In 2021, Sheldon G. Adelson earned $5.78M in total compensation at Las Vegas Sands, primarily from $5.31M salary. Most recently acquired 24,894 shares in Jan 2017. Currently holds stock worth $4.55B. Has donated $35.28B in stock to charitable causes. Led Las Vegas Sands as CEO for 17 years.
Compensation History
Annual executive compensation data for Sheldon G. Adelson, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards.
Year
2021
Total Compensation
$5.78M
Salary
$5.31M
Bonus
$0.00
Other
$477.24K
Salary
$5.31MBoard Justification
The compensation philosophy focuses on aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests, ensuring that compensation is competitive and supports retention and motivation of key executives.
Bonus
$0.00Board Justification
Due to the material negative impact that the COVID-19 Pandemic had on our operating results in 2021, our named executive officers did not receive any bonuses in respect of performance in 2021, consistent with 2020.
Other Compensation
$477.24KBoard Justification
Includes various forms of compensation such as health care insurance, life insurance, and other benefits.
Restricted Stock
Board Justification
No stock awards vested in 2021 as there were no stock grants that vested during the year.
Performance Metrics
The performance metrics for 2021 were not met due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in no bonuses or equity awards for the named executive officers.
Sheldon G. Adelson
Founder and Ex-CEO of Las Vegas Sands
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business from City College of New York
Field of Expertise
Business & Management
Sector of Economy
Consumer Cyclical
Born
August 4, 1933 - 92 years ago
CEO of Las Vegas Sands for
17 years 0 months (Jan 2004 - Jan 2021)
Previous Experience
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp. since its inception
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Holdings
Track Sheldon G. Adelson's stock holdings and portfolio value over time.
Charitable Transactions
532,487,585 shares
LVS
Recent Charitable Transactions
3,770,000 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2019
Charity
9,408,305 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2018
Charity
4,995,389 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
6,000,000 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
4,500,000 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2015
Charity
14,224,508 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2014
Charity
Insider Trading
Sheldon G. Adelson's recent stock transactions, purchases, and sales filed with the SEC.
3,795,800 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2019
Charity
3,770,000 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2019
Charity
9,408,305 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2018
Charity
7,458,616 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2018
Charity
4,995,389 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
6,801,022 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2017
Charity
24,894 shares
LVS
Jan 23, 2017
Received
6,000,000 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
3,465,403 shares
LVS
Dec 31, 2016
Charity
44,434 shares
LVS
Jan 26, 2016
Received
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