Las Vegas Sands unit plans notes to redeem $700M debt
Sands China intends to use net proceeds and cash on hand for debt redemption, revolving-facility repayment and general corporate purposes.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Sands China Ltd., intends to offer USD-denominated senior unsecured notes. The principal amounts, interest rates and other key terms will be determined at pricing. As of October 26, 2026, no binding agreement had been entered into, and the proposed offering may or may not materialize.
Sands China intends to use the net proceeds and cash on hand to redeem in full the outstanding principal amount of its US$700 million 2.300% senior notes due 2027 and accrued interest, repay the outstanding balance on its 2024 SCL Revolving Facility, and fund general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.
The notes may be offered and sold only to professional investors who are qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and/or non-U.S. persons outside the United States under Regulation S. None will be offered or sold to the public in Hong Kong or placed with a connected person of Sands China. Sands China proposes to seek a listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has received an eligibility letter.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 8.01, 9.01
2 items
Item 8.01
Other Events
Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Outstanding principal: US$700 million
Interest rate: 2.300%
Maturity year: 2027
3 metrics
Outstanding principal
US$700 million
Senior notes due 2027
Interest rate
2.300%
US$700 million senior notes due 2027
Maturity year
2027
US$700 million 2.300% senior notes
Key Terms
senior unsecured notes, qualified institutional buyers, Rule 144A, Regulation S
4 terms
senior unsecured notes financial
"intends to offer USD-denominated senior unsecured notes"
Senior unsecured notes are a type of loan a company borrows from investors, promising to pay back with interest. They are called "unsecured" because they aren’t backed by specific assets like buildings or equipment, but "senior" because they are paid back before other debts if the company gets into trouble. Investors see them as a relatively safer way for companies to raise money.
qualified institutional buyers regulatory
"professional investors ... qualified institutional buyers"
Qualified institutional buyers are large organizations, like big investment firms or banks, that are allowed to buy certain types of investment opportunities not available to everyday investors. Their size and experience matter because it ensures they understand and can handle complex financial deals, making markets more efficient and secure.
Rule 144A regulatory
"qualified institutional buyers (in reliance on Rule 144A)"
Rule 144A is a regulation that makes it easier for companies to sell private bonds to large investors without going through all the usual rules that apply to public sales. It matters because it helps companies raise money more quickly and privately, often attracting big investors looking for special deals.
Regulation S regulatory
"non-U.S. Persons outside the United States (in reliance on Regulation S)"
Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.
FAQ
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Who may buy Sands China’s proposed notes?
Sands China says the notes may be offered and sold only to professional investors who are qualified institutional buyers relying on Rule 144A and/or non-U.S. persons outside the United States relying on Regulation S. None will be offered or sold to the public in Hong Kong or placed with a connected person of Sands China.
What is the Hong Kong listing status of Sands China’s proposed notes?
Sands China proposes to seek a listing of the notes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has received an eligibility letter. Admission to the exchange is not an indication of the merits of Sands China or the notes.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 26, 2026
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On October 26, 2026, Las Vegas Sands Corp. (the “Company”) and Sands China Ltd., the Company’s majority-owned subsidiary, issued a press release to announce that Sands China Ltd. intends to offer USD-denominated senior unsecured notes. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is herein incorporated by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: October 26, 2026
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SANDS CHINA ANNOUNCES OFFERING OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES
LAS VEGAS, October 26, 2026 - Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) today announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. (“Sands China”), intends to offer USD-denominated senior unsecured notes. The principal amounts, interest rates and other key terms of the offering will be determined at the time of pricing.
Sands China intends to use the net proceeds from the offering and cash on hand to redeem in full the outstanding principal amount of its US$700 million 2.300% senior notes due 2027 and any accrued interest, repay the outstanding balance on its 2024 SCL Revolving Facility and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures.
The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and may be offered and sold only to professional investors (as defined in Chapter 37 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Hong Kong Listing Rules”) that are qualified institutional buyers (in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act) and/or non-U.S. Persons outside the United States (in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act)). None of the notes will be offered or sold to the public in Hong Kong and none of the notes will be placed to any connected person (as defined in the Hong Kong Listing Rules) of Sands China.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, nor shall there be any sales of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
Sands China proposes to seek a listing of the notes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has received an eligibility letter from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the listing of the notes. Admission of the notes to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is not to be taken as an indication of the merits of Sands China or the notes.
As no binding agreement in relation to the proposed offering of notes has been entered into as at the date of this press release, the proposed offering of notes may or may not materialize. Investors and shareholders of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Sands China are urged to exercise caution when dealing in the securities of Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Sands China.
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About Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company’s iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.
Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.
Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company’s ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.
About Sands China Ltd.
Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company’s integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company’s portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company’s Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao’s transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).
Contacts:
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors, which may cause material differences in actual results, performance or other expectations. These factors include, but are not limited to, current market demand for these types of securities and the securities of Sands China Ltd., Sands China Ltd.’s ability to consummate the offering in the currently anticipated timeframe or at all, and the negotiations between Sands China Ltd. and the initial purchasers. Forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Sands China Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. at this time and each of Sands China Ltd. and Las Vegas Sands Corp. assumes no obligation to update such information.