-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, O962ULPlMHOxkwXqKMaME8k8T/1e5qiJ32xVeKjPcPvGOhTQQmK+Hm6PAILt7ZXX pK/lwESP60AzeYIn5iFtCQ== 0000950153-08-001919.txt : 20081112 0000950153-08-001919.hdr.sgml : 20081111 20081110201338 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000950153-08-001919 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20081110 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20081112 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20081110 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001300514 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: HOTELS & MOTELS [7011] IRS NUMBER: 270099920 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32373 FILM NUMBER: 081177535 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3355 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD, SOUTH STREET 2: ROOM 1A CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89109 BUSINESS PHONE: (702) 414-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3355 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD, SOUTH STREET 2: ROOM 1A CITY: LAS VEGAS STATE: NV ZIP: 89109 8-K 1 p13525e8vk.htm 8-K e8vk
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): November 10, 2008
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
NEVADA   001-32373   27-0099920
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
     
3355 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD SOUTH    
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA   89109
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 414-1000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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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 its management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. These forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the risks associated with:
  our substantial leverage, debt service and debt covenant compliance (including sensitivity to fluctuations in interest rates and other capital markets trends);
 
  our ability to continue as a going concern;
 
  recent development in the financial markets and our ability to obtain sufficient funding for our current and future developments, including our Cotai Strip developments;
 
  general economic and business conditions which may impact levels of disposable income, consumer spending, the pricing of hotel rooms and retail and mall sales;
 
  the impact of the delays and suspensions of certain of our development projects;
 
  the uncertainty of tourist behavior related to spending and vacationing at casino-resorts in Las Vegas, Macao and Singapore;
 
  potential visa restrictions limiting the number of visits and the length of stay for visitors from mainland China to our Macao properties;
 
  our dependence upon properties in Las Vegas and Macao for all of our cash flow;
 
  our relationship with GGP or any successor owner of The Shoppes at The Palazzo and The Grand Canal Shoppes, and the ability of GGP to perform under the Phase II Mall purchase and sale agreement, as amended;
 
  new developments, construction and ventures, including our Cotai Strip developments, Marina Bay Sands, Sands Bethlehem and the St. Regis Residences;
 
  the passage of new legislation and receipt of governmental approvals for our proposed developments in Macao, Singapore and other jurisdictions where we are planning to operate;
 
  our insurance coverage, including the risk that we have not obtained sufficient coverage against acts of terrorism or will only be able to obtain additional coverage at significantly increased rates;
 
  disruptions or reductions in travel due to conflicts in Iraq and any future terrorist incidents;
 
  outbreaks of infectious diseases, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome or avian flu, in our market areas;
 
  government regulation of the casino industry, including gaming license regulation, the legalization of gaming in certain domestic jurisdictions, including Native American reservations, and regulation of gaming on the Internet;
 
  increased competition and additional construction in Las Vegas, including recent and upcoming increases in hotel rooms, meeting and convention space and retail space;
 
  fluctuations in the demand for all-suites rooms, occupancy rates and average daily room rates in Las Vegas;
 
  the popularity of Las Vegas and Macao as convention and trade show destinations;
 
  new taxes or changes to existing tax rates;

 


 

  our ability to meet certain development deadlines in Macao and Singapore;
 
  our ability to maintain our gaming subconcession in Macao;
 
  the completion of infrastructure projects in Macao and Singapore;
 
  increased competition and other planned construction projects in Macao and Singapore; and
 
  the outcome of any ongoing and future litigation.
All future written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect us. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date of this report as a result of new information, future events or developments, except as required by federal securities laws.
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     The following information is being furnished under Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     On November 10, 2008, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference into this item.
     Within the Company’s third quarter 2008 press release, the Company makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures including “adjusted net income,” “adjusted earnings per diluted share,” “adjusted EBITDA” and “adjusted property EBITDAR”, which have directly comparable GAAP financial measures. The Company believes that these measures represent important internal measures of performance. Accordingly, where these non-GAAP measures are provided, it is done so that investors have the same financial data that management uses in evaluating performance with the belief that it will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying performance of the Company on a year-over-year and a quarter sequential basis. 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, in addition to the reasons described above, why the Company’s management believes that the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides useful information to investors regarding the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are as follows:
     Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per diluted share are presented as supplemental disclosures as management believes they are (1) each widely used measures of performance by industry analysts and investors and (2) a principal basis for valuation of gaming companies, as these non-GAAP measures are considered by many as an alternative measure on which to base expectations for future results. These measures also form the basis of certain internal management performance expectations. Accordingly, these measures are presented so that investors have the same financial data that management uses in evaluating performance with the belief that it will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying performance of the Company on a year-over-year and a quarter sequential basis.
     Adjusted property EBITDAR and adjusted EBITDA are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures used by management, as well as industry analysts, to evaluate

 


 

operations (segments) and operating performance. In particular, management utilizes adjusted property EBITDAR to compare the operating profitability of its casinos with those of its competitors, as well as for determining certain incentive compensation. In arriving at adjusted property EBITDAR, rental expense for the HVAC plant in Las Vegas and amortization of the leasehold interest in land is added to adjusted EBITDA because the Company believes this provides a better comparison of the Company’s operating profitability to that of its competitors. The Company is also presenting adjusted property EBITDAR because it is used by some investors as a way to measure a company’s ability to incur and service debt, make capital expenditures and meet working capital requirements. Gaming companies have historically reported EBITDAR as a supplemental performance measure to GAAP financial measures. In order to view the operations of their casinos on a more stand-alone basis, gaming companies, including Las Vegas Sands Corp., have historically excluded certain expenses that do not relate to the management of specific casino properties, such as pre-opening expense, development expense, and corporate expense, from their EBITDAR calculations. When evaluating adjusted property EBITDAR, investors should consider, among other factors, (1) increasing or decreasing trends in adjusted property EBITDAR and (2) how adjusted property EBITDAR compares to levels of debt and interest expense. However, adjusted property EBITDAR 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 generally accepted accounting principles. The Company has significant uses of cash flow, including capital expenditures, interest payments and debt principal repayments, which are not reflected in adjusted property EBITDAR. Not all companies calculate EBITDAR in the same manner. As a result, adjusted property EBITDAR as presented by Las Vegas Sands Corp. may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Adjusted property EBITDAR consists of adjusted EBITDAR for a particular property, such as The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas and The Venetian Macao and the Sands Macao in Macao. Accordingly, the measures are presented so that investors have the same financial data that management uses in evaluating performance with the belief that it will assist the investment community in properly assessing the underlying performance of the Company on a year-over-year and a quarter sequential basis.

