Las Vegas Sands Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2016
(Compared to the Quarter Ended December 31, 2015)

• Consolidated Net Revenue Increased 7.4% to $3.08 Billion, Net Income Increased 5.6% to $607 Million
• GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share was $0.64; Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share was $0.62; and Hold-Normalized Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share was $0.58
• Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 6.1% to $1.12 Billion, With Margin of 36.3%
• Hold-Normalized Adjusted Property EBITDA was $1.07 Billion, With Margin of 35.7%

In Macao:

• Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 5.0% to $610 Million, While Hold-Normalized Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 2.0% to $566 Million
• The Parisian Macao Generated Adjusted Property EBITDA of $95 Million During Its First Full Quarter of Operation 

At Marina Bay Sands in Singapore:

• Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 8.0% to $366 Million, With Margin Increasing 240 basis points to 50.6%
• Hotel RevPAR Increased 7.9% to $409

At Our Las Vegas Operating Properties:

• Adjusted Property EBITDA Increased 14.4% to $111 Million
• Hotel RevPAR Increased 4.5% to $230

• The Company Paid a Quarterly Dividend of $0.72 per Share

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2015)

• Net Revenue was $11.41 Billion, Net Income was $2.02 Billion and $2.10 per Diluted Share
• Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA was $4.13 Billion, Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share was $2.33 
• The Company Paid Dividends of $2.88 per Share
• The Company's Board of Directors Announced an Increase in the Company's Recurring Common Stock Dividend for the 2017 Calendar Year to $2.92 per Share ($0.73 per Share per Quarter)

Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS), the world's leading developer and operator of convention-based Integrated Resorts, today reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2016.

Fourth Quarter Overview

Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and chief executive officer, said, "We are pleased to have delivered a solid operating performance in each of our markets, which enabled us to generate $1.12 billion in adjusted property EBITDA for the quarter, an increase of 6.1% compared to the fourth quarter of 2015.

"In Macao, our industry-leading Cotai Strip property portfolio, which has been meaningfully expanded by the opening of the Parisian Macao, generated growth of 16% in the mass gaming segment. This result was our strongest growth in Macao's most important and profitable segment since the second quarter of 2014.  The Macao market overall continued its recovery in the fourth quarter, while our Macao portfolio generated visitation growth of 23% and higher hotel occupancy rates.  We are confident that the benefits of the increased scale we have achieved in our market-leading hotel, retail and entertainment offerings will enable us to deliver growth in Macao and strong financial performance.

"We are pleased The Parisian Macao, our latest Integrated Resort delivered $95 million in adjusted property EBITDA during its first full quarter of operation and quickly established itself as another 'must see' destination for visitors to the Cotai Strip. To date we have invested approximately $13 billion in Macao, contributing to Macao's diversification and appeal as a business and leisure tourism destination. We remain confident that our market-leading Cotai Strip portfolio of properties will continue to provide the economic benefits of diversification to Macao, help attract greater numbers of business and leisure travelers, and provide both Macao and our Company an outstanding and diversified platform for future growth.

"Our focus remains on the consistent execution of our proven global growth strategy, which leverages the power of our unique convention-based Integrated Resort business model. We are particularly encouraged by the recent passage of the IR Promotion Bill in Japan as it paves the way for more detailed legislation that we believe will create opportunities for us to bring the economic benefits of our industry-leading convention-based Integrated Resort business model to this dynamic and promising market."

The Company paid a recurring quarterly dividend of $0.72 per common share during the quarter. The Company announced that its next recurring quarterly dividend of $0.73 per common share will be paid on March 31, 2017, to Las Vegas Sands shareholders of record on March 23, 2017.   

Marina Bay Sands in Singapore delivered $366 million in adjusted property EBITDA, an increase of 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. The property continues to attract business and leisure visitors from across the region and deliver the economic benefits of our convention-based business model to Singapore. Consistent mass win-per-day of $4.59 million and strength in non-gaming revenues, including a 7.9% increase in RevPAR, contributed to an adjusted property EBITDA margin of 50.6%, 240 basis points higher than in the prior-year quarter.

At The Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo, including the Sands Expo and Convention Center, adjusted property EBITDA grew 14.4% to $111 million compared to the fourth quarter of last year. Revenue growth of 3.0% reflected modest top-line increases in all business segments. Revenue growth in combination with cost discipline generated a 260 basis point improvement in adjusted property EBITDA margin to 26.9%.

Company-Wide Operating Results

Net revenue for the fourth quarter of 2016 increased 7.4% to $3.08 billion, compared to $2.86 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015. Net income increased 5.6% to $607 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $575 million in the year-ago quarter.

