[PREM14A] Soho House & Co Inc. Preliminary Merger Proxy Statement
Soho House & Co. Inc. (SHCO) has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be taken private for $9.00 per share in cash. The transaction, announced in a proxy dated August 15, 2025, would cancel outstanding public shares (other than agreed Rollover Shares) and delist Class A Common Stock from the NYSE, subject to stockholder approval and customary regulatory and financing conditions. A Special Committee of independent directors unanimously recommended the Merger and engaged Morgan Stanley, which delivered a fairness opinion as to the Per Share Price. The planned funding package totals about $1.2 billion, including $695.0 million in a senior secured facility, $150.0 million in HoldCo notes and equity commitments from Apollo, MCR and the Bruce Group. Certain insiders and Reinvestment Stockholders have Rollover and Support Agreements and intend to vote in favor; appraisal rights are available under Delaware law.
- Cash consideration of $9.00 per Class A share provides immediate liquidity to holders of public Class A shares
- Substantial financing plan (~$1.2 billion) with specific debt commitments including a $695.0 million senior secured facility and $150.0 million HoldCo notes facility
- Unanimous Special Committee and Board recommendation supported by an independent fairness opinion from Morgan Stanley
- Rollover and Support Agreements and commitments from equity investors (Apollo, MCR, Bruce Group) increase closing visibility
- Concentrated voting control: Voting Group (including Yucaipa and certain directors) owned all Class B shares representing ~96.5% of combined voting power as of June 29, 2025, which may limit influence of unaffiliated holders
- Insider rollovers and related interests (Rollover Shares, fee and employment arrangements) create potential conflicts of interest that the Special Committee considered
- Transaction contingent on multiple conditions: Requisite Stockholder Approval, HSR expiration (scheduled October 6, 2025), absence of injunctions and prior funding of Debt Financing
- Receipt of cash is taxable for U.S. holders for U.S. federal income tax purposes per the proxy statement
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TL;DR: A $9.00 cash take-private at attractive premia backed by ~$1.2bn financing; closing depends on shareholder vote and regulatory/financing conditions.
The Merger provides immediate, certain cash consideration of $9.00 per Class A share, which Morgan Stanley opined was fair from a financial point of view to holders other than excluded shares. The proposed funding package is substantial and specific: a $695.0 million senior secured facility, $150.0 million HoldCo notes facility and equity commitments up to $264.6 million from ACM, MCR and the Bruce Group combined, plus potential Subscription Agreements and Soho House cash on hand ($150.3 million as of June 29, 2025). Key closing conditions include Requisite Stockholder Approval and HSR clearance (waiting period scheduled to expire October 6, 2025). These financing and regulatory milestones are material to closing certainty.
TL;DR: Special Committee and independent advisors ran a review and unanimously recommended the deal, but significant insider rollovers and voting alignments reduce outsider negotiating leverage.
The Board formed a Special Committee of independent, disinterested directors that retained independent financial and legal advisors and recommended the Merger. Several insiders and Reinvestment Stockholders executed Rollover and Support Agreements and intend to vote in favor; the Voting Group (including Yucaipa and related parties) beneficially owned all Class B shares representing approximately 96.5% of combined voting power as of June 29, 2025. The record shows procedural safeguards (independent advisors, written fairness opinion, ability to seek superior proposals subject to fiduciary out), but the concentration of voting power and insider rollovers are material governance considerations for unaffiliated stockholders.
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Mr. Ron Burkle | Mr. Eric Deardorff | ||
Executive Chairman of the Board | Chairman of the Special Committee | ||
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1. | To consider and vote on the proposal to adopt the Agreement and Plan of Merger (as it may be amended, supplemented or modified from time to time, the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of August 15, 2025, by and among Soho House, EH Parent LLC and EH MergerSub Inc. (“Merger Sub”) and approve the other Transaction Agreements (as defined in the accompanying proxy statement) (the “Merger Proposal”); and |
2. | To consider and vote on any proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting, from time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the other Transaction Agreements at the time of the Special Meeting (the “Adjournment Proposal”). |
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SUMMARY TERM SHEET | 1 | ||
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 13 | ||
SPECIAL FACTORS | 22 | ||
Background of the Merger | 22 | ||
Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger | 41 | ||
Opinion of Morgan Stanley to the Special Committee | 50 | ||
Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger | 58 | ||
Plans for Soho House After the Merger | 62 | ||
Purposes and Reasons of the Buyer Filing Parties for the Merger | 62 | ||
Certain Effects of the Merger | 63 | ||
Benefits of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders | 64 | ||
Detriments of the Merger for Unaffiliated Security Holders | 64 | ||
Certain Effects of the Merger for the Buyer Filing Parties | 65 | ||
Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed | 65 | ||
Unaudited Prospective Financial Information | 66 | ||
Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger | 71 | ||
Intent of the Reinvestment Stockholders to Vote in Favor of the Merger | 77 | ||
Intent of Soho House’s Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger | 78 | ||
Closing and Effective Time of the Merger | 78 | ||
Accounting Treatment | 78 | ||
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger | 79 | ||
Regulatory Approvals Required for the Merger | 82 | ||
Financing of the Merger | 83 | ||
Delisting of Class A Common Stock and Deregistration of Common Stock | 83 | ||
Fees and Expenses | 84 | ||
Litigation Relating to the Merger | 84 | ||
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS | 85 | ||
THE PARTIES TO THE TRANSACTIONS | 87 | ||
Soho House | 87 | ||
Buyer Parties | 87 | ||
Equity Investors | 87 | ||
Reinvestment Stockholders | 87 | ||
THE SPECIAL MEETING | 89 | ||
Date, Time and Place | 89 | ||
Purpose of the Special Meeting | 89 | ||
Attending the Special Meeting | 89 | ||
Record Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Quorum | 89 | ||
Votes Required | 90 | ||
Abstentions | 90 | ||
Broker Non-Votes | 90 | ||
Shares Held by Soho House’s Directors and Executive Officers | 90 | ||
Voting of Proxies | 90 | ||
Revocability of Proxies | 91 | ||
Adjournment | 92 | ||
Solicitation of Proxies | 92 | ||
Anticipated Date of Completion of the Merger | 92 | ||
Appraisal Rights | 92 | ||
Other Matters | 93 | ||
Householding of Special Meeting Materials | 93 | ||
Questions and Additional Information | 93 | ||
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THE MERGER AGREEMENT | 94 | ||
Explanatory Note Regarding the Merger Agreement | 94 | ||
Effect of the Merger | 94 | ||
Closing and Effective Time of the Merger | 94 | ||
Directors and Officers; Certificate of Incorporation; Bylaws | 94 | ||
Per Share Price | 95 | ||
Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards | 95 | ||
Exchange and Payment Procedures | 96 | ||
Representations and Warranties | 96 | ||
Conduct of Business Pending the Merger | 100 | ||
Solicitation or Negotiation of Other Offers | 102 | ||
Recommendation Changes | 105 | ||
Conditions to the Closing of the Merger | 107 | ||
Indemnification and Insurance | 108 | ||
Other Covenants | 109 | ||
Termination of the Merger Agreement | 111 | ||
Termination Fees | 113 | ||
Specific Performance | 113 | ||
Limitations of Liability | 113 | ||
Fees and Expenses | 114 | ||
Amendment | 114 | ||
Governing Law | 114 | ||
OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENTS | 115 | ||
Rollover and Support Agreements | 115 | ||
Rollover Side Letters | 117 | ||
Regulatory Letter Agreement | 117 | ||
Debt Commitment Letters | 118 | ||
Equity Commitment Letters | 122 | ||
Yucaipa Fee Agreement | 125 | ||
MCR Side Letter | 125 | ||
Bruce Group Side Letter | 125 | ||
Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle & Mr. Nick Jones | 126 | ||
Voting Agreement | 126 | ||
PROVISIONS FOR UNAFFILIATED SECURITY HOLDERS | 128 | ||
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SOHO HOUSE | 129 | ||
Company Background | 129 | ||
Executive Officers and Non-Employee Directors | 129 | ||
Selected Historical Consolidated Financial Data | 132 | ||
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management | 133 | ||
Prior Public Offerings | 136 | ||
Transactions in Common Stock | 136 | ||
Past Contracts, Transactions, Negotiations and Agreements | 140 | ||
Book Value Per Share | 140 | ||
Market Price of Class A Common Stock | 140 | ||
Dividends | 140 | ||
Certain Financial and Other Information of Soho House | 141 | ||
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE BUYER FILING PARTIES | 142 | ||
Buyer Parties | 142 | ||
Yucaipa | 143 | ||
Other Buyer Filing Parties | 143 | ||
APPRAISAL RIGHTS | 145 | ||
PROPOSAL 1: THE MERGER PROPOSAL | 150 | ||
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PROPOSAL 2: THE ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL | 151 | ||
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS AND NOMINATIONS | 152 | ||
WHERE YOU CAN FIND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | 153 | ||
MISCELLANEOUS | 154 | ||
GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS | 155 | ||
ANNEX A: AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER | A-1 | ||
ANNEX B: FORM OF ROLLOVER AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT | B-1 | ||
ANNEX C: APOLLO EQUITY COMMITMENT LETTER | C-1 | ||
ANNEX D: MCR EQUITY COMMITMENT LETTER | D-1 | ||
ANNEX E: FORM OF BRUCE GROUP EQUITY COMMITMENT LETTER | E-1 | ||
ANNEX F: HOLDCO DEBT COMMITMENT LETTER | F-1 | ||
ANNEX G: OPCO DEBT COMMITMENT LETTER | G-1 | ||
ANNEX H: LETTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN MR. RON BURKLE AND MR. NICK JONES | H-1 | ||
ANNEX I: FORM OF VOTING AGREEMENT | I-1 | ||
ANNEX J: OPINION OF MORGAN STANLEY | J-1 | ||
ANNEX K: FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 29, 2024 | K-1 | ||
ANNEX L: FORM 10-Q FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JUNE 29, 2025 | L-1 | ||
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• | On August 15, 2025, Soho House entered into the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, Merger Sub will merge with and into Soho House, with Soho House continuing as the surviving corporation. If the Merger is completed, each outstanding share of Common Stock (other than the Rollover Shares held by the Reinvestment Stockholders, which will remain outstanding and be unaffected by the Merger, and certain other excluded shares) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive the Per Share Price. Following the Merger, the Class A Common Stock will be delisted from the NYSE and Soho House will become a privately held company. To complete the Merger, Soho House’s stockholders must vote to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the other Transaction Agreements at the Special Meeting pursuant to the Requisite Stockholder Approval. |
• | Following Soho House’s receipt of an offer from a group of investors led by Mr. Ashton Kutcher and Mr. Daniel Rosensweig (the “Bruce Group”) to acquire shares of Class A Common Stock to take Soho House private in December 2024, the Board formed the Special Committee to evaluate and negotiate the potential transaction and provide a recommendation to the Board as to whether to approve any such transaction. In addition, the Board resolved not to approve or consider approval of any such transaction without the affirmative recommendation of the Special Committee. The Board determined that the Special Committee is composed solely of independent and disinterested members of the Board. |
• | The Special Committee, with the assistance of its own independent financial and legal advisors, considered, evaluated and negotiated the Per Share Price and the other terms of the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and unanimously: (1) determined that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders (as defined in this proxy statement); (2) recommended that the Board approve and declare advisable the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and determine that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby are fair to, and in the best interests of, Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders; and (3) recommended that the Board submit the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements to Soho House’s stockholders for their adoption and approval and recommend that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements. |
• | The Board, acting on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, unanimously: (1) determined that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, and the consummation of the Merger and other transactions contemplated thereby, are fair to, and in the best interests of, Soho House and its stockholders, including the Unaffiliated Stockholders; (2) approved and declared advisable the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby; (3) directed that the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements be submitted to a vote of Soho House’s stockholders; and (4) recommended that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements. The “Unaffiliated Stockholders” means the stockholders of Soho House other than (1) any of the Buyer Parties, the Equity Investors or any Subscription Investors; (2) any of the Reinvestment Stockholders; (3) any members of the Board; (4) any person that Soho House has determined to be an “officer” of Soho House within the meaning of Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act; and (5) any affiliates or associates (as defined pursuant to Section 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) of any of the persons described in subclauses (1) to (5). In addition, the Special Committee and the Board, on behalf of Soho House, each believes that the Merger is substantively and procedurally fair to Soho House’s “unaffiliated security holders,” as such term is defined in Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act. |
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• | Because the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement constitute a “going private” transaction under the rules of the SEC, for which a Schedule 13E-3 Transaction Statement (the “Schedule 13E-3”) is required to be filed with the SEC, Soho House and the Buyer Filing Parties have filed the Schedule 13E-3 with the SEC with respect to such transactions solely for purposes of complying with the requirements of Rule 13e-3 and the related rules and regulations under the Exchange Act. You may obtain additional information about the Schedule 13E-3 in the section of this proxy statement captioned “Where You Can Find Additional Information.” |
• | Soho House. Soho House & Co Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 2021. Soho House is a global membership platform of physical and digital spaces that connects a vibrant, diverse and global group of members. These members use the Soho House platform to work, socialize, connect, create and flourish all over the world. Soho House began with the opening of the first Soho House in 1995 and remains the only company to have scaled a private membership network with a global presence. Members around the world engage with Soho House through its global collection, as at June 29, 2025, of 46 Houses, 8 Soho Works, Scorpios Beach Clubs in Mykonos and Bodrum, Soho Home—an interiors and lifestyle retail brand—and Soho House’s digital channels. The Ned in London, New York and Doha and The LINE and Saguaro hotels in North America also form part of Soho House’s wider portfolio. The Class A Common Stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol “SHCO.” Soho House is represented by Sidley Austin LLP (“Sidley”) and the Special Committee is represented by Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP (“Fried Frank”) and Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP (“Morris Nichols”) in the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreements. |
• | Parent. EH Parent LLC was incorporated on August 11, 2025, solely for the purpose of engaging in the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and has not engaged in any business activities other than as incidental to its formation and in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. |
• | Merger Sub. EH MergerSub Inc. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Parent and was incorporated on August 11, 2025, solely for the purpose of engaging in the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. Merger Sub has not engaged in any business activities other than as incidental to its formation and in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. |
• | Equity Investors. Pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein and in connection with the Merger, Apollo Capital Management, L.P. (on behalf of the Apollo Funds, “ACM”), MCR Hospitality Fund IV LP and MCR Hospitality Fund IV QP LP (together with any permitted assignee in accordance with the terms of the MCR Equity Commitment Letter (as defined in this proxy statement), the “MCR Investors”) and certain other Equity Investors (including Mr. Ashton Kutcher and Mr. Daniel Rosensweig, the “Bruce Group Investors”) have agreed to purchase shares of Merger Sub Common Stock at the Per Share Price per share of Merger Sub Common Stock for an aggregate cash amount of up to $50.0 million, up to $200.0 million and up to $14.6 million, respectively. For more information about the Equity Financing, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Equity Commitment Letters.” ACM is represented by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (“Gibson Dunn”), the MCR Investors are represented by a separate Fried Frank team separated by an ethical wall from the Fried Frank team representing the Special Committee and the Bruce Group Investors are represented by Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (“Paul Weiss”) in the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreements. |
• | Reinvestment Stockholders. Certain of Soho House’s stockholders, including Yucaipa and its founder and Soho House’s Executive Chairman and a member of the Board, Mr. Ron Burkle; Mr. Nick Jones, Soho House’s founder and a member of the Board; Mr. Richard Caring and Mr. Mark Ein, members of the Board; Mr. Andrew Carnie, Soho House’s Chief Executive Officer; Mr. Tom Collins, Soho House’s Chief Operating Officer; and certain affiliates of Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC (who in the aggregate beneficially owned approximately [ ] shares of Class A Common Stock and [ ] shares of Class B Common Stock, representing approximately [ ]% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date) have entered into Rollover and Support Agreements with Soho House, pursuant to which they have agreed to have certain of the shares of Common Stock held by them (the “Rollover Shares”) |
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• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Parties to the Transactions.” |
• | Date, Time and Place. Soho House will hold the Special Meeting on [ ], 2025 at [ ] Eastern Time ([ ] Greenwich Mean Time). You may virtually attend the Special Meeting via a live webcast on the internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SHCO2025SM. You will need the control number found on your proxy card in order to participate in the Special Meeting (including voting your shares). |
• | Purpose. At the Special Meeting, Soho House will ask stockholders to vote on the following proposals: |
○ | The Merger Proposal: the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into Soho House, with Soho House continuing as the surviving corporation, and approve the other Transaction Agreements; and |
○ | The Adjournment Proposal: the proposal to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting, from time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the other Transaction Agreements at the time of the Special Meeting. |
• | Record Date; Shares Entitled to Vote; Quorum. Only Soho House’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting. A list of stockholders of record entitled to vote at the Special Meeting will be available at Soho House’s principal executive offices located at 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA, during regular London business hours for a period of 10 days ending on the day before the Special Meeting. As of the Record Date, there were [ ] shares of Class A Common Stock and [ ] shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting. Please contact Ben Nwaeke, Soho House’s Corporate Secretary, at shareholderlist@sohohouseco.com for an appointment to inspect the list. Each record holder of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share of Class A Common Stock owned of record as of the Record Date and each record holder of Class B Common Stock is entitled to ten votes for each share of Class B Common Stock owned of record as of the Record Date. The presence (virtually or by proxy) of holders of shares representing a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock entitled to vote at the Special Meeting will constitute a quorum at the Special Meeting. |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Special Meeting.” |
• | The Merger Proposal. The adoption and approval of the Merger Proposal requires the affirmative vote of (1) the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority of the voting power of the outstanding Common Stock entitled to vote thereon and (2) the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority of the votes cast by the Unaffiliated Stockholders. |
• | The Adjournment Proposal. The approval of the Adjournment Proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority in voting power of the shares of Common Stock present or represented by proxy at the Special Meeting and entitled to vote on the matter. |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Special Meeting—Votes Required.” |
• | The Reinvestment Stockholders, including Mr. Ron Burkle, Mr. Nick Jones, Mr. Richard Caring, Mr. Mark Ein, Mr. Andrew Carnie and Mr. Tom Collins, who in the aggregate beneficially owned approximately [ ] shares of Class A Common Stock and [ ] shares of Class B Common Stock, representing approximately [ ]% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date, entered into the Rollover and Support Agreements, pursuant to which they agreed to vote all of their shares of Common Stock in favor of the adoption and approval of the Merger Proposal, subject to certain terms and conditions contained in the Rollover and Support Agreements. |
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• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Rollover and Support Agreements,” and the full text of the form of Rollover and Support Agreement attached as Annex B to this proxy statement, which is incorporated by reference in this proxy statement in its entirety. |
• | Each of Soho House’s directors and executive officers that are not Reinvestment Stockholders have also informed Soho House that, as of the date of this proxy statement, they intend to vote all of the shares of Common Stock owned directly by them in favor of the Merger Proposal and the Adjournment Proposal. As of the Record Date, such directors and executive officers beneficially owned, in the aggregate, approximately [ ] shares of Class A Common Stock and [ ] shares of Class B Common Stock, representing approximately [ ]% of the voting power of the shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the Record Date. For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors— Intent of Soho House’s Other Directors and Executive Officers to Vote in Favor of the Merger.” |
• | For a description of the background of the Merger, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Background of the Merger.” |
• | Special Committee’s Recommendation. On August 15, 2025, the Special Committee, consisting entirely of directors who were determined by the Board to be independent and disinterested with respect to the matters being considered by the Special Committee, and acting with the advice of its own independent legal and financial advisors, unanimously: (1) determined that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders; (2) recommended that the Board approve and declare advisable the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and determine that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby are fair to, and in the best interests of, Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders; and (3) recommended that the Board submit the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements to Soho House’s stockholders for their adoption and approval and recommend that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and the approval of the other Transaction Agreements. For a description of the reasons considered by the Special Committee in making its recommendation, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger.” |
• | Board’s Recommendation. On August 15, 2025, the Board, acting on the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, unanimously: (1) determined that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, and the consummation of the Merger and other transactions contemplated thereby, are fair to, and in the best interests of, Soho House and its stockholders, including the Unaffiliated Stockholders; (2) approved and declared advisable the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby; (3) directed that the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements be submitted to a vote of Soho House’s stockholders; and (4) recommended that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements. For a description of the reasons considered by the Board in making its recommendation, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Recommendation of the Special Committee and the Board; Reasons for the Merger.” |
• | Each of the Special Committee and the Board believes that the Merger is substantively and procedurally fair to Soho House’s “unaffiliated security holders,” as such term is defined in Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act and unanimously recommends that you vote: (1) “FOR” the adoption of the Merger Proposal and (2) “FOR” the Adjournment Proposal. |
• | The Special Committee retained Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (“Morgan Stanley”) to provide it with financial advisory services in connection with the evaluation of an unsolicited proposal from the |
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• | The full text of the written opinion of Morgan Stanley, dated August 15, 2025, is attached as Annex J and incorporated by reference into this proxy statement. The opinion sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and qualifications and limitations on the scope of the review undertaken by Morgan Stanley in rendering its opinion to the Special Committee. Stockholders are urged to, and should, read the opinion carefully and in its entirety. Morgan Stanley’s opinion is directed to the Special Committee and addresses only the fairness, from a financial point of view to the holders of shares of Common Stock (other than the Excluded Shares) of the Per Share Price to be received by holders of shares of Common Stock (other than the Excluded Shares) pursuant to the Merger Agreement as of the date of the opinion. Morgan Stanley’s opinion does not address any other aspect of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement or the other Transaction Agreements and does not constitute a recommendation to stockholders of Soho House as to how to act or vote in connection with the Merger or any other matter or whether to take any other action with respect to the Merger. The summary of Morgan Stanley’s opinion set forth in this proxy statement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the opinion. |
• | For a further discussion of the opinion that the Special Committee received from Morgan Stanley, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Opinion of Morgan Stanley to the Special Committee” and the full text of the written opinion of Morgan Stanley attached as Annex J to this proxy statement. |
• | Each of the Buyer Filing Parties believes that the Merger is substantively and procedurally fair to Soho House’s “unaffiliated security holders,” as such term is defined in Rule 13e-3 under the Exchange Act. However, none of the Buyer Filing Parties have performed, nor engaged a financial advisor to perform, any valuation or other analyses for the purposes of assessing the fairness of the Merger to the unaffiliated security holders of Soho House. The belief of each of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the fairness of the Merger is based on the factors discussed in the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Position of the Buyer Filing Parties as to the Fairness of the Merger.” |
• | If the Requisite Stockholder Approval is obtained and all other conditions to the closing of the Merger are satisfied or, to the extent permissible under applicable law, waived, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, and in accordance with the DGCL, at the Effective Time: (1) Merger Sub will merge with and into Soho House, (2) the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub will cease and (3) Soho House will continue as the surviving corporation in the Merger. Following the Merger, Soho House will cease to be a publicly traded company and the Class A Common Stock will be delisted from the NYSE. If the Merger is completed, the Reinvestment Stockholders, the Equity Investors and any Subscription Investors will own Soho House and you will not own any shares of capital stock of the surviving corporation. For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Certain Effects of the Merger.” |
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• | Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time: |
○ | each share of Common Stock that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Owned Company Shares, the Rollover Shares, shares held by stockholders who have exercised appraisal rights and certain shares of Class A Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to equity awards pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive the Per Share Price; |
○ | each share of Common Stock that is (1) held by Soho House or its subsidiaries or (2) an Owned Company Share will be cancelled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or consideration paid therefor; and |
○ | each share of Merger Sub Common Stock that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the shares of Merger Sub Common Stock owned by Parent) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of Class A Common Stock. |
• | Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time: |
○ | Vested Soho House SARs: |
• | each vested Soho House SAR that is not held by a Reinvestment Stockholder will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (2) the excess, if any, of (A) the Per Share Price over (B) the base price per share subject to such award, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SAR with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; and |
• | with respect to each vested Soho House SAR held by a Reinvestment Stockholder: (1) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the most recent grant date) will continue to relate to shares of Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such vested Soho House SAR; and (2) 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the earliest grant date) will be cancelled in exchange for a cash payment equal to the product of (A) each such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (B) the excess, if any, of (i) the Per Share Price over (ii) the base price per share of such Soho House SAR, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SARs with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration. |
○ | Vested Soho House RSUs and Soho House PSUs: |
• | each vested Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU (including any Soho House RSUs or Soho House PSUs that vest as a result of the Merger) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of shares subject to such award multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price, less any required tax withholdings; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount will be paid in cash, and 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount, and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share). |
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○ | Unvested Equity Awards: |
• | each unvested Soho House RSU held by any non-employee director of Soho House, will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of such Soho House RSUs held by such holder multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, such Reinvestment Stockholder will only be paid a portion of such amount (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) in cash, and a portion (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) such amount, and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); and |
• | with respect to each unvested Soho House SAR, Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU, such award will continue to relate to Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such award. |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Treatment of Outstanding Equity Awards.” |
• | If the Merger Agreement is not adopted as a result of the failure to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval, or if the Merger is not completed for any other reason, Soho House’s stockholders will not receive any payment for their shares of Common Stock in connection with the Merger. Instead: (1) Soho House will remain an independent public company and (2) the Class A Common Stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE. For more information, see the section of this proxy captioned “Special Factors—Certain Effects on Soho House if the Merger Is Not Completed.” |
• | In considering the recommendations of the Special Committee and the Board with respect to the Merger, you should be aware that, aside from their interests as holders of Common Stock, certain persons may have interests in the Merger that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder, including: |
○ | non-employee directors and executive officers of Soho House hold equity awards or may be granted equity awards and Yucaipa and certain non-employee directors and executive officers are or will be party to certain other fee and/or employment arrangements, as described in the sections of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger” and “Other Transaction Agreements—Yucaipa Fee Agreement;” |
○ | Yucaipa and certain of Soho House’s non-employee directors and executive officers who are not members of the Special Committee have agreed that their Rollover Shares will remain outstanding and be unaffected by the Merger, as described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Rollover and Support Agreements;” |
○ | each member of the Special Committee has received and is entitled to continue receiving $25,000 per month of service on the Special Committee and is entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable, out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their service on the Special Committee; |
○ | Soho House’s non-employee directors and executive officers will be entitled to certain ongoing indemnification insurance coverage under directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies; |
○ | Mr. Nick Jones, Mr. Richard Caring and Yucaipa (together with their respective family members and certain affiliates, including Mr. Ron Burkle, the “Voting Group”) are party to a Stockholders Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2021 (the “Existing Stockholders Agreement”), pursuant to which they and their affiliates have nomination rights with respect to an aggregate of nine members of the Board and, after the closing of the Merger, Mr. Richard Caring and Yucaipa will have certain Board nomination rights described in “Other Transaction Agreements—Voting Agreement;” and |
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○ | Mr. Ron Burkle is affiliated with and is the founder of Yucaipa and Yucaipa (including Mr. Ron Burkle), Mr. Nick Jones and Mr. Richard Caring own all of the Class B Common Stock, representing approximately 96.5% of the combined voting power of the outstanding Common Stock as of June 29, 2025. |
• | The Special Committee and the Board were aware of and considered these interests, among other matters. For a more detailed description of the interests described above as well as certain other matters considered by the Board and the Special Committee, see the section in this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger.” |
• | The receipt of cash by a U.S. Holder (as defined in this proxy statement) in exchange for shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Merger will generally be a taxable transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For a more complete description of the U.S. federal income tax considerations of the Merger, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations of the Merger.” Holders of Common Stock should consult their tax advisors concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences relating to the Merger in light of their particular circumstances and any consequences arising under the laws of any state, local or non-U.S. taxing jurisdiction. |
• | Until the earlier to occur of the valid termination of the Merger Agreement and the Effective Time, Soho House and its subsidiaries are subject to customary “no-shop” restrictions on their ability to (1) solicit, initiate, propose or knowingly induce the making, submission or announcement of, or knowingly encourage, facilitate or assist, any proposal or inquiry that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (as defined in this proxy statement) (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members (as defined in this proxy statement) on behalf of the Buyer Parties), (2) provide non-public information to third parties in connection with an Acquisition Proposal (other than the Buyer Parties, the Consortium Members or any of their respective designees), (3) participate or engage in discussions or negotiations with third parties with respect to any inquiry or proposal that constitutes or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members), (4) approve, endorse or recommend any proposal that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members) or (5) enter into any Alternative Acquisition Agreement (as defined in this proxy statement). |
• | These “no-shop” restrictions are subject to a customary “fiduciary out” provision that allows the Board (acting on the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee, prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval and under certain other specified circumstances, to furnish non-public information to, and engage in negotiations or substantive discussions with, any person making an Acquisition Proposal if the Board (acting on the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee determines in good faith (after consultation with its outside legal counsel and financial advisor) that such Acquisition Proposal either constitutes a Superior Proposal (as defined in this proxy statement) or is reasonably likely to lead to a Superior Proposal. |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Solicitation or Negotiation of Other Offers.” |
• | Except as set forth below, in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Board (or a committee thereof, including the Special Committee) may not make a Recommendation Change (as defined in this proxy statement): |
○ | Prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, or the Special Committee may effect a Recommendation Change in certain circumstances if (1) there has been an Intervening Event (as defined in this proxy statement) or (2) the |
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○ | Prior to obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if Soho House has received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal after August 15, 2025 that the Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee has concluded in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel) constitutes a Superior Proposal, then the Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) may effect a Recommendation Change in certain circumstances with respect to such Acquisition Proposal and, in addition, may authorize Soho House to terminate the Merger Agreement to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal. |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Recommendation Changes.” |
• | It is presently anticipated that the total amount of cash necessary to complete the Merger and related transactions will be approximately $1.2 billion, which is expected to be funded by the Debt Financing, the Equity Financing and any Subscription Agreements (or otherwise funded with Soho House’s cash on hand), as such sources are described below: |
○ | Debt Financing: In connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Soho House Holdings Limited (“Soho House HoldCo”) entered into the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter with Apollo and the GS Principal Investors (together, the “HoldCo Financing Sources”). Pursuant to the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, the HoldCo Financing Sources have committed to provide Soho House HoldCo with a senior unsecured notes facility in an aggregate principal amount of $150.0 million (the “HoldCo Notes Facility”). Also in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Soho House Bond Limited (“Soho House OpCo”) entered into the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter with Apollo (the “OpCo Financing Sources”), pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, the OpCo Financing Sources have committed to provide Soho House OpCo with a senior secured first lien notes facility in an aggregate principal amount of $695.0 million (the “Senior Secured Facility”). For more information about the Debt Financing, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Debt Commitment Letters.” |
○ | Equity Financing: Pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein and in connection with the Merger, ACM, the MCR Investors and the Bruce Group Investors have agreed to purchase shares of Merger Sub Common Stock at the Per Share Price per share of Merger Sub Common Stock for an aggregate cash amount of up to $50.0 million, up to $200.0 million and up to $14.6 million, respectively. For more information about the Equity Financing, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Equity Commitment Letters.” |
○ | Subscription Agreements or Cash on Hand: The Merger Agreement provides that Soho House may raise incremental equity financing of up to $67.0 million pursuant to Subscription Agreements, in order to contribute to the Closing Cash Funding Amount. Any of the portion of the Closing Cash Funding Amount that is not obtained through Subscription Agreements will instead be funded by Soho House’s cash on hand. As of June 29, 2025, Soho House had $150.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. |
• | At the closing of the Merger, Soho House will repay its senior secured notes due March 31, 2027 (the “Senior Secured Notes”) using borrowings from the Senior Secured Facility. As of June 29, 2025, the outstanding balance of the Senior Secured Notes (net of debt issuance costs) was $682.8 million. In connection with the closing of the Merger, Soho House also intends to amend the Existing Revolving Credit Facility Agreement to, among other things, extend its term. |
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• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Financing of the Merger.” |
• | Obligations of Soho House, Merger Sub and Parent. The obligations of Soho House and the Buyer Parties to consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (where permissible pursuant to applicable law, except with respect to the Requisite Stockholder Approval, which is not waivable) of each of the following conditions: |
○ | the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval; |
○ | the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act (which waiting period is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2025 (4:59 a.m. British Summer Time on October 7, 2025)); |
○ | the absence of any (1) temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other judgment or order issued by any governmental authority of competent jurisdiction preventing the consummation of the Merger and (2) law applicable to the Merger that prohibits, makes illegal or enjoins the consummation of the Merger; and |
○ | prior or substantially concurrent funding of the Debt Financing. |