 


 

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
     The disclosure in this Item 7.01 is being filed for purposes of the Exchange Act.
     The Company is filing hereby the following projections which were previously confidentially furnished to potential investors.
                     
        Estimated        
        2012 Adjusted        
        Property     Estimated 2012  
Property   Quarter Open   EBITDAR     Operating Income  
        (in millions)  
U.S.
                   
Venetian Las Vegas
  2Q 1999   $ 289.0     $ 187.0  
Palazzo Las Vegas
  4Q 2007     258.0       93.0  
Sands Bethlehem (PA)(1)
  2Q 2009 (est)     154.0       125.0  
Sands Expo Center
  4Q 1991     20.0       16.0  
Macao
                   
Venetian Macao
  3Q 2007     625.0       414.0  
Sands Macao
  2Q 2004     239.0       183.0  
Four Seasons Macao
  3Q 2008     140.0       96.0  
Singapore
                   
Marina Bay Sands
  1Q 2010 (est)     1,259.0       1,091.0  
Corporate and Other Asia(2)
  N/A     (127.0 )     (137.0 )
 
               
Total
      $ 2,857.0     $ 2,068.0  
Phase I Macau Sites 5 and 6
  TBD     533.0     $ 464.0  
Adjusted Total
      $ 3,390.0     $ 2,532.0  
 
(1)   Represents our share of the Sands Bethlehem EBITDAR and operating income.
 
(2)   Includes operations of CotaiJet™ and excludes stock based compensation.
 
 
The Marina Bay Sands™
Profitability Illustration
(US$ in millions)
                         
    Venetian     Marina Bay        
    Macao     Sands     Difference  
Gaming Win(1)
  $ 2,010     $ 2,010          
Effective Gaming and GST Tax Rate
    39.0 %     17.3 %        
 
                   
Gaming and GST Taxes(2)
  $ 784     $ 347     $ 436  
 
                       
Venetian Macao LTM EBITDAR at 9/30/08
  $ 504                  
Difference in Gaming and GST Taxes from Above
  $ 436                  
 
                     
Implied Marina Bay Sands EBITDAR Assuming Comparable Gaming Win
  $ 940                  
 
(1)   Twelve months ended September 30, 2008 for Venetian Macao
 
(2)   Gaming tax in Macao is 39%. Projected blended effective GST and gaming tax in Singapore is 17.3%.
 
 

 


 

The Marina Bay Sands™
Gaming Comparison
(US$)
                 
    Venetian Macao     Marina Bay Sands  
    YTD 9/30/08     Target 2012E  
Rolling Table WPUD
  $ 23,515     $ 22,411  
Non-Rolling Table WPUD
    3,088       3,922  
Total Table WPUD
    6,669       7,886  
Slot WPUD
    170       308  

The Marina Bay Sands™
WPUD Sensitivity
(US$ in millions, except WPUD
                                 
    Implied Marina Bay Sands EBITDAR(1)  
               
            Number of Tables  
              800     900     1,000  
Total
  $ 8,866         1,262       1,476       1,690  
Table
  $ 7,866         1,069       1,259       1,449  
WPUD
  $ 6,866         876       1,041       1,207  
 
(1)   Assumes rolling WPUD is fixed at $22,411 for an estimated 192 rolling tables in each case.

     The estimates provided above are projections and have been prepared by management. These projections are based upon a number of assumptions made by management, including:
    The scheduled completion and opening of the Marina Bay Sands project in Singapore no later than the first quarter of 2010 within its current estimated cost budget (although the Company currently anticipates completion and opening of the Marina Bay Sands in the fourth quarter of 2009). Completion of the Marina Bay Sands project will require the Company to contribute an additional approximately $427.0 million in equity to the project under the terms of the loan funding a significant portion of construction costs.
 
    The receipt of final approval of the Company’s final casino floor plan from the Casino Regulatory Authority of Singapore with such floor plan permitting up to 1,000 gaming tables and 1,400 slot machines in the Marina Bay Sands.

 


 

    The scheduled completion of the casino portion of the Company’s Sands Bethlehem project in the second quarter of 2009 within its current estimated cost budget of approximately $743.0 million.
 
    Growth in demand for gaming, hotel rooms and related amenities at the Company’s U.S., Singapore and Macao operations in line with historical growth rates observed by its management.
 
    With regard to Phase I Macao Sites 5 and 6, obtaining project financing that is currently targeted to be obtained within the next three to six months in an amount sufficient to resume and complete construction.
 
    Achieving assumed occupancy and projected room rates at the Company’s hotel properties.
 
    The completion of one or more financing transactions in sufficient amounts.
 
    Assumptions as to the factors noted in the “Forward-Looking Statements” disclosure at the beginning of this Current Report on Form 8-K above.
     Any differences among these assumptions and the Company’s actual experiences may result in actual results in future periods significantly differing from management’s current estimates. The estimates set forth above are management estimates and are not guarantees of future performance. Factors outside of the Company’s control may cause actual results to be materially lower than these projections. There can be no assurance that any of the Company’s assumptions will reflect actual performance. The continuation or further deterioration of current market conditions may result in changes to the above assumptions or may result in unforeseeable effects on the Company’s business that could cause actual results to differ. In addition, these projections are forward-looking statements and are subject to those risks, uncertainties and other factors listed under “Forward-Looking Statements” above. In management’s view, such information was prepared on a reasonable basis, reflects the best currently available estimates and judgments and, to management’s knowledge and belief, presents the assumptions and considerations on which the Company bases its belief that it can generate such results. The Company does not intend to update the projections on a quarterly basis or otherwise.
     See the disclosure in Item 2.02—Results of Operations and Financial Condition above for a discussion of why the Company presents adjusted property EBITDAR.

