UNITED STATES

SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011

March 31, 2012

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

For the transition period fromto

Commission file number 001-32373

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

(Exact name of registration as specified in its charter)

Nevada 27-0099920
Nevada

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 27-0099920

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South 89109
Las Vegas, Nevada (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices) 

(702) 414-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yesþx    Noo¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yesþx    Noo¨

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

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yeso¨    Noþx

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

 
Class

Outstanding at November 1, 2011

April 30, 2012

Common Stock ($0.001 par value) 732,718,517822,739,856 shares

 

 


LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table of Contents

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.      
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
  
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012 and 2011   6  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011 and 2010   67  
  
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Item 2.

  
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Item 3.

  
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
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Exhibit 10.1
Exhibit 31.1
Exhibit 31.2
Exhibit 32.1
Exhibit 32.2
EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT

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ITEM 1

Item 4.

  
— FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Controls and Procedures
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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings45

Item 1A.

Risk Factors45

Item 6.

Exhibits46

Signatures

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ITEM 1 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

         
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2011  2010 
  (In thousands, except share and 
  per share data) 
  (Unaudited) 
ASSETS
    
         
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $3,951,575  $3,037,081 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents  184,366   164,315 
Accounts receivable, net  1,112,896   716,919 
Inventories  33,462   32,260 
Deferred income taxes, net  9,664   61,606 
Prepaid expenses and other  50,693   46,726 
       
Total current assets  5,342,656   4,058,907 
Property and equipment, net  14,804,973   14,502,197 
Deferred financing costs, net  126,419   155,378 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents  35,510   645,605 
Deferred income taxes, net  14,361   10,423 
Leasehold interests in land, net  1,382,539   1,398,840 
Intangible assets, net  82,546   89,805 
Other assets, net  176,247   183,153 
       
Total assets $21,965,251  $21,044,308 
       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
    
         
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $103,319  $113,505 
Construction payables  355,686   516,981 
Accrued interest payable  19,318   42,625 
Other accrued liabilities  1,318,857   1,160,234 
Income taxes payable  78,447    
Current maturities of long-term debt  457,344   767,068 
       
Total current liabilities  2,332,971   2,600,413 
Other long-term liabilities  81,950   78,240 
Deferred income taxes  134,928   115,219 
Deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo  266,585   243,928 
Deferred gain on sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes  48,210   50,808 
Deferred rent from mall transactions  120,285   147,378 
Long-term debt  9,282,084   9,373,755 
       
Total liabilities  12,267,013   12,609,741 
       
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, issued to Principal Stockholder’s family, 5,250,000 shares issued and outstanding, after allocation of fair value of attached warrants, aggregate redemption/liquidation value of $577,500  572,787   503,379 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)        
Equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 1,871,794 and 3,614,923 shares issued and outstanding with warrants to purchase up to 1,694,503 and 22,663,212 shares of common stock  107,368   207,356 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 731,668,681 and 707,507,982 shares issued and outstanding  732   708 
Capital in excess of par value  5,587,892   5,444,705 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  103,067   129,519 
Retained earnings  1,830,097   880,703 
       
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity  7,629,156   6,662,991 
Noncontrolling interests  1,496,295   1,268,197 
       
Total equity  9,125,451   7,931,188 
       
Total liabilities and equity $21,965,251  $21,044,308 
       

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 
   (In thousands, except share and 
   per share data) 
   (Unaudited) 
ASSETS  

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $4,056,360   $3,902,718 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   4,874    4,828 

Accounts receivable, net

   1,530,340    1,336,817 

Inventories

   40,014    34,990 

Deferred income taxes, net

   15,066    72,192 

Prepaid expenses and other

   76,085    45,607 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

   5,722,739    5,397,152 

Property and equipment, net

   15,329,602    15,030,979 

Deferred financing costs, net

   163,219    173,636 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   2,466    2,315 

Deferred income taxes, net

   18,889    153 

Leasehold interests in land, net

   1,414,349    1,390,468 

Intangible assets, net

   78,017    80,068 

Other assets, net

   141,751    169,352 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $22,871,032   $22,244,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

  $105,205   $104,113 

Construction payables

   311,568    359,909 

Accrued interest payable

   6,937    31,668 

Other accrued liabilities

   1,422,931    1,439,110 

Income taxes payable

   176,853    108,060 

Current maturities of long-term debt

   469,324    455,846 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   2,492,818    2,498,706 

Other long-term liabilities

   105,039    89,445 

Deferred income taxes

   159,427    205,438 

Deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo

   267,228    266,992 

Deferred gain on sale of The Grand Canal Shoppes

   46,478    47,344 

Deferred rent from mall transactions

   119,545    119,915 

Long-term debt

   9,382,649    9,577,131 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   12,573,184    12,804,971 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

    

Equity:

    

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 822,724,993 and 733,249,698 shares issued and outstanding

   823    733 

Capital in excess of par value

   6,174,773    5,610,160 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   191,935    94,104 

Retained earnings

   2,438,945    2,145,692 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity

   8,806,476    7,850,689 

Noncontrolling interests

   1,491,372    1,588,463 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

   10,297,848    9,439,152 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $22,871,032   $22,244,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
  (In thousands, except share and per share data) 
  (Unaudited) 
Revenues:                
Casino $1,903,142  $1,573,851  $5,429,903  $3,929,922 
Rooms  262,352   208,160   734,022   579,709 
Food and beverage  147,223   117,186   438,632   314,344 
Convention, retail and other  223,841   147,179   589,138   370,660 
             
   2,536,558   2,046,376   7,191,695   5,194,635 
Less-promotional allowances  (127,183)  (137,604)  (325,305)  (356,499)
             
Net revenues  2,409,375   1,908,772   6,866,390   4,838,136 
             
Operating expenses:                
Casino  993,378   882,178   2,889,327   2,367,760 
Rooms  53,493   36,866   152,679   100,593 
Food and beverage  71,781   50,906   216,619   143,007 
Convention, retail and other  99,229   70,603   291,498   194,333 
Provision for doubtful accounts  33,953   37,833   92,507   72,986 
General and administrative  240,672   193,476   674,718   492,654 
Corporate expense  54,031   28,686   133,983   78,116 
Rental expense  10,143   9,186   33,333   30,690 
Pre-opening expense  15,823   10,107   43,472   97,684 
Development expense  3,308   425   6,301   1,258 
Depreciation and amortization  200,071   186,738   596,469   510,521 
Impairment loss     16,057      16,057 
Loss on disposal of assets  937   2,406   8,879   40,577 
             
   1,776,819   1,525,467   5,139,785   4,146,236 
             
Operating income  632,556   383,305   1,726,605   691,900 
Other income (expense):                
Interest income  2,369   2,661   8,444   6,367 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (70,761)  (76,723)  (214,938)  (231,875)
Other income (expense)  (6,617)  6,444   (9,384)  (6,205)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt     (21,692)     (18,555)
             
Income before income taxes  557,547   293,995   1,510,727   441,632 
Income tax expense  (52,375)  (25,161)  (151,960)  (46,436)
             
Net income  505,172   268,834   1,358,767   395,196 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (80,293)  (54,337)  (233,928)  (121,311)
             
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.  424,879   214,497   1,124,839   273,885 
Preferred stock dividends  (19,140)  (23,350)  (57,957)  (70,050)
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family  (23,136)  (23,136)  (69,408)  (69,408)
Preferred stock inducement and repurchase premiums  (28,972)     (48,080)   
             
Net income attributable to common stockholders $353,631  $168,011  $949,394  $134,427 
             
Basic earnings per share $0.48  $0.25  $1.31  $0.20 
             
Diluted earnings per share $0.44  $0.21  $1.17  $0.17 
             
Weighted average shares outstanding:                
Basic  729,773,246   660,836,841   727,309,255   660,495,783 
             
Diluted  812,543,534   789,156,247   811,550,683   782,156,007 
             

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 
   (In thousands, except share and 
   per share data) 
   (Unaudited) 

Revenues:

   

Casino

  $2,266,493  $1,664,489 

Rooms

   267,727   231,974 

Food and beverage

   153,455   145,393 

Mall

   71,418   55,865 

Convention, retail and other

   129,717   108,790 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2,888,810   2,206,511 

Less-promotional allowances

   (126,068  (94,592
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues

   2,762,742   2,111,919 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

   

Casino

   1,207,551   921,536 

Rooms

   52,786   48,453 

Food and beverage

   78,301   71,703 

Mall

   16,301   12,104 

Convention, retail and other

   79,524   75,141 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   52,218   35,058 

General and administrative

   218,717   210,485 

Corporate

   48,955   37,576 

Pre-opening

   51,459   9,471 

Development

   1,198   573 

Depreciation and amortization

   194,747   190,237 

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

   9,945   13,156 

Impairment loss

   42,893   —    

Loss on disposal of assets

   593   499 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   2,055,188   1,625,992 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   707,554   485,927 

Other income (expense):

   

Interest income

   5,648   2,047 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

   (64,672  (73,585

Other expense

   (3,419  (4,675

Loss on early retirement of debt

   (2,831  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   642,280   409,714 

Income tax expense

   (63,171  (45,211
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   579,109   364,503 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (80,167  (75,180
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   498,942   289,323 

Preferred stock dividends

   —      (19,598

Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family

   —      (23,136

Preferred stock inducement and repurchase premiums

   —      (18,433
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to common stockholders

  $498,942  $228,156 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

   

Basic

  $0.66  $0.32 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

  $0.61  $0.28 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

   

Basic

   760,437,437   723,389,226 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted

   818,797,155   811,239,242 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Dividends declared per common share

  $0.25  $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity and Comprehensive Income

                                 
  Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stockholders’ Equity       
              Accumulated              
          Capital in  Other      Total       
  Preferred  Common  Excess of  Comprehensive  Retained  Comprehensive  Noncontrolling    
  Stock  Stock  Par Value  Income  Earnings  Income  Interests  Total 
  (In thousands) 
  (Unaudited) 
Balance at January 1, 2010
 $234,607  $660  $5,114,851  $26,748  $473,833      $1,089,888  $6,940,587 
Net income              273,885   273,885   121,311   395,196 
Currency translation adjustment           74,871      74,871   (481)  74,390 
                              
Total comprehensive income                      348,756   120,830   469,586 
Exercise of stock options     1   6,395                6,396 
Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation        (195)               (195)
Stock-based compensation        42,674             2,065   44,739 
Exercise of warrants  (4)     9                5 
Deemed contribution from Principal Stockholder        317                317 
Acquisition of remaining shares of noncontrolling interest        2,345             (2,345)   
Dividends declared, net of amounts previously accrued              (63,196)         (63,196)
Accumulated but undeclared dividend requirement on preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family              (6,854)         (6,854)
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family              (69,408)         (69,408)
                         
Balance at September 30, 2010
 $234,603  $661  $5,166,396  $101,619  $608,260      $1,210,438  $7,321,977 
                         
Balance at January 1, 2011
 $207,356  $708  $5,444,705  $129,519  $880,703      $1,268,197  $7,931,188 
Net income              1,124,839   1,124,839   233,928   1,358,767 
Currency translation adjustment           (26,452)     (26,452)  (2,192)  (28,644)
                              
Total comprehensive income                      1,098,387   231,736   1,330,123 
Exercise of stock options     2   21,270             1,140   22,412 
Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation        (83)               (83)
Stock-based compensation        45,735             2,199   47,934 
Issuance of restricted stock     1   (1)                
Exercise of warrants  (66,625)  21   76,266                9,662 
Repurchase of preferred stock  (33,363)           (31,586)         (64,949)
Disposition of interest in majority owned subsidiary                     829   829 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests                     (7,806)  (7,806)
Dividends declared, net of amounts previously accrued              (51,103)         (51,103)
Accumulated but undeclared dividend requirement on preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family              (6,854)         (6,854)
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family              (69,408)         (69,408)
Preferred stock inducement premium              (16,494)         (16,494)
                         
Balance at September 30, 2011
 $107,368  $732  $5,587,892  $103,067  $1,830,097      $1,496,295  $9,125,451 
                         

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 
   (In thousands) 
   (Unaudited) 

Net income

  $579,109  $364,503 

Currency translation adjustment

   98,878   31,956 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   677,987   396,459 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   (81,214  (72,643
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

  $596,773  $323,816 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
  (In thousands) 
  (Unaudited) 
Cash flow from operating activities:
        
Net income $1,358,767  $395,196 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  596,469   510,521 
Amortization of leasehold interests in land included in rental expense  33,333   30,690 
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount  35,059   29,885 
Amortization of deferred gain and rent  (7,182)  (3,870)
Non-cash change in deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo  754    
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt     3,756 
Impairment and loss on disposal of assets  8,879   56,634 
Stock-based compensation expense  47,242   42,552 
Provision for doubtful accounts  92,507   72,986 
Foreign exchange losses  3,013   1,183 
Deferred income taxes  69,219   58,042 
Non-cash contribution from Principal Stockholder included in corporate expense     317 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (502,848)  (219,592)
Inventories  (1,287)  (479)
Prepaid expenses and other  1,628   (6,371)
Leasehold interests in land  (22,980)  (17,199)
Accounts payable  (10,217)  16,912 
Accrued interest payable  (23,319)  (3,920)
Income taxes payable  80,497   8,052 
Other accrued liabilities  169,639   232,703 
       
Net cash generated from operating activities  1,929,173   1,207,998 
       
Cash flows from investing activities:
        
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents  590,096   (836,805)
Capital expenditures  (1,087,605)  (1,650,264)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment  5,487   5,951 
Acquisition of intangible assets  (100)  (44,599)
Purchases of investments     (173,774)
Proceeds from investments     173,774 
       
Net cash used in investing activities  (492,122)  (2,525,717)
       
Cash flows from financing activities:
        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  22,412   6,396 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  9,662   5 
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders  (57,957)  (70,050)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  (7,806)   
Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 3)     1,399,157 
Repayments on long-term debt (Note 3)  (399,403)  (2,524,602)
Repurchase of preferred stock  (64,949)   
Payments of preferred stock inducement premium  (16,494)   
Payments of deferred financing costs  (6,076)  (65,823)
       
Net cash used in financing activities  (520,611)  (1,254,917)
       
Effect of exchange rate on cash  (1,946)  11,932 
       
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  914,494   (2,560,704)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  3,037,081   4,955,416 
       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $3,951,575  $2,394,712 
       
Equity

 

   Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stockholders’ Equity       
             Accumulated           
          Capital in  Other           
   Preferred  Common   Excess of  Comprehensive   Retained  Noncontrolling    
   Stock  Stock   Par Value  Income   Earnings  Interests  Total 
   (In thousands) 
   (Unaudited) 

Balance at January 1, 2011

  $207,356  $708   $5,444,705  $129,519   $880,703  $1,268,197  $7,931,188 

Net income

   —      —       —      —       289,323   75,180   364,503 

Currency translation adjustment

   —      —       —      34,493    —      (2,537  31,956 

Exercise of stock options

   —      1    8,419   —       —      91   8,511 

Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation

   —      —       (11  —       —      —      (11

Stock-based compensation

   —      —       20,084   —       —      755   20,839 

Exercise of warrants

   (65,225  20    70,965    —       —      —      5,760 

Repurchase of preferred stock

   (2,312  —       —      —       (2,232  —      (4,544

Dividends declared, net of amounts previously accrued

   —      —       —      —       (12,744  —      (12,744

Accumulated but undeclared dividend requirement on preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family

   —      —       —      —       (6,854  —      (6,854

Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family

   —      —       —      —       (23,136  —      (23,136

Preferred stock inducement premium

   —      —       —      —       (16,201  —      (16,201
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2011

  $139,819  $729   $5,544,162  $164,012   $1,108,859  $1,341,686  $8,299,267 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2012

  $—     $733   $5,610,160  $94,104   $2,145,692  $1,588,463  $9,439,152 

Net income

   —      —       —      —       498,942   80,167   579,109 

Currency translation adjustment

   —      —       —      97,831    —      1,047   98,878 

Exercise of stock options

   —      1    20,151   —       —      1,107   21,259 

Stock-based compensation

   —      —       18,383   —       —      1,001   19,384 

Issuance of restricted stock

   —      1    (1  —       —      —      —    

Exercise of warrants

   —      88    526,080   —       —      —      526,168 

Dividends declared

   —      —       —      —       (205,689  (178,218  (383,907

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

   —      —       —      —       —      (2,195  (2,195
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2012

  $—     $823   $6,174,773  $191,935   $2,438,945  $1,491,372  $10,297,848 
  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
  (In thousands) 
  (Unaudited) 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
        
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized $203,183  $205,343 
       
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds $(5,582) $175 
       
Changes in construction payables $(161,295) $(207,574)
       
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
        
Capitalized stock-based compensation costs $692  $2,187 
       
Property and equipment acquired under capital lease $  $3,549 
       
Accumulated but undeclared dividend requirement on preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family $6,854  $6,854 
       
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family $69,408  $69,408 
       
Acquisition of remaining shares of noncontrolling interest $  $2,345 
       
Disposition of interest in majority owned subsidiary $829  $ 
       
Warrants exercised and settled through tendering of preferred stock $66,625  $4 
       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 
   (In thousands) 
   (Unaudited) 

Cash flow from operating activities:

   

Net income

  $579,109  $364,503 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   194,747   190,237 

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

   9,945   13,156 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount

   11,596   11,871 

Amortization of deferred gain and rent

   (1,236  (1,290

Non-cash change in deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo

   428   —    

Loss on early retirement of debt

   815   —    

Impairment and loss on disposal of assets

   43,486   499 

Stock-based compensation expense

   19,166   20,239 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   52,218   35,058 

Foreign exchange losses

   724   2,462 

Deferred income taxes

   (4,083  35,372 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

   

Accounts receivable

   (223,358  (119,311

Inventories

   (4,742  (1,239

Prepaid expenses and other

   (27,785  (3,135

Accounts payable

   356   (26,026

Accrued interest payable

   (24,903  (19,148

Income taxes payable

   63,134   8,631 

Other accrued liabilities

   (22,166  (93,501
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash generated from operating activities

   667,451   418,378 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents

   (195  149,962 

Capital expenditures

   (398,260  (332,508

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

   761   3,097 

Acquisition of intangible assets

   —      (329
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (397,694  (179,778
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   21,259   8,511 

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

   526,168   5,760 

Dividends paid

   (383,463  (19,598

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

   (2,195  —    

Repayments on long-term debt (Note 3)

   (306,231  (121,721

Repurchase of preferred stock

   —      (4,544

Payments of preferred stock inducement premium

   —      (16,201

Payments of deferred financing costs

   (114  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (144,576  (147,793
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   28,461   6,053 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

   153,642   96,860 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   3,902,718   3,037,081 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $4,056,360  $3,133,941 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

   

Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized

  $77,786  $80,881 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds

  $1,955  $(5,726
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in construction payables

  $(48,341 $(38,992
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

   

Capitalized stock-based compensation costs

  $218  $600 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Changes in dividends payable on unvested restricted stock and stock units included in other accrued liabilities

  $444  $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Property and equipment acquired under capital lease

  $340  $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accumulated but undeclared dividend requirement on preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family

  $—     $6,854 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to Principal Stockholder’s family

  $—     $23,136 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Warrants exercised and settled through tendering of preferred stock

  $—     $65,225 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS OF COMPANY

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (“LVSC”), a Nevada corporation, and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) for the year ended December 31, 2010.2011. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). In the opinion of management, all adjustments and normal recurring accruals considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period have been included. The interim results reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are not necessarily indicative of expected results for the full year. The Company’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LVS.”

In November 2009, the Company’s subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. (“SCL,” the indirect owner and operator of the majority of the Company’s operations in the MacauMacao Special Administrative Region (“Macau”Macao”) of the People’s Republic of China), completed an initial public offering by listing its ordinary shares (the “SCL Offering”) on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“SEHK”). Immediately following the SCL Offering and several transactions consummated in connection with such offering, the Company owned 70.3% of the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of SCL. The shares of SCL 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.

Operations

OperationsMacao

The Company currently owns 70.3% of SCL, which includes the operations of The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Sands Macao, Sands Cotai Central 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 subconcession.

The Company owns and operates The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel (“The Venetian Macao”), which anchors the Cotai Strip, the Company’s master-planned development of integrated resort properties on an area of approximately 200 acres in Macao (consisting of parcels referred to as 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 and 7 and 8). The Venetian Macao (located on parcel 1) includes a 39-floor luxury hotel with over 2,900 suites; approximately 534,000 square feet of gaming space; a 15,000-seat arena; an 1,800-seat theater; retail and dining space of approximately 1.0 million square feet; and a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet.

The Company owns the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Hotel Macao”), which features 360 rooms and suites managed and operated by Four Seasons Hotels Inc. and is located adjacent and connected to The Venetian Macao. Connected to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the Company owns and operates the Plaza Casino (together with the Four Seasons Hotel Macao and located on parcel 2, the “Four Seasons Macao”), which features approximately 91,000 square feet of gaming space; 19 Paiza mansions; retail space of approximately 211,000 square feet, which is connected to the mall at The Venetian Macao; several food and beverage offerings; and conference, banquet and other facilities. This integrated resort will also feature the Four Seasons Apartment Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Apartments”), an apart-hotel tower that consists of approximately 1.0 million square feet of Four Seasons-serviced and -branded luxury apart-hotel units and common areas. The Company has completed the structural work of the tower and expects to monetize units within the Four Seasons Apartments after the necessary government approvals are obtained and future demand warrants it.

The Company owns and operates the Sands Macao, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Macao. The Sands Macao offers approximately 197,000 square feet of gaming space and a 289-suite hotel tower, as well as several restaurants, VIP facilities, a theater and other high-end services and amenities.

In April 2012, the Company opened phase I of its Sands Cotai Central integrated resort, which is located on parcels 5 and 6 and is situated across the street from The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao. Phase I consists of a hotel tower on parcel 5, which includes approximately 600 five-star rooms and suites under the Conrad brand and approximately 1,200 four-star rooms and suites under the Holiday Inn brand. Phase I also includes completion of the structural work of an adjacent hotel tower, located on parcel 6, to be managed by Sheraton International Inc. and Sheraton Overseas Management Co. (collectively “Starwood”) under the Sheraton Towers brand; a variety of retail offerings; more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space; several food and beverage establishments: along with the 106,000-square-foot casino and VIP gaming areas. Phase IIA, which is currently scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2012, includes the opening of the first hotel tower on parcel 6, which will feature nearly 2,000 Sheraton-branded rooms, along with the second casino and the remaining retail, entertainment, dining and meeting facilities. Phase IIB, which is projected to open in the first quarter of 2013, consists of the second hotel tower on parcel 6 and will feature an additional 2,000 rooms and suites under the Sheraton Towers brand. Upon completion of phases I and II of the project, the integrated resort will feature approximately 5,800 hotel rooms, approximately 300,000 square feet of gaming space, approximately 1.2 million square feet of retail, entertainment, dining and

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exhibition and conference facilities, and a multipurpose theater. The total cost to complete phases I and II is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion. Phase III of the project is expected to include a fourth hotel and mixed-use tower, located on parcel 5, to be managed by Starwood under the St. Regis brand and the total cost to complete is expected to be approximately $450 million. The Company intends to commence construction of phase III of the project as demand and market conditions warrant it. As of March 31, 2012, the Company has capitalized costs of $3.32 billion for the entire project, including the land premium (net of amortization) and $213.6 million in outstanding construction payables.

Singapore

The Company owns and operates the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, which features three 55-story hotel towers (totaling approximately 2,600 rooms and suites), the Sands SkyPark (which sits atop the hotel towers and features an infinity swimming pool and several dining options), approximately 160,000 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, theaters 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; and an expo and convention center of approximately 1.2 million square feet (the “Sands Expo Center”). These Las Vegas properties, situated on or near the Las Vegas Strip, form 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; anentertainment facilities; and enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complexcomplexes located within The Venetian Las Vegas of approximately 440,000 net leasable square feet (“The Grand Canal Shoppes”), and The Palazzo (“The Shoppes at The Palazzo”), both of which waswere sold to GGP Limited Partnership (“GGP”) in 2004; and an enclosed retail and dining complex located within The Palazzo of approximately 400,000 net leasable square feet (“The Shoppes at The Palazzo”), which was sold to GGP in February 2008.. See “— Note 2 — Property and Equipment, Net” regarding the sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo.

Pennsylvania

In May 2009,

The Company owns and operates the Company partially opened 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 currently features approximately 152,000 square feet of gaming space, which include table games operations that commenced in July 2010;space; a 300-room hotel tower, which opened in May 2011; a 150,000-square-foot retail facility, with a progressive opening that began in November 2011; an arts and cultural center; and is the broadcast home of the local PBS affiliate. The Company has initiatedrecommenced construction activities on the remaining componentscomponent of the integrated resort, which include a 150,000-square-foot retail facility (with a progressive opening beginning in November 2011) and a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose event center (expected to open in the second quarter of 2012). Sands Bethlehem is also expected to be home to the National Museum of Industrial History. The Company owns 86% of the economic interest ofin the gaming, hotel and entertainment portion of the property through its ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC and more than 35% of the economic interest ofin the retail portion of the property through its ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Retail LLC. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has capitalized construction costs of $695.2 million for this project (including $6.6 million in outstanding construction payables). The Company expects to spend approximately $30 million to complete construction of the project, on furniture, fixtures and equipment (“FF&E”) and other costs, and to pay outstanding construction payables, as noted above.

Macau
The Company currently owns 70.3% of SCL, which includes the operations of the Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons 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 subconcession.

