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NOTICE OF 2023 ANNUAL MEETING & PROXY STATEMENT MAY 11, 2023 11:00 A.M. PACIFIC TIME

LETTER FROM
THE CHAIRMAN

ROBERT G. GOLDSTEIN

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER

MARCH 31, 2021

“Our principal focus during the COVID-19 Pandemic has been the safety and well-being of our team members and patrons, and providing support for the communities in which we operate. Since February 2020, we have provided financial aid, donated food to organizations helping vulnerable members of our host communities and delivered personal protective equipment, COVID-19 test kits and other essential items. While we implemented a wide range of cost control measures in 2020, we maintained our commitments to our Team Members and avoided significant workforce reductions.

Despite the challenges that negatively impacted our operating results in 2020, our scale and financial strength allowed us to accelerate our capital investment programs in support of Macao’s diversification and long-term development objectives. We also continue to invest in Marina Bay Sands and remain committed to the expansion of our market-leading Integrated Resort in Singapore.

In early 2021, we suffered a great loss with the passing of our visionary founder, Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson. The company, with the full and wholehearted support of the Board and the Adelson family, will continue to honor Mr. Adelson’s legacy and build upon the success of the company he founded.

It is my honor to lead the company in the fulfillment of those objectives. On behalf of the Board and the management of Las Vegas Sands, I thank you for your support and wish good health to you and your families.”


 

Dear Stockholder:LETTER FROM

THE CHAIRMAN

 

“We have operated over the past three years in a difficult environment presented by the reduction in tourism and travel expenditures in both Macao and Singapore. Throughout this challenging period, we have remained focused on executing our strategic objectives to position the Company to deliver strong growth as travel and tourism spending in Asia eventually recover.

In Macao, in late 2022, travel restrictions that had meaningfully limited the ability for visitors from mainland China and elsewhere to visit Macao were relaxed. In addition, the Company was gratified to receive a new ten-year gaming concession in Macao, which will enable us to continue our decades-long commitment to making investments designed to enhance the business and leisure tourism appeal of Macao and support its development as a world center of business and leisure tourism.

In Singapore, following the easing of travel restrictions in April 2022, a robust recovery in travel and tourism spending in Singapore has occurred. Our ongoing $1 billion renovation program at Marina Bay Sands will meaningfully enhance and expand our premium suite and luxury tourism offerings in the years ahead. In addition, we look forward to accelerating the development and construction process to expand our market-leading Integrated Resort in Singapore, in order to enhance the business and leisure tourism appeal of Singapore and provide a platform for strong growth in the years ahead.

The sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets in 2022 enhanced our balance sheet strength and boosted our liquidity. We are fortunate that our balance sheet strength enables us to continue investing in both Macao and Singapore, while also pursuing development opportunities in new markets.”

You are cordially invited to attend the 20212023 Annual Meeting of stockholders of Las Vegas Sands Corp. (the “Company”), which will be held online on May 13, 202111, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time. We believe the environmentally-friendly virtual meeting format will provide expanded access, improved communication, and cost savings for our stockholders and the Company, while also supporting public health and safety during the COVID-19 Pandemic.Company. You will not be able to attend the Annual Meeting in person.

Details regarding admission to the meeting and the business to be presented at the meeting can be found in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement.

This year, we again are pleased to take advantage of Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) rules that allow companies to furnish proxy materials to stockholders via the Internet. We believe these rules allow us to provide our stockholders with the information they need, while lowering the costs of delivery and reducing the environmental impact of producing and distributing materials for our annual meeting. Accordingly, we are sending a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) to our stockholders of record and beneficial owners, unless they have directed us to provide the materials in a different manner. The Notice provides instructions on how to access and review all of the important information contained in the accompanying Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Stockholders, as well as how to submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet. If you receive the Notice and would still like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, instructions for requesting these materials are included in the Notice. The Company plans to mail the Notice to stockholders by March 31, 2021.2023. The Company will continue to mail a printed copy of this Proxy Statement and form of proxy to certain stockholders, and it expects that mailing will begin on or about March 31, 2021.2023.

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“I am proud of our Company’s achievements during the year. We look forward with optimism to 2023 and the years ahead. The recovery in travel and tourism spending that we have been preparing for over these last three years is now coming to fruition. We are confident that the investments we have made in our people and our market-leading integrated resort property portfolio over the last three years position us exceedingly well to deliver strong growth in 2023 and the years ahead. Thank you again for your support.”

Your vote is important. Whether or not you are able to attend, it is important your shares be represented at the meeting. Please follow the instructions in the Notice and vote as soon as possible.

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ROBERT G. GOLDSTEIN

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Chief Executive Officer

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The annual meeting of stockholders of Las Vegas Sands Corp., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), will be held online on May 13, 2021,11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time, for the following purposes:

 

1.  to elect teneight directors to the Board to serve until the 20222024 Annual Meeting;

 

2.  to ratify the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm;

 

3.  to vote on an advisory (non-binding) proposal to approve the compensation of the named executive officers;

4.  to vote on an advisory (non-binding) proposal on how frequently stockholders should vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers;

5.  to consider a shareholder proposal to require the Company to include in its annual proxy statement each director/nominee’s self-identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as certain skills and attributes, if properly presented at the meeting; and

 

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Global General Counsel and Secretary

March 31, 2023

  

 

Stockholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2021,13, 2023, are entitled to notice of and to vote at the meeting. A complete list of the Stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting shall be open to the examination of any stockholder for any purpose germane to the meeting, during the meeting and during ordinary business hours for a period of at least 10 days prior to the meeting, at the Company’s executive offices, located at 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South,5500 Haven Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.89119.

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D. Zachary Hudson

Executive Vice President,

Global General Counsel and Secretary

March 31, 2021

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PROXY SUMMARY

— 2022: A YEAR OF PROGRESS AND IMPORTANT MILESTONES

In anticipation of an improving travel environment, we were focused in 2022 on executing operational and strategic objectives to position the Company to deliver strong growth as the recovery in travel and tourism spending in Asia comes to fruition.

The key operational and strategic objectives in 2022 included the following:

Prepared our operations for travel and tourism spending recovery

As travel patterns began to recover and visitation increased, our adjusted property EBITDA at Marina Bay Sands (“MBS”) in Singapore was positive in all four quarters of 2022. On a hold-normalized basis, our adjusted property EBITDA at MBS increased sequentially in each of the second, third and fourth quarters of 2022. Our ability to achieve that pace of recovery required considerable planning, preparation, adaptation and execution across our MBS operations. Of equal importance in 2022 was our executive team’s preparation for the return of travel and tourism spending in Macao during 2023.

Continued capital investment in our most important markets

In 2022, we completed The Londoner Macao, significantly enhancing the positioning of our Macao property portfolio in anticipation of the recovery in travel and tourism spending in that region. We also made substantial progress on the ~$1.0 billion renovation of MBS, which will introduce new world-class suites and luxury tourism offerings and substantially enhance the overall guest experience for premium customers.

Completed sale of our Las Vegas operating properties

The successful sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets for an aggregate purchase price of $6.25 billion was central to our strategy to enhance liquidity during the challenging operating environment that we experienced over the last three years. Proceeds from the sale enhanced our balance sheet strength and liquidity as we prepared our operations for the recovery of travel and tourism spending in Asia and allowed us to continue to invest meaningfully in our Macao and Singapore markets as well as pursue future growth opportunities in new markets. The sale process was successfully concluded in February 2022.

Secured a new ten-year gaming concession in Macao

We were gratified to receive a new ten-year gaming concession in Macao, providing us the opportunity to continue our 20-year track record of investment in Macao and to enhance Macao’s business and leisure tourism appeal. Our successful tender for one of the six available licenses was critical to our continued success and represents a very significant milestone reached in the attainment of our long-term strategic objectives.

 

 

Table of Contents

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PROXY SUMMARY5
RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC5
LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AND SUCCESSION PLANNING5
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY6
COMMITMENT TO RETURNING CAPITAL TO STOCKHOLDERS7
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BEST PRACTICES7
OUR COMMITMENT TO STOCKHOLDERS8
AGENDA AND VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS8
 
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY9
STOCKHOLDER ENGAGEMENT14
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAINBENEFICIAL OWNERS ANDMANAGEMENT15
BOARD17
INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOARDAND OTHER COMMITTEES21
BOARD21
BOARD COMMITTEES22
NON-BOARD COMMITTEE24
MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT24
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE25
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS29
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION ANDANALYSIS30
2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS30
2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS31
OBJECTIVES OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM31
ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION32
THE PROCESS OF SETTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION33
COMPENSATION BEST PRACTICES33
MAJOR ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION34
TAX AND ACCOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION43
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION RELATED POLICIES AND PRACTICES43
ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION44
THE COMMITTEE’S COMPENSATION CONSULTANT45
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT47
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION48
2020 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE48
ALL OTHER COMPENSATION49
2020 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS50
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2020 FISCAL YEAR-END51
OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 202052
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL53
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS/BENEFITS UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR 202067
CEO PAY RATIO68
METHODOLOGY68
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION69
2020 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE70
EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANINFORMATION71
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT72
FEES PAID TO INDEPENDENTREGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTINGFIRM73
PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES73
CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS74
SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT74
REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT74
TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT74
TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO LUXURY PASSENGER SHIP76
OTHER TRANSACTIONS76
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE76
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS77
RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OFINDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM78
AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTEON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION79
PROXY STATEMENT80
PROXY AND VOTING INFORMATION80
TIMEFRAME FOR STOCKHOLDERPROPOSALS FOR THE NEXT ANNUALMEETING84
OTHER INFORMATION85
ANNEX A: NON-GAAP MEASURES86

Continued our award-winning Corporate Responsibility Program

 

 

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PROXY SUMMARY

 

RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Beginning in February 2020 through the date of this report, our operations have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Steps were taken by various countries, including those in which we operate, to restrict inbound international travel and implement closures of non-essential operations, including each of our Integrated Resorts, for certain periods in 2020.

Our principal focus during the COVID-19 Pandemic has been the safety and well-being of our Team Members and patrons and providing support for the communities in which we operate. Since February 2020, we have provided significant financial aid, donated food to organizations helping vulnerable members of society and delivered practical solutions such as donations of personal protective equipment (“PPE”), COVID-19 test kits and other essential equipment in our host markets.

The COVID-19 Pandemic had a material negative impact on our operating results in 2020. Our revenues declined 74% year-on-year to $3.61 billion and we recorded a net loss in 2020 of $2.1 billion. Despite the challenges our Company and industry faced, we stood by our communities and Team Members, forgoing furloughs and layoffs to maintain steady paychecks and health benefits when it mattered most. We were pleased to have reached positive adjusted property EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2020, as some restrictions were eased and visitation to our properties in both Macao and Singapore began to recover.

We suspended our regular dividend program in April 2020 in response to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. We did not pay any management incentive compensation related to the 2020 fiscal year.

Our financial strength, however, allowed us to accelerate our capital investment programs in support of diversification and long-term development objectives in Macao. We also continue to invest in our existing facilities at Marina Bay Sands and remain committed to the expansion of our market-leading Integrated Resort in Singapore.

LEADERSHIP TRANSITION AND SUCCESSION PLANNING

It was with great sadness that we announced the passing of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sheldon G. Adelson on January 11, 2021. The Board appointed Robert Goldstein to the position of Chairman and CEO. Mr. Goldstein has more than 25 years of senior leadership experience at Las Vegas Sands. The role of President and COO has been assumed by Patrick Dumont, previously our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Randy Hyzak succeeds him in the CFO role, having previously served as our Chief Accounting Officer.

The planning and execution of leadership transition is one of the most important functions of the Board. We are pleased to have developed sufficient senior leadership talent within the organization to enable us to fill three executive positions with highly qualified internal candidates. We will continue to identify and develop executive talent within our organization to ensure effective future leadership transitions.

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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
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 PEOPLE COMMUNITIES 
PEOPLECOMMUNITIESPLANET
Be the employer of choice leading the hospitality and tourism industry in the regions we serve Make our communities better places to live, work and visit Ensure the long- termlong-term environmental health of our regions as sustainable tourism destinations

Sands is committed to being a valuable contributor through collaboration with Team Members, trade partners, including small and medium-sized enterprises, and local communities. Beyond being an economic engine that drives business and leisure tourism in our host regions, we strive to be a good corporate citizen committed to working with local governments, civic leaders and the public sector to create healthy, resilient and sustainable communities.

The pillars of our corporate responsibility framework highlight our focus on being an employer and business partner of choice, engaging with communities to address their specific issues and needs, and minimizing our environmental impact through sustainable practices. We believe our execution of initiatives across these pillars provides a better patron experience, creates more efficient operations, supports a thriving business climate and will contribute to higher stockholder returns over the long term.

Recognition of our achievements in these areas include:

 

Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (“DJSI”) on DJSI World for the third consecutive year and DJSI North America for the fifth consecutive year in 2022

Continued disclosure to CDP, the gold standard of environmental reporting, earning A- scores for both CDP Climate Change and Water Security, reflecting leadership among hospitality companies in the U.S. and globally

Global leader in sustainability, recognized by independent third parties on a regional and global level

Named to Fortune’s listing of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” in 2021, for the fifth consecutive year
Only U.S. based Casino and Gaming company to be named on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) World and DJSI North America index 2020
One of only 16 companies in North America to be on the A List for both CDP Climate Change and Water Security
Named to Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-in-State Employers

Member of

DOW Jones
Sustainability Indices

Powered by the S&P Global CSA

 

 

In 2020, we published our inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance annual report (ESG Report) for 2019. The 2019 ESG Report is available on our website and contains further information on our environmental sustainability performance, including data indices that reflect the reporting standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).

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Recognized by Newsweek for the second consecutive year as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies

COMMITMENT TO RETURNING CAPITAL TO STOCKHOLDERS

We made the decision to suspend our regular dividend program in April 2020, in response to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is our expectation that the circumstances that led to that dividend suspension and the challenging operating conditions of the business in 2020 are temporary. Our underlying strategy of delivering high returns on invested capital and profitable growth remains in place. We look forward to future success in delivering against those objectives and the consequent resumption of a return of capital to stockholders after our business achieves recovery in cash flow generation and we consider it appropriate to do so.

 

 

Named to the Drucker Institute’s list of the 250 best-managed publicly traded companies, the only gaming and hospitality company recognized therein

 
$15.6Billion15.5%$4.5Billion
REGULAR DIVIDENDS PAID SINCE THE INTRODUCTION OF OUR RECURRING DIVIDEND IN 2012COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE OF THE RECURRING REGULAR DIVIDEND FROM 2012 INCEPTION TO 2020SHARES REPURCHASED UNDER OUR SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS SINCE 2013
Global IndustryDelivering ProfitableDriving StockholderReturning Capital to
LeadershipGrowthReturnStockholders
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE BEST PRACTICES

We are committed to sustainable corporate governance practices that promote long-term value creation, transparency and accountability to our stockholders. Below are the highlights of our corporate governance practices.

 

 
  Annual election of all Directors
  Majority of Independent Directors
  Annual Board

Our commitment to stockholders: listening and Committee self-evaluations

  Systemic risk oversight by Board and Committees
  Strong investor outreach program
YES  Annual “say-on-pay” vote
  Full disclosure of incentive plan performance measure
  Stock ownership requirements for Directors
  Robust anti-hedging, anti-short sale and anti-pledging policies
  Clawback policy
  “Double-Trigger” for change in control severance payments (effective March 2021)
  Poison pill
  Excise tax gross-up provisions
NO  Supplemental executive retirement plans
  Guaranteed bonuses
  Repricing of underwater optionsresponding

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OUR COMMITMENT TO STOCKHOLDERS

The Company has a history of activelyIn 2022, we were able to return to investor in-person meetings and transparently engaging with our stockholders. An important element of our stockholderinvestor conferences following predominantly virtual investor engagement process is to understand any areas of particular concern. We acknowledgeduring the lower than desired stockholder approval for our advisory votes on compensation for our named executive officers in the last threeprior two years. We have actively engaged in extensive dialogue with stockholders to gather feedbacka wide range of investors on the design and structureissues of our executive compensation programs. We value this important dialogue with stockholders on our executive compensation program design and we considered that dialogue as an important component of input as we designed the compensation packages for our executive officers completed in March 2021.

This dialogue on corporate responsibility, ESGEnvironmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) and other matters of stockholder interest is fundamental to our relationship with our stockholders and directly impacts our planning and our ESG program design.interest. We believe this dialogue provides important perspectives as we seek to deliver stockholder value through our corporate responsibility and ESG efforts.

 

AGENDA AND VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS

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The following governance and corporate responsibility issues were identified by our investors as areas of focus in 2022:

WHAT WE HEARDWHAT WE DID

NEO compensation should not include the award of stock options or restricted stock units that are not subject to measurable performance metrics.

All short and long term variable compensation for NEOs are tied to performance metrics, which must be directly met to earn the award.

A wider range of targets against which to measure executive management incentive compensation should be incorporated into our executive compensation philosophy.

Executive management compensation targets now incorporate a range of metrics that include strategic, financial and ESG goals.

Base salaries and perquisites (including security costs and tax gross-ups on personal use of private aviation) are too high.

Base salaries for the positions of Chairman & CEO and President & COO were meaningfully reduced when the current officers assumed those roles in 2021. We will include this feedback as an important component of input as we structure future employment contracts.

A higher proportion of variable compensation for NEO’s should be awarded based upon long-term performance targets (at least three years).

We increased the proportion of variable compensation when new employment contracts for NEO’s were structured in 2021. We will further evaluate the appropriate mix of compensation, including multi-year performance criteria, as we structure future employment contracts.

The Board of Directors should continue to place importance on the diversity of directors.

In 2022, female directors were elected to the roles of Chairperson of the Compensation Committee and Chairperson of the Nominating & Governance Committee.

Disclosure of the gender and ethnicity of the Board should be provided.

Our 2022 proxy statement includes the aggregated gender and ethnicity composition of the Board.

The Company should seek opportunities to enhance transparency and comparability of the ESG data that it discloses.

Our ESG report for the 2022 year will include enhanced and expanded Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (“TCFD”) compliant disclosure in addition to SASB and GRI metrics.

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AGENDA AND VOTING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2023 ANNUAL MEETING

PROPOSALS TO BE VOTED ON

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Elect teneight directors to the Board to serve until the 20222024 Annual Meeting

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Ratify the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm

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An advisory (non-binding) vote onto approve the compensation forof our named executive officers

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An advisory (non-binding) vote on how frequently stockholders should vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers

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A shareholder proposal to require the Company to include in its annual proxy statement each director/nominee’s self-identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as certain skills and attributes, if properly presented at the meeting

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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW

As the preeminent developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts, we recognize the responsibility we have to our Team Members, patrons, partners, communities and other stakeholders. Throughout our history, we have created positive economic impact by delivering valuable business and leisure tourism, providing tens of thousands of jobs, tax revenues to fund social programs and significant procurement spend for small and medium sized enterprises (“SMEs”) in the regions where we operate. We further this positive impact through our

KEY COMPONENTS OF OUR CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND ESG PROGRAMS

Our corporate responsibility platform, built on the pillars of People, Communities and Planet. The initiatives that underpin these pillars have been identified and developed through engagement with our key stakeholders and assessmentESG programs are comprised of the environmentalfollowing initiatives and social issues that are most relevant to them and our business. In establishing a corporate responsibility strategy to address environmental and social impacts, we seek to prioritize the initiatives that matter most.policies:

 

Corporate Responsibility: Significant External Factors Influencing 2020

We focused on each of our corporate responsibility pillars of People, Communities and Planet throughout 2020.

The impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on our business, our Team Members and their families, the communities in which we operate, and the wider hospitality and tourism industry has been considerable. Despite the challenges our Company and industry faced, we stood by our communities and Team Members, forgoing furloughs and layoffs to maintain employment and healthcare benefits.

Since February 2020, we also have provided approximately $3.1 million in financial aid, donated more than 68,000 pounds of food to organizations helping vulnerable members of society and delivered practical solutions such as donations of PPE, COVID-19 test kits and other essential equipment to healthcare workers, first responders, emergency services providers, schools and vulnerable populations.

To protect our patrons and Team Members, we have made physical changes to our properties, such as the installation of thermal screening points at entrances and changes to our heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Also, in 2020, we enhanced our diversity and inclusion efforts through the implementation of a new DEI charter and creation of a DEI advisory council. We also created opportunities for our Team Members and community stakeholders to share their feelings, perspectives and ideas, evaluating opportunities to make greater impact and strengthening our DEI efforts.

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Board oversight of the ESG program

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Comprehensive annual ESG Report including GRI and SASB disclosure

Supplier Code of Conduct

Emission reduction goals approved by Science Based Targets initiative

Anti-Corruption Policy

CDP Climate Change and Water Security disclosures

Reporting and Non-Retaliation Policy

Sands Diversity Statement

ESG metrics for NEO variable compensation

Small and medium enterprise support programs in our local communities

Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures and Disclosures

Human Rights Statement

Global training and development program

Global Human Trafficking Prevention Policy

Responsible gaming program

Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Policy

Global community engagement and charitable giving

Sustainable Sourcing Policy

Alignment with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Sands Corporate Responsibility Platform

SANDS CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PLATFORM

Our commitment to corporate responsibility is fundamental to our business and represents a long-term investment in our Team Members, patrons and suppliers; the communities in which we operate; the global ecological environment; and all stakeholders in our business.

PEOPLE

People

Our Team Members, patrons, suppliers and partners are the forces behind our contributions to a thriving hospitality and tourism industry in our local regions. Recognizing that the exceptional service and amenities our Integrated Resorts provide and the responsible work we do in each of our communities are built on the people who drive and patronize our business, we aimstrive to be the employer and partner of choice in each of our global regions. Our human capital programs are focused on driving professional growth;workforce development, diversity, equity and inclusion, health, safety and well-being; andwell-being, human rights, responsible gaming and business practices.financial crime prevention.

COMMUNITIES

Communities

We are a committed collaborator in promoting our regions as desirable places to live, work and visit. Through our Sands Cares community engagement and charitable giving program, we strive to make our regions strong by improving quality of life and supporting the community’s ability to respond to challenges. We are focused on fosteringbuilding regional resilience through social supporthardship relief, local business and partner development, and disaster relief, advancing the local hospitality industry through workforce empowermentresponse and education; and preserving local culture and identity through investments inpreparedness. We are also working to preserve cultural and natural heritage.heritage and advance educational opportunities for students, people with special needs and under-represented groups who face barriers to learning.

 

PLANET

 

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Planet

We are dedicated to minimizing our environmental impact and, as such, constantly evolving our Sands ECO360 global sustainability program to adapt to emerging trends, support new technologies and foster environmental stewardship in the areas of green buildings, environmentally responsiblebuilding design and development, resort management and operations, and green meetings, events and events.entertainment. Our program is aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (“SDGs”) and other key environmental standards in the areas of energy,low-carbon transition, water stewardship, waste, procurement, foodsourcing, plastics and transportation.packaging.

 

Sands Corporate Responsibility Programs and Initiatives

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PEOPLE

SANDS ACADEMY

In our quest to be the employer of choice in each of our regions, we provide innovative learning solutions through our Sands Academy global training and development platform. Courses, learning tools, coaching opportunities and one-on-one consulting help Team Members reach their potential and create opportunities for advancement and personal growth.

SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains at the forefront of our efforts to positively impact our host communities. Financial support, training opportunities and our commitment to local procurement are just some of the ways in which local SMEs benefited from our dedicated SME programs in 2020. In Macao, Sands China operates the

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Sands Procurement Academy that works to develop local SME suppliers by sharing business knowledge and skills, helping them gain the necessary experience and capacity to facilitate business with large-scale international customers. This is typical of the programs that we have developed throughout our host communities. Our commitment has continued unabated during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION

We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that spans the recruitment, training and development of individuals, as well as the engagement with businesses and community partners, that come from all experiences, ages, cultural and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, gender identities, social classes, physical abilities and attributes, national origins, and religious and spiritual beliefs. Our DEI initiatives are focused on five core areas: human resources and talent management, supplier diversity and inclusion, community outreach, benchmarking and communication, and corporate governance.

SANDS PROJECT PROTECT

We are committed to creating and investing in industry-leading policies and procedures that not only meet but exceed government regulations and the expectations of our patrons, Team Members, suppliers, vendors and communities. Our Sands Project Protect program safeguards against a range of critical social issues through education, training and protocols in the areas of:

Responsible Gaming: We are firmly committed to encouraging responsible gaming practices and providing resources for people experiencing gambling-related problems. We support industry protocols such as prominent posting of problem gambling helplines throughout our properties and careful restriction of gaming-related marketing and advertising materials to age-appropriate venues.
Counter-Human Trafficking: We have a zero-tolerance policy for human trafficking in any form, which applies to all Sands properties, Team Members, business partners and suppliers. Our multi-layered counter-trafficking procedures leverage strong relationships with law enforcement and comprehensive surveillance and security measures to prevent and detect illicit activity. Our work has included legislative advocacy efforts, a global gap analysis to combat forced labor and sexual exploitation to enhance our industry-leading best practices and ongoing training around our counter-human trafficking policies and protocols.
Preventing Financial Crimes: Our comprehensive program to prevent illegal financial activity spans patron screenings and due diligence, transactional controls, Team Member training, and reporting and record-keeping to safeguard our properties and communities from criminal behavior.

COMMUNITY

SANDS CARES

Our global community engagement and charitable giving program, Sands Cares, integrates our community support to address our regions’ most pressing issues through problem-solving, financial giving, in-kind support and volunteerism. Our signature global Sands Cares programs include:

Sands Cares Accelerator

This unique, capacity-building program works to fast-track invited nonprofit members with a proven track record of accomplishment toward the next stage of their evolution. Through a three-year engagement, the Sands Cares Accelerator enables community organizations to further entrench in their missions and deliver greater community impact with financial investment, strategic guidance, mentorship and in-kind support from Sands that helps them advance to a new level or achieve a strategic goal.

Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build

Through the Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World, our Team Members annually produce hundreds of thousands of hygiene kits to support people affected by disasters, as well as underprivileged populations without any or limited access to proper hygiene. According to Clean the World, soap saves lives by preventing disease and nurturing positive self-care, and the Sands Cares Kit Global Hygiene Kit Build has provided more than one million kits to populations in need since its inception in 2015.

PLANET

SANDS ECO360

We are committed to ensuring the long-term environmental health of our regions as sustainable tourism destinations by practicing responsible development and reducing our impact on the natural environment. Our approach to environmental sustainability focuses on six key themes: energy, transportation, water, waste, food and procurement. We address each theme within the three pillars of the Sands ECO360 program to ensure our initiatives span the full scale of the Company’s operations: green buildings, environmentally responsible operations, and green meetings and events.

In addition to our internal initiatives, Sands has developed a unique program to encourage sustainability in our local regions:

Drop By Drop Project

A collaborative water stewardship initiative in conjunction with long-time partner Clean the World Foundation, the Drop by Drop Project reinvests capital from Sands’ water stewardship efforts into innovative water projects in our Las Vegas, Macao and Singapore regions. Through the Drop by Drop Project, Sands repurposes savings from its water conservation efforts into community organizations that address four key topics:

Reinvigorating ecosystems by safeguarding and restoring aquatic ecosystems
Leveraging technologies by promoting early-stage innovation and solutions scaling for water efficiency
Increasing resiliency by strengthening community response to floods, droughts and other water-related risks
Engaging the community by boosting awareness of water dependence issues

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Sustainability Initiatives

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES

Our global sustainability targets for 2016-2020 were2021-2025 are aligned with three United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.SDGs. Our emissions reduction targets are approved by the Science Based Targets initiativeInitiative and are aligned with The Paris Agreement to limit global warming to well-below 2 degrees Celsius.

Our 20202025 targets from a 2015 baseline included:and 2022 performance for each of the Corporate Responsibility pillars, and our progress towards those targets, include:

 

Emissions: a 6% reduction

People: $113 million invested in emissions from resort operations,workforce development since 2021, with $56 million invested in addition to offsetting newly opened resorts

Water Consumption: a 3% reduction in water consumption on a per square foot basis
Waste: a 5% increase in waste diversion rate2022

Despite business disruption related2025 Target: $200 million investment in workforce development by 2025 to enable career progression for our Team Members and advancement of the COVID-19 Pandemic, successful sustainability initiativestalent pool in 2020 included:the hospitality industry in the markets where we operate

 

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Communities: 192,330 Team Member volunteer hours since 2021, including 137,782 hours in 2022 supporting community partners and COVID-19 relief efforts in Macao; extraordinary COVID-19 related volunteer hours continued in Macao in 2022 resulting in our goal being met ahead of schedule; and we are looking to set a new 2025 target for Team Member volunteering

2025 Target: 150,000 volunteer hours by 2025 contributed by our Team Members in support of the communities in the markets where we operate

Planet: 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2022 as compared to 2018, though emissions remain at historic lows due to lower business volumes in Asia throughout 2022

2025 Target: 17.5% reduction in emissions by 2025 from a 2018 baseline aligned with a science-based target methodology

Beyond these targets, we continued to advance our sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives in 2022 including the following:

Continued cash and in-kind charitable giving throughout our regions

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CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW

Sourced 15% renewable energy through certificates globally and implemented 10 water eco-efficiency projects throughout our resorts

Sourced 100%, 10%, and 5% renewable energy certificates for The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Marina Bay Sands, and Sands China Ltd.’s electricity use, respectively
Engaged three regional water organizations via The Drop by Drop Project to support local water stewardship projects
Developed and implemented a PPE recycling program at The Venetian Resort
Implemented artificial intelligence technologies to reduce food waste in Team Member Dining Rooms at Marina Bay Sands and Sands China Ltd.Integrated Resorts, which saved more than 3.3 million kWh

 

Continued advancing food waste reduction initiatives resulting in a 20% diversion rate for food waste (an increase from 16% in 2021)

Procured 25% of total spend in Macao from SMEs and continued providing advancement through our annual Sands Shopping Carnival and training academies

Invested in education, providing support for educational infrastructure in the U.S. and China and the launching of a new scholarship fund in Singapore intended to benefit higher education students

Launched the first annual Sands Cares Global Food Kit Build to further address hardship relief and food insecurity in our communities and hosted, for the first time since 2019, the annual Sands for Singapore charity festival, raising $3 million for local nonprofits

Expanded the Sands Cares Accelerator program to Macao, through partnership and support of Green Future

Continued to deliver extensive pandemic relief in Macao by providing our hotels and other Integrated Resort assets to serve as quarantine sites, and supporting testing and vaccination activities with Team Member volunteers

Our ESG Report, which is available at https://investor.sands.com/esg/default.aspx, also contains additional information on our corporate responsibility program including data indices that reflect the reporting standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and(“GRI”), the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).(“SASB”) and the TCFD. The reportinformation in our ESG Report and any other websites referenced in this proxy statement is available on our website at https://www.sands.com. We are providing the address to our internet site here and elsewhere solely for the information of our investors. We do not intend the addressintended to be an active link or to otherwise incorporate the contents of the websiteincorporated by reference into this proxy statement.

Key Components of our Corporate Responsibilitystatement, and ESG Programs

Our corporate responsibility and ESG programsany references to websites are comprised of the following initiatives and policies:intended to be inactive textual references only.

 

Comprehensive ESG Report Including GRI and SASB Disclosure

 Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Alignment with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

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 Supplier Code of Conduct
Emission Reduction Goals Approved by Science-Based Targets InitiativeAnti-Corruption Policy
CDP Climate Change and Water Security DisclosureReporting and Non-retaliation Policy
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CharterResponsible Gaming Program
Small and Medium Enterprises Support Programs in our Local CommunitiesGlobal Training and Development Program
Human Rights StatementGlobal Community Engagement and Charitable Giving Program
Global Human Trafficking Prevention Policy

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Corporate Governance Profile


CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OVERVIEW

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PROFILE

Our commitment to corporate governance is integral to our business and reflects not only regulatory requirements, NYSE listing standards and broadly recognized governance practices, but also effective leadership and oversight by our executive officers and Board. We have structured our corporate governance in a manner that we believe closely aligns our interests with those of our stockholders. Notable features of our corporate governance framework include the following:

 

WHAT WE DO

 WHAT WE DO NOT DO
60% Independent Directors. Six of our ten directors standing for election have been determined by us to be “independent” as defined by the NYSE listing standards. WHAT WE DON’T DO

Diversity of Directors. Female representation on our Board is 25% and 13% of our directors are racially or ethnically diverse. 50% of our independent directors are female and 25% of our independent directors are racially or ethnically diverse.

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No Classified Board.Our All our directors are elected annually for one-year terms.

Increasing Diversity of Directors. We increased the female representation on our Board to 20% at the beginning of 2021. No Poison Pill or Stockholder Rights Plan. We do not have a “poison pill” or stockholder rights plan.

Annual Board and Committee Self-Evaluations. The Board and each committee annually conduct a comprehensive self-evaluation process.process, which is administered by an independent third party.

 No Use of Inside Information to Trade in the Markets. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics prohibits our directors, officers and Team Members from trading in company stock while in possession of material non-public information.
Systemic Risk Oversight by Board and Committees. Our Board has overall responsibility for risk oversight, while each of our Audit, Compensation and Compliance Committees monitor and address risks within the scope of their particular expertise or charter.

 No Option Trading or Short Selling of Our Securities. None of our directors and officers are permitted to trade in, puts, calls or other derivatives in respect of Company securities or sell Company securities “short”.
Entirely Independent Committees. All of the members of our Audit, Compensation, Compliance and Nominating and Governance Committees are independent.

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No Hedging of Our Securities. Our anti-hedging policy prohibits our directors and officers from engaging in any hedging or monetization transactions involving our securities.

Systemic Risk Oversight by Board and Committees. Our Board has overall responsibility for risk oversight, while each of our Audit, Compensation, Compliance and Nominating and Governance Committees monitor and address risks within the scope of their particular expertise or charter.

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No Option Trading or Short Selling of Our Securities. None of our directors and officers are permitted to trade inputs, calls or other derivatives in respect of Company securities or sell Company securities “short.”

Entirely Independent Committees. All of the members of our Audit, Compensation, Compliance and Nominating and Governance Committees are independent.

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No Poison Pill or Stockholder Rights Plan. We do not have a “poison pill” or stockholder rights plan.

Audit Committee Financial Experts. Literacy.All of the members of our Audit Committee qualify as “financially literate” as required by the NYSE.NYSE and the chair of our Committee meets the SEC’s definition of an “Audit Committee Financial Expert.”

 

LOGO

No Pledging of Our Securities.None of our officers or directors are permitted to hold Company securities in a margin account or pledge our securities as collateral for a loan.