 


 

     The following are reconciliations of the Company’s projected operating income (loss) to its projected adjusted property EBITDAR presented above ($ in millions):
                                                                         
                    (Gain)                                              
    Operating     Depreciation     Loss on     Pre-                                     Adjusted  
    Income/     and     Disposal     Opening     Development     Stock-Based     Corporate     Rental     Property  
    (loss)     Amortization     of Assets     Expense     Expense     Compensation     Expense     Expense     EBITDAR(1)  
Sands Macao
  $ 183     $ 51     $     $     $     $ 3     $     $ 1     $ 239  
The Venetian Macao
    414       196                         8             8       625  
Four Seasons Macao
    96       42                         2             1       140  
Phase I Macao Sites
5 and 6
    464       61                         5             4       533  
Marina Bay Sands
    1,091       153                                     14       1,259  
 
                                                                       
Sands Bethlehem(2)
    125       26                         3                   154  
 
                                                                       
Venetian Las Vegas
    187       85                         14             4       289  
Palazzo Las Vegas
    93       152                         10             3       258  
Sands Expo Center
    16       3                                     1       20  
 
                                                                       
Corporate/Other Asia(3)
    (137 )     10                                           (127 )
 
(1)   Certain figures do not total due to rounding.
 
(2)   Represents our share of Sands Bethlehem
 
(3)   Includes operations of CotaiJet™
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
     
99.1
  Press Release, dated November 10, 2008.

 


 

SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: November 10, 2008
         
  LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
 
 
  By:   /s/ Scott D. Henry    
    Name:   Scott D. Henry   
    Title:   Senior Vice President--Finance   

 


 

         
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
99.1
  Press Release, dated November 10, 2008.

 

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  Press Release
 
   
 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results
Announces Modifications to Global Development Program —
Company is in Process of Raising Approximately $2.0 Billion of Capital
Quarterly Net Revenue Increases 67.2% to $1.11 Billion
Quarterly Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDAR Increases 48.4% to $243.8 Million
The Venetian Macao’s Non-Rolling Chip Table Games Drop and Slot Handle Each Reach Quarterly Records
of $930.6 Million and $549.9 Million, Respectively
Las Vegas, NV (November 10, 2008)—Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), today reported financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Company-Wide Operating Results
Net revenue for the third quarter of 2008 increased 67.2% to $1.11 billion, compared to $661.0 million in the third quarter of 2007. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDAR in the third quarter of 2008 increased 48.4% to $243.8 million, compared to $164.3 million in the year-ago quarter. On a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, operating income was $28.2 million versus an operating loss of $20.8 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Adjusted net income (excluding loss on disposal of assets, pre-opening expense, development expense, and loss on early retirement of debt) was $8.1 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.02, compared to $41.8 million, or adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.12, in the third quarter of 2007. The decrease in adjusted net income of $33,7 million reflects increases in net interest expense and depreciation and amortization. On a GAAP basis, net loss in the third quarter of 2008 was $32.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $48.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2007. The decrease in GAAP net loss of $16.3 million reflects the increases in operating income mentioned above and a benefit for income taxes, partially offset by an increase in interest expense and a decrease in other income.

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Third Quarter Highlights
William P. Weidner, president and COO stated, “Our third quarter results reflect solid operating performance, with both revenues and adjusted property EBITDAR increasing substantially in both Las Vegas and Macao, despite challenging operating environments in each market.
“In Macao, despite the implementation of stricter visa restrictions for certain mainland Chinese visitors, visitation to The Venetian Macao continues to grow, while the maturing of the assets and amenities of the property, which celebrated its one year anniversary during the quarter, is clearly evident in our operating performance. Despite that strong performance, given the current conditions in the global credit environment, we have elected to significantly slow the pace of our development activities on the Cotai Strip, including a suspension of our development on sites five and six of the Cotai Strip, as we focus our current efforts on maximizing our cash flow and our returns on invested capital from our existing properties in Macao: The Venetian Macao and the Four Seasons Macao on the Cotai Strip, and the Sands Macao on the Macao peninsula.
“We will focus our development activities and available capital principally on the timely completion of both Marina Bay Sands, in Singapore, and Sands Bethlehem, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. At an appropriate time in the future, to the extent capital becomes available on acceptable terms, we plan to resume the development of sites five and six on the Cotai Strip. We remain confident that our long-term development strategy, including the completion of additional properties on the Cotai Strip should capital become available on acceptable terms, will provide the people of Macao and the surrounding region with significant and sustainable economic benefits.
“In Las Vegas, despite an increasingly challenging operating environment, the combined Venetian and Palazzo integrated resort performed solidly, although low table hold negatively impacted the current quarter’s operating results. Looking ahead, we will focus our efforts on both controlling our costs and maximizing our cash flows from our Las Vegas properties.”
Las Vegas Third Quarter Operating Results
Adjusted property EBITDAR for our Las Vegas operations for the third quarter of 2008 was $73.3 million, compared to $60.2 million in the third quarter of 2007. On a GAAP basis, operating income for our Las Vegas operations decreased to $6.1 million, compared to $29.6 million in the 2007 period.
In the third quarter of 2008, Las Vegas operations’ table games drop was $477.2 million, an increase of 33.9% compared to $356.4 million in the third quarter of 2007. Slot machine handle (volume) was $976.6 million for the quarter, an increase of 57.6% compared to $619.8 million in the third quarter of 2007. The increases in table games drop and slot handle are principally the result of the expansion of gaming capacity with the opening of The Palazzo. In the third quarter of 2008, table games win percentage (calculated before discounts) was 13.8%, compared to 14.7% in the third quarter of 2007 and below our expected range of 20% to 22%. Slot win percentage (calculated before slot club cash incentives) was 6.0%, compared to 6.2% in the 2007 quarter. Casino revenues for our Las Vegas operations were $113.2 million for the third quarter of 2008, increasing 36.2% compared to $83.1 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Las Vegas operations’ hotel revenues were $130.5 million versus $83.0 million in the third quarter of 2007. The increase in hotel revenues of 57.2% was principally due to the increased suite product available with the opening of The Palazzo.
The Venetian Las Vegas’ average daily rate (ADR) was $207, compared to $234 in the third quarter of 2007. The Venetian’s occupancy of available guestrooms was 92.0% during the third quarter of 2008,

