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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-Q
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ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number 001-32373
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
(Exact name of registration as specified in its charter)
____________________________________________________ 
Nevada 27-0099920
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South  
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(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.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
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).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ý Accelerated filer ¨
    
Non-accelerated filer 
¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 Smaller reporting company ¨
       
Emerging growth company ¨    
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class  Outstanding at November 1, 2017April 24, 2018
Common Stock ($0.001 par value)  790,480,010789,187,996 shares


LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART 1I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(In millions, except par value)
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except par value)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$2,001
 $2,128
$2,628
 $2,419
Restricted cash and cash equivalents11
 10
12
 11
Accounts receivable, net637
 776
587
 615
Inventories45
 46
46
 47
Prepaid expenses and other142
 138
121
 115
Total current assets2,836
 3,098
3,394
 3,207
Property and equipment, net15,498
 15,903
15,485
 15,516
Deferred income taxes, net1,143
 493
Leasehold interests in land, net1,234
 1,210
1,253
 1,237
Intangible assets, net93
 103
85
 89
Other assets, net147
 155
144
 145
Total assets$19,808
 $20,469
$21,504
 $20,687
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$141
 $128
$159
 $171
Construction payables165
 384
117
 152
Other accrued liabilities1,992
 1,935
2,149
 2,076
Income taxes payable229
 192
305
 261
Current maturities of long-term debt134
 167
144
 296
Total current liabilities2,661
 2,806
2,874
 2,956
Other long-term liabilities136
 126
155
 147
Deferred income taxes229
 200
205
 206
Deferred amounts related to mall sale transactions408
 413
405
 407
Long-term debt9,483
 9,428
9,508
 9,344
Total liabilities12,917
 12,973
13,147
 13,060
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
 
Equity:      
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 831 and 830 shares issued, 790 and 795 shares outstanding1
 1
Treasury stock, at cost, 41 and 35 shares(2,743) (2,443)
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, 832 and 831 shares issued, 789 shares outstanding1
 1
Treasury stock, at cost, 43 and 42 shares(2,893) (2,818)
Capital in excess of par value6,569
 6,516
6,636
 6,580
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(13) (119)
Accumulated other comprehensive income47
 14
Retained earnings2,082
 2,222
3,572
 2,709
Total Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders' equity5,896
 6,177
7,363
 6,486
Noncontrolling interests995
 1,319
994
 1,141
Total equity6,891
 7,496
8,357
 7,627
Total liabilities and equity$19,808
 $20,469
$21,504
 $20,687
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Revenues:          
Casino$2,511
 $2,307
 $7,379
 $6,406
$2,599
 $2,157
Rooms411
 402
 1,194
 1,123
445
 398
Food and beverage198
 184
 610
 559
228
 212
Mall160
 147
 476
 422
156
 157
Convention, retail and other128
 141
 400
 389
151
 143
3,408

3,181
 10,059
 8,899
Less — promotional allowances(209) (212) (613) (564)
Net revenues3,199
 2,969
 9,446
 8,335
3,579
 3,067
Operating expenses:          
Casino1,342
 1,198
 3,968
 3,531
1,371
 1,193
Rooms74
 67
 216
 197
110
 101
Food and beverage109
 101
 329
 306
172
 160
Mall18
 16
 52
 44
17
 16
Convention, retail and other69
 66
 200
 184
84
 81
Provision for doubtful accounts23
 51
 77
 139
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts(16) 32
General and administrative358
 330
 1,050
 931
345
 339
Corporate51
 39
 136
 208
56
 42
Pre-opening1
 86
 7
 128
1
 2
Development3
 3
 8
 7
3
 3
Depreciation and amortization265
 277
 913
 792
264
 321
Amortization of leasehold interests in land9
 10
 28
 29
9
 10
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets21
 5
 27
 15
5
 3
2,343
 2,249
 7,011
 6,511
2,421
 2,303
Operating income856
 720
 2,435
 1,824
1,158
 764
Other income (expense):          
Interest income4
 2
 11
 6
5
 3
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized(83) (65) (240) (198)(89) (78)
Other income (expense)(19) 21
 (80) (33)
Other expense(26) (36)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt
 (3) (5) (3)(3) (5)
Income before income taxes758
 675
 2,121
 1,596
1,045
 648
Income tax expense(73) (69) (220) (187)
Income tax benefit (expense)571
 (69)
Net income685
 606
 1,901
 1,409
1,616
 579
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(115) (93) (306) (248)(160) (98)
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$570
 $513
 $1,595
 $1,161
$1,456
 $481
Earnings per share:          
Basic$0.72
 $0.65
 $2.01
 $1.46
$1.85
 $0.61
Diluted$0.72
 $0.65
 $2.01
 $1.46
$1.84
 $0.61
Weighted average shares outstanding:          
Basic791
 795
 792
 795
789
 794
Diluted792
 795
 793
 795
790
 795
Dividends declared per common share$0.73
 $0.72
 $2.19
 $2.16
$0.75
 $0.73
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.


LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Net income$685
 $606
 $1,901
 $1,409
$1,616
 $579
Currency translation adjustment, before and after tax33
 (25) 98
 62
28
 56
Total comprehensive income718
 581
 1,999
 1,471
1,644
 635
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests(115) (93) (298) (247)(155) (96)
Comprehensive income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.$603
 $488
 $1,701
 $1,224
$1,489
 $539
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stockholders' Equity    Las Vegas Sands Corp. Stockholders' Equity    
Common
Stock
 Treasury
Stock
 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Common
Stock
 Treasury
Stock
 
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Balance at January 1, 2016$1
 $(2,443) $6,485
 $(66) $2,840
 $1,601
 $8,418
Net income
 
 
 
 1,161
 248
 1,409
Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 63
 
 (1) 62
Exercise of stock options
 
 4
 
 
 1
 5
Tax shortfall from stock-based compensation
 
 (8) 
 
 
 (8)
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards
 
 (1) 
 
 
 (1)
Stock-based compensation
 
 24
 
 
 4
 28
Dividends declared
 
 
 
 (1,716) (630) (2,346)
Balance at September 30, 2016$1
 $(2,443) $6,504
 $(3) $2,285
 $1,223
 $7,567
Balance at January 1, 2017$1
 $(2,443) $6,516
 $(119) $2,222
 $1,319
 $7,496
$1
 $(2,443) $6,516
 $(119) $2,213
 $1,318
 $7,486
Cumulative effect adjustment from change in accounting principle
 
 3
 
 (2) (1) 

 
 1
 
 (2) 1
 
Net income
 
 
 
 1,595
 306
 1,901

 
 
 
 481
 98
 579
Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 106
 
 (8) 98

 
 
 58
 
 (2) 56
Exercise of stock options
 
 28
 
 
 4
 32

 
 3
 
 
 2
 5
Stock-based compensation
 
 22
 
 
 4
 26

 
 9
 
 
 1
 10
Repurchase of common stock
 (300) 
 
 
 
 (300)
 (150) 
 
 
 
 (150)
Dividends declared
 
 
 
 (1,733) (629) (2,362)
 
 
 
 (579) (310) (889)
Balance at September 30, 2017$1
 $(2,743) $6,569
 $(13) $2,082
 $995
 $6,891
Balance at March 31, 2017$1
 $(2,593) $6,529
 $(61) $2,113
 $1,108
 $7,097
Balance at January 1, 2018$1
 $(2,818) $6,580
 $14
 $2,709
 $1,141
 $7,627
Net income
 
 
 
 1,456
 160
 1,616
Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 33
 
 (5) 28
Exercise of stock options
 
 48
 
 
 6
 54
Stock-based compensation
 
 8
 
 
 1
 9
Repurchase of common stock
 (75) 
 
 
 
 (75)
Dividends declared
 
 
 
 (593) (309) (902)
Balance at March 31, 2018$1
 $(2,893) $6,636
 $47
 $3,572
 $994
 $8,357
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.



LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2017 2016
 
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$1,901
 $1,409
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization913
 792
Amortization of leasehold interests in land28
 29
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount31
 33
Amortization of deferred gain on and rent from mall sale transactions(3) (3)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt5
 2
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets27
 15
Stock-based compensation expense26
 28
Provision for doubtful accounts77
 139
Foreign exchange loss38
 20
Deferred income taxes21
 24
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable76
 280
Other assets(4) (22)
Accounts payable11
 12
Other liabilities75
 73
Net cash generated from operating activities3,222
 2,831
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents(1) (1)
Capital expenditures(592) (1,103)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment2
 4
Acquisition of intangible assets
 (47)
Net cash used in investing activities(591) (1,147)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from exercise of stock options32
 5
Repurchase of common stock(300) 
Dividends paid(2,362) (2,348)
Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 3)654
 2,260
Repayments of long-term debt (Note 3)(828) (1,963)
Payments of financing costs(5) (31)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,809) (2,077)
Effect of exchange rate on cash51
 4
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(127) (389)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period2,128
 2,179
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$2,001
 $1,790



LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 2018 2017
 
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income$1,616
 $579
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash generated from operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization264
 321
Amortization of leasehold interests in land9
 10
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount11
 11
Amortization of deferred gain on and rent from mall sale transactions(1) (1)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt3
 5
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets5
 3
Stock-based compensation expense8
 10
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts(16) 32
Foreign exchange loss12
 18
Deferred income taxes(653) 3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable47
 71
Other assets(14) 14
Accounts payable(12) (25)
Other liabilities118
 (88)
Net cash generated from operating activities1,397
 963
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Capital expenditures(238) (202)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment4
 
Net cash used in investing activities(234) (202)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Proceeds from exercise of stock options54
 5
Repurchase of common stock(75) (150)
Dividends paid(902) (889)
Proceeds from long-term debt (Note 4)249
 305
Repayments of long-term debt (Note 4)(274) (220)
Payments of financing costs(29) (5)
Net cash used in financing activities(977) (954)
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash24
 21
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash210
 (172)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period2,430
 2,138
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$2,640
 $1,966
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:   
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized$74
 $65
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds$40
 $30
Change in construction payables$(35) $(144)
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
 2017 2016
 (In millions)
(Unaudited)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:   
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized$198
 $154
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds$202
 $194
Change in construction payables$(219) $136
Non-cash investing and financing activities:   
Change in dividends payable included in other accrued liabilities$
 $(2)
Property and equipment acquired under capital lease$
 $6
Conversion of equity awards to liability awards$
 $1

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


LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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, 2016,2017, and have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations; however, the Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. 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."
The ordinary shares of the Company's subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. ("SCL," the indirect owner and operator of the majority of the Company's operations in the Macao Special Administrative Region ("Macao") of the People's Republic of China), are listed on The Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("SEHK"). The shares were not, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the U.S. absent a registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an applicable exception from such registration requirements. The Company currently owns 70.1%70.0% of SCL.
The Company has entered into various joint venture agreements with independent third parties, which have been consolidated based on accounting standards for variable interest entities. As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, the Company's consolidated joint ventures had total assets of $80$77 million and $79 million, respectively, and total liabilities of $194$205 million and $173$198 million, respectively. The Company's joint ventures had intercompany liabilities of $193$203 million and $171$196 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively.
On March 8, 2018, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement under which PCI Gaming Authority, an unincorporated, chartered instrumentality of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, will acquire the Sands Bethlehem property in Pennsylvania for a total enterprise value of $1.30 billion. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory review and other closing conditions.
Development Projects
As the Company's integrated resorts mature, the Company continues to reinvest in its portfolio of properties to maintain the high quality products and remain competitive in the markets in which it operates. The Company is constantly evaluating opportunities to improve its product offerings, such as refreshing its meeting and convention facilities, suites and rooms, retail malls, restaurant and nightlife mix and its gaming areas, as well as other anticipated revenue generating additions to the Company's integrated resorts.Integrated Resorts.
Macao
The Plaza Casino and Four Seasons Hotel Macao
In October 2017, the Company announced it will renovate, expand and rebrand the Sands Cotai Central into a new destination integrated resort, The Londoner Macao, by adding extensive thematic elements both externally and internally. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London’s most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and approximately 370 additional luxury suites located within the hotel tower that includes the suites under the St. Regis brand. Design work has commenced and construction will be phased to minimize disruption during the property’s peak periods. The Plaza Casino andCompany expects the project to be completed in 2020.
In October 2017, the Company announced the tower adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao will feature anapproximately 280 additional 295 new suites in a separate tower, The Four Seasons Macao Hotel Tower Suites.premium quality suites. The Company has completed the structural work of the tower and plans to commence build out of the suites in 2018. The Company expects the project to be completed in 2019.
Sands Cotai Central
In October 2017, the Company announced that it will renovate, expand and rebrand the Sands Cotai Central into a new destination integrated resort, The Londoner Macao. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London’s most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and the St. Regis Macao Tower Suites, offering approximately 350 luxurious new suites. The project will commence in 2018 and be phased to minimize disruption during the property’s peak periods. The Company expects the project to be completed in 2020.
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)

Capital Financing Overview
The Company funds its development projects primarily through borrowings under its credit facilities and operating cash flows.
TheAs of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company held cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $2.64 billion and $2.43 billion, respectively, which consisted of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $2.0$2.63 billion and $2.42 billion, respectively, and restricted cash of $12 million and $11 million, respectively. Restricted cash represents those amounts contractually reserved for substantial mall-related repairs and maintenance expenditures. Cash equivalents, which are short-term investments with original maturities of less than 90 days, had an estimated fair value of $1.05 billion as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The estimated fair value of the Company's cash equivalents of $11 million as of September 30, 2017.is based on level 1 inputs (quoted market prices in active markets). The Company believes the cash on hand and cash flow generated from operations will be sufficient to maintain compliance with the financial covenants of its credit facilities. In the normal course of its activities, the Company will continue to evaluate its capital structure and opportunities for enhancements thereof.
In March 2017,2018, the Company entered intoamended its Singapore credit facility, which refinanced the term loans in an agreementaggregate amount of 4.80 billion Singapore dollars ("SGD," approximately $3.66 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2018), extended the maturities of the term loans and revolving loans to amendMarch 29, 2024 and September 29, 2023, respectively, and amended the amortization schedule and the leverage covenant to provide that the leverage ratio not exceed 4.0x for all quarterly periods through maturity (see "— Note 4 — Long-Term Debt — 2012 Singapore Credit Facility"). In March 2018, the Company also amended its U.S. credit facility, which refinanced the term loans in an aggregate amount of $2.18$2.16 billion, extended the maturity of the term loans to March 29, 2024, removed the requirement to prepay outstanding revolving loans and/or permanently reduce revolving commitments in certain circumstances27, 2025, and loweredreduced the applicable margin credit spread for borrowings under the term loans (see "— Note 34 — Long-Term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility").
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards BoardsBoard ("FASB") issued an accounting standard update (as subsequently amended) on revenue recognition that will be appliedapplicable to all contracts with customers. The update requires an entity to recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects to receive in exchange for the goods or services. It also requires more detailed disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The guidance will be required to be applied on a retrospective basis, using one of two methodologies, and will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company plans to adoptadopted the new standard on January 1, 2018, on a full retrospective basis.basis (see disclosures at "— Note 2 — Revenue").
In February 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update on leases, which requires all lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset, measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments, at the lease commencement date. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged under the new guidance. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. A modified retrospective approach must be applied for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The Company expects to adopt this guidance beginning January 1, 2019, and continues to assess the impact the new standardguidance will have on the Company'sits financial condition and results of operations, cash flowsoperations. The primary effect of this update is expected to increase assets and related disclosures. Upon adoption, management expectsliabilities on the standard to change the presentation of, and accounting for, complimentary revenues and promotional allowances currently presented in the statements of operations in accordance with current industry standards. It is anticipated a majority of total promotional allowances will be netted against casino revenue and expenses will be allocated among the respective categories in a different manner. Management also anticipates a change in the manner the Company assigns value to accrued customer benefits related to its frequent players programs. The resulting liability will be recorded using the retail value of such benefits less estimated breakage and will be offset against casino revenue. When the benefits are redeemed, revenue will be recognized in the resulting category of the goods or services provided.balance sheet. The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impacteffect on net income.
In June 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update that revises the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, and should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the effect the guidance will have on the Company's financial condition, or results of operations.operations and cash flows.
In MarchAugust 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to simplify several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, includingreduce the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, classificationdiversity on how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flowsflows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, and electing an accounting policy to either estimate the number of forfeitures or account for forfeitures when they occur. The Company adopted this guidance effective January 1, 2017, and as a result, excess tax benefits or deficiencies related to the exercise or vesting of share-based awards are now reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of income tax expense, whereas previously they were recognized in stockholders' equity when realized. As a result of the prior guidance that required that deferred tax assets are not recognized for net operating loss carryforwards or credit carryforwards resulting from windfall tax benefits, the Company had windfall tax benefits of $379 million as of December 31, 2016, that were not reflected in deferred tax assets. With the adoption of the new accounting standard, the Company recorded these deferred tax assets, but established a full valuation allowance against those deferred tax assets based on the determination that it was "more-likely-than-not" that those deferred tax assets would not be realized. The accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows present excess tax benefits as an operating activity on a retrospective basis. The reclassification of the prior period had an immaterial impact on the Company's cash flows from operating and financing activities. The Company has elected to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than account for forfeitures based upon an estimated rate. This change in accounting policy was adopted on a modified retrospective basis and resulted in a $2 million cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings.

