2010 Annual Report
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Financial R eview
Company Description
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Forward-Looking Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Income
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Stock Performance Graph
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
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Corporate Information
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Company Descr iption
Wynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation, was formed in June 2002, is led by Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer Stephen A. Wynn, and is a leading developer, owner and operator of destination casino
resorts. We own and operate two destination casino resorts. In Las Vegas, Nevada, we own and operate
“Wynn Las Vegas,” on the “Strip” and “Encore at Wynn Las Vegas” which is located adjacent to Wynn Las
Vegas. In the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (“Macau”) we own and
operate “Wynn Macau” and “Encore at Wynn Macau.” We present our results based on the following two
segments: Wynn Las Vegas (which includes Encore at Wynn Las Vegas) and Wynn Macau (which includes
Encore at Wynn Macau). For more information on the financial results for our segments, see Note 17
“Segment Information.”
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references herein to “Wynn Resorts,” the “Company,” “we,” “us”
or “our” or similar terms, refer to Wynn Resorts, Limited and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Wynn Resorts files annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form
8-K and amendments of such reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Any document
Wynn Resorts files may be inspected, without charge, at the SEC’s public reference room at 100 F Street,
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549 or at the SEC’s internet site address at http://www.sec.gov. Information related
to the operation of the SEC’s public reference room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
In addition, through our own internet address at www.wynnresorts.com, Wynn Resorts provides a hyperlink
to a third-party SEC filing website which posts these filings as soon as reasonably practicable, where they can
be reviewed without charge. The information found on our website is not a part of this Annual Report or any
other report we file or furnish to the SEC.
Our Resorts
Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas opened on April 28, 2005. We believe that our resort offers exceptional
accommodations, amenities and service with 2,716 rooms and suites, including 36 fairway villas and 6 private-
entry villas for our premium guests. For the fifth year in a row, The Tower Suites at Wynn Las Vegas has
received both the Forbes five-star and AAA five-diamond distinctions for 2011. The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas
earned five-star recognition from Forbes for the third year in a row. The Spa at Wynn Las Vegas and the Spa
at Encore are two of the only three spas in Las Vegas to be recognized with the Forbes five-star award.
The approximately 110,000 square foot casino features 147 table games, a baccarat salon, private VIP gaming
rooms, a poker room, 1,842 slot machines, and a race and sports book. The resort’s 22 food and beverage
outlets feature five fine dining restaurants, including restaurants helmed by award-winning chefs. Wynn Las
Vegas also offers two nightclubs, a spa and salon, a Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership, wedding
chapels, an 18-hole golf course, approximately 223,000 square feet of meeting space and an approximately
74,000 square foot retail promenade featuring boutiques from Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Cartier, Chanel,
Dior, Graff, Louis Vuitton, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar de la Renta and Vertu. Wynn Las Vegas also has a showroom
which features “Le Rêve,” a water-based theatrical production. We believe that the unique experience of
Wynn Las Vegas drives the significant visitation experienced since opening.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas opened on December 22, 2008. This resort is located
immediately adjacent to and is connected to Wynn Las Vegas and features a 2,034 all-suite hotel as well as
an approximately 76,000 square foot casino with 95 table games, a sky casino, a baccarat salon, private VIP
gaming rooms and 778 slot machines. For the second year in a row, The Encore Tower Suites has received
both the Forbes five-star and AAA five-diamond awards for 2011. The Spa at Encore also earned five-star
recognition from Forbes. The resort’s 13 food and beverage outlets include five restaurants, many of which
feature award-winning chefs. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas also offers a beach club, two nightclubs, a spa and
salon, approximately 60,000 square feet of meeting space and approximately 27,000 square feet of upscale
retail outlets featuring boutiques from Hermes, Chanel and others. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas also has a
showroom which features Garth Brooks and other headliner entertainment acts.
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Wynn Macau. Wynn Macau opened on September 6, 2006. Wynn Macau currently features approximately 595
hotel rooms and suites, 410 table games, 935 slot machines and a poker room in approximately 222,000
square feet of casino gaming space, including a sky casino, six restaurants, a spa and salon, lounges, meeting
facilities and approximately 48,000 square feet of retail space featuring boutiques from Bvlgari, Chanel, Dior,
Dunhill, Fendi, Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Piaget, Prada,
Rolex, Tiffany, Tudor, Van Cleef & Arpels, Versace, Vertu, Zegna and others. For the third year in a row, Wynn
Macau and The Spa at Wynn Macau received the Forbes five-star distinction. Wynn Macau includes a show
in its rotunda featuring a Chinese zodiac-inspired ceiling and interchangeable gold “prosperity tree” and
“dragon of fortune” attractions.
Encore at Wynn Macau. Encore at Wynn Macau opened on April 21, 2010. This resort is located immediately
adjacent to and is connected with Wynn Macau and features 410 luxury suites and four villas, as well as approxi-
mately 34,000 square feet of casino gaming space, including a sky casino, containing 60 table games and 80
slot machines, two restaurants, a luxury spa and additional retail space featuring Chanel, Piaget and Cartier.
See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Results of
Operations” for information about our net revenues.
Construction and Development Opportunities
In July 2010, we commenced a project to refurbish and upgrade the rooms and suites at Wynn Las Vegas.
The total project budget is approximately $83 million. The room remodel was completed in January 2011 and
the suite remodel is expected to be completed early in the second quarter of 2011. As a part of this project,
we are temporarily removing floors from service at Wynn Las Vegas which reduces our total number of rooms
available during the construction period.
In the ordinary course of our business, in response to market developments and customer preferences, we
have made and continue to make certain enhancements and refinements to our resort complexes.
Approximately 142 acres of land adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at 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 do so.
We have applied to the government of Macau for a land concession for approximately 52 acres on Cotai
and are awaiting final governmental approval of this concession. No construction timeline or budget has yet
been developed.
We continually seek out new opportunities for additional gaming or related businesses, in Las Vegas, other
markets in the United States, and worldwide.
Our Strategy
We believe that Steve Wynn is the preeminent designer, developer and operator of destination casino resorts
and has developed brand name status. Mr. Wynn’s involvement with our casino resorts provides a distinct
advantage over other gaming enterprises. We integrate luxurious surroundings, distinctive entertainment
and superior amenities, including fine dining and premium retail offerings, to create resorts that appeal to a
variety of customers.
Our resorts were designed and built to provide a premium experience. Wynn Las Vegas, Encore at Wynn Las
Vegas, Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau are positioned as full-service luxury resorts and casinos in
the leisure, convention and tour and travel industries. We market these resorts directly to gaming customers
using database marketing techniques, as well as traditional incentives, including reduced room rates and
complimentary meals and suites. Our rewards system offers discounted and complimentary meals, lodging
and entertainment for our guests. We also create general market awareness for our resorts through various
media channels, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, the internet, direct mail and billboards.
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Company Descr iption
Mr. Wynn and his team bring significant experience in designing, developing and operating casino resorts.
The senior executive team has an average of approximately 25 years of experience in the hotel and gaming
industries. We also have an approximately 90-person design, development and construction subsidiary, the
senior management of which has significant experience in all major construction disciplines.
Market and Competition
Las Vegas. Las Vegas is the largest gaming market in the United States. The casino/hotel industry in Las
Vegas is highly competitive and, prior to the recent economic conditions and interruption in projects under
development, had undergone a period of exceptional growth, particularly with the addition of projects tar-
geting the premium customer. Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas are located on the Las Vegas
Strip and compete with other high-quality resorts and hotel casinos on the Strip, those in downtown Las
Vegas, as well as a large number of hotels in and near Las Vegas. Many competing properties draw a signifi-
cant number of visitors and directly compete with our operations. We seek to differentiate Wynn Las Vegas
and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas from other major Las Vegas resorts by concentrating on our fundamental
elements of design, atmosphere, personal service and luxury.
Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas also compete, to some extent, with other hotel/casino facili-
ties in Nevada and Atlantic City, riverboat gaming facilities in other states, casino facilities on Native American
lands, casino resorts throughout Asia, and elsewhere in the world, as well as state lotteries and other forms
of gaming. In addition, the legalization of casino gaming in or near metropolitan areas from which we attract
customers could have a negative effect on our business. New or renovated casinos in Asia, including two new
resorts in Singapore and our resort in Macau, could draw Asian gaming customers away from Las Vegas.
Macau. Macau, which was a Portuguese colony for approximately 450 years, was transferred from Portuguese
to Chinese political control in December 1999. Macau is governed as a special administrative region of China
and is located approximately 37 miles southwest of, and less than one hour away via ferry from, Hong Kong.
Macau, which has been a casino destination for more than 40 years, consists principally of a peninsula on
mainland China, and two neighboring islands, Taipa and Coloane. We believe that Macau is located in one of
the world’s largest concentrations of potential gaming customers. According to Macau Statistical Information,
casinos in Macau generated approximately $23.5 billion in gaming revenue in 2010, an approximately 58%
increase over the approximately $15 billion generated in 2009, making Macau the largest gaming market in
the world.
Macau’s gaming market is primarily dependent on tourists. The Macau market has experienced tremendous
growth in capacity in the last few years. As of December 31, 2010, there were 20,091 hotel rooms and 4,791
table games in Macau, compared to 12,978 hotel rooms and 2,762 table games as of December 31, 2006.
Gaming customers traveling to Macau have typically come from nearby destinations in Asia including Hong
Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. According to the Macau Statistics and Census Service
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, approximately 88% of the tourists who visited Macau in 2010 came from main-
land China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Macau completed construction of an international airport in 1995, which
accommodates large commercial aircraft and provides direct air service to major cities in Asia, including
Beijing, Shanghai, Jakarta, Taipei, Manila, Singapore and Bangkok. Travel to Macau by citizens of mainland
China requires a visa. Government officials have, on occasion, exercised their authority to adjust the visa
policy and may do so in the future.
Prior to 2002, gaming in Macau was permitted as a government-sanctioned monopoly concession awarded
to a single concessionaire. However, the government of Macau liberalized the gaming industry in 2002 by
granting concessions to operate casinos to three concessionaires (including Wynn Macau), who in turn were
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permitted, subject to the approval of the government of Macau, to each grant one subconcession to other
gaming operators. There is no limit to the number of casinos each concessionaire is permitted to operate,
but each facility is subject to government approval. Currently, there are 33 operating casinos in Macau.
In 2002, the other two concessions were granted to Sociedade de Jogos de Macau (“SJM”) and Galaxy
Entertainment Group Limited (“Galaxy”). SJM, which is controlled by the family of Stanley Ho, operates 20 of
the 33 existing casinos, including the Hotel Lisboa and The Grand Lisboa. SJM is a Hong Kong Stock
Exchange listed company. In September 2009, SJM opened L’ Arc Macau Casino/Hotel which is adjacent to
Wynn Macau. In December 2009, SJM opened the Casino Oceanus which is adjacent to the Macau ferry
terminal. In addition, an affiliate of SJM owns one of three water ferry services and the helicopter shuttle
service that links Macau to Hong Kong.
Galaxy, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company, was also awarded a casino concession in June 2002.
Galaxy opened the Waldo Hotel/Casino on the Macau peninsula in 2004, the Grand Waldo Cotai in the
summer of 2006, and Galaxy Star World hotel casino immediately adjacent to Wynn Macau in October 2006.
In addition, Galaxy is currently constructing a resort on Cotai, which is expected to open in 2011.
Las Vegas Sands Corp., the owner and operator of The Venetian and The Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas and a
former partner of Galaxy, entered into a subconcession agreement with Galaxy in 2002 which allows it to
independently develop and operate casinos in Macau. The Sands Macao opened in 2004. The Venetian
Macao Resort Hotel, the largest casino resort in Macau, opened in August 2007. In August 2008, an affiliate
of Las Vegas Sands Corp. opened the Four Seasons Hotel Macau, which includes serviced apartment units,
adjacent to the Venetian Macao. In addition, an affiliate of Las Vegas Sands Corp. has also proposed a mas-
terplan for other large developments in Cotai, some of which are scheduled to open in 2011, that would
include additional hotel properties as well as serviced apartment units and additional retail and related
space. In late 2009, Las Vegas Sands Corp. completed the initial public offering of Sands China, Ltd. on the
Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
A joint venture consisting of Melco, a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listed company, and Crown, Ltd., an Australian
company, is currently operating the Altira, which opened in May 2007, and the City of Dreams, a large resort in
Cotai, which opened in June 2009. This joint venture operates its properties under a subconcession purchased
from us in 2006.
In December 2007, a joint venture of MGM MIRAGE and Pansy Ho Chiu-king (Stanley Ho’s daughter) opened
the MGM Grand Macau, a resort on the Macau peninsula adjacent to Wynn Macau. The MGM Grand Macau
is operated pursuant to a subconcession granted to the joint venture by SJM.
Our casino concession agreement allows the government to grant additional concessions for the operation
of casinos commencing April 1, 2009. If the government of Macau awards additional concessions or permits
additional subconcessionaires, Wynn Macau will face increased competition from casino operators in Macau.
Wynn Macau also faces competition from casinos located in other areas of Asia, such as Genting Highlands
Resort, a major gaming and resort destination located outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and casinos in
Singapore and the Philippines. Wynn Macau also encounters competition from other major gaming centers
located around the world, including Australia and Las Vegas, cruise ships in Asia that offer gaming and other
casinos throughout Asia.
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Selected Financial Data
The following tables reflect the selected consolidated financial data of Wynn Resorts and its
subsidiaries. This data should be read together with our Consolidated Financial Statements and
Notes thereto, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” and the other information contained in this Annual Report. Operating results for the
periods presented are not indicative of the results that may be expected for future years. Significant
events impacting our operational results include:
• On April 28, 2005, we opened our Wynn Las Vegas resort.
• On September 6, 2006, we opened our Wynn Macau resort.
• On September 11, 2006, we completed the sale of our Macau subconcession right and
recognized a pre-tax gain of $899.4 million.
• On December 24, 2007, we opened an expansion of our Wynn Macau resort.
• On December 22, 2008, we opened Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
• On October 9, 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited listed its shares of common stock on The Stock
Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold 27.7% of its common stock
through an initial public offering.
• On April 21, 2010, we opened Encore at Wynn Macau.
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
Years Ended December 31,
Consolidated Statements
of Income Data:
Net revenues
Pre-opening costs
Operating income
Net income(1)
Less: Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interest(2)
Net income attributable to
Wynn Resorts
Basic income per share
Diluted income per share
$4,184,698
9,496
625,252
316,596
$3,045,611
1,817
234,963
39,107
$2,987,324
72,375
312,136
210,479
$2,687,519
7,063
427,355
196,336
$1,432,257
62,726
68,367
599,552
(156,469)
(18,453)
—
—
—
160,127
1.30
1.29
20,654
0.17
0.17
210,479
1.94
1.92
196,336
1.85
1.80
599,552
6.00
6.00
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As of December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:
Cash and cash equivalents
Construction in progress
Total assets
Total long-term obligations(3)
Stockholders’ equity
Cash distribution declared per
common share
$ 1,258,499
22,901
6,674,497
3,405,983
2,380,585
$ 1,991,830
457,594
7,581,769
3,695,821
3,160,363
$ 1,133,904
221,696
6,755,788
4,430,436
1,601,595
$ 1,275,120
923,325
6,312,820
3,774,951
1,956,959
$ 789,407
346,192
4,667,951
2,398,395
1,727,766
$
8.50
$
4.00
$
— $
6.00
$
6.00
(1) Net income for 2006 includes a pre-tax gain on sale of subconcession right of $899.4 million.
(2) In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary and the developer, owner
and operator of Wynn Macau, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited. Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of its common stock through an
initial public offering. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest represents the noncontrolling
interests share of our net income of Wynn Macau, Limited.
(3) Includes long-term debt, the required contract premium payments under our land concession contract at
Wynn Macau and deferred income taxes.
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M anagement’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and R esults of Oper ations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Overview
We are a developer, owner and operator of destination casino resorts. We currently own and operate
two casino resort complexes. In Las Vegas, Nevada, we own and operate Wynn Las Vegas, a
destination casino resort which opened on April 28, 2005. In December 2008, we expanded Wynn
Las Vegas with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. We refer to the fully integrated Wynn Las
Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas as our Las Vegas Operations. In the Macau Special
Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (“Macau”), we own and operate Wynn
Macau, which opened on September 6, 2006. On April 21, 2010 we opened Encore at Wynn
Macau, a further expansion of Wynn Macau. We refer to the fully integrated Wynn Macau and
Encore at Wynn Macau as our Macau Operations.
Our Resorts
The following table sets forth information about our operating resorts as of February 2011:
Hotel Rooms
& Suites
Approximate Casino
Square Footage
Approximate Number
of Table Games
Approximate Number
of Slots
Las Vegas Operations
Macau Operations
4,750
1,009
186,000
256,000
240
470
2,620
1,015
Wynn Las Vegas. Wynn Las Vegas, located at the intersection of the Las Vegas Strip and Sands
Avenue, occupies approximately 217 acres of land fronting the Las Vegas Strip. In addition, we own
approximately 18 additional acres across Sands Avenue, a portion of which is utilized for employee
parking and approximately 5 acres adjacent to the golf course on which an office building is
located. Wynn Las Vegas features:
• An approximately 110,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games,
including private baccarat salons, a poker room, and a race and sports book;
• Luxury hotel accommodations in 2,716 spacious hotel rooms, suites and villas;
• 22 food and beverage outlets;
• A Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership;
• Approximately 74,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores
and boutiques featuring 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 a full service spa and salon; and
• A showroom, two nightclubs and lounges.
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In July 2010, we commenced a project to refurbish and upgrade the rooms and suites at Wynn Las
Vegas. The total project budget is approximately $83 million. The room remodel was completed in
January 2011 and the suite remodel is expected to be completed early in the second quarter of
2011. As a part of this project, we are temporarily removing floors from service which reduces our
total number of rooms available during the construction period.
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Encore at Wynn Las Vegas features:
• An approximately 76,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games,
including a sky casino and private gaming salons;
• Luxury hotel accommodation in 2,034 all-suite rooms;
• 13 food and beverage outlets;
• Approximately 27,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores
and boutiques featuring Hermes, Chanel and others;
• Recreation and leisure facilities including swimming pools, private cabanas and a full service spa
and salon; and
• A beach club, showroom, two nightclubs and lounges.
In response to our evaluations and the reactions of our guests, we have made and expect to
continue to make enhancements and refinements to this resort complex.
Wynn Macau. We opened Wynn Macau on September 6, 2006 and we completed expansions of
this resort in December 2007 and November 2009. We operate under a 20-year casino concession
agreement granted by the Macau government in June 2002. Wynn Macau features:
• An approximately 222,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of
games, including a sky casino, private gaming salons and a poker room;
• Luxury hotel accommodations in 595 rooms and suites;
• Casual and fine dining in six restaurants;
• Approximately 48,000 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail shopping, including stores
and boutiques featuring Bvlgari, Chanel, Dior, Dunhill, Fendi, Ferrari, Giorgio Armani, Gucci,
Hermes, Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, Piaget, Prada, Rolex, Tiffany, Tudor, Van Cleef &
Arpels, Versace, Vertu, Zegna and others;
• Recreation and leisure facilities, including a health club, pool and spa; and
• Lounges and meeting facilities.
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Encore at Wynn Macau. Encore at Wynn Macau features:
• An approximately 34,000 square foot casino offering 24-hour gaming and a full range of games,
including a sky casino and private gaming salons;
• Luxury hotel accommodations in 414 spacious suites and villas;
• Approximately 3,200 square feet of high-end, brand-name retail space featuring Chanel, Piaget
and Cartier;
• Two restaurants; and
• Full service luxury spa facilities.
In response to our evaluations and the reactions of our guests, we have made and expect to
continue to make enhancements and refinements to this resort complex.
Future Development. Approximately 142 acres of land comprising Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at
Wynn Las Vegas is currently improved with a golf course. While we may develop this property in
the future, we have no immediate plans to do so.
We have applied to the government of Macau for a land concession on approximately 52 acres of
land on Cotai and are awaiting final government approval on the concession. No construction
timeline or budget has yet been developed.
Results of Operations
Our operating results in Macau were strong during 2010; however, reduced levels of consumer
spending, high unemployment and increased hotel supply in the Las Vegas market have and may
continue to adversely impact our financial results in Las Vegas. Our results for the years presented
are not comparable as the year ended December 31, 2010 includes the operations of Encore at
Wynn Macau which opened on April 21, 2010. Our results for the year ended December 31, 2009,
includes Encore at Wynn Las Vegas for a full year, whereas 2008 included only 10 days of operations
for Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
Our net revenues for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 (amounts in thousands)
are as follows:
Net Revenues:
Las Vegas Operations
Macau Operations
Total net revenues
For the Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$1,296,064
2,888,634
$1,229,573
1,816,038
$1,098,889
1,888,435
$4,184,698
$3,045,611
$2,987,324
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Reliance on only two resort complexes (in two geographic regions) for our operating cash flow
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 two resort complexes, many of
our customers are high-end gaming customers who wager on credit, thus exposing us to increased
credit risk. High-end gaming also increases the potential for variability in our results.
Operating Measures. Certain key operating statistics specific to the gaming industry are included
in our discussion of our operational performance for the periods for which a Consolidated
Statement of Income is presented. There are two methods used to calculate win percentage in the
casino industry. In Las Vegas and in the general casino in Macau, customers primarily purchase
gaming chips from gaming tables. The cash and net markers used to purchase the gaming chips
from gaming tables are deposited in the gaming table’s drop box. This is the base of measurement
that we use in the casino at our Las Vegas Operations and in the general casino at our Macau
Operations for calculating win percentage.
In our VIP casino in Macau, customers primarily purchase non-negotiable rolling chips from the
casino cage and there is no deposit into a gaming table drop box from chips purchased from the
cage. Non-negotiable chips can only be used to make wagers. Winning wagers are paid in cash
chips. The loss of the non-negotiable rolling chips in the VIP casino is recorded as turnover and
provides a base for measuring VIP casino win percentage. Because of this difference in chip pur-
chase activity, the measurement base used in the general casino is not the same that is used in the
VIP casino. It is customary in Macau to measure VIP casino play using this Rolling Chip method.
The measurement method in Las Vegas and in the general casino in Macau effectively tracks the
initial purchase of chips while the measurement method in the VIP casino at Wynn Macau effec-
tively tracks the sum of all losing wagers. Accordingly, the base measurement in the VIP casino is
much larger than the general casino. As a result, the expected win percent with the same amount
of gaming win (numerator) is smaller in the VIP casino in Macau when compared to the general
casino in Las Vegas and Macau.
Even though both use the same measurement method, we experience different win percentages in
the general casino activity in Las Vegas versus Macau. This difference is primarily due to the differ-
ence in the mix of table games between the two casinos. Each type of table game has its own
theoretical win percentage. The life to date table games win percentage for our Las Vegas
Operations is 22.0% whereas the life to date table games win percentage for the general casino at
our Macau Operations is 20.8%.
Below are definitions of the statistics discussed:
• Table games win is the amount of drop or turnover 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.
• Turnover is the sum of all losing Rolling Chip wagers within our Macau VIP program.
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• Rolling Chips are identifiable chips that are used to track VIP wagering volume (turnover) for
purposes of calculating incentives.
• Slot win is the amount of handle (representing the total amount wagered) that is retained by us
and is recorded as casino revenue.
• Average Daily Rate (“ADR”) is calculated by dividing total room revenue (less service charges,
if any) by total rooms occupied.
• Revenue per Available Room (“REVPAR”) is calculated by dividing total room revenue (less service
charges, if any) by total rooms available.
Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to the Year Ended
December 31, 2009
Revenues. Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010 are comprised of $3,245.1 million
in casino revenues (77.5% of total net revenues) and $939.6 million of net non-casino revenues
(22.5% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 were comprised
of $2,206.8 million in casino revenues (72.5% of total net revenues) and $838.8 million of net
non-casino revenues (27.5% of total net revenues).
Casino revenues are comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations.
Casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010 of approximately $3,245.1 million repre-
sents a $1,038.3 million (or 47%) increase from casino revenues of $2,206.8 million for the year
ended December 31, 2009.
