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Las Vegas Sands Reports All-Time Industry Record $1.07 Billion Adjusted Property EBITDA Quarter

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Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:01pm EDT

  LAS VEGAS, NV, Apr 25 (Marketwire) -- 
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS)

    In the First Quarter of 2012 Compared to the First Quarter of 2011:


--  Adjusted Property EBITDA Increases Achieved by Every Property in
    Global Portfolio
--  Net Revenue Increased 30.8% to Industry-Wide Record of $2.76 Billion
--  Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA Margin Expanded 330 Basis Points
    to 38.6%
--  Marina Bay Sands Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 66.1% to Record
    $472.5 Million
--  Macao Property Operations Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 20.6% to
    Record $456.4 Million

    

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) today reported record financial
results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012. 

    First Quarter Overview

    We are extremely pleased to report record financial results for the first
quarter of 2012. Strong growth and EBITDA margins at our Macao property
portfolio, together with continued growth at Marina Bay Sands in
Singapore and a strong performance from our domestic properties
contributed to record revenue, operating income, adjusted property EBITDA
and adjusted earnings per share for the quarter. 

    In Macao, we generated significantly stronger gaming volumes across our
property portfolio, while adjusted property EBITDA reached a record
$456.4 million with an adjusted property EBITDA margin of 32.1%. Strong
growth of our higher margin mass table and slot businesses, together with
the contribution from the important non-gaming (hotel, retail, mall and
convention) components of our Integrated Resort business model, continue
to drive revenue and EBITDA growth. We are also pleased to report that
the initial investments we have made to expand our offerings in the VIP
segment were clearly evident in our quarterly operating results, with the
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino increasing its Rolling Chip
volume by over 220% compared to the same quarter last year and generating
a record quarterly EBITDA of $67.5 million. We expect to realize
additional benefits from our initiatives in the VIP segment in the
future, as we roll out additional enhanced VIP facilities and service
offerings throughout our property portfolio in Macao. 

    We are extremely gratified to have successfully opened on April 11th the
first phase of the largest Integrated Resort development in the company's
history, Sands Cotai Central. Located at the center of the COTAI Strip
and directly across from The Venetian Macao and the Four Seasons Hotel
Macao and Plaza Casino, Sands Cotai Central has added substantial scale
to the COTAI Strip and features amenities and attractions designed to
broaden and deepen Macao's appeal as a destination for business and
leisure travelers. Importantly, Sands Cotai Central will include at
completion approximately 6,400 hotel rooms, a vital component for the
future growth and continued maturation of the meetings, incentive,
convention and exhibition business in Macao. We are confident that Sands
Cotai Central will meaningfully contribute to important multi-night
business and leisure visitation to Macao and will provide an outstanding
platform for growth for our company.

    In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands produced a record $472.5 million of
adjusted property EBITDA during the quarter and an EBITDA margin of
55.7%. Strong growth in VIP, mass gaming and slot volumes coupled with
continued growth in visitation and non-gaming revenue streams including
hotel, food and beverage, retail and entertainment 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 and transportation infrastructure 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 $115.8 million in
adjusted property EBITDA during the quarter, up 77.6% compared to the
first quarter last year. Table games drop was up 27.8% during the quarter
reflecting strong baccarat play. Slot handle was also up 18.8%. Sands
Bethlehem produced a record quarter with $27.5 million in adjusted
property EBITDA. The property continues to benefit from growth in slot
handle, table games play, and hotel revenues. 

    The reliable and predictable nature of the cash flows generated by our
Integrated Resort business model, the successful execution of our
deleveraging strategy, and the healthy margin profile of our property
portfolio remain evident in our financial results. While we again
achieved quarterly records for net revenue and adjusted property EBITDA,
we are also pleased that the flow through to earnings remained strong,
with adjusted earnings per diluted share increasing 89.2% to reach a
record $0.70, compared to $0.37 in the quarter one year ago. 

    The board of directors of Las Vegas Sands has declared a cash dividend of
$0.25 per common share to be paid on June 29, 2012 to shareholders of
record as of June 20, 2012. 

    Company-Wide Operating Results 

    Net revenue for the first quarter of 2012 was a record $2.76 billion, an
increase of 30.8% compared to $2.11 billion in the first quarter of 2011.
Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA in the first quarter of 2012
increased 43.0% to a record $1.07 billion, compared to $745.7 million in
the year-ago quarter. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA margin
increased 330 basis points to 38.6% in the first quarter of 2012,
compared to 35.3% in the first quarter of 2011. 

    On a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, operating
income in the first quarter of 2012 increased 45.6% to reach $707.6
million, compared to $485.9 million in the first quarter of 2011. The
increase in operating income was principally due to stronger results
across our portfolio of properties in Macao and at Marina Bay Sands in
Singapore. 

    Adjusted net income (see Note 1) increased to $569.8 million, or $0.70
per diluted share, compared to $299.4 million, or $0.37 per diluted
share, in the first quarter of 2011. 