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should be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material effect on the presentation of cash flows.
In November 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard update to reduce the diversity on how changes in restricted cash are presented and classified on the statement of cash flows. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim reporting periods within that reporting period, and should be applied retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2018. The adoption did not have a material effect on the presentation of its statement of cash flows.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016,2017, and the related condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, have been reclassified to be consistent with the current yearperiod presentation. The reclassification had no impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 2 — Revenue
Revenue from contracts with customers primarily consists of casino wagers, room sales, food and beverage transactions, rental income from the Company’s mall tenants, convention sales and entertainment and ferry ticket sales. These contracts can be written, oral or implied by customary business practices.
Gross casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. The commissions rebated to junket operators and premium players for rolling play, cash discounts and other cash incentives to patrons related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gross casino revenue. Gaming contracts include a performance obligation to honor the patron’s wager and typically include a performance obligation to provide a product or service to the patron on a complimentary basis to incentivize gaming or in exchange for points earned under the Company’s loyalty program.
For wagering contracts that include complimentary products and services provided by the Company to incentivize gaming, the Company allocates the stand-alone selling price of each product and service to the respective revenue type. Complimentary products or services provided under the Company's control and discretion, which are supplied by third parties, are recorded as an operating expense.
For wagering contracts that include products and services provided to a patron in exchange for points earned under the Company’s loyalty program, the Company allocates the estimated stand-alone selling price of the points earned to the loyalty program liability. The loyalty program liability is a deferral of revenue until redemption occurs. Upon redemption of loyalty program points for Company-owned products and services, the stand-alone selling price of each product or service is allocated to the respective revenue type. For redemptions of points with third parties, the redemption amount is deducted from the loyalty program liability and paid directly to the third party. Any discounts received by the Company from the third party in connection with this transaction are recorded to other revenue.
After allocation to the other revenue types for products and services provided to patrons as part of a wagering contract, the residual amount is recorded to casino revenue as soon as the wager is settled. As all wagers have similar characteristics, the Company accounts for its gaming contracts collectively on a portfolio basis versus an individual basis.
Hotel revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of occupancy. Food and beverage revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of service. Convention revenues are recognized when the related service is rendered or the event is held. Deposits for future hotel occupancy, convention space or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred income until the revenue recognition criteria are met. Revenue from contracts with a combination of these services is allocated pro rata based on each service’s stand-alone selling price. Cancellation fees for hotel, meeting space and food and beverage services are recognized upon cancellation by the customer and are included in other revenues. Ferry and entertainment revenue recognition criteria are met at the completion of the ferry trip or event, respectively.
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a straight-lined basis over the term of the related lease. Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed upon minimum amount and is not recognized by the Company until the threshold is met.
Revenue Disaggregation
The Company operates Integrated Resorts internationally, in Macao and Singapore, and domestically, in Las Vegas and Pennsylvania. The Company generates revenues at its properties by providing the following types of products and services: gaming, rooms, food and beverage, mall and convention, retail and other. Revenue disaggregated by type of revenue and geographic location is as follows:
 Casino Rooms Food and Beverage Mall Convention, Retail and Other Net Revenues
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018(In millions)
Macao:           
The Venetian Macao$716
 $57
 $23
 $53
 $19
 $868
Sands Cotai Central418
 82
 29
 14
 6
 549
The Parisian Macao291
 33
 15
 15
 5
 359
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao142
 9
 8
 31
 1
 191
Sands Macao142
 4
 7
 
 1
 154
Ferry Operations and Other
 
 
 
 39
 39
 1,709
 185
 82
 113
 71
 2,160
Marina Bay Sands652
 100
 52
 42
 26
 872
United States:           
Las Vegas Operating Properties120
 156
 88
 
 113
 477
Sands Bethlehem118
 4
 6
 1
 5
 134
 238
 160
 94
 1
 118
 611
Intercompany eliminations(1)

 
 
 
 (64) (64)
Total net revenues$2,599
 $445
 $228
 $156
 $151
 $3,579
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 
Macao:           
The Venetian Macao$596
 $42
 $17
 $51
 $20
 $726
Sands Cotai Central344
 65
 24
 19
 7
 459
The Parisian Macao243
 29
 16
 17
 5
 310
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao92
 8
 7
 31
 
 138
Sands Macao164
 5
 7
 
 2
 178
Ferry Operations and Other
 
 
 
 38
 38
 1,439
 149
 71
 118
 72
 1,849
Marina Bay Sands492
 94
 43
 38
 23
 690
United States:           
Las Vegas Operating Properties104
 151
 91
 
 99
 445
Sands Bethlehem122
 4
 7
 1
 5
 139
 226
 155
 98
 1
 104
 584
Intercompany eliminations(1)

 
 
 
 (56) (56)
Total net revenues$2,157
 $398
 $212
 $157
 $143
 $3,067
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(1)Intercompany eliminations include royalties and other intercompany services (see "— Note 8 — Segment Information).

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Contract and Contract Related Liabilities
The Company provides numerous products and services to its customers. There is often a timing difference between the cash payment by the customers and recognition of revenue for each of the associated performance obligations. The Company has the following main types of liabilities associated with contracts with customers: (1) outstanding chip liability, (2) loyalty program liabilities, and (3) customer deposits and other deferred revenue for gaming and non-gaming products and services yet to be provided.
The outstanding chip liability represents the collective amounts owed to junkets and patrons in exchange for gaming chips in their possession. Outstanding chips are expected to be recognized as revenue or redeemed for cash within one year of being purchased. The loyalty program liabilities represent a deferral of revenue until patron redemption of points earned. The loyalty program points are expected to be redeemed and recognized as revenue within one year of being earned. The customer deposits and other deferred revenue represent cash deposits made by customers for future services provided by the Company. With the exception of mall deposits, which are tied to the terms of the lease and typically extend beyond a year, the majority of these customer deposits and other deferred revenue are expected to be recognized as revenue or refunded to the customer within one year of the date the deposit was recorded.
The following table summarizes the liability activity related to contracts with customers:
 Outstanding Chip Liability Loyalty Program 
Customer Deposits and Other Deferred Revenue(1)
 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
 (In millions)
Balance at January 1$478
 $525
 $63
 $69
 $714
 $633
Balance at March 31592
 544
 63
 71
 749
 611
Increase (decrease)$114
 $19
 $
 $2
 $35
 $(22)
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(1)Of this amount, $147 million and $135 million as of March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, relates to mall deposits that are accounted for based on lease terms usually greater than one year.
Significant Impacts of Adoption
The adoption of the change in accounting standards related to revenue from contracts with customers resulted in the following significant impacts: (1) promotional allowances line item was eliminated from the condensed consolidated statement of operations with the amount being deducted from casino revenue, (2) the valuation of points associated with the Company’s loyalty programs was changed from cost to fair value; the loyalty program expense, previously charged to casino expense, was deducted from casino revenue to defer revenue recognition until redemption of the loyalty program points occurs; and redemption of the loyalty program points at third parties is now deducted from the loyalty program liability and paid directly to the third party, with any discounts received from the third party recorded to other revenue, and (3) the portion of junket commissions that was previously recorded to casino expense is now deducted from casino revenue. These adjustments resulted in a decrease to net revenues and operating expenses of $39 million and $40 million, respectively, and an increase in operating income of $1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The cumulative effect of the adoption was recognized as a decrease in retained earnings of $8 million on January 1, 2017.

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Note 3 — Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consists of the following:
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (In millions)
Land and improvements$659
 $626
Building and improvements17,598
 17,478
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements3,890
 3,720
Transportation455
 454
Construction in progress1,141
 1,094
 23,743
 23,372
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization(8,245) (7,469)
 $15,498
 $15,903
Construction in progress consists of the following:
 March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 (In millions)
Land and improvements$672
 $672
Building and improvements17,791
 17,703
Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements4,070
 3,999
Transportation459
 455
Construction in progress1,220
 1,179
 24,212
 24,008
Less — accumulated depreciation and amortization(8,727) (8,492)
 $15,485
 $15,516
 September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
 (In millions)
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao$441
 $430
Sands Cotai Central292
 286
Other408
 378
 $1,141
 $1,094
The $408 million in other construction in progress as of September 30, 2017, consists primarily of construction of a high-rise residential condominium tower (the "Las Vegas Condo Tower") and various projects at The Venetian Macao.
During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company capitalized $1 million, $12 million and $33 million, respectively,a nominal amount of interest expense. During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company capitalized approximately $6 million, $18 million, $8$5 million and $22$7 million, respectively, of internal costs, consisting primarily of compensation expense for individuals directly involved with the development and construction of property.
During the three monthsyear ended September 30,December 31, 2017, the Company completed an evaluation of the estimated useful lives of its property and equipment. The timing of this review was based on a combination of factors accumulating over time that provided the Company with updated information to make a better estimate on the economic lives of certain propertyequipment and equipment. These factors included (1) the accumulation of historical asset replacement data at the Company's operating properties, which reflects the actual length of time the Company uses certain property and equipment, (2) the stabilization of the operating, regulatory and competitive environment in each jurisdiction the Company operates in, which includes meeting the final land concession government imposed deadlines for the Company's Macao properties on the Cotai Strip, (3) transitioning to more predictable renovation cycles at the Company's operating properties and (4) consideration of the estimated useful lives assigned to buildings of the Company's peers in the gaming and hospitality industry. Based on these factors, as well as the anticipated use and condition of the assets





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evaluated, the Company determined that changes to the useful lives of certain property and equipment were appropriate. As a result, the Company revised the estimated useful lives of its buildings, building improvements and land improvements from a range of 15 to 40 years to 10 to 50 years and certain other furniture, fixtures and equipment from 3 to 6 years to 5 to 10 years to better reflect the estimated periods during which these assets are expected to remain in service.
This change in estimated useful lives was accounted for as a change in accounting estimate effective July 1, 2017. The impact of this change for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, was a decrease in depreciation and amortization expense and an increase in operating income of $51$64 million, and an increase in net income of $46 million, or earnings per share of $0.06 on a basic and diluted basis.

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Note 34 — Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Corporate and U.S. Related(1):
      
2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Extended Term B (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $11)$2,155
 $
2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Term B (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $13)
 2,170
2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Extended Revolving
 36
Airplane Financings
 56
2013 U.S. Credit Facility — Extended Term B (net of unamortized original issue discount and deferred financing costs of $10 and $11, respectively)$2,151
 $2,150
HVAC Equipment Lease13
 14
12
 12
Macao Related(1):
      
2016 VML Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $59 and $69, respectively)4,041
 4,049
2016 VML Credit Facility — Non-Extended Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $3 and $4, respectively)252
 266
2016 VML Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $53 and $56, respectively)4,036
 4,043
2016 VML Credit Facility — Non-Extended Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $2)240
 247
Other6
 8
4
 5
Singapore Related(1):
      
2012 Singapore Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $35 and $44, respectively)3,150
 2,996
2012 Singapore Credit Facility — Term (net of unamortized deferred financing costs of $52 and $32, respectively)3,209
 3,183
9,617
 9,595
9,652
 9,640
Less — current maturities(134) (167)(144) (296)
Total long-term debt$9,483
 $9,428
$9,508
 $9,344
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(1)Unamortized deferred financing costs of $27$25 million and $35$24 million as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, related to the U.S., Macao and Singapore revolving credit facilities are included in other assets, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

2013 U.S. Credit Facility
During March 2017,2018, the Company entered into an agreement (the "Amendment Agreement") to amend the existing 2013 U.S. Credit Facility to, among other things, refinance the term loans (by way of continuing or replacing existing term loans) in an aggregate amount of $2.18$2.16 billion (the "2013 Extended U.S. Term B Facility") and to lower the applicable margin credit spread for adjusted Eurodollar rate term loans from 2.25%2.0% to 2.00%1.75% per annum and for alternative base rate term loans from 1.25%1.0% to 1.00%0.75% per annum (the interest rate was set at 3.2%3.6% as of September 30, 2017)March 31, 2018). Additionally, the Amendment Agreement removed the requirement to prepay outstanding revolving loans and/or permanently reduce revolving commitments in certain circumstances and extended the maturity date of the term loans from December 19, 2020March 29, 2024 to March 29, 2024.27, 2025. The 2013 Extended U.S. Term B Facility is subject to quarterly amortization payments of $5 million, which will begin on June 30, 2018, followed by a balloon payment of $2.01 billion due on March 27, 2025. The Company recorded a $3 million loss on modification of debt during the three months ended March 31, 2018, in connection with the Amendment Agreement.
As of March 31, 2018, the Company had $1.14 billion of available borrowing capacity under the 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit.
2016 VML Credit Facility
As of March 31, 2018, the Company had $1.99 billion of available borrowing capacity under the 2016 VML Revolving Facility.
2012 Singapore Credit Facility
During March 2018, the Company amended its 2012 Singapore Credit Facility, which refinanced the term loans in an aggregate amount of SGD 4.80 billion (approximately $3.66 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2018), pursuant to which consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Term Facility extended the maturity to March 29, 2024, and consenting lenders of borrowings under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility extended the maturity to September 29, 2023. The Company recorded a $0.5 million loss on modification or early

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amortization payments of $5 million, which began on March 31, 2017, followed by a balloon payment of $2.03 billion due on March 29, 2024. The Company recorded a $5 million loss on modificationretirement of debt during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, in connection with the Amendment Agreement.
amendment. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the Company had $1.15 billion of available borrowing capacity under the 2013 Extended U.S. Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit.
Airplane Financings
In March 2017, the Company repaid the outstanding $56 million balance under the Airplane Financings.
2016 VML Credit Facility
As of September 30, 2017, the Company had $1.99 billion of available borrowing capacity under the 2016 VML Revolving Facility.
2012 Singapore Credit Facility
As of September 30, 2017, the Company hadSGD 495 million Singapore dollars ("SGD," approximately $364(approximately $377 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2017)March 31, 2018) of available borrowing capacity under the 2012 Singapore Revolving Facility, net of outstanding letters of credit. 
Commencing with the quarterly period ending June 30, 2018, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2022, the amended facility agreement requires the borrower to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 0.5% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of March 19, 2018 (the "Singapore Restatement Date"). Commencing with the quarterly period ending June 30, 2022, and at the end of each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2023, the Company is required to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 5.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Singapore Restatement Date. For the quarterly periods ending June 30, 2023 through the termination date of March 29, 2024, the borrower is required to repay the outstanding 2012 Singapore Term Facility in the amount of 18.0% of the aggregate principal amount outstanding as of the Singapore Restatement Date. The leverage covenant was amended to provide that the leverage ratio not exceed 4.0x on the last day of each fiscal quarter through maturity.
Debt Covenant Compliance
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, management believes the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities related to long-term debt and capital lease obligations are as follows:
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Proceeds from 2016 VML Credit Facility$649
 $1,000
$249
 $300
Proceeds from 2013 U.S. Credit Facility5
 260

 5
Proceeds from 2011 VML Credit Facility
 1,000
$654
 $2,260
$249
 $305
Repayments on 2016 VML Credit Facility$(662) $(1,000)$(256) $(100)
Repayments on 2012 Singapore Credit Facility(17) (16)
Repayments on 2013 U.S. Credit Facility(57) (907)
 (47)
Repayments on 2012 Singapore Credit Facility(50) (50)
Repayments on Airplane Financings(56) (3)
 (56)
Repayments on HVAC Equipment Lease and Other Long-Term Debt(3) (3)(1) (1)
$(828) $(1,963)$(274) $(220)
Fair Value of Long-Term Debt
The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, was approximately $9.57$9.60 billion and $9.58$9.61 billion, respectively, compared to its carrying value of $9.71$9.75 billion and $9.70$9.72 billion, respectively. The estimated fair value of the Company's long-term debt is based on level 2 inputs (quoted prices in markets that are not active).