Our Las Vegas Operations experienced a $28.5 million increase in casino revenues compared to
the prior year due to a 3.4% increase in drop and an increase in our average table games win per-
centage. Our average table games win percentage (before discounts) for the year ended December
31, 2010 was 22.2% which was within the expected range of 21% to 24% and compares to 20.2%
for the prior year. Slot handle at our Las Vegas Operations decreased 18.3% compared to the prior
year; however, slot win decreased only 6.9% as more play shifted to higher hold machines.
Casino revenues at our Macau Operations increased $1,009.8 million during the year ended
December 31, 2010, compared to the prior year. We experienced a 77.8% increase in the VIP rev-
enue segment due to a 68.0% increase in turnover. Our win as a percent of turnover was 3.0%,
which is at the high end of the expected range of 2.7% to 3.0%, and compares to 2.9% in the prior
year. In November 2009 we added two new private gaming salons with 29 VIP tables and on April
21, 2010 we added 37 VIP tables with the opening of Encore at Wynn Macau, which helped drive
some of the growth in our VIP segment during the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to
the prior year. Our VIP casino segment win as a percent of turnover includes a nominal beneficial
effect attributable to non-rolling chip play. In our general casino, drop increased 17.4% when com-
pared to the prior year and the average table games win percentage was 23.6%, which is above
the expected range of 19% to 21%. The average table game win percentage for the year ended
December 31, 2009 was 21.9%. Slot handle increased 23.8% compared to the prior year primarily
due to the opening of Encore at Wynn Macau and slot win increased by 29.8%.
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For the year ended December 31, 2010, room revenues were approximately $400.3 million, an
increase of $22.8 million compared to prior year room revenue of $377.5 million. Room revenue at
our Las Vegas Operations decreased approximately $12.7 million compared to the prior year.
In Las Vegas, we continued to experience a decrease in room rates during the year ended
December 31, 2010, compared to the year ended December 31, 2009. We believe this is due to the
current economic conditions in which we operate in the U.S. and the increased capacity in the
Las Vegas market including the opening of a new large scale casino hotel in Las Vegas in December
2009. In addition, in July 2010, we commenced a project to remodel all of the rooms at Wynn Las
Vegas. Accordingly, we had 3.8% fewer room nights available during the year ended December 31,
2010 which had a negative impact on our room revenues in Las Vegas. This room remodel is
expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2011. Room revenue at our Macau Operations
increased approximately $35.5 million due to the 414 additional suites added with Encore at Wynn
Macau and an increase in the average daily room rate compared to the prior year.
The table below sets forth key operating measures related to room revenue.
Average Daily Rate
Las Vegas
Macau
Occupancy
Las Vegas
Macau
REVPAR
Las Vegas
Macau
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
2009
$ 210
291
$ 217
266
88.0%
87.8%
85.2%
87.5%
$ 185
256
$ 185
233
Other non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2010 included food and beverage
revenues of approximately $488.1 million, retail revenues of approximately $214.6 million, enter-
tainment revenues of approximately $72 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and
salon, of approximately $67.7 million. Other non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31,
2009 included food and beverage revenues of approximately $436.4 million, retail revenues of
approximately $165.1 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $57.1 million, and other
revenues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of approximately $66.2 million. Food and bev-
erage revenues at our Las Vegas Operations increased approximately $31.4 million, while our
Macau Operations increased $20.3 million, as compared to the prior year. The increase in Las Vegas
is due primarily to business in our nightclubs including the opening of the Encore Beach Club and
Surrender nightclub in May 2010. The increase in Macau is primarily due to the opening of Encore
at Wynn Macau and increased visitation to our resort. Retail revenues at our Macau Operations
increased $52.2 million, offset by a decrease of $2.7 million in Las Vegas. The increase in Macau is
due primarily to increased sales at several outlets, the opening of Wynn and Co. Watches and
Jewelry in November 2009, which sells Cartier and Jaeger Le Coultre products, and new outlets at
Encore at Wynn Macau including Chanel, Piaget and Cartier. Entertainment revenues increased
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over the prior year primarily due to performances by Garth Brooks in the Encore Theater in Las
Vegas which commenced in December 2009, as well as increased revenue from our “Le Rêve” show.
Departmental, Administrative and Other Expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2010,
departmental expenses included casino expenses of $2,100.1 million, room expenses of $122.3
million, food and beverage expenses of $272.7 million, and entertainment, retail and other
expenses of $204.6 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approxi-
mately $391.3 million and approximately $28.3 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts
receivable. During the year ended December 31, 2009, departmental expenses included casino
expenses of $1,460.1 million, room expenses of $111.6 million, food and beverage expenses of
$252.7 million, and entertainment, retail and other expenses of $166.6 million. Also included are
general and administrative expenses of approximately $365.1 million and approximately $13.7
million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Casino expenses have increased
during the year ended December 31, 2010 due primarily to an increase in casino revenues espe-
cially at our Macau Operations where we incur a gaming tax and other levies at a rate totaling 39%
in accordance with our concession agreement. Room expenses increased during the year ended
December 31, 2010, compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased customer acquisition
and marketing costs and the opening of Encore at Wynn Macau in April 2010. Food and beverage
expenses increased commensurate with the increase in revenue.
Entertainment, retail and other expense increased primarily as a result of performances by Garth
Brooks in the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas and increased retail sales in Macau as noted
above. General and administrative expenses increased primarily due to higher spending associ-
ated with corporate activities. The provision for doubtful accounts receivable increased $14.6
million due to an increase in credit issuances commensurate with the increase in business volume.
Pre-Opening Costs. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred $9.5 million of pre-
opening costs compared to $1.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2009. Pre-opening
costs incurred during the year ended December 31, 2010, primarily related to Encore at Wynn
Macau which opened on April 21, 2010 and the Encore Beach Club which opened in Las Vegas on
May 28, 2010.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31,
2010 was $405.6 million compared to $410.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. This
decrease is primarily due to assets with a 5-year life being fully depreciated as of April 2010 at
Wynn Las Vegas, offset by depreciation of the assets of Encore at Wynn Macau which were placed
in to service in April 2010 and the assets of the Encore Beach Club which were placed in to service
in May 2010.
During the construction of our resorts, costs incurred in the construction of the buildings, improve-
ments to land and the purchases of assets for use in operations were capitalized. Once these
resorts opened, their assets were placed into service and we began recognizing the associated
depreciation expense. Depreciation expenses will continue throughout the estimated useful lives
of these assets. In addition, we continually evaluate the useful life of our property and equipment,
intangibles and other assets and adjust them when warranted.
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The maximum useful life of assets at our Macau Operations is the remaining life of the gaming
concession or land concession, which currently expire in June 2022 and August 2029, respectively.
Consequently, depreciation related to our Macau Operations is charged on an accelerated basis
when compared to our Las Vegas Operations.
Property Charges and Other. Property charges and other generally include costs related to the
retirement of assets for remodels and asset abandonments. Property charges and other for the
year ended December 31, 2010, were $25.2 million compared to $28.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2009. Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2010 include a
contract termination payment of $14.9 million related to a management contract for certain of the
nightclubs at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas and miscellaneous renovations,
abandonments and gain/loss on sale of equipment at Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau. Property
charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2009 include a $16.7 million charge for the
abandonment of the front porte-cochere at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas to make way for the Encore
Beach Club, the write-off of $6.8 million of aircraft purchase deposits and $5 million related to
miscellaneous renovations, abandonments and loss on sale of equipment.
In response to our evaluation of our resorts and the reactions of our guests, we continue to remodel
and make enhancements at our resorts.
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses. Interest income was $2.5 million and $1.7 million for
the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. During 2010 and 2009, our short-term
investment strategy has been to preserve capital while retaining sufficient liquidity. Accordingly,
our short-term investments include primarily money market funds, U.S. Treasury Bills and time
deposits with a purchase maturity of three months or less.
Interest expense was $222.9 million, net of capitalized interest of $7.2 million, for the year ended
December 31, 2010, compared to $211.4 million, net of capitalized interest of $10.7 million, for the
year ended December 31, 2009. Our interest expense increased approximately $11.5 million pri-
marily due to (i) an increase of $33.2 million related to the Wynn Las Vegas $500 million 77⁄8% First
Mortgage Notes issued in October 2009, (ii) an increase of $8.9 million related to the increase in
rate for the Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes as discussed below, and (iii) a decrease in inter-
est capitalized of $3.5 million. These increases were offset partially by (i) a decrease of $16 million
due to the payoff of the Wynn Resorts term loan in June 2009 and (ii) a decrease of $19.2 million
related to reduced amounts outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau bank revolving
credit facilities compared to the prior year.
Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded as an increase (or decrease) in
swap fair value in each year. We recorded an expense of approximately $0.9 million for the year
ended December 31, 2010 resulting from the decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swaps
from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010. During the year ended December 31, 2009 we
recorded an expense of $2.3 million resulting from the decrease in the fair value of interest rate
swaps between December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2009. For further information on our interest
rate swaps, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”
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In April 2010, we completed an exchange offer for a portion of the Wynn Las Vegas 65⁄8% First
Mortgage Notes due 2014 (“the 2014 Notes”). In connection with that exchange offer, the direct
costs incurred with third parties of $4.6 million were expensed. Also, in connection with our July
2010 tender offer for the then outstanding 2014 Notes and subsequent call of all the remaining
amounts once the tender was completed, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of
$63.3 million. This included the tender offer consideration, the call premium and the related write
off of the unamortized debt issue costs and original issue discount. These transactions are
described in more detail in Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report.
As a result of several debt retirements, we recorded a gain on early extinguishment of debt of
$18.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2009. During the year ended December 31,
2009, we purchased and retired outstanding loans of $375 million under the Wynn Resorts Term
Loan Facility at a discounted price of 97.25%. In connection with this transaction, we recognized an
$8.8 million gain on early retirement of debt, net of the write-off of unamortized debt issue cost.
During this same period, we purchased $65.8 million face amount of the 2014 Notes through open
market purchases at a discount. This transaction resulted in a gain on early extinguishment of debt
of $13.7 million, net of the write-off of unamortized debt discount and debt issue costs. We partici-
pated in the April 2010 tender offer noted above with respect to $35.8 million of these notes and
accordingly, as of December 31, 2010, Wynn Resorts holds $30 million of this debt which has not
been contributed to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas. For accounting purposes these
notes were treated as having been extinguished by Wynn Resorts in 2009. In October 2009, we
purchased loans through an offer to purchase loans outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas credit
agreement, with a face-value of $87.6 million for $84.4 million, reflecting a discounted price of
96.37%. In connection with this transaction, we recognized a net gain of approximately $2.1 million
on early retirement of debt. Offsetting these gains was the write-off of debt issue costs of approxi-
mately $5.9 million related to permanent reductions in our bank credit facility as described under
Financing Activities below.
Income Taxes. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded a tax expense of $20.4
million. Our provision for income taxes is primarily comprised of increases in our foreign and
domestic valuation allowances relating to foreign tax loss carryforwards, other foreign deferred tax
assets and U.S. foreign tax credits not considered more likely than not realizable in the future.
The tax provision recorded for the valuation allowance increases was reduced by an income tax
benefit recorded for the loss from our U.S. operations. As of June 30, 2010, we no longer consider
our portion of the tax earnings and profits of Wynn Macau, Limited to be permanently reinvested.
No additional U.S. tax provision has been made with respect to this amount as we anticipate that
U.S. foreign tax credits should be sufficient to eliminate any U.S. tax provision relating to such
repatriation. Prior to this change, our earnings attributable to periods after September 2009 were
considered permanently reinvested abroad. The decrease in our current deferred tax liability is
primarily attributable to the repatriation of $1.14 billion of Wynn Macau, Limited IPO proceeds not
considered permanently reinvested. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized
income tax benefits related to excess tax deductions associated with stock-based compensation
costs of $10.5 million.
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Effective September 6, 2006, Wynn Macau S.A. received a 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12%
Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits. Accordingly, we were exempted from the payment
of $64.4 million in such taxes for the year ended December 31, 2010. Our non-gaming profits
remain subject to the Macau Complementary Tax and casino winnings remain subject to the Macau
Special Gaming tax and other levies at a rate totaling 39% in accordance with our concession
agreement. On November 30, 2010, Wynn Macau S.A. received an additional 5-year exemption
from Macau’s 12% Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits to December 31, 2015.
During the year ended December 31, 2010, the Macau Finance Bureau commenced an examina-
tion of the 2006 and 2007 Macau income tax returns of Wynn Macau S.A. We believe that the
examination of the 2006 Macau income tax return will likely conclude within the next 12 months;
however, we are unable to provide a summary of the likely examination issues or the impact on
unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2010, no significant issues have been brought to
our attention and we believe that our liability for uncertain tax positions recorded at Wynn Macau
S.A. is adequate with respect to these years.
During 2010, we reached an agreement with the Appellate division of the IRS regarding issues
raised during the examination of our 2004 and 2005 U.S. income tax returns. The issues for consid-
eration by the Appellate division were temporary differences and related to the deduction of
certain costs incurred during the development and construction of Wynn Las Vegas and the appro-
priate tax depreciation recovery periods applicable to certain assets. As a result of this settlement
with the Appellate division, we reduced our unrecognized tax benefits by $78.4 million. This reduc-
tion in unrecognized tax benefits resulted in a decrease in our liability for uncertain tax positions of
$55 million. The settlement of the 2004 and 2005 examination issues did not result in a cash tax
payment but rather utilized $88.5 million and $2.5 million in foreign tax credit and general business
credit carryforwards. The statute of limitations for the 2004 and 2005 U.S. income tax returns has
been extended to September 30, 2011.
During 2010, we received the results of an IRS examination of our 2006 through 2008 U.S. income
tax returns and filed an appeal of the examination’s findings with the Appellate division of the IRS.
In connection with that appeal, we agreed to extend the statute of limitations for our 2006 and
2007 U.S. income tax returns to December 31, 2011. We believe that we will likely reach an agree-
ment with the IRS with respect to the examination of these U.S. income tax returns within the next
12 months. The issues under examination in these years are temporary differences and relate to
the treatment of discounts extended to Las Vegas casino customers gambling on credit, the
deduction of certain costs incurred during the development and construction of Encore at Wynn
Las Vegas and the appropriate tax depreciation recovery periods applicable to certain assets.
Upon the settlement of these issues, unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by $0 to $54 million.
The resolution of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 examination is not expected to result in any significant
cash payment but rather the utilization of a portion of our foreign tax credit carryforward.
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During the fourth quarter of 2010, the IRS commenced an examination of our 2009 U.S. income tax
return. Since the examination is in its initial stages, we are unable to determine if it will conclude
within the next twelve months. We believe that our liability for uncertain tax positions related to
the period covered by the examination is adequate. The resolution of the 2009 IRS examination is
not expected to result in any significant cash payment, but rather the utilization of a portion of our
2009 foreign tax credit carryforward.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, our
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau, listed its
ordinary shares of common stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn Macau,
Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of its common stock through an initial public offering.
We recorded net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $156.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2010, compared to $18.5 million for the period October 9, 2009, the date of the initial
public offering, to December 31, 2009. This represents the noncontrolling interests’ share of net
income from Wynn Macau, Limited.
Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to the Year Ended
December 31, 2008
As noted earlier, our financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009 are not comparable to
the year ended December 31, 2008, as the year ended December 31, 2009 includes the operations
of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas which opened on December 22, 2008, whereas the prior year includes
only 10 days of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas.
Revenues. Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 are comprised of $2,206.8 million
in casino revenues (72.5% of total net revenues) and $838.8 million of net non-casino revenues
(27.5% of total net revenues). Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2008 were comprised
of $2,261.9 million in casino revenues (75.7% of total net revenues) and $725.4 million of net
non-casino revenues (24.3% of total net revenues).
Casino revenues are comprised of the net win from our table games and slot machine operations.
Casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 of approximately $2,206.8 million repre-
sents a $55.1 million (or 2.4%) decrease from casino revenues of $2,261.9 million for the year ended
December 31, 2008. We expanded Wynn Las Vegas with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
in December 2008. Encore added approximately 90 table games and approximately 800 slot
machines to our Las Vegas casino operations. Even with these additions in capacity, our Las Vegas
Operations experienced only a 5.4% increase in casino revenues, from $479.7 million in 2008 to
$505.8 million in 2009, due to an increase in drop of 1.2% and a slight increase in our average table
games win percentage. Our average table games win percentage (before discounts) for the year
ended December 31, 2009 was 20.2%, which was below the expected range of 21% to 24% and
compares to 20.0% for the prior year. Slot handle at our Las Vegas Operations decreased 2.5%
during the year ended December 31, 2009 as compared to 2008, and the slot win percentage was
within the expected range of 4.5% to 5.5%.
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Casino revenues at Wynn Macau decreased $81.2 million during the year ended December 31,
2009, compared to the prior year. At Wynn Macau, we experienced an 8% decrease in the VIP rev-
enue segment primarily due to a 2% decrease in turnover and a decrease in our win as a percent
of turnover. Our win as a percent of turnover was 2.9%, which was within the expected range of
2.7% to 3.0%, and compares to 3.0% in 2008. Our VIP casino segment win as a percent of turnover
includes a nominal beneficial effect attributable to non-rolling chip play in that segment. In our
general casino at Wynn Macau, drop decreased 12.2% when compared to the prior year and the
average table games win percentage was 21.9%, which was above the expected range of 19% to
21%. The average table games win percentage in the general casino at Wynn Macau for the year
ended December 31, 2008 was 19.6%. Slot handle at Wynn Macau increased 12.7% compared to
the prior year and the slot win percentage was within the expected range of 4.5% to 5.5%.
The increase in slot handle was primarily due to the play of several high-end slot customers.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, room revenues were approximately $377.5 million, an
increase of $50.8 million compared to prior year room revenue of $326.7 million. Room revenue at
our Las Vegas Operations increased approximately $52.6 million compared to the prior year due to
the addition of 2,034 suites at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, which opened December 22, 2008.
In Las Vegas, we continued to experience a significant decrease in occupancy and room rates dur-
ing the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to the year ended December 31, 2008. Room
revenue at Wynn Macau decreased approximately $1.8 million due to a decrease in room rates
compared to the prior year.
The table below sets forth key operating measures related to room revenue.
Average Daily Rate
Las Vegas
Macau
Occupancy
Las Vegas
Macau
REVPAR
Las Vegas
Macau
Year Ended
December 31,
2009
2008
$217
266
$288
275
85.2%
87.5%
91.8%
87.3%
$185
233
$265
240
Other non-casino revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 include food and beverage
revenues of approximately $436.4 million, retail revenues of approximately $165.1 million, entertain-
ment revenues of approximately $57.1 million, and other revenues from outlets such as the spa and
salon of approximately $66.2 million. Other non-gaming revenues for the year ended December 31,
2008 include food and beverage revenues of approximately $358.7 million, retail revenues of
approximately $147.9 million, entertainment revenues of approximately $66.2 million, and other rev-
enues from outlets, including the spa and salon, of approximately $56 million. Food and beverage
revenues at our Las Vegas Operations increased as a result of the additional 12 food and beverage
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outlets located in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, including a new night club, which opened in
December 2008, offset by a decrease of $2.4 million at Wynn Macau, as compared to the prior
year. Although we added new retail outlets at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, overall retail revenues in
Las Vegas were flat. Retail revenues at Wynn Macau increased approximately $16.9 million due
primarily to increased sales at several retail outlets and the opening of Wynn and Co. Watches and
Jewelry, which sells Cartier, Jaeger Le Coultre, and Kwiat products. Entertainment revenues
decreased over the prior year primarily due to the closure of the Spamalot production show at
Wynn Las Vegas in July 2008. This decrease was offset in part by revenue from headliner acts that
performed during 2009, including Garth Brooks, who began performing in the Encore Theater in
December 2009.
Departmental, Administrative and Other Expenses. During the year ended December 31, 2009,
departmental expenses include casino expense of $1,460.1 million, rooms expense of $111.6 mil-
lion, food and beverage expense of $252.7 million, and entertainment, retail and other expense of
$166.6 million. Also included are general and administrative expenses of approximately $365.1 mil-
lion and approximately $13.7 million charged as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, departmental expenses include casino expenses of
$1,490.9 million, room expenses of $78.2 million, food and beverage expenses of $207.3 million,
and entertainment and retail and other expenses of $161.9 million. Also included are general and
administrative expenses of approximately $319.3 million and approximately $49.4 million charged
as a provision for doubtful accounts receivable. Casino expenses have decreased during the year
ended December 31, 2009, due to a decrease in casino revenues especially at Wynn Macau where a
gaming tax of 39% is the significant driver of expense in that department. Room, food and beverage
and general and administrative expenses increased as a result of the opening of Encore at Wynn
Las Vegas in December 2008. Entertainment, retail and other expense increased primarily in the
entertainment department due to headliner performances during the year. Our provision for
doubtful accounts receivable declined during the year ended December 31, 2009, compared to
the prior year due to recent strong collection trends on our casino accounts receivable. This
strength has allowed us to reduce the additional reserves we recorded in the third quarter of 2008.
Pre-Opening Costs. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we incurred pre-opening costs of
$1.8 million compared to $72.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Pre-opening costs
incurred during the year ended December 31, 2009 were related to Encore at Wynn Macau. Pre-
opening costs incurred during the year ended December 31, 2008 were related to Encore at Wynn
Las Vegas which opened in December 2008.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization for the year ended December 31,
2009, of $410.5 million increased by $147.3 million when compared to the year ended December
31, 2008 primarily due to depreciation of the assets of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas which were
placed into service in December 2008.
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During the construction of our resorts, costs incurred in the construction of the buildings,
improvements to land and the purchases of assets for use in operations are capitalized. Once
these resorts opened, their assets were placed into service and we began recognizing the associ-
ated depreciation expense. Depreciation expenses will continue throughout the estimated useful
lives of these assets. In addition, we continually evaluate the useful life of our property and
equipment, intangibles and other assets and adjust them when warranted.
The maximum useful life of assets at Wynn Macau is the remaining life of the gaming concession or
land concession, which currently expire in June 2022 and 2029, respectively. Consequently, depre-
ciation related to Wynn Macau is charged on an accelerated basis when compared to our Las
Vegas Operations.
Property Charges and Other. Property charges and other generally include costs related to the
retirement of assets for remodels and asset abandonments. Property charges and other for the
year ended December 31, 2009 were $28.5 million compared to approximately $32.6 million for
the year ended December 31, 2008. Property charges and other for the year ended December 31,
2009 included a $16.7 million charge for the abandonment of the front porte-cochere at Encore at
Wynn Las Vegas to make way for the Encore Beach Club, a $6.8 million charge for the write-off of
2 aircraft deposits and a $5 million charge related to miscellaneous remodels, abandonments and
loss on sale of equipment.
Property charges and other for the year ended December 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 2008, we also incurred a $3.6 million
charge at Wynn Macau related to the abandonment of certain existing floor space to begin construc-
tion of a new restaurant. The remaining property charges during 2008 were related to miscellaneous
renovations and abandonments at both Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau.
We expect to continue to remodel and make enhancements at our resorts.
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses. Interest income was $1.7 million for the year ended
December 31, 2009 compared to $21.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. Interest
income decreased $19.8 million primarily due to a significant decrease in the average interest rates
earned on invested cash balances compared to the prior year. During 2009, our short-term invest-
ment strategy was primarily to preserve capital while retaining sufficient liquidity. Accordingly, our
short-term investments were primarily in investments in U.S. Treasury Bills with a maturity of three
months or less.
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Interest expense was $211.4 million, net of capitalized interest of $10.7 million, for the year ended
December 31, 2009, compared to $172.7 million, net of capitalized interest of $87.4 million, for the
year ended December 31, 2008. Our interest expense increased due to (i) $76.7 million less of
capitalized interest related to our construction activities with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las
Vegas in December 2008, (ii) approximately $8.4 million of interest related to the 77⁄8% $500 million
First Mortgage Notes issued in October 2009, (iii) approximately $3.9 million of interest related to
additional borrowings on our Wynn Macau credit facilities during the year and (iv) approximately
$0.6 million of interest associated with increased interest rates on the Wynn Las Vegas revolver.
These increases were offset by (i) approximately $38.6 million less interest due to the November
2008 paydown of the Wynn Resorts term loan, as well as the subsequent $375 million payoff of
such term loan in June 2009, (ii) approximately $3 million less interest related to the purchase of
$65.8 million of 2014 Notes and (iii) approximately $9.3 million less interest due to lower average
interest rates on the remainder of our debt including the expiration of the Wynn Las Vegas interest
rate swap in December 2008.
Changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps are recorded as an increase (or decrease) in
swap fair value in each year. We recorded an expense of approximately $2.3 million for the year
ended December 31, 2009 resulting from the decrease in the fair value of our interest rate swaps
from December 31, 2008 to December 31, 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2008 we
recorded an expense of $31.5 million resulting from the net decrease in the fair value of interest
rate swaps between December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2008. For further information on our
interest rate swaps, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”
As a result of several debt retirements, we recorded a gain on early extinguishment of debt of
$18.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2009. During 2009, we purchased and retired
outstanding loans of $375 million under the Wynn Resorts term loan at a discounted price of
97.25%. In connection with this transaction, we recognized an $8.8 million gain on early retirement
of debt, net of the write-off of unamortized debt issue cost. We purchased $65.8 million face
amount of the 2014 Notes through open market purchases at a discount. This transaction resulted
in a gain on early extinguishment of debt of $13.7 million, net of the write-off of unamortized debt
discount and debt issue costs. As of December 31, 2009, Wynn Resorts holds this debt and has not
contributed it to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas. However, for accounting purposes
this transaction has been treated as an extinguishment of debt by Wynn Resorts. In October 2009,
we purchased loans through an offer to purchase loans outstanding under the Wynn Las Vegas
credit agreement, with a face value of $87.6 million for $84.4 million, reflecting a discounted price
of 96.37%. In connection with this transaction, we recognized a gain of approximately $2.1 million
on early retirement of debt in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Other represents the loss recognized in connection with foreign currency remeasurements of
assets and liabilities in Macau that are not denominated in the local currency.
Income Taxes. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we recorded a tax expense of $3.0 mil-
lion. Our provision for income taxes primarily relates to an increase in a valuation allowance related
to foreign tax credits resulting from the repatriation of Wynn Macau earnings and the Wynn Macau
Limited IPO proceeds. As discussed in our footnote on income taxes (Note 15), we currently do not
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consider forecasted future operating results when scheduling the realization of deferred tax assets
and the required valuation allowance but instead rely solely on the reversal of net taxable tempo-
rary differences. The ultimate realization of our recorded foreign tax credit deferred tax asset is
dependent upon the incurrence of sufficient U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to foreign
source income during the 10-year foreign tax credit carryover period.
As of December 31, 2009, we have provided deferred income taxes net of foreign tax credits on the
Wynn Macau Limited IPO proceeds (Note 13) planned for repatriation. No deferred income taxes
have been provided for earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are considered permanently reinvested.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded a tax benefit of $61.6 million primarily
associated with foreign tax credits applicable to earnings not considered permanently invested
abroad. As of December 31, 2008, none of our foreign earnings were considered permanently
invested abroad.
Effective September 6, 2006, Wynn Macau, S.A. received a 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12%
Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits. Accordingly, we were exempted from the payment of
$31.7 million in such taxes for the year ended December 31, 2009. Our non-gaming profits remain
subject to the Macau Complementary Tax and casino winnings remain subject to the Macau Special
Gaming tax and other levies totaling 39% in accordance with our concession agreement. In June
2009, Wynn Macau, S.A. entered into an agreement with the Macau Special Administrative Region
that provides for an annual payment of MOP $7.2 million (approximately $900,000 U.S. dollars) to
the Macau Special Administrative Region as complementary tax due by shareholders of Wynn
Macau S.A. on dividend distributions. This agreement is effective as of 2006. Therefore, included in
the tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2009, are the amounts related to the years 2006
through 2009 totaling $3.6 million. This agreement on dividends is effective through 2010.
In February 2010, we entered into a Pre-Filing Agreement (“PFA”) with the Internal Revenue Service
(“IRS”) providing that the Macau Special Gaming Tax qualifies as a tax paid in lieu of an income tax
and can be claimed as a U.S. foreign tax credit. In January 2010, the IRS commenced an examina-
tion of the company’s 2006, 2007 and 2008 U.S. federal income tax returns. During the year ended
December 31, 2009, we received the results of an IRS examination of our 2004 and 2005 tax
returns and we filed an appeal of the examination’s findings. In connection with that appeal, we
agreed to extend the statute of limitations for our 2004 and 2005 tax returns to March 15, 2011.
We do not expect resolution of the findings within 12 months. We believe that our liabilities for
uncertain tax positions related to the examination’s findings are adequate. The resolution of the
2004 and 2005 IRS examination is not expected to result in any significant cash payment, but
rather the utilization of a portion of our 2008 foreign tax credit carryforward.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests. In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, our
indirect wholly-owned subsidiary and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau, had its
ordinary shares of common stock listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Wynn
Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 (27.7%) shares of its common stock through an initial public
offering. The $18.5 million represents the noncontrolling interests share of our net income for the
period from October 9, 2009, the date of the IPO, through December 31, 2009.
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Adjusted Property EBITDA
Adjusted property EBITDA is used by us to manage the operating results of our segments. Adjusted
property EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs,
property charges and other, corporate expenses, stock-based compensation, and other
non-operating income and expenses, and includes equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates.
Adjusted property EBITDA is presented exclusively as a supplemental disclosure because we
believe that it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a basis for valuation, of gaming
companies. We use adjusted property EBITDA as a measure of the operating performance of our
segments and to compare the operating performance of our properties with those of our competi-
tors. We also present adjusted property EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way to
measure a company’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and meet work-
ing capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported EBITDA as a supplement to
financial measures in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies,
including us, have historically excluded from their EBITDA calculations pre-opening expenses,
property charges and corporate expenses that do not relate to the management of specific casino
properties. However, adjusted property EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to
operating income as an indicator of our performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operat-
ing activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in
accordance with GAAP. Unlike net income, adjusted property EBITDA does not include deprecia-
tion or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or future capital expenditures or the
cost of capital. We have significant uses of cash flows, including capital expenditures, interest
payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other non-recurring charges, which are not
reflected in adjusted property EBITDA. Also, our calculation of adjusted property EBITDA may be
different from the calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may
be limited.
The following table summarizes adjusted property EBITDA for our domestic (Wynn Las Vegas) and
foreign (Wynn Macau) operations as reviewed by management and summarized in “Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statement—Segment Information.”
Las Vegas
Macau
Total adjusted property EBITDA
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 270,299
892,686
$244,065
502,087
$252,875
485,857
$1,162,985
$746,152
$738,732
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During the past three years we have experienced disparity between our domestic (Las Vegas) and
our foreign (Macau) operations. Adjusted property EBITDA has grown at our Macau operations,
while we have experienced little variance in Las Vegas. This disparity is a direct result of the factors
that have impacted the global economy, especially the United States. Demand in Las Vegas has
been flat while demand in Macau has steadily increased. During 2010, the economic environment
in the gaming and hotel markets in Las Vegas continued to experience depressed levels of gaming
revenue, visitation and hotel room demand. While certain gaming and hotel statistics have
increased from 2009 levels, improvement has not been significant. The average daily room rate
increased 2%, visitation increased 2.7% to 37.3 million visitors, and Las Vegas Strip gaming
revenues increased 4.5%, all as compared to the year ended December 31, 2009. During 2009, the
economic environment in the gaming and hotel markets in Las Vegas experienced declines including
among other things, a 3% decrease in visitation, a 9.4% decrease in Las Vegas Strip gaming revenue
and a 22% decrease in average daily room rates, all as compared to the year ended December 31,
2008. While our customers in the United States have greatly reduced their spending levels due to
weakness in the overall economy, increases in unemployment and weak consumer confidence, our
customer base in Macau has not been impacted as much by such economic factors.
Also contributing to this decrease in the Wynn Las Vegas adjusted property EBITDA from 2008 to
2009 was the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in December 2008. While we added signifi-
cant capacity to our Las Vegas operations, we experienced a relatively small increase in revenues
due to the factors noted herein, but we also incurred significant additional operating expenses.
Our Macau adjusted property EBITDA has increased as that market continues to grow and as we
have expanded our resort. Revenues in 2009 declined slightly; however, our operating expenses
decreased at a greater rate due primarily to cost savings initiatives implemented during 2009.
Refer to the discussions above regarding the specific details of our results of operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flow from Operations
Our operating cash flows primarily consist of our operating income generated by our Las Vegas
and Macau resorts (excluding depreciation and other non-cash charges), interest paid, and changes
in working capital accounts such as receivables, inventories, prepaid expenses and payables.
Our table games play both in Macau and Las Vegas is a mix of cash play and credit play, while our
slot machine play is conducted primarily on a cash basis. A significant portion of our table games
revenue is attributable to the play of a limited number of high-end international customers that
gamble on credit. The ability to collect these gaming receivables may impact our operating cash
flow for the period. Our rooms, food and beverage, and entertainment, retail, and other revenue
is conducted primarily on a cash basis or as a trade receivable. Accordingly, operating cash flows
will be impacted by changes in operating income and accounts receivables.
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Net cash provided from operations for the year ended December 31, 2010 was $1.1 billion com-
pared to $594 million provided by operations for the year ended December 31, 2009. This increase
is primarily due to the increase in operating income as a result of increased casino, food and bever-
age, entertainment, retail and other department profitability especially from our Macau casino
operations as discussed above. Cash flow from operations also benefited from a reduction in cash
paid for interest and an increase from ordinary working capital changes.
Capital Resources
We require a certain amount of cash on hand for operations. At December 31, 2010, we had
approximately $1.26 billion of cash and cash equivalents available for operations, debt service and
retirement, development activities, general corporate purposes and enhancements to our resorts.
Approximately $662.6 million of our cash balance is held by Wynn Resorts, Limited, which is not a
guarantor of the debt of its subsidiaries, including Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, Wynn Las Vegas Capital
Corp. and Wynn Macau, S.A. In addition, as of December 31, 2010, we had approximately $327.2
million of availability under our Wynn Las Vegas Revolving Credit Facility and approximately $900
million of availability under our Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facility. Debt maturities in
2011 are $2.7 million, excluding $74.1 million of the Wynn Macau Term Loan that we have pre-
sented as a long-term liability as we have both the intent and ability to refinance this maturity with
borrowings under the Wynn Macau Revolver. We believe that cash flow from operations, availabil-
ity under our bank credit facilities and our existing cash balances will be adequate to satisfy our
anticipated uses of capital during 2011. If any additional financing became necessary, we cannot
provide assurance that future borrowings will be available.
Cash and cash equivalents include investments in money market funds, U.S. Treasury Bills and bank
time deposits, all with maturities of less than 90 days.
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures were approximately $283.8 million, $540.9 million and $1.3 billion for the
years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008. Our capital expenditures relate primarily to the
construction cost associated with Encore at Wynn Macau, which opened in April 2010, the Encore
Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub, which opened in May 2010 and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas,
which opened in December 2008.
Financing Activities
Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes. In October 2009, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las
Vegas Capital Corp. (the “Issuers”), our wholly-owned subsidiaries, issued in a private offering, $500
million aggregate principal amount of 77⁄8% First Mortgage Notes due November 1, 2017 (the “2017
Notes”) at a price of 97.823% of the principal amount. The Issuers pay interest on the 2017 Notes on
May 1st and November 1st of each year. Commencing November 1, 2013, the 2017 Notes are
redeemable at our option at a price equal to 103.938% of the principal amount redeemed and the
premium over the principal amount declines ratably on November 1st of each year thereafter to
zero on or after November 1, 2015. The 2017 Notes rank pari passu with the borrowings under
the Wynn Las Vegas credit facilities and the outstanding First Mortgage Notes previously issued
by the Issuers. The notes are senior secured obligations of the Issuers, are guaranteed by Wynn
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Las Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries (subject to some exceptions), and are secured on an equal and
ratable basis by a first priority lien on substantially all the existing and future assets of the Issuers
and guarantors. In accordance with the fifth amendment to the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement
described below, we used the proceeds of this offering to repay amounts outstanding under the
Wynn Las Vegas Revolver and Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan.
On March 26, 2010, the Issuers commenced an offer to exchange all outstanding 2014 Notes for
77⁄8% First Mortgage Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”), upon the terms and subject to the condi-
tions set forth in an offering memorandum and a related letter of transmittal (the “exchange offer”).
The exchange offer was conditioned upon, among other things, the tender of at least $250 million
aggregate principal amount of 2014 Notes. The 2020 Notes were offered only to qualified institu-
tional buyers and outside the United States in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S, respec-
tively, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The exchange offer
closed on April 28, 2010 with approximately $352 million of the 2014 Notes being validly tendered
for exchange to the 2020 Notes.
The Issuers pay interest on the 2020 Notes on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Commencing
May 1, 2015, the 2020 Notes are redeemable at our option at a price equal to 103.938% of the
principal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount declines ratably on
May 1st of each year thereafter to zero on or after May 1, 2018. The 2020 Notes rank pari passu in
right of payment with borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s credit facilities and 2017 Notes.
The 2020 Notes are senior secured obligations of the Issuers, guaranteed by certain of Wynn Las
Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries and secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the existing and
future assets of the Issuers and guarantors and, subject to approval from the Nevada Gaming
Commission, a first priority lien on the equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, all of which is the
same collateral that secures borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s credit facilities and the
2017 Notes.
The noteholders who validly tendered 2014 Notes prior to the early delivery time received an early
delivery payment on April 28, 2010 of 1% of the amount tendered in cash, which totaled approxi-
mately $3.5 million. In accordance with accounting standards, this has been included as deferred
financing costs and will be amortized over the life of the 2020 Notes. The direct costs of
the exchange offer incurred with third parties of $4.6 million were expensed and are included in
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt/exchange offer in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
On August 4, 2010, the Issuers issued $1.32 billion aggregate principal amount of 73⁄4% First
Mortgage Notes due August 15, 2020 (the “New 2020 Notes”). The New 2020 Notes were issued
at par. The New 2020 Notes were offered only to qualified institutional buyers and outside the
United States in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S, respectively, under the Securities
Act. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC used the net proceeds of the offering along with the proceeds of a $50
million capital contribution from Wynn Resorts, Limited to purchase, and, as applicable, make con-
sent payments for, any and all of the Issuers’ 2014 Notes that were validly tendered and accepted
for payment pursuant to Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s concurrent offer to purchase and consent solicita-
tion with respect to the 2014 Notes, and to redeem all of the 2014 Notes not tendered. On or prior
to August 3, 2010, valid tenders had been received with respect to approximately $951.3 million of
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the $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of 2014 Notes outstanding. On August 4, 2010,
tendering holders received the tender offer consideration in the amount of $1,004.38, plus a con-
sent payment of $30 for each $1,000 principal amount of 2014 Notes, which totaled $32.7 million.
The consent solicitation expired on August 3, 2010 and the tender offer expired on August 18,
2010. In accordance with accounting standards the consideration and consent fees were expensed
and are included in Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt/exchange offer in our Consolidated
Statements of Income.
On August 4, 2010, the Trustee, at the request of the Issuers, gave notice of redemption of any and
all of the remaining 2014 Notes. The redemption price was equal to 103.313% of the aggregate
principal amount of the 2014 Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon
to September 3, 2010. The total redemption fees paid were $10.9 million. In accordance with account-
ing standards, the redemption fees were expensed and are included in Gain/(loss) on extinguishment
of debt/exchange offer in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
Also in connection with this transaction, unamortized debt issue costs and original issue discount
related to the 2014 Notes totaling $18.4 million were expensed and are included in Gain/(loss) on
extinguishment of debt/exchange offer in our Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Issuers pay interest on the New 2020 Notes on February 15th and August 15th of each year.
Commencing August 15, 2015, the New 2020 Notes are redeemable at the Company’s option at a
price equal to 103.875% of the principal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal
amount declines ratably on August 15th of each year thereafter to zero on or after August 15, 2018.
The New 2020 Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas,
LLC’s credit facilities, the 2017 Notes and the 2020 Notes. The New 2020 Notes are senior secured
obligations of the Issuers, guaranteed by certain of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries and secured
on an equal and ratable basis (with certain exceptions) by a first priority lien on substantially all of
the existing and future assets of the Issuers and guarantors, and, subject to prior approval from the
Nevada gaming authorities, a first priority lien on the equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, all of
which is the same collateral that secures borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s credit facilities,
the 2017 Notes and the 2020 Notes.
Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities. Concurrently with the issuance of the New 2020 Notes, Wynn
Las Vegas entered into a seventh amendment, dated August 4, 2010, to the Wynn Las Vegas
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). After giving effect to this
amendment, the maturity date with respect to a portion of the revolving credit facility and the term
facility was extended to July 2015 and August 2015, respectively, and the interest margin in respect
of the extended portion will increase after June 30, 2013. In addition, lenders made incremental
term loans of $248.5 million having a maturity date of August 2015. The amendment made certain
other changes including eliminating the maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio and reducing the
minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio to 1:00 to 1 through June 2013.
As of December 31, 2010, our Credit Agreement consisted of a $108.5 million revolving credit facil-
ity, due July 2013 and a $258.4 million revolving credit facility due July 2015 (together, the “Wynn
Las Vegas Revolver”), and a fully drawn $44.3 million term loan facility due August 2013 and a fully
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drawn $330.6 million term loan facility due August 2015 (together the “Wynn Las Vegas Term
Loan”). As of December 31, 2010, the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan was fully drawn and we had bor-
rowed $20.1 million under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver. We also had $19.7 million of outstanding
letters of credit that reduce our availability under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver. We have availability
of approximately $327.2 million under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver as of December 31, 2010.
The Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan and Revolver 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 Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement rank pari passu in
right of payment with their existing and future senior indebtedness, including indebtedness with
respect to the 2017 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the New 2020 Notes and senior in right of payment
to all of their existing and future subordinated indebtedness.
As described below, during the year ended December 31, 2009, we (a) extended the maturity of
the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver to July 2013, (b) received relief from certain financial covenants, (c)
increased the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver by $65 million, (d) repurchased $87.6 million of Wynn Las
Vegas Revolver loans at a discount, and (e) used the net proceeds received from our $500 million
77⁄8% First Mortgage Notes issuance to repay amounts outstanding, including a permanent reduction
of $360 million.
In April 2009, we entered into a fourth amendment to our 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 1.25:1 beginning June 30, 2009 through
March 31, 2011; and (iii) 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 (i) repaid 30% of the outstanding revolver loans of lend-
ers 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 interest rate spread
on the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver from LIBOR plus 1.625% to LIBOR plus 3.0%.
In August 2009, pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, we expanded the availability of
the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver by $65 million.
In September 2009, we entered into a fifth amendment to our Credit Agreement. This amendment,
among other things, (i) permitted Wynn Las Vegas to issue, on or before March 31, 2010, up to
$500 million of new senior secured notes and (ii) requires that 75% of the net cash proceeds of any
issuance of new senior secured notes be applied to prepay loans and reduce commitments under
the Credit Agreement.
In October 2009, pursuant to an offer to purchase loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement,
we purchased loans with a face value of $87.6 million for $84.4 million, reflecting a discounted
price of 96.37%. As a result of this transaction, the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver was permanently
reduced by $43.8 million and the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan was permanently reduced by
$44.8 million.
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For borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver we have historically elected Eurodollar Loans,
which bear interest at 1-month LIBOR and currently include a margin of 3.0% on the outstanding
balance. We also incur a fee of 1.0% on the daily average of unborrowed amounts. For borrowings
under the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan we have historically elected Eurodollar Loans, which bear
interest at 1-month LIBOR and currently include a margin of 1.875% on the term loan due 2013 and
3% on the term loan due 2015.
The Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement contains a requirement that we must make mandatory
repayments of indebtedness from specified percentages of excess cash flow. If our Wynn Las
Vegas subsidiary meets a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement, of
greater than 3.5 to 1, such repayment is defined as 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined in the
Credit Agreement. If the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is less than 3.5 to 1, then no repayment is
required. Based on the current economic conditions in which we are operating, we do not believe
that Wynn Las Vegas will have excess cash flow for mandatory repayment pursuant to this provision
of the Credit Agreement during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, and therefore we do not
expect to make any mandatory repayments pursuant to this requirement during 2011.
The Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement contains customary covenants restricting our activities
including, but not limited to: the ability to sell assets, make capital expenditures, enter into capital
leases, make loans or other investments and incur additional indebtedness. In addition, we are
required by the financial covenants to maintain a Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined,
not less than 1.00 to 1 as of December 31, 2010. Management believes that we are in compliance
with all covenants at December 31, 2010.
Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. As of December 31, 2010, our Wynn Macau credit facilities, as
amended, consisted of a $550 million equivalent fully-funded senior term loan facility (the “Wynn
Macau Term Loan”), and a $1 billion equivalent senior revolving credit facility (the “Wynn Macau
Revolver”) in a combination of Hong Kong and U.S. dollars (together the “Wynn Macau Credit
Facilities”). Wynn Macau, S.A. also has the ability to increase the total facilities by an additional
$50 million pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Amended Common Terms Agreement.
As of December 31, 2010, the Wynn Macau Term Loan was fully drawn and we had borrowed
$100.2 million under the Wynn Macau Revolver. Consequently, we have approximately $900 million
of availability as of December 31, 2010.
The Wynn Macau Term Loan matures in June 2014, and the Wynn Macau Revolver matures in June
2012. The principal amount of the term loan is required to be repaid in quarterly installments, com-
mencing in September 2011. Borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities bear interest at
LIBOR or the Hong Kong Interbank Offer Rate (“HIBOR”) plus a margin which was 1.75% through
September 30, 2010. Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2010, the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
are subject to a margin of 1.25% to 2.00% depending on Wynn Macau’s leverage ratio at the end
of each quarter. At December 31, 2010 the margin was 1.25% to 1.75%.
Collateral for the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities consists of substantially all of the assets of Wynn
Macau, S.A. Certain affiliates that own interests in Wynn Macau, S.A., either directly or indirectly
through other subsidiaries, have executed guarantees of the loans and pledged their interests in
Wynn Macau, S.A. as additional security for repayment of the loans.
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The Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain a requirement that Wynn Macau must make mandatory
repayments of indebtedness from specified percentages of excess cash flow. If our Wynn Macau
subsidiary meets a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined, of greater than 4.0 to 1, such repay-
ment is defined as 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined. If the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is less
than 4.0 to 1, then no repayment is required. Based on current estimates we do not believe that
our Consolidated Leverage Ratio during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011 will exceed
4.0 to 1, and therefore we do not expect to make any mandatory repayments pursuant to this
requirement during 2011.
The Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain customary covenants restricting our activities including,
but not limited to: the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the incurrence or creation of liens on
any of its property, sales and leaseback transactions, the ability to dispose of assets, and make
loans or other investments. In addition, we are required by the financial covenants to maintain a
Leverage Ratio, as defined, of not greater than 4.00 to 1 as of December 31, 2010, and Interest
Coverage Ratio, as defined, of not less than 2.00 to 1. Management believes that we are in compli-
ance with all covenants at December 31, 2010. Both the Leverage Ratio and the S.A.B. require-
ments remain at not greater than 4.00 to 1 and not less than 2.00 to 1, respectively, for each
reporting period during 2011.
Wynn Resorts, Limited. In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, our indirect wholly-owned subsid-
iary and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau, listed its ordinary shares of common
stock on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Through an initial public offering, including
the over allotment, Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of its common stock.
We received proceeds, net of related costs, of approximately $1.8 billion as a result of
this transaction.
In March 2009, we completed a secondary common stock offering of approximately 11 million
shares resulting in net proceeds of $202.3 million. In November 2008, we completed a secondary
common stock offering of 8 million shares resulting in net proceeds of $344.3 million.
In June 2009, we purchased and retired the remaining $375 million of outstanding loans from the
$1 billion term loan we borrowed in June 2007, for the primary purpose of funding our equity
repurchase program. The purchase price was $364.7 million, reflecting a discounted price of
97.25%. In November 2008, we purchased and retired $625 million of this term loan. The purchase
price was $596.1 million, reflecting a discounted price of 95.375%.