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(UNAUDITED)
The Company owns and operates the Sands Macao, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Macau. The Sands Macao offers approximately 197,000 square feet of gaming space and a 289-suite hotel tower, as well as several restaurants, VIP facilities, a theater and other high-end services and amenities.
The Company also owns and operates The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel (“The Venetian Macao”), which anchors the Cotai Strip, the Company’s master-planned development of integrated resort properties in Macau. With a theme similar to that of The Venetian Las Vegas, The Venetian Macao includes a 39-floor luxury hotel with over 2,900 suites; approximately 550,000 square feet of gaming space; a 15,000-seat arena; an 1,800-seat theater; retail and dining space of approximately 1.0 million square feet; and a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet.
The Company owns the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Hotel Macao”), which features 360 rooms and suites managed and operated by Four Seasons Hotels Inc. and is located adjacent and connected to The Venetian Macao. Connected to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the Company owns and operates the Plaza Casino (together with the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, the “Four Seasons Macao”), which features approximately 70,000 square feet of gaming space; 19 Paiza mansions; retail space of approximately 211,000 square feet, which is connected to the mall at The Venetian Macao; several food and beverage offerings; and conference, banquet and other facilities. This integrated resort will also feature the Four Seasons Apartment Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Apartments”), an apart-hotel tower that consists of approximately 1.0 million square feet of Four Seasons-serviced and -branded luxury apart-hotel units and common areas. The Company has completed the structural work of the tower and expects to subsequently monetize units within the Four Seasons Apartments subject to market conditions and obtaining the necessary government approvals. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has capitalized $1.15 billion for the property, including the land premium (net of amortization) and $7.9 million in outstanding construction payables. The Company expects to spend approximately $105 million primarily on additional costs to complete the Four Seasons Apartments, including FF&E and pre-opening costs, and to pay outstanding construction payables, as noted above.
Singapore
The Company owns and operates the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, which partially opened on April 27, 2010, with additional portions opened progressively throughout 2010. The Marina Bay Sands features three 55-story hotel towers (totaling approximately 2,600 rooms and suites), the Sands SkyPark (which sits atop the hotel towers and features an infinity swimming pool and several dining options), approximately 160,000 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 and theaters. In February 2011, the Marina Bay Sands opened a landmark iconic structure at the bay-front promenade that contains an art/science museum. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has capitalized 7.66 billion Singapore dollars (“SGD,” approximately $5.91 billion at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011) in costs for this project, including the land premium and SGD 190.5 million (approximately $147.1 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011) in outstanding construction payables. The Company expects to spend approximately SGD 475 million (approximately $367 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011) on construction-related costs, FF&E and other costs, and to pay outstanding construction payables, as noted above. As the Company has obtained Singapore-denominated financing and primarily pays its costs in Singapore dollars, its exposure to foreign exchange gains and losses is expected to be minimal.
Development Projects

The Company has suspended portions of its development projects to focus its efforts on those projects with the highest expected rates of return on invested capital. Shouldand should general economic conditions fail to improve, if the Company is unable to obtain sufficient funding or applicable government approvals such that completion of its suspended projects is not probable, or should management decide to abandon certain projects, all or a portion of the Company’s investment to date on its suspended projects could be lost and would result in an impairment charge.

Macao

The Company submitted plans to the Macao government for its other Cotai Strip developments, which represent two integrated resort developments (referred to as parcels 3 and 7 and 8). Subject to the approval from the Macao government, as discussed further below, the developments are expected to include hotels, exhibition and conference facilities, gaming areas, showrooms, spas, dining, retail and entertainment facilities, and other amenities. The Company had commenced pre-construction activities on these developments and plans to operate the related gaming areas under the Company’s Macao gaming subconcession. In addition, the Company mayis completing the development of some public areas surrounding its Cotai Strip properties on behalf of the Macao government. The Company currently intends to develop its other Cotai Strip properties as follows:

Parcel 3 — Once completed, the integrated resort on parcel 3 will be subjectconnected to penaltiesThe Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao. The multi-hotel complex is intended to include a gaming area, a shopping mall and serviced luxury apart-hotel units. The Company had commenced pre-construction activities and has capitalized costs of $96.7 million, including the land premium (net of amortization), as of March 31, 2012. The Company intends to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central is complete and necessary government approvals are obtained.

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Parcels 7 and 8 — Consistent with its original plans, the Company had commenced pre-construction activities and has capitalized construction costs of $101.1 million as of March 31, 2012. The Company intends to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central and the integrated resort on parcel 3 are completed, necessary government approvals obtained (including the land concession, see below), future demand warrants it and additional financing is obtained. If the Company is successful in winning its judicial appeal and obtaining the land concession for parcels 7 and 8 (as discussed below), and is able to proceed with this portion of the development as planned, the related integrated resort is expected to be similar in size and scope to Sands Cotai Central.

The impact of the delayed construction on the Company’s previously estimated cost to complete its Cotai Strip developments on parcels 3 and 7 and 8 is currently not determinable with certainty. As of March 31, 2012, the Company has capitalized an aggregate of $7.78 billion in construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization) for its Cotai Strip developments, including The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central, as well as the Company’s investments in transportation infrastructure, including its passenger ferry service operations. In addition to funding phases I and II of Sands Cotai Central with borrowings under the termination clausesCompany’s new $3.7 billion Macao credit facility completed in November 2011 (the “2011 VML Credit Facility”), the Company will need to arrange additional financing to fund the balance of its Cotai Strip developments and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain the additional financing required or on terms suitable to the Company.

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 has received land concessions from the Macao government to build on parcels 1, 2, 3 and 5 and 6, including the sites on which The Venetian Macao, the Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central 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 required to pay premiums for each parcel, which are either payable in a single lump sum upon acceptance of the land concessions by the Macao government or in seven semi-annual installments, as well as annual rent for the term of the land concessions. In December 2010, the Company received notice from the Macao government that its application for a land concession for parcels 7 and 8 was not approved and the Company applied to the Chief Executive of Macao for an executive review of the decision. In January 2011, the Company filed a judicial appeal with the Court of Second Instance in Macao, which has yet to issue a decision. Should the Company win its judicial appeal, it is still possible for the Chief Executive of Macao to again deny the land concession based upon public policy considerations. If the Company does not obtain the land concession or does not receive full reimbursement of its capitalized investment in this project, the Company would record a charge for all or some portion of the $101.1 million in capitalized construction contractscosts, as of March 31, 2012, related to its development on parcels 7 and 8.

Under the Company’s land concession for parcel 3, the Company was initially required to complete the corresponding development by August 2011. The Macao government has granted the Company a two-year extension to complete the development of parcel 3, which now must be completed by April 2013. The land concession for Sands Cotai Central contains a similar requirement that the corresponding development be completed by May 2014. The Company intends to apply for an extension from the Macao government to complete its parcel 3 development as it will be unable to meet the April 2013 deadline. Should the Company determine that it is unable to complete Sands Cotai Central by May 2014, the Company also intends to apply for an extension from the Macao government. No assurances can be given that additional extensions will be granted. If the Company is unable to meet the applicable deadline for Sands Cotai Central and the deadlines for either development are not extended, it could lose its land concessions for parcel 3 or termination rightsSands Cotai Central, which would prohibit the Company from operating any facilities developed under the respective land concessions. As a result, the Company could record a charge for all or some portion of its management contracts with certain hotel management companies.

$96.7 million and $3.32 billion in capitalized construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization), as of March 31, 2012, related to its development on parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, respectively.

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. The Company suspended construction activities for the project due to reduced demand for Las Vegas Strip condominiums and the overall decline in general economic conditions. The Company intends to recommence construction when demand and conditions improve and expects that it will take approximately 18 months thereafter to complete construction of the project.improve. As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, the Company has capitalized construction costs of $178.0$178.3 million for this project. The impact of the suspension on the estimated overall cost of the project is currently not determinable with certainty.

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The Company continues to aggressively pursue a variety of new development opportunities around the world.

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(UNAUDITED)

Macau
The Company submitted plans to the Macau government for its other Cotai Strip developments, which represent three integrated resort developments, in addition to The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao, on an area of approximately 200 acres (which are referred to as Sands Cotai Central (formerly parcels 5 and 6) and parcels 3 and 7 and 8). Subject to the approval from the Macau government, as discussed further below, the developments are expected to include hotels, exhibition and conference facilities, gaming areas, showrooms, shopping malls, spas, restaurants, entertainment facilities and other amenities. The Company had commenced construction or pre-construction activities on these developments and plans to operate the related gaming areas under the Company’s Macau gaming subconcession.
The Company is staging the construction of its Sands Cotai Central integrated resort development. Upon completion of phases I and II of the project, the integrated resort is expected to feature approximately 5,800 hotel rooms, approximately 300,000 square feet of gaming space, approximately 1.2 million square feet of retail, entertainment, dining and exhibition and conference facilities, and a multipurpose theater. Phase I, which is currently expected to open at the end of the first quarter of 2012, includes a hotel tower on parcel 5 that was to be managed by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited (“Shangri-La”); however, in March 2011, the Company and Shangri-La mutually agreed to terminate the hotel management agreement. The hotel tower will now be managed by Hilton Worldwide, which will include 600 five-star rooms and suites under their Conrad brand, and InterContinental Hotels Group, which will include 1,200 four-star rooms and suites under the Holiday Inn brand. Phase I also includes completion of the structural work of an adjacent hotel tower, located on parcel 6, to be managed by Sheraton International Inc. and Sheraton Overseas Management Co. (collectively “Starwood”) under its Sheraton Towers brand, a variety of retail offerings, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, several food and beverage establishments, along with the 106,000 square foot casino and VIP gaming areas. Phase IIA, which is currently scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2012, includes the opening of the first hotel tower on parcel 6, which will feature nearly 2,000 Sheraton-branded rooms, along with the second casino and the remaining dining, entertainment, retail and meeting facilities. Phase IIB, which is projected to open in the first quarter of 2013, consists of the second hotel tower on parcel 6 and will feature an additional 2,000 rooms and suites under the Sheraton Towers brand. The total cost to complete phases I and II is expected to be approximately $1.6 billion. Phase III of the project is expected to include a fourth hotel and mixed-use tower, located on parcel 5, to be managed by Starwood under its St. Regis brand and the total cost is expected to be approximately $450 million. The Company intends to commence construction of phase III of the project as demand and market conditions warrant it. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has capitalized costs of $2.73 billion for the entire project, including the land premium (net of amortization) and $183.9 million in outstanding construction payables. The Company’s management agreement with Starwood imposes certain construction deadlines and opening obligations on the Company and certain past and/or anticipated delays, as described above, would allow Starwood to terminate its agreement. See "— Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies — Other Agreements.” The Company is currently negotiating an amendment to the management agreement with Starwood to provide for new opening timelines.
The Company had commenced pre-construction activities on parcels 7 and 8 and 3, and has capitalized costs of $100.7 million for parcels 7 and 8 and $96.2 million for parcel 3 (including the land premium, net of amortization) as of September 30, 2011. The Company intends to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central is complete, necessary government approvals are obtained (including the land concession, see below), regional and global economic conditions improve, future demand warrants it and additional financing is obtained.
The impact of the delayed construction on the Company’s previously estimated cost to complete its Cotai Strip developments is currently not determinable. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has capitalized an aggregate of $7.11 billion in construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization) for its Cotai Strip developments, including The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central, as well as the Company’s investments in transportation infrastructure, including its passenger ferry service operations. In addition to funding phases I and II of Sands Cotai Central with borrowings under the Company’s new $3.7 billion Macau credit facility entered into in September 2011 (the “2011 VML Credit Facility,” as discussed further below), the Company will need to arrange additional financing to fund the balance of its Cotai Strip developments and there is no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain any of the additional financing required.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Land concessions in Macau generally have an initial term of 25 years with automatic extensions of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macau law. The Company has received land concessions from the Macau government to build on parcels 1, 2, 3 and 5 and 6, including the sites on which The Venetian Macao (parcel 1), the Four Seasons Macao (parcel 2) and Sands Cotai Central (parcels 5 and 6) are located. The Company does not own these land sites in Macau; however, the land concessions grant the Company exclusive use of the land. As specified in the land concessions, the Company is required to pay premiums for each parcel, which are either payable in a single lump sum upon acceptance of the land concessions by the Macau government or in seven semi-annual installments (provided that the outstanding balance is due upon the completion of the corresponding integrated resort), as well as annual rent for the term of the land concessions. In December 2010, the Company received notice from the Macau government that its application for a land concession for parcels 7 and 8 was not approved and the Company applied to the Chief Executive of Macau for a review of the decision. In January 2011, the Company filed an appeal with the Court of Second Instance in Macau, which has yet to issue a decision. Should the Company win its appeal, it is still possible for the Chief Executive of Macau to again deny the land concession based upon public policy considerations. If the Company does not obtain the land concession or does not receive full reimbursement of its capitalized investment in this project, the Company would record a charge for all or some portion of the $100.7 million in capitalized construction costs, as of September 30, 2011, related to its development on parcels 7 and 8.
Under the Company’s land concession for parcel 3, the Company was initially required to complete the corresponding development by August 2011. The Macau government has granted the Company a two-year extension to complete the development of parcel 3, which now must be completed by April 2013. The land concession for Sands Cotai Central contains a similar requirement that the corresponding development be completed by May 2014. The Company believes that if it is not able to complete the developments by the respective deadlines, it will likely be able to obtain extensions from the Macau government; however, no assurances can be given that additional extensions will be granted. If the Company is unable to meet the applicable deadlines and those deadlines are not extended, it could lose its land concessions for parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, which would prohibit the Company from operating any facilities developed under the respective land concessions. As a result, the Company could record a charge for all or some portion of its $96.2 million and $2.73 billion in capitalized construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization), as of September 30, 2011, related to its developments on parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, respectively.
Other
When the current economic environment and access to capital improve, the Company may continue exploring the possibility of developing and operating additional properties, including integrated resorts, in additional Asian and U.S. jurisdictions, and in Europe.
Development Financing Strategy

Through September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, the Company has funded its development projects primarily through borrowings under its U.S., MacauMacao and Singapore credit facilities, operating cash flows, proceeds from its equity offerings and proceeds from the disposition of non-core assets.

The U.S. credit facility, as amended in August 2010, requires the Company’s Las Vegas operations to comply with certain financial covenants at the end of each quarter, including maintaining 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 6.0x for the quarterly periods ended September 30 and December 31, 2011, decreases to 5.5x for the quarterly periods ended March 31 and June 30, 2012, and then decreases to 5.0x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. One of the Company’s Macau credit facilities, the VML credit facility, as amended in August 2009, requires certain of the Company’s Macau operations to comply with similar financial covenants, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 3.0x for the quarterly periods through maturity. The Company can elect to contribute up to $50 million and $20 million of cash on hand to its Las Vegas and relevant Macau operations respectively, on a bi-quarterly basis; such contributions having the effect of increasing Adjusted EBITDA by the corresponding amount during the applicable quarter for purposes of calculating compliance with the maximum leverage ratio (the “EBITDA true-up”). The Singapore credit facility requires operations of Marina Bay Sands to comply with similar financial covenants, which commenced with the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 5.5x5.25x for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, and then decreases by 0.25x every other quarter until September 30, 2014, when it decreases to, and remains at, 3.75x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. The Company’s 2011 VML Credit Facility, entered into in September 2011, will also requirerequires the Company’s MacauMacao operations to comply with similar financial covenants, commencingwhich commenced with the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio will beis 4.5x for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2012 through June 30, 2013, decreases to 4.0x for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2013 through December 31, 2014, decreases to 3.5x for the quarterly periods ended March 31 through December 31, 2015, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.0x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. If the Company is unable to maintain compliance with the financial covenants under these credit facilities, it would be in default under the respective credit facilities. A default under the U.S. credit facility would trigger a cross-default under the Company’s airplane financings, which, if the respective lenders chose to accelerate the indebtedness outstanding under these agreements, would result in a default under the Company’s senior notes.financings. Certain defaults under the 2011 VML credit facilityCredit Facility would trigger a cross-default under the Company’s ferry financing. Any defaults or cross-defaults under these agreements would allow the lenders, in each case, to exercise their rights and remedies as defined under their respective agreements. If the lenders were to exercise their rights to accelerate the due dates of the indebtedness outstanding, there can be no assurance that the Company would be able to repay or refinance any amounts that may become due and payable under such agreements, which could force the Company to restructure or alter its operations or debt obligations.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
In 2008, the Company completed a $475.0 million convertible senior notes offering and a $2.1 billion common and preferred stock and warrants offering. In 2009, the Company completed a $600.0 million exchangeable bond offering and its $2.5 billion SCL Offering. A portion of the proceeds from these offerings was used in the U.S. to pay down $775.9 million under the revolving portion of the U.S. credit facility in March 2010 and $1.0 billion under the term loan portions of the U.S. credit facility in August 2010, and to exercise the EBITDA true-up provision during the quarterly period ended March 31, 2011.
The Company held unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.95$4.06 billion and $219.9$7.3 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2011.March 31, 2012. The Company believes that the cash on hand, cash flow generated from operations and available borrowings under its credit facilities will be sufficient to fund its developmentsdevelopment projects currently under construction and maintain compliance with the financial covenants of its U.S., MacauMacao and Singapore credit facilities. In the normal course of its activities, the Company will continue to evaluate its capital structure and opportunities for enhancements thereof. The Company recommenced construction activities at Sands Cotai Central in May 2010 using the proceeds from the $1.75 billion VOL credit facility together with $500.0 million of proceeds from the SCL Offering. In SeptemberNovember 2011, the Company entered into thecompleted its $3.7 billion 2011 VML Credit Facility, which upon funding that is expected to occur in November 2011, will bewas used to repay the outstanding indebtedness under the VML and VOL credit facilities, as well as to continue to fund the development, construction and completion of certain components of Sands Cotai Central. See “— Note 3 — Long-Term Debt — 2011 VML Credit Facility”

In March 2012, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. (“MBS”), secured a commitment for further disclosure.

a new 5.1 billion Singapore dollar (“SGD,” approximately $4.06 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) credit facility, which is expected to consist of a SGD 4.6 billion (approximately $3.66 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) term loan and a SGD 500.0 million (approximately $398.1 million at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) revolving facility, which will include a SGD 100.0 million (approximately $79.6 million at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) swingline facility. The proceeds from the new facility will be used to refinance the existing Singapore credit facility, to pay related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes. MBS has commenced marketing of the new facility.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2010,May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued authoritative guidance for fair value measurements, which requires new disclosures regarding significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and 2 fair value measurements and gross presentation of activity within the reconciliation for Level 3 fair value measurements. The guidance also clarifies existing requirements on the level of disaggregation and required disclosures regarding inputs and valuation techniques for both recurring and nonrecurring Level 2 and 3 fair value measurements. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, with the exception of gross presentation of Level 3 activity, which is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. See “— Note 8 — Fair Value Measurements” for the required disclosure.

In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that is intended to align the principles for fair value measurements and the related disclosure requirements under GAAP and international financial reporting standards. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance willdid not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends the presentation of comprehensive income in the financial statements by requiring an entity to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The updateguidance also eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of equity. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The adoptionSee the condensed consolidated statements of this guidance will not have a material effect oncomprehensive income for the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

required presentation.

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NOTE 2 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

NOTE 2 — PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):

         
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2011  2010 
Land and improvements $431,941  $410,758 
Building and improvements  11,367,108   10,881,936 
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements  2,083,422   1,990,721 
Transportation  405,738   402,904 
Construction in progress  3,416,546   3,147,750 
       
   17,704,755   16,834,069 
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization  (2,899,782)  (2,331,872)
       
  $14,804,973  $14,502,197 
       

$15,329,602$15,329,602
   March 31,  December 31, 
   2012  2011 

Land and improvements

  $439,023  $436,768 

Building and improvements

   11,633,890   11,456,407 

Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements

   2,224,125   2,147,326 

Transportation

   411,626   405,156 

Construction in progress

   3,928,031   3,677,479 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   18,636,695   18,123,136 

Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization

   (3,307,093  (3,092,157
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $15,329,602  $15,030,979 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Construction in progress consists of the following (in thousands):

         
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2011  2010 
Sands Cotai Central $2,612,616  $2,005,386 
Four Seasons Macao (principally the Four Seasons Apartments)  387,572   379,161 
Sands Bethlehem  59,421   101,960 
Marina Bay Sands  21,872   337,835 
Other  335,065   323,408 
       
  $3,416,546  $3,147,750 
       

$15,329,602$15,329,602
   March 31,  December 31, 
   2012  2011 

Sands Cotai Central

  $3,119,034  $2,902,743 

Four Seasons Macao (principally the Four Seasons Apartments)

   407,946   404,650 

Other

   401,051   370,086  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $3,928,031  $3,677,479 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The $335.1$401.1 million in other construction in progress consists primarily of construction of the Las Vegas Condo Tower and costs incurred at the Cotai Strip parcels 3 and 7 and 8.

The final purchase price for The Shoppes at The Palazzo was to be determined in accordance with

Under generally accepted accounting principles, the April 2004 purchase and sale agreement, as amended, between Venetian Casino Resort, LLC (“VCR”) and GGP (the “Amended Agreement”) based on net operating income (“NOI”) of The Shoppes at The Palazzo calculated 30 months after the closing date of the sale, as defined under the Amended Agreement (the “Final Purchase Price”) and subject to certain later audit adjustments. The Company and GGP had entered into several amendments to the Amended Agreement to defer the time to reach agreement on the Final Purchase Price as both parties continued to work on various matters related to the calculation of NOI. On June 24, 2011, the Company reached a settlement with GGP regarding the Final Purchase Price. Under the terms of the settlement, the Company retained the $295.4 million of proceeds previously received and participates in certain 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 future revenues constitutes continuing involvement in The Shoppes at The Palazzo. Therefore, $266.2 million of the proceeds allocated to the mall sale transaction has been recorded 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 by the Company. The property and equipment legally sold to GGP totaling $267.5$260.8 million (net of $43.9$50.6 million of accumulated depreciation) as of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, will continue to be recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet and will continue to be depreciated in the Company’s condensed consolidated income statement.

During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company capitalized interest expense of $34.9 million, $97.3 million, $32.0$22.1 million and $74.3$30.6 million, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, the Company capitalized approximately $3.8 million, $20.8 million, $13.3$2.8 million and $43.4$8.9 million, respectively, of internal costs, consisting primarily of compensation expense for individuals directly involved with the development and construction of propertyproperty.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company terminated its ZAiA show at The Venetian Macao and equipment.

recorded a one-time impairment loss of $42.9 million.

The Company suspended portions of its development projects. As described in “— Note 1 — Organization and Business of Company — Development Projects,” the Company may be required to record an impairment charge related to these developments in the future.

The Company had commenced pre-construction activities on parcels 7 and 8, and has capitalized construction costs of $100.7$101.1 million as of September 30, 2011.March 31, 2012. During December 2010, the Company received notice from the MacauMacao government that its application for a land concession for parcels 7 and 8 was not approved and the Company applied to the Chief Executive of MacauMacao for aan executive review of the decision. In January 2011, the Company filed ana judicial appeal with the Court of Second Instance in Macau,Macao, which has yet to issue a decision. Should the Company win its judicial appeal, it is still possible for the Chief Executive of MacauMacao to again deny the land concession based upon public policy considerations. In order to obtain the land concession and construct the resort, the Company would need to win its appeal and avoid any future denial of the land concession based upon public policy considerations. If the Company does not obtain the land concession or does not receive full reimbursement of its capitalized investment in this project, the Company would record a charge for all or some portion of the $100.7$101.1 million in capitalized construction costs, as of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, related to its development on parcels 7 and 8.

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NOTE 3 — LONG-TERM DEBT

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

         
  September 30,  December 31, 
Corporate and U.S. Related: 2011  2010 
Senior Secured Credit Facility — Term B $2,140,928  $2,157,199 
Senior Secured Credit Facility — Delayed Draws I and II  714,900   720,332 
6.375% Senior Notes (net of original issue discount of $591 and $720, respectively)  189,121   188,992 
Airplane Financings  75,656   78,422 
HVAC Equipment Lease  21,745   23,006 
Other  3,185   3,868 
Macau Related:
        
VML Credit Facility — Term B  1,452,289   1,483,789 
VML Credit Facility — Term B Delayed  564,779   577,029 
VOL Credit Facility — Term  749,447   749,930 
Ferry Financing  148,549   175,011 
Other  392   640 
Singapore Related:
        
Singapore Credit Facility  3,676,807   3,980,435 
Other  1,630   2,170 
       
   9,739,428   10,140,823 
Less — current maturities  (457,344)  (767,068)
       
Total long-term debt $9,282,084  $9,373,755 
       

   March 31,  December 31, 
   2012  2011 

Corporate and U.S. Related:

   

Senior Secured Credit Facility — Term B

  $2,130,081  $2,135,504 

Senior Secured Credit Facility — Delayed Draws I and II

   711,279   713,089 

6.375% Senior Notes (net of original issue discount of $547)

   —      189,165 

Airplane Financings

   73,813   74,734 

HVAC Equipment Lease

   20,922   21,337 

Other

   2,730   2,958 

Macao Related:

   

2011 VML Credit Facility

   3,206,733   3,206,010 

Ferry Financing

   131,557   140,268 

Other

   562   306 

Singapore Related:

   

Singapore Credit Facility

   3,573,132   3,548,162 

Other

   1,164   1,444 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   9,851,973   10,032,977 

Less — current maturities

   (469,324  (455,846
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total long-term debt

  $9,382,649  $9,577,131 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Senior Secured Credit Facility

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, the Company had $724.6$520.6 million of available borrowing capacity under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, net of outstanding letters of creditcredit.

Senior Notes

In March 2012, the Company redeemed the Senior Notes for $191.7 million and undrawn amounts committed to be funded by Lehman Brothers Commercial Paper Inc.

recorded a $2.8 million loss on early retirement of debt.

2011 VML Credit Facility

As of September 30, 2011, the Company has no available borrowing capacity under the VML Credit Facility.

VOL Credit Facility
As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, the Company had $1.0 billion$500.0 million of available borrowing capacity under the VOL Credit Facility.
VML and VOL Credit Facilities Refinancing
The Company entered into the VML and VOL credit facilities to construct and develop its Cotai Strip integrated resort projects (including The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central). In order to reduce the Company’s interest expense, extend the debt maturities and enhance the Company’s financial flexibility and further strengthen its financial position, the Company entered into a new Macau credit facility in September 2011, as further described below. Upon funding, a portion of the borrowings under the new facility will be used to repay outstanding indebtedness under the VML and VOL credit facilities, as well as for working capital requirements and general corporate purposes, including for the development, construction and completion of certain components of Sands Cotai Central. As the Company has the ability and intent to refinance the VML and VOL credit facilities, $618.8 million of debt has been reclassified from current to long-term on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2011. The Company expects to record a charge of approximately $21.5 million for loss on modification or early retirement of debt during the three months ending December 31, 2011, upon closing the refinancing the VML and VOL credit facilities.

