Venu Holding Corporation Reports Its Annual 2025 and Fourth Quarter Results
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Total assets increased to
VENU Reports Its Annual 2025 and Fourth Quarter Results
"From the very beginning, we made a commitment,” said JW Roth Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU, “To build something that would stand the test of time, perform at the highest level, and deliver value that speaks for itself. Today, we are doing exactly that.
"The numbers tell the story. Our balance sheet has grown from
We know the market has been noisy. That is what early stages can look like for companies doing what we are doing. But here is what does not lie: steel went up in
"The live entertainment industry is evolving fast, and we are positioned to capitalize with residencies, immersive experiences, and AI-driven activations. The most profitable opportunities are going to the venues built to hold all of it. Our more than music strategy is not a pivot. It is how we stay ten steps ahead.
"We grew our team with people who have seen what winning looks like and chose VENU anyway. World-class artists and athletes are becoming shareholders. Municipalities are knocking. And just this week we added an executive from MSG Entertainment and Sphere, because where we are going demands that level of firepower.
"2026 is already proving the point. PepsiCo signed on as our official beverage partner. Ford Amphitheater made Billboard's 2026 Top Music Venues list. Roth's Sea & Steak was recognized among the best wine programs in the
"The people paying attention right now are going to look back on this moment. The venues are coming. The content is evolving. The model is proven. The market is hungry. And we are just getting to the good part.”
Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2025
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Total assets grew to
$370.5 million $192.1 million 108% from$178.4 million -
It is worth noting that several of our municipality developments sit at zero cost basis on our balance sheet rather than market to market value as they are contributed assets. An as-completed basis appraisal of
$1.24 billion
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It is worth noting that several of our municipality developments sit at zero cost basis on our balance sheet rather than market to market value as they are contributed assets. An as-completed basis appraisal of
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Property and equipment increased to
$305.9 million 123% from$137.2 million -
Luxe FireSuiteTM and Aikman Club sales reached
$126.1 million 62% increase over the$77.7 million -
Luxe FireSuiteTM sales through the Company's triple net real estate leaseback model, launched in early 2025, accounted for approximately
25% of total Luxe FireSuiteTM sales for the year, establishing the program as a rapidly emerging flagship ownership pathway. -
Total revenue of
$17.9 million $17.8 million -
The Company completed a
$14 million $6.6 million
Operational and Strategic Highlights for Q4 2025 and the Full Year 2025:
Venue Development
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Structural steel rose at both Sunset Amphitheater
McKinney, TX (20,000-seat, in theDallas market) and Sunset AmphitheaterBroken Arrow, OK. Subsequent to year end, the 134,000 square foot canopy roof was completed atBroken Arrow , bringing the 12,500-capacity venue on track for a fall 2026 opening, with shows expected to go on sale within the next six to eight weeks. -
Entered into a letter of intent to develop a multi-season entertainment destination planned for
Webster, Texas in the Greater Houston MSA, marking VENU's entry into one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing markets. -
Announced a planned expansion to
Centennial, Colorado with a new property acquisition, bringing VENU's indoor venue brand to theDenver metro market. The first brand in VENU’s portfolio to feature an indoor Luxe FireSuiteTM model. Later, closing on the property in February of 2026 and expecting construction to begin in the coming months. -
Finalized land acquisition and launched Luxe FireSuiteTM sales for the 12,500 seat Sunset Amphitheater
El Paso, TX , backed by an expanded public private partnership with theCity of El Paso . The City Council approved an expanded agreement, and the official groundbreaking ceremony was held in November 2025.
Content & Experience Innovation
- Launched an omni content strategy across VENU's venue portfolio, intending to expand programming beyond traditional concerts to include residencies, AI productions, high end tribute experiences, theatrical productions, and original in- house shows designed to drive year-round venue utilization and fan engagement.
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Opened the Sunset Hospitality Collection at the
Colorado Springs campus in November 2025, anchored by Roth's Sea & Steak, Brohan's cocktail lounge, and four luxury private event spaces, representing the Company's largest and most premium year-round hospitality destination to date. - Selected Tixr as the official ticketing and integrated commerce partner across four of VENU's premium indoor music halls, backed by a capital commitment from Tixr into VENU, bringing a modern unified platform that elevates the fan experience from purchase to arrival.