    On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to common stockholders in the
first quarter of 2012 increased 118.7% to $498.9 million, compared to
$228.2 million in the first quarter of 2011, while diluted earnings per
share in the first quarter of 2012 increased 117.9% to $0.61, compared to
$0.28 in the prior year quarter. The improvement in our net income
attributable to common stockholders reflected the increase in operating
income and the discontinuation of preferred stock dividends and the
accretion of preferred stock resulting from the retirement of the
company's outstanding preferred stock in November 2011, partially offset
by an impairment loss. 

    Sands China Ltd. Consolidated Financial Results 

    On a GAAP basis, total net revenues for Sands China Ltd. increased 25.0%
to $1.45 billion in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $1.16 billion
in the first quarter of 2011. Adjusted property EBITDA for Sands China
Ltd. increased 20.5% to $450.6 million in the first quarter of 2012,
compared to $373.8 million in the first quarter of 2011. Net income for
Sands China Ltd. increased 5.8% to $277.4 million in the first quarter of
2012, compared to $262.1 million in the first quarter of 2011.

    The Venetian Macao First Quarter Operating Results

    The Venetian Macao continued to enjoy strong visitation and financial
performance. The property delivered record adjusted property EBITDA of
$281.9 million, an increase of 23.4% compared to $228.4 million in the
first quarter of 2011. Adjusted property EBITDA margin was 36.5% in the
first quarter of 2012. The Venetian delivered solid growth in gaming
volumes in each segment of the business. Non-Rolling Chip drop was a
record $1.11 billion for the quarter, an increase of 12.7% compared to
the same quarter last year, while Non-Rolling Chip win percentage was
30.7%. Rolling Chip volume during the quarter increased 11.4% to a record
$13.80 billion. Slot handle was a record $1.24 billion, an increase of
67.0% compared to the quarter one year ago. RevPAR increased 15.7% to a
record $228 due to higher ADR and occupancy.

    The following table summarizes the key operating results for The Venetian
Macao for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of
2011: 



The Venetian Macao Operations     Three Months Ended
                                       March 31,
                                 --------------------
(Dollars in millions)               2012       2011     $ Change    Change
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
Revenues:
  Casino                         $   673.9  $   553.4  $   120.5       21.8%
  Rooms                               59.0       50.2        8.8       17.5%
  Food and Beverage                   22.5       18.3        4.2       23.0%
  Mall                                26.1       23.0        3.1       13.5%
  Convention, Retail and Other        23.1       13.6        9.5       69.9%
  Less - Promotional Allowances      (31.8)     (20.2)     (11.6)     -57.4%
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Revenues                     $   772.8  $   638.3  $   134.5       21.1%

Adjusted Property EBITDA         $   281.9  $   228.4  $    53.5       23.4%
  EBITDA Margin %                     36.5%      35.8%              0.7 pts 

Operating Income                 $   198.6  $   180.8  $    17.8        9.8%

Gaming Statistics
(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip Volume              $13,801.6  $12,389.0  $ 1,412.6       11.4%
  Rolling Chip Win %(1)               2.93%      2.69%             0.24 pts 

Non-Rolling Chip Drop            $ 1,105.6  $   980.6  $   125.0       12.7%
  Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)           30.7%      27.9%              2.8 pts 

Slot Handle                      $ 1,240.8  $   743.1  $   497.7       67.0%
  Slot Hold %(3)                       5.6%       6.9%             -1.3 pts 

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %                           93.4%      86.5%              6.9 pts 
Average Daily Rate (ADR)         $     244  $     227  $      17        7.5%
Revenue per Available Room
 (RevPAR)                        $     228  $     197  $      31       15.7%

(1) This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to
    3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2) This compares to The Venetian Macao's trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip
    win percentage of 27.3% (calculated before discounts).
(3) This compares to The Venetian Macao's trailing 12 month slot hold
    percentage of 6.4% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).


    
Sands Macao First Quarter Operating Results

    Sands Macao's adjusted property EBITDA increased 15.6% to $107.0 million
with adjusted property EBITDA margin of 30.6%. Non-Rolling Chip drop
increased to $707.8 million, the strongest performance since the first
quarter of 2008. Slot handle increased 52.1% to a record $663.2 million.
Rolling Chip volume was $6.43 billion for the quarter while Rolling Chip
win percentage for the quarter was 3.73%. 

    The following table summarizes our key operating results for the Sands
Macao for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011:



Sands Macao Operations            Three Months Ended
                                       March 31,
                                 --------------------
(Dollars in millions)               2012       2011     $ Change    Change
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
Revenues:
  Casino                         $   341.1  $   315.7  $    25.4        8.0%
  Rooms                                6.2        5.5        0.7       12.7%
  Food and Beverage                    9.3       10.0       (0.7)      -7.0%
  Convention, Retail and Other         2.6        2.4        0.2        8.3%
  Less - Promotional Allowances      (10.1)     (10.8)       0.7        6.5%
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Revenues                     $   349.1  $   322.8  $    26.3        8.1%

Adjusted Property EBITDA         $   107.0  $    92.6  $    14.4       15.6%
  EBITDA Margin %                     30.6%      28.7%              1.9 pts 

Operating Income                 $    98.5  $    83.9  $    14.6       17.4%

Gaming Statistics
(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip Volume              $ 6,433.5  $ 8,269.4  $(1,835.9)     -22.2%
  Rolling Chip Win %(1)               3.73%      2.75%             0.98 pts 

