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LAS VEGAS,
NV--(Marketwire - Jul 25, 2012) - Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS)
today
reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. Second Quarter
Overview Mr. Sheldon G.
Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer, stated, "While our
quarterly results did not meet my expectations, and were impacted by
lower hold
on table games play compared to last year's second quarter, higher
provisions
for accounts receivable at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and elevated
legal
expenses, our financial results reflected solid revenue growth overall
and
significant cash flow in both Macao and Singapore, as well as the
continued
steady execution of our Cotai Strip development plan in Macao. "We
successfully opened on April 11, 2012 the first phase of Sands Cotai
Central,
the largest Integrated Resort development in the company's history. The
debut
of Cotai Central represents the completion of another major milestone
in the
steady and disciplined execution of our Cotai Strip master plan and
development
strategy. As approximately 4,000 additional rooms and suites, plus
additional
shopping, dining, entertainment and gaming offerings open in Cotai
Central's
later phases, we expect strong growth from the property to continue in
the
future. Importantly, we believe the attractions and offerings of Cotai
Central,
and in particular its vital inventory of hotel rooms and suites, will
meaningfully benefit Macao and the Cotai Strip in the years ahead as it
strengthens its position among the leading business and leisure
destinations in
Asia. That hotel inventory will also enhance the financial performance
of our
other Cotai Strip properties, The Venetian Macao and Four Seasons Hotel
Macao
and Plaza Casino. Upon the completion of Cotai Central, our three Cotai
Strip
properties will encompass 25 million square feet of interconnected
Integrated
Resort capacity featuring five hotel brands and over 9,000 rooms and
suites,
1,300 gaming tables, 6,000 slot machines and electronic table games,
approximately two million square feet of retail space, plus dining,
convention,
meeting and exhibition capacity, and entertainment attractions that
will
meaningfully increase overnight visitation to Macao and provide an
outstanding
platform for growth in the years ahead." In Macao during
the quarter we generated significantly stronger gaming volumes across
our
property portfolio, while adjusted property EBITDA increased 9.6% to
reach
$429.0 million with an adjusted property EBITDA margin of 29.5%. Strong
growth
in each segment of our gaming business was evident in our property
portfolio,
with rolling volumes increasing 36.3% to a record $33.35 billion,
Non-rolling
drop increasing 20.9% to a record $2.22 billion, and slot handle
increasing
72.5% to a record $2.63 billion. The increases in gaming volumes led to
Rolling, Non-Rolling and slot gross gaming revenue growth that was in
excess of
the growth in the Macao market in each category as compared to last
year's
second quarter by 160.8%, 18.8% and 16.8%, respectively. This is the
first
quarter we have exceeded the market rate of growth in Macao in all
three
categories since 2008. Our overall market share of gross gaming revenue
in
Macao also increased to 17.7% in the second quarter of 2012 compared to
16.0%
in the second quarter of 2011, and we continue to lead the Macao market
in
terms of share of adjusted property EBITDA. These gaming
volume and revenue increases in Macao, together with the contribution
from the
important non-gaming (hotel, retail, mall and convention) components of
our
Integrated Resort business model, continue to drive growth. We remain
pleased
that the investments we have made to expand our offerings in the VIP
segment
remain evident in our quarterly operating results, with the Four
Seasons Hotel
Macao and Plaza Casino increasing its Rolling Chip volume by over 174%
compared
to the same quarter last year and generating a record quarterly EBITDA
of $76.6
million for the property. Marina Bay Sands
in Singapore delivered a steady financial performance, including good
growth in
its hotel and retail segments, although lower rolling volume, low hold
on
rolling table games play and higher provisions for accounts receivable
negatively impacted our results this quarter. Marina Bay Sands produced
$330.4
million of adjusted property EBITDA during the quarter and an EBITDA
margin of
47.6%. Strong growth in non-rolling chip drop (up 8.2%) and slot
volumes (up
15.1%) coupled with continued growth in visitation and non-gaming
revenue
streams including hotel revenues (up 30.1%) reflect the broad appeal of
the
property to Singapore's visitors from across the Asian region. Looking
ahead,
as Singapore's complementary business and leisure tourism offerings
continue to
expand, we are confident that Marina Bay Sands will continue to
generate
outstanding returns for our company. In Las Vegas, The
Venetian and Palazzo generated $64.4 million in adjusted property
EBITDA during
the quarter. Hold was lower this quarter compared to the quarter last
year,
which negatively impacted our results. Baccarat play was up, but other
table
games play was down, reflecting overall market conditions in Las Vegas.
Slot
handle was up 8.2%. Sands Bethlehem
delivered a strong quarter with $26.9 million in adjusted property
EBITDA, up
28.1% from the same quarter last year. The property continues to
benefit from
growth in slot handle, table games play, and hotel revenues. The events
center,
which opened this quarter, is off to a strong start and should benefit
the
property in the future. Adjusted earnings
per diluted share was $0.44 during the quarter, compared to $0.54 last
year.