Luxe FireSuiteTM & Capital Innovation
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Delivered full year Luxe FireSuiteTM and Aikman Club sales of
$126.1 million 62% growth over 2024's record setting$77.7 million -
Posted
$17.1 million $23 million
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Posted
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The triple net real estate leaseback structure, introduced in mid-2025, surpassed early forecasts and accounted for approximately
25% of annual Luxe FireSuiteTM sales. Demand moved so fast we launched a dedicated national campaign to meet it, all while retaining premium ticket inventory for ongoing revenue generation. -
Completed a
$30 million
Team & Leadership
- Expanded the executive team in 2025 with the additions of Vic Sutter as EVP of Operations and Tommy Ginoza to lead live entertainment programming, while promoting Terri Liebler to President of Growth and Strategy. Subsequent to year end, Vic Sutter was promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Will Hodgson was elevated to President of VENU.
- Rounding out its executive bench in early 2026, VENU added Sarah Rothschild as Senior Vice President of Strategic Finance and Investor Relations whose career spans MSG Entertainment and Sphere, two of the most recognized names in premium live entertainment.
- J.W. Roth was accepted into the Forbes Business Council, joined Newsmax, Bloomberg TV, Schwab Network, and Cheddar for live national interviews, was named to Billboard's 2025 Touring Power Players List, and received his second consecutive VenuesNow All Stars designation.
Market Recognition & Brand
- Rang the NYSE Opening Bell in January 2025, celebrating VENU's fan founded, fan owned mission on the national stage.
- Welcomed global artists Niall Horan and Dierks Bentley as VENU shareholders and founding advisory council members, validation from the artist community of VENU's model and vision.
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Formed an industry alliance with Billboard, co-launching the inaugural ‘Disruptor Award’ at the Billboard Live Music Summit in
Los Angeles , with the debut honor presented to Khalid by J.W. Roth and later awarding to PlaqueBoy Max in January of 2026 at Billboard’s Power 100 during the biggest week in music. - Aramark Sports + Entertainment, which first partnered with VENU in June 2025 with an equity investment, expanded the relationship in early 2026 to cover five of our premium venues and made an additional equity investment, a powerful signal of continued conviction in our growth.
- Partnered with Boston Common Golf, the star-studded TGL team featuring Rory McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott, and Hideki Matsuyama, uniting two brands built around next generation fan engagement and immersive entertainment experiences.
- In 2025, the VENU story has been covered by some of the most respected names in business and entertainment media, with features in Billboard, Bloomberg, Newsmax, Cheddar, Pollstar, 5280 Magazine, and more. J.W. Roth was featured on the cover of Pollstar Magazine and profiled in 5280 Magazine.
Subsequent Events: January through March 2026
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Closed an
$86.25 million - Named PepsiCo as the Official Beverage Partner of VENU's Sunset Amphitheater portfolio in March 2026, with additional venues to follow as VENU expands nationwide.
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Ford Amphitheater was named to Billboard's 2026 Top Music Venues List, recognized as the Top West Coast Amphitheater alongside Sphere in
Las Vegas , O2 Arena inLondon , and Allegiant Stadium, a powerful validation of VENU's premium venue standard heading into a strong 2026 concert season. -
Roth's Sea & Steak was recognized among the best wine programs in the
Americas , receiving a Silver Star in the Best Newcomer category and a Bronze Star in the Best Medium Sized List category at the Star Wine List of the Year 2026 International Open, further establishing the Sunset Hospitality Collection as a world-class dining destination. - Aligned with Dimensional Innovations, the experiential design firm behind Intuit Dome and Mercedes Benz Stadium, further elevating the premium design standard across VENU's venue portfolio.
