 15, 2012. The remaining commitments will mature on July 15, 2013. Lenders holding $87 million of the commitments did not agree to the amendment. Those commitments will mature on the original maturity date of August 15, 2011.

7. Related Party Transactions, net

Amounts Due to Affiliates, net

As of March 31, 2009, the Company’s net due to affiliates was primarily comprised of construction payables of approximately $55.9 million, construction retention of approximately $50.2 million, a management fee of approximately $68.3 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 First Mortgage Notes indenture), and other net amounts receivable from affiliates totaling $5.9 million.

As of December 31, 2008, the Company’s net due to affiliates was primarily comprised of construction payables of approximately $123.4 million, construction retention of approximately $77.7 million, a management fee of approximately $63.9 million (equal to 1.5% of net revenues and payable upon meeting certain leverage ratios as specified in the documents governing the Company’s Credit Facilities and First Mortgage Notes indenture), and other net amounts receivable from affiliates totaling $0.7 million (including corporate allocations discussed below).

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

(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 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes and the Credit Facilities.

Corporate Allocations

The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations include allocations from Wynn Resorts for legal, accounting, human resources, information services, real estate, and other corporate support services. The corporate support service allocations have been determined on a basis that Wynn Resorts and the Company consider to be reasonable estimates of the utilization of service provided or the benefit received by the Company. Wynn Resorts maintains corporate offices at Wynn Las Vegas without charge from the Company. Through September 30, 2008, the Company settled these corporate allocation charges with Wynn Resorts on a periodic basis as discussed in “Amounts Due to Affiliates, net” above. Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company no longer intends to settle its corporate allocation and accordingly, such allocations have been recorded as a contribution to equity from Wynn Resorts. During the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, approximately $5 million and $5.8 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, 2009, and December 31, 2008, Wynn Resorts owed Mr. Wynn and the other officers approximately $535,606 and $434,003, respectively.

Villa Suite Lease

Effective July 1, 2005, Mr. Wynn and his wife, Elaine P. Wynn (“Mrs. Wynn”), who is also a director of Wynn Resorts, lease from year to year 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. In March 2009, this lease was amended to add an additional unit to the leased premises. Based upon a third-party appraisal, there was no change in the rent due to the significant deterioration in the Las Vegas rental market.

The “Wynn” Surname Rights Agreement

On August 6, 2004, Holdings entered into agreements with Mr. Wynn that confirm and clarify 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

 

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(Unaudited)

 

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, 2009 and 2008 were $13.9 million and $20.5 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, 2009 include the write-off of $13.4 million of an aircraft purchase deposit. On February 19, 2009, the Company cancelled the agreement to purchase this aircraft. The deposit on the aircraft is refundable to the extent another buyer is found. Due to the uncertainty as to the recoverability of this deposit, the Company wrote off the deposit in the first quarter of 2009. The remaining property charges were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.

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 closed in July 2008. The costs included the production rights that were included in intangible assets, show production costs that were included in other assets and certain other property and equipment. In March 2008, the Company, together with the producers, elected to end the 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 at Wynn Las Vegas.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company does not have any material litigation as of March 31, 2009.

Sales and Use Tax on Complimentary Meals

In March 2008, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled, in the matter captioned Sparks Nugget, Inc. vs. The State of Nevada Ex Rel. Department of Taxation, that food and non-alcoholic beverages purchased for use in providing complimentary meals to customers and to employees was exempt from sales and use tax. In July 2008, the Court denied the State’s motion for rehearing. Through April 2008, Wynn Las Vegas has paid use tax on these items and has filed for refunds for the periods from April 2005 to April 2008. The amount subject to these refunds is approximately $5.4 million. As of March 31, 2009, the Company had not recorded a receivable related to this matter.

10. Member’s Equity

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, Wynn Resorts made a capital contribution to the Company in the amount of $100 million. The proceeds from this contribution were used to fund construction costs of Encore paid during the quarter.

 

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(Unaudited)

 

In April 2009, Wynn Resorts made another capital contribution to the Company in the amount of $228.5 million. The proceeds from this contribution, together with cash on hand, were used to fund the paydown on the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver and related fees for the amendment as described in Note 6.

11. 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, 2009 and December 31, 2008, and for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.