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Note 45 — Equity and Earnings Per Share
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Company's Board of Directors is authorized, subject to limitations prescribed by Nevada law and the Company's articles of incorporation, to determine the terms and conditions of the preferred stock, including whether the shares of preferred stock will be issued in one or more series, the number of shares to be included in each series and the powers, designations, preferences and rights of the shares. The Company's Board of Directors also is authorized to designate any qualifications, limitations or restrictions on the shares without any further vote or action by the stockholders.
Common Stock
Dividends
On March 30, 2018, the Company paid a dividend of $0.75 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the three months ended March 31, June 302018, the Company recorded $593 million as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $324 million related to the principal stockholder and September 29,his family and the remaining $269 million related to all other shareholders).
On March 31, 2017, the Company paid a dividend of $0.73 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2017, the Company recorded $1.73 billion$579 million as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $946$315 million related to the Principal Stockholderprincipal stockholder and his family and the remaining $787 million related to all other shareholders).
On March 31, June 30 and September 30, 2016, the Company paid a dividend of $0.72 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded $1.72 billion as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $933 million related to the Principal Stockholder and his family and the remaining $784$264 million related to all other shareholders).
In October 2017,April 2018, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.73$0.75 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $577592 million) to be paid on December 29, 2017,June 28, 2018, to shareholders of record on December 21, 2017.June 20, 2018.
In October 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors increased the dividend for the 2018 calendar year to $3.00 per common share, or $0.75 per common share per quarter.
Repurchase Program
In October 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $2.0 billion of its outstanding common stock, which expired in October 2016. In November 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.56 billion of its outstanding common stock, which expires in November 2018. Repurchases of the Company's common stock are made at the Company's discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws in the open market or otherwise. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including the Company's financial position, earnings, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions. During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company repurchased 5,107,2371,048,200 and 2,723,482 shares, respectively, of its common stock for $300$75 million and $150 million, respectively, (including commissions) under the current program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, no shares were repurchased under the previous program. All share repurchases of the Company's common stock have been recorded as treasury stock.
Noncontrolling Interests
On February 24 and June 23, 2017,2018, SCL paid a dividend of 0.99 Hong Kong dollars ("HKD") and HKD 1.00 per share respectively, to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.07$1.02 billion, of which the Company retained $1.45 billion$717 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017)March 31, 2018). On February 26 and June 24, 2016,2017, SCL paid a dividend of HKD 0.99 and HKD 1.00 per share respectively, to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.07$1.03 billion, of which the Company retained $1.45 billion$722 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016)March 31, 2017).
On March 16, 2018, the Board of Directors of SCL approved a dividend of HKD 1.00 per share to SCL shareholders, subject to shareholder approval, to be paid on June 22, 2018, to shareholders of record on June 4, 2018.
During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, the Company distributed $10$3 million and $11 million, respectively, to certain of its noncontrolling interests.

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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 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (used in the calculation of basic earnings per share)791
 795
 792
 795
789
 794
Potential dilution from stock options and restricted stock and stock units1
 
 1
 
1
 1
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares (used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share)792
 795
 793
 795
790
 795
Antidilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share6
 7
 7
 7
1
 7
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted solely of foreign currency translation adjustments.
Note 56 — Fair Value MeasurementsIncome Taxes
The Company's effective income tax rate was (54.6)% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to 10.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018, would have been 9.5% without the discrete benefit of $670 million, as discussed further below. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 reflects a 17% statutory tax rate on the Company's Singapore operations, a 21% corporate income tax rate for its domestic operations and a zero percent tax rate on its Macao gaming operations due to the Company's income tax exemption in Macao, effective through the end of 2018.
In December 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act"). The Company currently uses foreign currency forward contracts as effective economic hedgesrecorded a discrete benefit of $526 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 related to manage a portionthe reduction of the valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets previously determined not likely to be utilized and also the revaluation of its foreign currency exposure. Foreign currency forward contracts involveU.S. deferred tax liabilities at the purchase and salereduced corporate income tax rate of 21%. This discrete benefit was the provisional impact of enactment of the Act subject to Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 118, which provides for a designated currency at an agreed upon rate for settlement on12-month remeasurement period to complete the accounting required under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740.
The Act made significant changes to U.S. income tax laws, including transitioning from a specified date. The aggregate notional valueworldwide tax system to a territorial tax system. This change in the U.S. international tax system included the introduction of these foreign currency contracts was $144 million and $427 millionseveral new tax regimes that are effective as of September 30, 2017January 1, 2018. One of the new taxes introduced is the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI"), which effectively taxes the foreign earnings of U.S. multinational companies at 10.5%, half of the current corporate tax rate. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company concluded how the foreign tax credits associated with this income, and allowed against the U.S. tax liability, would be utilized and the potential impact on the foreign tax credit deferred tax asset and related valuation allowance. As a result, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $670 million relating to the reduction of the valuation allowance on certain U.S. foreign tax credit assets generated prior to 2018 that were previously determined not likely to be utilized.
While management believes the provisional amounts recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2016, respectively. As2017 represent reasonable estimates of the ultimate impact U.S. tax reform will have on the Company's consolidated financial statements, it is possible the Company may continue to materially adjust these derivativesamounts for related administrative guidance, notices, implementation regulations, potential legislative amendments and interpretations as the Act continues to evolve. These adjustments could have not been designated and/or do not qualify for hedge accounting,an impact on the changes in fair value are recognized as other income (expense) in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The following table provides theCompany's tax assets and liabilities, carried at fair value:effective tax rate, net income and earnings per share.

   Fair Value Measurements Using:
 
Total Carrying
Value
 
Quoted Market
Prices in Active
Markets (Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (Level 3)
 (In millions)
As of September 30, 2017       
Assets       
Cash equivalents(1)
$694
 $694
 $
 $
Liabilities       
Forward contracts(2)
$4
 $
 $4
 $
As of December 31, 2016       
Assets       
Cash equivalents(1)
$931
 $931
 $
 $
Forward contracts(2)
$12
 $
 $12
 $
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(2)As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had 8 and 18 foreign currency forward contracts, respectively, with fair values based on recently reported market transactions of forward rates. Assets were included in prepaid expenses and other and liabilities were included in other accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded in other income (expense) a $16 million loss, $10 million gain and $18 million loss, respectively, related to the change in fair value of the forward contracts.
Note 67 — Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is involved in other litigation in addition to those noted below, arising in the normal course of business. Management has made certain estimates for potential litigation costs based upon consultation with legal counsel and has accrued a nominal amount for such costs as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. 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 and cash flows.
Round Square Company Limited v. Las Vegas Sands Corp.
On October 15, 2004, Richard Suen and Round Square Company Limited ("Roundsquare") 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 (the "District Court"), asserting a breach of an alleged agreement to pay a success fee of $5 million and 2.0% of the net profit from the Company's Macao 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 $44 million. On June 30, 2008, a judgment was entered in this matter in the amount of $59 million (including pre-judgment interest). The Company appealed the 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 for a new trial. In its decision reversing the monetary judgment against the Company, the Nevada Supreme Court also made several other rulings, including overturning the pre-trial dismissal of the plaintiffs' breach of contract claim and deciding several evidentiary matters, some of which confirmed and some of which overturned rulings made by the District Court. On February 27, 2012, the District Court set a date of March 25, 2013, for the new trial. On June 22, 2012, the defendants filed a request to add experts and plaintiffs filed a motion seeking additional financial data as part of their discovery. The District Court granted both requests. The retrial began on March 27 and on May 14, 2013, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Roundsquare in the amount of $70 million. On May 28, 2013, a judgment was entered in the matter in the amount of $102 million (including pre-judgment interest). On June 7, 2013, the Company filed a motion with the District Court requesting that the judgment be set aside as a matter of law or in the alternative that a new trial be granted. On July 30, 2013, the District Court denied the Company's motion. On October 17, 2013, the District Court entered an order granting plaintiff's request for certain costs and fees associated with the litigation in the amount of approximately $1 million. On December 6, 2013, the Company filed a notice of appeal of the jury verdict with the Nevada Supreme Court. The Company filed its opening appellate brief with the Nevada Supreme Court on June 16, 2014. On August 19, 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order granting plaintiffs additional time until September 15, 2014, to file their answering brief. On September 15, 2014, Roundsquare filed a request to the Nevada Supreme Court to file a brief exceeding the maximum number of words, which was granted. On October 10, 2014, Roundsquare filed its answering brief. On January 12, 2015, the defendants filed their reply brief. On January 27, 2015, Roundsquare filed its reply brief. The Nevada Supreme Court set oral argument for December 17, 2015, before a panel of justices only to reset it for January 26, 2016, en banc. Oral arguments were presented to the Nevada Supreme Court as scheduled. On March 11, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order affirming the judgment of liability, but reversing the damages award and remanding for a new trial on damages. On March 29, 2016, Roundsquare filed a petition for





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rehearing. The Nevada Supreme Court ordered an answer by the Company, which the Company filed on May 4, 2016. On May 12, 2016, Roundsquare filed a motion for leave to file a reply brief in support of its petition for rehearing, and on May 19, 2016, the Company filed an opposition to that motion. On June 24, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an order granting Roundsquare's petition for rehearing and submitting the appeal for decision on rehearing without further briefing or oral argument. On July 22, 2016, the Nevada Supreme Court once again ordered a new trial as to plaintiff Roundsquare on the issue of quantum merit damages. A pre-trial hearing was set in District Court for December 12, 2016. At the December 12, 2016 hearing, the District Court indicated that it would allow a scope of trial and additional discovery into areas the Company opposed as inconsistent with the Nevada Supreme Court's remand. The District Court issued a written order on the scope of retrial and discovery dated December 15, 2016. On January 5, 2017, the Company

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moved for a stay of proceedings in the District Court, pending the Nevada Supreme Court's resolution of the Company's petition for writ of mandamus or prohibition, which was filed on January 13, 2017. On February 13, 2017, the District Court denied the motion to stay proceedings and, on February 16, 2017, the Nevada Supreme Court denied the writ. The parties are presently engaged in document discovery.discovery and the damages trial date has been set to begin on March 4, 2019. The Company has accrued a nominal amount for estimated costs related to this legal matter as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. In the event that the Company's assumptions used to evaluate this matter change in future periods, it may be required to record an additional liability for an adverse outcome. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.
Frank J. Fosbre, Jr. v. Las Vegas Sands Corp., Sheldon G. Adelson and William P. Weidner
On May 24, 2010, Frank J. Fosbre, Jr. 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 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 are reported as one consolidated 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, 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. On November 7, 2011, the defendants filed their answer to the allegations remaining in the amended complaint. On July 11, 2012, the U.S. District Court issued an order allowing defendants' Motion for Partial Reconsideration of the U.S. District Court's order dated August 24, 2011, striking additional portions of the plaintiffs' complaint and reducing the class period to a period of February 4 to November 6, 2008. On August 7, 2012, the plaintiffs filed a purported class action second amended complaint (the "Second Amended Complaint") seeking to expand their allegations back to a time period of 2007 (having previously been cut back to 2008 by the U.S. District Court) essentially alleging very similar matters that had been previously stricken by the U.S. District Court. On October 16, 2012, the defendants filed a new motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. The plaintiffs responded to the motion to dismiss on November 1, 2012, and defendants filed their reply on November 12, 2012. On November 20, 2012, the U.S. District Court granted a stay of discovery under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act pending a decision on the new motion to dismiss and therefore, the discovery process was suspended. On April 16, 2013, the case was reassigned to a new judge. On July 30, 2013, the U.S. District Court heard the motion to dismiss and took the matter under advisement. On November 7, 2013, the judge granted in part and denied in part defendants' motions to dismiss. On December 13, 2013, the defendants filed their answer to the





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Second Amended Complaint. Discovery in the matter resumed. On January 8, 2014, plaintiffs filed a motion to expand the certified class period, which was granted by the U.S. District Court on June 15, 2015. Fact discovery closed on July 31, 2015, and expert discovery closed on December 18, 2015. On January 22, 2016, defendants filed motions for summary judgment. Plaintiffs filed an opposition to the motions for summary judgment on March 11, 2016. Defendants filed their replies in support of summary judgment on April 8, 2016. Summary judgment in favor of the defendants was entered on January 4, 2017. The plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal on February 2, 2017, and their opening brief in support of their appeal on July 14, 2017. Defendants filed their answering briefs in opposition to the appeal on October 13, 2017. Plaintiffs filed their reply brief in support of their appeal on December 14, 2017. Oral argument on the appeal was held on April 12, 2018. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.

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Benyamin Kohanim v. Adelson, et al.
On March 9, 2011, Benyamin Kohanim filed a shareholder derivative action (the "Kohanim action") on behalf of the Company in the District Court against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel, the members of the Board of Directors at the time. The complaint alleges, among other things, breach of fiduciary duties in failing to properly implement, oversee and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.Act ("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 against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel, the members of the Board of Directors at the time. The complaint raises substantially similar claims as alleged in the Kohanim action. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiffs. The Kohanim and Gaines actions have been consolidated and are reported as one consolidated matter. On July 25, 2011, the plaintiffs filed a first verified amended consolidated complaint. The plaintiffs have twice agreed to stay the proceedings. A 120-day stay was entered by the District Court in October 2011. It was extended for another 90 days in February 2012 and expired in May 2012. The parties agreed to an extension of the May 2012 deadline that expired on October 30, 2012. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on November 1, 2012, based on the fact that the plaintiffs have suffered no damages. On January 23, 2013, the District Court denied the motion to dismiss in part, deferred the remainder of the motion to dismiss and stayed the proceedings until July 22, 2013. The District Court granted several successive stays since that time, but lifted the stay on April 25, 2017, following an in-chambers status check. On July 20, 2017, the District Court ordered counsel of record for all parties to appear for an August 10, 2017 status check. The District Court subsequently ordered the parties to submit supplemental briefing on the pending motion to dismiss and a hearing on that motion is scheduled forwas held on November 9, 2017. This consolidated actionAfter first entering an order dismissing the case without prejudice, the District Court on January 9, 2018, dismissed the case with prejudice at the plaintiffs' request. Plaintiffs did not file an appeal and the matter is 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.now closed.
Nasser Moradi, et al. v. Adelson, et al.
On April 1, 2011, Nasser Moradi, Richard Buckman, Douglas Tomlinson and Matt Abbeduto filed a shareholder derivative action (the "Moradi action"), as amended on April 15, 2011, on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court, against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, 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,





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and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiff. On April 22, 2011, John Zaremba filed a shareholder derivative action (the "Zaremba action") on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court, against Sheldon G. Adelson, Jason N. Ader, Irwin Chafetz, Charles D. Forman, George P. Koo, Michael A. Leven, Jeffrey H. Schwartz and Irwin A. Siegel, the members of the Board of Directors at the time, and Wing T. Chao, a former member of the Board of Directors. The complaint raises substantially similar claims as alleged in the Kohanim, Moradi, Gaines and LAMPERS actions. The complaint seeks to recover for the Company unspecified damages, including restitution, disgorgement of profits and injunctive relief, and also seeks to recover attorneys' fees, costs and related expenses for the plaintiff. On August 25, 2011, the U.S. District Court consolidated the Moradi, LAMPERS and Zaremba actions and such actions are reported as one consolidated matter. On November 17, 2011, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss or alternatively to stay the federal action due to the parallel District Court action described above. On May 25,