The lower hold on table games play, increased provisions for accounts
receivable in Singapore and elevated legal expenses mentioned above
were the
primary drivers of the decrease in adjusted earnings per diluted share.
The prudent
management of our cash flow, including the ability to both invest in
future
growth and to continue to return cash to shareholders, remains a high
priority
for the company. The board of directors of Las Vegas Sands has declared
its
third consecutive quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per common share to
be paid
on September 28, 2012 to shareholders of record as of September 20,
2012. Company-Wide
Operating Results Net revenue for
the second quarter of 2012 was $2.58 billion, an increase of 10.1%
compared to
$2.35 billion in the second quarter of 2011. Consolidated adjusted
property
EBITDA in the second quarter of 2012 was $844.7 million, a decrease of
6.3%
compared to $901.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Consolidated
adjusted
property EBITDA margin decreased 570 basis points to 32.7% in the
second
quarter of 2012, compared to 38.4% in the second quarter of 2011. The
EBITDA
margin in the quarter was negatively impacted compared to the quarter
one year
ago due to lower hold in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas and increased
provisions for accounts receivable in Singapore. On a GAAP
(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, operating income in
the
second quarter of 2012 decreased 34.6% to $397.7 million, compared to
$608.1
million in the second quarter of 2011. The decrease in operating income
was
principally due to a non-cash impairment loss of $100.8 million on
parcels 7
and 8 in Macao, lower hold in Macao, Singapore and Las Vegas, higher
provisions
for accounts receivable in Singapore, elevated legal fees, and
increased
pre-opening expenses related to Sands Cotai Central. Adjusted net
income (see Note 1) decreased to $365.3 million, or $0.44 per
diluted
share,
compared to $438.6 million, or $0.54 per
diluted share, in the second
quarter
of 2011. The decrease in adjusted net income was principally driven by
the
lower hold on table games play and higher provisions for accounts
receivable
mentioned above. On a GAAP basis,
net income attributable to common stockholders in the second quarter of
2012
decreased 34.6% to $240.6 million, compared to $367.6 million in the
second
quarter of 2011, while diluted earnings per share in the second quarter
of 2012
decreased 35.6% to $0.29, compared to $0.45 in the prior year quarter.
The
decrease in net income attributable to common stockholders reflected
the
decrease in operating income described above, as well as the loss on
modification or early retirement of debt during the quarter, partially
offset
by the benefit from the discontinuation of preferred stock dividends
and the
accretion of preferred stock resulting from the redemption of the
company's
outstanding preferred stock in November 2011. Sands China
Ltd. Consolidated Financial Results On a GAAP basis,
total net revenues for Sands China Ltd. increased 22.3% to $1.48
billion in the
second quarter of 2012, compared to $1.21 billion in the second quarter
of
2011. Adjusted property EBITDA for Sands China Ltd. increased 10.7% to
$422.9
million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $382.1 million in
the second
quarter of 2011. Net income for Sands China Ltd. decreased 40.0% to
$160.5
million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $267.4 million in
the second
quarter of 2011. The decrease in net income for the quarter was
principally due
to the aforementioned $100.8 million non-cash impairment loss on
parcels 7 and
8, lower Rolling Chip hold, and increased pre-opening expenses related
to Cotai
Central. The Venetian
Macao Second Quarter Operating Results The Venetian
Macao continued to enjoy strong visitation and financial performance.
The
property delivered adjusted property EBITDA of $229.2 million, a
decrease of
11.3% compared to $258.4 million in the second quarter of 2011.
Operating
results were negatively impacted by lower than expected Rolling Chip
win
percentage of 2.68%. The 2011 quarter included an abnormally high
Rolling Chip
win percentage of 3.46%. Adjusted property EBITDA margin increased to
35.3% in
the second quarter of 2012 from 35.1% in the year-ago quarter.
Non-Rolling Chip
drop was $1.02 billion for the quarter, about the same as the quarter
one year
ago, while Non-Rolling Chip win percentage increased to 30.6%. Rolling
Chip
volume during the quarter decreased 16.5% to $11.16 billion partially
due to
Paiza Club renovations, which resulted in 19 fewer active rolling
tables on
average during the quarter. Slot handle was $1.15 billion, an increase
of 33.9%
compared to the quarter one year ago. Mall revenues increased 23.7%
during the
quarter compared to the quarter last year. RevPAR decreased 1.0% to
$198 due to
lower hotel occupancy. The following
table summarizes the key operating results for The Venetian Macao for
the
second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011:
Four Seasons
Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino Second Quarter Operating Results The Four Seasons
Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino generated record adjusted property EBITDA
of $76.6
million in the second quarter of 2012, an increase of 103.7% compared
to the
$37.6 million for the second quarter of 2011. The operating results
were
positively impacted by higher than expected Rolling Chip win percentage
of
3.05% for the current quarter, which enhanced adjusted property EBITDA.
