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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
xANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172023
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¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada27-0099920
Nevada27-0099920
(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer

Identification No.)
3355 5420 S. Durango Dr.
Las Vegas, Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada
Nevada8910989113
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(702) 414-1000923-9000
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As of June 30, 2017,2023, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $22,931,433,772 $19,205,929,006based on the closing sale price on that date as reported on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Company had 788,881,737753,621,428 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 21, 2018.
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ITEM 1. — BUSINESS
Our Company
Las Vegas Sands Corp. ("(“LVSC," or together with its subsidiaries "we"“we” or the "Company"“Company”) is a Fortune 500 company and the leading global developer and operator of destination properties ("(“Integrated Resorts"Resorts”) that feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming, entertainment and retail malls, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants and other amenities.
We currently own and operate Integrated Resorts in AsiaMacao and the United States.Singapore. We believe that our geographic diversity, best-in-class properties and convention-based business model provide us with the best platform in the hospitality and gaming industry to continue generating substantialgrowth and cash flow while simultaneously pursuing new development opportunities. We focus on the mass market, which comprises our most profitable gaming segment. We believe the mass market segment will continue to deliver long-term growth as a result of continuing economic growth, expansion of the middle class and increasing number of high net worth individuals across our markets in Asia. We also offer loyalty programs at our properties, which provide access to rewards, privileges and members-only events. Additionally, we believe being in the retail mall business and, specifically, owning some of the largest retail properties in Asia will provide meaningful value for us, particularly as the retail market in Asia continues to grow.
Our properties also cater to high-end players by providing them with luxury amenities and premium service levels. These amenities include luxury accommodations, restaurants, lounges, invitation-only clubs and private gaming salons. In each of the regions where we operate, the Paiza brand is associated with certain of these exclusive facilities and represents an important part of our VIP gaming marketing strategy.
Our unique convention-based marketing strategy allows us to attract business travelers during the slower mid-week periods while leisure travelers occupy our properties during the weekends. Our convention, trade show and meeting facilities, combined with the on-site amenities offered at our Macao Singapore and Las VegasSingapore Integrated Resorts, provide flexible and expansive space for meetings, incentives, conventions trade shows and other meetings.
In addition, our properties are differentiated by our high-end gaming facilities and significant retail offerings. The Paiza Club located at our properties is an important part of our VIP gaming marketing strategy. Our Paiza Clubs are exclusive invitation-only clubs available to our premium players that feature high-end services and amenities, including luxury accommodations, restaurants, lounges and private gaming salons. We also offer players club loyalty programs at our properties, which provide access to rewards, privileges and members-only events. Additionally, we believe that being in the retail mall business and, specifically, owning some of the largest retail properties in Asia will provide meaningful value for us, particularly as the retail market in Asia continues to grow.exhibitions (“MICE”).
Through our 70.1%69.9% ownership of Sands China Ltd. ("SCL"(“SCL”), we own and operate a collection of Integrated Resorts in the Macao Special Administrative Region ("Macao"(“Macao”) of the People's Republic of China ("China"(“PRC” or “China”). These properties include The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel ("(“The Venetian Macao"Macao”); Sands Cotai Central;The Londoner Macao; The Parisian Macao, which opened on September 13, 2016;Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the "Four“Four Seasons Hotel Macao"Macao”); and the Sands Macao.
In Singapore, we own and operate the iconic Marina Bay Sands, which has becomeopened in 2010 and is one of Singapore's major tourist, business and retail destinations since its opening in 2010.
Our properties in the United States include The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino ("The Venetian Las Vegas") and The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino ("The Palazzo"), luxury resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, as well as the Sands Expo and Convention Center (the "Sands Expo Center," and together with The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo, the "Las Vegas Operating Properties") in Las Vegas, Nevada and the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem (the "Sands Bethlehem") in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.destinations.
We pride ourselves on being an exemplary employerare dedicated to sustainability across environment, social and an upstandinggovernance (“ESG”) priorities, anchored by our People, Communities and Planet corporate citizen that helps improveresponsibility platform. In 2023, we were named to the quality of lifeDow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the sixth consecutive year and to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fourth consecutive year, recognizing our ESG leadership and performance. We strive to deliver a positive working environment for our team members worldwide and pledge to promote the communitiesadvancement of aspiring team members through a range of educational partnerships, grants and leadership training. We are committed to creating and investing in which we operate. Throughindustry-leading policies and procedures to safeguard our patrons, partners, employees and neighbors. We drive social impact through, among other things, our Sands Cares programcharitable giving and other avenues, we are an active community partner offering assistanceengagement program. Our industry-leading Integrated Resorts provide substantial contributions to charitable organizationsour host communities including growth in leisure and other worthy causes.
business tourism, sustained job creation and ongoing financial opportunities for local small and medium-sized businesses. We are also committedcontinuously make efforts to protecting the environment and to being a global leader in sustainable resort development. Throughimprove our environmental performance through our Sands ECO360 Global Sustainabilityglobal sustainability program (“Sands ECO360”). Through Sands ECO360, we develop and implement environmental practices for our existingto advance energy efficiency and future resort developmentstransition to protect natural resources, offer our team members a saferenewables, reduce waste, conserve water and healthy work environmentsource products and enhance the resort experiences of our guests.materials responsibly.
LVSC was incorporated in Nevada in August 2004. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE"“NYSE”) under the symbol "LVS."“LVS.” Our principal executive office is located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, 5420 S. Durango Dr.,
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Las Vegas, Nevada 8910989113 and our telephone number at that address is (702) 414-1000.923-9000. Our website address is www.sands.com.www.sands.com. The information on our website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"(“SEC”) filings, and any amendments to those reports and any other filings that we file with or furnish to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are made available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC and are also available at the SEC's internetweb site address at www.sec.gov or in the SEC's Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington D.C., 20549. Information related to the operation of the SEC's Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330..
Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information using our investor relations website (http:https://investor.sands.com), our company website, SEC filings, investor events, news and earnings releases, public conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and services, and other issues.
In addition, we post certain information regarding SCL, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp.LVSC with ordinary shares listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, from time to time on our company website and our investor relations website. It is possible that the information we post regarding SCL could be deemed to be material information.
The contents of these websites are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any other report or document we file or furnish with the SEC, and any reference to these websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements. See "Item“Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."
Our principal operating and developmental activities occur in threetwo geographic areas: Macao Singapore and the United States.Singapore. Management reviews the results of operations for each of its operating segments, which generally are our Integrated Resorts. In Macao, our operating segments are: The Venetian Macao; Sands Cotai Central;The Londoner Macao; The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016;Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands Macao. In Singapore, our operating segment is Marina Bay Sands. InAdditionally, prior to its sale, our operating segment in the United States our operating segments are thewas The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center (together, the “Las Vegas Operating PropertiesProperties”) through February 22, 2022, which has been disclosed as a discontinued operation. We also review construction and Sands Bethlehem.development activities for our primary projects under development, in addition to our reportable segments noted above. We also have ferry operations and various other operations that are ancillary to our Macao properties (collectively, "Ferry“Ferry Operations and Other"Other”).
Strengths and Strategies
We believe we have a number of strengths that differentiate our business from our competitors, including:
Diversified, high quality Integrated Resort offerings with substantial non-gaming amenities. Our Integrated Resorts feature non-gaming attractions and amenities including world-class entertainment, expansive retail offerings and market-leading MICE facilities. These attractions and amenities enhance the appeal of our Integrated Resorts, contributing to visitation, length of stay and customer spending at our resorts. The broad appeal of our market-leading Integrated Resort offerings in our various markets enables us to serve the widest array of customer segments in each market.
Substantial and diversified cash flow from existing operations. Our Integrated Resorts in Macao and Singapore have contributed 54% and 46% of our total adjusted property EBITDA, respectively, during 2023. In each of these jurisdictions, our cash flow from operations was derived from a combination of gaming and non-gaming sources, including retail malls, hotel, food and beverage, entertainment and MICE.
Market leadership in the growing high-margin mass market gaming segment. In our gaming business, we presentfocus on the high-margin mass gaming segment. Our combined SCL properties continue to reconcilehave the highest percentage of gaming win from mass tables and slots of the Macao operators. Management estimates our mass market table revenues typically generate a gross margin substantially higher than the gross margin on our VIP table
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revenues. Additionally, gross gaming revenue from mass tables and slots has contributed to approximately two-thirds of total gross gaming revenue at Marina Bay Sands during the previous five years.
Established brands with broad regional and international market awareness and appeal. Through a combination of its diversity of amenities, scale of facilities and its distinctive design, The Venetian Macao has remained the foremost example of a themed Integrated Resort in Macao. The Londoner Macao, our largest themed property on the Cotai Strip, with replicas of the Houses of Parliament and the Elizabeth Tower, along with the Parisian Macao, our themed property with an iconic replica of the Eiffel Tower and other attractions, has established an interconnected critical mass of European-themed Integrated Resorts that attract multiple segments of leisure and business tourism and drive broad brand awareness both regionally and globally. As awareness of The Londoner Macao increases, we believe this Integrated Resort has both the quality and scale to enhance the overall reputation and recognition of our Macao portfolio.
Marina Bay Sands is an iconic, architecturally significant Integrated Resort with meaningful scale and visitation. Due to its distinctive design, multitude of amenities and customer experiences shared on social media, and a prominent position as part of the Singapore skyline, Marina Bay Sands is recognized throughout Asia and globally. We believe the brand of Marina Bay Sands is unique and as a result, the property is often featured prominently on social media, in filmed entertainment and in other media.
Experienced management team with a proven track record. Mr. Robert G. Goldstein, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been an integral part of our executive team from the beginning, joining our founder and previous Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, before The Venetian Resort Las Vegas was constructed. Mr. Goldstein is one of the most respected and experienced executives in our industry today. Mr. Patrick Dumont, our President and Chief Operating Officer, has been with the Company for more than 13 years, including previously serving as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and has prior experience in corporate finance and management. Our management team is focused on delivering growth, increasing our return on invested capital, balance sheet strength, preserving the Company’s financial flexibility to pursue development opportunities and continuing to execute return of capital to stockholders.
Unique MICE and entertainment facilities. Our market-leading MICE and entertainment facilities contribute to our consolidated statementsmarkets’ diversification and appeal to business and leisure travelers while diversifying our cash flows and increasing revenues and profit. Our approximately 2.9 million square feet of global MICE space is designed to meet the needs of meeting planners and corporate events and trade show organizers from around the world. Our experience and expertise in this industry supports our ability to drive leisure and business tourism to our markets. The live entertainment program at our properties has been a key traffic driver and has established us as a leader in the field of tourism and leisure activities.
Building on our key strengths, we seek to enhance our position as the leading developer and operator of Integrated Resorts and casinos by continuing to implement the following business strategies:
Developing and diversifying our Integrated Resort offerings to include a full complement of products and services to cater to different market segments. Our Integrated Resorts include MICE space, retail, dining and entertainment facilities and a range of hotel offerings, including branded suites and hotel rooms, to cater to different segments of our markets. We are able to leverage the recognition and the sales, marketing and reservation capabilities of premier hotel brands to attract a wide range of customers in different market segments to our properties. We believe our partnerships with renowned hotel management partners, our diverse Integrated Resort offerings and the convenience and accessibility of our properties will continue to increase the appeal of our properties to both the business and leisure customer segments.
Leveraging our scale of operations to create and financial condition.maintain an absolute cost advantage. Management expects to benefit from lower unit costs due to the economies of scale inherent in our operations. Opportunities for lower unit costs include, but are not limited to: lower utility costs; more efficient staffing of hotel and gaming operations; and centralized transportation, marketing and sales, and procurement. In addition, our scale allows us to consolidate certain administrative functions.
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Focusing on the high-margin mass market gaming segment, while continuing to provide luxury amenities and high service levels to our reportable segments noted above, management also reviews constructionVIP and development activities for eachpremium players. The scale and product mix of our primaryIntegrated Resort properties allow us to participate very effectively in all segments of the market. We believe the mass market segment will continue to exhibit long-term growth as a result of continuing economic growth, expansion of the middle class and increasing number of high net worth individuals across our markets in Asia, accompanied by supportive long-term trends in business and leisure tourism. Our properties are positioned to harness future growth in the mass market that comprise our most profitable gaming segment, while delivering the immersive destination resort experiences that create loyalty with VIP and premium players.
Identifying targeted investment opportunities to drive growth across our portfolio. We will continue to invest in the expansion of our facilities and the enhancement of the leisure and business tourism appeal of our property portfolio. Our planned development projects currently under development, which include fulfilling capital and operating investment requirements as part of our Macao gaming concession, the rebrandingnext phase of Sands Cotai Central, the additional hotel tower atrenovation and redevelopment of The PlazaLondoner Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macaothe extensive renovation and our Las Vegas condominium project (which construction currently is suspended) in the United States. See "Item 7 — Management Discussion and Analysisexpansion of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Development Projects." For the Company's net revenues, net income and total assets by reportable segment for each of the three years during the period ended December 31, 2017, see "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 17 — Segment Information."Marina Bay Sands.
AsiaOur Operations
Macao
The Venetian Macao is the anchor property of our Cotai Strip development and is conveniently located approximately two miles from the Taipa Ferry Terminal on Macao's Taipa Island.Island and six miles from the bridge linking Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai. The Venetian Macao includes approximately 374,000503,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area with approximately 635690 table games and 1,6901,260 slot machines.machines and electronic table games (“ETGs”). The Venetian Macao features a 39-floor luxury hotel tower with over 2,9002,905 elegantly appointed luxury suites and the Shoppes at Venetian, approximately 926,000948,000 square feet of unique retail shopping with more than 340327 stores featuring many international brands and home to more than 5059 restaurants and food outlets featuring an international assortment of cuisines. In addition, The Venetian Macao has approximately 1.2 million square feet of convention facilities and meeting room space, an 1,800-seat theater and the 15,000-seat CotaiArenaCotai Arena that hosts world-class entertainment and sporting events and a Paiza Club.events.
SandsThe Londoner Macao, our largest Integrated Resort on the Cotai Central, which features four hotel towers,Strip, is located across the street from The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons HotelMacao. The Londoner Macao is the result of our renovation, expansion and is our largest Integrated Resort on the Cotai

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Strip. Sands Cotai Central, opened in phases, beginning in April 2012.which included the addition of extensive thematic elements both externally and internally and was completed during 2022. The propertyLondoner Macao presents a range of new attractions and features, including some of London’s most recognizable landmarks, such as the Houses of Parliament and the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as “Big Ben”), and interactive guest experiences. The Integrated Resort features four hotel towers: thetowers. The first hotel tower which opened in April 2012, consistingconsists of approximately 650 five-star roomsLondoner Court with 368 luxury suites and suites under the Conrad brand and approximately 1,200 four-star rooms and suites under the Holiday Inn brand; the second hotel tower, which opened in September 2012, consisting of approximately 1,850 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand; the third hotel tower, which opened in January 2013, consisting of approximately 2,100 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand; and the fourth hotel tower, which opened in December 2015, consisting of approximately 400 rooms and suites under the St. Regis brand. The propertysecond hotel tower consists of 659 five-star rooms and suites under the Conrad brand and The Londoner Macao Hotel with 594 London-themed suites, including 14 exclusive Suites by David Beckham. The third hotel tower consists of 1,842 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand. The fourth hotel tower consists of 2,126 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand. Work on Phase II of the Londoner Macao has commenced, which includes the renovation of the rooms in the Sheraton and Conrad hotel towers, an upgrade of the gaming areas and the addition of new attractions, dining, retail and entertainment offerings. The Integrated Resort includes approximately 367,000400,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area with approximately 435510 table games and 1,8451,210 slot machines and ETGs, approximately 369,000 square feet of meeting space, a 1,700-seat1,701-seat theater, the 6,000-seat Londoner Arena, approximately 424,000612,000 square feet of retail space with more than 130143 stores and home to 50 restaurants and food outlets. In October 2017, we announced that we will renovate, expand and rebrand the property into The Londoner Macao.outlets featuring an international assortment of cuisines.
On September 13, 2016, we opened The Parisian Macao, our newest Integrated Resort on the Cotai Strip, which is connected to The Venetian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, and includes approximately 253,000272,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area with approximately 395280 table games and 1,485780 slot machines.machines and ETGs. The Parisian Macao also features approximately 2,8002,541 rooms and suites and the Shoppes at Parisian, approximately 300,000296,000 square feet of unique retail shopping with more than 160112 stores featuring many international brands and home to 1926 restaurants and food outlets featuring an international assortment of cuisines. Other non-gaming amenities at The Parisian Macao include a meeting room complex of approximately 63,000 square feet and a 1,200-seat theater. Directly in front of The Parisian Macao, and connected via a covered walk-waywalkway to the main building, is a half-scale authentic re-creation of the Eiffel Tower containing a viewing platform and restaurant.
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The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, which is located adjacent to The Venetian Macao, has approximately 105,000108,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area with approximately 12090 table games and 19520 slot machines and ETGs at its Plaza Casino. The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao also has 360 elegantly appointed rooms and suites managed by Four Seasons Hotels, Inc.;FS Macau Lda., several food and beverage offerings;offerings, and conference and banquet facilities. The Grand Suites at Four Seasons features 289 luxury suites. The Shoppes at Four Seasons includes approximately 258,000249,000 square feet of retail space with 134 stores and home to10 restaurant and food outlets, and is connected to the Shoppes at Venetian. The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao also features 19 ultra-exclusive Paiza Mansions, which are individually designed and made available by invitation only. In October 2017, we announced that the property will feature an additional 295 suites in a tower adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao.
The Sands Macao, the first U.S. operated Las Vegas-style casino in Macao, is situated near the Macao-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal on a waterfront parcel centrally located between Macao's Gongbei border gate with China and Macao's central business district. The Sands Macao includes approximately 213,000176,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area with approximately 215110 table games and 910430 slot machines.machines and ETGs. The Sands Macao also includes a 289-suite hotel tower, spa facilities and several restaurants and entertainment areas, and a Paiza Club.areas.
We operate the gaming areas within our Macao properties pursuant to a 20-year10-year gaming subconcessionconcession that expires in June 2022.December 2032. See "— Regulation“Regulation and Licensing — Macao Concession and Our Subconcession."
Singapore
Marina Bay Sands featuresopened with approximately 2,600 rooms and suites located in three 55-story hotel towers. We are currently undertaking extensive renovation work with approximately 1,850 rooms and suites resulting upon completion, which is expected to greatly enhance the positioning of our suite product. Atop the three towers is the Sands SkyPark, an extensive outdoor recreation area with a 150-meter infinity swimming pool and leading restaurant and nightlife brands. The Integrated Resort offers approximately 160,000162,000 square feet of gaming space with approximately 605500 table games and 2,5003,000 slot machines;machines and ETGs; The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, an enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complex with signature restaurants from world-renowned chefs; an event plaza and promenade; and an art/science museum. Marina Bay Sands also includes approximately 1.2 million square feet of meeting and convention space and twoa state-of-the-art theaterstheater for top Broadway shows, concerts and gala events.
We operate the gaming area within our Singapore property pursuant to a 30-year casino concession provided under a development agreement entered into in August 2006. See "— Regulation“Regulation and Licensing — Development Agreement with Singapore Tourism Board."Board.” Additionally, see “Development Projects — Singapore.”


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AsiaOur Markets
Macao
Macao is the largest gaming market in the world and the only market in China to offer legalized casino gaming. According to Macao government statistics that are issued publicly on a monthly basis by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (commonly referred to as the "DICJ"“DICJ”), annual gross gaming revenues were $33.2183.06 billion patacas in 2017,2023 (approximately $22.74 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), an 18.5% increase of 333.8% and a decrease of 37.4% compared to 2016.2022 and 2019, respectively.
We expect thatwelcomed approximately 27 million visitors to Macao in 2023, compared to the approximately 6 million visitors in 2022. We believe visitation will return to pre-pandemic levels and will continue to experience meaningful long-term growth and the approximately 33 million visitors that Macao welcomed in 2017 will continue to increase over time.growth. We believe this growth will be driven by a variety of factors, including the movement of Chinese citizens to urban centers in China, continued growth of the Chinese outbound tourism market, the increased utilization of existing transportation infrastructure, the introduction of new transportation infrastructure and the continued increase in hotel room inventory in Macao and neighboring Hengqin Island. Based onThere has been significant investment announced plans in Macao, approximately $7 billion of capital is expected to be investedand recently completed by concessionaires and subconcessionaires in new resort development projects on Cotai with announced opening dates through the remainder of 2018 and through 2020. In total, these new projects will add approximately 3,400 incremental hotel rooms, along with other non-gaming offerings and gaming capacity.Cotai. These new resortsfactors should help increase the critical mass on Cotai and further drive Macao's transformation into a leading business and leisure tourism hub in Asia. We believe the development of additional integrated resort products in Macao will also drive a higher demand for gaming products.
Table games are the dominant form of gaming in Asia, with Baccarat being the most popular game. We believe we will continue to experience Macao market-leading visitation and are focused on driving high-margin mass market gaming, while providing luxury amenities and high service levels to our VIP and premium players. We
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intend to continue to introduce more modern and popular products that appeal to the Asian marketplace and believe thatour continued improvement in our high-quality gaming product offerings has enabled us to capture a meaningful share of the overall Macao gaming market across all types of players.player segments.
Proximity to Major Asian Cities
More than 1.0 billion people are estimated to live within a three-hour flight from Macao and more than 3.0 billion people are estimated to live within a five-hour flight from Macao.
Visitors from Hong Kong, southeastSouth China, Taiwan and other locations in Asia can reach Macao in a relatively short time, using a variety of transportation methods, and visitors from more distant locations in Asia can take advantage of short travel times by air to Zhuhai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Hong Kong, (followedfollowed by a road, ferry or helicopter trip to Macao).Macao. In addition, numerous air carriers fly directly into MacaoMacau International Airport from many major cities in Asia.
Macao draws in a significant number of customers who are visitors or residents of Hong Kong. One of the major methods of transportation to Macao from Hong Kong is the jetfoil ferry service, including our ferry service, CotaiJet.services, Cotai Water Jet. The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (the “HZMB”), which connects Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai, has reduced the travel time between Hong Kong and Macao from one hour by ferry to approximately 45 minutes on the road. The HZMB is part of the Greater Bay Area Initiative and plays a key role in connecting the cities in the Greater Bay Area, facilitating the visitation to Macao. Macao is also accessible from Hong Kong by helicopter. In addition, the bridge linking Hong Kong, Macao and Zhuhai was completed in late 2017 and is expected to open in 2018, and will reduce the travel time between Hong Kong and Macao.
Competition in Macao
Gaming in Macao is administered by the government through concessions awarded to threesix different concessionaires, and three subconcessionaires, of which we are one. No additional concessions have been granted by the Macao government since 2002; however, if the Macao government were to allow additional gaming operators in Macao through the grant of additional concessions or subconcessions, we would face additional competition.
Sociedade de Jogos de MacauThe other concessionaires are SJM Resorts, S.A. ("SJM") holds one of the three concessions and currently operates 20 facilities throughout Macao. Historically, SJM was the only gaming operator in Macao. Many of its gaming facilities are relatively small locations that are offered as amenities in hotels; however, some are large operations, including the Hotel Lisboa and The Grand Lisboa. In February 2014, SJM announced the development of Grand Lisboa Palace, a 2,000-room resort on Cotai that is scheduled to open in 2018.
MGM Grand Paradise Limited, a joint venture between MGM Resorts International and Pansy Ho Chiu-King, obtained a subconcession from SJM in April 2005, allowing the joint venture to conduct gaming operations in Macao. The MGM Grand Macau opened in December 2007 and is located on the Macao Peninsula adjacent to the Wynn Macau.

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In February 2018, MGM Grand Paradise Limited opened MGM Cotai, which includes approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and other non-gaming amenities, and is located behind Sands Cotai Central.
, Wynn Resorts (Macau), S.A. ("Wynn Resorts Macau"), a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts Limited, holds a concession and owns and operates the Wynn Macau and Encore at Wynn Macau, which opened in September 2006 and April 2010, respectively. In August 2016, Wynn Resorts Macau opened a 1,700-room integrated resort, Wynn Palace, which is located behind the City of Dreams and MGM Cotai.
In 2006, an affiliate of Publishing and Broadcasting Limited ("PBL") purchased Wynn Resorts Macau's subconcession right under its gaming concession, which permitted the PBL affiliate to receive a gaming subconcession from the Macao government. In May 2007, the PBL affiliate, Melco Crown Entertainment Limited ("Melco Crown"), opened the Crown Macao, later renamed Altira. In June 2009, Melco Crown opened the City of Dreams, an integrated casino resort located adjacent to our Sands Cotai Central, which includes Nuwa, The Countdown Hotel and Grand Hyatt hotels. In October 2015, Melco Crown and its joint venture partners opened Studio City, a 1,600-room casino resort on Cotai. Melco Crown is currently constructing its fifth tower at City of Dreams, the 780-room Morpheus Tower, which is expected to open in 2018.
Galaxy Casino, Company Limited ("Galaxy") holds the third concessionS.A., MGM Grand Paradise, S.A. and has the ability to operate casino properties independent of our subconcession agreement with Galaxy and the Macao government. Galaxy currently operates six casinos in Macao, including StarWorld Hotel, which opened in October 2006, and Galaxy Macau, which is located near The Venetian Macao and opened in May 2011. In May 2015, Galaxy opened the second phase of its Galaxy Macau, which includes approximately 1,250 hotel rooms, as well as additional retail and convention and exhibition facilities.Melco Resorts (Macau), S.A.
Our Macao operations also face competition from other gaming and resort destinations, both in Asia and globally.
Singapore
Singapore is regarded as having the most developed financial and transportation infrastructure in the Southeast Asia region. Singapore has established itself as a destination for both business and leisure visitors, offering convention and exhibition facilities as well as world-class shopping malls and hotel accommodations. In 2006, after a competitive bid process, the Singapore government awarded two concessions to develop and operate two integrated resorts. We were awarded the concession for the Marina Bay site, which is adjacent to Singapore's central business district, and Genting International was awarded the second site, located on Singapore's Sentosa Island.
Based on figures released by the Singapore Tourism Board (the "STB"),STB, Singapore welcomed over 17approximately 13.6 million international visitors in 2017,the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, a 6.2%115.8% increase and a 28.8% decrease compared to 2016.the same period in 2022 and 2019, respectively. Tourism receipts arewere estimated to have reached 24.6be SGD 14.18 billion Singapore dollars ("SGD," approximately $18.4(approximately $10.74 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023) in 20162022 (the latest information publicly available at the time of filing), a 13.0% increase compared to 2015.. The CasinoGambling Regulatory Authority (the "CRA"“GRA”), the gaming regulator in Singapore, does not disclose gaming revenue for the market and thus no official figure exists.
We believe Marina Bay Sands is ideally positioned within Singapore to cater to both business and leisure visitors. The Integrated Resort is centrally located within a 20-minute drive from Singapore's Changi International Airport and near the Marina Bay Cruise Center, a deep-water cruise ship terminal, and Bayfront station, a mass rapid transit station. Marina Bay Sands is also located near several entertainment attractions, including the Gardens by the Bay botanical gardens and the Singapore Sports Hub, a sports complex featuring the 55,000-seat National Stadium.
Consistent with our experience in Macao, Baccarat is the preferred table game in both VIP and mass gaming. Additionally, contributions from slot machines and from mass gaming, including electronic table gamesETG offerings, have enhanced the early growth of the market. As Marina Bay Sands and the Singapore market as a whole continue to mature, we expect to broaden our visitor base to continue to capture visitors from around the world.
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Proximity to Major Asian Cities
AboutMore than 100 airlines operate in Singapore, connecting it to some 400300 cities in about 100approximately 80 countries. In 2017, 62the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, 59 million passengers passed through Singapore's Changi Airport, an increase of 83% and a 6.0% increase asdecrease of 14% compared to 2016. The estimated population withinthe same period in 2022 and 2019, respectively. In 2019, Changi Jewel, a 5-hour flightmulti-use retail, hotel and food and beverage destination, opened at Changi Airport, and work is currently underway to expand the number of Singapore is more than 2.0 billion.runways and open a fifth terminal, which would increase passenger capacity. Based on figures released by the STB, the largest source

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markets for visitors to Singapore for 2017over the last five years ending in 2023 were IndonesiaChina and China.Indonesia. The STB's methodology for reporting visitor arrivals does not recognize Malaysian citizens entering Singapore by land, although this method of visitation is generally thought to be substantial.
Competition in Singapore
Gaming in Singapore is administered by the government through the award of licenses to two operators, of which we are one. Pursuant to the request for proposals to develop an integrated resort at Marina Bay, Singapore (the "Request for Proposal"), the CRA was required to ensure that there would not be more than two casino licenses during an initial ten-year exclusive period (the "Exclusivity Period"), which expired on February 28, 2017.
our Company and Resorts World Sentosa, which is 100% owned by Genting Singapore and located on Sentosa Island,PLC. The GRA is primarily a family tourist destination connectedrequired to Singapore via a 500-meter long vehicular and pedestrian bridge. Apart from theensure there will not be more than two casino the resort includes six hotels, a Universal Studios theme park, the Marine Life Park, the Maritime Experiential Museum, aquarium, conventions and exhibitions facilities, restaurants, as well as a Malaysian food street, and retail shops.licenses until January 1, 2031.
Our Singapore operations also face competition from other gaming and resort destinations, both in Asia and globally.
U.S. Operations
Las Vegas
Our Las Vegas Operating Properties is an Integrated Resort that includes The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzo and the Sands Expo Center.
The Venetian Las Vegas has 4,028 suites situated in a 3,015-suite, 35-story three-winged tower rising above the casino and the adjoining 1,013-suite, 12-story Venezia tower. The casino at The Venetian Las Vegas has approximately 120,000 square feet of gaming space and includes approximately 115 table games and 1,090 slot machines. The Venetian Las Vegas features a variety of amenities for its guests, including a Paiza Club, several theaters and a Canyon Ranch SpaClub.
The Palazzo features modern European ambience and design, and is directly connected to The Venetian Las Vegas and Sands Expo Center. The casino at The Palazzo has approximately 105,000 square feet of gaming space and includes approximately 130 table games and 700 slot machines. The Palazzo has a 50-floor luxury hotel tower with 3,064 suites and includes a Canyon Ranch SpaClub, a Paiza Club and a world-class theater.
The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo feature two enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complexes, currently referred to as the Grand Canal Shoppes. The complex located within The Venetian Las Vegas (previously known as "The Grand Canal Shoppes") and the complex located within The Palazzo (previously known as "The Shoppes at The Palazzo") were sold to GGP Limited Partnership ("GGP") in 2004 and 2008, respectively.
Sands Expo Center is one of the largest overall trade show and convention facilities in the United States (as measured by net leasable square footage), with approximately 1.2 million gross square feet of exhibit and meeting space. We also own an approximately 1.1 million-gross-square-foot meeting and conference facility that links Sands Expo Center to The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo. Together, we offer approximately 2.3 million gross square feet of state-of-the-art exhibition and meeting facilities that can be configured to provide small, mid-size or large meeting rooms and/or accommodate large-scale multi-media events or trade shows.
In May 2016, we announced plans to work with Madison Square Garden Company to bring a 400,000-square foot venue built specifically for music and entertainment to Las Vegas. In February 2018, Madison Square Garden unveiled its plans for the 18,000-seat venue, which, subject to regulatory approvals and entitlements, will be located near, and connected directly to, our Las Vegas Operating Properties and is currently expected to open in 2020.
Pennsylvania
We own and operate the Sands Bethlehem, a gaming, hotel, retail and dining complex located on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel Works in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The Sands Bethlehem features approximately 146,000 square feet of gaming space that includes approximately 175 table games and 3,200 slot machines; a hotel tower with

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282 rooms; a 150,000-square-foot retail facility ("The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem"); an arts and cultural center; and a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose event center.
We own 86% of the economic interest in the gaming, hotel and entertainment portion of Sands Bethlehem through our ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC ("Sands Bethworks Gaming") and approximately 35% of the economic interest in the retail portion of Sands Bethlehem through our ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Retail LLC ("Sands Bethworks Retail").
Las Vegas Market
The Las Vegas hotel/casino industry is highly competitive. Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip compete with other hotels on and off the Las Vegas Strip, including hotels in downtown Las Vegas. In addition, there are large projects in Las Vegas in the development stage or currently suspended and, if opened, may target the same customers as we do. Based on figures released by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (the "LVCVA"), Las Vegas welcomed 42 million visitors during 2017, a 1.7% decrease compared to 2016.
We also compete with legalized gaming from casinos located on Native American tribal lands, including those located in California. While the competitive impact on our operations in Las Vegas from the continued growth of Native American gaming establishments in California remains uncertain, the proliferation of gaming in California and other areas located in the same region as our Las Vegas Operating Properties could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Our Las Vegas Operating Properties also compete, to some extent, with other hotel/casino facilities in Nevada, with hotel/casino and other resort facilities elsewhere in the country and the world, and with internet gaming and state lotteries.
In addition, certain states have legalized, and others may legalize, casino gaming in specific areas. The continued proliferation of gaming venues could have a significant and adverse effect on our business. In particular, the legalization of casino gaming in or near major metropolitan areas from which we traditionally attract customers could have a material adverse effect on our business. The current global trend toward liberalization of gaming restrictions and the resulting proliferation of gaming venues could result in a decrease in the number of visitors to our Las Vegas Operating Properties, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Also, on December 23, 2011, the U.S. Department of Justice (the "DOJ") released an opinion on the application of the Wire Act to interstate transmission of wire communications, concluding that such communications that did not relate to a "sporting event or contest" fell outside the prohibition of the Wire Act. In concluding as such, the DOJ reversed earlier opinions that the Wire Act was not limited to such communications on sporting events or contests. Those states that permit these distribution channels may also expand the gaming offerings of their lotteries in a manner that could have an adverse effect on our business.
Las Vegas generally competes with trade show and convention facilities located in and around major U.S. cities. Within Las Vegas, the Sands Expo Center competes with the Las Vegas Convention Center (the "LVCC"), which currently has approximately 3.2 million gross square feet of convention and exhibit facilities. In addition to the LVCC, some of our Las Vegas competitors have convention and conference facilities that compete with our Las Vegas Operating Properties. Based on figures released by the LVCVA, nearly 7 million convention delegates visited Las Vegas during 2017, a 5.3% increase compared to 2016.
Competitors of our Las Vegas Operating Properties that can offer a hotel/casino experience that is integrated with substantial trade show and convention, conference and meeting facilities, could have an adverse effect on our competitive advantage in attracting trade show and convention, conference and meeting attendees. Major competitors in Las Vegas continue to implement and evaluate opportunities to expand casino, hotel and convention offerings.
Retail Mall Operations
We own and operate retail malls at our Integrated Resorts at The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central,The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Marina Bay Sands and Sands Bethlehem. Upon completion of all phases of Sands Cotai Central's renovation, rebranding and expansion to The Londoner Macao, we willSands. We currently own approximately 3.02.8 million square feet of gross retail space. As further described in "Agreements Relating to the Malls in Las Vegas" below, the Grand Canal Shoppes were sold to GGP and are not owned or operated by us.

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Management believes that being in the retail mall business and, specifically, owning some of the largest retail properties in Asia will provide meaningful value for us, particularly as the retail market in Asia continues to grow.
Our malls are designed to complement our other unique amenities and service offerings provided by our Integrated Resorts. Our strategy is to seek out desirable tenants that appeal to our customerspatrons and provide a wide variety of shopping options. We generate our mall revenue primarily from leases with tenants through base minimum rents, overage rents and reimbursements for common area maintenance ("CAM"(“CAM”) and other expenditures. For further information related to the financial performance of our malls, see "Part“Part II — Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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The tables below set forth certain information regarding our mall operations on the Cotai Strip and at Marina Bay Sands as of December 31, 2017.2023. These tables do not reflect subsequent activity in 2018.2024.
Mall Name
Total GLA(1)
Selected Significant Tenants
Shoppes at Venetian
786,429818,686(2)
Zara, Swarovski,ZARA, Victoria's Secret, UNIQLO, Tiffany & Co., Uniqlo, Rolex, H&M, Plein SportBvlgari, MUJI, Marks & Spencer, Tommy Hilfiger, Cartier, Chaumet, Longines, Omega, Polo Ralph Lauren, Kenzo
Shoppes at Cotai CentralLondoner611,905
424,309(3)
Marks & Spencer, Kid's Cavern, Zara, Under Armour, Omega, Nike, Chow Tai Fook, Planet JApple, Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Burberry, Tod's, V&A, DFS, Tory Burch, The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, Jimmy Choo, Alexander McQueen, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney, Emporio Armani, Canada Goose, Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Shoppes at Parisian296,352300,218 Alexander McQueen, Isabel Marant, Lanvin, Maje, Sandro, Zadig & Voltaire, Paul SmithVersace Jeans Couture, Antonia, Champion, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breitling, I.T Menswear, Temptation
Shoppes at Four Seasons249,373257,859
Cartier, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, HermèHermès, Gucci, Dior, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana,Versace, Zegna, Loro Piana, Saint Laurent, Paris
Balenciaga, Loewe, Roger Vivier, Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Miu Miu, Tiffany & Co., Rimowa
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
604,449(4)615,633(3)
Louis Vuitton, Zara, Chanel, BVLGARI,Gucci, Dior, Burberry, Prada, Gucci, Zara, Burberry, Versace, Dior,Fendi, Moncler, Hermès, Cartier, Tiffany & Co.
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem147,540Coach, Lenox, Tommy Hilfiger, Nine West, Guess, Under ArmourApple
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(1)Represents Gross Leasable Area in square feet.
(2)Excludes approximately 139,000 square feet of space on the fifth floor currently not on the market for lease.
(3)The Shoppes at Cotai Central will feature up to an estimated 600,000 square feet of gross leasable area upon completion of all phases of Sands Cotai Central's renovation, rebranding and expansion to The Londoner Macao.
(4)Excludes approximately 155,000 square feet of space operated by the Company.

(1)Represents Gross Leasable Area in square feet.
(2)Excludes approximately 130,000 square feet of space on the fifth floor currently not on the market for lease.
(3)Excludes approximately 230,000 square feet of space operated by the Company.
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The following table reflects our tenant representation by category for our mall operations as of December 31, 2017:2023:
CategorySquare Feet% of
Square Feet
Representative Tenants
Fashion (luxury, women's, men's, mixed)719,734 34 %Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Versace, Chanel, Hermès, Balenciaga, Loewe, Saint Laurent, Burberry, Prada, Moncler, Fendi, Kenzo, Alexander McQueen, Bottega Veneta, ZEGNA, Givenchy, Loro Piana, Miu Miu, Berluti
Restaurants and lounges392,929 19 %Lei Garden, Ce La Vi, North, The Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, Haidilao, Tai Er Chinese Sauerkraut Fish
Multi-Brands245,114 12 %Duty Free Americas, The Atrium, DFS, Temptation
Jewelry155,515 %Bvlgari, Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany & Co., Chaumet, Van Cleef & Arpels, Longines, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Breitling, Breguet, Chopard, PIAGET
Health and beauty108,038 %Sephora, Sa Sa, Chanel, Helena Rubinstein, SkinCeuticals, La Prairie, Dior
Fashion accessories and footwear104,826 %Rimowa, Oakley & Spectacle Hut, Charles & Keith, Tod’s, Jimmy Choo, Roger Vivier, Christian Louboutin
Home furnishing and electronics97,281 %Apple, Zara Home, MUJI
Lifestyle, sports and entertainment88,847 %Manchester United, Adidas, Lululemon, Under Armour
Banks and services57,214 %Bank of China, ICBC, BR Aesthetic Medical Clinic
Arts and gifts54,125 %Emporio di Gondola, Pop Mart, Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Specialty foods35,488 %Godiva, Haagen Dazs, Jason’s Deli, Venchi
Total2,059,111 100 %
Category Square Feet 
% of
Square Feet
 Representative Tenants
Fashion (luxury, women's, men's, mixed) 926,168
 38% Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Versace, Chanel, Fendi
Restaurants and lounges 428,078
 18% Bambu, Lei Garden, Todai, North, Café Deco
Multi-Brands 268,346
 11% Duty-free shops, The Atrium
Fashion accessories and footwear 193,824
 8% Coach, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tumi, Rimowa
Lifestyle, sports and entertainment 163,003
 7% Manchester United, Adidas, Ferrari
Jewelry 161,614
 7% BVLGARI, Omega, Cartier, Rolex, Tiffany & Co.
Health and beauty 133,984
 5% Sephora, The Body Shop, Sa Sa
Banks and services 61,828
 2% Bank of China, ICBC
Home furnishing and electronics 39,559
 2% Samsung, Zara Home
Specialty foods 29,333
 1% The Chocolate Shop, Cold Storage Specialty
Arts and gifts 17,487
 1% Emporio di Gondola
Total 2,423,224
 100%  
Human Capital
Advertising and MarketingTalent Management
We advertisedirectly employ approximately 38,700 employees worldwide, including approximately 38,400 full-time employees, and hire additional temporary employees on an as-needed basis. Of our full-time employees, approximately 49% are female.
Our success depends in many typeslarge part upon our ability to attract, retain, train, manage and motivate skilled managers and employees at our properties. Our strategy is to be the employer of media, including television, internet (including search engines, e-mail, online advertisingchoice by ensuring a thriving workforce built on integrity and social media), radio, newspapers, magazinesopportunity and to support our employees’ personal, professional and financial well-being. We strive to enhance our culture by creating a safe environment that consists of an inclusive and diverse workforce where all employees are treated fairly and equally and can excel in the performance of their duties. Some examples of key programs and initiatives we have implemented to attract, develop and retain our diverse workforce include:
Competitive pay;
Healthcare: medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, life and accidental death and disability insurance options at no premium cost; group healthcare insurance; and other out-of-home advertising (including billboards),support for both
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physical and mental health, such as a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household, which provides information regarding nutrition, disease management, stress reduction and injury prevention;
Retirement benefits: all eligible employees are able to participate in retirement planning schemes, which may include contributions from the employer, as well as the employee;
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program: through policies, procedures, hiring practices and support systems, we seek to promote general market awarenessdiversity, equity and inclusion and integrate these values into our Company;
Subsidized child care programs;
On-site provision of meals for employees; and
Training and development: through Sands Academy, our global training and development platform, we provide courses, learning tools, coaching opportunities and one-on-one consulting to help employees fulfill their potential, as well as provide tuition reimbursement.
Our employees are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. We believe we have good relations with our employees and any relevant union.
Commitment to Environmental Sustainability
We focus significant attention on minimizing our environmental impact with the goal of reducing the environmental footprint of our existing properties as unique leisure, business and convention destinations dueoffsetting the impact of new developments. Through Sands ECO360, we endeavor to adapt to emerging trends, support new technologies and foster environmental stewardship in the areas of building design and development, resort management and operations, and meetings, events and entertainment. The program is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and other key environmental standards in the areas of low carbon transition, water stewardship, waste, materials and resources and biodiversity.
Our Environmental, Social and Governance Report (the “Report”) is available on our website and contains further information on our environmental sustainability performance, including data indices that reflect the reporting standards of the Global Reporting Initiative and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. The contents of the Report and our website are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K or in any other report or document we file or furnish with the SEC, and any reference to the Report and our website are intended to be inactive textual references only.
In addition to our first-class hotels, casinos, retail stores, restaurantsinternal initiatives, we have developed the Drop by Drop Project, a collaborative water stewardship initiative in conjunction with Clean the World Foundation. The Drop by Drop Project is designed to encourage sustainability in our local regions and other amenities. We actively engagereinvests capital from our water stewardship efforts into innovative water projects in direct marketing as allowed in various geographic regions.
We maintain websites to allow our customers to make room and/or restaurant reservations, purchase show ticketsMacao and provide feedback. We also continue to enhance and expand our use of digital marketing and social media to promote our Integrated Resorts, events and special offers, cultivate customer relationships and provide information and updates regarding out corporate citizenship efforts, including our sustainability and corporate giving programs.Singapore.
Development Projects
We are constantly evaluatingregularly evaluate opportunities to improve our product offerings, such as refreshing our meeting and convention facilities, suites and rooms, retail malls, restaurant and nightlife mix and our gaming areas, as well as other revenue generating additions to our Integrated Resorts.
Macao
Under the Concession (defined below) with the Macao government, Venetian Macau Limited (“VML,” a subsidiary of Sands China Ltd.) is obligated to invest a total of 30.24 billion patacas (approximately $3.76 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) by the year 2032. These investments are to be allocated to both capital and operational projects, including 27.80 billion patacas (approximately $3.45 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for a variety of non-gaming projects designed to enhance Macao's appeal to an international audience (the “Investment Plan”).
The Concession requires us to increase our investment in non-gaming projects by up to 20% in the following year if Macao’s annual market gross gaming revenue achieves or exceeds 180 billion patacas (approximately $22.36 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). Macao’s annual market gross gaming revenue amounted to 183.06 billion patacas (approximately $22.74 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31,
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2023). Consequently, we are required to invest, or cause to be invested, an additional 5.56 billion patacas (approximately $691 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in non-gaming investment projects by December 2032.
Key areas of the investment are subject to the approval of the Macao government and include the following:
MICE Facility Expansion. We plan to expand our convention sector capabilities by constructing a state-of-the-art MICE facility. This new venue, encompassing roughly 18,000 square meters, will adjoin our existing Venetian Macao exhibition center (the “Cotai Expo”). Our goal is to broaden our capacity for large-scale international events, which will be supported by enhanced organization and marketing strategies aimed at making Macao a preferred locale for global corporations' major gatherings.
Tropical Garden Redevelopment. Le Jardin, located on the southern flank of The Londoner Macao, is to undergo a transformation into a distinctive garden-themed attraction spanning approximately 50,000 square meters. Featuring an iconic conservatory and an array of themed green spaces, this development is intended to become a celebrated Macao landmark that offers a compelling, year-round experience for both tourists and local residents.
Entertainment. Our Investment Plan includes a broadening of our entertainment and sporting event portfolio, which will include substantial upgrades to the Cotai Arena.
We have commenced works on Phase II of the Londoner Macao, which includes the renovation of the rooms in the Sheraton and Conrad hotel towers, an upgrade of the gaming areas and the addition of new attractions, dining, retail and entertainment offerings. These projects have a total estimated cost of $1.2 billion and are expected to be substantially completed in early 2025.
Singapore
In October 2017,April 2019, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. (“MBS”) and the Singapore Tourism Board (the “STB”) entered into the Second Development Agreement pursuant to which MBS has agreed to construct a development, which will include a hotel tower with luxury rooms and suites, a rooftop attraction, convention and meeting facilities and a state-of-the-art live entertainment arena with approximately 15,000 seats.
The Second Development Agreement provides for a total minimum project cost of approximately SGD 4.5 billion (approximately $3.4 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). The estimated cost and timing of the total project will be updated as we announced thatcomplete design and begin construction. We expect the total project cost will materially exceed the amounts referenced above from April 2019 based on current market conditions due to inflation, higher material and labor costs and other factors. We have incurred approximately $1.09 billion as of December 31, 2023, inclusive of the payment made in 2019 for the lease of the parcels of land underlying the MBS Expansion Project site.
On March 22, 2023, MBS and the STB entered into a supplemental agreement (the “Supplemental Agreement”), which extended the construction commencement date to April 8, 2024 and the construction completion date to April 8, 2028, and allowed for changes to the construction and operation plans under the Second Development Agreement.
We amended our 2012 Singapore Credit Facility to provide for the financing of the development and construction costs, fees and other expenses related to the MBS Expansion Project pursuant to the Second Development Agreement. On September 7, 2021, we amended the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, which, among other things, extended the deadline for delivering the construction cost estimate and the construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project to March 31, 2022. As noted above, we are in the process of completing the design and reviewing the budget and timing of the MBS expansion due to various factors. As a result, the construction cost estimate and construction schedule were not delivered to the lenders by the extended deadline, and we will renovate, expandnot be permitted to make further draws on the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility until these items are delivered. We do not anticipate material spend related to the MBS Expansion Project prior to the delivery of these items to lenders.
We are nearing completion of the renovation of Towers 1 and rebrand2 of Marina Bay Sands. This renovation has introduced world class suites and other luxury amenities at a cost estimated at approximately $1.0 billion upon
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completion. We also announced the next phase with the renovation of the Tower 3 hotel rooms into world class suites and other property changes at an estimated cost of approximately $750 million with an expected completion date by 2025. These renovations at Marina Bay Sands Cotai Centralare substantially upgrading the overall guest experience for our premium customers, including new dining and retail experiences, and upgrading the casino floor, among other things. These projects are in addition to the previously announced plans for the MBS Expansion Project.
New York
On June 2, 2023, we paid $241 million to acquire Nassau Live Center, LLC and related entities (the “Nassau Coliseum”), the owners and operators of an entertainment arena in the State of New York. The purchase of the Nassau Coliseum, which continues to operate following the closing of the sale, primarily included the fixed assets related to the arena and the right to lease the underlying land from the owner, the County of Nassau in the State of New York.
In conjunction with this transaction, the seller assigned their lease of the land on which the related assets, including the Nassau Coliseum and other improvements, are affixed (the “Original Lease”) to the Company. Immediately following this assignment, the Company entered into a new destination Integrated Resort,land lease agreement with the County of Nassau (the “County”) in the State of New York, for the use and exclusive right to develop and operate assets on the land (the “New Lease”). On April 18, 2023, Hofstra University (“Hofstra”) filed a petition against the Nassau County Planning Commission (the “Planning Commission”) in the New York Supreme Court, County of Nassau, asserting, among other things, that certain meetings held by the Planning Commission concerning the New Lease and certain related transactions were not properly noticed and/or held, and that appropriate materials concerning the meetings were not made available to the public by the Planning Commission in connection with the meetings. On May 31, 2023, Hofstra filed an amended petition that, among other things, added additional respondents and sought to invalidate certain votes held by the County and the Nassau County Legislature. The Londoner Macao, by adding extensive thematic elements both externally and internally. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London's most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and an additional 350 luxury suites. The project will commence in 2018 and be phasedCompany is not a party to minimize disruption during the property's peak periods. We expect the project to be completed in 2020.these proceedings.
In October 2017, we announceda decision and order dated November 9, 2023, the Court annulled various votes held by the Nassau County Legislature, annulled the New Lease and remitted the matter to the Planning Commission and the Nassau County Legislature to conduct a proper public hearing in accordance with all relevant statutes and rules, including the Nassau County Administrative Code and the Open Meetings law and for the issuance of a positive declaration pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (the “Procedural Steps”). On November 10, 2023, the respondents appealed the decision and order and on November 21, 2023, Hofstra cross-appealed. On December 13, 2023, the Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department denied respondents’ motion to stay enforcement of the decision and order pending the appeal, but granted a calendar preference, indicating that the tower adjacentappeal will be calendared expeditiously after all briefs have been filed. With the invalidation of the New Lease noted above, the Company became the lessee in the Original Lease. On January 29, 2024, Hofstra filed a motion seeking a declaration that the Court’s prior order included the annulment of Nassau County’s consent and the putative assignment to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao will feature an additional 295 premium quality suites. We have completed the structural workCompany of the tower and planOriginal Lease. We are committed to commence build outworking with Nassau County to ensure that the Procedural Steps are conducted; however, there can be no assurance as to the completion or positive outcome of the suites in 2018. Procedural Steps or our ability to secure a new lease on terms that are favorable to us.
We expectpurchased the projectNassau Coliseum with the intent to obtain a casino license from the State of New York to develop and operate an Integrated Resort. In addition to the resolution of the matter noted above regarding the New Lease by the Planning Commission, there is no assurance we will be completed in 2019.able to obtain a casino license from the State of New York.
Other
We continue to evaluate currentadditional development projects in each of our markets and pursue new development opportunities globally.

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Regulation and Licensing
Macao Concession and Our Subconcession
In June 2002,On December 16, 2022, the Macao government granted VML, SCL's wholly owned subsidiary, one of threesix concessions to operate casinos in Macao to Galaxy. During December 2002, weMacao. VML entered into a subconcessionconcession agreement with Galaxy, which was approved by the Macao government. Thegovernment for
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the duration of ten years, beginning January 1, 2023 (the “Concession”). With the expiry of VML’s subconcession agreement allows us to developon December 31, 2022, all of our casinos, gaming areas and operate certain casino projectsrespective supporting areas located in Macao, including Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai CentralThe Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao, separately from Galaxy.with a total approximate area of approximately 136,000 square meters (representing approximately 4.7% of the total property area of these entities), reverted to and are now owned by the Macao government. Effective January 1, 2023, all these casinos and gaming areas, as well as respective supporting areas, have been temporarily transferred to VML for the duration of the Concession in return for annual payments of 750 patacas per square meter for the first three years and 2,500 patacas per square meter for the following seven years (approximately $93 and $311, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). These annual payments will be adjusted annually based on the Macao average price index for the preceding year. Under the subconcession agreement,Concession, we are obligated to operate casino games of chance or games of other forms in Macao. We were also obligatedThe Concession allows us to developoperate the casino and opengaming areas located in the following properties: Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and a convention center by December 2007,the Four Seasons Macao, The Londoner Macao and we wereThe Parisian Macao. We are required to invest, or cause to be invested, at least 4.430.24 billion patacas (approximately $548$3.76 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), including 27.80 billion patacas (approximately $3.45 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) on non-gaming projects. As part of the investment, we are obligated to develop certain gaming and non-gaming investment projects by December 2032 and dedicate resources to, among others, the attraction of international visitors, conventions and exhibitions, entertainment shows, sporting events, culture and art, health and wellness, and themed attractions, as well as support Macao's position as a city of gastronomy and increase community and maritime tourism. The Concession requires us to increase our investment in non-gaming projects by up to 20% in the following year if Macao’s annual market gross gaming revenue achieves or exceeds 180 billion patacas (approximately $22.36 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). Macao's annual gross gaming revenue amounted to 183.06 billion patacas (approximately $22.74 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in 2023. Consequently, we are required to invest, or cause to be invested, an additional 5.56 billion patacas (approximately $691 million at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction)on December 31, 2023) in various developmentnon-gaming investment projects in Macao by June 2009, which obligations we have fulfilled.
If the Galaxy concession is terminated for any reason, our subconcession will remain in effect. The subconcession may be terminated by agreement between Galaxy and us. Galaxy is not entitled to terminate the subconcession unilaterally; however, the Macao government, with the consent of Galaxy, may terminate the subconcession under certain circumstances. Galaxy has developed, and may continue to develop, hotel and casino projects separately from us.December 2032.
We are subject to licensing and control under applicable Macao law and are required to be licensed by the Macao gaming authorities to operate a casino. We must pay periodic and regular fees and taxes, and our gaming license is not transferable. We must periodically submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Macao gaming authorities and furnish any other information that the Macao gaming authorities may require. No person may acquire any rights over the shares or assets of Venetian Macau Limited ("VML"), SCL's wholly owned subsidiary,VML without first obtaining the approval of the Macao gaming authorities. Similarly, no person may enter into possession of itsoperate the casino premises or operate themfor which the use has been temporarily transferred to us, either through a management agreement or any other contract or through step in rights without first obtaining the approval of, and receiving a license from, the Macao gaming authorities. The transfer or creation of encumbrances over ownership of shares representing the share capital of VML or other rights relating to such shares, and any act involving the granting of voting rights or other stockholders' rights to persons other than the original owners, would require the approval of the Macao government and the subsequent report of such acts and transactions to the Macao gaming authorities.
Our subconcession agreement requires,Concession and the applicable Macao laws require, among other things: (i) approval of the Macao government for transfers of shares in VML, or of any rights over or inherent to such shares, including the grant of voting rights or other stockholder's rights to persons other than the original owners, as well as for the creation of any charge, lien or encumbrance on such shares; (ii) approval of the Macao government for transfers of shares, or of any rights over such shares, in any of our direct or indirect stockholders, provided that such shares or rights are directly or indirectly equivalent to an amount that is equal to or higher than 5% of VML's share capital; and (iii) that the Macao government be given notice of the creation of any encumbrance or the grant of voting rights or other stockholder's rights to persons other than the original owners on shares in any of the direct or indirect stockholders in VML, provided that such shares or rights are equivalent to an amount that is equal to or higher than 5% of VML's share capital.capital; (iv) that the Macao government be given notice of listing on a stock exchange by any indirect stockholders holding shares equal to or higher than 5% of VML's share capital; and (v) that the Macao government be given prior notice of any relevant financial decision exceeding 10% of the share capital of VML five days before that decision is taken. The requirements in provisions (ii) and (iii) above will not apply, however, to securities listed as tradable on a stock exchange. VML and any of its subsidiaries where VML is a dominant shareholder cannot be listed in any stock exchange.
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The Macao gaming authorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to, or material involvement with, us to determine whether our suitability and/or financial capacity is affected by this individual. LVSC and SCL shareholders with 5% or more of the share capital, directors and some of our key employees must apply for and undergo a finding of suitability process and maintain due qualification during the subconcessionConcession term, and accept the persistent and long-term inspection and supervision exercised by the Macao government. VML is required to notify the Macao government immediately should VML become aware of any fact that may be material to the appropriate qualification of any shareholder who owns 5% or more of the share capital, or any officer, director or key employee. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Macao gaming authorities, and in addition to their authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensure, the Macao gaming authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in corporate position. If the Macao gaming authorities were to find one of our officers, directors or key employees unsuitable for licensing, we would have to sever all relationships with that person. In addition, the Macao gaming authorities may require us to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file appropriate applications.

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Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability after being ordered to do so by the Macao gaming authorities may be found unsuitable. Any stockholder found unsuitable who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the common stock of a company incorporated in Macao and registered with the Macao Companies and Moveable Assets Registrar (a "Macao“Macao registered corporation"corporation”) beyond the period of time prescribed by the Macao gaming authorities may lose their rights to the shares. We will be subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with us, we:

pay that person any dividend or interest upon its shares;

allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through shares held by that person;

pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise; or

fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require that unsuitable person to relinquish its shares.
The Macao gaming authorities also have the authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation holding a gaming license.
In addition, the Macao gaming authorities require prior approval for any loan or similar financing transaction above 100 million patacas (approximately $12 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) where VML is a borrower or a lender, or where it involves the creation of liens and encumbrances over VML's assets and restrictions on stock in connection withstock.
Macao gaming authorities also require to be given prior notice of any financing.relevant financial decision five days before that decision is taken, including but not limited to internal movement of funds exceeding 50% of the share capital of VML, and any other decision exceeding 10% of the share capital of VML, namely labor-related decisions such as payment of salaries and employment benefits.
The Macao gaming authorities must give their prior approval to changes in control of VML through a merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisition, management or consulting agreement or any act or conduct by any person whereby he or she obtains control. Entities seeking to acquire control of a Macao registered corporation must satisfy the Macao gaming authorities concerning a variety of stringent standards prior to assuming control. The Macao Gaming Commissiongaming authorities may also require controlling stockholders, officers, directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval process of the transaction.
The Macao gaming authorities may consider some management opposition to corporate acquisitions, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Macao gaming licensees, and the Macao registered corporations affiliated with such operations, to be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming.
The Macao gaming authorities also have the power to supervise gaming licensees in order to:

assure the financial stability of corporate gaming operators and their affiliates;

preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form; and

promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs.
The subconcession agreementConcession requires the Macao gaming authorities' prior approval of any recapitalization plan proposed by VML's Board of Directors. The Chief Executive of Macao could also require VML to increase its share capital if he deemed it necessary.
The Macao government also has the right, after consultation with Galaxy, to unilaterally terminate the subconcession agreement at any time upon the occurrence of specified events of default, including:

the operation of gaming without permission or operation of business which does not fall within the business scope of the subconcession;

the suspension of operations of our gaming business in Macao without reasonable grounds for more than seven consecutive days or more than fourteen non-consecutive days within one calendar year;

the unauthorized transfer of all or part of our gaming operations in Macao;

the failure to pay taxes, premiums, levies or other amounts payable to the Macao government;

the failure to resume operations following the temporary assumption of operations by the Macao government;

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the repeated failure to comply with decisions of the Macao government;

the failure to provide or supplement the guarantee deposit or the guarantees specified in the subconcession within the prescribed period;

the bankruptcy or insolvency of VML;

fraudulent activity by VML;

serious and repeated violation by VML of the applicable rules for carrying out casino games of chance or games of other forms or the operation of casino games of chance or games of other forms;

the grant to any other person of any managing power over VML; or

the failure by a controlling shareholder in VML to dispose of its interest in VML following notice from the gaming authorities of another jurisdiction in which such controlling shareholder is licensed to operate casino games of chance to the effect that such controlling shareholder can no longer own shares in VML.
In addition, we must comply with various covenants and other provisions under the subconcession, including obligations to:

ensure the proper operation and conduct of casino games;

employ people with appropriate qualifications;

operate and conduct casino games of chance in a fair and honest manner without the influence of criminal activities;

safeguard and ensure Macao's interests in tax revenue from the operation of casinos and other gaming areas; and

maintain a specified level of insurance.
The subconcession agreementConcession also allows the Macao government to request various changes in the plans and specifications of our Macao properties and to make various other decisions and determinations that may be binding on us. For
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example, the Macao government has the right to require that we contribute additional capital to our Macao subsidiaries or that we provide certain deposits or other guarantees of performance in any amount determined by the Macao government to be necessary. VML is limited in its ability to raise additional capital by the need to first obtain the approval of the Macao gaming and governmental authorities before raising certain debt or equity.
The Concession requires VML to submit to the Macao government an annual execution proposal of the specific projects mentioned in the Concession’s Investment Plan up to three months before the start of each calendar year, detailing each project it intends to execute, the proposed amount and the execution schedule for the relevant year. The annual execution proposal for the year 2023 was submitted on March 31, 2023. Within two months after submission of each annual execution proposal, the Macao government will decide on their approval, and may request adjustments to specific projects, to the investment amount and to the execution schedule. If any of our annual execution proposals or parts thereof are not approved, VML is obliged to propose allocating the relevant funds to other projects related with its activity, which are also subject to approval of the Macao government. Within three months after the end of each calendar year, VML is required to submit a report on the execution of the previous year’s execution proposal. In addition, VML is subject to the supervision of the Macao government as regards the execution of development projects included in the Concession’s Investment Plan, and VML must submit regular progress reports every two months, and may be requested to submit exceptional detailed reports whenever the normal progress of any development project is compromised.
If our subconcessionConcession is terminated in the event of a default, the casinos and gaming-related equipment would be automatically transferred back to the Macao government without compensation to us and we would cease to generate any revenues from these operations. In many of these instances, the subconcession agreementConcession does not provide a specific cure period within which any such events may be cured and, instead, we would rely on consultations and negotiations with the Macao government to give us an opportunity to remedy any such default.
The Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza MacaoOur Concession allows us to operate games of chance in casinos and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao are being operated under our subconcession agreement. This subconcessiongaming areas, but excludes the following gaming activities: mutual bets, lotteries, raffles, interactive gaming and games of chance or other gaming, betting or gambling activities on ships or planes. Our subconcessionConcession is exclusively governed by Macao law. We are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Macao in case of any dispute or conflict relating to our subconcession.Concession.
Our subconcession agreementConcession expires on June 26, 2022. UnlessDecember 31, 2032. If our subconcessionConcession is not extended on that date, the casinosor renewed, VML may be prohibited from conducting gaming operations in Macao, and we could cease to generate revenues from our gaming operations when our Concession expires. In addition, all casino premises and gaming-related equipment, which use has been temporarily transferred by the Macao government to VML, will automatically be transferred back to the Macao government upon the expiry of our Concession, together with any gaming-related equipment we acquire during our Concession, without any compensation to us and we will cease to generate any revenues from these operations. Beginning on December 26, 2017, the Macao government may redeem our subconcession by giving us at least one-year prior notice and by paying us fair compensation or indemnity. See "Item 1A — Risk Factors — Risks Associated with Our International Operations — We will stop generating any gaming revenues from our Macao operations if we cannot secure an extension of our subconcession in 2022 or if the Macao government exercises its redemption right."

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Under our subconcession,Concession, we are obligated to pay to the Macao government an annual gaming premium with a fixed portion and a variable portion based on the number and type of gaming tables employed and gaming machines operated by us. The fixed portion of the premium is equal to 30 million patacas (approximately $4 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023). The variable portion is equal to 300,000 patacas per gaming table reserved exclusively for certain kinds of games or players, 150,000 patacas per gaming table not so reserved and 1,000 patacas per electrical or mechanical gaming machine, including slot machines (approximately $37,266, $18,633$37,274, $18,637 and $124, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023), subject to a minimum of 4576 million patacas (approximately $6$9 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023). We also have to pay a special gaming tax of 35% of gross gaming revenues and applicable withholding taxes. We are also obligated to pay a special annual gaming premium if the average of the gross gaming revenues of our gaming tables and our electrical or mechanical gaming machines, including slot machines, is lower than a certain minimum amount determined by the Macao government; such special premium being the difference between the special gaming tax based on the actual gross gaming revenues and that of the specified minimum amount. The minimum amount has been set by the Macao government at 7 million patacas per gaming table and 300,000 patacas per gaming machine (approximately $1 million and $37,274, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). Based on the maximum number of gaming tables and gaming machines we are currently authorized to operate, if the monthly special gaming taxes paid during the year aggregates to less than 4.50 billion patacas (approximately $560 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), we would be required to pay the difference as the special annual gaming premium. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we did not have to pay a special gaming premium
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under the Concession requirements as the special gaming taxes were higher than the minimum threshold. We must also contribute 4%5% of our gross gaming revenue to utilities designated by the Macao government, a portion of which must be used for the promotion of tourism in Macao. This percentage may be subject to change in the future.
Currently, the gaming tax in Macao is calculated as a percentage of gross gaming revenue; however, unlike Nevada, gross gaming revenue does not include deductions for credit losses. As a result, if we extend credit to our customers in Macao and are unable to collect on the related receivables from them, we have to pay taxes on our winnings from these customers even though we were unable to collect on the related receivables. If the laws are not changed, our business in Macao may not be able to realize the full benefits of extending credit to our customers.

In October 2013,August 2018, we received a 5-yearan exemption from Macao's corporate income tax on profits generated by the operation of casino games of chance for the five-year period ending December 31, 2018. In December 2017, we requested an additional income tax exemption for either an additional 5-year period orof January 1, 2019 through June 26, 2022, and in September 2022, this exemption was extended to December 31, 2022, the date our subconcession agreement expires. In May 2014, weexpired. On February 5, 2024, the Macao government provided notice that VML and its peers would continue to receive this exemption for the period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027.
We entered into an agreement with the Macao government in April 2019, effective through the end of 2018 that providesJune 26, 2022, providing for an annual payment of 42 million patacas (approximately $5 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)payments as a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML shareholders on dividend distributions.distributions paid from VML gaming profits, namely a payment of 38 million patacas (approximately $5 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for 2021 and a payment of 18 million patacas (approximately $2 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for the period between January 1, 2022 through June 26, 2022. We intend to request an additional agreementare in discussions with the Macao government to correspond to the income tax exemption for gaming operations. There is no assurance that we will receive extensions on these tax arrangements. See "Item 1A — Risk Factors — Risks Associated with our International Operations — We are currently not required to pay corporate income taxes on our casino gaming operations in Macao. Additionally, we currently have anregarding a similar agreement, with the Macao government that provides for a fixed annual payment that is a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML's shareholders on dividends distributed from our Macao gaming operations. These tax arrangements expire at the endwhich would commence effective as of 2018."January 1, 2023.
Development Agreement with Singapore Tourism Board
On August 23, 2006, our wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. ("MBS"),MBS entered into a development agreement, as amended by a supplementary agreement on December 11, 2009 (the "Development Agreement"“Development Agreement”), with the STB to design, develop, construct and operate the Marina Bay Sands. The Development Agreement includes a concession for MBS to own and operate a casino within the integrated resort.Integrated Resort. In addition to the casino, the integrated resortIntegrated Resort includes, among other amenities, a hotel, a retail complex, a convention center and meeting room complex, theaters,a theater, restaurants and an art/science museum. MBS is one of two companies that have been awarded a concession to operate a casino in Singapore. Under the Requestrequest for Proposal, the Exclusivity Period provides thatproposals to develop an integrated resort at Marina Bay, Singapore, during an initial ten-year exclusive period (the “Exclusivity Period”) only two licensees will bewere granted the right to operate a casino in Singapore, during an initial ten-year period, which expired on February 28, 2017. This Exclusivity Period was subsequently extended to December 31, 2030, when the Second Development Agreement (see below) was entered into. In connection with entering into the Development Agreement, MBS entered into a 60-year lease with the STB for the parcels underlying the project site and entered into an agreement with the Land Transport Authority of Singapore for the provision of necessary infrastructure for rapid transit systems and road works within and/or outside the project site. During the Exclusivity Period, the Company, which is currently the 100% indirect shareholder of MBS, must continuewas required to be the single largest entity with direct or indirect controlling interest of at least 20% in MBS, unless otherwise approved by the CRA.GRA.
The term of the casino concession provided under the Development Agreement is for 30 years commencing from the date the Development Agreement was entered into, or August 23, 2006. In order to renew the casino concession, MBS must give notice to the STB and other relevant authorities in Singapore at least five years before its expiration in August 2036. The Singapore government may terminate the casino concession prior to its expiration in order to serve the best interests of the public, in which event fair compensation will be paid to MBS.