During the year ended December 31, 2009, we purchased $65.8 million face amount of the
2014 Notes through open market purchases for $50 million, reflecting a discounted price of 76.1%.
As of December 31, 2009, we held this debt and had not contributed it to our wholly-owned
subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas. For accounting purposes, this transaction was treated as an
extinguishment of debt by Wynn Resorts in 2009. As part of the March 2010 exchange offer
discussed above, Wynn Resorts exchanged $30 million of its 2014 Notes for the 2020 Notes. The
remaining $35.8 million were redeemed as part of the tender offer and redemption of all of
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M anagement’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and R esults of Oper ations
the 2014 Notes in August 2010 as described above. As of December 31, 2010, Wynn Resorts holds
$30 million of the 2020 Notes which have not been contributed to its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Wynn Las Vegas.
On December 7, 2010, we paid a cash dividend of $8 per share.
On each of May 26, 2010 and August 26, 2010, we paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share.
On December 3, 2009, we paid a cash dividend of $4.00 per share.
Our Board of Directors has authorized an equity repurchase program of up to $1.7 billion. The
repurchase program may include repurchases from time to time through open market purchases,
in privately negotiated transactions, and under plans complying with Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18
under the Exchange Act. No share repurchases were made during the years ended December 31,
2010 or 2009. During the year ended December 31, 2008, we repurchased 10,915,633 shares at a
net cost of $940.1 million and during the year ended December 31, 2007, we repurchased 1,889,321
shares at a net cost of $179.2 million. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2010, we had repurchased a
total of 12,804,954 shares of our common stock for a net cost of $1.1 billion under the program.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements. We have not entered into any transactions with special purpose
entities nor do we engage in any derivatives except for previously discussed interest rate swaps.
We do not have any retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to an unconsolidated
entity. At December 31, 2010, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $19.7 million.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table summarizes our scheduled contractual commitments at December 31, 2010
(amounts in millions):
Long-term debt obligations
Fixed interest payments
Estimated variable interest payments(1)
Operating leases
Construction contracts and commitments
Employment agreements
Other (2)
Payments Due By Period
Less Than
1 Year
1 to 3
Years
$ 2.7
169.4
33.8
5.2
38.6
45.0
67.0
$ 536.9
338.8
51.8
3.0
—
55.3
108.3
4 to 5
Years
$537.4
338.8
23.5
0.3
—
13.5
35.3
After 5
Years
$2,202.1
665.4
0.7
2.8
—
25.9
61.9
Total
$3,279.1
1,512.4
109.8
11.3
38.6
139.7
272.5
Total commitments
$361.7
$ 1,094.1
$948.8
$2,958.8
$5,363.4
(1) Amounts for all periods represent our estimated future interest payments on our debt facilities based upon amounts
outstanding and LIBOR or HIBOR rates at December 31, 2010. Such rates are at historical lows as of December 31,
2010. Actual rates will vary.
(2) Other includes open purchase orders, commitments for an aircraft purchase, fixed gaming tax payments in Macau and
other contracts. As further discussed in Note 15 “Income Taxes,” of this report, we had $83.8 million of unrecognized tax
benefits as of December 31, 2010. Due to the inherent uncertainty of the underlying tax positions, it is not practicable to
assign this liability to any particular year and therefore it is not included in the table above as of December 31, 2010.
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Other Liquidity Matters
Wynn Resorts is a holding company and, as a result, our ability to pay dividends is highly depen-
dent on our ability to obtain funds and our subsidiaries’ ability to provide funds to us. Restrictions
imposed by our Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau debt instruments significantly restrict our ability
to pay dividends. Specifically, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and certain of its subsidiaries are restricted
under the indentures governing the 2017 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the New 2020 Notes from
making certain “restricted payments” as defined in the indentures. These restricted payments
include the payment of dividends or distributions to any direct or indirect holders of equity inter-
ests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC. These restricted payments may not be made unless certain financial
and non-financial criteria have been satisfied. The Wynn Las Vegas, LLC Credit Facilities contain
similar restrictions. While the Wynn Macau Credit Facility contains similar restrictions, Wynn Macau
is currently in compliance with all requirements, namely satisfaction of its leverage ratio, which
must be met in order to pay dividends and is presently able to pay dividends in accordance with
the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities.
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC intends to fund its operations and capital requirements from operating cash
flow and availability under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver. We cannot assure you, however, that our
Las Vegas operations will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or the availability of addi-
tional indebtedness will be sufficient to enable us to service and repay Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s
indebtedness and to fund its other liquidity needs. Similarly, we expect that Wynn Macau will fund
Wynn Macau, S.A.’s debt service obligations with existing cash, operating cash flow and availability
under the Wynn Macau Revolver. However, we cannot assure you that operating cash flows will be
sufficient to do so. We may refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness on or before maturity.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of the indebtedness on acceptable
terms 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 domestic and international markets. There can be no assurances regarding the busi-
ness prospects with respect to any other opportunity. Any new development would require us to
obtain additional financing. We may decide to conduct any such development through Wynn
Resorts or through subsidiaries separate from the Las Vegas or Macau-related entities.
Wynn Resorts’ articles of incorporation provide that Wynn Resorts may redeem shares of its capital
stock, including its common stock, that are owned or controlled by an unsuitable person or its
affiliates to the extent a gaming authority makes a determination of unsuitability and orders the
redemption, or to the extent deemed necessary or advisable by our Board of Directors. The
redemption price may be paid in cash, by promissory note or both, as required by the applicable
gaming authority and, if not, as we elect. Any promissory note that we issue to an unsuitable per-
son or its affiliate in exchange for its shares could increase our debt to equity ratio and would
increase our leverage ratio.
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M anagement’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and R esults of Oper ations
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Management’s discussion and analysis of our results of operations and liquidity and capital
resources are based on our consolidated financial statements. Our consolidated financial state-
ments were prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. Certain of our accounting policies require management to apply significant
judgment in defining the appropriate assumptions integral to financial estimates. On an ongoing
basis, management evaluates those estimates, including those relating to the estimated lives of
depreciable assets, asset impairment, allowances for doubtful accounts, accruals for customer loyalty
rewards, self-insurance, contingencies, litigation and other items. Judgments are based on histori-
cal experience, terms of existing contracts, industry trends and information available from outside
sources, as appropriate. However, by their nature, judgments are subject to an inherent degree of
uncertainty, and therefore actual results could differ from our estimates.
Development, Construction and Property and Equipment Estimates. During the construction and
development of a resort, pre-opening or start-up costs are expensed when incurred. In connection
with the construction and development of our resorts, significant start-up costs are incurred and
charged to pre-opening costs through their respective openings. Once our resorts open, expenses
associated with the opening of the resorts are no longer charged as pre-opening costs.
During the construction and development stage, direct costs such as those incurred for the design
and construction of our resorts, including applicable portions of interest, are capitalized.
Accordingly, the recorded amounts of property and equipment increase significantly during con-
struction periods. Depreciation expense related to capitalized construction costs is recognized when
the related assets are placed in service. Upon the opening of our resorts, we began recognizing
depreciation expense on the resort’s fixed assets.
The remaining estimated useful lives of assets are periodically reviewed.
Our leasehold interest in land in Macau under the land concession contract entered into in June
2004 is being amortized over 25 years, to the initial term of the concession contract, which cur-
rently terminates in June 2029. Depreciation on a majority of the assets comprising Wynn Macau
commenced in September of 2006, when Wynn Macau opened. The maximum useful life of assets
at Wynn Macau is deemed to be the remaining life of the land concession or the gaming conces-
sion which currently expires in June 2022, as applicable. Consequently, depreciation related to
Wynn Macau will generally be charged over shorter periods when compared to Wynn Las Vegas.
Costs of repairs and maintenance are charged to expense when incurred. The cost and accumu-
lated depreciation of property and equipment retired or otherwise disposed of are eliminated
from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in operating income.
We also evaluate our property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accor-
dance with applicable accounting standards. For assets to be disposed of, we recognize the asset
at the lower of carrying value or fair market value less costs of disposal, as estimated based on
comparable asset sales, solicited offers, or a discounted cash flow model. For assets to be held
and used, we review for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. In reviewing for
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impairment, we compare the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis,
to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no
impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then
an impairment is recorded based on the fair value of the asset, typically measured using a dis-
counted cash flow model. If an asset is still under development, future cash flows include remaining
construction costs. All recognized impairment losses, whether for assets to be disposed of or
assets to be held and used, are recorded as operating expenses.
Allowance for Estimated Doubtful Accounts Receivable. A substantial portion of our outstanding
receivables relates to casino credit play. Credit play, through the issuance of markers, represents a
significant portion of the table games volume at our Las Vegas Operations. While offered, the issu-
ance of credit at our Macau Operations is less significant when compared to Las Vegas. Our goal
is to maintain strict controls over the issuance of credit and aggressively pursue collection from
those customers who fail to pay their balances in a timely fashion. These collection efforts may
include the mailing of statements and delinquency notices, personal contacts, the use of outside
collection agencies, and litigation. Markers issued at our Las Vegas Operations are generally legally
enforceable instruments in the United States, and United States assets of foreign customers may
be used to satisfy judgments entered in the United States.
The enforceability of markers and other forms of credit related to gaming debt outside of the
United States varies from country to country. Some foreign countries do not recognize the enforce-
ability of gaming related debt, or make enforcement burdensome. We closely consider the likeli-
hood and difficulty of enforceability, among other factors, when issuing credit to customers who
are not residents of the United States. In addition to our internal credit and collection depart-
ments, located in both Las Vegas and Macau, we have a network of legal, accounting and collec-
tion professionals to assist us in our determinations regarding enforceability and our overall
collection efforts.
As of December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, approximately 82% and 76% of our casino
accounts receivable were owed by customers from foreign countries, primarily in Asia. In addition
to enforceability issues, the collectability of markers given by foreign customers is affected by a
number of factors including changes in currency exchange rates and economic conditions in the
customers’ home countries.
We regularly evaluate our reserve for bad debts based on a specific review of customer accounts
as well as management’s prior experience with collection trends in the casino industry and current
economic and business conditions. In determining our allowance for estimated doubtful accounts
receivable, we apply industry standard reserve percentages to aged account balances and we spe-
cifically analyze the collectability of each account with a balance over a specified dollar amount,
based upon the age, the customer’s financial condition, collection history and any other known
information. The standard reserve percentages applied are based on our historical experience and
take into consideration current industry and economic conditions.
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The following table presents key statistics related to our casino accounts receivable (amounts in
thousands):
Casino accounts receivable
Allowance for doubtful casino accounts receivable
Allowance as a percentage of casino accounts receivable
Percentage of casino accounts receivable outstanding over 180 days
December 31,
2010
2009
$257,951
$113,203
$205,330
$100,959
43.9%
31.1%
49.2%
41.1%
Our reserve for doubtful casino accounts receivable is based on our estimates of amounts collect-
ible and depends on the risk assessments and judgments by management regarding realizability,
the state of the economy and our credit policy. Our reserve methodology is applied similarly
to credit extended at each of our resorts. As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, approximately 35%
and 27%, respectively, of our outstanding casino account receivable balance originated at our
Macau Operations.
At December 31, 2010, a 100 basis-point change in the allowance for doubtful accounts as a per-
centage of casino accounts receivable would change the provision for doubtful accounts by
approximately $2.6 million.
As our customer payment experience evolves, we will continue to refine our estimated reserve for
bad debts. Accordingly, the associated provision for doubtful accounts expense may fluctuate.
Because individual customer account balances can be significant, the reserve and the provision
can change significantly between periods as we become aware of additional information about a
customer or changes occur in a region’s economy or legal system.
Derivative Financial Instruments. We seek to manage our market risk, including interest rate risk
associated with variable rate borrowings, through balancing fixed-rate and variable-rate borrow-
ings and the use of derivative financial instruments. We account for derivative financial instruments
in accordance with applicable accounting standards. Derivative financial instruments are recog-
nized as assets or liabilities, with changes in fair value affecting net income. As of December 31,
2010, changes in our interest rate swap fair values are being recorded in our Consolidated
Statements of Income, as the swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting.
We measure the fair value of our interest rate swaps on a recurring basis. Accounting standards
establish a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.
These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indi-
rectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data
exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. We categorize our interest
rate swap contracts as Level 2. The fair value approximates the amount we would receive (pay) if
these contracts were settled at the respective valuation dates. Fair value is estimated based upon
current, and predictions of future, interest rate levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of
the instruments and other market conditions, and therefore is subject to significant estimation and
a high degree of variability of fluctuation between periods. We adjust this amount by applying a
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non-performance valuation, considering our creditworthiness or the creditworthiness of our
counterparties at each settlement date, as applicable.
Stock-Based Compensation. Accounting standards for stock-based payments establish standards
for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods
and services or incurs a liability in exchange for goods and services that are based on the fair value
of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instru-
ments. It requires an entity to measure the costs of employee services received in exchange for an
award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award and recognize that
cost over the service period. We use the Black-Scholes valuation model to value the equity instru-
ments we issue. The Black-Scholes valuation model uses assumptions of expected volatility, risk-
free interest rates, the expected term of options granted, and expected rates of dividends.
Management determines these assumptions by reviewing current market rates, making industry
comparisons and reviewing conditions relevant to our Company.
The expected volatility and expected term assumptions can significantly impact the fair value of
stock options. We believe that the valuation techniques and the approach utilized to develop our
assumptions are reasonable in calculating the fair value of the options we grant. We estimate the
expected stock price volatility using a combination of implied and historical factors related to our
stock price in accordance with applicable accounting standards. As our stock price fluctuates, this
estimate will change. For example, a 10% change in the volatility assumption for 2010 would have
resulted in an approximate $0.6 million change in fair value. Expected term represents the esti-
mated average time between the option’s grant date and its exercise date. Because of our limited
trading history as a public company we have elected to use the simplified method prescribed by
applicable accounting standards, for companies with a limited trading history to estimate the
expected term. Once we have sufficient trading history, we will estimate the expected term using
historical experience for options that have been granted to employees within our stock option
plan. A 10% change in the expected term assumption for 2010 would have resulted in an approxi-
mate $0.2 million change in fair value. These assumed changes in fair value would have been
recognized over the vesting schedule of such awards.
Accounting standards also require the classification of stock compensation expense in the same
financial statement line items as cash compensation, and therefore impacts our departmental
expenses (and related operating margins), pre-opening costs and construction in progress for our
development projects, and our general and administrative expenses (including corporate expenses).
Self-Insurance Reserves. We are self-insured up to certain limits for costs of employee health cover-
age, workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Insurance claims and reserves include
accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for claims
incurred but not yet reported. In estimating these accruals, we consider historical loss experience
and make judgments about the expected level of costs per claim. Management believes the esti-
mates of future liability are reasonable based upon its methodology; however, changes in health-
care costs, accident frequency and severity could materially affect the estimate for these liabilities.
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Customer Loyalty Program. Our customer loyalty program relates to a slot club program whereby
customers may earn points based on their level of play that may be redeemed for free credit that
must be replayed in the slot machine. We accrue a liability based on the points earned times the
redemption value, less an estimate for breakage, and record a related reduction in casino revenue.
Slot Machine Jackpots. With respect to base and progressive jackpots, we do not accrue a liability
in jurisdictions in which we have the ability to avoid payment of the base jackpot because the
machine can legally be removed from the gaming floor without payment of the base amount.
Conversely, if we are unable to avoid payment of the jackpot (i.e., the incremental amount on a
progressive machine) due to legal requirements, the jackpot is accrued as the obligation becomes
unavoidable. This liability is accrued over the time period in which the incremental progressive
jackpot amount is generated with a related reduction in casino revenue. No liability is accrued with
respect to the base jackpot.
Income Taxes. We are subject to income taxes in the United States and other foreign jurisdictions
where we operate. Accounting standards require the recognition of deferred tax assets, net of
applicable reserves, and liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differ-
ences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their
respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and lia-
bilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those temporary differ-
ences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates on the income
tax provision and deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the results of operations in the
period that includes the enactment date. Accounting standards require recognition of a future tax
benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation
allowance is applied.
As of December 31, 2010, we have a foreign tax credit carryover of $1,307 million and we have
recorded a valuation allowance of $1,246 million against this asset based on our estimate of future
realization. The foreign tax credits are attributable to the Macau special gaming tax which is 35%
of gross gaming revenue in Macau. The U.S. taxing regime only allows a credit for 35% of “net”
foreign source income. Due to our current operating history of U.S. losses, we currently do not
rely on forecasted taxable income in order to support the utilization of the foreign tax credits. The
estimated future foreign tax credit realization was based upon the estimated future taxable
income from the reversal of “net” U.S. taxable temporary differences that we expect will reverse
during the 10-year foreign tax credit carryover period. The amount of the valuation allowance is
subject to change based upon the actual reversal of temporary differences and future taxable
income exclusive of reversing temporary differences.
Our income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and
other tax authorities in the locations where we operate. We assess potentially unfavorable outcomes
of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain income taxes. The accounting
standards prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before
being recognized in the financial statements.
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Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes.
These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions. Recognition
(Step I) occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is
more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement (Step II) is only addressed if
the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. Under Step II, the tax benefit is
measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settle-
ment. Use of the term “more likely than not” is consistent with how that term is used in accounting
for income taxes (i.e., likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%).
Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim
period that they meet the “more likely than not” standard. If it is subsequently determined that a
previously recognized tax position no longer meets the “more likely than not” standard, it is
required that the tax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions
specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax posi-
tions. As applicable, we recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax
benefits in the provision for income taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and
2008, we recognized no amounts for interest or penalties.
Effective September 6, 2006, we received a 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12% Complementary
Tax on casino gaming profits. Accordingly, during 2010 we were exempted from the payment of
approximately $64.4 million in such taxes. On November 30, 2010, Wynn Macau received an addi-
tional 5-year exemption to December 31, 2015 related to this tax. Wynn Macau’s non-gaming profits
remain subject to the Macau Complementary Tax and Wynn Macau’s casino winnings remain subject
to the Macau Special Gaming tax and other levies in accordance with its concession agreement.
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Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosur es About M ar k et R isk
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
One of our primary exposures to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our debt facilities
that bear interest based on floating rates. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Financing Activities.”
We attempt to manage interest rate risk by managing the mix of long-term fixed rate borrowings
and variable rate borrowings supplemented by hedging activities as believed by us to be appropri-
ate. We cannot assure you that these risk management strategies have had the desired effect, and
interest rate fluctuations could have a negative impact on our results of operations.
The following table provides estimated future cash flow information derived from our best esti-
mates of repayments at December 31, 2010 of our expected long-term indebtedness. However,
we cannot predict the LIBOR or HIBOR rates that will be in effect in the future. As of December
31, 2010, such rates remain at historic lows. Actual rates will vary. The one-month LIBOR and
HIBOR rates at December 31, 2010 of 0.26% and 0.23%, respectively, were used for all variable
rate calculations in the table below. The information is presented in U.S. dollar equivalents
as applicable.
(in millions)
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
Total
Years Ending December 31,
Expected Maturity Date
Long-Term Debt:
Fixed rate
Average interest rate
Variable rate
Average interest rate
—
—
$2.7
—
—
$344.1
—
—
$192.8
—
—
$189.2
— $2,172.0
—
$348.2
$ 30.1
7.8%
$2,172.0
7.8%
$1,107.1
1.5%
1.5%
1.7%
1.5%
3.3%
1.5%
2.1%
Interest Rate Swap Information
We have entered into floating-for-fixed interest rate swap arrangements relating to certain of our
floating-rate debt facilities. We measure the fair value of our interest rate swaps on a recurring basis.
Wynn Las Vegas. We entered into an interest rate swap agreement to hedge a portion of the
underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement. Under
this swap agreement, we pay a fixed interest rate of 2.485% on borrowings of $250 million incurred
under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Agreement in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a
variable interest rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate
swap fixes the interest rate on $250 million of borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit
Agreement at approximately 5.485%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in November
2012. Changes in the fair value of this interest rate swap have and will continue to be recorded as
an increase/(decrease) in swap fair value in our Consolidated Statements of Income as the swap
does not qualify for hedge accounting.
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Wynn Macau. As of December 31, 2010, we had three interest rate swaps intended to hedge a
portion of the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities.
Under the first swap agreement, we pay a fixed interest rate of 3.632% on U.S. dollar borrowings
of $153.8 million incurred under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipts on the
same amounts at a variable interest rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment.
As of December 31, 2010, this interest rate swap fixes the interest rate on $153.8 million of the
current U.S. dollar borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities at approximately 4.88%–
5.38%. Under the second swap agreement, we pay a fixed interest rate of 3.39% on Hong Kong
dollar borrowings of approximately HK$991.6 million (approximately US$127.9 million) incurred
under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipts on the same amounts at a variable
interest rate based on the applicable HIBOR at the time of payment. As of December 31, 2010, this
interest rate swap fixes the interest rate on approximately $127.9 million of the current Hong Kong
dollar borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities at approximately 4.64%. Both of these
interest rate swap agreements mature in August 2011. We entered into a third interest rate swap
agreement at Wynn Macau to hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings
under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Under this swap agreement we pay a fixed interest rate of
2.15% on borrowings of approximately HK$2.3 billion (approximately US$300 million) incurred under
the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest
rate based on the applicable HIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate swap fixes the interest
rate on HK$2.3 billion (approximately US$300 million) of borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit
Facilities at approximately 3.4%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in June 2012.
Changes in the fair values of these interest rate swaps for each reporting period recorded are, and
will continue to be, recognized as an increase/(decrease) in swap fair value in our Consolidated
Statements of Income, as the swaps do not qualify for hedge accounting.
Summary of Historical Fair Values. The following table presents the historical liability fair values as
of December 31, 2010 and 2009, of our interest rate swap arrangements (amounts in thousands):
Liability Fair Value at:
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2009
Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Macau
Total Interest
Rate Swaps
$8,457
$4,224
$12,992
$16,345
$21,449
$20,569
The fair value approximates the amount we would pay if these contracts were settled at the respec-
tive valuation dates. Fair value is estimated based upon current, and predictions of future, interest
rate levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of the instruments and other market condi-
tions, and therefore is subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability of fluctua-
tion between periods. We adjust this amount by applying a non-performance valuation,
considering our creditworthiness or the creditworthiness of our counterparties at each settlement
date, as applicable.
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Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosur es About M ar k et R isk
Other Interest Rate Swap Information. The following table provides information about our interest
rate swaps, by contractual maturity dates, as of December 31, 2010 and using estimated future
LIBOR and HIBOR rates based upon implied forward rates in the yield curve. The information is
presented in U.S. dollar equivalents, which is our reporting currency:
Years Ending December 31,
Expected Maturity Date
(in millions)
Average notional amount
Average pay rate
Average receive rate
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
Total
$281.7
$—
$550.0
3.52% 2.32% —
0.31% 0.57% —
$— $—
—
—
—
—
$—
—
—
$831.7
2.77%
0.47%
We do not use derivative financial instruments, other financial instruments or derivative commodity
instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Sensitivity. As of December 31, 2010, approximately 92% of our long-term debt was
based on fixed rates, including the notional amounts related to interest rate swaps. Based on our
borrowings as of December 31, 2010, an assumed 1% change in variable rates would cause our
annual interest cost to change by $2.8 million.
Foreign Currency Risks. The currency delineated in Wynn Macau’s concession agreement with the
government of Macau is the Macau pataca. The Macau pataca, which is not a freely convertible
currency, is linked to the Hong Kong dollar, and in many cases the two are used interchangeably in
Macau. The Hong Kong dollar is linked to the U.S. dollar and the exchange rate between these two
currencies has remained relatively stable over the past several years. However, the exchange link-
ages of the Hong Kong dollar and the Macau pataca, and the Hong Kong dollar and the U.S. dollar,
are subject to potential changes due to, among other things, changes in Chinese governmental
policies and international economic and political developments.
If the Hong Kong dollar and the Macau pataca are not linked to the U.S. dollar in the future, severe
fluctuations in the exchange rate for these currencies may result. We also cannot assure you that
the current rate of exchange fixed by the applicable monetary authorities for these currencies will
remain at the same level.
Because many of Wynn Macau’s payment and expenditure obligations are in Macau patacas, in the
event of unfavorable Macau pataca or Hong Kong dollar rate changes, Wynn Macau’s obligations,
as denominated in U.S. dollars, would increase. In addition, because we expect that most of the
revenues for any casino that Wynn Macau operates in Macau will be in Hong Kong dollars, we are
subject to foreign exchange risk with respect to the exchange rate between the Hong Kong dollar
and the U.S. dollar. Also, if any of our Macau-related entities incur U.S. dollar-denominated debt,
fluctuations in the exchange rates of the Macau pataca or the Hong Kong dollar, in relation to the
U.S. dollar, could have adverse effects on Wynn Macau’s results of operations, financial condition,
and ability to service its debt. To date, we have not engaged in hedging activities intended to
protect against foreign currency risk.
