Sands China (HKG:1928) parent Las Vegas Sands (LVS) plans to boost its shareholding in the Macau casino operator, according to a Tuesday filing with the Hong Kong Exchange.
LVS, through its subsidiary Venetian Venture Development Intermediate II, intends to purchase up to HK$800 million worth of shares in Sands China.
Based on Sands China's Sept. 9 closing price of HK$13.42 per share, LVS plans to purchase up to 59,612,518 shares, or 0.74% of the total issued shares, of its Macau business.
As of Sept. 10, Las Vegas Sands owns 71% of Sands China's issued share capital.
Shares of Sands China closed 3% higher on Tuesday.
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