Stock Ownership Guidelines for Directors.Our Equity Plan requiresprovides that directors may not sell their annual awards while a member of the Board.

  
Director Training and On-boarding. We have a robust on-boarding and quarterly training program for our directors focusing on specific items impacting our Integrated Resort operations.

 

Detailed Disclosure of Political Contributions. In response to stockholder feedback, we adopted a Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures and publish periodic reports disclosing this activity.

 

 

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STOCKHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

During fiscal 2020, we engaged with representatives of the majority of our largest institutional stockholders. Principal areas of discussion included:STOCKHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

 

During fiscal 2022, we sought engagement with representatives of the majority of our largest institutional stockholders. They include the largest active-management and passive investors in our common stock. Principal areas of discussion included:

•  executive compensation

•  corporate responsibility,
including ESG issues

•  board composition

•  Company strategy

•  operating performance,
including the impact of COVID-19


reduced travel and tourism spending

company strategy
board composition
succession planning
corporate responsibility, including environmental, social and governance issues
executive compensation

The following diagram provides an overview of the Company’s stockholder engagement practice:

 

LOGO

The Company has developed and implemented a history ofprogram to actively and transparently engagingengage with our stockholders. ThisThe structure of our program reflects our belief that strong corporate governance includes the commitment to establish dialogue with stockholders and to provide the opportunity for questions and concerns to be explored and discussed. We have a long-established investor outreach program designed to facilitate direct stockholder engagement and the solicitation of stockholder views and input, with a focus oninput. This includes engagement with portfolio managers and analysts with investment allocation responsibility. In recent years, that engagement has evolved to extend toresponsibility, as well as representatives that have specific responsibility for corporate governance and ESG matters at certain of these institutions.

We continuously conduct an extensive global program of direct investor outreach through a combination of investor conferences, investor road-shows and one-on-one investor meetings, video conferences and video conferences.teleconferences. In 2022, we were able to return to investor in-person meetings and investor conferences following predominantly virtual investor engagement during the prior two years. Our outreach program reflects our geographically diverse stockholder base and is designed to ensure we understand and consider theall issues of importance to our stockholders. We engaged in 2020 with a substantial majority of the largest active-management and passive investors in Las Vegas Sands Common Stock.

In our interactions with stockholders in 2020, we proactively sought dialogue on our efforts within corporate responsibility, which includes the areas of environmental, social and governance issues impacting our operations. As a result of this dialogue, we launched in 2020 our inaugural ESG Report (available on our website at https://www.sands.com) to further engage and inform our stockholders on these topics.

An important element of our stockholder engagement process is to understand any areas of particular concern. We fully and completely acknowledge the lower than desired stockholder approval for our advisory votes on compensation for our named executive officers the last three years. We have actively engaged with stockholders to gather feedback on the design and structurethat has persisted despite a re-design of our executive compensation programs. We value this important dialogue with stockholders on our executive compensation program design and we considered that dialogue as an important component of input as we designed the compensation packages for our executive officers completed in March 2021, which meaningfully increased at-risk compensation and provided multiple metrics for performance-based compensation (including a first-time ESG component) for both equity and non-equity incentive compensation. Subsequent to those compensation program changes, we have continued to engage actively on this item in order to explain the rationale for the alterations and solicit feedback from stockholders. That feedback informs ongoing internal discussions surrounding our named executive officer compensation program. Following the results of the voting for the 2022 Annual Meeting, we directly contacted the Asset Stewardship departments (or closest equivalent contacts) at our 50 largest institutional investors to offer the opportunity to discuss any material issues of concern, including the low ‘say-on-pay’ vote recorded in 2022. Those 50 largest institutional investors represented approximately 75% of the shares outstanding (excluding the controlling shareholder) and included all institutional investors with more than one million shares outstanding. We also undertook calls with all other shareholders that requested the opportunity to discuss the “say-on-pay” vote. The largest area of concern raised by stockholders in relation to named executive officer compensation was the one-time stock grants made as part of the named executive officer employment contracts in the beginning of 2021 that did not contain measurable performance criteria attached. We have made no further grants of that nature and have no plans to do so in the future.

 

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During 2022, we received feedback that long-term metrics should apply to long-term compensation and that long-term should reflect a period of at least three years to earn the award. We also received feedback on the size of our named executive officers’ base salaries, as well as security and personal transportation costs borne by the Company.

Outside the arena of compensation, other areas of dialogue around governance in 2022 included:

graphical disclosure of the gender and ethnicity of the Board, which is included in the aggregate in the Proxy Statement this year for the first time

enhancement of the transparency and comparability of the ESG data that we disclose, which resulted in us adding TCFD data to our ESG Report for the 2022 calendar year (released in March 2023)

This dialogue on corporate responsibility, ESG and any other matters of stockholder interest is fundamental to our relationship with our stockholders and directly impacts our planning and our ESG program design. We believe this valuable dialogue will provideprovides important perspectivesperspective as we seek to deliver stockholder value through our corporate responsibility and ESG efforts.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

The estate of Mr.Company is a controlled company, with the Adelson and his family members beneficially own 433,055,268owning 433,144,273 shares representing approximately 56.6% of the Company’s outstanding common stockCommon Stock as of March 15, 202113, 2023

The following table sets forth information as of March 15, 2021,13, 2023 as to the beneficial ownership of our Common Stock,common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), in each case, by:

 

each person known to us to be the beneficial owner, in an individual capacity or as a member of a “group,” of more than 5% of our Common Stock;

each named executive officer;

each of our directors; and

all of our executive officers and directors, taken together.

 Beneficial Ownership(1)
Name of Beneficial Owner(2)Shares Percent (%)
Estate of Sheldon G. Adelson(3)(4)67,246,625 8.8%
Dr. Miriam Adelson(3)(5)331,120,426 43.3%
General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Remainder Trust(3)(6)87,718,919 11.5%
General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Friends and Family Trust(3)(7)87,718,918 11.5%
Robert G. Goldstein(8)2,887,057 *
Patrick Dumont(9)700,000 *
David Z. Hudson(10)50,000 *
Irwin Chafetz(3)(11)254,879,144 33.4%
Micheline Chau(12)16,772 *
Charles D. Forman(13)212,040 *
George Jamieson(14)16,276 *
Nora M. Jordan *
Charles A. Koppelman(15)17,419 *
Lewis Kramer(16)15,120 *
David F. Levi(17)18,654 *
All current executive officers and directors of our Company, taken together (12 persons)(18)4,013,499 *

  
   BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP(1) 
  
NAME OF BENEFICIAL OWNER(2)         SHARES            PERCENT (%)   
   
Dr. Miriam Adelson(3)(4)  392,961,651   51.4
   
General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Remainder Trust(3)(5)  87,718,919   11.5
   
General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Friends and Family Trust(3)(6)  87,718,918   11.5
   
Robert G. Goldstein(7)  4,652,057       
   
Patrick Dumont(8)  1,247,998       
   
Randy Hyzak(9)  319,313       
   
David Z. Hudson(10)  331,686       
   
Irwin Chafetz(3)(11)  332,603,872   43.5
   
Micheline Chau(12)  25,716       
   
Charles D. Forman(13)  220,984       
   
Nora M. Jordan(14)  11,386       
   
Lewis Kramer(15)  26,193       
   
David F. Levi(16)  27,598       
   
All current executive officers and directors of our Company, taken together (10 persons)(17)  6,952,036       

*

Less than 1%.

(1)

A person is deemed to be a “beneficial owner” of a security if that person has or shares voting power, which includes the power to vote or direct the voting of such security, or investment power, which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial owner of any securities of which that person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership within 60 days. Securities that can be so acquired are deemed to be outstanding for purposes of computing such person’s ownership percentage, but not for purposes of computing any other person’s percentage. Under these rules, more than one person may be deemed a beneficial owner of the same securities and a person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of such securities as to which such person has no economic interest. Except as otherwise indicated in these footnotes, each of the beneficial owners has, to our knowledge, the sole voting and investment power with respect to the indicated shares of Common Stock. Percentages are based on 763,864,648764,271,386 shares issued and outstanding at the close of business on March 15, 202113, 2023 (including unvested shares of restricted stock, but excluding treasury shares), plus any shares of our Common Stock underlying options held by all individuals listed on the table that are vested and exercisable.

(2)

The address of each person named in this table is c/o Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South,5500 Haven Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.89119.

(3)

Dr. Miriam Adelson, Irwin Chafetz, the General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Remainder Trust and the General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Friends and Family Trust constitute a “group,” and the estate of Sheldon G. Adelson (for which Dr. Adelson has been appointed special administrator) may be a member of such group,“group” that, as of March 15, 2021,13, 2023, collectively beneficially owned 433,135,429433,144,273 shares of our Common Stock, or 56.7%56.6% of the total number of shares issued and outstanding as of that date, for purposes of Section 13(d)(3) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Each of the foregoing persons may be deemed to beneficially own certain shares beneficially owned by the other persons in such “group.”

 

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(4)

This amount includes (a) 66,551,887 shares of our Common Stock held by Estate of Sheldon G. Adelson and (b) options to purchase 694,738 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable. Dr. Miriam Adelson was appointed Special Administrator of the Estate of Sheldon G. Adelson on February 17, 2021.

(5)This amount includes (a) 90,779,14547,217,592 shares of our Common Stock held by Dr. Adelson, (b) 7,663,70540,061,361 shares of our Common Stock held by trusts or custodial accounts for the benefit of Dr. Adelson’s family members over which Dr. Adelson, as trustee or in another fiduciary capacity, retains sole voting control and dispositive power, (c) 220,110,866225,918,350 shares of our Common Stock held by trusts for the benefit of Dr. Adelson and her family members over which Dr. Adelson, as trustee, shares dispositive power, of which 2,208,548 of these shares, Dr. Adelson also shares voting control, (d) 66,502,900 shares of our Common Stock held by trusts for the benefit of Dr. Adelson’s family members over which Dr. Adelson, as trustee, retains sole dispositive power, (e) options to purchase 694,738 shares of our Common Stock held by a trust for the benefit of Dr. Adelson over which Dr. Adelson, as trustee, has sole voting and (d)dispositive control and (f) 12,566,710 shares of our Common Stock held by an entity over which Dr. Adelson, as manager, has sole voting and dispositive control.

(6)(5)

This amount includes 87,718,919 shares of our Common Stock held by the General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Remainder Trust.

(7)(6)

This amount includes 87,718,918 shares of our Common Stock held by the General Trust under the Sheldon G. Adelson 2007 Friends and Family Trust.

(8)(7)

This amount includes (a) 49,500 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Goldstein, (b) 137,057 shares of our Common Stock held by The Robert and Sheryl Goldstein Trust, and (b)(c) options to purchase 2,750,0004,416,000 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable.exercisable and (d) 49,500 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(9)(8)

This amount includes (a) 295,887 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Dumont, (b) options to purchase 425,000924,500 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable.exercisable and (c) 27,611 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(10)(9)

This amount includes (a) 8,283 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Hyzak, (b) options to purchase 50,000302,747 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable.exercisable and (c) 8,283 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(11)(10)

This amount includes (a) 77,9727,593 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Hudson, (b) options to purchase 316,500 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable and (c) 7,593 restricted stock units that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(11)

This amount includes (a) 83,299 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Chafetz, (b) 2,189 unvested shares of5,806 restricted stock awards that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023, (c) 219,252,318225,059,802 shares of our Common Stock held by trusts or entities for the benefit of members of the Adelson family over which Mr. Chafetz, as trustee or manager, retains sole voting control and shares dispositive power, (d) 33,338,11738,743,517 shares of our Common Stock held by trusts for the benefit of members of the Adelson family over which Mr. Chafetz, as trustee, retains sole voting control and dispositive power, (e) 66,502,900 shares of our Common Stock held by trusts for the benefit of members of the Adelson family over which Mr. Chafetz, as trustee, retains sole voting control and (e)(f) 2,208,548 shares of our Common Stock held by a trust for the benefit of members of the Adelson family over which Mr. Chafetz, as trustee, shares voting and dispositive power. Mr. Chafetz disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of our Common Stock held by any trust for which he acts as trustee, and this disclosure shall not be deemed an admission that Mr. Chafetz is a beneficial owner of such shares for any purpose.

(12)

This amount includes (a) 8,36813,695 shares of our Common Stock held by Ms. Chau, (b) 2,189 unvested shares of restricted stock and (c) options to purchase 6,215 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable.exercisable and (c) 5,806 restricted stock awards that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(13)

This amount includes (a) 209,851215,178 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Forman and (b) 2,189 unvested shares5,806 restricted stock awards that vest within 60 days of restricted stock.March 13, 2023.

(14)

This amount consists ofincludes (a) 9,3523,138 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Jamieson,Ms. Jordan, (b) 1,000 shares held by a trust, (c) 2,189 unvested shares of restricted stock, and (d) options to purchase 3,735 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable.

(15)This amount includes (a) 15,230 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Koppelman and (b) 2,189 unvested shares of restricted stock.
(16)This amount includes (a) 4,411 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Kramer, (b) 2,189 unvested shares of restricted stock, (c) options to purchase 6,3902,442 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable and (d)(c) 5,806 restricted stock awards that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(15)

This amount includes (a) 9,738 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Kramer, (b) options to purchase 2,13010,649 shares of our Common Stock that are excisablevested and exercisable and (c) 5,806 restricted stock awards that vest within 60 days of March 15, 2021.13, 2023.

(17)(16)

This amount includes (a) 8,36813,695 shares of our Common Stock held by Mr. Levi, (b) 2,189 unvested shares of restricted stock and (c) options to purchase 8,097 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable.exercisable and (c) 5,806 restricted stock awards that vest within 60 days of March 13, 2023.

(18)(17)

This amount includes (a) 15,323 unvested shares127,823 restricted stock awards held by the Company’s current executive officers and current directors that vest within 60 days of restricted stock,March 13, 2023 and (b) options to purchase 3,249,4375,987,150 shares of our Common Stock that are vested and exercisable and held by the Company’s current executive officers and current directors and (c) options to purchase 2,130 shares of our Common Stock that are exercisable within 60 days of March 15, 2021 and held by the Company’s current executive officers and current directors. This amount does not include the 254,798,983332,514,767 shares of Common Stock Mr. Chafetz has beneficial ownership of as a trustee or manager of the trusts referenced in footnote 11 above.

 

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BOARD

BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES

 

ABOUT THE BOARD

Our Board currently has teneight directors. The term of office of the current directors will expire at the 20212023 Annual Meeting.

Stockholders will beare being asked to consider each of the following teneight nominees to serve as director until the 20222024 Annual Meeting and until his or hertheir respective successor has been duly elected and qualified or until such director’s resignation, disqualification, death or removal: Robert G. Goldstein, Patrick Dumont, Irwin Chafetz, Micheline Chau, Patrick Dumont, Charles D. Forman, Robert G. Goldstein, George Jamieson, Nora M. Jordan, Charles A. Koppelman, Lewis Kramer and David F. Levi.

Each of the nominees is a current director of the Company who has indicated he or shethey will serve if elected. We do not anticipate any of the nominees will be unable or unwilling to serve, if elected, but if that happens, it is the intention of the persons named in the proxies to select and cast their votes for the election of such other person or persons as the Board may designate.

Our current directors bring a variety of experiences and core competencies we believe are important to overseeing the strategic execution and risk management of our Company’s operations. The complexities of our Integrated Resort operations include five primary revenue categories, sevensix operating segments and significant development and construction initiatives. Strict adherence to gaming and other regulations across threein various jurisdictions two of which are in Asia, is essential. The ability to provide the appropriate oversight and risk assessment responsibilities is demonstrated in our directors’ professional careers, which include:

 

C-suite level positions at global public companies, including those in:

C-suite level positions at global companies, including those in:

 —   

gaming, hospitality and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (“MICE”);

 

marketing and branding; and

 retail and

entertainment.

Participation on other global public company boards;

Financial transactions and corporate finance experience;

Accounting, auditing and internal control experience in working with global Fortune 500 public companies; and

Extensive legal, judicial and regulatory experience.

In addition to the specific professional experience of our directors, we select our directors because they are highly accomplished in their respective fields, insightful and inquisitive. We believe each of our directors possesses sound business judgment and is highly ethical. We consider a wide range of factors in determining the composition of our Board, including professional experience, skills, education, training, backgroundexpertise, race, ethnicity, gender, age and diversity.

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The table below summarizes the key qualifications, skills and attributes of the Board. Our directors nominees’ biographies describe each director’s background and relevant experience in more detail.cultural background.

 

Qualifications, Expertise & AttributesGoldsteinDumontChafetzFormanChauJamiesonJordanKoppelmanKramerLevi
Accounting/Audit/Finance

 

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BOARD COMPOSITION

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SKILLS & EXPERTISE  

The table below summarizes the key qualifications, skills and attributes of the Board. Our director nominees’ biographies describe each director’s background and relevant experience in more detail.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERTISE & ATTRIBUTES GOLDSTEINDUMONTCHAFETZFORMANCHAUJORDANKRAMERLEVI
Compliance/Governance/Legal   
Hospitality/Gaming/MICE      
ACCOUNTING/AUDIT/FINANCEPublic Company Board Experience

      
SENIOR LEADERSHIP

COMPLIANCE/GOVERNANCE/LEGAL

HOSPITALITY/GAMING/MICE

PUBLIC COMPANY BOARD EXPERIENCE

 

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THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR”

THE ELECTION OF EACH OF THE NOMINEES LISTED BELOW.

Below are the backgrounds of the director-nominees:

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINEES

 

BIOGRAPHIES

Below are the backgrounds of the director nominees:

ROBERT G. GOLDSTEIN

Age: 65

Director

since: CHAIR

AGE: 67

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2015

COMMITTEES:

 None

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Mr. Goldstein’s extensive experience in the hospitality and gaming industries, including as a senior executive officer of our Company (or its predecessors) since 1995, as well as his current position as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.

 

Experience

Mr. Goldstein was appointed the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on January 26, 2021 and2021. Prior to that, he had been the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board since January 2015. He previously served as the Company’s President of Global Gaming Operations from January 2011 until December 2014, the Company’s Executive Vice President from July 2009 until December 2014, and the Company’s Secretary from August 2016 to November 2016. He has held other senior executive positions at the Company and its subsidiaries since 1995. Additionally, Mr. Goldstein has also served as a member of the boardChairman and Chief Executive Officer of our Company’s subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. (“SCL”), since January 2021, having previously served as a member of its board since May 2014 and as its interim president from January 2015 through October 2015. From 1992 until joining the Company in December 1995, Mr. Goldstein was the executive vice president of marketing at the Sands Hotel in Atlantic City, as well as an executive vice president of the parent Pratt Hotel Corporation. He served on the board of Remark Media, Inc., a global digital media company, from May 2013 to March 2017.

  
PATRICK DUMONT

Age: 46PATRICK

DirectorDUMONT

since:

AGE: 48

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2017

COMMITTEES:

 None

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Mr. Dumont’s experience in corporate finance and his positions and tenure with the Company led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.

Experience

Mr. Dumont has been a Director of the Company since April 2017.

Mr. Dumont was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer onsince January 26, 2021 and prior to that had been the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since March 2016. He previously served as the Company’s Principal Financial Officer in February 2016 and prior to that was our Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy from September 2013 through MarchFebruary 2016. From June 2010 until August 2013, Mr. Dumont served as the Company’s Vice President, Corporate Strategy.

  
IRWIN CHAFETZ

Age: 84IRWIN

DirectorCHAFETZ

since: 

AGE: 86

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2005

COMMITTEES:

 None

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Mr. Chafetz’s extensive experience in the hospitality, trade show and convention businesses, as well as his experience as a former executive of our predecessor company, led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.

 

Experience

Mr. Chafetz has been a Director of the Company since February 2005. He was a director of Las Vegas Sands, Inc. from February until July 2005. Mr. Chafetz is the president and a manager of The Interface Group, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company that controls Interface Group-Massachusetts, LLC. Mr. Chafetz has been associated with Interface Group-Massachusetts, LLC and its predecessors since 1972. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Chafetz was a vice president and director of Interface Group-Nevada, Inc., which owned and operated trade shows, including COMDEX, and also owned and operated The Sands Expo and Convention Center. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Chafetz was also vice president and a director of Las Vegas Sands, Inc. Mr. Chafetz has served on the boards of many charitable and civic organizations and is a former member of the dean’s advisory council at Boston University School of Management.

 

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CHARLES D. FORMAN

Age: 74

Director

since: 2004

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MICHELINE

CHAU

AGE: 70

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2014

COMMITTEES:

 Audit

 Compensation (Chair)

 Compliance

INDEPENDENT

Ms. Chau’s extensive and varied business experience, including as president and chief operating officer at Lucasfilm Ltd., and her experience as a director of other public companies led the Board to serveconclude she would be a valuable member of our Board.

Experience

Ms. Chau has been a Director of the Company since October 2014. She served as the president, chief operating officer and executive director of Lucasfilm Ltd., a film and entertainment company, from 2003 to 2012 and as its chief financial officer from 1991 to 2003. Before that, Ms. Chau held other executive-level positions in various industries, including retail, restaurant, venture capital and financial services. She currently serves on our Boardthe board of Dolby Laboratories, Inc., an audio, imaging and communications company, where she has been a director since February 2013, and was a member of the board of Red Hat, Inc., a provider of open-source software solutions, from November 2008 to August 2012.

CHARLES D.

FORMAN

AGE: 76

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2004

COMMITTEES:

 None

Mr. Forman’s extensive experience in the hospitality, trade show and convention businesses led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.

 

Experience

Mr. Forman has been a Director of the Company since August 2004. He has been a director of Las Vegas Sands, LLC (or(and its predecessor, Las Vegas Sands, Inc.) since March 2004. In addition, he has served as a member of the board of the Company’s subsidiary, Sands China Ltd. ,SCL, since May 2014. Mr. Forman served as chairman and chief executive officer of Centric Events Group, LLC, a trade show and conference business from April 2002 until his retirement upon the sale of the business in 2007. From 2000 to 2002, he served as a director of a private company and participated in various private equity investments. During 2000, he was executive vice president of international operations of Key3Media, Inc. From 1998 to 2000, he was chief legal officer of ZD Events Inc., a tradeshow business that included COMDEX. From 1995 to 1998, Mr. Forman was executive vice president, chief financial and legal officer of Softbank Comdex Inc. From 1989 to 1995, Mr. Forman was vice president and general counsel of Interface Group Nevada, Inc., a tradeshow and convention business that owned and operated COMDEX.COMDEX, and also owned and operated The Sands Expo and Convention Center. Mr. Forman was in private law practice from 1972 to 1988. Mr. Forman is a member of the board of trustees of The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

  
MICHELINE CHAU

Age: 68

Director

since: 2014

INDEPENDENT

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Ms. Chau currently serves on the board of Dolby Laboratories, Inc., and was a member of the board of Red Hat, Inc. Ms. Chau’s extensive and varied business experience, including as president and chief operating officer at Lucasfilm Ltd., and her experience as a director of other public companies led the Board to conclude she would be a valuable member of our Board.

Ms. Chau has been a Director of the Company since October 2014. She served as the president, chief operating officer and executive director of Lucasfilm Ltd., a film and entertainment company, from 2003 to 2012 and as its chief financial officer from 1991 to 2003. Before that, Ms. Chau held other executive-level positions in various industries, including retail, restaurant, venture capital and financial services. She currently serves on the board of Dolby Laboratories, Inc., an audio, imaging and communications company, since February 2013, and was a member of the board of Red Hat, Inc., a provider of open-source software solutions, from November 2008 to August 2012.

 
GEORGE JAMIESON

Age: 84NORA M.

Director

since: 2014

INDEPENDENT

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Mr. Jamieson’s extensive experience in the accounting profession, including his experience auditing public companies and his international experience, as well as his service on the boards of directors of charitable and civic organizations led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.JORDAN

 

AGE: 64

Mr. Jamieson has been a Director of the Company since June 2014. He is a certified public accountantDIRECTOR SINCE: 2021

COMMITTEES:

  Audit

  Compliance

  Nominating and a retired partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. He served in various positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (or predecessor firms) in various capacities from 1964 until 1997 and most recently was managing director of accounting and auditing services for its Boston office. Mr. Jamieson is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He served as chairman of the finance committee and a member of the board of trustees of Colby-Sawyer College and retired as a member of the executive committee of the board of the American Liver Foundation.Governance (Chair)

INDEPENDENT

 
NORA M. JORDAN

Age: 62

Director

since: 2021

INDEPENDENT

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Ms. Jordan’s extensive legal and financial experience gained while advising clients on compliance and regulatory matters and complex investment products and offerings, as well as her management experience at a multi-national law firm, led the Board to conclude she would be a valuable member of our Board.

 

Experience

Ms. Jordan has been a Director of the Company since January 2021. Ms. Jordan currently is Senior Counselsenior counsel at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, an international law firm. From 1995 through 2020, Ms. Jordan was a Partnerpartner at Davis Polk and headed its Investment Management Group from 2000 to 2020. Ms. Jordan was initially recommendedserves as a director nominee by a non-management director. Ms. Jordan serves asof Allspring Global Investments and is a director and chair of the nominating committee of the American Skin Association and is a member of the advisory board of the Duke University Global Financial Markets Center.Association.

 

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CHARLES A. KOPPELMAN

Age: 81

Director

since: 2011

INDEPENDENT

Qualifications to serve on our Board Mr.  Koppelman has been a director of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. since July 2019 and served as executive chairman of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and chairman of the board of Steve Madden Ltd. Mr. Koppelman’s executive experience as a chief executive officer, including in the entertainment industry, and his experience as a director of other public companies led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.    16

 

 

Mr. Koppelman has been a Director of the Company since October 2011. Mr. Koppelman currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer of CAK Entertainment, Inc., an entertainment consultant and brand development firm founded in 1997. Mr. Koppelman has been a director of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. since July 2019 and serves on their Nominating and Corporate Governance and Revenue Committees. Mr. Koppelman is also a former director of Steve Madden Ltd., and served as chairman of the board of that company from 2000 to 2004. From 2005 to 2011, Mr. Koppelman served as executive chairman and principal executive officer of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. and served as a director of the company from 2004 to 2011. From 1990 to 1994, he served first as chairman and chief executive officer of EMI Music Publishing and then from 1994 to 1997 as chairman and chief executive officer of EMI Records Group, North America. He served as a director of Six Flags Entertainment Corp. from May 2010 to November 2016. 

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LEWIS KRAMER

Age: 73LEWIS

DirectorKRAMER

since: 2017

AGE: 75

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2017

COMMITTEES:

 Audit (Chair)

 Compensation

 Nominating and Governance

INDEPENDENT

Qualifications to serve on our Board Mr. Kramer has served on the board of L3 Harris Technologies, Inc. (and predecessor companies). Mr. Kramer’s extensive financial and business knowledge gained while serving as an independent auditor for organizations across diverse industries and his experience as a director of a public company and non-profit organizations led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.

 

Experience

Mr. Kramer has been a Director of the Company since April 2017. Mr. Kramer was a partner at Ernst & Young LLP from 1981 until he retired in June 2009 after a nearly 40-year career at Ernst & Young LLP.LLP, where he represented clients in a number of industries, including the media, entertainment and leisure industries. At the time of his retirement, Mr. Kramer served as the global client service partner for worldwide external audit and all other services for major clients, and served on the firm’s United States executive board. He previously served as Ernst & Young LLP’s national director of audit services. Mr. Kramer has served on the board of L3 Harris Technologies, Inc., (and its predecessor companies), since 2009.

  
DAVID F. LEVI

Age: 69DAVID F.

DirectorLEVI

since: 2015

AGE: 71

DIRECTOR SINCE: 2015

COMMITTEES:

 Compensation

 Compliance (Chair)

 Nominating and Governance

INDEPENDENT

Qualifications to serve on our Board

Mr. Levi’s extensive legal, judicial, academic and administrative experience, including as a Federal judge and the dean of a major law school, led the Board to conclude he would be a valuable member of our Board.

 

Experience

Mr. Levi has been a Director of the Company since January 2015. In January 2023, Mr. Levi isbecame Dean Emeritus at Duke University School of Law, where he had previously held the positions of Levi Family Professor of Law and Judicial Studies and Directordirector of the Bolch Judicial Institute of Duke University School of Law. He was previouslyLaw beginning in 2018, and prior to that served as Dean of the Duke University School of Law from 2007 to 2018. He served as the chief United States district judge for the Eastern District of California from May 2003 until June 2007. He took the oath of office as a United States district judge in November 1990. He also served as the presidentially appointed United States attorney for the Eastern District of California from 1986 until November 1990. He was a member of the Attorney General’s advisory committee of U.S. attorneys and served as chair of the public corruption sub-committee. Prior to his appointment as United States attorney, he served as an assistant United States attorney for the Eastern District of California. In 2004, he was elected to the Council of the American Law Institute and is currently the president of that organization. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and hisSciences. He served a three-year term as a member of the board of the National Parks Conservation Association expired onuntil April 1, 2020. He served as chair of two judicial conference committees by appointment of the chief justice. He was named chair of the civil rules advisory committee in 2000 and chair of the standing committee on the Rules of Practice and Procedure in 2003, where he served in that capacity until 2007.

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INFORMATION REGARDING
THE BOARD AND OTHER COMMITTEES

 

BOARD

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INFORMATION REGARDING
THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

NYSE Listing Standards— BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Standards

The NYSE’s corporate governance rules generally require a majority of independent directors serve on the Board. In addition, the NYSE corporate governance rules generallya company’s Board of Directors and require all of the members of a company’s Audit Committee, Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee to be independent directors.directors subject to certain exceptions, including if a company qualifies as a “controlled company” under the NYSE governance rules.

The Company qualifiesWe qualify as a “controlled company” under NYSE governance rules because the Estate of Mr. Adelson, Dr. Miriam Adelson and trusts and other entities for the benefit of the Adelson family members control more than 50 percent of the voting power of the Company’s Common Stock. TheWith the departure of George Jamison from our Board consistsin May 2022, the passing of a majorityCharles Koppelman in November 2022, and the departure of independent directors, although, as aYibing Mao from the Company’s Board in February 2023, we currently rely on the controlled company the Company is exemptexemption from the general NYSE requirement to have a majority of independent directors serve on the Board. TheHowever, the Board has a nominatingNominating and governance committeeGovernance Committee and a compensation committeeCompensation Committee composed entirely of independent directors, although this is not required because, as a controlled company, the Company iswe are exempt from the applicable NYSE requirement.

We are committed to having a majority independent Board and accordingly remain actively engaged in efforts to expand the number of independent directors on the Board.

Independent Directors

The Board has determined sixfour of the tenits eight current members, of the Board, namely Mses.Ms. Chau, andMs. Jordan, and Messrs. Jamieson, Koppelman,Mr. Kramer and Mr. Levi, satisfy the criteria for independence under applicable rules promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the NYSE corporate governance rules. In making its determinations, the Board reviewed all the relevant facts and circumstances, the standards set forth in our Corporate Governance Guidelines, the NYSE rules and other applicable laws and regulations.

Two of our outside directors, Messrs.Mr. Chafetz and Mr. Forman, have business and personal relationships with the Adelson family. Mr. Chafetz was a stockholder, vice president and director of the entity that owned and operated the COMDEX trade show and The Sands Expo and Convention Center, which were created and developed by Mr. Adelson. Mr. Forman was vice president and general counsel of this entity. Mr. Chafetz also is a trustee of several trusts for the benefit of Adelson family members that beneficially own shares of our Common Stock. For additional information, see “Proxy and Voting Information — How You Can Vote” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” above. These relationships with the Adelson family also include making joint investments and other significant financial dealings. As a result, the Adelson family and Messrs.Mr. Chafetz and Mr. Forman may have their financial interests aligned and, therefore, the Board does not consider Messrs.Mr. Chafetz and Mr. Forman to be independent directors.

Because Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Dumont are officers of the Company, they do not satisfy the criteria for independence under applicable rules promulgated under the Exchange Act and the NYSE corporate governance rules.

Board Meetings

The Board held tennine meetings during 2020.2022. The work of the Company’sour directors is performed not only at meetings of the Board and its committees, but also by consideration of the Company’sour business through the review of documents and in numerous communications among Board members and others. In 2020,2022, all directors attended at least 75% of the aggregate of all meetings of the Board and committees on which they served during the periods in which they served, with the exception of Mr. Koppelman, who due to illness attended 67% of the meetings of the Board and committees on which he served during the periods in which he served.

Annual Meeting

Our directors are encouraged to attend each annual meeting of stockholders and allten of our directors who were on the Board at the time of our 2022 Annual Meeting attended our 2020 annual meeting of stockholders2022 Annual Meeting held on May 14, 2020.12, 2022.

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INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

 

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BOARD COMMITTEES

— BOARD COMMITTEES

The table below illustrates the current chairs and membership of the Board and of each standing Board committee as of December 31, 2022 (for current committee membership, see “— Standing Committees”), the independence status of each Board member and the number of Board and boardBoard committee meetings held during fiscal 2020.2022.

 

DirectorBoardAudit Committee

Compensation

Committee

Nominating and

Governance

Committee

Compliance

Committee

  
DIRECTORBOARDAUDIT
COMMITTEE

COMPENSATION

COMMITTEE

NOMINATING AND

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

COMPLIANCE

COMMITTEE

  
Robert G. GoldsteinChair Chair

 

 

 

 

  
Patrick Dumont 

 

 

 

 

  
Irwin Chafetz 

 

 

 

 

  
Charles D. Forman 

 

 

 

 

  
Micheline Chau* Chair

 

 

George Jamieson* Chair
  
Nora M. Jordan*  

 

Chair

 

Charles A. Koppelman* Chair
  
Lewis Kramer*Chair  Chair

 

  
David F. Levi* Chair

 

Chair
2020 MEETINGS107564
  
Yibing Mao*+

 

 

  
2022 MEETINGS96754

*

Independent Director

Member

+

Ms. Mao resigned from the Board effective February 22, 2023.

Note: Mr. Adelson was Chairman of the Board for the full fiscal year of 2020 but passed away on January 11, 2021.

Standing Committees

Our Board has four standing committees: an audit committee (the “Audit Committee”), a compensation committee (the “Compensation Committee”), a nominating and governance committee (the “Nominating and Governance Committee”) and a compliance committee (the “Compliance Committee”). Each of the standing committees operates under a written charter approved by the Board.