Rolling
Chip volume reached $9.21 billion for the quarter, an increase of
174.4%
compared to the second quarter of 2011. Non-Rolling Chip drop was $91.0
million
while Non-Rolling Chip win was up 9.5% compared to the year-ago
quarter. Slot
handle was $199.1 million during the quarter, about the same as the
second
quarter of 2011. The non-gaming offerings of the property continued to
exhibit
healthy growth, with increases in occupancy and RevPAR, while mall
revenue was
$21.3 million, a 40.1% increase compared to last year's second quarter.
The following
table summarizes our key operating results for the Four Seasons Hotel
Macao and
Plaza Casino for the second quarter of 2012 compared to the second
quarter of
2011:
Sands Cotai
Central Second Quarter Operating Results The first phase
of Sands Cotai Central on Macao's Cotai Strip began operations on April
11,
2012, with a portion of the property's gaming, hotel, dining,
convention and
exhibition, and retail offerings open to the public for 81 days during
the
quarter. Net revenues and adjusted property EBITDA for this 81-day
period were
$265.6 million and $51.8 million, respectively, resulting in an EBITDA
margin
of 19.5%. Rolling Chip
volume was $6.82 billion with Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.12%.
Non-Rolling
Chip drop was $389.4 million while slot handle was $665.4 million.
Hotel
occupancy reached 75.1% during the quarter with ADR of $141. The following
table summarizes our key operating results for Sands Cotai Central for
the
second quarter of 2012:
Sands Macao
Second Quarter Operating Results Sands Macao's
adjusted property EBITDA was $71.3 million while adjusted property
EBITDA
margin was 26.3%. Lower than expected Rolling Chip win percentage of
2.58%
negatively impacted adjusted property EBITDA. Rolling Chip volume was
$6.16
billion for the quarter. Non-Rolling Chip drop was $717.1 million
during the
quarter, about the same as last year, despite a 21.5% decrease in the
average
number of Non-Rolling chip tables in operation during the quarter. The
property
had 212 Non-Rolling chip tables in operation on average during the
quarter,
compared to 270 in the year-ago quarter. Slot handle increased 32.2% to
$611.7
million. The following
table summarizes our key operating results for the Sands Macao for the
second
quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011:
Marina Bay
Sands Second Quarter Operating Results Marina Bay Sands
in Singapore delivered adjusted property EBITDA of $330.4 million for
the
second quarter. The operating results were negatively impacted by lower
than
expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.42% for the quarter, as well
as a
provision for accounts receivable of $39.9 million during the quarter,
compared
to $11.4 million in the second quarter of 2011. Adjusted property
EBITDA margin
was 47.6% for the quarter, and was negatively impacted by the lower
hold and
the higher provision.
Las Vegas
Second Quarter Operating Results The Venetian and
The Palazzo delivered adjusted property EBITDA of $64.4 million for the
second
quarter of 2012, a decrease of 30.7% compared to the $92.9 million
generated in
the second quarter of 2011. Adjusted property EBITDA margin was 19.7%
for the
quarter. The operating results were negatively impacted by lower than
expected
table games win percentage of 16.5% for the quarter. Table games hold
was 20.0%
in the 2011 quarter. Slot handle increased 8.2% to $445.1 million while
table
games drop increased 2.9% to $434.6 million. Stronger group meeting and
convention business during the quarter drove a 2.5% increase in hotel
ADR. The following
table summarizes our key operating results for our Las Vegas operations
for the
second quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011:
Sands
Bethlehem Second Quarter Operating Results Net revenue for
Sands
Bethlehem in Pennsylvania was $115.1 million and adjusted property
EBITDA
reached $26.9 million for the second quarter of 2012. Table games drop
was
$218.4 million for the quarter, an increase of 44.2% compared to the
quarter
one year ago, while table games win percentage was 14.3%. Slot handle
increased
6.8% to reach $1.01 billion for the quarter with slot hold percentage
of 7.2%.
The property's 300-room hotel tower contributed $2.4 million of room
revenue
during the current quarter. The hotel, together with the addition of
the retail
mall and the events center, which debuted in May 2012, should
contribute to
future growth of both gaming and non-gaming offerings at the property. The following
table summarizes our key operating results for Sands Bethlehem for the
second
quarter of 2012 compared to the second quarter of 2011:
Retail Mall
Operations Gross revenue
from tenants in the company's retail malls on Macao's Cotai Strip (The
Venetian
Macao, the Four Seasons Macao and Sands Cotai Central) and Marina Bay
Sands in
Singapore reached $93.3 million for the second quarter of 2012, an
increase of
26.3% compared to the second quarter of 2011. Operating profit derived
from
these retail mall assets increased 30.7% for the quarter to reach $75.8
million.