Non-Rolling Chip Drop            $   707.8  $   688.7  $    19.1        2.8%
  Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)           21.2%      20.3%              0.9 pts 

Slot Handle                      $   663.2  $   435.9  $   227.3       52.1%
  Slot Hold %(3)                       4.4%       6.5%             -2.1 pts 

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %                           93.8%      84.9%              8.9 pts 
Average Daily Rate (ADR)         $     252  $     251  $       1        0.4%
Revenue per Available Room
 (RevPAR)                        $     236  $     213  $      23       10.8%

(1) This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to
    3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2) This compares to the Sands Macao's trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip
    win percentage of 20.5% (calculated before discounts).
(3) This compares to the Sands Macao's trailing 12 month slot hold
    percentage of 5.5% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).


    
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino First Quarter Operating
Results

    The Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino generated record adjusted
property EBITDA of $67.5 million in the first quarter of 2012, an
increase of 17.4% compared to the $57.5 million for the first quarter of
2011. Rolling Chip volume reached a record $12.70 billion for the
quarter, an increase of 221.8% compared to the first quarter of 2011.
Slot handle continued to expand, reaching $198.2 million, an increase of
5.7% compared to last year's first quarter. Non-Rolling Chip drop
increased to $105.9 million while Non-Rolling Chip win was up 33.7%
compared to the year-ago quarter. The non-gaming offerings of the
property continued to exhibit healthy growth, with increases in occupancy
and RevPAR, while mall revenue was $10.5 million, a 98.1% increase
compared to last year's first quarter. 

    The following table summarizes our key operating results for the Four
Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino for the first quarter of 2012
compared to the first quarter of 2011:



Four Seasons Hotel Macao and
 Plaza Casino Operations          Three Months Ended
                                       March 31,
                                 --------------------
(Dollars in millions)               2012       2011     $ Change    Change
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
Revenues:
  Casino                         $   282.9  $   160.8  $   122.1       75.9%
  Rooms                               10.1        7.5        2.6       34.7%
  Food and Beverage                    6.8        5.0        1.8       36.0%
  Mall                                10.5        5.3        5.2       98.1%
  Convention, Retail and Other         0.7        0.5        0.2       40.0%
  Less - Promotional Allowances      (11.4)      (7.0)      (4.4)     -62.9%
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Revenues                     $   299.6  $   172.1  $   127.5       74.1%

Adjusted Property EBITDA         $    67.5  $    57.5  $    10.0       17.4%
  EBITDA Margin %                     22.5%      33.4%            -10.9 pts 

Operating Income                 $    53.4  $    42.7  $    10.7       25.1%

Gaming Statistics
(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip Volume              $12,703.2  $ 3,948.0  $ 8,755.2      221.8%
  Rolling Chip Win %(1)               2.83%      3.90%            -1.07 pts 

Non-Rolling Chip Drop            $   105.9  $    82.4  $    23.5       28.5%
  Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)           41.7%      40.1%              1.6 pts 

Slot Handle                      $   198.2  $   187.5  $    10.7        5.7%
  Slot Hold %(3)                       6.0%       6.5%             -0.5 pts 

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %                           82.3%      64.6%             17.7 pts 
Average Daily Rate (ADR)         $     360  $     341  $      19        5.6%
Revenue per Available Room
 (RevPAR)                        $     296  $     220  $      76       34.5%

(1) This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to
    3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2) This compares to the Plaza Casino's trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip
    win percentage of 40.3% (calculated before discounts).
(3) This compares to the Plaza Casino's trailing 12 month slot hold
    percentage of 5.7% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).


    
Marina Bay Sands First Quarter Operating Results

    Marina Bay Sands in Singapore delivered adjusted property EBITDA of
$472.5 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 66.1%
compared to $284.5 million in the first quarter of 2011. Adjusted
property EBITDA margin was 55.7% for the quarter. 

    Gaming volumes reflected strong growth in each segment of the business.
Rolling Chip volume increased 26.4% to reach $12.80 billion for the
quarter while Rolling Chip win percentage was 3.58%. Non-Rolling Chip
drop increased 18.3% to reach $1.17 billion with a Non-Rolling Chip win
percentage of 22.2%. Slot handle increased 34.2% to reach $2.74 billion
for the quarter with slot hold percentage of 5.4%. Total mass win per day
during the quarter increased 21.5% to reach $4.47 million, compared to
$3.68 million in the first quarter of 2011. 

    The high margin hotel room and mall segments of the property both
reflected strong revenue growth of 38.2% and 25.0%, respectively, as the
property's full complement of offerings and amenities continued to
mature. Occupancy and ADR both expanded during the quarter, driving a
RevPAR increase of 36.2% compared to the same quarter last year. 