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Forwar d-Look ing Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking
statements. Certain information included in this Annual Report 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, 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,” “con-
tinue” 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 and trends reflecting 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;
• decreases in levels of travel, leisure and consumer spending;
• continued high unemployment;
• fluctuations 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 actions taken by our competitors in
reaction to adverse economic conditions;
• doing business in foreign locations such as Macau (including the risks associated with developing
gaming regulatory frameworks);
• restrictions or conditions on visitation by citizens of mainland China to Macau;
• new development and construction activities of competitors;
• our dependence on Stephen A. Wynn and existing management;
• our dependence on a limited number of resorts and locations 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;
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Forwar d-Look ing Statements
• changes in U.S. laws regarding healthcare;
• changes in gaming laws or regulations (including the legalization of gaming in certain
jurisdictions);
• approvals under applicable jurisdictional laws and regulations (including gaming laws and
regulations);
• the impact that an outbreak of an infectious disease or the impact of a natural disaster may have
on the travel and leisure industry;
• the consequences of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan 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 opera-
tions 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.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Intangibles, net
Deferred financing costs
Deposits and other assets
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates
Deferred income taxes
Total assets
December 31,
2010
2009
$ 1,258,499
187,464
86,847
28,326
$ 1,991,830
152,879
107,005
31,242
1,561,136
4,921,259
40,205
61,863
85,802
4,232
—
2,282,956
5,062,059
44,659
62,227
99,380
4,102
26,386
$ 6,674,497
$ 7,581,769
(continued)
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts and construction payable
Current portion of long-term debt
Income taxes payable
Accrued interest
Accrued compensation and benefits
Gaming taxes payable
Other accrued expenses
Customer deposits
Construction retention
Deferred income taxes
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Other long-term liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Construction retention
Total liabilities
December 31,
2010
2009
$ 168,135
2,675
1,163
53,999
70,834
173,888
33,374
368,621
12,266
2,974
887,929
3,264,854
64,248
76,881
—
$ 135,501
2,675
1,176
17,520
69,825
100,980
26,751
318,755
9,546
42,856
725,585
3,566,428
120,726
—
8,667
4,293,912
4,421,406
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01; 40,000,000 shares authorized;
zero shares issued and outstanding
—
—
Common stock, par value $0.01; 400,000,000 shares authorized;
137,404,462 and 136,098,410 shares issued; 124,599,508 and
123,293,456 shares outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost; 12,804,954 shares
Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Retained earnings (deficit)
Total Wynn Resorts, Limited stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interest
Total equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
1,374
(1,119,407)
3,346,050
889
9,042
2,237,948
142,637
1,361
(1,119,407)
4,239,497
2,446
(89,559)
3,034,338
126,025
2,380,585
3,160,363
$ 6,674,497
$ 7,581,769
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Income
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Operating Revenues:
Casino
Rooms
Food and beverage
Entertainment, retail and other
Gross revenues
Less: promotional allowances
Net revenues
Operating Costs and Expenses:
Casino
Rooms
Food and beverage
Entertainment, retail and other
General and administrative
Provision for doubtful accounts
Pre-opening costs
Depreciation and amortization
Property charges and other
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 3,245,104
400,291
488,108
354,332
$ 2,206,829
377,520
436,361
288,432
$ 2,261,932
326,655
358,715
270,065
4,487,835
(303,137)
3,309,142
(263,531)
3,217,367
(230,043)
4,184,698
3,045,611
2,987,324
2,100,050
122,260
272,747
204,558
391,254
28,304
9,496
405,558
25,219
1,460,130
111,596
252,687
166,636
365,070
13,707
1,817
410,547
28,458
1,490,927
78,238
207,281
161,862
319,303
49,405
72,375
263,213
32,584
Total operating costs and expenses
3,559,446
2,810,648
2,675,188
Operating income
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
Decrease in swap fair value
Gain (loss) on extinguishment of debt/exchange offer
Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates
Other
Other income (expense), net
Income before income taxes
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
Net income
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
625,252
234,963
312,136
2,498
(222,863)
(880)
(67,990)
801
225
(288,209)
337,043
(20,447)
316,596
(156,469)
1,740
(211,385)
(2,258)
18,734
121
191
21,517
(172,693)
(31,485)
22,347
1,353
(4,257)
(192,857)
(163,218)
42,106
(2,999)
39,107
(18,453)
148,918
61,561
210,479
—
Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited
$ 160,127
$
20,654
$ 210,479
Basic and diluted income per common share:
Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
Dividends declared per common share
$
$
$
1.30
1.29
$
$
0.17
0.17
$
$
1.94
1.92
122,787
123,939
8.50
119,840
120,185
4.00
$
108,408
109,441
—
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of
Stock holder s’ Equit y
(amounts in thousands, except share data)
Balances, January 1, 2008
Net income
Currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive income
Exercise of stock options
Issuance of restricted stock
Cancellation of restricted stock
Purchase of treasury stock
Forfeited cash distribution upon cancellation
of restricted stock
Issuance of common stock, net
Stock-based compensation
Balances, December 31, 2008
Net income
Currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive (loss) income
Exercise of stock options
Cancellation of restricted stock
Forfeited cash distribution upon cancellation of
restricted stock
Issuance of common stock, net
Sale of Wynn Macau, Ltd. common stock, net
Cash distribution
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation
Balances, December 31, 2009
Net income
Currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive (loss) income
Exercise of stock options
Issuance of restricted stock
Cancellation of restricted stock
Forfeited cash distribution upon cancellation of
restricted stock
Cash distribution
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation
Common stock
Shares
outstanding
114,370,090
—
—
94,583
560,000
(96,000)
(10,915,633)
—
8,000,000
—
112,013,040
—
—
244,916
(4,500)
—
11,040,000
—
—
—
—
123,293,456
—
—
1,308,052
50,000
(52,000)
—
—
—
—
Par
value
$1,162
—
—
Treasury
stock
$
(179,277)
—
—
1
6
(1)
—
—
80
—
—
—
—
(940,130)
—
—
—
1,248
—
—
(1,119,407)
—
—
3
—
—
110
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,361
—
—
(1,119,407)
—
—
13
1
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
$(2,905)
—
5,519
Retained
earnings
(deficit)
$(228,708)
210,479
Total Wynn
Resorts, Ltd.
stockholders’
equity
Noncontrolling
stockholders’
interest
$1,956,959
$
—
$ 1,956,959
Additional
paid-in
capital
$ 2,366,687
2,781
—
—
(6)
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
343,905
20,908
2,734,276
6,344
202,035
1,623,228
(400,000)
49,013
24,601
4,239,497
66,173
(996,473)
10,480
26,373
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
55
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,093
(17,136)
20,654
(93,132)
(89,559)
160,127
252
(61,778)
210,479
5,519
215,998
2,782
—
—
(940,130)
1,093
343,985
20,908
1,601,595
20,654
876
21,530
6,347
—
55
202,145
1,622,184
(493,132)
49,013
24,601
3,034,338
160,127
(1,557)
158,570
66,186
1
(1)
252
10,480
26,373
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
18,453
(106)
18,347
107,358
320
126,025
156,469
(597)
155,872
1,412
2,614
—
876
(1,044)
2,446
(1,557)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
equity
210,479
5,519
215,998
2,782
—
—
(940,130)
1,093
343,985
20,908
1,601,595
39,107
770
39,877
6,347
—
55
202,145
1,729,542
(493,132)
49,013
24,921
3,160,363
316,596
(2,154)
314,442
66,186
1
(1)
252
10,480
27,785
(1,058,251)
(140,672)
(1,198,923)
Balances, December 31, 2010
124,599,508
$ 1,374
$(1,119,407)
$ 3,346,050
$ 889
$ 9,042
$ 2,237,948
$ 142,637
$ 2,380,585
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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(amounts in thousands, except share data)
Common stock
Shares
outstanding
Par
value
Treasury
stock
114,370,090
$1,162
$
(179,277)
Forfeited cash distribution upon cancellation
(940,130)
Balances, January 1, 2008
Net income
Currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive income
Exercise of stock options
Issuance of restricted stock
Cancellation of restricted stock
Purchase of treasury stock
of restricted stock
Issuance of common stock, net
Stock-based compensation
Balances, December 31, 2008
Net income
Currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive (loss) income
Exercise of stock options
Cancellation of restricted stock
restricted stock
Issuance of common stock, net
Stock-based compensation
Balances, December 31, 2009
Net income
Currency translation adjustment
Comprehensive (loss) income
Exercise of stock options
Issuance of restricted stock
Cancellation of restricted stock
restricted stock
Cash distribution
Forfeited cash distribution upon cancellation of
Sale of Wynn Macau, Ltd. common stock, net
Cash distribution
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
112,013,040
1,248
(1,119,407)
94,583
560,000
(96,000)
(10,915,633)
8,000,000
244,916
(4,500)
11,040,000
—
110
123,293,456
1,361
(1,119,407)
1,308,052
50,000
(52,000)
—
—
1
6
(1)
—
—
80
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
13
1
(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Forfeited cash distribution upon cancellation of
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation
Balances, December 31, 2010
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
W y n n R e s o R t s , L i m i t e d
Additional
paid-in
capital
$ 2,366,687
—
—
Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
$(2,905)
—
5,519
Retained
earnings
(deficit)
$(228,708)
210,479
—
Total Wynn
Resorts, Ltd.
stockholders’
equity
$1,956,959
210,479
5,519
Noncontrolling
interest
$
—
—
—
Total
stockholders’
equity
$ 1,956,959
210,479
5,519
2,781
(6)
1
—
—
343,905
20,908
2,734,276
—
—
6,344
—
—
202,035
1,623,228
(400,000)
49,013
24,601
4,239,497
—
—
66,173
—
—
—
(996,473)
10,480
26,373
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,614
—
876
—
—
—
—
(1,044)
—
—
—
2,446
—
(1,557)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,093
—
—
(17,136)
20,654
—
—
—
55
—
—
(93,132)
—
—
(89,559)
160,127
—
—
—
—
252
(61,778)
—
—
215,998
2,782
—
—
(940,130)
1,093
343,985
20,908
1,601,595
20,654
876
21,530
6,347
—
55
202,145
1,622,184
(493,132)
49,013
24,601
3,034,338
160,127
(1,557)
158,570
66,186
1
(1)
252
(1,058,251)
10,480
26,373
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
18,453
(106)
18,347
—
—
—
—
107,358
—
—
320
126,025
156,469
(597)
155,872
—
—
—
—
(140,672)
—
1,412
215,998
2,782
—
—
(940,130)
1,093
343,985
20,908
1,601,595
39,107
770
39,877
6,347
—
55
202,145
1,729,542
(493,132)
49,013
24,921
3,160,363
316,596
(2,154)
314,442
66,186
1
(1)
252
(1,198,923)
10,480
27,785
124,599,508
$ 1,374
$(1,119,407)
$ 3,346,050
$ 889
$ 9,042
$ 2,237,948
$ 142,637
$ 2,380,585
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Stock-based compensation
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Amortization and write-offs of deferred financing
costs, and other
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of
debt/exchange offer
Provision for doubtful accounts
Property charges and other
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates,
net of distributions
Decrease in swap fair value
Increase (decrease) in cash from changes in:
Receivables, net
Inventories and prepaid expenses and other
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 316,596
$
39,107
$ 210,479
405,558
18,875
27,168
(9,833)
410,547
(656)
24,336
(44,909)
263,213
(63,460)
20,328
—
24,342
26,160
21,951
62,608
28,304
10,270
(130)
880
(63,073)
22,169
213,578
(18,734)
13,707
28,458
594
2,258
(41,416)
3,265
151,239
593,956
(22,347)
49,405
32,584
804
31,485
4,621
(49,417)
23,537
523,183
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,057,312
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures, net of construction payables
and retention
Restricted cash
Deposits and purchase of other assets
Proceeds from sale of equipment
(283,828)
—
(13,034)
739
(540,929)
—
(11,258)
1,107
(1,333,182)
31,052
(43,589)
6,720
Net cash used in investing activities
(296,123)
(551,080)
(1,338,999)
(continued)
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(amounts in thousands)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Proceeds from Wynn Macau, Ltd. IPO
Dividends paid
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Principal payments on long-term debt
Repurchase of Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes
Cash restricted for stock repurchases
Purchase of treasury stock
Interest rate swap transactions
Payments on long-term land concession obligation
Payment of financing costs
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities
Effect of exchange rate on cash
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Balance, beginning of period
Balance, end of period
Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures:
Cash paid for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Change in property and equipment included in
accounts and construction payables
Cash paid for income taxes
Liability for cash distributions declared on
nonvested stock
Stock-based compensation capitalized into
construction in progress
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$
66,186
9,833
—
—
(1,192,138)
2,246,361
(2,551,561)
—
—
—
—
—
(71,317)
$
6,347
44,909
202,145
1,869,653
(489,876)
1,151,781
(1,799,040)
(50,048)
—
—
(9,561)
(6,065)
(104,730)
$
2,782
—
344,250
—
—
1,379,968
(600,260)
—
500,068
(940,130)
(6,300)
(5,751)
(7,055)
(1,492,636)
815,515
667,572
(1,884)
(465)
7,028
(733,331)
1,991,830
857,926
1,133,904
(141,216)
1,275,120
$ 1,258,499
$ 1,991,830
$ 1,133,904
$ 171,663
$ 209,093
$ 232,019
(27,670)
1,019
(181,366)
2,894
83,683
695
6,703
3,556
617
585
—
580
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Organization
Wynn Resorts, Limited, a Nevada corporation (together with its subsidiaries, “Wynn Resorts” or
the “Company”), was formed in June 2002 and completed an initial public offering of its common
stock on October 25, 2002.
In June 2002, the Company’s indirect subsidiary, Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. (“Wynn Macau, S.A.”),
entered into an agreement with the government of the Macau Special Administrative Region of the
People’s Republic of China (“Macau”), granting Wynn Macau, S.A. the right to construct and oper-
ate one or more casino gaming properties in Macau. Wynn Macau, S.A.’s first casino resort in
Macau is hereinafter referred to as “Wynn Macau.”
The Company currently owns and operates casino hotel resort properties in Las Vegas, Nevada
and Macau. In Las Vegas, Nevada, the Company owns Wynn Las Vegas, which opened on April 28,
2005 and was expanded with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on December 22, 2008.
In Macau, the Company owns Wynn Macau, which opened on September 6, 2006 and was
expanded with the opening of Encore at Wynn Macau on April 21, 2010.
In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company
and the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau, listed its ordinary shares of common stock
on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Through an initial public offering, including the
over allotment, Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of this subsidiary’s
common stock.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in the 50%-owned joint
ventures operating the Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership and the Brioni mens’ retail
clothing store inside Wynn Las Vegas are accounted for under the equity method. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabili-
ties at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of highly liquid investments
with original maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approx-
imates fair value. Cash equivalents of $663.9 million and $1.4 billion at December 31, 2010 and
2009, respectively, were invested in money market funds, U.S. treasuries and time deposits. The
Company utilized Level 1 inputs as described in Note 8 to determine fair value.
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
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of creditworthiness. At December 31, 2010 and 2009, approximately 82% and 76%, respectively, of
the Company’s markers were due from customers residing outside the United States, primarily in
Asia. Business or economic conditions or other significant events in these countries could affect
the collectability of such receivables.
Accounts receivable, including casino and hotel receivables, are typically non-interest bearing and
are initially recorded at cost. Accounts are written off when management deems them to be uncol-
lectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. An estimated
allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained to reduce the Company’s receivables to their carry-
ing 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 merchandise, 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.
Property and Equipment. Purchases of property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is
provided over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method as follows:
Buildings and improvements
Land improvements
Leasehold interest in land
Airplanes
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
10 to 45 years
10 to 45 years
25 years
7 to 20 years
3 to 20 years
Costs related to improvements are capitalized, while costs of repairs and maintenance are charged
to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment retired
or otherwise disposed of are eliminated from the respective accounts and any resulting gain or
loss is included in operations.
Capitalized Interest. The interest cost associated with major development and construction proj-
ects is capitalized and included in the cost of the project. Interest capitalization ceases once a
project is substantially complete or no longer undergoing construction activities to prepare it for
its intended use. When no debt is specifically identified as being incurred in connection with a
construction project, the Company capitalizes interest on amounts expended on the project at
the Company’s weighted average cost of borrowed money. Interest of $7.2 million, $10.7 million
and $87.4 million was capitalized for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and
2008, respectively.
Intangibles. The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of water rights
acquired as part of the original purchase price of the property on which Wynn Las Vegas is located,
and trademarks. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, but are reviewed for impair-
ment annually. The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets consist of a Macau gaming concession
and show production rights. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the shorter of their
contractual terms or estimated useful lives.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets, which are to be held and used, including intangibles and
property and equipment, are periodically reviewed by management for impairment whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recov-
erable. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash
flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted
cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows
do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment is measured as the difference between fair
value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model. If an
asset is still under development, future cash flows include remaining construction costs.
Deferred Financing Costs. Direct and incremental costs incurred in obtaining loans or in connection
with the issuance of long-term debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense over the
terms of the related debt agreements. Approximately $13.2 million, $15.4 million and $17.8 million
were amortized to interest expense during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. Debt discounts incurred in connection with the issuance of debt have been capitalized
and are being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method.
Derivative Financial Instruments. The Company seeks to manage its market risk, including interest
rate risk associated with variable rate borrowings, through balancing fixed-rate and variable-rate
borrowings with the use of derivative financial instruments. The fair value of derivative financial
instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities at each balance sheet date, with changes in fair
value affecting net income as the Company’s current interest rate swaps do not qualify for hedge
accounting. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are presented as an
increase (decrease) in swap fair value in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
The differentials paid or received on interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments
to interest expense.
Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances. The Company recognizes revenues at the time
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the service is provided or the retail goods are sold,
prices are fixed or determinable and collection is reasonably assured.
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. Entertainment, retail and other revenue
includes rental income which is recognized on a time proportion basis over the lease terms.
Contingent rental income is recognized when the right to receive such rental income is established
according to the lease agreements. Advance deposits on rooms and advance ticket sales are
recorded as customer deposits until services are provided to the customer.
Revenues are recognized net of certain sales incentives which are required to be recorded as a
reduction of revenue; consequently, the Company’s casino revenues are reduced by discounts,
commissions and points earned in the player’s club loyalty program.
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The retail value of accommodations, food and beverage, and other services furnished to guests
without charge is included in gross revenues. Such amounts are then deducted as promotional
allowances. These amounts have increased with the opening of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in
December 2008 and the opening of Encore at Wynn Macau in April 2010. The estimated cost of
providing such promotional allowances is primarily included in casino expenses as follows (amounts
in thousands):
Rooms
Food and beverage
Entertainment, retail and other
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 52,017
94,220
21,091
$ 53,325
86,798
12,787
$ 36,155
79,828
10,486
$ 167,328
$ 152,910
$ 126,469
Self-Insurance Reserves. The Company is self-insured up to certain limits for costs of employee
health coverage, workers’ compensation and general liability claims. Insurance claims and reserves
include accruals of estimated settlements for known claims, as well as accruals of estimates for
claims incurred but not yet reported. In estimating these accruals, the Company considers histori-
cal loss experience and makes judgments about the expected level of costs per claim. Management
believes the estimates of future liability are reasonable based upon its methodology; however,
changes in healthcare costs, accident frequency and severity could materially affect the estimate
for these liabilities.
Customer Loyalty Program. The Company’s customer loyalty program relates to a slot club pro-
gram whereby customers may earn points based on their level of play that may be redeemed for
free credit that must be replayed in the slot machine. The Company accrues a liability based on the
points earned times the redemption value, less an estimate for breakage, and records a related
reduction in casino revenue.
Slot Machine Jackpots. With respect to base and progressive jackpots, the Company does not
accrue a liability in jurisdictions in which it has the ability to avoid payment of the base jackpot
because the machine can legally be removed from the gaming floor without payment of the base
amount. Conversely, if the Company is unable to avoid payment of the jackpot (i.e., the incremental
amount on a progressive machine) due to legal requirements, the jackpot is accrued as the obliga-
tion becomes unavoidable. This liability is accrued over the time period in which the incremental
progressive jackpot amount is generated with a related reduction in casino revenue. No liability is
accrued with respect to the base jackpot.
Gaming Taxes. The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenue in the jurisdic-
tions in which it operates, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes are
an assessment on the Company’s gaming revenue and are recorded as an expense within the
“Casino” line item in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. These taxes totaled
$1,412.8 million, $892.2 million and $919.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009
and 2008, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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.
Total advertising costs were $19 million, $20.4 million and $31.2 million, including $11.1 million in
2008 for pre-opening related to Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, for the years ended December 31,
2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Pre-Opening Costs. Pre-opening costs consists primarily of direct salaries and wages, legal and
consulting fees, insurance, utilities and advertising, and are expensed as incurred. During the year
ended December 31, 2010, the Company incurred pre-opening costs in connection with the Encore
Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub which opened in May 2010, and Encore at Wynn Macau prior
to its opening in April 2010. During the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company incurred pre-
opening costs in connection with Encore at Wynn Las Vegas prior to its opening in December 2008.
Income Taxes. The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and other foreign
jurisdictions where it operates. Accounting standards require the recognition of deferred tax
assets, net of applicable reserves, and liabilities for the estimated future tax consequences attrib-
utable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabili-
ties and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax
assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax
rates on the income tax provision and deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the
results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. Accounting standards also
require recognition of a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of such benefit is more
likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied.
The Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service
(“IRS”) and other tax authorities in the locations where it operates. The Company assesses poten-
tially unfavorable outcomes of such examinations based on accounting standards for uncertain
income taxes. The accounting standards prescribe a minimum recognition threshold a tax position
is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.
Uncertain tax position accounting standards apply to all tax positions related to income taxes.
These accounting standards utilize a two-step approach for evaluating tax positions. Recognition
(Step I) occurs when the Company concludes that a tax position, based on its technical merits, is
more likely than not to be sustained upon examination. Measurement (Step II) is only addressed if
the position is deemed to be more likely than not to be sustained. Under Step II, the tax benefit is
measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more likely than not to be realized upon settle-
ment. Use of the term “more likely than not” is consistent with how that term is used in accounting
for income taxes (i.e., likelihood of occurrence is greater than 50%).
Tax positions failing to qualify for initial recognition are recognized in the first subsequent interim
period that they meet the “more likely than not” standard. If it is subsequently determined that a
previously recognized tax position no longer meets the “more likely than not” standard, it is
required that the tax position is derecognized. Accounting standards for uncertain tax positions
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specifically prohibit the use of a valuation allowance as a substitute for derecognition of tax posi-
tions. As applicable, the Company will recognize accrued penalties and interest related to unrec-
ognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2010,
2009 and 2008, the Company recognized no amounts for interest or penalties.
Currency Translation. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurements are included in other
income/expense in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. The results of opera-
tions and the balance sheet of Wynn Macau, S.A. are translated from Macau Patacas to U.S. dollars.
Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each year-end. Income state-
ment accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the year. Translation
adjustments resulting from this process are charged or credited to other comprehensive income.
Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-stockholder
changes in equity, or other comprehensive income. Components of the Company’s comprehensive
income are reported in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. The
cumulative balance of other comprehensive income consists solely of currency translation
adjustments.
Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income attribut-
able to Wynn Resorts by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year.
Diluted EPS reflects the addition of potentially dilutive securities which for the Company include:
stock options and nonvested stock.
The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation
of basic and diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, consisted of the
following (amounts in thousands):
Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in calculation
of basic earnings per share)
Potential dilution from the assumed exercise of stock options and
nonvested stock
2010
2009
2008
122,787
119,840
108,408
1,152
345
1,033
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
(used in calculation of diluted earnings per share)
123,939
120,185
109,441
A total of 1,078,000, 4,899,918 and 880,000 stock options were excluded from the calculation of
diluted EPS at December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, because including them would
have been anti-dilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation. Accounting standards require the Company to measure the cost of
employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-
date fair value of the award and recognize that cost over the service period. The Company uses the
Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the estimated fair value for each option grant issued.
