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Las Vegas Sands Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
 
Consolidated Second Quarter Adjusted Property EBITDA Increases 91.2% to Record $473.5 Million on Record Net Revenue of $1.59 Billion
 
Macau Adjusted Property EBITDA Increases 73.9% to Record of $307.0 Million and Record Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin of 29.9%
 
Marina Bay Sands Generates Adjusted Property EBITDA of $94.5 Million and Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin of 43.7% in First 65 Days of Operation
 
Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin Increases to 29.7%, Up 630 Basis Points Compared to the Second Quarter of 2009
 
Las Vegas, NV (July 28, 2010)  Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.
 
Company-Wide Operating Results
 
Net revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was a record $1.59 billion, an increase of 50.6% compared to $1.06 billion in the second quarter of 2009. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA in the second quarter of 2010 increased 91.2% to $473.5 million, compared to $247.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA margin increased 630 basis points to 29.7% in the second quarter of 2010, compared to 23.4% in the second quarter of 2009.
 
On a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, operating income in the second quarter of 2010 increased to $166.8 million, compared to a loss of $171.3 million in the second quarter of 2009. The increase in operating income was principally due to stronger results across our portfolio of properties in Macau and the opening of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.  The operating loss in the second quarter of 2009 included an impairment loss of $151.2 million.
 
Adjusted net income (see Note 1) increased to $129.3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $8.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009.
 

 
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On a GAAP basis, net loss attributable to common stockholders in the second quarter of 2010 was $4.7 million, compared to net loss of $222.2 million in the second quarter of 2009. Diluted loss per share in the second quarter of 2010 was less than $0.01, compared to a diluted loss per share of $0.34 in the prior year quarter. The decrease in net loss attributable to common stockholders of $217.5 million reflects the increase in operating income, partially offset by increases in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (primarily Sands China Ltd.), net interest expense and income tax expense principally associated with earnings from Marina Bay Sands.
 
Second Quarter Overview
 
Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and CEO, stated, "We are pleased to report that we delivered record revenues and adjusted property EBITDA during the second quarter of 2010.  Strong revenue growth, increases in operational efficiency and robust operating margins at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore all contributed to substantial margin expansion and a record financial performance overall. In Macau, we delivered an all-time quarterly record of $307.0 million of adjusted property EBITDA, with each of our properties, The Venetian Macao, Sands Macao, and Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino, delivering substantial revenue and adjusted property EBITDA growth, as well as adjusted property EBITDA margin expansion. In Las Vegas, increases in gaming volumes and hotel revenues, in concert with the impact of our efficiency programs, allowed us to deliver $66.0 million of adjusted property EBITDA during the quarter.
 
"In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands opened on April 27th and generated $94.5 million of adjusted property EBITDA and an EBITDA margin of 43.7% in its first 65 days of operation.  Both gaming volumes and visitation to the property have been robust and we are gratified by the overwhelming reception the property has received. We believe Marina Bay Sands will both augment Singapore's reputation as an international business and leisure destination and provide an ideal platform for strong growth and outstanding returns for our company in the years ahead."
 
Sands China Ltd. Consolidated Financial Results
 
Sands China Ltd. is a majority-owned subsidiary of the company which owns and operates the company's integrated resort properties and other assets in Macau. On a U.S. GAAP basis, total net revenues for Sands China Ltd. increased 40.7% to $1.04 billion in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $738.9 million in the second quarter of 2009. Adjusted Property EBITDA for Sands China Ltd. increased 79.4% to $300.7 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $167.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. Net income for Sands China Ltd. increased 328.2% to $133.6 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $31.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.
 
The Venetian Macao Second Quarter Operating Results
 
The Venetian Macao continues to enjoy market-leading visitation and strong financial performance.  The property delivered adjusted property EBITDA of $192.8 million for the second quarter of 2010 and a record 33.2% adjusted property EBITDA margin, an increase of 840 basis points over the second quarter of 2009. Gaming volumes were healthy in each segment of the business. Slot handle was a record $701.6 million, increasing 31.1% compared to the quarter one year ago, while Non-Rolling Chip drop was $897.7 million for the quarter, an increase of 16.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Non-Rolling Chip win percentage for the quarter was 24.8%, consistent with last year's quarter. Rolling
 

 
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Chip volume during the quarter was $9.77 billion, with the direct play portion representing approximately $2.39 billion, or 24.5% of that amount.
 