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2012, the case was transferred to a new judge. On August 27, 2012, the U.S. District Court granted the motion to stay pending a further update of the Special Litigation Committee due on October 30, 2012. On October 30, 2012, the defendants filed the update asking the judge to determine whether to continue the stay until January 31, 2013, or to address motions to dismiss. On November 7, 2012, the U.S. District Court denied defendants request for an extension of the stay but asked the parties to brief the motion to dismiss. On November 21, 2012, defendants filed their motion to dismiss. On December 21, 2012, plaintiffs filed their opposition, and on January 18, 2013, defendants filed their reply. On May 31, 2013, the case was reassigned to a new judge. On April 11, 2014, the judge denied the motion to dismiss without prejudice and ordered the case stayed pending the outcome of the District Court action in Kohanim described above. PursuantAfter the Kohanim case was dismissed with prejudice at plaintiff's request and not appealed, the defendants, on April 11, 2018, filed simultaneous motions seeking to a series of court orders, the parties have filed a number of status reports during the pendency oflift the stay including most recently on June 16, 2017.Thisand to dismiss this federal consolidated derivative case. This consolidated action is in a preliminary stage and management has determined that based on proceedings to date, it is currently unable to determine the probability of the outcome of this matter or the range of reasonably possible loss, if any. The Company intends to defend this matter vigorously.
Asian American Entertainment Corporation, Limited v. Venetian Macau Limited, et al.
On January 19, 2012, Asian American Entertainment Corporation, Limited ("AAEC") filed a claim (the "Macao action") with the Macao Judicial Court (Tribunal Judicial de Base) against VML, LVS (Nevada) International Holdings, Inc. ("LVS (Nevada)"), Las Vegas Sands, LLC ("LVSLLC") and VCR (collectively, the "Defendants"). The claim is for 3.0 billion patacas (approximately $373$371 million at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2017)March 31, 2018) as compensation for damages resulting from the alleged breach of agreements entered into between AAEC and LVS (Nevada), LVSLLC and VCR (collectively, the "U.S. Defendants") for their joint presentation of a bid in response to the public tender held by the Macao government for the award of gaming concessions at the end of 2001. On July 4, 2012, the Defendants filed their defense to the Macao action with the Macao Judicial Court. AAEC then filed a reply that included several amendments to the original claim, although the amount of the claim was not amended. On January 4, 2013, the Defendants filed an amended defense to the amended claim with the Macao Judicial Court. On September 23, 2013, the U.S. Defendants filed a motion with the Macao Second Instance Court, seeking recognition and enforcement of the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling in the Prior Action, referred to below, given on April 10, 2009, which partially dismissed AAEC's claims against the U.S. Defendants.
On March 24, 2014, the Macao Judicial Court issued a Decision (Despacho Seneador) holding that AAEC's claim against VML is unfounded and that VML be removed as a party to the proceedings, and that the claim should proceed exclusively against the U.S. Defendants. On May 8, 2014, AAEC lodged an appeal against that decision. The Macao Judicial Court further held that the existence of the pending application for recognition and enforcement of the U.S. Court of Appeals ruling before the Macao Second Instance Court did not justify a stay of the proceedings against the U.S. Defendants at the present time, although in principle an application for a stay of the proceedings against the U.S. Defendants could be reviewed after the Macao Second Instance Court had issued its decision. On June 25, 2014, the Macao Second Instance Court delivered a decision, which gave formal recognition to and allowed enforcement in Macao of the judgment of the U.S. Court of Appeals, dismissing AAEC's claims against the U.S. Defendants.
AAEC appealed against the recognition decision to the Macao Court of Final Appeal, which, on May 6, 2015, dismissed the appeal and held the U.S. judgment to be final and have preclusive effect. The Macao Court of Final Appeal's decision became final on May 21, 2015. On June 5, 2015, the U.S. Defendants applied to the Macao Judicial





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Court to dismiss the claims against them as res judicata. AAEC filed its response to that application on June 30, 2015. The U.S. Defendants filed their reply on July 23, 2015. On September 14, 2015, the Macao Judicial Court admitted two further legal opinions from Portuguese and U.S. law experts. On March 16, 2016, the Macao Judicial Court dismissed the defense of res judicata. An appeal against that decision was lodged on April 7, 2016, together with a request that the appeal be heard immediately. By a decision dated April 13, 2016, the Macao Judicial Court accepted that the appeal be heard immediately. Legal arguments were submitted May 23, 2016. AAEC replied to the legal arguments on or about July 14, 2016, which was three days late, upon payment of a penalty. The U.S. Defendants submitted a response on September 20, 2016. On December 13, 2016, the Macao Judicial Court confirmed its earlier decision not to stay the proceedings pending appeal. As of the end of December 2016, all appeals (including VML's dismissal and the res judicata appeals) were being transferred to the Macao Second Instance Court. On May 11, 2017, the Macao Second

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





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Note 78 — Segment Information
The Company's principal operating and developmental activities occur in three geographic areas: Macao, Singapore and the U.S. The Company reviews the results of operations for each of its operating segments: The Venetian

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Macao; Sands Cotai Central; The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016;Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao; Sands Macao; Marina Bay Sands; Las Vegas Operating Properties; and Sands Bethlehem. The Company also reviews construction and development activities for each of its primary projects currently under development, in addition to its reportable segments noted above, which include the renovation, expansion and rebranding of Sands Cotai Central and the additional rooms in the tower adjacent to the Four Seasons Macao Hotel Tower SuitesMacao in Macao, and ourthe Las Vegas Condo Tower (which(for which construction currently is suspended) in the United States. The Company has included Ferry Operations and Other (comprised primarily of the Company's ferry operations and various other operations that are ancillary to its properties in Macao) to reconcile to condensed consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The Company has included Corporate and Other (which includes the Las Vegas Condo Tower and corporate activities of the Company) to reconcile to the condensed consolidated financial condition. The segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2017 has been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. The Company's segment information as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, and for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, is as follows:
Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Net Revenues          
Macao:          
The Venetian Macao$718
 $773
 $2,146
 $2,188
$868
 $726
Sands Cotai Central474
 518
 1,386
 1,521
549
 459
The Parisian Macao418
 69
 1,097
 69
359
 310
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao147
 161
 427
 434
191
 138
Sands Macao143
 167
 486
 527
154
 178
Ferry Operations and Other44
 46
 130
 126
39
 38
1,944
 1,734
 5,672
 4,865
2,160
 1,849
Marina Bay Sands793
 762
 2,329
 2,076
872
 690
United States:          
Las Vegas Operating Properties378
 384
 1,196
 1,125
477
 445
Sands Bethlehem148
 147
 437
 432
134
 139
526
 531
 1,633
 1,557
611
 584
Intersegment eliminations(64) (58) (188) (163)(64) (56)
Total net revenues$3,199
 $2,969
 $9,446
 $8,335
$3,579
 $3,067

Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Intersegment Revenues          
Macao:          
The Venetian Macao$1
 $2
 $4
 $5
$1
 $1
Ferry Operations and Other10
 10
 30
 29
6
 5
11
 12
 34
 34
7
 6
Marina Bay Sands2
 2
 6
 6
2
 2
Las Vegas Operating Properties51
 44
 148
 123
55
 48
Total intersegment revenues$64
 $58
 $188
 $163
$64
 $56


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Three Months Ended 
 September 30,
 Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 2016 2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Adjusted Property EBITDA          
Macao:          
The Venetian Macao$263
 $315
 $808
 $827
$348
 $289
Sands Cotai Central155
 176
 431
 484
201
 143
The Parisian Macao135
 19
 323
 19
116
 82
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao52
 62
 162
 154
73
 51
Sands Macao41
 46
 134
 125
47
 54
Ferry Operations and Other6
 10
 18
 25
4
 7
652
 628
 1,876
 1,634
789
 626
Marina Bay Sands442
 391
 1,299
 1,023
541
 364
United States:          
Las Vegas Operating Properties76
 86
 277
 245
141
 122
Sands Bethlehem40
 37
 113
 113
29
 36
116
 123
 390
 358
170
 158
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA(1)
1,210
 1,142
 3,565
 3,015
1,500
 1,148
Other Operating Costs and Expenses          
Stock-based compensation(4) (2) (11) (12)(4) (3)
Corporate(51) (39) (136) (208)(56) (42)
Pre-opening(1) (86) (7) (128)(1) (2)
Development(3) (3) (8) (7)(3) (3)
Depreciation and amortization(265) (277) (913) (792)(264) (321)
Amortization of leasehold interests in land(9) (10) (28) (29)(9) (10)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets(21) (5) (27) (15)(5) (3)
Operating income856
 720
 2,435
 1,824
1,158
 764
Other Non-Operating Costs and Expenses          
Interest income4
 2
 11
 6
5
 3
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized(83) (65) (240) (198)(89) (78)
Other income (expense)(19) 21
 (80) (33)
Other expense(26) (36)
Loss on modification or early retirement of debt
 (3) (5) (3)(3) (5)
Income tax expense(73) (69) (220) (187)
Income tax benefit (expense)571
 (69)
Net income$685
 $606
 $1,901
 $1,409
$1,616
 $579
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(1)Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income before stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, interest, other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate operations and operating performance. In particular, management utilizes consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of its operations with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. Integrated resortResort companies have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures. In order to view the operations of their properties on a more stand-alone basis, integrated resortIntegrated Resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company has significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest payments, and debt principal repayments and income taxes, which are not reflected in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA.

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EBITDA. Not all companies calculate adjusted property EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, consolidated adjusted property EBITDA as presented by the Company may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Nine Months Ended 
 September 30,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Capital Expenditures      
Corporate and Other$5
 $6
$49
 $1
Macao:      
The Venetian Macao113
 50
42
 28
Sands Cotai Central58
 97
28
 22
The Parisian Macao149
 798
42
 54
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao19
 9
9
 7
Sands Macao6
 13
4
 2
Ferry Operations and Other4
 3

 1
349
 970
125
 114
Marina Bay Sands137
 50
35
 56
United States:      
Las Vegas Operating Properties86
 57
26
 26
Sands Bethlehem15
 20
3
 5
101
 77
29
 31
Total capital expenditures$592
 $1,103
$238
 $202

September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Total Assets      
Corporate and Other$463
 $465
$1,652
 $953
Macao:      
The Venetian Macao2,173
 2,642
2,220
 2,640
Sands Cotai Central3,722
 4,152
3,951
 3,891
The Parisian Macao2,523
 2,711
2,480
 2,496
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao928
 966
933
 930
Sands Macao300
 316
306
 282
Ferry Operations and Other271
 281
275
 275
9,917
 11,068
10,165
 10,514
Marina Bay Sands4,988
 5,031
5,122
 5,054
United States:      
Las Vegas Operating Properties3,749
 3,214
3,933
 3,530
Sands Bethlehem691
 691
632
 636
4,440
 3,905
4,565
 4,166
Total assets$19,808
 $20,469
$21,504
 $20,687


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September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Total Long-Lived Assets(1)
      
Corporate and Other$251
 $264
$287
 $249
Macao:      
The Venetian Macao1,705
 1,726
1,719
 1,728
Sands Cotai Central3,532
 3,720
3,478
 3,516
The Parisian Macao2,400
 2,572
2,341
 2,375
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao859
 874
854
 853
Sands Macao225
 245
221
 222
Ferry Operations and Other149
 157
142
 146
8,870
 9,294
8,755
 8,840
Marina Bay Sands4,294
 4,192
4,378
 4,336
United States:      
Las Vegas Operating Properties2,773
 2,815
2,770
 2,779
Sands Bethlehem544
 548
548
 549
3,317
 3,363
3,318
 3,328
Total long-lived assets$16,732
 $17,113
$16,738
 $16,753
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(1)Long-lived assets include property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, and leasehold interests in land, net of accumulated amortization.



LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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
Generally, we view each of our integrated resort 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; Sands Cotai Central; The Parisian Macao, which opened on September 13, 2016;Macao; The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and the Sands Macao. Our operating segment in Singapore is the Marina Bay Sands. Our operating segments in the U.S. consist of the Las Vegas Operating Properties, which includes The Venetian Las Vegas, The Palazzo and the Sands Expo Center;Center, and the Sands Bethlehem.
On March 8, 2018, we entered into a purchase and sale agreement under which PCI Gaming Authority, an unincorporated, chartered instrumentality of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, will acquire the Sands Bethlehem property in Pennsylvania for a total enterprise value of $1.30 billion. The closing of the transaction is subject to regulatory review and other closing conditions.
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 currently available to us and on various other assumptions 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 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 20162017 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 24, 2017.23, 2018.
With the exception of the change in the useful lives of certain property and equipment (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 2 — Property and Equipment, Net"), thereThere were no newly identified significant accounting estimates during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, nor were there any material changes to the critical accounting policies and estimates discussed in our 20162017 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, Three Months Ended March 31,
 2017 2016 
Percent
Change
 2017 2016 
Percent
Change
 2018 2017 
Percent
Change
 (Dollars in millions) (Dollars in millions)
Net revenues $3,199
 $2,969
 7.7% $9,446
 $8,335
 13.3% $3,579
 $3,067
 16.7%
Operating expenses 2,343
 2,249
 4.2% 7,011
 6,511
 7.7% 2,421
 2,303
 5.1%
Operating income 856
 720
 18.9% 2,435
 1,824
 33.5% 1,158
 764
 51.6%
Income before income taxes 758
 675
 12.3% 2,121
 1,596
 32.9% 1,045
 648
 61.3%
Net income 685
 606
 13.0% 1,901
 1,409
 34.9% 1,616
 579
 179.1%
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. 570
 513
 11.1% 1,595
 1,161
 37.4% 1,456
 481
 202.7%
The increase in operating income was due to The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016, stronger results at Marina Bay Sands inacross our Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas property portfolio and the impact of the change in useful lives of certain property and equipment. The increase in net income and net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. reflected the increase inreflects these stronger operating income, partially offset by increases in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other expense, interest expenseresults and a nonrecurring non-cash discrete income tax expense,benefit of $670 million, as further described below.
Operating Results
Revenue Recognition
We adopted the new revenue recognition standard on January 1, 2018, on a full retrospective basis. Revenue from contracts with customers primarily consists of casino wagers, room sales, food and beverage transactions, rental income from our mall tenants, convention sales and entertainment and ferry ticket sales. These contracts can be written, oral or implied by customary business practices.
Gross casino revenue is the aggregate of gaming wins and losses. The commissions rebated to junket operators and premium players for rolling play, cash discounts and other cash incentives to patrons related to gaming play are recorded as a reduction to gross casino revenue. Gaming contracts include a performance obligation to honor the patron’s wager and typically include a performance obligation to provide a product or service to the patron on a complimentary basis to incentivize gaming or in exchange for points earned under our loyalty program.
When a patron earns points under our loyalty program, the estimated stand-alone selling price of the points earned is deferred until redemption. Once redeemed, revenue is recognized in its respective revenue type. Similarly, revenue is also allocated to its respective revenue type for complimentaries provided at management's discretion. After the aforementioned allocations, the residual amount is recorded to casino revenue.
Hotel revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of occupancy. Food and beverage revenue recognition criteria are met at the time of service. Convention revenues are recognized when the related service is rendered or the event is held. Deposits for future hotel occupancy, convention space or food and beverage services contracts are recorded as deferred income until the revenue recognition criteria are met. Revenue from contracts with a combination of these services is allocated pro rata based on each service’s stand-alone selling price. Cancellation fees for hotel, meeting space and food and beverage services are recognized upon cancellation by the customer and are included in other revenues. Ferry and entertainment revenue recognition criteria are met at the completion of the ferry trip or event, respectively.
Revenue from leases is primarily recorded to mall revenue and is generated from base rents and overage rents received through long-term leases with retail tenants. Base rent, adjusted for contractual escalations, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease. Overage rent is paid by a tenant when its sales exceed an agreed upon minimum amount and is not recognized until the threshold is met.
Key Operating Revenue Measurements
Operating revenues at The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Marina Bay Sands and our Las Vegas Operating Properties are dependent upon the volume of customers who stay at the hotel, which affects the price that can be charged for hotel rooms and our gaming volume. Operating revenues at Sands Macao and Sands Bethlehem are principally driven by casino customers who visit the properties on a daily basis.

The following are the key measurements we use to evaluate operating revenues:
Casino revenue measurements for Macao and Singapore: Macao and Singapore table games are segregated into two groups: Rolling Chip play (composed of VIP players) and Non-Rolling Chip play (mostly non-VIP players). The volume measurement for Rolling Chip play is non-negotiable gaming chips wagered and lost. The volume measurement for Non-Rolling Chip play is table games drop ("drop"), which is net markers issued (credit instruments), cash deposited in the table drop boxes andgaming chips purchased and exchanged at the cage. Rolling Chip and Non-Rolling Chip volume measurements are not comparable as they are two distinct measures of volume. The amounts wagered and lost for Rolling Chip play are substantially higher than the amounts dropped for Non-Rolling Chip play. Slot handle ("handle"), also a volume measurement, is the gross amount wagered for the period cited.
We view Rolling Chip win as a percentage of Rolling Chip volume, Non-Rolling Chip win as a percentage of drop and slot hold (amount won by the casino) as a percentage of slot handle. Win or hold percentage represents the percentage of Rolling Chip volume, Non-Rolling Chip drop or slot handle that is won by the casino and recorded as casino revenue. Beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2017, we revised the expected range for our Macao operations due to the Rolling Chip win percentage experience over the last several years. Our Rolling Chip win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) is expected to be 3.0% to 3.3% in Macao and 2.7% to 3.0% in Singapore, and our Non-Rolling Chip table games have produced a trailing 12-month win percentage (calculated before discounts) of 24.7%, 20.1%21.1%, 19.3%20.2%, 21.8%23.1%, 19.4%18.6% and 28.5%19.3% at The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Macao and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. As of January 1, 2018, Non-Rolling Chip drop at Marina Bay Sands includes chips purchased and exchanged at the cage, consistent with our Macao properties. Prior period amounts have been updated to conform to the current presentation. Our slot machines have produced a trailing 12-month hold percentage (calculated before slot club cash incentives) of 5.0%5.2%, 3.9%4.1%, 3.7%3.0%, 7.1%7.2%, 3.4%3.3% and 4.4% at The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Parisian Macao, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Macao and Marina Bay Sands, respectively. Actual win percentage may vary from our expected win percentage and the trailing 12-month win and hold percentages. Generally, slot machine play is conducted on a cash basis. In Macao and Singapore, 14.9%14.6% and 34.9%27.7%, respectively, of our table games play was conducted on a credit basis for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.
Casino revenue measurements for the U.S.: The volume measurements in the U.S. are slot handle, as previously described, and table games drop, which is the total amount of cash and net markers issued that are deposited in the table drop box. We view table games win as a percentage of drop and slot hold as a percentage of handle. Beginning with the three months ended March 31, 2017, we revised the expected range for our Las Vegas Operating Properties due to the win percentage experienced over the last several years. Based upon our mix of table games, our table games are expected to produce a win percentage (calculated before discounts) of 18% to 26% for Baccarat and 16% to 24% for non-Baccarat. Table games at Sands Bethlehem have produced a trailing 12-month win percentage of 20.0%19.6%. Our slot machines have produced a trailing 12-month hold percentage (calculated before slot club cash incentives) of 8.0%8.6% and 6.6%6.5% at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and at Sands Bethlehem, respectively. Actual win percentage may vary from our expected win percentage and the trailing 12-month win and hold percentages. Similar to Macao and Singapore, slot machine play is generally conducted on a cash basis. Approximately 59.2%66.7% of our table games play at our Las Vegas Operating Properties, for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, was conducted on a credit basis, while our table games play in Pennsylvania is primarily conducted on a cash basis.