The following consolidating information is presented in the form provided because: (i) the guarantor subsidiaries are wholly owned subsidiaries of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (an issuer of the First Mortgage Notes); (ii) the guarantee is considered to be full and unconditional (that is, if the Issuers fail to make a scheduled payment, the guarantor subsidiaries are obligated to make the scheduled payment immediately and, if they do not, any holder of the First Mortgage Notes may immediately bring suit directly against the guarantor subsidiaries for payment of all amounts due and payable); and (iii) the guarantee is joint and several.

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2009

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Nonguarantor
Subsidiary
    Eliminating
Entries
    Total  
ASSETS          

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 96,769     $ —       $ 5     $ —       $ 96,774  

Receivables, net

    86,517       —         —         —         86,517  

Inventories

    96,214       —         —         —         96,214  

Prepaid expenses and other

    19,791       326       —         —         20,117  
                                       

Total current assets

    299,291       326       5       —         299,622  

Property and equipment, net

    3,849,627       201,369       —         —         4,050,996  

Intangible assets, net

    10,285       6,144       —         —         16,429  

Deferred financing costs, net

    35,273       —         —         —         35,273  

Deposits and other assets

    56,854       —         —         —         56,854  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    (21,648 )     3,936       —         21,648       3,936  
                                       

Total assets

  $ 4,229,682     $ 211,775     $ 5     $ 21,648     $ 4,463,110  
                                       
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY          

Current liabilities:

         

Current portion of long-term debt

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

Accounts payable

    30,380       49       —         —         30,429  

Accrued interest

    38,194       —         —         —         38,194  

Accrued compensation and benefits

    38,793       1,271       —         —         40,064  

Other accrued expenses

    21,171       32       —         —         21,203  

Customer deposits and other liabilities

    61,028       —         —         —         61,028  

Due to affiliates, net

    (92,647 )     200,757       (7,881 )     —         100,229  
                                       

Total current liabilities

    96,919       203,159       (7,881 )     —         292,197  

Long-term debt

    2,795,251       38,150       —         —         2,833,401  

Due to affiliates, net

    68,259       —         —         —         68,259  
                                       

Total liabilities

    2,960,429       241,309       (7,881 )     —         3,193,857  
                                       

Commitments and contingencies

         

Member’s equity:

         

Contributed capital

    1,581,440       12,530       —         (12,530 )     1,581,440  

Retained earnings (deficit)

    (312,187 )     (42,064 )     7,886       34,178       (312,187 )
                                       

Total member’s equity

    1,269,253       (29,534 )     7,886       21,648       1,269,253  
                                       

Total liabilities and member’s equity

  $ 4,229,682     $ 211,775     $ 5     $ 21,648     $ 4,463,110  
                                       

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Nonguarantor
Subsidiary
    Eliminating
Entries
    Total  
ASSETS          

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 123,315     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 123,315  

Receivables, net

    98,277       —         5       —         98,282  

Inventories

    95,206       —         —         —         95,206  

Prepaid expenses and other

    21,465       183       —         —         21,648  
                                       

Total current assets

    338,263       183       5       —         338,451  

Property and equipment, net

    3,906,460       202,493       —         —         4,108,953  

Intangible assets, net

    10,737       6,144       —         —         16,881  

Deferred financing costs, net

    37,462       —         —         —         37,462  

Deposits and other assets

    64,619       13,350       —         —         77,969  

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

    (7,286 )     4,555       —         7,286       4,555  
                                       

Total assets

  $ 4,350,255     $ 226,725     $ 5     $ 7,286     $ 4,584,271  
                                       
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY          

Current liabilities:

         

Current portion of long-term debt

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

Accounts payable

    46,701       —         —         —         46,701  

Accrued interest

    10,110       —         —         —         10,110  

Accrued compensation and benefits

    48,822       1,305       —         —         50,127  

Other accrued expenses

    19,104       39       —         —         19,143  

Customer deposits and other liabilities

    101,825       —         —         —         101,825  

Due to affiliates, net

    7,302       201,003       (7,881 )     —         200,424  
                                       

Total current liabilities

    233,864       203,397       (7,881 )     —         429,380  

Long-term debt

    2,794,923       38,500       —         —         2,833,423  

Due to affiliates, net

    63,905       —         —         —         63,905  
                                       

Total liabilities

    3,092,692       241,897       (7,881 )     —         3,326,708  
                                       

Commitments and contingencies

         

Member’s equity:

         

Contributed capital

    1,474,286       12,530       —         (12,530 )     1,474,286  

Retained earnings (deficit)