• | Obligations of Parent and Merger Sub. The obligations of the Buyer Parties to consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (where permitted by applicable law) of each of the following additional conditions, any of which may be waived exclusively by Parent: |
○ | the accuracy of representations and warranties of Soho House set forth in the Merger Agreement, subject to applicable materiality or other qualifiers, as of certain dates set forth in the Merger Agreement; |
○ | Soho House having performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and obligations of the Merger Agreement required to be performed and complied with by Soho House at or prior to the closing of the Merger; |
○ | the absence of any Company Material Adverse Effect (as defined in this proxy statement) after August 15, 2025 (no such Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred between August 15, 2025 and the date of this proxy statement); and |
○ | the receipt by the Buyer Parties of a customary closing certificate of Soho House. |
• | Obligation of Soho House. The obligation of Soho House to consummate the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver (where permitted by applicable law) of each of the following additional conditions, any of which may be waived exclusively by Soho House: |
○ | the accuracy of representations and warranties of the Buyer Parties set forth in the Merger Agreement, subject to applicable materiality or other qualifiers, as of certain dates set forth in the Merger Agreement; |
○ | the Buyer Parties having performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and obligations under the Merger Agreement required to be performed and complied with by them at or prior to the closing of the Merger; and |
○ | the receipt by Soho House of a customary closing certificate of the Buyer Parties. |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Conditions to the Closing of the Merger.” |
• | The Merger Agreement may be terminated: |
○ | prior to the Effective Time (whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval) by mutual written agreement of Soho House and Parent; and |
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○ | by either Soho House or Parent at any time prior to the Effective Time, subject to certain conditions: |
○ | whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if (1) any permanent injunction or other judgment or order issued by a governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or other legal or regulatory restraint or prohibition imposed by a governmental authority preventing the consummation of the Merger is in effect that prohibits makes illegal or enjoins the consummation of the Merger and has become final and non-appealable or (2) any law is enacted, entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the Merger that prohibits, makes illegal or enjoins the consummation of the Merger; |
○ | whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Merger has not been consummated by the Termination Date (as defined in this proxy statement); or |
○ | if Soho House fails to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval at the Special Meeting (or any adjournment or postponement thereof). |
• | Additional termination rights are further described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Termination of the Merger Agreement.” |
• | Payment of Termination Fee by Soho House. In the event of a termination of the Merger Agreement, and as further described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Termination Fees,” Soho House will be required to pay, or caused to be paid to, certain of the Equity Investors a termination fee equal to $20.0 million if (1) (A) the Merger Agreement is validly terminated by either Soho House or Parent because Soho House fails to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval and the closing conditions relating to the Buyer Parties’ representations and warranties and covenants and obligations would be satisfied if the date of such termination was the Closing Date; (B) since August 15, 2025 and prior to the Merger Agreement’s termination, an Acquisition Proposal (other than from the Buyer Parties or any Consortium Member on behalf of the Buyer Parties) for an Acquisition Transaction (as defined in this proxy statement) has been publicly announced or publicly disclosed to Soho House or the Board (or a committee thereof, including the Special Committee) and not irrevocably withdrawn at least three business days prior to the Special Meeting; and (C) within nine months following the termination of the Merger Agreement, either an Acquisition Transaction as a result of an Acquisition Proposal (other than from the Buyer Parties or any Consortium Member) is consummated or Soho House enters into a definitive agreement providing for the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction as a result of an Acquisition Proposal (other than from the Buyer Parties or any Consortium Member) or (2) the Merger Agreement is validly terminated by Soho House at any time prior to receiving the Requisite Stockholder Approval because (A) Soho House has received a Superior Proposal and (B) the Board (or a committee thereof), upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, or the Special Committee has authorized Soho House to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement to consummate the Acquisition Transaction contemplated by such Superior Proposal. |
• | Payment of Reverse Termination Fee by Certain Equity Investors. Certain of the Equity Investors have also committed, subject to the terms and conditions of their Equity Commitment Letters, to fund to Merger Sub an aggregate reverse termination fee of $10.0 million if (1) Soho House terminates the Merger Agreement pursuant to its terms because the Buyer Parties have breached or failed to perform or there is any inaccuracy of any of their respective representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements contained in the Merger Agreement, which breach, failure to perform or inaccuracy cannot be cured and would result in a failure of a condition of Soho House to closing and (2) such Equity Investors fail to provide notice that they are ready, willing and able to fund their respective cash commitment on the specified date (or, having provided such notice, fail to fund their commitment at the time that would otherwise be the closing of the Merger). |
• | For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Termination Fees.” |
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• | In connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Soho House (or certain of its affiliates) or Merger Sub also entered into, or agreed to enter into, a number of additional agreements, including the Rollover and Support Agreements, the Equity Commitment Letters, the Rollover Side Letters, the Regulatory Letter Agreement, the Debt Commitment Letters, the Yucaipa Fee Agreement, the MCR Side Letter, the Bruce Group Side Letter, and the Voting Agreement (each, as defined in this proxy statement). In addition, in connection with Soho House’s execution of the Merger Agreement, Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones entered into the Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones. For a summary of these agreements, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements.” The form of Rollover and Support Agreement, the Equity Commitment Letters (or a form thereof), the Debt Commitment Letters, the Letter Agreement between Mr. Ron Burkle and Mr. Nick Jones and the Voting Agreement are attached to this proxy statement as Annexes B through I. |
• | If the Merger is completed, holders of record and beneficial owners of Common Stock who (1) do not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal; (2) continuously hold (in the case of holders of record) or continuously own (in the case of beneficial owners) their applicable shares of Common Stock through the effective date of the Merger; (3) properly demand appraisal of their applicable shares; (4) meet certain statutory requirements as described in this proxy statement; and (5) do not withdraw their demands or otherwise lose their rights to appraisal, will be entitled to seek appraisal of their shares in connection with the Merger in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL. The requirements for perfecting and exercising appraisal rights are described in additional detail in the section of this proxy statement captioned “Appraisal Rights,” which description is qualified in its entirety by Section 262 of the DGCL, the full text of which is available at https://delcode.delaware.gov/title8/c001/sc09/index.html#262. |
• | As of the date of this proxy statement, there are no pending lawsuits challenging the Merger. For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors— Litigation Relating to the |
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Q: | Why am I receiving these materials? |
A: | On August 15, 2025, Soho House entered into the Merger Agreement. Under the Merger Agreement, each outstanding share of Common Stock (other than the Rollover Shares held by the Reinvestment Stockholders, which will remain outstanding and be unaffected by the Merger, and certain other excluded shares) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive the Per Share Price. To complete the Merger, Soho House’s stockholders must vote to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the other Transaction Agreements at the Special Meeting pursuant to the Requisite Stockholder Approval. The Requisite Stockholder Approval is a condition to the consummation of the Merger. See the section of this proxy statement captioned “The Merger Agreement—Conditions to the Closing of the Merger.” The Board is furnishing this proxy statement and form of proxy card to the holders of shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date in connection with the solicitation of proxies of Soho House’s stockholders to be voted at the Special Meeting. |
Q: | What is the Merger and what effects will it have on Soho House? |
A: | If the Merger Proposal is adopted and approved by Soho House’s stockholders pursuant to the Requisite Stockholder Approval and the other closing conditions under the Merger Agreement are satisfied or waived and the closing of the Merger occurs, Merger Sub will merge with and into Soho House, with Soho House continuing as the surviving corporation. As a result of the Merger, the Class A Common Stock will no longer be publicly traded and will be delisted from the NYSE. In addition, the Common Stock will be deregistered under the Exchange Act, and Soho House will no longer file periodic reports with the SEC. |
Q: | What will I receive if the Merger is completed? |
A: | Upon completion of the Merger, you will be entitled to receive the Per Share Price for each share of Common Stock that you own as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, unless (1) you have properly demanded and not validly withdrawn or subsequently lost your appraisal rights under the DGCL and certain other conditions under the DGCL are satisfied or (2) you hold Rollover Shares. For example, if you own 100 shares of Common Stock as of immediately prior to the Effective Time, you will be entitled to receive $900 in cash in exchange for your shares of Common Stock, without interest and less any applicable withholding taxes. |
Q: | How does the Per Share Price compare to the market price of the Class A Common Stock? |
A: | The Per Share Price represents a premium of approximately 83% over the Class A Common Stock’s closing stock price of $4.91 per share (the “Unaffected Stock Price”) as of December 18, 2024 (the “Unaffected Date”), the last trading day prior to Soho House’s announcement of its receipt of an offer from the Bruce Group to acquire shares of Class A Common Stock to take Soho House private. The Class A Common Stock’s closing stock price as of [ ], 2025, the last completed trading day before the date of the accompanying proxy statement, was $[ ]. |
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Q: | What will happen to Soho House’s equity awards? |
A: | Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time: |
• | each vested Soho House SAR that is not held by a Reinvestment Stockholder will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (2) the excess, if any, of (A) the Per Share Price over (B) the base price per share subject to such award, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SAR with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; |
• | with respect to each vested Soho House SAR held by a Reinvestment Stockholder: (1) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the most recent grant date) will continue to relate to shares of Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such vested Soho House SAR; and (2) 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the earliest grant date) will be cancelled in exchange for a cash payment equal to the product of (A) each such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (B) the excess, if any, of (i) the Per Share Price over (ii) the base price per share of such Soho House SAR, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SARs with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; |
• | each vested Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU (including any Soho House RSUs or Soho House PSUs that vest as a result of the Merger) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of shares subject to such award multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price, less any required tax withholdings; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount will be paid in cash, and 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount, and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); |
• | each unvested Soho House RSU held by any non-employee director of Soho House will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of such Soho House RSUs held by such holder multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, such Reinvestment Stockholder will only be paid a portion of such amount (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) in cash, and a portion (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) such amount and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); and |
• | with respect to each unvested Soho House SAR, Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU, such award will continue to relate to Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such award. |
Q: | What am I being asked to vote on at the Special Meeting? |
A: | You are being asked to vote on the following proposals: |
• | The Merger Proposal: the proposal to adopt the Merger Agreement, pursuant to which Merger Sub will merge with and into Soho House, with Soho House continuing as the surviving corporation, and approve the other Transaction Agreements; and |
• | The Adjournment Proposal: the proposal to approve the adjournment of the Special Meeting, from time to time, to a later date or dates, if necessary or appropriate, to solicit additional proxies if there are insufficient votes to adopt the Merger Agreement and approve the other Transaction Agreements at the time of the Special Meeting. |
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Q: | When and where is the Special Meeting? |
A: | The Special Meeting will take place virtually on [ ], 2025, at [ ] Eastern Time ([ ] Greenwich Mean Time). You may virtually attend the Special Meeting solely via a live webcast on the internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SHCO2025SM. You will be able to listen to the Special Meeting live and vote online. You will need the control number found on your proxy card in order to participate in the Special Meeting (including voting your shares). A list of stockholders of record entitled to vote at the Special Meeting will be available at Soho House’s principal executive offices located at 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA, during regular London business hours for a period of 10 days ending on the day before the Special Meeting. Please contact Ben Nwaeke, Soho House’s Corporate Secretary, at shareholderlist@sohohouseco.com for an appointment to inspect the list. |
Q: | Who is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting? |
A: | All of Soho House’s stockholders of record as of the close of business on [ ], 2025, which is the Record Date for the Special Meeting, are entitled to vote their shares of Common Stock at the Special Meeting. As of [ ], 2025, there were [ ] shares of Class A Common Stock and [ ] shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding and entitled to vote at the Special Meeting. Each record holder of Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote for each share of Class A Common Stock owned of the Record Date and each record holder of Class B Common Stock is entitled to ten votes for each share of Class B Common Stock owned of record as of the Record Date. |
Q: | What vote is required to adopt and approve the proposals? |
A: | The adoption and approval of the Merger Proposal requires the affirmative vote of (1) the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority of the voting power of the outstanding Common Stock entitled to vote thereon and (2) the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority of the votes cast by the Unaffiliated Stockholders. |
Q: | What happens if I fail to vote or abstain from voting on a proposal? |
A: | If you (1) are a stockholder of record and fail to submit a validly executed proxy card, grant a proxy over the internet or by telephone or vote your shares at the Special Meeting or (2) hold in “street name” and you fail to instruct your broker, bank or other nominee on how to vote your shares, your shares will not be counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the Special Meeting, and such failure to vote will have the same effect as voting “AGAINST” the Majority Approval of the Merger Proposal. A failure to vote will have no effect on the outcome of the vote on the Unaffiliated Approval of the Merger Proposal or the Adjournment Proposal. |
Q: | How will Soho House’s directors and executive officers and certain other stockholders vote on the Merger Proposal? |
A: | The Reinvestment Stockholders, including certain of Soho House’s directors and executive officers, who in the aggregate beneficially owned approximately [ ] shares of Class A Common Stock and [ ] shares of Class B Common Stock, representing approximately [ ]% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of Common Stock as of the Record Date, entered into the Rollover and Support Agreements, pursuant to which they agreed to vote all of their shares of Common Stock in favor of the adoption and approval of the Merger Proposal and the approval of the Adjournment Proposal and against any other proposed action, agreement or transaction involving Soho House that would reasonably be expected to impede, interfere with, materially delay, materially postpone, materially adversely affect or prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the |
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Q: | What do I need to do now? |
A: | We encourage you to read this proxy statement, the annexes to this proxy statement and the documents that Soho House refers to in this proxy statement carefully and consider how the Merger affects you. Then, even if you expect to virtually attend the Special Meeting, please grant your proxy electronically over the internet or by telephone (using the instructions found on the proxy card), or sign, date and return by mail, as promptly as possible, the enclosed proxy card, so that your shares can be voted at the Special Meeting. If you hold your shares in “street name,” please refer to the voting instruction form provided by your bank, broker or other nominee for information on how to vote your shares. |
Q: | What is the Special Committee, and what role did it play in evaluating the Merger? |
A: | Following Soho House’s receipt of an offer from the Bruce Group to acquire shares of Class A Common Stock to take Soho House private in December 2024, the Board formed the Special Committee to evaluate and negotiate the potential transaction and provide a recommendation to the Board as to whether to approve any such transaction. In addition, the Board resolved not to approve or consider approval of any such transaction without the affirmative recommendation of the Special Committee. The Board determined that the Special Committee is composed solely of independent and disinterested members of the Board. |
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Q: | How do the Special Committee and the Board recommend that I vote? |
A: | The Special Committee and the Board, acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, each unanimously recommends that you vote: |
• | “FOR” the adoption and approval of the Merger Proposal; and |
• | “FOR” the approval of the Adjournment Proposal. |
Q: | What happens if the Merger is not completed? |
A: | If the Merger Agreement is not adopted as a result of the failure to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval, or if the Merger is not completed for any other reason, Soho House’s stockholders will not receive any payment for their shares of Common Stock in connection with the Merger. Instead: (1) Soho House will remain an independent public company; (2) the Class A Common Stock will continue to be listed and traded on the NYSE and the Common Stock will continue to be registered under the Exchange Act; and (3) Soho House will continue to file periodic reports with the SEC. |
Q: | What is the difference between holding shares as a stockholder of record and as a beneficial owner? |
A: | If your shares are registered directly in your name with Soho House’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., you are considered, with respect to those shares, to be the “stockholder of record.” If you are a stockholder of record, this proxy statement and your proxy card have been sent directly to you by or on behalf of Soho House. As a stockholder of record, you may virtually attend the Special Meeting and vote your shares at the Special Meeting using the control number on the enclosed proxy card. |
Q: | If my broker holds my shares in “street name,” will my broker vote my shares for me? |
A: | Your bank, broker or other nominee is permitted to vote your shares on any proposal currently scheduled to be considered at the Special Meeting only if you instruct your bank, broker or other nominee how to vote. You should follow the procedures provided by your bank, broker or other nominee to vote your shares. |
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Q: | How may I vote? |
A: | If you are a stockholder of record (that is, if your shares of Common Stock are registered in your name with Computershare Trust Company, N.A., Soho House’s transfer agent), there are four ways to submit a proxy or vote: |
• | by visiting the internet address on your proxy card and following the instructions; |
• | by calling the toll-free (within the United States or Canada) phone number on your proxy card and following the instructions; |
• | by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided; or |
• | by virtually attending the Special Meeting and voting at the Special Meeting using the control number on the enclosed proxy card. |
Q: | May I virtually attend the Special Meeting and vote at the Special Meeting? |
A: | Yes. You may attend the Special Meeting via live webcast on the internet at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SHCO2025SM. You will be able to listen to the Special Meeting live and vote online. The Special Meeting will begin at [ ] Eastern Time ([ ] Greenwich Mean Time) on [ ], 2025. Online check-in will begin a few minutes prior to the Special Meeting. You will need the control number found on your proxy card in order to participate in the Special Meeting (including voting your shares). As the Special Meeting is virtual, there will be no physical meeting location. |
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Q: | Why did Soho House choose to hold a virtual Special Meeting? |
A: | The Board decided to hold the Special Meeting virtually (rather than in person) in order to facilitate stockholder attendance and participation by enabling stockholders to participate fully, and equally, from virtually any location around the world, at no cost. However, you will bear any costs associated with your virtual attendance, such as usage charges from internet access providers and telephone companies. A virtual Special Meeting makes it possible for more stockholders (regardless of size, resources or physical location) to have direct access to information, while saving Soho House and its stockholders time and money. Soho House also believes that the online tools that it has selected will increase stockholder communication. Soho House has designed its virtual format to enhance, rather than constrain, stockholder access and participation. |
Q: | What is a proxy? |
A: | A proxy is your legal designation of another person, referred to as a “proxy,” to vote your shares of Common Stock. This written document describing the matters to be considered and voted on at the Special Meeting is called a “proxy statement.” The document used to designate a proxy to vote your shares of Common Stock is called a “proxy card.” You may follow the instructions on the proxy card to designate a proxy by telephone or over the internet in the same manner as if you had signed, dated and returned a proxy card. Messrs. Neil Thomson and Ben Nwaeke, each with full power of substitution and re-substitution, have been designated as proxy holders for the Special Meeting by the Board. |
Q: | May I change my vote after I have submitted my proxy card? |
A: | Yes. If you are a stockholder of record, you may change your vote or revoke your proxy at any time before it is exercised at the Special Meeting by: |
• | submitting another validly executed proxy card with a later date and returning it to Soho House prior to the Special Meeting; |
• | submitting a new proxy electronically over the internet or by telephone after the date of the earlier submitted proxy; |
• | delivering a written notice of revocation to Soho House’s Corporate Secretary at Soho House’s principal executive offices located at 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA prior to the Special Meeting; or |
• | virtually attending the Special Meeting and voting at the Special Meeting using the control number on the enclosed proxy card. |
Q: | If a stockholder gives a proxy, how are the shares voted? |
A: | Regardless of the method you choose to grant your proxy, the individuals named on the enclosed proxy card, with full power of substitution and re-substitution, will vote your shares in the way that you direct. |
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Q: | What happens if I sell or transfer my shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but before the Special Meeting? |
A: | The Record Date for the Special Meeting is earlier than the date of the Special Meeting and the expected effective date of the Merger. If you sell or transfer your shares of Common Stock after the Record Date but before the Special Meeting, unless special arrangements (such as provision of a proxy) are made between you and the person to whom you sell or transfer your shares and each of you notifies Soho House in writing of such special arrangements, you will transfer the right to receive the Per Share Price with respect to such shares, if the Merger is completed, to the person to whom you sell or transfer your shares, but you will retain your right to vote those shares at the Special Meeting. Even if you sell or transfer your shares of Common Stock after the Record Date, Soho House encourages you to sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card or grant your proxy electronically over the internet or by telephone (using the instructions found on the proxy card). |
Q: | What should I do if I receive more than one set of voting materials? |
A: | Please sign, date and return (or grant your proxy electronically over the internet or by telephone for) each proxy card and voting instruction form that you receive to ensure that all of your shares are voted. |
Q: | Where can I find the voting results of the Special Meeting? |
A: | Soho House intends to publish final voting results in a Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC within four business days following the Special Meeting. All reports that Soho House files with the SEC are publicly available when filed. See the section of this proxy statement captioned “Where You Can Find Additional Information.” |
Q: | Will I be subject to U.S. federal income tax upon the exchange of Common Stock for cash pursuant to the Merger? |
A: | For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the receipt of cash for shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Merger will generally be a taxable transaction for U.S. Holders. A Non-U.S. Holder (as defined in this proxy statement) who exchanges shares of Common Stock for cash in the Merger will generally not be subject to U.S. federal income tax with respect to such exchange unless such Non-U.S. Holder has certain connections with the United States, but may be subject to local taxes in the country of their tax residence. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding the consequences of the Merger to their particular circumstances. |
Q: | When do you expect the Merger to be completed? |
A: | Soho House currently expects to complete the Merger by the end of 2025. However, the exact timing of the completion of the Merger, and whether it will be completed at all, cannot be known with certainty because the Merger is subject to the closing conditions specified in the Merger Agreement, many of which are outside of the control of Soho House. |
Q: | What governmental and regulatory approvals are required? |
A: | Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Merger cannot be completed until the waiting periods and any extensions thereto applicable to the Merger under the HSR Act have expired or been terminated. The waiting period under the HSR Act is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2025 (4:59 a.m. British Summer Time on October 7, 2025). |
Q: | Am I entitled to appraisal rights under the DGCL? |
A: | If the Merger is completed, holders of record and beneficial owners of Common Stock who (1) do not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal; (2) continuously hold (in the case of holders of record) or continuously own (in |
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Q: | Do any of Soho House’s non-employee directors or executive officers have interests in the Merger that may differ from those of Soho House’s stockholders generally? |
A: | Yes. In considering the recommendations of the Special Committee and the Board with respect to the Merger, you should be aware that, aside from their interests as holders of Common Stock, Soho House’s non-employee directors and executive officers may have interests in the Merger that are different from, or in addition to, your interests as a stockholder. The Special Committee and the Board were aware of and considered these interests, among other matters. For more information, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger.” |
Q: | Who can help answer my questions? |
A: | If you have any questions concerning the Merger, the Special Meeting or this proxy statement, would like additional copies of this proxy statement or need help submitting your proxy or voting your shares of Common Stock, please contact Soho House’s proxy solicitor: |
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• | the $9.00 per share offer represented an 81% premium to the Class A Common Stock’s closing price of $4.96 on December 13, 2024, the last trading day before the delivery of the December 16, 2024 Proposal; and |
• | the offer assumed that the shares of Common Stock owned by the Voting Group or other “substantial shareholders” would not be cashed out in the transaction but instead would be rolled over, and, after giving effect to such rollovers, 39.2 million shares of Common Stock would be acquired by the Bruce Group in the transaction for a total of approximately $350.0 million. |
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• | Premium to Unaffected Stock Price. The Special Committee considered the fact that the Per Share Price represented significant premia over historical market prices of the shares of Class A Common Stock, including premia of approximately: |
○ | 83% over the Unaffected Stock Price; |
○ | 83% over the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 1-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
○ | 75% over the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 3-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
○ | 68% over the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 6-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
○ | 63% over the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 12-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
○ | 42% over the Class A Common Stock’s highest closing stock price during the period from May 31, 2024, the date upon which Soho House announced the disbanding of the Initial Special Committee, through the Unaffected Date; and |
○ | 98% over the Class A Common Stock’s lowest closing stock price during the period from May 31, 2024 and the Unaffected Date. |
• | Premium to Adjusted Unaffected Stock Price and Recent Stock Price. By applying to the Unaffected Stock Price a premium of 5%, representing Morgan Stanley’s calculation of the average increase to the share prices of the Peer Companies referenced below (other than Dalata Hotel Group plc, for which there was M&A speculation) from the trading day after the Unaffected Date through August 8, 2025, a trading day shortly before the date upon which the Special Committee made its decision to recommend the Merger Agreement to the Board, Morgan Stanley derived a hypothetical “adjusted unaffected stock price” for the Class A Common Stock of $5.16 (the “Adjusted Unaffected Stock Price”). The Special Committee considered the fact that the Per Share Price represented premia of approximately: |
○ | 74% over the Adjusted Unaffected Stock Price; and |
○ | 23% over the Class A Common Stock’s closing stock price of $7.29 on August 8, 2025. |
• | Attractive Adjusted EBITDA Multiples. The Special Committee considered the fact that the Per Share Price implied a multiple of 20.2x Soho House’s fiscal year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA of $132 million, a multiple of 15.4x Soho House’s Adjusted EBITDA of $174 million over the four fiscal quarter period ended June 29, 2025 (the last completed fiscal quarter prior to the Special Committee’s determination to recommend the Merger Agreement and the Merger for approval by the Board), and a multiple of 12.9x Soho House management’s most recent budgeted estimate of $206 million for Soho House’s fiscal year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA (referred to in |
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• | Unchanged Per Share Price. The Special Committee considered the fact that the Per Share Price remained unchanged since the Unaffected Date, notwithstanding that (1) fiscal year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA actually realized by Soho House was $132 million, $30 million, or 18.5%, less than Soho House management’s internal estimate in the October 2024 Projections of $162 million for fiscal year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA that the Bruce Group had been provided by Soho House’s management before it initially made its $9.00 per share proposal, and Soho House management’s most recent internal estimate of fiscal year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA is $206 million, $22 million, or 9.6%, less than Soho House management’s internal estimate in the October 2024 Projections of $228 million for fiscal year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA that the Bruce Group had been provided by Soho House’s management before it initially made its $9.00 per share proposal; (2) the Peer Companies continued to trade at similar multiples of their earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as reflected in Wall Street analysts' consensus estimates (other than the multiples for Vail Resorts, Inc., which decreased) per calculations performed by Morgan Stanley; and (3) there were various changes in the contemplated funding of the transaction from investors over this period of time, including the members of the Bruce Group, who initially contemplated investing a total of $350.0 million in Soho House at the Per Share Price, ultimately dropping their commitment to the lower amount of $14.6 million at the Per Share Price. For more information, see the sections of this proxy statement captioned “—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information for Potential Transaction Counterparties—October 2024 Projections” and “—Additional Unaudited Prospective Financial Information—2025 Revised Budget.” |
• | Wall-Crossing Process Undertaken by Yucaipa and the Bruce Group. The Special Committee considered the fact that representatives of Yucaipa and the Bruce Group “wall crossed” on a confidential basis six of Soho House’s largest stockholders (in addition to the members of the Voting Group) to ascertain their interest in rolling over their shares of Common Stock in the Merger and, other than the GS Funds and members of the Voting Group, each of the stockholders approached declined to roll over their shares, suggesting that they preferred to receive the Per Share Price for their shares of Common Stock. |
• | Best Value Reasonably Obtainable. The Special Committee believed that the Per Share Price was the best value that the Special Committee could reasonably obtain for the shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Unaffiliated Stockholders and the unaffiliated security holders, based on (1) the Special Committee’s familiarity with the business, operations, prospects, business strategy, assets, liabilities and general financial condition of Soho House on a historical and prospective basis and its assessments of associated risks, including execution risks with respect to Soho House’s business plan as a public company; (2) the public nature of the Bruce Group's offer and the market reaction thereto and that no other potential party submitted a proposal for an acquisition of shares of Soho House at a higher price during the approximately eight-month period between the Unaffected Date and the signing of the Merger Agreement; (3) the fact that the Per Share Price reflected an increase from the $8.50 per share price proposed by the Bruce Group in its proposals submitted on June 4, 2024 and July 5, 2024; (4) the result of the Initial Special Committee’s prior assessment of strategic alternatives in a final offer of $7.50 per share and the lack of other actionable proposals by potential third party investors; and (5) the refusal by both the Bruce Group and MCR to agree to a higher Per Share Price after being requested to do so by the Special Committee. |
• | Certainty of Value. The Special Committee considered that each Unaffiliated Stockholder and unaffiliated security holder will receive the Per Share Price entirely in cash, which provides certainty of value at an attractive price measured against the ongoing business and financial execution risks of Soho House’s business plan and its continued operations as a public company and allows the Unaffiliated Stockholders and the unaffiliated security holders to realize that value immediately by receiving liquidity upon the consummation of the Merger. The cash merger consideration is at a fixed price and will not be reduced if the stock price of the Class A Common Stock declines prior to the effective time of the Merger. The Special Committee considered the likelihood of realizing the immediate and certain value of $9.00 per share in cash pursuant to the Merger as compared to the uncertain prospect that the market price of the Class A Common Stock would reach $9.00, in the foreseeable future, if ever, absent the Merger, given the incurrence of |
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• | Loss of Opportunity. The Special Committee considered that if the Special Committee declined to recommend that the Board approve the Merger Agreement, there may not be another opportunity for the Unaffiliated Stockholders or the unaffiliated security holders to receive a comparably priced offer with a comparable level of closing certainty, in particular, given the results of the Initial Special Committee’s prior assessment of strategic alternatives and the duration of the process undertaken to obtain the equity and debt commitments needed to complete the Merger. |
• | Financial Condition, Results of Operations and Prospects of Soho House; Risks of Execution. The Special Committee also considered, after discussions with its financial advisor and members of management, that the Per Share Price was more favorable to the Unaffiliated Stockholders and the unaffiliated security holders than the potential value that would reasonably be expected to result from other alternatives reasonably available to Soho House, including the continued standalone operation of Soho House as an independent public company. In making this assessment, the Special Committee considered the current, historical and projected financial condition, results of operations and business of Soho House, as well as Soho House’s prospects and risks if it were to remain a public company, including the risks described in Soho House’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 under the caption “Risk Factors.” The Special Committee also considered the following risks to Soho House’s ability to achieve management’s budgeted and internal forecasts, as reflected in the section of this proxy statement captioned “—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information:” |
○ | Soho House’s historical challenges in meeting management’s revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance since Soho House’s initial public offering, as well as Wall Street analysts’ consensus revenue estimates and Adjusted EBITDA estimates for Soho House; |
○ | Wall Street analysts’ consensus Adjusted EBITDA estimates for Soho House for fiscal years 2025 and 2026 are 18% and 35%, respectively, below management’s most recent budgeted and internal forecasts (as summarized in the sections of this proxy statement captioned “—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information for Potential Transaction Counterparties—October 2024 Projections” and “—Additional Unaudited Prospective Financial Information—2025 Revised Budget”); |
○ | Soho House’s management’s internal estimates projecting that Soho House’s Adjusted EBITDA will grow at a compound average growth rate (“CAGR”) of 27% from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028, driven by Soho House’s management’s estimates of Adjusted EBITDA Margin expansion from 11% in fiscal year 2024 to approximately 21% by fiscal year 2028, which is significantly greater than the Adjusted EBITDA Margins achieved by Soho House historically, and significantly greater than the 15% long-term Adjusted EBITDA Margin guidance provided by Soho House in connection with its initial public offering, though the Special Committee recognized that Soho House is in the process of implementing substantial cost efficiency initiatives; |
○ | Soho House’s management’s internal forecasts estimate declines in general and administrative expenses, driven by cost efficiency initiatives and new enterprise resource planning systems in the process of being implemented by Soho House, notwithstanding that Soho House’s management expects the number of Houses to increase significantly, implying that substantial costs can be removed from Soho House’s business without impacting its growth; |
○ | Soho House has not generated positive free cash flow for a full year in its history as a public company; |
○ | the fixed costs associated with many of Soho House’s leases imply that Soho House has significant implied financial leverage beyond its corporate and asset level debt; and |
○ | the Senior Secured Notes, representing approximately 66% of Soho House’s consolidated indebtedness as of June 29, 2025, mature on March 31, 2027, and any new debt to be incurred by Soho House to refinance the Senior Secured Notes would likely be materially more expensive, and this increased expense is not reflected in Soho House’s management’s budgeted and internal forecasts, which are discussed in the section of this proxy statement captioned “—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information.” |
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• | Opinion of Morgan Stanley. The oral opinion of Morgan Stanley rendered to the Special Committee on August 15, 2025, which was subsequently confirmed in Morgan Stanley’s written opinion dated August 15, 2025, to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion, and based upon and subject to the various assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations and qualifications set forth in such opinion, the Per Share Price to be received by holders of shares of Common Stock (other than the Excluded Shares (as defined in this proxy statement)) in the Merger was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders, as more fully described in the section of this proxy statement captioned “—Opinion of Morgan Stanley to the Special Committee.” The Special Committee notes that the opinion delivered by Morgan Stanley addresses the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Per Share Price to be received by holders of shares of Common Stock (other than the Excluded Shares), in each case, including certain shares held by Soho House’s non-employee director and executive officer stockholders that are not Excluded Shares. These non-Excluded Shares are treated in the same way as the shares of Common Stock held by the Unaffiliated Stockholders in connection with the Merger, and will be entitled to the same Per Share Price. The Special Committee does not believe the inclusion of these non-Excluded Shares held by Soho House’s non-employee director and executive officer stockholders in Morgan Stanley’s opinion affects its ability to rely on the opinion of Morgan Stanley as one of the factors based on which the Special Committee determined that the Merger is fair to the Unaffiliated Stockholders. However, the Special Committee has not made any determination, nor does it intend to express any view, as to the fairness of the Merger to any stockholder who is an affiliate of Soho House, such as the director and executive officer stockholders identified in the preceding sentence. |