Hotel revenue measurements: Performance indicators used are occupancy rate (a volume indicator), which is the average percentage of available hotel rooms occupied during a period and average daily room rate ("ADR," a price indicator), which is the average price of occupied rooms per day. Available rooms exclude those rooms unavailable for occupancy during the period due to renovation, development or other requirements. The calculations of the occupancy rate and ADR include the impact of rooms provided on a complimentary basis. Complimentary room rates are determined based on an analysis of retail (or cash) room rates by type of customer and room product to ensure the complimentary room rates are consistent with retail rates. Revenue per available room ("RevPAR") represents a summary of hotel ADR and occupancy. Because not all available rooms are occupied, ADR is normally higher than RevPAR. Reserved rooms where the guests do not show up for their stay and lose their deposit, or where guests check out early, may be resold 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 RevPAR may be higher than the ADR.
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, 2017March 31, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016March 31, 2017
Operating Revenues
Our net revenues consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 
Percent
Change
2018 2017 
Percent
Change
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Casino$2,511
 $2,307
 8.8%$2,599
 $2,157
 20.5 %
Rooms411
 402
 2.2%445
 398
 11.8 %
Food and beverage198
 184
 7.6%228
 212
 7.5 %
Mall160
 147
 8.8%156
 157
 (0.6)%
Convention, retail and other128
 141
 (9.2)%151
 143
 5.6 %
3,408
 3,181
 7.1%
Less — promotional allowances(209) (212) 1.4%
Total net revenues$3,199
 $2,969
 7.7%$3,579
 $3,067
 16.7 %
Consolidated net revenues were $3.20$3.58 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, an increase of $230$512 million compared to $2.97$3.07 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due todriven by increases of $349$310 million at The Parisianour Macao which opened in September 2016,operating properties and $31$182 million at Marina Bay Sands, primarily due to increased casino revenues, partially offset by a $137 million decrease at our Macao properties (excluding The Parisian Macao), driven by decreased casino revenues.


Casino revenues increased $204$442 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was dueis primarily attributable to increases of $321$270 million at The Parisianour Macao operating properties, primarily driven by an increase in Non-Rolling Chip drop, and $37$161 million at Marina Bay Sands, driven primarily by an increase in Rolling Chip volume. This increase was partially offset by a $145 million decrease at our Macao properties (excluding The Parisian Macao), driven primarily by a decrease in Rolling Chip win percentage. The following table summarizes the results of our casino activity:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 Change2018 2017 Change
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Macao Operations:         
The Venetian Macao         
Total casino revenues$617
 $670
 (7.9)%$716
 $596
 20.1 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,892
 $1,714
 10.4%$2,244
 $1,728
 29.9 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage22.8% 25.6% (2.8) pts23.7% 25.5% (1.8)pts
Rolling Chip volume$6,898
 $6,868
 0.4%$7,866
 $6,149
 27.9 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.28% 3.75% (0.47) pts4.20% 3.97% 0.23 pts
Slot handle$718
 $958
 (25.1)%$837
 $653
 28.2 %
Slot hold percentage5.1% 4.7% 0.4 pts5.1% 5.4% (0.3)pts
Sands Cotai Central         
Total casino revenues$390
 $443
 (12.0)%$418
 $344
 21.5 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,442
 $1,557
 (7.4)%$1,760
 $1,469
 19.8 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage20.4% 20.2% 0.2 pts21.4% 20.0% 1.4 pts
Rolling Chip volume$2,846
 $2,817
 1.0%$2,407
 $2,900
 (17.0)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.66% 4.16% (1.50) pts3.43% 2.97% 0.46 pts
Slot handle$1,182
 $1,477
 (20.0)%$1,276
 $1,189
 7.3 %
Slot hold percentage4.4% 3.6% 0.8 pts4.0% 4.0% 
The Parisian Macao         
Total casino revenues$379
 $58
 553.4%$291
 $243
 19.8 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,001
 $190
 426.8%$1,086
 $983
 10.5 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage20.9% 19.9% 1.0 pts20.2% 18.2% 2.0 pts
Rolling Chip volume$6,948
 $748
 828.9%$4,598
 $3,722
 23.5 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.11% 3.01% 0.10 pts2.77% 2.82% (0.05)pts
Slot handle$927
 $171
 442.1%$1,044
 $854
 22.2 %
Slot hold percentage3.1% 5.2% (2.1) pts2.7% 4.0% (1.3)pts
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao    
Total casino revenues$109
 $124
 (12.1)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$297
 $270
 10.0%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage23.1% 23.8% (0.7) pts
Rolling Chip volume$3,132
 $2,007
 56.1%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.23% 3.67% (1.44) pts
Slot handle$117
 $113
 3.5%
Slot hold percentage6.6% 5.5% 1.1 pts
Sands Macao    
Total casino revenues$138
 $162
 (14.8)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$603
 $671
 (10.1)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage18.7% 19.3% (0.6) pts
Rolling Chip volume$680
 $1,416
 (52.0)%
Rolling Chip win percentage1.13% 2.03% (0.90) pts
Slot handle$602
 $665
 (9.5)%
Slot hold percentage3.4% 3.3% 0.1 pts
Singapore Operations:    
Marina Bay Sands    
Total casino revenues$629
 $592
 6.3%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$943
 $985
 (4.3)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage28.4% 28.8% (0.4) pts
Rolling Chip volume$9,443
 $7,258
 30.1%
Rolling Chip win percentage3.29% 3.25% 0.04 pts
Slot handle$3,658
 $3,457
 5.8%
Slot hold percentage4.2% 4.5% (0.3) pts

Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 Change2018 2017 Change
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao     
Total casino revenues$142
 $92
 54.3 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop$416
 $303
 37.3 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage23.2% 21.8% 1.4 pts
Rolling Chip volume$3,055
 $1,830
 66.9 %
Rolling Chip win percentage3.25% 3.58% (0.33)pts
Slot handle$135
 $97
 39.2 %
Slot hold percentage6.7% 7.4% (0.7)pts
Sands Macao     
Total casino revenues$142
 $164
 (13.4)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$657
 $613
 7.2 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage18.2% 20.0% (1.8)pts
Rolling Chip volume$897
 $1,913
 (53.1)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.78% 2.60% 0.18 pts
Slot handle$640
 $596
 7.4 %
Slot hold percentage3.1% 3.4% (0.3)pts
Singapore Operations:     
Marina Bay Sands     
Total casino revenues$652
 $492
 32.5 %
Non-Rolling Chip drop(1)
$1,397
 $1,286
 8.6 %
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage(1)
18.4% 22.2% (3.8)pts
Rolling Chip volume$7,375
 $8,916
 (17.3)%
Rolling Chip win percentage4.77% 2.52% 2.25 pts
Slot handle$3,885
 $3,420
 13.6 %
Slot hold percentage4.4% 4.3% 0.1 pts
U.S. Operations:         
Las Vegas Operating Properties         
Total casino revenues$111
 $122
 (9.0)%$120
 $104
 15.4 %
Table games drop$401
 $431
 (7.0)%$491
 $433
 13.4 %
Table games win percentage17.1% 20.0% (2.9) pts22.7% 21.5% 1.2 pts
Slot handle$658
 $634
 3.8%$618
 $604
 2.3 %
Slot hold percentage8.1% 8.2% (0.1) pts8.3% 8.1% 0.2 pts
Sands Bethlehem         
Total casino revenues$138
 $136
 1.5%$118
 $122
 (3.3)%
Table games drop$293
 $284
 3.2%$281
 $269
 4.5 %
Table games win percentage20.1% 19.6% 0.5 pts18.2% 20.2% (2.0)pts
Slot handle$1,210
 $1,169
 3.5%$1,171
 $1,161
 0.9 %
Slot hold percentage6.5% 6.7% (0.2) pts6.6% 6.7% (0.1)pts
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(1)As of January 1, 2018, Non-Rolling Chip drop includes chips purchased and exchanged at the cage. Prior period amounts have been updated to conform to the current period presentation.
In our experience, average win percentages remain fairly consistent when measured over extended periods of time with a significant volume of wagers, but can vary considerably within shorter time periods as a result of the statistical variances that are associated with games of chance in which large amounts are wagered.


Room revenues increased $9$47 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due to a $29increases of $17 million increaseand $15 million at Sands Cotai Central and The ParisianVenetian Macao, partially offset by a $16 million decrease at Marina Bay Sands,respectively, driven by a decreaseincreases in occupancy and ADR. During the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were approximately 8%, 7%, 6% and 3% fewer24% more rooms available at The Venetian Macao, Marina Bay Sands, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao and our Las Vegas Operating Properties, respectively, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The following table summarizes the results of our room activity:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 Change2018 2017 Change
(Room revenues in millions)(Room revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:         
The Venetian Macao         
Total room revenues$45
 $47
 (4.3)%$57
 $42
 35.7 %
Occupancy rate90.7% 93.2% (2.5) pts95.9% 86.5% 9.4 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$224
 $209
 7.2%$232
 $203
 14.3 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$203
 $195
 4.1%$223
 $175
 27.4 %
Sands Cotai Central         
Total room revenues$79
 $73
 8.2%$82
 $65
 26.2 %
Occupancy rate93.0% 89.2% 3.8 pts93.5% 79.4% 14.1 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$148
 $145
 2.1%$158
 $148
 6.8 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$138
 $129
 7.0%$148
 $117
 26.5 %
The Parisian Macao         
Total room revenues$35
 $6
 483.3%$33
 $29
 13.8 %
Occupancy rate94.1% 87.5% 6.6 pts94.5% 81.9% 12.6 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$144
 $138
 4.3%$151
 $135
 11.9 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$136
 $121
 12.4%$143
 $111
 28.8 %
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao         
Total room revenues$9
 $9
 $9
 $8
 12.5 %
Occupancy rate80.8% 80.8% 88.7% 79.0% 9.7 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$335
 $345
 (2.9)%$322
 $367
 (12.3)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$271
 $279
 (2.9)%$285
 $290
 (1.7)%
Sands Macao         
Total room revenues$5
 $5
 $4
 $5
 (20.0)%
Occupancy rate95.7% 97.9% (2.2) pts98.8% 97.9% 0.9 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$191
 $190
 0.5%$165
 $195
 (15.4)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$183
 $186
 (1.6)%$163
 $191
 (14.7)%
Singapore Operations:         
Marina Bay Sands         
Total room revenues$93
 $109
 (14.7)%$100
 $94
 6.4 %
Occupancy rate96.6% 98.3% (1.7) pts96.8% 96.9% (0.1)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$445
 $475
 (6.3)%$455
 $438
 3.9 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$430
 $467
 (7.9)%$440
 $425
 3.5 %
U.S. Operations:         
Las Vegas Operating Properties         
Total room revenues$141
 $149
 (5.4)%$156
 $151
 3.3 %
Occupancy rate97.0% 96.5% 0.5 pts95.8% 94.3% 1.5 pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$232
 $240
 (3.3)%$257
 $258
 (0.4)%
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$225
 $232
 (3.0)%$246
 $243
 1.2 %
Sands Bethlehem         
Total room revenues$4
 $4
 $4
 $4
 
Occupancy rate96.1% 97.2% (1.1) pts88.2% 90.1% (1.9)pts
Average daily room rate (ADR)$164
 $164
 $159
 $158
 0.6 %
Revenue per available room (RevPAR)$158
 $160
 (1.3)%$140
 $142
 (1.4)%


MallFood and beverage revenues increased $13$16 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was dueis primarily attributable to an $11 million increase at our Macao operating properties, driven by an increase in banquet operations.
Mall revenues were consistent with the Shoppes at Parisian.three months ended March 31, 2017. For further information related to the financial performance of our malls, see "— Additional Information Regarding our Retail Mall Operations." The following table summarizes the results of our mall activity:malls on the Cotai Strip in Macao and in Singapore:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 Change2018 2017 Change
(Mall revenues in millions)(Mall revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:         
Shoppes at Venetian         
Total mall revenues$55
 $52
 5.8%$53
 $51
 3.9 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)785,973
 781,304
 0.6%786,472
 777,509
 1.2 %
Occupancy97.3% 97.1% 0.2 pts91.8% 97.6% (5.8)pts
Base rent per square foot$244
 $237
 3.0%$261
 $243
 7.4 %
Tenant sales per square foot$1,357
 $1,359
 (0.1)%$1,591
 $1,330
 19.6 %
Shoppes at Cotai Central(1)
         
Total mall revenues$15
 $15
 $14
 $19
 (26.3)%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)425,581
 407,102
 4.5%424,388
 407,028
 4.3 %
Occupancy93.0% 98.2% (5.2) pts94.0% 94.2% (0.2)pts
Base rent per square foot$113
 $130
 (13.1)%$113
 $130
 (13.1)%
Tenant sales per square foot$711
 $868
 (18.1)%$802
 $896
 (10.5)%
Shoppes at Parisian(2)
         
Total mall revenues$16
 $5
 220.0%$15
 $17
 (11.8)%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)299,125
 299,458
 (0.1)%300,238
 299,778
 0.2 %
Occupancy92.5% 92.6% (0.1) pts90.1% 92.6% (2.5)pts
Base rent per square foot$223
 $222
 0.5%$213
 $221
 (3.6)%
Tenant sales per square foot$531
 
 N/M$623
 
 N/M
Shoppes at Four Seasons         
Total mall revenues$31
 $31
 $31
 $31
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)258,392
 259,410
 (0.4)%258,291
 259,403
 (0.4)%
Occupancy100.0% 97.3% 2.7 pts98.9% 99.3% (0.4)pts
Base rent per square foot$453
 $458
 (1.1)%$455
 $451
 0.9 %
Tenant sales per square foot$3,247
 $2,971
 9.3%$3,896
 $3,053
 27.6 %
Singapore Operations:         
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands         
Total mall revenues$42
 $43
 (2.3)%$42
 $38
 10.5 %
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)606,946
 618,649
 (1.9)%608,571
 612,567
 (0.7)%
Occupancy97.2% 97.2% 96.3% 97.3% (1.0)pts
Base rent per square foot$243
 $236
 3.0%$256
 $221
 15.8 %
Tenant sales per square foot$1,506
 $1,396
 7.9%$1,719
 $1,431
 20.1 %
U.S. Operations:    
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem    
Total mall revenues$1
 $1
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)151,044
 151,029
 N/M
Occupancy95.9% 90.4% 5.5 pts
Base rent per square foot$20
 $21
 (4.8)%
Tenant sales per square foot$346
 $357
 (3.1)%
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N/M - Not Meaningful
Note:This table excludes the results of our mall operations at Sands Macao and Sands Bethlehem.
(1)The Shoppes at Cotai Central will feature up to approximately 600,000 square feet of gross leasable area upon completion of all phases of Sands Cotai Central's renovation, rebranding and expansion to The Londoner Macao.
(2)The Shoppes at Parisian opened in September 2016.