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OnIn April 26, 2010,2019, MBS was issuedand the STB entered into the Second Development Agreement pursuant to which MBS has agreed to construct a casino licensedevelopment, which will include a hotel tower with luxury rooms and suites, a rooftop attraction, convention and meeting facilities and a state-of-the-art live entertainment arena with approximately 15,000 seats. The Second Development Agreement provides for a three-year period, whichtotal minimum project cost of approximately SGD 4.5 billion (approximately $3.4 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). In connection with the Second Development Agreement, MBS entered into a lease with the STB for the parcels of land underlying the project (the “Land”). In April 2019 and in connection with the lease, MBS provided various governmental agencies in Singapore the required paymentpremiums, deposits, stamp duty, goods and services tax and other fees in an aggregate amount of a license fee ofapproximately SGD 38 million1.54 billion (approximately $27 million$1.14 billion at exchange rates in effect at the time of the
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transaction). On April 19, 2013, MBS was granted a license for a further three-year period expiring on April 25, 2016, which required payment of SGD 57 million (approximately $46 million at exchange rates in effect at the timeThe estimated cost and timing of the transaction)total project will be updated as partwe complete design and begin construction. We expect the total project cost will materially exceed the amounts referenced above from April 2019 based on current market conditions due to inflation, higher material and labor costs and other factors. We have incurred approximately$1.09 billion as of December 31, 2023, inclusive of the renewal process. payment made in 2019 for the Land.
On March 29, 2022, we entered into a letter agreement with the STB to extend the construction commencement date for the MBS Expansion Project from April 19, 2016,8, 2022 to April 8, 2023. On March 22, 2023, MBS was granted its latest licenseand the STB entered into the Supplemental Agreement, which further extended the construction commencement date to April 8, 2024 and the construction completion date to April 8, 2028, and allowed for a further three-year period expiring on April 25, 2019, which required payment of SGD 66 million (approximately $47 million at exchange rates in effect atchanges to the timeconstruction and operation plans under the Second Development Agreement.
We amended our 2012 Singapore Credit Facility to provide for the financing of the transaction) as partdevelopment and construction costs, fees and other expenses related to the MBS Expansion Project pursuant to the Second Development Agreement. On September 7, 2021, we amended the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, which, among other things, extended the deadline for delivering the construction cost estimate and the construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project to March 31, 2022. As noted above, we are in the process of completing the design and reviewing the budget and timing of the renewal process. The license is amortized over its three-year termMBS expansion due to various factors. As a result, the construction cost estimate and is renewable upon submitting a renewal application, payingconstruction schedule were not delivered to the applicable fee and meeting the renewal requirements as determinedlenders by the CRA.extended deadline, and we will not be permitted to make further draws on the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility until these items are delivered. We do not anticipate material spend related to the MBS Expansion Project prior to the delivery of these items to lenders.
The Development Agreement contains, among other things, restrictions limiting the use of the leased land to the development and operation of the project, requirements that MBS obtain prior approval from the STB in order to subdivide the hotel and retail components of the project, and prohibitions on any such subdivision during the Exclusivity Period. The Development Agreement also contains provisions relating to the construction of the project and associated deadlines for substantial completion and opening; the location of the casino within the project site and casino licensing issues; insurance requirements;Period and limitations on MBS' ability to assign the lease or sub-lease any portion of the land during the Exclusivity Period. In addition, the Development Agreement contains events of default, including, among other things, the failure of MBS to perform its obligations under the Development Agreement and events of bankruptcy or dissolution.
The Development Agreement required MBS to invest at least SGD 3.85 billion (approximately $2.42 billion at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction) in the integrated resort, which was to be allocated in specified amounts among the casino, hotel, food and beverage outlets, retail areas, meeting, convention and exhibition facilities, key attractions, entertainment venues and public areas. This minimum investment requirement must be satisfied in full upon the earlier of eight years from the date of the Development Agreement or three years from the issuance of the casino license (issued in April 2010), which obligation has been fulfilled.
MBS was required to complete the construction of the Marina Bay Sands by August 22, 2014, in order to avoid an event of default under the Development Agreement that could result in a forfeiture of the lease for the land parcels underlying the integrated resort. Pursuant to the Development Agreement, MBS was permitted to open Marina Bay Sands in stages and in accordance with an agreed upon schedule. This schedule was met by MBS as confirmed by an audit conducted on behalf of the STB.
Employees whose job duties relate to the operations of the casino are required to be licensed by the relevant authorities in Singapore. MBS also must comply with comprehensive internal control standards or regulations concerning advertising; branch office operations; the location, floor plans and layout of the casino; casino operations including casino-related financial transactions and patron disputes, issuance of credit and collection of debt, relationships with and permitted payments to junket operators;gaming promoters; security and surveillance; casino access by Singaporeans and non-Singaporeans; compliance functions and the prevention of money laundering; periodic standard and other reports to the CRA;GRA; and those relating to social controls including the exclusion of certain persons from the casino.
There is a goods and services tax of 7% imposed on gross gaming revenue, which, effective January 1, 2023, increased to 8%, and a casino tax of 15% imposed on the gross gaming revenue from the casino after reduction for the amount of goods and services tax. With effect from March 1, 2022, the casino tax except in the caserates of gaming by5% for premium players in which case a casino tax of 5% is imposedand 15% for mass players were increased to 8% and 18% on the gross gaming revenue generated from such players after reduction forup to SGD 2.4 billion and SGD 3.1 billion (approximately $1.8 billion and $2.3 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), respectively. On gross gaming revenue above the amount ofstated thresholds, the goods and services tax. Thenew casino tax rates will not be changedare 12% for a period of 15 years from March 1, 2007.premium players and 22% for mass players. The casino tax is deductible against the Singapore corporate taxable income of MBS. The provision for bad debts arisingwritten off from the extension of credit granted to gaming patrons is not deductible against gross gaming revenue when calculating the casino tax, but is deductible for the purposes of calculating corporate income tax and the goods and services tax (subject to the prevailing law). MBS is permitted to extend casino credit to persons who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents, but is not permitted to extend casino credit to Singapore citizens or permanent residents except to premium players.
The key constraint imposed on the casino under the Development Agreement is the total size of the gaming area, which must not be more than 15,000 square meters (approximately 161,000 square feet). The following are not counted towards the gaming area: back of house facilities, reception, restrooms, food and beverage areas, retail shops, stairs,

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escalators and lift lobbies leading to the gaming area, aesthetic and decorative displays, performance areas and major aisles. TheUnder the Development Agreement, the casino located within Marina Bay Sands maycould not have more than 2,500 gaming machines (although this restriction has been modified by the Second Development
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Agreement as described below), but there is no limit on the number of tables for casino games permitted in the casino.
On January 31, 2013, certain amendments toUnder the Casino Control Act, as amended (the "Singapore Act"“Singapore Act”) became effective. Among the changes introduced by these amendments is a revision of the maximum financial penalty that may be imposed on a casino operator by way of disciplinary action on a number of grounds, including contravention of a provision of the Singapore Act or a condition of the casino license. Under the amended provisions,, a casino operator may be subject to a financial penalty, for each ground of disciplinary action which amounts to a serious breach, of a sum not exceeding 10% of the annual gross gaming revenue (as defined in the Singapore Act) of the casino operator for the financial year immediately preceding the date the financial penalty is imposed.
The amendments to the Singapore Act also included an introduction of an additional factor to be considered by the CRA in determiningrequires future applicationsapplicants and/or renewals for a casino license. Applicants are requiredlicense to be a suitable person to develop, maintain and promote the integrated resortIntegrated Resort as a compelling tourist destination that meets prevailing market demand and industry standards and contributes to the tourism industry in Singapore. The Singapore government has established an evaluation panel that will assess applicants and report to the CRAGRA on this aspect of the casino licensing requirements. We believe MBS' iconic tourist destinationOur casino license, which has a three-year term, is set to expire in Singapore and the Far East is well-established at this time.
State of NevadaApril 2025.
The ownershipSecond Development Agreement contains provisions relating to the construction of the MBS Expansion Project and associated deadlines for completion, levels of insurance and limitations on MBS’ ability to assign the lease or sub-let any portion of the Land. In addition, the Second Development Agreement contains events of default, including, among other things, the failure of MBS to perform its obligations under the Second Development Agreement. The Second Development Agreement also contains, among other things, restrictions limiting the use of the Land to the development and operation of casino gaming facilities in the State of Nevada are subject to the Nevada Gaming Control ActMBS Expansion Project and the regulations promulgated thereunder (collectively, the "Nevada Act") and various local regulations. Our gaming operations are also subject to the licensing and regulatory control of the Nevada Gaming Commission (the "Nevada Commission"), the Nevada Gaming Control Board (the "Nevada Board") and the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board (the "CCLGLB" and together with the Nevada Commission and the Nevada Board, the "Nevada Gaming Authorities").
The laws, regulations and supervisory procedures of the Nevada Gaming Authorities are based upon declarations of public policyrequirements that are concerned with, among other things:

the prevention of unsavory or unsuitable persons from having a direct or indirect involvement with gaming at any time or in any capacity;

the establishment and maintenance of responsible accounting practices and procedures;

the maintenance of effective controls over the financial practices of licensees, including establishing minimum procedures for internal fiscal affairs and the safeguarding of assets and revenues, providing reliable record-keeping and requiring the filing of periodic reports with the Nevada Gaming Authorities;

the prevention of cheating and fraudulent practices; and

the establishment of a source of state and local revenues through taxation and licensing fees.
Any change in such laws, regulations and procedures could have an adverse effect on our Las Vegas operations.
Las Vegas Sands, LLC ("LVSLLC") is licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities to operate both The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo as a single resort hotel as set forth in the Nevada Act. The gaming license requires the periodic payment of fees and taxes and is not transferable. LVSLLC is also registered as an intermediary company of Venetian Casino Resort, LLC ("VCR"). VCR is licensed as a manufacturer and distributor of gaming devices and as a key employee of LVSLLC. LVSLLC and VCR are collectively referred to as the "licensed subsidiaries." LVSC is registered with the Nevada Commission as a publicly traded corporation (the "registered corporation"). As such, we must periodically submit detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and furnish any other information that the Nevada Gaming Authorities may require. No person may become a stockholder of, or receive any percentage of the profits from, the licensed subsidiaries without first obtaining licenses and approvals from the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Additionally, the CCLGLB has taken the position that it has the authority to approve all persons owning or controlling the stock of any corporation controlling a gaming licensee. We, and the licensed

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subsidiaries, possess all state and local government registrations, approvals, permits and licenses required in order for us to engage in gaming activities at The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo.
The Nevada Gaming Authorities may investigate any individual who has a material relationship to or material involvement with us or the licensed subsidiaries to determine whether such individual is suitable or should be licensed as a business associate of a gaming licensee. Officers, directors and certain key employees of the licensed subsidiaries must file applications with the Nevada Gaming Authorities and may be required to be licensed by the Nevada Gaming Authorities. Our officers, directors and key employees who are actively and directly involved in the gaming activities of the licensed subsidiaries may be required to be licensed or found suitable by the Nevada Gaming Authorities.
The Nevada Gaming Authorities may deny an application for licensing or a finding of suitability for any cause they deem reasonable. A finding of suitability is comparable to licensing; both require submission of detailed personal and financial information followed by a thorough investigation. The applicant for licensing or a finding of suitability, or the gaming licensee by whom the applicant is employed or for whom the applicant serves, must pay all the costs of the investigation. Changes in licensed positions must be reported to the Nevada Gaming Authorities, and in addition to their authority to deny an application for a finding of suitability or licensure, the Nevada Gaming Authorities have jurisdiction to disapprove a change in a corporate position.
If the Nevada Gaming Authorities were to find an officer, director or key employee unsuitable for licensing or to have an inappropriate relationship with us or the licensed subsidiaries, we would have to sever all relationships with such person. In addition, the Nevada Commission may require us or the licensed subsidiaries to terminate the employment of any person who refuses to file appropriate applications. Determinations of suitability or questions pertaining to licensing are not subject to judicial review in Nevada.
We, and the licensed subsidiaries, are required to submit periodic detailed financial and operating reports to the Nevada Commission. Substantially all of our and our licensed subsidiaries' material loans, leases, sales of securities and similar financing transactions must be reported to or approved by the Nevada Commission.
If it were determined that we or a licensed subsidiary violated the Nevada Act, the registration and gaming licenses we then hold could be limited, conditioned, suspended or revoked, subject to compliance with certain statutory and regulatory procedures. In addition, we and the persons involved could be subject to substantial fines for each separate violation of the Nevada Act at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Further, a supervisor could be appointed by the Nevada Commission to operate the casinos, and, under certain circumstances, earnings generated during the supervisor's appointment (except for the reasonable rental value of the casinos) could be forfeited to the State of Nevada. Limitation, conditioning or suspension of any gaming registration or license or the appointment of a supervisor could (and revocation of any gaming license would) have a material adverse effect on our gaming operations.
Any beneficial holder of our voting securities, regardless of the number of shares owned, may be required to file an application, be investigated, and have its suitability as a beneficial holder of our voting securities determined if the Nevada Commission has reason to believe that such ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declared policies of the State of Nevada. The applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting any such investigation.
The Nevada Act requires any person who acquires more than 5% of our voting securities to report the acquisition to the Chairman of the Nevada Board. The Nevada Act requires that beneficial owners of more than 10% of our voting securities apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within thirty days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails the written notice requiring such filing. Under certain circumstances, an "institutional investor" as defined in the Nevada Act, which acquires more than 10%, but not more than 25%, of our voting securities (subject to certain additional holdings as a result of certain debt restructurings), may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability if such institutional investor holds the voting securities only for investment purposes. Additionally, an institutional investor that has been granted such a waiver may acquire more than 25% but not more than 29% of our voting securities if such additional ownership results from a stock re-purchase program and such institutional investor does not purchase or otherwise acquire any additional voting securities that would result in an increase in its ownership percentage.

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An institutional investor will be deemed to hold voting securities only for investment purposes if it acquires and holds the voting securities in the ordinary course of business as an institutional investor and not for the purpose of causing, directly or indirectly, the election of a majority of the members of our Board of Directors, any change in our corporate charter, by-laws, management, policies or our operations or any of our gaming affiliates, or any other action that the Nevada Commission finds to be inconsistent with holding our voting securities only for investment purposes. Activities that are deemed consistent with holding voting securities only for investment purposes include:

voting on all matters voted on by stockholders;

making financial and other inquiries of management of the type normally made by securities analysts for informational purposes and not to cause a change in management, policies or operations; and

such other activities as the Nevada Commission may determine to be consistent with such investment intent.

If the beneficial holder of voting securities who must be found suitable is a corporation, partnership or trust, it must submit detailed business and financial information including a list of beneficial owners. The applicant is required to pay all costs of investigation.
Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within thirty days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Commission or the Chairman of the Nevada Board may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any stockholder found unsuitable who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the common stock of a registered corporation beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We are subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with us or a licensed subsidiary, we, or any of the licensed subsidiaries:

allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person;

pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise; or

fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his or her voting securities including, if necessary, the purchase for cash at fair market value.
Our charter documents include provisions intended to help us comply with these requirements.
The Nevada Commission may, in its discretion, require the holder of any debt security of a registered corporation to file an application, be investigated and be found suitable to own the debt security of such registered corporation. If the Nevada Commission determines that a person is unsuitable to own such security, then pursuant to the Nevada Act, the registered corporation can be sanctioned, including the loss of its approvals, if withoutMBS obtain the prior approval of the Nevada Commission, it:

paysSTB in order to subdivide the unsuitable person any dividend, interest,Land or any distribution whatsoever;

recognizes any voting right bybuilding thereon, which approval, if given, will be subject to such unsuitable person in connection with such securities; or

pays the unsuitable person remuneration in any form.
We are required to maintain a current stock ledger in Nevada thatterms and conditions as may be examineddetermined by the Nevada Gaming Authorities at any time. If any securities are held in trust bySTB.
The Second Development Agreement makes provision for certain benefits and entitlements conferred on MBS on specified terms and conditions. Among these, upon the achievement of certain milestones, MBS is entitled to make available an agentadditional 1,000 gaming machines over and above its existing 2,500 gaming machines. On October 7, 2019, MBS was granted entitlement to make available 500 of these additional 1,000 gaming machines. In addition, under the Second Development Agreement, MBS is granted approval for the change of use of the area comprising the whole of the 55th floor of Marina Bay Sands’ hotel tower 1, or by a nominee, the record holdersuch other areas as may be required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities and we are also required to disclose the identity of the beneficial owner to the Nevada Gaming Authorities. A failure to make such disclosure may be grounds for finding the record holder unsuitable. We are also required to render maximum assistance in determining the identity of the beneficial owner.
We cannot make a public offering of any securities without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission if the securities or the proceeds from the offering are intendedagreed within hotel tower 1, to be developed and used as part of Marina Bay Sands’ casino; and MBS is granted an option to construct, acquire or financepurchase an additional 2,000 square meters of casino gaming facilities in Nevada, orarea at a price to retire or extend obligations incurred for such purposes. On November 19, 2015,be determined by the Nevada Commission granted us prior approvalrelevant Singapore government authority upon written request by MBS to make public offeringsexercise the option. In addition, the Second Development Agreement contemplates that for a period of threenot less than 10 years commencing no sooner than March 1, 2022, the rate of casino tax applicable to MBS will not exceed specified tiered rates; there shall not be more than two casino licenses in force under the Casino Control Act at any time prior to January 1, 2031; and for a period of five years from the date of the Second Development Agreement, the entry levy payable by a Singapore citizen or permanent resident for entry into the casino will not exceed SGD 150 for a 24-hour period and SGD 3,000 for a 12-month period. The Second Development Agreement also provides for MBS to be entitled to compensation by STB for any losses or damages suffered under certain conditions and events related to the above-described benefits and entitlements. The Second Development Agreement further provides MBS must maintain compliance with the material terms of the Second Development Agreement to obtain the above-described benefits and entitlements.
Doing Business in Macao, Hong Kong and Mainland China
We are a parent company with limited business operations of our own, and our main asset is the capital stock of our subsidiaries. A significant portion of our business operations are based in Macao and held by various Macao-incorporated indirect subsidiaries of SCL, our majority-owned subsidiary incorporated in Cayman Islands and listed in Hong Kong (collectively referred to as the “Macao Operations”). We also have subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China and Hong Kong that provide back-office support, such as information technology, accounting, hotel management and marketing services, which complement and support SCL’s main back-office functions in Macao.
We face various legal and operational risks and uncertainties relating to having a majority of our operations based in Macao and held by various Macao-incorporated indirect subsidiaries of SCL. Substantially all of SCL’s assets are located in Macao and substantially all of SCL’s revenue is derived from Macao. Accordingly, our results of operations, financial position and prospects are subject to certain conditions (the "shelf

a significant degree to the economic, political and legal situation in Macao. From December 20, 1999, Macao became a Special Administrative Region of China when China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao. The Basic Law of Macao provides that Macao will be
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governed under the principle of “one country, two systems” with its own separate government and legislature and that Macao will have a high degree of legislative, judicial and economic autonomy.
approval"). The shelfWe also face risks and uncertainties associated with evolving Chinese laws and regulations, such as those associated with the extent to which the level of Chinese government involvement, control of capital inflows and outflows, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources currently applicable within mainland China may become applicable to us and other risks and uncertainties as to whether and how recent Chinese government statements and regulatory developments, such as those relating to data and cyberspace security and anti-monopoly which, where applicable to us, could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our securities or could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors, cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless and affect our ability to list securities on a U.S. or other foreign exchange. If, in the future, there were to be a significant change in the manner in which the Chinese government exercises direct or indirect oversight, discretion or control over businesses operated in Macao, mainland China and Hong Kong, including the current interpretation and application of existing Chinese laws and regulations on how the Chinese government exercises direct or indirect oversight, discretion or control over businesses operated in Macao, mainland China and Hong Kong, it could potentially result in our Macao Operations being materially adversely affected and it could potentially adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
As advised by our PRC legal advisers, Haiwen & Partners, our Macao Operations are currently not required to obtain any permission or approval however, may be rescindedfrom the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”), Cyberspace Administration of China (“CAC”) or any other mainland Chinese governmental authority to operate its business or to issue securities to foreign investors, other than those related to its two subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China that only provide back office support. We have received all requisite permissions and approvals for good cause without prior notice upon the issuance of an interlocutory stop orderback-office supporting functions located in mainland China, primarily being the standard business licenses issued by the Chairman of the Nevada Board. The shelf approval doesrelevant authorities in mainland China, and we have never been denied such permissions and approvals. If we do not constitute a finding, recommendation,receive or approval by the Nevada Commissionmaintain such permissions or the Nevada Board as to the investment merits of any securities offered under the shelf approval. Any representation to the contrary is unlawful.
Changesapprovals in our control through a merger, consolidation, stock or asset acquisition, management or consulting agreement, or any act or conduct by any person whereby he or she obtains control, shall not occur without the prior approval of the Nevada Commission. Entities seeking to acquire control of a registered corporation must satisfy the Nevada Board and the Nevada Commission concerning a variety of stringent standards prior to assuming control of such registered corporation. The Nevada Commission may also require controlling stockholders, officers, directors and other persons having a material relationship or involvement with the entity proposing to acquire control, to be investigated and licensed as part of the approval process of the transaction.
The Nevada legislature has declared that some corporate acquisitions opposed by management, repurchases of voting securities and corporate defense tactics affecting Nevada gaming licensees, and registered corporations that are affiliated with those operations, may be injurious to stable and productive corporate gaming. The Nevada Commission has established a regulatory scheme to ameliorate the potentially adverse effects of these business practices upon Nevada's gaming industry and to further Nevada's policy to:

assure the financial stability of corporate gaming operators and their affiliates;

preserve the beneficial aspects of conducting business in the corporate form; and

promote a neutral environment for the orderly governance of corporate affairs.

Approvals are, in certain circumstances, required from the Nevada Commission before we can make exceptional repurchases of voting securities above the current market price thereof and before a corporate acquisition opposed by management can be consummated.
The Nevada Act also requires prior approval of a plan of recapitalization proposed by the Board of Directors in response to a tender offer made directly to our stockholders for the purposes of acquiring control of the registered corporation.
License fees and taxes, computed in various ways depending upon the type of gaming or activity involved, are payable to the State of Nevada and to Clark County, Nevada. Depending upon the particular fee or tax involved, these fees and taxes are payable monthly, quarterly or annually and are based upon:

a percentage of the gross revenues received;

the number of gaming devices operated; or

the number of table games operated.
The tax on gross revenues received is generally 6.75% for the State of Nevada and 0.55% for Clark County. In addition, an excise tax is paid by us on charges for admission to any facility where certain forms of live entertainment are provided. VCR is also required to pay certain fees and taxes to the State of Nevada as a licensed manufacturer and distributor.
Any person who is licensed, required to be licensed, registered, required to be registered, or under common control with such persons (collectively, "licensees"), and who proposes to become involved in a gaming operation outside of Nevada, is required to deposit with the Nevada Board, and thereafter maintain, a revolving fund in the amount of $10,000 to pay the expenses of any investigation by the Nevada Board into their participation in such foreign gaming operation. The revolving fund is subject to increase or decrease at the discretion of the Nevada Commission. Thereafter, licensees are also required to comply with certain reporting requirements imposed by the Nevada Act. Licensees are also subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if they knowingly violate any laws of any foreign jurisdiction pertainingrelation to such foreign gaming operation, fail to conduct such foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations, engage in activities that are harmful

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to the State of Nevada or its ability to collect gaming taxes and fees, or employ a person in such foreign operation who has been denied a license or a finding of suitability in Nevada on the ground of personal unsuitability or who has been found guilty of cheating at gambling.
The sale of alcoholic beverages by the licensed subsidiaries on the casino premises and at the Sands Expo Center is subject to licensing, control and regulation by the applicable local authorities. Our licensed subsidiaries have obtained the necessary liquor licenses to sell alcoholic beverages. All licenses are revocable and areback-office support functions, we do not transferable. The agencies involved have full power to limit, condition, suspend or revokeexpect there will be any such licenses, and any such disciplinary action could (and revocation of such licenses would) have a material adverse effectimpact on our operations.
Commonwealthbusiness, financial condition and results of Pennsylvania
Sands Bethworks Gaming is subject to the rules and regulations promulgated by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board ("PaGCB") and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, the on-site direction of the Pennsylvania State Police and the requirements of other agencies.
On December 20, 2006, we were awarded one of two Category 2 "at large" gaming licenses available in Pennsylvania, which authorizes a licensee to open with up to 3,000 slot machines and to increase to up to 5,000 slot machines upon approval of the PaGCB, which may not take effect earlier than six months after opening.
In July 2007, we paid a $50 million licensing fee to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and, in August 2007, were issued our gaming license by the PaGCB. Just prior to the opening of the casino at Sands Bethlehem, we were required to make a deposit of $5 million, which was reduced to $2 million in January 2010 when the law was amended, to cover weekly withdrawals of our share of the cost of regulation and the amount withdrawn must be replenished weekly.
In February 2010, we submitted a petition to the PaGCB to obtain a table games operation certificate to operate table games at Sands Bethlehem, based on a revision to the law in 2010 that authorized table games. The petition was approved in April 2010, we paid a $17 million table game licensing fee in May 2010 and were issued a table games certificate in June 2010. Table games operations commenced on July 18, 2010.
We must notify the PaGCB if we become aware of any proposed or contemplated change of control including more than 5% of the ownership interests of Sands Bethworks Gaming or of more than 5% of the ownership interests of any entity that owns, directly or indirectly, at least 20% of Sands Bethworks Gaming, including LVSC. The acquisition by a person or a group of persons acting in concert of more than 20% of the ownership interests of Sands Bethworks Gaming or of any entity that owns, directly or indirectly, at least 20% of Sands Bethworks Gaming, with the exception of the ownership interest of a person at the time of the original licensure when the license fee was paid, would be defined as a change of control under applicable Pennsylvania gaming law and regulations. Upon a change of control, the acquirer of the ownership interests would be required to qualify for licensure and to pay a new license fee of $50 million or a lesser "change of control" fee as determined by the PaGCB. In December 2007, the PaGCB adopted a $3 million fee to be assessed on an acquirer in connection with a change in control unless special circumstances dictate otherwise. The PaGCB retains the discretion to eliminate the need for qualification and may reduce the license fee upon a change of control. The PaGCB may provide up to 120 days for any person who is required to apply for a license and who is found not qualified to completely divest the person's ownership interest.
Any person who acquires beneficial ownership of 5% or more of our voting securities will be required to apply to the PaGCB for licensure, obtain licensure and remain licensed. Licensure requires, among other things, that the applicant establish by clear and convincing evidence the applicant's good character, honesty and integrity. Additionally, any trust that holds 5% or more of our voting securities is required to be licensed by the PaGCB and each individual who is a grantor, trustee or beneficiary of the trust is also required to be licensed by the PaGCB. Under certain circumstances and under the regulations of the PaGCB, an "institutional investor" as defined under the regulations of the PaGCB, which acquires beneficial ownership of 5% or more, but less than 10%, of our voting securities, may not be required to be licensed by the PaGCB provided the institutional investor files an Institutional Notice of Ownership Form with the PaGCB Bureau of Licensing and has filed, and remains eligible to file, a statement of beneficial ownership on Schedule 13G with the SEC as a result of this ownership interest. In addition, any beneficial owner of our voting

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securities, regardless of the number of shares beneficially owned, may be required at the discretion of the PaGCB to file an application for licensure.
operations. In the event a security holder is required to be found qualified and is not found qualified, the security holder may be required by the PaGCB to divest of the interest at a price not exceeding the cost of the interest.
Employees
We directly employ approximately 50,500employees worldwide and hire additional temporary employees on an as-needed basis. Our employees are not covered by collective bargaining agreements, except as discussed below with respect to certain Sands Expo Center and Sands Bethlehem employees. We believe that we have good relations withinadvertently concluded that such permissions or approvals are not required for our employees.
Certain unions have engagedMacao Operations or if, in confrontationalthe future, applicable laws, regulations or interpretations were to change and obstructive tactics at some of our properties, including contacting potential customers, tenantsrequire us to obtain such permissions or approvals, the failure to obtain such permissions or approvals could potentially result in penalties and investors, objecting to various administrative approvals and picketing,other regulatory actions against us and may continue these tacticsmaterially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
In addition, on December 2, 2021, the SEC adopted final amendments implementing the disclosure and submission requirements under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (the “HFCA Act”), pursuant to which the SEC will identify a “Commission-Identified Issuer” if an issuer has filed an annual report containing an audit report issued by a registered public accounting firm that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB”) has determined it is unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the future. Althoughforeign jurisdiction, and will then impose a trading prohibition on an issuer after it is identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer for three consecutive years. If, in the future, we believe we willwere to be able to operate despite such tactics,identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer and have a “non-inspection” year, there is no assurance can be given that we will be able to do so ortake remedial measures in a timely manner. On December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was signed into law, which reduced the number of consecutive non-inspection years required for triggering the listing and trading prohibitions under the HFCA Act from three years to two years. On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB reported that the failureit was able, in 2022, to do so would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operationsinspect and cash flows. Although no assurances can be given, if employees decide to be represented by labor unions, management does not believeinvestigate completely audit firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong and that, such representation would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Certain culinary personnel are hired from time to time for trade shows and conventions at Sands Expo Center and are covered under a collective bargaining agreement between Culinary Workers Union, Local 226 and Sands Expo Center. This collective bargaining agreement expired in December 2000, but automatically renews on an annual basis. Asas a result, Sands Expo Center is operating under the terms of the expired bargaining agreement with respect to these employees.
Security officers at Sands BethlehemPCAOB voted to be represented byvacate previous determinations to the contrary. However, uncertainties remain whether the PCAOB can continue to make a labor union, the International Union, Security, Police, and Fire Professionals of America. On March 1, 2017, a collective bargaining agreement was implemented, which includes a no-strike provision and expires on March 1, 2020.
Intellectual Property
Our intellectual property ("IP") portfolio currently consists of trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information. We believe that the name recognition, brand identification and image that we have developed through our intellectual properties attract customers to our facilities, drive customer loyalty and contribute to our success. We register and protect our intellectual property in the jurisdictions in which we operate or significantly advertise, as well as in countries in which we may operatedetermination in the future or wishthat it is able to ensure protectioninspect and investigate completely PCAOB-registered audit firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong.
See “Item 1A. — Risk Factors — Risks Related to Doing Business in China” for more detailed information.
Transfers of Cash to and from Our Non-U.S. Subsidiaries
We are primarily dependent upon our properties in Macao and Singapore. We are a parent company with limited business operations of our rights.
Agreements Relating toown, our main asset is the Malls in Las Vegas
The Grand Canal Shoppes
In May 2004, we completed the salecapital stock of The Grand Canal Shoppesour subsidiaries. We conduct most of our business operations through our direct and leased to GGP 19 retail and restaurant spaces on the casino levelindirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our primary sources of The Venetian Las Vegas for 89 years with annual rent of one dollar, and GGP assumed our interest as landlord under the various leases associated with these 19 spaces. In addition, we agreed with GGP to:

continue to be obligated to fulfill certain lease termination and asset purchase agreements;

lease the portion of the theater space located within The Grand Canal Shoppes from GGP for a period of 25 years, subject to an additional 50 years of extension options, with initial fixed minimum rent of $3 million per year;

lease the gondola retail store and the canal space located within The Grand Canal Shoppes from GGP (and by amendment the extension of the canal space extended into The Shoppes at The Palazzo) for a period of 25 years, subject to an additional 50 years of extension options, with initial fixed minimum rent of $4 million per year; and

lease certain office space from GGP for a period of 10 years, subject to an additional 65 years of extension options, with initial annual rent of approximately $1 million.

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royalties, dividends and distributions derived from the earnings and cash flow generated by our operating properties. Our subsidiaries' payments to us will be contingent upon their earnings and upon other business considerations, which may be impacted by various factors.
The leaseIn addition, our Macao and Singapore credit facility agreements, under certain circumstances, may limit or prohibit certain payments relatingof dividends or other distributions to the theater, the canal space within The Grand Canal Shoppes and the office space from GGP are subject to automatic increases of 5% in the sixth lease year and each subsequent fifth lease year.
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
us. We contracted to sell The Shoppes at The Palazzo to GGP pursuant to a purchase and sale agreement dated as of April 12, 2004, as amended (the "Amended Agreement"). Under the Amended Agreement, we also leased to GGP certain restaurant and retail space on the casino level of The Palazzo for 89 years with annual rent of one dollar and GGP assumedexpect future debt instruments issued by our interest as landlord under the various space leases associated with these spaces. On June 24, 2011, we reached a settlement with GGP regarding the final purchase price. Under the terms of the settlement, we retained the $295 million of proceeds previously received and participate in certain potential future revenues earned by GGP.
Cooperation Agreement
Our business plan calls for each of The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzo, Sands Expo Center and the Grand Canal Shoppes, though separately owned, to be integrally related components of one facility (the "LV Integrated Resort"). In establishing the termssubsidiaries for the integrated operationfinancing of these components, the Fourth Amended and Restated Reciprocal Easement, Use and Operating Agreement, dated as of February 29, 2008, by and among Interface Group-Nevada, Inc., Grand Canal Shops II, LLC, Phase II Mall Subsidiary, LLC, VCR, and Palazzo Condo Tower, LLC (the "Cooperation Agreement") sets forth agreements regarding, among other things, encroachments, easements, operating standards, maintenance requirements, insurance requirements, casualty and condemnation, joint marketing, and the sharing of some facilities and related costs. future developments may contain similar restrictions.
Subject to applicable law, any future dividend payments will be made at the Cooperation Agreement bindsdiscretion of our Board of Directors, taking into account various factors such as our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors. There can be no assurance that dividends will be paid in any particular amount, if at all, current and future owners of all portionsfor any given period. In addition, our ability to pay dividends is reliant to some extent on the dividends received by SCL. In April 2020, we suspended our quarterly dividend program due to the impact of the LV Integrated Resort and has priority over the liens securing LVSLLC's senior secured credit facilityCOVID-19 pandemic and in some or all respects any liens that may secure any indebtednessAugust 2023 the dividend program was reinstated.
The ability of subsidiaries to make distributions to us depends on the owners of any portion of the LV Integrated Resort. Accordingly, subjectearnings and cash flow generated from gaming operations and various other factors, including dividend requirements to applicable law, the obligationsthird-party public stockholders in the Cooperation Agreement will "runcase of funds being repatriated from SCL, compliance with certain local statutes, the laws and regulations currently and in the future applicable to our subsidiaries and restrictions in connection with their contractual arrangements. For example, our revenues in Macao are denominated in patacas, the legal currency of Macao, and in Hong Kong dollars. The Macao pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar and, in many cases, is used interchangeably with the land" if any ofHong Kong dollar in Macao. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the components change hands.
Operating Covenants. The Cooperation Agreement regulates certain aspects of the operation of the LV Integrated Resort. For example, under the Cooperation Agreement, weU.S. dollar. While currently there are obligatedno foreign exchange or capital control restrictions applicable to operate The Venetian Las Vegas continuously and to use it exclusively in accordance with standards of first-class Las Vegas Boulevard-style hotels and casinos. We are also obligated to operate and use the Sands Expo Center exclusively in accordance with standards of first-class convention, trade show and exposition centers. The owners of the Grand Canal Shoppes are obligated to operate their property exclusively in accordance with standards of first-class restaurant and retail complexes. For so long as The Venetian Las Vegas is operated in accordance with a "Venetian" theme, the owner of the Grand Canal Shoppes must operate the section formerly referred to as The Grand Canal Shoppes in accordance with the overall Venetian theme.
Maintenance and Repair. We must maintain The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo as well as some common areas and common facilities that are to be shared with the Grand Canal Shoppes. The cost of maintenance of all shared common areas and common facilities is to be sharedintercompany transactions between us and our Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China subsidiaries, we cannot assure you that this will continue to be the ownerscase in the future and that our ability to convert large amounts of patacas into U.S. dollars over a relatively short period will not be limited. In addition, the mainland Chinese government also imposes controls on the convertibility of the Grand Canal Shoppes. We must also maintain, repairrenminbi into foreign currencies and, restore Sands Expo Centerin certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China by our subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China. If, in the future, foreign exchange or capital control restrictions were to be imposed and certain common areasbecome applicable to us, such restrictions could potentially reduce the amounts that we would be able to receive from our Macao, Hong Kong and common facilitiesmainland China subsidiaries. Our non-U.S. subsidiaries, including those located in Singapore, Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China, held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $2.20 billion and restricted cash of $124 million as of December 31, 2023, of which approximately $1.80 billion is available to be repatriated, either in the form of dividends or via intercompany loans or advances, to the U.S., subject to the abovementioned restrictions. We do not expect withholding taxes or other foreign income taxes to apply should these earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise.
Cash may be transferred between and among the Company and its subsidiaries through capital contributions, intercompany loans or advances, dividends, royalties and transfers of cash and other assets. The total net transfers to (from) the Company with SCL were $100 million, $(978) million and $42 million and with Marina Bay Sands Expo Center. The ownerswere $937 million, $74 million and $37 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Net transfers from its subsidiaries to SCL were $1.86 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023 and net transfers from SCL to its subsidiaries were $497 million and $385 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 2021, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, SCL made interest payments to the holders of the Grand Canal Shoppes must maintain, repair and restore the Grand Canal Shoppes and certain common areas and common facilities located within.
Insurance. We and the owners of the Grand Canal Shoppes must maintain minimum types and levels of insurance, including property damage, general liability and business interruption insurance. The Cooperation Agreement establishes an insurance trustee to assistSCL Senior Notes in the implementationamount of $346 million, $310 million and $352 million, respectively. There were no interim principal payments on the insurance requirements.
Parking. The Cooperation Agreement also addresses issues relating to the use of the LV Integrated Resort's parking facilities and easements for access. The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzo, Sands Expo Center and the Grand Canal Shoppes may use the parking spaces in the LV Integrated Resort's parking facilities on a "first come, first served" basis. The LV Integrated Resort's parking facilities are owned, maintained and operated by us, with the operating costs proportionately allocated among and/or billed to the owners of the components of the LV Integrated Resort. Each party to the Cooperation Agreement has granted to the others non-exclusive easements and rights to use the roadways and walkways on each other's properties for vehicular and pedestrian access to the parking garages.

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Utility Easement. All property owners have also granted each other all appropriate and necessary easement rights to utility lines servicing the LV Integrated Resort.
Consents, Approvals and Disputes. If any current or future party to the Cooperation Agreement has a consent or approval right or has discretion to act or refrain from acting, the consent or approval of such party will only be granted and action will be taken or not taken only if a commercially reasonable owner would do so and such consent, approval, action or inaction would not have a material adverse effect on the property owned by such property owner. The Cooperation Agreement provides for the appointment of an independent expert to resolve some disputes between the parties, as well as for expedited arbitration for other disputes.
Sale of the Grand Canal Shoppes by GGP. We have a right of first offer in connection with any proposed sale of the Grand Canal Shoppes by GGP. We also have the right to receive notice of any default by GGP sent by any lender holding a mortgage on the Grand Canal Shoppes, if any, and the right to cure such default subject to our meeting certain net worth tests.
ITEM 1A. — RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risk factors set forth below as well as the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in connection with evaluating the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Certain statements in "Risk Factors"“Risk Factors” are forward-looking statements. See "Item“Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."
Summary of Risk Factors
The following is a summary of the principal risks that could adversely affect our business, operations and financial results.
Risks Related to Our Business
Our business is particularly sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer and corporate spending as a result of downturns in the economy.
Consumer demand for hotel/casino resorts, trade showsNatural or man-made disasters, an outbreak of highly infectious or contagious disease, political instability, civil unrest, terrorist activity or war could materially adversely affect the number of visitors to our facilities and conventions and for the type of luxury amenities we offer is particularly sensitive to downturns in the economy and the corresponding impact on discretionary spending on leisure activities. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or corporate spending on conventions and business travel could be driven by many factors, such as: perceived or actual general economic conditions; any further weaknesses in the job or housing market, additional credit market disruptions; high energy, fuel and food costs; the increased cost of travel; the potential for bank failures; perceived or actual disposable consumer income and wealth; fears of recession and changes in consumer confidence in the economy; or fears of war and future acts of terrorism. These factors could reduce consumer and corporate demand for the luxury amenities and leisure activities we offer, thus imposing additional limits on pricing and harmingdisrupt our operations.
Our business is sensitive to the willingness of our customers to travel. Acts of terrorism, regional political events and developments in the conflicts in certain countries could cause severe disruptions in air travel that reduce the number of visitors to our facilities, resulting in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are dependent on the willingness of our customers to travel. Only a small amount of our business is and will be generated by local residents. Most of our customers travel to reach our Macao, Singapore, Las Vegas and Pennsylvania properties. Acts of terrorism may severely disrupt domestic and international travel, which would result in a decrease in customer visits to Macao, Singapore, Las Vegas and Pennsylvania, including our properties. Regional political events, including those resulting in travelers perceiving areas as unstable or an unwillingness of governments to grant visas, regional conflicts or an outbreak of hostilities or war could have a similar effect on domestic and international travel. Management cannot predict the extent to which disruptions in air or other forms of travel as a result of any further terrorist acts, regional political events, regional conflicts or outbreak of hostilities or war would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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We are subject to extensive regulation and the cost of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations that govern our operations in any jurisdiction where we operate may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.operate.
We are requiredCertain local gaming laws apply to obtain and maintain licenses from various jurisdictions in order to operate certain aspects of our business, and we are subject to extensive background investigations and suitability standards in our gaming business. We also will become subject to regulationactivities and associations in any other jurisdiction where we choose to operate in the future. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain new licenses or renew any of our existing licenses, or that if such licenses are obtained, that such licenses will not be conditioned, suspended or revoked; and the loss, denial or non-renewal of any of our licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our gaming operations and the ownership of our securities are subject to extensive regulation by the Nevada Commission, the Nevada Board and the CCLGLB. The Nevada Gaming Authorities have broad authority with respect to licensing and registration of our business entities and individuals investing in or otherwise involved with us.
Although we currently are registered with, and LVSLLC and VCR currently hold gaming licenses issued by, the Nevada Gaming Authorities, these authorities may, among other things, revoke the gaming license of any corporate entity or the registration of a registered corporation or any entity registered as a holding company of a corporate licensee for violations of gaming regulations.
In addition, the Nevada Gaming Authorities may, under certain circumstances, revoke the license or finding of suitability of any officer, director, controlling person, stockholder, noteholder or key employee of a licensed or registered entity. If our gaming licenses were revoked for any reason, the Nevada Gaming Authorities could require the closing of our casinos, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, compliance costs associated with gaming laws, regulations or licenses are significant. Any change in the laws, regulations or licenses applicable to our business or gaming licenses could require us to make substantial expenditures or could otherwise have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
A similar dynamic exists in all jurisdictions where we operate and a regulatory action against one of our operating entities in any gaming jurisdiction could impact our operations in other gaming jurisdictions where we do business. For a more complete description of the gaming regulatory requirements that have an effector plan to operate.
We depend primarily on our business, see "Item 1 — Business — Regulation and Licensing."
We are subject to regulations imposed by the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA"), which generally prohibits U.S. companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. We entered into a comprehensive civil administrative settlement with the SEC on April 7, 2016, and a non-prosecution agreement with the Department of Justice (the "DOJ") on January 19, 2017, which resolve all inquiries related to these government investigations and include ongoing reporting obligations to the SEC through June 2018 and to the DOJ through January 2020. Any violation of the FCPA could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations. Recently, U.S. governmental authorities have evidenced an increased focus on the gaming industry and compliance with anti-money laundering laws and regulations. For instance, we are subject to regulation under the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act of 1970, commonly known as the "Bank Secrecy Act" ("BSA"), which, among other things, requires us to report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ("FinCEN") certain currency transactions in excess of applicable thresholds and certain suspicious activities where we know, suspect or have reason to suspect such transactions involve funds from illegal activity or are intended to violate federal law or regulations or are designed to evade reporting requirements or have no business or lawful purpose. In addition, under the BSA, we are subject to various other rules and regulations involving reporting, recordkeeping and retention. Our compliance with the BSA is subject to periodic audits by the U.S. Treasury Department, and we may be subject to substantial civil and criminal penalties, including fines, if we fail to comply with applicable regulations. We are also subject to similar regulations in Singapore and Macao, as well as regulations set forth by the gaming authorities in the areas in which we operate. Any such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the

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future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted. Any violation of anti-money laundering laws or regulations, or any accusations of money laundering or regulatory investigations into possible money laundering activities, by any of our properties, employees or customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Because we are currently dependent primarily upon our properties in threetwo markets for all of our cash flow, we are subject to greater risks than competitors with more operating properties or that operate in more markets.
We currently do not have material operations other than our Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas properties. As a result,because we are primarily dependent upon these properties for all of our cash.
Given that our operations are currently conducted primarily at properties in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas and that a large portion of our planned development is in Macao, we will be subject to greater degrees of risk than competitors with more operating properties or that operate in more markets. The risks to which we will have a greater degree of exposure include the following:
local economic and competitive conditions;
inaccessibility due to inclement weather, road construction or closure of primary access routes;
decline in air passenger traffic due to higher ticket costs or fears concerning air travel;
changes in local and state governmental laws and regulations, including gaming laws and regulations;
natural or man-made disasters, outbreaks of infectious diseases, terrorist activity or war;
changes in the availability of water; and
a decline in the number of visitors to Macao, Singapore or Las Vegas.
We depend on the continued services of key managers and employees. If we do not retain our key personnel or attract and retain other highly skilled employees, our business will suffer.
Our ability to maintain our competitive position is dependent to a large degree on the services of our senior management team, including Sheldon G. Adelson and our other executive officers. The loss of Mr. Adelson's services or the services of our other senior managers, or the inability to attract and retain additional senior management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.
The interests of our principal stockholder in our business may be different from yours.
Mr. Adelson, his family members and trusts and other entities established for the benefit of Mr. Adelson and/or his family members (collectively our "Principal Stockholder's family") beneficially own approximately 55% of our outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2017. Accordingly, Mr. Adelson exercises significant influence over our business policies and affairs, including the composition of our Board of Directors and any action requiring the approval of our stockholders, including the adoption of amendments to our articles of incorporation and the approval of a merger or sale of substantially all of our assets. The concentration of ownership may also delay, defer or even prevent a change in control of our company and may make some transactions more difficult or impossible without the support of Mr. Adelson. The interests of Mr. Adelson may differ from your interests.
We are a parent company and our primary source of cash is and will be distributions from our subsidiaries.
We are a parent company with limited business operations of our own. Our main asset is the capital stock of our subsidiaries. We conduct most of our business operations through our direct and indirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our primary sources of cash are dividends and distributions with respect to our ownership interests in our subsidiaries that are derived from the earnings and cash flow generated by our operating properties. Our subsidiaries might not generate sufficient earnings and cash flow to pay dividends or distributions in the future. Our subsidiaries' payments to us will be contingent upon their earnings and upon other business considerations. In addition, our subsidiaries' debt instruments, and other agreements limit or prohibit certain payments of dividends or other distributions to us. We expect that future debt instruments for the financing of future developments will contain similar restrictions.

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The terms of our debt instruments and our current debt service obligations and substantial indebtedness may restrict our current and future operations, particularly our ability to timely refinance existing indebtedness, finance additional growth, respond to changes or take some actions that may otherwise be in our best interests.operations.
Our current debt instruments contain, and any future debt instruments likely will contain, a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to:
incur additional debt, including providing guarantees or credit support;
incur liens securing indebtedness or other obligations;
dispose of assets;
make certain acquisitions;
pay dividends or make distributions and make other restricted payments, such as purchasing equity interests, repurchasing junior indebtedness or making investments in third parties;
enter into sale and leaseback transactions;
engage in any new businesses;
issue preferred stock; and
enter into transactions with our stockholders and our affiliates.
In addition, our Macao, Singapore and U.S. credit agreements contain various financial covenants. See "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8 — Long-Term Debt" for further description of these covenants.
As of December 31, 2017, we had $9.34 billion of long-term debt outstanding, net of original issue discount and deferred offering costs (excluding those costs related to our revolving facilities). This indebtedness could have important consequences to us. For example, it could:
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our debt service obligations;
increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital needs, capital expenditures, development projects, acquisitions or general corporate purposes;
require us to dedicate a significant portion of our cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and interest on our debt, which would reduce the funds available for our operations and development projects;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the business and the industry in which we operate;
place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; and
subject us to higher interest expense in the event of increases in interest rates as substantially all of our debt is, and will continue to be, at variable rates of interest. Based on variable-rate debt levels as of December 31, 2017, a hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates that weWe are subject to would cause our annual interest cost to change by approximately $98 million.
Subject to applicable laws, including gaming laws, and certain agreed upon exceptions, our debt is secured by liens on substantially all of our assets, except for our equity interests in our subsidiaries.
Our ability to timely refinance and replace our indebtedness in the future will depend upon general economic and credit market conditions, approval required by local government regulators, adequate liquidity in the global credit markets, the particular circumstances of the gaming industry and prevalent regulations and our cash flow and operations, in each case as evaluated at the time of such potential refinancing or replacement. For example, we have a principal amount of $1.27 billion, $2.38 billion, $1.46 billion and $2.28 billion in long-term debt maturing during the years ending December 31, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively. If we are unable to refinance or generate sufficient cash flow from operations to repay our indebtedness on a timely basis, we might be forced to seek alternate forms of financing, dispose of certain assets or minimize capital expenditures and other investments, or reduce dividend payments. There

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is no assurance that any of these alternatives would be available to us, if at all, on satisfactory terms, on terms that would not be disadvantageous to us, or on terms that would not require us to breach the terms and conditions of our existing or future debt agreements.
We may attempt to arrange additional financing to fund the remainder of our planned, and any future, development projects. If such additional financing is necessary, we cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain all the financing required for the construction and opening of these projects on suitable terms, if at all.
Fluctuationsfluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates could have an adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.rates.
We report transactions in the functional currencies of our reporting entities. Because our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we translate revenues and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities, into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period, which subjects us to foreign currency translation risks. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the functional currencies of our foreign operations could have an adverse effect on our U.S. dollar financial results.
In certain instances, our entities whose functional currency is the U.S dollar may enter, and will continue to enter, into transactions that are denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars. At the date that such transaction is recognized, each asset, liability, revenue, expense, gain or loss arising from the transaction is measured and recorded in U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at that date. At each balance sheet date, recorded monetary balances denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars are adjusted to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate at the balance sheet date, with gains or losses recorded in other income (expense), which subjects us to foreign currency transaction risks.
We are a parent company whose primary source of cash is distributions from our subsidiaries (see "— We are a parent company and our primary source of cash is and will be distributions from our subsidiaries."). Fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/SGD exchange rate and/or the U.S. dollar/HKD exchange rate could have a material adverse effect on the amount of dividends and distributions from our Singapore and Macao operations.
On July 21, 2005, the People's Bank of China announced that the renminbi will no longer be pegged to the U.S. dollar, but will be allowed to float in a band (and, to a limited extent, increase in value) against a basket of foreign currencies. We cannot assure you that the Hong Kong dollar will continue to be pegged to the U.S. dollar and the Macao pataca will continue to be pegged to the Hong Kong dollar or that the current peg rate for these currencies will remain at the same level. The floating of the renminbi and possible changes to the pegs of the Macao pataca and/or the Hong Kong dollar may result in severe fluctuations in the exchange rate for these currencies. Any change in such exchange rates could have a material adverse effect on our operations and on our ability to make payments on certain of our debt instruments. We do not currently hedge for foreign currency risk related to the Hong Kong dollar, renminbi or pataca; however, we maintain a significant amount of our operating funds in the same currencies in which we have obligations, thereby reducing our exposure to currency fluctuations.
We extend credit to a large portion of our customers and we may not be able to collect gaming receivables from our credit players.
We conduct our gaming activities on a credit and cash basis. Any such credit we extend is unsecured. Table games players typically are extended more credit than slot players, and high-stakes players typically are extended more credit than players who tend to wager lower amounts. High-end gaming is more volatile than other forms of gaming, and variances in win-loss results attributable to high-end gaming may have a significant positive or negative impact on cash flow and earnings in a particular quarter.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, approximately 15.4%, 34.1% and 59.8% of our table games drop at our Macao properties, Marina Bay Sands and our Las Vegas properties, respectively, was from credit-based wagering, while table games play at our Pennsylvania property was primarily conducted on a cash basis. We extend credit to those customers whose level of play and financial resources warrant, in the opinion of management, an extension of credit. These large receivables could have a significant impact on our results of operations if deemed uncollectible.
While gaming debts evidenced by a credit instrument, including what is commonly referred to as a "marker," and judgments on gaming debts are enforceable under the current laws of Nevada, and Nevada judgments on gaming debts are enforceable in all states under the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution, other jurisdictions

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around the world, including jurisdictions our gaming customers may come from, may determine, or have determined, that enforcement of gaming debts is against public policy. Although courts of some foreign nations will enforce gaming debts directly and the assets in the U.S. of foreign debtors may be reached to satisfy a judgment, judgments on gaming debts from courts in the U.S. and elsewhere are not binding on the courts of many foreign nations.
In particular, we expect that our Macao operations will be able to enforce gaming debts only in a limited number of jurisdictions, including Macao. To the extent our Macao gaming customers and junket operators are from other jurisdictions, our Macao operations may not have access to a forum in which it will be possible to collect all gaming receivables because, among other reasons, courts of many jurisdictions do not enforce gaming debts and our Macao operations may encounter forums that will refuse to enforce such debts. Moreover, under applicable law, our Macao operations remain obligated to pay taxes on uncollectible winnings from customers.
It is also possible that our Singapore operations may not be able to collect gaming debts because, among other reasons, courts of certain jurisdictions do not enforce gaming debts. To the extent our Singapore gaming customers' assets are situated in such jurisdictions, our Singapore operations may not be able to take enforcement action against such assets to facilitate collection of gaming receivables.
Even where gaming debts are enforceable, they may not be collectible. Our inability to collect gaming debts could have a significant adverse effect on our cash flows.
Win rates for our gaming operations depend on a variety of factors, some beyond our control, and the winnings of our gaming customers could exceed our casino winnings.
The gaming industry is characterized by an element of chance. In addition to the element of chance, win rates are also affected by other factors, including players' skill and experience, the mix of games played, the financial resources of players, the spread of table limits, the volume of bets played and the amount of time played. Our gaming profits are mainly derived from the difference between our casino winnings and the casino winnings of our gaming customers. Since there is an inherent element of chance in the gaming industry, we do not have full control over our winnings or the winnings of our gaming customers. If the winnings of our gaming customers exceed our winnings, we may record a loss from our gaming operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We face the risk of fraud and cheating.
Our gaming customersoperations face significant competition, which may attempt or commit fraud or cheatincrease in orderthe future.
Our attempts to increase winnings. Acts of fraud or cheating could involve the use of counterfeit chips or other tactics, possibly in collusion with our employees. Internal acts of cheating could also be conducted by employees through collusion with dealers, surveillance staff, floor managers or other casino or gaming area staff. Failure to discover such acts or schemes in a timely manner could result in losses in our gaming operations. In addition, negative publicity related to such schemes could have an adverse effect on our reputation, potentially causing a material adverse effect onexpand our business into new markets and new ventures, including through acquisitions or strategic transactions, may not be successful.
Our loan receivable is subject to certain risks, which could materially adversely affect our financial condition,position, results of operations and cash flows.
A failure to establish and protect our IP rights could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We endeavor to establish, protect and enforce our IP, including our trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information. There can be no assurance, however, that the steps we take to protect our IP will be sufficient. If a third party successfully challenges our trademarks, we could have difficulty maintaining exclusive rights. If a third party claims that we have infringed, currently infringe, or could in the future infringe upon its IP rights, we may need to cease use of such IP, defend our rights or take other steps. In addition, if third parties violate their obligations to us to maintain the confidentiality of our proprietary information or there is a security breach or lapse, or if third parties misappropriate or infringe upon our IP, our business may be affected. Our inability to adequately obtain, maintain or defend our IP rights for any reason could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

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Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer. In addition, our insurance costs may increase and we may not be able to obtain the same insurance coverage, or the scope of insurance coverage we deem necessary, in the future.
We have comprehensive property and liability insurance policies for our properties in operation, as well as those in the course of construction, with coverage features and insured limits that we believe are customary in their breadth and scope. Market forces beyond our control may nonetheless limit the scope of the insurance coverage we can obtain or our ability to obtain coverage at reasonable rates. Certain types of losses, generally of a catastrophic nature, such as earthquakes, hurricanes and floods, or terrorist acts, or certain liabilities may be uninsurable or too expensive to justify obtaining insurance. As a result, we may not be successful in obtaining insurance without increases in cost or decreases in coverage levels. In addition, in the event of a substantial loss, the insurance coverage we carry may not be sufficient to pay the full market value or replacement cost of our lost investment or in some cases could result in certain losses being totally uninsured. As a result, we could lose some or all of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property, and we could remain obligated for debt or other financial obligations related to the property.
Our debt instruments and other material agreements require us to maintain a certain minimum level of insurance. Failure to satisfy these requirements could result in an event of default under these debt instruments or material agreements.
Conflicts of interest may arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of SCL.
In November 2009, our subsidiary, SCL, listed its ordinary shares on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "SCL Offering"). We currently own 70.1% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of SCL. As a result of SCL having stockholders who are not affiliated with us, we and certain of our officers and directors who also serve as officers and/or directors of SCL may have conflicting fiduciary obligations to our stockholders and to the minority stockholders of SCL. Decisions that could have different implications for us and SCL, including contractual arrangements that we have entered into or may in the future enter into with SCL, may give rise to the appearance of a potential conflict of interest.
Changes in tax laws and regulations could impact our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are subject to taxation and regulation by various government agencies, primarily in Macao, Singapore and the U.S. (federal, state and local levels). From time to time, U.S. federal, state, local and foreign governments make substantive changes to income tax, indirect tax and gaming tax rules and the application of these rules, which could result in higher taxes than would be incurred under existing tax law or interpretation. In particular, government agencies may make changes that could reduce the profits that we can effectively realize from our non-U.S. operations. Like most U.S. companies, our effective income tax rate reflects the fact that income earned and reinvested outside the U.S. is taxed at local rates, which are often lower than U.S. tax rates.
In December 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") also referred to as "U.S. tax reform." The Act made significant changes to U.S. income tax laws including lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21% effective beginning in 2018 and transitioning from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system resulting in dividends from our foreign subsidiaries not being subject to U.S. income tax and creating a one-time tax on previously unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries. These changes are complex and will require the Internal Revenue Service to issue interpretations and implementing regulations that may significantly impact how we will apply the Act and impact our results of operations in the period issued.
If changes in tax laws and regulations were to significantly increase the tax rates on gaming revenues or non-U.S. income, or if there are significant interpretations and implementing regulations issued related to the Act, these changes could increase our tax expense and liability, and therefore, could have a material adverse effect on our effective income tax rate, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Natural or man-made disasters, an outbreak of highly infectious disease, terrorist activity or war could adversely affect the number of visitors to our facilities and disrupt our operations, resulting in a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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economic activity in, areas in which we operate, and may adversely affect the number of visitors to our properties. Any of these events also may disrupt our ability to staff our business adequately, could generally disrupt our operations and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Although we have insurance coverage with respect to some of these events, we cannot assure you that any such coverage will be sufficient to indemnify us fully against all direct and indirect costs, including any loss of business that could result from substantial damage to, or partial or complete destruction of, any of our properties.
Our failure to maintain the integrity of our customer or company data, including as a result of breaches of our cybersecurity systems and measures, could degrade our ability to conduct our business operations, delay our ability to recognize revenue, compromise the integrity of our business and services, result in significant data losses and the theft of our IP, damage our reputation, expose us to liability to third parties, regulatory fines and penalties, and require us to incur significant costs to maintain the security of our network and data.
We face global cybersecurity threats, which may range from uncoordinated individual attempts to sophisticated and targeted measures directed at us. Cyber-attacks and security breaches may include, but are not limited to, attempts to access information, including customer and company information, computer malware such as viruses, denial of service, ransomware attacks that encrypt, exfiltrate, or otherwise render data unusable or unavailable in an effort to extort money or other consideration as a condition to purportedly returning the data to a usable form, operator errors or misuse, or inadvertent releases of data, and other forms of electronic security breaches.
Our business requires the collection and retention of large volumes of customer data, including credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information in various information systems that we maintain and in those maintained by third parties with whom we contract to provide data services. We also maintain important internal company data such as personally identifiable information about our employees and information relating to our operations. The integrity and protection of that customer and company data are important to us. Our collection of such customer and company data is subject to extensive regulation by private groups such as the payment card industry as well as domestic and foreign governmental authorities, including gaming authorities. If a sophisticated cyber event occurs, our systems may be unable to satisfy applicable regulations or employee and customer expectations.
In addition, we have experienced a sophisticated criminal cybersecurity attack in the past, including a breach of our information technology systems in which customer and company information was compromised and certain company data may have been destroyed, and we may experience additional cybersecurity attacks in the future, potentially with more frequency or sophistication. Our information systems and records, including those we maintain with our third-party service providers, as well as the systems of other third parties that share data with us under contractual agreements, may be subject to cyber-attacks and security breaches, system failures, computer malware, including viruses, denial of service, ransomware attacks that encrypt, exfiltrate, or otherwise render data unusable or unavailable in an effort to extort money or other consideration as a condition to purportedly returning the data to a usable form, operator errors or misuse, or inadvertent releases of data. Our third-party information system service providers and other third parties that share data with us pursuant to contractual agreements face risks relating to cybersecurity similar to ours, and we do not directly control any of such parties' information security operations.
A significant theft, loss or fraudulent use of customer or company data maintained by us or by a third-party service provider or other third party that shares data with us pursuant to contractual agreement could have an adverse effect on our reputation, cause a material disruption to our operations and management team and result in remediation expenses (including liability for stolen assets or information, repairing system damage and offering incentives to customers or business partners to maintain their relationships after an attack) and regulatory fines, penalties and corrective actions, or lawsuits by regulators, third-party service providers, third parties that share data with us pursuant to contractual agreement and/or consumers whose data is or may be impacted. Such theft, loss or fraudulent use could also result in litigation by shareholders alleging that our protections against cyber-attacks were insufficient, that our response to an attack was faulty or that insufficient care was taken in ensuring that we were able to comply with cybersecurity, privacy or data protection regulations, protect data, identify risks and attacks, or respond to and recover from a cyber-attack, or by customers and other parties whose information was subject to such attacks. In addition, we may incur increased cybersecurity protection costs that may include organizational changes, deploying additional personnel and protection technologies, training employees and engaging third-party experts and consultants. There can be no assurance that the insurance the company has in place relating to cybersecurity risks will be sufficient in the event of a major cybersecurity event. Any of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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There are significant risks associated with any future construction projects, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows from these planned facilities.
Any future construction projects will entail significant risks. Construction activity requires us to obtain qualified contractors and subcontractors, the availability of which may be uncertain. Construction projects are subject to cost overruns and delays caused by events outside of our control or, in certain cases, our contractors' control, such as shortages of materials or skilled labor, unforeseen engineering, environmental and/or geological problems, work stoppages, weather interference, unanticipated cost increases and unavailability of construction materials or equipment. Construction, equipment or staffing problems or difficulties in obtaining any of the requisite materials, licenses, permits, allocations and authorizations from governmental or regulatory authorities could increase the total cost, delay, jeopardize, prevent the construction or opening of our projects, or otherwise affect the design and features. Construction contractors or counterparties for our current projects may be required to bear certain cost overruns for which they are contractually liable, and if such counterparties are unable to meet their obligations, we may incur increased costs for such developments. See also "— Risks Associated with Our International Operations — VML may have financial and other obligations to foreign workers managed by its contractors under government labor quotas." In addition, the number of ongoing projects and their locations throughout the world present unique challenges and risks to our management structure. If our management is unable to manage successfully our worldwide construction projects, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The anticipated costs and completion dates for our current projects will be based on budgets, designs, development and construction documents and schedule estimates that will be prepared with the assistance of architects and other construction development consultants and that are subject to change as the design, development and construction documents are finalized and as actual construction work is performed. A failure to complete our projects on budget or on schedule may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Because we own real property, we are subject to extensive environmental regulation, which creates uncertainty regarding future environmental expenditures and liabilities.
We have incurred and will continue to incur costs to comply with environmental requirements, such as those relating to discharges into the air, water and land, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous waste and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Under these and other environmental requirements, we may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at our properties and may be held responsible to governmental entities or third parties, as an owner or operator, for property damage, personal injury and investigation and cleanup costs incurred by them in connection with any contamination. These laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of the contaminants. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial, and the presence of those substances, or the failure to remediate a property properly, may impair our ability to use our properties.
Risks Associated with Our International Operations
We will stop generating any gaming revenues fromThere are significant risks associated with our Macao operations if we cannot secure an extension of our subconcession in 2022 or if the Macao government exercises its redemption right.current and planned construction projects.
Our subconcession agreement expires on June 26, 2022. Unless our subconcession is extended, all of VML's casino premises and gaming-related equipment will be transferred automatically to the Macao government on that date without compensation to us and we will cease to generate gaming revenues from these operations. Beginning on December 26, 2017, the Macao government may redeem the subconcession agreement by providing us at least one-year prior notice. In the event the Macao government exercises this redemption right, we are entitled to fair compensation or indemnity. The amount of this compensation or indemnity will be determined based on the amount of gaming and non-gaming revenue generated by The Venetian Macao during the tax year prior to the redemption multiplied by the number of remaining years before expiration of the subconcession. We cannot assure you that we will be able to renew or extend our subconcession agreement on terms favorable to us or at all. We also cannot assure you that if our subconcession is redeemed, the compensation paid will be adequate to compensate us for the loss of future revenues.
Our Macao subconcessionConcession and Singapore development agreements and casino license can be terminated or redeemed under certain circumstances without compensation to us, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.us.
The Macao government has the right, after consultation with Galaxy, to unilaterally terminate our subconcession in the event of VML's serious non-compliance with its basic obligations under the subconcession and applicable Macao

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laws. Upon termination of our subconcession, our casinos and gaming-related equipment would automatically be transferred to the Macao government without compensation to us and we would cease to generate any revenues from these operations. The loss of our subconcession would prohibit us from conducting gaming operations in Macao, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
For a more complete description of the Macao gaming regulatory requirements, see "Item 1 — Business — Regulation and Licensing — Macao Concession and Our Subconcession."
Our Singapore concession can be terminated under certain circumstances without compensation to us, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The Development Agreement between MBS and the STB contains events of default that could permit the STB to terminate the agreement without compensation to us. If the Development Agreement is terminated, we could lose our right to operate the Marina Bay Sands and our investment in Marina Bay Sands could be lost.
For a more complete description of the Singapore gaming regulatory requirements, see "Item 1 — Business — Regulation and Licensing — Development Agreement with Singapore Tourism Board."
The number of visitors to Macao, particularly visitors from mainland China, may decline or travel to Macao may be disrupted.
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The Macao and Singapore governments could grant additional rights to conduct gaming in the future and increase competition we face.
Conducting business in Macao and Singapore has certain political and economic risks.
Our VIPtax arrangements with the Macao government may not be available on terms favorable to us or at all.
We are subject to limitations on the transfers of cash to and mass market gaming customers typically come from nearby destinations in Asia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, South Koreaour subsidiaries, limitations of the pataca exchange markets and Japan. Increasingly, a significant number of gaming customers come to our casinos from mainland China. Any slowdown in economic growth or changes of China's current restrictions on travelthe export of the renminbi.
VML may have financial and currency movements could further disruptother obligations to foreign workers seconded to its contractors under government labor quotas.
Risks Related to Doing Business in China
Our business, financial condition and results of operations and/or the numbervalue of visitors from mainland Chinaour securities or our ability to our casinos in Macao as well asoffer or continue to offer securities to investors may be materially and adversely affected to the amounts they are willingextent the laws and able to spend while at our properties.
Policies and measures adopted from time to time by the Chinese government include restrictions imposed on exit visas granted to residentsregulations of mainland China for travelbecome applicable to our operations in Macao and Hong Kong. These measures have,Kong or economic, political and any future policylegal developments thatin Macao adversely affect our Macao operations.
Our securities may be implementedprohibited from being traded in the U.S. securities market and our investors may have,be deprived of the effectbenefits of reducingsuch inspections or investigations if the PCAOB were not able to conduct full inspections or investigations of our auditor.
Risks Related to Stock Ownership and Stockholder Matters
The interests of our principal stockholders in our business may be different from yours.
Conflicts of interest may arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of SCL.
Human Capital Related Risk Factors
We depend on the continued services of key officers.
We compete for limited management and labor resources in Macao and Singapore, and policies of those governments may also affect our ability to employ imported managers or labor.
Labor actions and other labor problems could negatively impact our operations.
General Risk Factors
Failure to maintain the integrity of our information and information systems or comply with applicable privacy and cybersecurity requirements and regulations could harm our reputation and adversely affect our business.
We may fail to establish and protect our IP rights and could be subject to claims of IP infringement.
The licensing of our trademarks to third parties could result in reputational harm for us.
Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer and our insurance costs may increase in the future.
We are subject to changes in tax laws and regulations.
Because we own real property, we are subject to extensive environmental regulation.
We are subject to risks from litigation, investigations, enforcement actions and other disputes.
We could be negatively impacted by environmental, social and governance and sustainability matters.