The Black-Scholes determined fair value net of estimated forfeitures is amortized as compensation
cost on a straight-line basis over the service period.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Further information on the Company’s stock-based compensation arrangements is included in
Note 14 “Benefit Plans—Stock-Based Compensation.”
Reclassifications. Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements for 2009 and 2008
have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation. These reclassifications
had no effect on the previously reported net income.
3. Receivables, Net
Receivables, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Casino
Hotel
Other
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$ 257,951
17,851
25,753
$ 205,330
18,177
31,453
301,555
(114,091)
254,960
(102,081)
$ 187,464
$ 152,879
4. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Land and improvements
Buildings and improvements
Airplanes
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
Leasehold interest in land
Construction in progress
Less: accumulated depreciation
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$ 731,810
3,735,633
77,421
1,647,424
85,545
22,901
$ 704,733
3,215,400
77,326
1,585,495
81,521
457,594
6,300,734
(1,379,475)
6,122,069
(1,060,010)
$ 4,921,259
$ 5,062,059
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $391.7 million,
$395.2 million and $247.6 million, respectively. The increase during 2009 is due to the depreciation
of assets placed in service for Encore at Wynn Las Vegas in December 2008.
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5. Intangibles, Net
Intangibles, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
January 1, 2009
Additions
Amortization
December 31, 2009
Amortization
December 31, 2010
Macau
Gaming
Concession
Show
Production Water
Rights
Rights
Trademarks
$32,168
—
(2,384)
29,784
(2,383)
$ 9,147
—
(2,071)
7,076
(2,071)
$6,400
—
—
6,400
—
$1,334
65
—
1,399
—
Total
Intangibles,
Net
$49,049
65
(4,455)
44,659
(4,454)
$27,401
$ 5,005
$6,400
$1,399
$40,205
The Macau gaming concession intangible is being amortized over the 20-year life of the conces-
sion. The Company expects that amortization of the Macau gaming concession will be $2.4 million
each year from 2011 through 2021, and $1 million in 2022.
Show production rights represent amounts paid to purchase the rights to the “Le Rêve” produc-
tion show. The Company expects that amortization of show production rights will be $2.1 million
for each of the years 2011 through 2012, and $0.8 million in 2013.
Water rights reflect the fair value allocation determined in the purchase of the property on which
Wynn Las Vegas is located in April 2000. The value of the trademarks primarily represents the
costs to acquire the “Le Rêve” name. The water rights and trademarks are indefinite-lived assets
and, accordingly, not amortized.
6. Deposits and Other Assets
Deposits and other assets consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Entertainment production costs
Base stock
Deposits and other
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$ 6,849
26,289
52,664
$11,826
25,549
62,005
$ 85,802
$99,380
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
65⁄8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due December 1, 2014,
net of original issue discount of $6,852 at December 31, 2009
77⁄8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due November 1, 2017,
net of original issue discount of $9,679 at December 31, 2010 and
$10,529 at December 31, 2009
77⁄8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due May 1, 2020,
net of original issue discount of $1,933 at December 31, 2010
73⁄4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes, due August 15, 2020
Wynn Las Vegas Revolving Credit Facility; due July 15, 2013;
interest at LIBOR plus 3%
Wynn Las Vegas Revolving Credit Facility; due July 17, 2015;
interest at LIBOR plus 3%
Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan Facility, due August 15, 2013;
interest at LIBOR plus 1.875%
Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan Facility, due August 17, 2015;
interest at LIBOR plus 3%
Wynn Macau Senior Term Loan Facilities (as amended June 2007);
due June 27, 2014; interest at LIBOR or HIBOR plus 1.25%–1.75%
at December 31, 2010 and 1.75% at December 31, 2009
Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facility, due June 27, 2012;
interest at LIBOR or HIBOR plus 1.25% at December 31, 2010 and
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$
— $1,627,378
490,321
489,471
350,077
1,320,000
—
—
3,868
252,717
16,187
—
44,281
80,446
330,605
—
550,900
552,292
1.75% at December 31, 2009
$42 million Note Payable; due April 1, 2017; interest at LIBOR plus 1.25%
$32.5 million Note Payable; due August 10, 2012; interest at LIBOR plus 1.15%
100,165
36,750
24,375
502,108
38,150
26,541
Current portion of long-term debt
3,267,529
(2,675)
3,569,103
(2,675)
$ 3,264,854
$3,566,428
6 5⁄8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes
On December 14, 2004, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp. (together, the
“Issuers”) issued $1.3 billion aggregate principal amount of 65⁄8% First Mortgage Notes due
December 1, 2014. On November 6, 2007, the Issuers issued, in a private offering, $400 million
aggregate principal amount of 65⁄8% First Mortgage Notes due December 1, 2014 at a price of
97.25% of the principal amount. These notes were issued under the same indenture as the original
$1.3 billion First Mortgage Notes. Both offerings are referred to herein as the “2014 Notes.” The
Company paid interest on the 2014 Notes on June 1st and December 1st of each year. In August
2010, the 2014 Notes were redeemed as described below.
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7 7⁄8% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes
In October 2009, the Issuers issued, in a private offering, $500 million aggregate principal amount
of 77⁄8% First Mortgage Notes due November 1, 2017 (the “2017 Notes”) at a price of 97.823% of
the principal amount. Net proceeds to the Company were $480 million, after deducting the origi-
nal issue discount and underwriting fees and other expenses. The Company pays interest on the
2017 Notes on May 1st and November 1st of each year. Commencing November 1, 2013, the 2017
Notes are redeemable at the Company’s option at a price equal to 103.938% of the principal
amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount declines ratably on November 1st of
each year thereafter to zero on or after November 1, 2015. The notes are senior secured obligations
of the Issuers, are guaranteed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries (subject to some exceptions),
and are secured on an equal and ratable basis by a first priority lien on substantially all the existing
and future assets of the Issuers and guarantors.
On March 26, 2010, the Issuers commenced an offer to exchange all outstanding 2014 Notes for
77⁄8% First Mortgage Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes”), upon the terms and subject to the condi-
tions set forth in an offering memorandum and a related letter of transmittal (the “exchange offer”).
The exchange offer was conditioned upon, among other things, the tender of at least $250 million
aggregate principal amount of 2014 Notes. The 2020 Notes were offered only to qualified institu-
tional buyers and outside the United States in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S, respec-
tively, under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The exchange offer
closed on April 28, 2010 with $352 million of the 2014 Notes being validly tendered for exchange
to the 2020 Notes.
The noteholders who validly tendered 2014 Notes prior to the early delivery time received an early
delivery payment on April 28, 2010 of 1% of the amount tendered in cash, which totaled $3.5 mil-
lion. In accordance with accounting standards, this has been included as deferred financing costs
and will be amortized over the life of the 2020 Notes. The direct costs of the exchange offer incurred
with third parties of $4.6 million were expensed and are included in Gain/(loss) on extinguishment
of debt/exchange offer in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company pays interest on the 2020 Notes on May 1st and November 1st of each year.
Commencing May 1, 2015, the 2020 Notes are redeemable at the Company’s option at a price
equal to 103.938% of the principal amount redeemed and the premium over the principal amount
declines ratably on May 1st of each year thereafter to zero on or after May 1, 2018. The 2020 Notes
rank pari passu in right of payment with borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s credit facilities
and 2017 Notes. The 2020 Notes are senior secured obligations of the Issuers, guaranteed by cer-
tain of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries and secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of
the existing and future assets of the Issuers and guarantors and, subject to approval from the
Nevada Gaming Commission, a first priority lien on the equity interests of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC,
all of which is the same collateral that secures borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s credit
facilities and the 2017 Notes.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7 3⁄4% Wynn Las Vegas First Mortgage Notes
On August 4, 2010, the Issuers issued $1.32 billion aggregate principal amount of 73⁄4% First
Mortgage Notes due August 15, 2020 (the “New 2020 Notes”). The New 2020 Notes were issued
at par. The New 2020 Notes were offered only to qualified institutional buyers and outside the
United States in accordance with Rule 144A and Regulation S, respectively, under the Securities
Act. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC used the net proceeds of the offering along with the proceeds of a $50
million capital contribution from Wynn Resorts, Limited to purchase, and, as applicable, make con-
sent payments for any and all of the Issuers’ 2014 Notes that were validly tendered and accepted
for payment pursuant to Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s concurrent offer to purchase and consent solicita-
tion with respect to the 2014 Notes, and to redeem all of the 2014 Notes not tendered. On or prior
to August 3, 2010, valid tenders had been received with respect to $951.3 million of the $1.3 billion
aggregate principal amount of 2014 Notes outstanding. On August 4, 2010, tendering holders
received the tender offer consideration in the amount of $1,004.38, plus a consent payment of $30
for each $1,000 principal amount of 2014 Notes, which totaled $32.7 million. The consent solicita-
tion expired on August 3, 2010 and the tender offer expired on August 18, 2010. In accordance
with accounting standards the consideration and consent fees were expensed and are included in
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt/exchange offer in the accompanying Consolidated
Statements of Income.
On August 4, 2010, the Trustee, at the request of the Issuers, gave notice of redemption of any and
all of the remaining 2014 Notes. The redemption price was equal to 103.313% of the aggregate
principal amount of the 2014 Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon to
September 3, 2010. The total redemption fees paid were $10.9 million. In accordance with account-
ing standards, the redemption fees were expensed and are included in Gain/(loss) on extinguishment
of debt/exchange offer in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
Also in connection with this transaction, unamortized debt issue costs and original issue discount
related to the 2014 Notes totaling $18.4 million were expensed and are included in Gain/(loss) on
extinguishment of debt/exchange offer in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
The Company pays interest on the New 2020 Notes on February 15th and August 15th of each
year. Commencing August 15, 2015, the New 2020 Notes are redeemable at the Company’s option
at a price equal to 103.875% of the principal amount redeemed and the premium over the princi-
pal amount declines ratably on August 15th of each year thereafter to zero on or after August 15,
2018. The New 2020 Notes rank pari passu in right of payment with borrowings under Wynn Las
Vegas, LLC’s credit facilities, the 2017 Notes and the 2020 Notes. The New 2020 Notes are senior
secured obligations of the Issuers, guaranteed by certain of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries
and secured on an equal and ratable basis (with certain exceptions) by a first priority lien on sub-
stantially all of the existing and future assets of the Issuers and guarantors, and, subject to prior
approval from the Nevada gaming authorities, a first priority lien on the equity interests of Wynn
Las Vegas, LLC, all of which is the same collateral that secures borrowings under Wynn Las Vegas,
LLC’s credit facilities, the 2017 Notes and the 2020 Notes.
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During the year ended December 31, 2009, Wynn Resorts purchased $65.8 million face amount of
the 2014 Notes through open market purchases at a discount. These transactions resulted in gains
on early extinguishment of debt, net of the write-off of unamortized debt discount and debt issue
costs, of $13.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. For accounting purposes this trans-
action was treated as an extinguishment of debt by Wynn Resorts in 2009. As part of the March
2010 exchange offer discussed above, Wynn Resorts exchanged $30 million of its 2014 Notes for
the 2020 Notes. The remaining $35.8 million were redeemed as part of the tender offer and
redemption of all of the 2014 Notes in August 2010 as described above. As of December 31, 2010,
Wynn Resorts holds $30 million of the 2020 Notes which have not been contributed to its wholly-
owned subsidiary, Wynn Las Vegas.
Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities
Concurrently with the issuance of the New 2020 Notes, the Company entered into a seventh
amendment, dated August 4, 2010, to the Wynn Las Vegas Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). After giving effect to this amendment, the maturity date
with respect to a portion of the revolving credit facility and the term facility was extended to July
2015 and August 2015, respectively, and the interest margin in respect of the extended portion will
increase after June 30, 2013. In addition, lenders made incremental term loans of $248.5 million
having a maturity date of August 2015. The amendment made certain other changes including
eliminating the maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio and reducing the minimum Consolidated
Interest Coverage Ratio to 1:00 to 1 through June 2013.
As of December 31, 2010, the Credit Agreement consisted of a $108.5 million revolving credit facility
due July 2013, a $258.4 million revolving credit facility due July 2015 (together the “Wynn Las
Vegas Revolver”), a fully drawn $44.3 million term loan facility due August 2013 and a fully drawn
$330.6 million term loan facility due August 2015 (together the “Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan”). The
Wynn Las Vegas Revolver and the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan are together referred to as the “Wynn
Las Vegas Credit Facilities.” As of December 31, 2010, $20.1 million had been borrowed under the
Wynn Las Vegas Revolver. The Company also had $19.7 million of outstanding letters of credit that
reduce its availability under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver. The Company has availability of $327.2
million under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver as of December 31, 2010.
For purposes of calculating interest, loans under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities will be des-
ignated, at the election of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, as Eurodollar Loans or, in certain circumstances,
Base Rate Loans. As of December 31, 2010, Eurodollar Loans under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver
and Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan due August 17, 2015 bear interest initially at the Eurodollar rate
plus 3.0%. Eurodollar Loans under the Wynn Las Vegas Term Loan due August 15, 2013 bear inter-
est initially at the Eurodollar rate plus 1.875%. Interest on Eurodollar Loans is payable at the end of
the applicable interest period in the case of interest periods of one, two or three months, and
every three months in the case of interest periods of six months. Base Rate Loans bear interest at
(a) the greatest of (i) the rate most recently announced by Deutsche Bank as its “prime rate,” (ii) the
Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2 of 1% per annum, and (iii) in the case of a Wynn Las Vegas Revolver
loan the one month Eurodollar rate; plus (b) a borrowing margin of 2.0% for Wynn Las Vegas
Revolver loans and 0.875% for Wynn Las Vegas Term Loans. Interest on Base Rate Loans will be
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
payable quarterly in arrears. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC also pays, quarterly in arrears, 1.0% per annum
on the daily average of unborrowed amounts under the Wynn Las Vegas Revolver.
The Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities are obligations of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, guaranteed by each
of the subsidiaries of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC, other than Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC. Subject
to an intercreditor agreement, and certain exceptions, the obligations of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and
each of the guarantors under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities are secured by: (1) a first priority
pledge of all member’s interests owned by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC in its subsidiaries (other than
Wynn Completion Guarantor, LLC) and Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC’s 100% member’s interest in
Wynn Las Vegas, LLC; (2) first mortgages on all real property constituting Wynn Las Vegas, its golf
course and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas; and (3) a first priority security interest in substantially all
other existing and future assets of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and the guarantors, excluding an aircraft
beneficially owned by World Travel, LLC.
The obligations of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and the guarantors under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit
Facilities rank equal in right of payment with their existing and future senior indebtedness, includ-
ing indebtedness with respect to the 2017 Notes the 2020 Notes and the New 2020 Notes and
ranks senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future subordinated indebtedness.
In addition to scheduled amortization payments, Wynn Las Vegas, LLC is required to make manda-
tory prepayments of indebtedness under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit Facilities from the net proceeds
of all debt offerings (other than those constituting certain permitted debt). Wynn Las Vegas, LLC is
also required to make mandatory repayments of indebtedness under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit
Facilities from specified percentages of excess cash flow, which percentages may decrease and/or
be eliminated based on Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s leverage ratio. The Company does not expect to
make any mandatory repayments pursuant to this requirement during 2011. Wynn Las Vegas, LLC
has the option to prepay all or any portion of the indebtedness under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit
Facilities at any time without premium or penalty.
The Credit Agreement contains customary negative covenants and financial covenants, including
negative covenants that restrict Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness,
including guarantees; create, incur, assume or permit to exist liens on property and assets; declare
or pay dividends and make distributions or restrict the ability of Wynn Las Vegas, LLC’s subsidiaries
to pay dividends and make distributions; engage in mergers, investments and acquisitions; enter
into transactions with affiliates; enter into sale-leaseback transactions; execute modifications to
material contracts; engage in sales of assets; make capital expenditures; and make optional prepay-
ments of certain indebtedness. The financial covenants include maintaining a Consolidated Interest
Coverage Ratio, as defined, not less than 1.00 to 1 as of December 31, 2010. Management believes
that the Company was in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2010. The Consolidated
Interest Coverage Ratio remains at 1.00 to 1 through June 2013.
Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company’s Wynn Macau credit facilities, as amended, con-
sisted of a $550 million equivalent fully-funded senior term loan facility (the “Wynn Macau Term
Loan”), and a $1 billion senior revolving credit facility (the “Wynn Macau Revolver”) in a combination
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of Hong Kong and U.S. dollars (together the “Wynn Macau Credit Facilities”). Wynn Macau, S.A.
also has the ability to increase the total facilities by an additional $50 million pursuant to the terms
and provisions of the Amended Common Terms Agreement. As of December 31, 2010, the Wynn
Macau Term Loan was fully drawn and $100.2 million was outstanding under the Wynn Macau
Revolver. Consequently, there was availability of approximately $900 million under the Wynn Macau
Revolver as of December 31, 2010.
The Wynn Macau Term Loan matures in June 2014, and the Wynn Macau Revolver matures in June
2012. The principal amount of the Wynn Macau Term Loan is required to be repaid in quarterly
installments, commencing in September 2011. Borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities
bear interest at LIBOR or the Hong Kong Interbank Offer Rate (“HIBOR”) plus a margin which was
1.75% through September 30, 2010. Commencing in the fourth quarter of 2010, the Wynn Macau
Credit Facilities are subject to a margin of 1.25% to 2.00% depending on Wynn Macau’s leverage
ratio at the end of each quarter. At December 31, 2010 the margin was 1.25% to 1.75%.
Collateral for the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities consists of substantially all of the assets of Wynn
Macau, S.A. Certain affiliates of the Company that own interests in Wynn Macau, S.A., either directly
or indirectly through other subsidiaries, have executed guarantees of the loans and pledged their
interests in Wynn Macau, S.A. as additional security for repayment of the loans. In addition, the
Wynn Macau Credit Facilities’ governing documents contain capital spending limits and other
affirmative and negative covenants.
The Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain a requirement that the Company must make mandatory
repayments of indebtedness from specified percentages of excess cash flow. If the Wynn Macau
subsidiary meets a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, as defined, of greater than 4.0 to 1, such repay-
ment is defined as 50% of Excess Cash Flow, as defined. If the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is less
than 4.0 to 1, then no repayment is required. Based on current estimates the Company does not
believe that the Wynn Macau Consolidated Leverage Ratio during the fiscal year ending December
31, 2011 will exceed 4.0 to 1. Accordingly, the Company does not expect to make any mandatory
repayments pursuant to this requirement during 2011.
The Wynn Macau Credit Facilities contain customary covenants restricting certain activities includ-
ing, but not limited to: the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the incurrence or creation of
liens on any of its property, sales and leaseback transactions, the ability to dispose of assets, and
make loans or other investments. In addition, Wynn Macau was required by the financial covenants
to maintain a Leverage Ratio, as defined, of not greater than 4.00 to 1 as of December 31, 2010,
and an Interest Coverage Ratio, as defined, of not less than 2.00 to 1. Management believes that
the Company was in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2010.
In 2011, $74.1 million of the Wynn Macau Senior Term Loan Facility is due. In accordance with
accounting standards, this $74.1 million has been classified as long-term debt as of December 31,
2010, because the Company has both the intent and ability to repay such amount with borrowings
available under the Wynn Macau Senior Revolving Credit Facility, which does not mature until
June 2012.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
In connection with the initial financing of Wynn Macau, Wynn Macau, S.A. entered into a Bank
Guarantee Reimbursement Agreement with Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A. (“BNU”) for the ben-
efit of the Macau government. This guarantee assures Wynn Macau, S.A.’s performance under the
casino concession agreement, including the payment of premiums, fines and indemnity for any
material failure to perform under the terms of the concession agreement. As of December 31,
2010, the guarantee was in the amount of $300 million Macau Patacas (approximately US$37 mil-
lion) and will remain at such amount until 180 days after the end of the term of the concession
agreement. BNU, as issuer of the guarantee, is currently secured by a second priority security inter-
est in the senior lender collateral package. From and after repayment of all indebtedness under
the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities, Wynn Macau, S.A. is obligated to promptly, upon demand by
BNU, repay any claim made on the guarantee by the Macau government. BNU is paid an annual
fee for the guarantee not to exceed approximately $5.2 million Macau Patacas (approximately
US$0.7 million).
$42 Million Note Payable for Aircraft
On March 30, 2007, World Travel, LLC, a subsidiary of Wynn Las Vegas, entered into a loan agree-
ment with a principal balance of $42 million. The loan is guaranteed by Wynn Las Vegas, LLC and
secured by a first priority security interest in one of the Company’s aircraft. Principal payments of
$350,000 plus interest are made quarterly with a balloon payment of $28 million due at maturity,
April 1, 2017. Interest is calculated at 90-day LIBOR plus 125 basis points.
$32.5 Million Note Payable for Aircraft
On May 10, 2007, World Travel G-IV, LLC, a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, entered into a $32.5 million
term loan credit facility to finance the purchase of an aircraft. Principal payments of $542,000 plus
interest are made quarterly with a balloon payment of $21.1 million due at maturity, August 10,
2012. Interest is calculated at LIBOR plus 115 basis points.
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The net book value of the 2014 Notes, the 2017 Notes, the 2020 Notes and the New 2020 Notes,
as applicable, at December 31, 2010 and 2009, was $2.2 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively.
The estimated fair value based on quoted market prices of the 2014 Notes, the 2017 Notes, the
2020 Notes and the New 2020 Notes was approximately $2.3 billion and $2.1 billion as of December
31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The net book value of the Company’s other debt instruments was
$1.1 billion and $1.5 billion as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The estimated fair
value of the Company’s other debt instruments was approximately $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion at
December 31, 2010 and 2009.
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Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Debt
Scheduled maturities of long-term debt including the accretion of debt discounts of $11.6 million,
are as follows (amounts in thousands):
Years Ending December 31,
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
8. Interest Rate Swaps
$
2,675
344,140
192,766
189,258
348,192
2,202,110
$ 3,279,141
The Company has entered into floating-for-fixed interest rate swap arrangements in order to man-
age interest rate risk relating to certain of its debt facilities. These interest rate swap agreements
modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company’s
floating-rate debt to a fixed rate. These interest rate swaps essentially fix the interest rate at the
percentages noted below; however, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps for each
reporting period have been recorded in the increase/decrease in swap fair value in the accompa-
nying Consolidated Statements of Income, as the interest rate swaps do not qualify for hedge
accounting.
The Company measures the fair value of its interest rate swaps on a recurring basis pursuant to
accounting standards for fair value measurements. These standards establish a three-tier fair value
hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1,
defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs
other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring
an entity to develop its own assumptions. The Company categorizes these swap contracts as Level 2.
The following table presents the historical fair value of the interest rate swaps recorded in the
accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. The fair value
approximates the amount the Company would pay if these contracts were settled at the respective
valuation dates. Fair value is estimated based upon current, and predictions of future, interest rate
levels along a yield curve, the remaining duration of the instruments and other market conditions,
and therefore is subject to significant estimation and a high degree of variability and fluctuation
between periods. The fair value is adjusted to reflect the impact of credit ratings of the counter-
parties or the Company, as applicable. These adjustments resulted in a reduction in the fair values
as compared to their settlement values. As of December 31, 2010, $5.9 million of the interest rate
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
swap liabilities are included in other accrued expenses and $15.6 million are included in other
long-term liabilities. As of December 31, 2009, the interest rate swap liabilities are included in
other long-term liabilities.
(amounts in thousands)
Liability Fair Value:
December 31, 2010
December 31, 2009
Wynn Las Vegas Wynn Macau
Total Interest
Rate Swaps
$8,457
$4,224
$12,992
$16,345
$21,449
$20,569
Wynn Las Vegas Swap. The Company currently has one interest rate swap agreement to hedge a
portion of the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit
Facilities. Under this swap agreement, beginning November 27, 2009, the Company pays a fixed
interest rate of 2.485% on borrowings of $250 million incurred under the Wynn Las Vegas Credit
Facilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest rate based on the
applicable LIBOR at the time of payment. This interest rate swap fixes the interest rate on $250
million of borrowings at 5.485%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in November 2012.