Convention, retail and other revenues decreased $13 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease is primarily driven by decreases of $6 million in entertainment revenues at The Venetian Macao, $4 million in convention revenues at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and $3 million in our passenger ferry service operations in Macao.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 
Percent
Change
2018 2017 
Percent
Change
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Casino$1,342
 $1,198
 12.0%$1,371
 $1,193
 14.9 %
Rooms74
 67
 10.4%110
 101
 8.9 %
Food and beverage109
 101
 7.9%172
 160
 7.5 %
Mall18
 16
 12.5%17
 16
 6.3 %
Convention, retail and other69
 66
 4.5%84
 81
 3.7 %
Provision for doubtful accounts23
 51
 (54.9)%
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts(16) 32
 (150.0)%
General and administrative358
 330
 8.5%345
 339
 1.8 %
Corporate51
 39
 30.8%56
 42
 33.3 %
Pre-opening1
 86
 (98.8)%1
 2
 (50.0)%
Development3
 3
 —%3
 3
  %
Depreciation and amortization265
 277
 (4.3)%264
 321
 (17.8)%
Amortization of leasehold interests in land9
 10
 (10.0)%9
 10
 (10.0)%
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets21
 5
 320.0%5
 3
 66.7 %
Total operating expenses$2,343
 $2,249
 4.2%$2,421
 $2,303
 5.1 %
Operating expenses were $2.34$2.42 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, an increase of $94$118 million compared to $2.25$2.30 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase in operating expenses was primarily driven by the opening of The Parisianan increase in casino expenses at our Macao in September 2016.operating properties and Marina Bay Sands.
Casino expenses increased $144$178 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by a $197 million increase at The Parisian Macao, partially offset by decreasesattributable to increases of $27$153 million and $19$24 million at Sands Cotai Centralour Macao operating properties and Marina Bay Sands, Macao, respectively, driven by a decreasean increase in gaming taxestax due to decreasedincreased casino revenues.
Food and beverage expenses increased $12 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017. The provision forincrease was driven by increased food and beverage revenues at our Macao operating properties, as previously mentioned.
The recovery of doubtful accounts was $23$16 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $51the provision for doubtful accounts of $32 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The decrease primarily resulted from increased collections of previously reserved customer balances during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, as compared to the prior year period. 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. 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 administrativeCorporate expenses increased $28$14 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily driven by a $25 million increase at The Parisian Macao.
Corporate expenses increased $12 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was primarily due to payroll-related costs and a charitable donation committed to assist the Macao community with long-term relief, recoverydonations.
Depreciation and rebuilding efforts due to Typhoon Hato.
Pre-openingamortization expense represents personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures, which are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening expenses decreased $85$57 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to pre-opening activities at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016. Development expenses include the costs associated with the Company's evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred.
Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $12 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily driven by a $51$64 million decrease resulting from a change in the estimated useful


lives of certain property and equipment (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 23 — Property and Equipment, Net"), partially offset by a $38 million increase at The Parisian Macao..
The loss on disposal of assets of $21 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017, primarily related to dispositions at our Macao operations due to property damages caused by Typhoon Hato.
Adjusted Property EBITDA
The following table summarizes information related to our segments (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 7 — Segment Information" for discussion of our operating segments and a reconciliation of consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to net income). Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is used by management as the primary measure of the operating performance of our segments. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is net income before stock-based compensation expense, corporate expense, pre-opening expense, development expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss on disposal or impairment of assets, interest, other income or expense, gain or loss on modification or early retirement of debt and income taxes. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate operations and operating performance. In particular, management utilizes consolidated

adjusted property EBITDA to compare the operating profitability of its operations with those of its competitors, as well as a basis for determining certain incentive compensation. Integrated resort companies have historically reported adjusted property EBITDA as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures. In order to view the operations of their properties on a more stand-alone basis, integrated resort companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense and corporate expense, from their adjusted property EBITDA calculations. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to income from operations (as an indicator of operating performance) or to cash flows from operations (as a measure of liquidity), in each case, as determined in accordance with GAAP. We have significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, dividend payments, interest payments, and debt principal repayments and income taxes, which are not reflected in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA. Not all companies calculate adjusted property EBITDA in the same manner. As a result, our presentation of consolidated adjusted property EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
The following table summarizes information related to our segments (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 8 — Segment Information" for discussion of our operating segments and a reconciliation of consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to net income):
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 
Percent
Change
2018 2017 
Percent
Change
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Macao:         
The Venetian Macao$263
 $315
 (16.5)%$348
 $289
 20.4 %
Sands Cotai Central155
 176
 (11.9)%201
 143
 40.6 %
The Parisian Macao135
 19
 610.5%116
 82
 41.5 %
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao52
 62
 (16.1)%73
 51
 43.1 %
Sands Macao41
 46
 (10.9)%47
 54
 (13.0)%
Ferry Operations and Other6
 10
 (40.0)%4
 7
 (42.9)%
652
 628
 3.8%789
 626
 26.0 %
Marina Bay Sands442
 391
 13.0%541
 364
 48.6 %
United States:         
Las Vegas Operating Properties76
 86
 (11.6)%141
 122
 15.6 %
Sands Bethlehem40
 37
 8.1%29
 36
 (19.4)%
116
 123
 (5.7)%170
 158
 7.6 %
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA$1,210
 $1,142
 6.0%$1,500
 $1,148
 30.7 %
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Integrated Resorts is primarily driven by our casino, room and mall operations, as previously discussed.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Macao operations increased $24$163 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. TheMarch 31, 2017. As previously described, the increase was primarily due to a $116 million increase at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016. This increase was partially offsetincreased casino revenues, driven by an $88 million decrease at our Macao properties (excluding The Parisian Macao), mainly due to decreased casino operations, driven by a lower Rollingincrease in Non-Rolling Chip win percentage.


drop.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands increased $51$177 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. As previously described, the increase was primarily due to increased casino revenues, driven by an increase in Rolling Chip volume.win percentage.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Las Vegas Operating Properties decreased $10increased $19 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to decreasedincreased casino revenues, driven by a decreasean increase in table games dropplay and lower win percentage.an increase in convention revenues.

Interest Expense
The following table summarizes information related to interest expense:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
(Dollars in millions)(Dollars in millions)
Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount)$80
 $72
$85
 $75
Add — imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo4
 4
4
 3
Less — capitalized interest(1) (11)
Interest expense, net$83
 $65
$89
 $78
Cash paid for interest$70
 $63
$74
 $65
Weighted average total debt balance$10,074
 $10,055
$9,842
 $9,878
Weighted average interest rate3.2% 2.9%3.5% 3.0%
Interest cost increased $8$11 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, resulting primarily from an increase in our weighted average interest rate. Capitalized interest decreased $10 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the opening of The Parisian Macao in September 2016.
Other Factors EffectingAffecting Earnings
Other expense was $19$26 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to other income of $21$36 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. Other expense during the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, was primarily attributable to a depreciation of the U.S. dollar versus the Singapore dollar during the period. This resulted in $19$26 million of foreign currency transaction losses, driven by Singapore dollar denominated intercompany debt reported in U.S. dollars. These losses resulted from the depreciation of the U.S. dollar versus the Singapore dollar during the period.
Our effective income tax rate was 9.6%(54.6)% for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to 10.2%10.6% for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in theMarch 31, 2017. Our effective income tax rate relates primarily to the valuation allowances recorded duringfor the three months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2018, would have been 9.5% without the discrete benefit of $670 million recorded due to the impact of the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Act"). The discrete tax benefit relates to the reduction of the valuation allowance recorded on certain U.S. foreign tax credit assets as we determined that certain deferred taxthese assets were no longer "more-likely than-not" realizable. realizable due to concluding how the foreign tax credits associated with this income, and allowed against the U.S. tax liability, would be utilized.
The effective income tax rates reflectrate for the first quarter of 2018 reflects a 17% statutory tax rate on our Singapore operations, a 21% corporate income tax rate on our U.S. operations and a zero percent tax rate on our Macao gaming operations due to our income tax exemption in Macao, effective through the end of 2018. We have recorded a valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets previously generated by operations in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions; however, to the extent that the financial results of theseour operations improve or we determine related administrative guidance, notices, implementation regulations, potential legislative amendments and interpretations of the Act require changes to positions we have taken and it becomes "more-likely-than-not" that“more-likely-than-not” these deferred tax assets, or a portion thereof, are realizable, we will reduce the valuation allowances in the period such determination is made, as appropriate.
The net income attributable to our noncontrolling interests was $115$160 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, compared to $93$98 million for the three months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interest of Sands China Ltd. ("SCL").


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Operating Revenues
Our net revenues consisted of the following:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 
Percent
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Casino$7,379
 $6,406
 15.2%
Rooms1,194
 1,123
 6.3%
Food and beverage610
 559
 9.1%
Mall476
 422
 12.8%
Convention, retail and other400
 389
 2.8%
 10,059
 8,899
 13.0%
Less — promotional allowances(613) (564) (8.7)%
Total net revenues$9,446
 $8,335
 13.3%
Consolidated net revenues were $9.45 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $1.11 billion compared to $8.34 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to increases of $1.03 billion at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016, and $253 million at Marina Bay Sands, primarily due to increased casino revenues.
Casino revenues increased $973 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was due to increases of $922 million at The Parisian Macao and $267 million at Marina Bay Sands, driven by increases in Rolling Chip win percentage and volume, partially offset by a $154 million decrease at Sands Cotai Central, driven by a decrease in Non-Rolling Chip drop, as well as decreases in Rolling Chip win percentage and volume. The following table summarizes the results of our casino activity:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Macao Operations:     
The Venetian Macao     
Total casino revenues$1,849
 $1,893
 (2.3)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$5,315
 $5,141
 3.4%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage24.6% 25.2% (0.6) pts
Rolling Chip volume$18,218
 $21,963
 (17.1)%
Rolling Chip win percentage3.61% 3.23% 0.38 pts
Slot handle$2,052
 $3,007
 (31.8)%
Slot hold percentage5.2% 4.6% 0.6 pts
Sands Cotai Central     
Total casino revenues$1,153
 $1,307
 (11.8)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$4,278
 $4,571
 (6.4)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage20.5% 20.5% 
Rolling Chip volume$8,267
 $9,502
 (13.0)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.92% 3.52% (0.60) pts
Slot handle$3,509
 $4,521
 (22.4)%
Slot hold percentage4.1% 3.6% 0.5 pts
The Parisian Macao     
Total casino revenues$980
 $58
 N/M
Non-Rolling Chip drop$2,957
 $190
 N/M
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage19.6% 19.9% (0.3) pts
Rolling Chip volume$14,430
 $748
 N/M
Rolling Chip win percentage3.24% 3.01% 0.23 pts
Slot handle$2,716
 $171
 N/M
Slot hold percentage3.4% 5.2% (1.8) pts


 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 Change
 (Dollars in millions)
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao     
Total casino revenues$317
 $324
 (2.2)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$894
 $800
 11.8%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage23.1% 23.3% (0.2) pts
Rolling Chip volume$7,379
 $6,511
 13.3%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.48% 3.05% (0.57) pts
Slot handle$311
 $306
 1.6%
Slot hold percentage7.1% 5.9% 1.2 pts
Sands Macao     
Total casino revenues$471
 $512
 (8.0)%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$1,842
 $2,021
 (8.9)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage19.2% 18.1% 1.1 pts
Rolling Chip volume$3,561
 $5,610
 (36.5)%
Rolling Chip win percentage2.65% 2.64% 0.01 pts
Slot handle$1,811
 $1,990
 (9.0)%
Slot hold percentage3.3% 3.3% 
Singapore Operations:     
Marina Bay Sands     
Total casino revenues$1,869
 $1,602
 16.7%
Non-Rolling Chip drop$2,821
 $2,927
 (3.6)%
Non-Rolling Chip win percentage28.6% 28.7% (0.1) pts
Rolling Chip volume$27,068
 $23,630
 14.5%
Rolling Chip win percentage3.40% 2.58% 0.82 pts
Slot handle$10,481
 $10,058
 4.2%
Slot hold percentage4.3% 4.5% (0.2) pts
U.S. Operations:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties     
Total casino revenues$332
 $308
 7.8%
Table games drop$1,186
 $1,289
 (8.0)%
Table games win percentage18.5% 15.7% 2.8 pts
Slot handle$1,867
 $1,882
 (0.8)%
Slot hold percentage8.0% 8.0% 
Sands Bethlehem     
Total casino revenues$408
 $402
 1.5%
Table games drop$838
 $853
 (1.8)%
Table games win percentage20.3% 19.3% 1.0 pts
Slot handle$3,550
 $3,367
 5.4%
Slot hold percentage6.6% 6.9% (0.3) pts
 ____________________
N/M - Not Meaningful
In our experience, average win percentages remain fairly consistent when measured over extended periods of time with a significant volume of wagers, but can vary considerably within shorter time periods as a result of the statistical variances that are associated with games of chance in which large amounts are wagered.



Room revenues increased $71 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase is primarily due to a $90 million increase at The Parisian Macao, partially offset by a $14 million decrease at Marina Bay Sands, driven by a decrease in available rooms. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, there were approximately 16%, 12%, 6% and 2% fewer rooms available at The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Venetian Macao, Marina Bay Sands and our Las Vegas Operating Properties, respectively, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The following table summarizes the results of our room activity:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 Change
 (Room revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:     
The Venetian Macao     
Total room revenues$130
 $138
 (5.8)%
Occupancy rate90.0% 83.7% 6.3 pts
Average daily room rate$214
 $215
 (0.5)%
Revenue per available room$193
 $180
 7.2%
Sands Cotai Central     
Total room revenues$210
 $204
 2.9%
Occupancy rate84.6% 80.9% 3.7 pts
Average daily room rate$147
 $149
 (1.3)%
Revenue per available room$124
 $121
 2.5%
The Parisian Macao     
Total room revenues$96
 $6
 N/M
Occupancy rate87.9% 87.5% 0.4 pts
Average daily room rate$140
 $138
 1.4%
Revenue per available room$123
 $121
 1.7%
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao     
Total room revenues$25
 $26
 (3.8)%
Occupancy rate80.4% 73.0% 7.4 pts
Average daily room rate$352
 $348
 1.1%
Revenue per available room$283
 $254
 11.4%
Sands Macao     
Total room revenues$15
 $15
 
Occupancy rate97.4% 96.6% 0.8 pts
Average daily room rate$192
 $200
 (4.0)%
Revenue per available room$187
 $193
 (3.1)%
Singapore Operations:     
Marina Bay Sands     
Total room revenues$267
 $281
 (5.0)%
Occupancy rate95.9% 97.6% (1.7) pts
Average daily room rate$426
 $415
 2.7%
Revenue per available room$409
 $405
 1.0%
U.S. Operations:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties     
Total room revenues$440
 $442
 (0.5)%
Occupancy rate94.7% 94.5% 0.2 pts
Average daily room rate$248
 $244
 1.6%
Revenue per available room$235
 $230
 2.2%
Sands Bethlehem     
Total room revenues$11
 $11
 
Occupancy rate93.4% 94.9% (1.5) pts
Average daily room rate$161
 $159
 1.3%
Revenue per available room$151
 $151
 
 ____________________
N/M - Not Meaningful


Mall revenues increased $54 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to increases of $45 million at the Shoppes at Parisian and $9 million at the Shoppes at Venetian, driven by an increase in base rents. For further information related to the financial performance of our malls, see "— Additional Information Regarding our Retail Mall Operations." The following table summarizes the results of our mall activity:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,(1)
 2017 2016 Change
 (Mall revenues in millions)
Macao Operations:     
Shoppes at Venetian     
Total mall revenues$161
 $152
 5.9%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)785,973
 781,304
 0.6%
Occupancy97.3% 97.1% 0.2 pts
Base rent per square foot$244
 $237
 3.0%
Tenant sales per square foot$1,357
 $1,359
 (0.1)%
Shoppes at Cotai Central(2)
     
Total mall revenues$48
 $46
 4.3%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)425,581
 407,102
 4.5%
Occupancy93.0% 98.2% (5.2) pts
Base rent per square foot$113
 $130
 (13.1)%
Tenant sales per square foot$711
 $868
 (18.1)%
Shoppes at Parisian(3)
     
Total mall revenues$50
 $5
 900.0%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)299,125
 299,458
 (0.1)%
Occupancy92.5% 92.6% (0.1) pts
Base rent per square foot$223
 $222
 0.5%
Tenant sales per square foot$531
 
 N/M
Shoppes at Four Seasons     
Total mall revenues$94
 $94
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)258,392
 259,410
 (0.4)%
Occupancy100.0% 97.3% 2.7 pts
Base rent per square foot$453
 $458
 (1.1)%
Tenant sales per square foot$3,247
 $2,971
 9.3%
Singapore Operations:     
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands     
Total mall revenues$120
 $122
 (1.6)%
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)606,946
 618,649
 (1.9)%
Occupancy97.2% 97.2% 
Base rent per square foot$243
 $236
 3.0%
Tenant sales per square foot$1,506
 $1,396
 7.9%
U.S. Operations:     
The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem     
Total mall revenues$3
 $3
 
Mall gross leasable area (in square feet)151,044
 151,029
 N/M
Occupancy95.9% 90.4% 5.5 pts
Base rent per square foot$20
 $21
 (4.8)%
Tenant sales per square foot$346
 $357
 (3.1)%
__________________________
N/M - Not Meaningful
(1)As GLA, occupancy, base rent per square foot and tenant sales per square foot are calculated as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, they are identical to the summary presented herein for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
(2)The Shoppes at Cotai Central will feature up to approximately 600,000 square feet of gross leasable area upon completion of all phases of Sands Cotai Central's renovation, rebranding and expansion to The Londoner Macao.
(3)The Shoppes at Parisian opened in September 2016.


Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consisted of the following:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 
Percent
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Casino$3,968
 $3,531
 12.4%
Rooms216
 197
 9.6%
Food and beverage329
 306
 7.5%
Mall52
 44
 18.2%
Convention, retail and other200
 184
 8.7%
Provision for doubtful accounts77
 139
 (44.6)%
General and administrative1,050
 931
 12.8%
Corporate136
 208
 (34.6)%
Pre-opening7
 128
 (94.5)%
Development8
 7
 14.3%
Depreciation and amortization913
 792
 15.3%
Amortization of leasehold interests in land28
 29
 (3.4)%
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets27
 15
 80.0%
Total operating expenses$7,011
 $6,511
 7.7%
Operating expenses were $7.01 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $500 million compared to $6.51 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in operating expenses was driven by the opening of The Parisian Macao.
Casino expenses increased $437 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to a $589 million increase at The Parisian Macao, partially offset by decreases of $92 million, $48 million and $30 million at Sands Cotai Central, Sands Macao and The Venetian Macao, respectively, driven by a decrease in gaming taxes due to decreased casino revenues.
The provision for doubtful accounts was $77 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $139 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease resulted from increased collections of previously reserved customer balances during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the prior year period, and continuing improvement in the quality of casino credit currently being extended. 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 $119 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to increases of $91 million at The Parisian Macao, and $18 million and $9 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties and The Venetian Macao, respectively, driven by an increase in marketing and advertising efforts.
Corporate expenses decreased $72 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to nonrecurring legal costs incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2016.
Pre-opening expense represents personnel and other costs incurred prior to the opening of new ventures, which are expensed as incurred. Pre-opening expenses decreased $121 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to pre-opening activities at The Parisian Macao, which opened in September 2016. Development expenses include the costs associated with the Company's evaluation and pursuit of new business opportunities, which are also expensed as incurred.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $121 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to a $150 million increase at The Parisian Macao, partially offset by a $51 million decrease resulting from a change in the estimated useful lives of certain property and equipment (see "Item


1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 2 — Property and Equipment, Net").
The loss on disposal of assets of $27 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, primarily related to dispositions at our Macao operations due to property damages caused by Typhoon Hato.
Adjusted Property EBITDA
The following table summarizes information related to our segments (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 7 — Segment Information" for discussion of our operating segments and a reconciliation of consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to net income):
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016 
Percent
Change
 (Dollars in millions)
Macao:     
The Venetian Macao$808
 $827
 (2.3)%
Sands Cotai Central431
 484
 (11.0)%
The Parisian Macao323
 19
 N/M
The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao162
 154
 5.2%
Sands Macao134
 125
 7.2%
Ferry Operations and Other18
 25
 (28.0)%
 1,876
 1,634
 14.8%
Marina Bay Sands1,299
 1,023
 27.0%
United States:     
Las Vegas Operating Properties277
 245
 13.1%
Sands Bethlehem113
 113
 —%
 390
 358
 8.9%
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA$3,565
 $3,015
 18.2%
 ____________________
N/M - Not Meaningful
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Macao operations increased $242 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily attributable to a $304 million increase at The Parisian Macao. This increase was partially offset by a $55 million decrease at our Macao properties (excluding The Parisian Macao), mainly due to decreased casino operations, driven by a decrease in Rolling Chip volume.
Adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands increased $276 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. As previously described, the increase was primarily due to increased casino revenues, driven by increases in Rolling Chip win percentage and volume.
Adjusted property EBITDA at our Las Vegas Operating Properties increased $32 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase was primarily due to a $43 million increase in net revenues (excluding intersegment royalty revenue), driven by increased casino revenue.


Interest Expense
The following table summarizes information related to interest expense:
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2017 2016
 (Dollars in millions)
Interest cost (which includes the amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discounts)$230
 $219
Add — imputed interest on deferred proceeds from sale of The Shoppes at The Palazzo11
 11
Less — capitalized interest(1) (32)
Interest expense, net$240
 $198
Cash paid for interest$199
 $186
Weighted average total debt balance$9,970
 $9,740
Weighted average interest rate3.1% 3.0%
Interest cost increased $11 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, resulting primarily from an increase in our weighted average total debt balance. Capitalized interest decreased $31 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to the opening of The Parisian Macao in September 2016.
Other Factors Effecting Earnings
Other expense was $80 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $33 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. Other expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2017, was primarily attributable to a depreciation of the U.S. dollar versus the Singapore dollar during the period. This resulted in $65 million of foreign currency transaction losses, driven by Singapore dollar denominated intercompany debt reported in U.S. dollars, and a $16 million fair value adjustment on our Singapore forward contracts.
Our effective income tax rate was 10.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to 11.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in the effective income tax rate relates primarily to the valuation allowances recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as we determined that certain deferred tax assets were no longer "more-likely-than-not" realizable. The effective income tax rates reflect a 17% statutory tax rate on our Singapore operations and a zero percent tax rate on our Macao gaming operations due to our income tax exemption in Macao, effective through the end of 2018. We have recorded a valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets generated by operations in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions; however, to the extent that the financial results of these operations improve and it becomes "more-likely-than-not" that these deferred tax assets, or a portion thereof, are realizable, we will reduce the valuation allowances in the period such determination is made, as appropriate.
The net income attributable to our noncontrolling interests was $306 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $248 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. These amounts are primarily related to the noncontrolling interest of SCL.
Additional Information Regarding our Retail Mall Operations
We own and operate retail malls at our integrated resortsIntegrated Resorts at The Venetian Macao, Sands Cotai Central, The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Parisian Macao, Sands Macao, Marina Bay Sands and Sands Bethlehem. Management believes that being in the retail mall business and, specifically, owning some of the largest retail properties in Asia will provide meaningful value for us, particularly as the retail market in Asia continues to grow.
Our malls are designed to complement our other unique amenities and service offerings provided by our integrated resorts. Our strategy is to seek out desirable tenants that appeal to our customers and provide a wide variety of shopping options. We generate our mall revenues primarily from leases with tenants through minimum base rents, overage rents, and reimbursements for common area maintenance ("CAM") and other expenditures.


The following tables summarize the results of our mall operations on the Cotai Strip and at Marina Bay Sands for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016:2017:
 
Shoppes at
Venetian
 
Shoppes at
Four
Seasons
 
Shoppes at
Cotai
Central
 
Shoppes at
Parisian(1)
 
The Shoppes 
at Marina
Bay Sands
 
The Outlets 
at Sands
Bethlehem(2)
 Total
 (In millions)
For the three months ended September 30, 2017             
Mall revenues:             
Minimum rents(3)
$45
 $28
 $9
 $13
 $31
 $
 $126
Overage rents2
 1
 1
 
 5
 1
 10
CAM, levies and direct recoveries8
 2
 5
 3
 6
 
 24
Total mall revenues55
 31
 15
 16
 42
 1
 160
Mall operating expenses:             
Common area maintenance4
 1
 1
 2
 4
 
 12
Marketing and other direct operating expenses2
 1
 1
 1
 1
 
 6
Mall operating expenses6
 2
 2
 3
 5
 
 18
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 1
 
 1
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
 1
 
 
 1
Mall-related expenses(5)
$6
 $2
 $2
 $4
 $6
 $
 $20
For the three months ended September 30, 2016             
Mall revenues:             
Minimum rents(3)
$42
 $29
 $11
 $2
 $31
 $
 $115
Overage rents2
 
 1
 
 5
 1
 9
CAM, levies and direct recoveries8
 2
 3
 3
 7
 
 23
Total mall revenues52
 31
 15
 5
 43
 1
 147
Mall operating expenses:             
Common area maintenance4
 1
 2
 1
 4
 
 12
Marketing and other direct operating expenses1
 1
 
 
 2
 
 4
Mall operating expenses5
 2
 2
 1
 6
 
 16
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 1
 1
 2
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 
 
 1
 
 1
Mall-related expenses(5)
$5
 $2
 $2
 $1
 $8
 $1
 $19


Shoppes at
Venetian
 
Shoppes at
Four
Seasons
 
Shoppes at
Cotai
Central
 
Shoppes at
Parisian(1)
 
The Shoppes 
at Marina
Bay Sands
 
The Outlets 
at Sands
Bethlehem(2)
 Total
Shoppes at
Venetian
 
Shoppes at
Four
Seasons
 
Shoppes at
Cotai
Central
 
Shoppes at
Parisian
 
The Shoppes 
at Marina
Bay Sands
 Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2017             
(In millions)
For the three months ended March 31, 2018           
Mall revenues:                        
Minimum rents(3)
$132
 $85
 $30
 $41
 $92
 $1
 $381
Minimum rents(1)
$44
 $28
 $9
 $12
 $31
 $124
Overage rents5
 2
 2
 
 10
 2
 21
1
 1
 1
 
 4
 7
CAM, levies and direct recoveries24
 7
 16
 9
 18
 
 74
8
 2
 4
 3
 7
 24
Total mall revenues161
 94
 48
 50
 120
 3
 476
53
 31
 14
 15
 42
 155
Mall operating expenses:                        
Common area maintenance11
 4
 4
 5
 11
 1
 36
3
 1
 1
 1
 4
 10
Marketing and other direct operating expenses5
 2
 2
 3
 4
 
 16
2
 1
 1
 1
 2
 7
Mall operating expenses16
 6
 6
 8
 15
 1
 52
5
 2
 2
 2
 6
 17
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 3
 1
 4
Provision for doubtful accounts
 
 1
 1
 
 
 2
Mall-related expenses(5)
$16
 $6
 $7
 $9
 $18
 $2
 $58
For the nine months ended September 30, 2016             
Property taxes(2)

 
 
 
 1
 1
Mall-related expenses(3)
$5
 $2
 $2
 $2
 $7
 $18
For the three months ended March 31, 2017           
Mall revenues:                        
Minimum rents(3)
$125
 $86
 $34
 $2
 $92
 $1
 $340
Minimum rents(1)
$42
 $29
 $11
 $14
 $30
 $126
Overage rents4
 1
 2
 
 10
 2
 19
1
 
 
 
 2
 3
CAM, levies and direct recoveries23
 7
 10
 3
 20
 
 63
8
 2
 8
 3
 6
 27
Total mall revenues152
 94
 46
 5
 122
 3
 422
51
 31
 19
 17
 38
 156
Mall operating expenses:                        
Common area maintenance12
 4
 5
 1
 12
 
 34
4
 1
 2
 1
 4
 12
Marketing and other direct operating expenses3
 1
 1
 
 4
 1
 10
1
 1
 
 1
 1
 4
Mall operating expenses15
 5
 6
 1
 16
 1
 44
5
 2
 2
 2
 5
 16
Property taxes(4)

 
 
 
 3
 1
 4
Provision for doubtful accounts1
 
 
 
 3
 
 4
Mall-related expenses(5)
$16
 $5
 $6
 $1
 $22
 $2
 $52
Property taxes(2)

 
 
 
 1
 1
Mall-related expenses(3)
$5
 $2
 $2
 $2
 $6
 $17
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(1)Note:The ShoppesThis table excludes the results of our mall operations at Parisian opened in September 2016.
(2)Revenues from CAM, leviesSands Macao and direct recoveries are included in minimum rents for The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem.
(3)(1)Minimum rents include base rents and straight-line adjustments of base rents.
(4)(2)Commercial property that generates rental income is exempt from property tax for the first six years for newly constructed buildings in Cotai. Each property is also eligible to obtain an additional six-year exemption, provided certain qualifications are met. To date, The Venetian Macao and The Plaza Macao and Four Seasons Hotel Macao have obtained a second exemption, extending the property tax exemption to the end of July 2019 and the end of July 2020, respectively. Under the initial exemption, The Parisian Macao is tax exempt until the end of July 2022 and Sands Cotai Central has a distinct exemption for each hotel tower, of which, the Holiday Inn and Conrad branded tower expired in March 2018, and the Sheraton and St. Regis branded towers have varying expiration dates that range from the end of MarchAugust 2018 to the end of November 2021. The Company is currently working on obtaining the second exemption for The Parisian Macao and Sands Cotai Central.
(5)(3)Mall-related expenses consist of CAM, marketing fees and other direct operating expenses, property taxes and provision for doubtful accounts, but excludes depreciation and amortization and general and administrative costs.
It is common in the mall operating industry for companies to disclose mall net operating income ("NOI") as a useful supplemental measure of a mall's operating performance. Because NOI excludes general and administrative expenses, interest expense, impairment losses, depreciation and amortization, gains and losses from property dispositions, allocations to noncontrolling interests and provision for income taxes, it provides a performance measure that, when compared year over year, reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating

commercial real estate properties and the impact on operations from trends in occupancy rates, rental rates and operating costs.


In the tables above, we believe that taking total mall revenues less mall-related expenses provides an operating performance measure for our malls. Other mall operating companies may use different methodologies for deriving mall-related expenses. As such, this calculation may not be comparable to the NOI of other mall operating companies.
Development Projects
As our integrated resorts mature, we continue to reinvest in our portfolio of properties to maintain our high quality products and remain competitive in the markets in which we operate. We are constantly evaluating opportunities to improve our product offerings, such as refreshing our meeting and convention facilities, suites and rooms, retail malls, restaurant and nightlife mix and our gaming areas, as well as other anticipated revenue generating additions to our integrated resorts.Integrated Resorts.
Macao
The Plaza Casino and Four Seasons Hotel Macao
In October 2017, we announced we will renovate, expand and rebrand the Sands Cotai Central into a new destination integrated resort, The Londoner Macao, by adding extensive thematic elements both externally and internally. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London’s most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and approximately 370 additional luxury suites located within the tower that The Plaza Casinoincludes the suites under the St. Regis brand. Design work has commenced and construction will be phased to minimize disruption during the property’s peak periods. We expect the project to be completed in 2020.
In October 2017, we announced the tower adjacent to the Four Seasons Hotel Macao will feature anapproximately 280 additional 295 new suites in a separate tower, The Four Seasons Macao Hotel Tower Suites.premium quality suites. We have completed the structural work of the tower and plan to commence build out of the suites in 2018. We expect the project to be completed in 2019.
Sands Cotai Central
In October 2017, we announced that we will renovate, expand and rebrand the Sands Cotai Central into a new destination integrated resort, The Londoner Macao. The Londoner Macao will feature new attractions and features from London, including some of London’s most recognizable landmarks, an expanded retail mall and the St. Regis Macao Tower Suites, offering approximately 350 luxurious new suites. The project will commence in 2018 and be phased to minimize disruption during the property’s peak periods. We expect the project to be completed in 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flows — Summary
Our cash flows consisted of the following:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 20162018 2017
(In millions)(In millions)
Net cash generated from operating activities$3,222
 $2,831
$1,397
 $963
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents(1) (1)
Capital expenditures(592) (1,103)(238) (202)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment2
 4
4
 