    (216,723 )     (27,702 )     7,886       19,816       (216,723 )
                                       

Total member’s equity

    1,257,563       (15,172 )     7,886       7,286       1,257,563  
                                       

Total liabilities and member’s equity

  $ 4,350,255     $ 226,725     $ 5     $ 7,286     $ 4,584,271  
                                       

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Nonguarantor
Subsidiary
   Eliminating
Entries
   Total  

Operating revenues:

            

Casino

   $ 117,481     $ —       $ —      $ —      $ 117,481  

Rooms

     85,089       —         —        —        85,089  

Food and beverage

     96,909       —         —        —        96,909  

Entertainment, retail and other

     46,102       —         —        251      46,353  
                                      

Gross revenues

     345,581       —         —        251      345,832  

Less: promotional allowances

     (54,310 )     —         —        —        (54,310 )
                                      

Net revenues

     291,271       —         —        251      291,522  
                                      

Operating costs and expenses:

            

Casino

     78,473       —         —        —        78,473  

Rooms

     24,110       —         —        —        24,110  

Food and beverage

     56,310       —         —        —        56,310  

Entertainment, retail and other

     29,449       —         —        —        29,449  

General and administrative

     65,707       (716 )     —        251      65,242  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     584       —         —        —        584  

Management fees

     4,354       —         —        —        4,354  

Pre-opening costs

     —         —         —        —        —    

Depreciation and amortization

     76,260       1,184       —        —        77,444  

Property charges and other

     590       13,350       —        —        13,940  
                                      

Total operating costs and expenses

     335,837       13,818       —        251      349,906  

Equity in income (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates.

     (14,362 )     (251 )     —        14,362      (251 )
                                      

Operating income (loss)

     (58,928 )     (14,069 )     —        14,362      (58,635 )
                                      

Other income (expense):

            

Interest income

     12       —         —        —        12  

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

     (36,548 )     (293 )     —        —        (36,841 )

Decrease in swap fair value

     —         —         —        —        —    
                                      

Other income (expense), net

     (36,536 )     (293 )     —        —        (36,829 )
                                      

Net income (loss)

   $ (95,464 )   $ (14,362 )   $ —      $ 14,362    $ (95,464 )
                                      

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Nonguarantor
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 STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2009

(amounts in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

    Issuers     Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
  Eliminating
Entries
    Total  

Cash flows from operating activities:

         

Net income (loss)

  $ (95,464 )   $ (14,362 )   $ —     $ 14,362     $ (95,464 )

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

         

Depreciation and amortization

    76,260       1,184       —       —         77,444  

Stock-based compensation

    2,178       —         —       —         2,178  

Amortization and writeoff of deferred financing costs and other

    6,166       —         —       —         6,166  

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

    14,362       619       —       (14,362 )     619  

Provision for doubtful accounts

    584       —         —       —         584  

Property charges and other

    590       13,350       —       —         13,940  

Decrease in swap fair value

    —         —         —       —         —    

Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:

         

Receivables

    11,176       —         5     —         11,181  

Inventories and prepaid expenses and other

    3,270       (143 )     —       —         3,127  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other

    (32,231 )     8       —       —         (32,223 )

Due to affiliates, net

    9,355       (1,652 )     —       —         7,703  
                                     

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    (3,754 )     (996 )     5     —         (4,745 )
                                     

Cash flows from investing activities:

         

Capital expenditures, net of construction payables and retentions

    (114,968 )     (60 )     —       —         (115,028 )

Restricted cash and investments

    —         —         —       —         —    

Purchase of other assets

    (2,755 )     —         —       —         (2,755 )

Due to affiliates, net

    (5,069 )     1,406       —       —         (3,663 )
                                     

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (122,792 )     1,346       —       —         (121,446 )
                                     

Cash flows from financing activities:

         

Principal payments on long-term debt

    (50,000 )     (350 )     —       —         (50,350 )

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

    50,000       —         —       —         50,000  

Capital contribution from the Parent

    100,000       —         —       —         100,000  
                                     

Net cash used in financing activities

    100,000       (350 )     —       —         99,650  
                                     

Cash and cash equivalents:

         

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (26,546 )     —         5     —         (26,541 )

Balance, beginning of year

    123,315       —         —       —         123,315  
                                     

Balance, end of year

  $ 96,769     $ —       $ 5   $ —       $ 96,774  
                                     

 

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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, 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 year

    146,556       (35 )     —         —         146,521  
                                       

Balance, end of year

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

 