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2011 VML Credit Facility
On September 22, 2011, two subsidiaries 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”), providing for up to $3.7 billion (or equivalent in Hong Kong dollars or Macau patacas), which consists of a $3.2 billion term loan (the “2011 VML Term Facility”) that may be drawn until November 29, 2011, and a $500.0 million revolving facility (the “2011 VML Revolving Facility”) that is available until one month prior to the fifth anniversary of the date of the initial funding of the loans under the 2011 VML Term Facility (the “Closing Date”). The Company expects to draw the full amount of the 2011 VML Term Facility prior to November 29, 2011.
The indebtedness under the 2011 VML Credit Facility will be guaranteed by VML, Venetian Cotai Limited, Venetian Orient Limited (“VOL,” owner and developer of Sands Cotai Central) and certain of the Company’s other foreign subsidiaries (collectively, the “2011 VML Guarantors”). The obligations under the 2011 VML Credit Facility are collateralized by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the Borrower’s and the 2011 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.
The 2011 VML Credit Facility will mature on the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date. Commencing on December 31, 2014, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through September 30, 2015, the Borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2011 VML Term Facility on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 6.25% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Closing Date. Commencing on December 31, 2015, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through June 30, 2016, the Borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2011 VML Term Facility on a pro rata basis in an amount equal to 10.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Closing Date. The remaining balance on the 2011 VML Term Facility and any balance on the 2011 VML Revolving Facility are due on the maturity date. In addition, the Borrower is required to further repay the outstanding 2011 VML Term Facility with a portion of its excess free cash flow (as defined by the 2011 VML Credit Facility) after the end of each year, unless the Borrower is in compliance with a specified consolidated leverage ratio (the “CLR”).
Borrowings under the 2011 VML Credit Facility bear interest at either the adjusted Eurodollar rate or an alternative base rate (in the case of U.S. dollar denominated loans) or Hong Kong Interbank Offer Rate (in the case of Hong Kong dollar and Macau pataca denominated loans), as applicable, plus a spread of 2.25% for the first 180 days after the Closing Date. Beginning 180 days after the Closing Date, the spread for all outstanding loans is subject to reduction based on the CLR. The Borrower will also pay standby fees of 0.5% per annum on the undrawn amounts under the 2011 VML Revolving Facility (which commenced September 30, 2011) and the 2011 VML Term Facility (which commenced October 31, 2011).
The 2011 VML Credit Facility 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, certain capital expenditures and use of proceeds from the facility. The 2011 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 2011 VML Credit Facility also contains events of default customary for such financings, which will not be effective until the Closing Date.
Facility.

Singapore Credit Facility

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, the Company had SGD 102.8105.6 million (approximately $79.4$84.1 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011)March 31, 2012) of available borrowing capacity under the Singapore Credit Facility. In January 2012, the banker’s guarantee was released by the STB and the Singapore Credit Facility net of outstanding banker’s guarantees.

C was immediately terminated.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Cash flows from financing activities related to long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows (in thousands):

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
Proceeds from VOL Credit Facility $  $751,169 
Proceeds from Singapore Credit Facility     647,988 
       
  $  $1,399,157 
       
Repayments on Singapore Credit Facility $(302,210) $ 
Repayments on VML Credit Facility  (43,750)  (524,701)
Repayments on Senior Secured Credit Facility  (21,703)  (1,803,090)
Repayments on Ferry Financing  (26,243)  (26,331)
Repayments on Airplane Financings  (2,766)  (2,766)
Repayments on HVAC Equipment Lease  (1,261)  (1,293)
Repayments on FF&E Facility and Other Long-Term Debt  (1,470)  (109,746)
Repurchase and cancellation of Senior Notes     (56,675)
       
  $(399,403) $(2,524,602)
       

 

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   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 

Repayments on Singapore Credit Facility

  $(98,577 $(97,691

Repayments on Senior Secured Credit Facility

   (7,234  (7,234

Repayments on VML Credit Facility

   —      (6,250

Redemption of Senior Notes

   (189,712  —    

Repayments on Ferry Financing

   (8,779  (8,745

Repayments on Airplane Financings

   (922  (922

Repayments on HVAC Equipment Lease

   (415  (426

Repayments on Other Long-Term Debt

   (592  (453
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $(306,231 $(121,721
  

 

 

  

 

 

 


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Fair Value of Long-Term Debt

The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt as of September 30,March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, was approximately $9.40$9.48 billion, compared to its carrying value of $9.72 billion. As of December 31, 2010, the estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was approximately $9.72$9.83 billion compared to its carrying value of $10.10 billion.and $10.01 billion, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt is based on quoted marketlevel 2 inputs (quoted prices if available, or by pricing models based on the value of related cash flows discounted at current market interest rates.

in markets that are not active).

NOTE 4 — EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Preferred Stock and Warrants

Preferred

On February 15, 2011, the Company paid a dividend of $2.50 per preferred share, totaling $19.6 million (of which $13.1 million was paid to the Principal Stockholder’s family).

On March 2, 2012, the Principal Stockholder’s family exercised all of their outstanding warrants to purchase 87,500,175 shares of the Company’s common stock dividend activity isfor $6.00 per share and paid $525.0 million in cash as follows (in thousands):

               
    Preferred Stock       
    Dividends Paid to  Preferred Stock  Total Preferred 
Board of Directors’   Principal  Dividends Paid to  Stock 
Declaration Date Payment Date Stockholder’s Family  Public Holders  Dividends Paid 
               
February 5, 2010 February 16, 2010 $13,125  $10,225  $23,350 
May 4, 2010 May 17, 2010 $13,125  $10,225  $23,350 
July 29, 2010 August 16, 2010 $13,125  $10,225  $23,350 
              
            $70,050 
              
February 1, 2011 February 15, 2011 $13,125  $6,473  $19,598 
May 5, 2011 May 16, 2011 $13,125  $6,094  $19,219 
August 4, 2011 August 15, 2011 $13,125  $6,015  $19,140 
              
            $57,957 
              
               
November 4, 2011 November 15, 2011 $13,125  $4,215  $17,340 
settlement of the warrant exercise price. Additionally, during the three months ended March 31, 2012, 11,670 warrants were exercised to purchase an aggregate of 194,499 shares of the Company’s common stock at $6.00 per share and $1.2 million in cash was received as settlement of the warrant exercise price.

During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2011, holders of preferred stock exercised 1,258,1201,194,700 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 20,968,70319,911,702 shares of the Company’s common stock at $6.00 per share and tendered 1,161,5001,137,100 shares of preferred stock and $9.7$5.8 million in cash as settlement of the warrant exercise price. In conjunction with certain of these transactions, the Company paid $16.5$16.2 million in premiums to induce the exercise of warrants with settlement through tendering preferred stock. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2011, the Company also repurchased and retired 581,62940,300 shares of preferred stock for $64.9$4.5 million and recorded a $31.6$2.2 million repurchase premium as part of the transaction.

Common Stock Dividends

On March 30, 2012, the Company paid a dividend of $0.25 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2010,March 31, 2012, the Company recorded $205.7 million as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $107.8 million related to the Principal Stockholder’s family). Of this amount, approximately $0.4 million has been recorded as a liability, which will be paid to holders of preferred stock exercised 126 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 2,099 shares of the Company’s common stock at $6.00 per share and tendered 76 shares of preferredunvested restricted stock and approximately $5,000 in cash as settlement of the warrant exercise price.

During August 2011,stock units upon vesting.

In April 2012, the Company’s Board of Directors approveddeclared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $206 million) to be paid on June 29, 2012, to shareholders of record on June 20, 2012.

Noncontrolling Interests

On February 28, 2012, SCL paid a dividend of 0.58 Hong Kong dollars per share (a total of $599.8 million) to SCL shareholders of record on February 20, 2012 (of which the redemption of all of the outstanding preferred stock on November 15, 2011. The Company expects to pay approximately $783.4 million to redeem all of the preferred shares outstanding as of September 30, 2011, and record a redemption premium of approximately $98.5 millionretained $421.6 million). In addition, during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011.

Subsequent to September 30, 2011, holders of preferred stock exercised 52,600 warrants to purchase an aggregate of 876,668 shares of the Company’s common stock at $6.00 per share and tendered 30,600 shares of preferred stock and $2.2 million in cash as settlement of the warrant exercise price. In conjunction with certain of these transactions, the Company paid $0.4 million in premiums to induce the exercise of warrants with settlement through tendering preferred stock. Additionally, subsequent to September 30, 2011, the Company repurchased and retired 155,000 shares of preferred stock for $17.4 million and will record a $8.5 million repurchase premium as part of these transactions.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
Accumulated Comprehensive Income and Comprehensive Income
As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, accumulated comprehensive income consisted solely of foreign currency translation adjustments.
Total comprehensive income consisted of the following (in thousands):
                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Net income $505,172  $268,834  $1,358,767  $395,196 
Currency translation adjustment  (117,492)  78,886   (28,644)  74,390 
             
Total comprehensive income  387,680   347,720   1,330,123   469,586 
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests  (78,229)  (58,004)  (231,736)  (120,830)
             
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $309,451  $289,716  $1,098,387  $348,756 
             
Noncontrolling Interests
In June 2011, the Company disposed of its interest in one of its majority owned subsidiaries, resulting in a loss of $3.7 million, which is included in loss on disposal of assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011,2012, the Company distributed $7.8$2.2 million to certain of its noncontrolling interests.

Earnings Per Share

The weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share consisted of the following:

                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share)  729,773,246   660,836,841   727,309,255   660,495,783 
Potential dilution from stock options, restricted stock and warrants  82,770,288   128,319,406   84,241,428   121,660,224 
             
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share)  812,543,534   789,156,247   811,550,683   782,156,007 
             
Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share  5,496,367   8,570,205   5,512,267   9,098,805 
             

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share)

   760,437,437    723,389,226 

Potential dilution from stock options, warrants and restricted stock and stock units

   58,359,718    87,850,016 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share)

   818,797,155    811,239,242 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Antidilutive stock options, warrants and restricted stock and stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share

   4,269,417    5,334,276 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income


As of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, accumulated other comprehensive income consisted solely of foreign currency translation adjustments.

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 5 — VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

The Company consolidates any variable interest entities (“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, which management determines such designation based on accounting standards for VIEs.

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 September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, the Company’s joint ventures had total assets of $106.5$108.1 million and $95.3$108.4 million, respectively, and total liabilities of $99.3$107.8 million and $78.4$104.3 million, respectively.

NOTE 6 — INCOME TAXES

The Company’s major tax jurisdictions are the U.S., MacauMacao and Singapore. In 2010 and 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a Revenue Agent’s Report (“RAR”)Reports for tax years 2005 through 2008 and 2009, respectively, of which the Company is appealing certain adjustments proposed by the IRS. The Company is in the initial stagesdisagrees with several of the proposed adjustments and submitted a protest and a request for an appeals process withconference to the IRS and while the final outcome of these matters is inherently uncertain, theIRS. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2012, may decrease by a range betweenof $0 and $23to $24 million within the next twelve months primarily due to the possible settlement of matters presently under consideration at appeals. During the three months ended September 30, 2011,appeals in connection with the IRS completed its field examinationaudit of the Company’s 20092005 through 2008 consolidated federal income tax return and issued an RAR proposing certain adjustments that the Company is currently evaluating.returns. The Company is subject to examination for tax years after 2006 in MacauMacao and Singapore.Singapore and for tax years after 2009 in the U.S. The Company believes it has adequately reserved for its uncertain tax positions; however, there is no assurance that the taxing authorities will not propose adjustments that are more or lessdifferent than the Company’s expected outcome and impact the provision for income taxes.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, a wholly owned foreign subsidiary paid a dividend resulting in incremental U.S. taxable income. The receipt of the dividend 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. federal net operating loss and the U.S. foreign tax credits generated as a result of the dividend. In addition, the dividend generated excess U.S. foreign tax credits that will be available to be carried forward to tax years beyond 2012. The Company recorded valuation allowances on the net deferred tax assets of the Company’sits U.S. operations and certain foreign jurisdictions and does not anticipate recording an income tax benefit related to these deferred tax assets. The Companyjurisdictions. Management will reassess the realization of deferred tax assets based on the accounting standards for income taxes each reporting period andperiod. To the extent it becomes “more-likely-than-not” that the deferred tax assets are realizable, the Company will be able to reduce the valuation allowance to the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes more likely than not that the deferred tax assets are realizable.

allowance.

The Company received a 5-year income tax exemption in MacauMacao 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 2013. In February 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with the MacauMacao government, effective through the end of 2013 that provides for an annual payment of 14.4 million patacas (approximately $1.8 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011)March 31, 2012) that is a substitution for a 12% tax otherwise due from VMLVenetian Macau Limited (“VML”) shareholders on dividend distributions paid from VML gaming profits.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 7 — STOCK-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION

Stock-based compensation activity under the LVSC 2004 and SCL Equity Plans is as follows (in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair values):

                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Compensation expense:                
Stock options $10,339  $13,487  $35,308  $42,169 
Restricted shares  3,614   133   11,934   383 
             
  $13,953  $13,620  $47,242  $42,552 
             
Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment $(324) $659  $692  $2,187 
             
LVSC 2004 Plan:
                
Stock options granted     289   260   4,378 
             
Weighted average grant date fair value $  $20.99  $36.33  $15.40 
             
Restricted shares granted  506   2   1,197   16 
             
Weighted average grant date fair value $42.67  $28.90  $45.52  $25.37 
             
SCL Equity Plan:
                
Stock options granted  2,039   4,553   7,316   24,929 
             
Weighted average grant date fair value $1.84  $1.12  $1.71  $1.05 
             

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012   2011 

Compensation expense:

    

Stock options

  $10,866   $15,301 

Restricted stock and stock units

   8,300    4,938 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $19,166   $20,239 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Compensation cost capitalized as part of property and equipment

  $218   $600 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LVSC 2004 Plan:

    

Stock options granted

   51    230 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

  $35.49   $36.22 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Restricted stock granted

   497    620 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

  $53.30   $48.01 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Restricted stock units granted

   13    —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

  $51.07   $—    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

SCL Equity Plan:

    

Stock options granted

   2,435    2,746 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

  $1.68   $1.52 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

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:

                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
LVSC 2004 Plan:
                
Weighted average volatility  %  89.0%  94.4%  92.7%
Expected term (in years)     6.0   6.3   5.4 
Risk-free rate  %  3.0%  2.7%  2.9%
Expected dividends            
SCL Equity Plan:
                
Weighted average volatility  67.7%  73.3%  68.4%  73.6%
Expected term (in years)  6.3   6.3   6.3   6.2 
Risk-free rate  0.8%  1.5%  1.4%  2.0%
Expected dividends            

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011 

LVSC 2004 Plan:

   

Weighted average volatility

   95.3  94.3

Expected term (in years)

   6.3   6.3 

Risk-free rate

   1.1  2.8

Expected dividends

   1.9  —    

SCL Equity Plan:

   

Weighted average volatility

   70.4  68.9

Expected term (in years)

   6.2   6.3 

Risk-free rate

   0.6  1.7

Expected dividends

   4.0  —    

NOTE 8 — 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.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
The following table provides the assets carried at fair value (in thousands):
                 
      Fair Value Measurements Using: 
  Total  Quoted Market  Significant Other  Significant 
  Carrying  Prices in Active  Observable Inputs  Unobservable 
  Value  Markets (Level 1)  (Level 2)  Inputs (Level 3) 
As of September 30, 2011
                
Cash equivalents(1) $2,229,081  $2,229,081  $  $ 
Interest rate caps(2) $1,418  $  $1,418  $ 
As of December 31, 2010
                
Cash equivalents(1) $2,490,809  $2,490,809  $  $ 
Interest rate caps(2) $1,617  $  $1,617  $ 

       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)
 

As of March 31, 2012

        

Cash equivalents(1)

  $2,796,052   $2,796,052   $—      $—    

Interest rate caps(2)

  $201   $—      $201   $—    

As of December 31, 2011

        

Cash equivalents(1)

  $2,766,796   $2,766,796   $—      $—    

Interest rate caps(2)

  $1,195   $—      $1,195   $—    

(1)

The Company has short-term investments classified as cash equivalents as the original maturities are less than 90 days.

(2)

As of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, the Company has 39had 37 and 3438 interest rate cap agreements, respectively, with an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.4$0.2 million and $1.6$1.2 million, respectively, based on quoted market values from the institutions holding the agreements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

NOTE 9 — 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 claimscosts based upon consultation with legal 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’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

On October 15, 2004, Richard Suen and Round Square Company Limited filed an action against LVSC, Las Vegas Sands, Inc. (“LVSI”), Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, asserting a breach of an alleged agreement to pay a success fee of $5.0 million and 2.0% of the net profit from the Company’s MacauMacao resort operations to the plaintiffs as well as other related claims. In March 2005, LVSC was dismissed as a party without prejudice based on a stipulation to do so between the parties. Pursuant to an order filed March 16, 2006, plaintiffs’ fraud claims set forth in the first amended complaint 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 $43.8 million. On June 30, 2008, a judgment was entered in this matter in the amount of $58.6 million (including pre-judgment interest). The Company appealed the verdict to the Nevada Supreme Court. On November 17, 2010, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed the judgment and remanded the case to the District Court of Clark County for a new trial. In its decision reversing the monetary judgment against the Company, the Nevada Supreme Court also made several other rulings which may affect the outcome of the new trial, 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 by the District Court of Clark County. On February 27, 2012, the District Court of Clark County set a date of March 25, 2013, for the new trial. As such, the Company is unable at this time to determine the probability of the outcome or range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.

On October 20, 2010, Steven C. Jacobs, the former Chief Executive Officer of SCL, filed an action against LVSC and SCL in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, alleging breach of contract against LVSC and SCL and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing and tortious discharge in violation of public policy against LVSC. On March 16, 2011, an amended complaint was filed, which added Sheldon G. Adelson as a defendant and alleged a claim of defamation per se against him, LVSC and SCL. On June 9, 2011, the District Court of Clark County dismissed the defamation claim and certified the decision as to Sheldon G. Adelson as a final judgment. On July 1, 2011, the plaintiff filed a notice of appeal regarding the final judgment as to Sheldon G. Adelson. On August 26, 2011, the Nevada Supreme Court issued a writ of mandamus instructing the District Court of Clark County to hold an evidentiary hearing on whether personal jurisdiction exists over SCL and stayed the case until after the district court’s decision. On January 17, 2012, Mr. Jacobs filed his opening brief with the Supreme Court of Nevada regarding his appeal of the defamation claim against Mr. Adelson. On January 30, 2012, Mr. Adelson filed his reply to Mr. Jacobs’ opening brief. On March 8, 2012, the District Court of Clark County set a hearing date for the week of June 25-29, 2012, for the evidentiary hearing on personal jurisdiction over SCL. Mr. Jacobs is seeking unspecified damages. This 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.

On February 9, 2011, LVSC received a subpoena from the Securities and Exchange Commission requesting that the Company produce documents relating to its compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”). The Company has also been advised by the Department of Justice that it is conducting a similar investigation. It is the Company’s belief that the subpoena may have emanated from allegations contained in the lawsuit filed by Steven C. Jacobs described above. The Company intends to cooperateis cooperating with the investigations. Based on proceedings to date, management is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any.

On March 31, 2011, SCL filed an announcement with the SEHK stating that SCL has been informed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (the “SFC”) that SCL is under investigation by the SFC in relation to alleged breaches of the provisions of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance and has been requested to produce certain documents. The Company intends to cooperate with the investigation. Based on proceedings to date, management is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any.

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On May 24, 2010, Frank J. Fosbre, Jr. filed a purported class action complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (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 August 1, 2007 through November 6, 2008. The complaint sought, among other relief, class certification, compensatory damages and attorneys’ fees and costs.
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, the U.S. District Court entered an order consolidating the Fosbre and Combs cases, and appointed lead plaintiffs and lead counsel. As such, the Fosbre and Combs cases will beare reported as one consolidated matter in the future.matter. On November 1, 2010, a purported class action amended complaint was filed in the consolidated action against LVSC, Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner. The amended complaint alleges that LVSC, through the individual defendants, disseminated or approved materially false and misleading information, or failed to disclose material facts,

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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. On January 10, 2011, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the amended complaint, which, on August 24, 2011, was granted in part, and denied in part, with the dismissal of certain allegations. TheOn November 7, 2011, the defendants will be answeringfiled their answer to the allegations remaining in the amended complaint and starting thecomplaint. The discovery process.process has also begun. 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.

On March 9, 2011, Benyamin Kohanim filed a shareholder derivative action (the “Kohanim action”) on behalf of the Company in the District Court of Clark County, Nevada, 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 FCPA. 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 of Clark County, Nevada, 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 will beare reported as one consolidated matter in the future.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 court in October 2011. It was extended for another 90 days in February 2012 and is set to expire in May 2012. 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.

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, 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 and Gaines actions. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, including exemplary damages 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 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 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.

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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 will beare reported as one consolidated matter inmatter. On November 17, 2011, the future.defendants filed a motion to dismiss or alternatively to stay the federal action due to the parallel state court action described above. 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.
Singapore Development Project
In August 2006,

On March 23, 2012, Ernest Kleinschmidt filed a shareholder derivative action (the “Kleinschmidt action”) on behalf of the Company entered into a development agreement, as amended by a supplementary agreement on December 11, 2009 (the “Development Agreement”), within the Singapore TourismDistrict Court of Clark County, Nevada, against Sheldon G. Adelson, Michael A. Leven, Irwin A. Siegel, Jeffrey H. Schwartz, Jason N. Ader, Charles D. Forman, Irwin Chafetz and George P. Koo, who are currently members of the Board (the “STB”), which requiresof Directors, and Wing T. Chao, Andrew R. Heyer, James Purcell, Bradley H. Stone and William P. Weidner, who are former members of the Board of Directors and/or executives of the Company. The complaint alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duties for disseminating false and misleading information, failing to maintain internal controls and failing to properly oversee and manage the Company, and unjust enrichment. The complaint seeks, among other relief, unspecified damages, direction to constructLVSC to take unspecified actions to improve its corporate governance and operate the Marina Bay Sands in accordance with the Company’s proposalinternal procedures, restitution and disgorgement of profits, and attorneys’ fees, costs and related expenses for the integrated resort and in accordance with the agreement.plaintiff. The Company entered into the SGD 5.44 billion (approximately $4.20 billion at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011) Singapore Credit Facility to fund a significant portion of the construction, operating and other development costs of the Marina Bay Sands.

The Development Agreement permits Marina Bay Sands to open in stages and in accordance with an agreed upon schedule. There are no financial consequences to MBS if it fails to meet the agreed upon schedule, provided that the entire integrated resort is opened by December 31, 2011. The Company believes it met the schedule by October 21, 2011, and is awaiting the results of an audit by the STB of satisfaction of the requirements of the Development Agreement. If the STB determines that the Company has not satisfiedbeen served with the requirementscomplaint in the Kleinschmidt action and, therefore, management is currently unable to determine the probability of the Development Agreement asoutcome of October 21, 2011,this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.

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

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Venetian Casino Resort, LLC (“VCR,” and collectively, the Company does not ultimately meet the December 31, 2011, deadline, the STB will be entitled to draw on the SGD 192.6 million“Defendants”). The claim is for 3.0 billion patacas (approximately $148.8$375.1 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2011) security deposit underMarch 31, 2012) as compensation for damages resulting from the Singapore Credit Facility.

Other Agreements
alleged breach of agreements entered into between AAEC and the 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. 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 has entered into an agreement with Starwoodintends to manage hotels,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 Las Vegas Sands Inc. (now known as well as a brand serviced luxury apart-hotel, as partLas Vegas Sands, LLC), VCR and Venetian Venture Development, LLC, which are subsidiaries of Sands Cotai Central in Macau. The management agreement imposes certain construction and opening obligations and deadlines on the Company, and certain past and/or anticipated delays would allow StarwoodWilliam 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 terminate its agreement.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. The CompanyU.S. District Court has recommenced construction activities at Sands Cotai Central and is negotiating an amendment to its management agreement with Starwood to provide for new opening timelines. If negotiations are unsuccessful and Starwood exercises its rights to terminate its agreement,not ruled on the Company would have to find a new manager and brand for these projects. Nevada Action.

