Sands reworks credit line to allow sale of interest in Macau operations, add liquidity

Sands reworks credit deal to allow Macau sale

LAS VEGAS — Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it has reworked a credit agreement in a way that would let it sell a minority interest in its Macau operations to raise cash.

Shares advanced $1.44, or 11.7 percent, to $13.73 following the news.

The amendment to its $3.3 billion Macau credit facility also gives Las Vegas Sands six quarters of relief from some requirements of its debt agreements. Las Vegas Sands also can issue senior secured or unsecured notes in Macau.

The company is controlled by billionaire CEO Sheldon Adelson, who said in a statement that the amendment boosts financial flexibility.

Also possible is a listing of a minority interest of its Macau operations on an Asian stock exchange.