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE

 

MEMBERS:

 

Lewis Kramer (Chair)

Micheline Chau

Nora M. Jordan

 

Micheline ChauMEETINGS HELD IN

2022: 6

 

George Jamieson

Nora M. Jordan

MEETINGS HELD IN 2020: 7

ALL MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT

INDEPENDENT

The primary purpose of the Audit Committee is to assist with the Board’s oversight of:

the integrity of our financial statements

  our internal audit function, including audit plans, audit results and the performance of our internal audit team

  the review of related party transactions as further described below under “Corporate Governance — Related Party Transactions”

  our enterprise risk management as further described below under “Corporate Governance — The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight”

  our information security program (including cyber security)

cybersecurity)

 

Our Audit Committee selects our independent registered public accounting firm and has direct oversight responsibility over the firm, including:

  reviewing the firm’s plan, scope and results of our annual audit, and the fees for the services performed

  the qualifications, independence and performance of the firm

the firm’s annual audit of our financial statements and any engagement to provide other services

 

The Board has determined Mses.Ms. Chau, andMs. Jordan and Messrs. Jamieson andMr. Kramer are each independent under applicable NYSE and federal securities rules and regulations on independence of audit committee members. The Board has determined each of the members of the Audit Committee is “financially literate” and that Mr. Kramer qualifiesand Ms. Chau each qualify as an “audit committee financial expert,” as defined in the NYSE listing standards and federal securities rules and regulations. The Audit Committee’s activities also involve numerous discussions and other communications among its members and others.

 

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COMPENSATION
COMMITTEE

 

MEMBERS:

Charles A. Koppelman (Chair)

 

Micheline Chau (Chair)

Lewis Kramer*

David F. Levi

 

David F. LeviMEETINGS HELD IN
2022: 7

 

MEETINGS HELD IN 2020: 5

ALL MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT

The Compensation Committee has direct responsibility for the compensation of our executive officers and the authority to:

  approve salaries, bonuses and other elements of employmentcompensation and to approve employment agreements for our executive officers and certain other highly compensated Team Members

  review, evaluate and make recommendations to the Board regarding our non-employee director compensation program

  administer our equity award plan, as amended and restated (the “Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan”), under which we grant restricted stock units, stock options and other equity awards

administer our Executive Cash Incentive Plan, our short-term incentive plan under which we provide short-term incentive compensation awards

 

The Compensation Committee is also involved in the Company’sour enterprise risk management process as further described below under “Corporate Governance — The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight” and “Corporate Governance — 20202022 Executive Compensation Risk Assessment” and may delegate its authority to the extent permitted by the Board, the Compensation Committee charter, our by-laws, state law and NYSE regulations.

 

Additional information about the Compensation Committee, its responsibilities and its activities is provided below under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

*

Yibing Mao served on the Compensation Committee until her resignation from the Board on February 22, 2023. Mr. Kramer was appointed to the Compensation Committee following Ms. Mao’s resignation.

NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

  
NOMINATING AND
GOVERNANCE
COMMITTEE

MEMBERS:

 

Nora M. Jordan (Chair)

Lewis Kramer

David F. Levi (Chair)

 

Nora M. JordanMEETINGS HELD IN

2022: 5

 

Charles A. Koppelman

Lewis Kramer

MEETINGS HELD IN 2020: 6

ALL MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT

The purpose of the Nominating and Governance Committee is to:

  review and make recommendations regarding the composition of the Board and its committees

  implement policies and procedures for the selection of Board members

  identify individuals qualified to become Board members and select, or recommend the Board select, director nominees

  assess, develop and make recommendations to the Board with respect to Board effectiveness and related corporate governance matters, including corporate governance guidelines and procedures intended to organize the Board appropriately

oversee the evaluation of the Board and management

  oversee the management of our ESG program

COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

  
COMPLIANCE
COMMITTEE

MEMBERS:

 

George JamiesonDavid F. Levi (Chair)

Micheline Chau

Nora Jordan*

 

Charles A. KoppelmanMEETINGS HELD IN

2022: 4

 

David F. Levi

MEETINGS HELD IN 2020: 4

ALL MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT

The primary purpose of the Compliance Committee is to assist with the Board’s oversight of:

  the compliance program with respect to compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to the Company’sour business, including gaming laws and regulations

  the compliance with the Company’sour Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Anti-Corruption Policy, Anti- MoneyAnti-Money Laundering Policy, Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures and Reporting and Non-Retaliation Policy applicable to the Company’sour directors, officers, team members,Team Members, contractors and agents

*

Yibing Mao served on the Compliance Committee until her resignation from the Board on February 22, 2023. Ms. Jordan was appointed to the Compliance Committee following Ms. Mao’s resignation.

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INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES

 

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

None of the individuals who served as a member of our Compensation Committee during 20202022 is, or has been, an employee or officer of the Company. None of our executive officers serve, or in the past year served, as a member of the board or compensation committee of any entity that has one or more executive officers who serve on our Board or Compensation Committee.

NON-BOARD COMMITTEES

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NON-BOARD COMMITTEE

Corporate Compliance Committee and Operational Compliance Committees

The Company has operational compliance committees (the “OperationalWe maintain a Corporate Compliance Committees”) for eachCommittee, the purpose of its gaming operations in Las Vegas, Macaowhich is to foster a culture of integrity, accountability and Singapore. The Company created theethical behavior across all of our operations. We also maintain Operational Compliance Committees in each of Macao and Singapore to exercise its best effortsoversee local gaming operations (each, an “Operational Compliance Committee”).

We created these committees to identifyfacilitate the identification, evaluation and evaluateremediation of situations arising in the course of the Company’s business, wherever conducted, which maythat could raise concerns with a gaming authority or otherwise have an adverse effect upon its objectives or those of gaming controlon our business. In particular, the Corporate Compliance Committee and thereby cause concern to any gaming authority. Thethe Operational Compliance Committees monitor the Company’s activities so as to assist the Company’s senior management with regard to the Company’s:following: (1) our business associations that is,in order to protect the Companyus from associations with persons denied licensing or other related approvals, or who may be deemed unsuitable to be associated with the Company;us; (2) our business practices and procedures; (3) compliance with any special conditions imposed upon the Company’sour licenses; (4) reports submitted to gaming authorities; and (5) compliance with the laws, regulations and orders of governmental agencies having jurisdiction over the Company’sour gaming or business activities.

The Corporate Compliance Committee operates pursuant to a Charter approved by the Board and is chaired by our Senior Vice President and Global Chief Compliance Officer (“GCCO”). The GCCO provides at least quarterly updates to the Compliance Committee of the Board regarding the Corporate Compliance Committee’s efforts. The Operational Compliance Committee in Las VegasMacao operates under a written regulatory Compliance Program approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board; in Macao, the Operational Compliance Committee operates underpursuant to a Compliance Plan approved by the Sands China Ltd. (“SCL”) Audit Committee;audit committee, and in Singapore,is chaired by the Chief Compliance Officer for Sands China Ltd. The Operational Compliance Committee in Singapore operates underpursuant to a written Compliance Plan submitted to the CasinoGambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore. The Company’s Senior Vice PresidentSingapore, and Globalis chaired by the Chief Compliance Officer chairs the Las Vegas Operational Compliance Committee and the Chief Compliance Officers in each of Macao and Singapore chair their respective Operational Compliance Committees. The chairs of the Operational Compliance Committees report to the applicable board oversight body in their respective region: the Compliance Committee, in the case of Las Vegas, the SCL Audit Committee, in the case of Macao, and the Marina Bay Sands (“MBS”) Board, in the case of Singapore. The members of the Operational Compliance Committees are Team Members of their respective entities. The Las Vegas Operational Compliance Committee also has an independent member who is not otherwise employed by the Company and who possesses a background in and extensive experience with gaming control in Nevada.Sands.

MANAGEMENT SUCCESSION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

The planning and execution of leadership succession is one of the most important functions of the Board. It was with great sadness that in January 2021, with the passing of our Founder Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson, we were required to implement a leadership transition. We are pleased to have developed sufficient senior leadership talent within the organization to enable us to fill three executive positions with highly qualified internal candidates.

— SUCCESSION PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Our Chairman &and Chief Executive workingOfficer works closely with the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board will continue to planidentify and identifydevelop executive talent within and outside our organization and to ensure that Board succession plans are in place, so that we can ensure effective future leadership transitions.transitions at both the senior management and the Board level.

 

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Commitment to Corporate Governance

COMMITMENT TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Our Board and management have a strong commitment to effective corporate governance. We operate in three countries and are regulated in threevarious distinct gaming jurisdictions. We are listed on two major stock exchanges and regulated as a financial institution by Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. We have in place a comprehensive corporate governance framework for our operations which, among other things, takes into account the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the NYSE. The key components of this framework are set forth in our amended and restated articles of incorporation and by-laws, along with the following additional documents:

 

our Audit Committee Charter

our Compensation Committee Charter

our Nominating and Governance Committee Charter

our Compliance Committee Charter

our Corporate Governance Guidelines

our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

our Anti-Corruption Policy

our Reporting and Non-Retaliation Policy

 

our Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures

Copies of each of these documents are available on our website at https://investor.sands.com by clicking on “Documents & Charters”“Governance Documents” within the “Governance & Corporate Responsibility”“Governance” section. Copies are also are available without charge by sending a written request to the following address: Investor Relations, Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South,5500 Haven Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.89119.

Corporate Governance Guidelines

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES

We have adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines for our Company that set forth the general principles governing the conduct of the Company’sour business and the role, functions, duties and responsibilities of the Board, including, but not limited to, such matters as composition, membership criteria, orientation and continuing education, retirement, committees, compensation, meeting procedures, annual evaluation and management succession planning.

Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS

We have a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all of the Company’sour directors, officers (including the principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), Team Members and agents. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics establishes policies and procedures the Board believes promote the highest standards of integrity, compliance with the law and personal accountability. The Company’sOur Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is provided to all new directors, officers and Team Members.

Anti-Corruption Policy

ANTI-CORRUPTION POLICY

We have adopted an Anti-Corruption Policy to ensure the hospitality and business development practices of all of our operations anywhere in the world are fully consistent with applicable record keeping and anti-corruption laws, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The Anti-Corruption Policy is provided to all new directors, officers and Team Members.

Reporting and Non-Retaliation Policy

REPORTING AND NON-RETALIATION POLICY

We have adopted a Reporting and Non-Retaliation Policy to facilitate and encourage the reporting of any misconduct at the Company, including violations or potential violations of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and to ensure those reporting

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such misconduct will not be subject to harassment, intimidation or other retaliatory action. The Reporting and Non-Retaliation Policy is provided to all new directors, officers and Team Members.

POLICY ON CORPORATE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES

Related Party TransactionsWe have adopted a Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures to govern corporate political contributions and other campaign expenditures by the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries in order to ensure compliance with rules, regulations and standards governing the Company’s interaction with government officials.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

We have established policies and procedures for the review, approval and/or ratification of related party transactions. Under its charter the Audit Committee approves all related party transactions required to be disclosed in our public filings. Under guidelines established by our Audit Committee, proposed transactions and matters requiring approval under our policies with aggregate values of less than $120,000 per year are presented to the Audit Committee quarterly for review. Larger transactions are presented to the Audit Committee for review, discussion and approval in advance of the transaction. The Audit Committee may, in its discretion, request additional information from the director or executive officer involved in a proposed transaction or from management prior to granting approval for a related party transaction.

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Nomination of Directors

NOMINATION OF DIRECTORS

The Nominating and Governance Committee proposed to the Board the candidates nominated for election at this annual meeting. The Nominating and Governance Committee, in making its selection of director candidates, considered the appropriate skills and personal characteristics required in light of the then-current makeup of the Board and in the context of the perceived needs of the Company at the time.

The Nominating and Governance Committee considers a number of factors in selecting director candidates, including:

 

the ethical standards and integrity of the candidate in personal and professional dealings;

the independence of the candidate under legal, regulatory and other applicable standards;

the diversity of the existing Board, so that a body of directors from diverse backgrounds (including professional experience, expertise, race, ethnicity, gender, age and personal backgroundscultural background) is maintained;

whether the skills and experience of the candidate will complement the skills and experience of the existing members of the Board;

the number of other public company boards on which the candidate serves or intends to serve, with the expectation the candidate would not serve on the boards of more than three other public companies;

the ability and willingness of the candidate to dedicate sufficient time, energy and attention to ensure the diligent performance of his or hertheir Board duties;

the ability of the candidate to read and understand fundamental financial statements and understand the use of financial ratios and information in evaluating the financial performance of the Company;

the willingness of the candidate to be accountable for her or histheir decisions as a director;

the ability of the candidate to provide wise and thoughtful counsel on a broad range of issues;

the ability and willingness of the candidate to interact with other directors in a manner that encourages responsible, open, challenging and inspired discussion;

whether the candidate has a history of achievements that reflects high standards;

the ability and willingness of the candidate to be committed to, and enthusiastic about, her or histhe individual’s performance as a director for the Company, both in absolute terms and relative to her or histheir peers;

whether the candidate possesses the courage to express views openly, even in the face of opposition;

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the ability and willingness of the candidate to comply with the duties and responsibilities set forth in the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and by-laws;

the ability and willingness of the candidate to comply with the duties of care, loyalty and confidentiality applicable to directors of publicly traded corporations organized in the Company’s jurisdiction of incorporation;

the ability and willingness of the candidate to adhere to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, including the policies on conflicts of interest expressed therein; and

such other attributes of the candidate and external factors as the Board deems appropriate.

The Nominating and Governance Committee has the discretion to weigh these factors as it deems appropriate.

The Nominating and Governance Committee will consider candidates recommended by directors and members of management and may, in its discretion, engage one or more search firms to assist in the recruitment of director candidates.

When conducting searches for new directors, the Nominating and Governance Committee will take reasonable steps to include diverse candidates in the pool of nominees and any search firm engaged by the Nominating and Governance Committee will affirmatively be instructed to seek to include diverse candidates. Although the Nominating and Governance Committee does not assign specific weights to any particular criteria listed above, and no particular criterion is necessarily applicable to all prospective nominees, the Nominating and Governance Committee and the Board both have a strong commitment to creating and maintaining diversity on the Board. The Nominating and Governance Committee assesses the effectiveness of its diversity efforts through the annual nomination process, the annual self-evaluation process of the Board and its Committees, the Nominating and Governance Committee’s periodic evaluation of the Board’s composition, and through on-going, informal feedback from Board members.

The Nominating and Governance Committee does not have a formal policy for considering director candidates recommended by stockholders and believes the processes and procedures in place for identifying, evaluating and selecting board members is sufficiently robust and takes into account, among other factors, stockholder dialogue and feedback.

Board Leadership Structure

BOARD LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

The Board believes Mr. Goldstein is best suited to serve as both its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer because he is the most familiar with the Company’sour businesses and industry and best able to establish strategic priorities for the Company. In coming to this conclusion, the Board considered its evaluation of Mr. Goldstein’s previous performance as President and Chief OperatingExecutive Officer, his very positive relationships with other members of the Board and the strategic vision and perspective he would bringhas brought to the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The Board wasis uniformly of the view that Mr. Goldstein would provideprovides excellent leadership of the Board in the performance of its duties and that naming him as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer would serveserves the best interest of stockholders.

The Board has not appointed an Independent Lead Director because the communication and decision-making among the Board with the current leadership structure has proved very effective. The Board will continue to periodically consider the need to appoint an Independent Lead Director.

MEETINGS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND PRESIDING NON-MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

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The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight


CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

THE BOARD’S ROLE IN RISK OVERSIGHT

The Board, directly and through its committees, is actively involved in the oversight of the Company’sour risk management policies. The Audit Committee is charged with overseeing enterprise risk management, generally, and with reviewing and discussing with management the Company’s major financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor, control and manage these exposures, including the Company’s risk assessment and risk management guidelines and policies. The Audit Committee meets regularly with those members of management responsible for the Company’s information security program and its related priorities and controls, and receives updates on data security that include cybersecurity resilience and emerging trends, as well as progress toward key Company initiatives in this area. The Compensation Committee oversees the Company’s compensation policies, generally, to determine whether they create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Compliance Committee assists the Board in overseeing the Company’s compliance program, including compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to the Company’s business and compliance with the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other policies.

COMMITTEERISK OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES
Audit Committee

  oversees enterprise risk management, generally

  reviews and discusses with management our major financial risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor, control and manage these exposures, including our risk assessment and risk management guidelines and policies

  meets regularly with those members of management responsible for our information security program and its related priorities and controls

  receives updates on data security that include cybersecurity resilience and emerging trends, as well as progress toward key Company initiatives in this area

Compensation Committee

  oversees our compensation policies to determine whether they create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company

Compliance Committee

  assists the Board in overseeing our compliance program, including compliance with the laws and regulations applicable to our business and compliance with our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other policies

Nominating and Governance Committee

  oversees our ESG risk by reviewing and assessing our ESG goals, policies and programs

  assists the Board in overseeing succession plans for our senior management

The Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, the Compliance Committee and the ComplianceNominating and Governance Committee receive reports from, and discuss these matters with, management and regularly report on these matters to the Board.

2020 Executive Compensation Risk Assessment

COMPENSATION RISK ASSESSMENT

The Compensation Committee has evaluated the Company’sour compensation structure from the perspective of enterprise risk management and the terms of the Company’sour compensation policies generally, and believes the Company’sour compensation policies and practices do not provide incentives for Team Members to take inappropriate business risks or risks reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company. As described under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” below regarding bonuses for our named executive officers, Mr. Adelson was eligible to receive a bonus under his employment agreement, subject to the Company’s achievement of predetermined performance goals. During 2020, the Company did not meet the predetermined performance goals; as a result, Mr. Adelson did not receive a bonus payment for 2020.us. Under their employment agreements, the otherour named executive officers are eligible for bonuses and equity-based awards, up to a target percentage of their respective base salaries, based on the achievement of predetermined performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee. During 2020,2022, the Company did not meetmet the predetermined performance criteria; as a result, the otherour named executive officers did not receivereceived bonus payments and equity-based awards for 2020.2022, as further described in “— Major Elements of Executive Compensations.” The Compensation Committee’s active oversight of bonus payouts under our annual short-term incentive program and equity-based compensation awards to executives, the discretionary nature of the Team Member bonuses, and the weighing of financial and individual performance factors means there may not be any direct correlation between any particular action by a Team Member and the Team Member’s receipt of a bonus. In addition, bonus payouts are capped at 250% for the Chairman and 100% for our other named executive officers, and all Team Members eligible to receive bonuses are subject to our forfeitureForfeiture of improperly received compensation policy.Improperly Received Compensation Policy.

 

Meetings in Executive Session and Presiding Non-Management Director

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In accordance with applicable rules of the NYSE and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board has adopted a policy to meet at each regularly scheduled Board meeting in executive session without management directors or any members of the Company’s management being present. In addition, the Board’s independent directors meet at least once each year in executive session. At each executive session, a presiding director chosen by a majority of the directors present presides over the session.

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Stockholder Communications with the Board


STOCKHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE BOARD

Stockholders and interested parties who wish to contact our Board, the Chairman of the Board, the presiding non-management director of executive sessions or any individual director are invited to do so by writing to:

Board of Las Vegas Sands Corp.

c/o Corporate Secretary

3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South5500 Haven Street

Las Vegas, Nevada 89109

89119

Complaints and concerns relating to our accounting, internal control over financial reporting or auditing matters should be communicated to the Audit Committee using the procedures described below. All other stockholder and other communications addressed to our Board will be referred to our presiding non-management director of executive sessions and tracked by the Corporate Secretary. Stockholder and other communications addressed to a particular director will be referred to that director.

Stockholder Communications with the Audit Committee

STOCKHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

Complaints and concerns relating to our accounting, internal control over financial reporting or auditing matters should be communicated to the Audit Committee, which consists solely of non-employee directors. Any such communication may be anonymous and may be reported to the Audit Committee through the Office of the General Counsel by writing to:

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

3355 Las Vegas Boulevard Southc/o Audit Committee of the Board of Directors

5500 Haven Street

Las Vegas, Nevada 8910989119

Attention: Office of the General Counsel

All communications will be reviewed under Audit Committee direction and oversight by the Office of the General Counsel, the Audit Services Group, which performs the Company’s internal audit function, or such other persons as the Audit Committee determines to be appropriate. Confidentiality will be maintained to the fullest extent possible, consistent with the need to conduct an adequate review. Prompt and appropriate corrective action will be taken when and as warranted in the judgment of the Audit Committee. The Office of the General Counsel will prepare a periodic summary report of all such communications for the Audit Committee.

 

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

This section contains certain information about our current executive officers, including their names and ages (as of the mailing of these proxy materials), positions held and periods during which they have held such positions. There are no arrangements or understandings between our officers and any other person pursuant to which they were selected as officers.

 

NameAgeTitle
NAMEAGETITLE
Robert G. Goldstein6567Chairman of the Board,and Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer
Patrick Dumont4648President and Chief Operating Officer
Randy Hyzak5153Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
D. Zachary Hudson4143Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Secretary

On January 26, 2021, the Board appointed Mr. Goldstein as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Dumont as President and Chief Operating Officer and Randy Hyzak as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Goldstein had been appointed Acting Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2021, when Mr. Adelson took a medical leave of absence. Mr. Adelson passed away on January 11, 2021.

For background information on Messrs.Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Dumont, please see “Board.“Board of Directors Nominees.

Mr. Hyzak has been our Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since January 26, 2021 and was our Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since March 2016, when he joined the Company. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Hyzak served as Vice Presidentvice president and Chief Accounting Officerchief accounting officer at Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., a global semiconductor company, from February 2009 to March 2016, and served in other finance and accounting leadership capacities there, including as corporate controller. Prior to joining Freescale in February 2005, Mr. Hyzak was a senior manager with the public accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP where he primarily served large global Fortune 500 clients working in its assurance and advisory services practice from 1994 through early 2005.

Mr. Hudson has been our Company’s Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Secretary since September 2019. Prior to joining our Company, Mr. Hudson served as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Afiniti, an applied artificial intelligence company, from April 2016 through September 2019, and was an associate and then counsel at Bancroft PLLC, a law firm, from November 2011 to April 2016. Mr. Hudson served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts from 2010 to 2011 and to Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 2009 to 2010. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hudson served in the United States Navy, on the USS Santa Fe, as Lieutenant – Assistant Engineer.

 

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

The following discussion and analysis contains statements regarding Company performance objectives and targets. These objectives and targets are disclosed in the limited context of our compensation program and should not be understood to be statements of management’s expectations or estimates of results or other guidance. We specifically caution investors not to apply these statements to other contexts.

This discussion supplements the more detailed information concerning executive compensation in the tables and narrative discussion that follow under “Executive Compensation and Other Information.” This Compensation Discussion and Analysis section discusses our compensation philosophy and objectives and the compensation policies and programs for the following individuals who are referred to as our “named executive officers” for 2020:

(1)Mr. Adelson passed away January 11, 2021.

We also included in the following discussion, the new employment agreements the Company has entered into with each of its current executive officers in March 2021, in connection with the execution of the leadership succession planning previously discussed.2022:

 

2020 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ROBERT G. GOLDSTEIN

Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer

PATRICK DUMONT

President and
Chief Operating
Officer

RANDY HYZAK

Executive Vice
President and Chief
Financial Officer

D. ZACHARY HUDSON

Executive Vice President,
Global General Counsel and
Secretary

— 2022 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS & FINANCIAL RESULTS

In fiscal 2020, our financial performance was significantly impacted by the challenges faced in each of our operating jurisdictions as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. During this time, our primary focus has been the safety and well-being of our Team Members and patrons, and on supporting the communities in which we operate. Despite the challenges caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic,reduction in travel and tourism spending in Asia over the last three years, we have continued to execute on our short and long-term operational and strategic objectiveobjectives of growingensuring the business by investingbest possible preparation and positioning for our operating recovery in Asia and allocating capital to projects we believe will produce a high return on invested capital in our industry-leading Integrated Resorts in Macao and Singapore. TheA number of the key accomplishments by our senior management team during 2020 included:2022 included the following important operational and strategic initiatives:

 

Navigated the COVID-19 Pandemic while fully supporting

Prepared our operations for travel and tourism spending recovery

As travel patterns began to recover and visitation increased, our Team Members by forgoing furloughs and layoffs and maintaining steady paychecks and health benefits;

Developed and implementedadjusted property EBITDA at MBS in Singapore was positive in all four quarters of 2022. On a hold-normalized basis, our re-opening strategy for our operating propertiesadjusted property EBITDA at MBS increased sequentially in each jurisdiction, putting in place new protocols and procedures to limit the spread of the virussecond, third and protectfourth quarters of 2022. Our ability to achieve that pace of recovery required considerable planning, preparation, adaptation and execution across our MBS operations. Of equal importance throughout 2022 was our executive team’s preparation for the well-beingreturn of our Team Memberstravel and patrons;

Mitigated the COVID-19 Pandemic’s impact on our liquidity through the issuance of $1.50 billion of SCL senior unsecured notes, securing the option to draw an additional $1.0 billion on our SCL credit facility, amending each of our SCL, Singapore and U.S. credit facilities to waive the requirements to comply with certain financial covenants through and including December 31, 2021, and implementing certain cost reduction programs;

Progressed construction in connection with the ongoing $2.2 billion investment programtourism spending in Macao includingduring 2023.

Continued capital investment in our most important markets

In 2022, we completed the renovation, expansion and rebrandingremainder of Sands Cotai Central intothe initial phases of investments in the creation of The Londoner Macao, significantly enhancing the positioning of our Macao property portfolio in anticipation of the recovery in travel and tourism spending in that region. We also made substantial progress on the ~$1.0 billion renovation of MBS, which began its phased opening in 2020will introduce new world-class suites and will continue through 2021;luxury tourism offerings and

Enhanced our diversity and inclusion efforts through substantially enhance the implementation of a new DEI charter and creation of a DEI advisory council.
overall guest experience for premium customers.

 

Completed sale of Our Las Vegas Operating Properties

The successful sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets for an aggregate purchase price of $6.25 billion, enhanced our balance sheet strength and liquidity as we prepared for the recovery of travel and tourism spending in Asia and allowed us to continue to invest meaningfully in our Macao and Singapore markets and pursue future growth opportunities in new markets. The sale process was successfully concluded in February 2022.

Secured a new ten-year gaming concession in Macao

We were gratified to receive a new ten-year gaming concession in Macao, providing us the opportunity to continue our 20-year track record of investment in Macao and to enhance Macao’s business and leisure tourism appeal. Our successful tender for one of the six available licenses represents a very significant milestone reached in the attainment of our long-term strategic objectives.

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2020 FINANCIAL RESULTS

COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

The Company’s 20202022 financial performance results include:included:

 

$4.11B

Consolidated

Net Revenue

$1.54B

Consolidated

Net Loss From

ContinuingOperations

$732M

Consolidated

AdjustedProperty EBITDA from continuing operations(1)

 

(1)

Refer to Annex A, which includes a reconciliation of non-GAAP consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to net loss.loss from continuing operations.

— COMPENSATION BEST PRACTICES

Our executive compensation program reflects many best practices:

 

OBJECTIVES OF OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM
WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DON’T DO

Provide the opportunity for stockholders to vote on the advisory “say-on-pay” proposal on an annual basis

LOGO

No supplemental executive retirement plans

Maintain a clawback policy for our cash and equity incentive awards

LOGO

No guaranteed bonuses

Utilize short-term and long-term performance-based incentives

LOGO

No repricing of stock options

Fully disclose our incentive plan performance measures

LOGO

No “golden parachute” excise tax gross ups

Align our executive compensation structure with the interests of our stockholders

LOGO

No “single-trigger” vesting or benefits solely upon the occurrence of a change in control

Provide for a majority of executive compensation that is at-risk and tied to the Company’s performance

LOGO

Provide for annual equity compensation for executive officers that does not have a performance-based element

Retain an independent executive compensation consultant

Include ESG metrics in our performance-based compensation

— OUR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM

Objectives of Our Executive Compensation Program

We design our executive compensation program to drive the creation of long-term stockholder value. We do this by tying compensation to the achievement of performance goals that promote creation of stockholder value and by designing compensation to attract and retain high-caliber executives in a competitive market for talent.

Our executive compensation program is overseen by the Compensation Committee, which has developed an executive compensationthe program to accomplish the following primary objectives:

 

Attract and retain key executive talent to support the Company’s strategic growth priorities and culture;

Maximize long-term stockholder value through alignment of the compensation and interests of the executive officers with those of our stockholders;

Reward the executive officers by aligning their compensation with the achievement of Company financial objectives and their individual performance goals with our strategic objectives; and

Promote good corporate citizenship in our executive officers.

Attract and retain key executive talent to support our strategic growth priorities and culture

 

Maximize long-term stockholder value through alignment of the compensation and interests of the executive officers with those of our stockholders, including by granting equity-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units and stock options that incentivize growing our business in ways that drive stock price appreciation over the long term

Reward the executive officers by aligning their compensation with the achievement of our financial and strategic objectives

Promote good corporate citizenship in our executive officers

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Annual Compensation Mix

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The above annual compensation mix is based on the employment agreement of each named executive officer and reflects the following:

ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION

Target annual incentive denotes annual cash bonus and assumes “at target” achievement of goals; and

 

Excludes benefits such as security, personal aircraft usage and health coverage.

In 2020,The amounts represented above are the contractual annual amounts pursuant to these employment agreements. Actual amounts earned may differ for the year.

The principal components of total direct compensation and their key objectives for theour named executive officers are set forth below:

 

Base Salary set by the Compensation Committee in employment agreements to reflect job responsibilities and to provide competitive fixed pay to balance performance-based compensation;

Annual Cash Bonus is structured to align to our global financial execution with adjusted property EBITDA targets established annually by the Compensation Committee, taking into consideration the annual budget approved by the Board. The targets are designed to provide the ability to continue our investment and development initiatives and increase stockholder returns;

Equity Awards are granted by the Compensation Committee to provide incentives to create and sustain longer-term growth in stockholder value; and

Personal Benefits are provided to allow our executives to effectively and efficiently focus on their Company roles and responsibilities.

Compensation Mix: 2020 Actual

CEO COMPENSATION MIXOTHER NEO COMPENSATION MIX
 

Base Salary is set by the Compensation Committee in employment agreements to reflect job responsibilities and to provide competitive fixed pay to balance performance-based compensation.

 

Note:Target Annual Incentive denotes bonus

Short-Term Incentives (Annual Cash Bonus) are structured to align to our global financial and Non-Equity Incentive Plan compensation; Other denotes 401(k), life and disability insurance, health care insurance, security, airfare and other benefits. Stock option related compensation represents the expense incurredoperational execution with targets established annually by the Company forCompensation Committee, taking into consideration the respective executive officers forannual budget approved by the year ended December 31, 2020, as determined pursuantBoard. The targets are designed to Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 718.

Illustration of Compensation Mix Under New Employment Agreements

New employment agreements were implemented with our executive officers in March 2021. The new agreements are designed to reduce the salary component as a proportion of overall compensation and increase the proportion of equity and at-risk components. We also expanded our performance metrics to include ESG factors as well as financial performance for both equity and non-equity incentive compensation. The following pro-forma illustrations demonstrate the approximate impact of these new agreements on the elements of executive compensation.

CEO COMPENSATION MIXOTHER NEO COMPENSATION MIX

Note: The above illustration for the 2021 employment agreements reflect the following:

Assumes “at target” achievementencourage the continuation of goals for all performance-based compensation
Reflects the full impact of multi-year equity compensation components at target
Excludes equity granted outside of annual performance-based program
Other compensation has been estimated based on historic compensation costs associated with each individualour investment and development initiatives and increase stockholder returns.

 

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THE PROCESS OF SETTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Long-Term Incentives (Annual Equity Awards) are granted by the Compensation Committee to provide incentives to create and sustain longer-term growth in stockholder value and are structured to align to our global financial and operational execution with targets established annually by the Compensation Committee, taking into consideration the annual budget approved by the Board. From time to time in its discretion, the Compensation Committee may also approve one-time equity grants.

 

Personal Benefits are provided to allow our executives to effectively and efficiently focus on their roles and responsibilities.

The Process of Setting Executive Compensation

We have entered into employment agreements with Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson. TheThese employment agreements provide the overall framework for the compensation for theseour named executive officers, including base salary, target bonus amounts and equity-based awards. The Compensation Committee approved the compensation packages for Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson at the time we entered into their respective employment agreements and any amendments thereto and approved all bonuses and equity awards granted during the terms of these agreements and the period in which each of these individuals has served as an executive officer.

agreements.

The Compensation Committee believes that most of the compensation for named executive officers should be at risk and tied to a combination of short-term Company performance and long-term stockholder value creation. As indicated above, 57%84% and 58%77% of the compensation of Mr. AdelsonGoldstein and our other named executive officers, respectively, varies with either short-term or long-term Company performance. In establishing a mix of fixed and variable compensation, the Compensation Committee seeks to maintain its goal of making the majority of compensation tied to performance, while also affording compensation opportunities that, in success, would be competitive with alternatives available to the executive. Furthermore, when determining the compensation structure for Mr. Adelson, the Compensation Committee took into consideration his position as the majority stockholder of the Company through his and his family’s stock ownership. Because Mr. Adelson’s stockholdings served to align his interests with other stockholders, his compensation structure was designed to principally provide non-equity linked compensation.

The Compensation Committee believes at-risk compensation provides theour named executive officers with clear objectives to meet annual financial targets and to continue the historical execution of our strategic objectives of growing our operations by

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continued investment in our Integrated Resort properties and increasing returns to stockholders, while also aligning the equity component of compensation to the creation of long-term stockholder value. Specifically, the Compensation Committee believes that granting equity-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units and stock options, upon meeting annual financial and performance targets, incentivizes management to continue to grow our business in ways that drive stock price appreciation over the long term.

COMPENSATION BEST PRACTICES

As previously noted in “Stockholder Engagement” we have received input from investors regarding the compensation framework for our named executive officers. The primary focus of the feedback related to the long-term incentives under the employment agreements of our named executive officers, specifically the performance criteria associated with the long-term incentives being measured over only one year versus over multiple years. The Compensation Committee acknowledges the feedback, but currently considers the current one-year measurement period to be appropriate, taking into consideration the impact of COVID-19 in Asia on the Company’s operations in Macao and Singapore since February 2020.

OurIn establishing the compensation for all named executive compensation program reflects many best practices:officers, other than the CEO, the Compensation Committee considers the recommendations and input of the CEO. The CEO performs annual performance reviews of the other named executive officers and makes recommendations to the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee considers these recommendations and ultimately makes the final decision.

WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DO NOT DO
Provide the opportunity for stockholders to vote on the advisory “say-on-pay” proposal on an annual basisNo supplemental executive retirement plans
Maintain a clawback policy for our cash and equity incentive awardsNo guaranteed bonuses
Utilize short-term and long-term performance-based incentives/measuresNo repricing of stock options
Fully disclose our incentive plan performance measuresNo “golden parachute” excise tax gross ups
Align our executive compensation structure with the interests of our stockholders
A majority of executive compensation is variable and is tied to the Company’s performance
Retain an independent executive compensation consultant

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MAJOR ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION

— MAJOR ELEMENTS OF NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER COMPENSATION

The major elements of compensation for our named executive officers and details regarding how each component was determined in 2022 are described below.

Base Salary

Base salary levels for theour named executive officers are set forth in their respective employment agreements. The base salary amounts were determined at the time we entered into the various employment agreements based on each individual’s professional experience and scope of responsibilities within our organization, compensation levels for others holding similar positions in other organizations and compensation levels for senior executives at the Company.

Short-termShort-Term Incentives

(Annual Cash Bonus)

For 2020,2022, our named executive officers were eligible for short-term performance-based cash incentives under their employment agreements, subject to the Company’s Executive Cash Incentive Plan. The Executive Cash Incentive Plan establishes a program of short-term incentive compensation awards for executive officers and other key executives that is directly related to our performance results. For more information about short-term incentive awards, see “Executive Compensation and Other Information — Employment Agreements.”

Predetermined performance targets are used to establish the annual cash incentives for our named executive officers and are comprised of the Company’s adjusted property EBITDA, as adjusted for certain discretionary items deemed appropriate by the Compensation Committee. For Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson, the Compensation Committee determined the 2020 EBITDA-based performance target to be based on the Company’s consolidated adjusted property EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2020, adjusted to add back corporate expense and exclude the Management Incentive Program (described below) bonus accrual. Adjusted property EBITDA is used to measure the operating performance of our properties compared to those of our competitors. This metric establishes our ability to pay dividends, support the continued investment in our existing properties and future development projects, and our ability to return capital to stockholders through our share repurchase program.

The Compensation Committee may subsequently approve additional discretionary items to be taken into account when determining the actual performance achieved during the period for purposes of determining the financial achievement percentage of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance targets. When determining the 2020 actual EBITDA-based performance for Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson, the Compensation Committee approved adjustments for the impact of certain variances in table games’ win percentages (hold normalization) and foreign exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and Singapore dollar.

In determining the 2020 EBITDA-based performance targets, the Compensation Committee’s goal was to set an aggressive objective based on its review of the annual budget information provided by management and the Board’s discussions with our executive officers and management about the assumptions underlying the 2020 budget and the Company’s operating and development plans for 2020. The Compensation Committee believes the achievement of the 2020 performance target required Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson to perform at a high level to earn the target bonus payment.

The Compensation Committee established a 2020 predetermined EBITDA-based performance target for Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson of $4.66 billion. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Company did not achieve the minimum predetermined EBITDA-based performance targets. As a result, no annual cash incentive bonus payments were made to our named executive officers for 2020.

Long-Term Incentives (Annual Equity Awards)

Mr. Adelson

Under his amended employment agreement,Goldstein, Mr. Adelson was eligible to receive an annual cash incentive bonus contingent on the Company’s achievement of annual performance targets that are EBITDA-based.Dumont, Mr. Adelson’s annual cash bonus ranged from $0 (if the Company achieved less than 85% of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target) to a maximum 250% of his annual base salary (if the Company achieved 100% or greater of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target) (the “Maximum Bonus”). If the Company achieved 85% of the EBITDA target,Hyzak and Mr. Adelson’s annual cash bonus would have been 20% of the Maximum Bonus and the amount of the annual cash bonus would have been determined using straight line interpolation of achievement between 85% and 100% of the EBITDA-based performance target.

Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson

Under their employment agreements, Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson are eligible to receive discretionary bonuses under the Company’s Management Incentive Program, subject to the Executive Cash Incentive Plan. The Management Incentive Program, which has been implemented by the Compensation Committee pursuant to the Company’s Executive Cash Incentive Plan, is the Company’s bonus program whose participants also include many of the Company’s Team Members.

Under the Company’s 2020 Management Incentive Program, the Company must achieve at least 90% of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target in order for Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson to be eligible to receive annual bonuses. Their bonus payment amounts can be up to 100% of their respective target awards.

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Long-term Incentives (Equity Awards)

Mr. Adelson was and Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson are eligible for long-term equity incentives under the Company’sour Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan, which is administered by the Compensation Committee and was created to allow us to attract, retain and motivate Team Members and to enable us to provide incentives directly related to increases in our stockholder value. Mr. Adelson was entitled under his amended employment agreement to an annual stock option grant to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock in accordance with the Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan. The employment agreements for Messrs.Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson provided for sign-on equity incentive awards but did notin the form of restricted stock units and also provide for subsequent or annual grants of equity incentive awards.awards in the form of restricted stock units subject to meeting performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee however, is authorized to award such grants in its sole discretion. Providingbelieves that providing such long-term equity incentives:

 

aligns our executive officers’ long-term interest with those of our stockholders;

aligns our executive officers’ long-term interest with those of our stockholders by incentivizing management to continue to grow our business in ways that drive stock price appreciation over the long term;

 

ensures focus on building and sustaining stockholder value; and

ensures focus on building and sustaining stockholder value; and

 

promotes retention of our executive officers.

For more information about equity incentive awards,long-term incentives, see “— Executive Compensation Related Policies and Practices — Grant Practices for Stock Options, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units” and “Executive Compensation and Other Information — Employment Agreements.” Grants made during 2020 are included in the 2020 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table.

 

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Personal Benefits

We provide all of our eligible Team Members with a wide array ofpersonal benefits so that they can focus on performing their duties and responsibilities for the Company, which include:

 

Healthcare: medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, life and accidental death and disability insurance options at no premium cost; group healthcare insurance, free flu vaccinations, health screening and other support for both physical and mental health;

Healthcare: medical/prescription, dental, vision, short-term disability, life and accidental death and disability insurance options at no premium cost; group healthcare insurance; and other support for both physical and mental health, such as a free Employee Assistance Program for employees and their household at SCL, which provides information regarding nutrition, disease management, stress reduction and injury prevention;

 

Retirement benefits: retirement planning schemes, which may include contributions from the employer, as well as the Team Member;

Retirement benefits: retirement planning programs, which may include contributions from the Team Member as well as matching from the employer (the matching element was suspended throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, but was reinstituted in the third quarter of 2022);

 

Subsidized child care programs, including access to onsite centers in Las Vegas;

Subsidized child care programs;

 

Paid parental leave for new parents in Singapore and Macao;

Paid parental leave for new parents;

 

Tuition reimbursement on certain educational expenses;

Training and development: through Sands Academy, our global training and development platform, we provide courses, learning tools, coaching opportunities and one-on-one consulting to help employees fulfill their potential, as well as provide tuition reimbursement; and

 

On-site provision of meals; and

Coverage of all COVID-19 testing and treatment under all of the Company’s medical plans at no cost to the Team Members and their dependents.

On-site provision of meals.

In addition to the health, welfare and retirement programs generally available to all of our eligible Team Members, we provide our named executive officers with certain other personal benefits, each of which the Compensation Committee believes are reasonable and in the best interest of the Company and our stockholders, including:

 

participating in a supplemental medical expense reimbursement program;

participating in a supplemental medical expense reimbursement program (in which other members of senior management—but not all Team Members—also participate);

 

utilization of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis, subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals and reimbursement to the Company; and

utilization of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis, subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals and reimbursement to the Company; and

 

use of Company-owned aircraft for business purposes,

use of Company-owned aircraft for business and personal travel, subject to appropriate approvals.

We also pay for the cost of security services for Mr. Adelson and his immediate family membersGoldstein and Mr. Goldstein.Dumont. These security measures were provided for the benefit of the Company and based on the advice of an independent security consultant. We do not consider such security costs to be personal benefits since these costs arise from the nature of Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Dumont’s role within the Company. However, the SEC rules require security costs to be reported as personal benefits. In connection with the aforementioned security concerns, Messrs. Adelson andMr. Goldstein and theirhis spouse, and Mr. Dumont and his immediate family members utilize, Company ownedas described herein, Company-owned or managed-managed aircraft for personal travel. Mr. Goldstein recognizesand Mr. Dumont recognize taxable income for any personal aircraft usage by himMr. Goldstein or his spouse, and by Mr. Dumont and his immediate family, members,respectively, for which heeach receives a tax reimbursement from the Company for such personal aircraft usage. The Company did not pay for or incur any costs for the use of aircraft by Mr. Adelson or his family for personal travel in 2020. In October 2018, the Compensation Committee approved certain medical support services be provided to Mr. Adelson at the cost of the Company. Mr. Adelson recognized imputed taxable income for these medical services.

Refer to “Employment Agreements” for additional details on eligible perquisites for each of our named executive officers under their respective employment agreements, and “Executive Compensation and Other Information — All Other Compensation” for the cost of providing such perquisites during 2020.2022.

2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria

As described above in “— The Process of Setting Executive Compensation,” Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson each have an employment agreement with the Company that provides the overall framework for compensation, and the Compensation Committee pre-determines performance targets within that framework for an applicable year in order to establish the annual short-term (cash) and long-term (equity) incentives.

In determining the 2022 performance targets, the Compensation Committee’s goal was to set aggressive objectives based on its review of the annual budget information provided by management and the Board’s discussions with our named executive officers and management about the assumptions underlying the 2022 budget and the Company’s operating and development plans for 2022. The Compensation Committee believes that achievement of the 2022 performance targets required Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson to perform at a high level to earn the target short- and long-term incentive payments.

 

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

For 2022, the Compensation Committee set the performance targets as follows:

Extension or renewal of the Macao concession

Continued progress on U.S. based development opportunities

Advancement of digital business initiatives

Balance sheet and liquidity management in a pandemic operating environment

Substantial progress on our MBS renovation program

LVS consolidated adjusted property EBITDA increase of 20% over 2021 level of $786 million

Pursuant to each of our named executive officer’s employment agreements and as further established by the Compensation Committee, if four of these performance criteria are met, the annual short- and long-term incentives are at 85% of target; if five of these performance criteria are met, the annual short- and long-term incentives are at 100% of target; and if six of these performance criteria are met, the annual short- and long-term incentives are at 115% of target. If three or fewer of these performance criteria are met, the annual short- and long-term incentives are not provided.

Additionally, for 2022, the Compensation Committee established an ESG adjustment factor whereby if at least three out of four of the below metrics were met, the annual short- and long-term incentives would be paid at the level earned pursuant to the Company’s performance against the metrics discussed above, and if less than three of the below metrics were met, the annual short- and long-term incentives would be adjusted to 90% of the level earned pursuant to the Company’s performance metrics discussed above. For 2022, the Compensation Committee set the ESG metrics as follows:

Annual ESG reporting to the Board

Demonstration of progress in decreasing carbon emissions in line with five-year target in 2021 - 2025 period

Expansion of Sands Cares Accelerator in Asia; transition of Sands Cares in U.S.

Recognition on three global, regional or national ESG related indices or listings

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The 2022 performance criteria were achieved and awarded as follows:

 

Short-term Performance-based Cash Incentive Targets

TARGETRATIONALEACHIEVEMENT STATUSACHIEVEMENT DETAILS
Extension or renewal of Macao concessionMacao has historically generated the largest cash flow for usAchievedConcession awarded in December 2022
Continued progress on U.S. based development opportunitiesIntegrated Resort development in key growth markets in the U.S. is a priority for usAchievedWe made substantial progress on work needed to prepare for a potential license application in New York
Advancement of digital business initiativesDigital initiatives in specific products and markets is a development opportunity for usAchievedSpecific criteria for our digital initiatives were certified as achieved by the Board
Balance sheet and liquidity management in pandemic operating environmentBalance sheet and liquidity management during the COVID-19 Pandemic is key to the Company’s ability to continue to drive value for our stockholdersAchievedWe attained liquidity of $8.79 billion as of December 31, 2022
Substantial progress on MBS renovation programContinuing to maintain and expand the iconic Marina Bay Sands drives revenue and provides value to our shareholdersAchievedWe made substantial progress on renovations for existing property and plans for future expansion
LVS consolidated adjusted property EBITDA increase of 20% over 2021 level of $786 millionConsolidated adjusted property EBITDA establishes our ability to support the continued investment in our existing properties and future development projects and to return capital to stockholdersNot achieved$732 million consolidated adjusted property EBITDA for 2022 due to the pandemic-related reduction in travel and tourism spending in Macao

5 out of 6 metrics achieved for a payout at

100% of target

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

Messrs. Adelson,

ESG Metrics:

TARGETRATIONALEACHIEVEMENT STATUSACHIEVEMENT DETAILS
Annual ESG reporting to BoardBoard oversight of ESG matters is important to good governanceAchievedBoard, via the Nominating and Governance Committee, considers ESG matters quarterly
Demonstration of progress in decreasing carbon emissions in line with five-year target in 2021 - 2025 periodCarbon emission decrease is one of the Company’s critical environmental targetsAchievedWe achieved a greenhouse gas emission reduction of 50% from the baseline year
Expansion of Sands Cares Accelerator in Asia; transition of Sands Cares in U.S.Long-term investment in the communities in which we operateAchievedWe added a new member in Macao that started the Accelerator program in 2022 and in connection with the Las Vegas sale and new integrated resort opportunities in New York and Texas adjusted our Sands Cares focus in the U.S.
Recognition on three global, regional or national ESG related indices or listingsObjective measure of the standard to which our ESG program is performingAchieved

Named to the DJSI World for the third consecutive year and DJSI North America for the fifth consecutive year in 2022

Included in the FTSE4Good Index Series

Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Included on the Drucker Institute’s list of the 250 best-managed publicly traded companies, the only IR development or gaming company to be recognized

4 out of 4 ESG metrics achieved for an

adjustment factor of 100%

Short- and long-term incentives awarded at 100% of target

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Achievement of 2021 Performance Options

In December 2021, in order to further align the compensation of our named executive officers to the accomplishment of long-term operating objectives and after considering input from Korn Ferry (the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant), the Compensation Committee granted performance-based stock options (the “2021 Performance Options”) to Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson. Our named executive officers did not receive any payouts under our management incentive program for either 2020 or 2021 in connection with the impact of the global pandemic. The 2021 Performance Options terms and conditions are as follows:

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*   Obtaining LEED certification of our new standalone Las Vegas corporate offices; completion of a review of our hiring and compensation practices; and completion of the identification and definition of diversity, equity and inclusion principles for our SCL and MBS subsidiaries.

In December 2022, the Compensation Committee certified the achievement of 3 out of 4 performance criteria as follows, resulting in the achievement of the award:

TARGETRATIONALEACHIEVEMENT STATUSACHIEVEMENT DETAILS
Completion of the sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets by June 30, 2022Key driver of liquidityAchievedSale closed February 23, 2022
Extension or renewal of our Macao casino concession by December 31, 2022Continuation of key gaming operations in MacaoAchievedConcession awarded December 16, 2022
Completion of The Londoner Macao by June 30, 2022Improving the asset base in a key marketAchievedThe Londoner Macao completed by June 30, 2022

Completion of a review of our hiring and compensation practices

Completion of the identification and definition of diversity, equity and inclusion principles for our SCL and MBS subsidiaries

LEED certification of our new standalone Las Vegas corporate offices

We believe a focus on ESG is important to our overall successPartially Achieved

Review of our hiring and compensation practices completed December 21, 2022

Identification and definition work completed December 21, 2022

Las Vegas corporate offices not completed by December 31, 2022

 3 out of 4 criteria achieved, resulting in the certification of the 2021 Performance Options 

Upon certain limited qualifying terminations of employment (i.e., termination without cause or for good reason), any unvested options will remain outstanding and eligible to vest. To avoid windfall scenarios, the performance-based stock options do not contain retirement protections and always require satisfaction of the performance objectives.

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Employment Agreements

Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson are employed pursuant to multi-year employment agreements that reflect the individual negotiations with each of them. We use multi-year employment agreements to foster retention and succession planning, to be competitive and to protect the business with restrictive covenants, such as non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions. The employment agreements provide for severance pay in the event of the involuntary termination of the executive’s employment without cause (or, where applicable, termination for good reason), which allows these executives to remain focused on the Company’s interests and, where applicable, serves as consideration for the restrictive covenants in their employment agreements.

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Employment agreement terms and compensation for our executive officers are summarized as follows:

 

MR. ADELSON
MR. GOLDSTEIN
Employment
Agreement

Term
 

Originally effective as of December 20, 2004

•   Amended employment agreement effective as of January 1, 2017

•   Mr. Adelson’s death on January 11, 2021 was a termination event

The Compensation Committee believed amending his employment agreement was in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and, based on discussions with AETHOS, the terms of Mr. Adelson’s amended employment agreement were fair to the Company.

SalaryMr. Adelson’s base salary in 2020 was $5,000,000 and remained unchanged from 2019.
Short-Term
Incentive

Under his amended employment agreement, Mr. Adelson was eligible to receive an annual cash incentive bonus contingent on the Company’s achievement of annual performance targets that are EBITDA-based. Mr. Adelson’s annual cash bonus ranged from $0 (if the Company achieved less than 85% of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target) to a maximum 250% of his annual base salary (if the Company achieved 100% or greater of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target) (the “Maximum Bonus”). If the Company achieved 85% of the EBITDA target, Mr. Adelson’s annual cash bonus would have been 20% of the Maximum Bonus and the amount of the annual cash bonus would have been determined using straight line interpolation of achievement between 85% and 100% of the EBITDA-based performance target.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Company did not achieve the minimum predetermined EBITDA-based performance targets for 2020. As a result, Mr. Adelson did not receive a bonus for 2020.

Long-Term
Incentive

Under his amended employment agreement, Mr. Adelson was entitled to receive an annual equity incentive award with a total grant value of $1,000,000. The equity incentive award value was granted in the form of stock options, the number of which was determined based on the grant date Black-Scholes value of the award.

On January 31, 2020, Mr. Adelson received the 2020 grant of options to purchase 132,625 shares of our Common Stock, based on the Black-Scholes value of the stock option award on the grant date.

Personal
Benefits*

Mr. Adelson was entitled to:

•   Reimbursement up to $200,000 annually for personal legal and financial planning fees and expenses under his amended employment agreement.

•   During the term of his employment, full-time and exclusive use of an automobile and a driver of his choice and the use of a Boeing Business Jet for his and his companions’ travel in connection with Company business.

•   Pursuant to his amended employment agreement and the advice of an independent security consultant, security services for himself, his wife and his children, until the age of 22. Pursuant to its consideration of appropriate circumstances, the Compensation Committee approved in January 2020 a one-year extension of security services for one of the children.

•   Medical support services to Mr. Adelson provided by the Company, the cost of which is considered taxable income to Mr. Adelson. Such services were approved by the Compensation Committee in January 2020.

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Adelson was generally required to reimburse the Company in full for these services, except that in 2020, Mr. Adelson was permitted to make use of certain of the Company’s hotel suites at a reduced rate for which he was not required to reimburse the Company but the value of which was recognized as taxable income.

Mr. Adelson participated in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

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MR. GOLDSTEIN
Employment
Agreement
Term

•   Originally effective as of January 1, 2015

•   Amended on November 20, 2018 and effective as of January 1, 2020

•   Terminates on December 31, 2024

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Goldstein’s performance as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, his tenure at the Company, his business experience and knowledge of the gaming industry and the Chief Executive Officer’s recommendations when approving Mr. Goldstein’s amended employment agreement.

SalaryMr. Goldstein’s base salary in 2020 was $4,500,000, an increase of $1,100,000 from 2019, pursuant to his amended employment agreement entered into on November 20, 2018.
Short-Term
Incentive

Under his amended employment agreement, Mr. Goldstein has a target bonus opportunity of 100% of his base salary, or $4,500,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Company did not achieve the minimum predetermined EBITDA-based performance targets for 2020. As a result, Mr. Goldstein did not receive a bonus for 2020.

Long-Term
Incentive
Mr. Goldstein did not receive any equity grants in 2020.

Personal

Benefits*

Mr. Goldstein is entitled to:

•   Security services and utilization of Company owned jet aircraft for business and personal purposes, for the benefit of the Company at the Company’s expense, and pursuant to the advice of an independent security consultant and the approval of the Compensation Committee.

•   At his election, first class travel on commercial airlines for all business trips and first class hotel accommodations.

•   A country club membership. Mr. Goldstein reimburses the Company in full for any personal use of this membership.

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Goldstein is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services.

Mr. Goldstein participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

MR. DUMONT
Employment
Agreement
Term

•   Effective as of January 1, 2016

•   Terminated on December 31, 2020

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Dumont’s finance background and experience with the Company when approving his employment agreement.

SalaryMr. Dumont’s base salary in 2020 was $1,200,000 and remained unchanged from 2019.
Short-Term Incentive

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Dumont has a target bonus opportunity of 100% of his base salary, or $1,200,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Company did not achieve the minimum predetermined EBITDA-based performance targets for 2020. As a result, Mr. Dumont did not receive a bonus for 2020.

Long-Term IncentiveMr. Dumont did not receive any equity grants in 2020.
Personal Benefits*

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Dumont is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services.

Mr. Dumont participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

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MR. HUDSON
Employment
Agreement
Term

•   Effective as of September 30, 2019

•   Terminates on October 1, 2022

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Hudson’s extensive legal background and experience when approving his employment agreement.

SalaryMr. Hudson’s base salary in 2020 was $850,000 through July 22, 2020 and $950,000 thereafter.
Short-Term
Incentive

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Hudson has a target bonus opportunity of 100% of his prorated base salary, or $894,100, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee.

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Company did not achieve the minimum predetermined EBITDA-based performance targets for 2020. As a result, Mr. Hudson did not receive a bonus for 2020.

Long-Term
Incentive
Mr. Hudson did not receive any equity grants in 2020.
Personal
Benefits*

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Hudson is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services.

Mr. Hudson participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

*Personal Benefits:
The Compensation Committee believes providing these benefits to our executives is appropriate as it facilitates our executives’ performance of their duties.
For more information, see footnote (3) to the 2020 Summary Compensation Table under “Executive Compensation and Other Information.”

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New Employment Agreements Implemented in March 2021

In March 2021, we entered into new or amended employment agreements with each of Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont, Hyzak and Hudson. Changes to the executive officers, and their role and title (except for Mr. Hudson) reflect the implementation of the previous discussed succession plan earlier this year. The new employment agreements were implemented to reflect: (i) new roles and responsibilities for certain executives, and (ii) stockholder feedback regarding certain components of our previous employment agreements.

MR. GOLDSTEIN
Employment
Agreement
Term

•   Effective as of January 26, 2021

Terminates on March 1, 2026

 

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Goldstein’s position as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, his tenure at the Company, his business experience and knowledge of the gamingCompany’s industry, as well as recommendations and advice from theKorn Ferry (the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant,consultant), and, based on these factors and discussions with Korn Ferry, the Compensation Committee determined that the terms of Mr. Goldstein’s new employment agreement were fair to the Company.

Salary 

Mr. Goldstein’s base salary is $3,000,000, pursuant to his employment agreement. Mr. Goldstein’s base salary was decreased from $4,500,000 prior to his entry into the employment agreement to $3,000,000 as part of our effort to ensure that most of his compensation should be “at-risk.”

Short-Term

Incentive
 

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Goldstein has a target bonus opportunity of 200% of his base salary, or $6,000,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee.

 

The bonus is payable at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The actual bonus payout is determined by the Compensation Committee.

In 2022, the performance criteria were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Goldstein received a bonus of $6 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

Long-Term

Incentive
 

Mr. Goldstein received a one-time initial award of 150,000 restricted stock units (“RSU”s) in connection with his employment agreement. These initial RSUs will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Goldstein has a target annual equity award opportunity equal to 325% of his base salary, or $9,750,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee. The annual equity award will be granted at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The annual equity award will be paid in the form of RSUs that will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

 

In addition,The performance criteria for the 2022 RSU award were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Goldstein receives a one-time initialreceived an RSU award of 150,000 RSUs. These initial RSUs will$9.75 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

On December 3, 2021, Mr. Goldstein received options to purchase 2,000,000 shares of our Common Stock that vest ratably on each of the firstannually over three anniversaries of the grant date,years, subject to histhe satisfaction of certain performance objectives by December 31, 2022, which the Compensation Committee certified as of December 31, 2022. See “— Achievement of 2021 Performance Award.” The continued vesting of these options is subject to Mr. Goldstein’s continued employment as ofwith the applicable vesting date.Company.

Personal
Benefits*

Benefits*

 

Mr. Goldstein is entitled to:

Security services and utilization of Company ownedCompany-owned jet aircraft for business and personal purposes for the benefit of the Company at the Company’s expense, and pursuant to the advice of an independent security consultant and the approval of the Compensation Committee.

At his election, first class travel on commercial airlines for all business trips and first class hotel accommodations.

Mr. Goldstein is eligible to receive an income tax gross up for the foregoing benefits if they are determined to be taxable income to him.

 

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Goldstein is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services.

 

Mr. Goldstein participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

 

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MR. DUMONT
Employment
Agreement
Term2023 Proxy Statement

 


COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

MR. DUMONT
Employment
Agreement
Term

Effective as of January 26, 2021

Terminates on March 1, 2026

 

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Dumont’s position as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, his tenure at the Company, his business experience and knowledge of the gamingCompany’s industry, as well as recommendations and advice from the independent compensation consultant,Korn Ferry, and, based on these factors and discussions with Korn Ferry, the Compensation Committee determined that the terms of Mr. Dumont’s new employment agreement were fair to the Company.

Salary 

Mr. Dumont’s base salary is $2,500,000, pursuant to his employment agreement. Mr. Dumont’s annual base salary was increased from $1,200,000 prior to his entry into the employment agreement to $2,500,000 to reflect his increased level of seniority and responsibility.

Short-Term

Incentive
 

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Dumont has a target bonus opportunity of 200% of his base salary, or $5,000,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee.

 

The bonus is payable at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The actual bonus payout is determined by the Compensation Committee after consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

In 2022, the performance criteria were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Dumont received a bonus of $5 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

Long-Term

Incentive
 

Mr. Dumont received a one-time initial award of RSUs in an amount equal to 200% of his base salary, or $5,000,000, in connection with his employment agreement. These initial RSUs will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Dumont has a target annual equity award opportunity equal to 200% of his base salary, or $5,000,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee. The annual equity award will be granted at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The annual equity award will be paid in the form of RSUs that will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

 

In addition,The performance criteria for the 2022 RSU award were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Dumont receives a one-time initialreceived an RSU award of RSUs in an amount equal$5 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

On December 3, 2021, Mr. Dumont received options to 200%purchase 1,500,000 shares of his base salary, or $5,000,000. These initial RSUs willour Common Stock that vest ratably on each of the firstannually over three anniversaries of the grant date,years, subject to histhe satisfaction of certain performance objectives by December 31, 2022, which the Compensation Committee certified as of December 31, 2022. See “— Achievement of 2021 Performance Award.” The continued vesting of these options is subject to Mr. Dumont’s continued employment as ofwith the applicable vesting date.Company.

Personal

Benefits*
 

Mr. Dumont is entitled to:

Security services and utilization of Company ownedCompany-owned jet aircraft for business and personal purposes, for the benefit of the Company at the Company’s expense, and pursuant to the advice of an independent security consultant and the approval of the Compensation Committee.

At his election, first class travel on commercial airlines for all business trips and first class hotel accommodations.

Mr. Dumont is eligible to receive an income tax gross up for the foregoing benefits if they are determined to be taxable income to him.

 

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Dumont is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services.

 

Mr. Dumont participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

 

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MR. HYZAK
Employment
Agreement
Term2023 Proxy Statement

 

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MR. HYZAK
Employment
Agreement
Term

Effective as of January 26, 2021

Terminates on March 1, 2026

 

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Hyzak’s finance background and experience with the Company, as well as recommendations and advice from the independent compensation consultant,Korn Ferry, when approving his employment agreement, and, based on these factors and discussions with Korn Ferry, the Compensation Committee determined that the terms of Mr. Hyzak’s new employment agreement were fair to the Company.

Salary 

Mr. Hyzak’s base salary is $1,200,000, pursuant to his employment agreement.

Short-Term

Incentive
 

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Hyzak has a target bonus opportunity of 125% of his base salary, or $1,500,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria recommended by the Chief Executive Officer and established by the Compensation Committee.

 

The bonus is payable at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The actual bonus payout is determined by the Compensation Committee after consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

In 2022, the performance criteria were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Hyzak received a bonus of $1.5 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

Long-Term

Incentive
 

Mr. Hyzak received a one-time initial award of RSUs in an amount equal to 125% of his base salary, or $1,500,000, in connection with his employment agreement. These initial RSUs will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

Under his employment agreement, Mr. Hyzak has a target annual equity award opportunity equal to 125% of his base salary, or $1,500,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee. The annual equity award will be granted at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The annual equity award will be paid in the form of RSUs that will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

 

In addition,The performance criteria for the 2022 RSU award were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Hyzak receives a one-time initialreceived an RSU award of RSUs in an amount equal$1.5 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

On December 3, 2021, Mr. Hyzak received options to 125%purchase 500,000 shares of his base salary, or $1,500,000. These initial RSUs willour Common Stock that vest ratably on each of the firstannually over three anniversaries of the grant date,years, subject to histhe satisfaction of certain performance objectives by December 31, 2022, which the Compensation Committee certified as of December 31, 2022. See “— Achievement of 2021 Performance Award.” The vesting of these options is subject to Mr. Hyzak’s continued employment as ofwith the applicable vesting date.Company.

Personal

Benefits*
 

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals. Mr. Hyzak is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services.

 

Mr. Hyzak participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

 

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MR. HUDSON
Employment
Agreement
Term2023 Proxy Statement

 


COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

MR. HUDSON
Employment
Agreement
Term

Originally effective as of September 30, 2019

Amended effective March 1, 2021

Terminates on March 1, 2026

 

The Compensation Committee considered factors including Mr. Hudson’s extensive legal background and experience, as well as recommendations and advice from the independent compensation consultant,Korn Ferry, when approving his amended employment agreement, and, based on these factors and discussions with Korn Ferry, the Compensation Committee determined that the terms of Mr. Hudson’s amended employment agreement were fair to the Company.

Salary 

Mr. Hudson’s base salary is $1,100,000, pursuant to his amended employment agreement.

Short-Term

Incentive
 

Under his amended employment agreement, Mr. Hudson has a target bonus opportunity of 125% of his base salary, or $1,375,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria recommended by the Chief Executive Officer and established by the Compensation Committee.

 

The bonus is payable at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The actual bonus payout is determined by the Compensation Committee after consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

In 2022, the performance criteria were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Hudson received a bonus of $1.38 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

Long-Term

Incentive
 

Mr. Hudson received a one-time initial award of RSUs in an amount equal to 125% of his base salary, or $1,375,000, in connection with his employment agreement. These initial RSUs will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

Under his amended employment agreement, Mr. Hudson has a target annual equity award opportunity equal to 125% of his base salary, or $1,375,000, subject to his achievement of performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee. The annual equity award will be granted at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The annual equity award will be paid in the form of RSUs that will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued employment as of the applicable vesting date.

 

In addition,The performance criteria for the 2022 RSU award were certified at 100%, and as a result, Mr. Hudson receives a one-time initialreceived an RSU award of RSUs in an amount equal$1.38 million. See “— 2022 Executive Compensation Performance Criteria.”

On December 3, 2021, Mr. Hudson received options to 125%purchase 500,000 shares of his base salary, or $1,375,000. These initial RSUs willour Common Stock that vest ratably on each of the firstannually over three anniversaries of the grant date,years, subject to histhe satisfaction of certain performance objectives by December 31, 2022, which the Compensation Committee certified as of December 31, 2022. See “— Achievement of 2021 Performance Award.” The vesting of these options is subject to Mr. Hudson’s continued employment as ofwith the applicable vesting date.Company.

Personal

Benefits*
 

The personal use of Company personnel, facilities and services on a limited basis and subject to the receipt of appropriate approvals.

 

Mr. Hudson is required to reimburse the Company in full for these services. Mr. Hudson participates in a group supplemental medical insurance program available to certain of our senior officers.

 

*

Personal Benefits:

The Compensation Committee believes providing these benefits to our executives is appropriate as it facilitates our executives’ performance of their duties.

 

For more information, see footnote (3) to the 2022 Summary Compensation Table under “Executive Compensation and Other Information.”

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Change in Control and Termination Payments

The employment agreements with Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson provide for payments and the continuation of benefits upon certain terminations of employment, including for Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein and Dumont,upon certain terminations of employment within two years following a change in control of the Company. Mr.  Adelson’s employment agreement allowed him to voluntarily terminate his employment at any time during the one-year period following a change in control. Mr. Goldstein’s and Mr. Dumont’s employment agreements provide the executive may voluntarily terminate his employment agreement upon 30 days’ and 90  days’ written notice, respectively, following a change in control, provided that his termination of employment may not be effective until twelve months following the change in control. In addition, the employment agreements with Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson include restrictive covenants relating to future employment. The Compensation Committee believes thethat eligibility to receive post-termination payments provideprovides important retention incentives during what can be an uncertain time for executives. TheyThe eligibility to receive such payments also provideprovides executives with additional monetary motivation to focus on and complete a transaction that theour Board believes is in the best interests of our stockholders rather than to seek new employment opportunities.

Under their employment agreements, if any payments to our named executive officers are subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), the payments that are considered to be “parachute payments” will be limited to the greatest amount that can be paid without causing any excise tax to be applied to the executive or loss of deduction to the Company,but only if,by reason of such reduction,the net after-tax benefit to them (as defined in their employment agreement) exceeds the net after-tax benefit if the reduction were not made.

The Company’sOur Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan was originally established in 2004.2004 and amended most recently in 2019. The purpose of the plan is to provide a means through which the Company may attract able persons to enter and remain in the employ of the Company. The change in control provisions of the plan were designed in furtherance of this goal.

Further information about benefits upon certain terminations of employment (including following a change in control) are described under “Executive Compensation and Other Information — Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.”

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TAX AND ACCOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

— TAX AND ACCOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Section 162(m) of theThe Internal Revenue Code

The Compensation Committee takes into account multiple considerations when determining the components of our executive compensation program, including the tax-deductibility of compensation. The Compensation Committee maintains the flexibility to pay non-deductible incentive compensation if it determines that doing so is in the best interest of the Company and our stockholders.

Section 162(m) of the Code generally disallows deductions forlimits the tax deductibility of compensation paid to certain membersany of senior managementour executive officers who are subject to Section 162(m) (our “Covered Employees”), including our named executive officers, to $1 million during any fiscal year. Since 2018, when the most commonly used exception to the $1 million deduction limit, the “performance-based compensation” exception, was eliminated, the compensation paid to our Covered Employees, including our named executive officers, in excess of $1 million per year. Historically, this deduction limitation didis generally nondeductible, whether or not apply to“performance-based” compensation as described in the regulations under Section 162(m) and our executive compensation program was generally designed to maximize tax deductibility by satisfying theit is performance-based compensation exception to Section 162(m).