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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:

 

   

adverse tourism trends given the current domestic and international economic conditions;

 

   

volatility and weakness in world-wide credit and financial markets globally and from governmental intervention in the financial markets;

 

   

general global macroeconomic conditions;

 

   

further decreases in levels of travel, leisure and consumer spending;

 

   

fluctuation in occupancy rates and average daily room rates;

 

   

conditions precedent to funding under the agreements governing the disbursement of the proceeds of borrowings under our credit facilities;

 

   

continued compliance with all provisions in our credit agreements;

 

   

competition in the casino/hotel and resort industries and action taken by our competitors in reaction to adverse economic conditions;

 

   

new development and construction activities of competitors;

 

   

our dependence on Stephen A. Wynn and existing management;

 

   

our dependence on two properties for all of our cash flow;

 

   

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

 

   

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

 

   

changes in state law regarding water rights;

 

   

changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization of gaming in certain jurisdictions);

 

   

applications for licenses and approvals under applicable jurisdictional laws and regulations (including gaming laws and regulations);

 

   

the impact that an outbreak of an infectious disease, such as avian flu, or the impact of a natural disaster may have on the travel and leisure industry;

 

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

 

   

pending or future legal proceedings.

Further information on potential factors that could affect our financial condition, results of operations and business are included in this report and our other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based only on information currently available to us. We undertake no obligation to publicly release any revisions to such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.

Overview

We are a developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts. We currently own and operate Wynn Las Vegas, a destination casino resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, which opened on April 28, 2005. On December 22, 2008, we expanded Wynn Las Vegas with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (“Encore”).

Wynn Las Vegas

We believe Wynn Las Vegas is the preeminent destination casino resort on the Strip in Las Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas currently features:

 

   

An approximately 111,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private gaming salons, a poker room, and a race and sports book;

 

   

Luxury hotel accommodations in 2,716 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas;

 

   

22 food and beverage outlets featuring signature chefs;

 

   

A Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership;

 

   

Approximately 74,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores and boutiques by Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Cartier, Chanel, Dior, Graff, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar de la Renta, Vertu and others;

 

   

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

 

   

A showroom, two nightclubs and lounges.

Encore

We opened Encore, an expansion of Wynn Las Vegas, on December 22, 2008. Encore currently features:

 

   

An approximately 72,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games, including private gaming salons and a sports book;

 

   

Luxury hotel accommodation in 2,034 all-suite rooms;

 

   

Twelve food and beverage outlets;

 

   

Approximately 27,000 square feet of high-end brand name retail shopping, including stores and boutiques by Hermes, Chanel and Rock & Republic;

 

   

Recreation and leisure facilities including swimming pools, private cabanas and a full service spa and salon; and

 

   

A showroom, nightclub and lounges.

 

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Construction and Future Development

In response to our evaluation of our property and the reactions of our guests, we have and expect to continue to remodel and make enhancements and refinements at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.

Approximately 142 acres of land immediately adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas is currently improved with a golf course. While we may develop this property in the future; due to the current economic environment and certain restrictions in our credit facilities, we have no immediate plans to develop this property.

Current Economic and Operating Environment

Due to a number of factors affecting consumers, including a slowdown in global economies, contracting credit markets, reduced consumer and corporate spending, and new U.S. political leadership, the outlook for the gaming, travel and entertainment industries both domestically and abroad continues to remain highly uncertain. Auto traffic into Las Vegas, airline capacity and air travel to McCarran International airport have declined, resulting in lower casino volumes and a reduced demand for hotel rooms. This slow down was particularly significant in the fourth quarter of 2008 and has continued throughout the first quarter of 2009. Based on our experience and current market conditions, we believe that Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have, and will continue to experience lower than historical hotel occupancy rates, room rates, casino volumes and accordingly lower departmental profitability. Additionally, in early 2009, we have experienced cancellation and attrition of group business at greater than historical levels.

As a result of the current economic conditions, we have increasingly focused on efficiency initiatives that we began implementing at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore in early 2009. These initiatives include reductions in pay for salaried employees, reduced work weeks for full-time hourly employees, the substantial reduction of 2009 bonus accruals and a suspension of the employer match to the 401(k) contributions.