• | Negotiations with Buyer Filing Parties and Terms of the Merger Agreement. The terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, which were reviewed and negotiated by the Special Committee with its outside independent legal and financial advisors, Soho House’s outside legal advisor and Soho House’s management, and the fact that such terms were the product of arm’s-length negotiations between the parties, including: |
○ | Soho House’s ability, under certain circumstances as set out in the Merger Agreement, to participate or engage in discussions or negotiations with, furnish any non-public information relating to Soho House and its subsidiaries to, or afford access to the business, properties, assets, books, records or other non-public information, or to any personnel, of Soho House and its subsidiaries to other potential acquirors; provided that the Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, as applicable) has determined that such Acquisition Proposal either constitutes a Superior Proposal or is reasonably likely to lead to a Superior Proposal, although the Special Committee understood that no alternative transaction could be implemented without the support of Yucaipa, the majority stockholder of Soho House, and Yucaipa has indicated it is not interested in selling its shares to a third party; |
○ | Soho House’s ability, under certain circumstances as set out in the Merger Agreement, to terminate the Merger Agreement to enter into a definitive agreement related to a Superior Proposal, subject to paying certain of the Equity Investors the Termination Fee (as defined in this proxy statement), subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement; |
○ | in certain circumstances under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Special Committee and the Board are able to withdraw or modify their recommendation that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of adopting the Merger Agreement; |
○ | the conditions to closing and the representations, warranties and covenants of Soho House contained in the Merger Agreement, including the Special Committee’s belief that such conditions, representations, warranties and covenants are reasonable and customary in number and scope; |
○ | Soho House would be entitled to receive a reverse termination fee from certain of the Equity Investors of $10.0 million if the Merger Agreement was terminated under certain circumstances; and |
○ | Soho House’s ability to seek specific performance under the Merger Agreement and the Equity Commitment Letters to prevent breaches of the Merger Agreement and the Equity Commitment Letters and to specifically enforce the terms of the Merger Agreement and the Equity Commitment Letters, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein. |
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• | Likelihood of Closing. The belief of the Special Committee that the Merger has a reasonable likelihood of closing, based on, among other things (not in any relative order of importance): |
○ | there being no anticipated substantive issues expected in connection with the required regulatory approvals and the meaningful obligation of Parent to obtain such regulatory approval; |
○ | the customary nature of the conditions to funding set forth in the Debt Commitment Letters; |
○ | the reputation and financial resources of the Equity Investors; |
○ | Soho House’s cash contribution to the Closing Cash Funding Amount; |
○ | Soho House’s ability to specifically enforce the Buyer Parties’ obligations under the Merger Agreement in accordance with its terms and Soho House’s third-party beneficiary rights to enforce each Equity Investor’s equity commitment under their Equity Commitment Letter in accordance with its terms; and |
○ | Yucaipa and the other members of the Voting Group and GS Funds, who together held a total of approximately [ ]% of the voting power of Soho House as of the Record Date have entered into Rollover and Support Agreements in which they agreed to vote their shares in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement. |
• | Financing-Related Terms. The Special Committee also considered the receipt by certain subsidiaries of Soho House of the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter from Apollo to refinance the Senior Secured Notes in connection with the Merger and the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter from Apollo and the GS Principal Investors to fund a significant portion of the cash merger consideration, and that each of Apollo and the GS Principal Investors are well-known entities with significant experience in similar lending transactions and a strong track record honoring the terms of their commitment letters, which the Special Committee believes increases the likelihood of such financing being completed. |
• | Appraisal Rights. Soho House’s stockholders have the right to exercise their statutory appraisal rights under Section 262 of the DGCL and receive payment of the “fair value” of their shares of Common Stock in lieu of the Per Share Price, subject to and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and the DGCL, unless and until any such stockholder fails to perfect or effectively withdraws or loses such holder’s right to appraisal and payment under the DGCL. |
• | Current and Historical Market Prices. The current and historical market prices of Soho House’s Class A Common Stock, including as set forth in the table under “Important Information Regarding Soho House—Market Price of Class A Common Stock.” |
• | Independence. The Special Committee consists (and at all times consisted) solely of independent and disinterested directors of Soho House, who are not employees of Soho House or any of its affiliates and have no material interest, and no material relationship with any person that has a material interest, in the Merger different from, or in addition to the interests of the Unaffiliated Stockholders or the unaffiliated security holders. The Board and Special Committee separately confirmed that each of the Special Committee members was disinterested and independent with respect to the Special Committee’s evaluation of a Potential Transaction. |
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• | Independent Advice. The Special Committee selected and engaged its own independent legal and financial advisors and received the advice of such advisors throughout its review, evaluation and negotiation of a Potential Transaction, although the Special Committee understood and approved a separate team at Fried Frank serving as legal counsel to MCR. |
• | No Obligation to Recommend/Authority to Reject Proposal. The recognition by the Special Committee that it had no obligation to recommend to the Board that it approve the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and had the authority to reject any proposals made by the Buyer Filing Parties or any other person. |
• | Prior Special Committee Action and Majority of Minority Vote. The Board resolved that it would not approve, or consider approval of, any Potential Transaction or make a recommendation regarding a Potential Transaction to Soho House’s stockholders, absent the approval and favorable recommendation by the Special Committee, and Mr. Ron Burkle confirmed that Yucaipa would not proceed with a Potential Transaction without both the approval of the Special Committee and a “majority of the minority” stockholder vote. |
• | Stockholder Approvals. The consummation of the Merger requires the adoption of the Merger Agreement by both (1) the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority of the voting power of the outstanding Common Stock entitled to vote thereon and (2) the holders of shares of Common Stock representing a majority of the votes cast by the Unaffiliated Stockholders. |
• | Negotiating Authority. The power and authority granted to the Special Committee by the Board to, among other things, (1) formulate, establish, approve, oversee, and direct a process for the identification, evaluation and negotiation of any Potential Transaction, including the authority to determine not to proceed with any such process, evaluation or negotiation; (2) consider, review, evaluate, investigate, pursue and negotiate the terms and conditions of any Potential Transaction, and any proposed definitive acquisition agreement or any other agreements in respect of a Potential Transaction; (3) respond to any communications, inquiries or proposals regarding a Potential Transaction; (4) determine on behalf of the Board and Soho House whether any Potential Transaction is advisable and is fair to, and in the best interests of, Soho House and its stockholders other than the Bruce Group and the senior management of Soho House (and any subset of stockholders of Soho House that the Special Committee determines to be appropriate); (5) reject or approve a Potential Transaction or to make recommendations to the Board in connection with its consideration of a Potential Transaction that the Special Committee deems necessary or advisable, including without limitation that the Board: (A) approve a Potential Transaction; (B) approve any definitive agreement or plan of merger or other documentation related to any Potential Transaction; (C) make a recommendation to the stockholders of Soho House regarding a Potential Transaction; and (D) approve any definitive agreement, plan of merger, or other potential sale or recapitalization of Soho House; (6) take such actions as the Special Committee may deem appropriate in connection with any antitakeover provisions, including without limitation, the adoption, amendment, or redemption of any stockholder rights plan, including the declaration of any dividend in connection with such stockholder rights plan, or to take action with respect to any similar defensive measure relating to a Potential Transaction, including, without limitation, approving the entry of Soho House into a standstill or other agreement; and (7) take any other actions and consider any other matters that the Special Committee deems necessary or appropriate to discharge its duties with respect to any Potential Transaction. |
• | Active Involvement and Oversight. The numerous meetings held by the Special Committee with its independent financial and legal advisors. The Special Committee was actively engaged in the process on a regular basis over the course of approximately eight months and was provided with full access to Soho House’s management and the Special Committee’s advisors in connection with the process. |
• | Monitoring of Potential or Actual Conflicts. The Special Committee believed that it was fully informed about the extent to which the interests of certain parties to the Transaction Agreements differed from those of the Unaffiliated Stockholders and the unaffiliated security holders. |
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• | No Stockholder Participation in Future Growth or Earnings. The Unaffiliated Stockholders and the unaffiliated security holders will not participate in any future earnings, dividends, appreciation in value or growth of Soho House’s business and will not benefit from any potential sale of Soho House or its assets to a third party in the future. |
• | Risk Associated with Failure to Consummate the Merger Transactions. The possibility that the Merger might not be consummated, and if not consummated, that: (1) Soho House’s directors, management team and other employees will have expended extensive time and effort and will have experienced significant distractions from their work on behalf of Soho House during the pendency of the Merger; (2) Soho House will have incurred significant transaction and other costs; (3) Soho House’s continuing business relationships with members, potential members, vendors, business partners, employees, investors and other stakeholders may be adversely affected; (4) the trading price of the Class A Common Stock could be adversely affected, including to the extent that the current price of the Class A Common Stock reflects a market assumption that the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements will be completed; (5) the contractual and legal remedies available to Soho House in the event of the breach or termination of the Merger Agreement may be insufficient to reimburse the monetary damages and costs incurred by Soho House, costly to pursue, or both; and (6) the failure of the Merger to be consummated could result in an adverse perception among Soho House’s members, potential members, vendors, business partners, employees, investors and other stakeholders about Soho House’s prospects. |
• | Effects of the Announcement of the Merger Agreement. The effects of the public announcement of Soho House’s entry into the Merger Agreement, including the: (1) effects on Soho House’s employees, members, potential members, vendors, business partners, employees, investors and other stakeholders, operating results and stock price; (2) impact on Soho House’s ability to execute on strategic transactions or initiatives that Soho House would otherwise pursue but for the public announcement and pendency of the Merger; and (3) potential for litigation in connection with the Merger. |
• | Restrictions on Solicitation. The Merger Agreement imposes restrictions on Soho House’s ability to solicit Acquisition Proposals from third parties after the execution of the Merger Agreement, and, even if Soho House receives unsolicited interest, Parent has a right under the Merger Agreement to negotiate with Soho House to match the terms of any Superior Proposal prior to Soho House being able to terminate the Merger Agreement and accept a Superior Proposal. The Special Committee also understood that no alternative transaction could be implemented without the support of Yucaipa, limiting the universe of potential third parties that could invest in or acquire Soho House. |
• | Termination Fee Payable by Soho House; Loss of Opportunity with Other Potential Counterparties. The requirement that Soho House pay certain of the Equity Investors the Termination Fee under certain circumstances following the termination of the Merger Agreement. The Special Committee considered the potentially discouraging impact that the Termination Fee could have on a third party’s interest in making a competing proposal to acquire Soho House, although the Special Committee believed that the Termination Fee would not materially impede a serious and financially capable potential acquirer from submitting a proposal to acquire Soho House with a higher offer price than the Per Share Price following the announcement of the Merger Agreement. |
• | Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger. The interests that certain persons may have in the Merger, including the items discussed in the section of this proxy statement captioned “Special Factors—Interests of Certain Persons in the Merger,” may be different from, or in addition, those of the Unaffiliated Stockholders or the unaffiliated security holders. For example, the Reinvestment Stockholders will maintain all or a portion of their investment in Soho House through their commitments to roll over their existing equity interests in Soho House into equity interests of the surviving corporation and will be able to participate in the future growth or earnings of the post-closing company with respect to that portion of their equity that they are rolling over in the post-closing entity. |
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• | Cap on Buyer Filing Parties’ Liability. The Merger Agreement provides that the maximum aggregate liability of the Buyer Filing Parties and any of their affiliates for breaches under the Merger Agreement or the Equity Commitment Letters will not exceed $10.0 million. |
• | Transaction Costs. Soho House has incurred and will incur substantial costs in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, even if such transactions are not consummated. |
• | the Special Committee’s unanimous determination, which the Board adopted, that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and the transactions contemplated thereby are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders and the Special Committee’s unanimous recommendation that the Board approve and declare advisable the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements and recommend that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of the adoption and approval of the Merger Proposal; |
• | the Board’s determination that the Special Committee consists of two independent and disinterested directors of Soho House, who have no material interest, and no material relationship with any person that has a material interest, in the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreements and satisfy the applicable criteria for determining director independence with respect to Soho House, the transactions contemplated by the Transaction Agreements, Mr. Ron Burkle and his affiliates and the Buyer Parties, the Equity Investors and the Reinvestment Stockholders under the rules (and interpretations thereof) promulgated by the NYSE (treating each such party as if it was Soho House for purposes of applying such criteria to determine independence from such party); |
• | the fact that adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements requires the Requisite Stockholder Approval; and |
• | the other factors and countervailing factors considered by the Special Committee and listed above. |
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1) | Reviewed certain publicly available financial statements and other business and financial information of Soho House; |
2) | Reviewed certain internal financial statements and other financial and operating data concerning Soho House; |
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3) | Reviewed certain financial projections prepared by the management of Soho House, including the financial projections for 2026, 2027 and 2028 reflected in the October 2024 Projections, the Supplemental Projections, the 2025 Budget Information and the Free Cash Flow Estimates contained in the section of this proxy statement captioned “—Unaudited Prospective Financial Information” (collectively, the “Financial Projections”), which were approved for Morgan Stanley’s use by the Special Committee; |
4) | Discussed the past and current operations and financial condition and the prospects of Soho House with senior executives of Soho House; |
5) | Reviewed the reported prices and trading activity for the Class A Common Stock; |
6) | Compared the financial performance of Soho House and the prices and trading activity of the Class A Common Stock with that of certain other publicly-traded companies comparable with Soho House; |
7) | Reviewed the financial terms, to the extent publicly available, of certain comparable acquisition transactions; |
8) | Participated in certain discussions and negotiations among representatives of Soho House, Parent and certain other parties and their respective financial and legal advisors; |
9) | Reviewed the Merger Agreement in the form of the draft dated August 14, 2025, the Equity Commitment Letters in the form of the drafts dated August 15, 2025, the Debt Commitment Letters in the form of the drafts dated August 15, 2025 and certain related documents; and |
10) | Performed such other analyses, reviewed such other information and considered such other factors as Morgan Stanley deemed appropriate. |
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• | the ratio of aggregate value, defined as market capitalization, plus total debt, less cash and cash equivalents (“aggregate value” or “AV”) to estimated calendar year 2025 EBITDA based on publicly available estimates (such ratio, “2025E AV/EBITDA”). |
Comparable Company | 2025E AV/EBITDA | ||
Location-Based Membership Platforms: | |||
Vail Resorts, Inc.(1) | 9.6x | ||
Costco Wholesale Corporation | 33.4x | ||
Life Time Fitness, Inc. | 9.5x | ||
Planet Fitness, Inc. | 19.8x | ||
Hospitality Platforms (Asset-Light): | |||
Marriott International, Inc. | 16.3x | ||
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | 19.8x | ||
Hospitality Platforms (Lease-Heavy): | |||
Meliá Hotels International, S.A. | 7.9x | ||
Dalata Hotel Group plc(2) | 7.7x | ||
(1) | Estimated calendar year 2025 EBITDA for Vail Resorts, Inc. was calculated by calendarizing its publicly available fiscal year estimates. |
(2) | The Dalata Hotel Group plc market information used is as of March 6, 2025, which represents the unaffected date for its own strategic alternatives process. |
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Benchmark | Applied EBITDA Multiple Range | Implied Value per Share | ||||
2025E AV/EBITDA | ||||||
Financial Projections | 10.25x – 11.25x | $6.19 – $7.23 | ||||
Street Consensus | 10.25x – 11.25x | $4.27 – $5.12 | ||||
Announcement Date | Selected Transactions | Aggregate Value ($MM) | Premium Paid | ||||||||||||
Target | Acquiror | 1-Day Prior | Unaffected | ||||||||||||
February 10, 2025 | Playa Hotels | Hyatt Hotels | $2,595 | 4% | 40% | ||||||||||
March 15, 2021 | Extended Stay America | Blackstone / Starwood | $6,385 | 21% | 21% | ||||||||||
July 22, 2019 | Peak Resorts | Vail Resorts | $401 | 116% | 116% | ||||||||||
June 7, 2019 | Millennium & Copthorne Hotels | City Developments | $2,840 | 37% | 51% | ||||||||||
December 14, 2018 | Belmond | LVMH | $3,176 | 42% | 124% | ||||||||||
October 12, 2017 | Mantra Hotels | Accor | $1,200 | 23% | 23% | ||||||||||
July 10, 2017 | ClubCorp Holdings | Apollo | $2,169 | 31% | 31% | ||||||||||
April 10, 2017 | Intrawest Resorts | KSL/Aspen Skiing Company | $1,355 | (6%) | 40% | ||||||||||
May 9, 2016 | Morgans Hotel Group | SBE Entertainment | $710 | 18% | 69% | ||||||||||
March 16, 2015 | Life Time Fitness | Leonard Green/TPG | $4,005 | 7% | 73% | ||||||||||
April 20, 2012 | Great Wolf Resorts | Apollo | $659 | 6% | 87% | ||||||||||
July 3, 2007 | Hilton Hotels | Blackstone | $26,500 | 40% | 40% | ||||||||||
January 30, 2006 | Fairmont Hotels & Resorts | Kingdom Hotels/Colony Capital | $3,900 | 3% | 28% | ||||||||||
November 9, 2005 | LaQuinta Corp. | Blackstone | $3,400 | 37% | 37% | ||||||||||
June 14, 2005 | Wyndham International | Blackstone | $3,240 | 19% | 60% | ||||||||||
March 5, 2004 | Extended Stay America Inc. | Blackstone | $3,100 | 24% | 24% | ||||||||||
Bottom Quartile | 7% | 30% | |||||||||||||
Average | 26% | 54% | |||||||||||||
Median | 22% | 40% | |||||||||||||
Top Quartile | 37% | 70% | |||||||||||||
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Announcement Date | Premium Paid | |||||
1-Day Prior | Unaffected | |||||
Bottom Quartile | 6% | 17% | ||||
Average | 12% | 33% | ||||
Median | 8% | 35% | ||||
Top Quartile | 24% | 60% | ||||
Benchmark | Implied Premium Range | Implied Stock Price | ||||
Unaffected Stock Price | 30% – 60% | $6.38 – $7.86 | ||||
Adjusted Unaffected Stock Price | 30% – 60% | $6.71 – $8.26 | ||||
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Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | Implied Stock Price | ||
Financial Projections | $8.64 – $10.30 | ||
• | an 83% premium to the Unaffected Stock Price; |
• | a 74% premium to the Adjusted Unaffected Stock Price; |
• | an 83% premium to the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 1-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
• | a 75% premium to the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 3-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
• | a 68% premium to the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 6-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
• | a 63% premium to the Class A Common Stock’s VWAP for the preceding 12-month period ending on the Unaffected Date; |
• | 42% over the Class A Common Stock’s highest closing stock price during the period from May 31, 2024, the date upon which Soho House announced the disbanding of the Initial Special Committee, through the Unaffected Date; and |
• | 98% over the Class A Common Stock’s lowest closing stock price during the period from May 31, 2024 and the Unaffected Date. |
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• | the current and historical market prices of the Class A Common Stock, including: (1) the market performance of the Class A Common Stock relative to those of other participants in Soho House’s industry |
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• | the belief that, in considering the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, the Special Committee acted to represent the interests of Soho House and the unaffiliated security holders of Soho House; |
• | the belief that the Special Committee exercised its full power and authority to determine the process by which the Buyer Filing Parties could pursue a transaction, and then exercised its full power and authority to negotiate the terms and conditions of any strategic transaction involving Soho House (including the Merger), including the ability to reject any proposals made by the Buyer Filing Parties or any other person, and the recognition by the Special Committee that it had no obligation to recommend to the Board that it approve the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements, and the recognition by the Board that it had no obligation to approve the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements; |
• | that the Special Committee unanimously determined that the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders; |
• | that the Board, acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee, unanimously determined and declared that the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements are advisable, fair to and in the best interests of Soho House and the Unaffiliated Stockholders; |
• | that each of the Board and the Special Committee believes that the Merger is substantively and procedurally fair to Soho House’s “unaffiliated security holders,” as such term is defined in Rule 13e-3 of the Exchange Act; |
• | that consideration and negotiation of the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements were conducted under the control and supervision of the Special Committee (the members of which are not officers or employees of Soho House, are not affiliated with any of the Buyer Filing Parties and were determined by the Board to be independent and disinterested with respect to the matters to be considered by the Special Committee; |
• | the belief that the Special Committee and the Board were fully informed about the extent to which the interests of the Buyer Filing Parties in the Merger differed from those of the unaffiliated security holders of Soho House; |
• | that the Special Committee retained, and had the benefit of advice from, nationally recognized legal and financial advisors; |
• | that adoption of the Merger Agreement and approval of the other Transaction Agreements requires the Requisite Stockholder Approval; |
• | that the Merger Agreement and the other Transaction Agreements were unanimously approved by the Board; |
• | that the Per Share Price is all cash, allowing Soho House’s unaffiliated security holders to immediately realize a certain and fair value for all of their shares of Common Stock and, as a result, to no longer be exposed to the various risks and uncertainties related to continued ownership of Common Stock, which include, among others, the following factors: |
○ | Soho House has incurred net losses in each year since its inception, and may not be able to achieve profitability; |
○ | Soho House’s planned growth could put strains on its senior management, employees, information systems and internal controls which may adversely impact its business, financial condition and operations; |
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○ | Soho House’s success depends on the strength of its name, image and brands, and if the value of its name, image or brands diminishes, its business, financial condition and operations would be adversely affected; |
○ | Soho House’s intellectual property rights are valuable, and any failure to obtain, maintain, protect, defend and enforce its intellectual property, including due to “brand squatting,” could have a negative impact on the value of its brand names and adversely affect its business, financial condition and operations; |
○ | changes in consumer discretionary spending and general economic factors may adversely affect Soho House’s business, financial condition and results of operations, including but not limited to increased global inflationary pressures; |
○ | Soho House has substantial debt, and may incur additional indebtedness, which may negatively affect its business and financial results as well as limit its ability to pursue its growth strategy; |
○ | risks associated with material weaknesses in connection with Soho House’s internal controls over financial reporting; |
○ | Soho House’s future performance depends in part on its ability to respond to changes in consumer tastes, preferences and perceptions; |
○ | Yucaipa has significant influence over Soho House, including control over decisions that require the approval of stockholders; and |
○ | certain other factors that could affect Soho House’s business, financial condition or results of operations that are included in Soho House’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC, which are attached as Annexes K and L to this proxy statement; |
• | the belief that the Merger will provide liquidity to stockholders without the risks of market volatility and downward pressure on the Class A Common Stock’s stock price associated with the liquidation by any holders who are not Reinvestment Stockholders of their equity positions; |
• | Soho House’s ability to seek specific performance under the Merger Agreement and the Equity Commitment Letters to prevent breaches of the Merger Agreement and the Equity Commitment Letters and to specifically enforce the terms thereof, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein; |
• | without adopting such opinion or its related analyses and discussion, that Morgan Stanley provided an opinion to the Special Committee on August 15, 2025 to the effect that, as of the date of such opinion, and based upon and subject to the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered, and qualifications and limitations on the scope of review undertaken by Morgan Stanley as set forth therein, the Per Share Price to be received by the holders of shares of Common Stock (other than the Excluded Shares) pursuant to the Merger Agreement was fair from a financial point of view to the holders of shares of Common Stock (other than the Excluded Shares), notwithstanding that the Buyer Filing Parties are not entitled to, and did not, rely on such opinion; |
• | the belief that the terms and conditions of the Merger were the result of the Special Committee’s arm’s length negotiations, assisted by experienced legal and financial advisors, during a process that occurred over the course of approximately eight months; |
• | Soho House’s ability, under certain circumstances as set out in the Merger Agreement, to participate or engage in discussions or negotiations with, furnish any non-public information relating to Soho House and its subsidiaries to, or afford access to the business, properties, assets, books, records or other non-public information, or to any personnel, of Soho House and its subsidiaries to other potential acquirors; provided that the Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, as applicable) has determined that such Acquisition Proposal either constitutes a Superior Proposal or is reasonably likely to lead to a Superior Proposal; |
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• | Soho House’s ability, under certain circumstances as set out in the Merger Agreement, to terminate the Merger Agreement to enter into a definitive agreement related to a Superior Proposal, subject to paying certain of the Equity Investors the Termination Fee, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement; |
• | the availability of appraisal rights to Soho House’s stockholders who comply with all of the required procedures under the DGCL for exercising appraisal rights; and |
• | that, in certain circumstances under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Special Committee and the Board are able to withdraw or modify their recommendation that Soho House’s stockholders vote in favor of adopting the Merger Agreement and approving the other Transaction Agreements. |
• | the fact that the unaffiliated security holders of Soho House will not participate in any future earnings, dividends, appreciation in value or growth of Soho House’s business and will not benefit from any potential sale of Soho House or its assets to a third party in the future; |
• | the risk that the Merger might not be completed in a timely manner or at all; |
• | the negative effect that the pendency of the Merger, or a failure to complete the Merger, could potentially have on Soho House’s business and relationships with its members, potential members, vendors, business partners, employees, investors and other stakeholders; |
• | subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, from the date of the Merger Agreement until the earlier of the Effective Time or the termination of the Merger Agreement, Soho House and its subsidiaries are restricted from participating or engaging in discussions or negotiations with, furnishing any non-public information relating to Soho House and its subsidiaries to, or affording access to the business, properties, assets, books, records or other non-public information, or to any personnel, of Soho House and its subsidiaries to other potential acquirors; |
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• | the fact that the Termination Fee, required expense reimbursements, processes required to terminate the Merger Agreement and the percentage of the Buyer Filing Parties’ aggregate voting power could discourage other potential acquirors from making a bid to acquire Soho House; and |
• | the fact that the receipt of cash by a U.S. Holder in exchange for shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Merger will generally be a taxable transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes. |
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• | each share of Common Stock that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Owned Company Shares, the Rollover Shares, shares held by stockholders who have exercised appraisal rights and certain shares of Class A Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to equity awards pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive the Per Share Price; |
• | each share of Common Stock that is (1) held by Soho House or its subsidiaries or (2) an Owned Company Share will be cancelled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or consideration paid therefor; |
• | each share of Merger Sub Common Stock that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the shares of Merger Sub Common Stock owned by Parent) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of Class A Common Stock; |
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• | each vested Soho House SAR that is not held by a Reinvestment Stockholder will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (2) the excess, if any, of (A) the Per Share Price over (B) the base price per share subject to such award, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SAR with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; |
• | with respect to each vested Soho House SAR held by a Reinvestment Stockholder: (1) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the most recent grant date) will continue to relate to shares of Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such vested Soho House SAR; and (2) 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the earliest grant date) will be cancelled in exchange for a cash payment equal to the product of (A) each such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (B) the excess, if any, of (i) the Per Share Price over (ii) the base price per share of such Soho House SAR, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SARs with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; |
• | each vested Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU (including any Soho House RSUs or Soho House PSUs that vest as a result of the Merger) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of shares subject to such award multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price, less any required tax withholdings; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount will be paid in cash, and 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount, and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); |
• | each unvested Soho House RSU held by any non-employee director of Soho House will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of such Soho House RSUs held by such holder multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, such Reinvestment Stockholder will only be paid a portion of such amount (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) in cash, and a portion (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) such amount and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); and |
• | with respect to each unvested Soho House SAR, Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU, such award will continue to relate to Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such award. |
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Beneficial Ownership of Soho House Prior to the Merger(1) | Beneficial Ownership of Soho House After the Merger | |||||||||||||||||
($ in thousands) | % Ownership | Net Book Value at June 29, 2025(2) | Net Income (Loss) for the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2025(3) | % Ownership(4) | Net Book Value at June 29, 2025(2) | Net Income (Loss) for the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2025(3) | ||||||||||||
Buyer Parties | — | $— | $— | — | $— | $— | ||||||||||||
Yucaipa(5) | 47.1% | $(164,369) | $15,583 | 51.9%(6) | $(181,058) | $17,165 | ||||||||||||
Mr. Richard Caring | 21.3% | $(74,332) | $7,047 | 20.2% | $(70,321) | $6,667 | ||||||||||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie | 0.5% | $(1,596) | $151 | 0.3% | $(1,007) | $95 | ||||||||||||
Mr. Nick Jones | 5.2% | $(17,982) | $1,705 | 3.0%(6) | $(10,620) | $1,007 | ||||||||||||
Mr. Tom Collins | 0.1% | $(483) | $46 | 0.1% | $(369) | $35 | ||||||||||||
(1) | Based on 53,202,889 shares of Class A Common Stock and 141,500,385 shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of June 29, 2025. |
(2) | Based on total shareholders’ deficit attributable to Soho House of $(348,639) as of June 29, 2025. |
(3) | Based on net income (loss) attributable to Soho House of $33,053 for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025. |
(4) | The ownership percentages set forth above assume that (1) there is no change in ownership of Soho House by the Buyer Filing Parties after June 29, 2025 and before completion of the Merger, except for the completion of the purchase of 4.4 million shares of Class B Common Stock by Mr. Ron Burkle from Mr. Nick Jones pursuant to the Letter Agreement; (2) the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Rollover and Support Agreements and the Equity Commitment Letters in connection with the completion of the Merger; (3) that no portion of any Buyer Filing Party’s equity commitment pursuant to its Equity Commitment Letter is assigned to other parties in accordance with the terms of its Equity Commitment Letter; and (4) that no Incremental Equity Funding (as defined below) is raised. The actual interests of the Buyer Filing Parties following completion of the Merger will be based on the Reinvestment Stockholders' ownership of Common Stock as of the date of completion of the Merger. |
(5) | Collectively represents the beneficial ownership of Mr. Ron Burkle, Yucaipa and the Yucaipa Filing Parties (as defined in this proxy statement) as of June 29, 2025. |
(6) | Accounts for the effect of the NJ Sale contemplated by the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million shares of Class B Common Stock from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. The percentage of ownership for Yucaipa and Mr. Nick Jones reflect the completion of the NJ Sale. |
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(in millions) | FY 2024E | FY 2025E | FY 2026E | FY 2027E | FY 2028E | ||||||||||
In-House Revenues | $527 | $583 | $666 | $742 | $806 | ||||||||||
Membership Revenues | 422 | 486 | 563 | 639 | 717 | ||||||||||
Other Revenues | 332 | 366 | 393 | 429 | 455 | ||||||||||
Total Revenue | $1,282 | $1,434 | $1,623 | $1,811 | $1,977 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $168 | $208 | $260 | $334 | $390 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 13% | 15% | 16% | 18% | 20% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution(2) | $236 | $273 | $314 | $367 | $409 | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 26% | 27% | 27% | 28% | 28% |
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(in millions) | FY 2024E | FY 2025E | FY 2026E | FY 2027E | FY 2028E | ||||||||||
Other Contribution(3) | $89 | $101 | $118 | $141 | $155 | ||||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 24% | 25% | 27% | 29% | 30% |
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA represents Soho House’s net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for: loss (gain) on disposal of assets; foreign exchange effects; Soho House’s share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA; Soho House’s share of net (loss) profit from equity method investments; share-based compensation; out-of-period non-cash rent adjustments and other items. |
(2) | House Revenues is defined as Membership Revenues plus In-House Revenues less Non-House Membership Revenues. Non-House Membership Revenues are comprised of Soho Works membership revenue and Soho Friends membership revenue. House-Level Contribution is defined as House Revenues less In-House operating expenses, which includes expense items such as food and beverage costs, labor costs, variable overheads and fixed costs, such as rent. It does not reflect the impact of depreciation, amortization, impairment, gain or loss on sale of property, general and administrative expenses and other applicable items. House-Level Contribution Margin is defined as House-Level Contribution as a percentage of House Revenues. |
(3) | Other Contribution is defined as Other Revenues plus Non-House Membership Revenues less Other Operating Expenses, which includes expense items not related to the operation of Houses, such as labor costs, variable overheads and fixed costs, such as rent. It does not reflect the impact of depreciation, amortization, impairment, gain or loss on sale of property, general and administrative expenses, pre-opening expenses, foreign exchange gain/loss, share-based compensation expense and other applicable items. Other Contribution Margin is defined as Other Contribution as a percentage of Other Revenues. |
• | the Company’s actual results through the second fiscal quarter of 2024; |
• | decreased assumed membership growth rates and a one-time membership reset in 2025 at pre-2018 Houses; |
• | an increased assumed CAGR for Adjusted EBITDA for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 relating to a new enterprise resource planning system, global food and beverage deals and cost restructuring initiatives, including headcount reductions and profit improvement plans; and |
• | an increased assumed number of new House openings during fiscal years 2024 through 2028. |
(in millions) | FY 2024E | FY 2025E | FY 2026E | FY 2027E | FY 2028E | ||||||||||
In-House Revenues | $500 | $544 | $633 | $707 | $814 | ||||||||||
Membership Revenues | 424 | 480 | 546 | 628 | 721 | ||||||||||
Other Revenues | 311 | 329 | 366 | 407 | 436 | ||||||||||
Total Revenue | $1,235 | $1,353 | $1,545 | $1,742 | $1,971 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $162 | $228 | $275 | $358 | $423 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 13% | 17% | 18% | 21% | 21% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution(2) | $232 | $275 | $321 | $374 | $430 | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 26% | 28% | 28% | 29% | 29% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution(3) | $82 | $93 | $108 | $124 | $141 | ||||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 23% | 25% | 26% | 27% | 29% |
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA represents Soho House’s net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for: loss (gain) on disposal of assets; foreign exchange effects; Soho House’s share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA; Soho House’s share of net (loss) profit from equity method investments; share-based compensation; out-of-period non-cash rent adjustments and other items. |