Other Agreements

The Company’s agreement with Starwood related to the sales and marketing of the Las Vegas Condo Tower has been terminated.terminated in connection with the suspension of the project and management is currently evaluating alternatives for branding the project. If the Company is unsuccessful in finding a new brand inrebranding its Las Vegas itCondo Tower, such measures could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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NOTE 10 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s principal operating and developmental activities occur in three geographic areas: United States, MacauMacao, Singapore and Singapore.the U.S. The Company reviews the results of operations for each of its key operating segments: The Venetian Las Vegas, which includes theMacao; Sands Expo Center; The Palazzo; Sands Bethlehem; Sands Macao; The Venetian Macao; Four Seasons Macao; and Other Asia (comprised primarily of the Company’s ferry operations and various other operations that are ancillary to the Company’s properties in Macau)Macao); and Marina Bay Sands. The Company also reviews construction and development activities for each of its primary projects:Sands; The Venetian Las Vegas;Vegas, which includes the Sands Expo Center; The Palazzo; and Sands Bethlehem; Sands Macao; The Venetian Macao; Four Seasons Macao; Other Asia; Marina Bay Sands; Other Development Projects (Sands Cotai Central and Cotai Strip parcels 3 and 7 and 8); and Corporate and Other (comprised primarily of airplanes and the Las Vegas Condo Tower).Bethlehem. The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo operating segments are managed as a single integrated resort and have been aggregated as one reportable segment (the “Las Vegas Operating Properties”), considering their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of serviceservices and products, the regulatory business environment of the operations within each segment and the Company’s organizational and management reporting structure. The Company also reviews construction and development activities for each of its primary projects under development, some of which have been suspended, in addition to its reportable segments noted above. The Company’s primary projects under development are Sands Cotai Central (which opened phase I in April 2012) and Cotai Strip parcels 3 and 7 and 8 (included in Other Development Projects) in Macao and the Las Vegas Condo Tower (included in Corporate and Other) in the U.S. Corporate and Other also includes the corporate activities of the Company. The information for the three months ended March 31, 2011, has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The Company’s segment information as of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, and for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, is as follows (in thousands):

                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Net Revenues:
                
Macau:                
The Venetian Macao $689,243  $620,745  $2,062,917  $1,751,472 
Sands Macao  307,420   288,235   961,173   874,253 
Four Seasons Macao  169,050   160,367   461,914   406,807 
Other Asia  43,190   28,403   109,413   80,961 
             
   1,208,903   1,097,750   3,595,417   3,113,493 
United States:                
Las Vegas Operating Properties  347,446   290,690   985,043   902,419 
Sands Bethlehem  106,720   82,843   294,870   218,708 
             
   454,166   373,533   1,279,913   1,121,127 
Marina Bay Sands  792,427   485,886   2,114,921   702,279 
Intersegment eliminations  (46,121)  (48,397)  (123,861)  (98,763)
             
Total net revenues $2,409,375  $1,908,772  $6,866,390  $4,838,136 
             

 

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   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 

Net Revenues:

   

Macao:

   

The Venetian Macao

  $772,760  $638,269 

Sands Macao

   349,083   322,793 

Four Seasons Macao

   299,604   172,107 

Other Asia

   35,568   33,773 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   1,457,015   1,166,942 

Marina Bay Sands

   848,669   584,925 

United States:

   

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   384,603   305,075 

Sands Bethlehem

   115,562   91,030 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   500,165   396,105 

Intersegment eliminations

   (43,107  (36,053
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total net revenues

  $2,762,742  $2,111,919 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted Property EBITDA(1)

   

Macao:

   

The Venetian Macao

  $281,933  $228,400 

Sands Macao

   106,956   92,648 

Four Seasons Macao

   67,519   57,547 

Other Asia

   (5,722  (4,606
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   450,686   373,989 

Marina Bay Sands

   472,519   284,471 

United States:

   

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   115,806   65,165 

Sands Bethlehem

   27,502   22,109 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   143,308   87,274 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total adjusted property EBITDA

   1,066,513   745,734 

Other Operating Costs and Expenses

   

Stock-based compensation

   (9,169  (8,295

Corporate

   (48,955  (37,576

Pre-opening

   (51,459  (9,471

Development

   (1,198  (573

Depreciation and amortization

   (194,747  (190,237

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

   (9,945  (13,156

Impairment loss

   (42,893  —    

Loss on disposal of assets

   (593  (499
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   707,554   485,927 

Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses

   

Interest income

   5,648   2,047 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

   (64,672  (73,585

Other expense

   (3,419  (4,675

Loss on early retirement of debt

   (2,831  —    

Income tax expense

   (63,171  (45,211
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $579,109  $364,503 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 


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  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Adjusted Property EBITDA(1)
                
Macau:                
The Venetian Macao $252,720  $211,496  $739,486  $574,240 
Sands Macao  75,821   74,103   264,042   225,076 
Four Seasons Macao  59,719   48,962   154,886   101,456 
Other Asia  2,515   (5,563)  (11,321)  (16,149)
             
   390,775   328,998   1,147,093   884,623 
United States:                
Las Vegas Operating Properties  94,311   58,271   252,385   229,555 
Sands Bethlehem  25,170   16,361   68,318   39,450 
             
   119,481   74,632   320,703   269,005 
Marina Bay Sands  413,893   241,589   1,103,723   336,055 
             
Total adjusted property EBITDA  924,149   645,219   2,571,519   1,489,683 
Other Operating Costs and Expenses
                
Stock-based compensation expense  (7,280)  (8,309)  (22,477)  (22,880)
Corporate expense  (54,031)  (28,686)  (133,983)  (78,116)
Rental expense  (10,143)  (9,186)  (33,333)  (30,690)
Pre-opening expense  (15,823)  (10,107)  (43,472)  (97,684)
Development expense  (3,308)  (425)  (6,301)  (1,258)
Depreciation and amortization  (200,071)  (186,738)  (596,469)  (510,521)
Impairment loss     (16,057)     (16,057)
Loss on disposal of assets  (937)  (2,406)  (8,879)  (40,577)
             
Operating income  632,556   383,305   1,726,605   691,900 
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses
                
Interest income  2,369   2,661   8,444   6,367 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (70,761)  (76,723)  (214,938)  (231,875)
Other income (expense)  (6,617)  6,444   (9,384)  (6,205)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt     (21,692)     (18,555)
Income tax expense  (52,375)  (25,161)  (151,960)  (46,436)
             
Net income $505,172  $268,834  $1,358,767  $395,196 
             

(1)

Adjusted property EBITDA is net income before royalty fees, stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, rent expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, impairment loss, loss on disposal of assets, interest, other income (expense),expense, loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Adjusted property EBITDA is used by management as the primary measure of operating performance of the Company’s properties and to compare the operating performance of the Company’s properties with that of its competitors.

                 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Intersegment Revenues
                
Macau:                
The Venetian Macao $801  $1,535  $2,624  $6,701 
Other Asia  9,857   17,942   27,340   48,376 
             
   10,658   19,477   29,964   55,077 
Las Vegas Operating Properties  35,202   28,872   93,187   43,234 
Marina Bay Sands  261   48   710   452 
             
Total intersegment revenues $46,121  $48,397  $123,861  $98,763 
             

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012   2011 

Intersegment Revenues

    

Macao:

    

The Venetian Macao

  $913   $895 

Other Asia

   6,416    7,901 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   7,329    8,796 

Marina Bay Sands

   488    197 

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   35,290    27,060 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total intersegment revenues

  $  43,107   $   36,053 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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Capital Expenditures

    

Corporate and Other

  $5,024   $2,845 

Macao:

    

The Venetian Macao

   20,606    —    

Sands Macao

   4,729    —    

Four Seasons Macao

   16,705    1,293 

Sands Cotai Central

   262,986    140,993 

Other Asia

   232    2,819 

Other Development Projects

   44    —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   305,302    145,105 

Marina Bay Sands

   62,391    157,984 

United States:

    

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   16,509    8,402 

Sands Bethlehem

   9,034    18,172 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   25,543    26,574 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total capital expenditures

  $398,260   $332,508 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


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  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
Capital Expenditures
        
Corporate and Other $12,728  $9,746 
Macau:        
The Venetian Macao  9,770   35,618 
Sands Macao  4,130   2,500 
Four Seasons Macao  16,525   29,348 
Other Asia  5,220   2,524 
Other Development Projects  571,730   200,292 
       
   607,375   270,282 
United States:        
Las Vegas Operating Properties  27,872   16,076 
Sands Bethlehem  46,562   34,077 
       
   74,434   50,153 
Marina Bay Sands  393,068   1,320,083 
       
Total capital expenditures $1,087,605  $1,650,264 
       
         
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2011  2010 
         
Total Assets
        
Corporate and Other $1,204,990  $1,574,180 
Macau:        
The Venetian Macao  3,985,225   3,194,598 
Sands Macao  481,722   483,678 
Four Seasons Macao  1,135,993   1,155,243 
Other Asia  361,037   370,525 
Other Development Projects  3,191,418   3,140,905 
       
   9,155,395   8,344,949 
United States:        
Las Vegas Operating Properties  4,051,444   3,966,754 
Sands Bethlehem  830,778   757,993 
       
   4,882,222   4,724,747 
Marina Bay Sands  6,722,644   6,400,432 
       
Total assets $21,965,251  $21,044,308 
       
         
  September 30,  December 31, 
  2011  2010 
Total Long-Lived Assets
        
Corporate and Other $307,756  $308,438 
Macau:        
The Venetian Macao  2,011,398   2,138,419 
Sands Macao  294,142   315,380 
Four Seasons Macao  993,485   1,024,302 
Other Asia  219,811   230,640 
Other Development Projects  2,923,377   2,303,959 
       
   6,442,213   6,012,700 
United States:        
Las Vegas Operating Properties  3,291,618   3,429,997 
Sands Bethlehem  613,777   608,021 
       
   3,905,395   4,038,018 
Marina Bay Sands  5,532,148   5,541,881 
       
Total long-lived assets $16,187,512  $15,901,037 
       

 

   March 31,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 

Total Assets

    

Corporate and Other

  $1,622,256   $644,645 

Macao:

    

The Venetian Macao

   2,865,502    3,199,194 

Sands Macao

   506,535    485,231 

Four Seasons Macao

   1,329,780    1,267,977 

Sands Cotai Central

   3,690,709    4,333,406 

Other Asia

   356,681    328,415 

Other Development Projects

   206,885    206,150 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   8,956,092    9,820,373 

Marina Bay Sands

   7,194,070    6,794,258 

United States:

    

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   4,208,296    4,105,618 

Sands Bethlehem

   890,318    879,229 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   5,098,614    4,984,847 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $22,871,032   $22,244,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   March 31,   December 31, 
   2012   2011 

Total Long-Lived Assets

    

Corporate and Other

  $315,433   $312,860 

Macao:

    

The Venetian Macao

   1,967,123    2,002,751 

Sands Macao

   289,176    291,620 

Four Seasons Macao

   998,287    1,006,441 

Sands Cotai Central

   3,315,125    3,053,551 

Other Asia

   212,936    216,030 

Other Development Projects

   197,819    197,079 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   6,980,466    6,767,472 

Marina Bay Sands

   5,619,695    5,471,376 

United States:

    

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   3,204,503    3,244,090 

Sands Bethlehem

   623,854    625,649 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   3,828,357    3,869,739 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-lived assets

  $16,743,951   $16,421,447 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 11 — CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
LVSC is the obligor of the Senior Notes due 2015. Las Vegas Sands, LLC,

LVSLLC, VCR, Mall Intermediate Holding Company, LLC, Venetian Transport, LLC, Venetian Marketing, Inc., Lido Intermediate Holding Company, LLC, Lido Casino Resort Holding Company, LLC, Interface Group-Nevada, Inc., Palazzo Condo Tower, LLC, Sands Pennsylvania, Inc., Phase II Mall Holding, LLC, LVS (Nevada) International Holdings, Inc. and LVS Management Services, LLC (collectively, the “Guarantor“Restricted Subsidiaries”), have jointly and severally guaranteedare all part of the Senior Notes; however, not on a full and unconditional basis as a result of subsidiaries being able to be released as guarantors under certain circumstances customary for such arrangements. The voting stock of all entities included as Guarantor Subsidiaries is 100% owned directly or indirectly by Las Vegas Sands Corp.Secured Credit Facility. The noncontrolling interest amount included in the GuarantorRestricted Subsidiaries’ condensed consolidating balance sheets is related to non-voting preferred stock of one of the subsidiaries held by third parties.

In February 2008, all of the capital stock of Phase II Mall Subsidiary, LLC was sold to GGP and in connection therewith, it was released as a guarantor underGGP; however, the Senior Notes. The sale is not complete from an accounting perspective due to the Company’s continuing involvement in the transaction related to the participation in certain future revenues earned by GGP. Certain of the assets, liabilities and operating results related to the ownership and operation of the mall by Phase II Mall Subsidiary, LLC subsequent to the sale will continue to be accounted for by the GuarantorRestricted Subsidiaries, and therefore are included in the “Guarantor“Restricted Subsidiaries” columns in the following condensed consolidating financial information. As a result, net assetsliabilities of $0.7$6.6 million (consisting of $267.5$260.8 million of property and equipment, offset by $266.8$267.4 million of liabilities consisting primarily of deferred proceeds from the sale) and $38.0$3.0 million (consisting of $282.1$264.1 million of property and equipment, offset by $244.1$267.1 million of liabilities consisting primarily of deferred proceeds from the sale) as of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, respectively, and a net loss (consisting primarily of depreciation expense) of $4.2 million and $15.4$3.8 million for the three and nine ended September 30, 2011, respectively, and $2.5 million and $9.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively,March 31, 2012, related to the mall and are being accounted for by the GuarantorRestricted Subsidiaries. These balances and amounts are not collateral for the Senior Notes and should not be considered as credit support for the guarantees of the Senior Notes.

Secured Credit Facility.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

The Company revised its condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for three months ended March 31, 2011, to correct the classification of dividends received by Las Vegas Sands Corp. from the Restricted Subsidiaries. The revision was made to appropriately classify dividends received that represent a return on investment as an operating activity. The revision resulted in an increase of $28.6 million to the Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s “net cash generated from operating activities” for the three months ended March 31, 2011, with a corresponding decrease to “net cash generated from investing activities.” The Company will revise the Las Vegas Sands Corp. column in the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows to increase “net cash generated from operating activities” by $49.1 million and $85.3 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2011, and the nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, with a corresponding decrease to “net cash generated from investing activities” the next time they are filed. The Company will also revise the Restricted Subsidiaries column in the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows to increase “net cash generated from operating activities” by $60.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, with a corresponding decrease to “net cash generated from investing activities” the next time they are filed. The revision will be made to appropriately classify dividends received by the Restricted Subsidiaries from the non-restricted subsidiaries that represent a return on investment. These revisions, which the Company determined are not material, had no impact on any financial statements or footnotes, except for the Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Restricted Subsidiaries columns of the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows.

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

The condensed consolidating financial information of LVSC, the GuarantorRestricted Subsidiaries and the non-guarantornon-restricted subsidiaries on a combined basis as of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, and for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, is as follows (in thousands):

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
September 30, 2011
                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Cash and cash equivalents $815,051  $642,486  $2,494,038  $  $3,951,575 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     398   183,968      184,366 
Intercompany receivables  112,243   86,277   23,253   (221,773)   
Accounts receivable, net  959   211,119   904,460   (3,642)  1,112,896 
Inventories  2,311   9,958   21,193      33,462 
Deferred income taxes, net     24,810   128   (15,274)  9,664 
Prepaid expenses and other  8,844   6,885   35,761   (797)  50,693 
                
Total current assets  939,408   981,933   3,662,801   (241,486)  5,342,656 
Property and equipment, net  132,054   3,437,383   11,235,536      14,804,973 
Investment in subsidiaries  7,467,949   5,885,648      (13,353,597)   
Deferred financing costs, net  648   23,185   102,586      126,419 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     4,327   31,183      35,510 
Intercompany receivables  31,086   107,956      (139,042)   
Intercompany notes receivable     757,147      (757,147)   
Deferred income taxes, net  63,328         (48,967)  14,361 
Leasehold interests in land, net        1,382,539      1,382,539 
Intangible assets, net  690      81,856      82,546 
Other assets, net  113   22,520   153,614      176,247 
                
Total assets $8,635,276  $11,220,099  $16,650,115  $(14,540,239) $21,965,251 
                
Accounts payable $22,318  $24,888  $59,755  $(3,642) $103,319 
Construction payables  184   2,271   353,231      355,686 
Intercompany payables  23,253   112,243   86,277   (221,773)   
Accrued interest payable  1,602   1,055   16,661      19,318 
Other accrued liabilities  19,308   192,915   1,106,634      1,318,857 
Income taxes payable     1   79,243   (797)  78,447 
Deferred income taxes  15,274         (15,274)   
Current maturities of long-term debt  3,687   30,572   423,085      457,344 
                
Total current liabilities  85,626   363,945   2,124,886   (241,486)  2,332,971 
Other long-term liabilities  26,760   11,398   43,792      81,950 
Intercompany payables  59,857      79,185   (139,042)   
Intercompany notes payable        757,147   (757,147)   
Deferred income taxes     49,113   134,782   (48,967)  134,928 
Deferred amounts related to mall transactions     435,080         435,080 
Long-term debt  261,090   2,847,001   6,173,993      9,282,084 
                
Total liabilities  433,333   3,706,537   9,313,785   (1,186,642)  12,267,013 
                
Preferred stock issue to Principal Stockholder’s family  572,787            572,787 
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity  7,629,156   7,513,157   5,840,440   (13,353,597)  7,629,156 
Noncontrolling interests     405   1,495,890      1,496,295 
                
Total equity  7,629,156   7,513,562   7,336,330   (13,353,597)  9,125,451 
                
Total liabilities and equity $8,635,276  $11,220,099  $16,650,115  $(14,540,239) $21,965,251 
                

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2012

 

               Consolidating/    
   Las Vegas   Restricted   Non-Restricted   Eliminating    
   Sands Corp.   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Entries  Total 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $179,599   $850,810   $3,025,951   $—     $4,056,360 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —       34    4,840    —      4,874 

Intercompany receivables

   179,686    47,999    —       (227,685  —    

Accounts receivable, net

   1,565    263,950    1,264,825    —      1,530,340 

Inventories

   2,459    11,975    25,580    —      40,014 

Deferred income taxes, net

   —       33,837    610    (19,381  15,066 

Prepaid expenses and other

   11,968    9,814    54,654    (351  76,085 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   375,277    1,218,419    4,376,460    (247,417  5,722,739 

Property and equipment, net

   139,704    3,352,544    11,837,354    —      15,329,602 

Investment in subsidiaries

   8,426,648    6,545,431    —       (14,972,079  —    

Deferred financing costs, net

   281    18,673    144,265    —      163,219 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —       2,466    —       —      2,466 

Intercompany receivables

   31,423    145,581    —       (177,004  —    

Intercompany notes receivable

   —       829,788    —       (829,788  —    

Deferred income taxes, net

   65,879    —       —       (46,990  18,889 

Leasehold interests in land, net

   —       —       1,414,349    —      1,414,349 

Intangible assets, net

   690    —       77,327    —      78,017 

Other assets, net

   113    24,392    117,246    —      141,751 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $9,040,015   $12,137,294   $17,967,001   $(16,273,278 $22,871,032 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accounts payable

  $19,708   $23,129   $62,368   $—     $105,205 

Construction payables

   1,722    5,324    304,522    —      311,568 

Intercompany payables

   —       174,271    53,414    (227,685  —    

Accrued interest payable

   101    1,039    5,797    —      6,937 

Other accrued liabilities

   10,248    196,662    1,216,021    —      1,422,931 

Income taxes payable

   —       7    177,197    (351  176,853 

Deferred income taxes

   19,381    —       —       (19,381  —    

Current maturities of long-term debt

   3,688    30,549    435,087    —      469,324 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   54,848    430,981    2,254,406    (247,417  2,492,818 

Other long-term liabilities

   35,326    10,729    58,984    —      105,039 

Intercompany payables

   73,240    —       103,764    (177,004  —    

Intercompany notes payable

   —       —       829,788    (829,788  —    

Deferred income taxes

   —       47,156    159,261    (46,990  159,427 

Deferred amounts related to mall transactions

   —       433,251    —       —      433,251 

Long-term debt

   70,125    2,831,733    6,480,791    —      9,382,649 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   233,539    3,753,850    9,886,994    (1,301,199  12,573,184 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity

   8,806,476    8,383,039    6,589,040    (14,972,079  8,806,476 

Noncontrolling interests

   —       405    1,490,967    —      1,491,372 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total equity

   8,806,476    8,383,444    8,080,007    (14,972,079  10,297,848 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $9,040,015   $12,137,294   $17,967,001   $(16,273,278 $22,871,032 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, 2010

                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Cash and cash equivalents $1,031,844  $412,226  $1,593,011  $  $3,037,081 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     2,179   162,136      164,315 
Intercompany receivables  11,843   65,834   22,927   (100,604)   
Accounts receivable, net  298   156,012   561,217   (608)  716,919 
Inventories  2,174   11,755   18,331      32,260 
Deferred income taxes, net     24,496   47,389   (10,279)  61,606 
Prepaid expenses and other  15,272   4,782   30,432   (3,760)  46,726 
                
Total current assets  1,061,431   677,284   2,435,443   (115,251)  4,058,907 
Property and equipment, net  133,901   3,570,465   10,797,831      14,502,197 
Investment in subsidiaries  6,273,755   4,996,023      (11,269,778)   
Deferred financing costs, net  767   29,198   125,413      155,378 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents     4,616   640,989      645,605 
Intercompany receivables  31,996   97,813      (129,809)   
Intercompany notes receivable     638,986      (638,986)   
Deferred income taxes, net  62,638         (52,215)  10,423 
Leasehold interests in land, net        1,398,840      1,398,840 
Intangible assets, net  590      89,215      89,805 
Other assets, net  78   27,104   155,971      183,153 
                
Total assets $7,565,156  $10,041,489  $15,643,702  $(12,206,039) $21,044,308 
                
Accounts payable $5,750  $26,975  $81,388  $(608) $113,505 
Construction payables     2,179   514,802      516,981 
Intercompany payables  22,926   11,843   65,835   (100,604)   
Accrued interest payable  4,629   7,689   30,307      42,625 
Other accrued liabilities  15,692   175,011   969,531      1,160,234 
Income taxes payable        3,760   (3,760)   
Deferred income taxes  10,279         (10,279)   
Current maturities of long-term debt  3,687   30,606   732,775      767,068 
                
Total current liabilities  62,963   254,303   2,398,398   (115,251)  2,600,413 
Other long-term liabilities  26,761   10,911   40,568      78,240 
Intercompany payables  45,336      84,473   (129,809)   
Intercompany notes payable        638,986   (638,986)   
Deferred income taxes     53,034   114,400   (52,215)  115,219 
Deferred amounts related to mall transactions     442,114         442,114 
Long-term debt  263,726   2,869,931   6,240,098      9,373,755 
                
Total liabilities  398,786   3,630,293   9,516,923   (936,261)  12,609,741 
                
Preferred stock issue to Principal Stockholder’s family  503,379            503,379 
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity  6,662,991   6,410,791   4,858,987   (11,269,778)  6,662,991 
Noncontrolling interests     405   1,267,792      1,268,197 
                
Total equity  6,662,991   6,411,196   6,126,779   (11,269,778)  7,931,188 
                
Total liabilities and equity $7,565,156  $10,041,489  $15,643,702  $(12,206,039) $21,044,308 
                
2011

 

               Consolidating/    
   Las Vegas   Restricted   Non-Restricted   Eliminating    
   Sands Corp.   Subsidiaries   Subsidiaries   Entries  Total 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $12,849   $689,642   $3,200,227   $—     $3,902,718 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —       185    4,643    —      4,828 

Intercompany receivables

   127,302    43,793    —       (171,095  —    

Accounts receivable, net

   1,047    226,869    1,108,901    —      1,336,817 

Inventories

   2,434    9,633    22,923    —      34,990 

Deferred income taxes, net

   38,806    32,867    519    —      72,192 

Prepaid expenses and other

   10,263    4,259    31,085    —      45,607 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current assets

   192,701    1,007,248    4,368,298    (171,095  5,397,152 

Property and equipment, net

   137,044    3,391,316    11,502,619    —      15,030,979 

Investment in subsidiaries

   7,891,281    6,263,974    —       (14,155,255  —    

Deferred financing costs, net

   608    20,677    152,351    —      173,636 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —       2,315    —       —      2,315 

Intercompany receivables

   31,162    128,270    —       (159,432  —    

Intercompany notes receivable

   —       794,286    —       (794,286  —    

Deferred income taxes, net

   544    —       —       (391  153 

Leasehold interests in land, net

   —       —       1,390,468    —      1,390,468 

Intangible assets, net

   690    —       79,378    —      80,068 

Other assets, net

   112    18,778    150,462    —      169,352 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $8,254,142   $11,626,864   $17,643,576   $(15,280,459 $22,244,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Accounts payable

  $15,084   $23,397   $65,632   $—     $104,113 

Construction payables

   280    4,477    355,152    —      359,909 

Intercompany payables

   —       119,203    51,892    (171,095  —    

Accrued interest payable

   4,674    1,087    25,907    —      31,668 

Other accrued liabilities

   28,100    212,279    1,198,731    —      1,439,110 

Income taxes payable

   —       4    108,056    —      108,060 

Current maturities of long-term debt

   3,688    30,561    421,597    —      455,846 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   51,826    391,008    2,226,967    (171,095  2,498,706 

Other long-term liabilities

   26,215    10,723    52,507    —      89,445 

Intercompany payables

   65,201    —       94,231    (159,432  —    

Intercompany notes payable

   —       —       794,286    (794,286  —    

Deferred income taxes

   —       48,471    157,358    (391  205,438 

Deferred amounts related to mall transactions

   —       434,251    —       —      434,251 

Long-term debt

   260,211    2,839,369    6,477,551    —      9,577,131 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   403,453    3,723,822    9,802,900    (1,125,204  12,804,971 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders’ equity

   7,850,689    7,902,637    6,252,618    (14,155,255  7,850,689 

Noncontrolling interests

   —       405    1,588,058    —      1,588,463 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total equity

   7,850,689    7,903,042    7,840,676    (14,155,255  9,439,152 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $8,254,142   $11,626,864   $17,643,576   $(15,280,459 $22,244,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Revenues:                    
Casino $  $124,258  $1,778,884  $  $1,903,142 
Rooms     114,046   148,306      262,352 
Food and beverage     43,675   103,548      147,223 
Convention, retail and other     74,333   188,250   (38,742)  223,841 
                
      356,312   2,218,988   (38,742)  2,536,558 
Less — promotional allowances  (167)  (20,007)  (106,606)  (403)  (127,183)
                
Net revenues  (167)  336,305   2,112,382   (39,145)  2,409,375 
                
Operating expenses:                    
Casino     71,088   922,953   (663)  993,378 
Rooms     35,589   17,904      53,493 
Food and beverage     22,711   50,569   (1,499)  71,781 
Convention, retail and other     20,069   85,766   (6,606)  99,229 
Provision for doubtful accounts     260   33,693      33,953 
General and administrative     65,396   175,480   (204)  240,672 
Corporate expense  48,539   58   35,607   (30,173)  54,031 
Rental expense        10,143      10,143 
Pre-opening expense        15,823      15,823 
Development expense  3,308            3,308 
Depreciation and amortization  4,654   55,669   139,748      200,071 
Loss on disposal of assets        937      937 
                
   56,501   270,840   1,488,623   (39,145)  1,776,819 
                
Operating income (loss)  (56,668)  65,465   623,759      632,556 
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income  416   29,268   1,769   (29,084)  2,369 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (3,453)  (24,704)  (71,688)  29,084   (70,761)
Other expense     (2,145)  (4,472)     (6,617)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries  461,957   393,673      (855,630)   
                
