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Hall of Fame Resort 13D/A shows control stakes, Oct 31 merger date

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. — Schedule 13D/A update. The filing reports updated beneficial ownership positions for multiple affiliated holders and details a new forbearance and termination-date extension tied to a pending merger agreement.

Ownership: CH Capital Lending, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 12,380,981 shares, representing 67.6% of the class. IRG, LLC reports 477,165 shares (6.7%), Midwest Lender Fund, LLC 421,796 shares (5.9%), IRG Canton Village Manager, LLC and IRG Canton Village Member, LLC each 840,168 shares (12.3%), and American Capital Center, LLC 18,521 shares (0.3%). Stuart Lichter, as an individual, reports beneficial ownership of 14,152,264 shares (73.1%). These amounts include shares issuable upon conversion or exercise within 60 days, as described.

Merger process update: The reporting persons state that a letter dated October 17, 2025 extended the previously noticed termination date to October 31, 2025, and Parent agreed to forbear from exercising rights and remedies under the merger agreement prior to that date, subject to stated exceptions.

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Large insider group discloses control-level stakes and extends merger timeline.

The amendment lists significant beneficial holdings, with CH Capital Lending at 67.6% and Stuart Lichter at 73.1%. These stakes include shares issuable within 60 days via conversions and warrants, which are standard for 13D calculations.

The update also notes a letter extending the termination date under the merger framework to October 31, 2025, along with a forbearance on enforcing rights before that date, subject to an exception regarding third-party consents for 8% Convertible Notes due 2025.

The impact depends on holder actions and merger milestones. Subsequent filings may provide specific outcomes on the merger path and any conversions or exercises that change outstanding shares.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






