Financial Performance - Total net revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 6,530,000,000,anincreaseof307.11,610,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022[6]. - The profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 692,000,000,aturnaroundfromalossof1,580,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022[6]. - Adjusted property EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2023, was 2,230,000,000,comparedtoanadjustedpropertyEBITDAlossof323,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022[6]. - Casino revenue reached 4,840,000,000,up411.2947,000,000 in the previous year, driven by increased visitor numbers[74]. - Room revenue increased to 761,000,000,ariseof313.6184,000,000, primarily due to higher occupancy rates and revenue per available room[77]. - The shopping center revenue was 513,000,000,reflectingagrowthof44.9240,000,000, marking an increase of 258.2% year-over-year[73]. - Total operating expenses rose to 5.31billion,reflectinga91.81.36 billion and available borrowing capacity of 2.49billionasofDecember31,2023[69].VisitorStatisticsandTourismInitiatives−Approximately90,000,000visitorswerereceivedatthepropertiesin2023,reflectingastrongrecoveryintourismandtravelconsumption[7].−In2023,SandsChinapropertiesattractedatotalof90millionvisitors,averagingapproximately245,000visitorsperday[10].−Thecompanyhostedover70liveperformanceeventsin2023,attractingmorethan560,000visitors[11].−ThecompanysupportedtheMacaoSARgovernment′s"Tourism+MICE"strategybyhostingthe"DiscoverMacao"event,attracting200MICEprofessionalsfromover13countries[7].−The2023SandsMacaoCarnivalattractedover420,000visitorssinceitsinceptionin2020,showcasingthecompany′ssuccessfuleventstrategy[8].MarketPositionandCompetitiveAdvantage−SandsChinarankedfirstinmarketshareforroomsalesandnon−roomrevenueonmajortravelplatformsinMacau,includingCtrip,Alibaba′sFliggy,Meituan,andAgoda[8].−Thecompanyhasastrongfocusoncorporategovernancewithexperiencedindependentnon−executivedirectors[26][27].−ThecompanyholdsasignificantmarketshareintheoverallMacaugamingmarket,particularlyinthemassgamingsegment,whichaccountedfor7515 billion to support Macau's economic diversification and enhance its status as a leading leisure and business travel destination[32]. - A new investment of $1.2 billion is planned for the Londoner Macao, expected to be completed by early 2025[33]. - The investment plan commits to a minimum investment of MOP 30,240,000,000 (approximately USD 3,760,000,000) in Macau, with MOP 27,800,000,000 (approximately USD 3,450,000,000) allocated for non-gaming projects, to be completed by December 2032[52]. - The company is required to invest in non-gaming projects if the gross gaming revenue exceeds MOP 180,000,000,000 (approximately USD 22,360,000,000) annually[52]. Corporate Structure and Shareholder Information - The company has a total issued share capital of 8,093,379,566 shares, with a statutory capital of 16,000,000,000 shares[128]. - The shareholder distribution shows that 64.65% of shareholders hold between 1-1,000 shares, while 99.976% of the issued shares are held by two shareholders with over 1,000,000 shares[129]. - Venetian Venture Development Intermediate II holds 69.91% of the company's shares, indicating a significant institutional investment[131]. - The company has entered into a shareholder dividend tax agreement with the Macau government, effective from the 2023 tax year until the 2025 tax year[118]. Operational Highlights - The company operates approximately 12,392 luxury suites and hotel rooms across its properties[34]. - The company operates several major integrated resorts in Cotai, featuring world-class hotel brands such as Four Seasons, St. Regis, Conrad, and Sheraton[35]. - The total number of restaurants and dining establishments across properties is 154, providing a wide range of culinary experiences[61]. - The company operates a fleet of over 100 luxury cars for its "Sands Limousine" service, providing 24/7 service for VIP clients[46]. Legal and Compliance Matters - The company is exposed to litigation, investigations, and enforcement actions that could result in substantial fines or penalties, impacting its financial performance[126]. - The company is required to allocate 5% of its gross gaming revenue to designated entities by the Macau government, including 2% for a public fund and 3% for urban development and tourism promotion[58]. - The company must maintain compliance with the Macau gaming authority's regulations regarding shareholder qualifications and financial reporting[54].