Results of Operations

Our results of operations for the periods presented are not comparable as the three months ended March 31, 2009 includes the expansion of Wynn Las Vegas which opened on December 22, 2008, whereas the prior year quarter included only Wynn Las Vegas. We believe that our operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2009, were adversely impacted by the weakened global economy. Disruptions in the global financial and stock markets and reduced levels of consumer spending have and may continue to adversely impact our financial results.

We offer gaming, hotel accommodations, dining, entertainment, retail shopping, convention services and other amenities at Wynn Las Vegas. We currently rely solely upon the operations of Wynn Las Vegas and Encore for our operating cash flow. Concentration of our cash flow in one property exposes us to certain risks that competitors, whose operations are more diversified, may be better able to control. In addition to the concentration of operations in a single property, many of our customers are high-end gaming customers who wager on credit, thus exposing us to credit risk. High-end gaming also increases the potential for variability in our results.

We recorded a net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 of $95.5 million compared to a net loss of $28.8 million recorded during the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues increased just slightly despite the opening of our new expansion in December 2008. Incremental departmental expenses associated with Encore and additional depreciation expense of $38 million resulted in an increase in our operating loss of $50 million. Interest expense also increased $17.1 million as we no longer capitalize such costs with the opening of Encore.

 

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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, 2009 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008.

As noted earlier, our financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are not comparable to the three months ended March 31, 2008, as the three months ended March 31, 2009 includes the expansion of Wynn Las Vegas which opened on December 22, 2008, whereas the prior year quarter includes only Wynn Las Vegas.

Revenues

Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009 are comprised of $117.5 million in casino revenues (40.3% of total net revenues) and $174 million of net non-casino revenues (59.7% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 were 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).

Casino revenues are comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations. We expanded Wynn Las Vegas with the opening of Encore in December 2008. Encore added approximately 95 table games and approximately 835 slot machines to our casino operations. Even with these additions, we experienced a decrease in casino revenues of approximately $7.7 million (or 6.1%) to $117.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $125.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we experienced a 2.5% 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 17.7% was below the expected range of 21% to 24% for the three months ended March 31, 2009. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, our average table games win percentage (before discounts) was 19.9%. Slot handle increased 2.5% during the three months ended March 31, 2009 as compared to 2008, and the slot win percentage was within the expected range of 4.5% to 5.5%.

For the three months ended March 31, 2009, room revenues were approximately $85.1 million, which represents a $14.5 million (or 20.6%) increase over the $70.6 million generated in the three months ended March 31, 2008. This increase is a result of the addition of 2,034 suites at Encore which opened in December 2008. We continued to experience a decrease in occupancy and room rates during the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. See the table below for key operating measures related to our room revenue.

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2009     2008  

Average Daily Rate

   $ 222     $ 298  

Occupancy

     89.5 %     95.8 %

REVPAR

   $ 199     $ 285  

 

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Other non-casino revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009 include: food and beverage revenues of approximately $96.9 million, retail revenues of approximately $19.6 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $12.8 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and salon, of approximately $14 million. Other non-gaming revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2008 included 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, including the spa and salon, of approximately $12.1 million. On a comparable basis, excluding the Encore expansion, which opened in December 2008, all of our revenues have declined when compared to the prior year quarter due to the current economic environment in which we are operating. Food and beverage revenues increased during the three months ended March 31, 2009 as a result of the additional 12 food and beverage outlets located in the Encore expansion. Although we added new retail outlets at Encore, retail revenues have declined due to reduced consumer spending as a result of the current economic environment. Entertainment revenues decreased over the prior year quarter primarily due to the closure of the Spamalot production show in July 2008.

Departmental, Administrative and Other Expenses

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, departmental expenses included casino expense of $78.5 million, rooms expense of $24.1 million, food and beverage expense of $56.3 million, and entertainment, retail and other expense of $29.4 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $65.2 million and approximately $0.6 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. During the three months ended March 31, 2008, departmental expenses included casino expenses of $68.6 million, room 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. Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2009 increased compared to March 31, 2008 as a result of the Encore expansion which opened in December 2008. Our provision for doubtful accounts receivable declined during the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the prior year’s quarter due to recent strong collection trends on our casino accounts receivable. This strength has allowed us to reduce a portion of the additional reserves we recorded in the third quarter of 2008.

Management fees

Since opening Wynn Las Vegas, management fees payable to Wynn Resorts for certain corporate management services have been charged and accrued at a rate equal to 1.5% of net revenues. These fees will be paid upon meeting certain leverage ratios and satisfying certain other criteria set forth in our Credit Facilities and the 6 5/8% First Mortgage Notes indenture. Management fees were $4.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared to $4.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Pre-opening costs

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we incurred no pre-opening costs compared to $5.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Pre-opening costs incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2008 were related to Encore which opened in December 2008.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $77.4 million compared to $39.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This increase is primarily due to depreciation on the assets of Encore, which opened in December 2008.

Property charges and other

Property charges and other for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $13.9 million compared to approximately $20.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2008. Property charges and other for the three months ended March 31, 2009 include the write-off of $13.4 million of aircraft purchase deposits. On

 

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February 19, 2009, we cancelled the agreement to purchase an aircraft. The deposit is refundable to the extent another buyer is found. Due to the uncertainty as to the recoverability of this deposit, we wrote off the deposit in the first quarter of 2009. The remaining property charges were related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments at Wynn Las Vegas.

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 closed 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 will be expensed as property charges.

Other non-operating costs and expenses

Interest income decreased by $2.1 million to $0.01 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008. This decrease is primarily due to the repayment of an $80 million note receivable from Wynn Resorts in July 2008, as well as a decrease in the average interest rate earned on our invested cash balances and reduced average invested cash balances during the three months ended March 31, 2009 compared to the prior year’s quarter as a result of spending related to the development and construction of Encore.

Interest expense was $36.8, net of capitalized interest of $0 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2009, compared to $19.7 million, net of capitalized interest of $15.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2008. Interest expense increased approximately $17.1 million primarily due to a $15.9 million decrease in capitalized interest with the opening of 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 was 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. Our only interest rate swap matured in December 2008. 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.

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 used by operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was $4.7 million compared to $49.4 million provided by operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to operating expenses increasing disproportionately to operating revenues as a result of opening Encore and the current economic environment, higher general and administrative expenses, and other working capital fluctuations.

Capital Resources

At March 31, 2009, we had approximately $96.8 million of cash and cash equivalents available for use without restriction, including for operations, debt service and retirement, funding the remaining construction and retention payables related to Encore (approximately $104.3 million as of March 31, 2009), new development

 

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activities, enhancements to Wynn Las Vegas and general corporate purposes. We require a certain amount of cash on hand for operations. We will require additional funds to pay the final construction and retention payables related to Encore. We anticipate such funds, together with any other cash needs during 2009 in excess of what we generate from operations or additional borrowings, will be provided with capital contributions from Wynn Resorts. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, Wynn Resorts made $100 million of such contributions. Except for scheduled quarterly payments on one note payable, we have no debt maturities until August 2011.

Investing Activities

Capital expenditures were approximately $115 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009, and related primarily to cash payments on construction and retention payables related to Encore.

Financing Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2009, Wynn Resorts made a capital contribution to us in the amount of $100 million. The proceeds from this contribution were used to fund construction costs of Encore paid during the quarter.

In April 2009, Wynn Resorts made another capital contribution to us in the amount of $228.5 million. The proceeds from this contribution, together with cash on hand, were used to fund the paydown on the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver and related fees for the amendment as described in Note 6.

As of March 31, 2009, our Credit Facilities consisted of a $900 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) and a $225 million term loan facility (the “Term Loan”). During the three months ended March 31, 2009, we did not borrow any incremental amounts under the Revolver, and as of March 31, 2009 we had an outstanding balance of $879.5 million. We also had $20.1 million of outstanding letters of credit that reduce our availability under the Revolver. Consequently, $0.4 million remained available under the Revolver for future borrowings as of March 31, 2009.

On April 17, 2009, we entered into a fourth amendment to our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). This amendment, among other things, (i) provides a waiver of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, until the quarter ending June 30, 2011, and increases such thresholds thereafter; (ii) provides additional flexibility with our Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, by reducing such ratio from 1.75 : 1 to 1.25 to : 1 beginning June 30, 2009 and through March 31, 2011; (iii) extends the maturity on approximately $610 million of Revolver commitments from August 15, 2011 to July 15, 2013 (after giving effect to the permanent reduction described below); and (iv) removes the dollar limit on the equity cure provisions for the purpose of the Consolidated Leverage Ratio and the Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio over the life of the loan. In exchange for the amendments, we have (i) repaid 30% of the outstanding Revolver loans of lenders consenting to the extension of their commitment (approximately $238 million) and permanently reduced such lender commitments by 25%; and (ii) agreed to an increase in the overall interest rate spread on the Credit Facilities from LIBOR plus 1.7% to LIBOR plus 2.6%.

