BOC.NYSEBoston Omaha CORP
10-Q: Boston Omaha Narrows Q3 Loss, Boosts Revenue Across Core Segments
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Quarterly Report
Boston Omaha Corporation reported a significantly reduced net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, driven by revenue growth in billboard, broadband, and insurance operations, alongside cost-cutting measures.
Delay expectedThe term loan draw expiration date for the Boston Omaha Broadband Credit Agreement was extended to December 31, 2025.The revolving line of credit maturity date for the Link Credit Agreement was extended to August 12, 2029.
Capital raiseThe 2022 shelf registration statement for up to $500,000,000 expired in May 2025, and the company may file a new one in the future.The Board is currently considering establishing a new share repurchase program after the previous $20 million program terminated on September 30, 2025.Boston Omaha Broadband's operating subsidiaries have a credit facility for up to $20,000,000, with $7,500,000 drawn during the first nine months of fiscal 2025.Proceeds of $525,256 were received from the exercise of Class B warrants by Magnolia Capital Fund, LP.
Better than expectedNet loss attributable to common stockholders significantly narrowed from $(6.64) million in the prior year to $(5.58) million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.Total revenues increased by 5.4% year-over-year, indicating growth across core business segments.Operating loss improved from $(7.19) million to $(2.67) million, reflecting improved operational performance and reduced one-time expenses.
Summary
- Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, improved to $(5,577,273) or $(0.18) per share, compared to $(6,638,436) or $(0.21) per share in the prior year.
- Total revenues increased by 5.4% to $84,668,519 for the first nine months of fiscal 2025, up from $80,341,450 in the same period of 2024.
- Billboard rentals, net, grew by 1.1% to $33,992,908, reflecting steady rental and occupancy rates.
- Broadband services revenue increased by 5.4% to $30,704,514, primarily due to subscriber growth.
- Premiums earned from the UCS insurance subsidiary rose by 18.4% to $16,765,865, driven by increased production.
- Insurance commissions increased by 6.9% to $1,657,467, mainly from higher production through outside insurance carriers.
- Total costs and expenses decreased slightly by 0.2% to $87,338,564, largely due to one-time severance and legal fees in the prior year.
- Net cash provided by operating activities was $12,050,193, a slight decrease from $12,117,191 in the prior year.
- Net cash used in investing activities was $(2,277,900), a significant shift from $29,893,384 provided in the prior year, mainly due to capital expenditures in broadband.
- Net cash provided by financing activities was $5,259,282, a substantial improvement from $(48,879,743) used in the prior year, primarily due to new credit facility borrowings and collateral receipts.
Sentiment
Score: 6
Explanation: The company shows a mixed but improving financial performance. While still operating at a net loss, the loss has significantly narrowed, and revenues across core segments are growing. Cost-cutting measures are in effect, particularly in the asset management segment which is being wound down. However, increased insurance costs and investment losses present ongoing challenges. The company is actively managing its capital structure and debt, with a clear focus on growing existing businesses.
Positives
- Net loss attributable to common stockholders significantly narrowed to $(5.58) million from $(6.64) million year-over-year for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Total revenues increased by 5.4% to $84.67 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
- Broadband services revenue grew by 5.4%, driven by subscriber expansion and improved operational efficiency, leading to a decrease in cost of broadband revenues as a percentage of revenue.
- Insurance premiums earned increased by 18.4%, reflecting higher production in the surety bond business.
- Employee costs decreased by 9.9% due to the absence of one-time severance and bonus payments from the prior year.
- Professional fees decreased by 29.1% due to the absence of one-time legal fees from the prior year.
- General and administrative expenses decreased by 4.9%, driven by expense reductions in asset management, broadband, and the parent company.
- Net cash provided by financing activities shifted from a significant outflow of $(48.88) million in 2024 to an inflow of $5.26 million in 2025, bolstered by new credit facility borrowings and collateral receipts.
- The company was in compliance with all financial covenants for its Link and Boston Omaha Broadband credit facilities as of September 30, 2025.
Negatives
- The company reported a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(5,577,273) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
- Investment and other income decreased by 16.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, mainly due to winding down BOAM's operations.
- Cost of insurance revenues increased significantly by 47.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily due to higher loss and loss adjustment expenses from increased claim payments.
- Depreciation expense increased by 16.6% due to continued capital investments in broadband businesses.