Income before income taxes  402,252   461,557   549,368   (855,630)  557,547 
Income tax benefit (expense)  22,627   (16,715)  (58,287)     (52,375)
                
Net income  424,879   444,842   491,081   (855,630)  505,172 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     (487)  (79,806)     (80,293)
                
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $424,879  $444,355  $411,275  $(855,630) $424,879 
                
March 31, 2012

 

   Las Vegas
Sands  Corp.
  Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Non-Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating/
Eliminating
Entries
  Total 
      
      

Revenues:

      

Casino

  $—     $158,694  $2,107,799  $—     $2,266,493 

Rooms

   —      113,449   154,278   —      267,727 

Food and beverage

   —      47,854   105,601   —      153,455 

Mall

   —      —      71,418   —      71,418 

Convention, retail and other

   —      75,840   91,278   (37,401  129,717 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   —      395,837   2,530,374   (37,401  2,888,810 

Less — promotional allowances

   (233  (22,385  (102,997  (453  (126,068
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues

   (233  373,452   2,427,377   (37,854  2,762,742 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

      

Casino

   —      78,164   1,130,005   (618  1,207,551 

Rooms

   —      33,126   19,661   (1  52,786 

Food and beverage

   —      22,796   56,600   (1,095  78,301 

Mall

   —      —      16,301   —      16,301 

Convention, retail and other

   —      20,712   62,117   (3,305  79,524 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   —      6,548   45,670   —      52,218 

General and administrative

   —      68,489   150,444   (216  218,717 

Corporate

   46,195   91   35,281   (32,612  48,955 

Pre-opening

   —      —      51,460   (1  51,459 

Development

   1,204   —      —      (6  1,198 

Depreciation and amortization

   3,587   55,899   135,261   —      194,747 

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

   —      —      9,945   —      9,945 

Impairment loss

   —      —      42,893   —      42,893 

Loss on disposal of assets

   —      402   191   —      593 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   50,986   286,227   1,755,829   (37,854  2,055,188 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   (51,219  87,225   671,548   —      707,554 

Other income (expense):

      

Interest income

   98   31,476   5,292   (31,218  5,648 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

   (3,358  (25,368  (67,164  31,218   (64,672

Other income (expense)

   (47  339   (3,711  —      (3,419

Loss on early retirement of debt

   (2,831  —      —      —      (2,831

Income from equity investments in subsidiaries

   528,287   420,352   —      (948,639  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   470,930   514,024   605,965   (948,639  642,280 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   28,012   (27,375  (63,808  —      (63,171
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   498,942   486,649   542,157   (948,639  579,109 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —      (525  (79,642  —      (80,167
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

  $498,942  $486,124  $462,515  $(948,639 $498,942 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Revenues:                    
Casino $  $116,554  $1,457,297  $  $1,573,851 
Rooms     105,649   102,511      208,160 
Food and beverage     34,304   82,882      117,186 
Convention, retail and other     63,501   115,858   (32,180)  147,179 
                
      320,008   1,758,548   (32,180)  2,046,376 
Less — promotional allowances  (128)  (39,908)  (96,626)  (942)  (137,604)
                
Net revenues  (128)  280,100   1,661,922   (33,122)  1,908,772 
                
Operating expenses:                    
Casino     73,740   809,234   (796)  882,178 
Rooms     24,218   12,648      36,866 
Food and beverage     15,144   37,141   (1,379)  50,906 
Convention, retail and other     18,206   56,582   (4,185)  70,603 
Provision for doubtful accounts     5,681   32,152      37,833 
General and administrative     62,389   131,400   (313)  193,476 
Corporate expense  24,931   47   30,141   (26,433)  28,686 
Rental expense        9,186      9,186 
Pre-opening expense  178   3   9,942   (16)  10,107 
Development expense  425            425 
Depreciation and amortization  3,295   55,345   128,098      186,738 
Impairment loss        16,057      16,057 
Loss on disposal of assets     322   2,084      2,406 
                
   28,829   255,095   1,274,665   (33,122)  1,525,467 
                
Operating income (loss)  (28,957)  25,005   387,257      383,305 
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income  1,174   23,131   1,151   (22,795)  2,661 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (3,505)  (26,172)  (69,841)  22,795   (76,723)
Other income (expense)  (1,500)  725   7,219      6,444 
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt     (21,692)        (21,692)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries  240,507   213,614      (454,121)   
                
Income before income taxes  207,719   214,611   325,786   (454,121)  293,995 
Income tax benefit (expense)  6,778   3,285   (35,224)     (25,161)
                
Net income  214,497   217,896   290,562   (454,121)  268,834 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests        (54,337)     (54,337)
                
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $214,497  $217,896  $236,225  $(454,121) $214,497 
                
March 31, 2011

 

   Las Vegas
Sands Corp.
  Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Non-Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating/
Eliminating
Entries
  Total 
      
      

Revenues:

      

Casino

  $—     $83,123  $1,581,366  $—     $1,664,489 

Rooms

   —      112,874   119,100   —      231,974 

Food and beverage

   —      50,307   95,086   —      145,393 

Mall

   —      —      55,865   —      55,865 

Convention, retail and other

   —      64,543   74,194   (29,947  108,790 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   —      310,847   1,925,611   (29,947  2,206,511 

Less — promotional allowances

   (163  (17,626  (76,396  (407  (94,592
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net revenues

   (163  293,221   1,849,215   (30,354  2,111,919 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

      

Casino

   —      64,368   857,745   (577  921,536 

Rooms

   —      32,248   16,205   —      48,453 

Food and beverage

   —      23,596   49,563   (1,456  71,703 

Mall

   —      —      12,104   —      12,104 

Convention, retail and other

   —      21,153   58,478   (4,490  75,141 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   —      6,096   28,962   —      35,058 

General and administrative

   —      60,732   149,973   (220  210,485 

Corporate

   32,980   55   28,152   (23,611  37,576 

Pre-opening

   —      —      9,471   —      9,471 

Development

   573   —      —      —      573 

Depreciation and amortization

   4,183   52,813   133,241   —      190,237 

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

   —      —      13,156   —      13,156 

(Gain) loss on disposal of assets

   —      (55  554   —      499 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   37,736   261,006   1,357,604   (30,354  1,625,992 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   (37,899  32,215   491,611   —      485,927 

Other income (expense):

      

Interest income

   557   25,275   1,292   (25,077  2,047 

Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized

   (3,450  (23,072  (72,140  25,077   (73,585

Other expense

   —      (717  (3,958  —      (4,675

Income from equity investments in subsidiaries

   328,939   277,722   —      (606,661  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

   288,147   311,423   416,805   (606,661  409,714 

Income tax benefit (expense)

   1,176   (9,052  (37,335  —      (45,211
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   289,323   302,371   379,470   (606,661  364,503 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —      —      (75,180  —      (75,180
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

  $289,323  $302,371  $304,290  $(606,661 $289,323 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2011

                     
       ��      Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Revenues:                    
Casino $  $312,504  $5,117,399  $  $5,429,903 
Rooms     339,851   394,171      734,022 
Food and beverage     141,555   297,077      438,632 
Convention, retail and other     208,032   484,375   (103,269)  589,138 
                
      1,001,942   6,293,022   (103,269)  7,191,695 
Less — promotional allowances  (502)  (53,850)  (269,774)  (1,179)  (325,305)
                
Net revenues  (502)  948,092   6,023,248   (104,448)  6,866,390 
                
Operating expenses:                    
Casino     195,274   2,695,844   (1,791)  2,889,327 
Rooms     101,818   50,861      152,679 
Food and beverage     69,661   151,421   (4,463)  216,619 
Convention, retail and other     62,783   245,578   (16,863)  291,498 
Provision for doubtful accounts     6,851   85,656      92,507 
General and administrative     189,830   485,447   (559)  674,718 
Corporate expense  118,588   196   95,971   (80,772)  133,983 
Rental expense        33,333      33,333 
Pre-opening expense     15   43,457      43,472 
Development expense  6,301            6,301 
Depreciation and amortization  13,315   172,282   410,872      596,469 
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets  7,663   2,027   (811)     8,879 
                
   145,867   800,737   4,297,629   (104,448)  5,139,785 
                
Operating income (loss)  (146,369)  147,355   1,725,619      1,726,605 
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income  3,504   81,722   4,362   (81,144)  8,444 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (10,353)  (70,638)  (215,091)  81,144   (214,938)
Other expense     (1,873)  (7,511)     (9,384)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries  1,233,759   1,039,759      (2,273,518)   
                
Income before income taxes  1,080,541   1,196,325   1,507,379   (2,273,518)  1,510,727 
Income tax benefit (expense)  44,298   (43,736)  (152,522)     (151,960)
                
Net income  1,124,839   1,152,589   1,354,857   (2,273,518)  1,358,767 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     (1,779)  (232,149)     (233,928)
                
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $1,124,839  $1,150,810  $1,122,708  $(2,273,518) $1,124,839 
                
March 31, 2012

 

   Las Vegas
Sands Corp.
   Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Non-Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating/
Eliminating
Entries
  Total 
       
       

Net income

  $498,942   $486,649  $542,157  $(948,639 $579,109 

Currency translation adjustment

   97,831    83,269   98,878   (181,100  98,878 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

   596,773    569,918   641,035   (1,129,739  677,987 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —       (525  (80,689  —      (81,214
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

  $596,773   $569,393  $560,346  $(1,129,739 $596,773 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Operations

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2010

                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Revenues:                    
Casino $  $374,801  $3,555,121  $  $3,929,922 
Rooms     345,885   233,824      579,709 
Food and beverage     119,099   195,245      314,344 
Convention, retail and other     158,593   264,010   (51,943)  370,660 
                
      998,378   4,248,200   (51,943)  5,194,635 
Less — promotional allowances  (375)  (131,352)  (222,500)  (2,272)  (356,499)
                
Net revenues  (375)  867,026   4,025,700   (54,215)  4,838,136 
                
Operating expenses:                    
Casino     228,572   2,141,160   (1,972)  2,367,760 
Rooms     72,469   28,125   (1)  100,593 
Food and beverage     51,481   96,127   (4,601)  143,007 
Convention, retail and other     56,043   148,597   (10,307)  194,333 
Provision for doubtful accounts     23,376   49,610      72,986 
General and administrative     182,424   311,081   (851)  492,654 
Corporate expense  67,238   179   47,132   (36,433)  78,116 
Rental expense        30,690      30,690 
Pre-opening expense  535   6   97,193   (50)  97,684 
Development expense  1,258            1,258 
Depreciation and amortization  9,331   171,475   329,715      510,521 
Impairment loss        16,057      16,057 
Loss on disposal of assets     9,026   31,551      40,577 
                
   78,362   795,051   3,327,038   (54,215)  4,146,236 
                
Operating income (loss)  (78,737)  71,975   698,662      691,900 
Other income (expense):                    
Interest income  2,493   65,164   2,507   (63,797)  6,367 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized  (11,669)  (82,880)  (201,123)  63,797   (231,875)
Other income (expense)  (1,500)  454   (5,159)     (6,205)
Gain (loss) on modification or early retirement of debt  3,358   (21,692)  (221)     (18,555)
Income from equity investments in subsidiaries  376,674   322,268      (698,942)   
                
Income before income taxes  290,619   355,289   494,666   (698,942)  441,632 
Income tax benefit (expense)  (16,734)  2,555   (32,257)     (46,436)
                
Net income  273,885   357,844   462,409   (698,942)  395,196 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests        (121,311)     (121,311)
                
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. $273,885  $357,844  $341,098  $(698,942) $273,885 
                
March 31, 2011

 

  Las Vegas
Sands Corp.
  Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Non-Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating/
Eliminating
Entries
  Total 

Net income

 $289,323  $302,371  $379,470  $(606,661 $364,503 

Currency translation adjustment

  34,493   28,252   31,956   (62,745  31,956 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income

  323,816   330,623   411,426   (669,406  396,459 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

  —      —      (72,643  —      (72,643
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

 $323,816  $330,623  $338,783  $(669,406 $323,816 
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2011

                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities $(128,534) $232,218  $1,825,489  $  $1,929,173 
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                    
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents     2,070   588,026      590,096 
Capital expenditures  (11,284)  (29,229)  (1,047,092)     (1,087,605)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment        5,487      5,487 
Acquisition of intangible assets  (100)           (100)
Dividends received from Guarantor Subsidiaries  85,265         (85,265)   
Notes receivable to non-guarantor subsidiaries     (42,963)     42,963    
Dividends received from non-guarantor subsidiaries     127,472      (127,472)   
Repayments of receivable from non-guarantor subsidiaries     700      (700)   
Capital contributions to subsidiaries  (50,026)        50,026    
                
Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities  23,855   58,050   (453,579)  (120,448)  (492,122)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                    
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  20,390      2,022      22,412 
Proceeds from the exercise of warrants  9,662            9,662 
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders  (57,957)           (57,957)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests     (1,779)  (6,027)     (7,806)
Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp.     (85,265)     85,265    
Dividends paid to Guarantor Subsidiaries        (127,472)  127,472    
Capital contributions received     50,000   26   (50,026)   
Borrowings from Guarantor Subsidiaries        42,963   (42,963)   
Repayments on borrowings from Guarantor Subsidiaries        (700)  700    
Repayments on Singapore credit facility        (302,210)     (302,210)
Repayments on VML credit facility        (43,750)     (43,750)
Repayments on senior secured credit facility     (21,703)        (21,703)
Repayments on ferry financing        (26,243)     (26,243)
Repayments on airplane financings  (2,766)           (2,766)
Repayments on HVAC equipment lease     (1,261)        (1,261)
Repayments on FF&E facility and other long-term debt        (1,470)     (1,470)
Repurchase of preferred stock  (64,949)           (64,949)
Payments of preferred stock inducement premium  (16,494)           (16,494)
Payments of deferred financing costs        (6,076)     (6,076)
                
Net cash used in financing activities  (112,114)  (60,008)  (468,937)  120,448   (520,611)
                
Effect of exchange rate on cash        (1,946)     (1,946)
                
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  (216,793)  230,260   901,027      914,494 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  1,031,844   412,226   1,593,011      3,037,081 
                
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $815,051  $642,486  $2,494,038  $  $3,951,575 
                
March 31, 2012

 

   Las Vegas
Sands Corp.
  Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Non-Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating/
Eliminating
Entries
  Total 

Net cash generated from operating activities

  $22,116  $273,221  $472,362  $(100,248 $667,451 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —      —      (195  —      (195

Capital expenditures

   (4,805  (16,694  (376,761  —      (398,260

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

   —      11   750   —      761 

Notes receivable to non-restricted subsidiaries

   —      (5,198  —      5,198   —    

Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries

   —      268,000   —      (268,000  —    

Repayment of receivable from non-restricted subsidiaries

   —      250   —      (250  —    

Capital contributions to subsidiaries

   (33  (250,000  —      250,033   —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (4,838  (3,631  (376,206  (13,019  (397,694
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   19,183   —      2,076   —      21,259 

Proceeds from the exercise of warrants

   526,168   —      —      —      526,168 

Dividends paid

   (205,245  —      (178,218  —      (383,463

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

   —      (525  (1,670  —      (2,195

Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   —      (100,248  —      100,248   —    

Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries

   —      —      (268,000  268,000   —    

Capital contributions received

   —      —      250,033   (250,033  —    

Borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries

   —      —      5,198   (5,198  —    

Repayments on borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries

   —      —      (250  250   —    

Repayments on Singapore credit facility

   —      —      (98,577  —      (98,577

Repayments on senior secured credit facility

   —      (7,234  —      —      (7,234

Redemption of senior notes

   (189,712  —      —      —      (189,712

Repayments on ferry financing

   —      —      (8,779  —      (8,779

Repayments on airplane financings

   (922  —      —      —      (922

Repayments on HVAC

   —      (415  —      —      (415

Repayments on other long-term debt

   —      —      (592  —      (592

Payments of deferred financing costs

   —      —      (114  —      (114
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities

   149,472   (108,422  (298,893  113,267   (144,576
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   —      —      28,461   —      28,461 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   166,750   161,168   (174,276  —      153,642 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   12,849   689,642   3,200,227   —      3,902,718 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $179,599  $850,810  $3,025,951  $—     $4,056,360 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

(UNAUDITED)

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2010

                     
              Consolidating/    
  Las Vegas  Guarantor  Non-Guarantor  Eliminating    
  Sands Corp.  Subsidiaries  Subsidiaries  Entries  Total 
Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities $(86,402) $243,909  $1,050,491  $  $1,207,998 
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                    
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents     159   (836,964)     (836,805)
Capital expenditures  (5,261)  (20,308)  (1,624,695)     (1,650,264)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment     823   5,128      5,951 
Acquisition of intangible assets  (590)     (44,009)     (44,599)
Purchases of investments        (173,774)     (173,774)
Proceeds from investments        173,774      173,774 
Notes receivable to non-guarantor subsidiaries     (43,312)     43,312    
Dividends from Guarantor Subsidiaries  5,265,485         (5,265,485)   
Dividends from non-guarantor subsidiaries     41,100      (41,100)   
Capital contributions to subsidiaries  (4,467,037)  (16,537)     4,483,574    
                
Net cash generated from (used in) investing activities  792,597   (38,075)  (2,500,540)  (779,699)  (2,525,717)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                    
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  6,396            6,396 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  5            5 
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders  (70,050)           (70,050)
Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp.     (5,265,485)     5,265,485    
Dividends paid to Guarantor Subsidiaries        (41,100)  41,100    
Capital contributions received     4,300,037   183,537   (4,483,574)   
Borrowings from Guarantor Subsidiaries        43,312   (43,312)   
Proceeds from VOL credit facility        751,169      751,169 
Proceeds from Singapore credit facility        647,988      647,988 
Repayments on senior secured credit facility     (1,803,090)        (1,803,090)
Repayments on VML credit facility        (524,701)     (524,701)
Repurchase and cancellation of senior notes  (56,675)           (56,675)
Repayments on ferry financing        (26,331)     (26,331)
Repayments on airplane financings  (2,766)           (2,766)
Repayments on HVAC equipment lease     (1,293)        (1,293)
Repayments on FF&E facility and other long-term debt     (108,549)  (1,197)     (109,746)
Payments of deferred financing costs     (9,905)  (55,918)     (65,823)
                
Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities  (123,090)  (2,888,285)  976,759   779,699   (1,254,917)
                
Effect of exchange rate on cash        11,932      11,932 
                
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  583,105   (2,682,451)  (461,358)     (2,560,704)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  254,256   3,033,625   1,667,535      4,955,416 
                
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $837,361  $351,174  $1,206,177  $  $2,394,712 
                
March 31, 2011

 

   Las Vegas
Sands Corp.
  Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Non-Restricted
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating/
Eliminating
Entries
  Total 

Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities

  $(21,295 $46,192  $422,045  $(28,564 $418,378 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents

   —      —      149,962   —      149,962 

Capital expenditures

   (2,429  (8,760  (321,319  —      (332,508

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

   —      —      3,097   —      3,097 

Acquisition of intangible assets

   (100  —      (229  —      (329

Notes receivable to non-restricted subsidiaries

   —      (18,110  —      18,110   —    

Dividends received from non-restricted subsidiaries

   —      23,400   —      (23,400  —    

Capital contributions to subsidiaries

   (50,000  —      —      50,000   —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (52,529  (3,470  (168,489  44,710   (179,778
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   8,420   —      91   —      8,511 

Proceeds from the exercise of warrants

   5,760   —      —      —      5,760 

Dividends paid

   (19,598  —      —      —      (19,598

Dividends paid to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   —      (28,564  —      28,564   —    

Dividends paid to Restricted Subsidiaries

   —      —      (23,400  23,400   —    

Capital contributions received

   —      50,000   —      (50,000  —    

Borrowings from Restricted Subsidiaries

   —      —      18,110   (18,110  —    

Repayments on Singapore credit facility

   —      —      (97,691  —      (97,691

Repayments on senior secured credit facility

   —      (7,234  —      —      (7,234

Repayments on VML credit facility

   —      —      (6,250  —      (6,250

Repayments on ferry financing

   —      —      (8,745  —      (8,745

Repayments on airplane financings

   (922  —      —      —      (922

Repayments on HVAC

   —      (426  —      —      (426

Repayments on other long-term debt

   —      —      (453  —      (453

Repurchase of preferred stock

   (4,544  —      —      —      (4,544

Payments of preferred stock inducement premium

   (16,201  —      —      —      (16,201
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash generated from (used in) financing activities

   (27,085  13,776   (118,338  (16,146  (147,793
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   —      —      6,053   —      6,053 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (100,909  56,498   141,271   —      96,860 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   1,031,844   412,226   1,593,011   —      3,037,081 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $930,935  $468,724  $1,734,282  $—     $3,133,941 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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ITEM 2 —
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 2 —MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, and other financial information included in this Form 10-Q. Certain statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements. See “— Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

Operations

We view each of our casino properties as an operating segment. Our operating segments in the Macao Special Administrative Region (“Macao”) of the People’s Republic of China consist of The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel (“The Venetian Macao”); the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip and the Plaza Casino (collectively, the “Four Seasons Macao”); the Sands Macao; Sands Cotai Central, which opened phase I in April 2012; and other ancillary operations in that region (“Other Asia”). Our operating segment in Singapore is the Marina Bay Sands. Our operating segments in the United States consist of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino (“The Venetian Las Vegas”), The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino (“The Palazzo”) and the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem (the “Sands Bethlehem”). The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo operating segments are managed as a single integrated resort and have been aggregated into one reportable segment (the “Las Vegas Operating Properties”), considering their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, types of serviceservices and products, the regulatory business environment of the operations within each segment and our organizational and management reporting structure. Our operating segments in

Macao

We own 70.3% of Sands China Ltd. (“SCL”), which includes the Macau Special Administrative Region (“Macau”) of the People’s Republic of China consistoperations of the Sands Macao;Macao, The Venetian Macao, Resort Hotel (“The Venetian Macao”); the Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Cotai Strip and the Plaza Casino (collectively, the “Four Seasons Macao”);Central and other ancillary operations that support these properties. We operate the gaming areas within these properties pursuant to a 20-year gaming subconcession.

We own and operate The Venetian Macao, which anchors the Cotai Strip, our master-planned development of integrated resort properties on an area of approximately 200 acres in Macao (consisting of parcels referred to as 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 and 7 and 8). The Venetian Macao (located on parcel 1) includes a 39-floor luxury hotel with over 2,900 suites; approximately 534,000 square feet of gaming space; a 15,000-seat arena; an 1,800-seat theater; retail and dining space of approximately 1.0 million square feet; and a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet. Approximately 83.8% and 84.0% of the gross revenue at The Venetian Macao for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from room, mall, food and beverage and other non-gaming sources.

We own the Four Seasons Macao, which is located on parcel 2 and is adjacent and connected to The Venetian Macao. The Four Seasons Macao is an integrated resort that region (“Other Asia”includes 360 rooms and suites managed and operated by Four Seasons Hotels Inc., and features 19 Paiza mansions; approximately 91,000 square feet of gaming space; retail space of approximately 211,000 square feet, which is connected to the mall at The Venetian Macao; several food and beverage offerings; and conference, banquet and other facilities operated by us. This integrated resort will also feature the Four Seasons Apartment Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Apartments”). Our operating segment, an apart-hotel tower that consists of approximately 1.0 million square feet of Four Seasons-serviced and -branded luxury apart-hotel units and common areas. We have completed the structural work of the tower and expect to monetize units within the Four Seasons Apartments after the necessary government approvals are obtained and future demand warrants it. Approximately 91.0% and 89.8% of the gross revenue at the Four Seasons Macao for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from mall and other non-gaming sources.

We own and operate the Sands Macao, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Macao. The Sands Macao includes approximately 197,000 square feet of gaming space; a 289-suite hotel tower; several restaurants; VIP facilities; a theater and other high-end services and amenities. Approximately 95.0% and 94.6% of the gross revenue at the Sands Macao for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder primarily derived from food and beverage.

In April 2012, we opened phase I of our Sands Cotai Central integrated resort, which is located on parcels 5 and 6 and is situated across the street from The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao. Phase I consists of a hotel tower on parcel 5, which includes approximately 600 five-star rooms and suites under the Conrad brand and approximately 1,200 four-star rooms and suites under the Holiday Inn brand. Phase I also includes completion of the structural work of an adjacent hotel tower, located on parcel 6, to be managed by Sheraton International Inc. and Sheraton Overseas Management Co. (collectively “Starwood”) under the Sheraton Towers brand; a variety of retail offerings; more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space; several food and beverage establishments; along with the 106,000-square-foot casino and VIP gaming areas. Phase IIA, which is currently scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2012, includes the opening of the first hotel tower on parcel 6, which will feature nearly 2,000 Sheraton-branded rooms, along with the second casino and the remaining retail, entertainment, dining and meeting facilities. Phase IIB, which is projected to open in the

first quarter of 2013, consists of the second hotel tower on parcel 6 and will feature an additional 2,000 rooms and suites under the Sheraton Towers brand. Upon completion of phases I and II of the project, the integrated resort will feature approximately 5,800 hotel rooms, approximately 300,000 square feet of gaming space, approximately 1.2 million square feet of retail, entertainment, dining and exhibition and conference facilities, and a multipurpose theater. The total cost to complete phases I and II is expected to be approximately $1.2 billion. Phase III of the project is expected to include a fourth hotel and mixed-use tower, located on parcel 5, to be managed by Starwood under the St. Regis brand and the total cost to complete is expected to be approximately $450 million. We intend to commence construction of phase III of the project as demand and market conditions warrant it. As of March 31, 2012, we have capitalized costs of $3.32 billion for the entire project, including the land premium (net of amortization) and $213.6 million in outstanding construction payables.

Singapore

We own and operate the Marina Bay Sands opened on April 27, 2010.

in Singapore, which features three 55-story hotel towers (with approximately 2,600 rooms and suites), the Sands SkyPark (which sits atop the hotel towers and features an infinity swimming pool and several dining options), approximately 160,000 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, theaters and a landmark iconic structure at the bay-front promenade that contains an art/science museum. Approximately 78.8% and 75.3% of the gross revenue at the Marina Bay Sands for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from room, food and beverage, mall and other non-gaming sources.