The following table summarizes our key operating results for The Venetian Macao for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009:

   
Three Months Ended
       
The Venetian Macao Operations
 
June 30,
       
 
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
 
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
Change
 
Revenues:
                       
Casino
  $ 506.1     $ 380.0     $ 126.1       33.2 %
Rooms
    47.8       38.5       9.3       24.2 %
Food and Beverage
    15.5       12.9       2.6       20.2 %
Retail and Other
    37.9       33.2       4.7       14.2 %
Less - Promotional Allowances
    (26.3 )     (21.0 )     (5.3 )     -25.2 %
Net Revenues
  $ 581.0     $ 443.6     $ 137.4       31.0 %
                                 
Adjusted Property EBITDA
  $ 192.8     $ 110.0     $ 82.8       75.3 %
EBITDA Margin %
    33.2%       24.85            
8.4 pts
                                 
Operating Income
  $ 134.7     $ 52.7     $ 82.0       155.6 %
                                 
Gaming Statistics
                               
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
                               
                                 
Rolling Chip Volume
  $ 9,765.6     $ 9,896.2     $ (130.6 )     -1.3 %
Rolling Chip Win %(1)
    3.36%       2.28%            
1.08 pts
                                 
Non-Rolling Chip Drop
  $ 897.7     $ 768.9     $ 128.8       16.8 %
Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)
    24.8%       24.8%            
0.0 pts
                                 
Slot Handle
  $ 701.6     $ 535.3     $ 166.3       31.1 %
Slot Hold %(3)
    7.1%       7.5%            
-0.4 pts
                                 
Hotel Statistics
                               
                                 
Occupancy %
    91.9%       76.2%            
15.7 pts
Average Daily Rate (ADR)
  $ 203     $ 201     $ 2       1.0 %
Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
  $ 187     $ 153     $ 34       22.2 %

(1)This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to 3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2)This compares to The Venetian Macao's trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 24.4% (calculated before discounts).
(3)This compares to our expected slot hold percentage of 6% to 7% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).
 
 
Sands Macao Second Quarter Operating Results
 
Sands Macao's second quarter operating performance reflected Sands' strong competitive positioning on the Macau peninsula.  Gaming volumes were healthy, while efficiency programs positively impacted financial results.  Adjusted property EBITDA rose to $81.2 million in the quarter, an increase of 33.1% compared to the second quarter of 2009.  Adjusted property EBITDA margin expanded to 26.9% in the quarter, compared to 26.1% in the year-ago quarter. Slot handle increased to a record $406.6 million, up 35.6% compared to the quarter one year ago, while Rolling Chip volume increased 53.3% to $7.22 billion for the quarter.
 

 
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The following table summarizes our key operating results for the Sands Macao for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009:

   
Three Months Ended
       
Sands Macao Operations
 
June 30,
       
 
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
 
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
Change
 
                         
Revenues:
                       
Casino
  $ 297.1     $ 229.4     $ 67.7       29.5 %
Rooms
    6.2       6.4       (0.2 )     -3.1 %
Food and Beverage
    9.9       8.8       1.1       12.5 %
Retail and Other
    1.2       1.3       (0.1 )     -7.7 %
Less - Promotional Allowances
    (12.2 )     (11.7 )     (0.5 )     -4.3 %
Net Revenues
  $ 302.2     $ 234.2     $ 68.0       29.0 %
                                 
Adjusted Property EBITDA
  $ 81.2     $ 61.0     $ 20.2       33.1 %
EBITDA Margin %
    26.9%       26.1%            
0.8 pts
                                 
Operating Income
  $ 70.0     $ 48.4     $ 21.6       44.6 %
                                 
Gaming Statistics
                               
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
                               
                                 
Rolling Chip Volume
  $ 7,220.9     $ 4,711.4     $ 2,509.5       53.3 %
Rolling Chip Win %(1)
    3.05%       2.90%            
0.15 pts
                                 
Non-Rolling Chip Drop
  $ 603.6     $ 595.5     $ 8.1       1.4 %
Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)
    20.7%       19.4%            
1.3 pts
                                 
Slot Handle
  $ 406.6     $ 299.8     $ 106.8       35.6 %
Slot Hold %(3)
    5.5%       6.5%            
-1.0 pts
                                 
Hotel Statistics
                               
                                 
Occupancy %
    97.8%       97.8%            
0.0 pts
Average Daily Rate (ADR)
  $ 245     $ 253     $ (8 )     -3.2 %
Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
  $ 239     $ 247     $ (8 )     -3.2 %

(1)This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to 3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2)This compares to the Sands Macao's trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 19.8% (calculated before discounts).
(3)This compares to our expected slot hold percentage of 6% to 7% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).
 
 
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino Second Quarter Operating Results
 
The Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino delivered a quarterly record $33.0 million of adjusted property EBITDA for the second quarter of 2010, an increase of $27.4 million, or 489.3%, compared to the second quarter of 2009. Rolling Chip volume increased to $4.85 billion during the quarter, with the direct play portion representing approximately $2.38 billion, or 49.1% of that total. The mass gaming business continued to expand, with slot handle achieving $107.6 million in the quarter, an increase of 91.8% compared to last year's second quarter.  Non-Rolling Chip table games drop increased 18.3% to $95.6 million.  Hotel occupancy reached 69.1% during the quarter, up from 44.5% in the same quarter last year.
 

