Sands China announces note issuance to refinance US$700m debt
Parent Las Vegas Sands made the announcement; final terms will be set at pricing.
Key Takeaways
- Sands China plans to issue unsecured senior notes in dollars to redeem US$700 million maturing in 2027.
- The offer was announced on Monday by parent Las Vegas Sands Corp; final terms will be set at pricing.
- Proceeds and available cash will be used to redeem the 2.300% notes due 2027, repay the 2024 revolving facility and for general corporate purposes.
- Sands China received a letter of eligibility from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange but no binding agreement currently exists.
Sands China Ltd announced it plans to issue unsecured senior notes denominated in US dollars, allocating part of the proceeds to redeem US$700 million of debt maturing in 2027. The announcement was made on Monday by the parent, US-based Las Vegas Sands Corp; principal amounts, interest rates and other key terms will be set at pricing.
Use of proceeds
The company said it intends to use the net proceeds, together with available cash, to fully redeem its US$700 million, 2.300‑percent senior notes due 2027, including accrued interest. It also said proceeds will be used to repay the outstanding balance of its 2024 revolving facility and for general corporate purposes, including capital expenditure. The announcement did not disclose the outstanding balance on the facility or the amount to be allocated to capital expenditure.
Listing and transaction status
Sands China proposes to list the new notes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has received a letter of eligibility from the exchange, according to Monday’s statement. There was no binding agreement on the proposed offering at the time of the announcement, so the transaction “may or may not materialise”, the same statement said.
Operational results and portfolio
Sands China’s property-adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter fell 12.0% year-on-year to US$529 million, on net revenue that rose 1.8% year-on-year to US$1.94 billion. The Macao portfolio includes The Venetian Macao, The Londoner Macao, The Parisian Macao, Plaza Macao in Cotai and Sands Macao on the peninsula.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of Sands China’s note issuance?
The primary objective is to redeem in full US$700 million of debt maturing in 2027. The company plans to use net proceeds from the issuance together with available cash to pay those 2.300% notes and accrued interest.
Where does Sands China plan to list the new notes?
Sands China proposes to list the new notes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has received a letter of eligibility from the exchange, according to the company statement.
Does the announcement mean the offering is guaranteed?
No, there is no binding agreement at the time of the announcement. The company’s statement explicitly warns the transaction “may or may not materialise.”
How are Sands China’s recent financial results?
Adjusted property EBITDA in the third quarter fell 12.0% year-on-year to US$529 million, while net revenue rose 1.8% year-on-year to US$1.94 billion.
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