Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced it has completed the approximately $6.25 billion sale of The Venetian Resort (The Venetian, Palazzo and Venetian Expo) to affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and VICI Properties Inc.
“The opening of The Venetian more than 20 years ago represents the beginning of the company’s success. The property, and most importantly, the people who represent it every day will always remain indelible parts of our history,” said Las Vegas Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert Goldstein in a statement. “Looking forward from the sale, we believe our strong balance sheet and an industry-leading portfolio of Integrated Resorts in Macao and Singapore, position the company to experience a new era of opportunity and growth.”
“The top priorities for our company include heavily reinvesting in our portfolio in Asia while at the same time pursuing new land-based development opportunities and executing our long-term strategy for participating in the digital marketplace,” Mr. Goldstein stated.
“Our commitment to long-term investment in Asia is highlighted by the recently announced $1 billion reinvestment at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and the completion of the $2.2 billion renovation of The Londoner, and we will continue to place a premium on growing our industry-leading resorts in Asia.,” said Patrick Dumont, the company’s president and chief operating officer.
“Las Vegas is continually evolving and is always able to rebound from challenging events like the pandemic and the global financial crisis. We have no doubt its importance as an international leisure and business tourism destination will only grow in the future as the city continues to innovate and introduce additional attractions and experiences for its visitors,” said Mr. Goldstein.
Mr. Dumont said Sands will maintain its corporate headquarters in Las Vegas and will remain active in the community. “The foundation of this company was built in Las Vegas, and even though the overall size of the organization here will be smaller, it is important to each of us that we continue to strongly support our community.”
Sands is a developer and operator of world-class Integrated Resorts that drive valuable business and leisure tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment.
Sands’ portfolio of properties include the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and The Venetian Macao, The Plaza and Four Seasons Hotel Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao and Sands Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.
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