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”). The Act made significant changes to the executive compensation deduction rules in Section 162(m) including the elimination of the historic exception for qualified “performance-based” compensation in determining the deductibility limitation. In addition, the Act provided the Section 162(m) deduction limitation will apply to annual compensationor paid to an individual who served as the chief executive officerbefore or chief financial officer atafter any time during the taxable year or one of the three highest compensated officers (other than the chief executive officer or chief financial officer) for the taxable year (collectively, the “covered employees”). Once an individual is a covered employee for a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2016, the individual is considered a covered employee for all future years, including after termination of employment and even after death. These changes effectively eliminated the opportunity to design executive compensation programs for our named executive officers on a go-forward basis that are tax-deductible.

The Act includes a transition relief rule under which the changes to Section 162(m) described above will not apply to compensation payable pursuant to a written binding contract that was in effect on November 2, 2017 and is not materially modified after that date. To the extent applicable to our existing arrangements, the Company may avail itself of this transition relief rule.employment.

 

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

— EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION RELATED POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Policies Regarding Stock Ownership and Hedging the Economic Risk of Stock Ownership

The Company believesWe believe the number of shares of the Company’sour Common Stock owned by each director and executive officer is a personal decision and encouragesdecision. We encourage stock ownership, including through the compensation policies applicable to itsour executive officers. Accordingly, the Company haswe have not adopted a policy requiring itsour executive officers to hold a minimum amount of the Company’sour Common Stock during their employment at the Company.

Additionally, our non-employee directors are not permitted to sell any equity received from the Company as compensation for their services while they remain on our Board.

Under our securities trading policy, our executive officers, directors and Team Members are not permitted to hold our Common Stock in a margin account or pledge our Common Stock for a loan, sell our Common Stock short, buy or sell puts, calls or other derivative instruments relating to our Common Stock or enter into hedging or monetization transactions involving our Common Stock.

Forfeiture of Improperly Received Compensation Policy

TheOur Board has adopted a forfeiture of improperly received compensation policy (the “Policy”), which applies to all Team Members of the Company and its affiliates eligible to receive a bonus, incentive or equity award based in whole or in part on financial performance measures. The Policy applies whenever (1) there is a restatement (as such term is defined in the Policy) and it results in a revision to one or more performance measures used to determine an annual bonus or other incentive or equity-based compensation paid or awarded to a Team Member in respect of the period(s) to which the restatement relates (the “relevant period”), (2) the relevant period commenced not more than three years prior to the time at which the need for the restatement is identified, (3) such revision results in a reduction in the amount or value of such bonus or other incentive or equity-based compensation and (4) such restatement is, in whole or in part, caused by the Team Member’s misconduct (“Misconduct,” as such term is defined in the Policy). TheOur Board, or a designated Committee, may in its discretion require repayment and forfeiture of all or a portion of any bonus or incentive or equity-based

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compensation awarded to or received or earned by such Team Member in respect of the relevant period, generally to the extent such bonus or incentive or equity-based compensation exceeds the amount that would have been awarded, received or earned based on the revised performance measures. Whether a Team Member has engaged in Misconduct and the amount or value to be repaid and forfeited shall be determined inat the sole discretion of theour Board or a designated Committee.

Grant Practices for Stock Options, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units

Grants of stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units under our Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan are approved by the Compensation Committee or, for certain Team Members who are not directors or executive officers of the Company, approved jointly by our Chief Executive Officer and our President and Chief Operating Officer pursuant to a specific delegation of authority from the Compensation Committee. Each member of the Compensation Committee is an independent director, a non-employee director within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act and an outside director within the meaning of Section 162(m). The exercise price of all stock options to purchase shares of our Common Stock is equal to the fair market value of our Common Stock on the grant date.

ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

— ADVISORY VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

At our 2020 annual meeting,2022 Annual Meeting, our stockholders provided an advisory (non-binding) vote on the fiscal 20192021 compensation of our named executive officers, which we refer to as the “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” vote. The compensation of our named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC (including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and any related material disclosed in the proxy statement) was approved, with more than 63%65% of the votes cast voting “for” approval of the “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” proposal.

The Compensation Committee acknowledges the lower than desired results of the “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” vote in 20202022 and the previous twothree years and, as a result, we are actively engagingcontinuing to establish a dialogue with our stockholders on this important issue. Specifically, during 2020,2022, we engaged with representatives of the majority of our largest institutional stockholders to discuss specific concerns and solicit feedback in a number of areas, including our executive compensation structure. We value this important dialogue with stockholders on our executive compensation program design and we considered that dialoguefeedback as an important component of input as we designed the compensation packagesCompensation Committee determined the short- and long-term incentive criteria for our executive officers completed in March 2021.2023. We will continue to solicit input during 20212023 from stockholders and will present the results of these discussions to our Compensation Committee. For additional details on the breadth of our stockholder engagement efforts during 2020,2022, see “Stockholder Engagement” above.

In connection with our appointments in early 2021 of Mr. Goldstein as Chairman and CEO, Mr. Dumont as President and COO and Mr. Hyzak as CFO, the Compensation Committee retained Korn Ferry, an independent compensation consulting firm (“Korn Ferry”), to provide updated peer group analysis and benchmarking with respect to the appropriate level of compensation for our executive officers, as well as recommendations and advice with respect to the execution of new or amended employment agreements with each of our executive officers. This updated peer group analysis and an overview of the benchmarking provided by Korn Ferry is described below under “– The Committee’s Compensation Consultant.”

In March 2021, we entered into new or amended employment agreements with each of Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont, Hyzak and Hudson. The employment agreements provide for:.

 

Employment terms effective through March 1, 2026, which are designed with sufficient duration to allow our executive officers to focus on the Company’s long-term performance without further distraction over compensation terms.
Attractive base salaries designed to retain executive talent and recognize individual responsibilities, performance, and leadership capabilities that are difficult to replicate.

Annual cash bonus opportunities equal to 200% of base salary for Messrs. Goldstein and Dumont, and 125% of base salary for Messrs. Hyzak and Hudson, subject to the achievement of rigorous performance criteria to be set annually by the Compensation Committee, and payable at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at threshold levels but not to exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at maximum levels.
One-time grants in 2021 of initial RSU awards that vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, which are designed to increase the amount of compensation that is tied in part to equity appreciation.

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Beginning in 2022, annual RSU award opportunities equal to 325% of base salary for Mr. Goldstein, 200% for Mr. Dumont and 125% for each of Messrs. Hyzak and Hudson, with the amount of the RSU award to be determined based on the achievement of rigorous performance criteria for the preceding fiscal year to be set annually by the Compensation Committee, and granted at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at threshold levels but not to exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at maximum levels; once granted, the RSU awards will vest ratably on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, and are designed to increase the amount of compensation that is tied in part to equity appreciation.

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For Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont, Hyzak and Hudson certain perquisites and benefits, including aircraft usage and personal security, that are provided for the benefit of the Company, subject to tax gross-ups to the extent that the provision of such benefits (which have a business purpose but are nonetheless required to be reported as perquisites in accordance with SEC disclosure rules) result in taxable income to the executive.
For Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont, Hyzak and Hudson market-based severance payments and benefits payable upon a qualifying termination outside of a change in control.
For Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont and Hyzak “double-trigger” market-based severance payments and benefits payable upon a qualifying termination within 24 months following a change in control.
For Mr. Goldstein, if he terminates employment for any reason following the expiration of his employment term, he will receive accelerated vesting of any then-outstanding equity awards.

These new or amended employment agreements eliminated certain types of provisions previously included in the Company’s executive employment agreements that our stockholders may have considered to be problematic, including:

The ability to voluntarily resign following a change in control and receive severance payments and benefits (“walk-rights”)
An insufficient emphasis on equity-based compensation that is designed to align the interests of our executive officers with those of our stockholders over the long-term.
Guaranteed annual equity incentive awards in fixed amounts.
Annual bonuses payable subject to achievement of a single performance metric.

We look forward to continuing the important and valuable dialogue with our stockholders regarding our executive compensation program structure and design.

THE COMMITTEE’S COMPENSATION CONSULTANT

— THE COMMITTEE’S COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS

For 2020,2022, the Compensation Committee retained AETHOS Consulting Group (“AETHOS”) and Korn Ferry as its independent compensation consultant.consultants. AETHOS provides itsand Korn Ferry provided their advice on an as-needed basis upon the request of the Compensation Committee. For a discussion of the analysis and recommendations provided by AETHOS with respect to our non-employee director compensation program for 2021, see “Director Compensation” below.

The Compensation Committee determined each of AETHOS and Korn Ferry to be independent under applicable SEC and NYSE rules, based on the Compensation Committee’s review of the services provided to the Companyus as described above and information provided by each of AETHOS and Korn Ferry, and concluded no conflict of interest exists that would prevent AETHOS or Korn Ferry from independently advising the Compensation Committee.

InAdditionally, in early 2021, the Compensation Committee retained Korn Ferry to provide updated benchmarking with respect to the appropriate level of compensation for our executive officers, in connection with our recent leadership transition, as well as recommendations and advice with respect to our execution of new or amended employment agreements with each of our executive officers. As part of its competitive pay analysis, the Compensation Committee considered information provided by Korn Ferry that compared executive compensation levels for Messrs.Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson against the compensation levels of similarly-situated executives in comparable positions at our peer group companies, as identified by Korn Ferry and described below.

For purposes of these analyses, the Compensation Committee worked with Korn Ferry to identify two peer groups. The primary group (our“Primary(our “Primary Peer Group”) includes companies in the hospitality industry that compete with us for the same executive-level talent and are of similar size, complexity and scope and share other characteristics with us. The secondary group (our “Secondary Peer Group”) consists of a broader market group of companies that are included in FORTUNE magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, meet specified size parameters, and earn approximately 50% or more of their revenues outside of the United States. Developing a Primary Peer Group and Secondary Peer Group allowed us to develop a broad set of comparables for Messrs.Mr. Goldstein and Mr. Hyzak and a combined set of comparables for Messrs.Mr. Dumont and Mr. Hudson (positions for which there were fewer publicly-disclosed direct matches than for the CEO and CFO positions).

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Primary Peer Group

 

  ViacomCBS Inc.

 Paramount Global

 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.

 Starbucks Corporation

 Yum China Holdings, Inc.

 McDonald’s Corporation

 Caesars Entertainment, Inc.

 Marriott International, Inc.

 Wynn Resorts, Limited

 MGM Resorts International

 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

 Carnival Corporation & plc

 Penn National Gaming, Inc.Entertainment, Inc

 Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.

 Hyatt Hotels Corporation

 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

 Travel + Leisure Co.

Secondary Peer Group

 

 Nike, Inc.

 Newmont Corporation

 3M Company

 Lam Research Corporation

 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company

 Yum China Holdings, Inc.*

 Mondelēz International, Inc.

 Fortive Corporation

 McDonald’s Corporation*

 Wynn Resorts, Limited*

 Qualcomm Incorporated

 Activision Blizzard, Inc.

 Colgate-Palmolive Company

 Yum! Brands, Inc.

 The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

 Electronic Arts Inc.

 

*

Indicates that the company is also included in the Primary Peer Group.

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

To assess the competitiveness of our executive compensation program, the Compensation Committee analyzed compensation data obtained from the Primary and Secondary Peer Group proxy materials. As part of this process, the Compensation Committee measured our program’s competitiveness by comparing relevant market data against actual pay levels within each compensation component, and in the aggregate, for each executive officer position. As part of its assessment, the Compensation Committee determined that the current level of compensation for our executive officers was generally below market,fair, based on a comparison of the total direct compensation provided to our executive officers against the total direct compensation provideprovided by our peers to similarly-situated executives, especially with respect to the long-term incentive component of compensation. For purposes of updating our executive compensation programs, in order to retain and motivate our executive team, the Compensation Committee generally compared the target total direct compensation of each of our executive officers in relation to the 75th percentile of our peer companies for similar positions, with actual target total direct compensation recommendations ranging from the 50th to the 92nd percentile after consideration of various factors, including our performance relative to our peers, the unique characteristics of the Company and the individual executive’s position, and succession planning and retention considerations.

 

The Compensation Committee determined Korn Ferry to be independent under applicable SEC and NYSE rules, based on the Compensation Committee’s review of the services provided to the Company as described above and information provided by Korn Ferry, and concluded no conflict of interest exists that would prevent Korn Ferry from independently advising the Compensation Committee.

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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

The Compensation Committee has reviewed and discussed the foregoing Compensation Discussion and Analysis contained in this Proxy Statement with management and, based on the review and discussions, the Compensation Committee recommended to the Board the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included by reference in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and this Proxy Statement.

Charles A. Koppelman,Micheline Chau, Chair

Micheline ChauLewis Kramer

David F. Levi

The foregoing Compensation Committee Report does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates this report by reference therein.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

 

2020 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

— 2022 SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

The following table provides information regarding compensation for the years indicated for our named executive officers:

 

Name and
Principal Position
 Year  Salary
($)
   Bonus
($)
   Stock
Awards
($)
   Option
Awards(1)
($)
   Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation(2)
($)
   All Other
Compensation(3)
($)
   Total
($)
 
Sheldon G. Adelson(4)
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer
 2020 $5,000,000  $  $  $1,000,000  $  $5,344,715  $11,344,715 
 2019 $5,000,000  $  $  $1,000,000  $12,500,000  $6,180,118  $24,680,118 
 2018 $5,000,000  $  $  $1,000,000  $12,500,000  $5,512,913  $24,012,913 
Robert G. Goldstein
President and Chief Operating Officer
 2020 $4,500,000  $  $  $  $  $1,356,066  $5,856,066 
 2019 $3,400,000  $  $  $  $3,400,000  $1,533,800  $8,333,800 
 2018 $3,400,000  $  $  $15,875,000  $3,400,000  $1,993,472  $24,668,472 
Patrick Dumont
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 2020 $1,200,000  $  $  $  $  $4,003  $1,204,003 
 2019 $1,200,000  $  $  $  $1,200,000  $13,388  $2,413,388 
 2018 $1,200,000  $  $  $  $1,200,000  $12,952  $2,412,952 
D. Zachary Hudson(5)
Executive Vice President, Global General Counsel and Secretary
 2020 $894,100  $  $  $  $  $36,031  $930,131 
 2019 $196,154  $  $  $948,000  $216,750  $99,388  $1,460,292 
         

NAME AND PRINCIPAL

POSITION

YEAR

SALARY

($)

BONUS

($)

STOCK
AWARDS(1)
($)
OPTION
AWARDS(2)
($)
NON-EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN
COMPENSATION(3)
($)
ALL OTHER
COMPENSATION(4)
($)

TOTAL

($)

         

Robert G. Goldstein(5)

Chairman of
the Board and
Chief Executive Officer

 2022$ 3,000,000$ —$$$ 6,000,000 $ 2,410,263 $11,410,263
 2021$3,150,000$$ 8,964,000$ 17,220,000$— $1,870,900 $ 31,204,900
 2020$4,500,000$$$$— $1,356,066 $5,856,066
         

Patrick Dumont(6)

President and
Chief Operating Officer

 2022$2,500,000$$$$5,000,000 $4,123,680 $11,623,680
 2021$2,370,000$$5,000,000$12,915,000$— $2,169,342 $22,454,342
 2020$1,200,000$$$$— $4,003 $1,204,003
         

Randy Hyzak(7)

Executive Vice
President and
Chief Financial Officer

 2022$1,200,000$$$$1,500,000 $26,692 $2,726,692
 2021$1,166,000$$1,499,976$4,305,000$— $43,024 $7,014,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

D. Zachary Hudson

Executive Vice President,
Global General Counsel and Secretary

 2022$1,100,000$$$$1,375,000 $77,780 $2,552,780
 2021$1,071,154$$1,374,958$4,305,000$— $66,280 $6,817,392
 2020$894,100$$$$— $36,031 $930,131

 

(1)

The amounts in this column represent the grant date fair value of the one-time initial awards of time-based RSUs issued to our named executive officers in connection with their new employment agreements, as determined pursuant to FASB ASC Topic 718. The assumptions used to calculate the grant date fair values are disclosed in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, included in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2)

The amounts in this column represent the grant date fair value of the options issued, as determined pursuant to ASC Topic 718. The number of shares underlying the options is based on the Black-Scholes option valuation model. Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes calculation are disclosed in Note 1518 to the consolidated financial statements for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2018, 2019 and 2020,2021, included in the Company’s 2020our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2)(3)

Consists of short-term performance-based cash incentives under the Company’s Executive Cash Incentive Plan as further described in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis — Elements of Executive Officer Compensation and Why We Chose to Pay Each Element — Short-term Incentives.” Due to the material negative impact that the COVID-19 Pandemic had on our operating results in 2020 and 2021, our named executive officers did not receive short-term performance-based cash incentives under our Executive Cash Incentive Plan in respect of performance in 2020 or 2021.

(3)(4)

Amounts included in “All Other Compensation” for 20202022 are detailed in the table below.

(4)Mr. Adelson passed away on January 11, 2021.
(5)

Prior to the passing of Mr. Hudson joinedAdelson, Mr. Goldstein was appointed to Acting Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2021 and subsequent to Mr. Adelson’s passing became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on January 26, 2021. Prior to Mr. Goldstein’s appointment, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Upon the Companyeffectiveness of Mr. Goldstein’s appointment as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, his annual base salary was decreased from $4.5 million to $3.0 million.

(6)

Mr. Dumont became President and Chief Operating Officer on September 30, 2019.January 26, 2021. Prior to Mr. Dumont’s appointment, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Upon the effectiveness of Mr. Dumont’s appointment as President and Chief Operating Officer, his annual base salary was increased from $1.2 million to $2.5 million.

(7)

Mr. Hyzak became Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer on January 26, 2021.

 

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ALL OTHER COMPENSATION

— ALL OTHER COMPENSATION FOR 2022

 

Named Executive Officer 401(k)
Plan(i)
($)
 Life and
Disability
Insurance(ii)
($)
 Health Care
Insurance(iii)
($)
 
Security(iv)
($)
 Medical Support
Services(v)
($)
 Other(vi)
($)
 Total
($)
 
Sheldon G. Adelson $  $221  $119,491  $4,113,377  $700,797  $410,829  $5,344,715 
  
NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER401(k)
PLAN(i)
($)
LIFE AND
DISABILITY
INSURANCE(ii)
($)
HEALTH CARE
INSURANCE(iii)
($)

SECURITY(iv)
($)
OTHER(v)
($)

TOTAL

($)

  
Robert G. Goldstein $7,515  $23,163  $121,086  $453,337  $  $750,965  $1,356,066 $$  16,868$  36,143$1,061,911$1,295,341  $2,410,263
  
Patrick Dumont $  $2,966  $997  $  $  $40  $4,003 $$2,890$5,379$  1,980,825$  2,134,586  $  4,123,680
  
Randy Hyzak$$3,805$1,094$$21,793  $26,692
  
D. Zachary Hudson $6,111  $1,727  $12,143  $  $  $16,050  $36,031 $  5,077$2,242$4,586$$65,875  $77,780

 

(i)The amounts listed for Messrs. Goldstein and Hudson are the matching contribution

Matching contributions made under the Las Vegas Sands Corp. 401(k) Retirement Plan, which is a tax-qualified defined contribution plan that is generally available to all of our eligible Team Members. The matching element was reinstated in the third quarter of 2022.

(ii)

The amounts are imputed as income in connection with our payments in 20202022 of premiums on group term life insurance and short-term disability insurance. A lower amount of group term life insurance is generally available to all salaried Team Members. Short-term disability insurance is also generally available to all salaried Team Members.

(iii)

During 2020, Messrs. Adelson,2022, Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson participated in a group supplemental medical expense reimbursement plan available only to certain of our senior officers. The supplemental insurance coverage is in excess of the coverage provided by our group medical plan. The amounts in the table represent administration fees and reimbursements of qualified medical expenses in 20202022 under this plan.

(iv)

The amount relates to the Company’s cost for providing security services to Mr. AdelsonGoldstein and his spouse and to Mr. Dumont and his immediate family and to Mr. Goldstein.based on the recommendation of an independent, third-party security study.

(v)The amount relates to the Company’s cost for providing medical support services to Mr. Adelson.
(vi)The amount in the table for Mr. Adelson consists of (a) the annual reimbursement of professional fees of $200,000, (b) $83,127 related to the use of the Company’s hotel suites at a reduced rate for which he was not required to reimburse the Company, (c) $68,293 for accrued dividends received upon the vesting of his restricted stock during 2020 and (d) the costs of an automobile provided to Mr. Adelson of $59,409.

The amount in the table for Mr. Goldstein consists of (a) $661,829$1,150,116 related to Mr. Goldstein’s personal use of aircraft based on the aggregate incremental cost to the Company, which is calculated based on the allocable flight-specific costs of the personal flights (including, where applicable, return flights with no passengers) and includes costs such as fuel, catering, crew expenses, navigation fees, ground handling, unscheduled maintenance, ground transportation and air phones, but excludes fixed costs such as depreciation and overhead costs, (b) $60,001$93,203 for the reimbursement of taxes relating to this personal aircraft usage, and (c) $29,135$46,435 for country club fees. fees and (d) $5,587 for hospitality expenses.

Of the $16,050$2,134,586 in the table for Mr. Hudson, $15,982Dumont, $1,978,951 relates to the personal use of Company-owned aircraft based on the aggregate incremental cost to the Company.Company, $145,211 relates to the reimbursement of taxes relating to this personal aircraft usage and $10,424 for hospitality expenses.

 

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2020 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS

The amount of $21,793 in the table for Mr. Hyzak relates to the personal use of Company-owned aircraft based on the aggregate incremental cost to the Company.

 

The amount of $65,875 in the table for Mr. Hudson relates to the personal use of Company-owned aircraft based on the aggregate incremental cost to the Company.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

— 2022 GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS

The following table presents information on potential payment opportunities in respect of 20202022 performance for Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein, Dumont and Hudson andour named executive officers. We did not grant any equity awards grantedduring calendar year 2022 to them during 2020our named executive officers under our Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan:Plan.

 

     Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Awards(1)
  All Other
Stock
Awards:
Number of
Shares of
  All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
  Exercise or
Base Price
  Grant Date
Fair Value
of Stock
 
Name Grant
Date
  Threshold
($)
  Target
($)
  Maximum
($)
  Stock or
Units
(#)
  Underlying
Options
(#)
  of Option
Awards
($/Sh)
  and Option
Awards(2)
($)
 
Sheldon G. Adelson  1/31/20                   132,625  $65.31  $1,000,000 
Annual bonus     $  $12,500,000  $12,500,000                 
Robert G. Goldstein                                
Annual bonus     $  $4,500,000  $4,500,000                 
Patrick Dumont                                
Annual bonus     $  $1,200,000  $1,200,000                 
D. Zachary Hudson                                
Annual bonus     $  $894,100  $894,100                 
       
  

 

  

 

  ESTIMATED FUTURE PAYOUTS
UNDER NON-EQUITY
INCENTIVE PLAN AWARDS(1)
  

ALL OTHER
STOCK
AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
SHARES OF
STOCK OR
UNITS

(#)

  

ALL OTHER

OPTION

AWARDS:

NUMBER OF

SECURITIES

UNDERLYING

OPTIONS

(#)

  

EXERCISE
OR

BASE
PRICE

OF OPTION

AWARDS

($/SH)

  

GRANT DATE

FAIR VALUE

OF STOCK

AND OPTION

AWARDS

($)

 
NAME 

GRANT

DATE

  

THRESHOLD

($)

  

TARGET

($)

  

MAXIMUM

($)

 
         

Robert G. Goldstein

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

         

Annual Bonus

    $  5,100,000  $  6,000,000  $  6,900,000        $    —  $    — 
         

RSU Award

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

Stock Option

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

Patrick Dumont

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

         

Annual Bonus

    $4,250,000  $5,000,000  $5,750,000        $  $ 
         

RSU Award

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

Stock Option

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

Randy Hyzak

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

         

Annual Bonus

    $1,275,000  $1,500,000  $1,725,000        $  $ 
         

RSU Award

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

Stock Option

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

D. Zachary Hudson

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

         

Annual Bonus

    $1,168,750  $1,375,000  $1,581,250        $  $ 
         

RSU Award

    $  $  $        $  $ 
         

Stock Option

    $  $  $        $  $ 

 

(1)

The amounts shown in these columns represent athe range of potential incentive payment opportunities for 20202022 based on achieving certain specified EBITDA assumptions underperformance criteria established by the Compensation Committee. For 2022, Mr. Adelson’s employment agreementGoldstein and our Executive Cash Incentive Plan. In accordance with his employment agreement, Mr. Adelson’s annual cash bonus opportunity ranged from $0 (if the Company achieved less than 85%Dumont were eligible to receive bonuses of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target) to a maximum 250%200% of histheir annual base salary (if the Company achieved 100% or greater of the predetermined EBITDA-based performance target). For 2020, Messrs. Goldstein, Dumontsalaries and Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson were eligible to receive discretionary bonuses of 100%125% of their annual base salaries, provided the threshold performance targets,in each to the extent the performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee were met. For Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson, the bonuses are payable at 85% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the threshold payout level, and will not exceed 115% of target if the performance criteria are achieved at the maximum payout level. The actual bonus payout is determined by the Compensation Committee. See the discussion under “— Employment Agreements,” as well as under “Compensation Discussion and Analysis — Elements of“2022 Executive Officer Compensation and Why We Chose to Pay Each Element — Short-term Incentives”Performance Criteria” for more information regarding bonus incentive awards.

(2)Calculated based on the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with ASC Topic 718 regarding share-based payments. For a discussion of the relevant assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts, see Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, included in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2020 FISCAL YEAR-END

— OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2022 FISCAL YEAR-END

The following table sets forth information concerning our stock options and shares of restricted stock held by Messrs. Adelson, Goldstein, Dumont and Hudsonour named executive officers as of December 31, 2020.2022:

 

 Option Awards Stock Awards
Name Number of
Securities
Underlying Unexercised
Options
(#)
Exercisable
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#)
Unexercisable
  Option
Exercise
Price
($)
  Option
Expiration
Date
  Number of
Shares or
Units of
Stock
That Have
Not Vested
(#)
   Market Value
of Shares or
Units of Stock
That Have
Not Vested
($)
 
Sheldon G. Adelson  55,169     $75.26   1/27/2024         
 OPTION AWARDS STOCK AWARDS 
 
NAME 

NUMBER OF

SECURITIES

UNDERLYING
UNEXERCISED

OPTIONS

(#)

EXERCISABLE

 

NUMBER OF

SECURITIES

UNDERLYING

UNEXERCISED

OPTIONS

(#)

UNEXERCISABLE

 

EQUITY INCENTIVE
PLAN AWARDS:
NUMBER OF
SECURITIES
UNDERLYING
UNEARNED
OPTIONS

(#)

 

OPTION

EXERCISE

PRICE

($)

 

OPTION

EXPIRATION

DATE

 

NUMBER OF

SHARES OR

UNITS OF

STOCK

THAT HAVE

NOT VESTED

(#)

 

MARKET
VALUE OF
SHARES OR

UNITS OF
STOCK

THAT HAVE

NOT VESTED(6)

($)

 
  
Robert G. Goldstein  2,250,000        $56.11   12/8/2024     $ 
  

  1,000,000   1,500,000(1)     $  50.33   11/19/2028     $ 
  

  666,000   1,334,000(2)   

 

 $34.28   12/2/2031   100,500(7)  $  4,831,035 
  
Patrick Dumont  425,000        $52.53   3/28/2026     $ 
  

  499,500   1,000,500(3)   

 

 $34.28   12/2/2031   56,057(8)  $2,694,660 
  
Randy Hyzak  21,910        $58.81   10/3/2026     $ 
  77,991     $40.87   1/25/2026           
  51,206   51,206(1) $55.47   1/22/2027           21,358        $63.89   6/29/2027     $ 
  115,606     $63.26   9/5/2027           
  54,156   27,078(2) $75.18   2/1/2028           17,424        $75.18   2/1/2028     $ 
  43,234   86,467(2) $59.89   1/31/2029           
     132,625(2) $65.31   1/30/2030           35,635        $59.89   1/31/2029     $ 
Robert G. Goldstein  2,250,000     $56.11   12/8/2024         
     2,500,000(3) $50.33   11/19/2028           
Patrick Dumont  425,000     $52.53   3/28/2026         

  26,614   13,306(4)     $65.31   1/30/2030     $ 
  

  166,500   333,500(5)   

 

 $34.28   12/2/2031   16,817(9)  $808,393 
  
D. Zachary Hudson  50,000   100,000(4) $57.76   9/29/2029           150,000        $57.76   9/29/2029     $ 
  

  166,500   333,500(5)     $34.28   12/2/2031   15,415(10)  $740,999 

 

(1)The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vested on January 1, 2021.
(2)The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vested upon the passing of Mr. Adelson on January 11, 2021.
(3)

The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vests as follows: 500,000 options vested on January 1, 2021, 500,000 options vest on January 1, 2022, 500,000 options vest on January 1, 2023, 500,000 options vest on January 1, 2024 and 500,000 options vest on December 31, 2024.

(4)(2)

The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vests as follows: 50,000666,000 options vest on September 30 2021December 3, 2023 and 50,000668,000 options vest on SeptemberDecember 3, 2024.

(3)

The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vests as follows: 499,500 options vest on December 3, 2023 and 501,000 options vest on December 3, 2024.

(4)

The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vested on January 31, 2023.

(5)

The remaining unvested portion of this stock option grant vests as follows: 166,500 options vest on December 3, 2023 and 167,000 options vest on December 3, 2024.

(6)

Market value is determined based on the closing price of our Common Stock of $48.07 on December 30, 2022.2022, as reported on the NYSE and equals the closing price multiplied by the number of shares underlying the grants.

(7)

The remaining unvested restricted stock units vests as follows: 49,500 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2023 and 51,000 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2024.

(8)

The remaining unvested restricted stock units vests as follows: 27,610 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2023 and 28,447 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2024.

(9)

The remaining unvested restricted stock units vests as follows: 8,283 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2023 and 8,534 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2024.

(10)

The remaining unvested restricted stock units vests as follows: 7,593 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2023 and 7,822 restricted stock units vest on April 26, 2024.

 

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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2020

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

 

— OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN 2022

The following table sets forth information concerning the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock awards by our named executive officers during 2020:2022:

 

 Option Awards Stock Awards
Name Number of
Shares
Acquired on
Exercise
(#)
 Value Realized
on Exercise
($)
 Number of
Shares
Acquired on
Vesting
(#)
 Value Realized
on Vesting(1)
($)
 
Sheldon G. Adelson        8,298  $572,894 
OPTION AWARDSSTOCK AWARDS
 
NAME

NUMBER OF SHARES

ACQUIRED ON EXERCISE

(#)

 VALUE REALIZED 

ON EXERCISE

($)

NUMBER OF

SHARES VESTED

(#)

VALUE REALIZED
ON VESTING(1)
($)
  
Robert G. Goldstein             $    — 49,500$    1,720,125
  
Patrick Dumont             $ 27,611$959,482
  
Randy Hyzak $ 8,283$287,834
  
D. Zachary Hudson             $ 7,593$263,857

 

(1)

Market value on each vesting date is determined based on the closing price of our Common Stock as reported on the NYSE on the applicable vesting date (or the last trading date before the vesting date if the vesting date falls on a non-trading date) and equals the closing price multiplied by the number of vested shares.

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POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL

— POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL

Employment Agreements

The employment agreements for Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson provide for payments and the continuation of benefits upon certain terminations of employment from the Company. All payments under the executive employment agreements for Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson in connection with a termination of employment are subject to the applicable named executive officer’s agreement to release the Company from all claims relating to his employment and the termination of his employment. These named executive officers also are subject to covenants restricting their ability to compete with the Company or to hire Company Team Members for a specified period following termination of employment.

Change in Control Arrangements

The employment agreements for Messrs. Adelson,Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak, and DumontMr. Hudson provide severance benefits in the context of a “change in control” of the Company, which is defined in the Company’sour Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan and is deemed to occur upon:

 

the acquisition by any individual, entity or group of beneficial ownership of 50% or more (on a fully diluted basis) of either the then outstanding shares of the Company’sour Common Stock or the combined voting power of theour then outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors; provided, however, that the following acquisitions shall not constitute a change in control: (i) any acquisition by the Company or any affiliate (as defined), (ii)any acquisition by any Team Member benefit plan sponsored or maintained by the Company or any affiliate, (iii) any acquisition by Mr. AdelsonAdelson’s estate or any related party (as defined in theour Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan) or any group of which Mr. AdelsonAdelson’s estate or a related party is a member, (iv) certain reorganizations, recapitalizations, mergers, consolidations, statutory share exchanges or similar forms of corporate transaction that do not result in a change of ultimate control of more than 50% of the total voting power of the resulting entity or the change in a majority of the Board,or (v) in respect of an executive officer, any acquisition by the executive officer or any group of persons including the executive officer (or any entity controlled by the executive officer or any group of persons including the executive officer);

the incumbent members of the Board on the date that the agreement was approved by the incumbent directors or directors elected by stockholder vote (other than directors elected as the result of an actual or threatened election contest) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the board;Board;

the Company’s dissolution or liquidation;

the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of the Company’s business or assets other than any sale, transfer or disposition to Mr.AdelsonMr. Adelson’s estate or one of his related parties; or

the consummation of certain reorganizations, recapitalizations, mergers, consolidations, statutory share exchanges or similar forms of corporate transaction unless, immediately following any such business combination, there is no change of ultimate control of more than 50% of the total voting power of the resulting entity or change in a majority of the Board.

 

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Executive Officers’ Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control

In March 2021, we entered into new or amended employment agreements with each of Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson. Changes to the executive officers, and their role and title (except for Mr. Hudson) reflect the implementation of the succession plan accomplished in early 2021. The new or amended employment agreements were implemented to reflect: (i) new roles and responsibilities for certain executives and (ii) stockholder feedback regarding certain components of our previous employment agreements, including lower base salary for Mr. Goldstein and increased percentage of compensation at-risk for all executive officers. The following summaries are qualified in all respects by the terms of the applicable employment agreements entered into in March 2021 and applicable law.

