Las Vegas Sands commits $1 billion in Singapore expansion

EditorEmilio Ghigini
Published 13/01/2025, 08:04 pm
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The SEC filing also contained cautionary notes regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties. These include changes in economic conditions, travel disruptions, regulatory changes, and other factors that could potentially impact the company's operations and financial outcomes. InvestingPro data shows analyst consensus remains bullish with a strong 1.55 rating, while the company maintains healthy EBITDA of $3.86 billion, suggesting robust operational performance despite potential risks.

InvestingPro data shows analyst consensus remains bullish with a strong 1.55 rating, while the company maintains healthy EBITDA of $3.86 billion, suggesting robust operational performance despite potential risks.

The SEC filing also contained cautionary notes regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties. These include changes in economic conditions, travel disruptions, regulatory changes, and other factors that could potentially impact the company's operations and financial outcomes. InvestingPro data shows analyst consensus remains bullish with a strong 1.55 rating, while the company maintains healthy EBITDA of $3.86 billion, suggesting robust operational performance despite potential risks.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Marina Bay Sands Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS) Corp., has agreed to cover the land premium costs associated with the expanded gaming area. The project's construction is scheduled to commence on July 8, 2025, with completion expected by July 8, 2029, aligning with commitments made in a previous letter agreement dated April 1, 2024.

The agreement outlines the prescribed use of gross floor area for hotel, gaming, retail, food and beverage, and other designated areas within the expansion site. The company's financial commitment reflects its continuing investment in Singapore's tourism and entertainment sectors.

The SEC filing also contained cautionary notes regarding forward-looking statements, emphasizing that actual results may differ due to various risks and uncertainties. These include changes in economic conditions, travel disruptions, regulatory changes, and other factors that could potentially impact the company's operations and financial outcomes.

The information provided is based on statements from a press release and has not been independently verified. The factual content of this article is derived solely from the 8-K filing and does not include any speculative or forward-looking commentary.

In other recent news, Las Vegas Sands is witnessing a positive shift in its market prospects, as indicated by several financial firms. Jefferies upgraded the company's rating from Hold to Buy, adjusting the price target to $69, reflecting an optimistic outlook on Sands' presence in Macau. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) raised its price target on Sands' shares to $62.00, maintaining an Overweight rating, while anticipating a decrease in disruptions from the Londoner renovation in Macau. In the same vein, Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities increased the price target to $57.00, reaffirming an Outperform rating. Stifel also raised its price target on the company's stock to $64.00, retaining a Buy rating, citing several upcoming catalysts expected to boost the company's value.

These recent developments underline Las Vegas Sands' robust growth, primarily driven by its operations in Macao and Singapore. The company's total gaming revenue in Macao rose 13% year-over-year, with mass gaming revenue up by 14%. The hold-adjusted EBITDA for Macao operations was reported at $583 million, surpassing the Street's expectation, while the Singapore operations yielded a hold-adjusted EBITDA of $484 million.

Las Vegas Sands also announced a repurchase of $450 million in stock and an increase in its annual dividend to $1 per share for 2025. These recent developments indicate a promising outlook for the company's future growth, underscored by high-value tourism and ongoing capital investments.

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