As amended, the Revolver commitments will reduce by $61 million on August 15, 2011, and an additional $55 million on August 15, 2012. The remaining commitments will mature on July 15, 2013. Lenders holding $87 million of the commitments did not agree to the amendment. Those commitments will mature on the original maturity date of August 15, 2011. The Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan will mature in two installments: $112.5 million will be payable on September 30, 2012 and the remaining $112.5 million will be payable on August 15, 2013.

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, 2008.

Other Liquidity Matters

We are restricted under the indenture governing the First Mortgage Notes from making certain “restricted payments” as defined in the indenture. These restricted payments include the payments of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC. These restricted payments may not be made until certain other financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, the Credit Facilities contain similar restrictions.

Wynn Las Vegas, LLC will fund its operations and capital requirements from operating cash flow, and to the extent required and available from capital contributions from Wynn Resorts. We cannot be sure that Wynn Las Vegas, LLC will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings or contributions from Wynn Resorts that are available to us, if any, will be sufficient to enable us to service and repay Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s indebtedness and to fund its other liquidity needs. We cannot be sure that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on acceptable terms or at all.

New business developments or other unforeseen events may occur, resulting in the need to raise additional funds. We continue to explore opportunities to develop additional gaming or related businesses in Las Vegas, as well as other domestic or international markets. There can be no assurances regarding the business prospects with respect to any other opportunity. Any other development would require us to obtain additional financing.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

A description of our critical accounting policies is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material changes to these policies for the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

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) on January 1, 2009, did not impact 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 on January 1, 2009, did not impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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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. The adoption of SFAS No. 161 on January 1, 2009, did not 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 in the past by using hedging activities. We cannot assure you that these risk management strategies will have the desired effect, and interest rate fluctuations could have a negative impact on our results of operations. We do not use derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Sensitivity

As of March 31, 2009, approximately 60% of our long-term debt was based on fixed rates. Based on our borrowings as of March 31, 2009, an assumed 1% change in variable rates would cause our annual interest cost to change by $11.4 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.

 

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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, 2008. There were no material changes to those risk factors during the three months ended March 31, 2009.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Restrictions imposed by our debt instruments significantly restrict us, subject to certain exceptions for payment of allocable corporate overhead, from declaring or paying dividends or distributions. Specifically, we are restricted under the indenture governing the First Mortgage Notes from making certain “restricted payments” as defined therein. These restricted payments include the payment of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of our membership interests. These restricted payments may not be made until certain other financial and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. In addition, our Credit Facilities contain similar restrictions.

 

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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    Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of February 16, 2009, by and between Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Andrew Pascal.
*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.

 

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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 11, 2009   By:  

/S/    SCOTT PETERSON        

    Scott Peterson
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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Amendment to Employment Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.1

AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

This Amendment to Employment Agreement is by and between Andrew Pascal (“Employee”) and Wynn Las Vegas, LLC (“Employer”).

WHEREAS, Employee and Employer have entered in to that certain Employment Agreement dated as of August 31, 2005, as amended (the “Employment Agreement”);

WHEREAS, due to the ongoing negative economic climate, Employee and Employer desire to amend the Employment Agreement in order to assist Employer to maintain business stability thereby preserving Employee’s employment.

NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

 

  1. Amendment to Base Salary. Effective February 16, 2009, the term “Base Salary” shall be mean $850,000 per annum.

 

  2. Other Provisions of Agreement. The parties acknowledge that the Employment Agreement is being modified only as stated herein, and agree that nothing else in the Employment Agreement shall be affected by this Amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be executed as of the date below.

 

WYNN LAS VEGAS, LLC     EMPLOYEE

/s/ David Sisk

 

   

/s/ Andrew Pascal

 

      Andrew Pascal
By:   David Sisk    
Its:   CFO    

Date: 

  February 16, 2009
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 11, 2009

 

/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, Scott Peterson, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The 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 11, 2009

 

/s/  Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson

Senior 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, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Andrew Pascal, as President of the Company and Scott Peterson, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:

 

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Andrew Pascal

Name:

  Andrew Pascal

Title:

  President
  (Principal Executive Officer)

Date:

  May 11, 2009

/s/ Scott Peterson

Name:

  Scott Peterson

Title:

  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date:

  May 11, 2009

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to Wynn Resorts, Limited and will be retained by Wynn Resorts, Limited and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.