    The following table summarizes our key operating results for Marina Bay
Sands for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011:



Marina Bay Sands Operations       Three Months Ended
                                       March 31,
                                 --------------------
(Dollars in millions)               2012       2011     $ Change    Change
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
Revenues:
  Casino                         $   701.3  $   464.4  $   236.9       51.0%
  Rooms                               77.1       55.8       21.3       38.2%
  Food and Beverage                   47.1       43.2        3.9        9.0%
  Mall                                34.5       27.6        6.9       25.0%
  Convention, Retail and Other        29.8       25.7        4.1       16.0%
  Less - Promotional Allowances      (41.1)     (31.8)      (9.3)     -29.2%
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Revenues                     $   848.7  $   584.9  $   263.8       45.1%

Adjusted Property EBITDA         $   472.5  $   284.5  $   188.0       66.1%
  EBITDA Margin %                     55.7%      48.6%              7.1 pts 

Operating Income                 $   373.2  $   196.7  $   176.5       89.7%

Gaming Statistics
(Dollars in millions)

Rolling Chip Volume              $12,804.5  $10,132.3  $ 2,672.2       26.4%
  Rolling Chip Win %(1)               3.58%      2.56%             1.02 pts 

Non-Rolling Chip Drop            $ 1,167.0  $   986.4  $   180.6       18.3%
  Non-Rolling Chip Win %(2)           22.2%      22.6%             -0.4 pts 

Slot Handle                      $ 2,740.6  $ 2,041.8  $   698.8       34.2%
  Slot Hold %(3)                       5.4%       5.3%              0.1 pts 

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %                           98.4%      86.3%             12.1 pts 
Average Daily Rate (ADR)         $     341  $     285  $      56       19.6%
Revenue per Available Room
 (RevPAR)                        $     335  $     246  $      89       36.2%

(1) This compares to our expected Rolling Chip win percentage of 2.7% to
    3.0% (calculated before discounts and commissions).
(2) This compares to Marina Bay Sands trailing 12 month Non-Rolling Chip win
    percentage of 23.0% (calculated before discounts).
(3) This compares to Marina Bay Sands trailing 12 month slot hold percentage
    of 5.3% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).


    
Las Vegas First Quarter Operating Results

    The Venetian and The Palazzo delivered adjusted property EBITDA of $115.8
million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 77.6% compared to
the $65.2 million generated in the first quarter of 2011. Adjusted
property EBITDA margin was 30.1% for the quarter. Strong baccarat play
drove a 27.8% increase in table games drop to $609.0 million. Stronger
group meeting and convention business during the quarter drove a 4.9%
increase in cash hotel ADR. 

    The following table summarizes our key operating results for our Las
Vegas operations for the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first
quarter of 2011:

                                  Three Months Ended
Las Vegas Operations                   March 31,
                                 --------------------
(Dollars in millions)               2012       2011     $ Change    Change
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
Revenues:
  Casino                         $   158.7  $    83.1  $    75.6       91.0%
  Rooms                              113.4      112.9        0.5        0.4%
  Food and Beverage                   61.0       64.0       (3.0)      -4.7%
  Convention, Retail and Other        74.7       63.5       11.2       17.6%
  Less - Promotional Allowances      (23.2)     (18.4)      (4.8)     -26.1%
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Revenues                     $   384.6  $   305.1  $    79.5       26.1%

Adjusted Property EBITDA         $   115.8  $    65.2  $    50.6       77.6%
EBITDA Margin %                       30.1%      21.4%              8.7 pts 

Operating Income                 $    87.7  $    31.3  $    56.4      180.2%

Gaming Statistics
(Dollars in millions)

Table Games Drop                 $   609.0  $   476.6  $   132.4       27.8%
Table Games Win %(1)                  24.0%      13.3%             10.7 pts 

Slot Handle                      $   483.8  $   407.3  $    76.5       18.8%
Slot Hold %(2)                         8.5%       8.5%              0.0 pts 

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %                           83.4%      83.9%             -0.5 pts 
Average Daily Rate (ADR)         $     214  $     212  $       2        0.9%
Revenue per Available Room
 (RevPAR)                        $     178  $     178  $       0        0.0%

(1) This compares to our Las Vegas Operation's trailing 12 month table games
    win percentage of 17.9% (calculated before discounts).
(2) This compares to our Las Vegas Operation's trailing 12 month slot hold
    percentage of 8.7% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).


    
Sands Bethlehem First Quarter Operating Results

    Net revenue for Sands Bethlehem in Pennsylvania was $115.6 million and
adjusted property EBITDA reached $27.5 million for the first quarter of
2012. Table games drop was $201.5 million for the quarter, an increase of
69.3% compared to the quarter one year ago, while table games win
percentage was 14.9%. Slot handle increased 17.3% to reach $1.03 billion
for the quarter with slot hold percentage of 7.3%. The property's
300-room hotel tower opened on May 27, 2011, and contributed $1.9 million
of room revenue during the quarter ended March 31, 2012. The hotel,
together with the addition of the retail mall, the first phase of which
opened in November 2011, and the events center, which will debut 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 first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of
2011:

                                  Three Months Ended
Sands Bethlehem Operations             March 31,
                                 --------------------
(Dollars in millions)               2012     2011(1)    $ Change    Change
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------  --------- 
Revenues:
  Casino                         $   108.7  $    87.1  $    21.6       24.8%
  Rooms                                1.9        N/A        1.9        N/A 
  Food and Beverage                    6.7        5.0        1.7       34.0%
  Mall                                 0.3        N/A        0.3        N/A 
  Convention, Retail and Other         3.8        2.6        1.2       46.2%
  Less - Promotional Allowances       (5.8)      (3.7)      (2.1)     -56.8%
                                 ---------  ---------  ---------
Net Revenues                     $   115.6  $    91.0  $    24.6       27.0%