Wynn Macau Swaps. The Company has two interest rate swap agreements to hedge a portion of
the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities. Under the
first swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed interest rate of 3.632% on U.S. dollar borrowings
of $153.8 million incurred under the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipts on the
same amount at a variable interest rate based on the applicable LIBOR at the time of payment.
Under the second swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed interest rate of 3.39% on Hong
Kong dollar borrowings of HK$991.6 million (approximately US$127.9 million) incurred under the
Wynn Macau Credit Facilities in exchange for receipt on the same amount at a variable interest
rate based on the applicable HIBOR at the time of payment. As of December 31, 2010, these inter-
est rate swaps fix the interest rates on the U.S. dollar and the Hong Kong dollar borrowings under
the Wynn Macau Credit Facilities at 4.88%–5.38% and 4.64%, respectively. These interest rate
swap agreements mature in August 2011.
The Company entered into a third interest rate swap agreement effective November 27, 2009, to
hedge a portion of the underlying interest rate risk on borrowings under the Wynn Macau Credit
Facilities. Under this swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed interest rate of 2.15% on borrow-
ings of HK$2.3 billion (approximately US$300 million) incurred under the Wynn Macau Credit
Facilities in exchange for receipts on the same amount at a variable interest rate based on the appli-
cable HIBOR at the time of payment. As of December 31, 2010, this interest rate swap fixes the
interest rate on such borrowings at 3.4%. This interest rate swap agreement matures in June 2012.
9. Related Party Transactions
Amounts Due to Officers. The Company periodically provides services to Stephen A. Wynn,
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (“Mr. Wynn”), and certain other
officers and directors of the Company, including the personal use of employees, construction work
and other personal services. Mr. Wynn and other officers and directors have deposits with the
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Company to prepay any such items, which are replenished on an ongoing basis as needed.
At December 31, 2010 and 2009, Mr. Wynn and the other officers and directors had a net deposit
balance with the Company of $286,980 and $789,095, respectively.
Villa Suite Lease. On March 17, 2010, Elaine P. Wynn, a director of Wynn Resorts, and Wynn Las
Vegas entered into an Agreement of Lease (the “EW Lease”) for the lease of a villa suite as Elaine P.
Wynn’s personal residence. The EW Lease was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of
Directors of the Company. The term of the lease commenced as of March 1, 2010 and terminated
December 31, 2010. The lease is currently on a month-to-month basis. Pursuant to the terms of the
EW Lease, Elaine P. Wynn will pay annual rent equal to $350,000 which amount was determined
by the Audit Committee with the assistance of a third-party appraisal. Certain services for, and
maintenance of, the villa suite are included in the rental. The EW Lease superseded the terms of
a prior agreement.
On March 18, 2010, Mr. Wynn and Wynn Las Vegas entered into an Amended and Restated
Agreement of Lease (the “SW Lease”) for a villa suite to serve as Mr. Wynn’s personal residence.
The SW Lease amends and restates a prior lease. The SW Lease was approved by the Audit
Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company. The term of the SW Lease commenced as of
March 1, 2010 and runs concurrent with Mr. Wynn’s employment agreement with the Company;
provided that either party may terminate on 90 days notice. Pursuant to the SW Lease, the rental
value of the villa suite will be treated as imputed income to Mr. Wynn, and will be equal to the fair
market value of the accommodations provided. Effective March 1, 2010, and for the first two years
of the term of the SW Lease, the rental value will be $503,831 per year. The rental value for the villa
suite will be re-determined every two years during the term of the lease by the Audit Committee,
with the assistance of an independent third-party appraisal. Certain services for, and maintenance
of, the villa suite are included in the rental.
Home Purchase. In May 2010, the Company entered into a new employment agreement with
Linda Chen, who is also a director of Wynn Resorts. The term of the new employment agreement
is through February 24, 2020. Under the terms of the new employment agreement, the Company
purchased a home in Macau for use by Ms. Chen for approximately $5.4 million, and will expend
additional funds to renovate the home and will also provide Ms. Chen the use of an automobile in
Macau. Upon the occurrence of certain events set forth below, Ms. Chen shall have the option to
purchase the home at the then fair market value of the home (as determined by an independent
appraiser) less a discount equal to ten percentage points multiplied by each anniversary of the
term of the agreement that has occurred (the “Discount Percentage”). The option is exercisable for
(a) no consideration at the end of the term, (b) $1.00 in the event of termination of Ms. Chen’s
employment without “cause” or termination of Ms. Chen’s employment for “good reason” follow-
ing a “change of control” and (c) at a price based on the applicable Discount Percentage in the
event Ms. Chen terminates the agreement due to material breach by the Company. Upon
Ms. Chen’s termination for “cause,” Ms. Chen will be deemed to have elected to purchase the
Macau home based on the applicable Discount Percentage unless the Company determines to not
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require Ms. Chen to purchase the home. If Ms. Chen’s employment terminates for any other reason
before the expiration of the term (e.g., because of her death or disability or due to revocation of
gaming license), the option will terminate.
The “Wynn” Surname Rights Agreement. On August 6, 2004, the Company entered into agree-
ments with Mr. Wynn that confirm and clarify the Company’s rights to use the “Wynn” name and
Mr. Wynn’s persona in connection with its casino resorts. Under the parties’ Surname Rights
Agreement, Mr. Wynn granted the Company an exclusive, fully paid-up, perpetual, worldwide
license to use, and to own and register trademarks and service marks incorporating the “Wynn”
name for casino resorts and related businesses, together with the right to sublicense the name and
marks to its affiliates. Under the parties’ Rights of Publicity License, Mr. Wynn granted the Company
the exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to use his full name, persona and related rights of pub-
licity for casino resorts and related businesses, together with the ability to sublicense the persona
and publicity rights to its affiliates, until October 24, 2017.
10. Property Charges and Other
Property charges and other consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Loss on assets abandoned/retired for remodels
Loss on contract termination
Total property charges and other
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$10,270
14,949
$21,696
6,762
$32,584
—
$25,219
$28,458
$32,584
Property charges and other generally include costs related to the retirement of assets for remodels
and asset abandonments. Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2010
include a contract termination payment of $14.9 million related to a management contract for cer-
tain of the nightclubs at Wynn Las Vegas as well as miscellaneous renovations, abandonments and
gain/loss on sale of equipment at Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau.
Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2009 include a $16.7 million charge
for the abandonment of the front porte-cochere at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas to make way for an
addition at that property, a $6.8 million charge for the write-off of two aircraft deposits, and a $5
million charge related to miscellaneous remodels, abandonments and loss on sale of equipment.
Property charges and other for the year ended December 31, 2008 include a charge of $17.8 million
for costs associated with Spamalot at Wynn Las Vegas which closed in mid-July 2008. The charge
includes production rights that were included in intangible assets, show production costs that
were included in other assets and certain other property and equipment. The Company also
incurred a charge of $3.6 million related to the abandonment of certain existing floor space at
Wynn Macau to begin construction on a new restaurant. The remaining property charges were
related to miscellaneous renovations and abandonments at both Wynn Las Vegas and Wynn Macau.
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11. Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock. The Company is authorized to issue up to 400,000,000 shares of its common
stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”). As of December 31, 2010 and 2009,
124,599,508 shares and 123,293,456 shares, respectively, of the Company’s Common Stock were
outstanding. Except as otherwise provided by the Company’s articles of incorporation or Nevada
law, each holder of the Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on each
matter submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of the Common Stock have no cumulative vot-
ing, conversion, redemption or preemptive rights or other rights to subscribe for additional shares.
Subject to any preferences that may be granted to the holders of the Company’s preferred stock,
each holder of Common Stock is entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by
the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefore, as well as any distributions to the
stockholders and, in the event of liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, is entitled
to share ratably in all assets of the Company remaining after payment of liabilities.
On June 6, 2007, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts authorized an equity repurchase program
of up to $1.2 billion. On July 10, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized an
increase of $500 million to its previously announced equity repurchase program, bringing the total
authorized to $1.7 billion. The repurchase program may include repurchases from time to time
through open market purchases or negotiated transactions, depending upon market conditions.
No repurchases were made during the years ended December 31, 2010 or 2009. During the year
ended December 31, 2008, the Company repurchased 10,915,633 shares for a net cost of $940.1
million. As of December 31, 2010, the Company had repurchased a cumulative total of 12,804,954
shares of the Company’s Common Stock for a net cost of $1.1 billion under the program.
In March 2009, the Company completed a secondary common stock offering of 11,040,000 shares
with net proceeds of $202.1 million.
In November 2008, the Company completed a secondary common stock offering of 8 million
shares with net proceeds of $344.3 million.
Preferred Stock. The Company is authorized to issue up to 40,000,000 shares of undesignated
preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Preferred Stock”). As of December 31, 2010, the
Company had not issued any Preferred Stock. The Board of Directors, without further action by the
holders of Common Stock, may designate and issue shares of Preferred Stock in one or more series
and may fix or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including the voting rights,
redemption provisions (including sinking fund provisions), dividend rights, dividend rates, liquida-
tion rates, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and the description and number of shares
constituting any wholly unissued series of Preferred Stock. The issuance of such shares of Preferred
Stock could adversely affect the rights of the holders of Common Stock. The issuance of shares of
Preferred Stock under certain circumstances could also have the effect of delaying or preventing a
change of control of the Company or other corporate action.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
12. Cash Distributions
On November 2, 2010, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $8 per share
on its outstanding Common Stock. This dividend was paid on December 7, 2010 to stockholders of
record on November 23, 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2010, $996.5 million was recorded
as a distribution in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Of this
amount, $6.7 million was recorded as a liability which will be paid to the holders of nonvested
stock upon the vesting of that stock.
On May 26, 2010, the Company paid a dividend of $0.25 per share to holders of record on May 12,
2010. On August 26, 2010, the Company paid a dividend of $0.25 per share to holders of record
on August 12, 2010. For the year ended December 31, 2010, $61.8 million was recorded as a distri-
bution against retained earnings. Of this amount $0.4 million was recorded as a liability which will
be paid to holders of nonvested stock upon the vesting of that stock.
On November 6, 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $4 per share
on its outstanding Common Stock. This dividend was paid on December 3, 2009, to stockholders
of record on November 19, 2009. For the year ended December 31, 2009, $493.1 million was
recorded as a distribution in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity.
Of this amount $3.7, million was recorded as a liability which will be paid to the holders of non-
vested stock upon the vesting of that stock.
13. Noncontrolling Interest
In October 2009, Wynn Macau, Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and
the developer, owner and operator of Wynn Macau, listed its ordinary shares of common stock on
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Through an initial public offering, including the over
allotment, Wynn Macau, Limited sold 1,437,500,000 shares (27.7%) of this subsidiary’s common
stock (the “Wynn Macau Limited IPO”). Proceeds to the Company as a result of this transaction
were approximately $1.8 billion, net of transaction costs of approximately $84 million. The shares
of Wynn Macau, Limited were not and will not be registered under the Securities Act, and may not
be offered or sold in the United States absent a registration under the Securities Act, or an appli-
cable exception from such registration requirements. In connection with this transaction, in
October 2009, the Company recorded $107.4 million of noncontrolling interest as a separate com-
ponent of equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and has followed accounting
standards for noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements beginning in October
2009. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was $156.5 million and $18.5 million for
the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
On November 2, 2010, the Wynn Macau, Limited Board of Directors approved a HK$0.76 per share
dividend. The total dividend amount was approximately $508 million and the Company’s share of
this dividend was $367 million. A reduction of $140.7 million was made to noncontrolling interest in
the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets to reflect the payment of this dividend.
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14. Benefit Plans
Employee Savings Plan. The Company established a retirement savings plan under Section 401(k)
of the Internal Revenue Code covering its U.S. non-union employees in July 2000. The plan allows
employees to defer, within prescribed limits, a percentage of their income on a pre-tax basis
through contributions to this plan. Prior to March 16, 2009, the Company matched the contribu-
tions, within prescribed limits, with an amount equal to 100% of the participant’s initial 2% tax
deferred contribution and 50% of the tax deferred contribution between 2% and 4% of the partici-
pant’s compensation. The Company recorded an expense for matching contributions of $0, $1.4
million and $5.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Effective March 16, 2009, the Company suspended matching contributions to this plan.
Wynn Macau also operates a defined contribution retirement benefits scheme (the “Scheme”). The
Scheme allows eligible employees to contribute 5% of their salary to the Scheme and the Company
matches any contributions. The assets of the Scheme are held separately from those of the
Company in an independently administered fund. The Company’s matching contributions vest to
the employee at 10% per year with full vesting in ten years. Forfeitures of unvested contributions
are used to reduce the Company’s liability for its contributions payable under the Scheme. For the
period from March 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010, the Company suspended its matching contribu-
tions. The contributions were reinstated effective May 1, 2010. During the years ended December 31,
2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded an expense for matching contributions of $3.3 million,
$0.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.
Union employees in the Las Vegas operations are covered by various multi-employer pension plans.
The Company recorded an expense of $6.8 million, $6.2 million and $4.6 million under such
plans for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Information from the
plans’ sponsors is not available to permit the Company to determine its share of unfunded vested
benefits, if any.
Stock-Based Compensation. The Company established the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “WRL
Stock Plan”) to provide for the grant of (i) incentive stock options, (ii) compensatory (i.e., nonquali-
fied) stock options, and (iii) nonvested shares of Common Stock of Wynn Resorts, Limited.
Employees, directors (whether employee or nonemployee) and independent contractors or consul-
tants of the Company are eligible to participate in the WRL Stock Plan. However, only employees
of the Company are eligible to receive incentive stock options.
A maximum of 12,750,000 shares of Common Stock are reserved for issuance under the WRL Stock
Plan. As of December 31, 2010, 4,107,378 shares remain available for the grant of stock options or
nonvested shares of Common Stock.
Wynn Macau, Limited Stock Incentive Plan. The Company’s majority-owned subsidiary Wynn
Macau, Limited adopted a stock incentive plan effective September 16, 2009 (the “WML Stock
Plan”). The purpose of the WML Stock Plan is to reward participants, which may include directors
and employees of Wynn Macau, Limited who have contributed towards enhancing the value of
Wynn Macau and its shares. A maximum of 518.75 million shares have been reserved for issuance
under the WML Stock Plan. As of December 31, 2010, 1 million options were outstanding.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Stock Options. Options are granted at the current market price at the date of grant. The WRL
Stock Plan provides for a variety of vesting schedules all determined at the time of grant. All
options expire ten years from the date of grant.
A summary of option activity under the WRL Stock Plan as of December 31, 2010, and the changes
during the year then ended is presented below:
Outstanding at January 1, 2010
Granted
Exercised
Canceled/Expired
Options
5,246,593
235,000
(1,308,052)
(920,833)
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$58.43
$72.70
$50.60
$60.70
Outstanding at December 31, 2010
3,252,708
$61.97
Fully vested and expected to vest at
December 31, 2010
Exercisable at December 31, 2010
2,971,310
$61.13
530,623
$52.42
7.6
7.5
4.5
$ 138,890,091
$ 129,248,167
$ 27,629,668
The following information is provided for stock options of the WRL Stock Plan (amounts in thousands,
except weighted average grant date fair value):
Weighted average grant date fair value
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Net cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options
Tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock options and
vesting of restricted stock
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 40.32
$ 28.25
$ 61.50
$ 63,095
$ 8,249
$ 6,100
$ 66,186
$ 6,347
$ 2,782
$ 10,480
$ 49,013
$ —
As of December 31, 2010, there was a total of $70.9 million of unamortized compensation related
to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over the vesting period of the related grants
through May 2019.
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Nonvested Shares. A summary of the status of the WRL Stock Plan’s nonvested shares as of
December 31, 2010 and changes during the year then ended is presented below:
Nonvested at January 1, 2010
Granted
Vested
Canceled
Nonvested at December 31, 2010
Shares
889,000
50,000
(26,000)
(52,000)
861,000
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
$ 88.06
107.03
64.01
106.96
$ 88.75
The following information is provided for nonvested stock of the WRL Stock Plan (amounts in
thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value):
Weighted average grant date fair value
Fair value of shares vested
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 107.03
$ — $ 97.88
$ 2,833
$ 1,685
$ 2,487
Approximately $36.7 million of unamortized compensation cost relating to nonvested shares of
Common Stock at December 31, 2010 will be recognized as compensation over the vesting period
of the related grants through December 2016.
Compensation Cost. The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to determine the esti-
mated fair value for each option grant issued, with highly subjective assumptions, changes in which
could materially affect the estimated fair value. Expected volatility is based on implied and histori-
cal factors related to the Company’s Common Stock. Expected term represents the weighted aver-
age time between the option’s grant date and its exercise date. The Company uses the simplified
method for companies with a limited trading history to estimate the expected term. The risk-free
interest rate used for each period presented is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time
of grant for the period equal to the expected term.
The fair values of stock options granted under the WRL Stock Plan were estimated on the date of
grant using the following weighted average assumptions:
Expected dividend yield
Expected stock price volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected average life of options (years)
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
—
1.23% 0.12%
60.9% 54.6% 44.1%
3.06%
3.6%
2.7%
6.9
9.2
7.6
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The fair value of the 1 million stock options granted under the WML Stock Plan on the date of grant
was also estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model using the following assumptions:
Expected dividend yield
Expected stock price volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected average life of options (years)
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
0%
40.8%
2.4%
6.5
The total compensation cost for both the WRL Stock Plan and the WML Stock Plan is allocated as
follows (amounts in thousands):
Casino
Rooms
Food and beverage
Entertainment, retail and other
General and administrative
Pre-opening
Total stock-based compensation expense
Total stock-based compensation capitalized
Total stock-based compensation costs
15. Income Taxes
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 10,497
455
301
87
15,828
—
27,168
617
$ 8,740
460
305
19
14,812
—
24,336
585
$ 6,799
586
845
210
11,634
254
20,328
580
$ 27,785
$ 24,921
$ 20,908
Consolidated income before taxes for domestic and foreign operations consisted of the following
(amounts in thousands):
Domestic
Foreign
Total
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ (239,125) $ (229,861) $ (105,096)
254,014
271,967
576,168
$ 337,043
$ 42,106
$ 148,918
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The Company’s (provision) benefit for income taxes consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
Current
Federal
Foreign
Deferred
Federal
Foreign
Total
$
— $ — $ —
(1,899)
(3,679)
(1,560)
(1,560)
(3,679)
(1,899)
(9,640)
(9,247)
(2,090)
2,770
58,606
4,854
(18,887)
680
63,460
$ (20,447) $ (2,999) $ 61,561
The tax effects of significant temporary differences representing net deferred tax assets and
liabilities consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$
34,384
(30,430)
$ 34,709
(25,543)
3,954
9,166
1,306,965
18,758
29,069
16,275
2,960
3,930
3,780
494
835,370
23,130
21,647
18,002
1,478
5,224
3,780
369
1,382,231
(1,223,288)
909,000
(668,966)
158,943
240,034
(continued)
Deferred Tax Assets—U.S.:
Current:
Receivables, inventories, accrued liabilities and other
Less: valuation allowance
Long-term:
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
Pre-opening costs
Intangibles and related other
Stock-based compensation
Interest rate swap valuation adjustment
Other credit carryforwards
Syndication costs
Other
Less: valuation allowance
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Deferred Tax Liabilities—U.S.:
Current:
Undistributed IPO proceeds of foreign subsidiary
Prepaid insurance, maintenance and taxes
Long-term:
Property and equipment
Deferred Tax Assets—Foreign:
Current:
Pre-opening costs and other
Less: valuation allowance
Long-term:
Pre-opening costs and other
Net operating loss carryforwards
Property equipment and other
Less: valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Liabilities—Foreign:
Long-term:
Property equipment and other
Net deferred tax liability
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$
— $ (41,515)
(10,509)
(6,928)
(6,928)
(52,024)
(235,824)
(222,899)
(235,824)
(222,899)
—
—
—
4
(2)
2
1,588
24,791
5,819
(32,198)
—
27,598
—
(17,208)
—
10,390
—
(1,139)
$
(79,855) $ (16,470)
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The income tax provision (benefit) differs from that computed at the federal statutory corporate
tax rate as follows:
Federal statutory rate
Foreign tax rate differential
Other items, net:
Foreign tax credits, net of valuation allowance
Repatriation of foreign earnings
Excess executive compensation
Non-taxable foreign income
Non-deductible foreign property charges
Increase (decrease) in liability for uncertain tax positions
General business credits
Other, net
Valuation allowance, other
Effective tax rate
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
35.0%
35.0%
(38.8)% (133.3)%
35.0%
(38.6)%
(104.9)%
134.9%
0.7%
77.0%
113.8%
5.4%
(24.8)% (108.6)%
2.4%
—
(2.8)%
2.6%
15.6%
—
—
(0.4)%
1.4%
3.0%
(484.9)%
472.7%
—
(29.6)%
—
(3.7)%
—
2.8%
5.0%
6.1%
7.1%
(41.3)%
The Company has no U.S. tax loss carryforwards. The Company incurred foreign tax losses of
$89.2 million, $64.6 million and $124 million during the tax years ended December 31, 2010, 2009
and 2008, respectively. These foreign tax loss carryforwards expire in 2013, 2012, and 2011. During
2010, the Company increased its valuation allowance for these tax loss carryforwards such that
these foreign tax loss carryforwards are fully reserved. The Company recorded tax benefits result-
ing from the exercise of nonqualified stock options and the value of vested restricted stock of
$10.5 million, $49 million and $0 as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively, in excess
of the amounts reported for such items as compensation costs under accounting standards related
to stock-based compensation. The Company uses a with-and-without approach to determine if the
excess tax deductions associated with compensation costs have reduced income taxes payable.
Accounting standards require recognition of a future tax benefit to the extent that realization of
such benefit is more likely than not. Otherwise, a valuation allowance is applied. During 2010 and
2009, the aggregate valuation allowance for deferred tax assets increased by $574.2 million and
$69.1 million, respectively. The 2010 and 2009 increases are primarily related to foreign tax credit
carryforwards that are not considered more likely than not realizable. As discussed in the succeed-
ing paragraph, the Company does not consider forecasted future operating results when schedul-
ing the realization of deferred tax assets and the required valuation allowance but instead relies
solely on the reversal of net taxable temporary differences. The ultimate realization of the
Company’s recorded foreign tax credit deferred tax asset is dependent upon the incurrence of
sufficient U.S. income tax liabilities attributable to foreign source income during the 10-year
foreign tax credit carryover period.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The Macau special gaming tax is 35% of gross gaming revenue. The U.S. taxing regime only allows
a credit for 35% of “net” foreign source income. In determining the valuation allowance in accor-
dance with accounting standards, due to the significant U.S. operating losses, the Company cur-
rently could not rely on forecasted future U.S. taxable income. Instead, the valuation allowance was
determined by scheduling the existing U.S. “net” taxable temporary differences that were expected
to reverse during the 10-year foreign tax credit carryover period and then applying U.S. income tax
rules applicable to foreign tax credit utilization to the results in order to determine the amount of
foreign tax credit expected to be utilized in the future.
During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company completed a study of the taxes, levies
and obligations assessed on operations of Wynn Macau under Macau law and the Macau Gaming
Concession. The study concluded the Macau Special Gaming Tax more likely than not qualified as
a tax paid in lieu of an income tax under the Internal Revenue Code. In February 2010, the Company
and the IRS entered into a Pre-Filing Agreement (“PFA”) providing that the Macau Special Gaming
Tax qualifies as a tax paid in lieu of an income tax and could be claimed as a U.S. foreign tax credit.
During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company recognized tax benefits
of $955.2 million, $125.3 million and $722 million (net of valuation allowance increases) for foreign
tax credits applicable to the earnings of Wynn Macau S.A. A significant portion of these credits
result from the treatment of the Macau Special Gaming Tax as a U.S. foreign tax credit. Of the
$955.2 million, $125.3 million and $722 million, $949.5 million, $121.5 million and $650.6 million
were used to offset 2010, 2009 and 2008 U.S. income tax expense incurred as a result of the repa-
triation of Wynn Macau S.A. earnings and (in 2010 and 2009) the Wynn Macau Limited IPO pro-
ceeds. The remaining $5.8 million, $3.8 million and $71.4 million (net of valuation allowance) were
recorded as a deferred tax asset. Of the Company’s foreign tax credit carryforwards as of
December 31, 2010 of $1.307 billion before valuation allowance, $665.7 million will expire in 2018,
$110.9 million will expire in 2019 and $530.4 million in 2020.
