SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 1999 LAS VEGAS SANDS, INC. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada 333-42147 04-3010100 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction File Number) Identification No.) of incorporation) 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (702) 414-1000 --------------------------- Not applicable - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address if changed since last report) Page 1 Item 5. Other Events. On July 30, 1999, Las Vegas Sands, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release attached as Exhibit 99 hereto that announced that the Company's subsidiary, Venetian Casino Resort, LLC ("VCR") had commenced a lawsuit against Lehrer McGovern Bovis, Inc. ("LMB"), the construction manager for the Venetian Casino Resort, and its parent corporation, Bovis, Inc. ("Bovis"). The lawsuit relates to a breach of contract by LMB of its obligations under the construction management agreement for the Venetian Casino Resort and a breach of contract by Bovis of its obligations under a guaranty of the construction management agreement. Item 7. Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99 Press Release, dated July 30, 1999, announcing that VCR had commenced a lawsuit against LMB and Bovis. Page 2 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized. LAS VEGAS SANDS, INC. By: /s/ David Friedman ------------------ Name: David Friedman Title: Secretary and Assistant to the Chairman of the Board Dated: August 2, 1999 Page 3 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Exhibit - ------ ------- 99 Press Release, dated July 30, 1999, announcing that VCR had commenced a lawsuit against LMB and Bovis. Page 4