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(2) | House Revenues is defined as Membership Revenues plus In-House Revenues less Non-House Membership Revenues. Non-House Membership Revenues are comprised of Soho Works membership revenue and Soho Friends membership revenue. House-Level Contribution is defined as House Revenues less In-House operating expenses, which includes expense items such as food and beverage costs, labor costs, variable overheads and fixed costs, such as rent. It does not reflect the impact of depreciation, amortization, impairment, gain or loss on sale of property, general and administrative expenses and other applicable items. House-Level Contribution Margin is defined as House-Level Contribution as a percentage of House Revenues. |
(3) | Other Contribution is defined as Other Revenues plus Non-House Membership Revenues less Other Operating Expenses, which includes expense items not related to the operation of Houses, such as labor costs, variable overheads and fixed costs, such as rent. It does not reflect the impact of depreciation, amortization, impairment, gain or loss on sale of property, general and administrative expenses, pre-opening expenses, foreign exchange gain/loss, share-based compensation expense and other applicable items. Other Contribution Margin is defined as Other Contribution as a percentage of Other Revenues. |
(in millions) | October 2024 Projections | 2025 Budget | Difference | ||||||
Total Revenue | $1,353 | $1,333 | $(20) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $228 | $200 | $(28) | ||||||
(in millions) | October 2024 Projections | 2025 Revised Budget | Difference | ||||||
Total Revenue | $1,353 | $1,349 | $(4) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $228 | $206 | $(22) |
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA represents Soho House’s net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for: loss (gain) on disposal of assets; foreign exchange effects; Soho House’s share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA; Soho House’s share of net (loss) profit from equity method investments; share-based compensation; out-of-period non-cash rent adjustments and other items. |
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(in millions) | 1H FY 2029E | Terminal Year | ||||
Total Revenue | $1,971 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA(1) | $203 | $ 345 | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 17% | |||||
(1) | Adjusted EBITDA represents Soho House’s net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted for: loss (gain) on disposal of assets; foreign exchange effects; Soho House’s share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA; Soho House’s share of net (loss) profit from equity method investments; share-based compensation; out-of-period non-cash rent adjustments and other items. |
(in millions) | 2H FY 2025E | FY 2026E | FY 2027E | FY 2028E | 1H FY 2029E | Terminal Year | ||||||||||||
Unlevered Free Cash Flow(1) | $43 | $140 | $220 | $274 | $131 | $207 | ||||||||||||
Levered Free Cash Flow(2) | $23 | $96 | $175 | $227 | ||||||||||||||
(1) | Unlevered Free Cash Flow was calculated as Adjusted EBITDA minus cash taxes and capital expenditures, plus or minus changes to net working capital, minus the portion of Adjusted EBITDA of equity method investments taken into account in deriving Adjusted EBITDA for Soho House. |
(2) | Levered Free Cash Flow was calculated as Unlevered Free Cash Flow less net interest expense. |
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• | the Effective Time is September 17, 2025, which is the assumed date of the Effective Time solely for purposes of the disclosure in this section (the “Assumed Effective Time”); |
• | the relevant total consideration per share is the Per Share Price, which is $9.00 per share of Common Stock (the “Assumed Total Consideration Per Share”); and |
• | the employment of each of Soho House’s executive officers is terminated as a result of a termination of the executive officer’s employment without “cause” or the executive officer’s resignation for “good reason” (as each such term is defined in the relevant agreement), in each case, immediately following the Assumed Effective Time. |
• | each vested Soho House SAR that is not held by a Reinvestment Stockholder will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (2) the excess, if any, of (A) the Per Share Price over (B) the base price per share subject to such award, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SAR with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; |
• | with respect to each vested Soho House SAR held by a Reinvestment Stockholder: (1) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the most recent grant date) will continue to relate to shares of Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such vested Soho House SAR; and (2) 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested |
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• | each vested Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU (including any Soho House RSUs or Soho House PSUs that vest as a result of the Merger) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of shares subject to such award multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price, less any required tax withholdings; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount will be paid in cash, and 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount, and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); |
• | each unvested Soho House RSU held by any non-employee director of Soho House will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of such Soho House RSUs held by such holder multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, such Reinvestment Stockholder will only be paid a portion of such amount (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) in cash, and a portion (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) such amount and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); and |
• | with respect to each unvested Soho House SAR, Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU, such award will continue to relate to Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such award. |
Non-Employee Director Equity Awards Summary Table | ||||||
Non-Employee Directors | Number of Non- Employee Director Unvested Soho House RSUs (#) | Value of Non- Employee Director Unvested Soho House RSUs ($)(1) | ||||
Mr. Eric Deardorff | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Ms. Alice Delahunt | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Mr. Mark Ein* | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Mr. Joe Hage | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Mr. Yusef D. Jackson | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Mr. Andrew Sasson | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Mr. Ben Schwerin | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
Ms. Dasha Zhukova | 14,175 | 127,575 | ||||
* | Reinvestment Stockholder. |
(1) | Under the Merger Agreement, each unvested Soho House RSU held by any non-employee director of Soho House will be cancelled and |
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Executive Officer Vested Equity Awards Summary Table | ||||||||||||
Executive Officers | Number of Vested Soho House RSUs (#) | Value of Vested Soho House RSUs ($)(1) | Number of Vested Soho House SARs (#)(2) | Value of Vested Soho House SARs ($)(3) | ||||||||
Mr. Ron Burkle*† | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie*† | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Mr. Nick Jones*† | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Mr. Thomas Allen(4) | 150,749 | 1,356,741 | — | — | ||||||||
Mr. Neil Thomson | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Mr. Tom Collins† | — | — | 332,905 | 1,564,525 | ||||||||
* | Also a member of the Board. |
† | Reinvestment Stockholder. |
(1) | Under the Merger Agreement, each vested Soho House RSU (other than those held by a Reinvestment Stockholder) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (A) the number of shares subject to such award multiplied by (B) the Per Share Price. The amount reported represents the number of shares subject to each vested Soho House RSU as of the Assumed Effective Time, multiplied by the Assumed Total Consideration Per Share. |
(2) | As of the Assumed Effective Time, no executive officer held vested Soho House SARs with a base price per share equal to or greater than the Per Share Price. |
(3) | As of the Assumed Effective Time, only Mr. Tom Collins, a Reinvestment Stockholder, held vested Soho House SARs. Under the Merger Agreement, with respect to each vested Soho House SAR that is held by a Reinvestment Stockholder, (1) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the most recent grant date) will continue to relate to shares of Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such vested Soho House SAR; and (2) 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the earliest grant date) will be cancelled in exchange for a cash payment equal to the product of (A) each such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (B) the excess, if any, of (i) the Per Share Price over (ii) the base price per share of such Soho House SAR, without interest and less any required tax withholdings. The amount reported represents the number of shares subject to each vested Soho House SAR as of the Assumed Effective Time, multiplied by the excess of the Assumed Total Consideration Per Share over the base price per share subject to the vested Soho House SAR. |
(4) | Pursuant to the Transition and Separation Agreement (as defined in this proxy statement), Mr. Thomas Allen’s previously granted and then unvested Soho House RSUs vested in connection with his separation from Soho House on August 29, 2025. |
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Executive Officer Unvested Equity Awards Summary Table | ||||||
Executive Officers | Number of Unvested Soho House RSUs (#) | Value of Unvested Soho House RSUs ($)(1) | ||||
Mr. Ron Burkle* | — | — | ||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie* | — | — | ||||
Mr. Nick Jones* | — | — | ||||
Mr. Thomas Allen | 178,571 | 1,607,139 | ||||
Mr. Neil Thomson | — | — | ||||
Mr. Tom Collins | 98,474 | 886,266 | ||||
* | Also a member of the Board. |
(1) | Under the Merger Agreement, with respect to each unvested Soho House SAR, Soho House RSU and Soho House PSU, such award will continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such award. |
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• | banks and other financial institutions; |
• | mutual funds; |
• | insurance companies; |
• | tax-exempt organizations (including private foundations), governmental agencies, instrumentalities or other governmental organizations, and qualified foreign pension funds; |
• | retirement or other tax deferred accounts; |
• | S corporations, partnerships or any other entities or arrangements treated as partnerships or pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes (or investors in such entities or arrangements); |
• | controlled foreign corporations, passive foreign investment companies or corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax; |
• | dealers or brokers in securities, currencies or commodities; |
• | dealers or traders in securities that elect to use the mark-to-market method of accounting with respect to the Common Stock; |
• | regulated investment companies or real estate investment trusts, or entities subject to the U.S. anti-inversion rules; |
• | U.S. expatriates or certain former citizens or long-term residents of the United States; |
• | persons that own or have owned (directly, indirectly or constructively) 5% or more of the Common Stock (by vote or value); |
• | persons who hold their shares of Common Stock as part of a hedging, constructive sale or conversion, straddle, synthetic security, integrated investment or other risk reduction transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes; |
• | persons subject to special tax accounting rules as a result of any item of gross income with respect to the shares of Common Stock being taken into account in an “applicable financial statement” (as defined in the Code); |
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• | persons that do not vote in favor of the Merger and who properly demand appraisal of their shares under Section 262 of the DGCL; |
• | persons that acquired their shares of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or warrants or otherwise as compensation or in connection with the performance of services; or |
• | persons whose “functional currency” is not the U.S. dollar. |
• | an individual who is a citizen or resident of the United States; |
• | a corporation, or other entity classified as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, that is created or organized in or under the laws of the United States or any state thereof or the District of Columbia; |
• | an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or |
• | a trust (1) that is subject to the primary supervision of a court within the United States and the control of one or more United States persons as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code or (2) that has a valid election in effect under applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a U.S. person as defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code. |
• | Characterization of Redemption by Soho House of Such U.S. Holder’s Shares of Common Stock. If a portion of the funds used to pay for the shares of Common Stock pursuant to the Merger are funded by Soho House’s cash, then the exchange of shares of Common Stock for such cash pursuant to the Merger would be treated, to such extent, as a redemption of shares of Common Stock by Soho House for U.S. federal income tax purposes. In the event that a U.S. Holder’s shares of Common Stock are redeemed, the |
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• | Gain or Loss on a Redemption of Shares of Common Stock Treated as a Sale. If the redemption qualifies as a sale of shares of Common Stock, see the section captioned “U.S. Holders—Sale of Shares of Common Stock for U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes.” |
• | such gain is effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business by such Non-U.S. Holder in the United States (and, if required by an applicable income tax treaty, is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by such Non-U.S. Holder in the United States), in which case such gain will be subject to U.S. federal income tax at rates generally applicable to U.S. Holders, and any such gain of a Non-U.S. Holder that is a corporation may be subject to an additional “branch profits tax” at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty); or |
• | such Non-U.S. Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for one hundred and eighty-three days or more in the taxable year of the Merger, and certain other conditions are met, in which case such gain will generally be subject to U.S. federal income tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty). |
• | Characterization of Redemption by Soho House of such Non-U.S. Holder’s Shares of Common Stock. In the event that a portion of the payment for the shares of Common Stock of a Non-U.S. Holder is funded by Soho House, then, to such extent, the characterization of the redemption of a Non-U.S. Holder’s shares of Common Stock as a sale with respect to such shares of Common Stock for United States federal income tax purposes generally will correspond to the United States federal income tax characterization of the redemption of a U.S. Holder’s shares of Common Stock, as described under the caption “—Redemption by Soho House of such U.S. Holder’s Shares of Common Stock—Characterization of Redemption by Soho House of such U.S. Holder’s Shares of Common Stock.” |
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• | Gain or Loss on a Redemption of Shares of Common Stock Treated as a Sale. If the redemption is characterized as a sale of shares of Common Stock, see the section captioned “Non-U.S. Holders—Sale of Shares of Common Stock for U.S. Federal Income Tax Purposes.” |
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• | Debt Financing: In connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Soho House HoldCo entered into the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter with the HoldCo Financing Sources. Pursuant to the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, the HoldCo Financing Sources have committed to provide Soho House HoldCo with the HoldCo Notes Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $150.0 million. Also in connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, Soho House OpCo entered into the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter with the OpCo Financing Sources, pursuant to which, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, the OpCo Financing Sources have committed to provide Soho House OpCo with the Senior Secured Facility in an aggregate principal amount of $695.0 million. For more information about the Debt Financing, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Debt Commitment Letters.” |
• | Equity Financing: Pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein and in connection with the Merger, ACM, the MCR Investors and the Bruce Group Investors have agreed to purchase shares of Merger Sub Common Stock at the Per Share Price per share of Merger Sub Common Stock for an aggregate cash amount of up to $50.0 million, up to $200.0 million and up to $14.6 million, respectively. For more information about the Equity Financing, see the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Equity Commitment Letters.” |
• | Subscription Agreements or Cash on Hand: The Merger Agreement provides that Soho House may raise incremental equity financing of up to $67.0 million pursuant to Subscription Agreements, in order to contribute to the Closing Cash Funding Amount. Any of the portion of the Closing Cash Funding Amount that is not obtained through Subscription Agreements will instead be funded by Soho House’s cash on hand. As of June 29, 2025, Soho House had $150.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. |
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• | Mr. Richard Caring, up to an aggregate amount of $300,000; |
• | the GS Funds, up to an estimated aggregate amount of $800,000; |
• | the MCR Investors, up to an aggregate amount of $5.0 million; |
• | Apollo, up to an estimated aggregate amount of $2.6 million; and |
• | Classact (an entity affiliated with the Bruce Group), up to an aggregate amount of $5.0 million. |
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Printing, proxy solicitation, EDGAR filing and mailing expenses | [ ] | ||
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(1) | This table does not include any “ticking fees” payable with respect to the Debt Financing which will accrue if the closing of the Merger does not occur before certain specified dates. |
(2) | Includes the $10.0 million advisory fee payable at the closing of the Merger to Yucaipa Alliance Management for certain advisory services rendered to Soho House in connection with the Merger. See the section of this proxy statement captioned “Other Transaction Agreements—Yucaipa Fee Agreement.” |
(3) | Includes the Expense Reimbursement. Also includes $16.9 million in closing payments for the Debt Financing due at the closing of the Merger. |
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• | uncertainties related to the consummation of the Merger; |
• | our ability to complete the Merger, if at all, on the anticipated terms and timing, including obtaining the Requisite Stockholder Approval and regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other conditions to the completion of the Merger; |
• | unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the Merger; |
• | our obligation to pay the Termination Fee and reimburse certain expenses under certain circumstances if the Merger is terminated; |
• | the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Merger on the plans, business relationships, operating results and operations of Soho House; |
• | uncertainties about the pendency of the Merger and the effect of the Merger on our relationships with members, potential members, vendors, business partners, employees, investors and other stakeholders; |
• | provisions in the Merger Agreement that limit our ability to pursue alternatives to the Merger, which might discourage a third party that has an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of Soho House from considering or proposing that transaction; |
• | the fact that we and our non-employee directors and executive officers may be subject to lawsuits relating to the Merger; |
• | the outcome of any lawsuits, regulatory proceedings or enforcement matters that may be instituted against Soho House, the Buyer Parties or others relating to the Merger Agreement; |
• | the substantial transaction-related costs we will continue to incur in connection with the Merger, as well as the distraction of management personnel from day-to-day operations; |
• | the inability of the Unaffiliated Stockholders to participate in any further upside of Soho House’s business if the Merger is completed; |
• | competitive responses to the Merger; |
• | risks regarding the failure to obtain the Equity Financing or the Debt Financing or to have a sufficient amount of cash on hand to complete the Merger (or Soho House not being required to use such cash on hand to fund the Per Share Price pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement); |
• | risks regarding the ticking fee for the Debt Financing that may be payable, depending on when the closing of the Merger occurs; |
• | legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting our business; |
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• | general economic and market developments and conditions; |
• | unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including but not limited to acts of terrorism, pandemics, outbreaks of war or hostilities, as well as our response to any of the aforementioned factors; |
• | the fact that the all-cash Per Share Price will generally be taxable to Soho House’s stockholders that are treated as U.S. Holders; and |
• | the risk that the trading price of the Class A Common Stock may fluctuate during the pendency of the Merger and may decline significantly if the Merger is not completed. |
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• | signing another proxy card with a later date and returning it to Soho House prior to the Special Meeting; |
• | submitting a new proxy electronically over the internet or by telephone after the date of the earlier submitted proxy; |
• | delivering a written notice of revocation to Soho House’s Corporate Secretary at Soho House’s principal executive offices located at 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA prior to the Special Meeting; or |
• | virtually attending the Special Meeting and voting at the Special Meeting using the control number on the enclosed proxy card. |
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• | each share of Common Stock that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Owned Company Shares, the Rollover Shares, shares held by stockholders who have exercised appraisal rights and certain shares of Class A Common Stock that may be issued pursuant to equity awards pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into the right to receive the Per Share Price; |
• | each share of Common Stock that is (A) held by Soho House or its subsidiaries, (B) an Owned Company Share or (C) a Parent Owned Merger Sub Share will be cancelled and extinguished without any conversion thereof or consideration paid therefor; and |
• | each share of Merger Sub Common Stock that is outstanding as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than the Parent Owned Merger Sub Shares) will be cancelled and extinguished and automatically converted into one validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable share of Class A Common Stock. |
• | each vested Soho House SAR that is not held by a Reinvestment Stockholder will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (2) the excess, if any, of (A) the Per Share Price over (B) the base price per share subject to such award, without interest and less any required tax withholdings; provided that any vested Soho House SAR with a base price per share that is equal to or greater than the Per Share Price will be cancelled for no consideration; |
• | with respect to each vested Soho House SAR held by a Reinvestment Stockholder: (1) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the most recent grant date) will continue to relate to shares of Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such vested Soho House SAR; and (2) 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of the total vested Soho House SARs held by such Reinvestment Stockholder (consisting of such vested Soho House SARs with the earliest grant date) will be cancelled in exchange for a cash payment equal to the product of (A) each such Soho House SAR, multiplied by (B) the excess, if any, of (i) the Per Share Price over (ii) the |
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• | each vested Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU (including any Soho House RSUs or Soho House PSUs that vest as a result of the Merger) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of shares subject to such award multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price, less any required tax withholdings; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, 40%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount will be paid in cash, and 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) 60%, or such other amount as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement, of such amount, and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); |
• | each unvested Soho House RSU held by any non-employee director of Soho House will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the product of (1) the number of such Soho House RSUs held by such holder multiplied by (2) the Per Share Price; provided that, for any Reinvestment Stockholder, such Reinvestment Stockholder will only be paid a portion of such amount (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) in cash, and a portion (as set forth in the Reinvestment Stockholder’s Rollover and Support Agreement and which may be $0) will be paid in a number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the quotient of (A) such amount and (B) the Per Share Price (rounded to the nearest whole share); and |
• | with respect to each unvested Soho House SAR, Soho House RSU or Soho House PSU, such award will continue to relate to Class A Common Stock and be subject to the same terms and conditions applicable to such award. |
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1. | changes in global, foreign, national or regional economic, financial, regulatory or geopolitical conditions or events in general, in each case, in the United States or elsewhere in the world, or any escalation or worsening of any of the foregoing, or any action taken by any governmental authority in response to any of the foregoing; |
2. | changes in general conditions in the financial markets, credit markets or capital markets in the United States or any other country or region in the world, including (1) changes in interest rates or credit ratings generally in the United States or any other country or region in the world; (2) changes in exchange rates generally for the currencies of any country; or (3) any suspension of trading in securities (whether equity, debt, derivative or hybrid securities) generally on any securities exchange or over-the-counter market operating in the United States or any other country or region in the world; |
3. | changes in the general business or economic conditions in the industries or markets in which Soho House and its subsidiaries conduct business; |
4. | changes in general regulatory, legislative or political conditions in the United States or any other country or region in the world; |
5. | any general geopolitical conditions, social protest or social unrest (whether or not violent), outbreak of hostilities, acts of war, sabotage, terrorism or military actions (including any escalation or general worsening of any such hostilities, acts of war, sabotage, cyber warfare, cyberterrorism, terrorism or military actions) in the United States or any other country or region in the world; |
6. | earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, floods, mudslides, wild fires or other natural disasters, weather conditions, nuclear incidents, epidemics, pandemics or disease outbreaks and other force majeure events in the United States or any other country or region in the world; |
7. | any anti-dumping actions, international tariffs, sanctions, trade policies or disputes or any “trade war” or similar actions in the United States or any other country or region in the world; |
8. | any Effect resulting from the announcement of the Merger Agreement or the pendency of the Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the impact thereof on the relationships, contractual or otherwise, of Soho House and its subsidiaries with suppliers, customers, members, partners, vendors or any other third person (other than for purposes of certain representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement with respect to non-contravention, governmental approvals and Employee Plans (as defined in the Merger Agreement)); |
9. | the compliance by any party with the express terms of the Merger Agreement, including any action taken or refrained from being taken as expressly required by the Merger Agreement (other than for purposes of certain representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement with respect to non-contravention and government approvals); |
10. | changes after August 15, 2025 in GAAP or other applicable accounting standards or in any applicable laws or regulations (or the binding interpretation of any of the foregoing); |
11. | changes after August 15, 2025 in the price or trading volume of the Class A Common Stock, in and of itself (it being understood that any cause of such change may, to the extent applicable and not otherwise excluded by the other exceptions in this definition, be deemed to constitute, in and of itself, a Company Material Adverse Effect and may be taken into consideration when determining whether a Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred); |
12. | any failure, in and of itself, by Soho House and its subsidiaries to meet (1) any public analyst estimates or expectations of Soho House’s revenue, earnings or other financial performance or results of operations for any period; or (2) any internal projections or forecasts of its revenues, earnings or other financial |
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13. | any matters set forth on the confidential disclosure letter to the Merger Agreement; and |
14. | any transaction litigation or other legal proceeding threatened, made or brought by any current or former holder of Common Stock or any other securities or indebtedness of Soho House or any of its subsidiaries against Soho House or any of its subsidiaries, any of their respective officers or other employees or any member of the Board (including the Special Committee) arising out of the Merger or any other transaction contemplated by the Merger Agreement; |
• | due organization, valid existence, good standing and authority and qualification to conduct business with respect to Soho House; |
• | Soho House’s corporate power and authority to enter into and perform the Merger Agreement and the enforceability of the Merger Agreement; |
• | the necessary approval of the Board and the Special Committee; |
• | the receipt of Morgan Stanley’s fairness opinion by the Special Committee; |
• | the inapplicability of anti-takeover statutes to the Merger Agreement, the Rollover and Support Agreements, the Merger and the transactions contemplated thereby; |
• | the necessary vote of Soho House’s stockholders and Unaffiliated Stockholders in connection with the Merger Agreement; |
• | the absence of any conflict or violation of any organizational documents of Soho House, certain existing contracts of Soho House and its subsidiaries, applicable laws to Soho House or its subsidiaries or the resulting creation of any lien upon the properties or assets of Soho House or its subsidiaries due to the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement and performance thereof; |
• | required consents, approvals and regulatory filings in connection with the Merger Agreement and performance thereof; |
• | the capital structure of Soho House as well as the ownership and capital structure of its subsidiaries; |
• | the absence of any contract relating to the voting of, requiring registration of, or granting any preemptive rights, anti-dilutive rights or rights of first refusal or other similar rights with respect to any of Soho House’s securities; |
• | the absence of any undisclosed exchangeable security, option, warrant or other right convertible into shares of capital stock, or other equity or voting interest in Soho House or any of Soho House’s subsidiaries; |
• | the accuracy and completeness of Soho House’s SEC filings and financial statements; |
• | Soho House’s disclosure controls and procedures; |
• | Soho House’s internal accounting controls and procedures; |
• | the absence of specified undisclosed liabilities; |
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• | the conduct of the business of Soho House and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business and the absence of any Company Material Adverse Effect, in each case, since December 29, 2024; |
• | the existence and enforceability of specified categories of Soho House’s and its subsidiaries’ material contracts; |
• | real property owned, leased or subleased by Soho House and its subsidiaries; |
• | trademarks, patents, copyrights and other intellectual property matters; |
• | data security and privacy matters; |
• | tax matters; |
• | Employee Plans; |
• | labor matters; |
• | Soho House’s and its subsidiaries’ compliance with laws and possession of necessary permits; |
• | litigation matters; |
• | insurance matters; |
• | absence of any contract, transaction, arrangement or understanding between Soho House or any of its subsidiaries and any affiliate thereof that has not been disclosed; and |
• | payment of fees to brokers in connection with the Merger Agreement. |
• | due organization, good standing and authority and qualification to conduct business with respect to the Buyer Parties and availability of the organizational documents of the Buyer Parties; |
• | the capitalization of Merger Sub; |
• | the Buyer Parties’ authority to enter into and perform the Merger Agreement; |
• | the absence of any conflict or violation of the Buyer Parties’ organizational documents, existing contracts, applicable laws or the resulting creation of any lien upon the Buyer Parties’ properties or assets due to the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement and performance thereof; |
• | required consents and regulatory filings in connection with the Merger Agreement and performance thereof; |
• | the absence of litigation and orders; |
• | payment of fees to brokers in connection with the Merger Agreement; |
• | the absence of any required consent of holders of voting interests in Parent; |
• | the absence of exclusive arrangements with financing sources related to the Merger; |
• | the absence of any stockholder or management arrangements related to the Merger; and |
• | the exclusivity and terms of the representations and warranties made by Soho House. |
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• | use its commercially reasonable efforts to maintain its existence in good standing pursuant to applicable law; |
• | subject to the express restrictions and exceptions set forth in the Merger Agreement, conduct its business and operations in the ordinary course of business in all material respects; and |
• | in all material respects (A) preserve intact its material assets, properties, contracts or other material legally binding understandings, licenses and business organizations, (B) keep available the services of its current officers and key employees, and (C) preserve the current relationships with material customers, vendors, distributors, partners, lessors, licensors, licensees, creditors, contractors and other persons with which Soho House and its subsidiaries have material business relations. |
• | amend the organizational documents of Soho House in a manner that would have a material adverse impact on the Buyer Parties; |
• | liquidate, dissolve, merge, consolidate, restructure, recapitalize or reorganize; |
• | issue, sell, deliver or grant any shares of capital stock or any options, warrants, commitments, subscriptions or rights to purchase any similar capital stock or securities of Soho House or any of its subsidiaries, except for (1) the issuance or sale of shares of Common Stock in connection with the exercise or settlement of equity awards outstanding as of August 15, 2025, in accordance with their terms and (2) equity awards granted after August 15, 2025 that by their terms (a) do not vest prior to the Termination Date and (b) convert into equivalent equity awards of Soho House, as the surviving corporation, at the closing of the Merger; |
• | directly or indirectly acquire, repurchase or redeem any Soho House securities, except for repurchases, withholdings or cancellations of Soho House securities pursuant to the terms and conditions of equity awards outstanding as of August 15, 2025, in accordance with their terms as in effect on such date (or equity awards granted after August 15, 2025 in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement); |
• | adjust, split, combine, pledge, encumber or modify the terms of capital stock of Soho House or any of its subsidiaries; |
• | declare, set aside or pay any dividend or other distribution; |
• | incur or assume any indebtedness or issue any debt securities, except (1) in the ordinary course of business; (2) any amounts under the credit facilities of Soho House and its subsidiaries in existence on August 15, 2025 or entered into after August 15, 2025 in compliance with the terms of the Merger Agreement (or any refinancing thereof that does not materially increase the principal amount outstanding); and (3) intercompany loans or advances between or among Soho House and its direct or indirect subsidiaries; |
• | mortgage, pledge or incur any lien upon any assets other than in connection with the incurrence or assumption of any indebtedness permitted under the Merger Agreement; |
• | make any loans, advances or capital contributions to, or investments in, any other person except for (1) extensions of credit to customers in the ordinary course of business, (2) advances to directors, officers and other employees for travel, shadow payroll related deductions and other business-related expenses, in each case, in the ordinary course of business and in compliance in all material respects with Soho House’s |
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• | sell, abandon, transfer or assign, any material assets to a person other than Soho House or any of its subsidiaries outside of the ordinary course of business; |
• | (A) make or change any material tax election; (B) surrender any right to or claim for a refund, credit or other reduction of material taxes; (C) settle, consent to or compromise any claim or assessment for material taxes; (D) materially amend, modify or otherwise change any material tax return; (E) consent to any extension or waiver of any limitation period with respect to any material tax claim or assessment; (F) enter into a closing agreement with any governmental authority regarding any material tax or (G) change (or request to change) any material method of accounting for tax purposes; other than, in the case of each of clauses (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F) and (G), in the ordinary course of business; and for actions that do not result in liabilities and penalties that materially exceed the reserves or accruals reflected in the consolidated financial statements of Soho House and its subsidiaries; |
• | make any capital expenditures other than those consistent in all material respects with Soho House’s aggregate capital expenditure budget, as previously disclosed in the confidential disclosure letter to the Merger Agreement; |
• | enter into, modify, amend or terminate any Material Contracts (as defined in the Merger Agreement), except in the ordinary course of business or as otherwise permitted by the Merger Agreement; |
• | engage in any transaction with, or enter into any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, any affiliate of Soho House or other person that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC, other than transactions, agreements, arrangements or understandings that are permitted under or approved in accordance with Soho House’s Related Persons Transaction Policy; |
• | other than an acquisition from Soho House or any of its subsidiaries, acquire any other business or any material portion thereof or material equity interest therein that would reasonably be expected to prevent, materially delay or materially impede the consummation of the Merger; or |
• | enter into, authorize or agree or commit to enter into a contract to do any of the foregoing. |
• | assume, guarantee, endorse or otherwise become liable or responsible for the obligations of any other person, except with respect to (1) obligations that are not in any individual case material to Soho House and its subsidiaries taken as a whole, (2) actions taken in the ordinary course of business and (3) obligations of any direct or indirect subsidiaries of Soho House; |
• | acquire, lease or license any material assets, including any owned real property and leased real property (other than in the ordinary course of business); |
• | settle, release, waive or compromise any pending or threatened material legal proceeding or other claim against Soho House or any of its subsidiaries, except for the settlement of any legal proceedings or other claim that is (A) reflected or reserved against in Soho House’s balance sheet; (B) for solely monetary payments by Soho House and its subsidiaries of, net of insurance recovery, no more than $1.0 million in any individual case; or (C) settled in compliance with the terms of the Merger Agreement; |
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• | sell, abandon, transfer, assign, allow to lapse, or otherwise dispose of (including through exclusive licenses) any material intellectual property, except (A) for expiration of any registered intellectual property at the end of its statutory term or (B) pursuant to a license granted in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practices; |
• | materially amend, renew or fail to exercise options to renew, voluntarily terminate or cancel any material lease (or enter into any contract that if in effect on August 15, 2025 would be a material lease) outside of the ordinary course of business; |
• | incur or assume indebtedness or issue debt securities in a principal amount in excess of $5 million in any individual case, except with respect to intercompany loans or advances between or among Soho House and its direct or indirect subsidiaries; |
• | enter into, adopt, amend or modify (including accelerating the vesting, payment or funding), or terminate any Employee Plan or other plan, program agreement or arrangement that would constitute an Employee Plan if in effect on August 15, 2025, in each case, with respect to C-suite executives (other than at-will offer letters or, for jurisdictions outside of the United States, employment agreements that provide for employment periods and rights no greater than required by applicable law, entered into with new hires of employees of Soho House and its subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business); (B) increase or decrease the compensation of any C-suite executive; (C) grant or pay any special bonus, special remuneration, incentive awards or other compensation or benefits, or grant any equity or equity-based awards, or pay any compensation or benefit not required by (or accelerate the time of payment, vesting of any compensation or benefit or in any other way secure the payment becoming due under) any Employee Plan as in effect as of August 15, 2025 to any C-suite executive, except in the case of each of clauses (A), (B) and (C), as may be required by applicable law or explicitly required by the terms of the applicable Employee Plan; (D) enter into any change in control, severance or similar agreement or any retention or similar agreement with any C-suite executive; (E) hire or terminate (other than for cause) any C-suite executive; or (F) grant or forgive any loans to any C-suite executive; |
• | except for such actions that are explicitly required by the terms of any collective bargaining agreement or required by applicable law or order, (A) enter into, negotiate, modify or terminate any collective bargaining agreement or agreement or arrangement to form a works council or other contract with any labor union, works council, or other labor organization; or (B) recognize or certify any labor union, works council or other labor organization, or group of employees, as the bargaining representative for any employees of Soho House and its subsidiaries; or |