- Net cash used in investing activities was $(2,277,900) for the first nine months of fiscal 2025, a substantial decrease from $29,893,384 provided in the prior year, mainly due to increased capital expenditures.
- Other investment losses of $12,806,569 were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, including an unrealized loss on Sky Harbour warrants and losses related to changes in fair value of assets within the 24th Street and BFR Funds.
- The asset management segment (BOAM) is being wound down due to high costs and significant risks associated with 'fund financing' under current market conditions, resulting in a segment loss from operations of $(712,928) for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
Risks
- The ability to resell significant portions of Sky Harbour Group Corporation Class A common stock and warrants is limited by the large number of shares held relative to average trading volume.
- The investment in Sky Harbour Group Corporation is subject to impairment if its stock price drops below the carrying value of $6.08 per share for a sustained period or if expectations about its prospective results decline.
- Future acquisitions and investments are subject to risks and uncertainties regarding the realization of anticipated benefits and cost savings.
- Failure to successfully identify and complete future acquisitions could reduce future potential earnings, available cash, and slow anticipated growth.
- The company may need to seek additional capital through long-term debt, equity sales, or other financing options for significant future acquisitions or expansions, and such financing may not be available on favorable terms or at all.
- Existing credit facilities impose restrictions that could increase vulnerability to adverse economic conditions by limiting flexibility in planning and reacting to changes in business segments.
- Breach of loan covenants in credit facilities could lead to acceleration of loans and termination of future credit extensions.
- The company runs the risk of inadvertently being deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 if more than 40% of its total assets are invested in investment securities, which could force asset sales at unattractive prices or restrict business operations.
Future Outlook
The company intends to continue acquiring billboard locations, insurance businesses, and broadband service providers, with a primary emphasis on growing existing business lines over the next several years. It may file a new shelf registration statement for future capital raises and the Board is considering a new share repurchase program. The asset management operations are being wound down, with plans to sell assets and return capital to fund partners. Existing cash, short-term investments, and credit facilities are expected to be sufficient for working capital and anticipated capital expenditures for the next 12 months, though additional capital may be sought for significant acquisition opportunities.
Management Comments
- Net billboard rentals increased 2.5% in Q3 2025 compared to Q3 2024, reflecting steady rental and occupancy rates across a number of our markets, despite the headwind of last year's political spend.
- Revenue from broadband services increased 5.0% in Q3 2025 from Q3 2024, mainly reflecting subscriber growth across a number of our markets.
- Premiums earned from our UCS insurance subsidiary increased 3.9% in Q3 2025, primarily due to increases in production throughout fiscal 2024 and the first nine months of fiscal 2025.
- Revenue from insurance commissions generated by our surety brokerage operations increased 21.0% in Q3 2025, mainly due to increased production through outside insurance carriers.
- The increase in net loss from operations in Q3 2025 was primarily due to higher loss and loss adjustment expense and professional fees within our insurance business, partially offset by improved operations within our billboard and broadband businesses as well as lower expenses at Boston Omaha's parent company.
- We are winding down BOAM's operations and over the past year have implemented significant cost cutting measures as BOAM now only manages real estate funds.
- We plan to sell the assets at the highest price the market will bear while maintaining the business plans for these assets and returning capital to our fund partners during the wind-down process.
- We believe that our existing cash and short-term investments, funds available through the Credit Agreement Link entered into on August 12, 2019, as amended, funds available through the Credit Agreement Boston Omaha Broadband entered into on September 17, 2024, any funds that we may receive from cash flows from operations, future potential sales of our Sky Harbour stock, and any funds that we may receive through the sale of real estate assets in the 24th Street and BFR Funds will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements and anticipated capital expenditures for the next 12 months.
Industry Context
The company operates in diverse sectors. In outdoor billboard advertising, government restrictions on new construction create barriers to entry, while digital display technology offers revenue improvement opportunities. The surety insurance business benefits from state licensing hurdles for new entrants and potential new distribution channels. In broadband services, fiber-to-the-home offers a competitive advantage over traditional cable operators due to higher transmission rates and speed, with potential for reduced competition once infrastructure is built. The asset management segment is being wound down due to challenging market conditions for 'fund financing,' indicating a shift away from this model. Investments are also held in commercial real estate, automotive loan banking, and private aviation infrastructure, reflecting a diversified investment strategy.
