eh1200120_8k.htm
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): Jamuary 4, 2012
LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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NEVADA
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-32373
(Commission File Number)
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27-0099920
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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3355 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD SOUTH
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
(Address of principal executive offices)
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89109
(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 414-1000
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02.
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Amendments to the Registrant's Code of Ethics, or Waiver of a Provision of the Code of Ethics.
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Effective January 4, 2012, LVSC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (the “Code”), which applies to all of LVSC’s directors, officers (including the principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), employees, consultants and agents. The Code was amended to, among other things:
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enhance and clarify provisions related to conflicts of interest, political contributions, accuracy of company records and prohibitions on illegal or unethical payments;
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include expanded guidelines governing charitable contributions and corporate sponsorships and cooperating with government authorities; and
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· provide additional guidance related to the hospitality industry and gaming business.
A copy of the amended Code is attached as Exhibit 14.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference into this Item.
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Item 9.01.
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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14.1
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Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: January 6, 2012
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LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP.
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By:
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/s/ Ira H. Raphaelson |
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Name: Ira H. Raphaelson |
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Title: Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel |
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