 
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The following table summarizes our key operating results for the Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009:

   
Three Months Ended
       
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino Operations
 
June 30,
       
 
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
 
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
Change
 
                         
Revenues:
                       
Casino
  $ 132.5     $ 39.6     $ 92.9       234.6 %
Rooms
    6.9       4.2       2.7       64.3 %
Food and Beverage
    5.4       3.1       2.3       74.2 %
Retail and Other
    7.0       6.6       0.4       6.1 %
Less - Promotional Allowances
    (7.7 )     (4.8 )     (2.9 )     -60.4 %
Net Revenues
  $ 144.1     $ 48.7     $ 95.4       195.9 %
                                 
Adjusted Property EBITDA
  $ 33.0     $ 5.6     $ 27.4       489.3 %
EBITDA Margin %
    22.9%       11.4%            
11.5 pts
                                 
Operating Income (Loss)
  $ 20.6     $ (8.0 )   $ 28.6       357.5 %
                                 
Gaming Statistics
                               
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
                               
                                 
Rolling Chip Volume
  $ 4,845.0     $ 566.1     $ 4,278.9       755.9 %
Rolling Chip Win %(1)
    3.07%       3.27%            
-0.2 pts
                                 
Non-Rolling Chip Drop
  $ 95.6     $ 80.8     $ 14.8       18.3 %
Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)
    28.4%       27.3%            
1.1 pts
                                 
Slot Handle
  $ 107.6     $ 56.1     $ 51.5       91.8 %
Slot Hold %(3)
    5.6%       6.0%            
-0.4 pts
                                 
Hotel Statistics
                               
                                 
Occupancy %
    69.1%       44.5%            
24.6 pts
Average Daily Rate (ADR)
  $ 298     $ 291     $ 7       2.4 %
Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
  $ 206     $ 130     $ 76       58.5 %

(1)This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to 3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2)This compares to the Plaza Casino's trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 24.3% (calculated before discounts).
(3)This compares to our expected slot hold percentage of 6% to 7% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).
 
 
Marina Bay Sands Second Quarter Operating Results
 
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore began operations on April 27, 2010, with a portion of the property's gaming, hotel, dining, convention and exhibition, and retail offerings open to the public for 65 days during the quarter. Net revenues and adjusted property EBITDA for this 65-day period for Marina Bay Sands were $216.4 million and $94.5 million, respectively, with adjusted property EBITDA margin reaching 43.7%.
 
Rolling Chip volume, which was composed exclusively of non-junket direct play, was $3.88 billion.  Rolling Chip win percentage was 2.18%, which is lower than our expected Rolling Chip win percentage
 
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of 2.7% to 3.0%.  Non-Rolling Chip table games drop was $538.3 million with Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 21.5%. Slot handle was $482.3 million for the period with slot hold percentage of 7.5%.
       
Marina Bay Sands Operations
     
 
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
 
Period Ended
 June 30, 2010
 
Revenues:
     
Casino
  $ 190.8  
Rooms
    9.7  
Food and Beverage
    13.4  
Retail and Other
    12.5  
Less - Promotional Allowances
    (10.0 )
Net Revenues
  $ 216.4  
         
Adjusted Property EBITDA
  $ 94.5  
EBITDA Margin %
    43.7%  
         
Operating Income
  $ 52.0  
         
Gaming Statistics
       
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
       
         
Rolling Chip Volume
  $ 3,884.0  
Rolling Chip Win %(1)
    2.18%  
         
Non-Rolling Chip Drop
  $ 538.3  
Non-Rolling Chip Win %
    21.5%  
         
Slot Handle
  $ 482.3  
Slot Hold %
    7.5%  
         
Hotel Statistics
       
         
Occupancy %
    54.9%  
Average Daily Rate (ADR)
  $ 226  
Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
  $ 124  

(1)This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to 3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
 
 
Las Vegas Second Quarter Operating Results
 
The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo enjoyed stronger gaming volumes, improved group booking volumes and improved hotel occupancy during the quarter.  However, the quarter's operating results were negatively impacted by low table games win percentage of 13.8%, which was lower than both the 19.3% table games win percentage in last year's second quarter and the property's trailing twelve month table games win percentage of 18.3%. Our Las Vegas operations delivered $66.0 million of adjusted property EBITDA for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $78.1 million in the second quarter of 2009. Table games drop increased 8.0% to $417.1 million.


 
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The following table summarizes our key operating results for our Las Vegas operations for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009:

   
Three Months Ended
       
Las Vegas Operations
 
June 30,
       
 
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
 
2010
   
2009
   
$ Change
   
Change
 
                         
Revenues:
                       
Casino
  $ 102.9     $ 119.1     $ (16.2 )     -13.6 %
Rooms
    120.2       112.8       7.4       6.6 %
Food and Beverage
    56.4       59.3       (2.9 )     -4.9 %
Retail and Other
    38.6       42.4       (3.8 )     -9.0 %
Less - Promotional Allowances
    (41.9 )     (41.7 )     (0.2 )     -0.5 %
Net Revenues
  $ 276.2     $ 291.9     $ (15.7 )     -5.4 %
                                 
Adjusted Property EBITDA
  $ 66.0     $ 78.1     $ (12.1 )     -15.5 %
EBITDA Margin %
    23.9%       26.8%            
-2.9 pts
                                 