Mr. Adelson

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Adelson (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

Reason for TerminationMr. Adelson is Entitled To:
Company Terminates for Cause•  base salary through the date of termination

NEO Terminates for Good

Reason (No Change in Control)

•  all accrued and unpaid base salary and bonus through the date of termination

•  his base salary and bonus, if applicable, he would have received had he remained employed through the remainder of the term of his employment agreement, or twelve months, whichever is longer

•  a pro rata bonus for the year of termination of employment at the time the bonus would normally be paid based on the amount of bonus Mr. Adelson would have earned had he remained employed for the full year

•  full vesting of all unvested options and restricted stock awards outstanding on the date of termination of employment, with all option awards remaining exercisable during the full original term of the option

•  continued health and welfare benefits for the remainder of the term of the employment agreement (or, if longer, for twelve months following the date of termination, or, if earlier, until he receives health and welfare coverage from a subsequent employer)

Change in Control (For Good

Reason Within Two-Years or Voluntary Termination

Within One-Year Of Change

In Control)(1)

•  all accrued and unpaid base salary and bonus through the date of termination

•  a lump sum payment of two times the sum of his salary and the Maximum Bonus for the year of termination

•  a pro rata portion of the Maximum Bonus for the year of termination of employment

•  full vesting of all unvested options and restricted stock awards outstanding on the date of termination of employment, with all option awards remaining exercisable during the full original term of the option

•  continued health and welfare benefits for two years following termination (or, if earlier, until he receives health and welfare coverage from a subsequent employer) and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for two years following the date of termination, provided that the Company’s obligation to provide these benefits shall cease under certain circumstances

Death or Disability

•  all accrued and unpaid base salary and bonus through the date of termination

•  continued payments of base salary and annual bonus he would have received had he remained employed through the twelve months following the date of termination, less any applicable short-term disability insurance payments

•  a pro rata bonus for the year of termination of employment at the time the bonus would normally be paid based on the amount of bonus Mr. Adelson would have earned had he remained employed for the full year

•  full vesting of all unvested options and restricted stock awards outstanding on the date of termination of employment, with all option awards remaining exercisable during the full original term of the option

•  continued health and welfare benefits, including for Mr. Adelson’s covered dependents, for twelve months following the date of termination

Retirement

•  all accrued and unpaid base salary and bonus through the date of termination

•  a pro rata bonus for the year of termination of employment at the time the bonus would normally be paid based on the amount of bonus Mr. Adelson would have earned had he remained employed for the full year

•  continued vesting of all equity awards (including incentive awards granted under his employment agreement) in accordance with their terms so that all such awards continue to vest and any exercise periods continue, at the same rate as if Mr. Adelson had remained employed by the Company

•  continued health and welfare benefits for twelve months following termination

(1)If the change in control, however, does not satisfy the definition of a change in the ownership or effective control of a corporation or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of a corporation, pursuant to Section 409A of the Code, then the payment of two times salary plus the Maximum Bonus will be paid ratably for the remainder of the term of the employment agreement and the pro rata portion of the Maximum Bonus for the year of termination will be paid at the same time bonuses would normally be paid to other executive officers of the Company.

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The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Adelson’s employment agreement as follows:

DefinitionDescription in Mr. Adelson’s Employment Agreement
Causethe Board determines there has been a final and non-appealable revocation of his gaming license by the Nevada gaming authorities; provided, that in the event that the revocation occurs without there having been any fault on his part, the termination will be treated in the same manner as a termination due to disability instead of for “cause”
Good Reason

•  the Company fails to maintain him as Chairman of the Board, except as otherwise required by applicable law or regulation, or the sole Chief Executive Officer

•  there is a reduction in Mr. Adelson’s base salary, maximum annual bonus opportunity, benefits or perquisites

•  there is any requirement that Mr. Adelson report directly to any person or entity other than the Board

•  any relocation of the Company’s headquarters or Mr. Adelson’s primary office location, in either case to a location more than 30 miles from its location as of the effective date of the agreement

•  there is a change in his duties and responsibilities that would cause his position to have less dignity, importance, authority or scope than intended at the effective date of the agreement

•  the Company materially breaches the employment agreement

Change in Control

•  Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details

Disability

•  Mr. Adelson shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by agreement between the Board and Mr. Adelson, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment for a continuous period of six consecutive full months

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Mr. Goldstein

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Goldstein (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his amended employment agreement:

 

Reason for Termination
REASON FOR TERMINATION Mr. Goldstein is Entitled To:MR. GOLDSTEIN IS ENTITLED TO:
Company Terminates for Cause

“Goldstein Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

base salary through the date of termination of employment

  all previously earned bonuses through the “Goldstein Standard Benefits” consisting of:date of termination of employment

  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid, prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in applicable plans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or NEO

Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason

 

the  Goldstein StandardAccrued Benefits

continuation  a lump sum payment in the amount of two times the sum of his base salary plus his target bonus

  any unpaid bonus for twelve months following termination of employment (or, if shorter, the remainder of the initial term of his employment agreement)

Change in Control(1)

•  all accrued and unpaid base salary and previously earned bonus(es) throughcalendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will remain outstanding and will continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

Company Terminates Without Cause or Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason within 24 months following a Change in Control

  Goldstein Accrued Benefits

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

a lump sum payment in the amount of twothree times the sum of his base salary plus target bonus

accelerated vesting  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment;

  pro-rata target bonus for the grantyear of 2,500,000 stock options granted on November 20, 2018termination

continued participation in the health and welfare benefit plans of the Company and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for two years following the date of termination provided that the Company’s obligation to provide these benefits shall cease under certain circumstances

Death or Disability

•  the Goldstein Standard Benefits

•  continuation of his base salary for twelve months following termination of employment (or, if shorter, the remainder of the initial term of his employment agreement), less (1) any short-term disability insurance proceeds he receives during such period in the event termination of his employment is due to his disability and (2) any life insurance proceeds Mr. Goldstein’s estate receives from Company-paid life insurance policies in the event of his death

•  a payment in an amount equal to 100% of his then target bonus

 

(1)Under

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REASON FOR TERMINATIONMR. GOLDSTEIN IS ENTITLED TO:

Death or Disability

  Goldstein Accrued Benefits

  a lump sum payment in the amount of two times his base salary

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will expire to the extent unvested on the date of termination of employment due to death or disability

Termination After the Employment Term Expires

  in the event Mr. Goldstein’s employment agreement, he is permitted to terminateterminates after the expiration of his employment with the Company upon 30 days’ written notice following a change in control provided thatterm (March 1, 2026) for any reason, all equity awards previously granted pursuant to his termination of employment may not be effective until twelve months following the change in control.agreement or otherwise will immediately vest

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The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Goldstein’s employment agreement as follows:

 

Definition
DEFINITION Description in Mr. Goldstein’s Employment AgreementDESCRIPTION IN MR. GOLDSTEIN’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Cause 

he is convicted of a felony or misappropriates any material funds or material property of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

he commits any material act of dishonesty relating to his employment by the Company resulting in direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment at the expense of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

he uses alcohol or drugs that render him materially unable to perform the functions of his job or to carry out his duties to the Company and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

he commits a material breach of his employment agreement and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

he commits any act or acts of serious and willful misconduct (including disclosure of confidential information) that is likely to cause a material adverse effect on the business of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

his gaming license is withdrawn with prejudice, denied, revoked or suspended by any of the gaming authorities with jurisdiction over the Company or its affiliates and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

Good Reason

the Company’s removal of Mr. Goldstein from the position of President and Chief OperatingExecutive Officer of the Company

any other material adverse change in Mr. Goldstein’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include any adverse change in thehis reporting relationships described inrelationships) or location of principal office

  Company’s material breach of its obligations under his employment agreement), which is not curedagreement or any plan documents or agreements of the Company

No purported termination for Good Reason will be effective unless the Company fails to cure the facts or events creating “Good Reason” within 30 days after written notice thereof is delivered by Mr. Goldstein to the CompanyCompany.

Change in Control 

Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details

Disability 

Mr. Goldstein shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by agreement between the Board of Directors and Mr. Goldstein, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment for an aggregate of 180 days in any 365-day consecutive period or for a continuous period of six consecutive months

 

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Mr. Dumont

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Dumont (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

 

Reason for Termination
REASON FOR TERMINATION Mr. Dumont is Entitled To:MR. DUMONT IS ENTITLED TO:

Company Terminates for

Cause

 

•  the “Dumont Standard“Dumont Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

  continuation of his  base salary through the date of termination of employment

  all previously earned bonuses through the date of termination of employment

  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid, prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

  such other compensation and benefits as may be required byprovided in outstanding equity awards or applicable lawplans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such awards, plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or NEO

Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason

 

the  Dumont StandardAccrued Benefits

continuation  a payment of his base salary for twelveplus his target bonus, paid over 12 months followingpost termination of employment

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will remain outstanding and will continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

Company Terminates Without Cause or Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason within 24 months following a Change in Control

  Dumont Accrued Benefits

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

  a lump sum payment in the amount of two times the sum of his base salary plus target bonus

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

continued participation in the health and welfare benefit plans of the Company and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for one yeartwo years following the date of termination, provided that the Company’s obligation to provide such health care benefits shall cease at the time he and his dependents become eligible for comparable benefits from another employer that do not exclude any pre-existing condition of he or any covered dependent that was not excluded under the Company’s health plans immediately prior to the date of termination

Change in Control(1)Death or Disability

the  Dumont StandardAccrued Benefits

all accrued and unpaid  continuation of base salary and previously earned bonus(es) throughfor 12 months following termination of employment, less any Company-provided short-term disability or life insurance proceeds

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

a lump sum payment  accelerated vesting of one times his base salary

Deathequity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will expire to the extent unvested on the date of termination of employment due to death or Disability

•  the Dumont Standard Benefitsdisability

 

(1)Under Mr. Dumont’s employment agreement, he is permitted to terminate his employment with the Company upon 90 days’ written notice following a change in control; provided that his termination of employment may not be effective until twelve months following the change in control.

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

 

The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Dumont’s employment agreement as follows:

 

Definition
DEFINITION Description in Mr. Dumont’s Employment AgreementDESCRIPTION IN MR. DUMONT’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Cause

 

he commits a felony or misappropriates any material funds or material property of the Company or any of its affiliates

he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company or any of its affiliates

he commits any material act of dishonesty resulting in direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment

he uses alcohol or drugs that render him unable to perform fully the functions of his job or to carry out fully his duties to the Company and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

  he commits a material breach of his employment agreement as determined by the Company in its sole discretion and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

  he commits any act or acts of serious and willful misconduct (including disclosure of confidential information) that is likely to cause a material adverse effect on the business of the Company or any of its affiliates and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

  his gaming license is withdrawn with prejudice, denied, revoked or suspended by any of the gaming authorities with jurisdiction over the Company or its affiliates

Good Reason

  the Company’s removal of Mr. Dumont from the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company

  a material adverse change in Mr. Dumont’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include his ceasing to be the President and Chief Operating Officer of a publicly-traded company or any adverse change in the reporting relationship),

  Company’s material breach of its obligations under his employment agreement or any plan documents or agreements of the Company

No purported termination for Good Reason will be effective unless the Company fails to cure the facts or events creating “Good Reason” within 30 days after written notice is delivered by Mr. Dumont to the Company.

Change in Control

  Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details

Disability

  Mr. Dumont shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by agreement between the Board of Directors and Mr. Dumont, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment for an aggregate of 180 days in any 365-day consecutive period or for a continuous period of six consecutive months

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Mr. Hyzak

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Hyzak (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

REASON FOR TERMINATIONMR. HYZAK IS ENTITLED TO:

Company Terminates for Cause

“Hyzak Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

  a base salary through the date of termination of employment

  all previously earned bonuses through the date of termination of employment

  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid, prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in outstanding equity awards or applicable plans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such awards, plans and programs

Company Terminates Without Cause or Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason

  Hyzak Accrued Benefits

  a payment of his base salary, paid over 12 months post termination of employment

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will remain outstanding and will continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

Company Terminates Without Cause or Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason within 24 months following a Change in Control

  Hyzak Accrued Benefits

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

  a lump sum payment in the amount of one times the sum of his base salary plus target bonus

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

  continued participation in the health and welfare benefit plans of the Company and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for two years following the date of termination

Death or Disability

  Hyzak Accrued Benefits

  continuation of base salary for 12 months following termination of employment, less any Company-provided short-term disability or life insurance proceeds

  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

  accelerated vesting of equity, except for the one-time performance-based stock options, which, in accordance with the applicable award agreement, will expire to the extent unvested on the date of termination of employment due to death or disability

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The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Hyzak’s employment agreement as follows:

DEFINITIONDESCRIPTION IN MR. HYZAK’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Cause

  he commits a felony or misappropriates any material funds or material property of the Company or any of its affiliates

  he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company or any of its affiliates

  he commits any act of dishonesty resulting in direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment

  he uses alcohol or drugs that render him unable to perform fully the functions of his job or to carry out fully his duties to the Company and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

he commits a non de minimis breach of his employment agreement as determined by the Company in its sole discretion and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

he commits any act or acts of serious and willful misconduct (including disclosure of confidential information) that is likely to cause a material adverse effect on the business of the Company or any of its affiliates

his gaming license is withdrawn with prejudice, denied, revoked or suspended by any of the gaming authorities with jurisdiction over the Company or its affiliates and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

Good Reason 

the Company’s removal of Mr. DumontHyzak from the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company

a material adverse change in Mr. Dumont’sHyzak’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include nothis ceasing to be the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a publicly traded company or any adverse change in the reporting relationship)

No purported termination for Good Reason will be effective unless the Company fails to cure the CEOfacts or the CEO’s designee), which is not curedevents creating “Good Reason” within 30 days after written notice thereof is delivered by Mr. DumontHyzak to the CompanyCompany.

Change in Control 

Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details

Disability 

Mr. DumontHyzak shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by the Company, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment

 

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Mr. Hudson

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Hudson (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

 

Reason for Termination
REASON FOR TERMINATION Mr. Hudson is Entitled To:MR. HUDSON IS ENTITLED TO:

Company Terminates for

Cause

 

“Hudson Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

base salary through the date of termination of employment

the “Hudson Standard Benefits” consisting of:

  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid, prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in applicable plans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or NEO

Executive Officer Terminates for Good Reason

 

the Hudson StandardAccrued Benefits

a lump sum payment in the amount of his base salary for twelve months

relocation per the Company’s relocation policy to a city of his choice in the continental United States

  in accordance with the applicable award agreement, the one-time performance-based stock options will remain outstanding and continue to vest as set out in the applicable award agreement

The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Hudson’s employment agreement as follows:

 

Definition
DEFINITION Description in Mr. Hudson’s Employment AgreementDESCRIPTION IN MR. HUDSON’S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Cause

 

he is convicted or pleads guilty or enters into a nolo contendere or Alford plea to a felony or is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, which materially affects his ability to perform duties or materially adversely affects the Company or its reputation or he misappropriates any material funds or property of the Company

he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company

he commits any material act of dishonesty relating to his employment by the Company regardless of whether such act results or was intended to result in his direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment

he uses alcohol or drugs that render him unable to perform the functions of his job or to carry out his duties to the Company

he fails to render services, including any licensing requirements, or fails to follow directions communicated by management

any act, or failure to act, (including disclosure of confidential information) by Mr. Hudson that is likely to prejudice the business or reputation of the Company, to result in material economic or other harm to the Company or which brings material disrepute upon himself, either personally or professionally

he violates any law, rule or regulation of any governmental or regulatory body material to the business of the Company or its affiliates

he loses, cannot attain or has revoked or suspended any license or certification necessary to discharge his duties on behalf of the Company

he willfully or persistently fails to reasonably perform his duties

Good Reason

 

the Company’s removal of Mr. Hudson from the position of Executive Vice President and/or Global General Counsel of the Company

a relocation of his principal place of employment by more than 200 miles; or

a material adverse change in Mr. Hudson’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include not reporting to the CEO or the CEO’s designee), which is not cured within 30 days after written notice thereof is delivered by Mr. Hudson to the Company

 

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT59

Executive Officers’ Benefits upon Termination or Change in Control Under 2021 Employment Agreements

In March 2021, we entered into new or amended employment agreements with each of Messrs. Goldstein, Dumont, Hyzak and Hudson. Changes to the executive officers, and their role and title (except for Mr. Hudson) reflect the implementation of the previous discussed succession plan earlier this year. The new employment agreements were implemented to reflect: (i) new roles and responsibilities for certain executives, and (ii) stockholder feedback regarding certain components of our previous employment agreements. The following summaries are qualified in all respects by the terms of the applicable employment agreements and applicable law.

Mr. Goldstein

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Goldstein (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his amended employment agreement:

Reason for TerminationMr. Goldstein is Entitled To:

Company Terminates for    58

Cause

•  “Goldstein Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

•  base salary through the date of termination of employment

•  all previously earned bonuses through the date of termination of employment

•  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

•  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in applicable plans and programs of the   Company, according to the terms and conditions of such plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or Executive

Officer Terminates for Good

Reason

•  Goldstein Accrued Benefits

•  a lump sum payment in the amount of two times the sum of his base salary plus his target bonus

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

•  accelerated vesting of equity

Company Terminates

Without Cause or Executive

Officer Terminates for Good

Reason within 24 months

following a Change in

Control

•  Goldstein Accrued Benefits

•  accelerated vesting of equity

•  a lump sum payment in the amount of three times his base salary plus target bonus

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment;

•  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

•  continued participation in the health and welfare benefit plans of the Company and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for two years following the date of termination

Death or Disability

•  Goldstein Accrued Benefits

•  a lump sum payment in the amount of two times the sum of his base salary

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  accelerated vesting of equity

Termination After the Employment Term Expires•  In the event Mr. Goldstein’s employment terminates after the expiration of his employment term (March 1, 2026) for any reason, all equity awards previously granted pursuant to his employment agreement or otherwise will immediately vest

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT60

The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Goldstein’s employment agreement as follows:

DefinitionDescription in Mr. Goldstein’s Employment Agreement
Cause

•  he is convicted of a felony

•  he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

•  he commits any material act of dishonesty relating to his employment by the Company resulting in direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment at the expense of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

•  he uses alcohol or drugs that render him materially unable to perform the functions of his job or to carry out his duties to the Company and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  he commits a material breach of his employment agreement and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  he commits any act or acts of serious and willful misconduct that is likely to cause a material adverse effect on the business of the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates

•  his gaming license is withdrawn with prejudice, denied, revoked or suspended by any of the gaming authorities with jurisdiction over the Company or its affiliates and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

Good Reason

•  the Company’s removal of Mr. Goldstein from the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Company

•  any other material adverse change in Mr. Goldstein’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include any adverse change in his reporting relationships) or location of principal office

•  Company’s material breach of its obligations under his employment agreement or any plan documents or agreements of the Company

No purported termination for Good Reason will be effective unless the Company fails to cure the facts or events creating “Good Reason” within 30 days after written notice is delivered by Mr. Goldstein to the Company.

Change in Control

•  Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details

Disability

•  Mr. Goldstein shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by agreement between the Board of Directors and Mr. Goldstein, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment for an aggregate of 180 days in any 365-day consecutive period or for a continuous period of six consecutive months

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT61

Mr. Dumont

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Dumont (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

Reason for TerminationMr. Dumont is Entitled To:

Company Terminates for

Cause

•  “Dumont Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

•  base salary through the date of termination of employment

•  all previously earned bonuses through the date of termination of employment

•  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

•  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in outstanding equity awards or applicable plans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such awards, plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or Executive Officer Terminates for Good

Reason

•  Dumont Accrued Benefits

•  a payment of his base salary plus his target bonus, paid over 12 months post termination of employment

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

•  accelerated vesting of equity

Company Terminates

Without Cause or Executive

Officer Terminates for Good

Reason within 24 months

following a Change in

Control

•  Dumont Accrued Benefits

•  accelerated vesting of equity

•  a lump sum payment in the amount of two times his base salary plus target bonus

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

•  continued participation in the health and welfare benefit plans of the Company and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for two years following the date of termination

Death or Disability

•  Dumont Accrued Benefits

•  continuation of base salary for 12 months following termination of employment, less any Company-provided short-term disability or life insurance proceeds

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  accelerated vesting of equity

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT62

The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Dumont’s employment agreement as follows:

DefinitionDescription in Mr. Dumont’s Employment Agreement
Cause

•  he commits a felony or misappropriates any material funds or material property of the Company or any of its affiliates

•  he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company or any of its affiliates

•  he commits any material act of dishonesty resulting in direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment

•  he uses alcohol or drugs that render him unable to perform fully the functions of his job or to carry out fully his duties to the Company and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  he commits a material breach of his employment agreement as determined by the Company in its sole discretion and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  he commits any act or acts of serious and willful misconduct (including disclosure of confidential information) that is likely to cause a material adverse effect on the business of the Company or any of its affiliates and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  his gaming license is withdrawn with prejudice, denied, revoked or suspended by any of the gaming authorities with jurisdiction over the Company or its affiliates

Good Reason

 

 

•  the Company’s removal of Mr. Dumont from the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company

•  a material adverse change in Mr. Dumont’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include his ceasing to be the President and Chief Operating Officer of a publicly-traded company or any adverse change in the reporting relationship),

•  Company’s material breach of its obligations under his employment agreement or any plan documents or agreements of the Company

No purported termination for Good Reason will be effective unless the Company fails to cure the facts or events creating “Good Reason” within 30 days after written notice is delivered by Mr. Dumont to the Company.

Change in Control

•  Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details

Disability

•  Mr. Dumont shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by agreement between the Board of Directors and Mr. Dumont, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment for an aggregate of 180 days in any 365-day consecutive period or for a continuous period of six consecutive months

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT63

Mr. Hyzak

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Hyzak (or his estate) the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

Reason for TerminationMr. Hyzak is Entitled To:

Company Terminates for

Cause

•  “Hyzak Accrued Benefits” consisting of:

•  a base salary through the date of termination of employment

•  all previously earned bonuses through the date of termination of employment

•  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

•  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in outstanding equity awards or applicable plans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such awards, plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or Executive

Officer Terminates for Good

Reason

•  Hyzak Accrued Benefits

•  a payment of his base salary, paid over 12 months post termination of employment

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

•  accelerated vesting of equity

Company Terminates

Without Cause or

by Executive Officer

Terminates for Good Reason

within 24 months following

a Change in Control

•  Hyzak Accrued Benefits

•  accelerated vesting of equity

•  a lump sum payment in the amount of one times his base salary plus target bonus

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  pro-rata target bonus for the year of termination

•  continued participation in the health and welfare benefit plans of the Company and employer contributions to non-qualified retirement plans and deferred compensation plans, if any, for two years following the date of termination

Death or Disability

•  Hyzak Accrued Benefits

•  continuation of base salary for 12 months following termination of employment, less any Company-provided short-term disability or life insurance proceeds

•  any unpaid bonus for the calendar year preceding the date of termination of employment

•  accelerated vesting of equity

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT64

The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Hyzak’s employment agreement as follows:

DefinitionDescription in Mr. Hyzak’s Employment Agreement
Cause

•  he commits a felony or misappropriates any material funds or material property of the Company or any of its affiliates

•  he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company or any of its affiliates

•  he commits any act of dishonesty resulting in direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment

•  he uses alcohol or drugs that render him unable to perform fully the functions of his job or to carry out fully his duties to the Company and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  he commits a non de minimis breach of his employment agreement as determined by the Company in its sole discretion and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

•  he commits any act or acts of serious and willful misconduct (including disclosure of confidential information) that is likely to cause a material adverse effect on the business of the Company or any of its affiliates

•  his gaming license is withdrawn with prejudice, denied, revoked or suspended by any of the gaming authorities with jurisdiction over the Company or its affiliates and he fails to correct the situation following written notice

Good Reason

•  the Company’s removal of Mr. Hyzak from the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company

•  a material adverse change in Mr. Hyzak’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include his ceasing to be the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a publicly traded company or any adverse change in the reporting relationship)

No purported termination for Good Reason will be effective unless the Company fails to cure the facts or events creating “Good Reason” within 30 days after written notice is delivered by Mr. Hyzak to the Company.
Change in Control•  Refer to “Change in Control Arrangements” as previously described for details
Disability

•  Mr. Hyzak shall, in the opinion of an independent physician selected by the Company, become so physically or mentally incapacitated that he is unable to perform the duties of his employment

Mr. Hudson

The Company is obligated to pay or provide Mr. Hudson the following under the various termination scenarios pursuant to his employment agreement:

Reason for TerminationMr. Hudson is Entitled To:

Company Terminates for

Cause

 

 

•  base salary through the date of termination of employmentLAS VEGAS SANDS 2023 Proxy Statement

•  the “Hudson Standard Benefits” consisting of:

•  reimbursement for expenses incurred, but not paid prior to such termination of employment, subject to the receipt of supporting information by the Company

•  such other compensation and benefits as may be provided in applicable plans and programs of the Company, according to the terms and conditions of such plans and programs

Company Terminates

Without Cause or Executive

Officer Terminates for Good Reason

 

•  the Hudson Standard Benefits

•  a lump sum payment in the amount of his base salary for twelve months

•  relocation per the Company’s relocation policy to a city of his choice in the continental United States

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT65


The reasons for termination are defined in Mr. Hudson’s employment agreement as follows:EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND OTHER INFORMATION

 

DefinitionDescription in Mr. Hudson’s Employment Agreement
Cause

•  he is convicted or pleads guilty or enters into a nolo contendere or Alford plea to a felony or is convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, which materially affects his

•  ability to perform duties or materially adversely affects the Company or its reputation or he misappropriates any material funds or property of the Company

•  he commits fraud or embezzlement with respect to the Company

•  he commits any material act of dishonesty relating to his employment by the Company regardless of whether such act results or was intended to result in his direct or indirect personal gain or enrichment

•  he uses alcohol or drugs that render him unable to perform the functions of his job or to carry out his duties to the Company

•  he fails to render services, including any licensing requirements, or fails to follow directions communicated by management

•  any act, or failure to act, (including disclosure of confidential information) by Mr. Hudson that is likely to prejudice the business or reputation of the Company, to result in material economic or other harm to the Company or which brings material disrepute upon himself, either personally or professionally

•  he violates any law, rule or regulation of any governmental or regulatory body material to the business of the Company or its affiliates

•  he loses, cannot attain or has revoked or suspended any license or certification necessary to discharge his duties on behalf of the Company

•  he willfully or persistently fails to reasonably perform his duties

Good Reason

•  the Company’s removal of Mr. Hudson from the position of Executive Vice President and/or Global General Counsel of the Company

•  a relocation of his principal place of employment by more than 200 miles; or

•  a material adverse change in Mr. Hudson’s status, position, duties or responsibilities (which shall include not reporting to the CEO or the CEO’s designee), which is not cured within 30 days after written notice thereof is delivered by Mr. Hudson to the Company

 

Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan

In the event of a change in control, as defined in the Company’sour Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan, if our Compensation Committee so determines:

 

all outstanding options and equity (other than performance compensation awards) issued under theour Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan shall fully vest; and

 

outstanding awards may be cancelled and the value of the awards shall be paid to the participants.

In addition, performance compensation awards shall vest based on the level of attainment of the performance goals as determined by the Compensation Committee.

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.   •  2021 PROXY STATEMENT66
POTENTIAL PAYMENTS/BENEFITS UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR 2020

— POTENTIAL PAYMENTS/BENEFITS UPON TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT FOR 2022

The table below sets forth information about the potential payments and benefits our named executive officers who were employed by the Companyus on December 31, 2020,2022, may receive under their employment agreements, as in effect on December 31, 2020,2022, upon the termination of their employment with the Company. The amounts shown in the table below are estimates of the maximum payments that each named executive officer would receive in certain instances assuming a hypothetical employment termination date of December 31, 2020.2022. The amounts actually payable will be determined only upon the termination of employment of each named executive officer, taking into account the facts and circumstances surrounding the named executive officer’s termination of employment, and are qualified in all respects by the terms of the applicable employment agreements and applicable law.

The information in the table assumes:

 

amounts included in cash payments for incentive bonus payments are based on each named executive achieving 100% of their performance targets and/or goals;

the named executive officer did not become employed by a subsequent employer; and

equity awards vest fully upon terminations without cause or for good reason (whether or not in connection with a change in control,control), or death or disability, if provided in the applicable employment agreement.

 

   Continued     
   Vesting or Continued     
NAME

CASH

PAYMENTS

ACCELERATION
OF RESTRICTED
STOCK UNITS(1)

CONTINUED

VESTING OR

ACCELERATION
OF OPTIONS(2)

CONTINUED

HEALTH

BENEFITS(3)

TOTAL
 Cash Acceleration of Health     
Name Payments Options(1) Benefits(2) Total 
Sheldon G. Adelson                
For Good Reason $30,000,000  $211,481  $20,000  $30,231,481 
Change in Control $47,500,000  $211,481  $40,000  $47,751,481 
Robert G. Goldstein

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Without Cause/For Good Reason

$  24,000,000$  4,831,035$  18,395,860$$  47,226,895
  

Without Cause/For Good Reason within 2 Years Following a Change in Control

$33,000,000$4,831,035$18,395,860$  55,640$56,282,535
  
Death/Disability $30,000,000  $211,481  $20,000  $30,231,481 $6,000,000$4,831,035$$$10,831,035
Retirement $12,500,000  $211,481  $20,000  $12,731,481 
Robert G. Goldstein                
  
Patrick Dumont

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Without Cause/For Good Reason $4,500,000  $  $  $4,500,000 $12,500,000$2,694,660$13,796,895$$28,991,555
Change in Control $13,500,000  $23,175,000  $40,000  $36,715,000 
  

Without Cause/For Good Reason within 2 Years Following a Change in Control

$20,000,000$2,694,660$13,796,895$55,640$36,547,195
  
Death/Disability $9,000,000  $  $  $9,000,000 $2,500,000$2,694,660$$$5,194,660
Patrick Dumont                
  
Randy Hyzak

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Without Cause/For Good Reason $1,200,000  $  $20,000  $1,220,000 $2,700,000$808,393$4,598,965$$8,107,358
Change in Control $2,400,000  $  $  $2,400,000 
  

Without Cause/For Good Reason within 2 Years Following a Change in Control

$4,200,000$808,393$4,598,965$55,640$9,662,998
  
Death/Disability $  $  $  $ $1,200,000$808,393$$$2,008,393
  
D. Zachary Hudson                

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Without Cause/For Good Reason $980,000  $  $  $980,000 $1,130,000$$4,598,965$$5,728,965
Change in Control $  $  $  $ 
  

Without Cause/For Good Reason within 2 Years Following a Change in Control

$1,130,000$$4,598,965$$5,728,965
  
Death/Disability $  $  $  $ $$$$$

 

(1)

Reflects the value of accelerated vesting of restricted stock units, based on the closing price of our Common Stock on December 30, 2022, of $48.07 per share.

(2)

Reflects the value of accelerated vesting of options equal to the excess of (a) the closing price of our Common Stock on December 31, 2020,30, 2022, of $59.60$48.07 per share over (b) the applicable exercise price of the options. Of the amounts shown in the table, options with a value of $211,481 for Mr. Adelson and options with a value of $4,635,000 for Mr. Goldstein vested during the period from January 1, 2021, through the date of this proxy statement.

(2)(3)

Continued health benefits represents the estimated cost for providing such benefits the named executive officer would be entitled to under the remainder of the term.