On a GAAP (accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America) basis, operating income in the fourth quarter of 2016 decreased 4.7% to $669 million, compared to $702 million in the fourth quarter of 2015. The modest decrease in operating income was a result of higher depreciation and amortization expenses as well as asset impairment charges during the quarter. This was largely offset by higher revenues and lower pre-opening costs. Consolidated adjusted property EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) of $1.12 billion increased 6.1% in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to the year-ago quarter. On a hold-normalized basis, adjusted property EBITDA was $1.07 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016, unchanged from the prior-year quarter. 

On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands in the fourth quarter of 2016 increased 9.2% to $509 million, compared to $466 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, while diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2016 of $0.64, represented an increase of 8.5% compared to the prior-year quarter. The increase in net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands was a result primarily of $64 million of other income related to foreign exchange gains and changes in the value of forward currency contracts.   

Adjusted net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands (a non-GAAP measure) decreased 0.6% to $491 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared to $494 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2015.

On a GAAP basis, full year 2016 operating income decreased 12.2% to $2.49 billion, compared to $2.84 billion in 2015. The decrease in operating income was principally due to lower net revenues, non-recurring legal costs in 2016 and higher pre-opening expenses, most of which relate to The Parisian Macao. Net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands decreased 15.1% to $1.67 billion, or $2.10 per diluted share, in 2016, compared to $2.0 billion, or $2.47 per diluted share, in 2015. The decline in net income attributable to Las Vegas Sands reflected the decrease in operating income described above, partially offset by a decrease in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. 

Sands China Ltd. Consolidated Financial Results

On a GAAP basis, total net revenues for Sands China Ltd. (SCL) increased 12.0% to $1.86 billion in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $1.66 billion in the fourth quarter of 2015. Net income for SCL decreased 7.9% to $348 million in the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to $378 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

On a GAAP basis, full year 2016 total net revenues for Sands China Ltd. decreased 2.5% to $6.69 billion, compared to $6.86 billion in 2015. Net income for Sands China Ltd. decreased 15.9% to $1.22 billion in 2016, compared to $1.45 billion in 2015.

The Venetian Macao Fourth Quarter Operating Results

The property generated revenue of $707 million and adjusted property EBITDA of $262 million in the fourth quarter, with an adjusted property EBITDA margin of 37.1%. Non-Rolling Chip drop was $1.72 billion for the quarter, with a Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 25.1%. Rolling Chip volume decreased $1.1 billion to $6.89 billion, with a Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.23%, below the 3.34% experienced in the prior-year quarter. Slot handle was $783 million. 

The following table summarizes the key operating results for The Venetian Macao for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the fourth quarter of 2015:

Sands Cotai Central Fourth Quarter Operating Results

Revenue and adjusted property EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2016 at Sands Cotai Central were $444 million and $132 million, respectively, resulting in an adjusted property EBITDA margin of 29.7%.

Non-Rolling Chip drop was $1.42 billion in the fourth quarter, with a Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 19.1%. Rolling Chip volume was $2.83 billion for the quarter, with a Rolling Chip win percentage of 3.04%. Slot handle was $1.27 billion for the quarter. Hotel occupancy was 85.9% with an ADR of $146. 

The following table summarizes our key operating results for Sands Cotai Central for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the fourth quarter of 2015:

The Parisian Macao Fourth Quarter Operating Results

The Parisian Macao opened on September 13, 2016, and the fourth quarter results reflect its first full quarter of operation. Revenue and adjusted property EBITDA at The Parisian Macao were $344 million and $95 million, respectively, resulting in an adjusted property EBITDA margin of 27.6%.

Non-Rolling Chip drop was $895 million, with a Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 18.3%. Rolling Chip volume was $3.31 billion, with a Rolling Chip win percentage of 4.52%. Slot handle was $803 million and hotel occupancy was 91.1% with an ADR of $138. 

The following table summarizes our key operating results for The Parisian Macao in the fourth quarter of 2016:

Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino Fourth Quarter Operating Results

The Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino generated revenue of $163 million and adjusted property EBITDA of $67 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Non-Rolling Chip drop was $313 million, with a Non-Rolling Chip win percentage of 18.4%. Rolling Chip volume was $2.49 billion for the quarter. Rolling Chip win percentage was 3.22% in the quarter, below the 3.43% experienced in the prior-year quarter. Slot handle was $108 million during the quarter.

The following table summarizes our key operating results for the Four Seasons Hotel Macao and Plaza Casino for the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the fourth quarter of 2015: