HOFV
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment CO
NASDAQ
8-K: Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Reports Record Fourth Quarter Revenue, Full Year Growth
Sentiment:
Quarterly Report
21 March 2024 8:20 AM
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company announced a 101% increase in fourth-quarter revenue and a 51% increase in full-year revenue, driven by events and rentals at Hall of Fame Village.
Worse than expected
The company's net loss for the full year increased significantly compared to the previous year, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
Capital raise
The company completed a $2.8 million public offering of common stock and warrants to increase institutional ownership and improve stock trading volumes.
Summary
- Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (HOFV) reported its fourth quarter and full-year fiscal 2023 results, showing significant revenue growth.
- Fourth-quarter revenue reached $6.1 million, a 101% increase compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily due to increased event and rental revenue at Hall of Fame Village.
- Full-year revenue was $24.1 million, a 51% increase compared to the prior year, driven by event and rental revenue at Hall of Fame Village and hotel revenue at the Doubletree by Hilton Downtown Canton.
- The fourth-quarter net loss attributable to shareholders was $20.2 million, compared to a net loss of $18.5 million in the same period in the prior year, with the change primarily due to impairment expense related to the ForeverLawn Sports Complex sale.
- The full-year net loss was $69.7 million, compared to a net loss of $46.9 million, primarily driven by increased net interest expense and operating expenses.
- Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $1.9 million, compared to a loss of $5.5 million in the same period in the prior year.
- Full-year adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $25.5 million, compared to a loss of $26.0 million in the prior year, as increased operating expenses were mostly offset by revenue.
- The company finished the fiscal quarter with a cash balance of $11.8 million, including $8.6 million in restricted cash.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: The document presents mixed results with strong revenue growth offset by significant losses. The company is making progress but still faces challenges in achieving profitability. The sentiment is neutral to slightly negative.
Positives
- The company experienced significant revenue growth in both the fourth quarter and the full year.
- The adjusted EBITDA loss improved in the fourth quarter compared to the same period last year.
- The company successfully completed a public offering to increase institutional ownership and improve stock trading volumes.
- Strategic partnerships were formed to enhance youth sports programming and expand the company's reach.
- The company secured partnerships with several new prominent companies.
Negatives
- The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $20.2 million for the fourth quarter.
- The full-year net loss was $69.7 million, significantly higher than the previous year.
- The company's full-year adjusted EBITDA remained a loss, although slightly improved from the previous year.
- The company experienced increased net interest expense and operating expenses.
Risks
- The company's ability to manage growth and execute its business plan is crucial.
- Obtaining financing for planned facilities and working capital is a potential risk.
- Litigation involving the company could impact its financial performance.
- Changes in applicable laws or regulations could affect the company's operations.
- General economic and market conditions, particularly in the resort and entertainment industry, could impact demand.
- Increased inflation could affect the company's costs and profitability.
- The inability to maintain the listing of the company's shares on Nasdaq is a risk.
Future Outlook
The company anticipates revenue between $27 million and $30 million for fiscal year 2024, with an adjusted EBITDA loss in the mid-teens.
Management Comments
- Michael Crawford, HOFV President & CEO, stated that the fourth quarter performance highlights the significant progress made over the last year.
- Crawford emphasized the company's focus on operational execution within all business verticals, leading to record fourth-quarter revenue.
- Crawford mentioned the company's commitment to making strategic investments to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.
- Crawford expressed excitement about the plan to grow operational capabilities by adding diverse events, strategic partnerships, and new experiences in 2024.
- Crawford stated that the company's priorities remain creating unique content and experiences, completing Phase II development of Hall of Fame Village, and working on a balance sheet structure that creates shareholder value.
Industry Context
This announcement reflects the company's efforts to establish itself as a key player in the sports and entertainment industry, leveraging its unique connection to professional football. The focus on synergistic revenue streams and strategic partnerships aligns with industry trends of creating integrated guest experiences.
Comparison to Industry Standards
- Comparing HOFV to other entertainment and resort companies, the revenue growth is notable, but the continued losses highlight the challenges of early-stage development.
- Companies like Cedar Fair (FUN) and Six Flags (SIX) have established theme park operations with more predictable revenue streams, while HOFV is still in the development phase.
- The adjusted EBITDA loss is not uncommon for companies in the early stages of development, but the company will need to demonstrate a clear path to profitability.
- The strategic partnerships with Josh Harris and David Blitzer are similar to other sports-related entertainment companies that leverage partnerships to expand their reach and offerings.
- The company's focus on media and gaming is in line with the broader industry trend of diversifying revenue streams beyond physical assets.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders may be concerned about the significant net losses, but encouraged by the revenue growth and strategic partnerships.
- Employees may be impacted by the company's efforts to improve operational efficiency.
- Customers and guests will benefit from the new events and experiences being developed at Hall of Fame Village.
- Suppliers and partners will be impacted by the company's growth and expansion.
Next Steps
- The company plans to grow its operational capabilities by adding a roster of diverse events, strategic partnerships, and new experiences.
- The company is committed to completing the Phase II development of Hall of Fame Village.
- The company will continue to work on a balance sheet structure that creates shareholder value.
- The company will host a conference call and webcast on March 21, 2024, to provide commentary on the business.
Key Dates
- March 20, 2024: Date of the press release announcing fourth quarter and full year 2023 results.
- March 21, 2024: Date of the conference call and webcast to discuss the results.
Keywords
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment, HOFV, Revenue Growth, Adjusted EBITDA, Sports Entertainment, Hall of Fame Village, Youth Sports, Partnerships, Financial Results, Resort
HOFV
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment CO
NASDAQ
Sector: Communication Services
Filings with Classifications
Delay expected
25 June 2025 4:05 PM
Delisting Notice and Debt Amendment
- The company failed to hold its annual meeting of shareholders on or prior to June 30, 2025, which is a requirement by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5620(a).
Worse than expected
25 June 2025 4:05 PM
Delisting Notice and Debt Amendment
- The company is facing imminent delisting from Nasdaq, a significant negative event for a publicly traded company.
- The delisting is due to a failure to meet a fundamental corporate governance requirement (holding an annual shareholder meeting).
- While new funding was secured, it is from a related party, which can be viewed less favorably than arms-length financing, especially in the context of delisting.
Capital raise
25 June 2025 4:05 PM
Delisting Notice and Debt Amendment
- The company increased its 'Facility Amount' under the Note and Security Agreement by $2,000,000, from $12,000,000 to $14,000,000.
- This additional funding is provided by CH Capital Lending, LLC, an affiliate of a company director, Stuart Lichter.
Capital raise
29 May 2025 8:05 PM
Current Report
- The company increased its existing credit facility by $2,000,000, raising the total available amount to $12,000,000.
- This capital is provided by CH Capital Lending, LLC, an affiliate of a company director, Stuart Lichter.
- The funds are designated for general corporate purposes.
Delay expected
19 May 2025 4:05 PM
8-K Filing
- The maturity date was extended from March 31, 2025, to September 30, 2025, indicating a delay in the company's ability to meet its original repayment schedule.
Capital raise
13 May 2025 4:06 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company states that it will need to raise additional financing to accomplish its development plan and fund its working capital.
- The company is seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing.
- There are no assurances that the company will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the company or at all.
Worse than expected
13 May 2025 4:06 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss increased slightly compared to the same period last year.
- Total revenue decreased significantly due to lower sponsorship and event revenues.
- Management expresses substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Capital raise
12 May 2025 11:32 PM
Merger Announcement
- The Buyer Parties' obligation to consummate the Merger is conditioned on receiving 'Parent Acquisition Financing' in an aggregate amount of not less than $20 million.
- The Buyer Parties' obligation to consummate the Merger is additionally conditioned on receiving 'additional project level financing' in an aggregate amount not less than $125 million.
Worse than expected
8 May 2025 9:23 PM
Merger Announcement
- The acquisition price of $0.90 per share is significantly lower than the company's previous trading price, indicating a less favorable outcome for shareholders compared to previous expectations.
Capital raise
8 May 2025 9:23 PM
Merger Announcement
- The merger is contingent on the Investor obtaining $20 million in financing.
- The merger is also conditioned on securing $125 million in additional project-level financing.
Capital raise
8 May 2025 5:21 PM
Merger Announcement
- The transaction is contingent on the Investor obtaining $20 million in financing.
- The transaction is also conditioned on prior or concurrent consummation of additional project level financing in an aggregate amount not less than $125 million.
Worse than expected
8 May 2025 5:21 PM
Merger Announcement
- The company is being acquired for $0.90 per share, which may be considered worse than expected for investors who anticipated higher returns or continued growth as a public entity.
Worse than expected
16 April 2025 4:05 PM
8-K Filing
- The company received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq due to its stock price falling below the minimum bid price requirement, indicating a negative development.
Delay expected
4 April 2025 8:05 PM
Current Report (8-K)
- The maturity dates of debt instruments and convertible notes have been delayed.
Delay expected
3 April 2025 11:43 AM
SEC Form 4
- The maturity dates of several convertible debt instruments were extended from March 31, 2025, to either September 30, 2025, or December 31, 2025.
Delay expected
26 March 2025 5:00 PM
Annual Report
- The Company postponed its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Capital raise
26 March 2025 5:00 PM
Annual Report
- The company's cash position is deficient, and it requires additional capital to fund operations and debt service.
- The company is seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing.
Worse than expected
26 March 2025 5:00 PM
Annual Report
- The company's revenue decreased from 2023 to 2024.
- The company's net loss decreased from 2023 to 2024.
- The company's cash position is deficient and it requires additional capital to fund operations and debt service.
Delay expected
16 January 2025 5:13 PM
8-K Filing
- The company failed to hold its annual meeting within 12 months of its fiscal year end, resulting in a delay and a delisting notice from Nasdaq.
Worse than expected
16 January 2025 5:13 PM
8-K Filing
- The company received a delisting notice from Nasdaq for failing to hold its annual meeting within the required timeframe, which is a negative development.
Worse than expected
20 November 2024 4:05 PM
Current Report
- The high interest rate of 12%, potentially rising to 17%, suggests the company is in a weaker financial position and had to accept unfavorable terms.
- The extensive security interest granted to the lender indicates a lack of financial flexibility and a higher risk profile.
Delay expected
13 November 2024 5:18 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's waterpark project has been delayed due to the termination of the ground lease.
Worse than expected
13 November 2024 5:18 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss of $34.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, is worse than expected.
- The company's default on the waterpark ground lease and the risk of default on other loan agreements are worse than expected.
- The company's precarious cash position and the substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern are worse than expected.
Capital raise
13 November 2024 5:18 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company is seeking additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing.
- The company's ability to raise capital on acceptable terms or at all is uncertain.
Worse than expected
31 October 2024 4:05 PM
Current Report
- The termination of the waterpark ground lease due to a payment default is a significantly worse outcome than expected.
- The company's inability to meet its financial obligations and the potential loss of key assets are also worse than expected.
Capital raise
31 October 2024 4:05 PM
Current Report
- The company is in discussions with IRG Canton Village Member, LLC regarding a non-binding proposal to take the company private, which could involve a capital raise or restructuring.
- The company's current financial situation suggests that a capital raise or restructuring is likely necessary to address its liquidity issues.
Delay expected
23 October 2024 4:05 PM
Current Report
- The 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders has been postponed from its original date of November 21, 2024.
Better than expected
17 September 2024 4:05 PM
Material Definitive Agreement
- The removal of the annual license fee and the waiver of the $600,000 payment for 2024 are better than the previous agreement.
Worse than expected
19 August 2024 5:04 PM
Shareholder Letter
- Second quarter revenue was below the prior year, indicating worse than expected performance.
