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<ul><li>Wynn Resorts confirmed an upward trend in the company's financial performance, with several notable highlights and challenges observed.</li><li>The fourth quarter of 2023 was evidently a prosperous period for the firm as it marked an all-time quarterly record of $630.4 million of property EBITDAR. This can be attributed to the progressively building momentum of the firm's business throughout the year.</li><li>Annual earnings were also record-breaking, with nearly $2.2 billion of property EBITDAR generated over the year.</li></ul>

Wynn Resorts confirmed an upward trend in the company's financial performance, with several notable highlights and challenges observed.The fourth quarter of 2023 was evidently a prosperous period for the firm as it marked an all-time quarterly record of $630.4 million of property EBITDAR. This can be attributed to the progressively building momentum of the firm's business throughout the year.Annual earnings were also record-breaking, with nearly $2.2 billion of property EBITDAR generated over the year.

Wynn Reports: Well-positioned Macau Operations

<ul><li>Wynn Resorts delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter.</li><li>In the realm of Wynn Las Vegas, they reported a commendable performance in the third quarter.</li><li>The developments extend beyond gaming, with non-gaming sectors such as retail and hotel revenue experiencing impressive growth.</li></ul>

Wynn Resorts delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter.In the realm of Wynn Las Vegas, they reported a commendable performance in the third quarter.The developments extend beyond gaming, with non-gaming sectors such as retail and hotel revenue experiencing impressive growth.

Wynn Resorts: A Tale Of Macau Recovery & Market Share Growth! - Major Drivers

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<p>Cashed-up <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ck-hutchison-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:132:1" rel="noopener">CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK)</a> is in the market every day as its shares trade around all-time lows on an implied stub and simple ratio basis.</p>
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<p>Preceding my comments on CKH are the weekly setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.</p>
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<p>These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity threshold of US$1mn on a 90-day moving average, and a % market capitalisation threshold - the $ value of the holding/opco held, over the parent’s market capitalisation, expressed in percent - of at least 20%.</p>
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Cashed-up CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK) is in the market every day as its shares trade around all-time lows on an implied stub and simple ratio basis.




Preceding my comments on CKH are the weekly setup/unwind tables for Asia-Pacific Holdcos.


These relationships trade with a minimum liquidity threshold of US$1mn on a 90-day moving average, and a % market capitalisation threshold - the $ value of the holding/opco held, over the parent’s market capitalisation, expressed in percent - of at least 20%.


Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist, Casino Business Review LLC

Howard J Klein

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry Specialist

Casino Business Review LLC

Extensive experience in marketing and development in the Asian gaming market

Global Gaming and Casinos Industry

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<li>Investors appear to be divided in  outlook  on Wynn. Some concern about post covid Las Vegas boom losing steam vs. exploding  Macau recovery beyond most early forecasts.</li>
<li>Wynn's Macau properties are particularly aimed at the all  important premium  mass segment which is already showing itself in dramatic casino win  games at  Wynn propeties.</li>
<li>The company still  benefits from the  vision  of  founder Steve Wynn in the properties developed before his controversial resignation in 2018.</li>
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Investors appear to be divided in  outlook  on Wynn. Some concern about post covid Las Vegas boom losing steam vs. exploding  Macau recovery beyond most early forecasts.
Wynn's Macau properties are particularly aimed at the all  important premium  mass segment which is already showing itself in dramatic casino win  games at  Wynn propeties.
The company still  benefits from the  vision  of  founder Steve Wynn in the properties developed before his controversial resignation in 2018.


Wynn: Market Has Not Caught on yet to Speed of Macau Recovery Making Current Entry Point Attractive

<ul><li>Wynn Resorts delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter.</li><li>During the quarter, Wynn Las Vegas generated $224.1 million in adjusted property EBITDA on $578.1 million in operating revenue, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 38.8%.</li><li>Additionally, Wynn Resorts had strong hotel occupancy and excellent tenant retail sales in July.</li></ul>

Wynn Resorts delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter.During the quarter, Wynn Las Vegas generated $224.1 million in adjusted property EBITDA on $578.1 million in operating revenue, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 38.8%.Additionally, Wynn Resorts had strong hotel occupancy and excellent tenant retail sales in July.

Wynn Resorts: The Strategic Partnership With Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expected To Be A Growth Catalyst? - Major Drivers

United States

Wynn Resorts, Limited owns and operates luxury hotels and destination casino resorts in Las Vegas, Nevada, Macau, and China. The Company offers amenities such as guest rooms and suites, restaurants, golf course, and an on-site luxury automotive dealership.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN US)

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StubWorld: CK Hutch's Ongoing Buybacks

CKH looks cheap here priced at 6.8x/0.4x forward PE/PBR, together with a 50% discount to NAV. Expect buybacks to continue. Recommend an outright...

David Blennerhassett

Wynn: Market Has Not Caught on yet to Speed of Macau Recovery Making Current Entry Point Attractive

The market has ignored a strong buy on the dip opportunity when Macau recovery is moving faster than all forecasts to date.

Howard J Klein

Wynn Resorts: The Strategic Partnership With Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expected To Be A Growth Catalyst? - Major Drivers

Wynn Resorts delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter. During the quarter, Wynn Las Vegas generated $224.1...

Baptista Research

Wynn Reports: Well-positioned Macau Operations

Wynn Resorts confirmed an upward trend in the company's financial performance, with several notable highlights and challenges observed. The fourth...

Baptista Research

Wynn Resorts: A Tale Of Macau Recovery & Market Share Growth! - Major Drivers

Wynn Resorts delivered a solid result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter. In the realm of Wynn Las Vegas, they reported a...

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StubWorld: CK Hutch's Ongoing Buybacks

CKH looks cheap here priced at 6.8x/0.4x forward PE/PBR, together with a 50% discount to NAV. Expect buybacks to continue. Recommend an outright...

David Blennerhassett

Wynn: Market Has Not Caught on yet to Speed of Macau Recovery Making Current Entry Point Attractive

The market has ignored a strong buy on the dip opportunity when Macau recovery is moving faster than all forecasts to date.

Howard J Klein

Wynn Resorts: The Strategic Partnership With Preferred Hotels & Resorts Expected To Be A Growth Catalyst? - Major Drivers

Wynn Resorts delivered a positive result and managed an all-around beat in the last quarter. During the quarter, Wynn Las Vegas generated $224.1...

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