Conference Call Details
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time |
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Conference ID: 9521412 |
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About Venu Holding Corporation
Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by
VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Venu believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the company’s filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Venu expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
(1) Appraisal Disclosures
These appraisals used the cost basis, income, and comparable sales approaches to valuation and, after reconciliation, came to the appraised values of the properties. These approaches to valuation are commonly used approaches to value for appraisal of commercial properties, as opposed to assigning a valuation on the properties based solely on the cost basis of the properties. The total appraisal for the
The opinions expressed in the appraisal are based on estimates and forecasts that are prospective in nature and subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Events may occur that could cause the performance of the properties to materially differ from the estimates utilized by the appraiser, such as changes in the economy, interest rates, capitalization rates, the financial strength of the live-music and entertainment industries, and the behavior of event attendees, investors, lenders, and municipalities. The Company reviews each appraisal of its properties to confirm that the information provided to the appraiser is accurately reflected in the appraisal, but it does not validate the methodologies, inputs, and professional judgment utilized by the certified appraiser.
| VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (in US Dollars) | |||||||
As of |
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ |
41,306,358 |
|
$ |
37,969,454 |
|
|
| Inventories |
|
474,467 |
|
|
225,283 |
|
|
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
2,546,523 |
|
|
850,951 |
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|
| Total current assets |
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44,327,348 |
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|
39,045,688 |
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| Other assets | |||||||
| Property and equipment, net |
|
305,947,277 |
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|
137,215,936 |
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| Intangible assets, net |
|
144,558 |
|
|
211,276 |
|
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| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net |
|
17,397,009 |
|
|
1,351,600 |
|
|
| Investment in EIGHT Brewing |
|
1,999,999 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Investment in related parties |
|
555,262 |
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|
550,000 |
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| Security and other deposits |
|
183,582 |
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|
43,015 |
|
|
| Total other assets |
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326,227,687 |
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|
139,371,827 |
|
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| Total assets | $ |
370,555,035 |
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$ |
178,417,515 |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ |
25,129,485 |
|
$ |
7,283,033 |
|
|
| Accrued expenses |
|
27,847,751 |
|
|
3,556,819 |
|
|
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes |
|
577,360 |
|
|
262,387 |
|
|
| Deferred revenue |
|
1,542,564 |
|
|
1,528,159 |
|
|
| Current portion of convertible debt |
|
- |
|
|
9,433,313 |
|
|
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
|
605,261 |
|
|
364,244 |
|
|
| Current portion licensing liability |
|
223,333 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Current portion NNN firesuite liability |
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1,026,300 |
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|
- |
|
|
| Current portion of long-term debt |
|
400,108 |
|
|
2,101,501 |
|
|
| Total current liabilities |
|
57,352,162 |
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|
24,529,456 |
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|
| Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities |
|
16,886,027 |
|
|
1,020,604 |
|
|
| Long-term licensing liability and other liabilities |
|
8,951,600 |
|
|
7,950,000 |
|
|
| Long-term convertible debt |
|
1,907,530 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Long-term NNN firesuite liability |
|
30,038,214 |
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|
- |
|
|
| Long-term debt, net of current portion |
|
56,568,151 |
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|
14,100,217 |
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| Total liabilities | $ |
171,703,684 |
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$ |
47,600,277 |
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| Commitments and contingencies - See Note 16 | |||||||
| Mezzanine Equity | |||||||
| Contingently Redeemable Convertible Cumulative Series B Preferred Stock, |
|||||||
| 675 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025 and 0 authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | $ |
10,125,000 |
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$ |
- |
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| Stockholders' Equity | |||||||
| Common stock, |
|||||||
| and 37,471,465 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 |
|
42,961 |
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|
37,472 |
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| Class B common stock, |
|||||||
| and 379,990 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 |
|
304 |
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|
379 |
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|
| Additional paid-in capital |
|
222,052,687 |
|
|
144,546,368 |
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|
| Accumulated deficit |
|
(91,454,930 |
) |
|
(47,361,208 |
) |
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$ |
130,641,022 |
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$ |
97,223,011 |
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| Treasury Stock, at cost - 752,435 shares at December 31, 2025 and 276,245 shares at December 31, 2024 |
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(7,899,600 |
) |
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(1,500,076 |
) |
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| Total Venu Holding Corporation and subsidiaries equity | $ |
122,741,422 |
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$ |
95,722,935 |
|
|
| Non-controlling interest |
|
65,984,929 |
|
|
35,094,303 |
|
|
| Total stockholders' equity | $ |
188,726,351 |
|
$ |
130,817,238 |
|
|
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ |
370,555,035 |
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$ |
178,417,515 |
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| VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||
| (in US Dollars) | |||||||
For the years ended |
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December 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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| Revenues | |||||||
| Restaurant including food and beverage revenue, net | $ |
9,773,696 |
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$ |
10,828,972 |
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| Event center ticket and fees revenue, net |
|
6,045,286 |
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|
4,648,478 |
|
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| Rental and sponsorship revenue, net |
|
2,078,064 |
|
|
2,356,933 |
|
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| Total revenues, net | $ |
17,897,046 |
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$ |
17,834,383 |
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| Operating costs | |||||||
| Food and beverage |
|
2,379,204 |
|
|
2,409,133 |
|
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| Event center |
|
3,575,159 |
|
|
2,554,606 |
|
|
| Labor |
|
4,658,088 |
|
|
4,383,505 |
|
|
| Rent |
|
1,838,238 |
|
|
1,361,787 |
|
|
| General and administrative |
|
36,954,414 |
|
|
18,832,115 |
|
|
| Equity compensation |
|
15,345,687 |
|
|
12,015,133 |
|
|
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
6,177,692 |
|
|
3,656,229 |
|
|
| Total operating costs | $ |
70,928,482 |
|
$ |
45,212,508 |
|
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| Gain on sale of property ( |
|
6,896,983 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Loss from operations | $ |
(46,134,453 |
) |
$ |
(27,378,125 |
) |
|
| Other income (expense), net | |||||||
| Interest expense, net |
|
(4,582,602 |
) |
|
(3,201,230 |
) |
|
| Other expense |
|
(199,168 |
) |
|
(2,500,006 |
) |
|
| Other income |
|
135,000 |
|
|
130,387 |
|
|
| Total other income (expense), net |
|
(4,646,770 |
) |
|
(5,570,849 |
) |
|
| Net loss | $ |
(50,781,223 |
) |
$ |
(32,948,974 |
) |
|
| Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests |
|
(6,687,501 |
) |
|
(2,609,219 |
) |
|
| Net loss attributable to Venu |
|
(44,093,722 |
) |
|
(30,339,755 |
) |
|
| Preferred stock dividend |
|
223,875 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Net loss attributable to common stockholders | $ |
(44,317,597 |
) |
$ |
(30,339,755 |
) |
|
| Weighted average number of shares of Class B common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted |
|
363,552 |
|
|
724,629 |
|
|
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class B common stock | $ |
(1.10 |
) |
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
| Weighted average number of shares of Class C common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted |
|
- |
|
|
6,758,034 |
|
|
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class C common stock | $ |
- |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
| Weighted average number of shares of Class D common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted |
|
- |
|
|
16,319,014 |
|
|
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class D common stock | $ |
- |
|
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
|
| Weighted average number of shares of Common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted |
|
39,981,214 |
|
|
11,642,944 |
|
|
| Basic and diluted net loss per share of Common stock | $ |
(1.10 |
) |
$ |
(0.86 |
) |
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| VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
| (in US Dollars) | |||||||