• | enter into, authorize, or agree or commit to enter into a contract to take any of the foregoing actions requiring a notice to Parent listed in the first six bullets above. |
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• | any direct or indirect purchase or other acquisition by any person or “group” (as defined pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) of persons, whether from Soho House or any other person(s), of securities representing more than 15% of the total outstanding equity securities of Soho House (by vote or economic interests) after giving effect to the consummation of such purchase or other acquisition, including pursuant to a tender offer or exchange offer by any person or “group” of persons that, if consummated in accordance with its terms, would result in such person or “group” of persons beneficially owning more than 15% of the total outstanding equity securities of Soho House (by vote or economic interests) after giving effect to the consummation of such tender or exchange offer; |
• | any direct or indirect purchase, license or other acquisition by any person or “group” (as defined pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) of persons of assets constituting or accounting for more than 15% of the consolidated assets, revenue or net income of Soho House and its subsidiaries taken as a whole (measured by the fair market value thereof); or |
• | any merger, consolidation, business combination, recapitalization, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution or other transaction involving Soho House pursuant to which (1) any person or “group” (as defined pursuant to Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act) of persons would hold securities representing more than 15% of the total outstanding equity securities of Soho House (by vote or economic interests) after giving effect to the consummation of such transaction or (2) Soho House’s stockholders immediately preceding such transaction hold less than 85% of the total outstanding equity securities (by vote or economic interests) in the surviving or resulting entity of such transaction or a direct or indirect parent company thereof. |
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• | solicit, initiate, propose or knowingly induce the making, submission or announcement of, or knowingly encourage, facilitate or assist, any proposal or inquiry that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members on behalf of the Buyer Parties); |
• | furnish to any person any non-public information relating to Soho House and its subsidiaries or afford to any person access to the business, properties, assets, books, records or other non-public information, or to any personnel, of Soho House and its subsidiaries (other than the Buyer Parties, the Consortium Members, or any of their respective designees), in any such case with the intent to induce the making, submission or announcement of, or to knowingly encourage, facilitate or assist, any proposal or inquiry that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members) or any inquiries or the making of any proposal that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members); |
• | participate or engage in discussions or negotiations with any person with respect to any inquiry or proposal that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members), other than to (1) inform any person that the terms of the Merger Agreement prohibit such discussions or (2) seek clarification from any person that has made an Acquisition Proposal on the terms and conditions of such proposal to provide adequate information regarding such Acquisition Proposal to the Board or the Special Committee; |
• | approve, endorse or recommend any proposal that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal (other than an Acquisition Proposal from the Buyer Parties or any of the Consortium Members); |
• | enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement; or |
• | authorize or commit to do any of the foregoing. |
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• | withhold, withdraw, amend, qualify or modify, or publicly propose to withhold, withdraw, amend, qualify or modify, the Special Committee’s recommendation or the Board’s recommendation in a manner adverse to Parent in any material respect; |
• | adopt, approve, endorse, recommend or otherwise declare advisable an Acquisition Proposal; |
• | fail to publicly reaffirm the Special Committee’s recommendation or the Board’s recommendation within 10 business days after Parent so requests in writing or in connection with the public disclosure by Soho House of an Acquisition Proposal (other than of the type referred to in the following bullet) by any person other than the Buyer Parties or the Consortium Members (it being understood that Soho House will have no obligation to make such reaffirmation on more than three separate occasions except in connection with any material amendment of such Acquisition Proposal (and no more than once in connection with each such amendment)); |
• | take or fail to take any formal action or make or fail to make any recommendation or public statement in connection with a tender or exchange offer within 10 business days after commencement thereof, other |
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• | fail to include the Special Committee’s recommendation or the Board’s recommendation in this proxy statement. |
• | Soho House has provided prior written notice to Parent at least five business days in advance to the effect that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, or the Special Committee has (1) so determined, and (2) resolved to effect a Recommendation Change pursuant to the Merger Agreement, which notice must specify the applicable Intervening Event in reasonable detail; and |
• | prior to effecting such Recommendation Change, Soho House and its affiliates and representatives, during such five business day period, must have negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires and requests to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and the other documents contemplated thereby, and after taking into account any revisions to the terms of the Merger Agreement and the other documents contemplated thereby, the Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee determines that the failure to make a Recommendation Change in response to such Intervening Event would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable law. |
• | the Board (acting upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee has determined in good faith (after consultation with its financial advisor and outside legal counsel, as applicable) that the failure to do so would be inconsistent with its fiduciary duties pursuant to applicable law; |
• | Soho House and its subsidiaries and their Representatives have complied in all material respects with their obligations pursuant to the Merger Agreement with respect to such Acquisition Proposal; |
• | Soho House has provided prior written notice to Parent at least five business days in advance to the effect that the Board, upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, or the Special Committee has (1) received a bona fide Acquisition Proposal that has not been withdrawn, (2) concluded in good faith that such Acquisition Proposal constitutes a Superior Proposal, and (3) resolved to effect a Recommendation Change or to terminate the Merger Agreement absent any revisions to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, which notice will specify the basis for such Recommendation Change or termination, including the identity of the person or “group” of persons making such Acquisition Proposal, the status of discussions relating to such Acquisition Proposal, the material terms and conditions thereof and unredacted copies of all written requests, proposals, offers, agreements and other relevant documents (including, among others, all financing commitments) relating to such Acquisition Proposal; |
• | prior to effecting such Recommendation Change or termination, Soho House and its Representatives at least five business days in advance, have negotiated with Parent and its Representatives in good faith (to the extent that Parent desires and requests to so negotiate) to make such adjustments to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement and the other documents contemplated thereby so that such Acquisition Proposal would cease to constitute a Superior Proposal and after such five business days, the |
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• | solely in the event of any termination of the Merger Agreement in order to cause or permit Soho House and its subsidiaries to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement with respect to an Acquisition Proposal which constitutes a Superior Proposal, Soho House has validly terminated the Merger Agreement in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement, including paying to certain of the Equity Investors the Termination Fee. |
• | the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval; |
• | the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act (which waiting period is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 6, 2025 (4:59 a.m. British Summer Time on October 7, 2025)); |
• | the absence of any (1) temporary restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction or other judgment or order issued by any governmental authority of competent jurisdiction preventing the consummation of the Merger and (2) law applicable to the Merger that prohibits, makes illegal or enjoins the consummation of the Merger; and |
• | prior or substantially concurrent funding of the Debt Financing. |
• | the representations and warranties of Soho House (other than the representations and warranties described in the following three bullets) set forth in the Merger Agreement being true and correct (without giving effect to any materiality or Company Material Adverse Effect qualifications set forth therein) as of August 15, 2025, and as of immediately prior to the Effective Time on the Closing Date as if made at and as of immediately prior to the Effective Time on the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty will be true and correct as of such earlier date), except for such failures to be true and correct that would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a Company Material Adverse Effect; |
• | the representations and warranties of Soho House relating to certain aspects of Soho House’s organization and good standing, corporate power, enforceability, anti-takeover laws, certain aspects of Soho House’s capitalization, and preemptive or other similar rights that (1) are not qualified by Company Material Adverse Effect or other materiality qualifications being true and correct in all material respects as of August 15, 2025, and as of immediately prior to the Effective Time on the Closing Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty will be true and correct in all material respects as of such earlier date), and (2) are qualified by Company Material Adverse Effect or other materiality qualifications being true and correct in all respects (without disregarding such Company Material Adverse Effect or other materiality qualifications) as of August 15, 2025, and as of the Closing Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date (except to the extent that any such representation and warranty expressly speaks as of an earlier date, in which case such representation and warranty will be true and correct in all respects as of such earlier date); |
• | the representations and warranties of Soho House relating to certain other aspects of Soho House’s capitalization and its retention of brokers being true and correct in all respects as of August 15, 2025, and |
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• | the representations and warranties of Soho House relating to Soho House’s operation in the ordinary course of business and there having been no Company Material Adverse Effect, in each case, since December 29, 2024 being true and correct in all respects as of the Closing Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date; |
• | Soho House having performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and obligations of the Merger Agreement required to be performed and complied with by Soho House at or prior to the closing of the Merger; |
• | the absence of any Company Material Adverse Effect after August 15, 2025 (no such Company Material Adverse Effect has occurred between August 15, 2025 and the date of this proxy statement); and |
• | the receipt by the Buyer Parties of a certificate of Soho House, validly executed for and on behalf of Soho House and in its name by a duly authorized executive officer thereof, certifying that the foregoing conditions to the obligations of the Buyer Parties to consummate the Merger have been satisfied. |
• | the representations and warranties of the Buyer Parties set forth in the Merger Agreement being true and correct as of August 15, 2025, and as of the Closing Date as if made at and as of the Closing Date with the same force and effect as if made on and as of such date, except for (1) any failure to be so true and correct that would not, individually or in the aggregate, prevent or materially delay the consummation of the Merger or the ability of the Buyer Parties to fully perform their covenants and obligations pursuant to the Merger Agreement, and (2) those representations and warranties that address matters only as of a particular date, which representations will have been true and correct as of such particular date, except for any failure to be so true and correct that would not, individually or in the aggregate, prevent or materially delay the consummation of the Merger or the ability of the Buyer Parties to fully perform their covenants and obligations pursuant to the Merger Agreement; |
• | the Buyer Parties having performed and complied in all material respects with all covenants and obligations under the Merger Agreement required to be performed and complied with by them at or prior to the closing of the Merger; and |
• | the receipt by Soho House of a certificate of the Buyer Parties, validly executed for and on behalf of the Buyer Parties and in their names by a duly authorized officer thereof, certifying that the foregoing conditions to the obligation of Soho House to effect the Merger have been satisfied. |
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• | not permit (1) any amendment or modification to be made to, or any waiver of any provision or remedy pursuant to, the Equity Commitment Letters if such amendment, modification or waiver would, or would reasonably be expected to, (A) reduce the amount of the Equity Financing under any Equity Commitment Letter, (B) impose new or additional conditions or other terms or otherwise expand, amend or modify any of the conditions to the receipt of the Equity Financing or any other terms to the Equity Financing in a manner that would reasonably be expected to (i) delay or prevent the Closing Date or (ii) make the timely funding of the Equity Financing, or the satisfaction of the conditions to obtaining the Equity Financing, less likely to occur in any respect, or (C) adversely impact the ability of Merger Sub or Soho House, as applicable, to enforce its rights against the other parties to any Equity Commitment Letter; or (2) any assignment of any Equity Commitment Letter without the express written consent of Soho House approved by the Board (upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or by the Special Committee; |
• | use its reasonable best efforts to do all things necessary, proper or advisable to arrange and obtain the Equity Financing on the terms and conditions described in the Equity Commitment Letters, including using its reasonable best efforts to (1) maintain in effect the Equity Commitment Letters in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions thereof, (2) satisfy on a timely basis all conditions to funding that are applicable to Merger Sub in the Equity Commitment Letters, (3) consummate the Equity Financing at or prior to the closing of the Merger, (4) comply with its obligations pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters, and (5) enforce its rights pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters; and |
• | in the event that any portion of the Equity Financing becomes unavailable, regardless of the reason therefor, use its reasonable best efforts to obtain as soon as possible following the occurrence of such event, alternative financing (in an amount sufficient to replace such unavailable Equity Financing) from the same or other sources acceptable to Soho House on terms and conditions no less favorable in the aggregate to Merger Sub than such unavailable Equity Financing. |
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• | at any time prior to the Effective Time (whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval) by mutual written agreement of Soho House and Parent; |
• | by either Soho House or Parent at any time prior to the Effective Time: |
○ | whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if (1) any permanent injunction or other judgment or order issued by a governmental authority of competent jurisdiction or other legal or regulatory restraint or prohibition imposed by a governmental authority preventing the consummation of the Merger is in effect that, in each case, prohibits, makes illegal or enjoins the consummation of the Merger and has become final and non-appealable or (2) any law is enacted, entered, enforced or deemed applicable to the Merger that prohibits, makes illegal or enjoins the consummation of the Merger (except that this right to terminate the Merger Agreement will not be available to any party whose failure to comply with its obligations under the Merger Agreement has been the primary cause of, or primarily resulted in, the failure to resolve or lift, as applicable, such law, injunction, judgment or order); |
○ | whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Merger has not been consummated by the Termination Date, except that this right to terminate the Merger Agreement will not be available to (1) (A) Parent if Soho House has the valid right to terminate the Merger Agreement due to the Buyer Parties having breached or failed to perform or there being any inaccuracy of any of their respective representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements contained in the Merger Agreement, which breach or failure to perform or inaccuracy would result in a failure of certain of Soho House’s conditions to closing or (B) Soho House if Parent has the valid right to terminate the Merger Agreement due to Soho House having breached or failed to perform or there being any inaccuracy of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements contained in the Merger Agreement, which breach or failure to perform or inaccuracy would result in a failure of certain of Parent’s conditions to closing and (2) any party whose action or failure to act (which action or failure to act constitutes a breach by such party to the Merger Agreement) has been the primary cause of, or primarily resulted in, either the failure to satisfy the conditions to the obligations of the terminating party to consummate the Merger prior to the Termination Date or the failure of the closing of the Merger to have occurred prior to the Termination Date; or |
○ | if Soho House fails to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval at the Special Meeting (or any adjournment or postponement thereof), except that this right to terminate the Merger Agreement will |
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• | by Soho House: |
○ | whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if the Buyer Parties have breached or failed to perform or there is any inaccuracy of any of their respective representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement, which breach or failure to perform or inaccuracy (1) would result in the failure of any conditions to the obligation of Soho House to effect the Merger, and (2) is not capable of being cured, or is not cured before the earlier of the Termination Date or the date that is 45 days following Soho House’s delivery of written notice of such breach or failure to perform, and Soho House is not then in breach of any provision of the Merger Agreement and has not failed to perform or comply with, and there is no inaccuracy of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any of Parent’s conditions to closing; or |
○ | prior to receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval if (1) Soho House has received a Superior Proposal; (2) the Board, upon the recommendation of the Special Committee, or the Special Committee has authorized Soho House to enter into an Alternative Acquisition Agreement to consummate the Acquisition Transaction contemplated by such Superior Proposal; (3) Soho House has complied in all material respects with the terms of the Merger Agreement with respect to such Superior Proposal; and (4) concurrently with such termination Soho House pays the Termination Fee pursuant to the Merger Agreement; or |
○ | upon notice to Parent, if (1) the conditions to closing related to the Requisite Stockholder Approval and expiration of the HSR waiting period have been and continue to be satisfied (other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the closing of the Merger, each of which would be satisfied if the closing of the Merger were on such date), or, to the extent permitted by applicable law or the Merger Agreement, waived; (2) Soho House has irrevocably notified each Equity Investor in writing that Soho House stands ready, willing and able to consummate the Merger (subject to the funding by the Equity Investors of the purchase of shares of Merger Sub Common Stock pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters); (3) Soho House has given each Equity Investor written notice at least three business days prior to such termination stating Soho House’s intention to terminate the Merger Agreement pursuant to this bullet; and (4) the purchase of shares of Merger Sub Common Stock pursuant to the Equity Commitment Letters have not been funded by the Equity Investors by the end of such three business day period; and |
• | by Parent: |
○ | whether prior to or after the receipt of the Requisite Stockholder Approval, if Soho House has breached or failed to perform or there is any inaccuracy of any of its representations, warranties, covenants or other agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement, which breach or failure to perform or inaccuracy (1) would result in the failure of any of Parent’s conditions to closing, and (2) is not capable of being cured, or is not cured before the earlier of the Termination Date or the date that is 45 days following Parent’s delivery of written notice of such breach and Parent is not then in breach of any provision of the Merger Agreement and has not failed to perform or comply with, and there is no inaccuracy of, any of its representations, warranties, covenants or agreements set forth in the Merger Agreement that would give rise to the failure of any conditions relating thereto; or |
○ | if, prior to the Special Meeting, there has been a Recommendation Change. |
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• | the Merger Agreement is validly terminated by either Soho House or Parent because Soho House fails to obtain the Requisite Stockholder Approval and the closing conditions relating to the Buyer Parties’ representations and warranties and covenants and obligations would be satisfied if the date of such termination was the Closing Date; |
• | since August 15, 2025 and prior to the Merger Agreement’s termination, an Acquisition Proposal (other than from the Buyer Parties or any Consortium Member on behalf of the Buyer Parties) for an Acquisition Transaction has been publicly announced or publicly disclosed to Soho House or the Board (or a committee thereof, including the Special Committee) and not irrevocably withdrawn at least three business days prior to the Special Meeting; and |
• | within nine months following the termination of the Merger Agreement, either an Acquisition Transaction as a result of an Acquisition Proposal (other than from the Buyer Parties or any Consortium Member) is consummated or Soho House enters into a definitive agreement providing for the consummation of an Acquisition Transaction as a result of an Acquisition Proposal (other than from the Buyer Parties or any Consortium Member). |
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• | in favor of the adoption of the Merger Agreement and any other matters necessary for the consummation of the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement; |
• | in favor of any proposal by Soho House approved by the Board (upon the recommendation of the Special Committee) or the Special Committee to adjourn, recess or postpone any meeting of the stockholders to a later date in compliance with the Merger Agreement; |
• | against any proposal, action or agreement that would reasonably be expected to (1) result in a breach of any covenant, representation, warranty or other obligation or agreement of Soho House contained in the Merger Agreement or of such Reinvestment Stockholder contained in their Rollover and Support Agreement, or (2) result in any of the conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement not being satisfied or fulfilled on or before the Termination Date; |
• | against any recapitalization, reorganization, dissolution, liquidation, winding up or similar extraordinary transaction involving Soho House (except as contemplated by the Merger Agreement); |
• | against any Acquisition Proposal (or any proposal relating to an Acquisition Proposal); and |
• | against any other proposed action, agreement or transaction involving Soho House that would reasonably be expected to impede, interfere with, materially delay, materially postpone, materially adversely affect or prevent the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement. |
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• | create or permit to exist any security interest, lien, charge, encumbrance, equity, claim, option or limitation of whatever nature on any of their Owned Shares (including any restriction on the right to vote, sell or otherwise dispose of their Owned Shares); |
• | transfer, sell, assign, gift, hedge, pledge or otherwise dispose of (including by depositing, submitting or otherwise tendering any such Owned Shares into any tender or exchange offer), or enter into any short sale, derivative arrangement, futures or forward contract or any other hedging or other derivative, swap, margin, securities lending or other transaction that has or would reasonably be expected to have the effect of changing, limiting, arbitraging or reallocating the economic benefits and risks of ownership of such security, with respect to any of their Owned Shares, or any right or interest therein; |
• | enter into any contract, option or other agreement, arrangement or understanding with respect to any transfer of their Owned Shares or any interest therein; |
• | grant or permit the grant of any proxy, power-of-attorney or other authorization or consent in or with respect to their Owned Shares (other than as otherwise disclosed in this proxy statement); |
• | deposit or permit the deposit of their Owned Shares into a voting trust or enter into a voting agreement or arrangement with respect to their Owned Shares; or |
• | take or permit any other action that would in any way restrict, delay, limit or interfere with the performance of their obligations under their Rollover and Support Agreement or otherwise make any of their representations or warranties in their Rollover and Support Agreement untrue or incorrect. |
• | use commercially reasonable best efforts to assist the parties to the Merger Agreement in consummating and making effective the Merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement and the Rollover and Support Agreements; |
• | refrain from soliciting alternative Acquisition Proposals and from tendering any of their Owned Shares into any tender or exchange offer commenced by a person other than Parent, Merger Sub or any other subsidiary of Parent; |
• | waive, to the full extent of the law, and not assert any appraisal rights (including under Section 262 of the DGCL) in connection with the Merger with respect to their Owned Shares; and |
• | refrain from participating in any class action against any party to the Merger Agreement challenging the validity of, or seeking to enjoin or delay, any provision of their Rollover and Support Agreement or the Merger Agreement, or alleging a breach of fiduciary duty by the Board in connection with the Merger Agreement or their Rollover and Support Agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby. |
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Owned Shares | Rollover Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Name of Reinvestment Stockholder | Shares of Class A Common Stock | Shares of Class B Common Stock | Soho House SARs | Soho House RSUs | Shares of Class A Common Stock | Shares of Class B Common Stock | Soho House SARs | Soho House RSUs | ||||||||||||||||
Yucaipa(1) | 200,000 | 91,594,440 | — | — | 200,000 | 95,994,440(2) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
GS Funds | 15,526,619 | — | — | — | 13,973,957 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Executive Officers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie | 1,103,975 | — | — | — | 662,385 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mr. Nick Jones | 1,274,556 | 8,767,615 | — | — | 1,274,556 | 4,367,615(2) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mr. Tom Collins | 33,235 | — | 332,905 | 98,474 | 19,941 | — | 199,743 | 98,474 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 2,411,766 | 8,767,615 | 332,905 | 98,474 | 1,956,882 | 4,367,615(2) | 199,743 | 98,474 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-Employee Directors | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. Richard Caring | 373,774 | 41,138,330 | — | — | 336,397 | 37,024,497 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Mr. Mark Ein | 637,915 | — | — | 14,175 | 637,915 | — | — | 14,175 | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 1,011,689 | 41,138,330 | — | 14,175 | 974,312 | 37,024,497 | — | 14,175 | ||||||||||||||||
Other Management | 367,748 | — | 3,251,149 | — | 220,654 | — | 1,950,697 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Total | 19,517,882 | 141,500,385 | 3,584,054 | 112,649 | 17,325,805 | 137,386,552 | 2,150,400 | 112,649 | ||||||||||||||||
(1) | Collectively represents the Owned Shares and the Rollover Shares of Mr. Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa Filing Parties. |
(2) | Accounts for the effect of the NJ Sale contemplated by the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million shares of Class B Common Stock from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. The number of shares of Class B Common Stock designated as Rollover Shares for Yucaipa and Mr. Nick Jones reflect the completion of the NJ Sale. |
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• | Soho House must have irrevocably notified Parent in writing that it is ready, willing and able to consummate the Merger in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement prior to or substantially concurrently with (and in any event no later than the business day following) the initial borrowing under the HoldCo Notes Facility to be funded on the HoldCo Debt Closing Date; |
• | the Equity Investors must have confirmed to Soho House that they are ready, willing and able to consummate the Equity Financing prior to or substantially concurrently with (and in any event no later than the business day following) the initial borrowing under the HoldCo Notes Facility to be funded on the HoldCo Debt Closing Date, provided that no such confirmation by Apollo with respect to its portion of the Equity Financing will be a condition to the availability and initial funding of Apollo’s commitments with respect to the HoldCo Notes Facility; |
• | Soho House HoldCo must have submitted one or more duly completed and irrevocable utilization requests to the administrative agent with respect to the Senior Secured Facility requesting to utilize the Senior Secured Facility on or prior to the HoldCo Debt Closing Date in the full aggregate principal amount of commitments under the Senior Secured Facility (or such other aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Facility commitments as has been approved by the HoldCo Financing Sources or their affiliates in their sole discretion) and Soho House HoldCo must have delivered such utilization request to the Apollo Funds and the GS Principal Investors; |
• | HoldCo Financing Sources must have received a certificate of Soho House HoldCo (signed by an authorized signatory) certifying that, on the HoldCo Debt Closing Date, the Specified Merger Agreement Representations (as defined in the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter) and the Specified Representations (as defined in the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter) are true and correct in all material respects (and such representations must be true and accurate in all materials respects), except in the case of any Specified Representation which expressly related to a given date or period, such representation and warranty must have been true and correct in all material respects as of the respective date or for the respective period, as the case may be; |
• | HoldCo Financing Sources must have received certain customary closing documents, including an officer’s certificate, a solvency certificate substantially in the form attached to the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter, legal opinions, organizational documents, including good standing certificates (to the extent applicable), financial statements and a detailed capitalization table; |
• | no Company Material Adverse Effect having occurred since August 15, 2025; |
• | execution and delivery of definitive documentation for the HoldCo Notes Facility on terms consistent with the HoldCo Debt Commitment Letter; and |
• | payment of all required payments and expenses. |
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• | Soho House must have irrevocably notified Parent in writing that it is ready, willing and able to consummate the Merger in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement prior to or substantially concurrently with the initial borrowing under the Senior Secured Facility to be funded on the OpCo Debt Closing Date; |
• | the Equity Investors (other than Apollo) must have confirmed to Soho House that they are ready, willing and able to consummate the Equity Financing prior to or substantially concurrently with the initial borrowing under the Senior Secured Facility to be funded on the OpCo Debt Closing Date; |
• | OpCo Financing Sources must have received a certificate of Soho House OpCo (signed by an authorized signatory) certifying that, on the OpCo Debt Closing Date, the Specified Merger Agreement Representations (as defined in the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter) and the Specified Representations (as defined in the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter) are true and correct in all material respects (and such |
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• | OpCo Financing Sources must have received certain customary closing documents, including an officer’s certificate, a solvency certificate substantially in the form attached to the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter, legal opinions, organizational documents, including good standing certificates (to the extent applicable), financial statements and a detailed capitalization table; |
• | no Company Material Adverse Effect having occurred since August 15, 2025; |
• | execution and delivery of definitive documentation for the Senior Secured Facility on terms consistent with the OpCo Debt Commitment Letter; |
• | entry into a Jersey law security confirmation agreement by Parent in respect of its shareholding in Soho House OpCo and receivables owed to Parent by Soho House OpCo; and |
• | payment of all required payments and expenses. |
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• | the Merger Agreement has been validly executed and delivered by Soho House; |
• | each of the Buyer Parties has satisfied in full all of their conditions to closing, other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the closing of the Merger; |
• | the MCR Investors have confirmed to Soho House that they are ready, willing and able to fund the MCR Commitment, or an alternative investor is prepared to fund any shortfall; |
• | Soho House has confirmed to ACM that it is ready, willing and able to fund the Closing Cash Funding Amount to the Payment Agent; |
• | the Merger Agreement has not been amended or modified in any manner that is, or would reasonably be expected to be, materially adverse to ACM, including, without limitation, an increase in the Per Share Price; |
• | Soho House HoldCo has submitted one or more borrowing requests to utilize the full amount of the HoldCo Notes Facility made available by ACM in connection with the Debt Financing; |
• | Soho House OpCo has submitted one or more borrowing requests to utilize the full amount of the Senior Secured Facility made available by ACM in connection with the Debt Financing; |
• | (1) the Merger has been substantially completed in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement or (2) the date by which Soho House is required to complete it has passed, and Soho House has confirmed that, if specific performance is granted, the closing of the Merger would occur in accordance with the Merger Agreement; and |
• | Soho House has paid all Reimbursable Apollo Expenses (as defined in this proxy statement) prior to or substantially concurrently with the closing of the Merger. |
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• | the Merger Agreement has been validly executed and delivered by Soho House; |
• | each of the Buyer Parties has satisfied in full, or waived, all of their conditions to closing, other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the closing of the Merger; |
• | ACM has confirmed to Soho House that it is ready, willing and able to fund the Apollo Commitment, or an alternative investor is prepared to fund any shortfall; |
• | Soho House has confirmed to the MCR Investors that it is ready, willing and able to fund the Closing Cash Funding Amount to the Payment Agent; |
• | the Merger Agreement has not been amended or modified in any manner that is, or would reasonably be expected to be, materially adverse to the MCR Investors, including, without limitation, an increase in the Per Share Price; |
• | the MCR Investors have received a certificate from Soho House certifying that the aforementioned conditions have been satisfied; and |
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• | (1) the Merger has been substantially completed in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement or (2) the date by which Soho House is required to complete it has passed, and Soho House has confirmed that, if specific performance is granted, the closing of the Merger would occur in accordance with the Merger Agreement. |
• | the Merger Agreement has been validly executed and delivered by Soho House; |
• | each of the Buyer Parties has satisfied in full, or waived, all of their conditions to closing, other than those conditions that by their terms are to be satisfied at the closing of the Merger; |
• | ACM has confirmed to Soho House that it is ready, willing and able to fund the Apollo Commitment, or an alternative investor is prepared to fund any shortfall; |
• | the MCR Investors have confirmed to Soho House that they are ready, willing and able to fund the MCR Commitment, or an alternative investor is prepared to fund any shortfall; |
• | Soho House has confirmed to the Bruce Group Investor that it is ready, willing and able to fund the Closing Cash Funding Amount to the Payment Agent; |
• | the Merger Agreement has not been amended or modified in any manner that is, or would reasonably be expected to be, materially adverse to the Bruce Group Investor, including, without limitation, an increase in the Per Share Price; and |
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• | (1) the Merger has been substantially completed in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement or (2) the date by which Soho House is required to complete it has passed, and Soho House has confirmed that, if specific performance is granted, the closing of the Merger would occur in accordance with the Merger Agreement. |
• | appoint Mr. Kutcher to the Board as the “Designated Director” (as defined in the Voting Agreement); |
• | reimburse Classact for $5.0 million of documented out-of-pocket expenses actually incurred by it in connection with the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement; and |
• | promptly issue to Classact or to another entity controlled by Mr. Kutcher, a restricted stock unit award for 1.1 million shares of Class A Common Stock (the “Bruce Group RSUs”). |
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• | each share of Class B Common Stock will automatically convert into one share of Class A Common Stock immediately following any transfer to a person who is not a permitted transferee of the original holder, another initial Class B Common Stock holder or a permitted transferee of such holder; and |
• | all outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock will automatically convert into an equal number of Class A Common Stock at such time as the initial holders of the Class B Common Stock and their permitted transferees collectively own less than 15% of Soho House’s total shares of outstanding Common Stock, and thereafter, no additional shares of Class B Common Stock may be issued. |
• | any amendments to Soho House’s organizational documents that would materially and disproportionately adversely affect or prejudice Yucaipa (as compared to other stockholders); |
• | the issuance of any equity securities; |
• | incurring or assuming indebtedness or capital expenditures in excess of certain amounts; |
• | adopting, amending, or modifying the budget; |
• | hiring or terminating certain C-suite officers; |
• | initiating or consummating an initial public offering; |
• | making or changing tax elections that would reasonably be expected to materially and disproportionately adversely affect Yucaipa (as compared to other stockholders); and |
• | fundamentally changing the nature or scope of the business. |
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• | any amendments to Soho House’s organizational documents that would materially and disproportionately adversely affect or prejudice such stockholder (relative to Yucaipa or other stockholders); |
• | fundamentally changing the nature or scope of the business; and |
• | making or changing tax elections or taking other tax actions that would reasonably be expected to have a materially and disproportionately adverse effect on such stockholder (as compared to Yucaipa). |
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Name | Age | Current Position and Office | ||||
Mr. Ron Burkle | 72 | Executive Chairman and Director | ||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie | 51 | Chief Executive Officer and Director | ||||
Mr. Nick Jones | 61 | Founder and Director | ||||
Mr. Neil Thomson | 54 | Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Mr. Tom Collins | 45 | Chief Operating Officer | ||||
Mr. Richard Caring | 77 | Director | ||||
Mr. Eric Deardorff | 62 | Director | ||||
Ms. Alice Delahunt | 38 | Director | ||||
Mr. Mark Ein | 60 | Director | ||||
Mr. Joe Hage | 62 | Director | ||||
Mr. Yusef D. Jackson | 54 | Director | ||||
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Name | Age | Current Position and Office | ||||
Mr. Andrew Sasson | 55 | Director | ||||
Mr. Ben Schwerin | 46 | Director | ||||
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani | 42 | Director | ||||
Ms. Dasha Zhukova | 44 | Director | ||||
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | |||||||
(dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $152,716 | $159,155 | $180,680 | ||||||
Total current assets | $388,401 | $388,740 | $378,629 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | $2,055,111 | $2,139,119 | $2,085,234 | ||||||
Total assets | $2,443,512 | $2,527,859 | $2,463,863 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | $474,162 | $426,822 | $395,274 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | $2,298,808 | $2,268,190 | $2,087,472 | ||||||
Total liabilities | $2,772,970 | $2,695,012 | $2,482,746 | ||||||
Total shareholders’ deficit attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(335,059) | $(174,893) | $(25,943) | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests | $5,601 | $7,740 | $7,060 | ||||||
Total shareholders’ deficit | $(329,458) | $(167,153) | $(18,883) | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $2,443,512 | $2,527,859 | $2,463,863 | ||||||
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 (As Revised) | |||||
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $150,305 | $148,468 | ||||
Total current assets | $406,603 | $398,717 | ||||
Total non-current assets | $2,188,306 | $2,144,999 | ||||
Total assets | $2,594,909 | $2,543,716 | ||||
Total current liabilities | $555,203 | $470,192 | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | $2,385,963 | $2,307,734 | ||||
Total liabilities | $2,941,166 | $2,777,926 | ||||
