Patrick Dumont to lead Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) from March 1

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced a planned leadership transition in which Patrick Dumont will become chairman, chief executive officer, president and treasurer effective March 1, 2026. He succeeds Robert G. Goldstein, who will move to a senior advisor role through March 2028, providing continuity at the company.

Dumont has been president and chief operating officer since 2021 and has held senior finance and strategy roles at the company since 2010. He will also become chairman of Sands China Ltd. and chairman of its nomination committee on March 1, 2026. The company noted that no compensation decisions related to his promotion have been made.

The filing highlights that Dumont is the son-in-law of Dr. Miriam Adelson, whose family-related entities control more than 50 percent of the company’s voting power, underscoring ongoing family influence over Las Vegas Sands’ governance.

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Corporate governance analyst

Las Vegas Sands executes an internal, family-aligned CEO succession with continuity of leadership.

Las Vegas Sands is shifting leadership from Robert G. Goldstein to Patrick Dumont on March 1, 2026, while Goldstein remains as senior advisor through March 2028. This indicates a structured, non-abrupt transition rather than a sudden leadership change.

Dumont has been president and chief operating officer since 2021 and has served in senior finance and strategy roles since 2010, suggesting deep familiarity with the company’s operations and capital allocation. His simultaneous appointment as chairman of Sands China Ltd. and its nomination committee centralizes strategic oversight.

The filing emphasizes that Dumont is the son-in-law of Dr. Miriam Adelson, whose family-related entities control more than 50 percent of voting power. This reinforces a controlled ownership structure with leadership remaining within the controlling family sphere. Actual impact on strategy will become clearer in subsequent disclosures.

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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)         February 12, 2026

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-32373						27-0099920
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5420 S. Durango Dr., Las Vegas, Nevada, 89113

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(702) 923-9000

(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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 (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Common Stock ($0.001 par value)

LVS

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ITEM 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

As previously disclosed, effective March 1, 2026, Robert G. Goldstein, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (the “Company”), will transition to the role of senior advisor. In connection with this transition, on February 12, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company appointed Patrick Dumont, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer of the Company, effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Dumont was appointed to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2021. He also served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2016 to January 2021, the Company’s Principal Financial Officer from February 2016 to March 2016, the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy from September 2013 to February 2016 and the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Strategy from June 2010 to August 2013. Additionally, effective March 1, 2026, Mr. Dumont was appointed as Chairman of the Board of the Company’s subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. (“SCL”); prior to that, he served as a non-executive member of the SCL Board beginning August 8, 2025. Mr. Dumont is the son-in-law of Dr. Miriam Adelson who, with trusts and other entities for the benefit of the Adelson family members, controls more than 50 percent of the voting power of the Company’s Common Stock. Since December 2023, Mr. Dumont has also served as the governor of the Dallas Mavericks, a professional basketball team in the National Basketball Association in which the family owns a majority interest.

No compensation decisions in connection with Mr. Dumont’s promotion have been made.

ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On February 13, 2026, the Company issued a press release regarding Mr. Goldstein’s transition to senior advisor and Mr. Dumont’s appointment as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer of the Company. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 furnished hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

On February 13, 2026 Hong Kong time (February 12, 2026 U.S. time), Sands China Ltd. (“SCL”), a majority owned subsidiary of the Company, announced the appointment of Patrick Dumont as Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Nomination Committee, effective March 1, 2026.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)			Exhibits
99.1			Press Release, dated February 13, 2026
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

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: February 13, 2026

  

						LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
						By:			/S/ D. ZACHARY HUDSON
									Name:   D. Zachary Hudson Title:     Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Secretary

EXHIBIT 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Las Vegas Sands Board of Directors Appoints Patrick Dumont as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Dumont has served as the company’s president and chief operating officer since 2021

LAS VEGAS, February 13, 2026 – Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced today that Patrick Dumont will become the company’s chairman and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Dumont will succeed Robert G. Goldstein, who becomes a senior advisor to the company through March 2028.