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Risks Related to Our Business
Our business is particularly sensitive to reductions in discretionary consumer and corporate spending as a result of downturns in the economy.
Consumer demand for hotel/casino resorts, trade shows and conventions and for the type of luxury amenities we offer is particularly sensitive to downturns in the economy and the corresponding impact on discretionary spending. Changes in discretionary consumer spending or corporate spending on conventions and business travel could be driven by many factors, such as: perceived or actual general economic conditions; fear of exposure to a widespread health epidemic; any weaknesses in the job or housing market; credit market disruptions; high energy, fuel and food costs; the increased cost of travel; the potential for bank failures; perceived or actual disposable consumer income and wealth; fears of recession and changes in consumer confidence in the economy; or fear of war, political instability, civil unrest or future acts of terrorism. These factors could reduce consumer and corporate demand for the luxury amenities and leisure and business activities we offer, thus imposing additional limits on pricing and harming our operations.
Natural or man-made disasters, an outbreak of highly infectious or contagious disease, political instability, civil unrest, terrorist activity or war could materially adversely affect the number of visitors to our facilities and disrupt our operations.
So-called “Acts of God,” such as typhoons and rainstorms, particularly in Macao, and other natural disasters, man-made disasters, outbreaks of highly infectious or contagious diseases, political instability, civil unrest, terrorist activity or war may result in decreases in travel to and from, mainland China,and economic activity in, areas in which we operate, and may adversely affect the number of visitors to our properties. We also face potential risks associated with the physical effects of climate change, which may include more frequent or severe storms, typhoons, flooding, extreme or prolonged heat, rising sea levels and shortages of water. To the extent climate change causes additional changes in weather patterns, our properties along the coast in Macao could adverselybe subject to an increase in the number and severity of typhoons and coastal and river flooding could cause damage to these properties, and all our properties could be subject to increased precipitation levels and heat stress. Any of these events may disrupt our ability to staff our business adequately, could generally disrupt our operations, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Although we have insurance coverage with respect to some of these events, we cannot assure you any such coverage will provide any coverage or be sufficient to indemnify us fully against all direct and indirect costs, including any loss of business that could result from substantial damage to, or partial or complete destruction of, any of our properties.
Our business is sensitive to the willingness of our customers to travel.
We are dependent on the willingness of our customers to travel. Only a portion of our business is and will be generated by local residents. Most of our customers travel to reach our Macao and Singapore properties. Infectious diseases may severely disrupt domestic and international travel, which would result in a decrease in customer visits to Macao and Singapore, including our properties. Regional political events, acts of terrorism or civil unrest, including those resulting in travelers perceiving areas as unstable or an unwillingness of governments to grant visas, regional conflicts or an outbreak of hostilities or war could have a similar effect on domestic and international travel. Management cannot predict the extent to which disruptions from these types of events in air or other forms of travel would have on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are subject to extensive regulations that govern our operations in any jurisdiction where we operate.
We are required to obtain and maintain licenses from various jurisdictions in order to operate certain aspects of our business, and we are subject to extensive background investigations and suitability standards in our gaming business. We also will become subject to regulation in any other jurisdiction where we choose to operate in the future. There can be no assurance we will be able to obtain new licenses or renew any of our existing licenses, or if such licenses are obtained, such licenses will not be conditioned, suspended or revoked; and the loss, denial or non-renewal of any of our licenses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. See “Item 1 — Business — Regulation and Licensing” for further description of regulations that govern our operations.
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We are subject to anti-corruption laws and regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”), which generally prohibits U.S. companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Any violation of the FCPA could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We also deal with significant amounts of cash in our operations and are subject to various reporting and anti-money laundering regulations in certain jurisdictions where we operate, including Singapore and Macao, as well as regulations set forth by the gaming authorities in the areas in which we operate. Any such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted. Any violation of anti-money laundering laws or regulations, or any accusations of money laundering or regulatory investigations into possible money laundering activities, by any of our properties, employees or customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Certain local gaming laws apply to our gaming activities and associations in jurisdictions where we operate or plan to operate.
We are required to comply with certain reporting requirements concerning our current and proposed gaming activities and associations, including in Macao, Singapore and other jurisdictions. The gaming authorities in jurisdictions where we operate or plan to operate, including in Macao and Singapore, exercise authority for purposes of assessing suitability in relation to our activities in other gaming jurisdictions where we do business. Any gaming laws and regulations that apply to us could change or could be interpreted differently in the future, or new laws and regulations could be enacted, and we may incur significant costs to comply, or may be unable to comply, with any new or modified gaming laws and regulations.
We depend primarily on our properties in two markets for all of our cash flow, and because we are a parent company our primary source of cash is and will be distributions from our subsidiaries.
We are primarily dependent upon our Asia properties for all of our cash. Given our operations are conducted primarily at properties in Macao and Singapore and a large portion of our planned development is in Macao and Singapore, we are subject to greater risk than if we were more diversified.
Additionally, because we are a parent company with limited business operations of our own, our main asset is the capital stock of our subsidiaries. We conduct most of our business operations through our direct and indirect subsidiaries. Accordingly, our primary sources of cash are dividends and distributions with respect to our ownership interests in our subsidiaries derived from the earnings and cash flow generated by our operating properties. Our subsidiaries' payments to us will be contingent upon their earnings and upon other business considerations, which may be impacted by the factors described above. For example, due to the impact tourismof the COVID-19 pandemic, we suspended our quarterly dividend program between April 2020 and July 2023, resuming dividend payments in August 2023, and SCL suspended its dividend payments beginning in February 2020.
In addition, our Macao and Singapore credit agreements, under certain circumstances, may limit or prohibit certain payments of dividends or other distributions to us. We expect future debt instruments for the financing of future developments may contain similar restrictions.
Our debt instruments, current debt service obligations and substantial indebtedness may restrict our current and future operations.
Our current debt service obligations contain, or any future debt service obligations and instruments may contain, a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to:
incur additional debt, including providing guarantees or credit support;
incur liens securing indebtedness or other obligations;
dispose of certain assets;
make certain acquisitions;
pay dividends or make distributions and make other restricted payments, such as purchasing equity interests, repurchasing junior indebtedness or making investments in third parties;
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enter into sale and leaseback transactions;
engage in any new businesses;
issue preferred stock; and
enter into transactions with our stockholders and our affiliates.
In addition, our Macao, Singapore and U.S. credit agreements contain various financial covenants. See “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 12 — Long-Term Debt” for further description of these covenants.
As of December 31, 2023, we had $14.03 billion of long-term debt outstanding, net of original issue discount and deferred offering costs (excluding those costs related to our revolving facilities). This indebtedness could have important consequences to us. For example, it could:
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our debt service obligations;
increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital needs, capital expenditures, development projects, acquisitions or general corporate purposes;
require us to dedicate a significant portion of our cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and interest on our debt, which would reduce the funds available for our operations and development projects;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in the business and the industry in which we operate;
place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; and
subject us to higher interest expense in the event of increases in interest rates.
Subject to applicable laws, including gaming laws, and certain agreed upon exceptions, our Singapore debt is secured by liens on substantially all of the assets of our Singapore operations.
Our ability to timely refinance and replace our indebtedness in the future will depend upon general economic and credit market conditions, potential approval required by local government regulators, adequate liquidity in the global credit markets, the particular circumstances of the gaming industry, and prevalent regulations and our cash flow and operations, in Macao.each case as evaluated at the time of such potential refinancing or replacement. We have a principal amount of $1.90 billion, $3.37 billion, $3.54 billion, $700 million and $1.90 billion in long-term debt maturing during the years ending December 31, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028, respectively. If we are unable to refinance or generate sufficient cash flow from operations to repay our indebtedness on a timely basis, we might be forced to seek alternate forms of financing, dispose of certain assets or minimize capital expenditures and other investments, or not make dividend payments. There is no assurance any of these alternatives would be available to us, if at all, on satisfactory terms, on terms that would not be disadvantageous to us, or on terms that would not require us to breach the terms and conditions of our existing or future debt agreements.
We may attempt to arrange additional financing to fund the remainder of our planned, and any future, development projects. If we are required to raise additional capital in the future, our access to and cost of financing will depend on, among other things, global economic conditions, conditions in the global financing markets, the availability of sufficient amounts of financing, our prospects and our credit ratings. If our credit ratings were to be downgraded, or general market conditions were to ascribe higher risk to our rating levels, our industry, or us, our access to capital and the cost of any debt financing would be further negatively impacted. In addition, the terms of future debt agreements could require higher costs, include more restrictive covenants, or require incremental collateral, which may further restrict our business operations or be unavailable due to our covenant restrictions then in effect. There is no guarantee that debt financings will be available in the future to fund our obligations, or that they will be available on terms consistent with our expectations. Our current debt service obligations contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, and our Macao, Singapore and U.S. credit agreements contain various financial covenants.
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We are subject to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
We record transactions in the functional currencies of our reporting entities. Because our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, we translate revenues and expenses, as well as assets and liabilities, into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect during or at the end of each reporting period, which subjects us to foreign currency translation risks. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the functional currencies of our foreign operations could have an adverse effect on our U.S. dollar financial results.
We are a parent company whose primary source of cash is distributions from our subsidiaries. Fluctuations in the U.S. dollar/SGD exchange rate, the U.S. dollar/Macao pataca exchange rate and/or the U.S. dollar/Hong Kong Dollar (“HKD”) exchange rate could have a material adverse effect on the amount of dividends and distributions from our Singapore and Macao operations.
We extend credit to a portion of our customers and we may not be able to collect gaming receivables from our credit players.
We conduct our gaming activities on a credit and cash basis. Any such credit we extend is unsecured. Table games players typically are extended more credit than slot players, and high-stakes players typically are extended more credit than players who tend to wager lesser amounts.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, approximately 10.6% and 11.9% of our table games drop at our Macao properties and Marina Bay Sands, respectively, was from credit-based wagering. We extend credit to those customers whose level of play and financial resources warrant, in the opinion of management, an extension of credit. These large receivables could have a significant impact on our results of operations if deemed uncollectible.
While gaming debts are evidenced by a credit instrument, including what is commonly referred to as a “marker,” certain jurisdictions around the world, including jurisdictions our gaming customers may come from, may determine, or have determined, enforcement of gaming debts is against public policy. Although courts of some foreign nations will enforce gaming debts directly and the assets in the U.S. of foreign debtors may be reached to satisfy a judgment, judgments on gaming debts from courts in the U.S. and elsewhere are not binding in the courts of many foreign nations.
In particular, we expect our Macao operations will be able to enforce gaming debts only in a limited number of jurisdictions, including Macao. To the extent our Macao gaming customers are from other jurisdictions, our Macao operations may not have access to a forum in which it will be possible to collect all gaming receivables because, among other reasons, courts of many jurisdictions do not enforce gaming debts and our Macao operations may encounter forums that will refuse to enforce such debts. Moreover, under applicable law, our Macao operations remain obligated to pay taxes on uncollectible winnings from customers.
It is also possible our Singapore operations face intense competition,may not be able to collect gaming debts because, among other reasons, courts of certain jurisdictions do not enforce gaming debts. To the extent our Singapore gaming customers' assets are situated in such jurisdictions, our Singapore operations may not be able to take enforcement action against such assets to facilitate collection of gaming receivables.
Even where gaming debts are enforceable, they may not be collectible. Our inability to collect gaming debts could have a significant adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.
Win rates for our gaming operations depend on a variety of factors, some beyond our control, and the winnings of our gaming customers could exceed our casino winnings.
The gaming industry is characterized by an element of chance. In addition to the element of chance, win rates are also affected by other factors, including players' skill and experience, the mix of games played, the financial resources of players, the spread of table limits, the volume of bets played and the amount of time played. Our gaming profits are mainly derived from the difference between our casino winnings and the casino winnings of our gaming customers. Since there is an inherent element of chance in the gaming industry, we do not have full control over our winnings or the winnings of our gaming customers. If the winnings of our gaming customers exceed our winnings, we may record a loss from our gaming operations, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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We face the risk of fraud and cheating.
Our gaming customers may attempt or commit fraud or cheat in order to increase winnings. Acts of fraud or cheating could involve the use of counterfeit chips or other tactics, possibly in collusion with our employees. Internal acts of cheating could also be conducted by employees through collusion with dealers, surveillance staff, floor managers or other casino or gaming area staff. Failure to discover such acts or schemes in a timely manner could result in losses in our gaming operations. In addition, negative publicity related to such schemes could have an adverse effect on our reputation, potentially causing a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our operations face significant competition, which may increase in the future.
The hotel, resort and casino businesses in Macao and Singapore are highly competitive. Our Macao operations currentlyproperties compete with numerous other casinos located inwithin Macao. Our competitors have announced additionalAdditional Macao facilities with planned opening dates in 2018. Increasingannounced by our competitors and the increasing capacity of hotel rooms in Macao could add to the competitive dynamic of the market.
Our Macao and Singapore operations will also compete to some extent with casinos located elsewhere in Asia, including South Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, Cambodia and elsewhere in the world, including Las Vegas, as well as online gaming and cruise ships that offer gaming. Our operations also face increased competition from new developments in Malaysia, Australia and South Korea. In addition, certain countries have legalized, and others may in the future legalize, casino gaming, including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
The proliferation of gaming venues especially in Southeast Asia, could have a significant and adverse effect ongaming activities, such as online gaming, as well as renovations and expansions by our financial condition, results of operationscompetitors, and cash flows.
The Macao and Singapore governments could grant additional rightstheir ability to conduct gaming in the future, whichattract customers away from our properties could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our attempts to expand our business into new markets and new ventures, including through acquisitions or strategic transactions, may not be successful.
We holdmay opportunistically seek to expand our business through, among other things, expansion into new geographies or new ventures complementary to our current operations. These attempts to expand our business could increase the complexity of our business, require significant levels of investment and strain our management, personnel, operations and systems. In addition, our attempts to expand into new geographies could pose additional challenges given our limited operational experience in other jurisdictions. In order to facilitate such expansion, we may engage in strategic and complementary acquisitions and other transactions or investments involving other integrated resorts, hospitality or gaming brands, businesses, properties or other assets, either on our own or in partnership with others. These items are subject to challenges and risks that could affect our business, including: our incurrence of significant transaction costs in connection with a subconcession under onepending transaction or investment, regardless of only six gaming concessionswhether it is completed; the restrictions on and subconcessions authorized byobligations with respect to our business that may exist in connection with the Macao governmentpending transaction or investment; fluctuations in our market value, including the depreciation in our market value if the pending transaction or investment is not completed or the failure of the transaction or investment, even if completed, to operate casinosincrease our market value; and failure to integrate acquired businesses successfully or achieve the anticipated benefits or synergies of the transaction. As noted in Macao. No additional concessions“Development Projects - New York,” there is litigation associated with the Procedural Steps for our right to lease the underlying land of the Nassau County Coliseum from the County of Nassau in the State of New York. The Company is not a party to the litigation, but there can be no assurance as to the completion or subconcessionspositive outcome of the Procedural Steps or our ability to secure a new lease on terms that are favorable to us. In addition, there is no assurance we will be able to obtain a casino license from the State of New York. There can be no assurance that our business expansion efforts will develop as anticipated or that we will succeed, and if we do not, we may be unable to recover our investments, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Our loan receivable is subject to certain risks, which could materially adversely affect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
On February 23, 2022, in connection with closing of the sale of our Las Vegas real property and operations, including The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center (the “Las Vegas Operations”), for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $6.25 billion (the “Las Vegas Sale”), we entered into a seller financing loan agreement, which provides for a six-year senior secured term loan with a principal amount of $1.19 billion as of December 31, 2023. While payments on the loan have been granted since 2002; however,made, if the Macao governmentthis loan were to allow additional gaming operatorsbecome impaired and could not be collected, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected for the amount of uncollected, or deemed uncollectible, principal and interest.
Risks Associated with Our International Operations
There are significant risks associated with our current and planned construction projects.
Our development projects and any other construction projects we undertake will entail significant risks. Construction activity requires us to obtain qualified contractors and subcontractors, the availability of which may be uncertain. Construction projects are subject to cost overruns and delays caused by events outside of our control or, in Macao throughcertain cases, our contractors' control, such as shortages of materials or skilled labor, unforeseen engineering, environmental and/or geological problems, work stoppages, weather interference, unanticipated cost increases and unavailability of construction materials or equipment. Construction, equipment or staffing problems or difficulties in obtaining any of the grantrequisite materials, licenses, permits, allocations and authorizations from governmental or regulatory authorities could increase the total cost, delay, jeopardize, prevent the construction or opening of additional concessionsour projects, or subconcessions,otherwise affect the design and features. As development and construction projects develop, we would face additional competition,could also make decisions that result in increases to the expected costs and timelines for completion of our projects. Construction contractors or counterparties for our current projects may be required to bear certain cost overruns for which they are contractually liable, and if such counterparties are unable to meet their obligations, we may incur increased costs for such developments. For example, we are obligated to commence certain construction projects in Singapore under the Second Development Agreement by April 2024, which we do not expect to be able to timely commence. We are in discussions with the Singapore government on the duration of the timeline extension for commencement and completion of the expansion of Marina Bay Sands to fulfill our obligations under the Second Development Agreement. If such extension is not obtained, we will be in breach of our obligations under the Second Development Agreement. In addition, the number of ongoing projects and their locations throughout the world present unique challenges and risks to our management structure. If our management is unable to manage successfully our worldwide construction projects, it could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The anticipated costs and completion dates for our current and planned projects are based on budgets, designs, development and construction documents and schedule estimates are prepared with the assistance of architects and other construction development consultants and are subject to change as the design, development and construction documents are finalized and as actual construction work is performed. A failure to complete our projects on budget or on schedule may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our Macao Concession and Singapore development agreements and casino license can be terminated or redeemed under certain circumstances without compensation to us.
The Macao government has the right to unilaterally terminate our Concession in the event of VML's serious non-compliance with its basic obligations under the Concession and applicable Macao laws. Upon termination of our Concession, the casinos and gaming-related equipment, for which use has been temporarily transferred by the Macao government to VML, would automatically be transferred back to the Macao government without compensation to us and we would cease to generate any revenues from these operations. The loss of our Concession would prohibit us from conducting gaming operations in Macao, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Additionally, beginning on January 1, 2029, the Macao government has the option to redeem the Concession by providing us at least one-year advance notice. In the event the Macao government exercises this redemption right, we are entitled to fair compensation or indemnity. However, the compensation paid may not be adequate to compensate us for the loss of future revenues.
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Under the casino regulatory framework in Singapore, our casino license may be terminated in the event of Marina Bay Sands' serious non-compliance with its obligations under the casino regulations or our casino license conditions, and the development agreements between Marina Bay Sands and the STB contain events of default that could permit the STB to terminate the agreement without compensation to us. If the development agreements are terminated, we could lose our right to operate the Marina Bay Sands and our investment in Marina Bay Sands could be lost. Additionally, under the terms of our development agreements with the STB, either or both the casino concession and the casino license may be terminated on public interest grounds, in which case, we are entitled to fair compensation. However, the compensation paid may not be adequate to compensate us for the loss of future revenues.
The number of visitors to Macao, particularly visitors from mainland China, may decline or travel to Macao may be disrupted.
Our VIP and mass market gaming customers typically come from nearby destinations in Asia, including mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan. Increasingly, a significant number of gaming customers come to our casinos from mainland China. Slowdown in economic growth or changes of China's current restrictions on travel and currency movements have disrupted, and if such slowdown is continued and prolonged could further disrupt, the number of visitors from mainland China to our casinos in Macao as well as the amounts they are willing and able to spend while at our properties.
Policies and measures adopted from time to time by the Chinese government include restrictions imposed on exit visas granted to residents of mainland China for travel to Macao and Hong Kong. These polices and measures, if implemented, may have the effect of reducing the number of visitors to Macao from mainland China, which could adversely impact tourism and the gaming industry in Macao.
The Macao and Singapore governments could grant additional rights to conduct gaming in the future and increase competition we face.
We hold one of only six gaming concessions authorized by the Macao government to operate casino games of chance in Macao through December 31, 2032. We hold one of two licenses granted by the Singapore government to operate a casino in Singapore. As of March 1, 2017, there are no statutory restrictions preventingSingapore during an exclusive period expiring on December 31, 2030. If the SingaporeMacao government from grantingwere to allow additional casino licenses

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to any party. Ifgaming operators in Macao or the Singapore government were to license additional casinos, we would face additional competition, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We compete for limited management and labor resources in Macao and Singapore, and policies of those governments may also affect our ability to employ imported managers or labor.
Our success depends in large part upon our ability to attract, retain, train, manage and motivate skilled managers and employees at our properties. The Macao government requires that we only hire Macao residents in our casinos for certain employee roles, including as dealers. In addition, we are required in Macao to obtain visas and work permits for managers and employees we seek to employ from other countries. There is significant competition in Macao and Singapore for managers and employees with the skills required to perform the services we offer and competition for these individuals in Macao is likely to increase as other competitors expand their operations.
We may have to recruit managers and employees from other countries to adequately staff and manage our properties and certain Macao government policies affect our ability to hire non-resident managers and employees in certain job classifications. Despite our coordination with the Macao labor and immigration authorities to assure that our management and labor needs are satisfied, we may not be able to recruit and retain a sufficient number of qualified managers or employees for our operations or the Macao labor and immigration authorities may not grant us the necessary visas or work permits.
If we are unable to obtain, attract, retain and train skilled managers and employees, and obtain any required visas or work permits for our skilled managers and employees, our ability to adequately manage and staff our existing properties and planned development projects could be impaired, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Conducting business in Macao and Singapore has certain political and economic risks, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.risks.
Our operations in Macao include The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Sands Macao. We also own and operate the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Accordingly, our business development plans, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows may be materially and adversely affected by significant political, social and economic developments in Macao and Singapore, and by changes in policies of the governments or changes in laws and regulations or their interpretations. Our operations in Macao and Singapore are also exposed to the risk of changes in laws and policies that govern operations of companies based in those countries. Jurisdictional tax laws and regulations may also be subject to amendment or different interpretation and implementation, thereby having an adverse effect on our profitability after tax. These changes may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Current Macao and Singapore laws and regulations concerning gaming and gaming concessions and licenses are, for the most part, fairly recent and there is little precedent on the interpretation of these laws and regulations. We believe that our organizational structure and operations are in compliance in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations of Macao and Singapore. These laws and regulations are complex and a court or an administrative or regulatory body may in the future render an interpretation of these laws and regulations, or issue regulations, which differs from our interpretation and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, our activities in Macao and Singapore are subject to administrative review and approval by various government agencies. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain all necessary approvals, which may have a material adverse effect on our long-term business strategy and operations. Macao and Singapore laws permit redress to the courts with respect to administrative actions; however, such redress is largely untested in relation to gaming issues.
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The Macao government approved smoking control legislation, which prohibits smoking in casinos. The legislation,casinos other than in force through December 31, 2017, permitted casinos to maintain designated smoking areas of up to 50% of the areas opened to the public, as long as such areas complied with certain conditions, namely to be located within restricted accessenumerated areas. Pursuant to an amendment to the legislation, in force as of January 1, 2018, the said ratio no longer applies and a new ratio is required to be determined by the Dispatch of the Secretary for Social

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Affairs and Culture; however, the ratio has not yet been issued and may be issued at any time. Such legislation may deter potential gaming customers who are smokers from frequenting casinos in jurisdictions with smoking bans such as Macao. Such laws and regulations could change or could be interpreted differently in the future. We cannot predict the future likelihood or outcome of similar legislation or referendums in other jurisdictions where we operate or the magnitude of any decrease in revenues as a result of such regulations, though any smoking ban could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
We are currently not required to pay corporate income taxes on our casino gaming operations in Macao. Additionally, we currently have an agreementOur tax arrangements with the Macao government that provides for a fixed annual payment that is a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML's shareholdersmay not be available on dividends distributed from our Macao gaming operations. These tax arrangements expireterms favorable to us or at the end of 2018.all.
We have had the benefit of a corporate tax exemption in Macao,Macao, which exempts us from paying the 12% corporate income tax on profits generated by the operation of casino games. This exemptiongames, but does not apply to our non-gaming activities. We will continue to benefit from this tax exemption through the end of 2018. In December 2017, VML requested an additional income tax exemption for either an additional 5-year period or through June 26, 2022, the date our subconcession agreement expires.31, 2027. Additionally, we entered into ana shareholder dividend tax agreement with the Macao government in May 2014,April 2019, effective through the end of 2018 that provides forJune 26, 2022, providing an annual payment that isas a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML shareholders on dividend distributions paid from VML gaming profits.profits (the Shareholder Dividend Tax Agreement). We intend to request an additional agreement with the Macao government to correspond to the incomeare in discussions for a new shareholder dividend tax exemption for gaming operations;agreement; however, there is no certainty that either of thesethis tax arrangementsarrangement will be extended beyond their expiration dates. If the arrangements are not extended, a 12% tax would be due on either earnings or distributions from earnings generated after 2018, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.granted.
We are dependent upon gaming junket operators for a portionsubject to limitations on the transfers of cash to and from our gaming revenues in Macao.
Junket operators, which promote gaming and draw VIP patrons to casinos, are responsible for a portion of our gaming revenues in Macao. With the increased number of gaming facilities in Macao, the competition for relationships with junket operators has increased. Our gaming revenue associated with junket operators is in decline and may continue to decline in the future. There can be no assurance that we will be able to maintain, or grow, our relationships with junket operators. If we are unable to maintain or grow our relationships with junket operators, or if the junket operators experience financial difficulties or are unable to develop or maintain relationships with our VIP patrons, our ability to grow our gaming revenues will be hampered.
If junket operators attempt to negotiate changes to our operational agreements, including higher commissions, it could result in higher costs for us, loss of business to a competitor or loss of relationships with junket operators. Given regulatory requirements and certain economic and other factors occurring in the region, junket operators may encounter difficulties in attracting patrons to come to Macao, and such junket operators may experience decreased liquidity, limiting their ability to grant credit to their patrons, resulting in decreased gaming volume at our Macao properties. Credit already extended by junket operators to their patrons may become increasingly difficult for them to collect. This inability to attract sufficient patrons, grant credit and collect amounts due in a timely manner could negatively affect junket operators' activities, cause junket operators to wind up or liquidate their operations or result in junket operators leaving Macao. The above factors affecting junket operators could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In addition, the quality of junket operators with whom we have relationships is important to our reputation and our ability to continue to operate in compliance with our gaming licenses. While we strive for excellence in our associations with junket operators, we cannot assure you that the junket operators with whom we are associated will meet the high standards we insist upon. If a junket operator falls below our standards, we may suffer reputational harm, as well as worsening relationships with, and possible sanctions from, gaming regulators with authority over our operations. In the event a junket operator does not meet its financial obligations, there can be no assurance that we may not incur financial exposure.
Our business could be adversely affected by thesubsidiaries, limitations of the pataca exchange markets and restrictions on the export of the renminbi.
Our revenues in Macao are denominated in patacas, the legal currency of Macao, and Hong Kong dollars. The Macao pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar and, in many cases, is used interchangeably with the Hong Kong

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dollar in Macao. Although currently permitted, we cannot assure you that patacas will continue to be freely exchangeable into U.S. dollars. Also, our ability to convert large amounts of patacas into U.S. dollars over a relatively short period may be limited.
The ability of subsidiaries to make distributions to us depends on the earnings and cash flow generated from gaming operations and various other factors, including dividend requirements to third-party public stockholders in the case of funds being repatriated from SCL, compliance with certain local statutes, the laws and regulations currently and in the future applicable to our subsidiaries and restrictions in connection with their contractual arrangements. While currently there is no foreign exchange or capital control restriction applicable to transactions between us and our Singapore, Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China subsidiaries, we cannot assure you that this will continue to be the case in the future. In addition, the mainland Chinese government also imposes controls on the convertibility of the renminbi into foreign currencies and, in certain cases, the remittance of currency out of China by our subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China. If, in the future, foreign exchange or capital control restrictions were to be imposed and become applicable to us, such restrictions could potentially reduce the amounts that we would be able to receive from our Singapore, Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China subsidiaries. We do not expect withholding taxes or other foreign income taxes to apply should repatriated earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise.
We are currently prohibited from accepting wagers in renminbi, the legal currency of China. There are also restrictions on the remittance of the renminbi from mainland China and the amount of renminbi that can be converted into foreign currencies, including the pataca and Hong Kong dollar. Restrictions on the remittance of the renminbi from mainland China may impede the flow of gaming customers from mainland China to Macao, inhibit the growth of gaming in Macao and negatively impact our gaming operations. There is no assurance that incremental mainland Chinese regulations will not be promulgated in the future that have the effect of restricting or eliminating the remittance of renminbi from mainland China. Further, if any new mainland Chinese regulations are promulgated in the future that have the effect of permitting or restricting (as the case may be) the remittance of renminbi from mainland China, then such remittances will need to be made subject to the specific requirements or restrictions set out in such rules.
Certain Nevada gaming laws apply to our gaming activities and associations in other jurisdictions where we operate or plan to operate.
Certain Nevada gaming laws also apply to our gaming activities and associations in jurisdictions outside the State of Nevada. WeIf restrictions are required to comply with certain reporting requirements concerning our proposed gaming activities and associations occurring outside the State of Nevada, including Macao, Singapore and other jurisdictions. We will also be subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if:
we knowingly violate any laws of the foreign jurisdiction pertaining to the foreign gaming operation;
we fail to conduct the foreign gaming operation in accordance with the standards of honesty and integrity required of Nevada gaming operations;
we engage in any activity or enter into any association that is unsuitable for us because it poses an unreasonable threat to the control of gaming in Nevada, reflects or tends to reflect discredit or disrepute upon the State of Nevada or gaming in Nevada, or is contrary to the gaming policies of Nevada;
we engage in any activity or enter into any association that interferes withplaced on the ability of our subsidiaries in Singapore, Macao, Hong Kong and mainland China to make distributions or declare dividends or limitations of the State of Nevada to collect gaming taxespataca exchange markets and fees; or
we employ, contract with or associate with any person in the foreign gaming operation who has been denied a license or a finding of suitability in Nevadarestrictions on the ground of personal unsuitability, or who has been found guilty of cheating at gambling.
Also, as we are required to provide any other information that the Nevada Commission may require concerning our gaming activities and associations in jurisdictions outside the State of Nevada, we could be subject to disciplinary action by the Nevada Commission if our current reporting is determined to be unsatisfactory due to Macao, Singapore or other jurisdictions' regulations regarding personal data protection prohibiting us from satisfying certain reporting requirementsexport of the Nevada Commission.
In addition, if the Nevada Board determines that onerenminbi are realized, it could potentially adversely affect our results of our actual or intended activities or associations in a foreign gaming operation may violate one or more of the foregoing, we can be required to file an application with the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability of such activity or association. If the Nevada Commission finds that the activity or association in the foreign gaming operation is unsuitable or prohibited, we will either be required to terminate the activity or association, or will be prohibited from undertaking the activity or association. Consequently, should the Nevada Commission find that our gaming activities or associations in Macao or certain other jurisdictions where we operate are unsuitable, we may be prohibited from undertaking our planned gaming activities or associations in those jurisdictions.
The gaming authorities in other jurisdictions where we operate or plan to operate, including in Macaooperations, financial position and Singapore, exercise similar powers for purposes of assessing suitability in relation to our activities in other gaming jurisdictions where we do business.

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We may not be able to monetize some of our real estate assets.
Part of our business strategy in Macao and Singapore relies upon our ability to profitably operate, sell and/or grant rights of use over certain of our real estate assets once completed, including retail malls. Our ability to monetize these assets will be subject to market conditions, applicable legislation, the receipt of necessary government approvals and other factors. If we are unable to profitably operate and/or monetize these real estate assets, it may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
VML may have financial and other obligations to foreign workers managed byseconded to its contractors under government labor quotas.
The Macao government has granted VML a quotaquotas to permit it to hire foreign workers. VML has effectively assignedseconded part of the management of this quotaforeign workers employed under these quotas to its contractors for the previous construction of our Cotai Strip projects. VML, however, remains ultimately liable for all employer obligations relating to these employees,workers, including for payment of wages and taxes and compliance with labor and workers' compensation laws. VML requires each contractor to whom it has assigned the management of part of its labor quotaseconded these foreign workers to indemnify VML for any costs or liabilities VML incurs as a result of such contractor's failure to fulfill employertheir obligations. VML's agreements with its contractors also contain provisions that permit it to retain some payments for up to one year after the contractors' complete work on the projects. We cannot assure you that VML's contractors will fulfill their obligations to employeesworkers hired under the labor quotas or to VML under the indemnification agreements, or that the amount of any indemnification payments received will be sufficient to pay for any obligations VML may owe to employees managed byforeign workers seconded to contractors under VML's quotas. Until we make final payments to our contractors, we have offset rights to collect amounts they may owe us, including amounts owed under the indemnities relating to employer obligations. After we have made the final payments, it may be more difficult for us to enforce any unpaid indemnity obligations.
The transportation infrastructureRisks Related to Doing Business in China
Our business, financial condition and results of operations and/or the value of our securities or our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors may be materially and adversely affected to the extent the laws and regulations of mainland China become applicable to our operations in Macao and Hong Kong or economic, political and legal developments in Macao adversely affect our Macao operations.
We are a parent company with limited business operations of our own, and our main asset is the capital stock of our subsidiaries. A significant portion of our business operations are based in Macao and held by various Macao-incorporated indirect subsidiaries of SCL, our majority-owned subsidiary incorporated in Cayman Islands and listed in Hong Kong (collectively referred to as the “Macao Operations”). We also have subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China and Hong Kong that provide back-office support, such as information technology, accounting, hotel management and marketing services, which complement and support SCL’s main back-office functions in Macao.
We face various legal and operational risks and uncertainties relating to having a majority of our operations based in Macao and held by various Macao-incorporated indirect subsidiaries of SCL. Substantially all of SCL’s assets are located in Macao and substantially all of SCL’s revenue is derived from Macao. Accordingly, our results of operations, financial position and prospects are subject to a significant degree to the economic, political and legal situation in Macao. China’s economy differs from the economies of most developed countries, including the structure of the economy, level of government involvement, level of development, growth rate, control of capital inflows and outflows, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources.
Our operations face risks and uncertainties associated with evolving Chinese laws and regulations, such as those associated with the extent to which the level of Chinese government involvement, control of capital inflows and outflows, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources currently applicable within mainland China may become applicable to us and other risks and uncertainties as to whether and how recent Chinese government statements and regulatory developments, such as those relating to data and cyberspace security and anti-monopoly, could result in a material change in our operations and/or the value of our securities or could significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors, cause the value of such securities to significantly decline or be worthless and affect our ability to list securities on a U.S. or other foreign exchange. If, in the future, there were to be a significant change in the manner in which the Chinese government exercises direct or indirect oversight, discretion or control over businesses operated in Macao, mainland China and Hong Kong, including the current interpretation and application of existing Chinese laws and regulations on how the Chinese government exercises direct or indirect oversight, discretion or control over businesses operated in Macao, mainland China and Hong Kong, it could potentially result in our Macao Operations being materially adversely affected and it could potentially adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows. In addition, the Chinese government has recently adopted new rules to exert more oversight and control over offerings that are conducted overseas and/or foreign investment in China-based issuers.
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There may be risks and uncertainties associated with the evolving laws and regulations in China, including their interpretation and implementation with respect to the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations and the possibility of changes thereto with little advance notice. If, in the future, there were to be any significant governmental influence in the future on, or in relation to our business or operations, or significant control over offerings of our securities or foreign investment in China-based issuers, this could potentially significantly limit or completely hinder our ability to offer or continue to offer securities to investors, cause the value of our securities to significantly decline or be worthless and affect our ability to list securities on a U.S. or other foreign exchange. For example, on August 20, 2021, the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (“SCNPC”) promulgated the Personal Information Protection Law of the PRC (“PIPL”), which became effective on November 1, 2021. As the first systematic and comprehensive law specifically for the protection of personal information in the PRC, the PIPL provides extraterritorial effect on the personal information processing activities. Since our data processing activities outside mainland China from our Macao Operations relate to the offering of goods or services directed at natural persons in mainland China, our businesses from our Macao Operations operated outside mainland China are potentially subject to the requirements of PIPL. However, the implementation rules to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the PIPL have not been finalized yet, and it remains unclear how the Chinese government will enforce such law. If the extraterritorial jurisdiction under the PIPL were to be extended to us, our Macao Operations would be subject to certain data privacy obligations, which could potentially result in a material change to our operations. These data privacy obligations would primarily include bearing the responsibility for our personal information processing activities, and adopting the necessary measures to safeguard the security of the personal information we process in compliance with the standards required under the PIPL, the failure of which may result in us being ordered to correct or suspend or terminate the provision of services, confiscation of illegal income, fines or other penalties. Specifically, if the PIPL were to become applicable to us, we would be required to (i) notify the individuals concerned of the processing of their personal information in detail and establish legal bases for such processing; (ii) improve internal data governance by implementing managerial and technical security measures and response plans for security incidents; (iii) designate a person in charge of personal information protection where we qualify as a “quantity processor” (to be defined by the CAC); (iv) establish a special agency or designate a representative within the territory of the PRC to be responsible for handling matters relating to personal information protection; (v) establish and make public the procedure for individuals to exercise their rights related to personal information; (vi) conduct an impact assessment on personal information protection before any high-risk processing activities; (vii) conclude an agreement with such vendor and supervise its processing where we entrust processing of personal information to any vendor; (viii) meet one of the conditions prescribed by the PIPL where we transfer personal information outside the territory of the PRC due to business or other needs. In addition, under the PIPL, where an overseas organization or individual engages in personal information processing activities that infringe upon the personal information rights and interests of PRC citizens or endangering the national security and public interests of the PRC, the CAC may include such organization or individual in the list of subjects to whom provision of personal information is restricted or prohibited, announce the same, and take measures such as restricting or prohibiting provision of personal information to such organization or individual. Moreover, if the recent Chinese regulatory actions on data security or other data-related laws and regulations were to become applicable to us in the future, we could become subject to certain cybersecurity and data privacy obligations, which could potentially result in a material change to our operations, and the failure to meet such obligations could result in penalties and other regulatory actions against us and may materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Recent events also indicate greater oversight by the CAC over data security, particularly for companies with Chinese operations seeking to list on a foreign exchange. For example, the Measures for Cybersecurity Review (“Review Measures”) issued by the CAC came into effect on February 15, 2022. The Review Measures provide that, in addition to critical information infrastructure operators (“CIIOs”) that intend to purchase network products or services, online platform operators engaging in data processing activities that affect or may affect national security shall also be subject to cybersecurity review. The Review Measures require that an online platform operator which possesses the personal information of at least one million users must apply for a cybersecurity review by the CAC if it intends to be listed in foreign countries. The Review Measures do not provide for a definition of “online platform operator” and, therefore, we cannot assure you that our Macao Operations will not be deemed as an “online platform operator.” However, as of the date of this report, our subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China do not have over one million users’ personal information and do not anticipate that they will be collecting over one million users’ personal information in the foreseeable future, and on that basis we believe we are not required to apply for
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cybersecurity review by the CAC, even if we are deemed as an “online platform operator.” The Review Measures are not enacted in accordance with the PIPL, so our obligation to apply for cybersecurity review will not change no matter whether the PIPL applies to us or not. Further, we have not received any notice from any authorities identifying any of our subsidiaries as a CIIO or requiring them to undertake a cybersecurity review by the CAC. While we believe our subsidiaries are not required to apply for cybersecurity review, the Review Measures provide CAC and relevant authorities certain discretion to initiate cybersecurity review where any network product or service or any data handling activity is considered to affect or may affect national security, which may lead to uncertainties in relation to the Review Measures’ impact on our operations or the offering of our securities.
As advised by our PRC legal advisers, Haiwen & Partners, SCL is currently not required to obtain any permission or approval from the CSRC, CAC or any other mainland Chinese governmental authority to operate its business or to issue securities to foreign investors, other than those related to its two subsidiaries incorporated in mainland China that only provide back office support. SCL has received all requisite permissions and approvals for its back office supporting functions located in mainland China, primarily being the standard business licenses issued by the relevant authorities in mainland China, and it has never been denied such permissions and approvals. If SCL does not receive or maintain such permissions or approvals in relation to such back office support functions, we do not expect there will be any material adverse impact on the business, financial condition and results of our Macao Operations. However, in the event that we have inadvertently concluded that such permissions or approvals are not required or if, in the future, applicable laws, regulations or interpretations were to change and require SCL to obtain such permissions or approvals, the failure to obtain such permissions or approvals could potentially result in penalties and other regulatory actions against SCL and may materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
In addition, we face risks and uncertainties associated with evolving Chinese laws and regulations, such as those associated with the extent to which the level of Chinese government involvement, control of capital inflows and outflows, control of foreign exchange and allocation of resources currently applicable within mainland China may become applicable to us. A significant portion of our assets are located in Macao and a significant portion of our revenue is derived from Macao. Accordingly, our results of operations, financial position and prospects are subject to a significant degree to the economic, political and legal situation in Macao. From December 20, 1999, Macao became a Special Administrative Region of China when China resumed the exercise of sovereignty over Macao. The Basic Law of Macao provides that Macao will be governed under the principle of “one country, two systems” with its own separate government and legislature and that Macao will have a high degree of legislative, judicial and economic autonomy. However, there can be no assurance that economic, political and legal developments in Macao will not adversely affect our operations, or that there will not be a change in the manner in which regulatory oversight is conducted in Macao, if China were to apply such laws and regulations of mainland China to our operations in Macao and Hong Kong. If any such change were to occur, it could potentially adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and prospects. For example, currently in mainland China, the renminbi cannot be freely exchanged into any foreign currencies, and exchange and remittance of foreign currencies are subject to Chinese foreign exchange regulations. If, in the future, similar regulations were to become applicable to the exchange and remittance of patacas or other currencies in Macao, there could potentially be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our securities may be prohibited from being traded in the U.S. securities market and our investors may be deprived of the benefits of such inspections or investigations if the PCAOB were not able to conduct full inspections or investigations of our auditor.
The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was enacted in December 2020 (as further amended, the “HFCA Act”). The HFCA Act states that if the SEC determines that an issuer has filed audit reports issued by a registered public accounting firm that has not been subject to inspection by the PCAOB for three consecutive years, the SEC shall prohibit the securities of the issuer from being traded on a national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter trading market in the United States. On December 29, 2022, the Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act was signed into law, which reduced the number of consecutive non-inspection years required for triggering the listing and trading prohibitions under the HFCA Act from three years to two years.
Under the HFCA Act, the SEC will identify a “Commission-Identified Issuer” if an issuer has filed an annual report containing an audit report issued by a registered public accounting firm that the PCAOB has determined it is
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unable to inspect or investigate completely because of a position taken by an authority in the foreign jurisdiction, and will then impose a trading prohibition on an issuer after it is identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer for two consecutive years. If we were identified by the SEC as a Commission-Identified Issuer and have a “non-inspection” year, there is no assurance that we will be able to take remedial measures in a timely manner. On December 15, 2022, the PCAOB reported that it was able, in 2022, to inspect and investigate completely audit firms headquartered in mainland China and Hong Kong and that, as a result, the PCAOB voted to vacate previous determinations to the contrary. However, uncertainties remain whether the PCAOB can continue to make a determination in the future that it is able to inspect and investigate completely PCAOB-registered audit firms based in mainland China and Hong Kong.
There could be additional regulatory or legislative requirements or guidance that could impact us if, in the future, our auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspection. The SEC also may propose additional rules or guidance that could impact us if our auditor is not subject to PCAOB inspection. The implications of any additional regulation or guidance in addition to the requirements of the HFCA Act are uncertain, and such uncertainty could cause the market price of our securities to be materially and adversely affected.
Our auditor, Deloitte & Touche LLP, is headquartered in the United States and was not identified as a firm that the PCAOB is unable to inspect, pursuant to the HFCA Act. However, there is no assurance that future audit reports will be prepared by auditors able to be inspected by the PCAOB.
If the PCAOB is unable to conduct inspections or full investigations of our auditor, our securities could be prohibited from being traded in the U.S. securities market, including “over-the-counter,” if, in the future, we were to be identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer for two consecutive years. Such a prohibition could substantially impair your ability to sell or purchase our securities when you wish to do so, and the risk and uncertainty associated with a potential prohibition could have a negative impact on the price of our securities. Also, such a prohibition could significantly affect our ability to raise capital on acceptable terms, or at all, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and prospects.
Inspections of other audit firms that the PCAOB has conducted outside China have identified deficiencies in those firms’ audit procedures and quality control procedures, which may be addressed as part of the inspection process to improve future audit quality. If the PCAOB were unable to conduct inspections or full investigations of our auditor, we and investors in our securities would be deprived of the benefits of such PCAOB inspections. In addition, the inability of the PCAOB to conduct inspections or full investigations of auditors would make it more difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of our independent registered public accounting firm’s audit procedures or quality control procedures as compared to auditors that are subject to the PCAOB inspections, which could cause investors and potential investors to lose confidence in the audit procedures and reported financial information and the quality of our financial statements.
Risks Related to Stock Ownership and Stockholder Matters
The interests of our principal stockholders in our business may be different from yours.
Dr. Adelson, her family members and trusts and other entities established for the benefit of Dr. Adelson‘s family members (collectively our “Principal Stockholders”) beneficially owned approximately 51% of our outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2023. Accordingly, our Principal Stockholders exercise significant influence over our business policies and affairs, including the composition of our Board of Directors and any action requiring the approval of our stockholders, including the adoption of amendments to our articles of incorporation and the approval of a merger or sale of substantially all of our assets. The concentration of ownership may also delay, defer or even prevent a change in control of our company and may make some transactions more difficult or impossible without the support of our Principal Stockholders. The interests of our Principal Stockholders may differ from your interests.
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Conflicts of interest may arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of SCL.
In November 2009, our subsidiary, SCL, listed its ordinary shares on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “SCL Offering”). We currently own 69.9% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of SCL. As a result of SCL having stockholders who are not affiliated with us, we and certain of our officers and directors who also serve as officers and/or directors of SCL may have conflicting fiduciary obligations to our stockholders and to the minority stockholders of SCL. Decisions that could have different implications for us and SCL, including contractual arrangements we have entered into or may in the future enter into with SCL, may give rise to the appearance of a potential conflict of interest.
Human Capital Related Risk Factors
We depend on the continued services of key officers.
Our ability to maintain our competitive position is dependent to a large degree on the services of our senior management team, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Robert G. Goldstein, and our President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Patrick Dumont. The loss of their services or the services of our other senior managers, or the inability to attract and retain additional senior management personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.
We compete for limited management and labor resources in Macao and Singapore, and policies of those governments may also affect our ability to employ imported managers or labor.
Our success depends in large part upon our ability to attract, retain, train, manage and motivate skilled managers and employees at our properties. The Macao government requires we only hire Macao residents in our casinos for certain employee roles, including roles such as dealers. In addition, we are required in Macao to obtain visas and work permits for managers and employees we seek to employ from other countries. There is significant competition in Macao and Singapore for managers and employees with the skills required to perform the services we offer and competition for these individuals in Macao is likely to increase as other competitors expand their operations.
We may have to recruit managers and employees from other countries to adequately staff and manage our properties and certain Macao government policies affect our ability to hire non-resident managers and employees in certain job classifications. Despite our coordination with the Macao labor and immigration authorities to ensure our management and labor needs are satisfied, we may not be adequateable to accommodate increased future demand of visitors to Macao.
Macao is in the process of expanding its transportation infrastructure to service the increasedrecruit and retain a sufficient number of visitorsqualified managers or employees for our operations or the Macao labor and immigration authorities may not grant us the necessary visas or work permits.
If we are unable to Macao. If theobtain, attract, retain and train skilled managers and employees, and obtain any required visas or work permits for our skilled managers and employees, our ability to adequately manage and staff our existing properties and planned expansions of transportation facilities to and from Macao are delayed or not completed, and Macao's transportation infrastructure is insufficient to meet the demands of an increased volume of visitors to Macao, the desirability of Macao as a business and leisure tourism destination, as well as the results of operations of our Macao properties,development projects could be negatively impacted.
Risks Associated with Our U.S. Operations
We face significant competition in Las Vegas,impaired, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, any significant downturn in the trade show and convention business could have a significant and adverse effect on our mid-week occupancy rates and business.
The hotel, resort and casino businesses in Las Vegas are highly competitive. We also compete, to some extent, with other hotel/casino facilities in Nevada, as well as hotel/casinos and other resort facilities and vacation destinations elsewhere in the United States and around the world. In addition, various competitors on the Las Vegas Strip periodically expand and/or renovate their existing facilities. If demand for hotel rooms does not keep up with the increase in the number of hotel rooms, competitive pressures may cause reductions in average room rates.
We also compete with legalized gaming from casinos located on Native American tribal lands, including those located in California. While the competitive impact on our operations in Las Vegas from the continued growth of Native American gaming establishments in California remains uncertain, the proliferation of gaming in California and other areas located in the same region as our Las Vegas Operating Properties could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
In addition, certain states have legalized, and others may legalize, casino gaming in specific areas, including metropolitan areas from which we traditionally attract customers. A number of states have permitted or are considering permitting gaming at "racinos" (combined race tracks and casinos), on Native American reservations and through expansion of state lotteries.
Certain states within the U.S. have also legalized, and others in the future may legalize, online gaming. There are a number of established, well capitalized companies producing and operating online gaming offerings that compete

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with us. Online gaming is a new and evolving industry and is potentially subject to significant future development, including legal and regulatory development.
The current global trend toward liberalization of gaming restrictions and resulting proliferation of gaming venues could result in a decrease in the number of visitors to our Las Vegas facilities by attracting customers close to home and away from Las Vegas, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Also, on December 23, 2011, the DOJ released an opinion on the application of the Wire Act to interstate transmission of wire communications, concluding that such communications that did not relate to a "sporting event or contest" fell outside the prohibition of the Wire Act. In concluding as such, the DOJ reversed earlier opinions that the Wire Act was not limited to such communications on sporting events or contests. Those states that permit these distribution channels may also expand the gaming offerings of their lotteries in a manner that could have an adverse effect on our business.
The Sands Expo Center provides recurring demand for mid-week room nights for business travelers who attend meetings, trade shows and conventions in Las Vegas. The Sands Expo Center presently competes with other large convention centers, including convention centers in Las Vegas and other cities. To the extent that these competitors are able to capture a substantially larger portion of the trade show and convention business, there could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Certain beneficial owners of our voting securities may be required to file an application with, and be investigated by, the Nevada Gaming Authorities, and the Nevada Commission may restrict the ability of a beneficial owner to receive any benefit from our voting securities and may require the disposition of shares of our voting securities, if a beneficial owner is found to be unsuitable.
Any person who acquires beneficial ownership of more than 10% of our voting securities will be required to apply to the Nevada Commission for a finding of suitability within thirty days after the Chairman of the Nevada Board mails a written notice requiring the filing. Under certain circumstances, an "institutional investor" as defined under the regulations of the Nevada Commission, which acquires beneficial ownership of more than 10%, but not more than 25%, of our voting securities (subject to certain additional holdings as a result of certain debt restructurings or stock repurchase programs under the Nevada Act), may apply to the Nevada Commission for a waiver of such finding of suitability requirement if the institutional investor holds our voting securities only for investment purposes. In addition, any beneficial owner of our voting securities, regardless of the number of shares beneficially owned, may be required at the discretion of the Nevada Commission to file an application for a finding of suitability as such. In either case, a finding of suitability is comparable to licensing and the applicant must pay all costs of investigation incurred by the Nevada Gaming Authorities in conducting the investigation.
Any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within thirty days after being ordered to do so by the Nevada Gaming Authorities may be found unsuitable. The same restrictions apply to a record owner if the record owner, after request, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any stockholder found unsuitable who holds, directly or indirectly, any beneficial ownership of the common stock of a registered corporation beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the Nevada Commission may be guilty of a criminal offense. We are subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have any other relationship with us or a licensed subsidiary, we, or any of the licensed subsidiaries:
allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person;
pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise; or
fail to pursue all lawful efforts to require such unsuitable person to relinquish his or her voting securities including, if necessary, purchasing them for cash at fair market value.
For a more complete description of the Nevada gaming regulatory requirements applicable to beneficial owners of our voting securities, see "Item 1 — Business — Regulation and Licensing — State of Nevada."

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Certain beneficial owners of our voting securities may be required to file a license application with, and be investigated by, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, the Pennsylvania State Police and other agencies.
Any person who acquires beneficial ownership of 5% or more of our voting securities will be required to apply to the PaGCB for licensure, obtain licensure and remain licensed. Licensure requires, among other things, that the applicant establish by clear and convincing evidence the applicant's good character, honesty and integrity. Additionally, any trust that holds 5% or more of our voting securities is required to be licensed by the PaGCB and each individual who is a grantor, trustee or beneficiary of the trust is also required to be licensed by the PaGCB. Under certain circumstances and under the regulations of the PaGCB, an "institutional investor" as defined under the regulations of the PaGCB, which acquires beneficial ownership of 5% or more, but less than 10%, of our voting securities, may not be required to be licensed by the PaGCB provided the PaGCB grants a waiver of the licensure requirement. In addition, any beneficial owner of our voting securities, regardless of the number of shares beneficially owned, may be required at the discretion of the PaGCB to file an application for licensure.
Furthermore, a person or a group of persons acting in concert who acquire(s) more than 20% of our securities, with the exception of the ownership interest of a person at the time of original licensure when the license fee was paid, would trigger a "change in control" (as defined under applicable law). Such a change in control could require us to re-apply for licensure by the PaGCB and incur a $50 million license fee.
In the event a security holder is required to be found qualified and is not found qualified, or fails to apply for qualification, such security holder may be required by the PaGCB to divest of the interest at a price not exceeding the cost of the interest.
For a more complete description of the Pennsylvania gaming regulatory requirements applicable to beneficial owners of our voting securities, see "Item 1 — Business — Regulation and Licensing — Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."
Labor actions and other labor problems could negatively impact our operations.
From time to time, we have experienced attempts by labor organizations to organize certain of our non-union employees.employees in the United States. Additionally, in the past, certain unions engaged in confrontational and obstructive tactics at some of our properties, including contacting potential customers, tenants and investors, objecting to various administrative approvals, social media campaigns and informational picketing, and these tactics may be utilized again by certain unions in the future. Although we believe we will be able to operate despite such tactics should they reoccur, no assurance can be given we will be able to do so or the failure to do so would not cause reputational damage and/or have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Although no assurances can be given, if employees decide to be represented by labor unions, management does not believe such representation would have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We cannot provide any assurance that we will not experience additional and successful union activity in the future. The impact of any union activity is undetermined and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
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General Risk Factors
Failure to maintain the integrity of our information and information systems or comply with applicable privacy and cybersecurity requirements and regulations could harm our reputation and adversely affect our business.
Our business requires the collection and retention of large volumes of data and non-electronic information, including credit card numbers, dates of birth and other personal sensitive or financial information in various information systems we maintain and in those maintained by third parties with whom we contract and may share data. We also maintain internal information about our employees and information relating to our operations. The integrity and protection of that information are important to us. Our collection of such information is subject to extensive private and governmental regulation.
Privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations are developing and changing frequently, and vary significantly by jurisdiction. We may incur significant costs in our efforts to comply with the various applicable privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations as they emerge and change. Compliance with applicable privacy laws and regulations also may adversely impact our ability to market our products, properties, and services to our guests and patrons. Non-compliance by us, or potentially by third parties with which we share information, with any applicable privacy and cybersecurity law or regulation, including accidental loss, inadvertent disclosure, unauthorized access or dissemination, or breach of security may result in damage to our reputation and could subject us to fines, penalties, required corrective actions, lawsuits, payment of damages, or restrictions on our use or transfer of data. For example, in October 2023, our Marina Bay Sands property became aware of a data security incident involving third party unauthorized access to certain membership data relating to its loyalty program. The Personal Data Protection Commissioner of Singapore (“PDPC”) has commenced an investigation into the incident. We have cooperated with the PDPC in responding to its requests for information about the incident. Were the PDPC to make a finding of liability against us under Singapore’s data protection law, it could assess a financial penalty against us, require us to undertake further remediation measures, or require us to make future assurances about our remedial measures. There can be no assurance that this incident will not result in additional governmental investigation, litigation, fines or other liability.
We have experienced a sophisticated criminal cybersecurity attack in the past and in the future may experience with more frequency global cybersecurity and information security threats, which may range from uncoordinated individual attempts to sophisticated and targeted measures directed at us. There has been an increase in criminal cybersecurity attacks against companies, including companies in our industry, where customer and company information has been compromised and company data has been destroyed. Our information systems and records, including those we maintain with third-party service providers, may be subject to cyber-attacks and information security breaches. Cyber-attacks and information security breaches may include attempts to access information, computer malware such as viruses, denial of service, ransomware attacks that encrypt, exfiltrate or otherwise render data unusable or unavailable in an effort to extort money or other consideration as a condition to purportedly returning the data to a usable form, operator errors or misuse, or inadvertent releases of data or documents, and other forms of electronic and non-electronic information security breaches.
Our data security measures are reviewed periodically and we rely on proprietary and commercially available systems, software, tools, and monitoring to provide security for processing, transmission, and storage of customer and employee information. We also rely extensively on computer systems to process transactions, maintain information, and manage our businesses. Our third-party information system service providers and other third parties that share data with us pursuant to contractual agreements also face risks relating to cybersecurity and privacy, and we do not directly control any of such parties' information security or privacy operations. For example, the systems currently used for the transmission and approval of payment card transactions, and the technology utilized in payment cards themselves, are determined and controlled by the payment card industry, not us. Our gaming operations rely heavily on technology services provided by third parties. In the event there is an interruption of these services to us, it may have an adverse effect on our operations and financial condition. Disruptions in the availability of our computer systems, or those of third parties we engage to provide gaming operating systems for the facilities we operate, through cybersecurity attacks or otherwise, could impact our ability to service our customers and adversely affect our sales and the results of operations.
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A significant theft, destruction, loss or fraudulent use of information maintained by us or by a third-party service provider could have an adverse effect on our reputation, cause a material disruption to our operations and management team and result in remediation expenses (including liability for stolen assets or information, repairing system damage and offering incentives to customers or business partners to maintain their relationships after an attack) and regulatory fines, penalties and corrective actions, or lawsuits by regulators, third-party service providers, third parties that share data with us pursuant to contractual agreements or people whose data is or may be impacted. Such theft, destruction, loss or fraudulent use could also result in litigation by stockholders, governmental agencies, customers or other third parties. Advances in computer software capabilities and encryption technology, new tools, and other developments, including continuously evolving attack methods that may exploit vulnerabilities based on these advances, may increase the risk of a security breach or other intrusion. In addition, we may incur increased cybersecurity and privacy protection costs that may include organizational changes, deploying additional personnel and protection technologies, training employees and engaging third-party experts and consultants. We may not have sufficient financial resources available to us relating to cybersecurity in the event of a major cybersecurity event. Additionally, our cybersecurity insurance program may be inadequate to cover all of our losses resulting from a breach or other cyber incident.  Cyber risk insurance availability and pricing can fluctuate substantially and we cannot be certain that our current level of insurance will be available in the future on economically reasonable terms. Any of these events could interrupt our operations, adversely impact our reputation and brand and expose us to increased risks of governmental investigation, litigation, fines and other liability, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. These risks could be heightened for acquired businesses or operationally segmented early-stage subsidiaries that may have a comparatively less mature cybersecurity program.
We may fail to establish and protect our IP rights and could be subject to claims of IP infringement.
We endeavor to establish, protect and enforce our intellectual property (“IP”), including our trademarks, copyrights, patents, domain names, trade secrets and other confidential and proprietary information. There can be no assurance, however, the steps we take to protect our IP will be sufficient. If GGP (ora third party successfully challenges our trademarks, we could have difficulty maintaining exclusive rights. If a third party claims we have infringed, currently infringe or could in the future infringe upon its IP rights, we may need to cease use of such IP, defend our rights or take other steps. In addition, if third parties violate their obligations to us to maintain the confidentiality of our proprietary information or there is a security breach or lapse, or if third parties misappropriate or infringe upon our IP, our business may be affected. Our inability to adequately obtain, maintain or defend our IP rights for any future ownerreason could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The licensing of our trademarks to third parties could result in reputational harm for us.
The conduct of the Grand Canal Shoppes) breaches anyLas Vegas Operations under the “Venetian” and “Palazzo” brands and certain other trademarks licensed to the Las Vegas Operations pursuant to the agreements effecting the Las Vegas Sale could result in reputational harm to certain of itsthe businesses we are retaining that will continue to operate under such brands if the Las Vegas Operations does not continue to operate in accordance with our high standards and applicable laws as required under such agreements.
Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer and our insurance costs may increase in the future.
We maintain comprehensive insurance programs for our properties in operation, as well as those in the course of construction, with coverage features and insured limits we believe are customary in their amount, breadth and scope. Market forces beyond our control may nonetheless limit the scope of the insurance coverage we can obtain or our ability to obtain coverage at reasonable rates. Certain types of losses, generally of a pandemic or catastrophic nature, such as infectious disease, earthquakes, hurricanes, floods or cyber-related losses, or certain other liabilities including terrorist activity, political unrest, geopolitical strife or actual or threatened war may be, or are, uninsurable or too expensive to justify obtaining insurance. As a result, we may not be successful in obtaining insurance without increases in cost or decreases in coverage levels. In addition, in the event of a substantial loss, the insurance coverage we carry may not be sufficient to pay the full market value or replacement cost of our lost investment or in some cases could result in certain losses being totally uninsured. As a result, we could lose some or all of the capital we have invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property, and we could remain obligated for debt or other financial obligations related to the property.
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Certain of our debt instruments and other material agreements withrequire us or if we are unable to maintain a certain minimum level of insurance. Failure to satisfy these requirements could result in an acceptable working relationshipevent of default under these debt instruments or material agreements.
We are subject to changes in tax laws and regulations.
We are subject to taxation and regulation by various government agencies, primarily in Macao, Singapore and the U.S. (federal, state and local levels). Like most U.S. companies, our effective income tax rate reflects the fact that income earned and reinvested outside the U.S. is taxed at local rates, which are often lower than U.S. tax rates. From time to time, U.S. federal, state, local and foreign governments make substantive changes to income tax, indirect tax and gaming tax rules and the application of these rules, which could result in higher taxes than would be incurred under existing tax law or interpretation. In particular, government agencies may make changes that could reduce the profits we can effectively realize from our non-U.S. operations. For example, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) and its inclusive Framework of over 140 countries have agreed to enact a two-pillar solution to reform international tax rules to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy as part of the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) project. Pillar One will reallocate taxing rights to market jurisdictions on residual profits of multinational enterprises (“MNEs”) with GGP (or any future owner), thereglobal turnover greater than 20 billion Euro (“EUR”) and a profit margin above 10%. Pillar Two consists of interrelated rules which operate to impose a minimum tax rate of 15% calculated on a jurisdictional basis on MNEs with a global turnover of at least EUR 750 million. We will continue to monitor and evaluate the OECD BEPS project as the OECD releases additional guidance and the individual countries in which we operate implement legislation.
If changes in tax laws and regulations were to significantly increase the tax rates on gaming revenues or income, these changes could beincrease our tax expense and liability, and therefore, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Because we own real property, we are subject to extensive environmental regulation.
We have enteredincurred and will continue to incur costs to comply with environmental requirements, such as those relating to discharges into agreementsthe air, water and land, the handling, diversion or disposal of solid and hazardous waste and the cleanup of properties affected by hazardous substances. Under these and other environmental requirements, we may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases at our properties and may be held responsible to governmental entities or third parties, as an owner or operator, for property damage, personal injury and investigation and cleanup costs incurred by them in connection with GGP under which, amongany contamination. These laws typically impose cleanup responsibility and liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of or caused the presence of the contaminants. The costs of investigation, remediation or removal of those substances may be substantial, and the presence of those substances, or the failure to remediate a property properly, may impair our ability to use our properties. Additionally, changes in applicable laws or regulations that limit carbon dioxide and other things, GGP has agreedgreenhouse gas emissions, discourage the use of plastic materials or regulate recovery and/or disposal of certain waste streams and packaging materials due to operate the Grand Canal Shoppesenvironmental concerns may result in increased compliance costs, capital expenditures and other financial obligations.
We are subject to risks from litigation, investigations, enforcement actions and in accordance with, the Cooperation Agreement. other disputes.
Our agreements with GGP could be adversely affected in waysbusiness is subject to various U.S. and international laws and regulations that could lead to enforcement actions, fines, civil or criminal penalties or the assertion of litigation claims and damages. In addition, improper conduct by our employees, agents or gaming promoters could damage our reputation and/or lead to litigation or legal proceedings that could result in civil or criminal penalties, including substantial monetary fines. In certain circumstances, it may not be economical to defend against such matters and/or our legal strategy may not ultimately result in us prevailing in a matter. The investigations, litigation and other disputes may also lead to additional scrutiny from regulators, which could lead to investigations relating to, and possibly negatively impact, our gaming licenses and our ability to bid successfully for new gaming market opportunities. We cannot predict the outcome of any pending or future proceedings and the impact they will have a materialon our financial results, but any such impact may be material. While some of these claims are covered by insurance, we cannot be certain that all of them will be, which could have an adverse effectimpact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows if we do not maintain an acceptable working relationship with GGP or its successors. For example, the Cooperation Agreement that governs the relationships between the Grand Canal Shoppes and The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas requires that the owners cooperate in various ways and take various joint actions, which will be more difficult to accomplish, especially in a cost-effective manner, if the parties do not have an acceptable working relationship.flows.
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We could be similar material adverse consequencesnegatively impacted by environmental, social and governance and sustainability matters.
Governments, investors, customers, employees and other stakeholders are increasingly focusing on corporate environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices and disclosures, and expectations in this area are rapidly evolving and growing, and new ESG laws and regulations are expanding mandatory disclosure, reporting and diligence requirements. We have announced various ESG goals, commitments and initiatives, including with respect to us if GGP breaches anyclimate change and other sustainability matters, our economic and social impact and human capital management. Our ability to achieve these goals is subject to numerous risks that may be outside of its agreements with us, such as its agreement under the Cooperation Agreement to operate the Grand Canal Shoppes consistent with the standards of first-class restaurant and retail complexesour control, and the overall Venetian themecriteria by which our ESG practices are assessed may change due to the evolution of the sustainability landscape, which could result in the section formerly referredgreater expectations of us and cause us to as The Grand Canal Shoppes,undertake costly initiatives to satisfy such new criteria. Our failure or perceived failure to achieve our ESG goals or maintain ESG practices that meet evolving stakeholder expectations and its various obligations asexpanding legal requirements could harm our landlord under the leases described above. Althoughreputation, adversely impact our agreements with GGP provide us with various remedies in the event of any breaches by GGP and include various dispute resolution procedures and mechanisms, these remedies, procedures and mechanisms may be inadequate to prevent a material adverse effect on ourbusiness, financial condition, results of operations, ability to attract and cash flows if breachesretain employees or customers and expose us to increased scrutiny from the investment community and enforcement authorities. If we are unable to satisfy such new criteria, stakeholders may conclude our policies and/or actions with respect to ESG matters are inadequate and our reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
ITEM 1B. — UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 1C. — CYBERSECURITY
We, together with our third-party vendors, employ information technology including networks, systems, and applications to support our business processes and decision-making across the Company. Our information technology is connected to support the flow of information across our business processes. As such, our information technology infrastructure is susceptible to cybersecurity threats.
We maintain detailed technology and cybersecurity programs to manage information security risk within the Company. We rely on both proprietary and commercially available systems, software, and tools to protect and monitor the processing, transmission, and storage of company data and both customer and team member information. The objectives of our programs are to:
protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data,
protect against anticipated threats,
protect against unauthorized access to our information technology systems,
safeguard assets, and
maintain resiliency and recovery plans regarding Company informational technology.
To meet these objectives and oversee the programs, we employ a Chief Information Security Officer (“CISO”). The CISO has over 27 years of cybersecurity experience, 25 years of cybersecurity leadership experience, an MBA in Information Systems, a Master of Science degree in operational analysis, a bachelor’s degree in operations research and holds a Cyber Risk Oversight Certificate from the National Association of Corporate Directors and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (“CISSP”). The CISO works closely with the head of information technology and the data privacy officer to collectively manage our global cybersecurity, information technology and data privacy programs.
Our cybersecurity programs are informed by GGP occur or ifaligned to the ISO/IEC 27001 security framework, an internationally recognized standard. As part of our programs, we do not maintain an acceptable working relationship with GGP.assess our third-party vendors for relevant risks which may impact the Company.

