LAS VEGAS SANDS CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Las Vegas Sands Corp. filed an 8-K on Feb. 13, 2026 announcing that Robert G. Goldstein will transition from Chairman and CEO to a senior advisor role effective March 1, 2026.
• The Board appointed Patrick Dumont—currently President and Chief Operating Officer—as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Treasurer of the Company, effective March 1, 2026.

Key Details

• Effective date: March 1, 2026. Appointment disclosed on the Company’s Form 8-K filed Feb. 13, 2026.
• Patrick Dumont’s company tenure: President & COO since Jan. 2021; previously held roles including EVP & CFO (Mar. 2016–Jan. 2021) and other finance and strategy roles back to 2010.
• Governance links: Dumont is the son‑in‑law of Dr. Miriam Adelson, who (with related trusts/entities) controls >50% of the Company’s voting power.
• Sands China (SCL) alignment: SCL announced Dumont will become Chairman of its Board and Nomination Committee effective March 1, 2026.
• Compensation: The filing states no compensation decisions have been made in connection with Dumont’s promotion.

Why It Matters

• Leadership change at the top is material for investors because it may affect strategic direction, operations and investor confidence; effective control remains concentrated (Adelson family >50% voting power).
• Dumont’s long history in finance and operations at the company and his appointment as SCL Chairman indicate continuity of management across Las Vegas Sands and its majority‑owned Macau subsidiary.
• The filing is a factual disclosure of the transition; investors should watch for future disclosures about compensation, strategic plans or operational changes under the new CEO.