Operating Income (Loss) (1)
  $ 2.9     $ (137.5 )   $ 140.4       102.1 %
                                 
Gaming Statistics
                               
(In millions, except for percentages and basis points)
                               
                                 
Table Games Drop
  $ 417.1     $ 386.1     $ 31.0       8.0 %
Table Games Win %(2)
    13.8%       19.3%            
-5.5 pts
                                 
Slot Handle
  $ 670.8     $ 668.6     $ 2.2       0.3 %
Slot Hold %(3)
    7.8%       7.2%            
0.6 pts
                                 
Hotel Statistics
                               
                                 
The Venetian Las Vegas:
                               
Occupancy %
    97.2%       88.9%            
8.3 pts
Average Daily Rate
  $ 184     $ 186     $ (2 )     -1.1 %
Revenue per Available Room
  $ 179     $ 166     $ 13       7.8 %
                                 
The Palazzo:
                               
Occupancy %
    98.5%       91.5%            
7.0 pts
Average Daily Rate (ADR)
  $ 202     $ 207     $ (5 )     -2.4 %
Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
  $ 199     $ 190     $ 9       4.7 %
                                 
(1) The 2009 quarter reflects an impairment charge of $151.2 million.
(2)  This compares to our Las Vegas Operations trailing 12 month table games win percentage of 18.3% (calculated before discounts).
(3) This compares to our expected slot hold percentage of 6% to 7% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).
 
 
Sands Bethlehem Second Quarter Operating Results
 
Net revenues for Sands Bethlehem in Pennsylvania were $68.6 million and adjusted property EBITDA reached $12.1 million for the second quarter of 2010, the highest total since the opening of the property in May 2009. Slot handle at the property continued to expand, reaching $947.4 million for the quarter.  This represents a 2.8% sequential increase compared to the $921.6 million of slot handle in the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Slot hold percentage was 6.9% during the quarter.
 
The company introduced 89 table games to Sands Bethlehem on July 18, 2010, which should benefit the property in the future.  Additionally, construction of the property's 300-room hotel tower is progressing. The hotel is expected to open in May 2011.
 

 
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Other Factors Affecting Earnings
 
Other Asia adjusted property EBITDA, which is principally composed of losses in our CotaiJet ferry operation, was negative $6.2 million in the quarter.
 
Pre-opening expenses, related principally to Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and the Shangri-La Traders Sheraton Resort on Parcels 5 & 6 of the Cotai Strip, increased to $50.1 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $41.8 million in the second quarter of 2009.
 
Depreciation and amortization expense was $170.7 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $143.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. The increase was principally driven by the opening of Marina Bay Sands in April 2010 and Sands Bethlehem in May 2009.
 
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $77.0 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared to $64.9 million during the second quarter of 2009. Our weighted average borrowing cost in the second quarter of 2010 was 3.7%. Capitalized interest was $22.7 million during the second quarter of 2010, compared to $14.1 million during the second quarter of 2009.
 
Corporate expense was $26.0 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $64.3 million in the second quarter of 2009.  The second quarter of 2009 amount included a legal settlement expense of $42.5 million.
 
Loss on disposal of assets was $37.7 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2009. The loss reflects the removal and disposition of certain building and construction materials and equipment in Macau and Las Vegas.
 
Other expense, which was principally composed of foreign currency translation losses, was $6.2 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to other income of $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2009.
 
The company's effective tax rate for the second quarter of 2010 was 9.3%. The effective tax rate includes a provision for the earnings from Marina Bay Sands at the 17% Singapore income tax rate.
 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests during the second quarter of $36.7 million was principally related to Sands China Ltd.
 
Balance Sheet Items
 
Unrestricted cash balances and short-term investments as of June 30, 2010, were $3.69 billion, while restricted cash balances were $96.6 million. Of the restricted cash balances, $25.0 million pertains to Macau-related construction and interest and principal payments under the Macau Credit Facility, and $58.5 million is restricted for construction of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
 
As of June 30, 2010, total debt outstanding, including the current portion, was $10.40 billion. Scheduled principal payments required in 2010 and 2011 total $90.2 million and $1.00 billion, respectively.
 
During the quarter, the company paid down $350 million of its Macau Credit Facility.  Additionally, the company purchased approximately $27.6 million at face value of its 6.375% Senior Notes at an average purchase price of 96.1%.
 

 
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Capital Expenditures
 
Capital expenditures during the second quarter totaled $589.1 million, including construction and development activities of $497.2 million at Marina Bay Sands, $75.7 million in Macau, $10.9 million at Sands Bethlehem, and $5.3 million in Las Vegas.
 
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Conference Call Information
 
The company will hold a conference call to discuss the company's results on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may listen to the conference call through a webcast available on the Company's website at www.lasvegassands.com.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond the company's control, which may cause material differences in actual results, performance or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, competition, new ventures, substantial leverage and debt service, government regulation, legalization of gaming, interest rates, future terrorist acts, influenza, insurance, gaming promoters, risks relating to our Macau gaming subconcession, infrastructure in Macau and other factors detailed in the reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date thereof. Las Vegas Sands Corp. assumes no obligation to update such information.
 
