Wynn Resorts reported $1.42 billion in operating revenue for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $470.3 million, from $953.3 million for the first quarter of 2022.
Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited was $12.3 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to net loss attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited of $183.3 million for the first quarter of 2022. Diluted net loss per share was $0.02 for the first quarter of 2023, compared to diluted net loss per share of $1.59 for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted Property EBITDAR(1) was $429.7 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to Adjusted Property EBITDAR of $177.6 million for the first quarter of 2022.
“For the first time in over three years, each of our resorts is generating strong financial results, which is once again a testament to our team’s relentless focus on delivering five-star hospitality and experiences to our guests,” said Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, Limited.
“In the U.S., Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Boston Harbor are firing on all cylinders, generating a new all-time record for Adjusted Property EBITDAR at our combined North American properties during the quarter. In Macau, after several challenging years, we were pleased to experience a meaningful return of visitation and demand, particularly in our mass gaming and retail businesses. We believe we are well-positioned for success in Macau’s next phase of growth.”
Additionally, the Board of Directors of Wynn Resorts announced the resumption of our quarterly dividend program, with a cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on June 6, 2023 to stockholders of record as of May 23, 2023. The reinstatement of our dividend program reflects the strength of our financial results, our robust liquidity position and our commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Consolidated Results
Operating revenues were $1.42 billion for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $470.3 million, from $953.3 million for the first quarter of 2022. For the first quarter of 2023, operating revenues increased $145.6 million, $206.0 million, $95.6 million, and $25.5 million at our Las Vegas Operations, Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, and Encore Boston Harbor, respectively, and decreased $2.4 million at Wynn Interactive, from the first quarter of 2022.
Net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited was $12.3 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to net loss attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited of $183.3 million for the first quarter of 2022. Diluted net loss per share was $0.02 for the first quarter of 2023, compared to diluted net loss per share of $1.59 for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited(2) was $33.3 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2023, compared to adjusted net loss attributable to Wynn Resorts, Limited of $139.6 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2022.
Adjusted Property EBITDAR was $429.7 million for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 142.0% compared to Adjusted Property EBITDAR of $177.6 million for the first quarter of 2022. For the first quarter of 2023, Adjusted Property EBITDAR increased $72.2 million, $111.9 million, $49.4 million, $8.2 million, and $10.4 million at our Las Vegas Operations, Wynn Palace, Wynn Macau, Encore Boston Harbor, and Wynn Interactive, respectively, from the first quarter of 2022.
Property Results
Macau Operations
Wynn Palace
Operating revenues from Wynn Palace were $369.4 million for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $206.0 million from $163.3 million for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted Property EBITDAR from Wynn Palace was $111.1 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $(0.9) million for the first quarter of 2022. VIP table games win as a percentage of turnover was 2.72%, below the property’s expected range of 3.1% to 3.4% and above the 2.05% experienced in the first quarter of 2022. Table games win percentage in mass market operations was 22.1%, above the 20.9% experienced in the first quarter of 2022.
Wynn Macau
Operating revenues from Wynn Macau were $230.7 million for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $95.6 million from $135.1 million for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted Property EBITDAR from Wynn Macau was $44.7 million for the first quarter of 2023, compared to $(4.7) million for the first quarter of 2022. VIP table games win as a percentage of turnover was 2.69%, below the property’s expected range of 3.1% to 3.4% and below the 3.84% experienced in the first quarter of 2022. Table games win percentage in mass market operations was 17.0%, below the 17.5% experienced in the first quarter of 2022.
Las Vegas Operations
Operating revenues from our Las Vegas Operations were $586.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $145.6 million from $441.2 million for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted Property EBITDAR from our Las Vegas Operations for the first quarter of 2023 was $231.6 million, compared to $159.4 million for the first quarter of 2022. Table games win percentage for the first quarter of 2023 was 24.3%, within the property’s expected range of 22% to 26% and above the 23.6% experienced in the first quarter of 2022.
Encore Boston Harbor
Operating revenues from Encore Boston Harbor were $216.3 million for the first quarter of 2023, an increase of $25.5 million from $190.8 million for the first quarter of 2022. Adjusted Property EBITDAR from Encore Boston Harbor for the first quarter of 2023 was $63.4 million, compared to $55.3 million for the first quarter of 2022. Table games win percentage for the first quarter of 2023 was 21.7%, within the property’s expected range of 18% to 22% and below the 22.2% experienced in the first quarter of 2022.
Balance Sheet
Our cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2023 totaled $3.84 billion, comprised of $1.61 billion held by Wynn Macau, Limited (“WML”) and subsidiaries, $1.85 billion held by Wynn Resorts Finance, LLC (“WRF”) excluding WML, and $378.5 million held at Corporate and other. As of March 31, 2023, the available borrowing capacity under the Wynn Resorts Finance Revolver was $837.0 million, and the WM Cayman II Revolver was fully drawn.
Total current and long-term debt outstanding at March 31, 2023 was $12.25 billion, comprised of $6.75 billion of Macau related debt, $2.64 billion of Wynn Las Vegas debt, $2.25 billion of Wynn Resorts Finance debt, and $613.6 million of debt held by the retail joint venture which we consolidate.
In February 2023, WRF and its subsidiary Wynn Resorts Capital Corp. (together with WRF, the “WRF Issuers”) issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “2031 WRF Senior Notes), and used a portion of the proceeds to purchase valid tenders with respect to $506.4 million aggregate principal amount of the 7 3/4% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “2025 WRF Senior Notes”) and to pay the tender premium and related fees and expenses. In April 2023, we repurchased all of the remaining outstanding 2025 WRF Senior Notes using the remaining net proceeds from the offering of the 2031 WRF Senior Notes and cash held by WRF, at a price equal to 101.938% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
In March 2023, WML completed an offering of $600.0 million 4 1/2% convertible bonds due 2029 (the “Convertible Bonds”). WML intends to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The Convertible Bonds are convertible at the option of the holder into ordinary shares of WML, at the initial conversion price of approximately HK$10.24 per share (equivalent to approximately US$1.30).
Also in March 2023, we repurchased all of our outstanding Wynn Las Vegas 4 1/4% Senior Notes due 2023, representing an aggregate principal amount of $500.0 million, using cash held by WRF, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