Total shareholders’ deficit attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(348,639) | $(239,844) | ||||
Noncontrolling interests | $2,382 | $5,634 | ||||
Total shareholders’ deficit | $(346,257) | $(234,210) | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $2,594,909 | $2,543,716 | ||||
For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | |||||||
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||
Total revenues | $1,203,814 | $1,125,134 | $976,003 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | $(1,273,855) | $(1,160,727) | $(1,127,042) | ||||||
Operating loss | $(70,041) | $(35,593) | $(151,039) | ||||||
Total other expense, net | $(80,209) | $(83,274) | $(67,187) | ||||||
Loss before income taxes | $(150,250) | $(118,867) | $(218,226) | ||||||
Income tax expense | $(13,318) | $(10,811) | $(5,131) | ||||||
Net loss | $(163,568) | $(129,678) | $(223,357) | ||||||
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest | $600 | $(865) | $(800) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(162,968) | $(130,543) | $(224,157) | ||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share | $(0.84) | $(0.67) | $(1.12) | ||||||
For the 26 Weeks Ended | ||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 (As Revised) | |||||
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||
Total revenues | $612,668 | $564,891 | ||||
Total operating expenses | $(518,053) | $(602,160) | ||||
Operating income (loss) | $94,615 | $(37,269) | ||||
Total other expense, net | $(40,369) | $(39,123) | ||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $54,246 | $(76,392) | ||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | $(22,605) | $4,329 | ||||
Net income (loss) | $31,641 | $(72,063) | ||||
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest | $1,412 | $605 | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $33,053 | $(71,458) | ||||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share | $0.17 | $(0.36) | ||||
• | each person (including any “group” as that term is used in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act) who is known by Soho House to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Class A Common Stock or the Class B Common Stock; |
• | each of Soho House’s named executive officers; |
• | each of Soho House’s directors; and |
• | all of Soho House’s executive officers and directors as a group. |
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Class A Common Stock Beneficially Owned | Class B Common Stock Beneficially Owned | Percentage of Total Voting Power | |||||||||||||
Name of Beneficial Owner | Number of Shares | Percentage of Shares | Number of Shares | Percentage of Shares | |||||||||||
Directors and Named Executive Officers | |||||||||||||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie(1) | 1,103,975 | 2.1% | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Tom Collins(2) | 227,992 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Nick Jones(3)(5)(17) | 5,642,171 | 2.9% | 4,367,615 | 3.1% | 3.1% | ||||||||||
Mr. Ron Burkle(4)(5)(17) | 96,194,440 | 49.3% | 95,994,440 | 67.8% | 65.4% | ||||||||||
Mr. Richard Caring(6)(17) | 41,512,104 | 21.3% | 41,138,330 | 29.1% | 28.0% | ||||||||||
Mr. Eric Deardorff(7) | 33,818 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Ms. Alice Delahunt(8) | 70,154 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Mark Ein(9) | 652,090 | 1.2% | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Joe Hage(10) | 70,154 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Yusef D. Jackson(11) | 91,654 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Andrew Sasson(12) | 30,643 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Ben Schwerin(13) | 70,154 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani(14) | 70,154 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Mr. Neil Thomson | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||
Ms. Dasha Zhukova(15) | 70,154 | * | — | — | * | ||||||||||
Total directors and named executive officers as a group (15 persons)(16) | 145,839,657 | 74.6% | 141,500,385 | 100% | 96.6% | ||||||||||
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Voting Group(17) | 143,348,715 | 73.5% | 141,500,385 | 100% | 96.5% | ||||||||||
Affiliates of Goldman Sachs(18) | 15,762,233 | 29.4% | — | — | 1.1% | ||||||||||
JTS Enterprises of Tampa, Ltd(19) | 4,309,536 | 8.0% | — | — | * | ||||||||||
* | Represents less than one percent. |
(1) | Consists of 1,103,975 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Andrew Carnie. |
(2) | Consists of 33,235 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Tom Collins, 49,237 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date and 145,520 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying 332,905 share appreciation rights (as of the Record Date) exercisable within 60 days of the Record Date. |
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(3) | Consists of 1,274,556 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Nick Jones and 4,367,615 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying an identical number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by Mr. Nick Jones. All of Mr. Nick Jones’ shares are pledged to a financial institution. |
(4) | Consists of 200,000 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Ron Burkle and an aggregate 91,594,440 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying an identical number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by the Yucaipa Filing Parties. Mr. Ron Burkle is the controlling partner of an affiliate of the Yucaipa Filing Parties and, as such, may be deemed to have voting and dispositive control over the shares of Class A Common Stock held by each of the Yucaipa Filing Parties. Mr. Ron Burkle disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the Yucaipa Filing Parties. The address of Mr. Ron Burkle is c/o The Yucaipa Companies, 9130 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069. |
(5) | Also reflects the private transaction pursuant to which Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million shares of Class B Common Stock from Mr. Nick Jones pursuant to the Letter Agreement. The beneficial ownership of Mr. Nick Jones and Mr. Ron Burke is reflected on a post-transaction basis. |
(6) | Consists of 373,774 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Richard Caring and 41,138,330 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying an identical number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by Mr. Richard Caring. |
(7) | Consists of 19,643 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Eric Deardorff and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(8) | Consists of 55,979 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Ms. Alice Delahunt and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(9) | Consists of 637,915 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Mark Ein and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(10) | Consists of 55,979 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Joe Hage and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(11) | Consists of 77,479 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Yusef D. Jackson and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(12) | Consists of 16,468 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Andrew Sasson and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(13) | Consists of 55,979 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Mr. Ben Schwerin and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(14) | Consists of 55,979 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(15) | Consists of 55,979 shares of Class A Common Stock held by Ms. Dasha Zhukova and 14,175 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date. |
(16) | Consists of 4,016,940 shares of Class A Common Stock, 176,812 shares of Class A Common Stock to be acquired through the vesting of Soho House RSUs within 60 days of the Record Date, 145,520 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying 332,905 share appreciation rights (as of the Record Date) and 141,500,385 shares of Class A Common Stock underlying an identical number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by Soho House’s directors and executive officers as a group. |
(17) | Mr. Nick Jones, Mr. Richard Caring and certain affiliates of Yucaipa have formed the Voting Group, pursuant to which they have agreed, on behalf of themselves and certain of their affiliates, to vote together as a group with respect to certain matters concerning Soho House so long as the Voting Group owns a requisite percentage of Soho House’s total outstanding Common Stock. Pursuant to a Schedule 13D filing made with the SEC, the aggregate amount of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Voting Group members as of August 18, 2025 is set forth below: |
Name of Beneficial Owner | Sole Voting and Dispositive Power | Shared Voting and Dispositive Power | ||||
Mr. Nick Jones | 5,642,171 | — | ||||
Mr. Richard Caring | 41,512,104 | — | ||||
Mr. Ron Burkle | 4,600,000 | 91,594,440 | ||||
Parallel Fund | — | 30,897,218 | ||||
Fund II | — | 46,899,423 | ||||
Alliance III | — | 1,123,325 | ||||
Soho Fund | — | 353,763 | ||||
Global JV | — | 10,871,215 | ||||
OA3 | — | 1,449,496 | ||||
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(18) | Pursuant to Amendment No. 2 to a Schedule 13D filing made with the SEC, as of August 15, 2025, affiliates of Goldman Sachs collectively beneficially owned an aggregate of 15,762,233 shares of Class A Common Stock. The table below sets forth the number of shares of Class A Common Stock over which each entity is reported to have shared voting and dispositive power: |
Name of Beneficial Owner | Shared Voting and Dispositive Power | ||
The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. | 15,762,233 | ||
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | 1,375,924 | ||
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. | 14,386,309 | ||
West Street Strategic Solutions Fund I, L.P. | 5,682,004 | ||
West Street Strategic Solutions Fund I-(C), L.P. | 558,307 | ||
WSSS Investments W, LLC | 6,994,784 | ||
WSSS Investments X, LLC | 263,420 | ||
WSSS Investments I, LLC | 296,103 | ||
WSSS Investments U, LLC | 316,507 | ||
Broad Street Principal Investments, L.L.C. | 1,140,310 | ||
West Street CT Private Credit Partnership, L.P. | 275,184 | ||
(19) | Pursuant to a Schedule 13G filing made with the SEC, the aggregate amount of Common Stock beneficially owned by JTS Enterprises of Tampa, Ltd (“JTS Enterprises”) as of December 31, 2024 is 4,309,536 shares of Class A Common Stock. JTS Enterprises reported sole voting power over such shares. The address of JTS Enterprises is 4908 W. Nassau St., Tampa, Florida 33607. |
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Date | Class | Acquisition | Disposition | Price per Share | ||||||||
August 15, 2025 | Class B Common Stock | 4,400,000 | $6.00(1) |
(1) | Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million Subject Shares from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. In addition to the payment of $6.00 per Subject Share, Mr. Ron Burkle agreed that, in the event the Merger is consummated within twelve months, Mr. Ron Burkle will pay or transfer to Mr. Nick Jones within 30 days following the consummation of the Merger, an amount equal to 50% of the difference between the Per Share Price and the price per Subject Share (the “Additional Payment”). Based on the $9.00 Per Share Price set forth in the Merger Agreement, Mr. Ron Burkle would pay Mr. Nick Jones an additional $6.6 million, or $1.50 per Subject Share, if the Additional Payment becomes payable. |
Date | Class | Acquisition | Disposition | Price per Share | ||||||||
July 22, 2025 | Class A Common Stock | 100,000 | $6.3775(1) | |||||||||
July 21, 2025 | Class A Common Stock | 89,436 | $6.6086(1) | |||||||||
July 19, 2025 | Class A Common Stock | 401,845 | (2) | |||||||||
July 19, 2025 | Soho House RSUs | 401,845 | (2) |
(1) | Represents a volume-weighted average price for shares sold to satisfy the tax obligation in connection with the vesting of Soho House RSUs. |
(2) | Represents the settlement of Soho House RSUs into Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. |
Date | Class | Acquisition | Disposition | Price per Share | ||||||||
August 15, 2025 | Class B Common Stock | 4,400,000 | $6.00(1) |
(1) | Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million Subject Shares from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. In addition to the payment of $6.00 per Subject Share, Mr. Ron Burkle agreed that, in the event the Merger is consummated within twelve months, Mr. Ron Burkle will pay or transfer to Mr. Nick Jones within 30 days following the consummation of the Merger, an amount equal to the Additional Payment. Based on the $9.00 Per Share Price set forth in the Merger Agreement, Mr. Ron Burkle would pay Mr. Nick Jones an additional $6.6 million, or $1.50 per Subject Share, if the Additional Payment becomes payable. |
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Total Number of Shares of Class A Common Stock Purchased | Price or Range of Prices Paid | Average Price Per Share | |||||||
2023 | |||||||||
Third Quarter | 2,000,000(1) | $6.00 | $6.00 | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
2024 | |||||||||
First Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Second Quarter | 891,045(2) | $5.04 — $5.44 | $5.28(4) | ||||||
Third Quarter | 2,269,130(3) | $4.65 — $6.30 | $5.59(4) | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
2025 | |||||||||
First Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Second Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Third Quarter (through [ ], 2025) | — | — | — | ||||||
(1) | On September 20, 2023, Soho House repurchased 2.0 million shares of its Class A Common Stock from its founder and director Mr. Nick Jones for $12.0 million. The privately negotiated transaction was approved by the Board. These shares are now held as treasury shares by Soho House. |
(2) | Repurchased pursuant to Soho House’s $50.0 million stock repurchase program approved on February 9, 2024. |
(3) | Repurchased pursuant to Soho House’s $50.0 million stock repurchase program approved on February 9, 2024. |
(4) | Includes commissions paid. |
Total Number of Shares of Class B Common Stock Purchased | Price or Range of Prices Paid | Average Price Per Share | |||||||
2023 | |||||||||
Third Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
2024 | |||||||||
First Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Second Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Third Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Fourth Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
2025 | |||||||||
First Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Second Quarter | — | — | — | ||||||
Third Quarter (through [ ], 2025) | 4,400,000(1) | $6.00(1) | $6.00(1) | ||||||
(1) | Pursuant to the Letter Agreement, Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million Subject Shares from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. In addition to the payment of $6.00 per Subject Share, Mr. Ron Burkle agreed that, in the event the Merger is consummated |
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Market Price | ||||||
High | Low | |||||
2023 | ||||||
Third Fiscal Quarter | $8.11 | $5.01 | ||||
Fourth Fiscal Quarter | $8.48 | $5.86 | ||||
2024 | ||||||
First Fiscal Quarter | $7.10 | $4.35 | ||||
Second Fiscal Quarter | $5.99 | $4.83 | ||||
Third Fiscal Quarter | $6.49 | $4.43 | ||||
Fourth Fiscal Quarter | $8.09 | $4.60 | ||||
2025 | ||||||
First Fiscal Quarter | $8.47 | $5.15 | ||||
Second Fiscal Quarter | $7.46 | $4.77 | ||||
Third Fiscal Quarter (through [ ], 2025) | $[ ] | $[ ] | ||||
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1. | Soho House’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”) (without exhibits) is attached as Annex K to this proxy statement, and includes: |
a. | a description of Soho House’s business (see Item 1 of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-5), properties (see Item 2 of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-49) and legal proceedings (see Item 3 of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-52); |
b. | Soho House’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 (see Item 8 of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-80); |
c. | management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for such periods (see Item 7 of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-54) and quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk (see Item 7A of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-79); and |
d. | disclosures of changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure (see Item 9 of the Form 10-K, beginning at page K-150). |
2. | Soho House’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 2025 (the “Form 10-Q”) (without exhibits) is attached as Annex L to this proxy statement, and includes: |
a. | Soho House’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 (see Part I, Item 1 of the Form 10-Q, beginning at page L-4); |
b. | management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for such periods (see Part I, Item 2 of the Form 10-Q, beginning at page L-41); and |
c. | a description of Soho House’s legal proceedings (see Part II, Item 1 of the Form 10-Q, beginning at page L-75). |
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Name | Present Principal Occupation or Employment (all have served five years or more in present position unless otherwise noted) | Citizenship | ||||
Mr. Ron Burkle | Executive Chairman and Director of Soho House; President, Chairman and Managing Partner of Yucaipa | United States | ||||
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Name (Title) | Present Principal Occupation or Employment (all have served five years or more in present position unless otherwise noted) | Citizenship | ||||
Bradford Nugent (President, Director) | Partner at Yucaipa | United States | ||||
Scott Stedman (Secretary, Director) | Partner at Yucaipa | United States | ||||
Name | Present Principal Occupation or Employment (all have served five years or more in present position unless otherwise noted) | Citizenship | ||||
Mr. Ron Burkle | Executive Chairman and Director of Soho House; President, Chairman and Managing Partner of Yucaipa | United States | ||||
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Name | Present Principal Occupation or Employment(all have served five years or more in present position unless otherwise noted) | Business Address and Telephone | Citizenship | ||||||
Mr. Ron Burkle | Executive Chairman and Director of Soho House; President, Chairman and Managing Partner of Yucaipa(1) | c/o The Yucaipa Companies, 9130 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90069; (310) 789-7200 | United States | ||||||
Mr. Andrew Carnie | Chief Executive Officer and Director of Soho House since November 2022(2) | c/o Soho House, 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA; +44 (0) 207 8512 300 | United Kingdom | ||||||
Mr. Nick Jones | Founder and Director of Soho House(3) | c/o Soho House, 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA; +44 (0) 207 8512 300 | United Kingdom | ||||||
Mr. Tom Collins | Chief Operating Officer of Soho House since 2023(4) | c/o Soho House, 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA; +44 (0) 207 8512 300 | United Kingdom | ||||||
Mr. Richard Caring | Director of Soho House; Chairman of The Ivy Collection Group, The Caprice Group, The Birley Group and The Bills Restaurant Group(5) | c/o Soho House, 180 Strand, London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA; +44 (0) 207 8512 300 | United Kingdom | ||||||
(1) | The principal business of Yucaipa is investment. Yucaipa (including Mr. Ron Burkle) owns approximately 67.8% of the Class B Common Stock, representing approximately 65.4% of the combined voting power of the outstanding Common Stock as of June 29, 2025, assuming the completion of the NJ Sale contemplated by the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million shares of Class B Common Stock from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. |
(2) | Mr. Andrew Carnie previously served as President of Soho House since September 2020. |
(3) | Mr. Nick Jones owns approximately 3.1% of the Class B Common Stock, representing approximately 3.1% of the combined voting power of the outstanding Common Stock as of June 29, 2025, assuming the completion of the NJ Sale contemplated by the Letter Agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Ron Burkle agreed to purchase 4.4 million shares of Class B Common Stock from Mr. Nick Jones in a private transaction. |
(4) | Mr. Tom Collins has held a number of senior leadership roles at Soho House during his ten-year tenure, starting in UK operations and moving to management of the European region in April 2022. At the start of 2023, Mr. Tom Collins’ remit expanded to include Asia. |
(5) | Mr. Richard Caring owns approximately 29.1% of the Class B Common Stock, representing approximately 28.0% of the combined voting power of the outstanding Common Stock as of June 29, 2025. The principal business of The Ivy Collection Group, The Caprice Group, The Birley Group and The Bills Restaurant Group is investing in restaurants. The business address of each of The Ivy Collection Group, The Caprice Group, The Birley Group and The Bills Restaurant Group is 26-28 Conway Street, London, United Kingdom W1T 6BH. |
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• | the stockholder or beneficial owner must not vote in favor of the Merger Proposal; |
• | the stockholder or beneficial owner must deliver to Soho House a written demand for appraisal of such holder’s or owner’s shares of Common Stock before the vote on the Merger Proposal at the Special Meeting; and |
• | the stockholder must continuously hold or the beneficial owner must continuously own the shares from the date of making the demand through the effective date of the Merger. |
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Article I DEFINITIONS & INTERPRETATIONS | A-2 | ||||||||
1.1 | Certain Definitions | A-2 | |||||||
1.2 | Additional Definitions | A-10 | |||||||
1.3 | Certain Interpretations | A-11 | |||||||
Article II THE MERGER | A-13 | ||||||||
2.1 | The Merger | A-13 | |||||||
2.2 | The Effective Time | A-13 | |||||||
2.3 | The Closing | A-14 | |||||||
2.4 | Effect of the Merger | A-14 | |||||||
2.5 | Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws | A-14 | |||||||
2.6 | Directors and Officers | A-14 | |||||||
2.7 | Effect of Merger on Company Common Stock | A-14 | |||||||
2.8 | Equity Awards | A-15 | |||||||
2.9 | Exchange of Certificates | A-18 | |||||||
2.10 | No Further Ownership Rights in Company Common Stock | A-20 | |||||||
2.11 | Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates | A-20 | |||||||
2.12 | Required Withholding | A-20 | |||||||
2.13 | No Dividends or Distributions | A-20 | |||||||
2.14 | Necessary Further Actions | A-20 | |||||||
Article III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY | A-21 | ||||||||
3.1 | Organization; Good Standing | A-21 | |||||||
3.2 | Corporate Power; Enforceability | A-21 | |||||||
3.3 | Company Board Approval; Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor; Anti-Takeover Laws | A-21 | |||||||
3.4 | Requisite Stockholder Approval | A-22 | |||||||
3.5 | Non-Contravention | A-22 | |||||||
3.6 | Requisite Governmental Approvals | A-22 | |||||||
3.7 | Company Capitalization | A-23 | |||||||
3.8 | Subsidiaries | A-24 | |||||||
3.9 | Company SEC Reports | A-24 | |||||||
3.10 | Company Financial Statements; Internal Controls | A-25 | |||||||
3.11 | No Undisclosed Liabilities | A-25 | |||||||
3.12 | Absence of Certain Changes | A-26 | |||||||
3.13 | Material Contracts | A-26 | |||||||
3.14 | Real Property | A-26 | |||||||
3.15 | Intellectual Property; Data Security and Privacy | A-27 | |||||||
3.16 | Tax Matters | A-28 | |||||||
3.17 | Employee Plans | A-29 | |||||||
3.18 | Labor Matters | A-31 | |||||||
3.19 | Compliance with Laws; Licenses | A-32 | |||||||
3.20 | Legal Proceedings; Orders | A-32 | |||||||
3.21 | Insurance | A-32 | |||||||
3.22 | Related Person Transactions | A-32 | |||||||
3.23 | Brokers | A-32 | |||||||
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Article IV REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE BUYER PARTIES | A-33 | ||||||||
4.1 | Organization; Good Standing; Capitalization | A-33 | |||||||
4.2 | Power; Enforceability | A-33 | |||||||
4.3 | Non-Contravention | A-34 | |||||||
4.4 | Requisite Governmental Approvals | A-34 | |||||||
4.5 | Legal Proceedings; Orders | A-34 | |||||||
4.6 | Brokers | A-34 | |||||||
4.7 | No Parent Vote or Approval Required | A-34 | |||||||
4.8 | No Exclusive Arrangements | A-34 | |||||||
4.9 | Stockholder and Management Arrangements | A-35 | |||||||
4.10 | Exclusivity of Representations and Warranties | A-35 | |||||||
Article V INTERIM OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY | A-35 | ||||||||
5.1 | Affirmative Obligations | A-35 | |||||||
5.2 | Forbearance Covenants | A-36 | |||||||
5.3 | No Solicitation | A-38 | |||||||
Article VI ADDITIONAL COVENANTS | A-43 | ||||||||
6.1 | Required Action and Forbearance; Efforts | A-43 | |||||||
6.2 | Regulatory Filings and Efforts | A-43 | |||||||
6.3 | Proxy Statement; Schedule 13E-3 and Other Required SEC Filings | A-44 | |||||||
6.4 | Company Stockholder Meeting | A-46 | |||||||
6.5 | Equity Financing | A-47 | |||||||
6.6 | Debt Financing | A-48 | |||||||
6.7 | Debt Financing Cooperation | A-48 | |||||||
6.8 | Anti-Takeover Laws | A-49 | |||||||
6.9 | Access | A-49 | |||||||
6.10 | Section 16(b) Exemption | A-49 | |||||||
6.11 | Directors’ and Officers’ Exculpation, Indemnification and Insurance | A-49 | |||||||
6.12 | Obligations of the Parties | A-51 | |||||||
6.13 | Notification of Certain Matters | A-51 | |||||||
6.14 | Public Statements and Disclosure | A-52 | |||||||
6.15 | Transaction Litigation | A-52 | |||||||
6.16 | Stock Exchange Delisting; Deregistration | A-52 | |||||||
6.17 | Additional Agreements | A-52 | |||||||
6.18 | Parent Vote | A-53 | |||||||
6.19 | Director Appointment | A-53 | |||||||
6.20 | [Intentionally Omitted] | A-53 | |||||||
6.21 | Merger Tax Treatment | A-53 | |||||||
6.22 | Enforcement of Support Agreements | A-53 | |||||||
6.23 | Repaid Indebtedness | A-53 | |||||||
Article VII CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER | A-54 | ||||||||
7.1 | Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations to Effect the Merger | A-54 | |||||||
7.2 | Conditions to the Obligations of the Buyer Parties | A-54 | |||||||
7.3 | Conditions to the Obligations of the Company to Effect the Merger | A-55 | |||||||
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Article VIII TERMINATION, AMENDMENT AND WAIVER | A-55 | ||||||||
8.1 | Termination | A-55 | |||||||
8.2 | Manner and Notice of Termination; Effect of Termination | A-57 | |||||||
8.3 | Fees and Expenses; Limitation of Liability | A-57 | |||||||
Article IX GENERAL PROVISIONS | A-59 | ||||||||
9.1 | Survival of Representations, Warranties and Covenants | A-59 | |||||||
9.2 | Notices | A-59 | |||||||
9.3 | Assignment | A-61 | |||||||
9.4 | Confidentiality | A-61 | |||||||
9.5 | Entire Agreement | A-61 | |||||||
9.6 | Third Party Beneficiaries | A-61 | |||||||
9.7 | Severability | A-62 | |||||||
9.8 | Remedies | A-62 | |||||||
9.9 | Governing Law | A-63 | |||||||
9.10 | Consent to Jurisdiction | A-63 | |||||||
9.11 | WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL | A-63 | |||||||
9.12 | Counterparts | A-64 | |||||||
9.13 | Amendment | A-64 | |||||||
9.14 | Extension; Waiver | A-64 | |||||||
9.15 | Special Committee Approval | A-64 | |||||||
9.16 | Financing Sources’ Exculpation | A-64 | |||||||
Exhibit A – | Surviving Corporation Certificate of Incorporation | A-67 | ||||
Exhibit B – | Surviving Corporation Bylaws | A-80 | ||||
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Term | Section Reference | ||
Advisor | 3.3(c) | ||
Agreement | Preamble | ||
Alternative Acquisition Agreement | 5.3(a) | ||
Alternative Financing | 6.6(b) | ||
Alternative Financing Commitment Letter | 6.6(b) | ||
Buyer Parties | Preamble | ||
Bylaws | 3.1 | ||
Certificate of Merger | 2.2 | ||
Certificates | 2.9(c) | ||
Charter | 2.5(a) | ||
Chosen Courts | 9.10(a) | ||
Closing | 2.3 | ||
Closing Cash Funding Amount | 2.9(b) | ||
Closing Date | 2.3 | ||
Company | Preamble | ||
Company Board Recommendation | 3.3(b) | ||
Company Capitalization Date | 3.7(a) | ||
Company Confidential Information | 9.4 | ||
Company Disclosure Letter | Article III | ||
Company Equity Awards | 3.7(b) | ||
Company Liability Limitation | 8.3(b) | ||
Company Related Parties | 8.3(b) | ||
Company SEC Reports | 3.9 | ||
Company Securities | 3.7(c) | ||
Company Stockholder Meeting | 6.4(a) | ||
Company Termination Fee | 8.3(b)(i) | ||
Consent | 3.6 | ||
Consortium Members | 5.3(a) | ||
D&O Insurance | 6.11(c) | ||
DGCL | Recitals | ||
Dissenting Company Shares | 2.7(d)(i) | ||
DTC | 2.9(d) | ||
DTC Payment | 2.9(d) | ||
Effect | 1.1(w) | ||
Effective Time | 2.2 | ||
Electronic Delivery | 9.12 | ||
Employee Plan | 3.17(a) | ||
Enforceability Limitations | 3.2 | ||
Equity Commitment Letters | Recitals | ||
Equity Financing | Recitals | ||
EU | 1.1(vv) | ||
Exchange Fund | 2.9(b) | ||
Indemnified Persons | 6.11(a) | ||
Intervening Event | 5.3(d)(i) | ||
Lease | 3.14(b) | ||
Leased Real Property | 3.14(b) | ||
Maximum Annual Premium | 6.11(c) | ||
Merger | Recitals | ||
Merger Sub | Preamble | ||
Merger Sub Common Stock | Recitals | ||
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Term | Section Reference | ||
Merger Sub Securities | 4.1(d) | ||
Non-Employee Director Unvested Company RSU | 2.8(c) | ||
Non-Employee Director Unvested Company RSU Cash Consideration | 2.8(c) | ||
Non-Employee Director Unvested Company RSU Consideration | 2.8(c) | ||
Notice Period | 5.3(d)(ii)(3) | ||
Other Required Company Filing | 6.3(b) | ||
Other Required Parent Filing | 6.3(c) | ||
Owned Company Share | 2.7(b)(iii) | ||
Owned Real Property | 3.14(a) | ||
Parent | Preamble | ||
Parent Disclosure Letter | Article IV | ||
Parent Liability Limitation | 8.3(e)(ii) | ||
Parent Owned Merger Sub Shares | 2.7(b)(i) | ||
Parent Related Parties | 8.3(e)(ii) | ||
Party | Preamble | ||
Payment Agent | 2.9(a) | ||
Payoff Letters | 6.23 | ||
Per Share Price | 2.7(b)(ii) | ||
Privacy Requirements | 3.15(f) | ||
Proxy Statement | 6.3(a) | ||
Recent SEC Reports | Article III | ||
Recommendation Change | 5.3(c)(i) | ||
Registered Company Intellectual Property | 3.15(a) | ||
Reinvestment Stockholder | Recitals | ||
Repaid Indebtedness | 6.23 | ||
Representatives | 5.3(a) | ||
Requisite Stockholder Approval | 3.4 | ||
Rollover Holder | 2.8(a)(i) | ||
Rollover Holder Vested Company SAR | 2.8(a)(ii) | ||
Rollover Holder Vested Company SAR Cash Consideration | 2.8(a)(ii) | ||
Sanctions | 1.1(vv) | ||
Schedule 13E-3 | 6.3(a) | ||
Service Provider | 3.17(a) | ||
Special Committee | Recitals | ||
Special Committee Recommendation | 3.3(a) | ||
Sublease | 3.14(c) | ||
Support Agreements | Recitals | ||
Surviving Corporation | 2.1 | ||
Tax Returns | 3.16(a) | ||
Termination Date | 8.1(c) | ||
Trade Secrets | 1.1(tt) | ||
Uncertificated Shares | 2.9(c) | ||
Unvested Award | 2.8(d) | ||
Vested Company PSU | 2.8(b) | ||
Vested Company RSU | 2.8(b) | ||
Vested Company RSU and PSU Cash Consideration | 2.8(b) | ||
Vested Company RSU and PSU Consideration | 2.8(b) | ||
Vested Company SAR | 2.8(a)(i) | ||
Vested Company SAR Cash Consideration | 2.8(a)(i) | ||
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(a) | if to the Buyer Parties to: | ||||||||
Yucaipa Alliance Management, LLC | |||||||||
9130 West Sunset Boulevard | |||||||||
Los, Angeles, California 90069 | |||||||||
Attn: | Dan Larsen | ||||||||
Email: | dan.larsen@yucaipaco.com | ||||||||
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Sidley Austin LLP | |||||||||
787 Seventh Avenue | |||||||||
New York, NY 10019 | |||||||||
Attn: | Samir A. Gandhi John H. Butler Ayo Badejo | ||||||||
Email: | sgandhi@sidley.com john.butler@sidley.com abadejo@sidley.com | ||||||||
(b) | if to the Company to: | ||||||||
Soho House & Co Inc. | |||||||||
180 Strand | |||||||||
London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA | |||||||||
Attn: | Benedict Nwaeke | ||||||||
Email: | ben.nwaeke@sohohouse.com | ||||||||
with a copy (which will not constitute notice) to: | |||||||||
Sidley Austin LLP | |||||||||
787 Seventh Avenue | |||||||||
New York, NY 10019 | |||||||||
Attn: | Samir A. Gandhi John H. Butler Ayo Badejo | ||||||||
Email: | sgandhi@sidley.com john.butler@sidley.com abadejo@sidley.com | ||||||||
and to: | |||||||||
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | |||||||||
One New York Plaza | |||||||||
New York, NY 10004 | |||||||||
Attn: | Philip Richter Alison McCormick | ||||||||
Email: | Philip.Richter@friedfrank.com Alison.McCormick@friedfrank.com | ||||||||
and to: | |||||||||
Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP | |||||||||
1201 North Market Street | |||||||||
P.O. Box 1347 | |||||||||
Wilmington, DE 19899-1347 | |||||||||
Attn: | Melissa A. DiVincenzo | ||||||||
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EH PARENT LLC | ||||||
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Name: Bradford Nugent | ||||||
Title: Authorized Signatory | ||||||
EH MERGERSUB INC. | ||||||
By: | /s/ Bradford Nugent | |||||
Name: Bradford Nugent | ||||||
Title: Authorized Signatory | ||||||
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SOHO HOUSE & CO INC. | ||||||
By: | /s/ Andrew Carnie | |||||
Name: Andrew Carnie | ||||||
Title: Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
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If to a Reinvestment Stockholder: | ||||||
the addresses set forth on the signature page hereto, or to such other Persons or addresses as may be designated in writing by the party to receive such notice. | ||||||
If to Company: | ||||||
Soho House & Co Inc. | ||||||
180 Strand | ||||||
London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA | ||||||
Attention: Benedict Nwaeke | ||||||
Email: ben.nwaeke@sohohouse.com | ||||||
and Yucaipa: | ||||||
Yucaipa Alliance Management, LLC | ||||||
9130 West Sunset Boulevard | ||||||
Los, Angeles, California 90069 | ||||||
Attention: Dan Larsen | ||||||
Email: dan.larsen@yucaipaco.com | ||||||
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Sidley Austin LLP | ||||||
787 Seventh Avenue | ||||||
New York, NY 10019 | ||||||
Attention: Samir Gandhi, John Butler and Ayo Badejo | ||||||
Email: sgandhi@sidley.com, john.butler@sidley.com and abadejo@sidley.com | ||||||
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | ||||||
One New York Plaza | ||||||
New York, NY 10004 | ||||||
Attention: Philip Richter and Alison McCormick | ||||||
Email: Philip.Richter@friedfrank.com and Alison.McCormick@friedfrank.com | ||||||
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Owned Shares | Rollover Shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Name of Reinvestment Stockholder | Number of Class A Owned Shares | Number of Class B Owned Shares | Number of Owned SAR Awards | Number of Owned RSU Awards | Number of Class A Rollover Shares | Number of Class B Rollover Shares | Number of Rollover SAR Awards | Number of Rollover RSU Awards | ||||||||||||||||
1 | Each individual Rollover Agreement will name only the applicable Rollover Stockholder that is a party thereto. |
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(a) | the valid execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement by the Company; |
(b) | the satisfaction in full by the Buyer Parties in writing of each of the conditions to the Buyer Parties’ obligations to consummate the Transaction that is set forth in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the Merger Agreement (without giving effect to any amendments, consents or waivers to such conditions to Closing set forth in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of the Merger Agreement by Parent or Merger Sub that are materially adverse to the Investor, without the prior consent of the Investor (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned)) (other than those conditions that by their terms or nature are to be satisfied at the Closing provided, that those other conditions would be capable of being satisfied if the Closing were on such date; |
(c) | each MCR Investor having irrevocably confirmed to the Company that it stands ready, willing and able to fund its equity commitment pursuant to its Other Equity Commitment Letter; it being understood that the failure of any MCR Investor (a “Defaulting Other Investor”) to satisfy and perform, or to then be prepared to satisfy and perform, in full its obligations under such Defaulting Other Investor’s Other Equity Commitment Letter shall not limit or impair the ability of Merger Sub or the Company to enforce the obligations of the Investor under, and in accordance with, this Equity Commitment Letter if (x) Merger Sub and/or the Company is also seeking enforcement of the obligation of such Defaulting Other Investor to fund such Defaulting Other Investor’s required equity commitment pursuant to such Defaulting Other Investor’s Other Equity Commitment Letter or (y) another or replacement investor (an “Alternative Investor”) is then prepared to fund an amount equal to the amount such Defaulting Other Investor is failing to fund under such Defaulting Other Investor’s Other Equity Commitment Letter (or such Alternative Investor shall have entered into a commitment to the Company (or of which the Company is a third-party beneficiary) and the Company is also seeking enforcement of such Alternative Investor’s commitment); |
(d) | the Company having irrevocably confirmed to Investor that it stands ready, willing and able to fund, or cause to be funded, the cash to the Payment Agent pursuant to Section 2.9(b) of the Merger Agreement; |
(e) | the Merger Agreement not having been amended or modified in any manner (including but not limited to, amending or waiving any provision of a schedule or amendment thereto or granting any consent or agreeing the Company’s obligations under the provisions have been satisfied) that is, or would reasonably be expected to be, materially adverse to Investor, including but not limited to an increase in the Per Share Price; |
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(f) | any other amendment to the Merger Agreement that would otherwise increase the payment obligations of the Investor under or in connection with the Merger Agreement or this letter agreement; |
(g) | Soho House Holdings Limited having submitted one or more borrowing requests or similar notices to the Investor and/or its affiliates (and the applicable administrative agent on their behalf) with respect to the senior unsecured facility made available to Soho House Holdings Limited by, amongst others, the Investor and/or its affiliates in connection with the Transaction (the “Holdco Facility”) requesting to utilize the Holdco Facility on or prior to the Closing Date in an aggregate amount equal to the entire aggregate principal amount of commitments under the Holdco Facility as of the date hereof (or such other aggregate principal amount of Holdco Facility commitments as has been approved by the Investor or its affiliates in their sole discretion); |
(h) | Soho House Bond Limited having submitted one or more borrowing requests or similar notices to the Investor and/or its affiliates (and the applicable administrative agent on their behalf) with respect to the senior secured facility made available to Soho House Bond Limited by, amongst others, the Investor and/or its affiliates in connection with the Transaction (the “Senior Facility”) requesting to utilize the Senior Facility on or around the Closing Date in an aggregate amount equal to the entire aggregate principal amount of commitments under the Senior Facility as of the date hereof (or such other aggregate principal amount of Senior Facility commitments as has been approved by the Investor or its affiliates in their sole discretion); and |
(i) | either or both of: |
A. | the substantially concurrent consummation of the Transaction in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement; or |
B. | the date by which the Company is required to consummate the Merger pursuant to Section 2.3 having occurred or passed and the Company having irrevocably confirmed in writing to the Investor that if specific performance is granted that would require consummation of the Transaction, then the Closing would occur in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement; |
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APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., on behalf of one or more investment funds, separate accounts and other entities owned (in whole or in part), controlled, managed and/or advised by it or its affiliates | |||||||||
By: Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC, its general partner | |||||||||
By: | /s/ William B. Kuesel | ||||||||
Name: | William B. Kuesel | ||||||||
Title: | Vice President | ||||||||
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EH MERGERSUB INC. | |||||||||
By: | /s/ Bradford Nugent | ||||||||
Name: | Bradford Nugent | ||||||||
Title: | Authorized Signatory | ||||||||
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MCR HOSPITALITY FUND IV LP | ||||||
By: MCR Hospitality Fund IV GP LLC, its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ R. Tyler Morse | |||||
Name: | R. Tyler Morse | |||||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |||||
MCR HOSPITALITY FUND IV QP LP | ||||||
By: MCR Hospitality Fund IV GP LLC, its general partner | ||||||
By: | /s/ R. Tyler Morse | |||||
Name: | R. Tyler Morse | |||||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |||||
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EH MERGERSUB INC. | |||||||||
By: | /s/ Bradford Nugent | ||||||||
Name: | Bradford Nugent | ||||||||
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1 | To be included in ECLs where the Investor is a legal entity. |
2 | To be included in ECLs where the Investor is a natural person. |
3 | To be included in ECLs where the Investor is a legal entity. |
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APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P. 9 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 | GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P. BSCH III DESIGNATED ACTIVITY COMPANY 200 West Street New York, NY 10282 | ||
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APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., on behalf of one or more investment funds, separate accounts and other entities owned (in whole or in part), controlled, managed and/or advised by it or its affiliates | |||||||||
By: Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC, its general partner | |||||||||
By: | /s/ William B. Kuesel | ||||||||
Name: | William B. Kuesel | ||||||||
Title: | Vice President | ||||||||
APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC | |||||||||
By: | /s/ Daniel Duval | ||||||||
Name: | Daniel Duval | ||||||||
Title: | Vice President | ||||||||
GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.P., on behalf of certain advised funds and managed accounts | |||||||||
By: | /s/ Dennis van Laer | ||||||||
Name: | Dennis van Laer | ||||||||
Title: | Managing Director | ||||||||
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BSCH III Designated Activity Company | |||||||||
By: | /s/ David Greene | ||||||||
Name: | David Greene | ||||||||
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Accepted and agreed to as of the date first above written: | ||||||||||||
SOHO HOUSE HOLDINGS LIMITED | ||||||||||||
By: | /s/ Andrew Carnie | |||||||||||
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Initial Investor | Initial Principal Amount of HoldCo Notes Facility (Percentage) | Initial Principal Amount of HoldCo Notes Facility (Dollars) | ||||||
Apollo | 50.0% | $75,000,000.00 | ||||||
GS Principal Investors | 50.0% | $75,000,000.00 | ||||||
Total | 100.00% | $150,000,000.00 | ||||||
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Issuer: | Soho House Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in Jersey (the “Company”), the indirect parent entity of Soho House Bond Limited. For the avoidance of doubt, no other member of the Group will be party to the Definitive Documentation (as defined below). | ||
Group: | The Company and its Subsidiaries. | ||
Administrative Agent: | As appointed in accordance with the Commitment Letter (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”). | ||
Investors: | ACM and/or one or more investment funds, separate accounts, and other entities owned (in whole or in part), controlled, managed, and/or advised by it or its affiliates and the GS Principal Investors (collectively, the “Investors”). | ||
Type and Amount of Indebtedness: | A senior unsecured facility, incurred as notes (the “HoldCo Notes Facility”), in the amount of $150.0 million (the indebtedness thereunder, the “HoldCo Notes Indebtedness”). | ||