Note 1

Adjusted net income excludes pre-opening expense, development expense, impairment loss, loss on disposal of assets, gain on early retirement of debt, legal settlement expense, preferred stock dividends, and accretion to redemption value of preferred stock issued to the Principal Stockholder's family.
 


About Las Vegas Sands Corp.
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) is a Fortune 500 company and the leading global developer of destination properties (integrated resorts) that feature premium accommodations, world-class gaming and entertainment, convention and exhibition facilities, celebrity chef restaurants, and many other amenities.
 
THE VENETIAN® and THE PALAZZO® Five-Diamond luxury resorts on the Las Vegas Strip, are among the company's properties in the United States. In Singapore, the iconic MARINA BAY SANDS® is the most recent addition to the company's portfolio.
 
Through its majority-owned subsidiary Sands China Ltd., the company also owns a collection of properties in Macau, including THE VENETIAN® Macao, Four Seasons Hotel Macao and the Four
 

 
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Seasons-branded serviced-apartments at its COTAI STRIP® development, as well as the SANDS® Macao on the Macau peninsula.
 
The company is currently constructing a 6,400-room complex at the COTAI STRIP, which will feature the Shangri-La, Traders, Sheraton, and St. Regis hotel brands.
 
Las Vegas Sands is also committed to global sustainability through its SANDS Eco 360 program and is an active community partner through its various charitable organizations.
 
Contacts:
 
Investment Community:
Daniel Briggs
(702) 414-1221
Media:
Ron Reese
(702) 414-3607


Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Second Quarter 2010 Results
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
 

Within the company's second quarter 2010 press release, the company makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures including "adjusted net income," "adjusted earnings per diluted share," and "adjusted property EBITDA."  Whenever such information is presented, the company has complied with the provisions of the rules under Regulation G and Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.  The specific reasons why the company's management believes that the presentation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding Las Vegas Sands Corp.'s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows has been provided in the Form 8-K filed in connection with this press release.


Adjusted property EBITDA consists of operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on disposal of assets, pre-opening expense, development expense, stock-based compensation, corporate expense, and rental expense.  Reconciliations of GAAP operating income (loss) and GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. to adjusted property EBITDA are included in the financial schedules accompanying this release.
 

 
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues:
                       
  Casino
  $ 1,294,301     $ 798,053     $ 2,356,071     $ 1,595,978  
  Rooms
    190,767       161,969       371,549       336,357  
  Food and beverage
    105,079       87,087       197,158       174,395  
  Convention, retail and other
    115,266       95,885       223,481       209,372  
      1,705,413       1,142,994       3,148,259       2,316,102  
  Less - promotional allowances
    (110,937 )     (84,294 )     (218,895 )     (178,340 )
      1,594,476       1,058,700       2,929,364       2,137,762  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
  Resort operations
    1,129,774       816,560       2,099,471       1,643,422  
  Corporate expense
    25,954       64,307       49,430       87,731  
  Rental expense
    12,806       7,877       21,504       15,806  
  Pre-opening expense
    50,118       41,830       87,577       86,764  
  Development expense
    676       10       833       264  
  Depreciation and amortization
    170,694       143,633       323,783       282,882  
  Impairment loss
    -       151,175       -       151,175  
  Loss on disposal of assets
    37,679       4,653       38,171       4,784  
      1,427,701       1,230,045       2,620,769       2,272,828  
                                 
Operating income (loss)
    166,775       (171,345 )     308,595       (135,066 )
                                 
  Interest income
    2,073       2,692       3,706       8,241  
  Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (76,987 )     (64,871 )     (155,152 )     (135,989 )
  Other income (expense)
    (6,201 )     773       (12,649 )     (4,970 )
  Gain on early retirement of debt
    961       -       3,137       -  
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    86,621       (232,751 )     147,637       (267,784 )
                                 
Income tax benefit (expense)
    (8,073 )     54,488       (21,275 )     53,675  
                                 
Net income (loss)
    78,548       (178,263 )     126,362       (214,109 )
                                 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
    (36,741 )     2,323       (66,974 )     3,563  
                                 
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.
    41,807       (175,940 )     59,388       (210,546 )
                                 
Preferred stock dividends
    (23,350 )     (23,172 )     (46,700 )     (46,326 )
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock
                               
      issued to Principal Stockholder's family
    (23,136 )     (23,136 )     (46,272 )     (46,272 )
                                 
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (4,679 )   $ (222,248 )   $ (33,584 )   $ (303,144 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.34 )   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.46 )
                                 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    660,364,559       658,877,256       660,322,428       653,370,686  
                                 
 

 
Exhibit 1
 

 
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
The following are reconciliations of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Property EBITDA:
                   
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
   
Operating
Income (Loss)
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
(Gain) Loss
on Disposal
of Assets
   
Pre-Opening Expense
   
Development
Expense
   
(1)
Stock-Based Compensation
   
Corporate Expense
   
Rental
Expense
   
Adjusted Property
EBITDA
 
                                                       
The Venetian Macao
  $ 134,667     $ 51,073     $ 218     $ -     $ -     $ 1,859     $ -     $ 5,012     $ 192,829  
                                                                         