Acquisition of intangible assets
 (47)
Net cash used in investing activities(591) (1,147)(234) (202)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from exercise of stock options32
 5
54
 5
Repurchase of common stock(300) 
(75) (150)
Dividends paid(2,362) (2,348)(902) (889)
Proceeds from long-term debt654
 2,260
249
 305
Repayments on long-term debt(828) (1,963)(274) (220)
Payments of financing costs(5) (31)(29) (5)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,809) (2,077)(977) (954)
Effect of exchange rate on cash51
 4
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents(127) (389)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period2,128
 2,179
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$2,001
 $1,790
Effect of exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash24
 21
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash210
 (172)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period2,430
 2,138
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$2,640
 $1,966
Cash Flows — Operating Activities
Table games play at our properties is conducted on a cash and credit basis, while slot machine play is primarily conducted on a cash basis. Our rooms, food and beverage and other non-gaming revenues are conducted primarily on a cash basis or as a trade receivable, 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, 2017,March 31, 2018, increased $391$434 million compared to the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2017. The increase was primarily

attributable to an increase in netoperating income partially offset by the level of contribution ofand changes in our working capital accounts, driven by theconsisting primarily of a change in accounts receivable.other accrued liabilities.
Cash Flows — Investing Activities
Capital expenditures for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, totaled $592$238 million, including $349$125 million for construction and development activities in Macao, which consisted primarily of $149$42 million for The Parisian Macao, $113$42 million for The Venetian Macao and $58$28 million for Sands Cotai Central; $137$49 million for corporate and other; $35 million at Marina Bay Sands;Sands in Singapore; and $86$26 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties.
Capital expenditures for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, totaled $1.10 billion,$202 million, including $970$114 million for construction and development activities in Macao, which consisted primarily of $798$54 million for The Parisian Macao, $28 million for The Venetian Macao and $97$22 million for Sands Cotai Central; $57$56 million at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore; and $26 million at our Las Vegas Operating Properties; and $50 million in Singapore. Additionally, during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we paid 66 million Singapore dollars ("SGD," approximately $47 million at exchange rates in effect at the time of the transaction) to renew our Singapore gaming license for a three-year term.Properties.
Cash Flows — Financing Activities
Net cash flows used in financing activities were $2.81 billion$977 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, which was primarily attributable to $2.36 billion$902 million in dividend payments, $300$75 million in common stock repurchases and $174 million of net repayments of $25 million on our various credit facilities.facilities, partially offset by proceeds of $54 million from the exercise of stock options.
Net cash flows used in financing activities were $2.08 billion$954 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016,March 31, 2017, which was primarily attributable to $2.34 billion$889 million in dividend payments and $150 million in common stock repurchases, partially offset by $297$85 million of net proceeds from our various credit facilities.
Capital Financing Overview
We fund our development projects primarily through borrowings from our credit facilities (see, "Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 34 — Long-Term Debt") and operating cash flows.
In March 2018, we amended our SGD 4.80 billion (approximately $3.66 billion at exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2018) Singapore credit facility, which extended the maturities of the term loans and revolving loans to March 29, 2024, and September 29, 2023, respectively, and amended the amortization schedule and the leverage covenant to provide that the leverage ratio not exceed 4.0x for all quarterly periods through maturity (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 4 — Long-Term Debt — 2012 Singapore Credit Facility").
In March 2018, we amended our U.S. credit facility, which refinanced the term loans in an aggregate amount of $2.16 billion, extended the maturity of the term loans to March 27, 2025, and reduced the applicable margin credit spread for borrowings under the term loans (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 4 — Long-Term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility").
Our U.S., Macao and Singapore credit facilities, as amended, contain various financial covenants. The U.S. credit facility requires our Las Vegas operations to comply with a financial covenant at the end of each quarter to the extent that any revolving loans or certain letters of credit are outstanding. This financial covenant requires our Las Vegas operations to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of net debt, as defined, to trailing twelve-month12-month adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, as defined ("Adjusted EBITDA"). The maximum leverage ratio is 5.5x for all quarterly periods through maturity. We can elect to contribute cash on hand to our Las Vegas operations on a bi-quarterly basis; such contributions having the effect of increasing Adjusted EBITDA during the applicable quarter for purposes of calculating compliance with the maximum leverage ratio. Our Macao credit facility requires our Macao operations to comply with similar financial covenants, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 3.5x for all quarterly periods through maturity. Our Singapore credit facility requires our Marina Bay Sands operations to comply with similar financial covenants, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio of debt to Adjusted EBITDA. The maximum leverage ratio is 3.5x4.0x for the quarterly periods ending September 30, 2017 through September 30, 2019, and then decreases to, and remains at, 3.0x for all quarterly periods thereafterMarch 31, 2018 through maturity. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, our U.S., Macao and Singapore leverage ratios, as defined per the respective credit facility agreements, were 0.5x, 1.8x0.4x, 1.6x and 2.0x,1.7x, respectively, compared to the maximum leverage ratios allowed of 5.5x, 3.5x and 3.5x,4.0x, respectively. If we are unable to maintain compliance with the financial covenants under these credit facilities, we would be in default under the respective credit facilities. Any defaults 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 our operations or debt obligations.
We held unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2.0$2.63 billion and restricted cash and cash equivalents of approximately $11$12 million as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, of which approximately $1.04$1.48 billion of the unrestricted amount is held by non-U.S. subsidiaries. Of the $1.04$1.48 billion, approximately $857 million$1.18 billion is available to be repatriated to the U.S. with minimal taxes owed on such amounts dueamounts. U.S. tax reform created a one-time mandatory tax on the previously unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries upon transitioning from a worldwide tax system to the significanta territorial tax system. The foreign taxes we paid which would ultimately generateon these earnings created a U.S. foreign tax credits if cash is repatriated.credit that offsets this one-time tax. Foreign earnings repatriated to the U.S. in the future will be exempt from U.S. income tax and we do not expect significant withholding or other foreign taxes to apply to the repatriation of these earnings. The remaining unrestricted amounts held by non-U.S. subsidiaries are not available for repatriation primarily due to dividend requirements to third partythird-party public shareholders in the case of funds being repatriated from SCL. We believe the cash on hand and cash flow generated from operations, as well as the $3.51 billion available for borrowing under our U.S., Macao and Singapore credit facilities, net of outstanding letters of credit, as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, will be sufficient to maintain compliance with the financial covenants of our credit facilities and fund our working capital needs, committed and planned capital expenditures, development opportunities, debt obligations and dividend commitments. In the normal course of our activities, we will continue to evaluate our capital structure and opportunities for enhancements thereof.
In March 2017, we entered into an agreement to amend our U.S. credit facility, which refinanced the term loans in an aggregate amount of $2.18 billion, extended the maturity of the term loans to March 2024, removed the requirement to prepay outstanding revolving loans and/or permanently reduce revolving commitments in certain circumstances and lowered the applicable margin credit spread for borrowings under the term loans (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 3 — Long-Term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility"). During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, we had net repayments of $36 million on our 2013 U.S. Extended Revolving Facility.
On February 24 and June 23, 2017,2018, SCL paid a dividend of 0.99 Hong Kong dollars ("HKD") and HKD 1.00 per share, respectively, to SCL shareholders (a total of $2.07$1.02 billion, of which we retained $1.45 billion$717 million during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017)March 31, 2018). On March 31,16, 2018, the Board of Directors of SCL approved a dividend of HKD 1.00 per share to SCL shareholders, subject to shareholder approval, to be paid on June 22, 2018, to shareholders of record on June 4, 2018.
On March 30, and September 30, 2017,2018, we paid a dividend of $0.73$0.75 per common share as part of a regular cash dividend program and recorded $1.73 billion$593 million as a distribution against retained earnings (of which $946$324 million related to our Principal Stockholder'sprincipal stockholder's family and the remaining $787$269 million related to all other shareholders) during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018. In October 2017,April 2018, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.73$0.75 per common share (a total estimated to be approximately $577$592 million) to be paid on December 29, 2017,June 28, 2018, to shareholders of record on December 21, 2017. In October 2017, we announced that our Board of Directors increased the dividend for the 2018 calendar year to $3.00 per common share, or $0.75 per common share per quarter.June 20, 2018.
In November 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.56 billion of our outstanding common stock, which expires in November 2018. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we repurchased 5,107,2371,048,200 shares of our common stock for $300$75 million (including commissions) under this program. All share repurchases of our common stock are recorded as treasury stock. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we have remaining authorization to repurchase $1.26$1.11 billion of our outstanding common shares. Repurchases of our common stock are made at our discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws in the open market or otherwise. The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased in the future will depend on a variety of factors, including our financial position, earnings, legal requirements, other investment opportunities and market conditions.

Aggregate Indebtedness and Other Known Contractual Obligations
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there had been no material changes to our aggregated indebtedness and other known contractual obligations which are set forth in the table includedpreviously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, with the exception of the following:amendments to our U.S. and Singapore credit facilities. The impact of these amendments is summarized below:
amendment and extension of our 2013 U.S. Credit Facility (see "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 3 — Long-Term Debt — 2013 U.S. Credit Facility"); and
net repayments of $36 million on our 2013 U.S. Extended Revolving Facility (which would have matured in December 2018 with no interim amortization).
 Payments Due During Period Ending December 31,
 
2018(1)
 2019 - 2020 2021 - 2022 Thereafter Total
 (In millions)
Long-Term Debt Obligations(2)
         
2013 U.S. Credit Facility$17
 $43
 $43
 $2,058
 $2,161
2012 Singapore Credit Facility(3)
49
 130
 571
 2,511
 3,261
Variable Interest Payments(4)
213
 548
 412
 215
 1,388
Total$279
 $721
 $1,026
 $4,784
 $6,810

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(1)Represents the nine-month period ending December 31, 2018.
(2)See "Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 4 — Long-Term Debt" for further details on these financing transactions.
(3)Amounts reflect foreign currency exchange rates in effect on March 31, 2018.
(4)Based on the 1-month rate as of March 31, 2018, London Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") of 1.88%, Hong Kong Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("HIBOR") of 0.99% and Singapore Swap Offer Rate ("SOR") of 1.09% plus the applicable interest rate spread in accordance with the respective U.S., Macao and Singapore debt agreements.
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., Macao and Singapore subsidiaries contain certain restrictions that, among other things, limit the ability of certain subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, issue disqualified stock or equity interests, pay dividends or make other distributions, repurchase equity interests or certain indebtedness, create certain liens, enter into certain transactions with affiliates, enter into certain mergers or consolidations or sell our assets of our company without prior approval of the lenders or noteholders.
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:
general economic and business conditions in the U.S. and internationally, which may impact levels of disposable income, consumer spending, group meeting business, pricing of hotel rooms and retail and mall sales;
the uncertainty of consumer behavior related to discretionary spending and vacationing at casino-resortsour Integrated Resorts in Macao, Singapore, Las Vegas and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania;
the extensive regulations to which we are subject and the costs of compliance or failure to comply with such regulations;

our leverage, debt service and debt covenant compliance, including the pledge of our assets (other than our equity interests in our subsidiaries) as security for our indebtedness and ability to refinance our debt obligations as they come due or to obtain sufficient funding for our planned, or any future, development projects;
fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates;
increased competition for labor and materials due to planned construction projects in Macao and quota limits on the hiring of foreign workers;
our ability to obtain required visas and work permits for management and employees from outside countries to work in Macao, and our ability to compete for the managers and employees with the skills required to perform the services we offer at our properties;
new developments, construction projects and ventures;ventures, including our Cotai Strip developments;
regulatory policies in mainland China or other countries in which our customers reside, or where we have operations, including visa restrictions limiting the number of visits or the length of stay for visitors from mainland China to Macao, restrictions on foreign currency exchange or importation of currency, and the judicial enforcement of gaming debts;
our dependence upon properties primarily in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas for all of our cash flow;
the passage of new legislation and receipt of governmental approvals for our operations in Macao and Singapore and other jurisdictions where we are planning to operate;
our insurance coverage, including the risk that we have not obtained sufficient coverage, may not be able to obtain sufficient coverage in the future, or will only be able to obtain additional coverage at significantly increased rates;
disruptions or reductions in travel, as well as disruptions in our operations, due to natural or man-made disasters, outbreaks of infectious diseases, terrorist activity or war;


our ability to collect gaming receivables from our credit players;
our relationship with gaming promotersjunket operators in Macao;
our dependence on chance and theoretical win rates;
fraud and cheating;
our ability to establish and protect our IPintellectual property rights;
conflicts of interest that arise because certain of our directors and officers are also directors of SCL;
government regulation of the casino industry (as well as new laws and regulations and changes to existing laws and regulations), including gaming license regulation, the requirement for certain beneficial owners of our securities to be found suitable by gaming authorities, the legalization of gaming in other jurisdictions and regulation of gaming on the Internet;
increased competition in Macao and Las Vegas, including recent and upcoming increases in hotel rooms, meeting and convention space, retail space, potential additional gaming licenses and online gaming;
the popularity of Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas as convention and trade show destinations;
new taxes, changes to existing tax rates or proposed changes in tax legislation;legislation and the impact of U.S. tax reform;
our ability to maintain our gaming licenses, certificate and subconcession in Macao, Singapore, Las Vegas and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania;
the continued services of our key management and personnel;
any potential conflict between the interests of our Principal Stockholderprincipal stockholder and us;
the ability of our subsidiaries to make distribution payments to us;
labor actions and other labor problems;

our failure to maintain the integrity of our customer or company data, including against past or future cybersecurity attacks, and any litigation or disruption to our operations resulting from such loss of data integrity;
the completion of infrastructure projects in Macao;
our relationship with GGP Limited Partnership or any successor owner of the Grand Canal Shoppes; 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.
Investors and others should note that we announce material financial information using our investor relations website (http:https://investor.sands.com), our company website, SEC filings, investor events, news and earnings releases, public conference calls and webcasts. We use these channels to communicate with our investors and the public about our company, our products and services, and other issues.
In addition, we post certain information regarding SCL, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands Corp. with ordinary shares listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, from time to time on our company website and our investor relations website. It is possible that the information we post regarding SCL could be deemed to be material information.
The contents of these websites are not intended to be incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in any other report or document we file, and any reference to these websites are intended to be inactive textual references only.


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 exposureexposures to market risk isare interest rate risk associated with our variable rate long-term debt and foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with our operations outside the United States, which we may manage through the use of interest rate swaps, futures, options, caps, forward contracts and similar instruments. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes and do not enter into derivative transactions that would be considered speculative positions. Our derivative financial instruments currently consist primarily of foreign currency forward contracts, none of which have been designated as hedging instruments for accounting purposes.
To manage exposure to counterparty credit risk in foreign currency forward contracts, 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.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt was approximately $9.57$9.60 billion, compared to its carrying value of $9.71$9.75 billion. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt is based on level 2 inputs (quoted prices in markets that are not active). As our long-term debt obligations are primarily variable-rate debt, a change in LIBOR, HIBOR and SOR is not expected to have a material impact on the fair value of our long-term debt. Based on variable-rate debt levels as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, a hypothetical 100 basis point change in LIBOR, HIBOR and SOR for the duration of a year would cause our annual interest cost to change by approximately $98 million.
Foreign currency transaction losses were $65$26 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, primarily due to Singapore dollar denominated intercompany debt reported in U.S. dollars and U.S. dollar denominated intercompany debt held in Macao. We may be vulnerable to changes in the U.S. dollar/SGD and U.S. dollar/pataca exchange rates. Based on balances as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, a hypothetical 10% strengthening or weakening of100 basis point change in the U.S. dollar against the dollar/SGD (excluding the impact of foreign currency forward contracts)exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain of approximately $105 million or a gain/loss of approximately $129$12 million and a hypothetical 100 basis point change in the U.S. dollar/pataca exchange rate would cause a foreign currency transaction gain/loss of approximately $15 million. We maintain a significant amount of our operating funds in the same currencies in which we have obligations thereby reducing our exposure to currency fluctuations.
We manage a portion of our exposure to currency fluctuations with foreign currency forward contracts. As of September 30, 2017, we had eight foreign currency forward contracts with a total notional value of $144 million, contract expirations through December 2017 and a total liability fair value of $4 million. As of September 30, 2017, a hypothetical unfavorable 10% change in the U.S. dollar/SGD exchange rate would cause an increase in our unrealized loss by approximately $14 million.
See also "Liquidity and Capital Resources."

ITEM 4 — 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, 2017,March 31, 2018, 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 had a material effect, or was reasonably likely to have a material effect, on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


PART II OTHER INFORMATION
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, 2016, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods ended March 31 and June 30, 2017, and "Part I — Item 1 — Financial Statements — Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — Note 67 — Commitments and Contingencies" of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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, 2016.2017.
ITEM 2 — UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table provides information about share repurchases made by the Company of its common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:
Period
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Weighted
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of a Publicly
Announced Program
 
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
(in millions)(1)
July 1, 2017 — July 31, 2017
 $
 
 $1,335
August 1, 2017 — August 31, 2017
 $
 
 $1,335
September 1, 2017 — September 30, 20171,173,500
 $63.90
 1,173,500
 $1,260
Period
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Weighted
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of a Publicly
Announced Program
 
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program
(in millions)(1)
January 1, 2018 — January 31, 2018
 $
 
 $1,185
February 1, 2018 — February 28, 20181,048,200
 $71.54
 1,048,200
 $1,110
March 1, 2018 — March 31, 2018
 $
 
 $1,110
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(1)In November 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $1.56 billion of its outstanding common stock, which expires on November 2, 2018. All repurchases under the stock repurchase program are made from time to time at the Company's discretion in accordance with applicable federal securities laws in the open market or otherwise. All share repurchases of the Company's common stock have been recorded as treasury stock.


ITEM 6 — EXHIBITS
List of Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description of Document
10.1+10.1 
10.2
10.3++
10.4++
10.5++
10.6++
10.7++
10.8++
10.9++
31.1 
31.2 
32.1++ 
32.2++ 
101.INS101 XBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2018, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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+Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
++This exhibit will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.



++Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.


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.
    
November 3, 2017April 27, 2018By: 
/s/ SheldonS/ SHELDON G. AdelsonADELSON
   
Sheldon G. Adelson
Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
    
November 3, 2017April 27, 2018By: 
/s/ Patrick DumontS/PATRICK DUMONT
   
Patrick Dumont
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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