Availability: | The HoldCo Notes Facility shall be available in U.S. Dollars on the Closing Date in a single issuance. Notwithstanding anything in this Commitment Letter to the contrary, any Commitment Party that is a noteholder under the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement (the “Existing Notes”) on the Closing Date may elect to “roll”, on a cashless basis, all or a portion of the principal amount of its Existing Notes (such principal amount not to exceed the amount of such Commitment Party’s Commitment hereunder) into an equal principal amount of the HoldCo Notes Facility on the Closing Date provided that in the event such election is made, both the Company and such Commitment Party shall use their respective best efforts to implement such “roll”, unless such “roll” would result in material adverse tax consequences for the Group. For the avoidance of doubt, any such “roll” shall not be pre-funded i.e. shall occur on the Closing Date. If the arrangements relating to such “roll” have been finalized prior to the first utilization request, then such “roll” shall take effect on the Closing Date notwithstanding any required cash pre-funding of other lenders’ commitments prior to such date with the consequence that the “rolling” lenders shall not be required to fund in cash on the utilization date. If, despite use of such best efforts, the arrangements relating to such “roll” have not been finalized prior to the submission of the first utilization request, then the relevant commitments shall be funded in cash. | ||
Ranking: | The indebtedness incurred pursuant to the HoldCo Notes Facility will rank (a) senior to all existing and future preferred equity and ordinary equity of the Company and any other equity of the Company, and (b) pari passu with any existing or future unsecured indebtedness of the Company. | ||
Maturity: | 7 years after the Closing Date (the “Maturity Date”). | ||
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Purpose: | The proceeds of the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness will be used to finance a distribution to Target for the purposes of the Merger and the payment of Transaction Costs, and will be made available in a single draw on the Closing Date. | ||
Drawdown notice: | U-5 Business Days, 9.00 a.m. New York | ||
Repayment profile: | Bullet repayment (no amortisation). | ||
Mandatory Prepayments/Redemptions: | The HoldCo Notes Indebtedness shall be prepaid or redeemed on terms based on the mandatory prepayments/redemptions set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation, but with modifications to the asset sale provisions as usual for facilities and transactions of this type (to ensure that there is no obligation to repay the Senior Secured Facility and the HoldCo Notes Facility with the same asset sale proceeds, i.e. the HoldCo Notes Facility asset sale prepayment requirements shall be satisfied by prepayment of the Senior Secured Facility with the relevant asset sale proceeds and if the Senior Secured Facility is prepaid in full, any excess proceeds of such asset sale shall be applied in the prepayment of the HoldCo Notes Facility) as may be reasonably agreed by the Company, the Commitment Parties and the Investors. | ||
Optional Prepayments/Redemptions: | The HoldCo Notes Indebtedness may be prepaid or redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, at any time, provided that in relation to a voluntary prepayment, any mandatory prepayment upon a Change of Control and/or upon acceleration of the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness, a 30-month non-call period (subject to customary make-whole payments based on a discount rate equal to the applicable yield to maturity of U.S. Treasury notes with a maturity closest to the 30-month of the Closing Date plus 50 basis points), and at par (including capitalized interest paid in kind) plus accrued interest thereafter. | ||
Fees and Interest Rates: | Paid on a quarterly basis as follows: • prior to the 3rd anniversary of the Closing Date, the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 12.500% paid in kind; • from and after the 3rd anniversary of the Closing Date, but prior to the 4th anniversary of the Closing Date, the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 13.500% paid in kind; • from and after the 4th anniversary of the Closing Date, but prior to the 5th anniversary of the Closing Date, the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to 14.500% paid in kind; and • from and after the 5th anniversary of the Closing Date, the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) 7.750% in cash and (ii) 7.750% paid in kind. | ||
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Default Rate: | At any time when the Company is in default in the payment of amounts payable under the HoldCo Notes Facility, such amount shall bear interest at 2% above the rate otherwise applicable thereto. | ||
Rate and Fee Basis: | All per annum rates shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days for actual days elapsed. | ||
Initial Conditions: | Subject to the Conditionality Provision, the availability of the HoldCo Notes Facility on the Closing Date will be subject only to the conditions precedent set forth in Exhibit C. | ||
Documentation Principles: | The definitive documentation for the HoldCo Notes Facility (the “Definitive Documentation”) will be based on the Senior Secured Facility Documentation (including with respect to the representations and warranties, affirmative covenants, negative covenants, conditions precedent, and events of default, except as specified herein), and shall contain those terms and conditions usual for facilities and transactions of this type as may be reasonably agreed by the Company, the Commitment Parties and the Investors, modified as necessary (i) to reflect the nature of the HoldCo Notes Facility and this Term Sheet, (ii) as set forth below under “Negative Covenants”, and (iii) to be satisfactory to the Company and the Investors (each acting reasonably and in good faith). The Definitive Documentation will be initially prepared by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, as counsel to Apollo, and shall contain (but not be limited to) the terms set forth in this Exhibit B and be negotiated in good faith within a reasonable time period to be determined based on the expected Closing Date. The Definitive Documentation shall contain representations, warranties, covenants and events of default described below (this provision, the “Documentation Principles”). For the avoidance of doubt, no intercreditor agreement or similar agreement shall be required to be entered into in connection with the HoldCo Notes Facility. | ||
Guarantees and Collateral: | None. For the avoidance of doubt the holders of the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness shall have no recourse to the OpCo Issuer and its Subsidiaries (the “OpCo Group”). | ||
Representations and Warranties: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain representations and warranties to be based on the representations and warranties set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation. | ||
Financial Covenant: | None. | ||
Affirmative Covenants: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain affirmative covenants applicable to the Company and its Subsidiaries to be based on the affirmative covenants set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation. | ||
Negative Covenants: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain negative covenants of the Company and its Subsidiaries (save for exceptions which are technical or administrative in nature or otherwise consistent with the passive holding company covenant, which exceptions shall apply to the entire Group to the extent customary for facilities of this type) to be based on the negative covenants set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation, provided that the Restricted Payments exceptions shall apply to the entire Group save that the following sub-paragraphs of paragraph 2 (Restricted Payments) of Schedule 14 (Restrictive Covenants) to the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, as set forth in the definitive documentation for the Senior Secured Facility, shall not be included in the Definitive Documentation: 2.2.2, 2.2.10 and 2.2.18, and Investments shall only be permitted with respect to | ||
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the OpCo Group insofar as permitted under the definitive documentation for the Senior Secured Facility as in effect as of the Closing Date. In addition to the above, the Definitive Documentation shall also include: (i) customary “anti-layering” provisions and (ii) a customary passive holding company covenant applicable to the Company and each Subsidiary of the Company that is a direct or indirect parent entity of the OpCo Issuer. | |||
Baskets and Thresholds: | As per the Senior Secured Facility Documentation. | ||
Events of Default: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain events of default to be based on the events of default set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation. | ||
Transfers: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain assignment, transfer and sub-participation provisions to be based on the transfer provisions set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation provided that the “approved list” shall refer to a list of noteholders and potential noteholders agreed by the Company and the Commitment Parties on or prior to the date of the hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company’s consent (in its sole and absolute discretion) shall be required for any Transfer which would result in the aggregate of either Apollo’s or the GS Principal Investors’ respective commitments or effective participations in the HoldCo Notes Facility ceasing to aggregate more than 66 2/3 per cent. of such Investor’s total commitments under the HoldCo Notes Facility as at the date hereof. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, each party hereto hereby agrees that each GS Principal Investor shall have the right to (without the consent of any person or entity) reallocate, sell, assign or otherwise transfer its Commitment and/or any amount payable to it hereunder or under the GS Closing Payment Letter to (i) any other GS Principal Investor, (ii) any affiliate investment entity and/or other affiliate of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. or (iii) any fund, investor, entity or account that is managed, sponsored or advised by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. or its affiliates (the persons described in clauses (ii) and (iii), collectively, the “Other GS Principal Investors”); provided, that no such reallocation, sale, assignment or transfer shall reduce or release any such GS Principal Investor from its Commitment hereunder until the actual funding of the applicable portion of the Holdco Notes Facility by the relevant transferee on the Closing Date. | ||
Voting: | Amendments and waivers with respect to the Definitive Documentation shall require the approval of Investors holding not less than 66 2/3% of the aggregate amount of the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness; provided that (a) through and until the date Apollo assigns a principal amount of Notes to another person (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, any investment funds, separate accounts, and other entities owned (in whole or in part), controlled, managed, and/or advised by Apollo or its affiliates) such that the aggregate principal amount of Notes held by Apollo after giving effect to such assignment is less that the aggregate principal amount of Notes held by Apollo on the Closing Date, any amendments or waivers with respect to the Definitive Documentation shall require the consent of Apollo, (b) through and until the date the GS Principal Investors assign a principal amount of Notes to another person (other than, for the avoidance of doubt, any other GS Principal Investor, any affiliated investment entity and/or other affiliate of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. or any fund, investor, entity or account that is managed, sponsored or advised by Goldman Sachs Asset | ||
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Management, L.P. or its affiliates) such that the aggregate principal amount of Notes held by all GS Principal Investors after giving effect to such assignment is less that the aggregate principal amount of Notes held by all GS Principal Investors on the Closing Date, any amendments or waivers with respect to the Definitive Documentation shall require the consent of the GS Principal Investors and (c) the consent of 100% of the Investors shall be required with respect to (among other things): (i) modifications to any of the voting percentages or pro rata sharing provisions, (ii) a change of the Company except as permitted by the Definitive Documentation, (iii) a change in the date of payment of any amounts payable, (iv) reductions in amount of any payment of principal, interest, fees, or other amounts payable and (v) subordinating the payment obligations under the HoldCo Notes Facility to any other indebtedness; provided, further, for the avoidance of doubt, any prepayments or redemptions shall be disregarded for purposes of clauses (a) and (b). Customary anti-LME protections to be discussed and, to the extent reasonably necessary, reasonably agreed upon between the parties. | |||
Tax: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain tax provisions to be based on the tax provisions set forth in the Senior Secured Facility Documentation, modified as necessary to reflect the nature of the HoldCo Notes Facility. The HoldCo Notes Facility shall be listed on a recognized stock exchange prior to the first interest payment date under the HoldCo Notes Facility. The parties hereto shall maintain applicable registers so that the indebtedness evidenced by the Definitive Documentation is treated as being in registered form for United States tax purposes. On each interest payment date occurring after the first accrual period after 5 years, excluding the interest payment date that falls on the Maturity Date of the HoldCo Notes Facility, the Company shall pay, without premium or penalty, that portion of the HoldCo Notes Facility outstanding on such interest payment date equal to the HoldCo Notes Facility’s AHYDO Amount on such interest payment date. “AHYDO Amount” means, as of any interest payment date and with respect to the HoldCo Notes Facility, the portion of the then-outstanding principal amount of the HoldCo Notes Facility equal to the difference between (i) the excess of (A) the sum of all interest accrued or paid with respect to the HoldCo Notes Facility as of such interest payment date (including all original issue discount) over (B) the sum of all cash interest payments made with respect to the HoldCo Notes Facility on or prior to such interest payment date, and (ii) the product of (A) the HoldCo Notes Facility’s original issue price and (B) the HoldCo Notes Facility’s yield to maturity, all such items to be computed so as to yield the smallest amount, the timely payment of which hereunder shall cause the HoldCo Notes Facility not to be an “applicable high yield discount obligation” within the meaning of Section 163(i)(1) of the Code (or any successor provision of similar import). The Company will treat the HoldCo Notes Indebtedness as indebtedness for U.S. federal income tax purposes and not as a “contingent payment debt instrument” under Treasury Regulation section 1.1275-4 (the “Tax Treatment”). The Company and its affiliates shall file all U.S. tax returns and report consistently with the Tax Treatment unless otherwise required by a “determination” within the meaning of Section 1313 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. | ||
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Limitation of Liability, Expenses and Indemnity: | To reflect corresponding provisions of the Commitment Letter. | ||
Amendment costs: | As per Clause 20.2 (Amendment costs) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement. | ||
Enforcement and preservation of costs: | As per Clause 20.3 (Enforcement and preservation costs) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement. | ||
Governing Law: | English law, other than: certain information covenants, incurrence covenants and events of default under the Definitive Documentation which will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of New York. | ||
Forum: | Exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts. | ||
Counsel to Apollo: | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | ||
Counsel to GS Principal Investors: | Weil, Gotshal & Manages LLP | ||
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APOLLO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., on behalf of one or more investment funds, separate accounts and other entities owned (in whole or in part), controlled, managed and/or advised by it or its affiliates | |||||||||
By: Apollo Capital Management GP, LLC, its general partner | |||||||||
By: | /s/ William B. Kuesel | ||||||||
Name: | William B. Kuesel | ||||||||
Title: | Vice President | ||||||||
APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC | |||||||||
By: | /s/ Daniel Duval | ||||||||
Name: | Daniel Duval | ||||||||
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I. | Parties | |||||
Company: | Soho House Bond Limited, a company incorporated in Jersey with registered number 112133 (the “Company”). | |||||
Parent: | Soho House & Co Limited, a company incorporated in Jersey with registered number 109634 (“Parent”), the direct parent of the Company. | |||||
Guarantors: | Parent and any member of the Group required to become a Guarantor in accordance with “Guarantor Coverage” below. | |||||
Guarantor Coverage: | Within 20 days (or, with respect to an entity not incorporated in England and Wales, the United States of America or Jersey, 45 days) of the Closing Date, each entity that is listed as a Guarantor in Annex III shall, subject to customary guarantee limitations and the Agreed Security Principles, become a Guarantor and grant the Transaction Security detailed opposite its name in Annex III. Thereafter, the Company shall ensure that, subject to customary guarantee limitations and the Agreed Security Principles, as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 45 days (or, with respect to any member of the Group required to become a Guarantor in accordance with this paragraph which is currently incorporated or formed in a jurisdiction where no Guarantor is incorporated or formed as of the date hereof, 75 days) of the due date for delivery of the Compliance Certificate in respect of each of the Annual Financial Statements (a) all Material Companies are Guarantors and (b) the aggregate EBITDA and gross assets of the Guarantors (calculated on an unconsolidated basis, excluding the EBITDA of any member of the Group that generates negative EBITDA and excluding all intra-Group items and investments in Subsidiaries of any member of the Group), represents not less than 90 per cent. of the Consolidated EBITDA and gross assets of the Group (excluding, for the purposes of calculating the denominator of each such calculation, the contribution to Consolidated EBITDA and gross assets of any member of the Group that is not required to (or cannot) become a Guarantor in accordance with the Agreed Security Principles) (tested annually and calculated by reference to the most recent annual financial statements of the members of the Group (the test referred to herein being the “Coverage Test”)). For the purpose of determining whether the Coverage Test has been complied with, the Annual Financial Statements shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to any acquisitions (including through mergers or consolidations) and Disposals of companies, undertakings and businesses which have taken place prior to the last day of the period covered by such Annual Financial Statements and, where this test has to be satisfied in order for a Disposal or resignation of an Obligor to be permitted, to give pro forma effect to the relevant Disposal or resignation. | |||||
Material Company: | At any time (a) an Obligor; (b) a wholly-owned member of the Group which is a Holding Company of an Obligor; and (c) a member of the Group (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, each Excluded SPV and each | |||||
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956 Entity) which has EBITDA representing 2.50 per cent. or more of Consolidated EBITDA or has gross assets representing 2.50 per cent. or more of the gross assets of the Group. | ||||||
Agreed Security Principles: | As per the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, provided that, paragraph 13 of the Agreed Security Principles shall be deleted and, save as described in Annex III, paragraph 14 of the Agreed Security Principles shall be updated to clarify that there shall be no requirement for any entity to accede to the Definitive Documentation as a Guarantor or grant any Security (or for any Security to be granted in respect of the shares or other interests in or receivables owing from such entity) to the extent that such entity is a Permitted Joint Venture1, an Excluded SPV, a 956 Entity (as defined below) or not incorporated in a Guarantor Jurisdiction. For the purposes of this Term Sheet: “956 Entity” means each of BN MidCo Ltd, BN AcquireCo Ltd, Abertarff Ltd, SHLC OpCo, S de R.L. de C.V, SHMX OpCo, S de R.L. de C.V, Soho House Limited, Soho House (Management Services) Limited, SH Acquireco Tel Aviv Limited and SHG Acquisitions Ltd. | |||||
Section 956 / CFC Provisions: | Clauses 21.14 (Guarantee limitation - deemed dividends) and 29.8 (Release of Security following the occurrence of a 956 Transaction Security Release Event), and paragraph (c) of Clause 32.1 (Payments to Finance Parties) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement shall be deleted. Any pledge of the equity of a first-tier 956 Entity shall include 100% of the non-voting equity and 65% of the voting equity of such 956 Entity. | |||||
Group: | The Company and its Subsidiaries. Unrestricted Subsidiary concept to be removed and references to the Restricted Group shall be updated to refer to the Group. | |||||
Excluded SPVs: | Each Miami SPV, each Scorpios SPV and Soho Works Limited only. | |||||
Arranger: | Apollo Global Securities, LLC (“AGS”, in such capacity, the “Arranger”). | |||||
Administrative Agent: | As appointed in accordance with the Commitment Letter (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”). | |||||
Investors: | ACM and/or one or more investment funds, separate accounts, and other entities owned (in whole or in part), controlled, managed, and/or advised by it or its affiliates (collectively, the “Investors”). | |||||
Cash Sweeps: | The Company shall procure that: (a) for each fiscal year of the Company, commencing with the first financial year after the Closing Date, at the earlier of (x) the date that is 10 days following the date of delivery of the audited consolidated financial statements of the Target for such fiscal year and (y) the date that is 130 days after the end of each such fiscal year, any Unrestricted Miami Cash will be distributed, contributed or otherwise made available to Soho House, LLC or another Guarantor and (b) for each calendar month, commencing with the first complete calendar month after the Closing Date, within 10 days after the end of each such calendar month, any Unrestricted | |||||
1 | Provided that the shares in a Permitted Joint Venture may be subject to the security granted by a Guarantor under an all-assets security document (English law debenture or US security agreement) to the extent not otherwise exempt from the requirement to be given by the Agreed Security Principles. |
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Soho House Limited Cash will be distributed, contributed or otherwise made available to Soho House UK Limited or another guarantor (in each case, such amount being the “Cash Sweep Amount”) provided that to the extent a Permitted Investment has been made in any of the Miami Cash Sweep Entities or Soho House Limited following the Closing Date, the Permitted Investment capacity so utilized (the “Utilized Capacity Amount”) shall be restored by an amount equal to the lower of the Cash Sweep Amount and the Utilized Capacity Amount. If the date on which any Cash Sweep Amount is required to be paid pursuant to this section falls on a day that is not a Business Day, the relevant distribution, contribution or other payment of the relevant Cash Sweep Amount shall be made on the Business Day immediately following such date. Notwithstanding any term of the Definitive Documentation, there shall be no requirement for an Excluded SPV to accede to the Intercreditor as an “Intra-Group Lender”, and paragraph 3.2.6(a) of Schedule 14 (Restrictive Covenants) to the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement shall be amended accordingly. “Miami Loan Documents” means the loan agreement dated on or about May 11, 2023 and made between Beach House Owner, LLC, as borrower, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association and Citi Real Estate Funding Inc., collectively, as lender, and related loan documents, as the same may be amended, restated, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced in whole or in part from time to time. “Unrestricted Miami Cash” means any cash held by the Miami Cash Sweep Entities which is not required (as determined by the Company, acting reasonably and in good faith) to be retained by the Miami Cash Sweep Entities to make payments under, or otherwise comply with the terms of, the Miami Loan Documents, or otherwise for application towards the bona fide business expenditure of the Miami SPVs and which can, without material cost or expense (including material Tax liability), lawfully (and subject to reasonable compliance with fiduciary duties in respect of the entity concerned, its directors or its officers) be distributed, contributed or otherwise made available to Soho House LLC or another Guarantor. “Unrestricted Soho House Cash” means any cash held by Soho House Limited which is not required (as determined by the Company, acting reasonably and in good faith) to be retained by Soho House Limited to make payments in application towards the bona fide business expenditure of Soho House Limited or its Subsidiaries and which can, without material cost or expense (including material Tax liability), lawfully (and subject to reasonable compliance with fiduciary duties in respect of the entity concerned, its directors or its officers) be distributed, contributed or otherwise made available to Soho House UK Limited or another Guarantor. | ||||||
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II. | Senior Secured Facility | |||||
Type and Amount of Senior Secured Indebtedness Loans: | A senior secured facility (the “Senior Secured Facility”) in the amount of $695.0 million (the indebtedness thereunder, the “Senior Secured Indebtedness”). | |||||
Availability: | The Senior Secured Facility shall be available in U.S. Dollars on the Closing Date in a single drawing. | |||||
Ranking: | As Pari Passu Liabilities as defined in, and pursuant to, the intercreditor agreement originally dated September 27, 2013 between, amongst others, Soho House Bond Limited and Wells Fargo Trust Corporation Limited (as amended and restated from time to time as most recently by an amendments deed dated 23 March 2021) (the “Intercreditor Agreement”); provided that (i) the indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed £75.0 million incurred by the Company pursuant to the Existing Revolving Credit Facility (as may be amended, restated, amended and restated or otherwise modified, refinanced or replaced from time to time after the date hereof) or any other Credit Facility and (ii) the incurrence of Hedging Obligations as contemplated by paragraph 3.2.8 of Schedule 14 (Restrictive Covenants) to the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, and, in each case, liens granted in connection therewith shall be deemed Super Senior Liabilities under the Intercreditor Agreement. | |||||
Maturity: | 6 years after the Closing Date (the “Maturity Date”). | |||||
Purpose: | The proceeds of the Senior Secured Indebtedness will be used to (i) refinance the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement and (ii) pay Transaction Costs, and will be made available in a single draw on the Closing Date. | |||||
Repayment profile: | Bullet repayment (no amortization). | |||||
III. | Collateral | |||||
Closing Date Collateral: | Subject to the Agreed Security Principles, and the Intercreditor Agreement, Parent shall grant a Jersey law security confirmation agreement in respect of the existing Jersey law security interest agreements executed by the Parent over its shareholding in 100% of the shares in the Company and in relation to any receivables owed to the Parent by the Company. | |||||
Post-Closing Date Collateral: | Subject to the Agreed Security Principles and the Intercreditor Agreement, within 20 days (or, with respect to an entity not incorporated in England and Wales, the United States of America or Jersey, 45 days) of the Closing Date each member of the Group identified in Annex III shall grant the Transaction Security specified opposite its name in Annex III, thereafter as per the Agreed Security Principles. Sidley Austin LLP and other counsel to the Company shall initially prepare the security documentation necessary to timely complete the Post-Closing Date Collateral, with it being understood that Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and other counsel to the Investors will review and take such other measures customarily performed by counsel to investors in similar transactions. The Closing Date Collateral and the Post-Closing Date Collateral together, the “Collateral”. | |||||
Agreed Security Principles: | As per Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, as updated to reflect any subsequent changes in applicable law and provided that there shall be no requirement for an Excluded SPV, a 956 Entity or Soho House (Hong Kong) Limited to accede as a | |||||
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Guarantor nor shall any security be granted by or over the ownership interests in an Excluded SPV, a 956 Entity or Soho House (Hong Kong) Limited. | ||||||
IV. | Prepayments | |||||
Mandatory Prepayments/Redemptions: | The Senior Secured Indebtedness shall be prepaid or redeemed in full, in cash, at par (including capitalized interest paid in kind) plus accrued interest, plus prepayment premiums, if any, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (to be defined as based upon the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, subject to the deletion of the reference to “one or more Permitted Holders” in paragraph (2) of such definition). The definition of Initial Investors shall be updated to capture persons that remain direct or indirect investors in the Company following the Merger, including the Equity Investors and the Reinvestment Stockholders (as each such term is defined in the Merger Agreement). Additionally, the net proceeds to the Company, Parent or any subsidiary of the Company from any asset sale shall be subject to the same prepayment requirements contained in Clause 11.2 (Disposal Proceeds) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, at par (including capitalized interest paid in kind) plus accrued interest; provided that the threshold in clause (b) of the definition of “Excluded Disposal Proceeds” set forth in Clause 11.2 (Disposal Proceeds) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement shall be amended to the greater of £5.0 million and 3.0% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA. | |||||
Optional Prepayment/Redemption: | The Senior Secured Indebtedness may be prepaid or redeemed, in whole or in part, at the option of the Company, at any time, provided that in relation to a voluntary prepayment, any mandatory prepayment upon a Change of Control and/or upon acceleration of the Senior Secured Indebtedness, a 2-year non-call period (subject to customary make-whole payments based on a discount rate equal to the applicable yield to maturity of U.S. Treasury notes with a maturity closest to the second anniversary of the Closing Date plus 50 basis points), and at par (including capitalized interest paid in kind) plus accrued interest thereafter; provided, however, that during each year following the Closing Date but prior to the second anniversary of the Closing Date, the Company shall be permitted to prepay or redeem up to $50.0 million of the Senior Secured Indebtedness, at the Company’s election, which prepayment or redemption will not require the payment of any such make-whole amounts, and unused amounts in a one-year period may be carried forward to the immediately following year, without limitation. | |||||
V. | Certain Payment Provisions | |||||
Fees and Interest Rates: | Paid on a quarterly basis as follows: • if LTM Adjusted EBITDA is less than $275.0 million, the Company may elect that the Senior Secured Indebtedness bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (x) 10.750% in cash or (y) (i) 5.375% in cash and (ii) 5.375% paid in kind; • if LTM Adjusted EBITDA is less than $300.0 million but greater than $275.0 million, the Company may elect that the Senior Secured Indebtedness bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (x) 10.250% in cash or (y) (i) 5.125% in cash and (ii) 5.125% paid in kind; • if LTM Adjusted EBITDA is less than $350.0 million but greater than $300.0 million, the Company may elect that the Senior Secured Indebtedness bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (x) 9.500% in cash or (y) (i) 4.750% in cash and (ii) 4.750% paid in kind; | |||||
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• if LTM Adjusted EBITDA is less than $400.0 million but greater than $350.0 million, the Company may elect that the Senior Secured Indebtedness bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (x) 8.500% in cash or (y) (i) 4.250% in cash and (ii) 4.250% paid in kind; • if LTM Adjusted EBITDA is greater than $400.0 million, the Company may elect that the Senior Secured Indebtedness bear interest at a rate per annum equal to (x) 7.500% in cash or (y) (i) 3.750% in cash and (ii) 3.750% paid in kind; “LTM Adjusted EBITDA” shall be defined in a manner consistent with the definition of “LTM Consolidated EBITDA” in the Existing Revolving Credit Facility Agreement, subject to (i) the inclusion of an add-back for enterprise resource planning and other execution expenses; (ii) the inclusion of an uncapped add-back for cash fees and expenses associated with the Transactions; and (iii) a 35.0% cap (for the avoidance of doubt, cap calculated on LTM Adjusted EBITDA calculated prior to the inclusion of any Capped Adjustments) on the aggregate amount of Capped Adjustments provided that such cap shall exclude cash transaction fees associated with the Transaction, which may be added back to LTM Adjusted EBITDA without limitation. “Capped Adjustments” means: (a) Pro Forma Adjustments (as defined in the Existing Revolving Credit Facility Agreement), (b) adjustments described in paragraphs (d), (e), (h), (l) and (m) of the definition of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Existing Revolving Credit Facility Agreement), enterprise resource planning expenses and other execution expenses (but shall exclude, for the avoidance of doubt, cash Transaction expenses). | ||||||
Default Rate: | At any time when the Company is in default in the payment of amounts payable under the Senior Secured Facility, such amount shall bear interest at 2% above the rate otherwise applicable thereto. | |||||
Rate and Fee Basis: | All per annum rates shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 days for actual days elapsed. | |||||
VI. | Certain Conditions | |||||
Initial Conditions: | Subject to the Conditionality Provision, the availability of the Senior Secured Facility on the Closing Date will be subject only to the conditions precedent set forth in Exhibit C. | |||||
Drawdown notice: | U-5 Business Days, 9.00 a.m. New York | |||||
VII. | Certain Documentation Matters | |||||
The definitive documentation for the Senior Secured Facility (the “Definitive Documentation”) will be based on the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement (including with respect to the representations and warranties, affirmative covenants, negative covenants, conditions precedent, and events of default), and shall contain those terms and conditions usual for facilities and transactions of this type as may be reasonably agreed by the Company, Arranger and the Investors, modified as necessary (i) to reflect the nature of the Senior Secured Facility and this Term Sheet, (ii) to modify the negative covenants as described in Annex I, and (iii) will be initially prepared by Sidley Austin LLP, as counsel to the Company and shall contain (but not be limited to) the terms set forth in this Exhibit B and be negotiated in good faith within a reasonable time period to be determined based | ||||||
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on the expected Closing Date (with the initial drafts of the Definitive Documentation be delivered by Sidley Austin LLP within 60 days (or sooner if reasonably practicable) of the date hereof but no later than the date that is 30 days prior to the expected Closing Date). For the avoidance of doubt, the Senior Secured Facility shall be subject to the Intercreditor Agreement as Pari Passu Liabilities and the Investors shall accede to the Intercreditor Agreement as Pari Passu Creditors. The Definitive Documentation shall contain representations, warranties, covenants and events of default described below (this provision, the “Documentation Principles”). | ||||||
Representations and Warranties: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain representations and warranties to be based on the representations and warranties set forth in the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, with any modifications to be satisfactory to the Company and the Investors (each acting reasonably and in good faith). | |||||
Financial covenant: | None. | |||||
Affirmative Covenants: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain affirmative covenants to be based on the affirmative covenants set forth in the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, including (i) the delivery of audited consolidated financial statements of the Target for each fiscal year within 120 days after the end of each such fiscal year, (ii) the delivery of consolidated financial statements / management accounts of the Target (which shall include performance indicators relating to total membership numbers and a reconciliation of net paying members movement on year-to-date, “by house” basis, and summarized “by-house” P&L) for each of the first three fiscal quarters within 45 days after the end of each such fiscal quarter, (iii) consolidated management accounts for each fiscal month within 45 days after the end of each such fiscal month, (iv) delivery of compliance certificates, (v) delivery of a copy of the annual budget for each fiscal year within 30 days of the start of each such fiscal year, (vi) delivery of such other information as is contemplated by Clause 23.7 (Information – miscellaneous) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement (provided that any reference to Miami Loans therein shall also capture any other Indebtedness of the Group the principal amount of which exceeds $50.0 million), (vii) the notification of default as is contemplated by Clause 23.8 (Notification of default) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, (viii) the details of any material litigation as is contemplated by paragraphs (b) and (c) of Clause 23.7 (Information - miscellaneous) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, (ix) promptly upon becoming aware of it, a notification of any Asset Sale, the aggregate value of which exceeds the greater of £5.0 million and 3.0% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA and (x) promptly upon becoming aware of it, a notification of any Affiliate Transaction involving aggregate payments or consideration in excess of £1.0 million. “Affiliate Transaction” has the meaning given to such term in the Notes Purchase Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all reporting and other information requirements in the Definitive Documentation shall be subject to any restrictions under applicable law or regulatory restrictions relating to the supply of information concerning the Group or otherwise binding on any member of the Group or any direct or indirect holding company of the Company and no disclosure of such information (other than the delivery of financial statements, compliance certificates and any KYC information) shall be required if as a result of such disclosure a member of the Group or any direct or indirect holding company of the Company would be obliged to make an announcement to any listing authority | |||||
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and/or stock exchange (or in accordance with applicable listing, disclosure and/or stock exchange rules) which it would not otherwise have been required to make or would contravene any applicable laws or regulations or stock exchange requirements. Any other modifications to be satisfactory to the Company and the Investors (each acting reasonably and in good faith). | ||||||
Negative Covenants: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain negative covenants to be based on the negative covenants set forth in the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, subject to modifications as described in Annex I. Indebtedness, Liens, Investments in the form of loans/guarantees and Affiliate Transactions described in Annex II (and replacements thereof) to be grandfathered and permitted for all purposes. Steps necessary to consummate the Transactions (including the use of any Group cash to satisfy Transaction uses and any related Restricted Payment) to be permitted for all purposes. All Unrestricted Subsidiary provisions to be removed. No other modifications will be made to the negative covenants, unless satisfactory to both the Company and the Investors (each acting reasonably and in good faith). | |||||
Events of Default: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain events of default to be based on the events of default set forth in the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, with the following modifications: (i) failure to pay principal or interest when due and payable shall be subject to a grace period of one (1) Business Day only, (ii) an event of default under the Definitive Documentation shall also occur if any creditor of any member of the Group or the Parent becomes entitled to declare an event of default in respect of any Indebtedness in excess of $25.0 million of any member of the Group or the Parent (however described) and (iii) failure by any member of the Group identified in Annex III to become a Guarantor or to grant the Transaction Security specified opposite its name in Annex III within 20 days (or, with respect to an entity not incorporated in England and Wales, the United States of America or Jersey, 45 days) of the Closing Date (unless such failure is the result of the Arranger’s or Investors’ failure to use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the process of granting the relevant guarantees and the Transaction Security in a timely manner), in the case of each of the foregoing clauses (i) through (iii), unless the same is capable of remedy and is remedied within 15 Business Days of the earlier of (x) the Agent giving notice to the Company or (y) the relevant Obligor becoming aware of the failure to comply. For the avoidance of doubt, upon the occurrence of an event of default as described in clause (iii) of the preceding sentence, the Investors shall have the right accelerate the maturity of the Senior Secured Indebtedness and all obligations under the Senior Secured Facility. Any other modifications to be satisfactory to the Company and the Investors (each acting reasonably and in good faith). | |||||
Transfers: | The Definitive Documentation shall contain assignment, transfer and sub-participation provisions consistent with the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement, provided that (i) Company consent (in its sole and absolute discretion) shall be required for any transfer, assignment, sub-participation or similar arrangement (a “Transfer”) of unfunded commitments prior to the Closing Date unless such Transfer is made by Apollo to an affiliate or an investment fund, separate account, | |||||
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or other entity owned (in whole or in part), controlled, and/or managed by ACM or its affiliates (together the “Apollo Entities”), and (ii) following the Closing Date, Company consent (not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) shall be required in respect of any Transfer other than a Transfer (a) to an affiliate or related fund of the transferor, (b) to any person named on the “approved list” of noteholders and potential noteholders agreed by the Company and the Commitment Parties on or prior to the date of the Commitment Letter, or (c) at a time when an event of default in respect of non-payment or insolvency is continuing. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Company’s consent (in its sole and absolute discretion) shall be required for any Transfer to an Industry Competitor, Loan to Own/Distressed Investor or Defaulting Lender, or any Transfer which would result in the Apollo Entities’ aggregate commitments or effective participations in the Senior Secured Facility ceasing to aggregate more than 662∕3 per cent. of the total commitments under the Senior Secured Facility. Clause 27.8 (Security over Noteholders’ rights) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement shall apply with such other modifications to be satisfactory to the Company and the Investors (each acting reasonably and in good faith). | ||||||