We also engage third-party providers to perform periodic risk-based assessments of our cybersecurity programs, and also leverage our internal audit department, supported by third-party technical experts, to conduct periodic risk-based audits of our cybersecurity programs.
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Our Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) process, which is governed by an ERM Committee, includes a review of our cybersecurity programs. The ERM Committee, which is led by our executive vice president and chief financial officer, meets regularly, and receives updates from the CISO on emerging risks, recent cyber risk events, and any priority risks relating to cybersecurity. We also have a Cyber & Privacy Steering (“CPS”) Committee, which meets regularly and is comprised of senior management, serving as a multi-disciplinary group for coordinating and overseeing the management of the cybersecurity and privacy programs.
ITEM 1B.The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has oversight responsibility for ERM, including the cybersecurity programs. The CISO provides regular updates on cyber security to the Audit Committee, including on the cybersecurity aspects noted by the ERM Committee and CPS Committee, and regularly meets with the Audit Committee in executive session. The presentations highlight the state of our cybersecurity and data security programs, as well as our progress on key initiatives in this area.
To date, the Company has not experienced a cybersecurity threat or incident that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect the Company. The Company, however, has experienced and expects to continue to experience cyber incidents of varying degrees. See “Item 1A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Risk Factors — Failure to maintain the integrity of our information and information systems or comply with applicable privacy and cybersecurity requirements and regulations could harm our reputation and adversely affect our business.” for more detailed information on cybersecurity risks and the potential impacts.
None.
ITEM 2. — PROPERTIES
We have received concessions from the Macao government to build on a six-acre land site for the Sands Macao and the sites on which The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai CentralThe Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao are located. We do not own these land sites in Macao; however, the land concessions grant us exclusive use of the land. Land concessions in Macao generally have an initial term of 25 years with automatic extensions of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macao law. As specified in the land concessions, we are required to pay premiums, which are either payable in a single lump sum upon acceptance of our land concessions by the Macao government or in seven semi-annual installments, as well as annual rent for the term of the land concession, which may be revised every five years by the Macao government. In October 2008, the Macao government amended our land concession to separate the retail and hotel portions of The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao parcel and allowed us to subdivide the parcel into four separate components, consisting of retail; hotel/casino; an apart-hotel tower; and parking areas. In consideration for the amendment, we paid an additional land premium of approximately $18 million and will pay adjusted annual rent over the remaining term of the concession, which increased slightly due to the revised allocation of parcel use. See "Part II — Item 8 — Financial StatementsWith the expiry of VML’s subconcession on December 31, 2022, all of our casinos, gaming areas and Supplementary Data — Notesrespective supporting areas located in the Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao, The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao, with a total area of approximately 136,000 square meters (representing approximately 4.7% of the total property area of these entities), reverted to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 5 — Leasehold Interestsand are now owned by the Macao government. Effective January 1, 2023, all these casinos and gaming areas, as well as respective supporting areas, have been temporarily transferred to us for the duration of the Concession in Land, Net"return for more informationannual payments of 750 patacas per square meter for the first three years and 2,500 patacas per square meter for the following seven years (approximately $93 and $311, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on our payment obligation under these land concessions.December 31, 2023). These compensation amounts will be adjusted annually based on the Macao average price index for the preceding year.
Under the Development Agreement with the STB, we paid SGD 1.20 billion (approximately $756 million at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction) in premium payments for the 60-year lease of the land on which the Marina Bay Sands is located plus an additional SGD 106located. In connection with the Second Development Agreement with the STB, we paid $963 million (approximately $66 million at exchange rates in effect atpremium payments for the timelease of the transaction) for various taxes and other fees.
We own an approximately 63-acre parcel of land on which our Las Vegas Operating Properties are located and an approximately 19-acre parcel of land located to the east of the 63-acre parcel. We own these parcels of land in fee simple, subject to certain easements, encroachments and other non-monetary encumbrances. LVSLLC's credit facility, subject to certain exceptions, is collateralized by a first priority security interest (subject to permitted liens) in substantially all of LVSLLC's property.underlying the proposed MBS Expansion Project site, which will be effective until August 21, 2066.
The Sands Bethlehem resort is located on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel Works in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is about 70 miles from midtown Manhattan, New York. In September 2008, our joint venture partner, Bethworks Now, LLC, contributed the land on which Sands Bethlehem is located to Sands Bethworks Gaming and Sands Bethworks Retail, a portion of which was contributed through a condominium form of ownership.
In March 2004, we entered into a long-term lease with a third party for the airspace over which a portion of The Shoppes at The Palazzo was constructed (the "Leased Airspace"). In January 2008, we acquired fee title from the same third party to the airspace above the Leased Airspace (the "Acquired Airspace") in order to build a high-rise residential condominium tower (the "Las Vegas Condo Tower") that was being constructed on the Las Vegas Strip between The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas. In February 2008, in connection with the sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo, GGP acquired control of the Leased Airspace. We continue to retain fee title to the Acquired Airspace in order to resume building when demand and market conditions improve.
ITEM 3. — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For a discussion of legal proceedings, see "Part“Part II — Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 1317Commitments and Contingencies — Litigation."
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ITEM 4. — MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
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PART II

ITEM 5. — MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
The Company's common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol "LVS." The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices for the common stock on the NYSE for the fiscal quarter indicated:
 High Low
2016   
First Quarter$54.80
 $34.88
Second Quarter$53.31
 $41.45
Third Quarter$58.65
 $42.29
Fourth Quarter$63.38
 $53.07
2017   
First Quarter$57.92
 $51.35
Second Quarter$66.22
 $55.18
Third Quarter$64.91
 $59.16
Fourth Quarter$72.20
 $60.85
2018   
First Quarter (through February 21, 2018)$79.84
 $67.50
“LVS.” As of February 21, 2018,January 31, 2024, there were 788,881,737753,621,428 shares of our common stock outstanding that were held by 331290 stockholders of record.
Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock. Our Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Nevada law and our articles of incorporation, to determine the terms and conditions of the preferred stock, including whether the shares of preferred stock will be issued in one or more series, the number of shares to be included in each series and the powers, designations, preferences and rights of the shares. Our Board of Directors also is authorized to designate any qualifications, limitations or restrictions on the shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders. The issuance of preferred stock may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control of our Company and may adversely affect the voting and other rights of the holders of our common stock, which could have an adverse impact on the market price of our common stock.
Dividends
Our ability to declare and pay dividends on our common stock is subject to the requirements of Nevada law. In addition, we are a parent company with limited business operations of our own. Accordingly, our primary sources of cash are dividends and distributions with respect to our ownership interest in our subsidiaries that are derived from the earnings and cash flow generated by our operating properties.
Our subsidiaries' long-term debt arrangements place restrictions on their ability to pay cash dividends to the Company. This may restrict our ability to pay cash dividends other than from cash on hand. See "Item“Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Restrictions on Distributions"Distributions” and "Item“Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 812 — Long-Term Debt."
Common Stock Dividends
On March 31, June 30, September 29In April 2020, we suspended our quarterly dividend program due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and December 29, 2017, we paid ain August 2023, the dividend of $0.73 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded $2.31 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.26 billion related to our Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $1.05 billion related to all other stockholders).
On March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 30, 2016, we paid a dividend of $0.72 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded $2.29 billion as a

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distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.24 billion related to our Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $1.05 billion related to all other stockholders).
On March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2015, we paid a dividend of $0.65 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we recorded $2.07 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.12 billion related to our Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $949 million related to all other stockholders).program was reinstated.
In January 2018,2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75$0.20 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $592$151 million) to be paid on March 30, 2018,February 14, 2024, to shareholdersstockholders of record on March 22, 2018.February 6, 2024. We expect this level of dividend to continue quarterly through the remainder of 2018.2024. Our Board of Directors will continuallycontinue to assess the level andof appropriateness of any cash dividends.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
There have not been any sales by the Company of equity securities in the last three fiscal years that have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer
The following table provides information about share repurchases we made of our common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2017:2023:
Period 
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Weighted
Average
Price Paid
Per Share(1)
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of a Publicly
Announced Program
 
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
(in millions)(2) 
October 1, 2017 — October 31, 2017 
 $
 
 $1,260
November 1, 2017 — November 30, 2017 583,100
 $68.58
 583,100
 $1,220
December 1, 2017 — December 31, 2017 503,800
 $69.45
 503,800
 $1,185
Period
Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
Weighted
Average
Price Paid
Per Share(1)
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of a Publicly
Announced Program
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
(in millions)(2)
October 1, 2023 — October 31, 20233,154,380 $47.44 3,154,380 $1,850 
November 1, 2023 — November 30, 20237,967,117 $44.60 7,967,117 $1,495 
December 1, 2023 — December 31, 2023— $— — $1,495 
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(1)    Calculated excluding commissions.
(2)    In November 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.56 billion of our outstanding common stock, which was to expire in November 2018. In June 2018, our Board of Directors authorized increasing the remaining repurchase amount of $1.11 billion to $2.50 billion of our outstanding common stock, and extending the expiration date to November 2020. In October 2020, our Board of Directors authorized the extension of the expiration date of the remaining repurchase amount of $916 million to November 2022, and in October 2022, our Board of Directors authorized the further extension of the expiration date of the remaining repurchase amount of $916 million to November 2024. On October 16, 2023, our Board of Directors authorized increasing the remaining share repurchase amount of $916 million to $2.0 billion and extending the expiration date from November 2024 to November 3, 2025. All repurchases under the stock repurchase program are made from time to time at our discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. All share repurchases of our common stock have been recorded as treasury shares.
(1)Calculated excluding commissions.
(2)In November 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.56 billion of our outstanding common stock, which expires on November 2, 2018. All repurchases under the stock repurchase program are made from time to time at our discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. All share repurchases of our common stock have been recorded as treasury shares.

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Performance Graph
The following performance graph compares the performance of our common stock with the performance of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index and the Dow Jones US Gambling Index, during the five years ended December 31, 2017.2023. The graph plots the changes in value of an initial $100 investment over the indicated time period, assuming all dividends are reinvested. The stock price performance in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

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Cumulative Total Return
12/31/2012 12/31/2013 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 12/31/2016 12/31/2017
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
12/31/201812/31/201912/31/202012/31/202112/31/202212/31/2023
Las Vegas Sands Corp.$100.00
 $174.77
 $132.80
 $105.57
 $135.92
 $185.15
S&P 500$100.00
 $132.39
 $150.51
 $152.59
 $170.84
 $208.14
Dow Jones US Gambling Index$100.00
 $171.74
 $139.44
 $106.90
 $137.04
 $192.05
The performance graph should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates the performance graph by reference therein.

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ITEM 6. — SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following reflects selected historical financial data that should be read in conjunction with "Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected in the future.
 Year Ended December 31,
 
2017(1)(2)
 
2016(3)
 2015 
2014(4)
 
2013(5)(6)
 (In millions, except per share data)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA         
Gross revenues$13,721
 $12,196
 $12,414
 $15,426
 $14,494
Less — promotional allowances(839) (786) (726) (842) (724)
Net revenues12,882
 11,410
 11,688
 14,584
 13,770
Operating expenses9,420
 8,917
 8,847
 10,485
 10,362
Operating income3,462
 2,493
 2,841
 4,099
 3,408
Interest, net(311) (264) (250) (248) (255)
Other income (expense)(94) 31
 31
 2
 5
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt(5) (5) 
 (20) (14)
Income before income taxes3,052
 2,255
 2,622
 3,833
 3,144
Income tax benefit (expense)209
 (239) (236) (245) (189)
Net income3,261
 2,016
 2,386
 3,588

2,955
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(455) (346) (420) (747) (649)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$2,806
 $1,670
 $1,966
 $2,841

$2,306
Per share data:         
Basic earnings per share$3.54
 $2.10
 $2.47
 $3.52
 $2.80
Diluted earnings per share$3.54
 $2.10
 $2.47
 $3.52
 $2.79
Cash dividends declared per common share(7)
$2.92
 $2.88
 $2.60
 $2.00
 $1.40
OTHER DATA         
Capital expenditures$837
 $1,398
 $1,529
 $1,179
 $898
 December 31,
 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
 (In millions)
BALANCE SHEET DATA         
Total assets$20,687
 $20,469
 $20,863
 $22,207
 $22,563
Long-term debt$9,344
 $9,428
 $9,249
 $9,746
 $9,235
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity$6,493
 $6,177
 $6,817
 $7,214
 $7,665
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(1)During the year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded a nonrecurring non-cash income tax benefit of $526 million due to U.S. tax reform enacted at the end of 2017.
(2)During the year ended December 31, 2017, we revised the estimated useful lives of certain assets to better reflect the estimated periods during which these assets are expected to remain in service, resulting in a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense and an increase in operating income of $112 million, and an increase in net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. of $72 million.
(3)During the year ended December 31, 2016, we recorded pre-opening expenses of $130 million driven by the opening of The Parisian Macao in September 2016, a nonrecurring corporate expense of $79 million and a loss on disposal or impairment of assets of $79 million primarily related to the write-off of costs related to the Las Vegas Condo Tower, as well as other dispositions at the Company's various operating properties.
(4)During the year ended December 31, 2014, we received a $90 million property tax refund related to a property tax settlement at Marina Bay Sands for the years 2010 through 2014.

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(5)The second Sheraton tower of Sands Cotai Central opened in January 2013.
(6)During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a legal settlement expense of $47 million.
(7)During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, we paid quarterly dividends of $0.73, $0.72, $0.65, $0.50 and $0.35, respectively, per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program.
ITEM 7. — MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, and other financial information included in this Form 10-K. Certain statements in this "Management's“Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"Operations” are forward-looking statements. See "— Special“Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements."
OperationsOverview
Generally, weWe view each of our Integrated Resorts as an operating segment. Our operating segments in Macao consist of The Venetian Macao; Sands Cotai Central;The Londoner Macao; The Parisian Macao, which opened on September 13, 2016;Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and the Sands Macao. Our operating segment in Singapore is Marina Bay Sands.
During 2023, we achieved milestones in advancing several of our strategic objectives. We acquired the Nassau Coliseum, which included the right to lease the underlying land, with the intent to obtain a casino license from the State of New York to develop and operate an Integrated Resort. There is no assurance we will be able to obtain such casino license. We commenced work on Phase II of The Londoner Macao, which includes the renovation of the rooms in the Sheraton and Conrad hotel towers, an upgrade of the gaming areas and the addition of new attractions, dining, retail and entertainment offerings. We are nearing completion of renovations in Tower 1 and Tower 2 to provide world-class suites and other luxury amenities at Marina Bay Sands and announced the next phase with the renovation of the Tower 3 hotel rooms into world class suites and other property changes. We welcomed the return to normal operating conditions at our Macao operations with the relaxation of various COVID-19 restrictions beginning in late December 2022.
Macao
From 2020 through the beginning of 2023, our operations in Macao were negatively impacted by the reduction in travel and tourism related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Macao government's policy regarding the management of COVID-19 and general travel restrictions was relaxed in late December 2022 and early January 2023. Since then, visitation to our Macao Integrated Resorts and operations has improved.
The Macao government announced total visitation from mainland China to Macao increased approximately 273.1% and decreased approximately 31.8%, during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022 and 2019 (pre-pandemic), respectively. The Macao government also announced gross gaming revenue increased approximately 333.8% and decreased approximately 37.4%, during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to 2022 and 2019, respectively.
Singapore
From 2020 through early 2022, our operations in Singapore were negatively impacted by the reduction in travel and tourism related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Vaccinated Travel Framework (“VTF”), launched in April 2022, facilitated the resumption of travel and had a positive impact on operations at Marina Bay Sands. OurDuring February 2023, all remaining COVID-19 border measures were lifted. Airlift passenger movement has increased with a total of 59 million passengers having passed through Singapore's Changi Airport from January through December 2023, an increase of 83% and a decrease of 14% compared to 2022 and 2019, respectively.
Visitation to Marina Bay Sands continues to improve since the travel restrictions have been lifted. The STB announced total visitation to Singapore increased from approximately 6.3 million in 2022 to 13.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while visitation decreased 28.8% when compared to the same period in 2019.
Summary
We have a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity in place, including total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $5.11 billion and access to $1.50 billion, $2.49 billion and $446 million of available borrowing capacity from our LVSC Revolving Facility, 2018 SCL Revolving Facility and the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. We believe we are able to support continuing operations and complete the major construction projects that are underway.
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Key Operating Revenue Measurements
Operating revenues at The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao and Marina Bay Sands are dependent upon the volume of customers who stay at the hotel, which affects the price charged for hotel rooms and our gaming volume. Operating revenues at Sands Macao are principally driven by casino customers who visit the property on a daily basis.
Management utilizes the following volume and pricing measures in order to evaluate past performance and assist in forecasting future revenues. The various volume measurements indicate our ability to attract customers to our Integrated Resorts. In casino operations, win and hold percentages indicate the amount of revenue to be expected based on volume. In hotel operations, average daily rate and revenue per available room indicate the demand for rooms and our ability to capture that demand. In mall operations, base rent per square foot indicates our ability to attract and maintain profitable tenants for our leasable space.
The following are the key measurements we use to evaluate operating segmentsrevenues:
Casino revenue measurements for Macao and Singapore: Macao and Singapore table games are segregated into two groups: Rolling Chip play (composed of VIP players) and Non-Rolling Chip play (mostly non-VIP players). The volume measurement for Rolling Chip play is non-negotiable gaming chips wagered and lost. The volume measurement for Non-Rolling Chip play is table games drop (“drop”), which is net markers issued (credit instruments), cash deposited in the U.S. consisttable drop boxes and gaming chips purchased and exchanged at the cage. Rolling Chip and Non-Rolling Chip volume measurements are not comparable as they are two distinct measures of volume. The amounts wagered and lost for Rolling Chip play are substantially higher than the amounts dropped for Non-Rolling Chip play. Slot handle, also a volume measurement, is the gross amount wagered for the period cited.
We view Rolling Chip win as a percentage of Rolling Chip volume, Non-Rolling Chip win as a percentage of drop and slot hold (amount won by the casino) as a percentage of slot handle. Win or hold percentage represents the percentage of Rolling Chip volume, Non-Rolling Chip drop or slot handle that is won by the casino and recorded as casino revenue. Our win and hold percentages are calculated before discounts, commissions, deferring revenue associated with our loyalty programs and allocating casino revenues related to goods and services provided to patrons on a complimentary basis. Our Rolling Chip win percentage is expected to be 3.30% in Macao and Singapore. Actual win percentage may vary from our expected win percentage and historical win and hold percentages. Generally, slot machine play is conducted on a cash basis. In Macao and Singapore, 10.6% and 11.9%, respectively, of our table games play was conducted on a credit basis for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Hotel revenue measurements: Performance indicators used are occupancy rate (a volume indicator), which is the average percentage of available hotel rooms occupied during a period, and average daily room rate (“ADR,” a price indicator), which is the average price of occupied rooms per day. Available rooms exclude those rooms unavailable for occupancy during the period due to renovation, development or other requirements (such as government mandated closure, lodging for team members and usage by the Macao government for quarantine measures). The calculations of the Las Vegas Operating Properties, which includes The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzooccupancy rate and ADR include the Sands Expo Center;impact of rooms provided on a complimentary basis. Revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) represents a summary of hotel ADR and occupancy. Because not all available rooms are occupied, ADR is normally higher than RevPAR. Reserved rooms where the Sands Bethlehem.guests do not show up for their stay and lose their deposit, or where guests check out early, may be re-sold to walk-in guests.
Mall revenue measurements: Occupancy, base rent per square foot and tenant sales per square foot are used as performance indicators. Occupancy represents gross leasable occupied area (“GLOA”) divided by gross leasable area (“GLA”) at the end of the reporting period. GLOA is the sum of: (1) tenant occupied space under lease and (2) tenants no longer occupying space, but paying rent. GLA does not include space currently under development or not on the market for lease. Base rent per square foot is the weighted average base or minimum rent charge, excluding rent concessions, in effect at the end of the reporting period for all tenants that would qualify to be included in occupancy. Tenant sales per square foot is the sum of reported comparable sales for the trailing 12 months divided by the comparable square footage for the same period. Only tenants that have been open for a minimum of 12 months are included in the tenant sales per square foot calculation.
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Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022
Summary Financial Results
The following table summarizes ourWe continued to see positive financial results of operations:
 Year Ended December 31,

2017
Percent
Change

2016
Percent
Change

2015

(Dollars in millions)
Net revenues$12,882

12.9%
$11,410

(2.4)%
$11,688
Operating expenses9,420

5.6%
8,917

0.8 %
8,847
Operating income3,462

38.9%
2,493

(12.2)%
2,841
Income before income taxes3,052

35.3%
2,255

(14.0)%
2,622
Net income3,261

61.8%
2,016

(15.5)%
2,386
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.2,806

68.0%
1,670

(15.1)%
1,966
Key Operating Revenue Measurements
Operating revenues at The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Marina Bay Sands and our Las Vegas Operating Properties are dependent upon the volume of customers who stay at the hotel, which affects the price that can be charged for hotel rooms and our gaming volume. Operating revenues at Sands Macao and Sands Bethlehem are principally driven by casino customers who visit the properties on a daily basis.
The following are the key measurements we use to evaluate operating revenues:
Casino revenue measurements for Macao and Singapore: Macao and Singapore table games are segregated into two groups: Rolling Chip play (composed of VIP players) and Non-Rolling Chip play (mostly non-VIP players). The volume measurement for Rolling Chip play is non-negotiable gaming chips wagered and lost. The volume measurement for Non-Rolling Chip play is table games drop ("drop"), which is net markers issued (credit instruments), cash deposited in the table drop boxes and gaming chips purchased at the cage. Rolling Chip and Non-Rolling Chip volume measurements are not comparable as they are two distinct measures of volume. The amounts wagered and lost for Rolling Chip play are substantially higher than the amounts dropped for Non-Rolling Chip play. Slot handle ("handle"), also a volume measurement, is the gross amount wagered for the period cited.
We view Rolling Chip win as a percentage of Rolling Chip volume, Non-Rolling Chip win as a percentage of drop and slot hold (amount won by the casino) as a percentage of slot handle. Win or hold percentage represents the percentage of Rolling Chip volume, Non-Rolling Chip drop or slot handle that is won by the casino and recorded as casino revenue. Beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2017, we revised the expected range for our Macao

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operations due to the Rolling Chip win percentage experienced over the last several years. Our Rolling Chip win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) is expected to be 3.0% to 3.3% in Macao and 2.7% to 3.0% in Singapore. Actual win percentage may vary from our expected win percentage and the trailing 12-month win and hold percentages. Generally, slot machine play is conducted on a cash basis. In Macao and Singapore, 15.4% and 34.1%, respectively, of our table games play was conducted on a credit basis for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Casino revenue measurements for the U.S.: The volume measurements in the U.S. are slot handle, as previously described, and table games drop, which is the total amount of cash and net markers issued that are deposited in the table drop box. We view table games win as a percentage of drop and slot hold as a percentage of handle. Beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2017, we revised the expected range for our Las Vegas Operating Properties2023, due to the win percentage experienced over the last several years. Based upon our mixlift of table games, our table games are expected to produce a win percentage (calculated before discounts) of 18% to 26% for Baccarat and 16% to 24% for non-Baccarat. Actual win percentage may vary from our expected win percentageCOVID-19 restrictions in Macao beginning in late December 2022 and the trailing 12-month winelimination of most pandemic-related restrictions in Singapore in April 2022. Macao visitation from mainland China increased 273.1% compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 due to relaxed general travel restrictions. Singapore visitation increased 115.8% as compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 due to the elimination of all remaining pandemic restrictions in February 2023 and hold percentages. Similaran 83% increase in airlift passenger movement compared to Macao and Singapore, slot machine play is generally conducted on a cash basis. Approximately 59.8% of our table games play at our Las Vegas Operating Properties,the year ended December 31, 2022.
Net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2017, was conducted on a credit basis, while our table games play in Pennsylvania is primarily conducted on a cash basis.
Hotel revenue measurements: Performance indicators used are occupancy rate (a volume indicator), which is the average percentage of available hotel rooms occupied during a period and average daily room rate ("ADR", a price indicator), which is the average price of occupied rooms per day. Available rooms exclude those rooms unavailable for occupancy during the period due2023 were $10.37 billion, compared to renovation, development or other requirements. The calculations of the occupancy rate and ADR include the impact of rooms provided on a complimentary basis. Complimentary room rates are determined based on an analysis of retail (or cash) room rates by type of customer and room product to ensure the complimentary room rates are consistent with retail rates. Revenue per available room ("RevPAR") represents a summary of hotel ADR and occupancy. Because not all available rooms are occupied, ADR is normally higher than RevPAR. Reserved rooms where the guests do not show up for their stay and lose their deposit, or where guests check out early, may be re-sold to walk-in guests.
Mall revenue measurements: Occupancy, base rent per square foot and tenant sales per square foot are used as performance indicators. Occupancy represents gross leasable occupied area ("GLOA") divided by gross leasable area ("GLA") at the end of the reporting period. GLOA is the sum of: (1) tenant occupied space under lease and (2) tenants no longer occupying space, but paying rent. GLA does not include space that is currently under development or not on the market for lease. Base rent per square foot is the weighted average base, or minimum, rent charge in effect at the end of the reporting period for all tenants that would qualify to be included in occupancy. Tenant sales per square foot is the sum of reported comparable sales$4.11 billion for the trailing 12 months divided by the comparable square footageyear ended December 31, 2022. Operating income was $2.31 billion for the same period. Only tenants that have been open for a minimum of 12 months are included in the tenant sales per square foot calculation.
Year Endedyear ended December 31, 2017 Compared2023, compared to an operating loss of $792 million for the Year Endedyear ended December 31, 20162022. Net income from continuing operations was $1.43 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $1.54 billion for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Operating Revenues
Our net revenues consisted of the following:
 Year Ended December 31,
 20232022Percent 
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Casino$7,522 $2,627 186.3 %
Rooms1,204 469 156.7 %
Food and beverage584 301 94.0 %
Mall767 580 32.2 %
Convention, retail and other295 133 121.8 %
Total net revenues$10,372 $4,110 152.4 %
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017
2016
Percent 
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Casino$10,058

$8,771

14.7 %
Rooms1,619

1,527

6.0 %
Food and beverage843

774

8.9 %
Mall651

591

10.2 %
Convention, retail and other550

533

3.2 %

13,721

12,196

12.5 %
Less — promotional allowances(839)
(786)
(6.7)%
Total net revenues$12,882

$11,410

12.9 %

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Consolidated net revenues were $12.88$10.37 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, an increase of $1.47$6.26 billion compared to $11.41$4.11 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022, primarily driven by an increase of $4.93 billionat our Macao operations. The increase at our Macao operations was due to increased visitation as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Macao and the surrounding region in late December 2022 and early January 2023. In addition, an increase of $1.33 billion at Marina Bay Sands was primarily due to increasesincreased visitation from the reopening of $1.02 billion at The Parisian Macao, which openedborders and elimination of all remaining pandemic-related restrictions in September 2016,February 2023 and $355 million at Marina Bay Sands, primarily due to increasedan increase in airlift passenger movement in 2023.
Net casino revenues.
Casino revenues increased $1.29$4.90 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was driven by a $3.89 billion increase at our Macao operations due to increases of $911 million at The Parisian Macao, which openedincreased visitation across our properties resulting in September 2016,increased table games and $357 millionslot volumes, partially offset by a decrease in table games win percentages. Casino revenues at Marina Bay Sands drivenincreased by increases$1.0 billion due to increased table games and slot volumes, partially offset by a decrease in Rolling Chip win percentageslot hold percentage. The lift of COVID-19 restrictions in Macao beginning in late December 2022 and volume. elimination of restrictions in Singapore in February 2023 and an increase in airlift passenger movement in 2023 led to increased visitation and table games and slot volumes.

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The following table summarizes the results of our casino activity:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
202320232022Change
Year Ended December 31,

2017
2016
Change

(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
Macao Operations:




The Venetian Macao




The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues$2,577

$2,495

3.3 %$2,151 $$438 391.1 391.1 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$7,399

$6,856

7.9 %Non-Rolling Chip drop$8,711 $$1,751 397.5 397.5 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage25.2%
25.2%

Non-Rolling Chip win percentage24.2 %25.7 %(1.5)pts
Rolling Chip volume$26,239

$28,851

(9.1)%Rolling Chip volume$4,546 $$1,295 251.0 251.0 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.34%
3.23%
0.11 ptsRolling Chip win percentage4.44 %3.77 %0.67 pts
Slot handle$2,929

$3,790

(22.7)%Slot handle$5,066 $$1,132 347.5 347.5 %
Slot hold percentage5.3%
4.5%
0.8 ptsSlot hold percentage4.3 %3.9 %0.4 pts
Sands Cotai Central 
 

The Londoner Macao
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues$1,622

$1,672

(3.0)%$1,283 $$194 561.3 561.3 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$5,996

$5,992

0.1 %Non-Rolling Chip drop$5,842 $$896 552.0 552.0 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage20.7%
20.2%
0.5 ptsNon-Rolling Chip win percentage21.3 %21.7 %(0.4)pts
Rolling Chip volume$10,621

$12,329

(13.9)%Rolling Chip volume$7,336 $$936 683.8 683.8 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.09%
3.41%
(0.32)ptsRolling Chip win percentage2.99 %5.03 %(2.04)pts
Slot handle$4,802

$5,794

(17.1)%Slot handle$5,290 $$671 688.4 688.4 %
Slot hold percentage4.1%
3.6%
0.5 ptsSlot hold percentage4.0 %3.4 %0.6 pts
The Parisian Macao     
Total casino revenues$1,270
 $359
 253.8 %
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues$655 $116 464.7 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$3,973
 $1,085
 266.2 %Non-Rolling Chip drop$2,926 $$454 544.5 544.5 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage19.6% 18.5% 1.1 ptsNon-Rolling Chip win percentage21.4 %24.9 %(3.5)pts
Rolling Chip volume$18,275
 $4,061
 350.0 %Rolling Chip volume$968 $$283 242.0 242.0 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.14% 4.24% (1.10)ptsRolling Chip win percentage7.14 %7.66 %(0.52)pts
Slot handle$3,729
 $974
 282.9 %Slot handle$2,528 $$305 728.9 728.9 %
Slot hold percentage3.3% 4.5% (1.2)ptsSlot hold percentage3.9 %3.8 %0.1 pts
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao

 

The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues$453

$445

1.8 %$462 $$146 216.4 216.4 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,284

$1,114

15.3 %Non-Rolling Chip drop$2,244 $$551 307.3 307.3 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage22.7%
21.9%
0.8 ptsNon-Rolling Chip win percentage23.6 %23.8 %(0.2)pts
Rolling Chip volume$10,040

$9,004

11.5 %Rolling Chip volume$6,860 $$1,452 372.5 372.5 %
Rolling Chip win percentage2.59%
3.09%
(0.50)ptsRolling Chip win percentage2.27 %4.48 %(2.21)pts
Slot handle$436

$414

5.3 %Slot handle$85 $$21 304.8 304.8 %
Slot hold percentage7.4%
6.2%
1.2 ptsSlot hold percentage5.9 %9.4 %(3.5)pts
Sands Macao 
 

Total casino revenues$619

$667

(7.2)%
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues$290 $53 447.2 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$2,457

$2,628

(6.5)%Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,575 $$237 564.6 564.6 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage19.0%
18.6%
0.4 ptsNon-Rolling Chip win percentage17.1 %17.9 %(0.8)pts
Rolling Chip volume$4,309

$7,014

(38.6)%Rolling Chip volume$108 $$192 (43.8)(43.8)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.79%
2.48%
0.31 ptsRolling Chip win percentage6.11 %4.16 %1.95 pts
Slot handle$2,420

$2,583

(6.3)%Slot handle$1,851 $$409 352.6 352.6 %
Slot hold percentage3.3%
3.4%
(0.1)ptsSlot hold percentage3.1 %3.2 %(0.1)pts
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Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
202320232022Change
Year Ended December 31,

2017
2016
Change

(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
Singapore Operations: 
 

Marina Bay Sands 
 

Marina Bay Sands
Marina Bay Sands
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues
Total casino revenues$2,521

$2,164

16.5 %$2,681 $$1,680 59.6 59.6 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$3,746

$3,878

(3.4)%Non-Rolling Chip drop$7,367 $$4,640 58.8 58.8 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage28.4%
28.5%
(0.1)ptsNon-Rolling Chip win percentage18.4 %18.6 %(0.2)pts
Rolling Chip volume$34,994

$31,887

9.7 %Rolling Chip volume$28,477 $$21,223 34.2 34.2 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.52%
2.65%
0.87 ptsRolling Chip win percentage3.78 %2.92 %0.86 pts
Slot handle$14,153

$13,441

5.3 %Slot handle$24,151 $$16,547 46.0 46.0 %
Slot hold percentage4.4%
4.5%
(0.1)ptsSlot hold percentage3.8 %4.3 %(0.5)pts
U.S. Operations: 
 

Las Vegas Operating Properties 
 

Total casino revenues$456

$439

3.9 %
Table games drop$1,567

$1,692

(7.4)%
Table games win percentage19.0%
17.3%
1.7 pts
Slot handle$2,603

$2,589

0.5 %
Slot hold percentage8.1%
8.0%
0.1 pts
Sands Bethlehem 
 

Total casino revenues$540

$530

1.9 %
Table games drop$1,123

$1,124

(0.1)%
Table games win percentage20.1%
19.3%
0.8 pts
Slot handle$4,715

$4,516

4.4 %
Slot hold percentage6.5%
6.8%
(0.3)pts
In our experience, average win percentages remain fairly consistent when measured over extended periods of time with a significant volume of wagers, but can vary considerably within shorter time periods as a result of the statistical variances that are associated with games of chance in which large amounts are wagered.

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Room revenues increased $92$735 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was primarily due to increases of $95$577 million and $158 million at The Parisianour Macao which opened in September 2016, and $21 million at Sands Cotai Central, driven by increased occupancy and average daily room rates, partially offset by an $18 million decrease at Marina Bay Sands, driven by decreased occupancy. The suites at Sands Macao are primarily provided to casino patrons on a complimentary basis. During the year ended December 31, 2017, there were approximately 9%, 8% and 4% fewer rooms available at The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Venetian Macaooperations and Marina Bay Sands, respectively, comparedrespectively. Macao room revenue increased as a result of increased occupancy rates and ADR, driven by increased visitation as pandemic-related restrictions were lifted beginning in December 2022, and the grand opening of The Londoner Macao in May 2023. Marina Bay Sands room revenues increased as a result of increased occupancy rates and ADR due to the year ended December 31, 2016. elimination of all remaining pandemic-related restrictions in February 2023 and increased airlift passenger movement in Singapore in 2023. Our room revenues were also impacted by the disruption of the renovation associated with the introduction of new and elevated suites and rooms and other amenities throughout 2023.
The following table summarizes the results of our room activity:activity:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022Change
(Room revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:
The Venetian Macao
Total room revenues$191 $55 247.3 %
Occupancy rate94.5 %41.7 %52.8 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$208 $143 45.5 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$196 $60 226.7 %
The Londoner Macao
Total room revenues$324 $61 431.1 %
Occupancy rate80.4 %26.9 %53.5 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$196 $155 26.5 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$158 $42 276.2 %
The Parisian Macao
Total room revenues$135 $33 309.1 %
Occupancy rate93.0 %37.9 %55.1 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$158 $110 43.6 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$147 $42 250.0 %
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao
Total room revenues$94 $29 224.1 %
Occupancy rate81.5 %27.5 %54.0 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$485 $440 10.2 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$396 $121 227.3 %
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Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 Change
(Room revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:     
The Venetian Macao     
Sands Macao
Total room revenues$184
 $182
 1.1 %
Occupancy rate91.4% 86.0% 5.4 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$221
 $214
 3.3 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$202
 $184
 9.8 %
Sands Cotai Central     
Total room revenues$295
 $274
 7.7 %
Occupancy rate86.6% 82.2% 4.4 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$151
 $148
 2.0 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$131
 $122
 7.4 %
The Parisian Macao     
Total room revenues$131
 $36
 263.9 %
Occupancy rate90.4% 90.5% (0.1)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$143
 $138
 3.6 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$129
 $125
 3.2 %
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao     
Total room revenues$35
 $37
 (5.4)%
Occupancy rate82.1% 75.3% 6.8 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$347
 $364
 (4.7)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$284
 $274
 3.6 %
Sands Macao     
Total room revenues$19
 $20
 (5.0)%$17 $$183.3 183.3 %
Occupancy rate97.7% 97.1% 0.6 ptsOccupancy rate95.8 %51.1 %44.7 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$189
 $199
 (5.0)%Average daily room rate (ADR)$171 $$141 21.3 21.3 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$184
 $193
 (4.7)%Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$164 $$72 127.8 127.8 %
Singapore Operations:     
Marina Bay Sands     
Marina Bay Sands(1)
Marina Bay Sands(1)
Marina Bay Sands(1)
Total room revenues
Total room revenues
Total room revenues$358
 $376
 (4.8)%$443 $$285 55.4 55.4 %
Occupancy rate95.5% 97.3% (1.8)ptsOccupancy rate96.3 %93.1 %3.2 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$425
 $417
 1.9 %Average daily room rate (ADR)$631 $$422 49.5 49.5 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$405
 $406
 (0.2)%Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$608 $$393 54.7 54.7 %
U.S. Operations:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties     
Total room revenues$582
 $587
 (0.9)%
Occupancy rate93.9% 93.5% 0.4 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$247
 $246
 0.4 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$232
 $230
 0.9 %
Sands Bethlehem     
Total room revenues$15
 $15
 
Occupancy rate93.2% 94.5% (1.3)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$161
 $160
 0.6 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$150
 $151
 (0.7)%
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(1)During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, approximately 2,100rooms were available for occupancy. Of the 2,100 available rooms for the year ended December 31, 2023, approximately 1,250 rooms have been renovated. The completion of the remaining rooms is projected for early 2025 and will ultimately result in 1,850 available rooms.
Food and beverage revenues increased $69$283 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was primarily due to increases of $44a $173 million and $110 million at The Parisianour Macao which opened in September 2016,operations and $26 million

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at our Las Vegas Operating Properties,Marina Bay Sands, respectively, driven by an increase innew outlets and increased business volume at existing food and beverage outlets and banquet operations associated with our convention customers.operations.
Mall revenues increased $60$187 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was primarily attributabledue to a $43$159 million increase at our Macao operations, primarily driven by an increase in revenues from the Shoppesoverage rent and a decrease in rent concessions granted to our mall tenants, and a $28 million increase at Parisian. Marina Bay Sands, driven by increases in minimum rent and overage rent.
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For further information related to the financial performance of our malls, see"— Additionalsee “Additional Information Regarding our Retail Mall Operations." The following table summarizes the results of our mall activity:malls on the Cotai Strip in Macao and in Singapore:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022Change
Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 Change
(Mall revenues in millions)(Mall revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:     
Shoppes at Venetian     
Shoppes at Venetian
Shoppes at Venetian
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues$220
 $209
 5.3 %$227 $$154 47.4 47.4 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)786,429
 777,413
 1.2 %Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)818,686 813,832 813,832 0.6 0.6 %
Occupancy97.2% 97.6% (0.4)ptsOccupancy79.7 %81.0 %(1.3)pts
Base rent per square foot$247
 $241
 2.5 %Base rent per square foot$283 $$274 3.3 3.3 %
Tenant sales per square foot$1,389
 $1,326
 4.8 %
Shoppes at Cotai Central(1)
     
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
$1,906 $932 104.5 %
Shoppes at Londoner
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues$63
 $62
 1.6 %$66 $$47 40.4 40.4 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)424,309
 407,065
 4.2 %Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)611,905 610,238 610,238 0.3 0.3 %
Occupancy93.5% 96.7% (3.2)ptsOccupancy59.1 %54.7 %4.4 pts
Base rent per square foot$113
 $128
 (11.7)%Base rent per square foot$149 $$134 11.2 11.2 %
Tenant sales per square foot$744
 $882
 (15.6)%
Shoppes at Parisian(2)
     
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
$1,796 $1,139 57.7 %
Shoppes at Parisian
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues$66
 $23
 187.0 %$32 $$25 28.0 28.0 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)300,218
 299,778
 0.1 %Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)296,352 296,322 296,322 — — %
Occupancy93.4% 92.6% 0.8 ptsOccupancy67.2 %67.6 %(0.4)pts
Base rent per square foot$218
 $222
 (1.8)%Base rent per square foot$113 $$107 5.6 5.6 %
Tenant sales per square foot$574
 $
 N/M
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
$710 $338 110.1 %
Shoppes at Four Seasons     
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues$131
 $127
 3.1 %$187 $$127 47.2 47.2 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)257,859
 259,410
 (0.6)%Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)249,373 248,674 248,674 0.3 0.3 %
Occupancy99.6% 99.3% 0.3 ptsOccupancy92.9 %93.6 %(0.7)pts
Base rent per square foot$456
 $452
 0.9 %Base rent per square foot$611 $$538 13.6 13.6 %
Tenant sales per square foot$3,500
 $3,004
 16.5 %
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
$7,594 $3,806 99.5 %
Singapore Operations:     
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands     
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues$167
 $166
 0.6 %$254 $$226 12.4 12.4 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)604,449
 612,567
 (1.3)%Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)615,633 622,007 622,007 (1.0)(1.0)%
Occupancy96.4% 98.3% (1.9)ptsOccupancy99.8 %99.5 %0.3 pts
Base rent per square foot$244
 $223
 9.4 %Base rent per square foot$331 $$284 16.5 16.5 %
Tenant sales per square foot$1,590
 $1,383
 15.0 %
U.S. Operations:     
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem     
Total mall revenues$4
 $4
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)147,540
 150,972
 (2.3)%
Occupancy96.5% 92.3% 4.2 pts
Base rent per square foot$21
 $21
 
Tenant sales per square foot$349
 $350
 (0.3)%
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
Tenant sales per square foot(1)
$2,991 $2,596 15.2 %
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N/M - Not MeaningfulNote:    This table excludes the results of retail outlets at Sands Macao. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, tenants were provided rent concessions during the year ended December 31, 2022. Base rent per square foot presented above excludes the impact of these rent concessions.
(1)The Shoppes at Cotai Central will feature up to approximately 600,000 square feet of gross leasable area upon completion of all phases of Sands Cotai Central's renovation, rebranding and expansion to The Londoner Macao.
(2)The Shoppes at Parisian opened in September 2016.

(1)Tenant sales per square foot is the sum of reported comparable sales for the trailing 12 months divided by the comparable square footage for the same period.
Convention, retail, and other revenues increased $162 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was due to increases of $127 million and $35 million at our Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. Increases at our Macao operations were primarily driven by increases of $57 million in ferry operations due to the resumption of ferry services in January 2023, $31 million in entertainment revenue, $16 million in limo revenue, $5 million in retail revenue, $4 million in convention revenue and $14 million in other
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operating revenues (e.g., Eiffel Tower, spa, and gondola rides). Increases at Marina Bay Sands were primarily driven by increases of $18 million in convention revenue, $2 million in entertainment revenue and $15 million in other operating revenues (e.g. SkyPark, art/science museum).
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
202320232022Percent 
Change
Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 
Percent 
Change
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
(Dollars in millions)
Casino$5,402
 $4,838
 11.7 %Casino$4,152 $$1,792 131.7 131.7 %
Rooms286
 262
 9.2 %Rooms283 173 173 63.6 63.6 %
Food and beverage448
 421
 6.4 %Food and beverage481 319 319 50.8 50.8 %
Mall76
 64
 18.8 %Mall88 73 73 20.5 20.5 %
Convention, retail and other273
 252
 8.3 %Convention, retail and other201 103 103 95.1 95.1 %
Provision for doubtful accounts96
 173
 (44.5)%
Provision for credit lossesProvision for credit losses15 (73.3)%
General and administrative1,415
 1,284
 10.2 %General and administrative1,107 936 936 18.3 18.3 %
Corporate174
 256
 (32.0)%Corporate230 235 235 (2.1)(2.1)%
Pre-opening9
 130
 (93.1)%Pre-opening15 13 13 15.4 15.4 %
Development13
 9
 44.4 %Development205 143 143 43.4 43.4 %
Depreciation and amortization1,171
 1,111
 5.4 %Depreciation and amortization1,208 1,036 1,036 16.6 16.6 %
Amortization of leasehold interests in land37
 38
 (2.6)%Amortization of leasehold interests in land58 55 55 5.5 5.5 %
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets20
 79
 (74.7)%Loss on disposal or impairment of assets27 200.0 200.0 %
Total operating expenses$9,420
 $8,917
 5.6 %Total operating expenses$8,059 $$4,902 64.4 64.4 %
Operating expenses were $9.42$8.06 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, an increase of $503 million$3.16 billion compared to $8.92$4.90 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase in operating expenses was primarily driven by the opening of The Parisian Macaoa $2.36 billion increase in September 2016.casino expenses.
Casino expenses increased $564$2.36 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to increases of $1.90 billion and $232 million in gaming taxes at our Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands, respectively, consistent with increased casino revenues. In addition, we had increases in gaming tax rates of 1% in Macao and 3% in Singapore, and a 1% increase in value added tax in Singapore.
Room expenses increased $110 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was primarily attributabledue to increases of $585$83 million and $27 million at our Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands, respectively, consistent with increased occupancy at both our Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands. Additionally, the increase was also due to higher costs associated with the renovated and expanded suites and rooms at The ParisianLondoner Macao and $40the new and elevated suites and rooms introduced at Marina Bay Sands during the year.
Food and beverage expenses increased $162 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was due to increases of $85 million and $77 million at Marina Bay Sands and our Macao operations, respectively, driven by an increase in gaming tax, partially offsetincreased business volume at food outlets and banquets and consistent with increased property visitation.
Convention, retail and other expenses increased $98 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily driven by a $48increases of $82 million decreaseand $16 million at our Macao Operations (excludingoperations and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. The Parisian Macao), driven by a $22 million decrease in gaming taxesincreases were primarily due to decreased casino revenues.increases of $36 million in ferry operation expenses due to the resumption of ferry services in January 2023, $29 million in entertainment expenses due to increased number of events held in 2023, $15 million in limo expenses, $7 million in convention expenses, $3 million in retail expenses and $8 million in other operating expenses (e.g., spa and valet).
The provision for doubtful accountscredit losses was $96$4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, compared to $173$15 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The $11 million decrease resulted from increasedwas primarily driven by decreases of $8 million and $3 million at our Macao operations and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. The decreases were primarily driven
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by collections of previously reserved customer balances during year ended December 31, 2017, as compared to the prior year period, and continuing improvement in the quality of casino credit currently being extended.receivables that were fully reserved. The amount of this provision can vary over short periods of time because of factors specific to the customerspatrons who owe us money from gaming activities at any given time.activities. We believe that the amount of our provision for doubtful accountscredit losses in the future will depend upon the state of the economy, our credit standards, our risk assessments and the judgment of our employees responsible for granting credit.
General and administrative expenses increased $131$171 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase was primarily due to an $89 million increase at The Parisian Macao anddriven by increases of $18$95 million and $76 million at Marina Bay Sands and our Las Vegas Operating Properties,Macao operations, respectively, driven by an increase in marketing and advertising efforts, and $12 million at The Venetian Macao driven by an increaseincreases in payroll and related expenses.
Corporate expenses decreased $82 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to nonrecurring legalmarketing costs, incurred during the year ended December 31, 2016.utilities and property taxes.
Pre-opening expense representsexpenses represent personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures, which are expensed as incurred. The majority of pre-opening expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 related to the grand opening of The Londoner Macao and new guest rooms at Marina Bay Sands. Pre-opening expenses decreased $121for the year ended December 31, 2022 related to Marina Bay Sands.
Development expenses were $205 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $143 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the costs were associated with our evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, primarily $93 million in New York and Texas, and $109 million for our digital gaming related efforts. Development costs are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation and amortization increased $172 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016,2022. The increase was primarily due to $109 million increase at Marina Bay Sands, as a result of the completion of renovations that were placed into service and a $60 million increase at our Macao operations, primarily as a result of accelerated depreciation related to the second phase of the renovations at The Parisian Macao. Development expenses include the costs associated with the Company's evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred.
DepreciationLondoner Macao and amortization expense increased $60of the intangible asset related to the Macao gaming concession.
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets was $27 million compared tofor the year ended December 31, 2016.2023, compared to $9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase islosses incurred for the year ended December 31, 2023, were primarily attributabledue to a $144$13 million increasein demolition costs related to renovations at Marina Bay Sands and $12 million in disposals and demolition costs at our Macao operations. The losses incurred for the year ended December 31, 2022 were primarily due to $4 million in asset disposals related to aircraft parts and $3 million in asset disposal and demolition costs, primarily at The ParisianLondoner Macao, partially offset by a $112 million decrease resulting from a change in the estimated useful lives of certain propertyThe Venetian Macao, Sands Macao and equipmentour corporate offices.
Segment Adjusted Property EBITDA
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Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 220SummarySegment Information” for discussion of Significant Accounting Policies — Property and Equipment").our operating segments):
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets was $20 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to $79 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The loss for the year ended December 31, 2017, primarily related to dispositions at our Macao and U.S. operations.
Year Ended December 31,
20232022Percent 
Change
(Dollars in millions)
Macao:
The Venetian Macao$1,054 $(25)N/M
The Londoner Macao516 (189)N/M
The Parisian Macao269 (103)N/M
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao308 81 280.2 %
Sands Macao59 (81)N/M
Ferry Operations and Other18 (7)N/M
2,224 (324)N/M
Marina Bay Sands1,861 1,056 76.2 %
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA(1)
$4,085 $732 458.1 %
Adjusted Property EBITDA_________________________
N/M - Not meaningful
(1)Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is used by management as the primary measure of the operating performance of our segments. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is net incomeincome/loss from
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continuing operations before stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, interest, other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate operations and operating performance. In particular, management utilizes consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of itsour operations with those of itsour competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. Integrated resortResort companies have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures. In order to view the operations of their properties on a more stand-alone basis, integrated resortIntegrated Resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP. We have significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest payments, debt principal repayments and income taxes, which are not reflected in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA. Not all companies calculate adjusted property EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, our presentation of consolidated adjusted property EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
 Year Ended December 31,
 20232022
 (In millions)
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA$4,085 $732 
Other Operating Costs and Expenses
Stock-based compensation(a)
(29)(33)
Corporate(230)(235)
Pre-opening(15)(13)
Development(205)(143)
Depreciation and amortization(1,208)(1,036)
Amortization of leasehold interests in land(58)(55)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets(27)(9)
Operating income (loss)2,313 (792)
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses
Interest income288 116 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized(818)(702)
Other expense(8)(9)
Income tax expense(344)(154)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$1,431 $(1,541)
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a)During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $72 million and $70 million, respectively, of which $43 million and $37 million, respectively, was included in corporate expense in “Part II — Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Consolidated Statements of Operations”.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Macao operations increased $2.55 billion compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to increased casino and room revenues, driven by increased visitation at our properties due to the lift of COVID-19 restrictions in late December 2022 and early January 2023.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands increased $805 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to increased revenues across our operations driven by the opening of borders and elimination of all remaining pandemic-related restrictions in February 2023 and increased airlift passenger movement in Singapore in 2023, as well as introducing new and elevated suites and rooms and other amenities at Marina Bay Sands during 2023.
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Interest Expense
The following table summarizes information related to interest expense:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
(Dollars in millions)
Interest cost$825 $706 
Less — capitalized interest(7)(4)
Interest expense, net$818 $702 
Cash paid for interest$753 $618 
Weighted average total debt balance$15,188 $15,298 
Weighted average interest rate5.2 %4.6 %
Interest cost increased $119 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, resulting primarily from increases in our segmentsweighted average interest rate, partially offset by decreases in our weighted average total debt balance. The weighted average interest rate increased primarily due to the increase in the underlying benchmark rates on our SCL Revolving Facility and our Singapore Credit Facility, and increased interest rates on the SCL senior notes in connection with the credit rating downgrades in February and June 2022, partially offset by the credit rating upgrade in July 2023 (see "Item“Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 1712Segment Information" for discussion of our operating segments and a reconciliation of consolidated adjusted property EBITDALong-Term Debt”). The weighted average debt balance decreased primarily due to net income):
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 
Percent 
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Macao:     
The Venetian Macao$1,132
 $1,089
 3.9 %
Sands Cotai Central633
 616
 2.8 %
The Parisian Macao412
 114
 261.4 %
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao233
 221
 5.4 %
Sands Macao174
 172
 1.2 %
Ferry Operations and Other23
 32
 (28.1)%
 2,607
 2,244
 16.2 %
Marina Bay Sands1,755
 1,389
 26.3 %
United States:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties391
 356
 9.8 %
Sands Bethlehem147
 141
 4.3 %
 538
 497
 8.2 %
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA$4,900
 $4,130
 18.6 %
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Integrated Resorts is primarily driven by our casino, room and mall operations, as previously discussed.

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Adjusted property EBITDA at our Macao operations increased $363 million compared topayments made on the SCL revolver totaling $1.95 billion throughout the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to a $298 million increase at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016, and $43 million at The Venetian Macao, mainly due to increased casino operations, driven by an increase in Non-Rolling Chip drop.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands increased $366 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to increased casino revenues, driven by increases in Rolling Chip win percentage and volume. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in room revenues, driven by fewer rooms available due to renovations.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Las Vegas Operating Properties increased $35 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to a $49 million increase in net revenues (excluding intersegment royalty revenue), driven by increased convention and group meeting events benefiting food and beverage results and higher hold driving casino revenues, partially offset by an increase in marketing and advertising costs.
Interest Expense
The following table summarizes information related to interest expense:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016
 (Dollars in millions)
Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts)$314
 $293
Add — imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo15
 15
Less — capitalized interest(2) (34)
Interest expense, net$327
 $274
Cash paid for interest$271
 $248
Weighted average total debt balance$9,909
 $9,746
Weighted average interest rate3.2% 3.0%
Interest cost increased $21 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, resulting primarily from an increase in our weighted average total debt balance and a slight increase in our weighted average interest rate. Capitalized interest decreased $32 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily due to the opening of The Parisian Macao in September 2016.
Other Factors Effecting Earnings
Other expense was $94 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, compared to other income of2023. We also had $31 million duringin imputed interest expense on the year ended December 31, 2016. Other expense during the year ended December 31, 2017, was primarily attributable to a depreciation of the U.S. dollar versus the Singapore dollar during the period. This resultedVML Concession financial liability in $83 million of foreign currency transaction losses, driven by Singapore dollar denominated intercompany debt reported in U.S. dollars, and a $12 million fair value adjustment on our Singapore forward contracts.
The loss on modification or early retirement of debt was $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, and primarily related the amendment to the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility2023 (see "Item“Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 89Long-term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility"Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net”).
Our effectiveOther Factors Affecting Earnings
Interest income tax rate was (6.8)% $288 millionfor the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, compared to 10.6%$116 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. The decrease2022. Interest income for the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily attributable to $258 million in interest income on money market funds, bank deposits and treasury bills driven by higher interest rates. Our average interest rates on cash and cash equivalents for the year ended December 31, 2023 was 4.8% compared to 1.7% for the year ended December 31, 2022. We also had $29 million in interest income on the seller financing loan in connection with the sale of the Las Vegas Operating Properties, which increased $8 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 due to an increase in the interest rate as the buyer elected payment-in-kind for the interest payments effective July 1, 2022 and an increase in the period in which the loan balance was outstanding in 2023.
Other expense was $8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $9 million during the year ended December 31, 2022. Other expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily attributable to foreign currency transaction losses driven by the U.S. dollar-denominated debt held by SCL, partially offset by foreign currency transaction gains driven by U.S dollar-denominated intercompany debt held by MBS.
Our income tax expense was $344 million on income before income taxes of $1.78 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, resulting in a19.4%effective income tax rate. This compares to an 11.1% effective income tax rate relates primarily tofor the release of certain valuation allowances as a result of U.S. tax reform.year ended December 31, 2022. The Act made significant changes to U.S. income tax laws including loweringexpense for the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21% effective beginning in 2018 and transitioning from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system resulting in dividends from our foreign subsidiaries not being subject to U.S. income tax and creating a one-time tax on previously unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries.

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Our effective tax rate for 2017 would have been 10.4% without the one-time discrete benefit of $526 million recorded as a result of U.S. tax reform. The effective income tax rates reflectyear ended December 31, 2023, reflects a 17% statutory tax rate on our Singapore operations and a zero percent21% corporate income tax rate on our U.S. operations.
Our operations in Macao are subject to a 12% statutory income tax rate, but in connection with the 35% gaming operations due to ourtax, VML and its peers received an income tax exemption inon gaming operations through December 31, 2022.On February 5, 2024, the Macao which expires at the end of 2018. In December 2017, we requested an additional income taxgovernment provided notice that VML and its peers would continue to receive this exemption for either an additional 5-yearthe period orJanuary 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027. Additionally, we entered into a shareholder dividend tax agreement with the Macao government in April 2019, effective through June 26, 2022, providing an annual payment as a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML shareholders on dividend distributions paid from VML gaming profits. We are in discussions for a new shareholder dividend tax agreement with the endMacao government, which would commence effective as of our subconcession agreement. We have recorded a valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets generated by operations in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions; however, to the extent that the financial resultsJanuary 1, 2023.
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The net income attributable to our noncontrolling interests from continuing operations was $455$210 million for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, compared to $346a net loss of $475 million for the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interest of SCL and reflect the increased net income generated by SCL in 2017.
Year Ended December 31, 2016 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2015
Operating Revenues
Our net revenues consisted of the following:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 
Percent 
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Casino$8,771
 $9,083
 (3.4)%
Rooms1,527
 1,470
 3.9 %
Food and beverage774
 757
 2.2 %
Mall591
 564
 4.8 %
Convention, retail and other533
 540
 (1.3)%
 12,196
 12,414
 (1.8)%
Less — promotional allowances(786) (726) (8.3)%
Total net revenues$11,410
 $11,688
 (2.4)%
Consolidated net revenues were $11.41 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016, a decrease of $278 million compared to $11.69 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in net revenues was driven by decreases of $168 million at our Macao operations and $153 million at Marina Bay Sands, primarily due to decreased casino revenues, partially offset by a $29 million increase at our Las Vegas Operating Properties, driven by increased room revenues.
Casino revenues decreased $312 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease is primarily due to decreases of $522 million at our Macao properties (excluding The Parisian Macao), driven by a decrease in Rolling Chip volume as demand has decreased in the VIP market, and $152 million at Marina Bay Sands, driven by a decrease in Rolling Chip volume and win percentage, as well as a decrease in Non-Rolling Chip drop. These decreases were partially offset by $359 million in revenues attributable to The Parisian Macao. The following table summarizes the results of our casino activity:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Macao Operations:     
The Venetian Macao     
Total casino revenues$2,495
 $2,533
 (1.5)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$6,856
 $7,030
 (2.5)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage25.2% 24.5% 0.7 pts
Rolling Chip volume$28,851
 $31,025
 (7.0)%
Rolling Chip win percentage3.23% 3.08% 0.15 pts
Slot handle$3,790
 $4,093
 (7.4)%
Slot hold percentage4.5% 4.8% (0.3)pts

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 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Sands Cotai Central     
Total casino revenues$1,672
 $1,878
 (11.0)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$5,992
 $6,026
 (0.6)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage20.2% 21.5% (1.3)pts
Rolling Chip volume$12,329
 $19,679
 (37.3)%
Rolling Chip win percentage3.41% 3.08% 0.33 pts
Slot handle$5,794
 $6,128
 (5.5)%
Slot hold percentage3.6% 3.5% 0.1 pts
The Parisian Macao     
Total casino revenues$359
 $
 
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,085
 $
 
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage18.5% % 
Rolling Chip volume$4,061
 $
 
Rolling Chip win percentage4.24% % 
Slot handle$974
 $
 
Slot hold percentage4.5% % 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao     
Total casino revenues$445
 $536
 (17.0)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,114
 $1,058
 5.3 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage21.9% 22.6% (0.7)pts
Rolling Chip volume$9,004
 $13,390
 (32.8)%
Rolling Chip win percentage3.09% 3.23% (0.14)pts
Slot handle$414
 $476
 (13.0)%
Slot hold percentage6.2% 6.1% 0.1 pts
Sands Macao     
Total casino revenues$667
 $854
 (21.9)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$2,628
 $3,035
 (13.4)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage18.6% 18.4% 0.2 pts
Rolling Chip volume$7,014
 $9,608
 (27.0)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.48% 3.36% (0.88)pts
Slot handle$2,583
 $2,737
 (5.6)%
Slot hold percentage3.4% 3.5% (0.1)pts
Singapore Operations:    ��
Marina Bay Sands     
Total casino revenues$2,164
 $2,315
 (6.5)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$3,878
 $4,205
 (7.8)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage28.5% 27.0% 1.5 pts
Rolling Chip volume$31,887
 $41,149
 (22.5)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.65% 2.79% (0.14)pts
Slot handle$13,441
 $12,879
 4.4 %
Slot hold percentage4.5% 4.5% 
U.S. Operations:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties     
Total casino revenues$439
 $456
 (3.7)%
Table games drop$1,692
 $2,080
 (18.7)%
Table games win percentage17.3% 15.9% 1.4 pts
Slot handle$2,589
 $2,409
 7.5 %
Slot hold percentage8.0% 8.1% (0.1)pts
Sands Bethlehem     
Total casino revenues$530
 $511
 3.7 %
Table games drop$1,124
 $1,134
 (0.9)%
Table games win percentage19.3% 17.9% 1.4 pts
Slot handle$4,516
 $4,274
 5.7 %
Slot hold percentage6.8% 7.0% (0.2)pts
In our experience, average win percentages remain fairly consistent when measured over extended periods of time with a significant volume of wagers, but can vary considerably within shorter time periods as a result of the statistical variances that are associated with games of chance in which large amounts are wagered.


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Room revenues increased $57 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase is primarily due to increases of $43 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and $17 million at Marina Bay Sands, driven by increased occupancy and average daily room rates. Our Macao properties decreased $3 million, due to a $39 million decrease at our properties (excluding The Parisian Macao) driven by the slowdown in the overall Macao gaming industry, partially offset by $36 million in revenues attributable to The Parisian Macao. The suites at Sands Macao are primarily provided to casino patrons on a complimentary basis. The following table summarizes the results of our room activity:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Change
 (Room revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:     
The Venetian Macao     
Total room revenues$182
 $214
 (15.0)%
Occupancy rate86.0% 84.0% 2.0 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$214
 $243
 (11.9)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$184
 $204
 (9.8)%
Sands Cotai Central     
Total room revenues$274
 $273
 0.4 %
Occupancy rate82.2% 83.1% (0.9)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$148
 $157
 (5.7)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$122
 $131
 (6.9)%
The Parisian Macao     
Total room revenues$36
 $
 
Occupancy rate90.5% % 
Average daily room rate (ADR)$138
 $
 
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$125
 $
 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao     
Total room revenues$37
 $42
 (11.9)%
Occupancy rate75.3% 82.0% (6.7)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$364
 $376
 (3.2)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$274
 $308
 (11.0)%
Sands Macao     
Total room revenues$20
 $23
 (13.0)%
Occupancy rate97.1% 99.3% (2.2)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$199
 $220
 (9.5)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$193
 $218
 (11.5)%
Singapore Operations:     
Marina Bay Sands     
Total room revenues$376
 $359
 4.7 %
Occupancy rate97.3% 96.3% 1.0 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$417
 $404
 3.2 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$406
 $389
 4.4 %
U.S. Operations:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties     
Total room revenues$587
 $544
 7.9 %
Occupancy rate93.5% 91.8% 1.7 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$246
 $233
 5.6 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$230
 $214
 7.5 %
Sands Bethlehem     
Total room revenues$15
 $15
 
Occupancy rate94.5% 91.5% 3.0 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$160
 $151
 6.0 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$151
 $138
 9.4 %

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Food and beverage revenues increased $17 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to $20 million of revenues at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016.
Mall revenues increased $27 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to $23 million in revenues from the Shoppes at Parisian. For further information related to the financial performance of our malls, see"— Additional Information Regarding our Retail Mall Operations." The following table summarizes the results of our mall activity:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Change
 (Mall revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:     
Shoppes at Venetian     
Total mall revenues$209
 $205
 2.0 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)777,413
 780,165
 (0.4)%
Occupancy97.6% 97.8% (0.2)pts
Base rent per square foot$241
 $223
 8.1 %
Tenant sales per square foot$1,326
 $1,469
 (9.7)%
Shoppes at Cotai Central(1)
     
Total mall revenues$62
 $62
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)407,065
 331,499
 22.8 %
Occupancy96.7% 97.9% (1.2)pts
Base rent per square foot$128
 $153
 (16.3)%
Tenant sales per square foot$882
 $896
 (1.6)%
Shoppes at Parisian(2)
     
Total mall revenues$23
 $
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)299,778
 
 
Occupancy92.6% % 
Base rent per square foot$222
 $
 
Shoppes at Four Seasons     
Total mall revenues$127
 $130
 (2.3)%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)259,410
 259,394
 
Occupancy99.3% 99.0% 0.3 pts
Base rent per square foot$452
 $454
 (0.4)%
Tenant sales per square foot$3,004
 $3,423
 (12.2)%
Singapore Operations:     
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands     
Total mall revenues$166
 $163
 1.8 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)612,567
 644,719
 (5.0)%
Occupancy98.3% 95.2% 3.1 pts
Base rent per square foot$223
 $214
 4.2 %
Tenant sales per square foot$1,383
 $1,361
 1.6 %
U.S. Operations:     
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem     
Total mall revenues$4
 $4
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)150,972
 151,029
 
Occupancy92.3% 95.1% (2.8)pts
Base rent per square foot$21
 $21
 
Tenant sales per square foot$350
 $354
 (1.1)%
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(1)The Shoppes at Cotai Central will feature up to approximately 600,000 square feet of gross leasable area upon completion of all phases of Sands Cotai Central's renovation, rebranding and expansion to The Londoner Macao.
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Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consisted of the following:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Percent 
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Casino$4,838
 $5,114
 (5.4)%
Rooms262
 262
  %
Food and beverage421
 403
 4.5 %
Mall64
 61
 4.9 %
Convention, retail and other252
 277
 (9.0)%
Provision for doubtful accounts173
 156
 10.9 %
General and administrative1,284
 1,267
 1.3 %
Corporate256
 176
 45.5 %
Pre-opening130
 48
 170.8 %
Development9
 10
 (10.0)%
Depreciation and amortization1,111
 999
 11.2 %
Amortization of leasehold interests in land38
 39
 (2.6)%
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets79
 35
 125.7 %
Total operating expenses$8,917
 $8,847
 0.8 %
Operating expenses were $8.92 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016, an increase of $70 million compared to $8.85 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to operating expenses of $299 million at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016, a $112 million increase in depreciation and amortization, and an $82 million increase in pre-opening expenses related to the opening of The Parisian Macao. These increases were partially offset by a $419 million decrease in casino expenses at our Macao operations (excluding The Parisian Macao).
Casino expenses decreased $276 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. Of the decrease, $114 million was due to the 39% gross win tax on decreased casino revenues at our Macao properties. The remaining decrease is primarily due to decreases in junket commissions and our cost control and cost avoidance initiatives at our Macao properties (excluding The Parisian Macao), including the transition of personnel to pre-opening in advance of and in connection with the opening of The Parisian Macao, and decreases in casino expenses at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and Marina Bay Sands. These decreases were partially offset by casino expenses attributable to The Parisian Macao.
The provision for doubtful accounts was $173 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $156 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The amount of this provision can vary over short periods of time because of factors specific to the customers who owe us money from gaming activities at any given time. We believe that the amount of our provision for doubtful accounts in the future will depend upon the state of the economy, our credit standards, our risk assessments and the judgment of our employees responsible for granting credit.
Corporate expenses increased $80 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to nonrecurring legal costs.
Pre-opening expenses were $130 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $48 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Pre-opening expense represents personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures, which are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016, primarily related to activities at The Parisian Macao. Development expenses include the costs associated with the Company's evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $112 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase is primarily attributable to $57 million of expenses at The Parisian Macao and a $38 million increase at Marina Bay Sands, driven by the acceleration of depreciation of certain assets due to room renovations.

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Loss on disposal or impairment of assets was $79 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $35 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The loss for the year ended December 31, 2016, consisted primarily of a $49 million write-off of assets related to our Las Vegas Condo Tower, as well as other asset dispositions at our Macao properties.
Adjusted Property EBITDA
The following table summarizes information related to our segments:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015 Percent 
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Macao:     
The Venetian Macao$1,089
 $1,079
 0.9 %
Sands Cotai Central616
 651
 (5.4)%
The Parisian Macao114
 
  %
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao221
 243
 (9.1)%
Sands Macao172
 226
 (23.9)%
Ferry Operations and Other32
 23
 39.1 %
 2,244
 2,222
 1.0 %
Marina Bay Sands1,389
 1,507
 (7.8)%
United States:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties356
 305
 16.7 %
Sands Bethlehem141
 136
 3.7 %
 497
 441
 12.7 %
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA$4,130
 $4,170
 (1.0)%
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Integrated Resorts is primarily driven by our casino, room and mall operations, as previously discussed.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Macao operations increased $22 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily attributable to $114 million in adjusted property EBITDA generated at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016, and cost control and cost avoidance initiatives at our other Macao properties. This increase was partially offset by decreases at Sands Macao, Sands Cotai Central and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, driven by decreased casino revenues due to lower demand in the VIP market.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands decreased $118 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in casino operations, driven by decreases in Rolling Chip volume and win percentage, as well as a decrease in Non-rolling chip drop.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Las Vegas Operating Properties increased $51 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to increased room revenues, partially offset by a decrease in casino operations.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Sands Bethlehem increased $5 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily due to a $22 million increase in net revenues, driven by an increase in casino revenues, partially offset by an increase in the associated expenses.

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Interest Expense
The following table summarizes information related to interest expense:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2016 2015
 (Dollars in millions)
Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts)$293
 $278
Add — imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo15
 15
Less — capitalized interest(34) (28)
Interest expense, net$274
 $265
Cash paid for interest$248
 $239
Weighted average total debt balance$9,746
 $9,429
Weighted average interest rate3.0% 2.9%
Interest cost increased $15 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015, resulting primarily from an increase in our weighted average total debt balance. Capitalized interest increased $6 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015, primarily due to the construction of The Parisian Macao.
Other Factors Effecting Earnings
Other income was $31 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Other income during the year ended December 31, 2016, was primarily attributable to $20 million of foreign currency transaction gains, driven by Singapore dollar denominated intercompany debt held in the U.S., and a $10 million fair value adjustment on our Singapore forward contracts. These gains resulted from the appreciation of the U.S. dollar versus the Singapore dollar.
The loss on modification or early retirement of debt was $5 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, and primarily related to amendments to the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility (see "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8 — Long-term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility").
Our effective income tax rate was 10.6% for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to 9.0% for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in the effective income tax rate relates primarily to the valuation allowances recorded during the year ended December 31, 2016, as we determined that certain deferred tax assets were no longer "more-likely-than-not" realizable. The effective income tax rates reflect a 17% statutory tax rate on our Singapore operations and a zero percent tax rate on our Macao gaming operations due to our income tax exemption in Macao, which expires at the end of 2018. We have recorded a valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets generated by operations in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions; however, to the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes "more-likely-than-not" that these deferred tax assets or a portion thereof are realizable, we will reduce the valuation allowances in the period such determination is made as appropriate.
The net income attributable to our noncontrolling interests was $346 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to $420 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interest of SCL.