Adjusted Property EBITDA         $    27.5  $    22.1  $     5.4       24.4%
EBITDA Margin %                       23.8%      24.3%             -0.5 pts 

Operating Income                 $    18.2  $    14.1  $     4.1       29.1%

Gaming Statistics
(Dollars in millions)

Table Games Drop                 $   201.5  $   119.0  $    82.5       69.3%
Table Games Win %(2)                  14.9%      16.7%             -1.8 pts 

Slot Handle                      $ 1,033.7  $   881.4  $   152.3       17.3%
Slot Hold %(3)                         7.3%       7.4%             -0.1 pts 

Hotel Statistics

Occupancy %                           50.3%        NA        N/A        N/A 
Average Daily Rate (ADR)         $     139  $      NA        N/A        N/A 
Revenue per Available Room
 (RevPAR)                        $      70  $      NA        N/A        N/A 

(1) The hotel tower opened on May 27, 2011 and the first phase of the retail
    mall opened on November 1, 2011.
(2) This compares to Sands Bethlehem's trailing 12 month table games win
    percentage of 14.8% (calculated before discounts).
(3) This compares to Sands Bethlehem's trailing 12 month slot hold
    percentage of 7.2% (calculated before slot club cash incentives).


    
Retail Mall Operations

    Gross revenue from tenants in the company's retail malls at The Venetian
Macao, the Four Seasons Macao and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore reached
$71.1 million for the first quarter of 2012, an increase of 27.3%
compared to the first quarter of 2011. Operating profit derived from
these retail mall assets increased 25.2% for the quarter to reach $55.2
million.

                                                                       LTM
                                                                      March 
                     For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2012      31, 2012
                --------------------------------------------------  --------
                                                                     Tenant 
(Dollars in                                      Gross                Sales 
 millions except                    Operating   Leasable Occupancy    Per
 per square foot  Gross   Operating   Profit     Area     % at End     Sq.
 data)           Revenue  Profit(1)   Margin   (sq. ft.) of Period   Ft.(2) 
                -------- ---------- ---------  --------- ---------  --------

The Grand Canal
 Shoppes at The
 Venetian Macao $   26.1 $     20.5      78.5%   817,361      89.8% $  1,121

The Shoppes at
 Four Seasons
  Luxury Retail      6.7        5.9      88.1%    87,063     100.0%    5,989
  Other Stores       3.8        2.9      76.3%   102,019      84.4%    1,108
                -------- ----------            ---------
  Total             10.5        8.8      83.8%   189,082      91.6%    3,744

The Shoppes at
 Marina Bay
 Sands              34.5       25.9      75.1%   629,982      94.9%    1,302
                -------- ----------            ---------

Total           $   71.1 $     55.2      77.6% 1,636,425      92.0% $  1,526
                ======== ==========            =========

(1) Operating profit excludes bad debt credit of $0.2 million at The Grand
    Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Macao and bad debt expense of $0.2 million
    at The Shoppes at Four Seasons. No bad debt expense was recorded for the
    quarter at The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands.
(2) Tenant sales per square foot reflects sales from tenants only after the 
    tenant has been open for a period of 12 months.


    
Other Factors Affecting Earnings

    Other Asia adjusted property EBITDA, which is principally composed of our
CotaiJet ferry operation, was negative $5.7 million during the quarter. 

    Pre-opening expenses, related primarily to Sands Cotai Central on the
COTAI Strip in Macao, increased to $51.5 million in the first quarter of
2012, compared to $9.5 million in the first quarter of 2011.

    Depreciation and amortization expense was $194.7 million in the first
quarter of 2012, compared to $190.2 million in the first quarter of 2011. 

    Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized, was $64.7 million for the
first quarter of 2012, compared to $73.6 million during the first quarter
of 2011. The decrease was principally the result of a lower average
borrowing cost as well as lower debt balances outstanding in the quarter
compared to the first quarter of 2011. Capitalized interest was $22.1
million during the first quarter of 2012, compared to $30.6 million
during the first quarter of 2011. Our weighted average borrowing cost in
the first quarter of 2012 was 3.3%. 

    Corporate expense was $49.0 million in the first quarter of 2012,
compared to $37.6 million in the first quarter of 2011. The increase was
primarily driven by higher legal fees. 

    The company recorded an impairment loss of $42.9 million related to the
closing of the entertainment show Zaia at The Venetian Macao. 

    Other expense, which was principally composed of foreign currency losses,
was $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $4.7 million
in the first quarter of 2011.

    The company's effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2012 was 9.8%.
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 first
quarter of 2012 of $80.2 million was principally related to Sands China
Ltd. 

    Balance Sheet Items

    Unrestricted cash balances as of March 31, 2012, were $4.06 billion,
while restricted cash balances were $7.3 million. 