United States

Las Vegas

Our Las Vegas Operating Properties, situated on or near the Las Vegas Strip, consist of The Venetian Las Vegas, a Renaissance Venice-themed resort; The Palazzo, a resort featuring modern European ambience and design; and an expo and convention center of approximately 1.2 million square feet (the “Sands Expo Center”). Our Las Vegas Operating Properties represent an integrated resort with approximately 7,100 suites and approximately 225,000 square feet of gaming space. Our Las Vegas Operating Properties also feature a meeting and conference facility of approximately 1.1 million square feet; Canyon Ranch SpaClub facilities; a Paiza Club, offering services and amenities to premium customers, including luxurious VIP suites, spa facilities and private VIP gaming room facilities; entertainment facilities; anfacilities and enclosed retail, dining and entertainment complexcomplexes located within The Venetian Las Vegas of approximately 440,000 net leasable square feet (“The Grand Canal Shoppes”) and The Palazzo (“The Shoppes at The Palazzo”), both of which waswere sold to GGP Limited Partnership (“GGP”) in 2004; and an enclosed retail and dining complex located within The Palazzo of approximately 400,000 net leasable square feet (“The Shoppes at The Palazzo”), which was sold to GGP in February 2008.. See “Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 2 — Property and Equipment, Net” regarding the sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo.

Approximately 70.0%61.1% and 63.9%74.3% of gross revenue at our Las Vegas Operating Properties for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, respectively, was derived from room, revenues, food and beverage services, and other non-gaming sources, and 30.0%38.9% and 36.1%25.7%, respectively, was derived from gaming activities. The percentage of non-gaming revenue reflects the integrated resort’s emphasis on the group convention and trade show business.

Pennsylvania

In May 2009, we partially opened

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. Sands Bethlehem currently features approximately 152,000 square feet of gaming space, which include table games operations that commenced in July 2010;space; a 300-room hotel tower, which opened in May 2011; a 150,000-square-foot retail facility, with a progressive opening that began in November 2011; an arts and cultural center; and is the broadcast home of the local PBS affiliate. We have initiatedrecommenced construction activities on the remaining componentscomponent of the integrated resort, which include a 150,000-square-foot retail facility (with a progressive opening beginning in November 2011) and a 50,000-square-foot multipurpose event center (expected to open in the second quarter of 2012). Sands Bethlehem is also expected to be home to the National Museum of Industrial History. We own 86% of the economic interest ofin the gaming, hotel and entertainment portion of the property through our ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Gaming LLC and more than 35% of the economic interest ofin the retail portion of the property through our ownership interest in Sands Bethworks Retail LLC. Approximately 90.3%89.5% and 91.2%92.0% of the gross revenue at Sands Bethlehem for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011, and 2010, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from food and beverage services and other non-gaming sources.

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Macau
Sands China Ltd. (“SCL”) completed an initial public offering (the “SCL Offering”) by listing its ordinary shares on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in November 2009. We own 70.3% of SCL, which includes the operations of the Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao and other ancillary operations that support these properties. We operate the gaming areas within these properties pursuant to a 20-year gaming subconcession.
We own and operate the Sands Macao, the first Las Vegas-style casino in Macau. The Sands Macao includes approximately 197,000 square feet of gaming space; a 289-suite hotel tower; several restaurants; VIP facilities; a theater and other high-end services and amenities. Approximately 94.5% and 94.1% of the gross revenue at the Sands Macao for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder primarily derived from room revenues and food and beverage services.
We also own and operate The Venetian Macao, the anchor property of our master-planned development of integrated resort properties that we refer to as the Cotai Strip in Macau. With a theme similar to that of The Venetian Las Vegas, The Venetian Macao includes a 39-floor luxury hotel with over 2,900 suites; approximately 550,000 square feet of gaming space; a 15,000-seat arena; an 1,800-seat theater; retail and dining space of approximately 1.0 million square feet; and a convention center and meeting room complex of approximately 1.2 million square feet. Approximately 83.8% and 82.9% of the gross revenue at The Venetian Macao for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from room revenues and other non-gaming sources.
We own the Four Seasons Macao, which is located adjacent and connected to The Venetian Macao. The Four Seasons Macao is an integrated resort that features 360 rooms and suites managed and operated by Four Seasons Hotels Inc.; 19 Paiza mansions; approximately 70,000 square feet of gaming space; retail space of approximately 211,000 square feet, which is connected to the mall at The Venetian Macao; several food and beverage offerings; and conference, banquet and other facilities operated by us. This integrated resort will also feature the Four Seasons Apartment Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip (the “Four Seasons Apartments”), an apart-hotel tower that consists of approximately 1.0 million square feet of Four Seasons-serviced and -branded luxury apart-hotel units and common areas. We have completed the structural work of the tower and expect to monetize the units within the Four Seasons Apartments subject to market conditions and obtaining the necessary government approvals. Approximately 83.0% and 85.0% of the gross revenue at the Four Seasons Macao for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from mall revenues, room revenues and other non-gaming sources.
Singapore
We own and operate the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, which partially opened on April 27, 2010, with additional portions opened progressively throughout 2010. Marina Bay Sands features three 55-story hotel towers (with approximately 2,600 rooms and suites), the Sands SkyPark (which sits atop the hotel towers and features an infinity swimming pool and several dining options), approximately 160,000 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 and theaters. In February 2011, the Marina Bay Sands opened a landmark iconic structure at the bay-front promenade that contains an art/science museum. Approximately 76.5% of the gross revenue at the Marina Bay Sands for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was derived from gaming activities, with the remainder derived from room revenues, food and beverage services and other non-gaming sources.
Development Projects
We have suspended portions of our development projects to focus our efforts on those projects with the highest expected rates of return on invested capital. Should general economic conditions fail to improve, if we are unable to obtain sufficient funding or applicable government approvals such that completion of our suspended projects is not probable, or should management decide to abandon certain projects, all or a portion of our investment to date on our suspended projects could be lost and would result in an impairment charge. In addition, we may be subject to penalties under the termination clauses in our construction contracts or termination rights under our management contracts with certain hotel management companies.

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United States
We were 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. We suspended our construction activities for the project due to reduced demand for Las Vegas Strip condominiums and the overall decline in general economic conditions. We intend to recommence construction when demand and conditions improve and expect that it will take approximately 18 months thereafter to complete construction of the project. As of September 30, 2011, we have capitalized construction costs of $178.0 million for this project. The impact of the suspension on the estimated overall cost of the project is currently not determinable with certainty.
Macau
We submitted plans to the Macau government for our other Cotai Strip developments, which represent three integrated resort developments, in addition to The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao, on an area of approximately 200 acres (which we refer to as Sands Cotai Central (formerly parcels 5 and 6) and parcels 3 and 7 and 8). Subject to the approval from the Macau government, as discussed further below, the developments are expected to include hotels, exhibition and conference facilities, gaming areas, showrooms, spas, dining, retail and entertainment facilities and other amenities. We commenced construction or pre-construction activities on these developments and plan to operate the related gaming areas under our Macau gaming subconcession. In addition, we are completing the development of some public areas surrounding our Cotai Strip properties on behalf of the Macau government. We currently intend to develop our other Cotai Strip properties as follows:
Sands Cotai Central — We are staging the construction of the Sands Cotai Central integrated resort. Upon completion of phases I and II of the project, the integrated resort will feature approximately 5,800 hotel rooms, approximately 300,000 square feet of gaming space, approximately 1.2 million square feet of retail, entertainment, dining and exhibition and conference facilities, and a multipurpose theater. Phase I, which is currently expected to open at the end of the first quarter of 2012, includes a hotel tower on parcel 5 that was to be managed by Shangri-La International Hotel Management Limited (“Shangri-La”); however, in March 2011, we mutually agreed with Shangri-La to terminate the hotel management agreement. This hotel tower will now be managed by Hilton Worldwide, which will include 600 five-star rooms and suites under their Conrad brand, and InterContinental Hotels Group, which will include 1,200 four-star rooms and suites under their Holiday Inn brand. Phase I also includes completion of the structural work of an adjacent hotel tower, located on parcel 6, to be managed by Sheraton International Inc. and Sheraton Overseas Management Co. (collectively “Starwood”) under its Sheraton Towers brand, a variety of retail offerings, more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space, several food and beverage establishments, along with the 106,000 square foot casino and VIP gaming areas. Phase IIA, which is currently scheduled to open in the third quarter of 2012, includes the opening of the first hotel tower on parcel 6, which will feature nearly 2,000 Sheraton-branded rooms, along with the second casino and the remaining dining, entertainment, retail and meeting facilities. Phase IIB, which is projected to open in the first quarter of 2013, consists of the second hotel tower on parcel 6 and will feature an additional 2,000 rooms and suites under the Sheraton Towers brand. The total cost to complete phases I and II is expected to be approximately $1.6 billion. Phase III of the project is expected to include a fourth hotel and mixed-use tower, located on parcel 5, to be managed by Starwood under its St. Regis brand and the total cost to complete is expected to be approximately $450 million. We intend to commence construction of phase III of the project as demand and market conditions warrant it. As of September 30, 2011, we have capitalized costs of $2.73 billion for the entire project, including the land premium (net of amortization) and $183.9 million in outstanding construction payables. Our management agreement with Starwood imposes certain construction deadlines and opening obligations on us and certain past and/or anticipated delays, as described above, would allow Starwood to terminate its agreement. We are currently negotiating an amendment to the management agreement with Starwood to provide for new opening timelines.
Parcels 7 and 8 — If we are successful in winning our appeal and obtaining the land concession for parcels 7 and 8 (as discussed below), the related integrated resort is expected to be similar in size and scope to the Sands Cotai Central. We had commenced pre-construction activities and have capitalized construction costs of $100.7 million as of September 30, 2011. We intend to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central and the integrated resort on parcel 3 is complete, necessary government approvals are obtained (including the land concession), regional and global economic conditions improve, future demand warrants it and additional financing is obtained.
Parcel 3 — The integrated resort on parcel 3 will be connected to The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao. The multi-hotel complex is intended to include a gaming area, a shopping mall and serviced luxury apart-hotel units. We had commenced pre-construction activities and have capitalized costs of $96.2 million, including the land premium (net of amortization), as of September 30, 2011. We intend to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central is complete, necessary government approvals are obtained, regional and global economic conditions improve, future demand warrants it and additional financing is obtained.

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The impact of the delayed construction on our previously estimated cost to complete our Cotai Strip developments is currently not determinable. As of September 30, 2011, we have capitalized an aggregate of $7.11 billion in construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization) for our Cotai Strip developments, including The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central, as well as our investments in transportation infrastructure, including our passenger ferry service operations. In addition to funding phases I and II of Sands Cotai Central with borrowings under our new $3.7 billion Macau credit facility entered into in September 2011 (the “2011 VML Credit Facility,” see “— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Development Financing Strategy” for further disclosure), we will need to arrange additional financing to fund the balance of our Cotai Strip developments and there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain any of the additional financing required.
Land concessions in Macau generally have an initial term of 25 years with automatic extensions of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macau law. We have received land concessions from the Macau government to build on parcels 1, 2, 3 and 5 and 6, including the sites on which The Venetian Macao (parcel 1), Four Seasons Macao (parcel 2) and Sands Cotai Central (parcels 5 and 6) are located. We do not own these land sites in Macau; however, the land concessions grant us exclusive use of the land. As specified in the land concessions, we are required to pay premiums for each parcel, which are either payable in a single lump sum upon acceptance of the land concessions by the Macau government or in seven semi-annual installments (provided that the outstanding balance is due upon the completion of the corresponding integrated resort), as well as annual rent for the term of the land concessions. In December 2010, we received notice from the Macau government that our application for a land concession for parcels 7 and 8 was not approved and we applied to the Chief Executive of Macau for a review of the decision. In January 2011, we filed an appeal with the Court of Second Instance in Macau, which has yet to issue a decision. Should we win our appeal, it is still possible for the Chief Executive of Macau to again deny the land concession based upon public policy considerations. If we do not obtain the land concession or do not receive full reimbursement of our capitalized investment in this project, we would record a charge for all or some portion of the $100.7 million in capitalized construction costs, as of September 30, 2011, related to our development on parcels 7 and 8.
Under our land concession for parcel 3, we were initially required to complete the corresponding development by August 2011. The Macau government has granted us a two-year extension to complete the development of parcel 3, which now must be completed by April 2013. The land concession for Sands Cotai Central contains a similar requirement that the corresponding development be completed by May 2014. We believe that if we are not able to complete the developments by the respective deadlines, we will likely be able to obtain extensions from the Macau government; however, no assurances can be given that additional extensions will be granted. If we are unable to meet the applicable deadlines and those deadlines are not extended, we could lose our land concessions for parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, which would prohibit us from operating any facilities developed under the respective land concessions. As a result, we could record a charge for all or some portion of the $96.2 million and $2.73 billion in capitalized costs and land premiums (net of amortization), as of September 30, 2011, related to our developments on parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, respectively.
Other
When the current economic environment and access to capital improve, we may continue exploring the possibility of developing and operating additional properties, including integrated resorts, in additional Asian and U.S. jurisdictions, and in Europe.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our condensed 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 financial

condition and results of operations. We believe that these critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and estimates, please refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” presented in our 20102011 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 1, 2011.

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There were no newly identified significant accounting estimates during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, nor were there any material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates discussed in our 20102011 Annual Report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See related disclosure at “Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 1 — Organization and Business of Company — Recent Accounting Pronouncements.”

Summary Financial Results

The following table summarizes our results of operations:

                         
  Three Months Ended September 30,  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Net revenues $2,409,375  $1,908,772   26.2% $6,866,390  $4,838,136   41.9%
Operating expenses  1,776,819   1,525,467   16.5%  5,139,785   4,146,236   24.0%
Operating income  632,556   383,305   65.0%  1,726,605   691,900   149.5%
Income before income taxes  557,547   293,995   89.6%  1,510,727   441,632   242.1%
Net income  505,172   268,834   87.9%  1,358,767   395,196   243.8%
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.  424,879   214,497   98.1%  1,124,839   273,885   310.7%
                 
  Percent of Net Revenues 
  Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30,  September 30, 
  2011  2010  2011  2010 
Operating expenses  73.7%  79.9%  74.9%  85.7%
Operating income  26.3%  20.1%  25.1%  14.3%
Income before income taxes  23.1%  15.4%  22.0%  9.1%
Net income  21.0%  14.1%  19.8%  8.2%
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.  17.6%  11.2%  16.4%  5.7%

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012   2011   Percent
Change
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Net revenues

  $2,762,742   $2,111,919    30.8

Operating expenses

   2,055,188    1,625,992    26.4

Operating income

   707,554    485,927    45.6

Income before income taxes

   642,280    409,714    56.8

Net income

   579,109    364,503    58.9

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   498,942    289,323    72.5

   Percent of Net
Revenues
 
   Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2012  2011 

Operating expenses

   74.4  77.0

Operating income

   25.6  23.0

Income before income taxes

   23.2  19.4

Net income

   21.0  17.3

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.

   18.1  13.7

Operating Results

Key Operating Revenue Measurements

Operating revenues at our Las Vegas Operating Properties, The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao, andSands Cotai Central (which opened in April 2012), 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 the volume of table games and slot machine play.play (including similar electronic gaming devices). 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 the U.S.:Table games drop (“drop”) and slot handle (“handle”) are volume measurements. Win or hold percentage represents the percentage of drop or handle that is won by the casino and recorded as casino revenue. Table games drop represents the sum of markers issued (credit instruments) less markers paid at the table, plus cash deposited in the table drop box. Slot handle is the gross amount wagered for the period cited. We view table games win as a percentage of drop and slot hold as a percentage of slot handle. Based upon our mix of table games, our table games in Las Vegas have produced a trailing 12-month win percentage (calculated before discounts) of 17.5%. Slot machines in Las Vegas and Pennsylvania have produced a trailing 12-month hold percentage (calculated before slot club cash incentives) of 8.2% and 7.3%, respectively. Actual win may vary from the trailing 12-month win and hold percentages. Generally, slot machine play is conducted on a cash basis, whereas in Las Vegas, approximately 70.9% of our table games play for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, was conducted on a credit basis. In Pennsylvania, our table games play, which commenced in July 2010, was primarily conducted on a cash basis. We expect to increase the credit extended to our players as operations ramp up at Sands Bethlehem.

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Casino revenue measurements for MacauMacao and Singapore:MacauMacao and Singapore table games are segregated into two groups, consistent with the MacauMacao and Singapore market’smarkets’ convention: Rolling Chip play (all 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 as previously described.(“drop”), which is the sum of markers issued (credit instruments) less markers paid at the table, plus cash deposited in the table drop box. Rolling Chip and Non-Rolling Chip volume measurements are not comparable as the amounts wagered and lost are substantially higher than the amounts dropped. 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 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. Based upon our mix of table games, our Rolling Chip win

percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) is expected to be 2.7% to 3.0% and our Non-Rolling Chip table games have produced a trailing 12-month win percentage (calculated before discounts) of 27.0%27.3%, 20.2%20.5%, 34.8%40.3% and 22.4%23.0% at The Venetian Macao, Sands Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. Our slot machines have produced a trailing 12-month hold percentage (calculated before slot club cash incentives) of 6.8%6.4%, 6.0%5.5%, 6.0%5.7% and 5.4%5.3% at The Venetian Macao, Sands Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. Actual win may vary from the trailing 12-month win and hold percentages. Generally, slot machine play is conducted on a cash basis. In Macau, 26.6%Macao and Singapore, 31.2% and 37.3%, respectively of our table games play was conducted on a credit basis for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011. This percentage is expected to increase as we continue to extend credit to our premium players and junket operatorsMarch 31, 2012.

Casino revenue measurements for the U.S.:The volume measurements in the U.S. are table games play. Indrop and slot handle, as previously described. We view table games win as a percentage of drop and slot hold as a percentage of handle. As in Macao and Singapore, 34.6%slot machine play is generally conducted on a cash basis. Based upon our mix of table games, our table games have produced a trailing 12-month win percentage (calculated before discounts) of 17.9% and 14.8% at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and at Sands Bethlehem, respectively. Our slot machines have produced a trailing 12-month hold percentage (calculated before slot club cash incentives) of 8.7% and 7.2% at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and at Sands Bethlehem, respectively. Actual win may vary from the trailing 12-month win and hold percentages. Approximately 75.6% of our table games play in Las Vegas, for three months ended March 31, 2012, was conducted on a credit basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. This percentagewhile our table games play in Pennsylvania is expected to increase as we increase the credit extended to our premium players and as our operations ramp up at Marina Bay Sands.

primarily conducted on a cash basis.

Hotel revenue measurements:Hotel occupancy rate, which is the average percentage of available hotel rooms occupied during a period, and average daily room rate, which is the average price of occupied rooms per day, are used as performance indicators. Revenue per available room represents a summary of hotel average daily room rates and occupancy. Because not all available rooms are occupied, average daily room rates are normally higher than revenue per available room. Reserved rooms where the guests do not show up for their stay and lose their deposit may be re-sold to walk-in guests. These rooms are considered to be occupied twice for statistical purposes due to obtaining the original deposit and the walk-in guest revenue. In cases where a significant number of rooms are resold, occupancy rates may be in excess of 100% and revenue per available room may be higher than the average daily room rate.

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 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.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

March 31, 2011

Operating Revenues

Our net revenues consisted of the following:

             
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Casino $1,903,142  $1,573,851   20.9%
Rooms  262,352   208,160   26.0%
Food and beverage  147,223   117,186   25.6%
Convention, retail and other  223,841   147,179   52.1%
           
   2,536,558   2,046,376   24.0%
Less — promotional allowances  (127,183)  (137,604)  7.6%
          
Total net revenues $2,409,375  $1,908,772   26.2%
           

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012  2011  Percent
Change
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Casino

  $2,266,493  $1,664,489   36.2

Rooms

   267,727   231,974   15.4

Food and beverage

   153,455   145,393   5.5

Mall

   71,418   55,865   27.8

Convention, retail and other

   129,717   108,790   19.2
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   2,888,810   2,206,511   30.9

Less - promotional allowances

   (126,068  (94,592  (33.3)% 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Total net revenues

  $2,762,742  $2,111,919   30.8
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Consolidated net revenues were $2.41$2.76 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, an increase of $500.6$650.8 million compared to $1.91$2.11 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase in net revenues was driven by an increase of $306.5$290.1 million from the progressive openingacross all of theour Macao operations and a $263.7 million increase at Marina Bay Sands, as well as increases at our Macau and U.S. operations.

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Casino revenues increased $329.3$602.0 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. Of the increase, $237.5$268.0 million was attributable to Marina Bay Sands, as well as a $63.0 million increase at our MacauMacao operations, driven by an increase in Rolling Chip volume at SandsFour Seasons Macao, and a $236.9 million increase at Marina Bay Sands, driven by increases in Rolling Chip win percentage and volume, and Non-Rolling Chip drop and win percentage at The Venetian Macao.drop. The following table summarizes the results of our casino activity:
             
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Macau Operations:
            
The Venetian Macao
            
Total casino revenues $586,945  $540,284   8.6%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $1,074,230  $956,867   12.3%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  27.6%  26.6% 1.0pts
Rolling Chip volume $12,706,769  $11,035,144   15.1%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.66%  3.05% (0.39)pts
Slot handle $897,109  $853,705   5.1%
Slot hold percentage  6.4%  6.5% (0.1)pts
Sands Macao
            
Total casino revenues $299,761  $281,764   6.4%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $722,595  $649,605   11.2%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  20.0%  20.3% (0.3)pts
Rolling Chip volume $7,902,923  $6,275,044   25.9%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.65%  3.00% (0.35)pts
Slot handle $536,479  $435,713   23.1%
Slot hold percentage  5.3%  5.7% (0.4)pts
Four Seasons Macao
            
Total casino revenues $140,598  $142,256   (1.2)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $107,610  $98,537   9.2%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  38.9%  29.5% 9.4pts
Rolling Chip volume $4,160,488  $4,740,576   (12.2)%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.90%  3.08% (0.18)pts
Slot handle $201,540  $120,328   67.5%
Slot hold percentage  6.4%  5.4% 1.0pts
U.S Operations:
            
Las Vegas Operating Properties
            
Total casino revenues $124,258  $116,554   6.6%
Table games drop $536,109  $476,492   12.5%
Table games win percentage  20.4%  17.1% 3.3pts
Slot handle $490,244  $663,607   (26.1)%
Slot hold percentage  8.7%  7.9% 0.8pts
Sands Bethlehem
            
Total casino revenues $99,652  $78,522   26.9%
Table games drop $188,908  $72,910   159.1%
Table games win percentage  14.3%  13.0% 1.3pts
Slot handle $988,426  $934,586   5.8%
Slot hold percentage  7.1%  7.2% (0.1)pts
Singapore Operations:
            
Marina Bay Sands
            
Total casino revenues $651,928  $414,471   57.3%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $1,199,171  $892,079   34.4%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  22.6%  22.1% 0.5pts
Rolling Chip volume $16,720,235  $10,254,561   63.1%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.69%  2.65% 0.04pts
Slot handle $2,792,485  $1,358,705   105.5%
Slot hold percentage  5.3%  5.9% (0.6)pts

 

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012  2011  Change 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Macao Operations:

    

The Venetian Macao

    

Total casino revenues

  $673,874  $553,417   21.8

Non-Rolling Chip drop

  $1,105,557  $980,605   12.7

Non-Rolling Chip win percentage

   30.7  27.9  2.8pts 

Rolling Chip volume

  $13,801,574  $12,388,979   11.4

Rolling Chip win percentage

   2.93  2.69  0.24pts 

Slot handle

  $1,240,841  $743,071   67.0

Slot hold percentage

   5.6  6.9  (1.3)pts 

Sands Macao

    

Total casino revenues

  $341,078  $315,674   8.0

Non-Rolling Chip drop

  $707,845  $688,680   2.8

Non-Rolling Chip win percentage

   21.2  20.3  0.9pts 

Rolling Chip volume

  $6,433,477  $8,269,381   (22.2)% 

Rolling Chip win percentage

   3.73  2.75  0.98pts 

Slot handle

  $663,244  $435,865   52.2

Slot hold percentage

   4.4  6.5  (2.1)pts 

Four Seasons Macao

    

Total casino revenues

  $282,914  $160,823   75.9

Non-Rolling Chip drop

  $105,934  $82,443   28.5

Non-Rolling Chip win percentage

   41.7  40.1  1.6pts 

Rolling Chip volume

  $12,703,170  $3,947,963   221.8

Rolling Chip win percentage

   2.83  3.90  (1.07)pts 

Slot handle

  $198,247  $187,504   5.7

Slot hold percentage

   6.0  6.5  (0.5)pts 

Singapore Operations:

    

Marina Bay Sands

    

Total casino revenues

  $701,282  $464,397   51.0

Non-Rolling Chip drop

  $1,167,013  $986,444   18.3

Non-Rolling Chip win percentage

   22.2  22.6  (0.4)pts 

Rolling Chip volume

  $12,804,546  $10,132,339   26.4

Rolling Chip win percentage

   3.58  2.56  1.02pts 

Slot handle

  $2,740,649  $2,041,765   34.2

Slot hold percentage

   5.4  5.3  0.1pts 

U.S. Operations:

    

Las Vegas Operating Properties

    

Total casino revenues

  $158,694  $83,123   90.9

Table games drop

  $609,019  $476,582   27.8

Table games win percentage

   24.0  13.3  10.7pts 

Slot handle

  $483,826  $407,348   18.8

Slot hold percentage

   8.5  8.5  pts 

Sands Bethlehem

    

Total casino revenues

  $108,651  $87,055   24.8

Table games drop

  $201,504  $118,965   69.4

Table games win percentage

   14.9  16.7  (1.8)pts 

Slot handle

  $1,033,651  $881,378   17.3

Slot hold percentage

   7.3  7.4  (0.1)pts 

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In our experience, average win percentages remain steady when measured over extended periods of time, 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.