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Additional Information Regarding our Retail Mall Operations
The following tables summarize the results of our mall operations on the Cotai Strip and at Marina Bay Sands for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023 and 2015:2022:
Shoppes at Venetian
Shoppes at Venetian
Shoppes at Venetian
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
For the year ended December 31, 2023
Mall revenues:
Mall revenues:
Mall revenues:
Minimum rents(1)
Minimum rents(1)
Minimum rents(1)
Overage rents
Overage rents
Overage rents
CAM, levies and direct recoveries
CAM, levies and direct recoveries
CAM, levies and direct recoveries
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Mall operating expenses:
Mall operating expenses:
Mall operating expenses:
Common area maintenance
Common area maintenance
Common area maintenance
Marketing and other direct operating expenses
Marketing and other direct operating expenses
Marketing and other direct operating expenses
Mall operating expenses
Mall operating expenses
Mall operating expenses
Property taxes(2)
Property taxes(2)
Property taxes(2)
Mall-related expenses(3)
Mall-related expenses(3)
Mall-related expenses(3)
For the year ended December 31, 2022
For the year ended December 31, 2022
For the year ended December 31, 2022
Mall revenues:
Mall revenues:
Mall revenues:
Minimum rents(1)
Minimum rents(1)
Minimum rents(1)
Overage rents
Overage rents
Overage rents
Rent concessions(4)
Rent concessions(4)
Rent concessions(4)
CAM, levies and direct recoveries
Shoppes at Venetian Shoppes at Four Seasons 
Shoppes
at Cotai Central
 
Shoppes at Parisian(1)
 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands 
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem(2)
 Total
(In millions)
For the year ended December 31, 2017             
Mall revenues:             
Minimum rents(3)
$176
 $113
 $39
 $53
 $123
 $2
 $506
Overage rents12
 9
 5
 1
 18
 2
 47
CAM, levies and direct recoveries
CAM, levies and direct recoveries32
 9
 19
 12
 26
 
 98
Total mall revenues220
 131
 63
 66
 167
 4
 651
Total mall revenues
Total mall revenues
Mall operating expenses:
Mall operating expenses:
Mall operating expenses:             
Common area maintenance15
 5
 6
 6
 15
 1
 48
Common area maintenance
Common area maintenance
Marketing and other direct operating expenses
Marketing and other direct operating expenses
Marketing and other direct operating expenses8
 4
 3
 5
 6
 1
 27
Mall operating expenses23
 9
 9
 11
 21
 2
 75
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 5
 1
 6
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 1
 2
 
 
 3
Mall-related expenses(5)
$23
 $9
 $10
 $13
 $26
 $3
 $84
For the year ended December 31, 2016             
Mall revenues:             
Minimum rents(3)
$167
 $114
 $44
 $17
 $123
 $2
 $467
Overage rents10
 3
 4
 
 16
 2
 35
CAM, levies and direct recoveries32
 10
 14
 6
 27
 
 89
Total mall revenues209
 127
 62
 23
 166
 4
 591
Mall operating expenses:             
Common area maintenance15
 5
 6
 2
 16
 1
 45
Marketing and other direct operating expenses5
 3
 2
 2
 6
 1
 19
Mall operating expenses20
 8
 8
 4
 22
 2
 64
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 5
 1
 6
Provision for doubtful accounts3
 
 
 
 2
 
 5
Mall-related expenses(5)
$23
 $8
 $8
 $4
 $29
 $3
 $75
For the year ended December 31, 2015             
Mall revenues:             
Minimum rents(3)
$153
 $110
 $43
 $
 $120
 $1
 $427
Overage rents22
 10
 6
 
 15
 3
 56
CAM, levies and direct recoveries30
 10
 13
 
 28
 
 81
Total mall revenues205
 130
 62
 
 163
 4
 564
Mall operating expenses:             
Common area maintenance15
 6
 6
 
 18
 1
 46
Marketing and other direct operating expenses5
 1
 2
 
 6
 1
 15
Mall operating expenses20
 7
 8
 
 24
 2
 61
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 5
 1
 6
Mall-related expenses(5)
$20
 $7
 $8
 $
 $29
 $3
 $67
Property taxes(2)
Property taxes(2)
Property taxes(2)
Mall-related expenses(3)
Mall-related expenses(3)
Mall-related expenses(3)
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(1)The Shoppes at Parisian opened in September 2016.

Note:    This table excludes the results of our mall operations at Sands Macao.
(1)    Minimum rents include base rents and straight-line adjustments of base rents.
(2)    Commercial property that generates rental income is exempt from property tax for the first six years for newly constructed buildings in Cotai. If the property also qualifies for Tourism Utility Status, the property tax exemption can be extended to twelve years with effect from the opening of the property. To date, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao, The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao have obtained an extended exemption. The exemption for The Venetian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao expired in August 2019 and August 2020, respectively, and the exemption for The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao will be expiring in December 2027 and September 2028, respectively.
(3)     Mall-related expenses consist of CAM, marketing fees and other direct operating expenses, property taxes and provision for credit losses, but excludes depreciation and amortization and general and administrative costs.
(4)    Rent concessions were provided to tenants as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impact on mall operations.
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(2)Revenues from CAM, levies and direct recoveries are included in minimum rents for The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem.
(3)Minimum rents include base rents and straight-line adjustments of base rents.
(4)Commercial property that generates rental income is exempt from property tax for the first six years for newly constructed buildings in Cotai. Each property is also eligible to obtain an additional six-year exemption, provided certain qualifications are met. To date, The Venetian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao have obtained a second exemption, extending the property tax exemption to July 2019 and the end of July 2020, respectively. Under the initial exemption, The Parisian Macao is tax exempt until the end of July 2022 and Sands Cotai Central has a distinct exemption for each hotel tower, which have varying expiration dates that range from the end of March 2018 to the end of November 2021. The Company is currently working on obtaining the second exemption for The Parisian Macao and Sands Cotai Central.
(5)Mall-related expenses consist of CAM, marketing fees and other direct operating expenses, property taxes and provision for doubtful accounts, but excludes depreciation and amortization and general and administrative costs.
It is common in the mall operating industry for companies to disclose mall net operating income ("NOI"(“NOI”) as a useful supplemental measure of a mall's operating performance. Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, interest expense, impairment losses, depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, allocations to noncontrolling interests and provision for income taxes, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating commercial real estate properties and the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs.
In the tablestable above, we believe that taking total mall revenues less mall-related expenses provides an operating performance measure for our malls. Other mall operating companies may use different methodologies for deriving mall-related expenses. As such, this calculation may not be comparable to the NOI of other mall operating companies.
Development Projects
We are constantly evaluating opportunities to improve our product offerings, such as refreshing our meeting and convention facilities, suites and rooms, retail malls, restaurant and nightlife mix and our gaming areas, as well as other revenue generating additions to our Integrated Resorts.
Macao
As ofYear Ended December 31, 2017, we have capitalized an aggregate of $12.58 billion in construction costs and land premiums for our Cotai Strip developments, which include The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, as well as our investments in transportation infrastructure, including our passenger ferry service operations.
In October 2017, we announced that we will renovate, expand and rebrand the Sands Cotai Central into a new destination Integrated Resort, The Londoner Macao, by adding extensive thematic elements both externally and internally. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London's most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and an additional 350 luxury suites. The project will commence in 2018 and be phased to minimize disruption during the property's peak periods. We expect the project to be completed in 2020.
In October 2017, we announced that the tower adjacent2022 Compared to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao will feature an additional 295 premium quality suites. We have completedYear Ended December 31, 2021
A discussion of changes in our results of operations between 2022 and 2021 has been omitted from this Form 10-K and can be found in “Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to the structural workYear Ended December 31, 2021” of the tower and plan to commence build out of the suites in 2018. We expect the project to be completed in 2019.
United States
We were constructing the Las Vegas Condo Tower, locatedCompany's Annual Report on the Las Vegas Strip between The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas. In 2008, we suspended our construction activitiesForm 10-K for the project due to reduced demand for Las Vegas Strip condominiums and the overall decline in general economic conditions. We continue to evaluate the highest return opportunity for the project and intend to recommence construction when demand and conditions improve. The impact of the suspension on the estimated overall cost of the project is currently not determinable with certainty. Should demand and conditions fail to improve or management decides to abandon the project, we could record a charge for some portion of the $122 million in capitalized construction costs as of fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.2022.

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Other
We continue to evaluate current development projects and pursue new development opportunities globally.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows — Summary
Our cash flows consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities from continuing operations$3,227 $(944)
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
Capital expenditures(1,017)(651)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets and other(240)(129)
Proceeds from seller loan— 50 
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations(1,254)(721)
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 
Tax withholding on vesting of equity awards(2)(1)
Repurchase of common stock(505)— 
Dividends paid(305)— 
Proceeds from long-term debt— 1,200 
Repayments of long-term debt(2,069)(66)
Payments of financing costs(32)(11)
Unsettled forward contract for purchase of noncontrolling interest(250)— 
Other(29)— 
Transaction with discontinued operations— 5,032 
Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities from continuing operations$(3,188)$6,154 
A discussion of changes in cash flows between 2022 and 2021 has been omitted from this Form 10-K and can be found in “Item 7 — Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.
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 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Net cash generated from operating activities$4,543
 $4,044
 $3,459
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents(1) (2) (1)
Capital expenditures(837) (1,398) (1,529)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment15
 5
 2
Acquisition of intangible assets
 (47) 
Net cash used in investing activities(823) (1,442) (1,528)
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Proceeds from exercise of stock options40
 17
 17
Repurchase of common stock(375) 
 (205)
Dividends paid(2,943) (2,924) (2,707)
Proceeds from long-term debt654
 2,296
 2,089
Repayments of long-term debt(858) (1,987) (2,398)
Payments of deferred financing costs(5) (33) (12)
Net cash used in financing activities(3,487) (2,631) (3,216)
Effect of exchange rate on cash58
 (22) (42)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents291
 (51) (1,327)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year2,128
 2,179
 3,506
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$2,419
 $2,128
 $2,179
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Cash Flows — Operating Activities
Table games play at our properties is conducted on a cash and credit basis, while slot machine play is primarily conducted on a cash basis. Our rooms, food and beverage and other non-gaming revenues are conducted primarily on a cash basis orand to a lesser extent as a trade receivable, resulting in operatingreceivable. Operating cash flows beingare generally affected by changes in operating income, accounts receivable, gaming related liabilities and accounts receivable.interest payments. For the year ended December 31, 2017, net2023, cash generated from operations was $3.23 billion, an increase of $4.17 billion compared to cash used in operating activities increased $499of $944 million compared tofor the year ended December 31, 2016.2022. The increase in cash generated from operations was primarily attributabledue to the increase in operating cash flows generated from our Macao and Singapore operations. Foroperations generating increased operating income driven by the year endedacceleration of visitation and the elimination of all remaining pandemic-related restrictions in Singapore in February 2023, and in Macao in late December 31, 2016, net2022 and early January 2023. We also had increases in cash generated from operating activities increased $585 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was primarily attributablerelated to changes in our working capital accounts, consisting primarily of changes in accounts receivable and other accrued liabilities, partially offset by the decrease in net income.due to our gaming operations.
Cash Flows — Investing Activities
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, totaled $837$1.02 billion. Included in this amount was $584 million including $479at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, primarily due to Towers 1 and 2 room renovations. Capital expenditures were $233 million for construction and development activities in Macao, which consisted primarily of $204$132 million for The Londoner Macao, $71 million for The Venetian Macao, $15 million for The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao, $9 million for The Parisian Macao $153 million for the Venetian Macao and $86$6 million for Sands Cotai Central; $196 million in Singapore; $123 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties; and $39Macao. Additionally, we funded $200 million for corporate and other activities.other.
Included in net cash flows from investing activities was a payment of $221 million related to the purchase of the Nassau Coliseum.
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2016,2022, totaled $1.40 billion, including $1.19 billion$651 million. Included in this amount was $348 million at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, primarily due to Towers 1 and 2 room renovations. Capital expenditures were $243 million for construction and development activities in Macao, which consisted primarily of $925$175 million for The Londoner Macao, $52 million for The Venetian Macao, $9 million for The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao, $4 million for Sands Macao and $3 million for The Parisian Macao and $128 million for Sands Cotai Central; $92 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties; $83 million in Singapore; and $38Macao. Additionally, we funded $60 million for corporate and other activities. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid SGD 66 million (approximately $47 million at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction) to renew our Singapore gaming license for a three-year term.
Capital expenditures for the year ended December 31, 2015, totaled $1.53 billion, including $1.29 billion in Macao, which consisted primarily of $767 million for The Parisian Macao and $403 million for Sands Cotai Central;

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$130 million in Singapore; $78 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties; and $29 million for corporate and other activities.other.
Cash Flows — Financing Activities
Net cash flows used inutilized for financing activities were $3.49$3.19 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017, which was primarily attributable to $2.942023. There were $2.07 billion in dividend payments, $375repayments on long-term debt, primarily related to the repayment on the SCL revolving facility of $1.95 billion. We also utilized $505 million infor common stock repurchases net repaymentsand $305 million for dividend payments related to our stockholder return of $204capital program, and funded $250 million onfor a forward contract to purchase common stock of SCL to increase our various credit facilities, partially offset by proceedsequity ownership in SCL. Lastly, we paid $32 million in deferred offering costs, primarily related to the amendment and restatement of $40the 2018 SCL Credit Facility, and $29 million from the exercise of stock options.in other financial liability payments.
Net cash flows used ingenerated from financing activities were $2.63$6.15 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016,2022, which was primarily attributable to $2.92net proceeds from the sale of the Las Vegas Operating Properties of $4.89 billion in dividend payments,and $1.20 billion from the drawdown of our SCL revolving facility. These items were partially offset by $309 million of net proceeds from our various credit facilities.
Net cash flows used in financing activities were $3.22 billion for the year ended December 31, 2015, which was primarily attributable to $2.71 billion in dividend payments, a net repayment of $413 million on our 2013 U.S. Credit Facility and $205$66 million in common stock repurchases, partially offset by $179repayments on long-term debt and $11 million of net proceedsin deferred offering costs relating to obtaining LVSC Revolving Facility lender consents to consummate the Las Vegas Sale and the covenant waiver obtained on our 2011 VMLthe 2018 SCL Credit Facility.
As of December 31, 2017,2023, we had $3.51$4.44 billion available for borrowing under our U.S., Macao and Singapore creditrevolving facilities, net of letters of credit. Additionally, we had $2.79 billion available for borrowing under the 2012 Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility to finance construction costs incurred in connection with the MBS Expansion Project.
Capital Financing Overview
We fund our development projects primarily through borrowings from our credit facilitiesdebt instruments (see "Item“Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 812Long-term Debt"Long-Term Debt”) and operating cash flows.
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Our U.S., MacaoSCL and Singapore credit facilities, as amended, contain various financial covenants. The U.S. credit facility requires our Las Vegas operations to comply with a financial covenant at the end of each quarter to the extent that any revolving loans or certain letters of credit are outstanding. This financial covenant requires our Las Vegas operations to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of net debt, as defined, to trailing twelve-month adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, as defined ("Adjusted EBITDA"). The maximum leverage ratio is 5.5x for all quarterly periods through maturity. We can elect to contribute cash on hand to our Las Vegas operations on a bi-quarterly basis; such contributions having the effect of increasing Adjusted EBITDA during the applicable quarter for purposes of calculating compliance with the maximum leverage ratio. Our Macao credit facility requires our Macao operations to comply with similar financial covenants, includingwhich include maintaining a maximum leverage ratio, of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 3.5x for all quarterly periods through maturity. Our Singapore creditas defined per the respective facility requires our Marina Bay Sands operations to comply with similar financial covenants, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 3.5x for the quarterly periods ending December 31, 2017 through September 30, 2019, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.0x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity.agreements. As of December 31, 2017,2023, our U.S., Macao and Singapore leverage ratios, as defined per the respective credit facility agreements, were 0.5x,3.3x and 1.7x, and 1.8x, respectively, compared to the maximum leverage ratios allowed of 5.5x, 3.5x4.0x and 3.5x, respectively.4.5x, respectively, while our SCL credit facility had a covenant waiver through January 1, 2024, as mentioned below. If we are unable to maintain compliance with the financial covenants under these credit facilities, we would be in default under the respective credit facilities. Any defaults or cross-defaults under these agreements would allow
On May 11, 2023, SCL entered into an amended and restated facility agreement (the “A&R Facility Agreement”) with respect to certain provisions of the 2018 SCL Credit Facility, pursuant to which lenders have (a) extended the termination date for the Hong Kong Dollar (“HKD”) commitments and U.S. dollar commitments of the lenders that consented to the waivers and amendments in each case,the A&R Facility Agreement (the “Extending Lenders”) from July 31, 2023 to exercise their rightsJuly 31, 2025; (b) extended to (and including) January 1, 2024, the waiver period for the requirement for SCL to comply with the requirements that SCL ensure (i) the consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 4.0x and remedies as defined under their respective agreements. If(ii) the lenders wereconsolidated interest coverage ratio is not less than 2.5x; (c) amended the definition of consolidated total debt such that it excludes any financial indebtedness that is subordinated and subject in right of payment to exercise their rights to accelerate the due datesprior payment in full of the indebtedness outstanding, there canA&R Facility Agreement (including the $1.0 billion subordinated unsecured term loan facility made available by the Company to SCL); (d) amended the maximum permitted consolidated leverage ratio as of the last day of each of the financial quarters ending March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024, December 31, 2024, and subsequent financial quarters to be no assurance6.25x, 5.5x, 5.0x, 4.5x, and 4.0x respectively; and (e) extended to (and including) January 1, 2025 the period during which SCL’s ability to declare or make any dividend payment or similar distribution is restricted if at such time (x) the Total Commitments (as defined in the A&R Facility Agreement) exceed $2.0 billion by SCL’s exercise of the option to increase the Total Commitments by an aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion and (y) the consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 4.0x, unless, after giving effect to such payment, the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents of SCL on such date and (ii) the aggregate amount of the undrawn facility under the A&R Facility Agreement and unused commitments under other credit facilities of SCL is greater than $2.0 billion. Pursuant to the A&R Facility Agreement, SCL paid a customary fee to the Extending Lenders that we would be ableconsented. The amendments with respect to repay or refinance any amounts that may become due and payable under such agreements, which could force us to restructure or alter our operations or debt obligations.the extended commitments took effect on July 31, 2023.
We held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2.42$5.11 billion and restricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $11$124 million as of December 31, 2017,2023, of which approximately $1.67$2.20 billion of the unrestricted amount is held by non-U.S. subsidiaries. Of the $1.67$2.20 billion, approximately $1.30$1.80 billion is available to be repatriated, either in the form of dividends or via intercompany loans or advances, to the U.S. with minimal taxes owed on such amounts. U.S. tax reform created a one-time mandatory tax on the previously unremitted, subject to levels of earnings, of foreign subsidiaries upon transitioningcash flow generated from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. The foreign taxes paid on these earnings created a U.S. foreign tax credit that offsets this one-time tax. Foreign earnings repatriated to the U.S. in the future will be exempt from U.S. income taxgaming operations and we do not

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expect significant withholding orvarious other foreign taxes to apply to the repatriation of these earnings. The remaining unrestricted amounts held by non-U.S. subsidiaries are not available for repatriation primarily due tofactors, including dividend requirements to third-party public shareholdersstockholders in the case of funds being repatriated from SCL. SCL, compliance with certain local statutes, laws and regulations currently applicable to our subsidiaries and restrictions in connection with their contractual arrangements. We do not expect withholding taxes or other foreign income taxes to apply should these earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise.
We believe the cash on hand and cash flow generated from operations, as well as the $3.51$4.44 billion available for borrowing under our U.S., Macao and Singapore credit facilities, net of outstanding letters of credit, and SGD 3.69 billion (approximately $2.79 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) under the 2012 Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility, as of December 31, 2017,2023 (only available for draws after the construction cost estimate and construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project have been delivered to the lenders), will be sufficient to maintain compliance with the financial covenants of our credit facilities and fund our working capital needs, committed and planned capital expenditures, development opportunities, debt obligations and dividend commitments.commitments, as well as meet our commitments under the Macao Concession. In the normal course of our activities, we will continue to evaluate ourglobal capital structure andmarkets to consider future opportunities for enhancements thereof.of our capital structure.
In March 2017,July 2023, we amendedannounced the resumption of our U.S. credit facility, which refinanced the term loans in an aggregate amountreturn of $2.18 billion, extended the maturity of the term loans to March 2024, removed the requirement to prepay outstanding revolving loans and/or permanently reduce revolving commitments in certain circumstancescapital program. On August 16, 2023 and lowered the applicable margin credit spread for borrowings under the term loans (see "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8 — Long-term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility"). During the year ended December 31, 2017, we had net repayments of $67 million and $58 million on our Singapore and U.S. credit facilities, respectively. Subsequent to year-end, we borrowed $249 million under the 2016 VML Revolving Facility.
During the year ended December 31, 2017,November 15, 2023, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.73$0.20 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program and, recorded $2.31 billion as a distribution against retained earnings. Duringfor the year ended December 31, 2016,2023, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.72 per common share and recorded $2.29 billion as a distribution against retained earnings. During the year ended December 31, 2015, we paid a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per common share and recorded $2.07 billion $305 millionas a distribution against retained earnings. In January 2018,2024, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75$0.20 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $592$151 million) to be paid on March 30, 2018,February 14, 2024, to shareholdersstockholders of record on March 22, 2018.
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February 6, 2024. We expect this level of dividend to continue quarterly through the remainder of 2018.2024. Our Board of Directors will continuallycontinue to assess the level andof appropriateness of any cash dividends.
Share Repurchase Program
On February 24 and June 23, 2017, SCL paid a dividend of 0.99 Hong Kong dollars ("HKD") and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders. On February 26 and June 24, 2016, SCL paid a dividend of HKD 0.99 and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders. On February 27 and July 15, 2015, SCL paid a dividend of HKD 0.99 and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders. The dividends totaled $2.07 billion, of which we retained $1.45 billion, during each of the three years ended December 31, 2017. In January 2018, the Board of Directors of SCL declared a dividend of HKD 0.99 per share (a total of $1.02 billion, of which we will retain approximately $717 million) to SCL shareholders of record on February 5, 2018, which is expected be paid on February 23, 2018.
In October 2014,16, 2023, our Board of Directors authorized a stockincreasing the remaining share repurchase amount under our existing share repurchase program of $916 million to $2.0 billion of our outstanding common stock, which expired in October 2016. Weand extending the expiration date from November 2024 to November 3, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 4,383,79311,121,497 shares of our common stock for $205$510 million (including commissions)commissions and $5 million in excise tax) under this program during the year ended December 31, 2015. In November 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.56 billion of our outstanding common stock, which expires in November 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2017, we repurchased 6,194,137 shares of our common stock for $375 million (including commissions) under thiscurrent program. During the year ended December 31, 2016, no shares were repurchased. All share repurchases of our common stock have been recorded as treasury stock.
We have approximately $1.50 billion remaining under our authorized share repurchase program. Repurchases of our common stock are made at our discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws in the open market or otherwise. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including our financial position, earnings, cash flows, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions.

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Aggregate Indebtedness and Other Known Contractual Obligations
Our total long-term indebtedness and other known contractual obligations are summarized below as of December 31, 2017:2023:
 
Payments Due by Period(1)
 2018 2019 - 2020 2021 - 2022 Thereafter Total
 (In millions)
Long-Term Debt Obligations(2)
         
2013 U.S. Credit Facility$21
 $44
 $44
 $2,052
 $2,161
2016 VML Credit Facility47
 612
 3,689
 
 4,348
2012 Singapore Credit Facility224
 2,991
 
 
 3,215
Other4
 12
 1
 
 17
Fixed Interest Payments1
 1
 
 
 2
Variable Interest Payments(3)
278
 479
 273
 91
 1,121
Contractual Obligations        

Macao Annual Premium(4)
41
 83
 62
 
 186
Mall Deposits(5)
53
 62
 22
 7
 144
Operating Leases and Other(6)
58
 65
 41
 244
 408
Total$727
 $4,349
 $4,132
 $2,394
 $11,602
Payments Due by Period(1)
20242025 - 20262027 - 2028ThereafterTotal
(In millions)
Long-Term Debt Obligations(2)
LVSC Senior Notes$1,750 $1,500 $— $750 $4,000 
SCL Senior Notes— 2,600 2,600 1,950 7,150 
2012 Singapore Credit Facility142 2,749 — — 2,891 
Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility— 47 — — 47 
Other(3)
11 10 — — 21 
Fixed Interest Payments464 679 429 151 1,723 
Variable Interest Payments(4)
146 169 — — 315 
Macao Concession Related(5)
Macao Annual Premium(6)
40 80 80 158 358 
Handover Record(7)
13 55 84 168 320 
Contractual Obligations
Operating Leases, Including Imputed Interest(8)
26 39 34 408 507 
Mall Deposits(9)
73 54 25 15 167 
Other(10)
185 223 158 158 724 
Total$2,850 $8,205 $3,410 $3,758 $18,223 
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(1)As of December 31, 2017, we had a $30 million liability related to unrecognized tax benefits; we do not expect this liability to result in a payment of cash within the next 12 months. We are unable to reasonably estimate the timing of the liability in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions; therefore, such amounts are not included in the table.
(2)See "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8 — Long-Term Debt" for further details on these financing transactions.
(3)Based on the 1-month rates as of December 31, 2017, London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") of 1.56%, Hong Kong Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("HIBOR") of 1.19% and Singapore Swap Offer Rate ("SOR") of 0.99% plus the applicable interest rate spread in accordance with the respective debt agreements.
(4)In addition to the 39% gross gaming win tax in Macao (which is not included in this table as the amount we pay is variable in nature), we are required to pay an annual premium with a fixed portion and a variable portion, which is based on the number and type of gaming tables and gaming machines we operate. Based on the gaming tables and gaming machines in operation as of December 31, 2017, the annual premium payable to the Macao government is approximately $41 million through the termination of the gaming subconcession in June 2022.
(5)Mall deposits consist of refundable security deposits received from mall tenants.
(6)We are party to certain operating leases for real estate, various equipment and service arrangements, which primarily include $136 million related to a 99-year lease agreement (86 years remaining) for a parking structure located adjacent to The Venetian Las Vegas, $94 million related to certain leaseback agreements related to the sale of the Grand Canal Shoppes and $80 million related to long-term land leases of 25 years with automatic extensions at our option of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macao law.
(1)As of December 31, 2023, we had a $105 million liability related to uncertain tax positions. We do not expect this liability to result in a payment of cash within the next 12 months. We are unable to reasonably estimate the timing of the liability in individual years beyond 12 months due to uncertainties in the timing of the effective settlement of tax positions; therefore, such amounts are not included in the table.
(2)See “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 12 — Long-Term Debt” for further details on these financing transactions and “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 16 — Leases” for further details on finance leases.
(3)Other consists of finance leases, including imputed interest, and other financed purchased obligations, including the related interest.
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(4)Based on the 1-month rate as of December 31, 2023, Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) of 5.40%, Hong Kong Inter-Bank Offer Rate (“HIBOR”) of 5.27% and Singapore Swap Offer Rate (“SOR”) of 3.62%, plus the applicable interest rate spread in accordance with the respective debt agreements.
(5)In addition to the amounts listed in the table above, under the Macao Concession, we have committed to spend 30.24 billion patacas (approximately $3.76 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) through 2032 on both capital and operating projects, including 27.80 billion patacas (approximately $3.45 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in non-gaming projects. As Macao's annual gross gaming revenue amounted to 183.06 billion patacas (approximately $22.74 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in 2023, we are required to invest, or cause to be invested, an additional 5.56 billion patacas (approximately $691 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in non-gaming investment projects by December 2032. As the exact timing of this spend has not been finalized, these amounts have not been included in the table above.
We are also required to pay a 35% gross gaming revenue special gaming tax and a 5% gross gaming revenue contribution in Macao, which amounts we pay are variable in nature. Under the Concession, however, we are obligated to pay a special annual gaming premium if the average of the gross gaming revenues of our gaming tables and our electrical or mechanical gaming machines, including slot machines, is lower than a certain minimum amount determined by the Macao government; such special premium being the difference between the gaming tax based on the actual gross gaming revenues and that of the specified minimum amount. Based on the maximum number of gaming tables and gaming machines we are currently authorized to operate, if the monthly special gaming taxes paid during the year aggregates to less than 4.50 billion patacas (approximately $560 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), we would be required to pay the difference as the special annual gaming premium.
(6)We are required to pay an annual premium with a fixed portion and a variable portion, which is based on the number and type of gaming tables and gaming machines we operate. Based on the gaming tables and gaming machines (which is at the maximum number of tables and machines currently allowed by the Macao government) in operation as of January 1, 2023, the annual premium payable to the Macao government is approximately $40 million for the years ending December 31, 2024 through December 31, 2028, respectively, and $158 million in aggregate thereafter through the termination of the Concession in December 2032.
(7)Under the Handover Record, we are required to make annual payments of 750 patacas per square meter for the first three years and 2,500 patacas per square meter for the following seven years (approximately $93 and $311, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). The annual payment of 750 patacas per square meter will be adjusted with the Macao average price index of the corresponding preceding year for years two and three and the annual payment of 2,500 patacas per square meter will be adjusted with the Macao average price index of the corresponding preceding year for years five through ten.
(8)We are party to certain operating leases for real estate, which primarily include $290 million related to long-term land leases in Macao with an anticipated lease term of 50 years, $148 million related to a long-term land lease in New York with a 26-year lease term, $16 million related to a long-term land lease in Las Vegas with a 40-year lease term, and $20 million related to office space in Singapore with a 5-year lease term. See “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 16 — Leases” for further details on operating leases.
(9)Mall deposits consist of refundable security deposits received from mall tenants.
(10)Primarily consists of all other non-cancellable contractual obligations and primarily relates to certain hotel management and service agreements, as described below. The amounts exclude open purchase orders with our suppliers that have not yet been received as these agreements generally allow us the option to cancel, reschedule and adjust terms based on our business needs prior to the delivery of goods or performance of services. Some of our hotel properties operate pursuant to management agreements with various experienced third-party hotel operators (management companies), whereby the management company controls the day-to-day operations of each of these hotels, and we are granted limited approval rights with respect to certain of the management company’s actions. The non-cancelable period of our management agreements ranges from 14 to 40 years with various extension provisions and some with early termination options. Each management company receives a base management fee, generally a percentage of revenue as defined. There are also monthly fees for certain support services and some also include incentive fees based on attaining certain financial thresholds. Additionally, the Company's non-cancelable contractual obligations also include agreements with certain celebrities and professional sports leagues and teams for the hosting of events, advertising, marketing, promotional and sponsorship opportunities in order to promote the Company’s brand and services.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have not entered into any transactions with special purpose entities, nor have we engaged in any derivative transactions other than interest rate caps and foreign currency forward contracts.swaps. Refer to “Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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— Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 11 — Derivative Instruments” for outstanding foreign currency swaps as of December 31, 2023.
Restrictions on Distributions
We are a parent company with limited business operations. Our main asset is the stock and membershipownership interests of our subsidiaries. TheCertain of our debt instruments of our U.S., Macao and Singapore subsidiaries contain certain restrictions that, among other things, limit the ability of certain subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, issue disqualified stock or equity interests, pay dividends or make other distributions, repurchase equity interests or certain indebtedness, create certain liens, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, enter into certain mergers or consolidations or sell our assetscertain of our companyassets without prior approval of the lenders or noteholders.

Under the Concession, although not a restriction, we have to provide a five-day prior notification to the Macao government for any major financial decisions exceeding 10% of the share capital of VML.
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include the discussions of our business strategies and expectations concerning future operations, margins, profitability, liquidity and capital resources. In addition, in certain portions included in this report, the words: "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "seeks," "expects," "plans," "intends"“anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “seeks,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “remains,” “positions” and similar expressions, as they relate to our companyCompany or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the risks associated with:
our ability to maintain our concession in Macao and gaming license in Singapore;
our ability to invest in future growth opportunities, or attempt to expand our business in new markets and new ventures;
the ability to execute our previously announced capital expenditure programs, and produce future returns;
general economic and business conditions in the U.S. and internationally, which may impact levels of disposable income, consumer spending, group meeting business, pricing of hotel rooms and retail and mall tenant sales;
disruptions or reductions in travel and our operations due to natural or man-made disasters, pandemics, epidemics or outbreaks of infectious or contagious diseases, political instability, civil unrest, terrorist activity or war;
the uncertainty of consumer behavior related to discretionary spending and vacationing at our Integrated Resorts in Macao Singapore, Las Vegas and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania;Singapore;
the extensive regulations to which we are subject and the costs of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations;
new developments and construction projects at our existing properties (for example, development at our Cotai Strip properties and the MBS Expansion Project);
regulatory policies in China or other countries in which our patrons reside, or where we have operations, including visa restrictions limiting the number of visits or the length of stay for visitors from China to Macao, restrictions on foreign currency exchange or importation of currency, and the judicial enforcement of gaming debts;
the possibility that the laws and regulations of mainland China become applicable to our operations in Macao and Hong Kong;
the possibility that economic, political and legal developments in Macao adversely affect our Macao operations, or that there is a change in the manner in which regulatory oversight is conducted in Macao;
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our leverage, debt service and debt covenant compliance, including the pledge of certain of our assets (other than our equity interests in our subsidiaries) as security for our indebtedness and ability to refinance our debt obligations as they come due or to obtain sufficient funding for our planned, or any future, development projects;
fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates;rates, and the possibility of increased expense as a result;
increased competition for labor and materials due to planned construction projects in Macao and Singapore and quota limits on the hiring of foreign workers;
our ability to obtain required visas and work permits for management and employees from outside countries to work in Macao, and our ability to compete for thelimited management and labor resources in Macao and Singapore, and policies of those governments that may also affect our ability to employ imported managers and employees with the skills required to perform the services we offer at our properties;or labor from other countries;
new developments, construction projects and ventures, including our Cotai Strip developments;
regulatory policies in mainland China or other countries in which our customers reside, or where we have operations, including visa restrictions limiting the number of visits or the length of stay for visitors from mainland China to Macao, restrictions on foreign currency exchange or importation of currency, and the judicial enforcement of gaming debts;
our dependence upon properties primarily in Macao Singapore and Las VegasSingapore for all of our cash flow;flow and the ability of our subsidiaries to make distribution payments to us;
the passage of new legislation and receipt of governmental approvals for our operations in Macao and Singapore and other jurisdictions where we are planning to operate;
the ability of our insurance coverage includingto cover all possible losses that our properties could suffer and the risk that we have not obtained sufficient coverage, may not be ablepotential for our insurance costs to obtain sufficient coverageincrease in the future, or will only be able to obtain additional coverage at significantly increased rates;future;
disruptions or reductions in travel, as well as disruptions in our operations, due to natural or man-made disasters, outbreaks of infectious diseases, terrorist activity or war;
our ability to collect gaming receivables from our credit players;
the collectability of our relationship with junket operators in Macao;outstanding loan receivable;
our dependence on chance and theoretical win rates;
fraud and cheating;cheating that could result in losses in our gaming operations and reputational harm;
our ability to establish and protect our IPintellectual property rights;

reputational risk related to the license of certain of our trademarks;
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conflicts of interest that arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors and officers of SCL;
government regulation of the casino industry (as well as new laws and regulations and changes to existing laws and regulations), including gaming license regulation, the requirement for certain beneficial owners of our securities to be found suitable by gaming authorities, the legalization of gaming in other jurisdictions and regulation of gaming on the Internet;internet;
increased competition in Macao, and Las Vegas, including recent and upcoming increases in hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, retail space, potential additional gaming licenses and online gaming;
the popularity of Macao Singapore and Las VegasSingapore as convention and trade show destinations;
new taxes, changes to existing tax rates or proposed changes in tax legislation and the impact of U.S. tax reform;legislation;
our ability to maintain our gaming licenses, certificate and subconcession in Macao, Singapore, Las Vegas and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania;
the continued services of our key management and personnel;officers;
any potential conflict between the interests of our Principal StockholderStockholders and us;
the ability of our subsidiaries to make distribution payments to us;
labor actions and other labor problems;
our failure to maintain the integrity of our customerinformation and information systems or companycomply with applicable privacy and data including against past or future cybersecurity attacks,security requirements and any litigation or disruption to our operations resulting from such loss of data integrity;regulations;
the completion of infrastructure projects in Macao;
limitations on the transfers of cash to and from our relationship with GGP or any successor ownersubsidiaries, limitations of the Grand Canal Shoppes;pataca exchange markets and restrictions on the export of the renminbi;
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the outcome of any ongoing and future litigation.litigation; and
potential negative impacts from environmental, social and governance and sustainability matters.
All future written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by federal securities laws.
Investors and others should note we announce material financial information using our investor relations website (https://investor.sands.com), our company website, SEC filings, investor events, news and earnings releases, public conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and services, and other issues.
In addition, we post certain information regarding SCL, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. with ordinary shares listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, from time to time on our company website and our investor relations website. It is possible the information we post regarding SCL could be deemed to be material information.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires our management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and judgments are based on historical information, information that is currently available to us and on various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates and we may change our estimates and assumptions in future evaluations. Changes in these estimates and assumptions may have a material effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We believe that the critical accounting policies and estimates discussed below affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.
AllowanceProvision for Doubtful Casino AccountsExpected Credit Losses
We maintain an allowance, ora provision for expected credit losses on casino, hotel and mall receivables and regularly evaluate the balances. We apply standard reserve percentages to aged account balances, which are grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and days past due. The reserve percentages are based on estimated loss rates supported by historical observed default rates over the expected life of the receivable and are adjusted for doubtful casino accounts at our operating casino resorts in Macao, Singapore and the U.S., which we regularly evaluate.forward-looking information. We also specifically analyze the collectability of each account with a balance over a specified dollar amount, based upon the age of the account, the customer's financial condition, collection history and any other known information and we apply standardadjust the aforementioned reserve percentages to aged account balances underwith the specified dollar amount.results from the individual reserve analysis. We also monitor regional and global economic conditions and forecasts in our evaluation of the adequacy of the recorded reserves.
Account balances are written off against the provision when we believe it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. Credit or marker play was 15.4%, 34.1%10.6% and 59.8%11.9% of table games play at our Macao properties and Marina Bay Sands, and Las Vegas Operating Properties, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2017.2023. Our table games play in Pennsylvania is primarily conducted on a cash basis. Our allowanceprovision for

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doubtful casino accountscredit losses was 51.5%40.2% and 47.7%61.6% of gross casino receivables as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively. TheOur provision for credit extended to junket operators can be offset by the commissions payable to said junket operators, which is considered in the establishment of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Our allowance for doubtful accountslosses from our hotel and other receivables is not material.
Litigation Accrual
We are subject to various claims and legal actions. We estimate the accruals for these claims and legal actions based on all relevant facts and circumstances currently available and include such accruals in other accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets when it is determined that such contingencies are both probable and reasonably estimable.
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Property and Equipment
AtAs of December 31, 2017,2023, we had net property and equipment of $15.52$11.44 billion, representing 75.0%52.5% of our total assets. We depreciate property and equipment on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The estimated useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as current operating strategy and legal considerations, such as contractual life. Future events, such as property expansions, property developments, new competition or new regulations, could result in a change in the manner in which we use certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets. The estimated useful lives of assets are periodically reviewed and adjusted as necessary on a prospective basis.
For assets to be held and used (including projects under development), fixed assets are reviewed for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. If an indicator of impairment exists, we first group our assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (the "asset group"“asset group”). Secondly, we estimate the undiscounted future cash flows that are directly associated with and expected to arise from the completion, use and eventual disposition of such asset group. We estimate the undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life of the primary asset within the asset group. 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 measured based on fair value compared to 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.
To estimate the undiscounted cash flows of our asset groups, we consider all potential cash flows scenarios, which are probability weighted based on management's estimates given current conditions. Determining the recoverability of our asset groups is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including estimated cash flows, probability weighting of potential scenarios, costs to complete construction for assets under development, growth rates and future market conditions, among others. Future changes to our estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, regulatory environments, operating results or management's intentions may result in future changes to the recoverability of our asset groups.
For assetsGaming Assets under the Macao Concession
As we will continue to be held for sale,operate the fixed assets (the "disposal group") are measured at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Losses are recognized for any initial or subsequent write-down to fair value less cost to sell, while gains are recognized for any subsequent increaseGaming Assets, as defined in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. Any gains or losses not previously recognized that result from the sale of the disposal group shall be recognized at the date of sale. Fixed assets are not depreciated while classified as held for sale.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, we completed an evaluation of the estimated useful lives of our property and equipment (see "Item“Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies7 — Property and Equipment").
Indefinite Useful LifeEquipment, Net,” in the same manner as under the previous subconcession, obtain substantially all of the economic benefits and bear all of the risks arising from the use of these assets, as well as assuming VML will be successful in being awarded a new concession upon expiry of the current concession, we will continue to recognize these Gaming Assets
As of December 31, 2017, we had a $50 million asset related to our Sands Bethlehem gaming license as property and a $17 million asset related to our Sands Bethlehem table games certificate, both of which were determined to have indefiniteequipment over their remaining estimated useful lives. Assets with indefinite useful lives are assessed regularly to ensure they continue to meet the indefinite useful life criteria. These assets are not subject to amortization and are tested for impairment and recoverability annually

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or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. When performing our impairment analysis, we may first conduct a qualitative assessment to determine whether we believe it is "more-likely-than-not" that the asset is impaired. If we elect to perform a qualitative assessment and we determine it is "more-likely-than-not" that the asset is impaired after assessing the qualitative factors, we then perform an impairment test that consists of a comparison of the fair value of the asset with its carrying amount. If the fair value of the asset exceeds the carrying amount, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value of the asset does not exceed the carrying amount, an impairment will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference.
If we determine a qualitative assessment is to be performed, we assess certain qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the results of the most recent fair value calculation, operating results and projected operating results, and macro-economic and industry conditions.
Future changes to our estimates and assumptions based upon changes in operating results, macro-economic factors or management's intentions may result in future changes to the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate.
Stock-Based Compensation
Accounting standards regarding share-based payments require the recognition of compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations related to the fair value of employee stock-based compensation. Determining the fair value of stock-based awards at the grant date requires judgment, including estimating the expected term that stock options will be outstanding prior to exercise, the associated volatility and the expected dividends. Expected volatilities are based on our historical volatility. The expected option life is based on the contractual term of the option as well historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The expected dividend yield is based on our estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid at the time of the grant. We believe that the valuation technique and the approach utilized to develop the underlying assumptions are appropriate in calculating the fair values of our stock options granted. We have elected to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than based upon an estimated rate. All employee stock options were granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value (as defined in the Company's equity award plans).
During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded stock-based compensation expense of $34 million and $35 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, under the LVSC 2004 Plan there was $32 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock and stock units, collectively. The stock option and restricted stock and stock unit costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years and 0.4 years, respectively.
As of December 31, 2017, under the SCL Equity Plan there was $20 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock units, collectively. The stock option and restricted stock unit costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years and 0.2 years, respectively.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. (including federal and state) and numerous foreign jurisdictions in which we operate. We record income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
Our foreign and U.S. tax rate differential reflects the fact that income earnedU.S. tax rates are higher than the statutory tax rates in Singapore and Macao is taxed at local rates, which are lower than U.S. tax rates. Weof 17% and 12%, respectively. In August 2018, we received a 5-year income taxan exemption in Macao that exempts us from payingMacao's corporate income tax on profits generated by gaming operations. We willthe operation of casino games of chance for the period of January 1, 2019 through June 26, 2022. In September 2022, we received an additional extension of this exemption for the period June 27, 2022 through December 31, 2022. On February 5, 2024, the Macao government provided notice that VML and its peers would continue to benefit fromreceive this tax exemption through the end of 2018. In December 2017, we requested an additional income tax exemption for eitherthe period January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027. We entered into an additional 5-year period oragreement with the Macao government in April 2019, effective through June 26, 2022, providing for payments as a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML shareholders on dividend distributions paid from VML gaming profits, namely a payment of 38 million patacas (approximately $5 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for 2021 and a payment of 18 million patacas (approximately $2 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for the date our subconcessionperiod between January 1, 2022 through June 26, 2022. We are in discussions for a new shareholder dividend tax agreement expires.with the Macao
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government, which would commence effective as of January 1, 2023. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflects a continuation of the exemption from Macao's corporate income tax on profits generated by the operation of casino games of chance and a new shareholder dividend tax agreement.
Accounting standards regarding income taxes require a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is "more-likely-than-not" that“more-likely-than-not” such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed at each reporting period based on a "more-likely-than-not"“more-likely-than-not” realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory

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carryforward periods, our experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring and implementation of tax planning strategies.
We recorded a valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions of $261$394 million and $234$475 million as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively, and a valuation allowance on certain net deferredU.S. foreign tax assetscredit carryforwards of our U.S. operations of $4.43$3.49 billion and $3.96$3.61 billion as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively. Management will reassess the realization of deferred tax assets based on the applicable accounting standards for income taxes each reporting period and consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, sources of taxable income and tax planning strategies. To the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes "more-likely-than-not" that“more-likely-than-not” the deferred tax assets are realizable, we will be able to reduce the valuation allowance in the period such determination is made, as appropriate.
Significant judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax treatmentdetermination is uncertain. Accounting standards regarding uncertainty in income taxes provides a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is "more-likely-than-not" that“more-likely-than-not” the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely, based solely on the technical merits, of being sustained on examinations.examination. We recorded unrecognized tax benefits of $92$141 millionand $74$136 millionas of December 31, 20172023 and 2016, respectively.2022. We consider many factors when evaluating and estimating our tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and for which actual outcomes may be different.
Our major tax jurisdictions are the U.S., Macao, and Singapore. We arecould be subject to examination for tax years beginning in 2019 in Macao and Singapore and tax years 2010 through 2015 and 2020 through 2022 in the U.S. and for years beginning 2013 in Macao and Singapore.
U.S. tax reform made significant changes to U.S. income tax laws including lowering the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21% effective beginning in 2018 and transitioning from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system resulting in dividends from our foreign subsidiaries not being subject to U.S. income tax and creating a one-time tax on previously unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries. As a result, we recorded a tax benefit of $526 million relating to the reduction of the valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets that were previously determined not likely to be utilized and also the revaluation of our U.S. deferred tax liabilities at the reduced corporate income tax rate of 21%.
We recorded the impact of enactment of U.S. tax reform subject to Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 118, which provides for a twelve-month remeasurement period to complete the accounting required under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740. While we believe these provisional amounts represent a reasonable estimate of the ultimate enactment-related impact that U.S. tax reform will have on our consolidated financial statements, it is possible that we may materially adjust these amounts for related administrative guidance, notices, implementing regulations, potential legislative amendments and interpretations as the new tax law evolves. These adjustments could have an impact on our tax assets and liabilities, effective tax rate and earnings per share.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See related disclosure at "Item“Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies."Policies — Recent Accounting Pronouncements.”
ITEM 7A. —QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposureexposures to market risk isare interest rate risk associated with our variable rate long-term debt and foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with our operations outside the United States, which we may manage through the use of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps, forward contracts and similar instruments. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes and do not enter into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions.
As of December 31, 2017,2023, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt was approximately $9.61$13.53 billion, compared to its carryingcontractual value of $9.72$14.09 billion. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is based on levelrecent trades, if available, and indicative pricing from market information (level 2 inputs

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(quoted prices in markets that are not active)inputs). As our long-term debt obligations are primarily variable-rate debt, aA hypothetical 100 basis point change in LIBOR, HIBOR and SOR is not expected to have a material impact onmarket rates would cause the fair value of our long-term debt. Based on variable-rate debt levels as of December 31, 2017, ato change by $304 million. A hypothetical 100 basis point change in LIBOR,SOFR, HIBOR and SOR would cause our annual interest cost on our long-term debt to change by approximately $98$29 million.
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Foreign currency transaction losses for the year ended December 31, 20172023, were $83$8 million primarily due to U.S. dollar denominated debt issued by SCL and by Singapore dollar denominated intercompany debt reported in U.S. dollars and U.S. dollar denominated intercompany debt held in Macao.dollars. We may be vulnerable to changes in the U.S. dollar/SGD and U.S. dollar/pataca exchange rates. Based on balances as of December 31, 2017,2023, a hypothetical 100 basis points change in10% weakening of the U.S. dollar/SGD exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain/loss of approximately $12$21 million and a hypothetical 100 basis points change in1% weakening of the U.S. dollar/pataca exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain/loss of approximately $15 million.$71 million (net of the impact from the foreign currency swap agreements). The pataca is pegged to the Hong Kong dollar and the Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar (within a narrow range). We maintain a significant amount of our operating funds in the same currencies in which we have obligations thereby reducing our exposure to currency fluctuations.
See also "— Liquidity and Capital Resources," "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8 — Long-Term Debt," and "Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data — Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements."
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ITEM 8. — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Statements:
Financial Statement Schedule:
The financial information included in the financial statement schedule should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements. All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto.



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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Las Vegas Sands Corp.:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and subsidiaries (the "Company"“Company”) as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2023, and the related notes and the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"“financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2017,2023, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 23, 2018,7, 2024, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Accounts Receivable, net - Provision for Expected Credit Losses on Casino Receivables - Refer to Notes 2 and 6 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company maintains a provision for expected credit losses on casino, hotel and mall receivables and regularly evaluates the balance. A substantial portion of the provision for credit losses relates to gross casino receivables. The Company records the provision for credit losses on casino receivables by applying standard reserve percentages to aged account balances, which are grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and days past due. The reserve percentages are based on estimated loss rates supported by historical observed default rates over the
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expected life of the casino receivable and are adjusted for forward-looking information. The Company also specifically analyzes the collectability of each casino patron account with a balance over a specified dollar amount, based upon the age of the casino patron's account, the casino patron's financial condition, collection history, and any other known information and adjusts the aforementioned reserve with the results from the individual reserve analysis.
Auditing the provision of expected credit losses on casino receivables involved a high degree of auditor's subjectivity and an increased extent of effort related to the collectability of the casino patron accounts receivable, especially as it relates to management’s judgments in evaluating the qualitative factors impacting the individual reserve adjustment.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures performed in testing management's judgments and estimates used to determine the provision for credit losses on casino receivables included the following, among others:
We tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the granting of casino credit, controls over the collection processes, and management’s review controls over the assessment of the collectability of casino receivables, including the quantitative and qualitative information used by management in those controls.
Performed a retrospective analysis of historical reserves evaluating subsequent collections and write-offs.
For a selection of casino receivables, we (1) obtained evidence related to payment history and correspondence with the casino patron, (2) evaluated management’s use of qualitative and quantitative information in establishing a provision for expected credit losses on casino receivables, and (3) examined subsequent settlement, if any.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Las Vegas, Nevada
February 23, 20187, 2024
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the stockholders and the Board of Directors of Las Vegas Sands Corp.:
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017,2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended December 31, 20172023, of the Company and our report dated February 23, 2018,7, 2024, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule.statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management'sManagement’s Annual 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 are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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 control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating 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.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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 generally 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.
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.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Las Vegas, Nevada
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,December 31,
202320232022
December 31,
2017 2016
(In millions,
except par value)
(In millions,
except par value)
(In millions,
except par value)
(In millions,
except par value)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$2,419
 $2,128
Restricted cash and cash equivalents11
 10
Accounts receivable, net615
 776
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net of provision for credit losses of $201 and $217
Accounts receivable, net of provision for credit losses of $201 and $217
Accounts receivable, net of provision for credit losses of $201 and $217
Inventories47
 46
Prepaid expenses and other115
 138
Total current assets3,207
 3,098
Total current assets
Total current assets
Loan receivable
Property and equipment, net15,516
 15,903
Restricted cash
Deferred income taxes, net493
 
Leasehold interests in land, net1,237
 1,210
Intangible assets, net89
 103
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
Other assets, net145
 155
Total assets$20,687
 $20,469
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$171
 $128
Accounts payable
Accounts payable
Construction payables152
 384
Other accrued liabilities2,068
 1,935
Income taxes payable261
 192
Current maturities of long-term debt296
 167
Total current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Total current liabilities2,948
 2,806
Other long-term liabilities147
 126
Deferred income taxes206
 200
Deferred amounts related to mall sale transactions407
 413
Long-term debt
Long-term debt
Long-term debt9,344
 9,428
Total liabilities13,052
 12,973
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Equity:   
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 831 and 830 shares issued, 789 and 795 shares outstanding1
 1
Treasury stock, at cost, 42 and 35 shares(2,818) (2,443)
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 833 shares issued, 753 and 764 shares outstanding
Treasury stock, at cost, 80 and 69 shares
Capital in excess of par value6,580
 6,516
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)14
 (119)
Retained earnings2,716
 2,222
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity6,493
 6,177
Noncontrolling interests1,142
 1,319
Total equity7,635
 7,496
Total liabilities and equity$20,687
 $20,469
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015
(In millions, except per share data)
(In millions, except per share data)
(In millions, except per share data)
(In millions, except per share data)
Revenues:     
Casino
Casino
Casino$10,058
 $8,771
 $9,083
Rooms1,619
 1,527
 1,470
Food and beverage843
 774
 757
Mall651
 591
 564
Convention, retail and other550
 533
 540
13,721
 12,196
 12,414
Less — promotional allowances(839) (786) (726)
Net revenues12,882
 11,410
 11,688
Operating expenses:     
Casino
Casino
Casino5,402
 4,838
 5,114
Rooms286
 262
 262
Food and beverage448
 421
 403
Mall76
 64
 61
Convention, retail and other273
 252
 277
Provision for doubtful accounts96
 173
 156
Provision for credit losses
General and administrative1,415
 1,284
 1,267
Corporate174
 256
 176
Pre-opening9
 130
 48
Development13
 9
 10
Depreciation and amortization1,171
 1,111
 999
Amortization of leasehold interests in land37
 38
 39
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets20
 79
 35
9,420
 8,917
 8,847
Operating income3,462
 2,493
 2,841
8,059
Operating income (loss)
Other income (expense):     
Interest income16
 10
 15
Interest income
Interest income
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized(327) (274) (265)
Other income (expense)(94) 31
 31
Other expense
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt(5) (5) 
Income before income taxes3,052
 2,255
 2,622
Income tax benefit (expense)209
 (239) (236)
Net income3,261
 2,016
 2,386
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(455) (346) (420)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$2,806
 $1,670
 $1,966
Earnings per share:     
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax (expense) benefit
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
Discontinued operations:
Income from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax
Income from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax
Income from operations of discontinued operations, net of tax
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
Adjustment to gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income (loss)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests from continuing operations
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Earnings (loss) per share - basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
Basic
Basic$3.54
 $2.10
 $2.47
Diluted$3.54
 $2.10
 $2.47
Weighted average shares outstanding:     
Basic792
 795
 797
Diluted792
 795
 798
Dividends declared per common share$2.92
 $2.88
 $2.60
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Net income$3,261
 $2,016
 $2,386
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment and before and after tax125
 (54) (141)
Total comprehensive income3,386
 1,962
 2,245
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(447) (345) (421)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$2,939
 $1,617
 $1,824
 Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
 (In millions)
Net income (loss)$1,431 $1,357 $(1,276)
Currency translation adjustment37 14 (51)
Cash flow hedge fair value adjustment(3)(3)(4)
Total comprehensive income (loss)1,465 1,368 (1,331)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(210)479 319 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$1,255 $1,847 $(1,012)
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
 Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stockholders' Equity    
 
Common
Stock
 Treasury Stock 
Capital in
Excess of
Par
Value
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
 (In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2015$1
 $(2,238) $6,429
 $76
 $2,946
 $1,807
 $9,021
Net income
 
 
 
 1,966
 420
 2,386
Currency translation adjustment, net of reclassification adjustment
 
 
 (142) 
 1
 (141)
Exercise of stock options
 
 15
 
 
 2
 17
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
 5
 
 
 
 5
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards
 
 (5) 
 
 (2) (7)
Stock-based compensation
 
 41
 
 
 6
 47
Repurchase of common stock
 (205) 
 
 
 
 (205)
Dividends declared
 
 
 
 (2,072) (633) (2,705)
Balance at December 31, 20151
 (2,443) 6,485
 (66) 2,840
 1,601
 8,418
Net income
 
 
 
 1,670
 346
 2,016
Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 (53) 
 (1) (54)
Exercise of stock options
 
 14
 
 
 3
 17
Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation
 
 (11) 
 
 
 (11)
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards
 
 (1) 
 
 (1) (2)
Stock-based compensation
 
 29
 
 
 5
 34
Dividends declared
 
 
 
 (2,288) (634) (2,922)
Balance at December 31, 20161
 (2,443) 6,516
 (119) 2,222
 1,319
 7,496
Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle
 
 3
 
 (2) (1) 
Net income
 
 
 
 2,806
 455
 3,261
Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 133
 
 (8) 125
Exercise of stock options
 
 35
 
 
 5
 40
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards
 
 (3) 
 
 (1) (4)
Stock-based compensation
 
 29
 
 
 5
 34
Repurchase of common stock
 (375) 
 
 
 
 (375)
Dividends declared
 
 
 
 (2,310) (632) (2,942)
Balance at December 31, 2017$1
 $(2,818) $6,580
 $14
 $2,716
 $1,142
 $7,635
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stockholders' Equity
Common
Stock
Treasury StockCapital in
Excess of
Par
Value
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings (Deficit)
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2021$$(4,481)$6,611 $29 $813 $565 $3,538 
Net loss— — — — (961)(315)(1,276)
Currency translation adjustment— — — (48)— (3)(51)
Cash flow hedge fair value adjustment— — — (3)— (1)(4)
Exercise of stock options— — 15 — — 19 
Stock-based compensation— — 20 — — 22 
Balance at December 31, 2021(4,481)6,646 (22)(148)252 2,248 
Net income (loss)— — — — 1,832 (475)1,357 
Currency translation adjustment— — — 17 — (3)14 
Cash flow hedge fair value adjustment— — — (2)— (1)(3)
Stock-based compensation— — 39 — — 41 
Tax withholding on vesting of equity awards— — (1)— — — (1)
Balance at December 31, 2022(4,481)6,684 (7)1,684 (225)3,656 
Net income— — — — 1,221 210 1,431 
Currency translation adjustment— — — 36 — 37 
Cash flow hedge fair value adjustment— — — (2)— (1)(3)
Exercise of stock options— — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— — 45 — — 46 
Tax withholding on vesting of equity awards— — (2)— — — (2)
Repurchase of common stock— (510)— — — — (510)
Forward contract for purchase of noncontrolling interest— — (250)— — — (250)
Dividends declared ($0.40 per share) (Note 13)— — — — (305)— (305)
Balance at December 31, 2023$$(4,991)$6,481 $27 $2,600 $(14)$4,104 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income$3,261
 $2,016
 $2,386
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization1,171
 1,111
 999
Amortization of leasehold interests in land37
 38
 39
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount42
 44
 44
Amortization of deferred gain on and rent from mall sale transactions(4) (4) (4)
Non-cash change in deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo
 
 1
Non-cash loss on modification or early retirement of debt5
 2
 
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets20
 79
 35
Stock-based compensation expense34
 34
 46
Provision for doubtful accounts96
 173
 156
Foreign exchange (gain) loss53
 (21) (21)
Deferred income taxes(497) 24
 19
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     
Accounts receivable83
 319
 49
Other assets22
 (36) 6
Accounts payable40
 19
 (1)
Other liabilities180
 246
 (295)
Net cash generated from operating activities4,543
 4,044
 3,459
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents(1) (2) (1)
Capital expenditures(837) (1,398) (1,529)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment15
 5
 2
Acquisition of intangible assets
 (47) 
Net cash used in investing activities(823) (1,442) (1,528)
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Proceeds from exercise of stock options40
 17
 17
Repurchase of common stock(375) 
 (205)
Dividends paid(2,943) (2,924) (2,707)
Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 8)654
 2,296
 2,089
Repayments of long-term debt (Note 8)(858) (1,987) (2,398)
Payments of deferred financing costs(5) (33) (12)
Net cash used in financing activities(3,487) (2,631) (3,216)
Effect of exchange rate on cash58
 (22) (42)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents291
 (51) (1,327)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year2,128
 2,179
 3,506
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year$2,419
 $2,128
 $2,179

 Year Ended December 31,
 202320222021
 (In millions)
Cash flows from operating activities from continuing operations:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations$1,431 $(1,541)$(1,469)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,208 1,036 1,041 
Amortization of leasehold interests in land58 55 56 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount61 57 52 
Change in fair value of derivative asset/liability(1)(1)
Paid-in-kind interest income(30)(15)— 
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt— — 137 
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets11 16 
Stock-based compensation expense44 39 22 
Provision for credit losses15 
Foreign exchange (gain) loss(10)34 
Deferred income taxes44 (2)(45)
Income tax impact related to gain on sale of Las Vegas Operations— (750)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(217)(78)43 
Other assets(50)(5)
Accounts payable76 11 (11)
Other liabilities581 229 (116)
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities from continuing operations3,227 (944)(243)
Cash flows from investing activities from continuing operations:
Capital expenditures(1,017)(651)(828)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment
Acquisition of intangible assets and other(240)(129)(11)
Proceeds from loan receivable— 50 — 
Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations(1,254)(721)(832)
Cash flows from financing activities from continuing operations:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 19 
Tax withholding on vesting of equity awards(2)(1)— 
Repurchase of common stock(505)— — 
Dividends paid(305)— — 
Proceeds from long-term debt— 1,200 2,702 
Repayments of long-term debt(2,069)(66)(1,867)
Payments of financing costs(32)(11)(38)
Unsettled forward contract for purchase of noncontrolling interest(250)— — 
Other(29)— — 
Make-whole premium on early extinguishment of debt— — (131)
Transactions with discontinued operations— 5,032 178 
Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities from continuing operations(3,188)6,154 863 
Cash flows from discontinued operations:
Net cash generated from operating activities— 149 258 
Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities— 4,883 (63)
Net cash provided to continuing operations and used in financing activities— (5,032)(179)
Net cash generated from discontinued operations— — 16 
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents22 (16)
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents(1,207)4,511 (212)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year6,436 1,925 2,137 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of year5,229 6,436 1,925 
Less: cash and cash equivalents at end of period for discontinued operations— — (55)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents at end of period for continuing operations$5,229 $6,436 $1,870 
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Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds
Changes in construction payables
Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015
(In millions)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:     
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized$269
 $214
 $212
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds$230
 $204
 $226
Changes in construction payables$(232) $20
 $93
Non-cash investing and financing activities:     
Change in dividends payable included in other accrued liabilities$(1) $(1) $(2)
Property and equipment acquired under capital lease$
 $6
 $1
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards$4
 $2
 $7
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Note 1 — Organization and Business of Company
Las Vegas Sands Corp. ("LVSC"(“LVSC” or together with its subsidiaries, the "Company"“Company”) is incorporated in Nevada and its common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LVS."“LVS.”
The ordinary shares of the Company's subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. ("(“SCL," the indirect owner and operator of the majority of the Company's operations in the Macao Special Administrative Region ("Macao"(“Macao”) of the People's Republic of China) are listed on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK").Limited. The shares were not, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the U.S. absent a registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an applicable exception from such registration requirements.
Macao
From 2020 through the beginning of 2023, the Company’s operations in Macao were negatively impacted by the reduction in travel and tourism related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Macao government's policy regarding the management of COVID-19 and general travel restrictions was relaxed in late December 2022 and early January 2023. Since then, visitation to the Company's Macao Integrated Resorts and operations has improved.
The Macao government announced total visitation from mainland China to Macao increased approximately 273.1% and decreased approximately 31.8%, during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the same period in 2022 and 2019 (pre-pandemic), respectively. The Macao government also announced gross gaming revenue increased approximately 333.8% and decreased approximately 37.4%, during the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to 2022 and 2019, respectively.
Singapore
From 2020 through early 2022, the Company’s operations in Singapore were negatively impacted by the reduction in travel and tourism related to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Vaccinated Travel Framework (“VTF”), launched in April 2022, facilitated the resumption of travel and had a positive impact on operations at Marina Bay Sands. During February 2023, all remaining COVID-19 border measures were lifted.
Visitation to Marina Bay Sands continues to improve since the travel restrictions have been lifted. The Singapore Tourism Board (“STB”) announced total visitation to Singapore increased from approximately 6.3 million in 2022 to 13.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while visitation decreased 28.8% when compared to the same period in 2019.
Summary
The Company has a strong balance sheet and sufficient liquidity in place, including total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $5.11 billion and access to $1.50 billion, $2.49 billion and $446 million of available borrowing capacity from the LVSC Revolving Facility, 2018 SCL Revolving Facility and the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility, respectively, as of December 31, 2023. The Company believes it is able to support continuing operations and complete its major construction projects that are underway.
Operations
The Company is a developer of destination properties ("(“Integrated Resorts"Resorts”) that feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming, entertainment and retail malls, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants and other amenities.
Macao
The Company currently owns 70.1%69.9% of SCL, which includes the operations of The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel ("(“The Venetian Macao"Macao”), Sands Cotai Central,The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the "Four“Four Seasons Hotel Macao"Macao”), Sands Macao and other ancillary operations that support these properties, as further discussed below. The Company operates the gaming areas within these properties pursuant to a 20-year gaming subconcessionthe 10-year concession agreement (the “Concession”), which expires in June 2022.on December 31, 2032.
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The Venetian Macao which anchors the Cotai Strip, the Company's master-planned development of Integrated Resorts on an area of approximately 140 acres in Macao. The Venetian Macao includes a 39-floor luxury hotel with over 2,9002,905 suites; approximately 374,000503,000 square feet of gaming space;space and gaming support area; a 15,000-seat arena; an 1,800-seat theater; a mall with retail and dining space of approximately 926,000948,000 square feet; and a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet.
The Company owns the Sands Cotai Central, anLondoner Macao, our largest Integrated Resort situatedon the Cotai Strip, is located across the street from The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao. The Londoner Macao is the result of our renovation, expansion and rebranding of Sands Cotai Central, opened in phases, beginning in April 2012.which included the addition of extensive thematic elements both externally and internally and was completed during 2022. The propertyLondoner Macao presents a range of new attractions and features, including some of London’s most recognizable landmarks, such as the Houses of Parliament and the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as “Big Ben”), and interactive guest experiences. The Integrated Resort features four hotel towers: thetowers. The first hotel tower consistingconsists of approximately 650Londoner Court with 368 luxury suites and 400 rooms and suites under the St. Regis brand. The second hotel tower consists of 659 five-star rooms and suites under the Conrad brand and approximately 1,200 four-star rooms andThe Londoner Macao Hotel with 594 London-themed suites, under the Holiday Inn brand; the secondincluding 14 exclusive Suites by David Beckham. The third hotel tower consistingconsists of approximately 1,8501,842 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand; the thirdbrand. The fourth hotel tower consistingconsists of approximately 2,1002,126 rooms and suites under the Sheraton brand; and the fourth hotel tower, consisting of approximately 400 rooms and suites under the St. Regis brand. Within Sands Cotai Central,The Londoner Macao, the Company also owns and currently operates approximately 367,000400,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area; approximately 369,000 square feet of meeting space and approximately 424,000612,000 square feet of retail space,space; a 6,000-seat arena; and a 1,701-seat theater, as well as entertainment and dining facilities.
On September 13, 2016, the Company opened The Parisian Macao is an Integrated Resort connected to The Venetian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, which includes a 253,000approximately 272,000 square foot casino.feet of gaming space and gaming support area. The Parisian Macao also features approximately 2,8002,541 rooms and suites; approximately 300,000296,000 square feet of retail and dining space; a meeting room complex of approximately 63,000 square feet; and a 1,200-seat theater.
The Company owns The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao which features 360 rooms and suites managed and operated by Four Seasons Hotels Inc.FS Macau Lda. and is located adjacent and connected to The Venetian Macao. Within the Integrated Resort, the Company owns and operates the Plaza Casino which features approximately 105,000108,000 square feet of gaming space;space and gaming support area; 19 Paiza mansions; retail space of approximately 258,000249,000 square feet, which is connected to the mall at The Venetian Macao; several food and beverage offerings; and conference, banquet and other facilities.