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down from 99.6% during the prior year period. Revenue per available room (REVPAR) at The Venetian Las Vegas was $191 in the 2008 period, compared to $233 in the third quarter of 2007. In its third quarter of operation, The Palazzo’s ADR was $231, while occupancy of available guestrooms was 94.5%, generating REVPAR of $218.
Food and beverage revenues for our Las Vegas operations increased to $61.6 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $34.8 million in the 2007 period, an increase of 77.0%. Convention, retail and other operating revenues were $48.5 million in the quarter, compared to $30.0 million in the third quarter last year, an increase of 61.7%.
Venetian Macao Third Quarter Operating Results
In the third quarter of 2008, adjusted property EBITDAR for The Venetian Macao was $135.7 million, compared to the 2007 third quarter adjusted property EBITDAR of $26.5 million. The 2007 third quarter reflected the operating period from the property opening on August 28, 2007 through September 30, 2007. On a GAAP basis, third quarter operating income for The Venetian Macao was $81.6 million, compared to the 2007 third quarter operating income of $6.8 million.
Rolling Chip volume at The Venetian Macao was $9.78 billion for the third quarter of 2008. This compares to Rolling Chip volume of $4.73 billion during the third quarter of 2007, which reflects the 34-day operating period. Non-Rolling Chip table games drop was $930.6 million for the quarter, representing The Venetian Macao’s highest quarterly Non-Rolling Chip table games drop in its history. This compares to $257.1 million in Non-Rolling Chip table games drop during the third quarter of 2007. Casino revenues for the third quarter were $432.6 million, compared to $131.0 million in the third quarter of 2007.
The Non-Rolling Chip table games win percentage for the third quarter was 19.7%, while Rolling Chip table games win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) was 3.06%. These results compare to our expected Non-Rolling Chip table games win percentage of 18% to 20%, and Rolling Chip table games win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) of 3.0%.
Slot handle (volume) for the third quarter of 2008 was $549.9 million, another quarterly record, while slot win percentage for the quarter was 7.8%.
Hotel revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $51.1 million. The Venetian Macao’s ADR was $211 while the occupancy per available guestrooms was 92.1%, generating REVPAR of $194.
Retail and other operating revenues were $52.0 million, while food and beverage revenues were $16.8 million.
Visitation at The Venetian Macao remains robust, with a quarterly record 6.6 million visitors to the property in the quarter, including 1.94 million visitors to the property in September 2008, up approximately 15% compared to September 2007. In October 2008, visitation was over 2.23 million guests, up approximately 16% compared to the same period in 2007. Finally, for the seven day Golden Week beginning October 1, 2008, visitation to The Venetian Macao was up approximately 22% compared to the Golden Week beginning September 29, 2007.
Weidner added, “The Venetian Macao delivered another solid operating performance as it completed its one year anniversary as Asia’s first integrated resort. We welcomed the greatest number of visitors ever to the property in a quarter, 6.6 million. That robust visitation provided the foundation for the strongest mass gaming volumes and slot play in the history of the property. We have now welcomed over 26

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million people to The Venetian Macao since opening our doors in August 2007, illustrating the broad appeal of our market-leading investments in Asia’s first integrated resort.
“While development work on future properties on the Cotai Strip will be significantly curtailed until the capital markets improve, our investments in the transformation of Macao into Asia’s premier business and leisure destination, including our investments in transportation infrastructure to encourage visitation and improve the customer experience for Macao’s visitors, will continue. Our CotaiJet ferry service, which provides regional ferry service directly to Taipa’s temporary Pac-On ferry terminal and is operated by our partner, Cotai Chu Kong Shipping Management Services Co., Ltd., increased its daily sailings during the quarter to include overnight service, and is now providing 62 sailings per day between Hong Kong’s Shun Tak ferry terminal and the Cotai Strip.
“The Venetian Macao has continued to mature as the property has added additional attractions and amenities, including Zaia, Cirque du Soleil’s first permanent show in Asia, during the quarter. Consistent with Macao’s goal of diversifying the origin of its visitation base, we have now begun to increase our marketing efforts to attract new visitors from population centers outside mainland China and throughout the wider Asian region. Despite the slowing of our development program, our efforts to diversify Macao’s visitor base, drive overnight visitation, and increase the length of stay in Macao will continue. The critical mass of shopping, dining, and entertainment amenities of the recently opened Four Seasons Macao and Shoppes at Four Seasons Macao, will enhance our ability to accomplish those objectives,” said Weidner.
Four Seasons Macao Third Quarter Operating Results
The Four Seasons Macao debuted on August 28, 2008, and portions of the property were open for 34 days during the quarter. Adjusted property EBITDAR was $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2008. On a GAAP basis, the Four Seasons Macao experienced an operating loss of $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2008.
At the Four Seasons Macao, for the 34-day operating period beginning on August 28, 2008, Rolling Chip volume was $165.2 million and Non-Rolling Chip table games drop was $16.7 million. For the third quarter of 2008, the Four Seasons Macao Rolling Chip table games win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) was 8.33%, while Non-Rolling Chip table games win percentage was 18.4%. These results compare to our expected Rolling Chip table games win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) of 3.0% and Non-Rolling Chip table games win percentage of 18% to 20%. The Four Seasons Macao slot handle (volume) for the third quarter of 2008 was $7.9 million. Third quarter casino revenues for the quarter were $15.9 million.
The Four Season Macao’s ADR was $440, while the occupancy per available guestrooms was 31.4%, generating REVPAR of $138.
Weidner continued, “The opening of the Four Seasons Macao, our second property on the Cotai Strip, brings the world-class Four Seasons brand and world-renowned service to the Cotai Strip, broadening and enhancing the appeal of Macao as a business and leisure destination. The luxury positioning of the Four Seasons Macao and The Shoppes at Four Seasons Macao, our luxury retail offering, provides a high-end complement to The Venetian Macao and The Grand Canal Shoppes. We believe this luxury positioning and the Four Seasons brand will enable the Cotai Strip to attract increasing numbers of visitors from important regional markets such as Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia. We look forward to opening additional amenities at the Four Seasons Macao in the months ahead, including two additional floors of exclusive Paiza Club gaming capacity, and 19 private Paiza mansions, each with a private gaming area.”