    As of March 31, 2012, total debt outstanding, including the current
portion, was $9.9 billion. Total principal payments for the remainder of
2012 and the full year 2013, which principally relate to our Singapore
Credit Facility, are approximately $352.0 million and $543.4 million,
respectively.

    During the quarter, the company elected to redeem all of its outstanding
6.375% Senior Notes due 2015 at a total cash cost of $193.2 million,
which included accrued interest through the redemption date. 

    Capital Expenditures

    Capital expenditures during the first quarter totaled $398.3 million,
including construction and development activities of $305.3 million in
Macao, $62.4 million at Marina Bay Sands, $21.6 million in Las Vegas and
$9.0 million at Sands Bethlehem. 

    Conference Call Information

    The company will host a conference call to discuss the company's results
on Wednesday, April 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(R) and THE PALAZZO(R), Five-Diamond luxury resorts on the
Las Vegas Strip, and SANDS(R) Bethlehem in Eastern Pennsylvania are the
company's properties in the United States.

    MARINA BAY SANDS(R) is the company's iconic Integrated Resort in
Singapore's downtown Marina Bay district.

    Through its majority-owned subsidiary Sands China Ltd., the company also
owns a portfolio of properties on Macao's COTAISTRIP(R), including THE
VENETIAN(R) 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(R) Macao on
the Macao Peninsula.

    Las Vegas Sands is also committed to global sustainability through its
SANDS Eco 360 program and is an active community partner through its
various charitable organizations.

    Las Vegas Sands Corp.
 First Quarter 2012 Results
 Non-GAAP
Reconciliations

    Within the company's first 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.



Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)

                                                     Three Months Ended
                                                          March 31,
                                                     2012          2011
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Revenues:
  Casino                                         $  2,266,493  $  1,664,489 
  Rooms                                               267,727       231,974 
  Food and beverage                                   153,455       145,393 
  Mall                                                 71,418        55,865 
  Convention, retail and other                        129,717       108,790 
                                                 ------------  ------------ 
                                                    2,888,810     2,206,511 
  Less - promotional allowances                      (126,068)      (94,592)
                                                 ------------  ------------ 
                                                    2,762,742     2,111,919 
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Operating expenses:
  Resort operations                                 1,705,398     1,374,480 
  Corporate                                            48,955        37,576 
  Pre-opening                                          51,459         9,471 
  Development                                           1,198           573 
  Depreciation and amortization                       194,747       190,237 
  Amortization of leasehold interests in land           9,945        13,156 
  Impairment loss                                      42,893             - 
  Loss on disposal of assets                              593           499 
                                                 ------------  ------------ 
                                                    2,055,188     1,625,992 
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Operating income                                      707,554       485,927 

  Interest income                                       5,648         2,047 
  Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized        (64,672)      (73,585)
  Other expense                                        (3,419)       (4,675)
  Loss on early retirement of debt                     (2,831)            - 
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Income before income taxes                            642,280       409,714 

Income tax expense                                    (63,171)      (45,211)
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Net income                                            579,109       364,503 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling
 interests                                            (80,167)      (75,180)
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.      498,942       289,323 

Preferred stock dividends                                   -       (19,598)
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock
 issued to Principal Stockholder's family
                                                            -       (23,136)
Preferred stock inducement and repurchase
 premiums                                                   -       (18,433)
                                                 ------------  ------------ 

Net income attributable to common stockholders   $    498,942  $    228,156 
                                                 ============  ============ 

Earnings per share:
  Basic                                          $       0.66  $       0.32 
                                                 ============  ============ 
  Diluted                                        $       0.61  $       0.28 
                                                 ============  ============ 

Weighted average shares outstanding:
  Basic                                           760,437,437   723,389,226 
                                                 ============  ============ 
  Diluted                                         818,797,155   811,239,242 
                                                 ============  ============ 

Dividends declared per common share              $       0.25  $          - 
                                                 ============  ============ 

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

The following are reconciliations of Operating Income (Loss) to
 Adjusted Property EBITDA:

                 Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

                                         Amortization  Impairment
                                              of        and (Gain) 
               Operating   Depreciation   Leasehold      Loss on
                 Income        and        Interests     Disposal
                (Loss)     Amortization    in Land      of Assets
              ----------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Macao:
 The Venetian
  Macao       $  198,568  $      36,768 $       1,650 $     42,932 
 Sands Macao      98,542          7,411           353           92 
 Four Seasons
  Hotel Macao
  and Plaza
  Casino          53,410         12,424           705            4 
              ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
Macao
 Property
 Operations      350,520         56,603         2,708       43,028 
Marina Bay
 Sands           373,198         65,051         4,468         (139)
United
 States:
 Las Vegas
  Operating
  Properties      87,704         56,682             -          402 
 Sands
  Bethlehem       18,178          8,874             -            8 
              ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
United States
 Property
 Operations      105,882         65,556             -          410 
Other Asia
 (2)             (14,950)         3,681             -            - 
Other
 Development     (54,835)           269         2,769          187 
Corporate        (52,261)         3,587             -            - 
              ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
              $  707,554  $     194,747 $       9,945 $     43,486 
              ==========  ============= ============= ============ 