Delay expected
19 August 2024 5:04 PM
Shareholder Letter
- The funding process for the Gameday Bay Waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel has taken longer than originally anticipated due to a restrictive lending environment and multiple stakeholders.
Worse than expected
15 August 2024 4:05 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's revenue decreased by 23% year-over-year, indicating worse than expected performance.
- The net loss attributable to shareholders increased to $15.8 million from $13.6 million in the prior year, indicating worse than expected performance.
Capital raise
13 August 2024 4:05 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company expects that it will need to raise additional financing to accomplish its development plan and fund its working capital.
- The company is seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing.
- The company may have to raise additional capital through the equity market, which could result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders.
Worse than expected
13 August 2024 4:05 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's revenue decreased compared to the same period last year.
- The company's net loss increased compared to the same period last year.
- The company's hotel revenues decreased compared to the same period last year.
Capital raise
14 May 2024 4:06 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company expects that it will need to raise additional financing to accomplish its development plan and fund its working capital.
- The company is seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing.
- There are no assurances that the company will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company or at all.
Delay expected
14 May 2024 4:06 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company has delayed payment of base rent for the waterpark ground lease, which could lead to a default.
Worse than expected
14 May 2024 4:06 PM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss of $14.6 million and the substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern indicate worse than expected results.
Better than expected
14 May 2024 8:39 AM
Quarterly Report
- The company's revenue increased by 34% year-over-year.
- The net loss attributable to shareholders decreased from $19.6 million to $14.9 million.
- The adjusted EBITDA loss improved from $10.9 million to $2.9 million.
Capital raise
29 April 2024 5:11 PM
Annual Report Amendment
- The company has multiple loan agreements with CH Capital Lending, LLC, and other related parties, some of which have been amended and restated.
- The company has issued Series A, B, and C Preferred Stock to related parties.
- The company has a history of using convertible notes and warrants to raise capital.
Worse than expected
29 April 2024 5:11 PM
Annual Report Amendment
- The company had to amend its annual report due to omitting required information, indicating a deficiency in internal controls or reporting processes.
Capital raise
29 April 2024 4:57 PM
SEC Form 4 Filing
- The document details multiple transactions involving convertible notes and term loans, indicating ongoing capital raising activities.
- CH Capital Lending, LLC advanced additional funds under the 2020 Convertible Term Loan in January and February 2024.
- The company has been paying interest by increasing the principal of the Convertible Notes due 2025.
Capital raise
8 April 2024 5:25 PM
8-K Filing
- The company has the ability to sell up to $14,661,873 of common stock through the at-the-market offering.
- The company amended its equity distribution agreement to increase agent compensation, which may incentivize sales.
Capital raise
25 March 2024 4:37 PM
Annual Results
- The company's authorized but unissued Common Stock and Preferred Stock are available for future issuances without stockholder approval.
- The company could utilize these shares for future offerings to raise additional capital.
Worse than expected
21 March 2024 8:20 AM
Quarterly Report
- The company's net loss for the full year increased significantly compared to the previous year, indicating worse than expected financial performance.
Capital raise
21 March 2024 8:20 AM
Quarterly Report
- The company completed a $2.8 million public offering of common stock and warrants to increase institutional ownership and improve stock trading volumes.
Capital raise
29 February 2024 5:24 PM
Lease Amendment
- The company issued a Series H Common Stock Purchase Warrant to the landlord.
- The warrant allows the landlord to purchase 890,313 shares of the company's common stock.
- The exercise of the warrant could result in a capital raise for the company, but also dilute existing shareholders.
Worse than expected
29 February 2024 5:24 PM
Lease Amendment
- The company has increased its debt and diluted its equity through the warrant issuance.
- The company has increased its base rent obligations.
- The company has pledged a 20% membership interest in Sandlot HOFV Canton SC, LLC, as collateral.
Worse than expected
18 January 2024 5:12 PM
Loan Agreement Amendment
- The company's debt has increased significantly to $12,751,934.09, indicating a worsening financial position despite the asset sale.
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