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Sands Macao Third Quarter Operating Results
At the Sands Macao, adjusted property EBITDAR was $42.6 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $77.6 million in the third quarter of 2007. Operating income on a GAAP basis for the Sands Macao was $28.5 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to $65.5 million in last year’s third quarter.
The Sands Macao Rolling Chip volume for the third quarter of 2008 increased 15.4% to $7.26 billion, compared to $6.29 billion in the third quarter of 2007, while Non-Rolling Chip table games drop decreased 19.7% to $652.3 million, compared to $812.4 million in last year’s third quarter. For the third quarter of 2008, the Sands’ Rolling Chip table games win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) was 2.35%, compared to 2.85% in the 2007 quarter, while Non-Rolling Chip table games win percentage was 17.9%, compared to 18.7% in the 2007 quarter. These results compare to our expected Rolling Chip table games win percentage (calculated before discounts and commissions) of 3.0% and Non-Rolling Chip table games win percentage of 18% to 20%. The Sands’ slot handle (volume) for the third quarter of 2008 was $273.1 million, representing an 8.3% decrease versus $297.9 million in the third quarter of 2007. Third quarter casino revenues for the quarter were $243.5 million, compared to $294.5 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Weidner stated, “While the results of the Sands Macao clearly reflect the competitive environment for gaming customers on the Macao peninsula, as well as low table games hold during the quarter, we remain pleased with the market positioning of the Sands. The introduction of high-quality competitive product, including The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Macao on the Cotai Strip, has been significant in the last year, but will slow dramatically from this point forward, particularly on the Macao Peninsula. In the face of this competition, the Sands continues to generate strong cash flow and returns. Our rolling table games play was stronger compared to the same quarter last year, and while our mass volumes were down year over year, they continue to reflect healthy play, and remain the largest on the Macao peninsula. Looking ahead, we expect to improve our performance at the property by further reducing the Sands’ cost structure.”
Other Factors Affecting Earnings
Other Asia EBITDAR, principally consisting of our CotaiJet ferry service, had a negative impact on consolidated adjusted property EBITDAR of $10.8 million.
Pre-opening expenses related principally to the Four Seasons Macao, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Sands Bethlehem, and other resorts on the Cotai Strip were $40.8 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $90.4 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Depreciation and amortization expense was $132.2 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $54.3 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $90.5 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to $72.6 million during the third quarter of 2007. The increase is primarily the result of reduced capitalized interest during the quarter as well as increased borrowings to support the company’s growth pipeline and current and future development, including borrowings related to the company’s $5.0 billion domestic credit facility, the $3.3 billion credit facility to support our developments in Macao, as well as borrowings related to the SGD5.44 billion (approximately $3.8 billion at exchange rates in effect on September 30, 2008) credit facility to support the development of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Capitalized interest was $38.4 million during the third quarter of 2008, compared to $64.2 million during the third quarter of 2007.

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Interest income was $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $26.9 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Corporate expense was $23.4 million in both the third quarter of 2008 and 2007.
Stock-based compensation expense was $15.4 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $9.8 million in the third quarter of 2007.
Other income, which is principally composed of foreign currency gains, was $7.2 million in the third quarter of 2008, compared to $17.1 million in the third quarter of 2007.
The company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 is approximately - -25.6%, which is lower than the United States federal statutory rate of 35% due principally to a zero percent effective tax rate on our Macao gaming income and a projected taxable loss in the United States for 2008.
Balance Sheet Items
Unrestricted cash balances as of September 30, 2008, stood at $1.28 billion while restricted cash balances were $239.1 million. Of the restricted cash balances, $199.6 million is restricted for Macao-related construction and $32.3 million is restricted for construction of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
As of September 30, 2008, total debt outstanding, including the current portion, was $10.35 billion.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures during the third quarter totaled $998.1 million. This includes construction and development activities of $551.3 million in Macao, $108.7 million at The Palazzo and The St. Regis Residences, $174.4 million for Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, $100.3 million at Sands Bethlehem, and $63.4 million at The Venetian Las Vegas and the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Development Update
Given current conditions in the capital markets and the global economy and their impact on the Company’s ongoing operations, the Company has chosen to temporarily or indefinitely suspend portions of its development projects and will focus its development efforts on those projects with the highest rates of expected return on invested capital given the liquidity and capital resources available to the Company today. As previously announced, the company is in the process of arranging a capital raising transaction. The development plan outlined below is dependent on the Company raising additional capital.
In Las Vegas, development of the St. Regis Residences will be suspended indefinitely, although the completion of the podium component of the condominium tower, which will generate rental income from currently executed leases, will continue and is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2009. The estimated cost to prepare the site for the delay and to complete the podium portion of the project is approximately $95 million.
In Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, we will focus our development efforts on the casino component of Sands Bethlehem, which includes the casino and related amenities including restaurants and a 3,500-space parking garage. We plan to open the casino component in the second quarter of 2009. The estimated