Management Changes
| Role | Previous Person | New Person | Effective Date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer and Director | Alex Rozek | NA | 2024-05-09 | Resigned as part of a Separation and Stock Repurchase Agreement. |
| Director | NA | David Graff | 2025-01-21 | Appointed, received 1,000 shares of restricted Class A common stock. |
Corporate Governance
| Change Type | Description | Effective Date | Impact Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share Repurchase Program | The Board approved and authorized a share repurchase program for up to $20 million of Class A common stock, which terminated on September 30, 2025. The Board is currently considering establishing a new program. | 2024-07-23 | Indicates management's commitment to returning value to shareholders and managing capital, but the termination and consideration of a new program suggest ongoing evaluation of market conditions and capital allocation. |
| Shelf Registration Statement | The 2022 shelf registration statement for up to $500,000,000 expired in May 2025. The company may file a new one in the future. | 2025-05-01 | Provides flexibility for future capital raises (equity or debt) but the expiration means new registration would be required for such offerings. |
Legal Proceedings
- The company is involved in routine litigation, disputes, or claims in the ordinary course of business, including workers' compensation and employment-related disputes. Management believes none of these will have a material adverse effect on financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Related Party Transactions
- Investment in Logic Real Estate Companies, LLC, which is managed by an entity controlled by a member of the company's board of directors.
- Separation and Stock Repurchase Agreement with Alex Rozek (former Co-CEO) and Boulderado Partners, LLC (an entity controlled by Mr. Rozek), involving the repurchase of Class A and Class B common stock and warrants, and the transfer of Sky Harbour Class A common stock.
- Agreements with minority members of FIF Utah, LLC and FIF St. George, LLC, including Alpine Networks, Inc. (owned by Steven McGhie, then CEO of Boston Omaha Broadband), to exchange membership interests for unregistered shares of Boston Omaha Class A common stock.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Potential for increased value through share repurchase programs (current one terminated, new one under consideration) and growth in core businesses, but also exposure to investment losses and ongoing net losses. The expiration of the shelf registration and potential new filing impacts future capital raise flexibility.
- Employees: Headcount reductions in broadband businesses and asset management (due to winding down BOAM operations) may impact employment levels. Changes in Link's management compensation structure align with strategic goals.
- Customers: Continued expansion of broadband services aims to provide higher speed internet. Billboard and insurance customers benefit from steady operations and increased production.
- Creditors: The company is in compliance with financial covenants for its credit facilities, indicating sound debt management, but increased long-term debt and capital expenditures could impact future leverage.
- Fund Partners (24th Street and BFR Funds): Capital will be returned during the wind-down process of BOAM's asset management operations.
Next Steps
- Continue to acquire additional billboard assets through acquisitions of existing billboard businesses.
- Expand the reach of insurance activities to other forms of insurance with similar characteristics to surety.
- Expand broadband services in Arizona, Florida, Nevada, Utah, and other locales.
- Sell assets of the 24th Street Funds and BFR Fund and return capital to fund partners as part of winding down BOAM's operations.
- Potentially file a new shelf registration statement for future offerings of Class A common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, and/or warrants.
- The Board is currently considering establishing a new share repurchase program.