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The Grand Suites at Four Seasons features 289 luxury suites.
The Company owns and operates the Sands Macao, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Macao. The Sands Macao, offers approximately 213,000176,000 square feet of gaming space and gaming support area and a 289-suite hotel tower, as well as several restaurants, VIP facilities, a theater and other high-end services and amenities.
Singapore
The Company owns and operates the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, which features three 55-story hotel towers (totalingopened with approximately 2,600 rooms and suites),suites located in three 55-story hotel towers. The Company is currently undertaking extensive renovation work, which is expected to greatly enhance the positioning of the Company's suite product (see “Development Projects” for further information). Marina Bay Sands also features the Sands SkyPark (which sits atop the hotel towers and features an infinity swimming pool and several dining options), approximately 160,000162,000 square feet of gaming space, an enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complex of approximately 800,000 net leasable square feet, a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet, theatersa theater and a landmark iconic structure at the bay-front promenade that contains an art/science museum.
United States
Las Vegas
The Company owns and operates The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino ("The Venetian Las Vegas"), a Renaissance Venice-themed resort; The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino ("The Palazzo"), a resort featuring modern European ambience and design; andannounced an expo and convention center of approximately 1.2 million square feet (the "Sands Expo Center," together with The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo, the "Las Vegas Operating Properties"). The Las Vegas Operating Properties, situated on the Las Vegas Strip, is an Integrated Resort with approximately 7,100 suites; approximately 225,000 square feet of gaming space; a meeting and conference facility of approximately 1.1 million square feet; and the Grand Canal Shoppes, which consists of two enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complexes that were sold to GGP Limited Partnership ("GGP," see "— Note 12 — Mall Activities").
Pennsylvania
The Company owns and operates theexpansion project at Marina Bay Sands, Casino Resort Bethlehem (the "Sands Bethlehem"), a gaming, hotel, retail and dining complex located on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel Works in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Sands Bethlehem features approximately 146,000 square feet of gaming space; a hotel tower with 282 rooms; a 150,000-square-foot retail facility; an arts and cultural center; and a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose event center. The Company owns 86% of the economic interest in the gaming, hotel and entertainment portion of the property through its ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC and approximately 35% of the economic interest in the retail portion of the property through its ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Retail LLC.as further described below.
Development Projects
The Company is constantly evaluatingregularly evaluates opportunities to improve its product offerings, such as refreshing its meeting and convention facilities, suites and rooms, retail malls, restaurant and nightlife mix and its gaming areas, as well as other anticipated revenue generating additions to the Company's Integrated Resorts.
Macao
In October 2017, the Company announced that it will renovate, expand and rebrand the Sands Cotai Central into a new destination Integrated Resort, The Londoner Macao, by adding extensive thematic elements both externally and internally. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London's most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and an additional 350 luxury suites. The project will commence in 2018 and be phased to minimize disruption during the property's peak periods. The Company expects the project to be completed in 2020.
In October 2017, the Company announced that the tower adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao will feature an additional 295 suites. The Company has completed the structural workAs part of the towerConcession entered into by Venetian Macau Limited (“VML,” a subsidiary of Sands China Ltd.) and plansthe Macao government, VML has a financial commitment to commence build out of the suites in 2018. The Company expects the project to be completed in 2019.
United States
The Company was constructing a high-rise residential condominium tower (the "Las Vegas Condo Tower"), located on the Las Vegas Strip between The Palazzo and The Venetian Las Vegas. In 2008, the Company suspended

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construction activities$3.76 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) through 2032 on both capital and operating projects, including 27.80 billion patacas (approximately $3.45 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in non-gaming projects that will also appeal to international visitors. Pursuant to the concession agreement, as Macao's annual gross gaming revenue exceeded 180 billion patacas (approximately $22.36 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company is required to invest, or cause to be invested, an additional 5.56 billion patacas (approximately $691 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in non-gaming investment projects by December 2032. As part of the investment, and subject to the approval of the Macao government, VML will dedicate resources to several key areas including:
MICE Facility Expansion. The Company plans to expand its convention sector capabilities by constructing a state-of-the-art MICE facility. This new venue, encompassing roughly 18,000 square meters, will adjoin the Company's existing Venetian Macao exhibition center (the “Cotai Expo”). The Company's goal is to broaden its capacity for large-scale international events, which will be supported by enhanced organization and marketing strategies aimed at making Macao a preferred locale for global corporations' major gatherings.
Tropical Garden Redevelopment. Le Jardin, located on the southern flank of The Londoner Macao, is to undergo a transformation into a distinctive garden-themed attraction spanning approximately 50,000 square meters. Featuring an iconic conservatory and an array of themed green spaces, this development is intended to become a celebrated Macao landmark that offers a compelling, year-round experience for both tourists and local residents.
Entertainment. The Company's investment plan includes a broadening of the Company's entertainment and sporting event portfolio, which will include substantial upgrades to the Cotai Arena.
The Company has commenced work on Phase II of the Londoner Macao, which includes the renovation of the rooms in the Sheraton and Conrad hotel towers, an upgrade of the gaming areas and the addition of new attractions, dining, retail and entertainment offerings. These projects have a total estimated cost of $1.2 billion and are expected to be substantially completed in early 2025.
Singapore
In April 2019, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. (“MBS”) and the STB entered into a development agreement (the “Second Development Agreement”) pursuant to which MBS has agreed to construct a development, which will include a hotel tower with luxury rooms and suites, a rooftop attraction, convention and meeting facilities and a state-of-the-art live entertainment arena with approximately 15,000 seats (the “MBS Expansion Project”).
The Second Development Agreement provides for a total minimum project cost of approximately 4.5 billion Singapore dollars (“SGD,” approximately $3.4 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). The estimated cost and timing of the total project will be updated as the Company completes design and begins construction. The Company expects the total project cost will materially exceed the amounts referenced above from April 2019 based on current market conditions due to reduced demand for Las Vegas Strip condominiumsinflation, higher material and the overall decline in general economic conditions.labor costs and other factors. The Company continues to evaluate the highest return opportunity for the project and intends to recommence construction when demand and conditions improve. The impact of the suspension on the estimated overall cost of the project is currently not determinable with certainty. Should demand and conditions fail to improve or management decides to abandon the project, the Company could record a charge for some portion of the $122 million in capitalized construction costs (net of depreciation)has incurred approximately $1.09 billion as of December 31, 2017.2023, inclusive of the payment made in 2019 for the lease of the parcels of land underlying the MBS development project site.
On March 22, 2023, MBS and the STB entered into a supplemental agreement (the “Supplemental Agreement”), which further extended the construction commencement date to April 8, 2024 and the construction completion date to April 8, 2028, and allowed for changes to the construction and operation plans under the Second Development Agreement.
The Company amended its 2012 Singapore Credit Facility to provide for the financing of the development and construction costs, fees and other expenses related to the MBS Expansion Project pursuant to the Second Development Agreement. On September 7, 2021, the Company amended the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, which, among other things, extended the deadline for delivering the construction cost estimate and the construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project to March 31, 2022. As noted above, the Company is in the process of completing the design and reviewing the budget and timing of the MBS expansion due to various factors. As a result, the construction cost estimate and construction schedule were not delivered to the lenders by the extended
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deadline, and the Company will not be permitted to make further draws on the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility until these items are delivered. The Company does not anticipate material spend related to the MBS Expansion Project prior to the delivery of these items to lenders.
The Company is nearing completion of the renovation of Towers 1 and 2 of Marina Bay Sands. This renovation has introduced world class suites and other luxury amenities at a cost estimated at approximately $1.0 billion upon completion. The Company also announced the next phase with the renovation of the Tower 3 hotel rooms into world class suites and other property changes at an estimated cost of approximately $750 million with an expected completion by 2025. These renovations at Marina Bay Sands are substantially upgrading the overall guest experience for its premium customers, including new dining and retail experiences, and upgrading the casino floor, among other things. These projects are in addition to the previously announced plans for the MBS Expansion Project.
New York
On June 2, 2023, the Company acquired the Nassau Coliseum from Nassau Live Center, LLC and related entities, which included the right to lease the underlying land from the County of Nassau in the State of New York (the “Nassau Coliseum Transaction”). The Company purchased the Nassau Coliseum with the intent to obtain a casino license from the State of New York to develop and operate an Integrated Resort. There is no assurance the Company will be able to obtain such casino license.
Other
The Company continues to evaluate current development projects in each of its markets and pursue new development opportunities globally.
Capital Financing Overview
The Company funds its development projects primarily through borrowings under its credit facilities and operating cash flows.
The Company held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $2.42 billion and restricted cash and cash equivalents of $11 million as of December 31, 2017. The Company believes the cash on hand and cash flow generated from operations will be sufficient to maintain compliance with the financial covenants of its credit facilities. The Company may elect to arrange additional financing to fund its planned, and any future, development projects. In the normal course of its activities, the Company will continue to evaluate its capital structure and opportunities for enhancements thereof. In March 2017, the Company amended its U.S. credit facility, which refinanced the term loans in an aggregate amount of $2.18 billion, extended the maturity of the term loans to March 29, 2024, removed the requirement to prepay outstanding revolving loans and/or permanently reduce revolving commitments in certain circumstances and lowered the applicable margin credit spread for borrowings under the term loans (see "— Note 8 — Long-Term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility").
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and variable interest entities ("VIEs") in which the Company is the primary beneficiary.subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Management's determination of the appropriate accounting method with respect to the Company's variable interests is based on accounting standards for VIEs issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"). The Company consolidates any VIEs in which it is the primary beneficiary and discloses significant variable interests in VIEs of which it is not the primary beneficiary, if any.
The Company has entered into various joint venture agreements with independent third parties. The operations of these joint ventures have been consolidated by the Company due to the Company's significant investment in these joint ventures, its power to direct the activities of the joint ventures that would significantly impact their economic performance and the obligation to absorb potentially significant losses or the rights to receive potentially significant benefits from these joint ventures. The Company evaluates its primary beneficiary designation on an ongoing basis and will assess the appropriateness of the VIE's status when events have occurred that would trigger such an analysis.
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company's consolidated joint ventures had total assets of $77 million and $79 million, respectively, and total liabilities of $198 million and $173 million, respectively. The Company's joint ventures had intercompany liabilities of $196 million and $171 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, income taxes, useful lives and impairment of property and equipment, valuation of acquired intangibles and goodwill, inventory valuation, collectability of receivables, and operating leases. These estimates and judgments are based on historical information, information that is currently available to the

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Company and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could vary from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days.three months or less. Such investments are carried at cost, which is a reasonable estimate of their fair value. Cash equivalents are placed with high credit quality financial institutions and are primarilyinclude cash deposits, cash held in money market funds.funds and U.S. Treasury Bills. Treasury Bills are held-to-maturity. Cash is considered restricted when withdrawal or general use is legally restricted. The Company determines current or noncurrent classification based on the expected duration of the restriction. The Company’s restricted cash and cash equivalents includes amounts held in a separate cash deposit account as collateral for a bank guarantee and other amounts contractually reserved for various items. The estimated fair value of the Company's cash equivalents is based on level 1 inputs (quoted market prices in active markets).
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalent balances in the form of business checking accounts, money market accounts, cash deposits and U.S. Treasury Bills, the balances of
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which, at times, may exceed insured limits. The Company seeks to reduce exposure to cash and cash equivalents credit risk by placing such deposits with major financial institutions and monitoring their credit ratings.
Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk
Accounts receivable areis comprised of casino, hotel, mall and other receivables, which do not bear interest and are recorded at amortized cost. The Company extends credit to approved casino customerspatrons following background checks and investigations of creditworthiness. The Company also extends credit to junket operators in Macao, which receivables can be offset against commissions payable to the respective junket operators. Business or economic conditions, the legal enforceability of gaming debts, foreign currency control measures or other significant events in foreign countries could affect the collectability of receivables from customers and junket operatorspatrons residing in these countries.
The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company's best estimateAccounts receivable primarily consists of the amountcasino receivables. Other than casino receivables, there is no other concentration of probable credit losses in the Company's existingrisk with respect to accounts receivable. The Company determinesbelieves the allowance based on an analysisconcentration of the collectability of each account with a balance over a specified dollar amount, based upon the age of the account, the customer's financial condition,its credit risk in casino receivables is mitigated substantially by its credit evaluation process, credit policies, credit control and collection historyprocedures, and any other known information, and the Company applies standard reserve percentages to aged account balances under the specified dollar amount. Account balances are charged off against the allowance when the Companyalso believes it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. Management believes that there are no concentrations of credit risk for which an allowancea provision has not been established. Although management believes that the allowanceprovision is adequate, it is possible that the estimated amount of cash collections with respect to accounts receivable could change.
Inventories
Inventories consist primarily of food, beverage, retail products and operating supplies, which are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by the weighted average and specific identification methods.
Loan Receivable
Loan receivables are carried at the outstanding principal amount. A provision for credit loss on loan receivables is established when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. The Company determines this by considering several factors, including the credit risk and current financial condition of the borrower, the borrower’s ability to pay current obligations, historical trends, and economic and market conditions. The Company performs a credit quality assessment on the loan receivable on a quarterly basis and reviews the need for an allowance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13. The Company evaluates the extent and impact of any credit deterioration that could affect the performance and the value of the secured property, as well as the financial and operating capability of the borrower. The Company also evaluates and considers the overall economic environment, casino and hospitality industry and geographic sub-market in which the secured property is located.
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis at the stated interest rate and is recorded in “Interest income” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Depreciation and amortization are provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which do not exceed the lease term for leasehold improvements, as follows:
Land improvements, building and building improvements10 to 50 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment3 to 20 years
Leasehold improvements3 to 15 years
Transportation5 to 20 years
Land improvements, building and building improvements10to50years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment3to20years
Leasehold improvements3to15years
Transportation5to20years
The estimated useful lives are based on the nature of the assets as well as current operating strategy and legal considerations, such as contractual life.life, and are periodically reviewed. Future events, such as property expansions, property developments, new competition or new regulations, could result in a change in the manner in which the Company uses certain assets requiring a change in the estimated useful lives of such assets.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company changed the estimated useful lives of certain of its property and equipment based on a combination of factors accumulating over time that provided the Company with updated information to make a better estimate of the economic lives of these assets. These factors included (1) the accumulation of historical asset replacement data at the Company's operating properties, which reflects the actual length of time the Company uses certain property and equipment, (2) the stabilization of the operating, regulatory and competitive environment in each jurisdiction the Company operates in, which includes meeting the final land concession government-imposed deadlines for the Company's Macao properties on the Cotai Strip, (3) transitioning to more predictable renovation cycles at the Company's operating properties and (4) consideration of the estimated useful lives

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assigned to buildings of the Company's peers in the gaming and hospitality industry. Based on these factors, as well as the anticipated use and condition of the assets evaluated, the Company determined that changes to the useful lives of certain property and equipment were appropriate. As a result, the Company revised the estimated useful lives of its buildings, building improvements and land improvements from a range of 15 to 40 years to 10 to 50 years and certain other furniture, fixtures and equipment from 3 to 6 years to 5 to 10 years to better reflect the estimated periods during which these assets are expected to remain in service.
This change in estimated useful lives was accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effective July 1, 2017. The impact of this change for the year ended December 31, 2017, was a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense and an increase in operating income of $112 million, and an increase in net income attributable to LVSC of $72 million, or earnings per share of $0.09 on a basic and diluted basis.
Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the asset nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on disposition of property and equipment are included in the consolidated statements of operations.
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The Company evaluates its property and equipment and other long-lived assets for impairment in accordance with related accounting standards. For assets to be disposed of, the Company recognizes the asset to be sold at the lower of carrying value or fair value less costs of disposal. Fair value for assets to be disposed of is estimated based on comparable asset sales, solicited offers or a discounted cash flow model.
For assets to be held and used (including projects under development), fixedFixed assets are reviewed for impairment whenever indicators of impairment exist. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company first groups its assets with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities (the "asset group"). Secondly, the Company estimates the undiscounted future cash flows that are directly associated with and expected to arise from the completion, use and eventual disposition of such asset group. The Company estimates the undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life of the primary asset within the asset group. 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 measured based on fair value compared to 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.
To estimate the undiscounted cash flows of the Company's asset groups, the Company considers all potential cash flow scenarios, which are probability weighted based on management's estimates given current conditions. Determining the recoverability of the Company's asset groups is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including estimated cash flows, probability weighting of potential scenarios, costs to complete construction for assets under development, growth rates and future market conditions, among others. Future changes to the Company's estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, regulatory environments, operating results or management's intentions may result in future changes to the recoverability of these asset groups.
ForGaming Assets under the Macao Concession
As the Company will continue to operate the Gaming Assets, as defined in “Note 7 — Property and Equipment, Net,” in the same manner as under the previous subconcession, obtain substantially all of the economic benefits and bear all of the risks arising from the use of these assets, as well as assuming VML will be successful in being awarded a new concession upon expiry of the current concession, the Company will continue to be heldrecognize these Gaming Assets as property and equipment over their remaining estimated useful lives.
Leasehold Interests in Land
Leasehold interests in land represent payments for sale, the fixed assets (the "disposal group")use of land over an extended period of time. The leasehold interests in land are measured atamortized on a straight-line basis over the lowerexpected term of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Losses are recognized for any initial or subsequent write-down to fair value less cost to sell, while gains are recognized for any subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not inthe related lease agreements.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. Any gainspurchase price in a business combination over the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is subject to an annual impairment test. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually, or lossesmore frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that this asset may be impaired. The Company’s test of goodwill impairment starts with a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. If qualitative factors indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not previously recognized that resultless than its carrying amount, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed. For the quantitative analysis, the Company compares the fair value of its reporting unit to its carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill is considered not to be impaired and no additional steps are necessary. However, if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a goodwill impairment is recorded equal to the difference between the carrying amount of the reporting unit and its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.
Intangible Assets other than Goodwill
The Company's intangible assets other than goodwill consist primarily of finite-lived intangible assets, including its Macao gaming concession and Singapore gaming license. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over the shorter of their contractual terms or estimated useful lives.
Leases
Management determines if a contract is, or contains, a lease at inception or modification of a contract. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in exchange for consideration. Control over the use of the identified asset means the lessee has both (a) the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the saleuse of the disposal group shall beasset and (b) the right to direct the use of the asset.
Finance and operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the expected lease term at commencement date. As the implicit rate is not determinable in most of the Company’s leases, management uses the Company’s incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of sale. Fixed assets are not depreciated while classified as held for sale.
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized a loss on disposal or impairment of assets of $20 million, primarily related to dispositions at our Macao and U.S. operations. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized a loss on disposal or impairment of assets of $79 million and $35 million, respectively.

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expected lease terms include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise such option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term.
The Company’s lease arrangements have lease and non-lease components. For leases in which the Company is the lessee, the Company accounts for the lease components and non-lease components as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets (primarily real estate). Leases in which the Company is the lessor are substantially all accounted for as operating leases and the lease components and non-lease components are accounted for separately. Leases with an expected term of 12 months or less are not accounted for on the balance sheet and the related lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the expected lease term.
Capitalized Interest and Internal Costs
Interest costs associated with major construction projects are capitalized and included in the cost of the projects. When no debt is incurred specifically for construction projects, interest is capitalized on amounts expended using the weighted average cost of the Company's outstanding borrowings. Capitalization of interest ceases when the project is substantially complete or construction activity is suspended for more than a brief period. During the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, the Company capitalized $2$7 million, $34$4 million and $27$15 million, respectively, of interest expense.
During the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, the Company capitalized approximately $24$53 million, $29$42 million and $31$49 million, respectively, of internal costs, consisting primarily of compensation expense for individuals directly involved with the development and construction of property.property and digital gaming software.
Deferred Financing Costs and Original Issue Discounts
Certain direct and incremental costs and discounts incurred in obtaining loans are capitalized and amortized to interest expense based on the terms of the related debt instruments using the effective interest method.
Leasehold Interests in LandRevenue Recognition
Leasehold interests in land represent payments madeRevenue from contracts with customers primarily consists of casino wagers, room sales, food and beverage transactions, rental income from the Company’s mall tenants, convention sales and entertainment and ferry ticket sales. These contracts can be written, oral or implied by customary business practices.
Gross casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. The commissions rebated to gaming promoters and premium players for rolling play, cash discounts and other cash incentives to patrons related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gross casino revenue. Gaming contracts include a performance obligation to honor the use of land over an extended period of time. The leasehold interests in land are amortizedpatron’s wager and typically include a performance obligation to provide a product or service to the patron on a straight-linecomplimentary basis overto incentivize gaming or in exchange for points earned under the expected term of the related lease agreements.Company’s loyalty programs.
Indefinite Useful Life Assets
Assets with indefinite useful lives are regularly assessed to ensure they continue to meet the indefinite useful life criteria. These assets are not subject to amortizationFor wagering contracts that include complimentary products and are tested for impairment and recoverability annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. When performing the impairment analysis,services provided by the Company may first conduct a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is "more-likely-than-not" that the asset is impaired. Ifincentivize gaming, the Company electsallocates the relative stand-alone selling price of each product and service to performthe respective revenue type. Complimentary products or services provided under the Company's control and discretion, which are supplied by third parties, are recorded as an operating expense.
For wagering contracts that include products and services provided to a qualitative assessment and it is determined that it is "more-likely-than-not" thatpatron in exchange for points earned under the asset is impaired after assessing the qualitative factors,Company’s loyalty programs, the Company then performs an impairment test that consists of a comparison ofallocates the estimated fair value of the asset with its carrying amount. If the fair value of the asset exceeds the carrying amount, no impairment is recognized. If the fair value of the asset does not exceed the carrying amount, an impairment will be recognized in an amount equalpoints earned to the difference.
Asloyalty program liability. The loyalty program liability is a deferral of December 31, 2017,revenue until redemption occurs. Upon redemption of loyalty program points for Company-owned products and services, the stand-alone selling price of each product or service is allocated to the respective revenue type. For redemptions of points with third parties, the redemption amount is deducted from the loyalty program liability and paid directly to the third party. Any discounts received by the Company had assetsfrom the third party in connection with this transaction are recorded to other revenue.
After allocation to the other revenue types for products and services provided to patrons as part of $50 million and $17 million relateda wagering contract, the residual amount is recorded to its Sands Bethlehem gaming license and table games certificate, respectively, both of which were determined tocasino revenue as soon as the wager is settled. As all wagers have an indefinite useful life and have been recorded within intangible assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For the year ended December 31, 2017,similar characteristics, the Company elected to performaccounts for its gaming contracts collectively on a quantitative analysis with the last quantitative analysis being performed during the year ended December 31, 2014. The fair value of the Company’s gaming license and table games certificate was estimated using the Company’s expected adjusted property EBITDA (as defined in “— Note 17 — Segment Information”), combined with estimated future tax-affected cash flows and a terminal value using the Gordon Growth Model, which were discounted to present value at rates commensurate with the Company’s capital structure and the prevailing borrowing rates within the casino industry in general. Adjusted property EBITDA and discounted cash flows are common measures used to value cash-intensive businesses such as casinos. Determining the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including adjusted property EBITDA, growth rates, discount rates and future market conditions, among others.For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the annual impairment analysis includedportfolio basis versus an assessment of certain qualitative factors including, but not limited to, the results of the most recent fair value calculation, current year and projected operating results, and macro-economic and industry conditions. The Company considered the qualitative factors and determined that it was not "more-likely-than-not" that the indefinite lived intangible assets were impaired.
Future changes to the Company's estimates and assumptions based upon changes in macro-economic factors, operating results or management's intentions may result in future changes to the fair value of the gaming license and table games certificate. No impairment charge related to these assets was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.

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Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances
Casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. The commissions rebated directly or indirectly through junket operators to customers, cash discounts and other cash incentives to customers related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gross casino revenue. Hotel revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of occupancy. Food and beverage revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of service. Convention revenues are recognized when the related service is rendered or the event is held. Deposits for future hotel occupancy, meetingconvention space or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred incomerevenue until the revenue recognition criteria are met. Cancellation fees for hotel, meeting space and food and beverage servicesconvention contracts are recognized upon cancellation by the customer and are included in convention, retail and other revenues. MallFerry and entertainment revenue recognition criteria are met at the completion of the ferry trip or event, respectively. Revenue from contracts with a combination of these services is allocated pro rata based on each service’s relative stand-alone selling price.
Revenue from leases is primarily recorded to mall revenue and is generated from base rents and overage rents received through long-term leases with retail tenants. Base rent, adjusted for contractual escalations, is recognized on a straight-linedstraight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed upon minimum amount and is not recognized by the Company until the thresholds arethreshold is met. Convention revenues are recognized when
Contract and Contract Related Liabilities
The Company provides numerous products and services to its customers. There is often a timing difference between the related service is rendered orcash payment by the event is held.
In accordancecustomers and recognition of revenue for each of the associated performance obligations. The Company has the following main types of liabilities associated with industry practice, the retail value of rooms, foodcontracts with customers: (1) outstanding chip liability, (2) loyalty program liability and beverage,(3) customer deposits and other deferred revenue for gaming and non-gaming products and services furnishedyet to be provided.
The outstanding chip liability represents the collective amounts owed to gaming promoters and patrons in exchange for gaming chips in their possession. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one year of being purchased. The loyalty program liability represents a deferral of revenue until patron redemption of points earned. The loyalty program points are expected to be redeemed and recognized as revenue within one year of being earned. Customer deposits and other deferred revenue represent cash deposits made by customers for future services provided by the Company. With the exception of mall deposits, which typically extend beyond a year based on the terms of the lease, the majority of these customer deposits and other deferred revenue are expected to be recognized as revenue or refunded to the Company's patrons without charge is included in gross revenue and then deducted as promotional allowances. The estimated retail valuecustomer within one year of such promotional allowances is included in operating revenues as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Rooms$516
 $477
 $408
Food and beverage227
 210
 215
Convention, retail and other96
 99
 103
 $839
 $786
 $726
the date the deposit was recorded.
The estimated departmental costfollowing table summarizes the liability activity related to contracts with customers:
Outstanding Chip LiabilityLoyalty Program Liability
Customer Deposits and Other Deferred Revenue(1)
202320222023202220232022
(In millions)
Balance at January 1$81 $74 $72 $61 $614 $618 
Balance at December 31135 81 45 72 690 614 
Increase (decrease)$54 $$(27)$11 $76 $(4)
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(1)Of this amount, $167 million, $149 million and $145 million as of providing such promotional allowances, which is included primarily in casino operating expenses, is as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Rooms$129
 $113
 $90
Food and beverage172
 155
 158
Convention, retail and other76
 75
 81
 $377
 $343
 $329
December 31, 2023 and 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively, relates to mall deposits that are accounted for based on lease terms usually greater than one year.
Gaming Taxes
The Company is subject to taxes based on gross gaming revenue in the jurisdictions in which it operates, subject to applicable jurisdictional adjustments. These gaming taxes, including the goods and services tax in Singapore, are an assessment on the Company's gaming revenue and are recorded as a casino expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. These taxes were $3.60$3.06 billion, $3.24 billion$935 million and $3.31$1.22 billion for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, respectively.
Frequent Players Program
The Company has established promotional clubs to encourage repeat business from frequent and active slot machine and table games patrons. Members earn points primarily based on gaming activity and such points can be redeemed for cash, free play and other free goods and services. The Company accrues for club points expected to be redeemed for cash and free play as a reduction to gaming revenue and accrues for club points expected to be redeemed for free goods and services primarily as casino expense. The accruals are based on estimates and assumptions regarding the mix of cash, free play and other free goods and services that will be redeemed and the costs of providing those benefits. Historical data is used to assist in the determination of the estimated accruals.

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Pre-Opening and Development Expenses
The Company accounts for costs incurred in the development and pre-opening phases of new ventures in accordance with accounting standards regarding start-up activities. Pre-opening expenses represent personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures and are expensed as incurred. Development expenses
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include the costs associated with the Company's evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred.
Advertising Costs
Costs for advertising are expensed the first time the advertising takes place or as incurred. Advertising costs included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations were $129$47 million, $121$29 million and $124$31 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, respectively.
Corporate Expenses
Corporate expense represents payroll, travel, legal fees, professional fees and various other expenses not allocated or directly related to the Company's Integrated Resort operations and related ancillary operations.
Foreign Currency
The Company accounts forfunctional currency of most of our foreign subsidiaries is the local currency translation in accordance with related accounting standards. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurements are included in other income (expense).which the subsidiary operates. Balance sheet accounts are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each balance sheet date and income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rates during the year. Translation adjustments resulting from this process are charged or creditedrecorded to other comprehensive income.
Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income includes net income and all other non-stockholder changes in equity, or other comprehensive income. The balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted solely of.
Gains or losses from foreign currency translation adjustments. Duringremeasurements that arise from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the year ended December 31, 2015, a $5 million gain related to the dissolution of a wholly owned foreign subsidiary was reclassified from accumulated other comprehensivefunctional currency are included in “Other income (loss) and comprehensive income to other income in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.(expense).”
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share consisted of the following:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share)792
 795
 797
Potential dilution from stock options and restricted stock and stock units
 
 1
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share)792
 795
 798
Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share6
 7
 6
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Weighted average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings (loss) per share)763 764 764 
Potential dilution from stock options and restricted stock and stock units— — 
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share)765 764 764 
Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share15 
Stock-Based Employee Compensation
The Company accounts for its stock-based employee compensation in accordance with accounting standards regarding share-based payment, which establishes accounting for equity instruments exchanged for employee services. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized over the employee's requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The Company's

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stock-based employee compensation plans are more fully discussed in "— Note 14“Note 18 — Stock-Based Employee Compensation."
Income Taxes
The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. (including federal and state) and numerous foreign jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company records income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
The Company's foreign and U.S. tax rate differential reflects the fact that income earned in Singapore and Macao is taxed at local rates, which are lower than U.S. tax rates. The Company received a 5-year income tax exemption in Macao that exempts the Company from paying corporate income tax on profits generated by gaming operations. The Company will continue to benefit from this tax exemption through the end of 2018. In December 2017, the Company requested an additional income tax exemption for either an additional 5-year period or through June 26, 2022, the date the Company's subconcession agreement expires.
Accounting standards regarding income taxes require a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is "more-likely-than-not" that“more-likely-than-not” such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed at each reporting period based on a "more-likely-than-not"“more-likely-than-not” realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of
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statutory carryforward periods, the Company's experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring and tax planning strategies.
The Company recorded valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions of $261 million and $234 million, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets of its U.S. operations of $4.43 billion and $3.96 billion as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which increased during the current year primarily due to an increase in U.S. foreign tax credits. Management will reassess the realization of deferred tax assets based on the accounting standards for income taxes each reporting period and consider the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, sources of taxable income and tax planning strategies. To the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes "more-likely-than-not" that“more-likely-than-not” the deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company will be able to reduce the valuation allowance in the period such determination is made as appropriate.
Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company's tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Accounting standards regarding uncertainty in income taxes provide a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is "more-likely-than-not" that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely, based solely on the technical merits, of being sustained on examinations. The Company recorded unrecognized tax benefits of $92 million and $74 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and for which actual outcomes may be different.
In December 2017,Fair Value Measurements
Under applicable accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the U.S. enactedexit price, or the Tax Cutsamount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. Applicable accounting guidance also establishes a valuation hierarchy for inputs in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs (inputs market participants would use based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company) and Jobs Act (the "Act") also referred to as "U.S. tax reform." The Act made significant changes to U.S. income tax laws including loweringminimizes the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21% effective beginning in 2018 and transitioning from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system resulting in dividends fromuse of unobservable inputs (inputs that reflect the Company's foreign subsidiariesassumptions based upon the best information available in the circumstances) by requiring the most observable inputs be used when available. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not being subject to U.S. income taxactive, and creating a one-time tax on previously unremitted earningsinputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities. Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of foreign subsidiaries. As a result, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $526 million relatinginput that is significant to the reduction of the valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets that were previously determined not likely to be utilized and also the revaluation of the Company's U.S. deferred tax liabilities at the reduced corporate income tax rate of 21%.fair value measurement.

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The Company recorded the impact of enactment of U.S. tax reform subject to Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 118, which provides for a twelve month remeasurement period to complete the accounting required under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740. While the Company believes these provisional amounts represent a reasonable estimate of the ultimate enactment-related impact that U.S. tax reform will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements, it is possible that the Company may materially adjust these amounts for related administrative guidance, notices, implementing regulations, potential legislative amendments and interpretations as the new tax law evolves. These adjustments could have an impact on the Company's tax assets and liabilities, effective tax rate and earnings per share.
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Accounting standards require that an entity to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement of financial positionbalance sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. If specific conditions are met, a derivative may be designated as a hedge of specific financial exposures. The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and, if used in hedging activities, on its effectiveness as a hedge. In order to qualify for hedge accounting, the underlying hedged item must expose the Company to risks associated with market fluctuations and the financial instrument used must be designated as a hedge and must reduce the Company's exposure to market fluctuation throughout the hedge period.
Changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, can impact the Company’s results of operations. The Company’s primary exposures to market risk are interest rate risk associated with long-term debt and foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with the Company’s operations outside the United States. The Company has a policy aimed at managing interest rate risk associated with its current and anticipated future borrowings and foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with operations of its foreign subsidiaries. This policy enables the Company to use any combination of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps, forward contracts and similar instruments. The Company employed suchdoes not hold or issue financial instruments pursuant to this policy, none of which were designated as hedges for accounting purposes. As such,trading purposes and does not enter into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company’s management has evaluated all gains and losses were recognized in other income (expense). Depending on its classification and position at the end of the reporting period, each derivative was reported as prepaid expenses and other; other assets, net; other accrued liabilities;recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other long-termstandards-setting bodies through the filing date of these financial statements and does not believe the future adoption of any such pronouncements will have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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Note 3 — Discontinued Operations
On February 23, 2022, the Company completed the sale of its Las Vegas real property and operations, including The Venetian Resort Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center (the “Las Vegas Operations”), (the “Closing”), to VICI Properties L.P. (“PropCo”) and Pioneer OpCo, LLC (“OpCo”) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $6.25 billion (the “Las Vegas Sale”). Under the terms of the agreements related to the Las Vegas Sale, OpCo acquired subsidiaries that hold the operating assets and liabilities of the Las Vegas Operations for approximately $1.05 billion in cash, subject to certain post-closing adjustments, and $1.20 billion in seller financing in the form of a six-year term loan credit and security agreement (the “Seller Financing Loan Agreement”) and PropCo acquired subsidiaries that hold the real estate and real estate-related assets of the Las Vegas Operations for approximately $4.0 billion in cash.
Upon the Closing, the Company received approximately $5.05 billion in cash proceeds, before transaction costs and working capital adjustments of $77 million, and recognized a gain on disposal of $3.60 billion, before income tax expense of $750 million, during the year ended December 31, 2022.
As there is no continuing involvement between the Company and the Las Vegas Operations, the Company accounted for the transaction as applicable,a sale of a business. The Company concluded the Las Vegas Operations met the criteria for held for sale and discontinued operations beginning in the first quarter of 2021. As a result, the Las Vegas Operations is presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. See "— Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements" for additional disclosures regarding derivatives.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard update (as subsequently amended) on revenue recognition applicable to all contracts with customers. The update requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects to receive in exchange for the goods or services. It also requires more detailed disclosures to enable usersstatements of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenueoperations and cash flows arising from contractsas a discontinued operation for all periods presented. The Company reported the operating results and cash flows related to the Las Vegas Operations through February 22, 2022.
Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures throughout these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements relate to the Company's continuing operations.
Contingent Lease Support Agreement
On February 23, 2022, in connection with customers. The guidance isthe Closing, the Company and OpCo entered into a post-closing contingent lease support agreement (the “Contingent Lease Support Agreement”) pursuant to which, among other things, the Company may be required to be appliedmake certain payments (“Support Payments”) to OpCo.
The Support Payments were payable on a retrospectivemonthly basis using one of two methodologies, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adoptedfollowing the new standard on January 1, 2018, on a full retrospective basis. Adoption ofClosing through the standard will change the presentation of, and accounting for, complimentary revenues and promotional allowances currently presented in the statements of operations in accordance with current industry standards (as indicated above, see "Revenue Recognition and Promotional Allowances"). A majority of total promotional allowances will be netted against casino revenue and expenses will be allocated among the respective categories in a different manner. Certain commission arrangements with third parties will be reclassified out of operating expenses and netted against revenue. There will also be a change in the manner in which the Company assigns value to accrued customer benefits related to its frequent players programs. The resulting liability will be recorded using the retail value of such benefits less estimated breakage and will be offset against casino revenue. When the benefits are redeemed, revenue will be recognized in the resulting category of the goods or services provided. Upon retrospective application on January 1, 2018, management estimates that net revenues and operating expenses for amounts previously reported for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 will decrease in an amount not expected to exceed $200 million, primarily due to changes in2023, based upon the accounting for certain commissions and frequent players programs. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial condition or net income.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on leases, which requires all lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, measured at the present valueperformance of the future minimum lease payments, atLas Vegas Operations relative to certain agreed upon target metrics and subject to quarterly and annual adjustments. On January 31, 2023, the Company received notice from OpCo that the Contingent Lease Support Agreement had terminated pursuant to its terms and that neither party would have any further liability or obligation thereunder. No Support Payments were made for the period post-Closing through the termination of the Contingent Lease Support Agreement.

Seller Financing Loan Agreement
At the Closing, the Company, as lender, OpCo, as borrower, the parent company of OpCo (“Holdings”) and certain subsidiaries of OpCo, as guarantors party thereto (collectively, and with Holdings, the “Guarantors” and, together with OpCo in its capacity as borrower, the “Loan Parties”), entered into the Seller Financing Loan Agreement. Refer to “Note 4 — Loan Receivable” for further information.
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Las Vegas Operations
lease commencement date. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged underThe following table represents summarized income statement information of discontinued operations:
Year Ended December 31,
2022(1)
2021
Revenues:
Casino$61 $443 
Rooms78 454 
Food and beverage43 236 
Convention, retail and other46 138 
Net revenues228 1,271 
Resort operations expenses107 626 
Provision for credit losses13 
General and administrative55 342 
Depreciation and amortization— 25 
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets— 
Operating income63 259 
Interest expense(2)(13)
Other income (expense)(3)
Income from operations of discontinued operations58 247 
Gain on disposal of discontinued operations3,611 — 
Adjustment to gain on disposal of discontinued operations(2)
(9)— 
Income from discontinued operations, before income tax3,660 247 
Income tax expense(762)(54)
Net income from discontinued operations presented in the statement of operations$2,898 $193 
Adjusted Property EBITDA$63 $290 
__________________________
(1)    Includes the new guidance. The guidance is effectiveLas Vegas Operations financial results for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that reportingthe period with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective approach must be applied for leases existing at, or entered into after,from January 1, 2022 through February 22, 2022.
(2)    Primarily relates to the beginningfinalization of the earliest comparativeworking capital adjustment pursuant to the terms of the related agreements.
For the 53-day period presented inended February 22, 2022 and for the financial statements.year ended December 31, 2021, the Company’s Las Vegas Operations were classified as a discontinued operation held for sale. The Company expectsapplied the intraperiod tax allocation rules to adopt this guidance beginning January 1, 2019,allocate the provision for income taxes between continuing operations and continuesdiscontinued operations using the “with and without” approach. The Company calculated income tax expense from all financial statement components (continuing and discontinued operations), the “with” computation, and compared that to assess the impact the guidance will have on its financial condition and results of operations. The primary effect of this update is expected to increase assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on net income.
In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classificationexpense attributable to continuing operations, the “without” computation. The difference between the “with” and “without” computations was allocated to discontinued operations.
The Company’s effective income tax rate from discontinued operations was 20.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022. This compares to a 21.9% effective income tax rate from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, which reflects the application of awards as either equity or liabilities, classification in the statement of“with and without” approach consistent with intraperiod tax allocation rules. The income tax on discontinued operations reflects a 21% corporate income tax rate on the Company’s Las Vegas Operations. The cash flows and electing an accounting policy to either estimate the number of forfeitures or account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017, and as a result, excess tax benefits or deficiencies related to the exercise or vesting of share-based awards are now reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of income tax expense whereas previously they were recognized in stockholders' equity when realized. Asas if the discontinued operations was a resultstandalone enterprise and a separate taxpayer was $804 million. The Company filed a U.S. consolidated income tax return inclusive of the prior guidance that required that deferred tax assets are not recognized fordiscontinued operations, which allowed the income from discontinued operations to utilize net operating loss carryforwards or credit carryforwards resultingand operating losses from windfallcontinuing operations, U.S. foreign tax benefits,credits and charitable contribution carryforwards. During 2022, the Company had windfallmade U.S. cash tax benefits of $379 million as of December 31, 2016, that were not reflected in deferred tax assets. With the adoptionpayments inclusive of the new accounting standard, the Company recorded these deferred tax assets, but established a full valuation allowance against those deferred tax assets basedgain on the determination that it was "more-likely-than-not" that those deferred tax assets would not be realized. The accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on a retrospective basis. The reclassificationsale of the prior period had an immaterial impact on the Company's cash flows from operating and financing activities. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than account for forfeitures based upon an estimated rate. This change in accounting policy was adopted on a modified retrospective basis and resulted in a $2 million cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings.
In June 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that revises the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, and should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that the guidance will have on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In August 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to reduce the diversity on how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, and should be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption will not have a material effect on the presentation of cash flows.
In November 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to reduce the diversity on how changes in restricted cash are presented and classified on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, and should be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption will not have a material effect on the presentation of its balance sheet and statement of cash flows.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, have been reclassified to be consistent with the current year presentation. The reclassification had no impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Las Vegas Operations totaling $612 million.
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Note 3 — Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable consists of the following:

December 31,

2017
2016
 (In millions)
Casino$837

$1,186
Rooms109
 80
Mall47

40
Other64

46

1,057

1,352
Less — allowance for doubtful accounts(442)
(576)

$615

$776
Note 4 — PropertyLoan Receivable
Seller Financing Loan Agreement
On February 23, 2022, in conjunction with the Closing, the Company and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consiststhe Loan Parties entered into the Seller Financing Loan Agreement. The Seller Financing Loan Agreement provides for a six-year senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.20 billion (the “Seller Loan”) at the date of the following:

December 31,

2017
2016
 (In millions)
Land and improvements$672

$626
Building and improvements17,703

17,478
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements3,999

3,720
Transportation455

454
Construction in progress1,179

1,094

24,008

23,372
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization(8,492)
(7,469)

$15,516

$15,903
Construction in progress consistsClosing. The Seller Loan is guaranteed by the Guarantors and secured by a first-priority lien on substantially all of the following:

December 31,

2017
2016
 (In millions)
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao$437

$430
Sands Cotai Central309
 286
Other433

378

$1,179

$1,094
Loan Parties’ assets (subject to customary exceptions and limitations), including a leasehold mortgage from OpCo over certain real estate that was sold to PropCo at the Closing and leased by OpCo.
The $433 millionSeller Loan will bear interest at a rate equal to 1.50% per annum for the calendar years ending December 31, 2022 and 2023, and 4.25% per annum for each calendar year thereafter, subject to an increase of 1.00% per annum for any interest OpCo elects to pay by increasing the principal amount of the Seller Loan prior to January 1, 2024, and an increase of 1.50% per annum for any such election during the calendar year ending December 31, 2024. Any interest to be paid after December 31, 2024, will be paid in cash.
The Seller Financing Loan Agreement contains certain customary representations and warranties and covenants, subject to customary exceptions and thresholds. The Seller Financing Loan Agreement’s negative covenants restrict the ability of the Loan Parties and their subsidiaries to, among other construction in progressthings, (i) incur debt, (ii) create certain liens on their assets, (iii) dispose of their assets, (iv) make investments or restricted payments, including dividends, (v) merge, liquidate, dissolve, change their business or consolidate with other entities and (vi) enter into affiliate transactions.
The Seller Financing Loan Agreement also contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, cross defaults to material debt, bankruptcy and insolvency, breaches of covenants and inaccuracy of representations and warranties, subject to customary grace periods. Upon an event of default, the Company may declare any then-outstanding amounts due and payable and exercise other customary remedies available to a secured lender.
Based on the Company’s assessment of the credit quality of the loan receivable, the Company believes it will collect all contractual amounts due under the loan. Accordingly, no provision for credit losses on the loan receivable was established as of December 31, 2017, consists primarily2023.
Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis at the stated interest rate and is recorded in “Interest income” in the accompanying consolidated statements of constructionoperations. Interest income recognized on the loan was $29 million and $21 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and OpCo elected payment-in-kind for a portion of this interest, thereby increasing the principal amount by $29 millionand$15 millionfor the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, PropCo made no principal payment toward the Seller Financing Loan Agreement and during year ended December 31, 2022, paid a principal amount of $50 million.
Note 5 — Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company’s restricted cash and cash equivalents includes amounts held in a separate cash deposit account as collateral for a bank guarantee, as further described below.
On December 7, 2022, as required by the Macao concession, VML provided a bank guarantee in favor of the Las Vegas Condo Tower and various projectsMacao government of 1.0 billion patacas (approximately $125 million at The Venetian Macao.
In accordance withexchange rates as defined in the April 2004 purchase and sale agreement, as amended, between Venetian Casino Resort, LLC ("VCR") and GGP (the "Amended Agreement"),bank guarantee contract) to secure the Company sold the portionfulfillment of VML's performance of the Grand Canal Shoppes locatedstatutory and contractual obligations under the concession contract. As stipulated in the bank guarantee contract, a minimum amount of 1.0 billion patacas, or $125 million, is required to be held within The Palazzo (formerly referreda cash deposit account as collateral in order to as "The Shoppes atsecure the Palazzo," see "— Note 12 — Mall Activities — The Shoppes at The Palazzo"). Under termsbank guarantee. Any amount in excess of the settlement with GGP on June 24, 2011,minimum amount can be withdrawn from the Company retainedcash deposits. The bank guarantee will remain in effect until 180 days after the $295 million of proceeds previously received and participates in certain potential future revenues earned by GGP. Under generally accepted accounting principles, the transaction has not been accounted for as a sale because the Company's participation in certain potential future revenues constitutes continuing involvement in The Shoppes at The Palazzo. Therefore, $266 millionend of the proceeds allocated toterm of the mall sale transaction has been recordedconcession or the rescission of the concession and was classified as deferred proceeds (a long-term financing obligation), which will accrue interest at an imputed rate and will be offset by (i) imputed rental income and (ii) rent payments made to GGP related to spaces leased back from GGP bynoncurrent restricted cash in the Company. The property

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Note 6 — Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable consists of the following:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Casino$483 $341 
Rooms33 34 
Mall126 64 
Other43 45 
685 484 
Less — provision for credit losses(201)(217)
$484 $267 
The following table shows the movement in the provision for credit losses recognized for accounts receivable that occurred during the period:
20232022
(In millions)
Balance at January 1$217 $232 
Current period provision for credit losses15 
Write-offs(21)(31)
Exchange rate impact
Balance at December 31$201 $217 
Note 7 — Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment legally soldconsists of the following:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Land and improvements$593 $450 
Building and improvements16,211 15,494 
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements4,847 4,155 
Transportation504 482 
Construction in progress491 1,123 
22,646 21,704 
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization(11,207)(10,253)
$11,439 $11,451 
With the expiry of VML's subconcession on December 31, 2022, all of the casinos, gaming areas and respective supporting areas located in Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao, The Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao, with a total area of approximately 136,000 square meters (representing approximately 4.7% of the total property area of these entities) and gaming equipment (collectively referred to GGP totaling $194as the “Gaming Assets”), reverted to, and are now owned by the Macao government. Effective as of January 1, 2023, the Gaming Assets use has been temporarily transferred to VML by the Macao government for the duration of the Concession, in return for annual payments for the right to operate the Gaming Assets pursuant to the Handover Record (as defined below).
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The Gaming Assets that reverted to the Macao government on December 31, 2022, and included in the above table, consisted of the following:
December 31,
2022
(In millions)
Building and improvements$1,264 
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements419 
1,683 
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization(930)
$753 
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a loss on disposal or impairment of assets of $27 million, (netincluding $14 million in Singapore primarily related to demolition costs and $12 million in Macao primarily related to $8 million in asset disposals at The Parisian Macao, and $4 million related to demolition costs at the The Londoner Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao. The $9 million loss on disposal or impairment of $106assets for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily related to $4 million in asset disposals related to aircraft parts and $3 million in asset disposals and demolition costs at The Londoner Macao, The Venetian Macao, Sands Macao and our corporate offices. The $27 million of accumulated depreciation) asloss on disposal or impairment of assets for the year ended December 31, 2017, will continue2021, primarily related to be recorded on the Company's consolidated balance sheetasset disposals and will continuedemolition costs related to be depreciated in the Company's consolidated statement of operations.The Londoner Macao.
The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing to third parties, primarily as part of its mall operations,Depreciation expense was $1.31$1.14 billion, $1.01 billion and $415 million, respectively, as of$1.02 billion for the years ended December 31, 2017. The cost2023, 2022 and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing to these third parties was $1.25 billion and $353 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2016.2021, respectively.
The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing under capital lease arrangements was $41 million and $24 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2017. The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment that the Company is leasing under capital lease arrangements was $44 million and $23 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2016.
Note 58 — Leasehold Interests in Land, Net
Leasehold interests in land consist of the following:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Marina Bay Sands$2,028 $1,993 
The Londoner Macao290 293 
The Venetian Macao235 241 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao105 106 
The Parisian Macao88 89 
Sands Macao35 36 
Nassau County Coliseum154 — 
2,935 2,758 
Less — accumulated amortization(686)(630)
$2,249 $2,128 
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In millions)
Marina Bay Sands$1,027
 $951
Sands Cotai Central237
 238
The Venetian Macao182
 182
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao89
 89
The Parisian Macao75
 75
Sands Macao30
 29
 1,640
 1,564
Less — accumulated amortization(403) (354)
 $1,237
 $1,210
The Company amortizes the leasehold interests in land on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the lease.lease, which includes automatic extensions in Macao as discussed further below. Amortization expense of $37$58 million, $38$55 million and $39$56 million was included in amortization of leasehold interests in land expense for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense over the expected terms of our leasehold interests in landis approximately $36$62 million for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2022,2028 and $1.40$2.09 billion thereafter at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017.2023.
Land concessions in Macao generally have an initial term of 25 years with automatic extensions of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macao law. The Company anticipates a useful life of 50 years related to the land concessions in Macao. The Company has received land concessions from the Macao government to build on the sites on which Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai CentralThe Londoner Macao and The Parisian Macao are located. The Company does not own these land sites in Macao; however, the land concessions grant the Company exclusive use of the land. As specified in the land concessions, the Company is
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required to pay premiums for each parcel, as well as make annual rent payments in the amounts and at the times specified in the land concessions. The rent amounts may be revised every five years by the Macao government.
Land concessions in Singapore have an initial term of 60 years. The Company has received land concessions from the STB to build on the sites on which Marina Bay Sands and the future MBS Expansion Project are located. The Company does not own these land sites in Singapore; however, the land concessions grant the Company exclusive use of the land. As of December 31, 2017,specified in the land concessions, the Company was obligated under itsrequired to prepay the premiums for each parcel.
The Nassau County Coliseum relates to the land lease that was obtained in conjunction with the acquisition of the Nassau Coliseum with a remaining lease term of 26 years. Refer to “Note 16 — Leases” for additional details.
Note 9 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and intangible assets consist of the following:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Amortizable intangible assets:
Macao concession$497 $— 
Marina Bay Sands gaming license54 54 
551 54 
Less — accumulated amortization(81)(12)
470 42 
Technology, software and other25 12 
Total amortizable intangible assets, net495 54 
Goodwill103 10 
Total goodwill and intangible assets, net$598 $64 
Macao Concession
On December 16, 2022, the Macao government announced the award of six definitive gaming concessions, one of which was awarded to make future rental paymentsVML, and on January 1, 2023, VML entered into a 10-year gaming concession contract with the Macao government (the “Concession”). Under the terms of $5the Concession, VML is required to pay the Macao government an annual gaming premium consisting of a fixed portion and a variable portion. The fixed portion of the premium is 30 million patacas (approximately$4 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). The variable portion is 300,000 patacas per gaming table reserved exclusively for certain types of games or players, 150,000 patacas per gaming table not so reserved (the mass rate) and 1,000 patacas per electrical or mechanical gaming machine, including slot machines (approximately $37,274, $18,637 and $124, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023).
On December 30, 2022, VML and certain other subsidiaries of the Company, confirmed and agreed to revert certain gaming equipment and gaming areas to the Macao government without compensation and free of any liens or charges in accordance with, and upon the expiry of, VML’s subconcession. On the same day, VML and the Macao government entered into a handover record (the “Handover Record”) granting VML the right to operate the reverted gaming equipment and gaming areas for the duration of the Concession in consideration for the payment of an annual fee. The annual fee is calculated based on a price per square meter of reverted gaming area, being 750 patacas per square meter in the first three years and 2,500 patacas per square meter in the subsequent seven years (approximately $93 and $311, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). The price per square meter used to determine the annual fee will be adjusted annually based on Macao’s average price index of the corresponding preceding year. The Company paid $13 million for each of the five years in the period endingyear ended December 31, 2022,2023. The annual fee is estimated to be $13 million for the next two years and $55$42 million thereafter for a total of $80 million.

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Note 6 — Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets consistOn January 1, 2023, the Company recognized an intangible asset and financial liability of 4.0 billion patacas (approximately $497 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), representing the right to operate the gaming equipment and the gaming areas, the right to conduct games of chance in Macao and the unconditional obligation to make payments under the Concession. This intangible asset comprises the contractually obligated annual payments of fixed and variable premiums, as well as fees associated with the above-described Handover Record. The contractually obligated annual variable premium payments associated with the intangible asset was determined using the maximum number of table games at the mass rate and the maximum number of gaming machines that VML is currently allowed to operate by the Macao government. In the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, the noncurrent portion of the following:
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In millions)
Sands Bethlehem gaming license and certificate$67
 $67
    
Marina Bay Sands gaming license49
 46
Trademarks and other1
 1
 50
 47
Less — accumulated amortization(28) (11)
 22
 36
Total intangible assets, net$89
 $103
financial liability is included in “Other long-term liabilities” and the current portion is included in “Other accrued liabilities.” The intangible asset is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of the Concession, being ten years.
In August 2007 and July 2010, the Company was issued a gaming license and certificate from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for its slots and table games operations at Sands Bethlehem, respectively, which were acquired for $50 million and $17 million, respectively. The license and certificate were determined to have indefinite lives and therefore, are not subject to amortization. In April 2016,2022, the Company paid 66SGD 72 million Singapore dollars ("SGD," approximately $47(approximately $53 million at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction) to the Singapore CasinoGambling Regulatory Authority (the "CRA"“GRA”) as part of the process to renew its gaming license at Marina Bay Sands. This license is being amortized over its three-year term of three years, which expires in April 2019,2025, and is renewable upon submitting an application, paying the applicable license fee and meeting the requirements as determined by the CRA.GRA.
Amortization expense for all intangible assets was $16$67 million, $15$17 million and $14$18 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense for all intangible assets is approximately $16$68 million, $55 million, $50 million, $50 million and $50 million for the yearyears ending December 31, 2018,2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and $52028, respectively, and $199 million thereafter.
Nassau Coliseum
On June 2, 2023, the Company closed on its acquisition of the Nassau Coliseum, an entertainment arena in the State of New York. The Company paid an aggregate amount of $241 million, consisting of $221 million upon closing and a $20 million deposit made in 2022. The purchase of the Nassau Coliseum, which continues to operate following the closing of the sale, primarily included the fixed assets related to the arena and the right to lease the underlying land from the owner, the County of Nassau in the State of New York. This transaction resulted in the recognition of $92 million of goodwill. The Company purchased the Nassau Coliseum with the intent to obtain a casino license from the State of New York to develop and operate an Integrated Resort. There is no assurance the Company will be able to obtain such casino license.
Note 710 — Other Accrued Liabilities
Other accrued liabilities consist of the following:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Customer deposits$543 $471 
Payroll and related370 316 
Taxes and licenses389 134 
Accrued interest payable184 189 
Outstanding chip liability135 81 
Other accruals327 267 
$1,948 $1,458 
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2016
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Customer deposits$572
 $508
Outstanding gaming chips and tokens478

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Taxes and licenses367

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Payroll and related342

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Note 811Long-Term DebtDerivative Instruments
Long-term debt consists ofDuring the following:
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In millions)
Corporate and U.S. Related(1):



2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Extended Term B (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $11)$2,150
 $
2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Term B (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $13)
 2,170
2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Extended Revolving
 36
Airplane Financings

56
HVAC Equipment Lease12

14
Macao Related(1):
 

2016 VML Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $56 and $69, respectively)4,043
 4,049
2016 VML Credit Facility — Non-Extended Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $2 and $4, respectively)247
 266
Other5

8
Singapore Related(1):
   
2012 Singapore Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $32 and $44, respectively)3,183

2,996
 9,640

9,595
Less — current maturities(296)
(167)
Total long-term debt$9,344

$9,428
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(1)Unamortized deferred financing costs of $24 million and $35 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to the U.S., Macao and Singapore revolving credit facilities are included in other assets, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Corporate and U.S. Related Debt
2013 U.S. Credit Facility
Inyear ended December 2013,31, 2021, the Company entered into two foreign currency swap agreements. The objective of both agreements is to manage the risk of changes in cash flows resulting from foreign currency gains/losses realized upon remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated SCL senior notes by swapping a $3.5 billionspecified amount of Hong Kong dollars for U.S. dollars at the contractual spot rate. The terms in one of the contracts did not effectively match the terms of the related SCL senior secured credit facilitynotes; thus, it was not designated as hedging (the "2013 U.S. Credit Facility"“Non-Hedging Swap”), which consists. The remaining contract was designated as a hedge of the cash flows related to a $2.25 billion funded term B loanportion of the SCL senior notes (the "2013 U.S. Term B Facility")“Hedging Swap,” and together with an original issue discountthe Non-Hedging Swap, the “FX Swaps”). The Non-Hedging Swap had a total notional value of $11$500 million and a $1.25 billion revolving credit facilityexpired in August 2023 (the "2013 U.S. Revolving Facility"“2023 Swap”). The borrowings underHedging Swap has a total notional value of $1.0 billion and expires in August 2025 (the “2025 Swap”).
As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the 2013 U.S. Credit Facilityfair value of the 2025 Swap is recorded as a liability in “Other long-term liabilities.” As of December 31, 2022, the fair value of the 2023 Swap is recorded as an asset in “Prepaid expenses and other.” The fair value of the FX Swaps was estimated using Level 2 inputs from recently reported market transactions of foreign currency exchange rates. For the Hedging Swap, the changes in fair value of the derivative were used to repay the outstanding balance on the Company's prior senior secured credit facility.
During August 2016, the Company amended the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility to, amongrecognized as other things, obtain revolving credit commitmentscomprehensive income in the aggregate amount of $1.15 billion (the "2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility"), which mature on September 19, 2020, and were used to replace the commitments under, and refinance all amounts outstanding under, the existing 2013 U.S. Revolving Facility and to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the amendment. Borrowings under the 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility will be used for general corporate purposes and working capital needs. The Company recorded a $2 million loss on early retirement of debt during the quarter ended September 30, 2016, in connection with this amendment.
During December 2016, the Company amended the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility to lower the applicable margin credit spread for adjusted Eurodollar rate term loans from 2.50% to 2.25% per annum and for alternative base rate term loans from 1.50% to 1.25% per annum.accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, the amendment lowersforeign currency gains/losses incurred from the adjusted Eurodollar rate floor from 0.75% per annum to 0.0% per annum (and thereby effectively lowers the alternative base rate floor from 1.75% per annum to 1.0% per annum). Other than the items noted above, the terms and conditionsremeasurement of the existing 2013 U.S. Creditportion of the SCL senior notes being hedged were also recognized in other comprehensive income. For the Non-Hedging Swap the changes in fair value of the derivative were recorded in “Other income” in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.



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Note 12 — Long-Term Debt
Facility remained unchanged. The Company recorded a $2 million loss on early retirement ofLong-term debt during the quarter ended December 31, 2016, in connection with this amendment.
During March 2017, the Company entered into an agreement (the "Amendment Agreement") to amend the existing 2013 U.S. Credit Facility to, among other things, refinance the term loans (by way of continuing or replacing existing term loans) in an aggregate amount of $2.18 billion (the "2013 Extended U.S. Term B Facility") and to lower the applicable margin credit spread for adjusted Eurodollar rate term loans from 2.25% to 2.0% per annum and for alternative base rate term loans from 1.25% to 1.0% per annum. Additionally, the Amendment Agreement removed the requirement to prepay outstanding revolving loans and/or permanently reduce revolving commitments in certain circumstances and extended the maturity dateconsists of the term loans from December 19, 2020 to March 29, 2024. The 2013 Extended U.S. Term B Facility is subject to quarterly amortization paymentsfollowing:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Corporate and U.S. Related(1):
3.200% Senior Notes due 2024 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $2 and $5, respectively)$1,748 $1,745 
2.900% Senior Notes due 2025 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $1 and $2, respectively)499 498 
3.500% Senior Notes due 2026 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $5 and $7, respectively)995 993 
3.900% Senior Notes due 2029 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $6)744 744 
Macao Related(1):
5.125% Senior Notes due 2025 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $4 and $7, respectively)1,796 1,793 
3.800% Senior Notes due 2026 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $4 and $5, respectively)796 795 
2.300% Senior Notes due 2027 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing cost of $5 and $6, respectively)695 694 
5.400% Senior Notes due 2028 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $11 and $13, respectively)1,889 1,887 
2.850% Senior Notes due 2029 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing cost of $5 and $6, respectively)645 644 
4.375% Senior Notes due 2030 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $7 and $8, respectively)693 692 
3.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing cost of $5)595 595 
2018 SCL Credit Facility — Revolving— 1,958 
Other(2)
19 22 
Singapore Related(1):
2012 Singapore Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $24 and $33, respectively)2,867 2,870 
2012 Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility47 46 
Other
14,029 15,978 
Less — current maturities(1,900)(2,031)
Total long-term debt$12,129 $13,947 
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(1)Unamortized deferred financing costs of $5$59 million which began on March 31, 2017, followed by a balloon payment of $2.03 billion due on March 29, 2024. The Company recorded a $5and $60 million loss on modification of debt during the year ended December 31, 2017, in connection with the Amendment Agreement. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had $1.15 billion of available borrowing capacity under the 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit.
The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility is guaranteed by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries (the "Guarantors"). The obligations under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility and the guarantees of the Guarantors are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of Las Vegas Sands, LLC ("LVSLLC") and the Guarantors' assets, other than capital stock and similar ownership interests, certain furniture, fixtures and equipment, and certain other excluded assets.
Borrowings under the 2013 Extended U.S. Term B Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate, plus a credit spread of 2.0% per annum, or at an alternative base rate, plus a credit spread of 1.0% per annum (the interest rate was set at 3.6% as of December 31, 2017). Borrowings under the 2013 U.S. Extended Revolving Facility bear interest, at2023 and 2022, respectively, related to the Company's option, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate, plus arevolving credit spread, or an alternative base rate, plus a credit spread, which credit spreadfacilities and the undrawn portion of the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility are included in each case is determined based on the Company's corporate family rating as set forth“Other assets, net” and “Prepaid expenses and other” in the pricing grid per the 2013 U.S Credit Facility, as amended (the "Corporate Rating"). The credit spread ranges from 0.125%accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Includes finance leases related to 0.625% per annum for loans accruing interest at the base rateMacao of $18 million and from 1.125% to 1.625% per annum for loans accruing interest at an adjusted Eurodollar rate. The 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility has no interim amortization payments and matures on September 19, 2020. The Company pays a commitment fee on the undrawn amounts under the 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility, which is determined based on the Corporate Rating and ranges from 0.125% to 0.25% per annum. The weighted average interest rate for the 2013 U.S Credit Facility was 3.2% during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and 3.0% during the year ended December 31, 2015.
The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for such financings, including, but not limited to, limitations on incurring additional liens, incurring additional indebtedness, making certain investments and acquiring and selling assets. The 2013 U.S. Credit Facility also requires the Guarantors to comply with a maximum ratio of net debt outstanding to adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, as defined ("Adjusted EBITDA") to the extent there is an outstanding balance on the 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility or certain letters of credit are outstanding. The maximum leverage ratio is 5.5x for all applicable quarterly periods through maturity. Based on the actual leverage ratio$21 million as of December 31, 2017, there were no material net assets of LVSLLC restricted from being distributed under the terms of the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility.In addition to the covenants noted above, the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility contains conditions2023 and additional events of default customary for such financings.2022, respectively.
Airplane Financings
In February 2007, the Company entered into promissory notes totaling $72 million to finance the purchase of one airplane and to finance two others that the Company already owned. The notes consisted of balloon payment promissory notes and amortizing promissory notes, all of which had ten-year maturities and were collateralized by the related aircraft. The notes bore interest at three-month London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 1.5% per


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Corporate and U.S. Related Debt
annum. LVSC Senior Notes
On July 31, 2019, LVSC issued, in a public offering, three series of senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $3.50 billion, consisting of $1.75 billion of 3.200% Senior Notes due August 8, 2024 (the “2024 LVSC Senior Notes”), $1.0 billion of 3.500% Senior Notes due August 18, 2026 (the “2026 LVSC Senior Notes”) and $750 million of 3.900% Senior Notes due August 8, 2029 (the “2029 LVSC Senior Notes”). A portion of the net proceeds from the offering was used to repay in full the outstanding borrowings under the 2013 U.S. Credit Facility.
On November 25, 2019, LVSC issued, in a public offering, a senior unsecured note in an aggregate principal amount of $500 million of 2.900% Senior Notes due June 25, 2025 (the “2025 LVSC Senior Notes” and, together with the 2024 LVSC Senior Notes, 2026 LVSC Senior Notes and the 2029 LVSC Senior Notes, the “LVSC Senior Notes”). A portion of the net proceeds from the offering was used for general corporate purposes, including repurchases of shares of the Company's common stock.
There are no interim principal payments on the LVSC Senior Notes and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each February 8 and August 8 with respect to the 2024 LVSC Notes and 2029 LVSC Notes, on each February 18 and August 18 with respect to the 2026 Notes, and on each June 25 and December 25 with respect to the 2025 Notes.
The amortizing notes, totaling $29 million,LVSC Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of LVSC. Each series of LVSC Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of LVSC’s other unsecured and unsubordinated obligations, if any. None of LVSC’s subsidiaries guarantee the LVSC Senior Notes.
The LVSC Senior Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated July 31, 2019, as amended with respect to each of the series of the LVSC Senior Notes (the “Indenture”), between LVSC and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Indenture contains covenants, subject to quarterly amortization paymentscustomary exceptions and qualifications, that limit the ability of $1 million, which began June 1, 2007.LVSC and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur liens, enter into sale and leaseback transactions and consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets on a consolidated basis. The balloon notes, totaling $44 million, matured on March 1, 2017, and had no interim amortization payments. The weighted average interest rate on the notes was 2.4%, 2.2% and 1.8% during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.Indenture also provides for customary events of default.
In April 2007, the Company entered into promissory notes totaling $20 million to finance the purchase of an additional airplane. The notes had ten-year maturities and consisted of a balloon payment promissory note and an amortizing promissory note. The notes bore interest at three-month LIBOR plus 1.25% per annum. The $8 million amortizing note was subject to nominal quarterly amortization payments, which began June 30, 2007. The $12 million balloon note matured on March 31, 2017, and had no interim amortization payments. The weighted average interest rate on the notes was 2.3%, 2.0% and 1.6% during the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.LVSC Revolving Facility
In March 2017, the Company repaid the outstanding $56 million balance under the Airplane Financings.
HVAC Equipment Lease
In July 2009, the CompanyOn August 9, 2019, LVSC entered into a capital leaserevolving credit agreement with its current heating, ventilationthe arrangers and air conditioning ("HVAC") provider (the "HVAC Equipment Lease") to provide the operationlenders named therein and maintenance servicesThe Bank of Nova Scotia, as administrative agent for the HVAC equipmentlenders (the “LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which the lenders provided unsecured, revolving credit commitments to LVSC in Las Vegas. an aggregate principal amount of $1.50 billion (the “LVSC Revolving Facility”), which are available until August 9, 2024, and include a $150 million sub-facility for letters of credit. LVSC may utilize the proceeds of the loans for general corporate purposes and working capital requirements of LVSC and its subsidiaries and any other purpose not prohibited by the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $1.50 billion of available borrowing capacity under the LVSC Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit.
The lease has a 10-year term with a purchaserevolving loans bear interest at the Company’s option, at either, an adjusted Eurodollar rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 1.550% per annum, or at an alternative base rate, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.125% to 0.550% per annum, in each case, based on LVSC’s corporate family credit rating. As of December 31, 2023, the third, fifth, seventhapplicable margin for revolving loans with reference to an adjusted Eurodollar rate is 1.4% per annum and tenth anniversary dates. the applicable margin for revolving loans with reference to an alternative base rate is 0.4% per annum. LVSC is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the LVSC Revolving Facility, which commitment fee ranges from 0.125% to 0.250% per annum, based on the LVSC’s corporate family credit rating. As of December 31, 2023, the commitment fee is 0.200% per annum.
The CompanyLVSC Revolving Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for facilities of this type, subject to customary exceptions and thresholds that limit the ability of (a) LVSC and its restricted subsidiaries to, among other things, (i) incur liens, (ii) enter into sale and leaseback transactions and (iii) sell, lease, sub-lease or otherwise dispose of any core facility (as defined in the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement), (b) certain restricted subsidiaries of LVSC to incur indebtedness and (c) LVSC to merge, consolidate, liquidate or sell all or substantially all of its assets. The LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement also requires LVSC to maintain a maximum
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consolidated leverage ratio of 4.0x as of the last day of each fiscal quarter. The LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, cross defaults to material debt, bankruptcy and insolvency, breaches of covenants and inaccuracy of representations and warranties, subject to customary grace periods.
On September 23, 2020, LVSC entered into an amendment agreement with lenders to the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the amendment, the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to (a) remove the requirement to maintain a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 4.0x as of the last day of any fiscal quarter of LVSC during the period commencing on October 31, 2020, through and including December 31, 2021 (the “Relevant Period”); (b) include a requirement for LVSC to maintain a minimum liquidity of $350 million as of the last day of each month during the Relevant Period; and (c) include a limitation on LVSC’s ability to declare or pay any dividend or other distribution during the period commencing on the closing date of the amendment, through and including December 31, 2021, unless liquidity is obligatedgreater than $1.0 billion on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such dividend or distribution. Pursuant to the amendment, LVSC agreed to pay a customary fee to the lenders that consented.
On September 3, 2021, LVSC entered into amendment No. 2 (the “Second Amendment”) with lenders to the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the existing LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to (a) extend the period during which LVSC is not required to maintain a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 4.0x as of the last day of any fiscal quarter to December 31, 2022; (b) extend the period during which LVSC is required to maintain a specified amount of minimum liquidity as of the last day of each month to December 31, 2022; (c) increase the minimum liquidity amount that LVSC is required to maintain until December 31, 2022 to $700 million; and (d) extend the period during which LVSC is unable to declare or pay any dividend or other distribution, unless liquidity is greater than $1.0 billion on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such dividend or distribution, to December 31, 2022. In addition, pursuant to the Second Amendment and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions specified therein, the requisite lenders under the agreementexisting LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement consented to, make monthly paymentsand waived any applicable restrictions prohibiting, the consummation of approximately $300,000the announced sale of the Las Vegas Operations. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, LVSC paid a customary fee to the lenders that consented.
On December 7, 2021, LVSC entered into amendment No. 3 (the “Third Amendment”) with lenders to the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the Third Amendment, the existing LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to update the terms therein that provide for a transition away from LIBOR as a benchmark interest rate and the replacement of LIBOR by a replacement benchmark interest rate or mechanism.
On January 30, 2023, LVSC entered into amendment No. 4 (the “Fourth Amendment”) with lenders to the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment, the existing LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to (a) determine consolidated adjusted EBITDA on a year-to-date annualized basis during the period commencing on the effective date and ending on and including December 31, 2023, as follows: (i) for the first year with automatic decreasesfiscal quarter ended March 31, 2023, consolidated adjusted EBITDA for such fiscal quarter multiplied by four, (ii) for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023, consolidated adjusted EBITDA for such fiscal quarter and the immediately preceding fiscal quarter multiplied by two, and (iii) for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2023, consolidated adjusted EBITDA for such fiscal quarter and the two immediately preceding fiscal quarters, multiplied by four-thirds; (b) extend the period during which LVSC is required to maintain a specified amount of approximately $14,000 per month on every anniversary date. The HVAC Equipment Lease was capitalized at the present valueminimum liquidity as of the future minimum lease payments at lease inception.last day of each month to December 31, 2023; and (c) extend the period during which LVSC is unable to declare or pay any dividend or other distribution, unless liquidity is greater than $1.0 billion on a pro forma basis after giving effect to such dividend or distribution, to December 31, 2023.
On June 30, 2023, LVSC entered into amendment No. 5 (the “Fifth Amendment”) with lenders to the LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement. Pursuant to the Fifth Amendment, the existing LVSC Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to update the terms therein and provide for the adoption of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) as the benchmark interest rate.
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Macao Related Debt
2016 VML Credit FacilitySCL Senior Notes
On September 22, 2011, two subsidiariesAugust 9, 2018, SCL issued, in a private offering, three series of the Company, VML US Finance LLC, the Borrower, and Venetian Macau Limited ("VML"), as guarantor, entered into a credit agreement (the "2011 VML Credit Facility"), which provided for up to $3.7 billion (or equivalentsenior unsecured notes in Hong Kong dollars or Macao patacas) and consisted of a $3.2 billion term loan (the "2011 VML Term Facility") that was fully drawn on November 15, 2011, and a $500 million revolving facility (the "2011 VML Revolving Facility"), that was available until October 15, 2016. Borrowings under the facility were used to repay outstanding indebtedness under previous credit facilities and would be used for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes, including for the development, construction and completion of certain components of Sands Cotai Central.
During March 2014, the Company amended its 2011 VML Credit Facility to, among other things, modify certain financial covenants, as discussed further below. In addition to the amendment, certain lenders extended the maturity of $2.39 billion inan aggregate principal amount of the 2011 VML Term Facility to March 31, 2020$5.50 billion, consisting of $1.80 billion of 4.600% Senior Notes due August 8, 2023 (the "Extended 2011 VML Term Facility"“2023 SCL Senior Notes”), $1.80 billion of 5.125% Senior Notes due August 8, 2025 (the “2025 SCL Senior Notes”) and together with new lenders, provided $2.0$1.90 billion in aggregate principal amount of revolving loan commitments5.400% Senior Notes due August 8, 2028 (the "Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility"“2028 SCL Senior Notes”). A portion of the revolvingnet proceeds from the offering was used to repay in full the outstanding borrowings under the 2016 VML Credit Facility. The 2023 SCL Senior Notes were redeemed during the year ended December 31, 2021, as noted below. There are no interim principal payments on the 2025 or 2028 SCL Senior Notes and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on each February 8 and August 8, commencing on February 8, 2019.
On June 4, 2020, SCL issued, in a private offering, two series of senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $1.50 billion, consisting of $800 million of 3.800% Senior Notes due January 8, 2026 (the “2026 SCL Senior Notes”) and $700 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due June 18, 2030 (the “2030 SCL Senior Notes”). The net proceeds from the offering were used to pay down the $820 million in aggregate principal balance of the 2011 VML Term Facility loans that were not extended. Borrowings under the Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility were used to fund the development, construction and completion of Sands Cotai Central and The Parisian Macao, and for working capital requirementsincremental liquidity and general corporate purposes.
In April 2015, There are no interim principal payments on the Company entered into a joinder agreement (the "Joinder Agreement")2026 or 2030 SCL Senior Notes and interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 8 and July 8, commencing on January 8, 2021, with respect to the 2011 VML Credit Facility. Under2026 SCL Senior Notes, and on June 18 and December 18, commencing on December 18, 2020, with respect to the Joinder Agreement,2030 SCL Senior Notes.
On September 23, 2021, SCL issued in a private offering three series of senior unsecured notes in an aggregate principal amount of $1.95 billion, consisting of $700 million of 2.300% Senior Notes due March 8, 2027 (the “2027 SCL Senior Notes”), $650 million of 2.850% Senior Notes due March 8, 2029 (the “2029 SCL Senior Notes”) and $600 million of 3.250% Senior Notes due August 8, 2031 (the “2031 SCL Senior Notes” and, together with the 2023 SCL Senior Notes, 2025 SCL Senior Notes, 2026 SCL Senior Notes, 2027 SCL Senior Notes, 2028 SCL Senior Notes, 2029 SCL Senior Notes, 2030 SCL Senior Notes, the “SCL Senior Notes”). SCL used the net proceeds from the offering and cash on hand to redeem in full the outstanding principal amount of its $1.80 billion 4.600% Senior Notes due 2023, any accrued interest and the associated make-whole premium as determined under the related senior notes indenture dated as of August 9, 2018.
The SCL Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of SCL. Each series of notes rank equally in right of payment with all of SCL’s existing and future senior unsecured debt and will rank senior in right of payment to all of SCL’s future subordinated debt, if any. The notes will be effectively subordinated in right of payment to all of SCL’s future secured debt (to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such debt) and will be structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of SCL’s subsidiaries. None of SCL’s subsidiaries guarantee the notes.
The 2023, 2025 and 2028 SCL Senior Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated August 9, 2018 (the “2018 SCL Indenture”), the 2026 and 2030 SCL Senior Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated June 4, 2020 (the “2020 SCL Indenture”) and the 2027, 2029 and 2031 SCL Senior Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated September 23, 2021 (the “2021 SCL Indenture”), between SCL and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. Upon the occurrence of certain lenders agreedevents described in these indentures, the interest rate on the SCL senior notes may be adjusted. The indentures contain covenants, subject to provide term loan commitmentscustomary exceptions and qualifications, that limit the ability of $1.0 billion (the "2011 VML Accordion Term"), which was funded on April 30, 2015 (the "Joinder Funding Date").
During June 2016, the Company entered into an agreement (the "VML Amendment Agreement") to amendSCL and its 2011 VML Credit Facilitysubsidiaries to, among other things, extendincur liens, enter into sale and leaseback transactions and consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of SCL’s assets on a consolidated basis. The indentures also provide for customary events of default.
The cost associated with the maturity of a portionearly termination of the then existing term loans, modify4.600% Senior Notes due 2023, including the scheduled amortization payment datesmake-whole premium of such term loans$131 million and obtain new term loan commitments (as so amended$6 million in unamortized original issue discount and restated,deferred financing costs, was recorded as a loss on early retirement of debt in the "Restated VML Credit Agreement"consolidated statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2021.
On February 16 and June 16, 2022, Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”) and Fitch, respectively, downgraded the credit rating for the Company and SCL to BB+. The Restated VML Credit Agreement becameAs a result of the downgrades, the coupon on each series of the outstanding SCL Senior Notes increased by 0.50% per annum, with a 0.25% per annum increase becoming effective on August 31, 2016, upon satisfaction of all closing conditions (the "Restatement Date"). Pursuantthe first interest payment date after February 16, 2022 as it relates to the Restated VML