For the years ended December 31, |
|||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||
| Net loss | $ |
(50,781,223 |
) |
$ |
(32,948,974 |
) |
|
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|||||
| Gain on sale of property ( |
|
(6,896,983 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
| Equity issued for interest on debt |
|
1,168,304 |
|
|
766,920 |
|
|
| Equity based compensation |
|
15,067,787 |
|
|
12,015,133 |
|
|
| Equity issued for services |
|
277,900 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Amortization of debt discount |
|
916,681 |
|
|
2,917,989 |
|
|
| Noncash lease expense |
|
532,187 |
|
|
498,808 |
|
|
| Depreciation and amortization |
|
6,177,692 |
|
|
3,656,229 |
|
|
| Noncash financing expense |
|
- |
|
|
2,500,000 |
|
|
| Project abandonment loss |
|
- |
|
|
668,403 |
|
|
| Noncash interest and debt discount |
|
275,514 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|||||
| Inventories |
|
(249,184 |
) |
|
(39,537 |
) |
|
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
(1,695,572 |
) |
|
(641,736 |
) |
|
| Security and other deposits |
|
(140,567 |
) |
|
332,889 |
|
|
| Accounts payable |
|
17,846,452 |
|
|
4,694,025 |
|
|
| Accrued expenses |
|
24,067,057 |
|
|
2,858,450 |
|
|
| Accrued payroll and payroll taxes |
|
314,973 |
|
|
(69,070 |
) |
|
| Deferred revenue |
|
14,405 |
|
|
764,078 |
|
|
| Operating lease liabilities |
|
(471,156 |
) |
|
(465,890 |
) |
|
| Licensing liability |
|
1,224,933 |
|
|
6,250,000 |
|
|
| Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
7,649,200 |
|
|
3,757,717 |
|
|
| Cash flows from investing activities |
|
|
|||||
| Purchase of property and equipment |
|
(141,655,251 |
) |
|
(72,483,650 |
) |
|
| Investment in EIGHT Brewing |
|
(1,999,999 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
| Investment in related party |
|
(5,262 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
| Proceeds from sale of 13141 BP |
|
2,627,990 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Proceeds from gain on sale of property - related party |
|
7,600,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Net cash acquired from acquisition of 13141 BP |
|
- |
|
|
74,085 |
|
|
| Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(133,432,522 |
) |
|
(72,409,565 |
) |
|
| Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|||||
| Receipt of convertible promissory note |
|
18,000,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Receipt of short-term promissory note |
|
- |
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
| Proceeds from NNN firesuite liability |
|
30,789,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Proceeds from municipality promissory note |
|
- |
|
|
6,200,000 |
|
|
| Proceeds from issuance of Contingently Redeemable Convertible Cumulative Series B Preferred Stock |
|
10,125,000 |
|
|
- |
|
|
| Proceeds from issuance of shares |
|
33,074,101 |
|
|
31,960,250 |
|
|
| IPO issued |
|
- |
|
|
12,654,100 |
|
|
| Proceeds from exercise of warrants |
|
345,100 |
|
|
52 |
|
|
| Proceeds from sale of non-controlling interest equity |
|
42,046,443 |
|
|
38,463,367 |
|
|
| Acquisition of treasury stock |
|
- |
|
|
(1,500,000 |
) |
|
| Principal payments on long-term debt |
|
(382,750 |
) |
|
(313,136 |
) |
|
| Payment of promissory note |
|
(2,000,000 |
) |
|
- |
|
|
| Payment for personal guarantee on convertible debt |
|
- |
|
|
(100,000 |
) |
|
| Distributions to non-controlling shareholders |
|
(2,876,668 |
) |
|
(934,435 |
) |
|
| Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
129,120,226 |
|
|
86,420,198 |
|
|
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
3,336,904 |
|
|
17,768,350 |
|
|
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning |
|
37,969,454 |
|
|
20,201,104 |
|
|
| Cash and cash equivalents, ending | $ |
41,306,358 |
|
$ |
37,969,454 |
|
|
| Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating, investing and financing activities: |
|
|
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| Cash paid for interest | $ |
621,391 |
|
$ |
406,483 |
|
|
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
| Property acquired via promissory note | $ |
42,918,071 |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
| Right-of-Use Assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | $ |
16,498,944 |
|
$ |
471,476 |
|
|
| Conversion of convertible debt and interest to common equity | $ |
25,000,318 |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
| Debt discounts - warrants | $ |
1,210,926 |
|
$ |
3,000,140 |
|
|
| Accrued preferred stock dividends | $ |
223,875 |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
| Acquisition of treasury stock from sale of property - related party | $ |
6,400,000 |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
| Property acquired via convertible debt | $ |
- |
|
$ |
10,000,000 |
|
|
| Property acquired via short-term promissory note | $ |
- |
|
$ |
2,000,000 |
|
|
| Land returned in exchange for termination of promissory note payable | $ |
- |
|
$ |
3,267,000 |
|
|
| Debt discount - suite granted to lender | $ |
- |
|
$ |
200,000 |
|
|
| Equity issued for origination fee | $ |
- |
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
|
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260331841417/en/
VENU Media and Investor Relations
Chloe Polhamus, cpolhamus@venu.live
Source: Venu Holding Corporation