- Continue to review the investment in Sky Harbour Group Corporation for other-than-temporary impairment on a quarterly basis.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2009-08-11 | Boston Omaha Corporation was organized. |
| 2015-02-01 | Present management took over operations. |
| 2015-06-19 | Completed an acquisition of an outdoor advertising business. |
| 2015-09-01 | Established insurance subsidiary, General Indemnity Group, LLC (GIG). |
| 2016-04-20 | Completed an acquisition of a surety bond brokerage business. |
| 2016-12-07 | Acquired United Casualty and Surety Insurance Company (UCS). |
| 2018-05-01 | Invested $19,058,485 in voting common stock of CB&T Holding Corporation. |
| 2019-08-12 | Link Media Holdings, Inc. entered into a Credit Agreement with First National Bank of Omaha. |
| 2020-03-10 | Completed the acquisition of FibAire, a rural broadband internet provider. |
| 2020-09-25 | Filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1 for Yellowstone Acquisition Company (SPAC). |
| 2020-10-26 | Yellowstone Acquisition Company completed its initial public offering. |
| 2020-12-29 | Completed the acquisition of UBB, a second broadband internet provider. |
| 2021-01-25 | Dream Finders Homes, Inc. completed its initial public offering. |
| 2021-08-01 | Yellowstone entered into a business combination agreement with Sky Harbour LLC (SHG). |
| 2021-09-01 | Launched Fiber Fast Homes, LLC (FFH). |
| 2021-09-14 | BOC YAC Funding LLC completed a $55 million investment in Series B Preferred Units of SHG. |
| 2021-12-06 | Link entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement. |
| 2022-01-25 | Yellowstone completed business combination with SHG and was renamed Sky Harbour Group Corporation. |
| 2022-04-01 | Completed the acquisition of InfoWest, a third broadband internet provider. |
| 2022-04-25 | Filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 for up to $500,000,000. |
| 2022-05-11 | The shelf registration statement on Form S-3 was declared effective. |
| 2023-04-06 | Link entered into a Sixth Amendment to Credit Agreement. |
| 2023-05-01 | Boston Omaha Asset Management, LLC (BOAM) acquired 100% of the membership interests in 24th Street Asset Management LLC. |
| 2023-07-01 | Invested approximately $3,000,000 in voting preferred stock of MyBundle.TV Inc. |
| 2023-09-22 | Link entered into a Seventh Amendment to the Credit Agreement. |
| 2023-11-02 | Sky Harbour entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors for $42,810,000. |
| 2023-11-29 | Sky Harbour sold additional PIPE shares for $15,000,000. |
| 2024-02-14 | Link entered into an Eighth Amendment to the Credit Agreement. |
| 2024-04-02 | Entered into agreements with minority members of FIF Utah, LLC and FIF St. George, LLC to exchange membership interests for unregistered Class A common stock. |
| 2024-05-09 | Alex Rozek resigned as an officer and director of the Company and its direct and indirect subsidiaries (except Sky Harbour board) as part of a Separation and Stock Repurchase Agreement. |
| 2024-05-30 | Link entered into a Ninth Amendment to the Credit Agreement, increasing the revolving line of credit to $15,000,000. |
| 2024-07-23 | The Board approved and authorized a share repurchase program for up to $20 million of its Class A common stock. |
| 2024-08-15 | The Share Repurchase Program went into effect. |
| 2024-09-17 | Boston Omaha Broadband, LLC (BOB) operating subsidiaries entered into a Credit Agreement with First National Bank of Omaha for up to $20,000,000. |
| 2024-10-25 | Sky Harbour entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain investors for approximately $37,600,000. |
| 2024-12-20 | Sky Harbour issued additional PIPE shares for approximately $37,600,000. |
| 2025-01-10 | Magnolia Capital Fund, LP exercised Class B warrants to purchase 52,778 shares of Class B common stock for approximately $525,000 cash. |
| 2025-01-21 | Issued 1,000 shares of restricted Class A common stock to David Graff, a new director. |
| 2025-02-12 | Issued restricted Class A common stock to Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Link Media President, and four Boston Omaha Broadband executives. |
| 2025-05-01 | The 2022 shelf registration statement expired. |
| 2025-09-30 | End of the quarterly reporting period; Share Repurchase Program terminated. |
| 2025-10-20 | Link entered into a Tenth Amendment to Credit Agreement, extending the revolving line of credit maturity date to August 12, 2029. |
| 2025-10-29 | BOB entered into a First Amendment to BOB Credit Agreement, extending the term loan draw expiration date to December 31, 2025. |
| 2025-11-12 | Latest practicable date for shares outstanding: 30,872,876 Class A common stock and 580,558 Class B common stock. |
| 2025-11-13 | Filing date of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. |
Recommendation
holdBoston Omaha Corporation's Q3 2025 filing presents a mixed but improving picture. The significant narrowing of net loss, coupled with revenue growth across its core billboard, broadband, and insurance segments, indicates positive operational momentum. Strategic cost reductions in employee and professional fees (excluding prior year one-offs) and general & administrative expenses are also favorable. However, the company continues to report a net loss, faces increased insurance costs due to higher claim payments, and recorded substantial other investment losses. The winding down of the asset management segment, while a strategic decision, reflects challenges in that area. The company's liquidity appears adequate for the near term, and it is actively managing its capital structure. For a seasoned investor, the company is in a transitional phase, demonstrating progress in core operations but still working towards sustained profitability. The stock is a 'hold' as the positive trends are offset by ongoing losses and segment-specific challenges, warranting continued monitoring rather than immediate buying or selling.
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