               Pre-Opening
                   and                    (1)                    Adjusted
               Development  Royalty   Stock-Based   Corporate    Property
                 Expense     Fees    Compensation    Expense      EBITDA
              ------------ --------- ------------- ---------- --------------
Macao:
 The Venetian
  Macao       $          - $      -  $       2,015 $        - $     281,933 
 Sands Macao             -        -            558          -       106,956 
 Four Seasons
  Hotel Macao
  and Plaza
  Casino               882        -             94          -        67,519 
              ------------ --------  ------------- ---------- ------------- 
Macao
 Property
 Operations            882        -          2,667          -       456,408 
Marina Bay
 Sands                   -   28,141          1,800          -       472,519 
United
 States:
 Las Vegas
  Operating
  Properties             -  (32,860)         3,878          -       115,806 
 Sands
  Bethlehem             94        -            348          -        27,502 
              ------------ --------  ------------- ---------- ------------- 
United States
 Property
 Operations             94  (32,860)         4,226          -       143,308 
Other Asia
 (2)                    71    5,000            476          -        (5,722)
Other
 Development        51,610        -              -          -             - 
Corporate                -     (281)             -     48,955             - 
              ------------ --------  ------------- ---------- ------------- 
              $     52,657 $      -  $       9,169 $   48,955 $   1,066,513 
              ============ ========  ============= ========== ============= 

                  Three Months Ended March 31, 2011

                                          Amortization
                                               of       (Gain) Loss 
               Operating    Depreciation   Leasehold        on
                 Income         and        Interests     Disposal
                 (Loss)     Amortization    in Land      of Assets
               ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
Macao:
 The Venetian
  Macao        $  180,841  $      43,279 $       2,269 $        373 
 Sands Macao       83,913          7,812           353          101 
 Four Seasons
  Hotel Macao
  and Plaza
  Casino           42,680         13,354           704           85 
               ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
Macao Property
 Operations       307,434         64,445         3,326          559 
Marina Bay
 Sands            196,727         55,906         7,683          687 
United States:
 Las Vegas
  Operating
  Properties       31,318         54,080             -          (63)
 Sands
  Bethlehem        14,118          7,321             -            - 
               ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
United States
 Property
 Operations        45,436         61,401             -          (63)
Other Asia (2)    (14,027)         4,127             -           (2)
Other
 Development       (8,074)           175         2,147         (682)
Corporate         (41,569)         4,183             -            - 
               ----------  ------------- ------------- ------------ 
               $  485,927  $     190,237 $      13,156 $        499 
               ==========  ============= ============= ============ 

                Pre-Opening
                    and                   (1)                    Adjusted
                Development  Royalty  Stock-Based   Corporate    Property
                  Expense     Fees    Compensation   Expense      EBITDA
               ------------ -------- ------------- ---------- ------------- 
Macao:
 The Venetian
  Macao        $        197 $      - $       1,441 $        - $     228,400 
 Sands Macao              -        -           469          -        92,648 
 Four Seasons
  Hotel Macao
  and Plaza
  Casino                629        -            95          -        57,547 
               ------------ -------- ------------- ---------- ------------- 
Macao Property
 Operations             826        -         2,005          -       378,595 
Marina Bay
 Sands                2,570   18,941         1,957          -       284,471 
United States:
 Las Vegas
  Operating
  Properties              -  (23,751)        3,581          -        65,165 
 Sands
  Bethlehem             155        -           515          -        22,109 
               ------------ -------- ------------- ---------- ------------- 
United States
 Property
 Operations             155  (23,751)        4,096          -        87,274 
Other Asia (2)           59    5,000           237          -        (4,606)
Other
 Development          6,434        -             -          -             - 
Corporate                 -     (190)            -     37,576             - 
               ------------ -------- ------------- ---------- ------------- 
               $     10,044 $      - $       8,295 $   37,576 $     745,734 
               ============ ======== ============= ========== ============= 

(1) During the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company
    recorded stock-based compensation expense of $19.2 million and $20.2
    million, respectively, of which $9.8 million and $11.8 million,
    respectively, is included in corporate expense and $0.2 million and $0.1
    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.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

The following is a reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Las Vegas
 Sands Corp. to Adjusted Property EBITDA:

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                            March 31,
                                                        2012        2011
                                                     ----------  ---------- 
Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands Corp.     $  498,942  $  289,323 
  Add (deduct):
    Net income attributable to noncontrolling
     interests                                           80,167      75,180 
    Income tax expense                                   63,171      45,211 
    Loss on early retirement of debt                      2,831           - 
    Other (income) expense                                3,419       4,675 
    Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized         64,672      73,585 
    Interest income                                      (5,648)     (2,047)
    Loss on disposal of assets                              593         499 
    Impairment loss                                      42,893           - 
    Amortization of leasehold interests in land           9,945      13,156 
    Depreciation and amortization                       194,747     190,237 
    Development expense                                   1,198         573 
    Pre-opening expense                                  51,459       9,471 
    Stock-based compensation (1)                          9,169       8,295 
    Corporate expense                                    48,955      37,576 
                                                     ----------  ---------- 

Adjusted Property EBITDA                             $1,066,513  $  745,734 
                                                     ==========  ========== 

(1) See prior page (Exhibit 2)