Other Factors
Affecting Earnings Other Asia
adjusted property EBITDA, which is principally composed of our CotaiJet
ferry
operation, was negative $6.0 million during the quarter, an improvement
over
last year's loss during the quarter of $9.2 million. Pre-opening
expenses, related primarily to Cotai Central on the Cotai Strip in
Macao,
increased to $43.5 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to
$18.2
million in the second quarter of 2011. Depreciation and
amortization expense was $220.4 million in the second quarter of 2012,
compared
to $206.2 million in the second quarter of 2011. Interest expense,
net of amounts capitalized, was $64.5 million for the second quarter of
2012,
compared to $70.6 million during the second quarter of 2011. The
decrease was
principally the result of a lower average borrowing cost, as well as
lower debt
balances outstanding during the quarter compared to the second quarter
of 2011.
Capitalized interest was $12.3 million during the second quarter of
2012,
compared to $31.8 million during the second quarter of 2011. Our
weighted
average borrowing cost in the second quarter of 2012 was 3.0%. Corporate expense
was $58.6 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared to $42.4
million in
the second quarter of 2011. The increase was primarily driven by higher
legal
fees. The company
recorded a non-cash impairment loss of $100.8 million related to
capitalized
costs on parcels 7 and 8 in Macao. Other income,
which was principally composed of foreign currency gains, was $1.8
million in
the second quarter of 2012, compared to $1.9 million in the second
quarter of
2011. The company
recorded a $16.4 million loss on modification or early retirement of
debt as a
result of the refinancing of its Singapore credit facility and the
pre-payment
of debt in the United States (see balance sheet items section below). The company's
effective income tax rate for the second quarter of 2012 was 12.0%. The
tax
rate is primarily driven by 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
2012 of
$45.8 million was principally related to Sands China Ltd. Balance Sheet
Items Unrestricted cash
balances as of June 30, 2012, were $3.52 billion, while restricted cash
balances were $7.6 million. As of June 30,
2012, total debt outstanding, including the current portion, was $9.37
billion.
That balance reflects the early retirement of debt in the United States
of
approximately $400 million that was completed during the second quarter
of
2012. Total principal payments for the remainder of 2012 and the full
year 2013
are approximately $16.7 million and $96.8 million, respectively. During the
quarter, the company refinanced its Singapore credit facility. Capital
Expenditures Capital
expenditures during the second quarter totaled $337.3 million,
including
construction and development activities of $269.3 million in Macao,
$38.3 million
in Las Vegas, $25.1 million at Marina Bay Sands, and $4.6 million at
Sands
Bethlehem. Conference
Call Information The company will
host a conference call to discuss the company's results on Wednesday,
July 25,
2012 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific 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 gaming licenses, certificate and
subconcession, infrastructure in Macao 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, gain
or loss on disposal of assets, loss on modification or early retirement
of
debt, preferred stock dividends, accretion to redemption value of
preferred
stock issued to the Principal Stockholder's family, and preferred stock
inducement, repurchase and redemption premiums. About Las
Vegas Sands Las Vegas Sands
(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,
and SANDS®
Bethlehem in Eastern Pennsylvania are the company's properties in the
United
States. MARINA BAY
SANDS®
is the company's iconic Integrated Resort in Singapore's downtown
Marina Bay
district. Through its
majority-owned subsidiary Sands China Ltd., the company owns a
portfolio of
properties on Macao's COTAISTRIP®, including THE VENETIAN®
Macao, Four Seasons
Hotel Macao, and Sands Cotai Central, a 13.7 million square foot
6,400-room
Integrated Resort, the first phase of which debuted in April 2012. The
company
also owns the SANDS® Macao on the Macao Peninsula. Las Vegas Sands
is committed to global sustainability through its SANDS Eco 360 program
and is
an active community partner through its various charitable
organizations. Las Vegas
Sands Corp. Within the
company's second quarter 2012 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, amortization of leasehold interests in land, gain or loss
on
disposal of assets, impairment loss, pre-opening expense, development
expense,
royalty fees, stock-based compensation, and corporate expense.
Reconciliations
of GAAP operating income and GAAP net income attributable to Las Vegas
Sands
Corp. to adjusted property EBITDA are included in the financial
schedules
accompanying this release.
(1) During the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $13.7 million and $13.1 million, respectively, of which $7.1 million and $6.1 million, respectively, is included in corporate expense and $0.3 million and $0.1 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, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $32.9 million and $33.3 million, respectively, of which $16.9 million and $17.9 million, respectively, is included in corporate expense and $0.5 million and $0.2 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.
(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.
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