Room revenues increased $54.2$35.8 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010. Of theMarch 31, 2011. The increase $36.5was primarily due to a $21.3 million was attributable toincrease at Marina Bay Sands as well as increasesand a $12.0 million increase at our Las Vegas PropertiesMacao operations driven by increased room rates and at The Venetian Macao driven by increasedincreases in occupancy and average daily room rates. The hotel tower at Sands Bethlehem opened in May 2011. 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:

             
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Macau Operations:
            
The Venetian Macao
            
Total room revenues $57,083  $50,614   12.8%
Occupancy rate  94.1%  90.1% 4.0pts
Average daily room rate $232  $217   6.9%
Revenue per available room $218  $195   11.8%
Sands Macao
            
Total room revenues $6,157  $6,089   1.1%
Occupancy rate  92.9%  96.6% (3.7)pts
Average daily room rate $251  $239   5.0%
Revenue per available room $233  $231   0.9%
Four Seasons Macao
            
Total room revenues $8,257  $7,632   8.2%
Occupancy rate  70.8%  70.9% (0.1)pts
Average daily room rate $335  $309   8.4%
Revenue per available room $237  $219   8.2%
U.S. Operations:
            
Las Vegas Operating Properties
            
Total room revenues $114,046  $105,649   7.9%
Occupancy rate  92.7%  93.7% (1.0)pts
Average daily room rate $191  $174   9.8%
Revenue per available room $177  $163   8.6%
Sands Bethlehem
            
Total room revenues $2,144  $   %
Occupancy rate  47.3%  % pts
Average daily room rate $168  $   %
Revenue per available room $79  $   %
Singapore Operations:
            
Marina Bay Sands
            
Total room revenues $74,665  $38,176   95.6%
Occupancy rate  98.1%  68.2% 29.9pts
Average daily room rate $327  $246   32.9%
Revenue per available room $321  $168   91.1%

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012  2011  Change 
   (Room revenues in thousands) 

Macao Operations:

    

The Venetian Macao

    

Total room revenues

  $58,968  $50,225   17.4

Occupancy rate

   93.4  86.5  6.9pts 

Average daily room rate

  $244  $227   7.5

Revenue per available room

  $228  $197   15.7

Sands Macao

    

Total room revenues

  $6,155  $5,535   11.2

Occupancy rate

   93.8  84.9  8.9pts 

Average daily room rate

  $252  $251   0.4

Revenue per available room

  $236  $213   10.8

Four Seasons Macao

    

Total room revenues

  $10,096  $7,506   34.5

Occupancy rate

   82.3  64.6  17.7pts 

Average daily room rate

  $360  $341   5.6

Revenue per available room

  $296  $220   34.5

Singapore Operations:

    

Marina Bay Sands

    

Total room revenues

  $77,136  $55,834   38.2

Occupancy rate

   98.4  86.3  12.1pts 

Average daily room rate

  $341  $285   19.6

Revenue per available room

  $335  $246   36.2

U.S. Operations:

    

Las Vegas Operating Properties

    

Total room revenues

  $113,449  $112,874   0.5

Occupancy rate

   83.4  83.9  (0.5)pts 

Average daily room rate

  $214  $212   0.9

Revenue per available room

  $178  $178   

Sands Bethlehem

    

Total room revenues

  $1,923  $—      

Occupancy rate

   50.3  —    pts 

Average daily room rate

  $139  $—      

Revenue per available room

  $70  $—      

Food and beverage revenues increased $30.0$8.1 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase was due to a $4.2 million increase at The Venetian Macao and a $3.9 million increase at Marina Bay Sands.

Mall revenues increased $15.6 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to a $17.2$6.9 million increase at the Marina Bay Sands, anddriven by an increase in mall occupancy, as well as a $10.0$5.2 million increase at our Las Vegas Operating PropertiesFour Seasons Macao, driven by increased banquet activities.

higher overage rent. The following table summarizes the results of our mall activity:

    Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012  2011  Change 
   (Mall revenues in thousands) 

Macao Operations:

    

The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Macao

    

Total mall revenues

  $26,115  $22,950   13.8

Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)

   817,361   834,324   (2.0)% 

Occupancy

   89.8  91.1  (1.3)pts 

Base rent per square foot

  $133  $118   12.7

Tenant sales per square foot

  $1,121  $800   40.1

The Shoppes at Four Seasons

    

Total mall revenues

  $10,459  $5,292   97.6

Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)

   189,082   192,172   (1.6)% 

Occupancy

   91.6  93.3  (1.7)pts 

Base rent per square foot

  $155  $144   7.6

Tenant sales per square foot

  $3,744  $2,218   68.8

Singapore Operations:

    

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands

    

Total mall revenues

  $34,534  $27,623   25.0

Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)

   629,982   621,913   1.3

Occupancy

   94.9  72.5  22.4pts 

Base rent per square foot

  $198  $148   33.8

Tenant sales per square foot(1)

  $1,302  $—      

U.S. Operations:

    

The Shoppes at Sands Bethlehem(2)

    

Total mall revenues

  $310  $—      

Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)

   129,216   —      

Occupancy

   39.3  —     pts 

(1)

The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands opened in April 2010.

(2)

Base rent per square foot and tenant sales per square foot are excluded from the table as a progressive opening of The Shoppes at Sands Bethlehem began in November 2011.

Convention, retail and other revenues increased $76.7$20.9 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to increasesa $9.4 million increase at the Marina Bay Sands, The Venetian Macao, and Four Seasons Macao of $38.0 million, $10.3 million and $7.7 million, respectively, driven by mall operationsincreased entertainment revenue, as well as a $4.1 million increase at these properties.

Marina Bay Sands.

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Operating Expenses

The breakdown of operating expenses is as follows:

             
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Casino $993,378  $882,178   12.6%
Rooms  53,493   36,866   45.1%
Food and beverage  71,781   50,906   41.0%
Convention, retail and other  99,229   70,603   40.5%
Provision for doubtful accounts  33,953   37,833   (10.3)%
General and administrative  240,672   193,476   24.4%
Corporate expense  54,031   28,686   88.4%
Rental expense  10,143   9,186   10.4%
Pre-opening expense  15,823   10,107   56.6%
Development expense  3,308   425   678.4%
Depreciation and amortization  200,071   186,738   7.1%
Impairment loss     16,057   (100.0)%
Loss on disposal of assets  937   2,406   (61.1)%
           
Total operating expenses $1,776,819  $1,525,467   16.5%
           

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2012   2011   Percent
Change
 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Casino

  $1,207,551   $921,536    31.0

Rooms

   52,786    48,453    8.9

Food and beverage

   78,301    71,703    9.2

Mall

   16,301    12,104    34.7

Convention, retail and other

   79,524    75,141    5.8

Provision for doubtful accounts

   52,218    35,058    48.9

General and administrative

   218,717    210,485    3.9

Corporate

   48,955    37,576    30.3

Pre-opening

   51,459    9,471    443.3

Development

   1,198    573    109.1

Depreciation and amortization

   194,747    190,237    2.4

Amortization of leasehold interests in land

   9,945    13,156    (24.4)% 

Impairment loss

   42,893    —       —    

Loss on disposal of assets

   593    499    18.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total operating expenses

  $2,055,188   $1,625,992    26.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating expenses were $1.78$2.06 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, an increase of $251.4$429.2 million compared to $1.53$1.63 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the progressive opening of Marina Bay Sands.

increased casino activity across all properties, an increase in pre-opening expense and a $42.9 million impairment charge.

Casino expenses increased $111.2$286.0 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. Of the increase, $68.3 million was attributable to the Marina Bay Sands and $30.0$154.4 million was due to the 39.0% gross win tax on increased casino revenues across all of our Macau operations.

Macao operations and $56.0 million was attributable to the Marina Bay Sands.

Room, food and beverage, mall and convention, retail and other expenses increased $16.6$4.3 million, $20.9$6.6 million, $4.2 million and $28.6$4.4 million, respectively, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increases were driven by the associated increases in the related revenues described above.

The provision for doubtful accounts was $34.0$52.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, compared to $37.8$35.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to a $13.0 million increase at Marina Bay Sands driven by

an increase in accounts receivable related to credit extended to gaming patrons. 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.

General and administrative

Corporate expenses increased $47.2$11.4 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010, primarily attributable to the $31.3 million increase at the Marina Bay Sands.

Corporate expenses increased $25.3 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to higher incentive compensation expenses and increasedan increase in legal fees.

Pre-opening expenses were $15.8$51.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, compared to $10.1$9.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. 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 three months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and 2011 were primarily related to activities at Sands Cotai Central. Pre-opening expensesCentral, phase I of which opened in April 2012.

The impairment loss of $42.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, were primarily related to activities at Sands Cotai Central and Marina Bay Sands.

Depreciation and amortization expense increased $13.3 million comparedMarch 31, 2012, was due to the three months ended September 30, 2010.termination of the ZAiA show at The increase was primarily attributable to a $21.5 million increase at Marina Bay Sands, partially offset by decreases at our Macau properties due to certain assets being fully depreciated.

Venetian Macao.

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Adjusted Property EBITDA

Adjusted property EBITDA is used by management as the primary measure of the operating performance of our segments. Adjusted property EBITDA is net income before royalty fees, stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, rental expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, impairment loss, loss on disposal of assets, interest, other income (expense), loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. The following table summarizes information related to our segments (see “Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 10 — Segment Information” for discussion of our operating segments and a reconciliation of adjusted property EBITDA to net income):

             
  Three Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Macau:            
The Venetian Macao $252,720  $211,496   19.5%
Sands Macao  75,821   74,103   2.3%
Four Seasons Macao  59,719   48,962   22.0%
Other Asia  2,515   (5,563)  145.2%
          
   390,775   328,998   18.8%
United States:            
Las Vegas Operating Properties  94,311   58,271   61.8%
Sands Bethlehem  25,170   16,361   53.8%
          
   119,481   74,632   60.1%
Marina Bay Sands  413,893   241,589   71.3%
           
Total adjusted property EBITDA $924,149  $645,219   43.2%
           

   Three Months Ended March 31, 
         Percent 
   2012  2011  Change 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Macao:

    

The Venetian Macao

  $281,933  $228,400   23.4

Sands Macao

   106,956   92,648   15.4

Four Seasons Macao

   67,519   57,547   17.3

Other Asia

   (5,722  (4,606  (24.2)% 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   450,686   373,989   20.5

Marina Bay Sands

   472,519   284,471   66.1

United States:

    

Las Vegas Operating Properties

   115,806   65,165   77.7

Sands Bethlehem

   27,502   22,109   24.4
  

 

 

  

 

 

  
   143,308   87,274   64.2
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Total adjusted property EBITDA

  $1,066,513  $745,734   43.0
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

Adjusted property EBITDA at our MacauMacao operations increased $61.8$76.7 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010,March 31, 2011, led by an increase of $41.2$53.5 million at The Venetian Macao. As previously described, the increase across the properties was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $111.2$290.1 million, partially offset by an increase of $30.0$154.4 million in gross win tax on increased casino revenues.

revenues, as well as increases in the associated operating expenses.

Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands increased $188.0 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $263.7 million, partially offset by an increase of $56.0 million in casino expenses driven by increased casino activity, as well as increases in the associated operating expenses.

Adjusted property EBITDA at our Las Vegas Operating Properties increased $36.0$50.6 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. As previously described, the increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $52.8$70.4 million (excluding intersegment royalty revenue), partially offset by increases in the associated operating expenses as a result of higher revenues.

expenses.

Adjusted property EBITDA at Sands Bethlehem increased $8.8$5.4 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $23.9$24.5 million, driven by the commencement of table games operationsan increase in July 2010casino activity and the opening of the 300-room hotel tower in May 2011, partially offset by increases in the associated operating expenses.

Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands, increased $172.3 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $306.5 million, driven by the progressive opening of the property, partially offset by increases in the associated operating expenses.

Interest Expense

The following table summarizes information related to interest expense on long-term debt:

         
  Three Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount) $101,688  $107,841 
Add — imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo  4,004   885 
Less — capitalized interest  (34,931)  (32,003)
       
Interest expense, net $70,761  $76,723 
       
Cash paid for interest $89,070  $102,367 
Weighted average total debt balance $10,102,791  $10,502,487 
Weighted average interest rate  4.0%  4.1%

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 
   (Dollars in thousands) 

Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount)

  $83,022  $104,196 

Add - imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo

   3,776   —    

Less - capitalized interest

   (22,126  (30,611
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

  $64,672  $73,585 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

  $99,912  $111,492 

Weighted average total debt balance

  $10,088,641  $10,162,989 

Weighted average interest rate

   3.3  4.1

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Interest cost decreased $6.2$21.2 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010,March 31, 2011, resulting primarily from a decrease in our weighted average debt balances.interest rate. Capitalized interest increased $2.9decreased $8.5 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2010,March 31, 2011, primarily due to increasedrefinancing the Macao debt, a portion of which is being used to fund the construction activities at Sands Cotai Central in Macau.
Macao.

Other Factors Effecting Earnings

Other expense was $6.6$3.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, compared to other income of $6.4$4.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The amounts in both periods were primarily attributable to foreign exchange gainslosses and losses, principallydecreases in Macau.

the fair value of our interest rate cap agreements.

Our effective income tax rate was 9.4%9.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, compared to 8.6%11.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, reflects a 17% statutory tax rate on our Singapore operations;operations and a zero percent tax rate fromon our MacauMacao gaming operations due to our income tax exemption in Macau,Macao, which, is set toif not extended, will expire in 2013; and non-realizable deferred tax assets in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, which unfavorably impacted our effective income tax rate. Management does not anticipate recording an income tax benefit2013. We have recorded a valuation allowance related to 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“more-likely-than-not” that these deferred tax assets or portion thereof are realizable, we will reduce the valuation allowances in the period such determination is made.

The net income attributable to our noncontrolling interests was $80.3$80.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, compared to $54.3$75.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010, and wasMarch 31, 2011. These amounts are primarily attributablerelated to the noncontrolling interest of SCL for both periods.

SCL.

Development Projects

We have suspended portions of our development projects and should general economic conditions fail to improve, if we are unable to obtain sufficient funding or applicable government approvals such that completion of our suspended projects is not probable, or should management decide to abandon certain projects, all or a portion of our investment to date on our suspended projects could be lost and would result in an impairment charge.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 ComparedMacao

We submitted plans to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

Operating Revenues
Our net revenues consistedMacao government for our other Cotai Strip developments, which represent two integrated resort developments (referred to as parcels 3 and 7 and 8). Subject to the approval from the Macao government, as discussed further below, the developments are expected to include hotels, exhibition and conference facilities, gaming areas, showrooms, spas, dining, retail and entertainment facilities and other amenities. We commenced pre-construction activities on these developments and plan to operate the related gaming areas under our Macao gaming subconcession. In addition, we are completing the development of some public areas surrounding our Cotai Strip properties on behalf of the following:
Macao government. We currently intend to develop our other Cotai Strip properties as follows:

             
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Casino $5,429,903  $3,929,922   38.2%
Rooms  734,022   579,709   26.6%
Food and beverage  438,632   314,344   39.5%
Convention, retail and other  589,138   370,660   58.9%
           
   7,191,695   5,194,635   38.4%
Less — promotional allowances  (325,305)  (356,499)  8.8%
          
Total net revenues $6,866,390  $4,838,136   41.9%
           
Consolidated net revenues were $6.87 billion for

Parcel 3 — Once completed, the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $2.03 billion comparedintegrated resort on parcel 3 will be connected to $4.84 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in net revenues was driven by a $1.41 billion increase from the progressive opening of the Marina Bay Sands, as well as increases at our Macau and U.S. operations.

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Casino revenues increased $1.50 billion compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Of the increase, $1.11 billion was attributable to Marina Bay Sands, as well as a $384.6 million increase at our Macau operations driven primarily by increases in Rolling Chip volume and Non-Rolling Chip drop at The Venetian Macao and SandsFour Seasons Macao. The increase was partially offset bymulti-hotel complex is intended to include a decrease atgaming area, a shopping mall and serviced luxury apart-hotel units. We commenced pre-construction activities and have capitalized costs of $96.7 million, including the land premium (net of amortization), as of March 31, 2012. We intend to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central is complete and necessary government approvals are obtained.

Parcels 7 and 8 — Consistent with our Las Vegas Operating Properties driven by a decreaseoriginal plans, we had commenced pre-construction activities and have capitalized construction costs of $101.1 million as of March 31, 2012. We intend to commence construction after Sands Cotai Central and the integrated resort on parcel 3 are completed, necessary government approvals are obtained (including the land concession), future demand warrants it and additional financing is obtained. If we are successful in slot handle. winning our judicial appeal and obtaining the land concession for parcels 7 and 8 (as discussed below), the related integrated resort is expected to be similar in size and scope to Sands Cotai Central.

The following table summarizes the results of our casino activity:

             
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Macau Operations:
            
The Venetian Macao
            
Total casino revenues $1,788,833  $1,521,090   17.6%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $3,079,081  $2,776,469   10.9%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  27.0%  25.5% 1.5pts
Rolling Chip volume $38,465,676  $30,850,448   24.7%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.95%  3.11% (0.16)pts
Slot handle $2,498,423  $2,226,029   12.2%
Slot hold percentage  6.6%  7.0% (0.4)pts
Sands Macao
            
Total casino revenues $939,165  $856,778   9.6%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $2,124,760  $1,842,682   15.3%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  20.1%  20.4% (0.3)pts
Rolling Chip volume $23,925,627  $19,902,862   20.2%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.79%  3.08% (0.29)pts
Slot handle $1,434,961  $1,204,842   19.1%
Slot hold percentage  5.8%  5.8% pts
Four Seasons Macao
            
Total casino revenues $399,733  $365,253   9.4%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $286,982  $293,102   (2.1)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  38.8%  27.7% 11.1pts
Rolling Chip volume $11,464,101  $13,303,508   (13.8)%
Rolling Chip win percentage  3.05%  2.91% 0.14pts
Slot handle $589,621  $376,638   56.5%
Slot hold percentage  6.1%  5.5% 0.6pts
U.S Operations:
            
Las Vegas Operating Properties
            
Total casino revenues $312,503  $374,801   (16.6)%
Table games drop $1,434,904  $1,440,665   (0.4)%
Table games win percentage  17.9%  18.5% (0.6)pts
Slot handle $1,309,108  $1,972,181   (33.6)%
Slot hold percentage  8.7%  7.8% 0.9pts
Sands Bethlehem
            
Total casino revenues $278,726  $206,751   34.8%
Table games drop $459,413  $72,910   530.1%
Table games win percentage  14.8%  13.0% 1.8pts
Slot handle $2,817,673  $2,803,567   0.5%
Slot hold percentage  7.2%  7.0% 0.2pts
Singapore Operations:
            
Marina Bay Sands
            
Total casino revenues $1,710,943  $605,249   182.7%
Non-Rolling Chip drop $3,300,078  $1,430,375   130.7%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage  22.5%  21.9% 0.6pts
Rolling Chip volume $39,081,385  $14,138,555   176.4%
Rolling Chip win percentage  2.75%  2.52% 0.23pts
Slot handle $7,214,905  $1,841,031   291.9%
Slot hold percentage  5.3%  6.3% (1.0)pts
In our experience, average win percentages remain steady when measured over extended periods of time, but can vary considerably within shorter time periods as a resultimpact of the statistical variances that are associateddelayed construction on our previously estimated cost to complete our Cotai Strip developments on parcels 3 and 7 and 8 is currently not determinable with gamescertainty. As of chanceMarch 31, 2012, we have capitalized an aggregate of $7.78 billion in which large amounts are wagered.

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Room revenues increased $154.3 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in room revenues was attributable to $144.3 million from the Marina Bay Sands, as well as an increase atconstruction costs and land premiums (net of amortization) for our Cotai Strip developments, including The Venetian Macao, driven by increased room rates, partially offset by a decrease at our Las Vegas Operating Properties driven by reduced occupancy. 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:
             
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Macau Operations:
            
The Venetian Macao
            
Total room revenues $158,697  $145,953   8.7%
Occupancy rate  90.1%  91.6% (1.5)pts
Average daily room rate $227  $207   9.7%
Revenue per available room $205  $190   7.9%
Sands Macao
            
Total room revenues $17,270  $18,919   (8.7)%
Occupancy rate  88.6%  97.2% (8.6)pts
Average daily room rate $248  $248   %
Revenue per available room $220  $241   (8.7)%
Four Seasons Macao
            
Total room revenues $23,315  $21,117   10.4%
Occupancy rate  67.8%  71.0% (3.2)pts
Average daily room rate $333  $295   12.9%
Revenue per available room $225  $209   7.7%
U.S Operations:
            
Las Vegas Operating Properties
            
Total room revenues $339,850  $345,885   (1.7)%
Occupancy rate  88.5%  94.3% (5.8)pts
Average daily room rate $201  $191   5.2%
Revenue per available room $178  $180   (1.1)%
Sands Bethlehem
            
Total room revenues $2,803  $   %
Occupancy rate  47.7%  % pts
Average daily room rate $168  $   %
Revenue per available room $80  $   %
Singapore Operations:
            
Marina Bay Sands
            
Total room revenues $192,087  $47,835   301.6%
Occupancy rate  91.8%  64.8% 27.0pts
Average daily room rate $303  $242   25.2%
Revenue per available room $278  $157   77.1%
Food and beverage revenues increased $124.3 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to a $92.5 million increase at the Marina Bay Sands and a $23.7 million increase at our Las Vegas Operating Properties driven by increased banquet activities.
Convention, retail and other revenues increased $218.5 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to increases at the Marina Bay Sands, Four Seasons Macao and The Venetian Macao of $152.2 million, $15.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively, driven by mall operations at these properties.

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Operating Expenses
The breakdown of operating expenses is as follows:
             
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Casino $2,889,327  $2,367,760   22.0%
Rooms  152,679   100,593   51.8%
Food and beverage  216,619   143,007   51.5%
Convention, retail and other  291,498   194,333   50.0%
Provision for doubtful accounts  92,507   72,986   26.7%
General and administrative  674,718   492,654   37.0%
Corporate expense  133,983   78,116   71.5%
Rental expense  33,333   30,690   8.6%
Pre-opening expense  43,472   97,684   (55.5)%
Development expense  6,301   1,258   400.9%
Depreciation and amortization  596,469   510,521   16.8%
Impairment loss     16,057   (100.0)%
Loss on disposal of assets  8,879   40,577   (78.1)%
           
Total operating expenses $5,139,785  $4,146,236   24.0%
           
Operating expenses were $5.14 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, an increase of $993.5 million compared to $4.15 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the progressive opening of Marina Bay Sands.
Casino expenses increased $521.6 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. Of the increase, $338.0 million was attributable to the Marina Bay Sands and $171.5 million was due to the 39.0% gross win tax on increased casino revenues across all of our Macau operations.
Room, food and beverage and convention, retail and other expenses increased $52.1 million, $73.6 million and $97.2 million, respectively, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increases were driven by the associated increases in the related revenues described above.
The provision for doubtful accounts was $92.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $73.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was attributable to a $38.1 million increase in provisions at the Marina Bay Sands. 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.
General and administrative expenses increased $182.1 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010, primarily attributable to a $153.6 million increase at the Marina Bay Sands.
Corporate expenses increased $55.9 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to higher incentive compensation expenses,Cotai Central, as well as increased legalour investments in transportation infrastructure, including our passenger ferry service operations. In addition to funding phases I and recruitment expenses.
Pre-opening expenses were $43.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $97.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Pre-opening expense represents personnel and other costs incurred prior to the openingII of new ventures, which are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, were primarily related to activities at Sands Cotai Central. Pre-opening expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, were primarily related to activities at Marina Bay Sands and costs associated with recommencing work at Sands Cotai Central.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $85.9 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily the result of the opening of Marina Bay Sands, which contributed $112.6 million of the increase, partially offset by decreases at our Macau properties due to certain assets being fully depreciated.
Loss on disposal of assets was $8.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $40.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The 2011 losses relate to the disposition of one of our majority owned subsidiaries, as well as the disposition of construction materials and equipment in Macau. The losses incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2010, were principally related to the disposition of construction materials in Macau and Las Vegas.

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Adjusted Property EBITDA
Adjusted property EBITDA is used by management as the primary measure of the operating performance of our segments. Adjusted property EBITDA is net income before royalty fees, stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, rental expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, impairment loss, loss on disposal of assets, interest, other income (expense), loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. The following table summarizes information related to our segments (see “Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 10 — Segment Information” for discussion of our operating segments and a reconciliation of adjusted property EBITDA to net income):
             
  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
          Percent 
  2011  2010  Change 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Macau:            
The Venetian Macao $739,486  $574,240   28.8%
Sands Macao  264,042   225,076   17.3%
Four Seasons Macao  154,886   101,456   52.7%
Other Asia  (11,321)  (16,149)  29.9%
           
   1,147,093   884,623   29.7%
United States:            
Las Vegas Operating Properties  252,385   229,555   9.9%
Sands Bethlehem  68,318   39,450   73.2%
           
   320,703   269,005   19.2%
Marina Bay Sands  1,103,723   336,055   228.4%
           
Total adjusted property EBITDA $2,571,519  $1,489,683   72.6%
           
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Macau operations increased $262.5 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010, led by an increase of $165.2 million at The Venetian Macao. As previously described, the increase across the properties was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $481.9 million, partially offset by an increase of $171.5 million in gross win tax on increased casino revenues.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Las Vegas Operating Properties increased $22.8 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. As previously described, the increase was primarily attributable to an increase in net revenues of $37.8 million (excluding intersegment royalty revenue), partially offset by increases in the associated operating expenses.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Sands Bethlehem increased $28.9 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The increase was primarily driven by the commencement of table games operations in July 2010.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands does not have a comparable prior-year period as the property opened in April 2010.
Interest Expense
The following table summarizes information related to interest expense on long-term debt:
         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount) $308,232  $302,659 
Add — imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo  4,004   3,542 
Less — capitalized interest  (97,298)  (74,326)
       
Interest expense, net $214,938  $231,875 
       
Cash paid for interest $300,482  $279,669 
Weighted average total debt balance $10,140,505  $10,771,226 
Weighted average interest rate  4.1%  3.7%

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Interest cost increased $5.6 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010, resulting from an increase in our weighted average interest rate, partially offset by a decrease in our weighted average debt balances. Capitalized interest increased $23.0 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2010, primarily due to the recommencement of activities at Sands Cotai Central with borrowings under our new $3.7 billion Macao credit facility completed in Macau.
Other Factors Effecting Earnings
Other expense was $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30,November 2011 which was primarily attributable to foreign exchange losses, principally in Macau. Other expense was $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, which was primarily attributable to a decrease in value of our interest rate caps.
Our effective income tax rate was 10.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to 10.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2010. The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, reflects a 17% statutory tax rate on our Singapore operations; a zero percent tax rate from our Macau gaming operations due to our income tax exemption in Macau, which is set to expire in 2013; and non-realizable deferred tax assets in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, which unfavorably impacted our effective income tax rate. Management does not anticipate recording an income tax benefit related to 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 are realizable, we will reduce the valuation allowances in the period such determination is made.
The net income attributable to our noncontrolling interests was $233.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to $121.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010, and was primarily attributable to the noncontrolling interest of SCL for both periods.
(the “2011 VML Credit Facility,” see “— Liquidity and Capital Resources —Development Financing Strategy” for further disclosure), we will need to arrange additional financing to fund the balance of our Cotai Strip developments and there is no assurance that we will be able to obtain the additional financing required or on terms suitable to us.