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Credit Agreementincrease of $30 million and as$16 million in interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. On July 26, 2023, S&P upgraded the credit rating for the Company and SCL to BBB-. On February 1, 2024, Fitch also upgraded the credit rating for the Company and SCL to BBB-. As a result of the Restatement Date, certain lenders extendedupgrades, the maturitycoupon on each series of existing term loans (the "Extended Initial VML Term Loans") to May 31, 2022, the balance of which is $3.12 billion in aggregate principal amount consisting of $2.12 billion relatedoutstanding SCL Senior Notes decreased by 0.25% per annum effective on the first interest payment date after July 26, 2023 as it relates to the Extended 2011 VML Term FacilityS&P upgrade and $1.0 billion related0.25% per annum effective on the first interest payment date after February 1, 2024, as it relates to the 2011 VML Accordion Term. In addition, certain lenders provided $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of new term loan commitments withFitch upgrade. The weighted average interest rate for the SCL Senior Notes was 4.8%, 4.6% and 4.7% for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
2018 SCL Credit Facility
On November 20, 2018, SCL entered into a maturity date of May 31, 2022 (the "New VML Term Loans," and togetherfacility agreement with the Extended Initial VML Term Loans,arrangers and lenders named therein and Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch, as agent for the "2016 VML Term Loans," an aggregate principal amount of $4.12 billion)lenders (the “2018 SCL Credit Facility”), pursuant to which the lenders made available a $2.0 billion revolving unsecured credit facility to SCL (the “2018 SCL Revolving Facility”). The termsfacility was available until July 31, 2023, prior to being extended to July 31, 2025, as noted below, and the maturity dates of the balance of the termSCL may draw loans under the 2011 VML Credit Facility that are not 2016 VML Term Loans (the "2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans")facility, which may consist of general revolving loans (consisting of a United States dollar component and a Hong Kong dollar component) or loans drawn under a swing-line loan sub-facility (denominated in either United States dollars or Hong Kong dollars). SCL may utilize the amount of $269 millionloans for general corporate purposes and the $2.0 billion Extended 2011 VML Revolving Facility remain unchanged (the "2016 VML Revolving Facility," and together with the 2016 VML Term Loans and the 2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans, the "2016 VML Credit Facility"). Borrowings under the 2016 VML Term Loans will be used for working capital requirements of SCL and its subsidiaries.
Loans under the 2018 SCL Revolving Facility bear interest calculated by reference to (1) in the case of general corporate purposes,revolving loans denominated in United States dollars, Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”),(2) in the case of loans denominated in United States dollars drawn under the swing-line loan sub-facility, a United States dollar alternate base rate (determined by reference to, among other things, the United States dollar prime lending rate and the Federal Funds Effective Rate), (3) in the case of general revolving loans denominated in Hong Kong dollars, the Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rate (“HIBOR”) or (4) in the case of loans denominated in Hong Kong dollars drawn under the swing-line loan sub-facility, a Hong Kong dollar alternate base rate (determined by reference to, among other things, the Hong Kong dollar prime lending rate), in each case, plus a margin that is determined by reference to the consolidated leverage ratio as defined in the 2018 SCL Credit Facility. The initial margin for general revolving loans is 2.0% per annum and the initial margin for loans drawn under the swing-line loan sub-facility is 1.0% per annum. SCL is also required to pay a commitment fee of 0.60% per annum on the undrawn amounts under the 2018 SCL Revolving Facility.
The 2018 SCL Credit Facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for similar unsecured financings, including, but not limited to, make any investment or payment not specifically prohibitedlimitations on indebtedness secured by liens on principal properties and sale and leaseback transactions. The 2018 SCL Credit Facility also requires SCL to maintain a maximum ratio of total indebtedness to adjusted EBITDA of 4.0x throughout the termslife of the loan documents. The Company recordedfacility and a $1 million loss on modificationminimum ratio of debt duringadjusted EBITDA to net interest expense (including capitalized interest) of 2.5x throughout the year ended December 31, 2016, in connectionlife of the facility.
On March 27, 2020, SCL entered into a waiver and amendment request letter (the “Waiver Letter”) with respect to certain provisions of the 2018 SCL Credit Facility, pursuant to which lenders (a) waived the requirements for SCL to comply with the VML Amendment Agreement. Asrequirements that SCL ensure the maximum consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 4.0x and minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of December 31, 2017, the Company had $2.0 billion of available borrowing capacity under the 2016 VML Revolving Facility. Subsequent to year-end, the Company borrowed $249 million under the 2016 VML Revolving Facility.
The indebtedness under the 2016 VML Credit Facility is guaranteed by VML, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited and certain of the Company's other foreign subsidiaries (collectively, the "2016 VML Guarantors"). The obligations under the 2016 VML Credit Facility are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the Borrower's and the 2016 VML Guarantors' assets, other than (1) capital stock and similar ownership interests, (2) certain furniture, fixtures, fittings and equipment and (3) certain other excluded assets.
Commencing with the2.5x for any quarterly period ending March 31,during the period beginning on, and including, January 1, 2020 and atending on, and including, July 1, 2021 (the “SCL Relevant Period”) (other than with respect to the endfinancial year ended on December 31, 2019); (b) waived any default that may arise as a result of each subsequent quarter throughany breach of said requirements during the SCL Relevant Period (other than with respect to the financial year ended on December 31, 2019); and (c) extended the period of time during which SCL may supply the agent with (i) its audited consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended on December 31, 2019, to April 30, 2020; and (ii) its audited consolidated financial statements for the financial year ending on December 31, 2020, to April 30, 2021. Pursuant to the Restated VML Credit Agreement requiresWaiver Letter, SCL agreed to pay a customary fee to the borrowerlenders that consented.
On September 11, 2020, SCL entered into a waiver extension and amendment request letter (the “Waiver Extension Letter”) with respect to repay the outstanding 2016 VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 2.5%certain provisions of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as2018 SCL Credit Facility, pursuant to which lenders agreed to (a) extend the SCL Relevant Period such that it ends on, and includes, January 1, 2022 instead of July 1, 2021; and (b) amend and restate the Restatement Date. For2018 SCL Credit Facility in the quarterly periods ending on March 31 through June 30, 2021,form attached to the borrower is required to repayWaiver Extension Letter, which contains the outstanding 2016 VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Restatement Date. For the quarterly periods ending on September 30 through December 31, 2021, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2016 VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 12.5% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Restatement Date. For the quarterly period ending on March 31, 2022, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2016 VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 20.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Restatement Date. The remaining balance on the 2016 VML Term Loans is due on the maturity date.
Commencingfollowing amendments: (1) it provides SCL with the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017, and atoption to increase the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2018, the Restated VML Credit Agreement requires the borrower to repay the outstanding 2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 2.5% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Restatement Date. For the quarterly periods ending on June 30, 2018, through March 31, 2019, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Restatement Date. For the quarterly periods ending on June 30 through December 31, 2019, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 12.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Restatement Date. The remaining balance on the 2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans is due on the maturity date, March 31, 2020. The 2016 VML Revolving Facility has no interim amortization payments and matures on March 31, 2020.
The 2016 VML Term Loans and the 2016 Non-Extended VML Term Loans both bear interest, at the Company's option, at either the adjusted Eurodollar rate or Hong Kong Inter-bank Offered Rate ("HIBOR"), plus a credit spread, or an alternative base rate, plus a credit spread, which credit spread in each case is determined based on the consolidated total leverage ratio as set forth in the Restated VML Credit Agreement. The credit spread ranges from 0.25% to 1.125% per annum for loans accruing interest at the base rate and from 1.25% to 2.125% per annum for loans accruing interest at an adjusted Eurodollar or HIBOR rate (set at 3.3% and 2.9% for loans accruing interest at an adjusted Eurodollar

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capacity by an aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion; and (2) it imposes a restriction on the ability of SCL to declare or make any dividend payment or similar distribution at any time during the period from (and including) July 1, 2020 to (and including) January 1, 2022, if at such time (x) the total borrowing capacity exceeds $2.0 billion by operation of the increase referred to above; and (y) the maximum consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 4.0x, unless, after giving effect to such payment, the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents of SCL on such date; and (ii) the aggregate amount of the undrawn facility under the 2018 SCL Credit Facility and unused commitments under other credit facilities of SCL is greater than $2.0 billion. Pursuant to the Waiver Extension Letter, SCL agreed to pay a customary fee to the lenders that consented.
On January 25, 2021, SCL entered into an agreement with lenders to increase commitments under the 2018 SCL Credit Facility by HKD 3.83 billion (approximately $491 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2021).
On July 7, 2021, SCL entered into a waiver extension and HIBOR rate, respectively,amendment request letter (the “Third Waiver Extension Letter”) with respect to certain provisions of the 2018 SCL Credit Facility, pursuant to which lenders agreed to (a) extend by one year to (and including) January 1, 2023, the waiver period for the requirement for SCL to comply with the requirements that SCL ensure the consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 4.0x and the consolidated interest coverage ratio is not less than 2.5x as at the last day of the financial quarter; (b) extend the period of time during which SCL may supply the agent with its audited consolidated financial statements for the financial year ending on December 31, 2021 to April 30, 2022; and (c) extend by one year to (and including) January 1, 2023, the period during which SCL's ability to declare or make any dividend payment or similar distribution is restricted if at such time (x) the Total Commitments (as defined in the 2018 SCL Credit Facility) exceed $2.0 billion by SCL's exercise of the option to increase the Total Commitments by an aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion; and (y) the consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 4.0x, unless, after giving effect to such payment, the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents of SCL on such date; and (ii) the aggregate amount of the undrawn facility under the 2018 SCL Credit Facility and unused commitments under other credit facilities of SCL is greater than $2.0 billion. Pursuant to the Third Waiver Extension Letter, SCL paid a customary fee to the lenders that consented.
On November 30, 2022, SCL entered into a waiver extension and amendment request letter (the “Fourth Waiver Extension Letter”) with respect to certain provisions of the 2018 SCL Credit Facility, pursuant to which lenders have (a) extended to (and including) July 31, 2023, the waiver period for the requirement for SCL to comply with the requirements that SCL ensure (a) the consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 4.0x and the consolidated interest coverage ratio is not less than 2.5x as at the last day of the financial quarter; (b) extend to (and including) July 31, 2023, the period during which SCL's ability to declare or make any dividend payment or similar distribution is restricted if at such time (x) the Total Commitments (as defined in the 2018 SCL Credit Facility) exceed $2.0 billion by SCL's exercise of the option to increase the Total Commitments by an aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion; and (y) the consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 4.0x, unless, after giving effect to such payment, the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents of SCL on such date; and (ii) the aggregate amount of the undrawn facility under the 2018 SCL Credit Facility and unused commitments under other credit facilities of SCL is greater than $2.0 billion; and (c) incorporated provisions to address the transition of LIBOR to a term SOFR reference rate. Pursuant to the Fourth Waiver Extension Letter, SCL paid a customary fee to the lenders that consented.
On May 11, 2023, SCL entered into an amended and restated facility agreement (the “A&R Facility Agreement”) with respect to certain provisions of the 2018 SCL Credit Facility, pursuant to which lenders have (a) extended the termination date for the Hong Kong Dollar (“HKD”) commitments and U.S. dollar commitments of the lenders that consented to the waivers and amendments in the A&R Facility Agreement (the “Extending Lenders”) from July 31, 2023 to July 31, 2025; (b) extended to (and including) January 1, 2024, the waiver period for the requirement for SCL to comply with the requirements that SCL ensure (i) the consolidated leverage ratio does not exceed 4.0x and (ii) the consolidated interest coverage ratio is not less than 2.5x; (c) amended the definition of consolidated total debt such that it excludes any financial indebtedness that is subordinated and subject in right of payment to the prior payment in full of the A&R Facility Agreement (including the $1.0 billion subordinated unsecured term loan facility made available by the Company to SCL); (d) amended the maximum permitted consolidated leverage ratio as of the last day of each of the financial quarters ending March 31, 2024, June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024, December 31, 2017). The Borrower will also pay standby fees2024, and subsequent financial quarters to be 6.25x, 5.5x, 5.0x, 4.5x, and 4.0x,
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respectively; and (e) extended to (and including) January 1, 2025, the period during which SCL’s ability to declare or make any dividend payment or similar distribution is restricted if at such time (x) the Total Commitments (as defined in the A&R Facility Agreement) exceed $2.0 billion by SCL’s exercise of the option to increase the Total Commitments by an aggregate amount of up to $1.0 billion and (y) the consolidated leverage ratio is greater than 4.0x, unless, after giving effect to such payment, the sum of (i) the aggregate amount of cash and cash equivalents of SCL on such date and (ii) the aggregate amount of the undrawn amountsfacility under the 2016 VML Revolving Facility.A&R Facility Agreement and unused commitments under other credit facilities of SCL is greater than $2.0 billion. The amendments with respect to the extended commitments took effect on July 31, 2023. Pursuant to the A&R Facility Agreement, SCL paid a customary fee to the Extending Lenders that consented.
The Extending Lenders’ HKD commitments total HKD 17.63 billion (approximately $2.25 billion at exchange rates in effect on May 11, 2023) and U.S. dollar commitments total $237 million, which together represent 100% of the total available commitments under the A&R Facility Agreement.
The 2018 SCL Credit Facility also contains certain events of default (some of which are subject to grace and remedy periods and materiality qualifiers), including, but not limited to, events relating to SCL's gaming operations and the loss or termination of certain land concession contracts.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, SCL drew down $114 million and HKD 8.50 billion (approximately $1.09 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) under the facility for general corporate purposes. The weighted average interest rate onfor the 2016 VML2018 SCL Credit Facility was 2.6%, 2.1%6.3% and 1.6% 4.3%for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023 and 2015,2022, respectively.
The 2016 VML Credit Facility, as amended, contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for such financings, including, but not limited to, limitations on liens, loans and guarantees, investments, acquisitions and asset sales, restricted payments and other distributions, affiliate transactions, and use of proceeds from the facility. The 2016 VML Credit Facility also requires the Borrower and VML to comply with financial covenants, including maximum ratios of total indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA and minimum ratios of Adjusted EBITDA to net interest expense. The maximum leverage ratio, as amended, is 3.5x for all quarterly periods through maturity. Based on the actual leverage ratio as As of December 31, 2017, there were no material net assets2023, SCL had $2.49 billion of the 2016 VML Guarantors restricted from being distributedavailable borrowing capacity under the terms2018 SCL Revolving Facility comprised of the 2016 VML Credit Facility. In addition to the covenants noted above, the 2016 VML Credit Facility contains conditionsHKD commitments of HKD 17.63 billion (approximately $2.26 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) and additional eventsU.S. dollar commitments of default customary for such financings.$237 million.
Singapore Related Debt
2012 Singapore Credit Facility
In June 2012, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. ("MBS"),MBS entered into a SGD 5.15.10 billion (approximately $3.81$3.86 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023) credit agreement (the "2012“2012 Singapore Credit Facility"Facility”), providing for a fully funded SGD 4.64.60 billion (approximately $3.44$3.48 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023) term loan (the "2012“2012 Singapore Term Facility"Facility”) and a SGD 500 million (approximately $374$378 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023) revolving facility (the "2012“2012 Singapore Revolving Facility"Facility”) that was available until November 25, 2017 and extended to February 27, 2026, as noted below, which included a SGD 100 million (approximately $75$76 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023) ancillary facility (the "2012“2012 Singapore Ancillary Facility"Facility”). Borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility were used to repay the outstanding balance under the previous Singapore credit facility.
InDuring August 2014, the CompanyMBS amended its 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, pursuant to which consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Term Facility extended the maturity to August 28, 2020, and consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility extended the maturity to February 28, 2020. As
During March 2018, MBS amended its 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, which refinanced the facility in an aggregate amount of SGD 4.80 billion (approximately $3.64 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017,2023), pursuant to which consenting lenders of borrowings under the Company had2012 Singapore Term Facility extended the maturity to March 29, 2024, and consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility extended the maturity to September 29, 2023.
On August 30, 2019, MBS amended and restated its 2012 Singapore Credit Facility (the “Third Amendment and Restatement Agreement”). The Third Amendment and Restatement Agreement extended (a) the maturity date of the term loans under the 2012 Singapore Term Facility to August 31, 2026, and (b) the termination date of the revolving credit commitments under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility to February 27, 2026, and also increased the principal amount of revolving credit commitments by an additional SGD 495250 million (approximately $370$189 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023) for a total aggregate principal amount of SGD 750 million (approximately $568 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). As of December 31, 2023, MBS had SGD 589 million (approximately $446 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) of available
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borrowing capacity under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit.credit, primarily consisting of a banker’s guarantee in connection with the MBS Expansion Project for SGD 153 million (approximately $116 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023).
Under the Third Amendment and Restatement Agreement, certain lenders committed to provide a new delayed draw term loan facility (the “Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility”) in an aggregate principal amount of SGD 3.75 billion (approximately $2.84 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), which will be available to MBS until December 30, 2024, to finance costs associated with the MBS Expansion Project. The loans borrowed under the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility will mature on August 31, 2026. During the year ended December 31, 2020, MBS borrowed SGD 62 million (approximately $46 million at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction) under the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility. As of December 31, 2023, SGD 3.69 billion (approximately $2.79 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) remains available to be drawn under the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility once the construction cost estimate and construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project are delivered to lenders.
The indebtedness under the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility is collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of MBS's assets, other than capital stock and similar ownership interests, certain furniture, fixtures and equipment and certain other excluded assets.
CommencingThe term loans under the 2012 Singapore Term Facility are subject to interim quarterly amortization payments, beginning with the quarterly periodfiscal quarter ended December 31, 2014,2019, in an amount equal to (i) until and atincluding the endfiscal quarter ending September 30, 2024, 0.5% of each subsequentthe principal amount outstanding on June 30, 2019 (the “Term Facility Restatement Date”), (ii) for the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024, 3.0% of the principal amount outstanding on the Term Facility Restatement Date, (iii) for the fiscal quarters ending March 31, 2025 through September 30, 2018,2025, 5.0% of the Companyprincipal amount outstanding on the Term Facility Restatement Date, and (iv) for the fiscal quarters ending December 31, 2025 through June 30, 2026, 18.0% of the principal amount outstanding on the Term Facility Restatement Date. On the maturity date of August 31, 2026, MBS is required to repay theall remaining amounts outstanding 2012on the Singapore Term Facility.
Loans under the Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility are subject to interim quarterly amortization payments, beginning with the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2025, in an amount equal to (i) until and including the amount of 0.5%fiscal quarter ending September 30, 2025, 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding ason December 30, 2024 (the “Delayed Draw Term Facility Restatement Date”), and (ii) for each fiscal quarter from December 31, 2025, until and including June 30, 2026, 18.0% of the principal amount outstanding on the Delayed Draw Term Facility Restatement Date. On the maturity date of August 29, 2014 (the "Singapore Restatement Date"). Commencing with the quarterly period ending December 31, 2018, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through September 30, 2019, the Company2026, MBS is required to repay all remaining amounts outstanding on the outstanding 2012 Singapore Delayed Draw Term Facility inFacility.
Under the amountThird Amendment and Restatement Agreement, MBS must comply with a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 5.0%4.5x on the last day of each fiscal quarter from August 30, 2019, until twelve months following the aggregate principal amount outstandingdate on which a temporary occupation permit is issued with respect to the MBS Expansion Project. Thereafter, MBS must comply with a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 4.0x as of the Singapore Restatement Date. Commencing with the quarterly period ending December 31, 2019, and at the endlast day of each subsequentfiscal quarter through June 30, 2020,maturity.
On February 9, 2022, MBS entered into the Fourth Amendment and on the maturity date, the Company is required to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 18.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstandingRestatement Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment Agreement”) with DBS Bank Ltd., as of the Singapore Restatement Date.agent and security trustee. The 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility has no interim amortization paymentsFourth Amendment Agreement amended and matures on February 28, 2020.
Borrowings underrestated the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, to update the terms therein that provide for a transition away from the Swap Offer Rate (“SOR”) as a benchmark interest rate and the replacement of SOR by a replacement benchmark interest rate or mechanism.
Under the Fourth Amendment Agreement, outstanding loans bear interest at the Singapore Swap OfferedOvernight Rate ("SOR"Average (“SORA”) with a credit spread adjustment of 0.19% per annum, plus a spread ofan applicable margin ranging from 1.15% to 1.85% per annum. Beginning December 23, 2012, the spread for all outstanding loans is subject to reductionannum, based on aMBS’s consolidated leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA (interest(estimated interest rate set at approximately 2.6%5.36% as of December 31, 2017)2023). MBS pays a standby commitment fee of 35% to 40% of the spread per annum on all undrawn amounts under

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the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility. The weighted average interest rate for the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility was 2.2%5.3%, 3.5% and 2.1% for the years ended December 31, 20172023, 2022 and 2016, and 2.5% for2021, respectively.
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On June 18, 2020, MBS amended the year ended December 31, 2015.
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company had no interest rate cap agreements in place. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had one interest rate cap agreement in place with a notional amount of SGD 100 million (approximately $75 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017), an expiration date of May 2016 and a strike rate of 3.5%. The provisions of the interest rate cap agreement entitled the Company to receive from the counterparties the amounts, if any, by which the selected market interest rate exceeds the strike rate as stated in such agreement. There was no net effect on interest expense as a result of these interest rate cap agreements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Theexisting 2012 Singapore Credit Facility as amended, contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for such financings, including, but not limited to, limitations on liens, indebtedness, loans and guarantees, investments, acquisitions and asset sales, restricted payments, affiliate transactions and use of proceeds from(the “Amendment Letter”). The Amendment Letter (a) modifies the facilities. The 2012 Singapore Credit Facility also requires MBS to comply with financial covenants, including maximum ratios of total indebtedness to Adjusted EBITDA, minimum ratios of Adjusted EBITDA to interest expense and a positive net worth requirement. The maximum leverage ratio, as amended, is 3.5x for the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2017 through September 30, 2019, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.0x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. Based on the actual leverage ratio as of December 31, 2017, there were no material net assets of MBS restricted from being distributedcovenant provisions under the terms of the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility. In addition to the covenants noted above, the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility contains conditionssuch that MBS will not have to comply with the leverage or interest coverage covenants for the financial quarters ending, and including, September 30, 2020 through, and including, December 31, 2021 (the “Waiver Period”); (b) extends to June 30, 2021, the deadline for delivering the construction costs estimate and the construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project; and (c) permits MBS to make dividend payments during the Waiver Period of (i) an unlimited amount if the ratio of its debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA is lower than or equal to 4.25x and (ii) up to SGD 500 million per fiscal year if the ratio of its debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA is higher than 4.25x, subject to the additional eventsrequirements that (a) the aggregate amount of defaultMBS’s cash plus Facility B availability is greater than or equal to SGD 800 million immediately following such dividend payment and (b) MBS’s interest coverage ratio is higher than 3.0x. Pursuant to the Amendment Letter, MBS agreed to pay a customary fee to the lenders that consented thereto.
On September 7, 2021, MBS further amended the existing 2012 Singapore Credit Facility (the “Second Amendment Letter”). The Second Amendment Letter (a) extends by one year to (and including) December 31, 2022, the waiver period for the requirement for MBS to comply with the financial covenant provisions under the 2012 Singapore Credit Facility such financings.that MBS will not have to comply with the leverage or interest coverage covenants for the financial quarters ending, and including, September 30, 2021 through, and including, December 31, 2022 (the “Extended Waiver Period”); (b) extends to March 31, 2022, the deadline for delivering the construction cost estimate and the construction schedule for the MBS Expansion Project; and (c) permits MBS to make dividend payments during the Extended Waiver Period of (i) an unlimited amount if the ratio of its debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA is lower than or equal to 4.25x and (ii) up to SGD 500 million per fiscal year if the ratio of its debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA is higher than 4.25x, subject to the additional requirements that (a) the aggregate amount of MBS’s cash plus Facility B availability is greater than or equal to SGD 800 million immediately following such dividend payment and (b) MBS’s interest coverage ratio is higher than 3.0x. Pursuant to the Second Amendment Letter, MBS paid a customary fee to the lenders that consented. The Company is in the process of reviewing the budget and timing of the MBS expansion due to various factors. As a result, the construction cost estimate and construction schedule were not delivered to the lenders by the March 31, 2022 deadline. The Company does not anticipate material spend related to the MBS Expansion Project prior to the delivery of these items to the lenders.
Debt Covenant Compliance
As of December 31, 2017,2023, management believes the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants. The Company amended its 2018 SCL Credit Facility to, among other things, waive SCL’s requirement to comply with financial covenants through January 1, 2024, which include a maximum leverage ratio of total debt to trailing twelve-months adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, calculated in accordance with the A&R Facility Agreement.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities related to long-term debt and capitalfinance lease obligations are as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Proceeds from 2016 VML Credit Facility$649
 $1,000
 $
Proceeds from 2013 U.S. Credit Facility5
 296
 1,090
Proceeds from 2011 VML Credit Facility
 1,000
 999
 $654
 $2,296
 $2,089
      
Repayments on 2011 VML Credit Facility$(668) $(1,000) $(820)
Repayments on 2012 Singapore Credit Facility(67) (66) (67)
Repayments on 2013 U.S. Credit Facility(63) (914) (1,503)
Repayments on Airplane Financings(56) (4) (4)
Repayments on HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt(4) (3) (4)
 $(858) $(1,987) $(2,398)

Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Proceeds from 2027, 2029 and 2031 SCL Senior Notes$— $— $1,946 
Proceeds from 2018 SCL Credit Facility— 1,200 756 
$— $1,200 $2,702 
Repayments on 2023 SCL Senior Notes$— $— $(1,800)
Repayments on 2018 SCL Credit Facility(1,948)— — 
Repayments on 2012 Singapore Credit Facility(62)(60)(62)
Repayments on Other Long-Term Debt(59)(6)(5)
$(2,069)$(66)$(1,867)
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Scheduled Maturities of Capital Lease Obligations and Long-Term Debt
Maturities of capital lease obligations and long-term debt outstanding (excluding finance leases) as of December 31, 2017,2023, are summarized as follows:
Long-Term
Debt
(In millions)
2024$1,894 
20253,358 
20263,538 
2027700 
20281,900 
Thereafter2,700 
Total$14,090 
 
Capital
Lease Obligations
 
Long-term
Debt
 (In millions)
2018$5
 $292
201912
 1,267
20201
 2,380
20211
 1,457
2022
 2,276
Thereafter
 2,052
 19
 9,724
Less — amount representing interest(2) 
Total$17
 $9,724
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, was approximately $9.61 billion and $9.58 billion, respectively, compared to its carrying value of $9.72 billion and $9.70 billion, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt is based on level 2 inputs (quoted prices in markets that are not active).
Note 913 — Equity
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Company's Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Nevada law and the Company's articles of incorporation, to determine the terms and conditions of the preferred stock, including whether the shares of preferred stock will be issued in one or more series, the number of shares to be included in each series and the powers, designations, preferences and rights of the shares. The Company's Board of Directors also is authorized to designate any qualifications, limitations or restrictions on the shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders.
Common Stock
Dividends
In April 2020, the Company suspended the quarterly dividend program due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and in August 2023, the dividend program was reinstated.
On March 31, June 30, September 29August 16, 2023 and December 29, 2017,November 15, 2023, the Company paid a dividend of $0.73$0.20 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, the Company recorded $2.31 billion $305 millionas a distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.26 billion related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $1.05 billion related to all other shareholders).
On March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 30, 2016, the Company paid a dividend of $0.72 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $2.29 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.24 billion related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $1.05 billion related to all other shareholders).
On March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, 2015, the Company paid a dividend of $0.65 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded $2.07 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $1.12 billion related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $949 million related to all other shareholders).

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earnings.
In January 2018, as part of a regular cash dividend program,2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.75$0.20 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $592$151 million) to be paid on March 30, 2018,February 14, 2024, to shareholdersstockholders of record on March 22, 2018.February 6, 2024.
Repurchase ProgramShare Repurchases
In October 2014,June 2018, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $2.0$2.50 billion of its outstanding common stock, which expiredwas to expire in November 2020. In October 2016. In November 2016,2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the extension of the expiration date of the remaining repurchase amount of $1.56$916 million to November 2022, and in October 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the further extension of the expiration date of the remaining repurchase amount of $916 million to November 2024. On October 16, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized increasing the remaining share repurchase amount of $916 million to $2.0 billion of its outstanding common stock, which expires inand extending the expiration date from November 2018.2024 to November 3, 2025. Repurchases of the Company's common stock are made at the Company's discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws in the open market or otherwise. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions. During the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017 and 2015,2023, the Company repurchased 6,194,137 and 4,383,79311,121,497 shares respectively, of its common stock for $375$510 million(including commissions and $205$5 million respectively, (including commissions)in excise tax) under the Company's current program and previous programs, respectively. Duringduring the yearyears ended December 31, 2016,2022 and 2021, no shares of its common stock were repurchased. All share repurchases of the Company's common stock have been recorded as treasury stock.stock in the accompanying balance sheets.
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Included in the 11,121,497shares mentioned above, 5,783,021 shares were purchased pursuant to an underwriting agreement with Dr. Miriam Adelson and the Miriam Adelson Trust and several underwriters, in which the Company repurchased the shares from the underwriters at a price per share equal to the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. Refer to “Note 19 Related Party Transactions.”
Rollforward of Shares of Common Stock
A summary of the outstanding shares of common stock is as follows:
Balance as of January 1, 20152021798,258,172763,842,938 
Exercise of stock options688,743121,710 
Issuance of restricted stock25,104 
Balance as of December 31, 2021763,989,752 
Issuance of restricted stock49,43846,448 
Vesting of restricted stock units34,750211,083 
Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock(2,000)
Repurchase of common stock(4,383,793)
Balance as of December 31, 20152022794,645,310764,247,283 
Exercise of stock options233,80477,856 
Issuance of restricted stock61,54617,166 
Vesting of restricted stock units28,750233,654 
Forfeiture of unvested restricted stock(9,318(5,806))
Repurchase of common stock(11,121,497)
Balance as of December 31, 20162023794,960,092753,448,656 
Exercise of stock options617,612
Issuance of restricted stock37,270
Vesting of restricted stock units64,150
Repurchase of common stock(6,194,137)
Balance as of December 31, 2017789,484,987
Noncontrolling Interests in SCL
Dividends
Subsequent to the February 21, 2020 dividend payment, SCL suspended its dividend payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. SCL will assess the resumption of the dividend program at a time deemed appropriate after taking into account all facts and circumstances.
Prepayment to Purchase Noncontrolling Interest
On February 24December 5, 2023, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Venetian Venture Development II (“VVDI II”), entered into a Master Confirmation and June 23, 2017,Supplemental Confirmation (collectively, the "Forward Purchase Agreement") with a financial institution (the “Dealer”) relating to the purchase of the common stock of SCL paid(the “Forward Purchase Transaction”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Forward Agreement, VVDI II made an up-front payment of HKD 1.95 billion (approximately $250 million at exchange rates as of the date of the transaction) to the Dealer on December 6, 2023, (the “Maximum Notional Amount”), and the Dealer agreed to deliver to VVDI II shares of SCL’s common stock in an amount up to the Maximum Notional Amount upon completion. The Maximum Notional Amount is subject to reduction to the extent the share price of SCL’s common stock exceeds a dividendcap amount set forth in the Forward Agreement (the “Cap Amount”). Once the up-front payment was made, VVDI II has no further obligation to provide any additional consideration to the Dealer.
The number of 0.99 Hong Kong dollars ("HKD") and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively,shares actually delivered to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.07 billion, of which the Company retained $1.45 billionby the Dealer will be based on the volume-weighted average share price of SCL’s common stock during the year ended December 31, 2017).term of the Forward Transaction subject to the Cap Amount, less an agreed discount.
On February 26 andAll purchases under the Forward Purchase Transaction will be completed by June 24, 2016, SCL paid a dividend2024 (the “Scheduled End Date”), although the exact date of HKD 0.99 and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively,completion will depend on whether the Dealer exercises its acceleration option under the Forward Agreement. The Forward Purchase Agreement contains provisions, whereby any unused portion of the Maximum Notional Amount by the Dealer be returned to SCL shareholders (a totalVVDI II in the form of $2.07 billion,cash or be used to purchase additional shares of which the Company retained $1.45 billion during the year ended December 31, 2016).
On February 27 and July 15, 2015, SCL paid a dividend of HKD 0.99 and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.07 billion, of which the Company retained $1.45 billion during the year ended December 31, 2015).

SCL’s common stock in open market transactions, at VVDI II's election.
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The Company accounted for the Forward Purchase Agreement as a hybrid instrument consisting of a host contract, the prepayment amount of $250 million, accounted for as a reduction to equity, and an embedded derivative with nominal fair value. As the embedded derivative had a nominal fair value, no derivative was recorded.
In January 2018, the Board of Directors of SCL declared a dividend of HKD 0.99 per share (a total of $1.02 billion, of which the Company retained approximately $717 million) to SCL shareholders of record on February 5, 2018, which was paid on February 23, 2018.
Other
During the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company distributed $13 million, $15 million and $14 million, respectively, to certain of its noncontrolling interests.
Note 1014 — Income Taxes
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes and noncontrolling interests for domestic and foreign operations is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
Foreign$2,804
 $2,220
 $2,547
Domestic248
 35
 75
Total income before income taxes$3,052
 $2,255
 $2,622
Total income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
The components of the income tax expense (benefit) expensefrom continuing operations are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
Year Ended December 31,
2017 2016 2015
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
Foreign:     
Current
Current
Current$258
 $206
 $213
Deferred12
 29
 3
Federal:     
Current30
 9
 4
Current
Current
Deferred(509) (5) 16
Total income tax (benefit) expense$(209) $239
 $236
Total income tax expense (benefit)
Total income tax expense (benefit)
Total income tax expense (benefit)
The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate and the Company's effective tax rate for continuing operations is as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
Statutory federal income tax rate21.0 %(21.0)%(21.0)%
Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from:
Foreign and U.S. tax rate differential(6.5)%9.0 %6.7 %
Tax exempt (income) loss of foreign subsidiary(4.2)%4.5 %0.6 %
Change in valuation allowance4.0 %15.8 %13.1 %
Other, net5.1 %2.8 %0.3 %
Effective tax rate19.4 %11.1 %(0.3)%
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
Statutory federal income tax rate35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
Increase (decrease) in tax rate resulting from:     
U.S. foreign tax credits(105.9)% (119.3)% (100.7)%
Repatriation of foreign earnings72.1 % 79.8 % 68.0 %
Foreign and U.S. tax rate differential(18.8)% (20.4)% (20.0)%
Change in valuation allowance18.3 % 43.2 % 34.5 %
Tax exempt income of foreign subsidiary (Macao)(7.9)% (8.7)% (7.8)%
Other, net0.4 % 1.0 %  %
Effective tax rate(6.8)% 10.6 % 9.0 %
The Company's foreign and U.S. tax rate differential reflects the fact that income earnedthe U.S. tax rate of 21% is higher than the statutory tax rates in Singapore and Macao is taxed at local rates, whichof 17% and 12%, respectively.
The Company's operations in Macao are lower than U.S.subject to a 12% statutory income tax rates. The Companyrate, but in connection with the 35% gaming tax, VML and its peers received a 5-yearcorporate income tax exemption in Macao that exemptsexempted the Company from paying corporate income tax on profits generated by gaming operations. The Company willoperations through December 31, 2022. On February 5, 2024, the Macao government provided notice that VML and its peers would continue to benefit fromreceive this tax exemption through the end of 2018. In December 2017, the Company requested an additional income tax exemption for either an additional 5-yearthe period orJanuary 1, 2023 through June 26, 2022, the date the Company's subconcession agreement expires. Had the Company not received the income tax exemption in Macao, consolidated net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. would have been reduced by $158 million, $127 million

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and $132 million, and diluted earnings per share would have been reduced by $0.20, $0.16 and $0.17 per share for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In May 2014,2027.
Additionally, in April 2019, the Company entered into ana shareholder dividend tax agreement with the Macao government, effective through the end of 2018 that providesJune 26, 2022, providing for an annual payment of 42 million patacas (approximately $5 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017) that ispayments as a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VML shareholders on dividend distributions paid from VML gaming profits. VML intends to requestprofits; namely an additionalannual payment of 38
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million patacas (approximately $5 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for 2021 and a payment of 18 million patacas (approximately $2 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for the period between January 1, 2022 through June 26, 2022. The Company is in discussions for a new shareholder dividend tax agreement with the Macao government, which would commence effective as of January 1, 2023.
The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 reflects a continuation of the exemption from Macao's corporate income tax on profits generated by the operation of casino games of chance and a new shareholder dividend tax agreement. Consolidated net income attributable to correspond toLVSC would have been reduced by $46 million and diluted earnings per share would have been reduced by $0.06 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023 without the consideration of the income tax exemption forin Macao. The VML gaming operations; however, there is no certainty that the agreement will be granted, which could havelosses incurred during 2022 and 2021 did not generate a significant impact on the Company's tax obligation in Macao and a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or cash flows.benefit because they were not subject to tax. In September 2013, the Company and the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") entered into a Pre-Filing Agreement providing that the Macao special gaming tax (35% of gross gaming revenue) qualifies as a tax paid in lieu of an income tax and could be claimed as a U.S. foreign tax credit.
U.S.The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) was signed into law on August 16, 2022. The IRA contains numerous provisions including a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax reform made significant changes(“CAMT”) for certain large corporations that have at least an average of $1 billion adjusted financial statement income over a consecutive three-year period effective in tax years beginning after December 31, 2022. Applicable corporations would be allowed to U.S. incomeclaim a credit for the corporate minimum tax laws including lowering the U.S. corporatepaid against regular tax rate to 21% effective beginning in 2018 and transitioning from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system resulting in dividends fromfuture years. Based upon the Company's foreign subsidiariesanalysis of the IRA and subsequently released guidance, management does not being subject to U.S. income taxexpect the CAMT will have a material effect on our future cash flows and creatingresults of operations. The IRA also includes a one-time1% excise tax on previously unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries. As a result, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $526corporate stock repurchases beginning January 1, 2023, which amounted to $5 million relating to the reduction of the valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets that were previously determined not likely to be utilized and also the revaluation of its U.S. deferred tax liabilities at the reduced corporate income tax rate of 21%. The Company recorded the impact of enactment of U.S. tax reform subject to SAB 118, which provides for a twelve month measurement period to complete the accounting required under ASC 740. While the Company believes these provisional amounts represent a reasonable estimate of the ultimate enactment-related impact that U.S. tax reform will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements, it is possible that the Company may materially adjust these amounts for related administrative guidance, notices, implementing regulations, potential legislative amendments and interpretations as the new tax law evolves. These adjustments could have an impact on the Company's tax assets and liabilities, effective tax rate and earnings per share.during year ended December 31, 2023.
The primary tax affected components of the Company's net deferred tax assets (liabilities)liabilities are as follows:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Deferred tax assets:
U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards$3,575 $3,720 
Net operating loss carryforwards401 481 
Research and development22 — 
Stock-based compensation18 17 
Accrued expenses12 
Pre-opening expenses— 
Provision for credit losses
Other14 
4,037 4,242 
Less — valuation allowances(3,879)(4,083)
Total deferred tax assets158 159 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment(219)(174)
Prepaid expenses(2)(2)
Other(3)(4)
Total deferred tax liabilities(224)(180)
Deferred tax liabilities, net$(66)$(21)
 December 31,
 2017 2016
 (In millions)
Deferred tax assets:   
U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards$4,937
 $3,953
Net operating loss carryforwards262
 248
Allowance for doubtful accounts21
 31
Deferred gain on the sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at The Palazzo16
 28
Accrued expenses16
 26
Stock-based compensation14
 32
Pre-opening expenses14
 27
State deferred items8
 10
Other
 3
 5,288
 4,358
Less — valuation allowances(4,690) (4,197)
Total deferred tax assets598
 161
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Property and equipment(246) (273)
Prepaid expenses(5) (5)
Other(60) (83)
Total deferred tax liabilities(311) (361)
Deferred tax assets (liabilities), net$287
 $(200)

The Company's U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards were $3.61 billion and $3.76 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which expire beginning in 2024 and 2023, respectively. There was a valuation allowance of $3.49 billion and $3.61 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, provided on certain U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards, as the Company believes these assets do not meet the “more-likely-than-not” criteria for recognition. Net operating loss carryforwards for the Company's foreign subsidiaries were $3.28 billion and $3.96 billion as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which expire beginning in 2024 and 2023,
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In March 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify several aspectsrespectively. There are valuation allowances of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, classification in the statement of cash flows$394 million and electing an accounting policy to either estimate the number of forfeitures or account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017, and as a result, excess tax benefits or deficiencies related to the exercise or vesting of share-based awards are now reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of income tax expense, whereas previously they were recognized in stockholders' equity when realized. As a result of the prior guidance that required that deferred tax assets are not recognized for net operating loss carryforwards or credit carryforwards resulting from windfall tax benefits, the Company had windfall tax benefits of $379$475 million as of December 31, 2016, that were not reflected in deferred tax assets. With the adoption of the new accounting standard, the Company recorded these deferred tax assets, but established a full valuation allowance against those deferred tax assets based on the determination that it was "more-likely-than-not" that those deferred tax assets would not be realized. The accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on a retrospective basis. The reclassification of the prior period had an immaterial impact on the Company's cash flows from operating2023 and financing activities. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than account for forfeitures based upon an estimated rate. This change in accounting policy was adopted on a modified retrospective basis and resulted in a $(2) million cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings.
U.S. tax reform required the Company to compute a one-time mandatory tax on the previously unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries during the year ended December 31, 2017. This one-time deemed repatriation of these earnings did not result in a cash tax liability for the Company as the incremental U.S. taxable income was fully offset by the utilization of the U.S. foreign tax credits generated as a result of the deemed repatriation. In addition, the deemed repatriation generated excess U.S. foreign tax credits that will be available to be carried forward to tax years beyond 2017. The Company's U.S. foreign tax credit carryforwards were $5.0 billion and $4.14 billion as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which will begin to expire in 2021. The Company's state net operating loss carryforwards were $237 million and $249 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which will begin to expire in 2024. There was a valuation allowance of $4.43 billion and $3.96 billion as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, provided on certain net U.S. deferred tax assets, as the Company believes these assets do not meet the "more-likely-than-not" criteria for recognition. Net operating loss carryforwards for the Company's foreign subsidiaries were $2.14 billion and $2.01 billion as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, which begin to expire in 2018. There are valuation allowances of $261 million and $234 million as of December 31, 2017 and 2016,2022, respectively, provided on the net deferred tax assets of certain foreign jurisdictions, as the Company believes these assets do not meet the "more-likely-than-not"“more-likely-than-not” criteria for recognition.
Undistributed earnings of subsidiaries are accounted for as a temporary difference, except that deferred tax liabilities are not recorded for undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that are deemed to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign jurisdictions. U.S. tax reform required the Company to compute a tax on previously unremitted earnings of its foreign subsidiaries upon transition from a worldwide tax system to a territorial tax system during the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company expects these earnings to be exempt from U.S. income tax if distributed as these earnings were taxed during the year ended December 31, 2017, under U.S. tax reform. The Company does not consider current year's tax earnings and profits of its foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested. Beginning with the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company's major foreign subsidiaries distributed, and may continue to distribute, earnings in excess of their current year's tax earnings and profits in order to meet the Company's liquidity needs. As of December 31, 2017,To the amount of earnings and profits of foreign subsidiaries thatextent the Company does not intend to repatriate was $3.30 billion. The Companyhas indefinitely reinvested earnings in foreign jurisdictions, it does not expect withholding taxes or other foreign income taxes to apply should these earnings be distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise. If the Company's current agreement with the Macao government that provides for a fixed annual payment that is a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due on dividend distributions from the Company's Macao gaming operations is not extended beyond December 31, 2018, a 12% tax would be due on distributions from earnings generated after 2018.

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A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, is as follows:
 December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Balance at the beginning of the year$74
 $65
 $63
Additions to tax positions related to prior years1
 14
 2
Additions to tax positions related to current year18
 7
 4
Settlements
 (10) (1)
Lapse in statutes of limitations(1) (2) (2)
Exchange rate fluctuations
 
 (1)
Balance at the end of the year$92
 $74
 $65
December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Balance at the beginning of the year$136 $136 $131 
Reductions to tax positions related to prior years(3)(15)(4)
Additions to tax positions related to current year15 
Balance at the end of the year$141 $136 $136 
As of December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, unrecognized tax benefits of $62$36 million, $58$36 million and $57 million, respectively, were recorded as reductions to the U.S. foreign tax credit deferred tax asset. As of December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, unrecognized tax benefits of $30$105 million, $16$100 million and $3$79 million, respectively, were recorded in other“Other long-term liabilities. As of December 31, 2015, unrecognized tax benefits of $5 million were recorded in income taxes payable.
Included in the unrecognized tax benefit balance as of December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, are $80$122 million, $65$122 million and $53$126 million, respectively, of uncertain tax benefits that would affect the effective income tax rate if recognized.
The Company's major tax jurisdictions are the U.S., Macao and Singapore. The Company iscould be subject to examination for tax years beginning in 2019 in Macao and Singapore and tax years 2010 through 2015 and 2020 through 2022 in the U.S. and tax years beginning in 2013 in Macao and Singapore. The Company believes it has adequately reserved and provided for its uncertain tax positions; however, there is no assurance that the taxing authorities will not propose adjustments that are different from the Company's expected outcome and it could impact the provision for income taxes.
The Company recognizes interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax positions in the provision for income taxes in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Interest and penalties of $1$19 million, $13 million and $10 million were accrued as of December 31, 2017. No interest or penalties were accrued as of December 31, 2016.2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company does not expect a significant increase or decrease in unrecognized tax benefits over the next twelve months.
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Note 11 — Fair Value Measurements
Under applicable accounting guidance, fair value is defined as the exit price, or the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants as of the measurement date. Applicable accounting guidance also establishes a valuation hierarchy for inputs in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs (inputs market participants would use based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company) and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs (inputs that reflect the Company's assumptions based upon the best information available in the circumstances) by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities. Categorization within the hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. See "— Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for additional disclosures regarding derivatives.
The Company used foreign currency forward contracts as effective economic hedges to manage a portion of its foreign currency exposure. Foreign currency forward contracts involve the purchase and sale of a designated currency at an agreed upon rate for settlement on a specified date. The aggregate notional value of these foreign currency contracts

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Note 15 — Fair Value Disclosures
was $427 millionAs of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the amounts of the Company's assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value were immaterial.
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of financial instruments held or issued by the Company as of December 31, 2016. As these derivatives were not designated and/or did not qualify for hedge accounting, the changes in2023 and 2022, using available market information. Determining fair value were recognized as other income (expense)is judgmental in the accompanying consolidated statementsnature and requires market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies. The table excludes cash, restricted cash, accounts receivables, net, and accounts payable, all of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, the Company recorded in other income (expense) a $12 million loss, $10 million gain and $4 million gain, respectively, relatedwhich had fair values approximating their carrying amounts due to the changeshort maturities and liquidity of these instruments.
December 31, 2023
Hierarchy Level
Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2
(in millions)
Assets:
Cash equivalents
Cash deposits$2,153 $2,153 
Money market funds52 52 
U.S. Treasury Bills1,124 1,124 
Loan Receivable(1)
1,194 $1,130 
Liabilities:
Long-term debt(2)
14,090 13,526 
December 31, 2022
Hierarchy Level
Carrying AmountLevel 1Level 2
(in millions)
Assets:
Cash equivalents
Cash deposits$3,249 $3,249 
Money market funds134 134 
Loan Receivable(1)
1,165 $1,078 
Liabilities:
Long-term debt(2)
16,060 15,140 
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(1)The fair value is estimated based on level 2 inputs and reflects the increase in market interest rates since finalizing the terms of the loan receivable at a fixed interest rate on March 2, 2021.
(2)The estimated fair value of the forward contracts.
The following table provides the assets carried at fair value:our long-term debt is based on recent trades, if available, and indicative pricing from market information (level 2 inputs).
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Fair Value Measurements Using:

Total Carrying
Value

Quoted Market
Prices
 in Active
Markets
 (Level 1)

Significant Other
Observable
 Inputs
(Level
 2)

Significant
Unobservable
 Inputs
(Level
 3)
 (In millions)
As of December 31, 2017






Assets       
Cash equivalents(1)
$1,045

$1,045

$

$
As of December 31, 2016       
Assets       
Cash equivalents(1)
$931

$931

$

$
Forward contracts(2)
$12
 $
 $12
 $
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(1)The Company has short-term investments classified as cash equivalents as the original maturities are less than 90 days.
(2)As of December 31, 2017, the Company had no foreign currency forward contracts. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had 18 foreign currency forward contracts with fair values based on recently reported market transactions of forward rates. Assets were included in prepaid expenses and other and liabilities were included in other accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Note 12 — Mall Activities
Operating Leases
The Company leases space at several of its Integrated Resorts to various third parties. These leases are non-cancelable operating leases with remaining lease periods that vary from 1 month to 19 years. The leases include minimum base rents with escalated contingent rent clauses. As of December 31, 2017, the future minimum rentals on these non-cancelable leases are as follows (in millions, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017):
2018$476
2019389
2020275
2021190
2022138
Thereafter113
Total minimum future rentals$1,581
The total minimum future rentals do not include the escalated contingent rent clauses. Contingent rentals amounted to $48 million, $36 million and $57 million for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Las Vegas
In April 2004, the Company entered into an agreement to sell the portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes located within The Venetian Las Vegas (formerly referred to as "The Grand Canal Shoppes') and lease certain restaurant and other retail space at the casino level of The Venetian Las Vegas (the "Master Lease") to GGP for approximately $766 million (the "Mall Sale"). The Mall Sale closed in May 2004, and the Company realized a gain of $418 million in

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Note 16 — Leases
Lessee
The Company has operating and finance leases for various real estate (including leasehold interests in land) and equipment. Certain of these lease agreements include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation, rental payments based on usage and rental payments contingent on certain events occurring. Certain of the Company’s leases include options to extend the lease term by one month to 10 years. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Nassau Coliseum
In conjunction with the Nassau Coliseum Transaction, the seller assigned their lease of the land on which the related assets, including the Nassau Coliseum and other improvements, are affixed (the “Original Lease”) to the Company. Immediately following this assignment, the Company entered into a new land lease agreement with the County of Nassau (the “County”) in the State of New York, for the use and exclusive right to develop and operate assets on the land (the “New Lease”), which commenced on June 2, 2023.
On April 18, 2023, Hofstra University (“Hofstra”) filed a petition against the Nassau County Planning Commission (the “Planning Commission”) in the New York Supreme Court, County of Nassau, asserting, among other things, that certain meetings held by the Planning Commission concerning the New Lease and certain related transactions were not properly noticed and/or held, and that appropriate materials concerning the meetings were not made available to the public by the Planning Commission in connection with the Mall Sale. Undermeetings. On May 31, 2023, Hofstra filed an amended petition that, among other things, added additional respondents and sought to invalidate certain votes held by the MasterCounty and the Nassau County Legislature. The Company is not a party to these proceedings.
In a decision and order dated November 9, 2023, the Court annulled various votes held by the Nassau County Legislature, annulled the New Lease agreement, and remitted the matter to the Planning Commission and the Nassau County Legislature to conduct a proper public hearing in accordance with all relevant statutes and rules, including the Nassau County Administrative Code and the Open Meetings law and for the issuance of a positive declaration pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act and for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement. On November 10, 2023, the respondents appealed the decision and order and on November 21, 2023, Hofstra cross-appealed. On December 13, 2023, the Appellate Division: Second Judicial Department denied respondents’ motion to stay enforcement of the decision and order pending the appeal, but granted a calendar preference, indicating that the appeal will be calendared expeditiously after all briefs have been filed. With the invalidation of the New Lease noted above, the Company became the lessee in the Original Lease. This was accounted for as a lease modification on December 14, 2023. Prior to the invalidation of the New Lease, the Company made the required lease payments, including a one-time rent payment of $54 million made under the finance lease liability included in cash flows used in financing activities. On January 29, 2024, Hofstra filed a motion seeking a declaration that the Court’s prior order included the annulment of Nassau County’s consent and the putative assignment to the Company of the Original Lease.
The Venetian Las Vegas leased nineteen retailOriginal Lease was accounted for as an operating lease and restaurant spaces on its casino levelincludes approximately 61 acres of land and a remaining lease term of 26 years. The Company is required to GGP for 89 years withmake annual rent of one dollar and GGP assumed the various leases. In accordance with related accounting standards, the Master Lease agreement does not qualify as a sale of the real property assets, which real property was not separately legally demised. Accordingly, $109 million of the transaction has been deferred as prepaid operating lease payments to The Venetian Las Vegas, which will amortize into income on a straight-line basis over the 89-year lease term. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, $1 million of this deferred item was amortized and included in convention, retail and other revenue. In addition, the Company agreed with GGP to: (i) continue to be obligated to fulfill certain lease termination and asset purchase agreements as further described in "— Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies — Other Ventures and Commitments"; (ii) lease theater space located within The Grand Canal Shoppes from GGP for a period of 25 years with fixed minimum rent of $3 million per year with cost of living adjustments; (iii) operate the Gondola ride under an operating agreement for a period of 25 years for an annual fee of $4 million; and (iv) lease certain office space from GGP for a period of 10 years, subject to extension options for a period of up to 65 years, with annual rent of approximately $1 million. The lease payments under clauses (ii) through (iv) above are subject to automatic increases beginning on the sixth lease year. The net present value of the lease payments under clauses (ii) through (iv) on the closing date of the sale was $77 million. In accordance with related accounting standards, a portion of the transaction must be deferred in an amount equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments set forth in the lease back agreements. This deferred gain will be amortized to reduce lease expense on a straight-line basis overamounts and at the lives oftimes specified in the leases. During each of the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, $3 million of this deferred item was amortized as an offset to convention, retail and other expense.Original Lease. As of December 31, 2017,2023, the Company was obligated under (ii), (iii)operating lease ROU asset and (iv) abovelease liability were $153 million and $79 million, respectively. Refer to make future payments“Note 9 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net” for further details on this transaction.
In the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, the Original Lease ROU asset is included in “Leasehold interests in land, net” and the amount of $8 million for each of the five years in the period ending December 31, 2022, and $54 million thereafter for a total of $94 million.
The Shoppes at The Palazzo
The Company contracted to sell anoncurrent portion of the Grand Canal Shoppes (formerly referred to as related lease liability is included in “Other long-term liabilities.”
The Shoppes at The Palazzo) to GGP and under the terms of the settlement with GGP on June 24, 2011, the Company retained $295 million of proceeds received and participates in certain potentialOriginal Lease future revenues earned by GGP. Pursuant to the Amended Agreement, the Company agreed with GGP tominimum lease certain spaces located within The Shoppes at The Palazzo for a period of 10 years with total fixed minimum rents of $1 million per year, subject to extension options for a period of up to 10 years and automatic increases beginning on the second lease year. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was obligated to make future payments of approximately $1are $4 million for the year ending December 31, 2018. In accordance with related accounting standards, the transaction has not been accounted2024, $5 million for as a sale because the Company's participation in certain potential future revenues constitutes continuing involvement in The Shoppes at The Palazzo. Therefore, $266 millioneach of the mall sale transaction has been recorded as deferred proceeds from the sale as ofyears ending December 31, 2017, which accrues interest at an imputed interest rate offset by (i) imputed rental income2025 through 2028, and (ii) rent payments made to GGP related to those spaces leased back from GGP.
In the Amended Agreement, the Company agreed to lease certain restaurant and retail space on the casino level of The Palazzo to GGP pursuant to a master lease agreement ("The Palazzo Master Lease"). Under The Palazzo Master Lease, which was executed concurrently with, and as a part of, the closing on the sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo to GGP on February 29, 2008, The Palazzo leased nine restaurant and retail spaces on its casino level to GGP for 89 years with annual rent of one dollar and GGP assumed the various tenant operating leases for those spaces. In accordance with related accounting standards, The Palazzo Master Lease does not qualify as a sale of the real property, which real property was not separately legally demised. Accordingly, $23$124 million of the mall sale transaction has been deferred as prepaid operating lease payments to The Palazzo, which is amortized into income on a straight-line basis over the 89-year lease term.