Sands Macao
    70,009       10,373       (278 )     -       -       754       -       354       81,212  
                                                                         
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino
    20,553       10,218       -       780       -       118       -       1,330       32,999  
                                                                         
 Macau Property Operations
    225,229       71,664       (60 )     780       -       2,731       -       6,696       307,040  
                                                                         
Las Vegas Operating
    Properties
    2,923       58,874       277       -       -       3,918       -       -       65,992  
                                                                         
Sands Bethlehem
    3,679       7,034       -       840       -       568       -       -       12,121  
                                                                         
United States Property Operations
    6,602       65,908       277       840       -       4,486       -       -       78,113  
                                                                         
Marina Bay Sands
    52,043       25,282       (9 )     13,409       -       1,266       -       2,475       94,466  
                                                                         
Other Asia (2)
    (10,523 )     4,043       -       46       -       280       -       -       (6,154 )
                                                                         
Other Development
    (77,605 )     780       37,471       35,043       676       -       -       3,635       -  
                                                                         
Corporate
    (28,971 )     3,017       -       -       -       -       25,954       -       -  
                                                                         
    $ 166,775     $ 170,694     $ 37,679     $ 50,118     $ 676     $ 8,763     $ 25,954     $ 12,806     $ 473,465  
                                                                         
   
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
   
   
Operating
Income (Loss)
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
Impairment
and Loss
 on Disposal
of Assets
   
Pre-Opening Expense
   
Development
Expense
   
(1)
Stock-Based Compensation
   
Corporate Expense
   
Rental
Expense
   
Adjusted Property
EBITDA
 
                                                       
The Venetian Macao
  $ 52,678     $ 50,911     $ 4,636     $ (218 )   $ -     $ (87 )   $ -     $ 2,054     $ 109,974  
                                                                         
Sands Macao
    48,446       12,248       30       -       -       (29 )     -       354       61,049  
                                                                         
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino
    (8,043 )     12,749       37       (186 )     -       350       -       656       5,563  
                                                                         
Macau Property Operations
    93,081       75,908       4,703       (404 )     -       234       -       3,064       176,586  
                                                                         
Las Vegas Operating
    Properties
    (137,507 )     58,052       151,125       1       -       5,035       -       1,404       78,110  
                                                                         
Sands Bethlehem
    563       1,965       -       -       -       309       -       -       2,837  
                                                                         
United States Property Operations
    (136,944 )     60,017       151,125       1       -       5,344       -       1,404       80,947  
                                                                         
Other Asia (2)
    (13,399 )     3,265       -       319       -       (76 )     -       -       (9,891 )
                                                                         
Other Development
    (47,084 )     1,751       -       41,914       10       -       -       3,409       -  
                                                                         
Corporate
    (66,999 )     2,692       -       -       -       -       64,307       -       -  
                                                                         
    $ (171,345 )   $ 143,633     $ 155,828     $ 41,830     $ 10     $ 5,502     $ 64,307     $ 7,877     $ 247,642  
                                                                         
   
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
                                                       
   
Operating
Income (Loss)
   
Depreciation and Amortization
   
(Gain) Loss
on Disposal
of Assets
   
Pre-Opening Expense
   
Development
Expense
   
(1)
Stock-Based Compensation
   
Corporate Expense
   
Rental
Expense
   
Adjusted
Property
 EBITDA
 
                                                       
The Venetian Macao
  $ 248,554     $ 104,235     $ 272     $ -     $ -     $ 2,619     $ -     $ 7,064     $ 362,744  
                                                                         
Sands Macao
    128,829       20,815       (589 )     -       -       1,211       -       707       150,973  
                                                                         
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino
    24,731       24,571       (5 )     988       -       224       -       1,985       52,494  
                                                                         
 Macau Property Operations
    402,114       149,621       (322 )     988       -       4,054       -       9,756       566,211  
                                                                         
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    44,240       118,990       277       -       -       7,777       -       -       171,284  
                                                                         
Sands Bethlehem
    7,311       13,892       -       875       -       1,011       -       -       23,089  
                                                                         
United States Property Operations
    51,551       132,882       277       875       -       8,788       -       -       194,373  
                                                                         
Marina Bay Sands
    52,043       25,282       (9 )     13,409       -       1,266       -       2,475       94,466  
                                                                         
Other Asia (2)
    (19,054 )     7,961       -       44       -       463       -       -       (10,586 )
                                                                         
Other Development
    (122,593 )     2,001       38,225       72,261       833       -       -       9,273       -  
                                                                         
Corporate
    (55,466 )     6,036       -       -       -       -       49,430       -       -  
                                                                         
    $ 308,595     $ 323,783     $ 38,171     $ 87,577     $ 833     $ 14,571     $ 49,430     $ 21,504     $ 844,464  
                                                                         
   
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
                                                       
   
Operating
Income (Loss)
   