Of the December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 U.S. valuation allowances of $1.254 billion, $694.5 mil-
lion and $632 million, $1.246 billion, $689.4 million and $626.9 million relate to U.S. foreign tax
credits expected to expire unutilized, $1.3 million, $0 and $0 represent stock-based compensation
for foreign-based services that may be nondeductible, $2.7 million, $1.3 million and $1.3 million
represent stock-based compensation that may be nondeductible under IRC §162(m), and $3.8 mil-
lion is attributable to syndication costs. Subsequent recognition of income tax benefits associated
with syndication costs will be allocated to additional paid-in capital.
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has not provided deferred U.S. income taxes or
foreign withholding taxes on temporary differences of approximately $325.1 million and $358.2
million resulting from earnings of certain non-U.S. subsidiaries which exceed U.S. tax earnings and
profits. These amounts in excess thereof are permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. The
amount of the unrecognized deferred tax liability without regard to potential foreign tax credits
associated with these temporary differences is approximately $113.8 million and $125.4 million for
the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009. At December 31, 2008, the Company had no earn-
ings in foreign subsidiaries that were considered permanently reinvested. Deferred income taxes
are provided for foreign earnings planned for repatriation. In connection with the Wynn Macau
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Limited IPO in 2009 (Note 13), the Company recorded a deferred tax liability net of expected
foreign tax credits of $56.1 million to the extent that the book basis of the investment exceeded
the tax basis and where that difference was expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. The
deferred tax liability was recorded as a reduction in additional paid-in capital. In 2009, the Company
repatriated $400 million from the Wynn Macau Limited IPO proceeds leaving a deferred tax
liability net of expected foreign tax credits of $41.5 million as of December 31, 2009. During 2010
the Company repatriated an additional $1.143 billion of Wynn Macau, Limited IPO proceeds result-
ing in the reversal of the $41.5 million deferred tax liability. The amounts repatriated during 2010
and 2009 were used to fund domestic operations, to provide additional U.S. liquidity, and to fund
dividends to the Company’s shareholders. During 2008, the Company repatriated $1.071 billion in
earnings from Wynn Macau. The 2008 earnings were repatriated to fund the repurchase of
$625 million in principal of the Term Loan Facility, to provide available funding for possible future
debt repurchases, to provide funding for the completion of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, and to
provide liquidity.
Effective September 6, 2006, Wynn Macau, S.A. received a 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12%
Complementary Tax on casino gaming profits. Accordingly, the Company was exempted from the
payment of $64.4 million, $31.7 million and $27.7 million in such taxes for the years ended December
31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The Company’s non-gaming profits remain subject to the
Macau Complementary Tax and its casino winnings remain subject to the Macau Special Gaming
tax and other levies in accordance with its concession agreement. On October 21, 2010, Wynn
Resorts (Macau), S.A. applied for an additional 5-year exemption from Macau’s 12% Complementary
Tax on casino gaming profits. On November 30, 2010 the request for an additional 5-year
Complementary Tax exemption was approved, thereby exempting the casino gaming profits of
Wynn Macau S.A. through December 31, 2015.
In June 2009, Wynn Macau, S.A. entered into an agreement with the Macau Special Administrative
Region that provides for an annual payment of MOP $7.2 million (approximately $900,000 U.S. dol-
lars) to the Macau Special Administrative Region as complementary tax otherwise due by share-
holders of Wynn Macau S.A. on dividend distributions. This agreement is effective as of 2006.
Therefore, included in the tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2009, are the amounts
related to the years 2006 through 2009 totaling $3.6 million. This agreement on dividends is effec-
tive through 2010. On November 3, 2010, Wynn Macau, S.A. applied for an extension of this
agreement for an additional five years through December 31, 2015. As of December 31, 2010, the
request was still being processed by the Macau government.
Effective January 1, 2007, the Company adopted the accounting standards related to accounting
for uncertain tax positions. This standard requires that tax positions be assessed using a two-step
process. A tax position is recognized if it meets a “more likely than not” threshold, and is mea-
sured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized.
Uncertain tax positions must be reviewed at each balance sheet date. Liabilities recorded as a
result of this analysis must generally be recorded separately from any current or deferred income
tax accounts.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows
(amounts in thousands):
Balance—beginning of year
Additions based on tax positions of the current year
Additions based on tax positions of prior years
Reductions for tax positions of prior years
Settlements
Lapses in statutes of limitations
Balance—end of year
As of
December 31,
2010
2009
$ 148,365
13,164
694
—
(78,389)
—
$120,779
27,496
185
(95)
—
—
$ 83,834
$148,365
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company has recorded a liability related to uncertain tax
positions of $35.9 million and $90.3 million, respectively. These amounts are included in Other
Long-Term Liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2010
and 2009, $48 million and $58 million, respectively, of liabilities related to U.S. and foreign uncer-
tain tax positions that increase the NOL and foreign tax credit carryforward deferred tax assets are
classified as reductions of the NOL and foreign tax credit carryforward deferred tax assets in the
net deferred tax asset and liability table above. Other uncertain tax positions not increasing the
NOL and foreign tax credit carryforward deferred tax assets have been recorded as increases in
the liability for uncertain tax positions.
As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, $17.9 million and $16.6 million, respectively, of unrecognized
tax benefit would, if recognized, impact the effective tax rate. If incurred, the Company would rec-
ognize penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income
taxes. During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized no interest
or penalties.
The Company’s unrecognized tax benefits include certain income tax accounting methods. These
accounting methods govern the timing and deductibility of income tax deductions. As a result, the
Company’s unrecognized tax benefits could increase by a range of $0 to $8 million over the next
12 months.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various states and foreign
jurisdictions. The Company’s income tax returns are subject to examination by the IRS and other
tax authorities in the locations where it operates. As of December 31, 2010, the Company has filed
domestic income tax returns for the years 2002 to 2009 and foreign income tax returns for 2002 to
2009. The Company’s 2002 to 2009 domestic income tax returns remain subject to examination by
the IRS and the Company’s 2006 to 2009 Macau income tax returns remain subject to examination
by the Macau Finance Bureau.
During 2010, the Company reached an agreement with the Appellate division of the IRS regarding
issues raised during the examination of its 2004 and 2005 income tax returns. The issues for
consideration by the Appellate division were temporary differences and related to the deduction
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of certain costs incurred during the development and construction of Wynn Las Vegas and the
appropriate tax depreciation recovery periods applicable to certain assets. As a result of this set-
tlement with the Appellate division, the Company reduced its unrecognized tax benefits by $78.4
million. This reduction in unrecognized tax benefits resulted in a decrease in the Company’s liabil-
ity for uncertain tax positions of $55 million. The settlement of the 2004 and 2005 examination
issues did not result in a cash tax payment but rather utilized $88.5 million and $2.5 million in for-
eign tax credit and general business credit carryforwards. The statute of limitations for the 2004
and 2005 U.S. income tax returns have been extended to September 30, 2011.
During 2010, the Company received the results of an IRS examination of its 2006 through 2008
U.S. income tax returns and filed its appeal of the examination’s findings with the Appellate divi-
sion of the IRS. In connection with that appeal, the Company agreed to extend the statute of limi-
tations for its 2006 and 2007 tax returns to December 31, 2011. The Company believes that it will
likely reach an agreement with the IRS with respect to the examination of its 2006, 2007 and 2008
U.S. income tax returns within the next 12 months. The issues under examination in these years are
temporary differences and relate to the treatment of discounts extended to Las Vegas casino cus-
tomers gambling on credit, the deduction of certain costs incurred during the development and
construction of Encore at Wynn Las Vegas and the appropriate tax depreciation recovery periods
applicable to certain assets. Upon the settlement of these issues, unrecognized tax benefits could
decrease by $0 to $54 million. The resolution of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 examination is not
expected to result in any significant cash payment but rather the utilization of a portion of the
foreign tax credit carryforward.
During 2010, the Macau Finance Bureau commenced an examination of the 2006 and 2007 Macau
income tax returns filed by Wynn Macau S.A. The Company believes that the examination of the
2006 Macau tax return will likely conclude within the next 12 months; however, the Company is
unable to provide a summary of the likely examination issues or the impact on unrecognized tax
benefits. As of December 31, 2010, no significant issues have been brought to the Company’s
attention and it believes that its liability for uncertain tax positions recorded by Wynn Macau S.A.
is adequate with respect to these years.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, the IRS commenced an examination of the Company’s 2009 U.S.
income tax return. Since the examination is in its initial stages the Company is unable to determine
if it will conclude within the next twelve months. The Company believes that its liability for uncer-
tain tax positions related to the period covered by the examination is adequate. The resolution of
the 2009 IRS examination is not expected to result in any significant cash payment, but rather the
utilization of a portion of the 2009 foreign tax credit carryforward.
In January 2011, the Company received notification that it had been accepted into the IRS
Compliance Assurance Program (“CAP”) for the 2011 tax year. Under the CAP program the IRS
agents and the taxpayer work together in a pre-filing environment to examine transactions and
issues and thus complete the tax examination before the tax return is filed. Entrance into this pro-
gram should enable the Company to reduce time spent on tax administration and enhance tax
reserve and financial statement reporting integrity.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
16. Commitments and Contingencies
Wynn Macau
Land Concession Contract. Wynn Macau, S.A. has entered into a land concession contract for the
land on which Wynn Macau is located. Under the land concession contract, Wynn Macau, S.A.
leases a parcel of approximately 16 acres from the government for an initial term of 25 years, with
a right to renew for additional periods with government approval. Wynn Macau, S.A. has made
payments to the Macau government under the land concession contract totaling $42.7 million.
Wynn Macau, S.A. also paid approximately $18.4 million to an unrelated third party for its relin-
quishment of rights to a portion of the land. In 2009, the Company and the Macau government
agreed to modify this land concession as a result of the construction of Encore at Wynn Macau and
the additional square footage that was added as a result of such construction. In November 2009,
the Company made an additional one-time land premium payment of $14.2 million. During the term
of the land concession contract, Wynn Macau, S.A. is required to make annual lease payments of up
to $525,000.
Cotai Land Agreement. On August 1, 2008, subsidiaries of Wynn Resorts, Limited entered into an
agreement with an unrelated third party to make a one-time payment in the amount of $50 million
in consideration of the unrelated third party’s relinquishment of certain rights with respect to any
future development on the 52 acres of land in the Cotai area of Macau. The payment will be made
within 15 days after the Government of the Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic
of China publishes the Company’s rights to the land in the government’s official gazette.
The Company has filed an application for the land with the government of Macau and is awaiting
final approval.
Aircraft Deposits
The Company made deposits on three aircraft purchases totaling $19.4 million. The Company was
scheduled to take delivery of those aircraft in 2009, 2012 and 2017 with additional payments to be
made totaling $142.2 million. On February 19, 2009, the Company cancelled the agreements to
purchase two of these aircraft. In connection with the cancellation the Company wrote off $6.8 mil-
lion of the deposits, net of amounts refunded. The delivery date for the third aircraft is scheduled
for June 2012, and as of December 31, 2010, the Company has made deposits of $8 million toward
the purchase of this aircraft, with additional payments to be made totaling $49.3 million.
Leases and Other Arrangements
The Company is the lessor under several retail leases and has entered into license and distribution
agreements for several additional retail outlets. The Company also is a party to joint venture agree-
ments for the operation of one retail outlet and the Ferrari and Maserati automobile dealership at
Wynn Las Vegas.
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The following table presents the future minimum rentals to be received under the operating leases
(amounts in thousands):
Years Ending December 31,
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
$15,085
11,680
3,468
2,577
824
1,223
$34,857
In addition, the Company is the lessee under leases for office space in Las Vegas, Macau and cer-
tain other locations, warehouse facilities, the land underlying the Company’s aircraft hangar and
certain office equipment.
At December 31, 2010, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases to
make future minimum lease payments as follows (amounts in thousands):
Years Ending December 31,
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
Thereafter
$ 5,137
2,514
517
228
97
2,802
$ 11,295
Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $24.4 million, $17.2 million
and $17.8 million, respectively.
Self-Insurance
The Company’s domestic subsidiaries are covered under a self-insured medical plan up to a maxi-
mum of $300,000 per year for each insured person. Amounts in excess of these thresholds are
covered by the Company’s insurance programs, subject to customary policy limits. The Company’s
foreign subsidiaries are fully insured.
Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into employment agreements with several executive officers, other
members of management and certain key employees. These agreements generally have three- to
five-year terms and typically indicate a base salary and often contain provisions for discretionary
bonuses. Certain of the executives are also entitled to a separation payment if terminated without
“cause” or upon voluntary termination of employment for “good reason” following a “change of
control” (as these terms are defined in the employment contracts).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Litigation
On May 3, 2010, Atlantic-Pacific Capital, Inc. (“APC”) filed an arbitration demand with Judicial
Arbitration and Mediation Services regarding an agreement with the Company. The action concerns
a claim for compensation of approximately $32 million pursuant to an agreement entered into
between APC and the Company on or about March 30, 2008 whereby APC was engaged to raise
equity capital for an investment vehicle sponsored by the Company. APC is seeking compensation
unrelated to the investment vehicle. The Company has denied APC’s claims for compensation.
The Company filed a Complaint for Damages and Declaratory Relief against APC in the District
Court, Clark County, Nevada, on May 10, 2010. APC removed the action to the United States
District Court, District of Nevada. Management believes that APC’s claim against the Company is
without merit and intends to defend this matter vigorously.
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 peri-
ods from April 2005 to April 2008. The amount subject to these refunds is $5.4 million. Due to the
uncertainty surrounding this matter, a receivable has not been recorded as of December 31, 2010.
17. Segment Information
The Company monitors its operations and evaluates earnings by reviewing the assets and opera-
tions of Wynn Las Vegas (including Encore at Wynn Las Vegas) and Wynn Macau (including Encore
at Wynn Macau). The Company’s total assets and capital expenditures by segment consisted of the
following (amounts in thousands):
Assets
Wynn Las Vegas (including Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
Wynn Macau (including Encore at Wynn Macau)
Corporate and other assets
Total consolidated assets
As of December 31,
2010
2009
$4,108,516
1,777,119
788,862
$4,254,324
1,990,273
1,337,172
$6,674,497
$7,581,769
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Capital Expenditures
Wynn Las Vegas (including Encore at Wynn Las Vegas)
Wynn Macau (including Encore at Wynn Macau)
Corporate and other
Total capital expenditures
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
$157,080
120,580
6,168
$245,040
295,889
—
$283,828
$540,929
The Company’s results of operations by segment for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009
and 2008 consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Net Revenues(1)
Wynn Las Vegas, including Encore
Wynn Macau, including Encore for 2010
Total net revenues
Adjusted Property EBITDA(1,2)
Wynn Las Vegas, including Encore
Wynn Macau, including Encore for 2010
Total adjusted property EBITDA
Other Operating Costs and Expenses
Pre-opening costs
Depreciation and amortization
Property charges and other
Corporate expenses and other
Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates
Total other operating costs and expenses
Operating income
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$ 1,296,064
2,888,634
$ 1,229,573
1,816,038
$ 1,098,889
1,888,435
$ 4,184,698
$ 3,045,611
$ 2,987,324
$ 270,299
892,686
$ 244,065
502,087
$ 252,875
485,857
1,162,985
746,152
738,732
9,496
405,558
25,219
96,659
801
537,733
625,252
1,817
410,547
28,458
70,246
121
511,189
234,963
72,375
263,213
32,584
57,071
1,353
426,596
312,136
(continued)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses
Interest income
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
Decrease in swap fair value
Gain (loss) from extinguishment of debt/exchange offer
Equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates
Other
Years Ended December 31,
2010
2009
2008
$
2,498
(222,863)
(880)
(67,990)
801
225
$
1,740
(211,385)
(2,258)
18,734
121
191
$
21,517
(172,693)
(31,485)
22,347
1,353
(4,257)
Total other non-operating costs and expenses
(288,209)
(192,857)
(163,218)
Income before income taxes
(Provision) benefit for income taxes
Net income
337,043
(20,447)
42,106
(2,999)
148,918
61,561
$ 316,596
$
39,107
$ 210,479
(1) Encore at Wynn Las Vegas opened December 22, 2008 and is included with Wynn Las Vegas as the two properties
operate as one segment. Encore at Wynn Macau opened April 21, 2010 and is included with Wynn Macau as the two
properties operate as one segment.
(2) “Adjusted Property EBITDA” is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, pre-opening costs, property
charges and other, corporate expenses, stock-based compensation, and other non-operating income and expenses
and includes equity in income from unconsolidated affiliates. Adjusted Property EBITDA is presented exclusively as a
supplemental disclosure because management believes that it is widely used to measure the performance, and as a
basis for valuation, of gaming companies. Management uses Adjusted Property EBITDA as a measure of the operating
performance of its segments and to compare the operating performance of its properties with those of its competitors.
The Company also presents Adjusted Property EBITDA because it is used by some investors as a way to measure a
company’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and meet working capital requirements. Gaming
companies have historically reported EBITDA as a supplement to financial measures in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis,
gaming companies, including Wynn Resorts, Limited, have historically excluded from their EBITDA calculations pre-
opening expenses, property charges and corporate expenses, which do not relate to the management of specific
casino properties. However, Adjusted Property EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income
as an indicator of the Company’s performance, as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of
liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure determined in accordance with GAAP. Unlike net income, Adjusted
Property EBITDA does not include depreciation or interest expense and therefore does not reflect current or future
capital expenditures or the cost of capital. The Company has significant uses of cash flows, including capital expendi-
tures, interest payments, debt principal repayments, taxes and other non-recurring charges, which are not reflected in
Adjusted Property EBITDA. Also, Wynn Resorts’ calculation of Adjusted Property EBITDA may be different from the
calculation methods used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.
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18. Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
The following tables (amounts in thousands, except per share data) present selected quarterly
financial information for 2010 and 2009, as previously reported. Because income (loss) per share
amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common
equivalent shares outstanding during each quarter, the sum of the per share amounts for the four
quarters may not equal the total income per share amounts for the year.
Net revenues
Operating income
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable
to Wynn Resorts
Basic income (loss) per share
Diluted income (loss) per share
Net revenues
Operating income
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable
to Wynn Resorts
Basic income (loss) per share
Diluted income (loss) per share
Year Ended December 31, 2010
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Year
$ 908,918
114,848
57,859
$ 1,032,643
148,146
88,917
$ 1,005,949
131,949
(2,054)
$ 1,237,188
230,309
171,874
$ 4,184,698
625,252
316,596
26,988
0.22
0.22
$
$
52,405
0.43
0.42
$
$
(33,508)
$
$
(0.27) $
(0.27) $
114,242
0.93
0.91
160,127
1.30
1.29
$
$
Year Ended December 31, 2009
First
Second
Third
Fourth
Year
$ 739,955
27,149
(33,814)
$ 723,256
82,798
25,479
$ 773,071
79,499
34,210
$ 809,329
45,517
13,232
$ 3,045,611
234,963
39,107
(33,814)
$
$
(0.30) $
(0.30) $
25,479
0.21
0.21
34,210
0.28
0.28
$
$
$
$
(5,221)
(0.04) $
(0.04) $
20,654
0.17
0.17
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M anagement R eport on Inter nal Control
Over Financial R eporting
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject
to the risks that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting
as of December 31, 2010. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal
Control—Integrated Framework.
Based on our assessment, management believes that, as of December 31, 2010, the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting was effective.
The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm has issued an audit report on our
internal control over financial reporting. This report appears under “Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm” on pages 92 and 93.
Changes in 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 our fourth 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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Stock Per for m ance Gr aph
The graph below compares the five-year cumulative total return on our common stock to the
cumulative total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index (“S&P 500”) and the Dow Jones
U.S. Gambling Index. The performance graph assumes that $100 was invested on December 31,
2005 in each of the Company’s common stock, the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones U.S. Gambling
Index, and that all dividends were reinvested. The stock price performance shown in this graph is
neither necessarily indicative of, nor intended to suggest, future stock price performance.
$250
200
150
100
50
0
12/30/05
December 05
December 06
December 07
December 08
December 09
December 10
Wynn Resorts Ltd.
S&P 500
Dow Jones U.S. Gambling
12/29/06
12/31/07
12/31/08
12/31/09
12/31/10
Wynn Resorts Ltd.
Dow Jones U.S. Gambling
S&P 500
100.0
182.5
228.0
85.9
125.5
242.5
100.0
145.7
167.3
45.0
70.1
121.3
100.0
115.8
122.2
77.0
97.3
112.0
The performance graph should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other of
our filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act of 1934, unless we specifically
incorporate the performance graph by reference therein.
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R eport of Independent R egistered
Public Accounting Fir m
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries:
We have audited Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries’ (the “Company”) internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—
Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (the COSO criteria). The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effec-
tive internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal con-
trol over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluat-
ing the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s
internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to
the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions
and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions
are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with gener-
ally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being
made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and
(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
(continued)
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R eport of Independent R egistered
Public Accounting Fir m
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are
subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight
Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2010
and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010 of the Company and our report
dated February 28, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 28, 2011
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R eport of Independent R egistered
Public Accounting Fir m
The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Wynn Resorts, Limited and subsidiaries:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Wynn Resorts, Limited and
subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated
statements of income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 2010. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the consolidated financial position of the Company at December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report
dated February 28, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 28, 2011
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Corporate Headquarters
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
Website
Visit the Company’s websites at:
www.wynnresorts.com
www.wynnlasvegas.com
www.wynnmacau.com
www.wynnmacaulimited.com
Annual Report on Form 10-K
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K (including the finan-
cial statements and financial statement schedules
relating thereto) filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission may be obtained upon written request
and without charge. Requests should be directed to
Samanta Stewart, Vice President of Investor Relations of
Wynn Resorts, Limited, 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109, telephone (702) 770-7555
or investorrelations@wynnresorts.com. In addition, the
electronic version of the Annual Report can be found at
www.wynnresorts.com, under Company Information.
Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held at Wynn
Macau, Rua Cidade de Sintra, NAPE, Macau SAR on
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 3:30 p.m., local time. March 25,
2011 is the record date for determining the stockholders
entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Annual Meeting
of Stockholders.
Common Stock
Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global
Select Market under the symbol “WYNN.”
Common Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust Co.
59 Maiden Lane
New York, New York 10038
(800) 937-5449
Wynn, Encore and the Wynn Crest are registered trade-
marks or trademarks of Wynn Resorts Holdings, LLC.
Board of Directors
Stephen A. Wynn
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Kazuo Okada
Vice Chairman of the Board
Founder, Director and Chairman of
the Board of Universal Entert ainment
Corp., Director, President, Secretary
and Treasurer of Aruze USA
Linda Chen
Director
President of Wynn International
Marketing, Limited, Chief Operating
Officer of Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A.
Russell Goldsmith
Director
Chief Executive Officer of City
National Bank, serves on the
Federal Reserve Board’s 12-member
Federal Advisory Council
Executive Officers
Stephen A. Wynn
Chief Executive Officer
Marc D. Schorr
Chief Operating Officer
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D. Boone Wayson
Director
Principal of Wayson’s Properties,
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Elaine P. Wynn
Director
Active leader in educational and
philanthropic affairs in Las Vegas,
Chairperson of the National Board
of Communities in Schools,
Trustee of the Kennedy Center
for the Performing Arts
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Chairman of the Board of Lan Kwai
Fong Holdings Limited and Ocean
Park Hong Kong
Robert J. Miller
Director
Founder of Robert J. Miller Consulting,
Senior Advisor to Dutko Worldwide,
Governor of the State of Nevada from
January 1989 until January 1999
John A. Moran
Director
Director of the John A. Moran Eye
Center, Trustee of the George and
Barbara Bush Endowment for Innovative
Cancer Research at the University
of Texas, Honorary Trustee of the
Metropolitan Museum of Art in
New York City, former Chairman of
Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation
Alvin V. Shoemaker
Director
Former Chairman of the Board of
First Boston Inc. and First Boston
Corporation
John Strzemp
Chief Administrative Officer
Kim Sinatra
General Counsel and Secretary
Linda Chen
President of Wynn International
Marketing, Limited
Matt Maddox
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Wynn Resorts, Limited
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-7555
www.wynnresorts.com