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Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
(1) Percentage based on 6,698,645 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding as of March 21, 2025, as reported by the Issuer in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 26, 2025. Information regarding shares of Common Stock issuable in respect of convertible debt and warrants based on information reported by the Issuer, including interest accruals and principal balance of convertible debt with interest paid in kind. (2) Each of IRG Canton Village Member, LLC ("IRG Canton Village Member") and IRG Canton Village Manager, LLC ("IRG Canton Village Manager") may be deemed to beneficially own 683,083 shares of Common Stock held by HOF Village, LLC through the IRG Canton Village Member's indirect (approximately 74.9%) ownership interest therein and IRG Canton Village Manager's role as manager of IRG Canton Village Member. For similar reasons, each may also be deemed to beneficially own 157,085 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,432,500 Series A warrants held by HOF Village, LLC with an exercise price of $253.11 per share. The warrants are exercisable within 60 days. Each of IRG Canton Village Member and IRG Canton Village Manager disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by HOF Village, LLC, except to the extent of any actual pecuniary interest. For purposes of calculating their percentage ownership, the shares outstanding of the Issuer include the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Series A warrants. (3) American Capital Center, LLC beneficially owns 18,521 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock. (4) CH Capital Lending, LLC ("CH Capital") beneficially owns (a) 751,168 shares of Common Stock, (b) 94,743 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of a $14,388,042 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) convertible note (the "Convertible Note") with a conversion rate of 6.5849 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount, (c) 455,867 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Series C warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, (d) 111,321 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Series D warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, (e) 45,419 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Series E warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, (f) 521,493 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of 15,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock with a conversion price of $33.01 per share (including shares issuable in respect of accrued and unpaid dividends), (g) 4,676,757 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of $17,023,398 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) under the Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Secured Cognovit Promissory Note, dated March 17, 2023, as amended (the "2020 Term Loan Note") with a conversion price of $3.64 per share, (h) 3,275,040 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of $11,921,148 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) under the First Amended and Restated Promissory Note, dated December 8, 2023 (the "2022 Term Loan Note") with a conversion price of $3.64 per share, (i) 1,077,233 shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of a $13,756,271 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) under the Business Loan Agreement, dated June 16, 2022, as amended (the "Bridge Loan") with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, (j) 933,434 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of a promissory note with an outstanding amount of $11,919,960 (as of March 31, 2025) with a conversion price of $12.77 per share (the "Hotel II Note"), and (k) 438,506 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of a promissory note with an outstanding amount of $5,599,731 (as of March 31, 2025) with a conversion price of $12.77 per share (the "Split Note"). The convertible note, the Series C Preferred Stock, the 2020 Term Loan Note, the 2022 Term Loan Note, the Bridge Loan, the Hotel II Note and the Split Note are convertible, and the Series C, Series D and Series E warrants are exercisable within 60 days. For purposes of calculating its percentage ownership, the shares outstanding of the Issuer include the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the warrants and the conversion of the Convertible Note, the Series C Preferred Stock, the 2020 Term Loan Note, the 2022 Term Loan Note, the Bridge Loan, the Hotel II Note and the Split Note. (5) IRG, LLC ("IRG") beneficially owns (a) 15,950 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, (b) 438,506 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of $5,599,731 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) promissory note with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, and (c) 22,709 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Series E warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share. The convertible note and the Series E warrants are exercisable within 60 days. For purposes of calculating its percentage ownership, the shares outstanding of the Issuer include the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Series E warrants and the conversion of the convertible promissory note. (6) Midwest Lender Fund, LLC ("MLF") beneficially owns (a) 5,681 shares of the Issuer's Common Stock, (b) 5,677 shares of the Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Series G warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, and (c) 410,438 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of $5,241,300 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) promissory note with a conversion price of $12.77 per share. For purposes of calculating its percentage ownership, the shares outstanding of the Issuer include the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of the Series G warrants and the conversion of the convertible promissory note. (7) Mr. Lichter beneficially owns 9,090 shares of Common Stock and 4,543 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of Series B warrants with an exercise price of $30.81 per share. The Series B warrants are exercisable within 60 days. Mr. Lichter may be deemed to beneficially own (a) through his indirect ownership of membership interests in IRG, (i) 15,950 shares of Common Stock held by IRG, (ii) 22,709 shares of Common Stock issuable to IRG upon the exercise of Series E warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share and (iii) 438,506 shares of Common Stock issuable to IRG upon the conversion of $5,599,731 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) promissory note with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, (b) through his beneficial ownership of membership interests in MLF, (i) 5,681 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 5,677 shares of Common Stock issuable to MLF upon the exercise of Series G warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, and (iii) 410,438 shares of Common Stock issuable to MLF upon the conversion of $5,241,300 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) promissory note with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, (c) through his indirect ownership of membership interests in CH Capital, (i) 751,168 shares of Common Stock, (ii) 455,867 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon the exercise of Series C warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, (iii) 111,321 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon the exercise of Series D warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, (iv) 45,419 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon the exercise of Series E warrants with an exercise price of $12.77 per share, (v) 521,493 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon conversion of 15,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock with a conversion price of $33.01 per share (including shares issuable in respect of accrued and unpaid dividends), (vi) 4,676,757 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon conversion of a $17,023,398 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) pursuant to the 2020 Term Loan Note with a conversion price of $3.64 per share, (vii) 3,275,040 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon conversion of a $11,921,148 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) pursuant to the 2022 Term Loan Note with a conversion price of $3.64 per share, (viii) 1,077,233 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon conversion of a $13,756,271 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) under the Bridge Loan with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, (ix) 94,743 shares of Common Stock issuable to CH Capital upon the conversion of a $14,388,042 principal amount (as of March 31, 2025) pursuant to the Convertible Note with a conversion rate of 6.5849 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount, (x) 933,434 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of a promissory note with an outstanding amount of $11,919,960 (as of March 31, 2025) under the Hotel II Note with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, and (xi) 438,506 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the conversion of a promissory note with an outstanding amount of $5,599,731 (as of March 31, 2025) under the Split Note with a conversion price of $12.77 per share, and (d) 18,521 shares of Common Stock through his indirect control over American Capital Center, LLC. The Convertible Note, the Series C Preferred Stock, the 2020 Term Loan Note, the 2022 Term Loan Note, the Bridge Loan, the Hotel II Note and the Split Note are convertible, and the Series C, D and E warrants are exercisable within 60 days. Mr. Lichter may also be deemed to beneficially own 683,083 shares of Common Stock through his indirect ownership interest in IRG Canton Village Member, which in turn owns approximately a 74.9% interest in HOF Village, LLC. HOF Village, LLC owns 683,083 shares of Common Stock. He may also be deemed to beneficially own 157,085 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of 2,432,500 Series A warrants held by HOF Village, LLC with an exercise price of $253.11 per share. The Series A warrants are exercisable within 60 days. Mr. Lichter disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares held by IRG Canton Village Member, IRG Canton Village Manager, CH Capital, IRG, MLF, and American Capital Center, LLC, except to the extent of any actual pecuniary interest. For purposes of calculating his percentage ownership, the shares outstanding of the Issuer include the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise and/or conversion of (a) the Series B warrants to Mr. Lichter, (b) the Series C, Series D and Series E warrants to CH Capital, (c) the Series C Preferred Stock to CH Capital, (d) the Convertible Note, 2020 Term Loan Note, 2022 Term Loan Note, Bridge Loan, Hotel II Note and Split Note to CH Capital, (e) the Series G warrants to MLF, (f) the convertible promissory note to MLF, (g) the Series A warrants to HOF Village, LLC, and (h) the convertible promissory note to IRG.


SCHEDULE 13D


IRG Canton Village Manager, LLC
Signature:/s/ Stuart Lichter
Name/Title:Stuart Lichter/President
Date:10/24/2025
IRG Canton Village Member, LLC
Signature:/s/ Stuart Lichter
Name/Title:Stuart Lichter/President
Date:10/24/2025
American Capital Center, LLC
Signature:/s/ Richard Klein
Name/Title:Richard Klein/Chief Financial Officer
Date:10/24/2025
CH Capital Lending, LLC
Signature:/s/ Richard Klein
Name/Title:Richard Klein/Chief Financial Officer
Date:10/24/2025
IRG, LLC
Signature:/s/ Stuart Lichter
Name/Title:Stuart Lichter/President
Date:10/24/2025
Midwest Lender Fund, LLC
Signature:/s/ Stuart Lichter
Name/Title:Stuart Lichter/President
Date:10/24/2025
Lichter Stuart
Signature:/s/ Stuart Lichter
Name/Title:Stuart Lichter, an individual
Date:10/24/2025

FAQ

What ownership stakes were disclosed in HOFV’s Schedule 13D/A?

CH Capital Lending, LLC reported 67.6%, IRG, LLC 6.7%, Midwest Lender Fund, LLC 5.9%, two IRG Canton Village entities each 12.3%, American Capital Center 0.3%, and Stuart Lichter 73.1%.

How were the percentages in the HOFV 13D/A calculated?

Percentages are based on 6,698,645 shares outstanding as of March 21, 2025, including shares deemed outstanding from instruments convertible or exercisable within 60 days.

What merger-related change is disclosed for HOFV (HOFV)?

A letter dated October 17, 2025 extended the termination date to October 31, 2025 and included forbearance from enforcing rights before that date, subject to an exception.

Which instruments contribute to the reported beneficial ownership?

Convertible notes, preferred stock, and warrants (Series A, B, C, D, E, G) that are convertible/exercisable within 60 days, with specified conversion or exercise prices.

What is the as-of share count used in this filing for HOFV?

The filing cites 6,698,645 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 21, 2025.

Who is the individual reporting person with the largest disclosed stake?

Stuart Lichter reports beneficial ownership of 14,152,264 shares, or 73.1%.
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