Depreciation
and
Amortization
   
Impairment
and Loss
on Disposal
of Assets
   
Pre-Opening
Expense
   
Development
Expense
   
(1)
Stock-Based
Compensation
   
Corporate
Expense
   
Rental
Expense
   
Adjusted
Property
EBITDA
 
                                                         
The Venetian Macao
  $ 119,653     $ 100,918     $ 4,770     $ (95 )   $ -     $ 2,107     $ -     $ 4,107     $ 231,460  
                                                                         
Sands Macao
    85,199       24,632       87       -       -       782       -       707       111,407  
                                                                         
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino
    (17,487 )     24,641       37       1,286       -       143             1,311       9,931  
                                                                         
 Macau Property Operations
    187,365       150,191       4,894       1,191       -       3,032       -       6,125       352,798  
                                                                         
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    (112,005 )     116,557       151,065       (54 )     -       9,500       -       2,821       167,884  
                                                                         
Sands Bethlehem
    563       1,965       -       -       -       309       -       -       2,837  
                                                                         
United States Property Operations
    (111,442 )     118,522       151,065       (54 )     -       9,809       -       2,821       170,721  
                                                                         
Other Asia (2)
    (23,716 )     6,478       -       895       5       437       -       -       (15,901 )
                                                                         
Other Development
    (94,229 )     2,378       -       84,732       259       -       -       6,860       -  
                                                                         
Corporate
    (93,044 )     5,313       -       -       -       -       87,731       -       -  
                                                                         
    $ (135,066 )   $ 282,882     $ 155,959     $ 86,764     $ 264     $ 13,278     $ 87,731     $ 15,806     $ 507,618  
                                                                         
 
(1)  During the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $13.8 million and $9.3 million, respectively, of which $4.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively, is included in corporate expense and $0.2 million and $1.4 million, respectively, is included in pre-opening and development expense on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.  During the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $28.9 million and $20.9 million, respectively, of which $12.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively, is included in corporate expense and $1.8 million and $2.9 million, respectively, is included in pre-opening and development expense on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

(2) Primarily includes the results of the CotaiJet ferry operations.
 

Exhibit 2
 

 

 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Non-GAAP Measure
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
The following is a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp. to Adjusted Property EBITDA:
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.
  $ 41,807     $ (175,940 )   $ 59,388     $ (210,546 )
  Add (deduct) :
                               
     Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
    36,741       (2,323 )     66,974       (3,563 )
     Income tax (benefit) expense
    8,073       (54,488 )     21,275       (53,675 )
     Gain on early retirement of debt
    (961 )     -       (3,137 )     -  
     Other (income) expense
    6,201       (773 )     12,649       4,970  
     Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    76,987       64,871       155,152       135,989  
     Interest income
    (2,073 )     (2,692 )     (3,706 )     (8,241 )
     Loss on disposal of assets
    37,679       4,653       38,171       4,784  
     Impairment loss
    -       151,175       -       151,175  
     Depreciation and amortization
    170,694       143,633       323,783       282,882  
     Development expense
    676       10       833       264  
     Pre-opening expense
    50,118       41,830       87,577       86,764  
     Stock-based compensation (1)
    8,763       5,502       14,571       13,278  
     Rental expense
    12,806       7,877       21,504       15,806  
     Corporate expense
    25,954       64,307       49,430       87,731  
                                 
Adjusted Property EBITDA
  $ 473,465     $ 247,642     $ 844,464     $ 507,618  
                                 
                                 
(1)  See prior page
                               
                                 
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Supplemental Data - Net Revenues
 
(In thousands)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
 
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
      2010       2009       2010       2009  
                                 
The Venetian Macao
  $ 581,032     $ 443,608     $ 1,130,727     $ 927,708  
Sands Macao
    302,212       234,198       586,018       458,610  
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino
    144,096       48,700       246,440       95,691  
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    276,219       291,940       601,729       610,578  
Sands Bethlehem
    68,624       32,711       135,865       32,711  
Marina Bay Sands
    216,393       -       216,393       -  
Other Asia
    28,386       19,110       52,558       43,039  
Eliminations
    (22,486 )     (11,567 )     (40,366 )     (30,575 )
                                 
    $ 1,594,476     $ 1,058,700     $ 2,929,364     $ 2,137,762  
                                 
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
                               
Supplemental Data - Adjusted Property EBITDA as a Percentage of Net Revenues
                 
(Unaudited)
                               
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
      2010       2009       2010       2009  
The Venetian Macao
    33.2%       24.8%       32.1%       24.9%  
Sands Macao
    26.9%       26.1%       25.8%       24.3%  
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino
    22.9%       11.4%       21.3%       10.4%  
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    23.9%       26.8%       28.5%       27.5%  
Sands Bethlehem
    17.7%       8.7%       17.0%       8.7%  
Marina Bay Sands
    43.7%       N/A       43.7%       N/A  
Other Asia
    -21.7%       -51.8%       -20.1%       -36.9%  
                                 
Total
    29.7%       23.4%       28.8%       23.7%  
 
 
 
Exhibit 3
 

 
 
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Non-GAAP Measure - Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share
 