 

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PAY-VERSUS-PERFORMANCE
— 2022
PAY-VERSUS-PERFORMANCE
TABLE
The following table provides information regarding compensation
earned
, compensation
actually
paid, total
shareholder
return (“TSR”),
net
income from continuing operations and our most important financial measure used in determining compensation for the years indicated for our named executive officers:
                     
VALUE OF INITIAL
FIXED $100
INVESTMENT
BASED ON:
      
           
    YEAR
 
SUMMARY
COMPENSATION
TABLE TOTAL
FOR FIRST
PEO
(1)
 
SUMMARY
COMPENSATION
TABLE TOTAL
FOR SECOND
PEO
(1)
 
COMPENSATION
ACTUALLY PAID
TO FIRST PEO
(1)
 
COMPENSATION
ACTUALLY PAID
TO SECOND
PEO
(1)
 
AVERAGE
SUMMARY
COMPENSATION
TABLE TOTAL
FOR
NON-PEO

NEOS
(1)
 
AVERAGE
COMPENSATION
ACTUALLY PAID
TO
NON-PEO

NEOS
(1)
 
LVS
TSR
(2)
 
PEER
GROUP
TSR
(DJ U.S.
GAMBLING
INDEX)
(3)
 
NET
INCOME
(LOSS)
(4)
 
CONSOLIDATED 
ADJUSTED 
PROPERTY 
EBITDA 
          
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
(i)
   
 
(ii)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
(iii)
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
(in millions)
 
           
2022     N/A    $ 11,410,263     N/A    $ 40,267,303    $5,634,384    $14,578,252     $ 71    $ 58      $   1,357   $ 732   
           
2021    $ 5,784,936    $ 31,204,900    $5,393,584    $8,426,900    $ 12,095,245    $ 12,806,858     $ 56    $ 78      $(1,276)    $786   
           
2020    $ 11,344,715     N/A    $ 11,902,072     N/A    $2,663,400    $3,462,239     $ 88    $ 90      $(2,143)    $(48)  
(1)
Mr. Adelson passed away on January 11, 2021. Prior to the passing of Mr. Adelson, Mr. Goldstein was appointed as Acting Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer on January 7, 2021 PROXY STATEMENT
67and, subsequent to Mr. Adelson’s passing, became Chairman and Chief Executive Officer on January 26, 2021. Prior to Mr. Goldstein’s appointment, he served as President and Chief Operating Officer. Our PEOs and
Non-PEO
NEOs for the years shown in the table above were as follows:
For 2022: Mr. Goldstein served as our PEO and Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson served as our
Non-PEO
NEOs.
For 2021: Mr. Adelson and Mr. Goldstein served as our PEOs and Mr. Dumont, Mr. Hyzak and Mr. Hudson served as our
Non-PEO
NEOs.
For 2020: Mr. Adelson served as our PEO and Mr. Goldstein, Mr. Dumont, and Mr. Hudson served as our
Non-PEO
NEOs.
(2)
Cumulative TSR is calculated by dividing the sum of the cumulative amount of dividends (if any) for the measurement period (determined in accordance with Item 402(v) of SEC Regulation
S-K),
assuming dividend reinvestment, and the difference between the Company’s Common Stock price at the end and the beginning of the measurement period by our Common Stock price at the beginning of the measurement period.
(3)For purposes of this disclosure, our peer group, the DJ U.S. Gambling Index, is the same peer group used for purposes of the performance graph included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
(4)In 2022, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of $1.54 billion, which excludes the net income from the Las Vegas operations as that is disclosed as a discontinued operation. The Las Vegas operations included a gain on the sale of $2.85 billion.
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LAS VEGAS SANDS 2023 Proxy Statement

PAY-VERSUS-PERFORMANCE
The following table provides the adjustments relating to equity awards made to the summary compensation table total to obtain the compensation actually paid for the years indicated for our named executive officers:
        
NOTE
 
YEAR
 
SUMMARY
COMPENSATION
TABLE TOTAL
  
LESS:
GRANT DATE
FAIR VALUE OF
EQUITY AWARDS
INCLUDED IN
SUMMARY
COMPENSATION
TABLE
  
YEAR-END
FAIR
VALUE OF
EQUITY
GRANTED
DURING THE
APPLICABLE
YEAR
(OUTSTANDING
    AND UNVESTED    
AS OF
YEAR-END)
  
CHANGE IN FAIR
VALUE AS OF
YEAR-END
OF
EQUITY AWARDS
GRANTED IN
PRIOR YEARS
(OUTSTANDING &
UNVESTED AS OF
YEAR-END)
  
CHANGE IN FAIR
VALUE AS OF THE
VESTING DATE OF
EQUITY AWARDS
THAT VESTED
DURING THE
APPLICABLE YEAR
  
COMPENSATION
ACTUALLY PAID
 
   
(i)
 
Sheldon G. Adelson
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2021
 $5,784,936  $  $  $—   $(391,352)  $5,393,584 
 
2020
 $11,344,715  $(1,000,000 $1,427,045  $10,259   $120,053   $  11,902,072 
   
(ii)
 
Robert G. Goldstein
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2022
 $11,410,263  $  $  $22,226,875   $  6,630,165   $40,267,303 
 
2021
 $    31,204,900  $  (26,184,000 $      28,126,000  $  (24,720,000)  $—   $8,426,900 
   
(iii)
 
Non-PEO
NEOs (Average)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2022
 $5,634,384  $  $  $6,150,062   $2,793,806   $14,578,252 
 
2021
 $12,095,245  $(9,799,978 $11,020,016  $(282,213)  $(226,212)  $12,806,858 
 
2020
 $2,663,400  $  $  $1,048,565   $(249,726)  $3,462,239 
Note — the Company does not have a
ny defined benefit or pension plan
s. Additionally, the Company did not have any of the following adjustments per Item 402(v)(2)(C)(1) occur in the relevant fiscal periods:
awards granted in prior y
ears that were determine
d to fail to meet the applicable vesting conditions during the covered fiscal year; and
dollar value of any dividends or other earnings paid on stock or option awards in the covered fiscal year prior to the v
esting date that were not otherwis
e reflected in the fair value of such award or included in any other component of total compensation for the covered fiscal year.
The
year-end
and vesting date fair values of the equity awards in the foregoing table are calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 718. The change in fair value is driven primarily by the change in our underlying stock price. All
other
valuation
assumptions
used to calculate the fair values under the Black Scholes model did not materially differ from those disclosed at the time of the grant.
As a significant amount of the
values
in the adjustments made to the summary compensation table total for
equity
awards for our Principal Executive Officer (“PEO”) and our
non-PEO
named executive officers (“non-PEOs”) are required by the SEC to be based on our stock price as the last day of the fiscal year or the vesting date, the values could have been materially different if other dates were selected.
— COMPARATIVE DISCLOSURE
Based on their current employment agreements, 84% and 77% of the PEO’s and
non-PEO’s
annual compensation is considered
“at-risk,”
respectively. We believe this strikes an appropriate balance between holding our named executive officers accountable for the performance of the Company, aligning executive and shareholder interest, while providing a platform to retain strong executive leaders. It is important to highlight that the
COVID-19
Pandemic has had a significant multi-year impact on our operations and as a result our named executive officers did not receive any short-term or long-term performance-based incentives related to the 2020 and 2021 fiscal years, although they each received a long-term incentive award in connection with the signing of their employment agreements in 2021 (see “— Employment Agreements”).
In 2021, our named executive officers were granted
one-time
performance-based stock options tied to the 2022 fiscal year, for which the respective criteria was attained. Our named executive officers were also given aggressive financial, operational and strategic performance criteria in order to receive short- and long-term incentive awards for the 2022 year, of which the respective criteria were also met. Refer to the “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” section for greater detail on the short-term and long-term performance-based incentives and the accomplishments of meeting the predetermined criteria.
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COMPENSATION TYPE
 
        2020        
 
        2021        
 
        2022        
    
Base Salary 
 
 
    
Short-Term Incentives - Annual Cash Bonus 
x
 
x
 
    
Long-Term Incentives - Equity Awards - Annual RSU Grants 
x
 
x
 
    
Long-Term Incentives - Equity Awards -
One-Time
Performance-Based Options Grants
 
x
 
 
x
    
Long-Term Incentives - Equity Awards - One-Time RSU Grants 
x
 
 
x
This following graph reflects (a) the relationship between our TSR and the TSR of our peer group over the last three years, including our TSR outperformance of the TSR of our peers over the last 12 months, during which the recovery of our business from the impacts of the
COVID-19
Pandemic began in earnest with the
re-opening
of Singapore and the subsequent achievement of meaningful levels of visitation, as well as (b) the relationship between the compensation actually paid to our named executive officers and our TSR over the last three years.
Due to the annual RSU opportunity comprising 52% and 39% of the annual compensation of our Chief Executive Officer and our other named executive officers, respectively, TSR is an appropriate metric against which to evaluate executive performance and compensation. We know from our regular and extensive discussions with key stockholders that this measurement is the one most frequently proposed by investors, for whom the vast majority are themselves measured by the absolute and relative TSR of the companies in which they invest, thereby providing strong alignment of executive leadership incentives. Our TSR materially improved relative to peers during 2022, reflecting important progress in a number of areas including the recovery of our Singapore operations, the successful positioning and investment in anticipation of a recovery in Macao and the successful award of a new ten-year gaming concession in Macao.
LOGO
 *Represents Mr. Adelson as PEO for 2020, Mr. Adelson and Mr. Goldstein as PEOs for 2021 (using the sum of the compensation actually paid to both of them for 2021), and Mr. Goldstein as PEO for 2022.
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PAY-VERSUS-PERFORMANCE
The following graph illustrates the relationship between the compensation actually paid to our named executive officers and our net income (loss) and consolidated adjusted property EBITDA in 2020, 2021 and 2022. It demonstrates that our consolidated adjusted property EBITDA stabilized in 2022, despite worsening operating conditions in our Macao business, and that net losses reduced
year-on-year
in 2021 before turning to positive net income in 2022 as a result of gains realized on the sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets (see note below).
We believe the increase in the compensation actually paid to our named executive officers in 2022 is justified as a result of successfully executing a significant recovery in our Singapore business and preparing our Macao business for imminent recovery. We also continue to execute our capital expenditure programs in Asia and completed the sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets to increase our liquidity. While the majority of these actions are not yet evident in consolidated adjusted property EBITDA or net income (loss), they are of considerable significance to our future growth.
LOGO
CEO PAY RATIO*Represents Mr. Adelson as PEO for 2020, Mr. Adelson and Mr. Goldstein as PEOs for 2021 (using the sum of the compensation actually paid to both of them for 2021), and Mr. Goldstein as PEO for 2022.
In 2022, the Company had a net loss from continuing operations of $1.54 billion, which excludes the net income from the Las Vegas operations as that is disclosed as a discontinued operation. The Las Vegas operations included a gain on the sale of $2.85 billion.
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— MOST IMPORTANT PERFORMANCE MEASURES
The following table lists the most important performance measures (“PM”) that we use to link executive compensation actually paid for our named executive officers during the year ended December 31, 2022 to the Company’s performance:
PERFORMANCE MEASURE
WHY MEASURE IS CONSIDERED IMPORTANT
Consolidated Adjusted Property EBITDA
(1)
This metric highlights our profitability, our effectiveness at cost control and the success of our capital allocation decisions as they relate to our mix of business and the resulting operating cash generation. We believe consolidated adjusted property EBITDA is the most relevant metric by which to measure market share in each of our key jurisdictions and is the single most important financial metric by which we measure the effectiveness of our named executive officers.
Liquidity
Maintaining a strong balance sheet and the availability of funds to fulfill our growth and capital investment ambitions is key to our short- and long-term growth.
ESG
ESG leadership is important to the Company and we also recognize the importance of ESG to all of our stakeholders, including stockholders. As such, we believe it is appropriate to ensure we continue to improve our ESG performance by tying elements of named executive officers compensation to measurable ESG goals.
(1)
Refer to Annex A, which includes a reconciliation of
non-GAAP
consolidated adjusted property EBITDA to net loss from continuing operations.
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CEO PAY RATIO

As required by Section 953(b) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and Item 402(u) of Regulation S-K, we are providing the following information about the relationship of the annual total compensation of our Team Members and the annual total compensation of Mr. Adelson,Goldstein, our Chief Executive Officer (our “CEO”) for 2020:2022:

 

CEO Pay Ratio  
CEO Annual Total Compensation(1) $11,344,715
 
CEO PAY RATIO  

 

 
 
CEO Annual Total Compensation* $  11,410,263 
 
Median Employee Annual Total Compensation $42,809 $34,712 
 
CEO to Median Employee Pay Ratio  265:1  329:1 

 

(1)*The annual total compensation of our CEO, as

As reported in the 20202022 Summary Compensation Table under “Executive Compensation and Other Information.”included in this proxy statement.

METHODOLOGY

To identify the median of the annual total compensation of all our employees, as well as to determine the annual total compensation of the “median employee,” the methodology and the material assumptions, adjustments and estimates that we used were as follows:

 

We determined, as of December 31, 2020,2022, our employee population consisted of 46,21035,774 individuals working at our parent company and consolidated subsidiaries, with 19%2% of these individuals located in the United States and 81%98% located outside of the United States. OfAll of these employees 44,780 individuals are full-time or part-time employees, with the remainder employed on a seasonal or temporary basis.employees.

We elected to exclude our seasonal or temporary employees who haven’t worked since July 1, 2020,2022, because they were not employees as of December 31, 2020.2022.

We determined 20202022 earnings based on the following elements:

 

U.S. employees: Medicare wages reported on 20202022 Internal Revenue Service Form W-2,

 

Singapore employees: 20202022 cash compensation reported to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore,

 

the remaining employees: all cash compensation reported in the local payroll system,

 

we used the exchange rate on December 31, 20202022 to convert each non-U.S. employee’s total compensation to U.S. dollars, and

 

we annualized the base salary of all full-time and part-time employees who were hired in 2020,2022, but did not work for us or our consolidated subsidiaries for the entire fiscal year. We did not make a full-time equivalent adjustment for any part-time, seasonal or temporary employee.

Using this methodology, we determined the “median employee” was a full-time employee located in Las Vegas, with wages and overtime pay for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2020, in the amount of $32,601. With respect to the annual total compensation of the “median employee,” we identified and calculated the elements of such employee’s compensation for 2020 in accordance with the requirements of Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K, resulting in annual total compensation of $42,809.

 

Using this methodology, we determined the “median employee” was a full-time employee located in Macao, with wages and overtime pay for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022 in the amount of $32,610. With respect to the annual total compensation of the “median employee,” we identified and calculated the elements of such employee’s compensation for 2022 in accordance with the requirements of Item 402(c)(2)(x) of Regulation S-K, resulting in annual total compensation of $34,712.

Because the SEC rules for identifying the median employee and calculating the pay ratio allow companies to use a variety of methodologies, apply certain exemptions and make assumptions, adjustments and estimates that reflect their compensation practices, the pay ratio we report above may not be comparable to the pay ratio reported by other companies.

 

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION

The elements of annual non-employee director compensation for 20202022 were as follows:

 

Annual Board Retainer $150,000 
Annual Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Grant(1) $100,000 
One-time Stock Option Grant for New Directors(2) $100,000 
Annual Cash Retainer - Audit Committee Chairperson $25,000 
Annual Cash Retainer - Audit Committee Members $15,000 
Annual Cash Retainer - Other Committee Chairpersons(3) $15,000 
Annual Cash Retainer - Other Committee Members(3) $5,000 
Board Meeting Attendance per Meeting(4) $1,500 
Board Committee Meeting Attendance per Meeting(4) $1,000 
Telephonic Board Meeting Attendance per Meeting(4) $750 
Telephonic Board Committee Meeting Attendance per Meeting(4) $500 
  
Annual Board Retainer $    150,000 
  
Annual Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Unit Grant(1) $175,000 
  
One-time Stock Option Grant for New Directors(2) $100,000 
  
Annual Cash Retainer — Audit Committee and Special Litigation Committee Chair $25,000 
  
Annual Cash Retainer — Audit Committee and Special Litigation Committee Members $15,000 
  
Annual Cash Retainer — Other Committee Chair(3) $15,000 
  
Annual Cash Retainer — Other Committee Members(3) $5,000 

 

(1)

Each non-employee director may elect to receive either restricted stock or restricted stock units. In accordance with theour Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan, upon vesting of the restricted stock or restricted stock units, non-employee directors may not sell their stock while serving as a member of the Board. In 2020,2022, each non-employee director received 2,1895,806 shares of restricted stock.

(2)

Value of the option grant is based on the Black-Scholes option valuation model.

(3)

Other committees denotecommittee” denotes the Compensation Committee, Nominating and Governance Committee, Compliance Committee and the ComplianceSpecial Litigation Committee.

(4)Attendance fees reflect amount paid for each meeting attended.

Non-employee directors may defer cash compensation payments into the Company’s our Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan. None of the non-employee directors has elected to defer any payments to date. Non-employee directors are also reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with their service as directors, including travel expenses for meeting attendance.

The goal of our director compensation program is to attract, motivate and retain directors capable of making significant contributions to the long term success of the Company and its stockholders. No changes to our director compensation program were made in 2020.

In early 2021, the Compensation Committee asked AETHOS to provide advice on the elements of, and amounts payable under, our non-employee director compensation program, based on a comparison of our current director compensation program against the director compensation programs maintained by our peer group companies, as identified by AETHOS and described below. Based on these recommendations, the Board approved an increase for 2021 in the annual restricted stock or restricted stock unit grant provided to our non-employee directors from $100,000 to $175,000. In addition, the Board eliminated the payment of meeting attendance fees, due to their declining prevalence in the market.

In connection with the review of our non-employee director compensation program, the following peer group companies were identified by AETHOS, with the view that if the Company was required to fill an independent director position, the Company would seek to nominate or appoint the types of individuals who are independent directors of these companies. These companies are in comparable industries, compete for the same talent and investment dollars, and are of a similar size, complexity and scope, as the Company. For purposes of updating our annual non-employee director compensation program for 2021, the Compensation Committee generally compared the total compensation of each of our non-employee directors to the median total compensation of the non-employee directors of our peer companies.

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Caesars Entertainment, Inc.Marriott International, Inc.United Continental Holdings, Inc.
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 •The Coca-Cola CompanyMGM Resorts InternationalWalgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Colgate-Palmolive CompanyNike, Inc.Wynn Resorts, Limited
Delta Air Lines, Inc.Penn National Gaming, Inc.Yum! Brands, Inc.
General Mills, Inc.PepsiCo, Inc.
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc.Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

In addition, AETHOS provided comparison data for a smaller peer group that included the additional companies included in the Primary Peer Group being used in conjunction with the analyses and recommendations provided by Korn Ferry with respect to the appropriate level of compensation for our executive officers, as described above under “– The Committee’s Compensation Consultant.” Based on that additional data, AETHOS’s recommendations for changes to our 2021 non-employee director compensation program remained consistent with the changes described above.

2020 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE

— 2022 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE

The following table describes the compensation arrangements with our non-employee directors for 2020:2022:

 

  Fees  Stock  Option  All Other    
  Earned  Awards(1)  Awards(2)  Compensation(3)  Total 
Name ($)  ($)  ($)  ($)  ($) 
Irwin Chafetz $158,250  $100,000  $  $4,889  $263,139 
Micheline Chau $184,250  $100,000  $  $4,889  $289,139 
Charles D. Forman(4) $158,250  $100,000  $  $4,889  $263,139 
George Jamieson $194,250  $100,000  $  $4,889  $299,139 
Charles A. Koppelman $190,750  $100,000  $  $4,889  $295,639 
Lewis Kramer $194,250  $100,000  $  $4,889  $299,139 
David F. Levi $190,750  $100,000  $  $4,889  $295,639 
Xuan Yan(5) $183,500  $100,000  $  $  $283,500 
      
NAME 

FEES

EARNED

($)

  STOCK
AWARDS(1)
($)
  

OPTION
AWARDS(2)

($)

  

ALL OTHER

COMPENSATION

($)

  

TOTAL

($)

 
      
Irwin Chafetz $150,000  $175,000  $  $  $325,000 
      
Micheline Chau $170,910  $175,000  $  $  $345,910 
      
Charles D. Forman(3) $150,000  $175,000  $  $  $  325,000 
      
George Jamieson(4) $65,769  $  $  $  $65,769 
      
Nora M. Jordan $176,374  $175,000  $  $  $351,374 
      
Charles A. Koppelman(5) $171,413  $175,000  $  $  $346,413 
      
Lewis Kramer $195,448  $175,000  $  $  $370,448 
      
David F. Levi $  200,000  $  175,000  $    —  $    —  $375,000 
      
Yibing Mao+ $155,448  $175,000  $  $  $330,448 

 

+

Ms. Mao resigned from the Board effective as of February 22, 2023.

(1)

The amounts in this column represent the fair value of the restricted shares issued, as determined pursuant to ASC Topic 718. The restricted stock vests on the earlier to occur of the first anniversary of the date of grant and the date of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders in the calendar year following the date of grant, in each case, provided that the director is still serving on the Board on the vesting date. As of December 31, 2020,2022, Ms. Chau, and Messrs.Ms. Jordan, Ms. Mao, Mr. Chafetz, Mr. Forman, Jamieson, Koppelman,Mr. Kramer and Mr. Levi each held 2,1895,806 unvested shares of restricted stock that will vest on May 14, 2021.11, 2023.

(2)

Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes calculation are disclosed in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, included in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.As of December 31, 2020,2022, Ms. Chau, Ms. Jordan and Messrs. Jamieson,Ms. Mao, and Mr. Kramer and Mr. Levi held options to acquire 6,215, 3,735,6,105, 7,363, 10,649 and 8,097 shares of our Common Stock, respectively, that vest (or have vested) in five equal installments on each of the first five anniversaries of the respective dates of grant.

(3)The amounts in this column are for accrued dividends received upon the vesting of restricted stock during 2020.
(4)

The amounts in the table exclude fees paid by Sands China Ltd.SCL to Mr. Forman in connection with his service as a member of the Board of Sands China Ltd.SCL.

(4)

Mr. Jamieson retired from the Board in May 2022.

(5)

Mr. Yan’s 2,189Koppelman passed away on November 25, 2022. The vesting date of Mr. Koppelman’s unvested shares of restricted stock and optionswas accelerated to acquire 11,363 shares of our Common Stock, were forfeited upon his resignation from the Board on December 31, 2020. His remaining 2,841 options were exercised on March 2, 2021.November 25, 2022.

 

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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION


EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table shows certain information with respect to our Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan as of December 31, 2020:2022:

 

Plan Category Number of
Securities to be
Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights
(a)
 Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding
Options, Warrants
and Rights ($)
(b)
 Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance Under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding
Securities Reflected in
Column (a))
(c)
 
  
PLAN CATEGORY 

NUMBER OF

SECURITIES TO BE

ISSUED UPON

EXERCISE OF

OUTSTANDING

OPTIONS,
WARRANTS

AND RIGHTS

(A)

 

WEIGHTED
AVERAGE

EXERCISE PRICE OF

OUTSTANDING

OPTIONS,
WARRANTS

AND RIGHTS ($) (B)

 

NUMBER OF SECURITIES

REMAINING AVAILABLE
FOR FUTURE ISSUANCE
UNDER EQUITY
COMPENSATION

PLANS (EXCLUDING

SECURITIES REFLECTED

IN COLUMN (A))

(C)

 
  
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1)  8,937,266  $57.16   8,998,486   14,538,774         $  48.09   2,385,512          
  
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders    $      —         $   —          
  
TOTAL  8,937,266  $57.16   8,998,486   14,538,774         $48.09   2,385,512          

 

(1)

Our 2004 Equity Award Plan was originally approved by our stockholders prior to our initial public offering, and an extension of the plan term through December 14, 2019, was approved by our stockholders at our 2014 annual meeting of stockholders. The Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Award Plan, which extended the plan term through December 14, 2024 and increased the number of shares of common stockCommon Stock available for grants by 10,000,000 shares, was approved by our stockholders at our 2019 annual meeting of stockholders. Pursuant to SEC guidance, unvested shares of restricted stock that were issued and outstanding on December 31, 20202022 are not included in the first or third column of this table.

 

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AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

The Audit Committee of the Board currently consists of Lewis Kramer (Chair), Micheline Chau George Jamieson and Nora M. Jordan. TheOur Board has determined that Mses.Ms. Chau, andMs. Jordan and Messrs.Mr. Kramer and Jamieson meet the current independence and experience requirements of the NYSE’s listing standards. In addition, theour Board has determined each of the members of the Audit Committee is financially literate and Mr. Kramer qualifiesand Ms. Chau each qualify as thean audit committee financial expert.

The Audit Committee’s responsibilities are described in a written charter adopted by theour Board, which the Audit Committee reviews annually. The Audit Committee is responsible for providing independent, objective oversight of the Company’s financial reporting process. Among its various activities, the Audit Committee reviews:

 

1.

the adequacy of the Company’s internal controls and financial reporting process and the reliability of the Company’s financial statements;

2.

the independence and performance of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors; and

3.

the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

The Audit Committee meets regularly in open sessions with the Company’s management, independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors to consider the adequacy of the Company’s internal controls and the objectivity of its financial reporting. In addition, the Audit Committee meets regularly in closed sessions with the Company’s management, independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors to review the foregoing matters. The Audit Committee selects the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, and periodically reviews their performance and independence from management.

The Audit Committee reviewed and discussed the audited financial statements with management and Deloitte & Touche LLP, and management represented to the Audit Committee the Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The discussions with Deloitte & Touche LLP also included the matters required to be discussed by the applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the SEC. The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from Deloitte & Touche LLP required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent accountant’s communications with the Audit Committee concerning independence, and has discussed with Deloitte & Touche LLP its independence.

Based on the Audit Committee’s review of the audited financial statements and the review and discussions described in the foregoing paragraphs, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020,2022, be included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020,2022, for filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Pursuant to its charter, the Audit Committee performs an annual self-assessment. For 2020,2022, the Audit Committee concluded, in all material respects, it had fulfilled its responsibilities and satisfied the requirements of its charter and applicable laws and regulations.

Respectfully submitted,

Lewis Kramer, Chair

Micheline Chau

George Jamieson

Nora M. Jordan

The foregoing report of the Audit Committee does not constitute soliciting material and should not be deemed filed or incorporated by reference into any other Company filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates such report by reference therein.

 

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FEES PAID TO INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

FEES PAID TO INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The following table sets forth fees paid or payable to Deloitte &Touche& Touche LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, in 20192022 and 2020,2021, for audit and non-audit services as well as the percentage of these services approved by our Audit Committee:

 

         % of Services
         Approved by Audit
   2019   2020 Committee
Audit Fees $6,222,000  $6,180,000 100%
Audit-Related Fees $601,000  $755,000 100%
Tax Fees $619,000  $531,000 100%
All Other Fees $22,000  $22,000 100%

    
  

 

 2022  2021  

  % OF SERVICES  

  APPROVED BY AUDIT  

  COMMITTEE  

 
    
Audit Fees $  5,627,000  $  6,140,000   100% 
    
Audit-Related Fees $1,242,000  $1,190,000   100% 
    
Tax Fees $617,000  $409,000   100% 
    
All Other Fees $14,000  $22,000   100% 

The category of “Audit Fees” includes fees for our annual audit and quarterly reviews, as well as additional audit-related accounting consultations and required statutory audits of certain of our subsidiaries.

The category of “Audit-Related Fees” includes fees for services related to the sale of our Las Vegas operations and assets, SCL notes issuance and related SEC filings in 20202022 and the LVSC notes issuance and related SEC filings in 2019,2021, issuance of consents associated with SEC filings consultations related to SEC comment letters and services related to the Las Vegas Sands Corp. 401(k) Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) for 20192022 and 2020.

2021. Fees of $500,000 and $425,000 for services in 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to the sale of our Las Vegas real property and operations were reimbursed by VICI Properties L.P.

During 20192022 and 2020,2021, $35,000 in fees related to the audit of the planPlan were paid directly by the plan.

Plan.

The category of “Tax Fees” includes tax consultation and planning fees and tax compliance services.

The category of “All Other Fees” includes fees for accounting training programs.

PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

PRE-APPROVAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Our Audit Committee Charter contains policies related to pre-approval of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee, or one of its members if such authority is delegated by the Audit Committee, has the sole authority to review in advance, and grant any appropriate pre-approvals, of (a) all auditing services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm and (b) all non-audit services to be provided by the independent registered public accounting firm as permitted by Section 10A of the Exchange Act and, in connection therewith, to approve all fees and other terms of engagement.

The Audit Committee has adopted the following process regarding the engagement of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm to perform services for the Company. For audit services related to the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the Company, the independent registered public accounting firm will provide the Audit Committee with an engagement letter each year prior to or contemporaneously with commencement of the audit services outlining the scope of the audit services proposed to be performed during the fiscal year. If the services are agreed to by the Audit Committee, the engagement letter will be formally accepted. The Audit Committee also approves statutory audit services for our foreign subsidiaries. For tax services, management will provide the Audit Committee with a separate scope of the tax services proposed to be performed during the fiscal year. If the scope of the tax services is agreed to by the Audit Committee, engagement letters or statements of work will be executed.executed as necessary when the services are performed. All other non-audit services will require pre-approval from the Audit Committee on a case-by-case basis.

If the pre-approval authority is delegated to a member, the pre-approval must be presented to the Audit Committee at its next scheduled meeting.

 

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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS


CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

Set forth below is a description of certain transactions with our executive officers and directors. Under its charter, the Audit Committee approves all related party transactions required to be disclosed in our public filings. For more information about our policies with respect to transactions with related parties, see “Corporate Governance — Related Party Transactions.”

SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT

— SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT

Pursuant to a support services agreement among Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Interface Operations, LLC, an entity controlled by members of the Adelson family (“Interface Operations”), the parties have agreed to provide to one another, certain services, including accounting, finance, procurement, risk management, development, legal, operational, management, facilities, government relations, information technology support, security services and such other general administrative services that a party may request from time to time of the other. Under this agreement, the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. charged Interface Operations $0.4$2.2 million for services provided by Company personnel during 2020.2022.

REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

— REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Messrs.Mr. Sheldon G. Adelson (our former chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Mr. Forman and Mr. Goldstein and certain other stockholders and employees, former employees and certain trusts they established have entered into a registration rights agreement with us relating to the shares of Common Stock they hold. Subject to several exceptions, including our right to defer a demand registration under certain circumstances, the Adelson Holders, as defined in the agreement, may require that we register for public resale under the Securities Act all shares of Common Stock they request be registered at any time, subject to certain conditions. The Adelson Holders may demand registrations so long as the securities being registered in each registration statement are reasonably expected to produce aggregate proceeds of $20 million or more. Since we became eligible to register the sale of our securities on Form S-3 under the Securities Act, the Adelson Holders have the right to require us to register the sale of the Common Stock held by them on Form S-3, subject to offering size and other restrictions.

The other stockholders that are party to this agreement were granted piggyback registration rights on any registration for the account of the Adelson Holders, subject to cutbacks if the registration requested by the Adelson Holders is in the form of a firm commitment underwritten offering and if the underwriters of the offering determine the number of securities to be offered would jeopardize the success of the offering.

In addition, the stockholders and employees that are party to this agreement and the trusts have been granted piggyback rights on any registration for our account or the account of another stockholder, subject to cutbacks if the underwriters in an underwritten offering determine the number of securities offered in a piggyback registration would jeopardize the success of the offering.

On November 14, 2008, the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. entered into a second amended and restated registration rights agreement with Dr. Miriam Adelson (Mr. Adelson’s spouse) and certain other stockholders.

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT

— TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO AIRCRAFT

Aviation and Related Personnel

Sands Aviation, LLC (“Sands Aviation”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company,Las Vegas Sands Corp., is engaged primarily in the business of providing aviation personnel, including pilots, aircraft mechanics and flight attendants, and administrative personnel, to the Company and to Interface Operations. Sands Aviation charges a fee to each of the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and Interface Operations for their respective use of these personnel. The fees charged by Sands Aviation are based upon its actual costs of employing or retaining these personnel, which are then allocated between the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and Interface Operations. The

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method of allocating these costs varies depending upon the nature of the service provided. For example, pilot services are allocated based upon the actual time spent operating aircraft for the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and for Interface Operations, respectively.Therespectively. The services of Sands Aviation’s aircraft mechanics are allocated based on the number and manufacturer of aircraft serviced and administrative personnel are allocated based upon the number of aircraft maintained by the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and Interface Operations, respectively. In addition, hangar lease and other operating costs are allocated based upon various factors, including the number and base location of aircraft maintained by the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and Interface Operations, respectively. During 2020,2022, Sands Aviation charged Interface Operations approximately $16.4$14.2 million for its use of Sands Aviation’s aviation and related personnel, operating costs and other overhead costs.

 

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CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS

Time Sharing Agreements

The CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiaries use aircraft owned by companies controlled by the Adelson family for business purposes, including flying patrons to our properties. The Company believesWe believe its use of these aircraft provides the Company with a significant competitive advantage in attracting patrons to the Company’sour properties and similar aircraft with comparable amenities are not generally available for charter. The Company believes the amounts paid to companies controlled by the Adelson family for the use of the aircraft are less than the Company would be required to pay to a third party provider, if comparable aircraft were available, and also believes the amounts paid pursuant to the agreements relating to the use of the aircraft described below do not provide for profits or a return on investment to the companies controlled by the Adelson family.

The CompanyAccordingly, Las Vegas Sands Corp. has entered into several aircraft time sharing agreements and aircraft cost sharing agreements with Interface Operations. Under the agreements, the party using an aircraft pays fees of up to (i) twice the cost of the fuel, oil and other additives used, (ii) all fees, including fees for landing, parking, hangar, tie-down, handling, customs, use of airways and permission for overflight, (iii) all expenses for catering and in-flight entertainment materials, (iv) all expenses for flight planning and weather contract services, (v) all travel expenses for pilots, flight attendants and other flight support personnel, including food, lodging and ground transportation and (vi) all communications charges, including in-flight telephone. Under the agreements, the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. charged Interface Operations approximately $1.7$4.3 million in respect of Interface Operations’ 20202022 use of the Company’sour aircraft, and Interface Operations charged the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. approximately $1.1$3.9 million in respect of the Company’s 2020our 2022 use of Interface Operations’ aircraft.

In addition, the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. has entered into an aircraft cost allocation agreement with Interface Operations Bermuda Ltd. (“Interface Bermuda”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Interface Operations, providing the Company access to a Boeing 747 aircraft and an Airbus A-340 aircraft. Under the agreement, the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. has agreed to pay Interface Bermuda fees of up to (i) a pro ratapro-rata share of all fixed costs, such as hangar, insurance, pilot salaries and training, maintenance, subscription services, support personnel and other similar items (exclusive of tax depreciation), (ii) actual costs of fuel, oil and other additives used, (iii) all fees, including fees for landing, parking, hangar, tie-down, handling, customs, use of airways and permission for overflight, (iv) all expenses for catering and in-flight entertainment materials, (v) all expenses for flight planning and weather contract services, (vi) all travel expenses for pilots, flight attendants and other flight support personnel, including food, lodging and ground transportation and (vii) all communications charges, including in-flight telephone. In 2020,2022, no charges were incurred by the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. for the Boeing 747.747 and Interface Bermuda charged the Company approximately $0.4$0.2 million in respectfor the Airbus A-340 aircraft.

We believe the amounts paid to companies controlled by the Adelson family for the use of the Company’s 2020aircraft are less than what we would be required to pay to a third party provider, if comparable aircraft were available, and also believe the amounts paid pursuant to the agreements relating to the use of Interface Bermuda’s Airbus 340 aircraft.

the aircraft described above do not provide for profits or a return on investment to the companies controlled by the Adelson family.

Aircraft Maintenance Master Services Agreement

Sands Aviation and Citadel Completions LLC (“Citadel”), an entity owned by a trust for the benefit of certain members of the Adelson family, have entered into an aircraft maintenance master services agreement under which Citadel may perform aircraft refurbishment and maintenance services on aircraft managed by Sands Aviation. During 2020,2022, Citadel charged Sands Aviation approximately $0.5$2.4 million for services provided by Citadel under this agreement.

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TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO LUXURY PASSENGER SHIP

Marina Bay Sands, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into agreements with Sira Company Ltd., a company ultimately owned by a trust for the benefit of certain members of the Adelson family and other related parties. Under these agreements, Marina Bay Sands was entitled to use a luxury passenger ship owned by Sira Company Ltd. during certain periods of the year and agreed to reimburse the actual operating expenses associated with its use of the luxury passenger ship. Sira Company Ltd. charged Marina Bay Sands approximately $3.1 million in respect of Marina Bay Sands’ 2020 use of the luxury passenger ship.

OTHER TRANSACTIONS

— OTHER TRANSACTIONS

We have employed Dr. Miriam Adelson since February 2021 as Co-Founder and Special Advisor to the wife of Mr. Adelson,Company, and from August 1990 to February 2021 as the Director of Community Involvement since August 1990 where, inInvolvement. In conjunction with our Government Relations Department, sheDr. Adelson oversees and facilitates our partnerships with key community groups and other charitable organizations. We paid her approximately $0.1 million during 2020.2022.

Mr. Adelson and his familyDuring 2022, Las Vegas Sands Corp. made payments of $0.5 million to the Company during 2020 for lodging, banquet, transportation, food and beverage services and personal protection equipment.

Mr. Goldstein made payments of $15,000 to the Company during 2020 for lodging, transportation and food and beverage services.

Mr. Dumont and his family made payments of $19,000 to the Company during 2020 for lodging, transportation and food and beverage services.

During 2020, the Company made payments of $2.2$0.9 million for food and beverage services, newspaper subscriptions, and security support from entities in which Mr.the Adelson and his family have an ownership interest.

Las Vegas Sands Corp. provided security services to Dr. Adelson and her family amounting to $2.6 million during 2022. These security measures were provided for the benefit of the Company and based on the advice of an independent security consultant.