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Leases recorded on the balance sheet consist of the following (excluding the leasehold interests in land assets; see “Note 8 — Leasehold Interests in Land, Net”):
December 31,
LeasesClassification on the Balance Sheet20232022
(In millions)
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsOther assets, net$53 $23 
Finance lease ROU assets
Property and equipment, net(1)
$$10 
Liabilities
Current
OperatingOther accrued liabilities$19 $13 
FinanceCurrent maturities of long-term debt$$
Noncurrent
OperatingOther long-term liabilities$252 $157 
FinanceLong-term debt$$13 
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(1)Finance lease ROU assets are recorded net of accumulated depreciation of $23 million and $26 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Other information related to lease term and discount rate is as follows:
December 31,
20232022
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases26.6 years32.0 years
Finance leases2.1 years2.5 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases5.0 %4.9 %
Finance leases6.3 %4.9 %
The components of lease expense are as follows:
December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Operating lease cost:
Amortization of leasehold interests in land$56 $55 $56 
Operating lease cost14 21 14 
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost11 
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of leasehold interests in land— — 
Amortization of ROU assets
Interest on lease liabilities
Total lease cost$98 $88 $82 
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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases$17 $14 $16 
Financing cash flows for finance leases$57 $$
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities:
Operating leases$194 $$10 
Finance leases$$$
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has short-term lease commitments of $37 million.
Maturities of lease liabilities are summarized as follows:
Operating LeasesFinance Leases
(In millions)
Year ending December 31,
2024$26 $10 
202520 
202619 
202718 — 
202816 — 
Thereafter408 — 
Total future minimum lease payments507 19 
Less amount representing interest
(236)(1)
Present value of future minimum lease payments271 18 
Less current lease obligations
(19)(9)
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Lessor
The Company leases space at several of its Integrated Resorts to various third parties as part of its mall operations that are recorded within mall revenues, as well as restaurant and retail space that are recorded within convention, retail and other revenues. These leases are non-cancelable operating leases with remaining lease periods that vary from one month to 20 years. The leases include minimum base rents with escalated contingent rent clauses.
Lease revenue consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
MallOtherMallOtherMallOther
(In millions)
Minimum rents$503 $$484 $$505 $
Overage rents166 — 78 — 115 — 
Rent concessions(1)
— — (70)— (65)— 
Other(2)
— — — — — 
Total overage rents and rent concessions166 — — 56 — 
$669 $$492 $$561 $
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(1)Rent concessions were provided to tenants during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on mall operations.
(2)Amount related to a grant provided by the Singapore government to lessors to support small and medium enterprises impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in connection with their rent obligations.
Future minimum rentals (excluding the escalated contingent rent clauses) on non-cancelable leases are as follows:
MallOther
(In millions)
Year ending December 31,
2024$497 $
2025370 — 
2026295 — 
2027239 — 
2028186 — 
Thereafter225 — 
Total minimum future rentals$1,812 $
The cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment the Company is leasing to third parties is as follows:
December 31,
20232022
(In millions)
Property and equipment, at cost$1,573 $1,554 
Accumulated depreciation(773)(711)
Property and equipment, net$800 $843 
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Note 1317 — Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is involved in other litigation in addition to those noted below, arising in the normal course of business. Management has made certain estimates for potential litigation costs based upon consultation with legal counsel and has accrued a nominal amount for such costs as of December 31, 2017.counsel. Actual results could differ from these estimates; however, in the opinion of management, such litigation and claims will not have a material effect on the Company'sCompany’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Round Square CompanyAsian American Entertainment Corporation, Limited v. Venetian Macau Limited, et al.
On January 19, 2012, Asian American Entertainment Corporation, Limited (“AAEC” or “Plaintiff”) filed a claim with the Macao First Instance Court against VML, LVS (Nevada) International Holdings, Inc. (“LVS (Nevada)”), Las Vegas Sands, Corp.
On October 15, 2004, Richard SuenLLC (“LVSLLC”) and Round Square Company Limited ("Roundsquare"Venetian Casino Resort (“VCR”) filed an action against LVSC, Las Vegas Sands, Inc. ("LVSI"(collectively, the “Defendants”) for 3.0 billion patacas (approximately $373 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada (the "District Court"), assertingwhich alleges a breach of an alleged agreement to payagreements entered into between AAEC and LVS (Nevada), LVSLLC and VCR (collectively, the “U.S. Defendants”) for their joint presentation of a success fee of $5 million and 2.0% of the net profit from the Company's Macao resort operationsbid in response to the plaintiffs as well as other related claims. Inpublic tender held by the Macao government for the award of gaming concessions at the end of 2001.
On March 2005, LVSC was dismissed24, 2014, the Macao First Instance Court issued a decision holding that AAEC’s claim against VML is unfounded and that VML be removed as a party without prejudiceto the proceedings. On May 8, 2014, AAEC lodged an appeal against that decision and the appeal is currently pending.
On June 5, 2015, the U.S. Defendants applied to the Macao First Instance Court to dismiss the claims against them as res judicata based on a stipulation to do so between the parties. Pursuant to an order fileddismissal of prior action in the United States that had alleged similar claims. On March 16, 2006, plaintiffs' fraud claims set forth in2016, the first amended complaintMacao First Instance Court dismissed the defense of res judicata. An appeal against that decision was lodged by U.S. Defendants on April 7, 2016. At the end of December 2016, all the appeals were dismissed with prejudice against all defendants. The order also dismissed with prejudice the first amended complaint against defendants Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner. On May 24, 2008, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs in the amount of $44 million. On June 30, 2008, a judgment was entered in this matter in the amount of $59 million (including pre-judgment interest). The Company appealed the verdicttransferred to the Nevada SupremeMacao Second Instance Court. On November 17, 2010, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed the judgment and remanded the case to the District Court for a new trial. In its decision reversing the monetary judgment against the Company, the Nevada Supreme Court also made several other rulings, including overturning the pre-trial dismissal of the plaintiffs' breach of contract claim and deciding several evidentiary matters, some of which confirmed and some of which overturned rulings made
Evidence gathering by the District Court. On February 27, 2012, the District Court set a date of March 25, 2013, for the new trial. On June 22, 2012, the defendants filed a request to add experts and plaintiffs filed a motion seeking additional financial data as part of their discovery. The District Court granted both requests. The retrial beganMacao First Instance commenced by letters rogatory, which was completed on March 27 and on May 14, 2013, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Roundsquare in the amount of $70 million. On May 28, 2013, a judgment was entered in the matter in the amount of $102 million (including pre-judgment interest). On June 7, 2013, the Company filed a motion with the District Court requesting that the judgment be set aside as a matter of law or in the alternative that a new trial be granted. 2019.
On July 30, 2013, the District Court denied the Company's motion. On October 17, 2013, the District Court entered an order granting plaintiff's request for certain costs and fees associated with the litigation in the amount of approximately $1 million. On December 6, 2013, the Company filed a notice of appeal of the jury verdict with the Nevada Supreme Court. The Company filed its opening appellate brief with the Nevada Supreme Court on June 16, 2014. On August 19, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order granting plaintiffs additional time until September 15, 2014, to file their answering brief. On September 15, 2014, Roundsquare filed2019, AAEC submitted a request to the Nevada SupremeMacao First Instance Court to file a brief exceedingincrease the maximum numberamount of words, which was granted.its claim to 96.45 billion patacas (approximately $11.98 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), allegedly representing lost profits from 2004 to 2018, and reserving its right to claim for lost profits up to 2022. On OctoberSeptember 4, 2019, the Macao First Instance Court allowed AAEC’s amended request. The U.S. Defendants appealed the decision allowing the amended claim on September 17, 2019; the Macao First Instance Court accepted the appeal on September 26, 2019, and that appeal is currently pending.
On April 16, 2021, the U.S. Defendants moved to reschedule the trial because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Macao First Instance Court denied the U.S. Defendants’ motion on May 28, 2021. The U.S. Defendants appealed that ruling on June 16, 2021, and that appeal is currently pending.
The trial began on June 16, 2021. By order dated June 17, 2021, the Macao First Instance Court scheduled additional trial dates in late 2021 to hear witnesses who were subject to COVID-19 travel restrictions that prevented or severely limited their ability to enter Macao. The U.S. Defendants appealed certain aspects of the Macao First Instance Court’s June 17, 2021 order, and that appeal is currently pending.
On July 10, 2014, Roundsquare filed its answering brief. On January 12, 2015,2021, the defendants filed their reply brief. On January 27, 2015, Roundsquare filed its reply brief.U.S. Defendants were notified of an invoice for supplemental court fees totaling 93 million patacas (approximately $12 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) based on Plaintiff’s July 15, 2019 amendment. By motion dated July 20, 2021, the U.S. Defendants moved for an order withdrawing that invoice. The Nevada SupremeMacao First Instance Court set oral argumentdenied that motion by order dated September 11, 2021. The U.S. Defendants appealed that order on September 23, 2021, and that appeal is currently pending. By order dated September 29, 2021, the Macao First Instance Court ordered that the invoice for supplemental court fees be stayed pending resolution of that appeal.
From December 17, 2015, before a panel of justices only2021 to reset it for January 26, 2016, en banc. Oral arguments were presented19, 2022, Plaintiff submitted additional documents to the Nevada Supreme Court as scheduled. On March 11, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order affirming the judgment of liability, but reversing thecourt file and disclosed written reports from two purported experts, who calculated Plaintiff’s damages awardat 57.88 billion patacas and remanding for a new trial on damages. On March 29, 2016, Roundsquare filed a petition for rehearing. The Nevada Supreme Court ordered an answer by the Company, which the Company filed on May 4, 2016. On May 12, 2016, Roundsquare filed a motion for leave to file a reply brief in support of its petition for rehearing, and on May 19, 2016, the Company filed an opposition to that motion. On June 24, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order granting Roundsquare's petition for rehearing and submitting the appeal for decision on rehearing without further briefing or oral argument. On July 22, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court once again ordered a new trial as to plaintiff Roundsquare on the issue of quantum merit damages. A pre-trial hearing was set in District Court for December 12, 2016. At the December 12, 2016 hearing, the District Court indicated that it would allow a scope of trial and additional discovery into areas the Company opposed as inconsistent with the Nevada Supreme Court's remand. The District Court issued a written order on the scope of retrial and discovery dated December 15, 2016. On January

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62.29 billion patacas (approximately $7.19 billion and $7.74 billion, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023).
On April 28, 2022, the Macao First Instance Court entered a judgment for the U.S. Defendants. The Macao First Instance Court also held that Plaintiff litigated certain aspects of its case in bad faith.
Plaintiff filed a notice of appeal from the Macao First Instance Court’s judgment on May 13, 2022. That appeal is fully briefed and remains pending with the Macao Second Instance Court.
On September 19, 2022, the U.S. Defendants were notified of an invoice for appeal court fees totaling 48 million patacas (approximately $6 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023). By motion dated September 29, 2022, the U.S. Defendants moved the Macao First Instance Court for an order withdrawing that invoice. The Macao First Instance Court denied that motion by order dated October 24, 2022. The U.S. Defendants appealed that order on November 10, 2022 and on January 6, 2023, submitted the appeal brief, and that appeal remains pending.
On October 9, 2023, the U.S. Defendants were notified that the Macao Second Instance Court had invited Plaintiff to amend its appeal brief, primarily to separate out matters of fact from matters of law, and Plaintiff had submitted an amended appeal brief on October 5, 2017,2023. The U.S. Defendants responded to Plaintiff’s amended appeal brief on October 30, 2023. On November 8, 2023, the CompanyMacao Second Instance Court issued an order concluding that Plaintiff may have litigated in bad faith by exceeding the scope of permissible amendments to its appeal brief and invited responses from the parties. Plaintiff moved for a stayclarification of proceedings in the DistrictNovember 8 order on November 22, 2023, and the U.S. Defendants responded to the November 8 order on November 23, 2023. On January 5, 2024, the Macao Second Instance Court rejected Plaintiff's request for clarification. This matter is currently pending the Nevada SupremeMacao Second Instance Court's resolutiondecision.
Management has determined that, based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the Company's petition for writoutcome of mandamus or prohibition, which was filed on January 13, 2017. On February 13, 2017, the District Court denied the motion to stay proceedings and, on February 16, 2017, the Nevada Supreme Court denied the writ. The parties are presently engaged in discovery and the damages trial date, originally set for March 26, 2018, has been vacated and the Company is awaiting a new trial date. The Company has accrued a nominal amount for estimated costs related to this legal matter as of December 31, 2017. In the event that the Company's assumptions used to evaluate this matter change in future periods, it may be required to record an additional liability for an adverse outcome.or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.
Frank J. Fosbre, Jr.The Daniels Family 2001 Revocable Trust v. Las Vegas Sands Corp., Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. WeidnerLVSC, et al.
On May 24, 2010, Frank J. Fosbre, Jr.October 22, 2020, The Daniels Family 2001 Revocable Trust, a putative purchaser of the Company’s shares, filed a purported class action complaint in the U.S. District Court against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner.Patrick Dumont. The complaint allegedasserts violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and alleges that LVSC through the individual defendants, disseminated or approvedmade materially false information,or misleading statements, or failed to disclose material facts, from February 27, 2016 through press releases, investor conference callsSeptember 15, 2020, with respect to its operations at Marina Bay Sands, its compliance with Singapore laws and other means from August 1, 2007 through November 6, 2008. The complaint sought, among other relief, class certification, compensatory damagesregulations, and attorneys' feesits disclosure controls and costs. procedures.
On July 21, 2010, Wendell and Shirley Combs filed a purported class action complaint in the U.S. District Court, against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner. The complaint alleged that LVSC, through the individual defendants, disseminated or approved materially false information, or failed to disclose material facts, through press releases, investor conference calls and other means from June 13, 2007 through November 11, 2008. The complaint, which was substantially similar to the Fosbre complaint, discussed above, sought, among other relief, class certification, compensatory damages and attorneys' fees and costs. On August 31, 2010,January 5, 2021, the U.S. District Court entered an order consolidating the Fosbreappointing Carl S. Ciaccio and Combs cases, and appointedDonald M. DeSalvo as lead plaintiffs and lead counsel. As such, the Fosbre and Combs cases are reported as one consolidated matter.(“Lead Plaintiffs”). On November 1, 2010,March 8, 2021, Lead Plaintiffs filed a purported class action amended complaint was filed in the consolidated action against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson, Patrick Dumont, and William P. Weidner. The amended complaint alleges that LVSC,Robert G. Goldstein, alleging similar violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act over the same time period of February 27, 2016 through September 15, 2020. On March 22, 2021, the individual defendants, disseminated or approved materially false and misleading information, or failedU.S. District Court granted Lead Plaintiffs’ motion to disclose material facts, through press releases, investor conference calls and other means from August 2, 2007 through November 6, 2008. The amended complaint seeks, among other relief, class certification, compensatory damages and attorneys' fees and costs. substitute Dr. Miriam Adelson, in her capacity as the Special Administrator for the estate of Sheldon G. Adelson, for Sheldon G. Adelson as a defendant in this action.
On January 10, 2011,May 7, 2021, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which on March 28, 2022, the U.S. District Court granted in its entirety. The U.S. District Court dismissed certain claims with prejudice, but granted Lead Plaintiffs leave to amend the complaint with respect to the other claims by April 18, 2022. On April 8, 2022, Lead Plaintiffs filed a motion for reconsideration and to extend time to file an Amended Complaint. The defendants filed an opposition to the motion on April 22, 2022.
On April 18, 2022, Lead Plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint. On May 18, 2022, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint, and briefing was completed on July 8, 2022.
On August 24, 2011, was8, 2023, the U.S. District Court denied Lead Plaintiffs’ motion for reconsideration, and granted in part and denied in part with the dismissal of certain allegations. On November 7, 2011, the defendants filed their answer to the allegations remaining in the amended complaint. On July 11, 2012, the U.S. District Court issued an order allowing defendants' Motion for Partial Reconsideration of the U.S. District Court's order dated August 24, 2011, striking additional portions of the plaintiffs' complaint and reducing the class period to a period of February 4 to November 6, 2008. On August 7, 2012, the plaintiffs filed a purported class action second amended complaint (the "Second Amended Complaint") seeking to expand their allegations back to a time period of 2007 (having previously been cut back to 2008 by the U.S. District Court) essentially alleging very similar matters that had been previously stricken by the U.S. District Court. On October 16, 2012, the defendants filed a newdefendants’ motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint.second amended complaint. The plaintiffs responded to the motion to dismiss on November 1, 2012, and defendants filed their reply on November 12, 2012. On November 20, 2012, the U.S. District Court granted a stay of discovery under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act pending a decision on the new motion to dismiss and therefore, the discovery process was suspended. On April 16, 2013, the case was reassigned to a new judge. On July 30, 2013, the U.S. District Court heard the motion to dismiss and took the matter under advisement. On November 7, 2013, the judge granted in part and denied in part defendants' motions to dismiss. On December 13, 2013, the defendants filed their answerdismissed Lead Plaintiffs’ allegations pertaining to the Second Amended Complaint. Discoverychallenged statements that were made in the matter resumed. On January 8, 2014, plaintiffs filed a motion to expand the certified class period, which was granted by the U.S. District Court on June 15, 2015. Fact discovery closed on July 31, 2015, and expert discovery closed on December 18, 2015. On January 22, 2016, defendants filed motions for summary judgment. Plaintiffs filed an opposition to the motions for summary judgment on March 11, 2016. Defendants filed their replies in support of summary judgment on April 8, 2016. Summary judgment in favor of the defendants was entered on January 4, 2017. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on February 2, 2017 and their opening brief in support of their appeal on July 14, 2017. Defendants filed their answering briefs in opposition to the appeal on October 13, 2017. Plaintiffs filed their reply brief in support of their appeal on December 14, 2017. Oral argument on the appeal is scheduled for April 12, 2018. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.

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2018, but allowed the allegations pertaining to the challenged statements from 2019 and 2020 to proceed. On August 22, 2023, the defendants filed a motion for partial reconsideration, requesting that the U.S. District Court reconsider its denial of the motion to dismiss with respect to the challenged statements from 2019 and 2020. If the motion for partial reconsideration is granted, this would result in dismissal of the second amended complaint. The defendants also moved, in the event the motion for partial reconsideration is not granted, for certification for interlocutory appeal of the U.S. District Court’s order allowing the challenged statements from 2019 and 2020 to proceed. The defendants simultaneously filed a motion for a stay pending adjudication of the motion for reconsideration, which requests a stay of all discovery and case deadlines. Briefing on both motions was completed on September 12, 2023. On December 19, 2023, the U.S. District Court granted the defendants’ motion for partial reconsideration and, on January 2, 2024, entered an amended order granting the defendants’ motion to dismiss the second amended complaint in its entirety. The U.S. District Court also granted Lead Plaintiffs leave to file an amended complaint by January 18, 2024. In addition, in light of its granting the motion for partial reconsideration, the U.S. District Court denied the defendants’ motion for a stay of discovery and case deadlines as moot.On January 18, 2024, Lead Plaintiffs informed Defendants that they would not be filing an amended complaint.
Benyamin KohanimManagement has determined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.
Turesky v. Sheldon G. Adelson, et al.
On March 9, 2011, Benyamin KohanimDecember 28, 2020, Andrew Turesky filed a putative shareholder derivative action (the "Kohanim action") on behalf of the Company in the District Court against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel, the members of the Board of Directors at the time. The complaint alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duties in failing to properly implement, oversee and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, including restitution and disgorgement of profits, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiff. On April 18, 2011, Ira J. Gaines, Sunshine Wire and Cable Defined Benefit Pension Plan Trust dated 1/1/92 and Peachtree Mortgage Ltd. filed a shareholder derivative action (the "Gaines action") on behalf of the Company in the District Court against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel, the members of the Board of Directors at the time. The complaint raises substantially similar claims as alleged in the Kohanim action. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiffs. The Kohanim and Gaines actions have been consolidated and are reported as one consolidated matter. On July 25, 2011, the plaintiffs filed a first verified amended consolidated complaint. The plaintiffs have twice agreed to stay the proceedings. A 120-day stay was entered by the District Court in October 2011. It was extended for another 90 days in February 2012 and expired in May 2012. The parties agreed to an extension of the May 2012 deadline that expired on October 30, 2012. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on November 1, 2012, based on the fact that the plaintiffs have suffered no damages. On January 23, 2013, the District Court denied the motion to dismiss in part, deferred the remainder of the motion to dismiss and stayed the proceedings until July 22, 2013. The District Court granted several successive stays since that time, but lifted the stay on April 25, 2017, following an in-chambers status check. On July 20, 2017, the District Court ordered counsel of record for all parties to appear for an August 10, 2017 status check. The District Court subsequently ordered the parties to submit supplemental briefing on the pending motion to dismiss and a hearing on that motion was held on November 9, 2017. After first entering an order dismissing the case without prejudice, the District Court on January 9, 2018, dismissed the case with prejudice at the plaintiffs’ request. Plaintiffs did not file an appeal and the matter is now closed.
Nasser Moradi, et al. v. Adelson, et al.
On April 1, 2011, Nasser Moradi, Richard Buckman, Douglas Tomlinson and Matt Abbeduto filed a shareholder derivative action (the "Moradi action"), as amended on April 15, 2011, on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court, against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader,Patrick Dumont, Robert G. Goldstein, Irwin Chafetz, Micheline Chau, Charles D. Forman, Steven L. Gerard, George P. Koo, MichaelJamieson, Charles A. Leven, Jeffrey H. SchwartzKoppelman, Lewis Kramer and Irwin A. Siegel, the membersDavid F. Levi, all of whom are current or former directors and/or officers of LVSC. The complaint asserts claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, waste of corporate assets, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, violations of Sections 10(b), 14(a) and 20(a) of the Board of Directors at the time. The complaint raises substantially similar claims as alleged in the KohanimExchange Act and Gaines actions. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, including exemplary damagescontribution under Sections 10(b) and restitution, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiffs. On April 18, 2011, the Louisiana Municipal Police Employees Retirement System filed a shareholder derivative action (the "LAMPERS action") on behalf21D of the Company inExchange Act. On February 24, 2021, the U.S. District Court against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel,entered an order granting the membersparties’ stipulation to stay this action in light of the Board of Directors atDaniels Family 2001 Revocable Trust putative securities class action (the “Securities Action”). Subject to the time, and Wing T. Chao, a former memberterms of the Boardparties’ stipulation, this action is stayed until 30 days after the final resolution of Directors. The complaint raises substantially similar claims as alleged in the Kohanim, Moradi and Gaines actions. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiff. On April 22, 2011, John Zaremba filed a shareholder derivative action (the "Zaremba action") on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court, against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel, the members of the Board of Directors at the time, and Wing T. Chao, a former member of the Board of Directors. The complaint raises substantially similar claims as alleged in the Kohanim, Moradi, Gaines and LAMPERS actions. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, including restitution, disgorgement of profits and injunctive relief, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiff. On August 25, 2011, the U.S. District Court consolidated the Moradi, LAMPERS and Zaremba actions and such actions are reported as one consolidated matter. On November 17, 2011, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss or alternatively to stayin the federal action due to the parallel District Court action described above.Securities Action. On May 25, 2012, the case was transferred to a new judge. On August 27, 2012,March 11, 2021, the U.S. District Court granted the plaintiff’s motion to stay

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pending a further update ofsubstitute Dr. Miriam Adelson, in her capacity as the Special Litigation Committee due on October 30, 2012. On October 30, 2012,Administrator for the defendants filed the update asking the judge to determine whether to continue the stay until January 31, 2013, or to address motions to dismiss. On November 7, 2012, the U.S. District Court denied defendants requestestate of Sheldon G. Adelson, for an extension of the stay but asked the parties to brief the motion to dismiss. On November 21, 2012, defendants filed their motion to dismiss. On December 21, 2012, plaintiffs filed their opposition and on January 18, 2013, defendants filed their reply. On May 31, 2013, the case was reassigned toSheldon G. Adelson as a new judge. On April 11, 2014, the judge denied the motion to dismiss without prejudice and ordered the case stayed pending the outcome of the District Court actiondefendant in Kohanim described above. Pursuant to a series of court orders, the parties have filed a number of status reports during the pendency of the stay, including most recently on January 5, 2018.this action. This consolidated action is in a preliminary stage and management has determined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.
Asian American Entertainment Corporation, Limited v. Venetian Macau Limited, et al.
On January 19, 2012, Asian American Entertainment Corporation, Limited ("AAEC") filed a claim (the "Macao action") with the Macao Judicial Court (Tribunal Judicial de Base) against VML, LVS (Nevada) International Holdings, Inc. ("LVS (Nevada)"), Las Vegas Sands, LLC ("LVSLLC") and VCR (collectively, the "Defendants"). The claim is for 3.0 billion patacas (approximately $373 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017) as compensation for damages resulting from the alleged breach of agreements entered into between AAEC and LVS (Nevada), LVSLLC and VCR (collectively, the "U.S. Defendants") for their joint presentation of a bid in response to the public tender held by the Macao government for the award of gaming concessions at the end of 2001. On July 4, 2012, the Defendants filed their defense to the Macao action with the Macao Judicial Court. AAEC then filed a reply that included several amendments to the original claim, although the amount of the claim was not amended. On January 4, 2013, the Defendants filed an amended defense to the amended claim with the Macao Judicial Court. On September 23, 2013, the U.S. Defendants filed a motion with the Macao Second Instance Court, seeking recognition and enforcement of the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in the Prior Action, referred to below, given on April 10, 2009, which partially dismissed AAEC's claims against the U.S. Defendants.
On March 24, 2014, the Macao Judicial Court issued a Decision (Despacho Seneador) holding that AAEC's claim against VML is unfounded and that VML be removed as a party to the proceedings, and that the claim should proceed exclusively against the U.S. Defendants. On May 8, 2014, AAEC lodged an appeal against that decision. The Macao Judicial Court further held that the existence of the pending application for recognition and enforcement of the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling before the Macao Second Instance Court did not justify a stay of the proceedings against the U.S. Defendants at the present time, although in principle an application for a stay of the proceedings against the U.S. Defendants could be reviewed after the Macao Second Instance Court had issued its decision. On June 25, 2014, the Macao Second Instance Court delivered a decision, which gave formal recognition to and allowed enforcement in Macao of the judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals, dismissing AAEC's claims against the U.S. Defendants.
AAEC appealed against the recognition decision to the Macao Court of Final Appeal, which, on May 6, 2015, dismissed the appeal and held the U.S. judgment to be final and have preclusive effect. The Macao Court of Final Appeal's decision became final on May 21, 2015. On June 5, 2015, the U.S. Defendants applied to the Macao Judicial Court to dismiss the claims against them as res judicata. AAEC filed its response to that application on June 30, 2015. The U.S. Defendants filed their reply on July 23, 2015. On September 14, 2015, the Macao Judicial Court admitted two further legal opinions from Portuguese and U.S. law experts. On March 16, 2016, the Macao Judicial Court dismissed the defense of res judicata. An appeal against that decision was lodged on April 7, 2016, together with a request that the appeal be heard immediately. By a decision dated April 13, 2016, the Macao Judicial Court accepted that the appeal be heard immediately. Legal arguments were submitted May 23, 2016. AAEC replied to the legal arguments on or about July 14, 2016, which was three days late, upon payment of a penalty. The U.S. Defendants submitted a response on September 20, 2016. On December 13, 2016, the Macao Judicial Court confirmed its earlier decision not to stay the proceedings pending appeal. As of the end of December 2016, all appeals (including VML's dismissal and the res judicata appeals) were being transferred to the Macao Second Instance Court. On May 11, 2017, the Macao Second Instance Court notified the parties of its decision of refusal to deal with the appeals at the present time. The Macao Second Instance Court ordered that the court file be transferred back to the Macao Judicial Court. Evidence gathering

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by the Macao Judicial Court has commenced by letters rogatory. On June 30, 2017, the Macao Judicial Court sent letters rogatory to the Public Prosecutor's office, for onward transmission to relevant authorities in the U.S. and Hong Kong. On August 10, 2017, the Hong Kong Mutual Legal Assistance Unit, International Law Division, Hong Kong Department of Justice ("HKMLAU”) responded to the Public Prosecutor and requested additional information. On August 18, 2017, the Public Prosecutor forwarded the HKMLAU request to the Macao Judicial Court. On November 14, 2017, the Public Prosecutor replied to the HKMLAU. The HKMLAU sent a further communication to the Public Prosecutor on November 29, 2017, again requesting the Macao Judicial Court provide further information to enable processing of the Hong Kong letter rogatory. On January 6, 2018, the Macao Judicial Court notified the parties accordingly.
On March 25, 2015, application was made by the U.S. Defendants to the Macao Judicial Court to revoke the legal aid granted to AAEC, accompanied by a request for evidence taking from AAEC, relating to the fees and expenses that they incurred and paid in the U.S. subsequent action referred to below. The Macao Public Prosecutor has opposed the action on the ground of lack of evidence that AAEC's financial position has improved. No decision has been issued in respect to that application up to the present time. A complaint against AAEC's Macao lawyer arising from certain conduct in relation to recent U.S. proceedings was submitted to the Macao Lawyer's Association on October 19, 2015. A letter dated February 26, 2016, has been received from the Conselho Superior de Advocacia of the Macao Bar Association advising that disciplinary proceedings have commenced. A further letter dated April 5, 2016, was received from the Conselho Superior de Advocacia requesting confirmation that the signatories of the complaint were acting within their corporate authority. By a letter dated April 14, 2016, such confirmation has been provided. On September 28, 2016, the Conselho Superior de Advocacia invited comments on the defense, which had been lodged by AAEC's Macao lawyer.
On July 9, 2014, the plaintiff filed another action in the U.S. District Court against LVSC, LVSLLC, VCR (collectively, the "LVSC entities"), Sheldon G. Adelson, William P. Weidner, David Friedman and Does 1-50 for declaratory judgment, equitable accounting, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of confidence and conversion based on a theory of copyright law. The claim is for $5.0 billion. On November 4, 2014, plaintiff finally effected notice on the LVSC entities, which was followed by a motion to dismiss by the LVSC entities on November 10, 2014. Plaintiff failed to timely respond and on December 2, 2014, the LVSC entities moved for immediate dismissal and sanctions against plaintiff and his counsel for bringing a frivolous lawsuit. On December 19, 2014, plaintiff filed an incomplete and untimely response, which was followed by plaintiff's December 27, 2014 notice of withdrawal of the lawsuit and the LVSC entities' December 29, 2014, reply in favor of sanctions and dismissal with prejudice. On August 31, 2015, the judge dismissed the U.S. action and the LVSC entities' sanctions motion. The Macao action is in a preliminary stage and management has determined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.
As previously disclosed by the Company, on February 5, 2007, AAEC brought a similar claim (the "Prior Action") in the U.S. District Court, against LVSI (now known as LVSLLC), VCR and Venetian Venture Development, LLC, which are subsidiaries of the Company, and William P. Weidner and David Friedman, who are former executives of the Company. The U.S. District Court entered an order on April 16, 2010, dismissing the Prior Action. On April 20, 2012, LVSLLC, VCR and LVS (Nevada) filed an injunctive action (the "Nevada Action") against AAEC in the U.S. District Court seeking to enjoin AAEC from proceeding with the Macao Action based on AAEC's filing, and the U.S. District Court's dismissal, of the Prior Action. On June 14, 2012, the U.S. District Court issued an order that denied the motions requesting the Nevada Action, thereby effectively dismissing the Nevada Action.Commitments
Macao Concession and Subconcession
On June 26, 2002, the Macao government granted a concession to operate casinos in Macao through June 26, 2022, subject to certain qualifications, to Galaxy Casino Company Limited ("Galaxy"), a consortium of Macao and Hong Kong-based investors. During December 2002, VML and Galaxy entered into a subconcession agreement that was recognized and approved by the Macao government and allows VML to develop and operate casino projects, including The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao, the Plaza Casino at the The Plaza Macao

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and Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Sands Macao separately from Galaxy. Beginning on December 26, 2017, the Macao government may redeem the subconcession agreement by providing the Company at least one-year prior notice.Annual Premium
Under the subconcession,Macao Concession, the Company is obligated to pay to the Macao government an annual gaming premium with a fixed portion and a variable portion based on the number and type of gaming tables it employs and gaming machines it operates. The fixed portion of the premium is equal to 30 million patacas (approximately $4 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023). The variable portion is equal to 300,000 patacas per gaming table reserved exclusively for certain kinds of games or players, 150,000 patacas per gaming table not so reserved and 1,000 patacas per electrical or mechanical gaming machine, including slot machines (approximately $37,266, $18,633$37,274, $18,637 and $124, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023), subject to a minimum of 4576 million patacas (approximately $6$9 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2017)2023). Based on the gaming tables and gaming machines (which is at the maximum number of tables and machines currently allowed by the Macao government) in operation as of December 31, 2023, the annual premium payable to the Macao government is approximately $40 million during each of the next five years ending December 31, 2028, and approximately $158 million in aggregate thereafter through the termination of the Concession in December 2032.
The Company is also obligated to pay a special gaming tax of 35% of gross gaming revenues and applicable withholding taxes. TheUnder the Concession, the Company must also contribute 4%5% of its gross gaming revenue to
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utilities designated by the Macao government, a portion of which must be used for promotion of tourism in Macao. BasedAdditionally, under the Concession, the Company is also obligated to pay a special annual gaming premium if the average of the gross gaming revenues of the Company's gaming tables and electrical or mechanical gaming machines, including slot machines, is lower than a certain minimum amount determined by the Macao government; such special premium being the difference between the gaming tax based on the numberactual gross gaming revenues and typesthat of the specified minimum amount; this minimum amount has been set by the Macao government at 7 million patacas per gaming table and 300,000 patacas per gaming machine (approximately $1 million and $37,274, respectively, at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), for an annual total of 4.50 billion patacas (approximately $560 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) based on the maximum number of gaming tables employed and gaming machines the Company is currently authorized to operate. No special annual gaming premium was paid for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Handover Record
Pursuant to the Handover Record, the Company is required to make annual payments of 750 patacas per square meter for the first three years and 2,500 patacas per square meter for the following seven years (approximately $93 and $311, respectively, at exchange rates in operationeffect on December 31, 2023). The annual payment of 750 patacas per square meter will be adjusted with the Macao average price index of the corresponding preceding year for years two and three and the annual payment of 2,500 patacas per square meter will be adjusted with the Macao average price index of the corresponding preceding year for years five through ten. The annual fee for the next two years is approximately $13 million and $42 million for the next seven years, subject to the Macao average price index adjustment mentioned above.
Committed Investment
Under the Concession, the Company is obligated to develop certain gaming and non-gaming investment projects by December 2032 in connection with, among others, attraction of international visitors, conventions and exhibitions, entertainment shows, sporting events, culture and art, health and wellness and themed attractions, as well as support Macao's position as a city of gastronomy and increase community and maritime tourism, and we are required to invest, or cause to be invested, at least 30.24 billion patacas (approximately $3.76 billion at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023), including 27.80 billion patacas (approximately $3.45 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) on non-gaming projects. Pursuant to the concession agreement, the Company is required to increase its investment in non-gaming projects by 20% as Macao’s annual market gross gaming revenue exceeded 180 billion patacas (approximately $22.36 billionat exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) for the year ended December 31, 2023. Consequently, the Company is required to invest, or cause to be invested, an additional 5.56 billion patacas (approximately $691 million at exchange rates in effect on December 31, 2023) in non-gaming investment projects by December 2032.
Non-Cancelable Contractual Obligations
The Company's non-cancelable contractual obligations (excluding operating leases and the Macao annual gaming premium mentioned above) is $724 million as of December 31, 2017,2023. The amount excludes open purchase orders with the Company's suppliers that have not yet been received as these agreements generally allow the Company was obligated under its subconcessionthe option to make minimum future paymentscancel, reschedule and adjust terms based on the Company's business needs prior to the delivery of approximately $41 million duringgoods or performance of services. These obligations consist primarily of certain hotel management and service agreements. Some of the Company's hotel properties operate pursuant to management agreements with various experienced third-party hotel operators (management companies), whereby the management company controls the day-to-day operations of each of these hotels, and the fourCompany is granted limited approval rights with respect to certain of the management company’s actions. The non-cancelable period of the Company's management agreements ranges from 14 to 40 years in the period ending December 31, 2021,with various extension provisions and approximately $21 million during the year ending December 31, 2022.
Currently, the gaming tax in Macao is calculated assome with early termination options. Each management company receives a base management fee, generally a percentage of gross gaming revenue; however, unlike Nevada, gross gaming revenue does notas defined. There are also monthly fees for certain support services and some also include deductions for credit losses. As a result, if the Company extends credit to its customers in Macao and is unable to collectincentive fees based on the related receivables, the Company must pay taxes on its winnings from these customers even though it was unable to collect on the related receivables. If the laws are not changed,attaining certain financial thresholds. Additionally, the Company's business in Macao may not be able to realize the full benefits of extending credit to its customers.
Operating Leases
The Company leases real estatenon-cancelable contractual obligations also include agreements with certain celebrities and various equipment under operating lease arrangements with terms in excess of one year. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases to make future minimum lease payments as follows (in millions):
2018$10
20197
20204
20213
20223
Thereafter131
Total minimum payments$158
Expenses incurred under operating lease agreements, including those that are short-termprofessional sports leagues and variable-rate in nature, totaled $82 million, $71 million and $75 millionteams for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016hosting of events, advertising, marketing, promotional and 2015, respectively.sponsorship opportunities in order to promote the Company’s brand and services.
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Note 1418 — Stock-Based Employee Compensation
The Company has two equity award plans that allow for the 2004 Plangrants of stock-based compensation awards of the Company's common stock and ordinary shares of SCL (the “2004 Plan” and the SCL“SCL Equity Plan,” respectively), which are described below. The plans provide2004 Plan provides for the granting of equity awards pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and regulations.regulations in the United States.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2004 Equity Award Plan
The Company adopted the 2004 Plan for grants of options to purchase its common stock. The purpose of the 2004 Plan is to givegives the Company a competitive edge in attracting, retaining and motivating employees, directors and consultants and to provide the Company with a stock plan providing incentives directly related to increases in its stockholder value. Any of the Company's subsidiaries' or affiliates' employees, directors or officers and many of its

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consultants are eligible for awards under the 2004 Plan. The 2004 Plan providesprovided for an aggregate of 26,344,000 shares of the Company's common stock to be available for awards. The 2004 Plan originally had a term of ten years, but in June 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved an amendment to the 2004 Plan, extending the term to December 2019. In May 2019, the Board of Directors and stockholders approved the adoption of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan (the “Amended 2004 Plan”), which extended the term of the Amended 2004 Plan through December 2024 and increased the number of shares of common stock available for grants by 10,000,000 shares. The compensation committee may grant awards of nonqualified stock options, incentive (qualified) stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock bonus awards, performance compensation awards or any combination of the foregoing. As of December 31, 2017,2023, there were 3,601,1381,348,784 shares available for grant under the Amended 2004 Plan.
Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value (as defined in the Amended 2004 Plan) of the Company's stock on the date of grant. The outstanding stock options generally vest over three to four years and have ten-yeara contractual terms.term of ten years. Compensation cost for all stock option grants, which all have graded vesting, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards' respective requisite service periods. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on the Company's historical volatility for a period equal to the expected life of the stock options. The expected option life is based on the contractual term of the option as well as historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate for periods equal to the expected term of the stock option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The expected dividend yield is based on the estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid at the time of the grant.
Under the 2004 Plan, the Company granted restricted stock to eligible employees (“restricted stock units”) and restricted stock to non-employee directors (“restricted stock”). Such restricted stock units generally vest over three years or other periods subject to approval and the restricted stock vests on the earlier to occur of the first anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in the calendar year following the date of grant, in each case, provided that the director is still serving on the Board on the vesting date. Grantees are entitled to any accumulated dividends in cash upon vesting.
Sands China Ltd. Equity Award Plan
The Company's subsidiary, SCL, adopted an equity award plan (the "SCL Equity Plan") in November 2009 for grants of options to purchase ordinary shares of SCL. The purpose of the SCL Equity Plan is to givegives SCL a competitive edge in attracting, retaining and motivating employees, directors and consultants and to provide SCL with a stock plan providing incentives directly related to increases in its stockholder value. Subject to certain criteria as defined in the SCL Equity Plan, SCL's subsidiaries' or affiliates' employees, directors or officers and many of its consultants are eligible for awards under the SCL Equity Plan.
The SCL 2009 Equity Plan provides for an aggregate of 804,786,508 shares of SCL's common stock to be available for awards. The SCL Equity Plan hashad a term of ten years, which expired on November 30, 2019, and no further awards may be granted after the expiration of the term. All existing awards previously granted under the SCL 2009 Equity Plan, but which are unexercised or unvested, will remain valid and (where applicable) exercisable in accordance with their terms of grant despite the expiration of the SCL 2009 Equity Plan. The 2019 Equity Award Plan was approved by SCL's shareholders on May 24, 2019, and took effect on December 1, 2019, with materially the same terms of the 2009 Equity Plan. As of December 31, 2023, there were 805,319,139 shares of SCL's ordinary shares common stock available for grant under the 2019 Equity Plan. SCL's remuneration committee may grant awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, stock bonus awards, performance compensation awards or any combination of the foregoing. As of December 31, 2017, there were 729,981,851 shares available for grant underforegoing pursuant to the SCL 2019 Equity Plan.
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Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price not less than the highest of (i) the closing price of SCL's stock on the date of grant, orwhich must be a business day, (ii) the average closing price of SCL's stock for the five business days immediately preceding the date of grant.grant and (iii) the nominal value of a SCL stock, which is $0.01. The outstanding stock options generally vest over four years and have ten-year contractual terms.terms of ten years. Compensation cost for all stock option grants, which allgenerally have graded vesting is recognized on a straight-line basis over the awards' respective requisite service periods. SCL estimates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Expected volatilities are based on SCL's historical volatility for a period equal to the expected life of the stock options. The expected option life is based on the contractual term of the option as well as historical exercise and forfeiture behavior. The risk-free interest rate for periods equal to the expected term of the stock option is based on the Hong Kong Government Bond rate in effect at the time of the grant for stock options granted subsequent to March 31, 2015 and based on the Hong Kong Exchange Fund Note rate in effect at the time of the grant for stock options granted on or before March 31, 2015.grant. The expected dividend yield is based on the estimate of annual dividends expected to be paid at the time of the grant.

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the restricted share unit and any accumulated dividends in cash upon vesting.
Stock-Based Employee Compensation Activity
The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
LVSC Amended 2004 Plan:
Weighted average volatility26.1 %26.0 %25.1 %
Expected term (in years)8.46.35.5
Risk-free rate4.0 %2.1 %0.9 %
Expected dividend yield1.7 %— %— %
SCL Equity Plan:
Weighted average volatility— %43.7 %— %
Expected term (in years)7.2
Risk-free rate— %2.7 %— %
Expected dividend yield— %— %— %
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 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
LVSC 2004 Plan:     
Weighted average volatility26.7% 33.5% 37.3%
Expected term (in years)5.1
 5.6
 5.8
Risk-free rate1.9% 1.4% 1.3%
Expected dividend yield4.7% 5.7% 4.7%
SCL Equity Plan:     
Weighted average volatility36.9% 40.8% 40.4%
Expected term (in years)4.4
 4.4
 4.0
Risk-free rate1.3% 1.2% 0.7%
Expected dividend yield6.6% 5.5% 5.6%
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A summary of the stock option activity for the Company's equity award plans for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, is presented below:
 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
LVSC 2004 Plan:       
Outstanding as of January 1, 20177,302,364
 $59.80
    
Granted1,027,108
 61.96
    
Exercised(617,612) 45.98
    
Forfeited or expired(1,421,113) 77.88
    
Outstanding as of December 31, 20176,290,747
 $57.43
 6.46 $81
Exercisable as of December 31, 20172,463,572
 $59.08
 3.89 $31
SCL Equity Plan:       
Outstanding as of January 1, 201738,185,021
 $4.48
    
Granted17,364,000
 4.23
    
Exercised(3,287,521) 3.61
    
Forfeited or expired(4,009,525) 5.20
    
Outstanding as of December 31, 201748,251,975
 $4.39
 7.82 $54
Exercisable as of December 31, 201714,607,550
 $5.02
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SharesWeighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in millions)
LVSC Amended 2004 Plan:
Outstanding as of January 1, 202314,538,774 $48.09 
Granted510,157 48.63 
Exercised(79,121)46.95 
Forfeited or expired(55,432)65.11 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202314,914,378 $48.04 5.60$80 
Exercisable as of December 31, 202310,250,558 $50.82 4.70$45 
SCL Equity Plan:
Outstanding as of January 1, 202348,400,900 $4.84 
Exercised(190,700)3.46 
Forfeited or expired(3,884,850)4.92 
Outstanding as of December 31, 202344,325,350 $4.84 4.00$
Exercisable as of December 31, 202341,025,350 $5.05 3.62$— 
A summary of the unvested restricted stock and restricted stock units under the Company's equity award plans for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, is presented below:
SharesWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
LVSC Amended 2004 Plan:
Unvested Restricted Stock
Balance as of January 1, 202340,642 $30.14 
Granted17,166 61.15 
Vested(34,836)30.14 
Forfeited(5,806)30.14 
Balance as of December 31, 202317,166 $61.15 
Unvested Restricted Stock Units
Balance as of January 1, 2023575,262 $47.99 
Granted577,636 57.77 
Vested(265,265)48.10 
Forfeited(6,993)43.66 
Balance as of December 31, 2023880,640 $54.14 
SCL Equity Plan:
Unvested Restricted Stock Units
Balance as of January 1, 202321,157,564 $2.79 
Granted6,792,000 3.44 
Vested(9,315,592)2.92 
Forfeited(742,976)2.79 
Balance as of December 31, 202317,890,996 $2.98 
 Shares 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
LVSC 2004 Plan:   
Unvested Restricted Stock   
Balance as of January 1, 201797,053
 $51.11
Granted37,270
 58.51
Vested(60,042) 55.64
Forfeited
 
Balance as of December 31, 201774,281
 $51.17
Unvested Restricted Stock Units   
Balance as of January 1, 201773,150
 $61.59
Granted
 
Vested(64,150) 60.77
Forfeited(4,000) 60.24
Balance as of December 31, 20175,000
 $73.20
SCL Equity Plan:   
Unvested Restricted Stock Units, Equity-Settled   
Balance as of January 1, 2017852,000
 $7.51
Granted
 
Vested
 
Modified to cash-settled(852,000) 7.51
Forfeited
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017
 $
Unvested Restricted Stock Units, Cash-Settled   
Balance as of January 1, 2017235,636
 $7.13
Granted
 
Modified from equity-settled852,000
 7.51
Vested(235,636) 7.13
Forfeited
 
Balance as of December 31, 2017852,000
 $7.51
As a resultThe grant date fair value of SCL cash-settling and planning to cash-settle certain future unvested restricted share units on their vesting dates, 852,000 outstandingSCL's restricted stock units underunit awards is the SCL Equity Plan were modified from equity awards to cash-settled liability awards duringshare price of SCL's ordinary stock at the year ended December 31, 2017. The modification affected four employees and resulted in no additional compensation expense.respective grant date. The fair value of these awards is remeasured each reporting period until the vesting dates. Upon settlement, SCL will pay the grantees an amount in cash calculated based on the closing price of SCL's stock on the vesting date or higher of (i) the closing price of SCL's sharesstock on the vesting date, and (ii) the average closing price of SCL's sharesstock for the five trading days immediately preceding the vesting date. During the year ended December 31, 2017, SCL paid $3 million to settle vested restricted share units that were previously classified as equity awards. The accrued liability
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associated with these cash-settled restricted stock units was $4$32 million and $34 million as of December 31, 2017.2023 and 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2017,2023, under the Amended 2004 Plan there was $32$36 million and $31 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options.options and unvested restricted stock and stock units, respectively. The stock option and restricted stock and stock unit costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.22.7 years, and 0.41.8 years, respectively.
As of December 31, 2017,2023, under the SCL Equity Plan there was $20$3 million and $21 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options.options and unvested restricted stock units, respectively. The stock option and restricted stock unit costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.63.0 years and 0.21.8 years, respectively.

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The stock-based compensation activity for the Amended 2004 Plan and SCL Equity Plan is as follows for the three years ended December 31, 2017:2023:
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(Dollars in millions, except weighted average grant date fair values)
Compensation expense:
Stock options$21 $24 $14 
Restricted stock and stock units51 46 13 
$72 $70 $27 
Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations$$$
Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment$$$
LVSC Amended 2004 Plan:
Stock options granted510,157 1,730,000 4,513,468 
Weighted average grant date fair value$15.58 $12.74 $8.63 
Restricted stock granted17,166 46,448 25,104 
Weighted average grant date fair value$61.15 $30.14 $55.76 
Restricted stock units granted577,636 123,497 786,310 
Weighted average grant date fair value$57.77 $42.55 $48.96 
Stock options exercised:
Intrinsic value$$— $
Cash received$$— $
SCL Equity Plan:
Stock options granted— 3,300,000 — 
Weighted average grant date fair value$— $1.13 $— 
Restricted stock units granted6,792,000 9,393,200 13,039,600 
Weighted average grant date fair value$3.44 $2.32 $3.22 
Stock options exercised:
Intrinsic value$— $— $
Cash received$$— $12 
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 2017 2016 2015
 (Dollars in millions, except weighted average grant date fair values)
Compensation expense:     
Stock options$29
 $25
 $26
Restricted stock and stock units5
 10
 20
 $34
 $35
 $46
Income tax benefit recognized in the consolidated statements of operations$7
 $6
 $7
LVSC 2004 Plan:     
Stock options granted1,027,108
 1,672,458
 441,809
Weighted average grant date fair value$8.95
 $8.62
 $11.97
Restricted stock granted37,270
 61,546
 49,438
Weighted average grant date fair value$58.51
 $42.50
 $59.57
Stock options exercised:     
Intrinsic value$11
 $3
 $25
Cash received$28
 $11
 $13
SCL Equity Plan:     
Stock options granted17,364,000
 18,407,200
 6,744,000
Weighted average grant date fair value$0.71
 $0.73
 $0.76
Equity-settled restricted stock units granted
 
 118,800
Weighted average grant date fair value$
 $
 $4.90
Stock options exercised:     
Intrinsic value$4
 $2
 $3
Cash received$12
 $6
 $4
Note 15 — Employee Benefit Plans
The Company is self-insured for health care benefits for its U.S. employees and workers' compensation benefits for its employees at the Las Vegas Operating Properties. The liability for claims filed and estimates of claims incurred but not filed is included in other accrued liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Participation in the VCR 401(k) employee savings plan is available for all eligible employees as of their date of hire. The savings plan allows participants to defer, on a pre-tax basis, a portion of their salary and accumulate tax-deferred earnings as a retirement fund. The Company matches 150% of the first $390 of employee contributions and 50% of employee contributions in excess of $390 subject to a cap whereby the amount of the contributions do not exceed 5% of the participating employee's eligible gross wages. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company's matching contributions under the savings plan were $10 million, $9 million and $10 million, respectively.
Participation in VML's provident retirement fund is available for all permanent employees after a three-month probation period. VML contributes 5% of each employee's basic salary to the fund and the employee is eligible to receive, upon resignation, 30% of these contributions after working for three consecutive years, gradually increasing to 100% after working for ten years. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, VML's contributions into the provident fund were $37 million, $35 million and $33 million, respectively.
Participation in MBS's provident retirement fund is available for all permanent employees that are Singapore residents upon joining the Company. As of December 31, 2017, MBS contributes 17% of each employee's basic salary to the fund, subject to certain caps as mandated by local regulations. The employee is eligible to receive funds upon

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reaching the retirement age or upon meeting requirements set up by local regulations. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, MBS's contributions into the provident fund were $38 million, $35 million and $32 million, respectively.
Note 1619 — Related Party Transactions
During the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, Dr. Adelson, her family members and trusts and other entities established for the Principal Stockholder and hisbenefit of Dr. Adelson‘s family members (collectively the “Principal Stockholders”) purchased certain services from the Company including lodging, banquetsecurity and medical support, design services and the use of Company personnelother goods and services for approximately $3$2 million, $3 million and $2 million, respectively. For the yearyears ended December 31, 2017,2023, 2022 and for each of the years ended 2016 and 2015,2021, the Company incurred and made payments ofless than $1 million, $1 million and $2$3 million, respectively, for food and beverage services, provided by restaurants thatnewspaper subscriptions and security support from entities in which the Principal Stockholder hasStockholders have an ownership interest in.interest.
During the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, the Company incurred and paid certain expenses totaling $10of $11 million, $6 million and $3 million, and $4 million, respectively, to its Principal Stockholder related to the Company's use of hisits Principal Stockholders' personal aircraft, yacht and yacht (during 2016aircraft refurbishment and 2017)maintenance services for business purposes. In addition, duringDuring the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, the Company charged and received from the Principal StockholderStockholders $21 million, $17$19 million and $20$21 million, respectively, related to aviation costs incurred by the Company for the Principal Stockholder'sStockholders' use of Company aviation personnel and assets for personal purposes.
Related party receivables were less than $1$8 million as of December 31, 2017 and $2 million as of December 31, 2016.2023 and 2022, respectively. Related party payables were less thanapproximately $1 million and $1 million as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016.2022, respectively.
On November 28, 2023, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Dr. Miriam Adelson and the Miriam Adelson Trust (the “Selling Stockholders”), and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and BofA Securities, Inc., as representatives (the “Representatives”) of several underwriters, relating to the sale by the Selling Stockholders of 46,264,168 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), at a public offering price of $44 per share (the “Offering”). In addition, concurrently with the closing of the Offering, the Company repurchased 5,783,021 shares of its Common Stock from the Underwriters for $250 million at a price per share equal to the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
On July 11, 2022, the Company entered into an intercompany term loan agreement with SCL, a related party, in the amount of $1.0 billion, which is repayable on July 11, 2028. In the first two years from July 11, 2022, SCL will have the option to elect to pay cash interest at 5% per annum or payment-in-kind interest at 6% per annum by adding the amount of such interest to the then-outstanding principal amount of the loan, following which only cash interest at 5% per annum will be payable. This loan is unsecured, subordinated to all third party unsecured indebtedness and other obligations of SCL and its subsidiaries and is eliminated in consolidation.
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Note 1720 — Segment Information
The Company'sCompany’s principal operating and developmental activities occur in threetwo geographic areas: Macao Singapore and the U.S.Singapore. The Company reviews the results of operations and construction and development activities for each of its operating segments: The Venetian Macao; Sands Cotai Central;The Londoner Macao; The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016;Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao; Sands Macao; and Marina Bay Sands; Las Vegas Operating Properties; and Sands Bethlehem.Sands. The Company also reviews construction and development activities for each of its primary projects currently under development, in addition to its reportable segments noted above, which include the renovation, expansion and rebranding of Sands Cotai Central and the additional rooms in the tower adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao in Macao, and the Las Vegas Condo Tower (which construction currently is suspended) in the United States.above. The Company has included Ferry Operations and Other (comprised primarily of the Company'sCompany’s ferry operations and various other operations that are ancillary to its properties in Macao) and Corporate and Other to reconcile to the consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The Company has included Corporate and Other (which includesoperations that comprised the Company’s former Las Vegas Condo TowerOperating Properties reportable business segment were classified as a discontinued operation through February 22, 2022, and corporate activitiesthe information below for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, excludes these results.
The Company's segment information as of and for the Company) to reconcile to the consolidated financial condition.years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, is as follows:

CasinoRoomsFood and BeverageMallConvention, Retail and OtherNet Revenues
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2023
Macao:
The Venetian Macao$2,151 $191 $63 $228 $49 $2,682 
The Londoner Macao1,283 324 86 66 33 1,792 
The Parisian Macao655 135 49 32 879 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao462 94 30 187 779 
Sands Macao290 17 12 322 
Ferry Operations and Other— — — — 105 105 
4,841 761 240 514 203 6,559 
Marina Bay Sands2,681 443 344 254 127 3,849 
Intercompany royalties— — — — 224 224 
Intercompany eliminations(1)
— — — (1)(259)(260)
Total net revenues$7,522 $1,204 $584 $767 $295 $10,372 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Macao:
The Venetian Macao$438 $55 $17 $155 $17 $682 
The Londoner Macao194 61 26 47 22 350 
The Parisian Macao116 33 10 25 188 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao146 29 10 127 313 
Sands Macao53 65 
Ferry Operations and Other— — — — 29 29 
947 184 67 355 74 1,627 
Marina Bay Sands1,680 285 234 226 91 2,516 
Intercompany royalties— — — — 107 107 
Intercompany eliminations(1)
— — — (1)(139)(140)
Total net revenues$2,627 $469 $301 $580 $133 $4,110 
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CasinoRoomsFood and BeverageMallConvention, Retail and OtherNet Revenues
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Macao:
The Venetian Macao$944 $77 $24 $195 $16 $1,256 
The Londoner Macao396 90 30 56 16 588 
The Parisian Macao244 54 17 39 357 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao298 45 17 184 546 
Sands Macao105 10 122 
Ferry Operations and Other— — — — 28 28 
1,987 276 93 475 66 2,897 
Marina Bay Sands905 139 106 176 44 1,370 
Intercompany royalties— — — — 83 83 
Intercompany eliminations(1)
— — — (2)(114)(116)
Total net revenues$2,892 $415 $199 $649 $79 $4,234 
The Company's segment information as of_________________________
(1)Intercompany eliminations include royalties and for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:other intercompany services.
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Intersegment Revenues
Macao:
The Venetian Macao$$$
The Londoner Macao— — 
Ferry Operations and Other25 23 22 
32 30 27 
Marina Bay Sands
Intercompany royalties224 107 83 
Total intersegment revenues$260 $140 $116 
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Year Ended December 31,

2017
2016
2015
 (In millions)
Net Revenues




Macao:




The Venetian Macao$2,990

$2,895

$2,987
Sands Cotai Central1,943
 1,965
 2,182
The Parisian Macao1,429
 413
 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao607

597

691
Sands Macao640

688

879
Ferry Operations and Other177

174

160

7,786

6,732

6,899
Marina Bay Sands3,154

2,799

2,952
United States:




Las Vegas Operating Properties1,618

1,537

1,508
Sands Bethlehem579

571

549

2,197

2,108

2,057
Intersegment eliminations(255)
(229)
(220)
Total net revenues$12,882

$11,410

$11,688
 Year Ended December 31,
 2017 2016 2015
 (In millions)
Intersegment Revenues     
Macao:     
The Venetian Macao$5
 $6
 $6
Sands Cotai Central
 1
 1
Ferry Operations and Other41
 39
 39
 46
 46
 46
Marina Bay Sands8
 8
 10
Las Vegas Operating Properties201
 175
 164
Total intersegment revenues$255
 $229
 $220

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Year Ended December 31,Year Ended December 31,
2023202320222021
(In millions)
(In millions)
(In millions)
Adjusted Property EBITDA
Macao:
Macao:
Macao:
The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao
The Venetian Macao
The Londoner Macao
The Parisian Macao
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao
Sands Macao
Ferry Operations and Other
2,224
Marina Bay Sands

Year Ended December 31,

2017
2016
2015
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA(1)
(In millions)
Adjusted Property EBITDA




Macao:




The Venetian Macao$1,132

$1,089

$1,079
Sands Cotai Central633

616

651
The Parisian Macao412
 114
 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao233

221

243
Sands Macao174

172

226
Ferry Operations and Other23

32

23

2,607

2,244

2,222
Marina Bay Sands1,755

1,389

1,507
United States:




Las Vegas Operating Properties391

356

305
Sands Bethlehem147

141

136
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA(1)

538

497

441
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA(1)
4,900

4,130

4,170
Other Operating Costs and Expenses




Stock-based compensation(14)
(14)
(22)
Stock-based compensation(2)
Stock-based compensation(2)
Stock-based compensation(2)
Corporate(174)
(256)
(176)
Pre-opening(9)
(130)
(48)
Development(13)
(9)
(10)
Depreciation and amortization(1,171)
(1,111)
(999)
Amortization of leasehold interests in land(37)
(38)
(39)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets(20)
(79)
(35)
Operating income3,462

2,493

2,841
Operating income (loss)
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses




Interest income16

10

15
Interest income
Interest income
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized(327)
(274)
(265)
Other income (expense)(94)
31

31
Other expense
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt(5)
(5)

Income tax benefit (expense)209

(239)
(236)
Net income$3,261

$2,016

$2,386
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt
Income tax (expense) benefit
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
_________________________
(1)
(1)Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income (loss) from continuing operations before stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, interest, other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate operations and operating performance. In particular, management utilizes consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of its operations with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. Integrated Resort companies have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures. In order to view the operations of their properties on a more stand-alone basis, Integrated Resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company has significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate operations and operating performance. In particular, management utilizes consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of its operations with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. Integrated resort companies have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures. In order to view the operations of their properties on a more stand-alone basis, integrated resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company has significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest

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payments, debt principal repayments and income taxes, which are not reflected in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA. Not all companies calculate adjusted property EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, consolidated adjusted property EBITDA as presented by the Company may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
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Year Ended December 31,

2017
2016
2015
 (In millions)
Capital Expenditures




Corporate and Other$9

$11

$11
Macao:     
The Venetian Macao153

94

82
Sands Cotai Central86

128

403
The Parisian Macao204

925

767
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao22

16

15
Sands Macao10

18

22
Ferry Operations and Other4

4

4

479

1,185

1,293
Marina Bay Sands196

83

130
United States:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties123

92

77
Sands Bethlehem30

27

18

153

119

95
Total capital expenditures$837

$1,398

$1,529

December 31,

2017
2016
2015
 (In millions)
Total Assets




Corporate and Other$953

$465

$463
Macao:




The Venetian Macao2,640

2,642

2,949
Sands Cotai Central3,891

4,152

4,394
The Parisian Macao2,496

2,711

1,649
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao930

966

1,039
Sands Macao282

316

373
Ferry Operations and Other275

281

288

10,514

11,068

10,692
Marina Bay Sands5,054

5,031

5,497
United States:




Las Vegas Operating Properties3,530

3,214

3,518
Sands Bethlehem636

691

693

4,166

3,905

4,211
Total assets$20,687

$20,469

$20,863

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(2)During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $72 million, $70 million and $27 million, respectively, of which $43 million, $37 million and $15 million, respectively, was included in corporate expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Year Ended December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Capital Expenditures
Corporate and Other$200 $60 $27 
Macao:
The Venetian Macao71 52 71 
The Londoner Macao132 175 551 
The Parisian Macao
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao15 19 
Sands Macao
Ferry Operations and Other— — 
233 243 653 
Marina Bay Sands584 348 148 
Total capital expenditures$1,017 $651 $828 


December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Total Assets
Corporate and Other$5,167 $5,422 $1,357 
Macao:
The Venetian Macao2,548 2,135 2,087 
The Londoner Macao4,193 4,489 4,494 
The Parisian Macao1,802 1,828 1,962 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao1,059 1,020 1,145 
Sands Macao287 208 253 
Ferry Operations and Other335 870 132 
10,224 10,550 10,073 
Marina Bay Sands6,387 6,067 5,326 
Total assets$21,778 $22,039 $16,756 

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December 31,

2017
2016
2015
 (In millions)
Total Long-Lived Assets(1)





Corporate and Other$249

$264

$335
Macao:




The Venetian Macao1,728

1,726

1,795
Sands Cotai Central3,516

3,720

3,944
The Parisian Macao2,375

2,572

1,646
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao853

874

904
Sands Macao222

245

266
Ferry Operations and Other146

157

168

8,840

9,294

8,723
Marina Bay Sands4,336

4,192

4,476
United States:




Las Vegas Operating Properties2,779

2,815

2,909
Sands Bethlehem549

548

551

3,328

3,363

3,460
Total long-lived assets$16,753

$17,113

$16,994
_________________________
(1)Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and leasehold interests in land, net of accumulated amortization.
Note 18 — Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)
 Quarter
 First 
Second(1)
 
Third(2)
 
Fourth(3)(4)
 Total
 (In millions, except per share data)
2017         
Net revenues$3,106
 $3,141
 $3,199
 $3,436
 $12,882
Operating income763
 816
 856
 1,027
 3,462
Net income578
 638
 685
 1,360
 3,261
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.480
 545
 570
 1,211
 2,806
Basic earnings per share0.60
 0.69
 0.72
 1.53
 3.54
Diluted earnings per share0.60
 0.69
 0.72
 1.53
 3.54
2016         
Net revenues$2,717
 $2,649
 $2,969
 $3,075
 $11,410
Operating income586
 518
 720
 669
 2,493
Net income409
 394
 606
 607
 2,016
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.320
 328
 513
 509
 1,670
Basic earnings per share0.40
 0.41
 0.65
 0.64
 2.10
Diluted earnings per share0.40
 0.41
 0.65
 0.64
 2.10
________________________
(1)The Company recorded a nonrecurring corporate expense of $79 million in June 2016.
(2)During Q3 2016, the Company recorded pre-opening expenses of $86 million in connection with the opening of The Parisian Macao in September 2016.
(3)During Q4 2016, the Company recognized a loss on disposal or impairment of assets of $64 million, primarily related to the write-off of costs related to the Las Vegas Condo Tower, as well as other dispositions at the Company's various operating properties.

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December 31,
202320222021
(In millions)
Total Long-Lived Assets(1)
Corporate and Other$655 $203 $176 
Macao:
The Venetian Macao1,337 1,415 1,555 
The Londoner Macao3,796 4,085 4,317 
The Parisian Macao1,665 1,789 1,915 
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Macao896 975 1,055 
Sands Macao169 180 197 
Ferry Operations and Other29 41 60 
7,892 8,485 9,099 
Marina Bay Sands5,141 4,891 4,741 
Total long-lived assets$13,688 $13,579 $14,016 
_________________________
(1)Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and leasehold interests in land, net of accumulated amortization.
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(4)During Q4 2017, the Company recorded a nonrecurring non-cash income tax benefit of $526 million due to U.S. tax reform enacted at the end of 2017.


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Note 21 — Selected Quarterly Financial Results (Unaudited)
Quarter
First(1)
SecondThirdFourthTotal
(In millions, except per share data)
2023
Net revenues$2,120 $2,542 $2,795 $2,915 $10,372 
Operating income378 537 688 710 2,313 
Net income145 368 449 469 1,431 
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.147 312 380 382 1,221 
Basic earnings per share0.19 0.41 0.50 0.50 1.60 
Diluted earnings per share0.19 0.41 0.50 0.50 1.60 
2022
Net revenues$943 $1,045 $1,005 $1,117 $4,110 
Operating loss(302)(147)(177)(166)(792)
Net loss from continuing operations(478)(414)(380)(269)(1,541)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax2,907 (3)(1)(5)2,898 
Net income (loss)2,429 (417)(381)(274)1,357 
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.2,530 (290)(239)(169)1,832 
Earnings (loss) per share - basic and diluted:
Loss from continuing operations$(0.49)$(0.38)$(0.31)$(0.21)$(1.40)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax3.80 — — (0.01)3.80 
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$3.31 $(0.38)$(0.31)$(0.22)$2.40 
_________________________
(1)     During the first quarter of 2022, the Company closed the sale of the Las Vegas Operations and recorded a gain on the sale of $2.86 billion, net of tax. The Las Vegas Operations has been disclosed as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.
Because earnings 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 earnings per share amounts for the respective year.

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SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
For the Years Ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 20152021
DescriptionBalance at
Beginning
of Year
Provision
for
Credit Losses
Write-offs,
Net of
Recoveries
Balance
at End
of Year
(In millions)
Provision for credit losses:
2021$255 (26)$232 
2022$232 15 (30)$217 
2023$217 (20)$201 

DescriptionBalance at
Beginning
of Year
AdditionsDeductionsBalance
at End
of Year
(In millions)
Deferred income tax asset valuation allowance:
2021$4,922 115 (3)$5,034 
2022$5,034 63 (1,014)$4,083 
2023$4,083 — (204)$3,879 
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Description 
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 
Provision
for
Doubtful
Accounts
 
Write-offs,
Net of
Recoveries
 
Balance
at End
of Year
  (In millions)
Allowance for doubtful accounts:        
2015 $673
 156
 (192) $637
2016 $637
 173
 (234) $576
2017 $576
 96
 (230) $442
Description 
Balance at
Beginning
of Year
 Additions Deductions 
Balance
at End
of Year
  (In millions)
Deferred income tax asset valuation allowance:        
2015 $2,485
 840
 (23) $3,302
2016 $3,302
 907
 (12) $4,197
2017 $4,197
 510
 (17) $4,690


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ITEM 9. — CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ITEM 9A. —CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company's Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) of the Company as of December 31, 2017,2023, and have concluded that they are effective at the reasonable assurance level.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems, there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K that had a material effect, or was reasonably likely to have a material effect, on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The Company's management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is 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. The 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 Company's assets;
(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the Company's receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of its management and directors; 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.
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.
The Company's management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017.2023. In making this assessment, the Company's management used the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in "Internal“Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013)."

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Based on this assessment, management concluded, that, as of December 31, 2017,2023, the Company's internal control over financial reporting is effective based on this framework.
The effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017,2023, has been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which appears herein.
ITEM 9B. —OTHER INFORMATION
None.During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, there were no Rule 10b5‑1 trading arrangements (as defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K) or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements (as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K) adopted or terminated by any director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a‑1(f) under the Exchange Act) of the Company.
ITEM 9C. — DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
PART III

ITEM 10. —DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We incorporate by reference the information responsive to this Item appearing in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 20182024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which we expect to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about April 20, 2018March 28, 2024 (the "Proxy Statement"“Proxy Statement”), including under the captions "Board“Board of Directors," "Executive” “Executive Officers," "Section” “Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance"Reports” and "Information“Information Regarding the Board of Directors and Board and Other Committees."
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”), which is posted on our website at www.sands.com, along with any amendments or waivers to the Code. Copies of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available without charge by sending a written request to Investor Relations at the following address: Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South,5420 S. Durango Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.89113.
ITEM 11. —EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
We incorporate by reference the information responsive to this Item appearing in the Proxy Statement, including under the captions "Executive“Executive Compensation and Other Information," "Director” “Director Compensation," "Information” “Information Regarding the Board of Directors and BoardIts Committees” and Other Committees" and "Compensation“Compensation Committee Report"Report” (which report is deemed to be furnished and is not deemed to be filed in any Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
ITEM 12. —SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
We incorporate by reference the information responsive to this Item appearing in the Proxy Statement, including under the captions "Equity“Equity Compensation Plan Information"Information” and "Security“Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management."
ITEM 13. —CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
We incorporate by reference the information responsive to this Item appearing in the Proxy Statement, including under the captions "Board“Board of Directors," "Information” “Information Regarding the Board and Its Committees” and “Certain Transactions.”
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ITEM 14. —PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
We incorporate by reference the information responsive to this Item appearing in the Proxy Statement, under the caption "Fees“Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm."



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PART IV

ITEM 15. — EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Documents filed as part of the Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(1) List of Financial Statements
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Consolidated Statements of Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) List of Financial Statement Schedule
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(3) List of Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description of Document
3.12.1†
2.2†
2.3††
2.4††
3.1
3.23.2*
4.1
10.14.2
4.3
4.4
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Exhibit No.Description of Document
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
4.16
10.210.1

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Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.4†
10.5†
10.6
10.7
10.410.8†
10.9†
10.10
10.11†
10.12
10.510.13
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
Credit Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2011, entered into by and among VML US Finance LLC, Venetian Macau Limited, the financial institutions listed on the signature pages thereto as Lenders, Bank of China Limited, Macau Branch ("BOC")Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd., as administrative agent for the Lenders, Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C., Goldman Sachs Lending Partners LLC, Bank of America, N.A., BOC, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas Hong Kong Branch, Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited, Citibank, N.A. Hong Kong Branch, Commerzbank AG, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Credit Suisse AG, Singapore Branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Limited, ING Capital L.L.C. and ING Bank NV, Singapore Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, UBS Securities LLC and United Overseas Bank Limited, as global coordinators and bookrunners for the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility and as co-syndication agents for the Term Loan Lenders and Revolving Loan Lenders and Banco Nacional Ultramarino, S.A.,borrower, DBS Bank Ltd., Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, TheUnited Overseas Bank of Nova ScotiaLimited and Wing LungMalayan Banking Berhad, Singapore Branch, as global coordinators, DBS Bank Ltd., Macau Branch, as lead arrangersagent for the Term Loan Facilityfinance parties and Revolving Credit Facility (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 001-32373)security trustee for the quarter ended September 30, 2011secured parties and filed on November 9, 2011).

130



Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.11
10.12
10.1310.14
10.14
138

Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.1810.18†
10.1910.19†

131



Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.20
10.21†10.20
10.22
10.2310.21
10.2410.22
10.2510.23
10.2610.24
10.25
10.26
139

Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.27
10.2710.28
10.2810.29†
10.29
10.30
10.3110.30†

132



Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35
10.36
10.37+10.31+
10.38+10.32+
10.33+
10.39+10.34+
10.40+10.35+
10.41+
10.42+
10.43+
10.44+
10.45+10.36+

133



Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.46+
10.47+10.37+
10.48
10.49
10.50
10.51
10.52
10.5310.38+
10.39+
10.40+
10.41+
10.42
140

Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.5410.43
10.5510.44+
10.56
10.57
10.58

134



Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.59
10.60
10.61
10.62
10.63
10.64
10.65
10.66
10.67
10.68+
10.69+
10.70+
10.71+
10.72+
10.73+10.45+
10.46+

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Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.74+
10.75+10.47+
10.48+
10.49+
10.50+
10.51+*
10.52+*
10.53†
10.54
10.55
10.56**
10.57
141

Exhibit No.Description of Document
10.58††
10.76+21.1*
10.77+
21.1*
23.1*
31.1*23.2*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1++
32.2++
101*97*
101*The following financial information from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017,2023, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”("iXBRL"): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20172023 and 2016,2022, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2017, 20162023, 2022 and 2015,2021, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
_________________________
*Filed herewith.
Confidential treatment has been requested and granted with respect to portions of this exhibit, and such confidential portions have been deleted and replaced with "**" and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 406 under the Securities Act of 1933.
+
*    Filed herewith.
**    The following Deeds of Reversion are substantially identical in all material respects, except as to the subject property, to the Deed of Reversion that is filed as Exhibit 10.56 hereto and are being omitted in reliance on Instruction 2 to Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
Deed of Reversion (The Venetian Macao), dated as of December 30, 2022, by and among Venetian Macau Limited, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited and Cotai Strip Lot 2 Apart Hotel (Macau) Limited and the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Deed of Reversion (The Parisian Macao), dated as of December 30, 2022, by and among Venetian Macau Limited, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited and Cotai Strip Lot 2 Apart Hotel (Macau) Limited and the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Deed of Reversion (The Four Seasons Macao), dated as of December 30, 2022, by and among Venetian Macau Limited, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited and Cotai Strip Lot 2 Apart Hotel (Macau) Limited and the Macao Special Administrative Region.
Deed of Reversion (The Sands Macao), dated as of December 30, 2022, by and among Venetian Macau Limited, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited and Cotai Strip Lot 2 Apart Hotel (Macau) Limited and the Macao Special Administrative Region.
†    Certain identified information has been redacted from the exhibit in accordance with Item 601(b)(2)(ii) or 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K, as applicable
†† Certain schedules to this exhibit have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K.
+    Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
++This exhibit will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.


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142


++    This exhibit will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
ITEM 16. — FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
February 23, 20187, 2024
/S/ SHELDONROBERT G. ADELSONGOLDSTEIN
SheldonRobert G. Adelson,
Goldstein,
Chairman of the Board and

Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SignatureTitleDate
SignatureTitleDate
/SSHELDONROBERT G. ADELSONGOLDSTEIN
Chairman of the Board,
Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)
February 23, 20187, 2024
SheldonRobert G. AdelsonGoldstein
/S/ ROBERT G. GOLDSTEINPATRICK DUMONT
President,
Chief Operating Officer
and Director
February 23, 20187, 2024
Robert G. GoldsteinPatrick Dumont
/S/ IRWIN CHAFETZ
DirectorFebruary 7, 2024
Irwin Chafetz
/S/ MICHELINE CHAU
DirectorFebruary 7, 2024
Micheline Chau
/S/PATRICK DUMONT CHARLES D. FORMAN
DirectorFebruary 7, 2024
Charles D. Forman
/S/LEWIS KRAMER
DirectorFebruary 7, 2024
Lewis Kramer
/S/ ALAIN LI
DirectorFebruary 7, 2024
Alain Li
/S/RANDY HYZAK
Executive Vice President
and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial Officer and Director
Principal Accounting Officer)
February 23, 20187, 2024
Patrick Dumont
/S/ IRWIN CHAFETZ
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
Irwin Chafetz
/S/ MICHELINE CHAU
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
Micheline Chau
/S/ CHARLES D. FORMAN
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
Charles D. Forman
/S/ STEVEN L. GERARD
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
Steven L. Gerard
/S/ GEORGE JAMIESON
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
George Jamieson
/S/ CHARLES A. KOPPELMAN
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
Charles A. Koppelman
/S/LEWIS KRAMER
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
Lewis Kramer
/S/ DAVID F. LEVI
DirectorFebruary 23, 2018
David F. Levi
/S/RANDY HYZAK
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
February 23, 2018
Randy Hyzak

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