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data - Net Revenues
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                        March 31,
                                                     2012        2011
                                                 ----------  ---------- 

The Venetian Macao                               $  772,760  $  638,269 
Sands Macao                                         349,083     322,793 
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino           299,604     172,107 
Marina Bay Sands                                    848,669     584,925 
Las Vegas Operating Properties                      384,603     305,075 
Sands Bethlehem                                     115,562      91,030 
Other Asia                                           35,568      33,773 
Intersegment Eliminations                           (43,107)    (36,053)
                                                 ----------  ---------- 

                                                 $2,762,742  $2,111,919 
                                                 ==========  ========== 

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data - Adjusted Property EBITDA as a
 Percentage of Net Revenues
(Unaudited)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                        March 31,
                                                     2012        2011
                                                 ----------  ---------- 
The Venetian Macao                                     36.5%       35.8%
Sands Macao                                            30.6%       28.7%
Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino              22.5%       33.4%
Marina Bay Sands                                       55.7%       48.6%
Las Vegas Operating Properties                         30.1%       21.4%
Sands Bethlehem                                        23.8%       24.3%
Other Asia                                            -16.1%      -13.6%

Total                                                  38.6%       35.3%

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Measure - Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted
 Share
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                           March 31,
                                                       2012         2011
                                                   ------------ ------------

Net income attributable to common stockholders     $    498,942 $    228,156

Pre-opening expense, net                                 36,199        9,034
Development expense, net                                  1,198          573
Impairment loss, net                                     30,154            -
Loss on disposal of assets, net                             497          499
Loss on early retirement of debt, net                     2,831            -
Preferred stock dividends                                     -       19,598
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock
 issued to Principal Stockholder's family
                                                              -       23,136
Preferred stock inducement and repurchase premiums            -       18,433
                                                   ------------ ------------

Adjusted net income                                $    569,821 $    299,429
                                                   ============ ============

Per diluted share of common stock:
Net income attributable to common stockholders     $       0.61 $       0.29

Pre-opening expense, net                                   0.05         0.01
Development expense, net                                      -            -
Impairment loss, net                                       0.04            -
Loss on disposal of assets, net                               -            -
Loss on early retirement of debt, net                         -            -
Preferred stock dividends                                     -         0.02
Accretion to redemption value of preferred stock
 issued to Principal Stockholder's family
                                                              -         0.03
Preferred stock inducement and repurchase premiums            -         0.02
                                                   ------------ ------------

Adjusted earnings per diluted share                $       0.70 $       0.37
                                                   ============ ============

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding         818,797,155  811,239,242

Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Data Schedule
(Unaudited)

                                                    Three Months Ended
                                                         March 31,
                                                    2012           2011
                                               -------------  ------------- 

Room Statistics:
  The Venetian Macao:
    Occupancy %                                         93.4%          86.5%
    Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)          $         244  $         227 
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)    $         228  $         197 

  Sands Macao:
    Occupancy %                                         93.8%          84.9%
    Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)          $         252  $         251 
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)    $         236  $         213 

  Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino:
    Occupancy %                                         82.3%          64.6%
    Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)          $         360  $         341 
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)    $         296  $         220 

  Marina Bay Sands:
    Occupancy %                                         98.4%          86.3%
    Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)          $         341  $         285 
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)    $         335  $         246 

  Las Vegas Operating Properties:
    Occupancy %                                         83.4%          83.9%
    Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)          $         214  $         212 
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)    $         178  $         178 

  Sands Bethlehem:
    Occupancy %                                         50.3%           N/A 
    Average daily room rate (ADR) (1)          $         139            N/A 
    Revenue per available room (RevPAR) (2)    $          70            N/A 

Casino Statistics:
  The Venetian Macao:
    Table games win per unit per day (3)       $      14,334  $      11,268 
    Slot machine win per unit per day (4)      $         334  $         263 
    Average number of table games                        570            598 
    Average number of slot machines                    2,282          2,151 

  Sands Macao:
    Table games win per unit per day (3)       $      10,733  $       9,824 
    Slot machine win per unit per day (4)      $         295  $         277 
    Average number of table games                        399            416 
    Average number of slot machines                    1,093          1,133 

  Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino:
    Table games win per unit per day (3)       $      26,933  $      17,596 
    Slot machine win per unit per day (4)      $         740  $         697 
    Average number of table games                        165            118 
    Average number of slot machines                      176            193 

  Marina Bay Sands:
    Table games win per unit per day (3)       $      12,975  $       8,693 
    Slot machine win per unit per day (4)      $         665  $         525 
    Average number of table games                        607            615 
    Average number of slot machines                    2,479          2,289 

  Las Vegas Operating Properties:
    Table games win per unit per day (3)       $       7,085  $       3,127 
    Slot machine win per unit per day (4)      $         188  $         142 
    Average number of table games                        227            226 
    Average number of slot machines                    2,417          2,725 

  Sands Bethlehem:
    Table games win per unit per day (3)       $       2,784  $       2,874 
    Slot machine win per unit per day (4)      $         279  $         239 
    Average number of table games                        119             77 
    Average number of slot machines                    2,995          3,015 

(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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Daniel Briggs 
(702) 414-1221

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