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
(Unaudited)
 
   
   
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (4,679 )   $ (222,248 )   $ (33,584 )   $ (303,144 )
                                 
Pre-opening expense, net
    50,118       39,316       87,577       82,476  
Development expense, net
    676       7       833       207  
Impairment loss, net
    -       98,264       -       98,264  
Loss on disposal of assets, net
    37,679       4,671       38,171       4,823  
Gain on early retirement of debt
    (961 )     -       (3,137 )     -  
Legal settlement expense
    -       42,500       -       42,500  
Preferred stock dividends
    23,350       23,172       46,700       46,326  
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock
issued to Principal Stockholder's family
    23,136       23,136       46,272       46,272  
                                 
Adjusted net income
  $ 129,319     $ 8,818     $ 182,832     $ 17,724  
                                 
                                 
Per diluted share of common stock:
                               
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.32 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.46 )
                                 
Pre-opening expense, net
    0.07       0.06       0.11       0.13  
Development expense, net
    -       -       -       -  
Impairment loss, net
    -       0.14       -       0.15  
Loss on disposal of assets, net
    0.05       0.01       0.05       0.01  
Gain on early retirement of debt
    -       -       -       -  
Legal settlement expense
    -       0.06       -       0.06  
Preferred stock dividends
    0.03       0.03       0.06       0.07  
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock
issued to Principal Stockholder's family
    0.03       0.03       0.06       0.07  
                                 
Adjusted earnings per diluted share
  $ 0.17     $ 0.01     $ 0.24     $ 0.03  
                                 
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    782,625,373       700,796,549       776,713,399       661,053,146  
 
 
Exhibit 4
 

 
 
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
 
Supplemental Data Schedule
 
(Unaudited)
 
                         
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Room Statistics:
                       
The Venetian Macao:
                       
Occupancy %
    91.9%       76.2%       92.4%       76.7%  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 203     $ 201     $ 203     $ 209  
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)
  $ 187     $ 153     $ 187     $ 160  
                                 
Sands Macao:
                               
Occupancy %
    97.8%       97.8%       97.6%       97.3%  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 245     $ 253     $ 253     $ 261  
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)
  $ 239     $ 247     $ 247     $ 253  
                                 
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino:
                               
Occupancy %
    69.1%       44.5%       71.0%       41.5%  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 298     $ 291     $ 288     $ 293  
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)
  $ 206     $ 130     $ 204     $ 122  
                                 
The Venetian Las Vegas:
                               
Occupancy %
    97.2%       88.9%       93.3%       89.0%  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 184     $ 186     $ 192     $ 198  
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)
  $ 179     $ 166     $ 179     $ 176  
                                 
The Palazzo:
                               
Occupancy %
    98.5%       91.5%       96.2%       92.1%  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 202     $ 207     $ 208     $ 214  
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)
  $ 199     $ 190     $ 200     $ 197  
                                 
Marina Bay Sands:
                               
Occupancy %
    54.9%       N/A       54.9%       N/A  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 226       N/A     $ 226       N/A  
Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)
  $ 124       N/A     $ 124       N/A  
                                 
Casino Statistics:
                               
The Venetian Macao:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 10,193     $ 7,625     $ 9,973     $ 7,965  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 251     $ 201     $ 252     $ 212  
Average number of table games
    594       600       596       609  
Average number of slot machines
    2,181       2,184       2,183       2,150  
                                 
Sands Macao:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 9,116     $ 6,818     $ 8,889     $ 6,518  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 209     $ 193     $ 211     $ 196  
Average number of table games
    416       407       415       425  
Average number of slot machines
    1,180       1,105       1,173       1,097  
                                 
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 16,579     $ 4,717     $ 13,818     $ 4,053  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 352     $ 147     $ 426     $ 145  
Average number of table games
    117       94       117       106  
Average number of slot machines
    187       253       185       219  
                                 
The Venetian Las Vegas:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 2,155     $ 2,437     $ 2,442     $ 3,313  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 253     $ 209     $ 231     $ 209  
Average number of table games
    114       113       114       121  
Average number of slot machines
    1,284       1,435       1,364       1,457  
                                 
The Palazzo:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 3,360     $ 3,937     $ 6,347     $ 3,829  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 175     $ 163     $ 175     $ 166  
Average number of table games
    116       138       117       135  
Average number of slot machines
    1,417       1,420       1,415       1,408  
                                 
Sands Bethlehem:
                               
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 229     $ 250     $ 224     $ 250  
Average number of slot machines
    3,121       3,000       3,170       3,000  
                                 
Marina Bay Sands:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 5,255       N/A     $ 5,255       N/A  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 364       N/A     $ 364       N/A  
Average number of table games
    588       N/A       588       N/A  
Average number of slot machines
    1,523       N/A       1,523       N/A  
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(1)          ADR is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms occupied.

(2)          RevPAR is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms available.

(3)          Table games win per unit per day is shown before discounts and commissions.

(4)          Slot machine win per unit per day is shown before deducting cost for slot points.
 
 
 
Exhibit 5