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cost to complete the casino component of the project, including preopening and furniture, fixtures, and equipment costs, is approximately $427 million.
In Macao, development of sites five and six on the Cotai Strip will be temporarily suspended until conditions in the capital markets improve. We will continue to pursue a project-level financing that would allow us to complete construction of the first phase of this project, which will include a Shangri-La / Traders hotel tower, an 1,800-room Sheraton hotel tower, and three casinos featuring a total of 790 gaming tables and 3,500 slot machines. Through September 30, we have spent approximately $1.16 billion on the development of the sites, and we expect to incur additional costs of approximately $430 million through June 30, 2009, as we prepare the site for a potential indefinite suspension. Our temporary suspension program will enable us to recommence development in an efficient fashion, should sufficient capital to complete phase one of our development plans become available on reasonable terms.
Also in Macao, we will continue the development of the Four Seasons Private Apartments Macao, and expect to complete this project in the third quarter of 2009. The expected cost to complete the construction of the Four Seasons Private Apartments, including furniture, fixtures and equipment and preopening costs, is approximately $463 million.
Given that our SGD $5.44 ($3.8 billion at current exchange rates) billion credit facility to support the development of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore is already in place, our development there is not significantly impacted by the current capital market conditions. Our development plans for Marina Bay Sands, therefore, have not changed. We continue to target a late 2009 opening for Marina Bay Sands. To date, we have invested approximately $1.81 billion in construction costs in the project, including land, and have contributed approximately $616 million in equity for the project to date. Our current estimated cost to complete the construction of the project is approximately $2.7 billion, and we expect to fund between 75% and 80% of those future construction costs through proceeds from our Singapore credit facility, of which approximately $2.0 billion is available at current exchange rates. We currently expect to invest approximately $500 million in additional equity in the project through the targeted opening of the property in late 2009.
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Conference Call Information
The company will hold a conference call to discuss the company’s results on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) Interested parties can listen to the conference call through a live audio webcast at www.lasvegassands.com (click on Investor Relations).
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, insurance, gaming junket operators, risks relating to our Macao gaming subconcession, infrastructure in Macao and other factors detailed in the reports filed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. with the Securities and Exchange

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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.
 
 
 
About Las Vegas Sands Corp.
ABOUT LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
          Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) is the leading international developer of multi-use integrated resorts.
          The Las Vegas, Nevada-based company owns and operates The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino, and the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas and The Venetian Macao Resort-Hotel and the Sands Macao in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Special Administrative Region of Macao. The company also owns the Four Seasons Hotel Macao and is constructing two additional integrated resorts: Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem™ in Eastern Pennsylvania and Marina Bay Sands™ in Singapore.
          LVS is also creating the Cotai Strip™, a master-planned development of resort-casino properties in Macao. At completion, the Cotai Strip will feature approximately 21,000 rooms from world-renowned hotel brands such as St. Regis, Sheraton, Shangri-La, Traders, Hilton, Conrad, Fairmont, Raffles, Holiday Inn, and InterContinental.
         
Contacts:
       
 
       
Investment Community:
  Scott Henry   (702) 733-5502
Media:
  Ron Reese   (702) 414-3607
Las Vegas Sands
Third Quarter 2008 Results
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
 
Within the company’s third quarter 2008 press release, the company makes reference to certain non-GAAP financial measures including “adjusted net income,” “adjusted earnings per diluted share,” “adjusted EBITDA,” and “adjusted property EBITDAR.” 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 EBITDA consists of operating income (loss) before depreciation and amortization, gain or loss on disposal of assets, pre-opening expense, development expense, and stock-based compensation. Adjusted property EBITDAR 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

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(loss) and GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA and adjusted property EBITDAR 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     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
 
                       
Revenues:
                               
Casino
  $ 805,258     $ 508,522     $ 2,404,973     $ 1,433,135  
Rooms
    188,794       96,718       575,172       289,588  
Food and beverage
    91,025       50,032       272,315       162,129  
Retail
    47,240       3,511       114,530       9,000  
Other
    75,993       35,547       176,261       104,397  
 
                       
 
    1,208,310       694,330       3,543,251       1,998,249  
Less — Promotional allowances
    (102,876 )     (33,380 )     (246,680 )     (96,155 )
 
                       
 
    1,105,434       660,950       3,296,571       1,902,094  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Costs and Expenses:
                               
Resort operations
    871,290       501,500       2,501,723       1,333,612  
Rental expense
    8,437       8,136       25,573       23,141  
Corporate expense
    23,390       23,444       82,529       66,657  
Pre-opening expense
    40,777       90,447       105,470       153,224  
Development expense
    1,153       3,621       11,504       7,227  
Depreciation and amortization
    132,239       54,309       364,753       121,262  
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
    (47 )     287       6,977       526  
 
                       
 
    1,077,239       681,744       3,098,529       1,705,649  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income (loss)
    28,195       (20,794 )     198,042       196,445  
 
                               
Interest income
    3,215       26,890       11,813       60,906  
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    (90,535 )     (72,607 )     (293,709 )     (161,628 )
Other income
    7,209       17,052       11,624       7,715  
Loss on early retirement of debt
                (4,022 )     (10,705 )
 
                       
 
                               
Income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest
    (51,916 )     (49,459 )     (76,252 )     92,733  
 
                               
Benefit (provision) for income taxes
    19,425       952       19,533       (15,928 )
Noncontrolling interest
    283             4,481        
 
                       
 
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ (32,208 )   $ (48,507 )   $ (52,238 )   $ 76,805  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic earnings (loss) per share
  $ (0.09 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.15 )   $ 0.22  
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
  $ (0.09 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.15 )   $ 0.22  
 
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    355,393,259       354,856,121       355,344,306       354,716,730  
Diluted
    355,393,259       354,856,121       355,344,306       357,094,808  

 


 

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure — Adjusted Net Income and Earnings Per Share
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ (32,208 )   $ (48,507 )   $ (52,238 )   $ 76,805  
 