 

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— PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE

With the exception of aviation-related coverages, the Company and entities controlled by Mr.the Adelson family that are not subsidiaries of the CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. (the “Stockholder Controlled Entities”) purchase property and casualty insurance separately. The Company and the Stockholder Controlled Entities bid for and purchase aviation-related coverages together. The CompanyLas Vegas Sands Corp. and the Stockholder Controlled Entities are separately invoiced for, and pay for, aviation-related insurance and allocate the aviation insurance costs not related to particular aircraft among themselves in accordance with the other allocations of aviation costs discussed above.

 

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ELECTION OF DIRECTORS


PROPOSAL NO. 1

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

Stockholders will vote to elect teneight directors to hold office for a one-year term. TheOur Board has recommended Mses.Mr. Robert G. Goldstein, Mr. Patrick Dumont, Mr. Irwin Chafetz, Ms. Micheline Chau, andMr. Charles D. Forman, Ms. Nora M. Jordan, and Messrs. Irwin Chafetz, Patrick Dumont, Charles D. Forman, Robert G. Goldstein, George Jamieson, Charles A. Koppelman,Mr. Lewis Kramer and Mr. David F. Levi for election as directors to serve until the 20222024 Annual Meeting and until their successors are duly elected and qualified or their earlier resignation, disqualification, death or removal. If any of the nominees should be unavailable to serve as a director, which is not presently anticipated, it is the intention of the persons named in the proxies to select and cast their votes for the election of such other person or persons as theour Board may designate.

Information regarding the director nominees is set forth above under the heading “Board.“Board of Directors Nominees.

Required Vote

The affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast at the annual meeting is required to elect the nominees for directors. Unless otherwise instructed, the proxy holders will vote the proxies received by them “FOR” the election of the directors.

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS STOCKHOLDERS VOTE FOR “FOR” THE ELECTION OF ITS TENEIGHT DIRECTOR NOMINEES

 

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RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

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PROPOSAL NO. 2

RATIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Audit Committee of the Board of the Company has appointed Deloitte &Touche& Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm to audit the consolidated financial statements of the Company during the year ending December 31, 2021,2023, and our stockholders are being asked to ratify this appointment as a matter of good corporate governance. If the appointment is not ratified, the Audit Committee will consider whether it is appropriate to appoint another independent registered public accounting firm.

A representative of Deloitte & Touche LLP will be present at the stockholders’ meeting with the opportunity to make a statement if they desire to do so and to respond to appropriate questions.

Required Vote

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person (virtually) or by proxy at the annual meeting and entitled to vote thereon is required to ratify this appointment.

 

A representative of Deloitte &Touche LLP will be present at the stockholders’ meeting with the opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to do so and to respond to appropriate questions.

LOGO

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR “FOR” THE RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP AS THE COMPANY’S INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 20212023

 

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PROPOSAL NO. 3

 

AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


PROPOSAL NO. 3

AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

As required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and pursuant to Section 14A of the Exchange Act, our stockholders are being provided with an advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation. Although the vote is advisory and is not binding on theour Board, the Compensation Committee will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation decisions. We refer to this non-binding advisory vote as the “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” vote.

The “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” vote is required to be offered to our stockholders at least once every three years. In 2017, our stockholders recommended we provide them with the opportunity to provide their “say-on-pay”“say-on-pay” vote each year, and our Board has accepted that recommendation. This year, in accordance with SEC rules, we are seeking an advisory vote from our stockholders on how frequently we should hold the “say-on-pay” vote as further described in Proposal No. 4.

TheOur Board is committed to corporate governance best practices and recognizes the significant interest of stockholders in executive compensation matters. As discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the Compensation Committee believes our current executive compensation program directly links executive compensation to our performance and aligns the interests of our executive officers with those of our stockholders. In addition, our compensation philosophy places more emphasis on variable elements of compensation (such as annual cash bonuses and equity-based compensation) than fixed remuneration. For example, a significant portion of our executive compensation is based on the Company’s achievement of predetermined performance-based financial targets. Our executives also receive equity incentive awards to better link their compensation to the Company’s performance.

We encourage you to read our Compensation Discussion and Analysis contained in this proxy statement for a more detailed discussion of our compensation policies and procedures.

Our stockholders have the opportunity to vote for, against or abstain from voting on the following resolution:

“Resolved, that the stockholders approve the compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the SEC (which includes the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, the compensation tables and any related material disclosed in this proxy statement).”

Required Vote

The affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person (virtually) or by proxy at the annual meeting and entitled to vote thereon is required to approve this resolution.

The above-referenced disclosures appear at pages 30-6728-58 of this proxy statement.

 

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR “FOR” APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AS DISCLOSED PURSUANT TO THE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE RULES OF THE SEC (WHICH INCLUDES THE COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS, THE COMPENSATION TABLES AND ANY RELATED MATERIAL DISCLOSED IN THIS PROXY STATEMENT)

 

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PROPOSAL NO. 4

AN ADVISORY (NON-BINDING) VOTE ON HOW FREQUENTLY STOCKHOLDERS SHOULD VOTE TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

As required by the Dodd-Frank Act, our stockholders are being provided with an advisory (non-binding) vote on how frequently our stockholders should have an advisory (non-binding) vote on the compensation of our named executive officers. Although the vote is advisory and is not binding on our Board, the Compensation Committee will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering how frequently to hold say-on-pay votes. We refer to this non-binding advisory vote as the “say-on-frequency” vote. You may choose from the following alternatives: every year, every two years, every three years or you may abstain.

The say-on-frequency vote must be offered to our stockholders at least once every six calendar years and was last voted upon in June 2017.

Our Board believes that having an annual say-on-pay vote to approve the compensation of our executive officers in satisfaction of U.S. disclosure rules is appropriate. Moreover, our Board believes that more frequent say-on-pay votes will permit our Board to receive current feedback on a timely basis from our stockholders regarding our compensation program for our named executive officers, which will enable us to implement more quickly any modifications that our Board determines to be appropriate.

Required Vote

The alternative among one year, two years or three years that receives the highest number of votes from the shares of Common Stock present in person (virtually) or by proxy at the annual meeting and entitled to vote thereon will be deemed to be the frequency preferred by our stockholders.

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THE BOARD RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR A FREQUENCY OF “ONE YEAR” AS THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE STOCKHOLDER ADVISORY VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION OF THE NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

 

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PROPOSAL NO. 5

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL TO REQUIRE THE COMPANY TO INCLUDE IN ITS ANNUAL PROXY STATEMENT EACH DIRECTOR/NOMINEE’S SELF-IDENTIFIED GENDER and RACE/ETHNICITY, AS WELL AS CERTAIN SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES, IF PROPERLY PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

A shareholder has informed the Company that the shareholder intends to present the non-binding proposal set forth below at the annual meeting. If the shareholder (or the shareholder’s qualified representative) is present at the annual meeting and properly submits the proposal for a vote, then the shareholder proposal will be voted upon at the annual meeting. In accordance with federal securities laws, the shareholder proposal and supporting statement are presented below as submitted by the shareholder and are quoted verbatim.

The Company disclaims all responsibility for the content of the proposal and the supporting statement, including other sources referenced in the supporting statement.

The Company will promptly provide to any shareholder the name, address and number of the Company’s voting securities held by the person submitting this proposal upon receiving a written request made to the Company’s Investor Relations department by writing Investor Relations, Las Vegas Sands Corp., 5500 Haven Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119.

Board Recommendation

The Board of Directors unanimously recommends that shareholders vote AGAINST the adoption of this proposal.

Required Vote

A simple majority of votes cast at the annual meeting is required to approve the shareholder proposal described in this Proposal No. 5.

Abstentions and broker non-votes will not have any effect on the outcome of this proposal because neither an abstention nor a broker non-vote represents a vote cast.

Proposal No. 5

Board Matrix Proposal

RESOLVED: Shareholders of Las Vegas Sands Corporation (“Company”) request that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) disclose in its annual proxy statement each director/nominee’s self-identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as the skills and attributes that are most relevant in light of the Company’s overall business, long-term strategy, and risks. The requested information shall be presented in matrix format and shall not include any attributes the Board identifies as minimum qualifications for all director candidates (the “Board Matrix”).

SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Investors believe that a diverse board in terms of relevant skills, gender, and race/ethnicity — is an indicator of a well-functioning board. Among other benefits, diverse boards can better manage risk by avoiding groupthink. Las Vegas Sands’ Board sets the tone from the top, and the disclosure of a Board Matrix would signal to your employees, customers, suppliers, and investors that the directors themselves value diversity and inclusion in the boardroom.

Many institutional investors prioritize board diversity in their proxy voting guidelines and engagement initiatives. Significant time and resources must be spent by investors to ascertain director information from ambiguous, and aggregate company disclosures or they must rely on data providers, which also draws from the same, imprecise sources. Even when photographs

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are provided, investors and data providers may be unable to appropriately determine the race or ethnicity of directors. As a result, it can be unnecessarily challenging for investors to fulfill their fiduciary duties and vote according to their own proxy voting guidelines.

Moreover, in its 2022 proxy statement, Las Vegas Sands provides no particularized data with respect to how its directors’ individual qualifications fit together to effectively fulfill the Board’s oversight responsibilities. Nor is each director’s self-identified race/ethnicity explicitly disclosed.

A Board Matrix would enable investors to make better informed proxy voting decisions by providing them with consistent, comparable and accurate data concerning the Company’s directors in a structured and decision-useful format. Such information would enable investors to: (1) assess how well-suited individual director nominees are for the Company in light of its long-term business strategy and risks, including the overall mix of director attributes and skills; (2) identify any gaps in skills or attributes; and (3) make meaningful, year over-year comparisons of the Board’s composition; and (4) ascertain the self-identified gender, race/ethnicity, skills and attributes of any particular director who has assumed leadership roles on the board/committees, as well as his/her/their tenure.

The proposal neither prevents nor discourages the Company from disclosing any other data or information that the Board believes is relevant.

Other leading companies, such as Goldman Sachs, Intel, 3M and Host Hotels & Resorts have published a Board Matrix with individualized director data in a decision-useful format. These matrices use EEO-I categories for disclosing the diversity of individual directors, which allows for consistent and comparable data.

We urge shareholders to vote FOR this proposal.

LOGO

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “AGAINST” THIS SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL. THE BOARD BELIEVES THAT THIS PROPOSAL IS NOT IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE COMPANY OR ITS SHAREHOLDERS. SEE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSE TO SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL NO.5 ON PAGE 79

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS RESPONSE TO PROPOSAL NO. 5

The Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST the foregoing proposal for the following reasons:

The Board agrees that a diversity of skills and attributes is a key quality of a well-functioning Board and ensures appropriate Board oversight. The Board also believes that it is important for our shareholders to have insight into the diversity of our Board, and accordingly, the Company has provided detailed information regarding the Board’s skills, age, tenure, and gender and racial/ethnic diversity for the last five years. The Company has disclosed the aggregate gender diversity of our Board since 2019 in its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. Since 2021, the Company has also disclosed the aggregate racial/ethnic diversity of our Board in our annual ESG Report. This year, based on discussions with shareholders, the Company is including both the aggregate gender diversity and aggregate racial/ethnic information in this proxy statement as well as in the ESG Report. Our proxy statement has also included disclosure of the Board’s average age and average Board tenure since 2019, and a matrix of certain skills of the Board relevant to the Company and its business since 2020.

The Board considers diversity of experiences and backgrounds to be important considerations in identifying and assessing Board candidates, and accordingly adopted a policy in 2022 to provide that the Board’s Nominating and Governance Committee will take reasonable steps to include diverse candidates in the pool of nominees when conducting searches for new directors, and any search firm engaged by the Nominating and Governance Committee will affirmatively be instructed to seek to include diverse candidates.

The Board’s commitment to diversity is clearly evident in its actions and in its composition. However, the Board believes that requiring an individual director or director candidate to specifically self-identify their race/ ethnicity and gender—or disclose that an individual director has declined to specifically self-identify this information—is inconsistent with their right to privacy. The Board additionally believes that implementing a requirement for self-identification on these factors could be detrimental to its ability to attract and retain the most qualified and diverse directors for the Company. Moreover, the Board believes the imposition of a prescriptive matrix on a director-by-director basis can promote a check-the-box approach to refreshment, thus increasing the risk of bypassing a well-qualified candidate.

Our Board acts as a collective body, representing the interests of all shareholders. While individual directors leverage their experience and knowledge, Board decisions and perspectives reflect the collective wisdom and experience of the group. The breadth of our disclosures, including the enhancements mentioned above, emphasizes the collective strength of our Board and meaningfully addresses the proposal.

For the above reasons, the Board unanimously recommends a vote AGAINST this proposal.

The Board of Directors believes that shareholder Proposal No. 5 is not in shareholders’ best interests and therefore the Board of Directors unanimously recommends that you vote AGAINST Proposal No. 5.

LOGO

THE BOARD RECOMMENDS RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE “AGAINST” PROPOSAL NO.5

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PROXY STATEMENT

— PROXY AND VOTING INFORMATION

Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) has provided you with these proxy materials in connection with its solicitation of proxies to be voted at the annual meeting of stockholders.meeting. We will hold the annual meeting online on Thursday, May 13, 2021,11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time. Please note throughout these proxy materials we may refer to Las Vegas Sands Corp. as “the Company,” “LVSC,” “we,” “us,” or “our.”

We are sending a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials (the “Notice”) to our stockholders of record and beneficial owners, unless they have directed us to provide the materials in a different manner. The Notice provides instructions on how to access and review all of the important information contained in this Proxy Statement, as well as how to submit a proxy by telephone or over the Internet. If you receive the Notice and would still like to receive a printed copy of our proxy materials, instructions for requesting these materials are included in the Notice. The Company plans to mail the Notice to stockholders by March 31, 2021.2023. The Company will continue to mail a printed copy of this Proxy Statement and form of proxy to certain stockholders, and it expects mailing to begin on or about March 31, 2021.

2023.

Attending the Virtual Annual Meeting as a Stockholder of Record

If you were a stockholder of record at the close of business on March 15, 2021,13, 2023, you can attend the annual meeting by accessing https://web.lumiagm.com/282745561 and entering the 11-digit control number on the proxy card or Notice of Availability of Proxy Materials you previously received and the meeting password, sands2021.

sands2023.

Registering to Attend the Virtual Annual Meeting as a Beneficial Owner

If your shares are registered in the name of your broker, bank or other agent, you are the “beneficial owner” of those shares and those shares are considered as held in “street name.” If you are a beneficial owner of shares registered in the name of your broker, bank or other agent, you should have received a voting instruction form with the proxy materials for the annual meeting from that organization rather than directly from us. Simply complete and mail the voting instruction form to ensure that your vote is counted. You may be eligible to vote your shares electronically over the Internet or by telephone. A large number of banks and brokerage firms offer Internet and telephone voting. If your bank or brokerage firm does not offer Internet or telephone voting information, please complete and return your voting instruction form. To vote at the virtual annual meeting, you must first obtain a valid legal proxy from your broker, bank or other agent and then register in advance to attend the annual meeting. Follow the instructions from your broker or bank included with the proxy materials, or contact your broker or bank to request a legal proxy form.

To register to attend the annual meeting, after obtaining a valid legal proxy from your broker, bank or other agent, you must submit proof of your legal proxy reflecting the number of your shares along with your name and email address to American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC. Requests for registration should be directed to proxy@astfinancial.com or to facsimile number 718-765-8730. Written requests can be mailed to:

American Stock Transfer & Trust Company LLC

Attn: Proxy Tabulation Department

6201 15th Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11219

Requests for registration must be labeled as “Legal Proxy” and be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on May 3, 2021.

2, 2023.

You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email after we receive your registration materials. You may attend the annual meeting and vote your shares at https://web.lumiagm.com/282745561 during the meeting.Themeeting. The password for the annual meeting is sands2021.sands2023. Follow the instructions provided to vote. We encourage you to access the annual meeting starting one hour prior to the start time, leaving ample time for the check in.

 

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Asking Questions

Stockholders who attend the virtual annual meeting by following the instructions above will have an opportunity to submit questions electronically during the question and answer period after the conclusion of the formal business of the meeting.

Each stockholder may submit one question and one follow-up question, and questions from multiple stockholders on the same topic or that are otherwise related may be grouped, summarized and answered together. We do not post stockholder questions or responses on our website.

Voting Shares

If you have not already voted your shares in advance, or if you wish to change your vote, you will be able to vote your shares electronically during the virtual annual meeting by clicking on the link on the meeting website. Whether or not you plan to attend the virtual annual meeting, we urge you to vote and submit your proxy in advance of the meeting by one of the methods described in the proxy materials for the annual meeting.

Technical Difficulties

The annual stockholder meeting site will be active one hour prior to the start of the meeting and stockholders are encouraged to log in to the meeting early. Only stockholders who have an 11-digit control number may attend the annual meeting and vote during the annual meeting. Stockholders experiencing technical difficulties accessing the meeting may visit https://go.lumiglobal.com/faq for assistance.

Who Can Vote

Only stockholders of record of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “Common Stock”),Common Stock, as of March 15, 2021,13, 2023, will be entitled to vote at the annual meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

How Many Shares Can Be Voted

The authorized capital stock of the Company presently consists of 1,000,000,000 shares of Common Stock. At the close of business on March 15, 2021, 763,864,64813, 2023, 764,271,386 shares of Common Stock were outstanding and entitled to vote. Each stockholder is entitled to one vote for each share held of record on that date on all matters that may come before the annual meeting. There is no cumulative voting in the election of directors.

How You Can Vote

You may attend the virtual annual meeting and vote your shares. You may also grant your proxy to vote by telephone or through the Internet by following the instructions included on the Notice, or by returning a signed, dated and marked proxy card if you received a paper copy of the proxy card.

The presence of the holders of at least a majority of the total number of outstanding shares of the Common Stock is necessary to constitute a quorum at the annual meeting. If you are the beneficial owner of shares held in “street name” by a broker, your broker, as the record holder of the shares, must vote those shares in accordance with your instructions. In accordance with the rules of the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”), a brokerage firm may give a proxy to vote its customers’ stock without customer instructions if the brokerage firm (i) transmitted proxy materials to the beneficial owner of the stock, (ii) did not receive voting instructions by the date specified in the statement accompanying the proxy materials, and (iii) has no knowledge of any contest with respect to the actions to be taken at the stockholders’annual meeting and such actions are adequately disclosed to stockholders. In addition, under current NYSE rules, brokerage firms may not vote their customers’ stock without instructions from the customer if the vote concerns the election of directors, a matter relating to executive compensation, including the advisory proposal on compensation, which will be voted on at the meeting, or an authorization for a merger, consolidation or any matter that could substantially affect the rights or privileges of the stock. Abstentions and broker non-votes are counted as present for the purpose of determining the presence or absence of a quorum for the transaction of business.

Proposal No. 1 requires the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast at the annual meeting. Proposal Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 35 require the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares of Common Stock present in person (virtually) or by proxy and entitled to vote thereon.thereon at the annual meeting. A properly executed proxy marked “WITHHOLD AUTHORITY” with respect to the election of one or more directors will not be voted with respect to the director or directors indicated and will have no effect on the election of directors. With respect to the other proposals, a properly executed proxy marked “ABSTAIN,” although counted for purposes of

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determining whether there is a quorum, will not be voted. Under Nevada law, a broker non-vote will have no effect on the outcome of the matters presented for a stockholder vote at thisthe annual meeting.

The Estate of Sheldon G. Adelson, his wife, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and trusts and other entities for the benefit of the Adelsons and their family members together beneficially owned approximately 56.6% of our outstanding Common Stock as of

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the record date. Dr. Adelson, the trustees for the various trusts and individuals authorized to vote the shares of Common Stock held by such other entities have indicated they will vote the shares of Common Stock over which they exercise voting control in accordance with the recommendations of our Board as set forth below.

Brokers are not permitted to vote on any matter other than the ratification of the appointment of our independent public accounting firm without instructions from the beneficial owner. Therefore, if your shares are held in the name of your broker, bank or other nominee, your vote is especially important this year. To ensure your shares are voted in the manner you desire, you should provide instructions to your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares for each of the proposals to be voted on at the annual meeting in the manner permitted by your broker, bank or other nominee. Without these instructions, shares held by beneficial owners will not be voted on Proposal Nos.Proposals No. 1 and 3.

 

If you duly submit a proxy but do not specify how you want to vote, your shares will be voted as our Board recommends, which is:

“FOR” the election of each of the nominees for director as set forth under Proposal No. 1;

“FOR” the ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 20212023 as described in Proposal No. 2; and

“FOR” the advisory proposal on executive compensation as described in Proposal No. 3.3;

“ONE YEAR” as the frequency with which our stockholders consider executive compensation as described in Proposal No. 4; and

“AGAINST” the shareholder proposal to require the company to include in its annual proxy statement each director/nominee’s self-identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as certain skills and attributes as described in Proposal No. 5.

How to Revoke or Change Your Vote

You may revoke or change your proxy at any time before it is exercised in any of three ways:

 

by notifying the Corporate Secretary of the revocation or change in writing;

by delivering to the Corporate Secretary a later dated proxy; or

by voting your shares at the annual meeting.

You will not revoke a proxy merely by attending the annual meeting. To revoke or change a proxy, you must take one of the actions described above.

Any revocation of a proxy, or a new proxy bearing a later date, should be sent to the following address: Corporate Secretary, Las Vegas Sands Corp., 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South,5500 Haven Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.89119. To revoke a proxy previously submitted by telephone, Internet or mail, simply submit a new proxy at a later date before the taking of the vote at the annual meeting, in which case, the later submitted proxy will be recorded and the earlier proxy will be revoked.

If you hold your shares in a brokerage or other account, you may submit new voting instructions by contacting your broker, bank or other nominee.

Other Matters to be Acted upon at the Meeting

Our Board presently is not aware of any matters other than those specifically stated in the Notice of Annual Meeting that are to be presented for action at the annual meeting. If any matter other than those described in this Proxy Statement is presented at the annual meeting on which a vote may properly be taken, the shares represented by proxies will be voted in accordance with the judgment of the person or persons voting those shares.

Adjournments and Postponements

Any action on the items of business described above may be considered at the annual meeting at the time and on the date specified above or at any time and date to which the annual meeting may be properly adjourned or postponed.

 

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Delivery of One Notice or Proxy Statement and Annual Report to a Single Household to Reduce Duplicate Mailings

In connection with the Company’s annual meeting, of stockholders, the Company iswe are required to send to each stockholder of record a Notice or a Proxy Statement and annual report and to arrange for a Notice or a Proxy Statement and annual report to be sent to each beneficial stockholder whose shares are held by or in the name of a broker, bank or other nominee. Because many stockholders hold shares of Common Stock in multiple accounts, this process would result in duplicate mailings of Notices or Proxy Statements and annual reports to stockholders who share the same address. To avoid this duplication, unless the Company receives instructions to the contrary from one or more of the stockholders sharing a mailing address, only one Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report will be sent to each address. Stockholders may, on their own initiative, avoid receiving duplicate mailings and save the Company the cost of producing and mailing duplicate documents as follows:

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Stockholders of Record

If your shares are registered in your own name and you are interested in consenting to the delivery of a single Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report, you may enroll in the electronic delivery service by going directly to the website of our transfer agent, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, at https://www.astfinancial.com anytime and following the instructions.

Beneficial Stockholders

If your shares are not registered in your own name, your broker, bank or other nominee that holds your shares may have asked you to consent to the delivery of a single Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report if there are other Las Vegas Sands Corp. stockholders who share an address with you. If you currently receive more than one Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report at your household and would like to receive only one copy of each in the future, you should contact your nominee.

Right to Request Separate Copies

If you consent to the delivery of a single Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report, but later decide you would prefer to receive a separate copy of the Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report, as applicable, for each stockholder sharing your address, then please notify us or your nominee, as applicable, and we or they will promptly deliver such additional Notices or Proxy Statements and annual reports. If you wish to receive a separate copy of the Notice or Proxy Statement and annual report for each stockholder sharing your address in the future, you may contact our transfer agent directly by telephone at 1-800-937-5449 or by visiting its website at https://www.astfinancial.com and following the instructions.

 

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TIMEFRAME FOR STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING

TIMEFRAME FOR STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING

Stockholders intending to present a proposal at the 20222024 Annual Meeting of stockholders for inclusion in our proxy statementProxy Statement for that meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act must submit the proposal in writing to Las Vegas Sands Corp., Attention: Corporate Secretary, 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South,5500 Haven Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.89119. Such proposals must comply with the requirements of Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act and must be received by the Company no later than December 1, 2021.

2, 2023.

In addition, our by-laws provide notice procedures for stockholders to nominate a person as a director and to propose business to be considered by stockholders at a meeting when such matter is not submitted for inclusion in the Company’s proxy statementProxy Statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act. Generally, notice of a nomination or proposal not submitted pursuant to Rule 14a-8 must be delivered to us not later than the 90th day nor earlier than the 120th day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting.

Accordingly, for our 20222024 Annual Meeting, of stockholders, notice of a nomination or proposal must be delivered to us no earlier than January 13, 202212, 2024 and no later than February 12, 2022.11, 2024. (If the date of the annual meeting, however, is more than 30 days before or more than 70 days after such anniversary date, notice must be delivered to us not earlier than the 120th day prior to such annual meeting date and not later than the later of the 90th day prior to such annual meeting or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made.) Nominations and proposals also must satisfy other requirements set forth in the by-laws. If a stockholder complies with the forgoing notice provisions and with certain additional procedural requirements in our by-laws and the SEC rules, the Company will have authority to vote shares under proxies we solicit when and if the nomination or proposal is raised at the annual meeting.

We may refuse to acknowledge any stockholder proposal not made in compliance with the foregoing procedures.

 

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OTHER INFORMATION

OTHER INFORMATION

The Company will bear all costs in connection with the solicitation of proxies. The Company intends to reimburse brokerage houses, custodians, nominees and others for their out-of-pocket expenses and reasonable clerical expenses related thereto. Officers, directors and regular employees of the Company and its subsidiaries may request the return of proxies by telephone, telegraph or in person (virtually), for which no additional compensation will be paid to them.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meetingannual meeting to Be Heldbe held on May 13, 2021:11, 2023: Our Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2020,2022, are available on our website at https://investor.sands.com/Annual-Meeting/annual-meeting/default.aspx.

 

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ANNEX A2023 Proxy Statement

 

NON-GAAP MEASURES

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ANNEX A

The Company providesNON-GAAP MEASURES

We provide certain non-GAAP financial measures in this proxy statementProxy Statement that are not in accordance with, or alternatives for, accounting principles generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America.

CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED PROPERTY EBITDA (in millions)(IN MILLIONS)

 

Year Ended December 31,
  
2020

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,

2022

 
Net loss from continuing operations $(2,143)                        $(1,541
 
Add (deduct):

Income tax benefit154
Other expense9
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized702
Interest income(116
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets9
Amortization of leasehold interests in land55
Depreciation and amortization  1,036
Development expense143
Pre-opening expense13
Stock-based compensation33
Corporate expense235
CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED PROPERTY EBITDA                        $    732

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LOGO

MACAO | SINGAPORE Corporate Headquarters 5500 Haven Street Las Vegas, NV 89119 702.923.9000 sands.com


VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

May 11, 2023

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

INTERNET - Access “www.voteproxy.com” and follow the on-screen instructions or scan the QR code with your smartphone. Have your proxy card available when you access the web page. Vote online until 11:59 PM EST the day before the meeting.

TELEPHONE - Call toll-free 1-800-PROXIES(1-800-776-9437) or 1-718-921-8500 from foreign countries and follow the instructions. Have your proxy card available when you call. Vote by phone until 11:59 PM EST the day before the meeting.

LOGO

MAIL - Sign, date and mail your proxy card in the envelope provided as soon as possible. Mailed proxies must be received by May 10, 2023, in order for your vote to be counted.

VIRTUALLY AT THE MEETING - The Company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet, please visit https://web.lumiagm.com/282745561 and be sure to have your control number available. The meeting password is sands 2023.

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COMPANY NUMBER  

ACCOUNT NUMBER  

    
Income tax benefit (38)
Other income (22)
Interest expense, net of amounts capitalized 536
Interest income (21)
Loss on disposal or impairment of assets 80
Amortization of leasehold interests in land 55
Depreciation and amortization 1,160
Development expense 18
Pre-opening expense 19
Stock-based compensation 16
Corporate expense168
CONSOLIDATED ADJUSTED PROPERTY EBITDA$(172)

 

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Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be Held on May 11, 2023: Our Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2022 are available on our website at https://investor.sands.com/annual-meeting/default.aspx

i  Please detach along perforated line and mail in the envelope provided IF you are not voting via telephone or the Internet.  i

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                    051123

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” EACH OF THE EIGHT DIRECTOR NOMINEES LISTED IN PROPOSAL NO. 1,
“FOR” PROPOSALS NO. 2 AND 3, “1 YEAR” FOR PROPOSAL NO. 4, AND “AGAINST” PROPOSAL NO. 5.
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN HERE 
FORAGAINSTABSTAIN

1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS:

2.  Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.

FOR ALL NOMINEES

WITHHOLD AUTHORITY

FOR ALL NOMINEES

FOR ALL EXCEPT

(See instructions below)

NOMINEES:

¡ (1) Robert G. Goldstein

¡ (2) Patrick Dumont

¡ (3) Irwin Chafetz

¡ (4) Micheline Chau

¡ (5) Charles D. Forman

¡ (6) Nora M. Jordan

¡ (7) Lewis Kramer

¡ (8) David F. Levi

FOR

AGAINST

ABSTAIN

3.  An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.

 

1 YEAR

2 YEARS

3 YEARS

ABSTAIN

4.  An advisory (non-binding) vote on how frequently stockholders should vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.

FOR

AGAINST

ABSTAIN

5.  Shareholder proposal to require the Company to include in its proxy statement each director/nominee’s self identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as certain skills and attributes, if properly presented at the meeting.

INSTRUCTIONS: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark

                             “FOR ALL EXCEPT” and fill in the circle next to each nominee

                             you wish to withhold, as shown here: 

This Proxy will be voted as specified herein; if no specification is made, this Proxy will be voted “FOR” all of the director nominees in proposal No. 1, “FOR” proposals No. 2 and 3, “1 YEAR” for proposal No. 4, and “AGAINST” proposal No. 5, and in accordance with the discretion of the Proxies, on such other business as may properly come before the Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

Consenting to receive all future annual meeting materials and stockholder communications electronically is simple and fast! Enroll today at www.astfinancial.comfor secure online access to your proxy materials, statements, tax documents and otherimportant stockholder correspondence.

TO INCLUDE ANY COMMENTS, USE THE COMMENTS BOX ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS CARD.

To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method.

I plan to attend the virtual meeting.

Signature of Stockholder 

Date: 

Signature of Stockholder 

Date: 

Note:

Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.


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FORM OF PROXY

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

Proxy for Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders

May 11, 2023

Solicited on Behalf of the Board of Directors

The undersigned hereby appoints Patrick Dumont and D. Zachary Hudson, and each of them, Proxies, with full power of substitution, to represent and vote all shares of Common Stock which the undersigned would be entitled to vote if personally present at the Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Las Vegas Sands Corp. to be held virtually on May 11, 2023, at 11:00 am (Pacific Time), at https://web.lumiagm.com/282745561 and at any adjournments or postponements thereof, upon any and all matters which may properly be brought before said meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof. The undersigned hereby revokes any and all proxies heretofore given with respect to such meeting.

(Continued and to be SIGNED on the other side)

COMMENTS:

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VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF

LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.

May 11, 2023

GO GREEN

e-Consent makes it easy to go paperless. With e-Consent, you can quickly access your proxy materials, statements and other eligible documents online, while reducing costs, clutter and paper waste. Enroll today via www.astfinancial.com to enjoy online access.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders to Be Held on May 11, 2023: Our Proxy Statement and Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 2022 are available on our website at https://investor.sands.com/annual-meeting/default.aspx

Please sign, date and mail

your proxy card in the

envelope provided as soon

as possible.

¯Please detach along perforated line and mail in the envelope provided.¯

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                    051123

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” EACH OF THE EIGHT DIRECTOR NOMINEES LISTED IN PROPOSAL NO. 1,
“FOR” PROPOSALS NO. 2 AND 3, “1 YEAR” FOR PROPOSAL NO. 4, AND “AGAINST” PROPOSAL NO. 5.
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. PLEASE MARK YOUR VOTE IN BLUE OR BLACK INK AS SHOWN HERE 
FORAGAINSTABSTAIN

1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS:

2.  Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.

FOR ALL NOMINEES

WITHHOLD AUTHORITY

FOR ALL NOMINEES

FOR ALL EXCEPT

(See instructions below)

NOMINEES:

¡ (1) Robert G. Goldstein

¡ (2) Patrick Dumont

¡ (3) Irwin Chafetz

¡ (4) Micheline Chau

¡ (5) Charles D. Forman

¡ (6) Nora M. Jordan

¡ (7) Lewis Kramer

¡ (8) David F. Levi

FOR

AGAINST

ABSTAIN

3.  An advisory (non-binding) vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.

 

1 YEAR

2 YEARS

3 YEARS

ABSTAIN

4.  An advisory (non-binding) vote on how frequently stockholders should vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers.

FOR

AGAINST

ABSTAIN

5.  Shareholder proposal to require the Company to include in its proxy statement each director/nominee’s self identified gender and race/ethnicity, as well as certain skills and attributes, if properly presented at the meeting.

INSTRUCTIONS: To withhold authority to vote for any individual nominee(s), mark

                             “FOR ALL EXCEPT” and fill in the circle next to each nominee

                             you wish to withhold, as shown here: 

This Proxy will be voted as specified herein; if no specification is made, this Proxy will be voted “FOR” all of the director nominees in proposal No. 1, “FOR” proposals No. 2 and 3, “1 YEAR” for proposal No. 4, and “AGAINST” proposal No. 5, and in accordance with the discretion of the Proxies, on such other business as may properly come before the Virtual Annual Meeting of Stockholders or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

Consenting to receive all future annual meeting materials and stockholder communications electronically is simple and fast! Enroll today at www.astfinancial.comfor secure online access to your proxy materials, statements, tax documents and otherimportant stockholder correspondence.

TO INCLUDE ANY COMMENTS, USE THE COMMENTS BOX ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS CARD.

To change the address on your account, please check the box at right and indicate your new address in the address space above. Please note that changes to the registered name(s) on the account may not be submitted via this method.

I plan to attend the virtual meeting.

Signature of Stockholder 

Date: 

Signature of Stockholder 

Date: 

Note:

Please sign exactly as your name or names appear on this Proxy. When shares are held jointly, each holder should sign. When signing as executor, administrator, attorney, trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If the signer is a corporation, please sign full corporate name by duly authorized officer, giving full title as such. If signer is a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.