Land concessions in Macao generally have an initial term of 25 years with automatic extensions of 10 years thereafter in accordance with Macao law. We have received land concessions from the Macao government to build on parcels 1, 2, 3 and 5 and 6, including the sites on which The Venetian Macao, Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central are located. We do not own these land sites in Macao; however, the land concessions grant us exclusive use of the land. As specified in the land concessions, we are required to pay premiums for each parcel, which are either payable in a single lump sum upon acceptance of the land concessions by the Macao government or in seven semi-annual installments, as well as annual rent for the term of the land concessions. In December 2010, we received notice from the Macao government that our application for a land concession for parcels 7 and 8 was not approved and we applied to the Chief Executive of Macao for an executive review of the decision. In January 2011, we filed a judicial appeal with the Court of Second Instance in Macao, which has yet to issue a decision. Should we win our judicial appeal, it is still possible for the Chief Executive of Macao to again deny the land concession based upon public policy considerations. If we do not obtain the land concession or do not receive full reimbursement of our capitalized investment in this project, we would record a charge for all or some portion of the $101.1 million in capitalized construction costs, as of March 31, 2012, related to our development on parcels 7 and 8.

Under our land concession for parcel 3, we were initially required to complete the corresponding development by August 2011. The Macao government has granted us a two-year extension to complete the development of parcel 3, which now must be completed by April 2013. The land concession for Sands Cotai Central contains a similar requirement that the corresponding development be completed by May 2014. We intend to apply for an extension from the Macao government to complete our parcel 3 development as we will be unable to meet the April 2013 deadline. Should we determine that we are unable to complete Sands Cotai Central by May 2014, we also intend to apply for an extension from the Macao government. No assurances can be given that additional extensions will be granted. If we are unable to meet the applicable deadline for Sands Cotai Central and the deadlines for either development are not extended, we could lose our land concessions for parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, which would prohibit us from operating any facilities developed under the respective land concessions. As a result, we could record a charge for all or some portion of the $96.7 million and $3.32 billion in capitalized construction costs and land premiums (net of amortization), as of March 31, 2012, related to our development on parcel 3 or Sands Cotai Central, respectively.

United States

We were 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. We suspended our construction activities for the project due to reduced demand for Las Vegas Strip condominiums and the overall decline in general economic conditions. We intend to recommence construction when demand and conditions improve. As of March 31, 2012, we have capitalized construction costs of $178.3 million for this project. The impact of the suspension on the estimated overall cost of the project is currently not determinable with certainty.

Other

We continue to aggressively pursue a variety of new development opportunities around the world.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows - Summary

Our cash flows consisted of the following:

         
  Nine Months Ended 
  September 30, 
  2011  2010 
  (Dollars in thousands) 
Net cash generated from operations $1,929,173  $1,207,998 
       
Investing cash flows:        
Changes in restricted cash and cash equivalents  590,096   (836,805)
Capital expenditures  (1,087,605)  (1,650,264)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment  5,487   5,951 
Acquisition of intangible assets  (100)  (44,599)
Purchases of investments     (173,774)
Proceeds from investments     173,774 
       
Net cash used in investing activities  (492,122)  (2,525,717)
       
Financing cash flows:        
Proceeds from exercise of stock options  22,412   6,396 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants  9,662   5 
Dividends paid to preferred stockholders  (57,957)  (70,050)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  (7,806)   
Proceeds from long-term debt     1,399,157 
Repayments on long-term debt  (399,403)  (2,524,602)
Repurchase of preferred stock  (64,949)   
Payments of preferred stock inducement premium  (16,494)   
Payments of deferred financing costs  (6,076)  (65,823)
       
Net cash used in financing activities  (520,611)  (1,254,917)
       
Effect of exchange rate on cash  (1,946)  11,932 
       
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $914,494  $(2,560,704)
       

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2012  2011 
   (In thousands) 

Net cash generated from operating activities

  $667,451  $418,378 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

   

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents

   (195  149,962 

Capital expenditures

   (398,260  (332,508

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

   761   3,097 

Acquisition of intangible assets

   —      (329
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (397,694  (179,778
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   21,259   8,511 

Proceeds from exercise of warrants

   526,168   5,760 

Dividends paid

   (383,463  (19,598

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

   (2,195  —    

Repayments on long-term debt

   (306,231  (121,721

Repurchase of preferred stock

   —      (4,544

Payments of preferred stock inducement premium

   —      (16,201

Payments of deferred financing costs

   (114  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (144,576  (147,793
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   28,461   6,053 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $153,642  $96,860 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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Cash Flows — Operating Activities

Table games play at our properties is conducted on a cash and credit basis. Slot machine play is primarily conducted on a cash basis. The retail hotel rooms business is generally conducted on a cash basis, the group hotel rooms business is conducted on a cash and credit basis, and banquet business is conducted primarily on a credit basis resulting in operating cash flows being generally affected by changes in operating income and accounts receivable. Net cash generated from operating activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, increased $721.2$249.1 million compared to the ninethree months ended September 30, 2010.March 31, 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to the increase in our operating resultsincome during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, as previously described.

Cash Flows — Investing Activities

Capital expenditures for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, totaled $1.09 billion,$398.3 million, including $607.4$305.3 million for construction and development activities in MacauMacao (primarily for our Sands Cotai Central development), $393.1; $62.4 million for construction activities in Singapore, $46.6Singapore; $9.0 million for construction activities at Sands Bethlehem; and $40.6$21.6 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and for corporate and other activities.

Cash Flows — Financing Activities

Net cash flows used in financing activities were $520.6$144.6 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, which was primarily attributable to $383.5 million in dividend payments, $189.7 million for the repaymentsredemption of $302.2our Senior Notes and $98.6 million in repayments under our Singapore credit facility, and $43.8partially offset by $525.0 million under our VML credit facility, and payments of $64.9 million for preferred stock repurchases, $58.0 million for preferred stock dividends and $16.5 million to induceproceeds from the exercise of warrants with settlement through tendering of preferred stock.

by our Principal Stockholder’s family.

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, we had $1.80$1.10 billion available for borrowing under our U.S., MacauMacao and Singapore credit facilities, net of letters of credit, outstanding banker’s guarantees and undrawn amounts committed to be funded by Lehman Brothers-related subsidiaries.

credit.

Development Financing Strategy

Through September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, we have funded our development projects primarily through borrowings under our U.S., MacauMacao and Singapore credit facilities, operating cash flows, proceeds from our equity offerings and proceeds from the disposition of non-core assets.

The U.S. credit facility, as amended in August 2010, requires our Las Vegas operations to comply with certain financial covenants at the end of each quarter, including maintaining 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 6.0x for the quarterly periods ended September 30 and December 31, 2011, decreases to 5.5x for the quarterly periods ended March 31 and June 30, 2012, and then decreases to 5.0x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. One of our Macau credit facilities, the VML credit facility, as amended in August 2009, requires certain of our Macau operations to comply with similar financial covenants, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 3.0x for all quarterly periods through maturity. We can elect to contribute up to $50 million and $20 million of cash on hand to our Las Vegas and relevant Macau operations respectively, on a bi-quarterly basis; such contributions having the effect of increasing Adjusted EBITDA by the corresponding amount during the applicable quarter for purposes of calculating

compliance with the maximum leverage ratio (the “EBITDA true-up”). The Singapore credit facility requires operations of Marina Bay Sands to comply with similar financial covenants, which commenced with the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011, including maintaining a

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maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 5.5x5.25x for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, and then decreases by 0.25x every other quarter until September 30, 2014, when it decreases to, and remains at, 3.75x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. OurIn Macao, our 2011 VML Credit Facility, entered into in September 2011, will also requirerequires our MacauMacao operations to comply with similar financial covenants, commencingwhich commenced with the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio will beis 4.5x for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2012 through June 30, 2013, decreases to 4.0x for the quarterly periods ended September 30, 2013 through December 31, 2014, decreases to 3.5x for the quarterly periods ended March 31 through December 31, 2015, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.0x for all quarterly periods thereafter through maturity. As of March 31, 2012, our U.S., Singapore and Macao leverage ratios were 2.5x, 2.2x, 1.9x, respectively, compared to the maximum leverage ratios allowed of 5.5x, 5.25x and 4.5x, respectively. If we are unable to maintain compliance with the financial covenants under these credit facilities, itwe would be in default under the respective credit facilities. A default under the U.S. credit facility would trigger a cross-default under our airplane financings, which, if the respective lenders chose to accelerate the indebtedness outstanding under these agreements, would result in a default under our senior notes.financings. Certain defaults under the 2011 VML credit facilityCredit Facility would trigger a cross-default under our ferry financing. Any defaults or cross-defaults under these agreements would allow the lenders, in each case, to exercise their rights and remedies as defined under their respective agreements. If the lenders were to exercise their rights to accelerate the due dates of the indebtedness outstanding, there can be no assurance that we would be able to repay or refinance any amounts that may become due and payable under such agreements, which could force us to restructure or alter itsour operations or debt obligations.
In 2008, we completed a $475.0 million convertible senior notes offering and a $2.1 billion common and preferred stock and warrants offering. In 2009, we completed a $600.0 million exchangeable bond offering and our $2.5 billion SCL Offering. A portion of the proceeds from these offerings was used in the U.S. to pay down $775.9 million under the revolving portion of the U.S. credit facility in March 2010 and $1.0 billion under the term loan portions of the U.S. credit facility in August 2010, and to exercise the EBITDA true-up provision during the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2011. As of September 30, 2011, our U.S., VML, and Singapore leverage ratios were 4.0x, 1.3x and 2.5x, respectively, compared to the maximum leverage ratios allowed of 6.0x, 3.0x and 5.5x, respectively.

We held unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.95$4.06 billion and $219.9$7.3 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, of which approximately $2.45$2.97 billion of the unrestricted amount is held by non-U.S. subsidiaries. Of the $2.45$2.97 billion, approximately $1.56$2.36 billion is available to be repatriated to the U.S. with minimal taxes owed on such amounts due to the Company’s significant foreign taxes we paid, which would ultimately generate U.S. foreign tax credits if cash is repatriated. The remaining unrestricted amounts are not available for repatriation primarily due to bank compliance requirements or dividend requirements to third party public shareholders in the case of funds being repatriated from SCL. We believe the cash on hand, cash flow generated from operations and available borrowings under our credit facilities will be sufficient to fund our developments currently under construction and maintain compliance with the financial covenants of our U.S., MacauMacao and Singapore credit facilities. In the normal course of our activities, we will continue to evaluate our capital structure and opportunities for enhancements thereof. We recommenced construction activities at Sands Cotai Central in May 2010 using proceeds from the $1.75 billion VOL credit facility together with $500.0 million of proceeds from the SCL Offering. In SeptemberNovember 2011, we entered intocompleted the $3.7 billion 2011 VML Credit Facility, which upon funding that is expected to occur in November 2011, will bewas used to repay the outstanding indebtedness under the VML and VOL credit facilities, as well as continue to fund the development, construction and completion of certain components of Sands Cotai Central. The 2011 VML Credit Facility will significantly reduce our interest expense, extend our Macau debt maturities to 2016, enhance our financial flexibilityIn March 2012, we redeemed the outstanding balance of Senior Notes for $191.7 million and further strengthen our financial position. The 2011 VML Credit Facility is expected to fund in November 2011 and we expect to recordrecorded a $21.5$2.8 million loss on modification or extinguishmentearly retirement of debt in conjunction with the refinancing.

Additionally, in August 2011, our Board of Directors approved the redemption of all of the outstanding preferred stock on November 15, 2011. We expect to pay approximately $783.4 million to redeem all of the preferred shares outstanding as of September 30, 2011, and record a redemption premium of approximately $98.5 million during the three months ended DecemberMarch 31, 2011.
2012.

On February 28, 2012, SCL paid a dividend of 0.58 Hong Kong dollars per share (a total of $599.8 million) to SCL shareholders of record on February 20, 2012 (of which we retained $421.6 million). On March 30, 2012, we paid a dividend of $0.25 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we recorded $205.7 million as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $107.8 million related to our Principal Stockholder’s family). In April 2012, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $206 million) to be paid on June 29, 2012, to shareholders of record on June 20, 2012.

On March 2, 2012, our Principal Stockholder’s family exercised all of their outstanding warrants to purchase 87,500,175 shares of our common stock and paid $525.0 million in cash as settlement of the exercise price.

In March 2012, our wholly owned subsidiary, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd. (“MBS”), secured a commitment for a new 5.1 billion Singapore dollar (“SGD,” approximately $4.06 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) credit facility, which is expected to consist of a SGD 4.6 billion (approximately $3.66 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) term loan and a SGD 500.0 million (approximately $398.1 million at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) revolving facility, which will include a SGD 100.0 million (approximately $79.6 million at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2012) swingline facility. The proceeds from the new facility will be used to refinance the existing Singapore credit facility, to pay related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes. MBS has commenced marketing of the new facility.

During the three months ended June 30, 2012, we intend to repay the outstanding balance of $131.6 million on the ferry financing using unrestricted cash on hand. This early repayment of the ferry financing will result in an estimated average annual interest expense saving of approximately $2.3 million and an estimated total interest expense saving of approximately $8.8 million. It also further simplifies our capital structure.

Aggregate Indebtedness and Other Known Contractual Obligations

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, there had been no material changes to our aggregated indebtedness and other known contractual obligations, which are set forth in the table included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010, except for the signing of the 2011 VML Credit Facility, which we expect to fund in November 2011. See “Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Notes 3 — Long-Term Debt” for additional information on this credit facility.

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Restrictions on Distributions

We are a parent company with limited business operations. Our main asset is the stock and membership interests of our subsidiaries. The debt instruments of our U.S., MacauMacao 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 assets of our company without prior approval of the lenders or noteholders.

Inflation

We believe that inflation and changing prices have not had a material impact on our sales, revenues or income from continuing operations during the past year.

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” and similar expressions, as they relate to our company 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, 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 substantial leverage, debt service and debt covenant compliance (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates, as a significant portion of our debt is variable-rate debt, and other capital markets trends);
disruptions in the global financing markets and our ability to obtain sufficient funding for our current and future developments, including our Cotai Strip, Singapore, Pennsylvania and Las Vegas developments;
general economic and business conditions which may impact levels of disposable income, consumer spending, group meeting business, pricing of hotel rooms and retail and mall sales;
increased competition for labor and materials due to other planned construction projects in Macau;
the impact of the suspensions of certain of our development projects and our ability to meet certain development deadlines;
the uncertainty of tourist behavior related to spending and vacationing at casino-resorts in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore;
regulatory policies in mainland China or other countries in which our customers reside, including visa restrictions limiting the number of visits or the length of stay for visitors from mainland China to Macau and restrictions on foreign currency exchange or importation of currency;
our dependence upon properties primarily in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore for all of our cash flow;
our relationship with GGP or any successor owner of The Shoppes at The Palazzo and The Grand Canal Shoppes;
new developments, construction and ventures, including our Cotai Strip developments;
the passage of new legislation and receipt of governmental approvals for our proposed developments in Macau and other jurisdictions where we are planning to operate;
our insurance coverage, including the risk that we have not obtained sufficient coverage or will only be able to obtain additional coverage at significantly increased rates;
disruptions or reductions in travel due to acts of terrorism;
disruptions or reductions in travel, as well as disruptions in our operations, due to outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome, avian flu or swine flu;

general economic and business conditions which may impact levels of disposable income, consumer spending, group meeting business, pricing of hotel rooms and retail and mall sales;

 

53our substantial leverage, debt service and debt covenant compliance (including the pledge of our assets as security for our indebtedness);

disruptions in the global financing markets and our ability to obtain sufficient funding for our current and future developments;

the extensive regulations to which we are subject to and the costs of compliance with such regulations;

increased competition for labor and materials due to other planned construction projects in Macao and quota limits on the hiring of foreign workers;

the impact of the suspensions of certain of our development projects and our ability to meet certain development deadlines;

the uncertainty of tourist behavior related to discretionary spending and vacationing at casino-resorts in Macao, Singapore, Las Vegas and Pennsylvania;

regulatory policies in mainland China or other countries in which our customers reside, 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 Vegas for all of our cash flow;

our relationship with GGP or any successor owner of The Shoppes at The Palazzo and The Grand Canal Shoppes;

new developments, construction and ventures, including our Cotai Strip developments;

the passage of new legislation and receipt of governmental approvals for our proposed developments in Macao and other jurisdictions where we are planning to operate;

our insurance coverage, including the risk that we have not obtained sufficient coverage or will only be able to obtain additional coverage at significantly increased rates;

disruptions or reductions in travel due to acts of terrorism;

disruptions or reductions in travel, as well as disruptions in our operations, due to natural or man-made disasters, outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as avian flu, SARS and H1N1 flu, terrorist activity or war;

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;

increased competition in Macao and Las Vegas, including recent and upcoming increases in hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, retail space and potential additional gaming licenses;

fluctuations in the demand for all-suites rooms, occupancy rates and average daily room rates in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas;

the popularity of Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas as convention and trade show destinations;


new taxes, changes to existing tax rates or proposed changes in tax legislation;

our ability to maintain our gaming licenses, certificate and subconcession;

the continued services of our key management and personnel;

government regulation of the casino industry, including gaming license regulation, the legalization of gaming in other jurisdictions and regulation of gaming on the Internet;
increased competition in Las Vegas and Macau, including recent and upcoming increases in hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, and retail space;
fluctuations in the demand for all-suites rooms, occupancy rates and average daily room rates in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore;
the popularity of Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore as convention and trade show destinations;
new taxes, changes to existing tax rates or proposed changes in tax legislation;
our ability to maintain our gaming licenses, certificates and subconcession;
the completion of infrastructure projects in Macau and Singapore; and
the outcome of any ongoing and future litigation.

any potential conflict between the interests of our Principal Stockholder and us;

the ability of our subsidiaries to make distribution payments to us;

our failure to maintain the integrity of our internal or customer data;

the completion of infrastructure projects in Macao and Singapore; and

the outcome of any ongoing and future litigation.

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.

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ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


ITEM 3
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our variable rate long-term debt, which we attempt to manage through the use of interest rate cap agreements. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes and do not enter into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions. Our derivative financial instruments consist exclusively of interest rate cap agreements, which do not qualify for hedge accounting. Interest differentials resulting from these agreements are recorded on an accrual basis as an adjustment to interest expense.

To manage exposure to counterparty credit risk in interest rate cap agreements, we enter into agreements with highly rated institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of such agreements. Frequently, these institutions are also members of the bank group providing our credit facilities, which management believes further minimizes the risk of nonperformance.

The table below provides information about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. For debt obligations, the table presents notional amounts and weighted average interest rates by contractual maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract. Weighted average variable rates are based on September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, LIBOR, HIBOR and SOR plus the applicable interest rate spread in accordance with the respective debt agreements. The information is presented in U.S. dollar equivalents, which is the Company’s reporting currency, for the yearstwelve months ending September 30:

                                 
  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  Thereafter  Total  Fair Value(1) 
  (Dollars in millions) 
LIABILITIES
                                
Long-term debt
                                
Fixed rate $  $  $  $189.7  $  $  $189.7  $191.1 
Average interest rate(2)           6.4%        6.4%    
Variable rate(3) $454.7  $529.3  $1,320.9  $3,268.0  $2,301.4  $1,652.3  $9,526.6  $9,206.7 
Average interest rate(2)  2.5%  2.4%  2.1%  2.5%  2.6%  2.8%  2.5%    
ASSETS
                                
Cap agreements(4) $  $0.1  $1.3  $  $  $  $1.4  $1.4 
March 31:

   2013  2014  2015  2016  2017  Thereafter   Total  Fair
Value(1)
 
         (Dollars in millions)           

LIABILITIES

          

Long-term debt

          

Variable rate

  $466.7  $540.9  $4,108.0  $1,287.3  $3,426.4  $—      $9,829.3  $9,478.4  

Average interest rate(2)

   2.7  2.6  2.5  2.7  2.8  —       2.6 

ASSETS

          

Cap agreements(3)

  $—     $—     $0.2  $—     $—     $—      $0.2  $0.2  

(1)

The estimated fair values are based on quoted market prices, if available, or by pricing models based on the value of related cash flows discounted at current market interest rates.

(2)

Based upon contractual interest rates for fixed rate indebtedness or current LIBOR, HIBOR and SOR for variable-rate indebtedness. Based on variable-rate debt levels as of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, an assumed 100 basis point change in LIBOR, HIBOR and SOR would cause our annual interest cost to change approximately $94.5$97.5 million.

(3)

As of March 31, 2012, we have the ability and the intent to refinance the VML and the VOL credit facilities, $618.8 million of debt has been reclassified from current to long-term with the outstanding balances reflecting the payment terms of the 2011 VML Credit Facility as of September 30, 2011.

(4)As of September 30, 2011, we have 3937 interest rate cap agreements with an aggregate fair value of approximately $1.4$0.2 million based on quoted market values from the institutions holding the agreements.

Borrowings under the U.S. credit facility, as amended, bear interest, at our election, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate or at an alternative base rate plus a credit spread. The portions of the revolving facility and term loans that were not extended bear interest at the alternative base rate plus 0.25% per annum or 0.5% per annum, respectively, or at the adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 1.25% per annum or 1.5% per annum, respectively. The extended revolving facility and extended term loans bear interest at the alternative base

rate plus 1.0% per annum or 1.5% per annum, respectively, or at the adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 2.0% per annum or 2.5% per annum, respectively. Applicable spreads under the U.S. credit facility are subject to downward adjustments based upon our credit rating. Borrowings under the 2011 VML credit facility, as amended, bear interest, at our election, at either an adjusted Eurodollar rate (or in the case of the local term loan, adjusted HIBOR) plus 4.5% per annum or at an alternative base rate plus 3.5% per annum. Applicable spreads under the VML revolving facility are subject to a downward adjustment if certain consolidated leverage ratios are satisfied. Borrowings under the VOL credit facilityCredit Facility bear interest at either the adjusted Eurodollar rate or an alternative base rate (in the case of U.S. dollar denominated loans) or HIBOR (in the case of Hong Kong dollar and Macau pataca denominated loans), as applicable, plus a spread of 4.5% per annum. Borrowings under the 2011 VML Credit Facility will bear interest at either the adjusted Eurodollar rate or an alternative base rate (in the case of U.S. dollar denominated loans) or HIBOR (in the case of Hong Kong dollar and MacauMacao pataca denominated loans), as applicable, plus a spread of 2.25% for theuntil May 13, 2012 (the first 180 days after the closing date (as defined per the agreement)date). Beginning 180 days after the closing date,May 14, 2012, the spread for all borrowings is subject to reduction based on a specified consolidated leverage ratio. Borrowings under the Singapore credit facility bear interest at SOR plus a spread of 2.25% per annum. Borrowings under the airplane financings bear interest at LIBOR plus approximately 1.5% per annum. Borrowings under the ferry financing, as amended, bear interest at HIBOR plus 2.5% per annum.

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Foreign currency transaction losses for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, were $6.5$2.3 million. We may be vulnerable to changes in the U.S. dollar/pataca exchange rate. Based on balances as of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, an assumed 1% change in the U.S. dollar/pataca exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain/loss of approximately $16.6$15.0 million. We do not hedge our exposure to foreign currencies; 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.

See also “Liquidity and Capital Resources.”

ITEM 4 —
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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 Securities and Exchange Commission’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 September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, 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 fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II

OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 —
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 1 —LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is party to litigation matters and claims related to its operations. For more information, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010,2011, and “Part I — Item 1 —Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A —
RISK FACTORS

ITEM 1A — RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

2011.

ITEM 6 —EXHIBITS

List of Exhibits

 

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ITEM 6 —

Exhibit No.

  
EXHIBITS
List of Exhibits
Exhibit No.

Description of Document

  10.1  Credit Agreement,

Terms of Continued Employment, dated as of September 21, 2011, entered into by andMarch 7, 2012, 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”)Las Vegas Sands Corp., 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 SecuritiesLas Vegas Sands, 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., DBS Bank Ltd., Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited, The Bank of Nova Scotia and Wing Lung Bank Ltd., Macau Branch, as lead arrangers for the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility.Robert G. Goldstein.

  31.1  

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  31.2  

Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  32.1  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

  32.2  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101.INS*
101.INS*  

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH*
101.SCH*  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL*
101.CAL*  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF*
101.DEF*  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB*
101.LAB*  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE*
101.PRE*  

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*

Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this quarterly report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
 LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
 By:

/s/ Sheldon G. Adelson

 
 Sheldon G. Adelson
 

Chairman of the Board and

Chief Executive Officer

November 9, 2011
May 9, 2012  
 By:

/s/ Kenneth J. Kay

 
 Kenneth J. Kay
 
 Chief Financial Officer
May 9, 2012 
November 9, 2011

 

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