                               
Loss on disposal of assets, net
    377       298       4,907       471  
Pre-opening expense, net
    39,061       87,363       97,755       148,329  
Development expense, net
    913       2,678       8,137       5,744  
Loss on early retirement of debt, net
                4,022       6,958  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted net income
  $ 8,143     $ 41,832     $ 62,583     $ 238,307  
 
                       
 
                               
Per diluted share of common stock:
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ (0.09 )   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.15 )   $ 0.22  
 
                               
Loss on disposal of assets, net
                0.02        
Pre-opening expense, net
    0.11       0.25       0.28       0.41  
Development expense, net
          0.01       0.02       0.02  
Loss on early retirement of debt, net
                0.01       0.02  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted earnings per diluted share
  $ 0.02     $ 0.12     $ 0.18     $ 0.67  
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    355,629,027       356,213,975       355,928,046       357,094,808  
Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data — Net Revenues by Resort
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
 
                       
Las Vegas Operations
  $ 307,965     $ 212,103     $ 1,007,942     $ 725,459  
Sands Macao
    248,444       298,756       784,943       1,026,544  
The Venetian Macao
    522,409       150,091       1,471,823       150,091  
Four Seasons Macao
    20,303             20,303        
Other Asia
    6,313             11,560        
 
                       
 
                               
 
  $ 1,105,434     $ 660,950     $ 3,296,571     $ 1,902,094  
 
                       

 


 

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
The following are reconciliations of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDAR
                                                                                 
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2008  
                                                                         
            Depreciation     (Gain) Loss on                     (1)                             Adjusted  
    Operating     and     Disposal     Pre-Opening     Development     Stock-Based     Adjusted     Corporate     Rental     Property  
    Income (Loss)     Amortization     of Assets     Expense     Expense     Compensation     EBITDA     Expense     Expense     EBITDAR  
 
                                                           
Sands Macao
  $ 28,492     $ 12,689     $ 14     $     $     $ 1,045     $ 42,240     $     $ 351     $ 42,591  
The Venetian Macao
    81,641       48,935       2       840             2,279       133,697             2,040       135,737  
Four Seasons Macao
    (4,178 )     3,562             3,264             136       2,784             179       2,963  
 
                                                           
Macao Operating Properties
    105,955       65,186       16       4,104             3,460       178,721             2,570       181,291  
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    6,095       60,024       (63 )     208             5,306       71,570             1,746       73,316  
 
                                                           
Property Operations
    112,050       125,210       (47 )     4,312             8,766       250,291             4,316       254,607  
Other Asia (2)
    (16,505 )     2,552             2,217       39       849       (10,848 )                 (10,848 )
Other development
    (41,327 )     1,844             34,248       1,114             (4,121 )           4,121        
Corporate
    (26,023 )     2,633                               (23,390 )     23,390              
 
                                                           
 
  $ 28,195     $ 132,239     $ (47 )   $ 40,777     $ 1,153     $ 9,615     $ 211,932     $ 23,390     $ 8,437     $ 243,759  
 
                                                           
                                                                                 
    Three Months Ended September 30, 2007  
                                                                         
            Depreciation     (Gain) Loss on                     (1)                             Adjusted  
    Operating     and     Disposal     Pre-Opening     Development     Stock-Based     Adjusted     Corporate     Rental     Property  
    Income (Loss)     Amortization     of Assets     Expense     Expense     Compensation     EBITDA     Expense     Expense     EBITDAR  
 
                                                           
Sands Macao
  $ 65,456     $ 9,959     $ 319     $ 464     $     $ 1,121     $ 77,319     $     $ 255     $ 77,574  
The Venetian Macao
    6,831       16,737                         383       23,951             2,569       26,520  
 
                                                           
Macao Operating Properties
    72,287       26,696       319       464             1,504       101,270             2,824       104,094  
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    29,595       23,861       (32 )     1,554             3,323       58,301             1,882       60,183  
 
                                                           
Property Operations
    101,882       50,557       287       2,018             4,827       159,571             4,706       164,277  
Other development
    (97,337 )     1,857             88,429       3,621             (3,430 )           3,430        
Corporate
    (25,339 )     1,895                               (23,444 )     23,444              
 
                                                           
 
  $ (20,794 )   $ 54,309     $ 287     $ 90,447     $ 3,621     $ 4,827     $ 132,697     $ 23,444     $ 8,136     $ 164,277  
 
                                                           
                                                                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008  
                                                                         
            Depreciation     (Gain) Loss on                     (1)                             Adjusted  
    Operating     and     Disposal     Pre-Opening     Development     Stock-Based     Adjusted     Corporate     Rental     Property  
    Income (Loss)     Amortization     of Assets     Expense     Expense     Compensation     EBITDA     Expense     Expense     EBITDAR  
 
                                                           
Sands Macao
  $ 118,247     $ 39,118     $ 1,159     $ 128     $     $ 2,576     $ 161,228     $     $ 1,055     $ 162,283  
The Venetian Macao
    222,105       142,573       41       9,565             5,806       380,090             6,137       386,227  
Four Seasons Macao
    (4,178 )     3,562             3,264             136       2,784             179       2,963  
 
                                                           
Macao Operating Properties
    336,174       185,253       1,200       12,957             8,518       544,102             7,371       551,473  
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    105,606       163,988       5,915       7,095             14,302       296,906             5,591       302,497  
 
                                                           
Property Operations
    441,780       349,241       7,115       20,052             22,820       841,008             12,962       853,970  
Other Asia (2)
    (46,492 )     5,929       (138 )     3,254       1,145       2,216       (34,086 )                 (34,086 )
Other development
    (107,487 )     2,353             82,164       10,359             (12,611 )           12,611        
Corporate
    (89,759 )     7,230                               (82,529 )     82,529              
 
                                                           
 
  $ 198,042     $ 364,753     $ 6,977     $ 105,470     $ 11,504     $ 25,036     $ 711,782     $ 82,529     $ 25,573     $ 819,884  
 