Sands’ board of directors had previously indicated Mr. Dumont would be the likely successor to Mr. Goldstein. Mr. Dumont was also appointed chairman of Sands China Ltd., the company’s Hong Kong-listed subsidiary.

“It is a true honor for me to serve as chairman and CEO of this iconic company founded by one of the industry’s greatest visionaries,” Mr. Dumont said. “Under the leadership of Sheldon Adelson and Rob Goldstein, Sands has reached tremendous heights, and I welcome the opportunity to build on that legacy in the years ahead. I am excited about our company’s future and look forward to getting started in this new role.”

Mr. Dumont was appointed president and chief operating officer of Sands in January 2021 and has been a member of the board of directors since 2017. He joined the company in 2010 and has focused on creating long-term growth for the business and its stakeholders in roles with responsibility for operations, properties and capital allocation strategy. Mr. Dumont has more than 25 years of experience in management, development, operations and corporate finance.

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Under his leadership, Sands has undertaken transformative investment programs in Macao and Singapore to elevate its product offerings, enhance customer experience and increase long-term earnings potential. He is responsible for the company’s new development in Singapore, an $8 billion ultra-luxury project that broke ground in July 2025.

“We are fortunate to have the best assets in the best markets in our industry,” Mr. Dumont added. “Our core leadership team has been together for many years, and we are highly focused on maximizing ongoing investments in our properties, people and local communities. Through our more than 41,000 deeply dedicated Team Members and our priority on delivering unparalleled experiences for discerning leisure and business guests, we remain focused on creating positive economic impact for our host regions and strong returns for our shareholders.”

Mr. Dumont received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Dumont resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his wife and children.

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About Sands (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 Sustainability Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

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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 include discussions of our expectations, beliefs, corporate plans, future prospects, and other statements that are not historical in nature. In addition, in certain portions included in this release, the words “opportunity,” “build,” “will,” “develop,” and similar expressions, as they relate to our company or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. These statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events that, by their nature, involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or other expectations to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or other expectations expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with: our ability to invest in future growth opportunities and new development, attempt to expand our business in new markets and new ventures, execute our capital expenditure programs at our existing properties and produce future returns, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed by the company with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statement is made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements and information.

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FAQ

What leadership change did Las Vegas Sands (LVS) announce in this 8-K?

Las Vegas Sands announced that Patrick Dumont will become chairman and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, succeeding Robert G. Goldstein. Goldstein will transition to a senior advisor role, providing continuity while Dumont assumes broader leadership responsibilities across the company.

What roles will Patrick Dumont hold at Las Vegas Sands (LVS) after March 1, 2026?

Effective March 1, 2026, Patrick Dumont will serve as chairman, chief executive officer, president and treasurer of Las Vegas Sands. He will also become chairman of Sands China Ltd. and chairman of its nomination committee, consolidating key leadership positions across the group.

What is Robert G. Goldstein’s new role at Las Vegas Sands (LVS)?

Robert G. Goldstein will transition from chairman and chief executive officer to senior advisor to Las Vegas Sands through March 2028. This advisory position allows him to support the company and Patrick Dumont during the leadership handover while stepping back from day-to-day executive responsibilities.

How long has Patrick Dumont been an executive at Las Vegas Sands (LVS)?

Patrick Dumont joined Las Vegas Sands in 2010 and has held roles in corporate strategy, finance and operations. He became president and chief operating officer in January 2021, building extensive experience before his appointment as chairman and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026.

How is Patrick Dumont related to the controlling shareholders of Las Vegas Sands (LVS)?

Patrick Dumont is the son-in-law of Dr. Miriam Adelson. Dr. Adelson, together with trusts and other entities for the benefit of Adelson family members, controls more than 50 percent of the voting power of Las Vegas Sands’ common stock, linking management to the controlling shareholders.

What changes were announced for Sands China Ltd., the Las Vegas Sands (LVS) subsidiary?

Sands China Ltd., a majority-owned subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands, announced that Patrick Dumont will become chairman of the board and chairman of the nomination committee effective March 1, 2026. He previously served as a non-executive member of the Sands China board beginning August 8, 2025.

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