                                                           
                                                                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007  
                                                                         
            Depreciation     Loss on                     (1)                             Adjusted  
    Operating     and     Disposal     Pre-Opening     Development     Stock-Based     Adjusted     Corporate     Rental     Property  
    Income (Loss)     Amortization     of Assets     Expense     Expense     Compensation     EBITDA     Expense     Expense     EBITDAR  
 
                                                           
Sands Macao
  $ 260,768     $ 31,404     $ 367     $ 464     $     $ 2,594     $ 295,597     $     $ 866     $ 296,463  
The Venetian Macao
    6,831       16,737                         383       23,951             2,569       26,520  
 
                                                           
Macao Operating Properties
    267,599       48,141       367       464             2,977       319,548             3,435       322,983  
Las Vegas Operating Properties
    176,931       63,163       158       2,065             7,030       249,347             6,159       255,506  
 
                                                           
Property Operations
    444,530       111,304       525       2,529             10,007       568,895             9,594       578,489  
Other development
    (176,933 )     5,463       1       150,695       7,227             (13,547 )           13,547        
Corporate
    (71,152 )     4,495                               (66,657 )     66,657              
 
                                                           
 
  $ 196,445     $ 121,262     $ 526     $ 153,224     $ 7,227     $ 10,007     $ 488,691     $ 66,657     $ 23,141     $ 578,489  
 
                                                           
 
(1)   The Company recorded $15.4 million and $9.8 million of stock-based compensation expense during the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, of which $4.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively, is included in corporate expense and $1.3 million and $1.7 million, respectively, is included in pre-opening and development expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $39.2 million and $22.8 million, respectively, of which $10.8 million and $8.1 million, respectively, is included in corporate expense and $3.4 million and $4.7 million, respectively, is included in pre-opening and development expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
 
(2)   Primarily includes the results of operations for Cotai Waterjets.

 


 

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
The following is a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Property EBITDAR:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
 
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ (32,208 )   $ (48,507 )   $ (52,238 )   $ 76,805  
Add (deduct) :
                               
Noncontrolling interest
    (283 )           (4,481 )      
(Benefit) provision for income taxes
    (19,425 )     (952 )     (19,533 )     15,928  
Other income
    (7,209 )     (17,052 )     (11,624 )     (7,715 )
Interest income
    (3,215 )     (26,890 )     (11,813 )     (60,906 )
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized
    90,535       72,607       293,709       161,628  
Loss on early retirement of debt
                4,022       10,705  
Depreciation and amortization
    132,239       54,309       364,753       121,262  
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets
    (47 )     287       6,977       526  
Pre-opening expense
    40,777       90,447       105,470       153,224  
Development expense
    1,153       3,621       11,504       7,227  
Stock-based compensation (1)
    9,615       4,827       25,036       10,007  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted EBITDA
    211,932       132,697       711,782       488,691  
 
                               
Add :
                               
Rental expense
    8,437       8,136       25,573       23,141  
Corporate expense
    23,390       23,444       82,529       66,657  
 
                       
 
                               
Adjusted Property EBITDAR
  $ 243,759     $ 164,277     $ 819,884     $ 578,489  
 
                       
 
(1)   See prior page

 


 

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data Schedule
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2008     2007     2008     2007  
 
                       
Room Statistics:
                               
The Venetian Las Vegas:
                               
Occupancy %
    92.0 %     99.6 %     91.2 %     99.7 %
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 207     $ 234     $ 242     $ 259  
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) (2)
  $ 191     $ 233     $ 221     $ 258  
 
                               
The Palazzo:
                               
Occupancy %
    94.5 %     N/A       89.4 %     N/A  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 231       N/A     $ 239       N/A  
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) (2)
  $ 218       N/A     $ 213       N/A  
 
                               
Sands Macao:
                               
Occupancy %
    98.8 %     94.1 %     98.4 %     96.1 %
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 258     $ 316     $ 266     $ 366  
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) (2)
  $ 255     $ 297     $ 262     $ 351  
 
                               
The Venetian Macao:
                               
Occupancy %
    92.1 %     77.5 %     83.7 %     77.5 %
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 211     $ 208     $ 222     $ 208  
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) (2)
  $ 194     $ 161     $ 186     $ 161  
 
                               
Four Seasons Macao:
                               
Occupancy %
    31.4 %     N/A       31.4 %     N/A  
Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)
  $ 440       N/A     $ 440       N/A  
Revenue per available room (REVPAR) (2)
  $ 138       N/A     $ 138       N/A  
 
                               
Other Information:
                               
The Venetian Las Vegas:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 1,501     $ 4,362     $ 4,134     $ 5,810  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 233     $ 248     $ 203     $ 236  
Average number of table games
    131       131       131       133  
Average number of slot machines
    1,633       1,684       1,664       1,683  
 
                               
The Palazzo:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 4,053       N/A     $ 3,347       N/A  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 181       N/A     $ 170       N/A  
Average number of table games
    129       N/A       128       N/A  
Average number of slot machines
    1,392       N/A       1,393       N/A  
 
                               
Sands Macao:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 5,689     $ 5,846     $ 5,487     $ 5,791  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 172     $ 149     $ 177     $ 153  
Average number of table games
    549       615       584       715  
Average number of slot machines
    1,254       1,430       1,278       1,513  
 
                               
The Venetian Macao:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 7,380     $ 5,298     $ 6,670     $ 5,298  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 207     $ 72     $ 170     $ 72  
Average number of table games
    711       878       757       878  
Average number of slot machines
    2,247       3,318       2,375       3,318  
 
                               
Four Seasons Macao:
                               
Table games win per unit per day (3)
  $ 5,220       N/A     $ 5,220       N/A  
Slot machine win per unit per day (4)
  $ 70       N/A     $ 70       N/A  
Average number of table games
    95       N/A       95       N/A  
Average number of slot machines
    210       N/A       210       N/A  
 
(1)   ADR is Average Daily Rate and is calculated by dividing total room revenue by total rooms occupied.
 
(2)   REVPAR is defined as Revenue Per Available Room and 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.

 

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