Voting: | Amendments and waivers with respect to the Definitive Documentation shall require the approval of Investors holding not less than 66 2/3% of the aggregate amount of the Senior Secured Indebtedness, except that the consent of 100% of the Investors shall be required with respect to (among other things) (i) modifications to any of the voting percentages or pro rata sharing provisions, (ii) a change of the Company or Guarantors except as permitted by the Definitive Documentation, (iii) a change in the date of payment of any amounts payable, (iv) reductions in amount of any payment of principal, interest, fees, or other amounts payable, (v) the incurrence or issuance of indebtedness ranking senior or pari passu to the Senior Secured Facility (other than pursuant to the Existing Revolving Credit Facility Agreement), (vi) subordinating the payment obligations under the Senior Secured Facility to any other indebtedness or the liens securing any of the obligations under the Senior Secured Facility to any other lien securing any other indebtedness subject to the Intercreditor Agreement (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, incurrence of super senior indebtedness permitted as set forth under the heading “Ranking” above under the original form of the Definitive Documentation) and (vii) releases of all or substantially all of the guarantees of the Guarantors or releases of liens on all or substantially all of the Collateral. Customary anti-LME protections to be discussed and, to the extent reasonably necessary, reasonably agreed upon between the parties. | |||||
Tax: | The Definitive Documentation shall include customary tax provisions with respect to VAT, tax representations, tax covenants, tax credits and stamp taxes, and a gross-up for withholding taxes (subject only to (i) with respect to UK withholding tax matters, carve-outs which are typical for listed debt, and (ii) with respect to US withholding tax matters, matters typically included as “Excluded Taxes” in an LSTA-style credit agreement). The Definitive Documentation shall include a customary provision enabling the Senior Secured Indebtedness to be prepaid or redeemed at par in the event of a claim for U.K. withholding taxes pursuant to the tax gross-up, tax indemnity and/or increased costs provisions. | |||||
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The Senior Secured Facility shall be listed on a recognized stock exchange prior to the first interest payment date under the Senior Secured Facility. The “Increased Costs” provision shall be substantively consistent with the LSTA with respect to taxes. The parties hereto shall maintain applicable registers so that the indebtedness evidenced by the Definitive Documentation is treated as being in registered form for United States tax purposes. The Company will treat the Senior Secured Indebtedness as indebtedness for U.S. federal income tax purposes and not as a “contingent payment debt instrument” under Treasury Regulation section 1.1275-4 (the “Tax Treatment”). The Company and its affiliates shall file all U.S. tax returns and report consistently with the Tax Treatment unless otherwise required by a “determination” within the meaning of Section 1313 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. On each interest payment date occurring after the first accrual period after 5 years, excluding the interest payment date that falls on the Maturity Date of the Senior Secured Indebtedness, the Company shall pay, without premium or penalty, that portion of the Senior Secured Facility outstanding on such interest payment date equal to Senior Secured Indebtedness’s AHYDO Amount on such interest payment date. “AHYDO Amount” means, as of any interest payment date and with respect to the Senior Secured Indebtedness, the portion of the then-outstanding principal amount of the Senior Secured Indebtedness equal to the difference between (i) the excess of (A) the sum of all interest accrued or paid with respect to the Senior Secured Facility as of such interest payment date (including all original issue discount) over (B) the sum of all cash interest payments made with respect to the Senior Secured Indebtedness on or prior to such interest payment date, and (ii) the product of (A) such Senior Secured Indebtedness’s original issue price and (B) such Senior Secured Indebtedness’s yield to maturity, all such items to be computed so as to yield the smallest amount, the timely payment of which hereunder shall cause such Senior Secured Indebtedness not to be an “applicable high yield discount obligation” within the meaning of Section 163(i)(1) of the Code (or any successor provision of similar import). | ||||||
Limitation of Liability, Expenses and Indemnity: | To reflect corresponding provisions of the Commitment Letter. | |||||
Amendment costs | As per Clauses 20.2 (Amendment costs) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement. | |||||
Enforcement and preservation costs | As per Clause 20.3 (Enforcement and preservation costs) of the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement. | |||||
Governing Law: | English law, other than: (a) certain information covenants, incurrence covenants and events of default under the Definitive Documentation which will be interpreted in accordance with the laws of New York; and | |||||
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(b) the documents taking security over the Collateral which shall be governed by the appropriate local law consistent with the approach set out in the agreed security principles under the Definitive Documentation. | ||||||
Forum: | Exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts other than the documents taking security over the Collateral which shall provide for the exclusive jurisdiction of the appropriate local law (for the avoidance of doubt, to the extent such local law governs). | |||||
Counsel to the Arranger: | Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. | |||||
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a. | capital lease obligations – the basket in paragraph 3.2.4(a) shall be amended to £37.5 million (and, for the avoidance of doubt, such basket shall not contain a grower), and paragraph 3.2.4(b) shall be deleted on the basis that the Rhinebeck lease (along with the Line DC and Oakley Court leases) will be grandfathered under paragraph 3.2.2 (and capable of refinancing via Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness permission under 3.2.5); in each case, in the amounts set forth on the schedule of indebtedness contained in the Definitive Documentation; |
b. | local facilities – the basket in paragraph 3.2.12(b) shall be amended to the greater of £12.5 million and 10% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA; |
c. | general basket – the basket in paragraph 3.2.20 shall be amended to the greater of £37.5 million and 25% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA; |
d. | joint ventures – paragraph 3.2.17 shall be updated to read “Indebtedness incurred on behalf of, or representing guarantees of Indebtedness of, Joint Ventures of the Company or any Subsidiary in an aggregate principal amount at any time outstanding, including all Permitted Refinancing Indebtedness incurred to renew, refund, refinance, replace, defease or discharge any Indebtedness incurred pursuant to this paragraph 3.2.17, not to exceed the greater of £37.5 million and 25% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA”; |
e. | SPV Indebtedness – paragraph 3.2.19 shall be updated to read “the incurrence by any SPV Entity (other than any Scorpios SPV) of any SPV Indebtedness that is Non-Recourse Debt; provided that: (a) with respect to any Indebtedness of any Miami SPV incurred after the date of this Agreement, (i) pro forma for such increase, the Miami Loan to Value Ratio shall not exceed 65% and (ii) any such Indebtedness shall (A) be used to fund capital expenditures, projects and/or other expenditures related to the Miami Property or (B) be distributed or otherwise provided to the Guarantors, and shall not be used for the purpose of funding other assets; and (b) the Indebtedness of Soho Works Limited shall not exceed £40.0 million at any time outstanding”; |
f. | Indebtedness of non-Guarantors – the aggregate principal amount of Indebtedness incurred by Non-Obligors and at any time outstanding pursuant to paragraph 3.2 (as amended pursuant to this Annex I) excluding (i) any Indebtedness permitted to be incurred pursuant paragraph 3.2.19 (as amended by paragraph (e) above) and (ii) Indebtedness owed to another member of the Group, shall not to exceed £25.0 million (the “Non-Guarantor Indebtedness Basket”); and |
g. | further restrictions – Soho-Ryder Acquisition, LLC and Sunshine Future Projects Limited (each, a “Pledged SPV”) may not incur Indebtedness pursuant to the Non-Guarantor Indebtedness Basket, paragraph 3.2.17 as amended pursuant to paragraph (d) above or paragraph 3.2.20 as amended pursuant to paragraph (c) above unless the Equity Interests in such Pledged SPV are subject to Transaction Security. |
a. | management equity repurchases – the shared basket in paragraph 2.2.5 and paragraph (9) of the definition of “Permitted Investments” shall be amended to £45.0 million; |
b. | sponsor management fees carry-forward – the amount of Restricted Payments permitted to be paid pursuant to the basket in paragraph 2.2.8 shall be increased by an amount equal to the unused capacity under such basket in each previous Financial Year ending following the Closing Date; |
c. | HoldCo Debt interest – an additional permission shall be included to permit any payments to a Parent |
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d. | non-Guarantor investments basket – the basket in clause (1)(e) of the definition of “Permitted Investments” shall be amended to the greater of £30.0 million and 20% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA (for the avoidance of doubt, current wording re: net of distributions and returns to be retained); |
e. | investments in joint ventures – the basket in paragraph (14) of the definition of “Permitted Investments” shall be amended to the greater of £30.0 million and 25% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA and shall include a proviso that the relevant Joint Venture and the Investment must be for bona fide business purposes and that the relevant Joint Venture must be with a non-Affiliate, or non-Affiliates; |
f. | general investments basket – the basket in paragraph (16) of the definition of Permitted Investment shall be amended to the greater of £22.5 million and 15% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA; |
g. | guarantees of non-Guarantors – the following additional permission shall be included in the definition of Permitted Investment: any Investment in a Non-Obligor constituting a guarantee of such Non-Obligor’s obligations pursuant to a lease, building contract and/or project development contract provided that such obligations do no constitute Indebtedness (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any such guarantee shall be permitted for all purposes under the definitive documentation); |
h. | acquisitions of entities that become Restricted Subsidiaries – the basket in paragraph (3) of the definition of Permitted Investment shall be amended such that paragraph (c) thereof shall be deleted and replaced with a requirement that, if the relevant Target will not become a Guarantor within 75 days of becoming a Restricted Subsidiary, then the amount of such Investment (when aggregated with all other Investments in such non-Guarantor Targets at any time outstanding) shall not exceed £25.0 million; and |
i. | ratio-based restricted payment and/or investment capacity – none. |
a. | general liens basket – |
i. | the basket in paragraph (17) shall be amended to the greater of £7.5 million and 5% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA, but limited to Liens incurred in the ordinary course of business and not securing Indebtedness for borrowed money; and |
ii. | a Pledged SPV may not incur Liens pursuant to the basket in paragraph (17) of the definition of Permitted Lien (as amended by sub-paragraph (i) above) unless the Equity Interests in such Pledged SPV are subject to Transaction Security; and |
b. | subsidiary negative pledge – the Company will not, and the Company will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to, directly or indirectly, create, incur, assume or suffer to exist any Lien of any kind on its Equity Interests in any Specified Negative Pledge Entity, other than a Permitted Lien described under paragraphs (1), (2), (8), (9), (11), (12), (13), (16), (19) and (25) of the definition Permitted Lien. “Specified Negative Pledge Entity” shall mean each of Q Hellas PC, PARAGA BEACH CATERING AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES SOCIETE ANONYME S.A., (only to the extent the Sunshine Future Projects Consent (as defined in Annex III) is not achieved) Sunshine Future Projects Limited, SCO bodrum Turizm Yatirimlari Anonim Sirketi, (only to the extent the Mimea Consent (as defined in Annex III) is not achieved) Mimea XXI, S.L., FB MX OpCo, S.A. de C.V., 139 Ludlow Acquisition, LLC., Raycliff Shoreditch Holdings LLP, (only to the extent the Miami Lender Consent (as defined in Annex III) is not achieved) Soho-Ryder Acquisition LLC, SHG Acquisition (UK) Ltd, Soho House (Management Services) Limited and Soho House BHC LLC. |
a. | de minimis threshold – the threshold in paragraph 7.1 shall be amended to the greater of £5.0 million and 3.0% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA; |
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b. | board majority approval threshold – the threshold in paragraph 7.1.2 shall be amended to the greater of £10.0 million and 6.5% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA; and |
c. | fairness opinion threshold – the threshold in paragraph 7.1.3 shall be amended to the greater of £15.0 million and 10% of LTM Consolidated EBITDA. |
5. | Tax Distributions: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the following distributions, payments or other transfers (“Permitted Tax Distributions”) will not be prohibited: |
a. | if and for so long as the Company or any of its direct, indirect, existing or future subsidiaries are members of a consolidated, combined or similar income Tax group for U.S. federal and/or applicable U.S. state or local income Tax purposes or are entities treated as disregarded from any such members for U.S. federal income Tax purposes of which Soho House & Co Inc. is the common parent (a “Tax Group”), the Company may make distributions to the common parent company of such Tax Group to pay any such consolidated, combined or similar income Taxes of such Tax Group that are due and payable by such common parent company for such taxable period, but only to the extent attributable to the income of the Company and/or its other subsidiaries; provided that the amount of such Permitted Tax Distributions for any taxable period shall not exceed the amount of such Taxes that the Company and/or its applicable subsidiaries (as applicable) would have paid had the Company and/or such subsidiaries, as applicable, been a stand-alone corporate taxpayer (or a stand-alone corporate Tax Group) for all applicable tax periods; |
b. | if and for so long as the Company and/or any of its direct, indirect, existing or future subsidiaries (“UK Group Companies”) are members of a group, fiscal unity or group payment arrangement for any United Kingdom Tax purpose with Parent, Soho House Holdings Limited and/or any other direct, indirect, existing or future UK tax resident parent of the Company (“UK Parent Companies”), any distributions or other payments by the UK Group Companies to the UK Parent Companies in respect of or on account of United Kingdom Taxes payable or accounted for by the UK Parent Companies, but only to the extent such Taxes are attributable to the UK Group Companies; provided that: a) the UK Parent Companies duly pay over the amount of such distribution or other payment to the United Kingdom Tax authority such that the UK Group Companies are discharged from the obligations they would otherwise have had to such Tax Authority in respect of such Taxes; and b) the amount of such distributions or other payments for any taxable period shall not exceed the amount of such Taxes that the UK Group Companies would have paid for that taxable period had they paid such Taxes on a separate company basis or if the UK Group Companies were the sole members of such group, fiscal unity or group payment arrangement for United Kingdom Tax purposes; |
c. | if and for so long as the Company and/or any of its direct, indirect, existing or future subsidiaries which are tax resident in a jurisdiction are members of a consolidation, group or fiscal unity for any Tax purpose pursuant to the laws of such jurisdiction with any direct, indirect, existing or future parent of the Company which is tax resident in such jurisdiction, any distributions or other payments by the Company and/or such subsidiaries to such parent entity in respect of or on account of Taxes imposed by such jurisdiction that are due and payable by such parent entity, but only to the extent such Taxes are attributable to the Company and/or such subsidiaries; provided that the amount of such distributions or other payments for any taxable period shall not exceed the amount of such Taxes that the Company and/or such subsidiaries would have paid for that taxable period had they paid such Taxes on a separate company basis or if the Company and/or such subsidiaries were the sole members of such consolidation, group or fiscal unity for such Tax purposes; |
d. | any payment by the UK Group Companies to the UK Parent Companies as consideration for the surrender or other transfer of any Tax reliefs by the UK Parent Companies to the UK Group Companies; provided, however, that the amount of such payment for any taxable period shall not exceed the Tax saving, refund or repayment realized by the UK Group Companies for that taxable period as a result of such surrender or transfer of Tax reliefs; and |
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e. | any surrender or other transfer of any Tax reliefs by the UK Group Companies to the UK Parent Companies in consideration for a payment by the UK Parent Companies to the UK Group Companies; provided, however, that the amount of such payment for any taxable period is at least equal to the Tax saving, refund or repayment realized by the UK Parent Companies for that taxable period as a result of such surrender or transfer of Tax reliefs. |
6. | Miscellaneous: |
a. | for the avoidance of doubt, Unrestricted Subsidiaries provisions shall be removed, and there shall be no Unrestricted Subsidiaries or ability to designate future Unrestricted Subsidiaries; |
b. | the Transactions shall be permitted pursuant to Clause 26.21 (Excluded Matters); and |
c. | the Company is currently undertaking an exercise of cleaning up its legacy intra-group balances which is expected to be completed prior to the Closing Date. Should this not be the case, to be further discussed and agreed upon between the Parties, acting reasonably. |
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1. | Soho House & Co Limited | Guarantor | Jersey | Jersey law reaffirmation/confirmation of existing security interest agreement(s) over (a) its shareholding in Soho House Bond Limited and (b) any receivables owed to it by Soho House Bond Limited. | ||||||||
English law supplemental debenture over all its assets2, excluding the assets subject to the Jersey law security described above. | ||||||||||||
2. | Soho House Bond Limited | Guarantor | Jersey3 | Jersey law reaffirmation/confirmation of existing security interest agreement(s) over shareholding in 65% of the shares in BN MidCo Limited (measured by the total combined voting power of the issued and outstanding voting stock or other equity interests) | ||||||||
English law supplemental debenture over all its assets, excluding the shares it holds in BN MidCo Limited. | ||||||||||||
New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest over ownership interests in U.S. AcquireCo, Inc. pursuant to the pledge agreement dated 27 September 2013 (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified) (the “US Share Pledge Agreement”). | ||||||||||||
3. | Sunshine Mykonos Ltd | Guarantor | Jersey | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets. | ||||||||
4. | Cowshed Products Ltd | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture4 over all its assets. | ||||||||
New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in Cowshed, LLC. | ||||||||||||
5. | In House Design and Build Limited (fka In House Build Ltd) | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets. | ||||||||
2 | For the avoidance of doubt, the scope of all “all assets” security described in this Annex is subject to the scope of the existing English law Debenture or US All Asset Security Agreement (save as expressly agreed to be amended herein and/or pursuant to the Commitment Letter) and subject to the Agreed Security Principles (e.g. would not include ownership interests in a 956 Entity). |
3 | Unless described in this Annex III, all other existing Jersey security shall (subject to the consent of the lenders under the Existing Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (the “RCF Lenders”)) be released on the basis that the relevant entities are 956 Entities. |
4 | Existing English law Debentures to be released (subject to the consent of the RCF Lenders) and replaced with a new English law Debenture reflecting the security interests described herein, to ensure US Obligations under the Existing Notes Purchase Agreement are suitably secured (since the existing English Debenture does not secure US obligations). In addition, wording on excluded assets shall be aligned to the US All Asset Security Agreement insofar as any asset of a guarantor shall be excluded from the security where granting security over the relevant asset would breach a contract, JV agreement etc. |
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6. | Soho House UK Ltd | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets. | ||||||||
7. | Soho Home Limited | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets. | ||||||||
New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho Home, LLC. | ||||||||||||
8. | Soho House Properties Ltd | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets. | ||||||||
9. | Soho House CWH Limited | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets. | ||||||||
10. | Sunshine AcquireCo Limited | Guarantor | UK | English law supplemental debenture over all its assets excluding the assets subject to the Jersey law security described below. | ||||||||
Jersey law security interest agreement over shareholding in Sunshine Mykonos Limited. | ||||||||||||
The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain consent of the JV partners in Sunshine Future Projects Limited (the “Sunshine Future Projects Consent”) to grant a Jersey law pledge over Sunshine AcquireCo Limited’s ownership interests in Sunshine Future Projects Limited (the “Scorpios Security”) prior to the Closing Date. To the extent such consent is received prior to the Closing Date, Sunshine AcquireCo Limited shall grant the Scorpios Security within the time period agreed in the Commitment Letter. | ||||||||||||
11. | Soho House New York, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the all asset security agreement dated 27 September 2013 (as amended, amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified (the “US All Asset Security Agreement”). | ||||||||
12. | Soho House Chicago, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
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13. | Soho House, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest over ownership interests in: A. Soho House New York, LLC; B. Soho House West Hollywood, LLC; C. Soho House Portland, LLC; D. Soho House Chicago, LLC; E. Little Beach House Malibu, LLC; F. Soho-Dumbo, LLC; G. Soho-Ludlow Tenant, LLC; H. Soho-Cecconi’s (Water Street), LLC; and I. Soho House CWH, LLC, pursuant to the US Share Pledge Agreement. | ||||||||||||
New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in: A. Soho 139 Holdco, LLC; B. SH–LA Santa Fe, LLC (a.k.a. L.A. 1000 Santa Fe, LLC); C. Soho House Design, LLC; D. Grasmere House, LLC; E. Soho House Nashville, LLC; F. Little House West Hollywood, LLC; G. SAGL Holdco, LLC; H. Soho Cipura Holdco, LLC; I. Soho Works US AcquireCo, LLC; J. SohoAus Operations LLC; K. LPH Miami Service, LLC; L. Soho-Beer Garden, LLC; M. LVPS, LLC; and N. Soho House BHC LLC. | ||||||||||||
The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain consent of the third party lenders under the Miami Loans (the “Miami Lender Consent”) to grant a New York law grant of security interest over Soho House LLC’s ownership interests in Soho-Ryder Acquisition, LLC (the “Soho-Ryder Security”) prior to the Closing Date. To the extent such consent is received prior to the Closing Date, Soho House LLC shall grant the Soho-Ryder Security within the time period agreed in the Commitment Letter. If the Miami Loans are refinanced in full, the Company shall also use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain Miami Lender Consent to grant the Soho-Ryder Security. | ||||||||||||
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14. | Soho House West Hollywood, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
15. | U.S. AcquireCo, Inc | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho House U.S. Corp. pursuant to the US Share Pledge Agreement. | ||||||||||||
16. | Soho House U.S. Corp. | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho House, LLC. | ||||||||||||
New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in [Ned Newco].5 | ||||||||||||
17. | Little Beach House Malibu, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
18. | Soho-Ludlow Tenant, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
19. | Soho 139 Holdco, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
20. | SH–LA Santa Fe, LLC (a.k.a. L.A. 1000 Santa Fe LLC) | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
21. | Soho-Dumbo, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
5 | Ned Newco shall be a newly incorporated entity which shall be 49% owned by either SoHo House U.S. Corp or another Guarantor incorporated in the US (the “Ned Newco Parent”). The Ned Newco Parent shall grant a share pledge in respect of its ownership interests in Ned Newco. The time period to grant such security (as agreed in the Commitment Letter) will commence upon the completion of the transaction requiring such newly incorporated entity. TNNY Hotel, LLC (NED LLC) will be part of the Ned NewCo transaction and will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ned Newco. SAGL LLC and SHGD Opco LLC will also become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ned Newco as part of the Ned Newco transaction. |
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22. | Soho-Cecconi’s (Water Street), LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
23. | Cowshed, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
24. | Soho House Cipura (Miami), LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
25. | Soho Cipura Holdco, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho House Cipura (Miami) LLC. | ||||||||||||
26. | Soho House Design, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
27. | Soho House CWH, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
28. | Soho Works North America, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho Works LA, LLC and Soho Works NY, LLC. | ||||||||
29. | Soho Works US AcquireCo, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho Works North America, LLC. | ||||||||
30. | Soho Works LA, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in Soho Works 9000 Sunset, LLC. | ||||||||
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31. | Soho Works 9000 Sunset, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
32. | Soho Works NY, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests in: A. Soho Works 415 West 13th, LLC; B. Soho Works 55 Water, LLC; C. Soho Works 10 Jay, LLC; and D. Soho Works 875 Washington, LLC. | ||||||||
33. | Soho Works 415 West 13th, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
34. | Soho Works 55 Water, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
35. | Soho Works 10 Jay, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
36. | Soho Works 875 Washington, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
37. | Grasmere House, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
38. | Soho House Nashville, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
39. | Soho House Austin, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law reaffirmation/confirmation of grant of security interest granted pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
40. | SohoAus Services, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests Soho House Austin, LLC. | ||||||||
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41. | SohoAus Operations, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. New York law grant of security interest over ownership interests SohoAus Services LLC. | ||||||||
42. | LPH Miami, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
43. | Little House West Hollywood, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
44. | Soho House Portland, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
45. | SAGL Holdco, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
46. | Soho-Beer Garden, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
47. | Soho Home, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
48. | LVPS, LLC (Le Vallauris) | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
49. | Soho House BHC, LLC | Guarantor | US | New York law grant of security interest over all its assets pursuant to the US All Asset Security Agreement. | ||||||||
50. | Soho House Berlin GmbH | Guarantor | Germany | None | ||||||||
51. | Soho House Limited | Non-Guarantor | UK | German law security confirmation and additional share pledge in respect of its shares in Soho House Berlin GmbH. English Law supplemental debenture in respect of its shares in: A. Cowshed Products Ltd; B. In House Design and Build Limited (fka In House Build Ltd); | ||||||||
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C. Soho House UK Ltd; D. Soho Home Limited; E. Soho House Properties Ltd; F. Sunshine AcquireCo Limited; and G. Soho House CWH Limited. The Company shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain consent of the JV partner in Mimea XXI, S.L. (the “Mimea Consent”) to grant a Spanish law pledge over Soho House Limited’s ownership interests in Mimea XXI, S.L. (the “Mimea Security”) prior to the Closing Date. To the extent such consent is received prior to the Closing Date, Soho House Limited shall grant the Mimea Security within the time period agreed in the Commitment Letter. | ||||||||||||
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Ronald W. Burkle or Assignee | |||
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Nicholas Keith Arthur Jones | |||
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ARTICLE 1 Definitions; Interpretive Principles | I-1 | |||||
Section 1.01 | Definitions | I-1 | ||||
Section 1.02 | General Interpretive Principles | I-9 | ||||
ARTICLE 2 Implementation | I-9 | |||||
Section 2.01 | Certificate of Incorporation | I-9 | ||||
Section 2.02 | Exercise of Shareholder Rights | I-9 | ||||
ARTICLE 3 Capital Structure and Organization | I-9 | |||||
Section 3.01 | Capital Structure | I-9 | ||||
Section 3.02 | Initial Shareholdings | I-9 | ||||
Section 3.03 | Additional Capital Contributions | I-9 | ||||
Section 3.04 | Conversions and Transfers of Class B Common Stock | I-10 | ||||
ARTICLE 4 Certain Rights and Obligations of Shareholders | I-10 | |||||
Section 4.01 | Withholding | I-10 | ||||
Section 4.02 | Voting | I-10 | ||||
Section 4.03 | Preemptive Rights | I-11 | ||||
ARTICLE 5 Board and Officers | I-13 | |||||
Section 5.01 | Board Composition | I-13 | ||||
Section 5.02 | Resignations, Removals and Vacancies | I-13 | ||||
Section 5.03 | Replacement of the MCR Directors | I-14 | ||||
Section 5.04 | Replacement of the Yucaipa Directors | I-14 | ||||
Section 5.05 | Appointment of Independent Directors | I-15 | ||||
Section 5.06 | Replacement of the Designated Director | I-15 | ||||
Section 5.07 | Replacement of the RC Director | I-15 | ||||
Section 5.08 | Changes in Classification of Directors | I-15 | ||||
Section 5.09 | Decision-making of the Board | I-15 | ||||
Section 5.10 | Notice | I-16 | ||||
Section 5.11 | Quorum | I-16 | ||||
Section 5.12 | Board Observers | I-16 | ||||
Section 5.13 | Action Without a Meeting | I-16 | ||||
Section 5.14 | Committees of the Board | I-17 | ||||
Section 5.15 | Board Powers | I-17 | ||||
Section 5.16 | Yucaipa Consent Matters | I-18 | ||||
Section 5.17 | Other Shareholder Consent Matters | I-19 | ||||
Section 5.18 | Independent Director Consent | I-19 | ||||
Section 5.19 | Officers; Designation and Election of Officers; Duties | I-19 | ||||
Section 5.20 | Removal of Officers; Vacancies | I-19 | ||||
Section 5.21 | Vice Chair | I-20 | ||||
Section 5.22 | Reliance by Third Parties | I-20 | ||||
ARTICLE 6 Indemnification and Exculpation | I-20 | |||||
Section 6.01 | Indemnity | I-20 | ||||
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Section 6.02 | Exculpation | I-21 | ||||
Section 6.03 | Waiver of Corporate Opportunity | I-21 | ||||
Section 6.04 | D&O Insurance | I-22 | ||||
Section 6.05 | Entry Into Force | I-22 | ||||
Section 6.06 | Transaction Documents | I-22 | ||||
ARTICLE 7 Accounting, Tax, Fiscal and Legal Matters | I-22 | |||||
Section 7.01 | Fiscal Year | I-22 | ||||
Section 7.02 | Books of Account and Other Information | I-22 | ||||
Section 7.03 | Auditors | I-22 | ||||
Section 7.04 | Certain Tax Matters | I-22 | ||||
ARTICLE 8 Dividends and Distributions | I-23 | |||||
Section 8.01 | Dividends | I-23 | ||||
Section 8.02 | Dividends and Distributions in Cash, Stock or in Kind | I-23 | ||||
Section 8.03 | Limitations on Dividends and Distributions | I-23 | ||||
ARTICLE 9 Transfer Restrictions and Additional Shareholders | I-23 | |||||
Section 9.01 | Restrictions on Transfers | I-23 | ||||
Section 9.02 | Permitted Transfers | I-24 | ||||
Section 9.03 | Additional Shareholders | I-24 | ||||
Section 9.04 | Right of First Offer | I-25 | ||||
Section 9.05 | Termination of Shareholder Status | I-27 | ||||
Section 9.06 | Void Transfers | I-27 | ||||
Section 9.07 | [Reserved] | I-27 | ||||
Section 9.08 | Tag-Along Right | I-27 | ||||
Section 9.09 | Drag-Along Right | I-28 | ||||
Section 9.10 | Additional Conditions to Tag-Along Sales and Drag-Along Sales | I-30 | ||||
Section 9.11 | Public Offering Rights | I-31 | ||||
Section 9.12 | Registration Rights | I-31 | ||||
ARTICLE 10 Covenants | I-31 | |||||
Section 10.01 | Approved Budget | I-31 | ||||
Section 10.02 | Confidentiality | I-31 | ||||
Section 10.03 | Non-Disparagement | I-32 | ||||
ARTICLE 11 Reporting | I-32 | |||||
Section 11.01 | Financial Information | I-32 | ||||
Section 11.02 | Liability | I-33 | ||||
ARTICLE 12 Miscellaneous | I-33 | |||||
Section 12.01 | [Reserved] | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.02 | [Reserved] | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.03 | Further Assurances | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.04 | Expenses | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.05 | Amendment or Modification | I-33 | ||||
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Section 12.06 | Waiver; Cumulative Remedies | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.07 | Entire Agreement | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.08 | Third Party Beneficiaries | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.09 | Non-Assignability; Binding Effect | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.10 | Severability | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.11 | Injunctive Relief | I-33 | ||||
Section 12.12 | Governing Law | I-34 | ||||
Section 12.13 | Dispute Resolution. | I-34 | ||||
Section 12.14 | JURISDICTION AND VENUE; WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL | I-35 | ||||
Section 12.15 | Notices | I-37 | ||||
Section 12.16 | Counterparts | I-37 | ||||
EXHIBIT A | Shareholder Information | I-43 | ||||
EXHIBIT B-1 | Initial Directors | I-44 | ||||
EXHIBIT B-2 | Initial Non-Voting Representative | I-45 | ||||
EXHIBIT C | Pre-Approved Affiliate Transactions | I-46 | ||||
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if to the Company to: | ||||||
[BRUCE] | ||||||
180 Strand | ||||||
London, United Kingdom WC2R 1EA | ||||||
Attention: Benedict Nwaeke | ||||||
Email: ben.nwaeke@sohohouse.com | ||||||
if to the MCR Investor to: | ||||||
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Attention: [ ] | ||||||
with a required copy (which copy shall not constitute notice) to: | ||||||
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | ||||||
1 New York Plaza | ||||||
New York, NY 10004 | ||||||
Attention: Patrick Dowd | ||||||
Email: patrick.dowd@friedfrank.com | ||||||
if to Yucaipa: | ||||||
The Yucaipa Companies, LLC | ||||||
9130 W Sunset Boulevard, | ||||||
West Hollywood, CA 90069-3110 | ||||||
Attention: Dan Larsen | ||||||
Email: legal@yucaipaco.com | ||||||
with a required copy (which copy shall not constitute notice) to: | ||||||
Sidley Austin LLP | ||||||
787 Seventh Avenue | ||||||
New York, NY 10019 | ||||||
Attention: Samir A. Gandhi; John H. Butler; Ayo Badejo | ||||||
Emails: sgandhi@sidley.com; john.butler@sidley.com; abadejo@sidley.com | ||||||
if to any other Shareholder: to such addresses reflected in the books and records of the Company. | ||||||
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MCR HOSPITALITY FUND IV LP | ||||||
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MCR HOSPITALITY FUND IV QP LP | ||||||
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2. | [ ] | Yucaipa Designee | ||||||
3. | [ ] | Yucaipa Designee | ||||||
4. | [ ] | MCR Investor Designee | ||||||
5. | [ ] | MCR Investor Designee | ||||||
6. | [ ] | Designated Director | ||||||
7. | [ ] | RC Director | ||||||
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1) | Reviewed certain publicly available financial statements and other business and financial information of the Company; |
2) | Reviewed certain internal financial statements and other financial and operating data concerning the Company; |
3) | Reviewed certain financial projections prepared by the management of the Company (the “Financial Projections”), which have been approved for our use by the Special Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Special Committee”); |
4) | Discussed the past and current operations and financial condition and the prospects of the Company with senior executives of the Company; |
5) | Reviewed the reported prices and trading activity for the Company Common Stock; |
6) | Compared the financial performance of the Company and the prices and trading activity of the Company Common Stock with that of certain other publicly-traded companies comparable with the Company and their securities; |
7) | Reviewed the financial terms, to the extent publicly available, of certain comparable acquisition transactions; |
8) | Participated in certain discussions and negotiations among representatives of the Company and the Parent and certain parties and their financial and legal advisors; |
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9) | Reviewed the Merger Agreement, the draft equity commitment letters from the Equity Investors (as defined in the Merger Agreement) substantially in the form of the drafts dated August 15, 2025, the draft debt commitment letters from the Financing Sources (as defined in the Merger Agreement) substantially in the form of the drafts dated August 15, 2025 (the “Commitment Letters”) and certain related documents; and |
10) | Performed such other analyses reviewed such other information and considered such other factors as we have deemed appropriate. |
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Very truly yours, | ||||||
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC | ||||||
By: | /s/ Russell Lindberg | |||||
Russell Lindberg | ||||||
Managing Director | ||||||
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☒ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO |
Delaware | 86-3664553 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
180 Strand London, WC2R 1EA United Kingdom | WC2R 1EA | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | ||
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | SHCO | New York Stock Exchange | ||||
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☒ | ||||||
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ | ||||||
Emerging growth company | ☒ | ||||||||
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Item 1. | Business | K-5 | ||||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | K-15 | ||||
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | K-48 | ||||
Item 1C. | Cybersecurity | K-48 | ||||
Item 2. | Properties | K-49 | ||||
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | K-52 | ||||
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | K-52 | ||||
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Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities | K-53 | ||||
Item 6. | (Reserved) | K-54 | ||||
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | K-54 | ||||
Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | K-79 | ||||
Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | K-80 | ||||
Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | K-150 | ||||
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures | K-150 | ||||
Item 9B. | Other Information | K-151 | ||||
Item 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | K-152 | ||||
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Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | K-153 | ||||
Item 11. | Executive Compensation | K-153 | ||||
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | K-153 | ||||
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | K-153 | ||||
Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | K-153 | ||||
PART IV | ||||||
Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | K-154 | ||||
Item 16. | Form 10-K Summary | K-156 | ||||
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• | we have incurred net losses in each year since our inception, and we may not be able to achieve profitability; |
• | our planned growth could put strains on our senior management, employees, information systems and internal controls which may adversely impact our business, financial condition and operations; |
• | our success depends on the strength of our name, image and brands, and if the value of our name, image or brands diminishes, our business, financial condition and operations would be adversely affected; |
• | our intellectual property rights are valuable, and any failure to obtain, maintain, protect, defend and enforce our intellectual property, including due to ‘brand squatting,’ could have a negative impact on the value of our brand names and adversely affect our business, financial condition and operations; |
• | we depend on our senior management for the future success of our business, and the loss of one or more of our key personnel could have an adverse effect on our ability to manage our business, financial conditions and operations and implement our growth strategies; |
• | changes in consumer discretionary spending and general economic factors may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations including but not limited to increased global inflationary pressures; |
• | we have substantial debt, and we may incur additional indebtedness, which may negatively affect our business and financial results as well as limit our ability to pursue our growth strategy; |
• | increased use of social media could create and/or amplify the effects of negative publicity and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations; |
• | we identified material weaknesses in connection with our internal controls over financial reporting. Although we are taking steps to remediate these material weaknesses, there is no assurance we will be successful in doing so in a timely manner, or at all, and we may identify other material weaknesses; |
• | our future performance depends in part on our ability to respond to changes in consumer tastes, preferences and perceptions; |
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• | difficult conditions in the global financial markets and the economy generally could affect our ability to obtain capital or financing and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
• | our continued growth depends on our ability to expand our presence in new and existing markets and develop complementary properties, concepts and product lines; |
• | foreign currency fluctuations may reduce our net income and our capital levels, adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
• | Yucaipa, through its participation in the Voting Group, has significant influence over us, including control over decisions that require the approval of stockholders; |
• | restrictions imposed by our outstanding indebtedness and any future indebtedness may limit our ability to operate our business and to finance our future operations or capital needs or to engage in other business activities; |
• | the use of joint ventures or other entities, over which we may not have full control, for development projects or acquisitions could prevent us from achieving our objectives; |
• | a cybersecurity attack, ‘data breach’ or other security incident experienced by us or our third-party service providers may result in negative publicity, claims, investigations and litigation and adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition; |
• | actions by so-called short sellers, including the publication of reports by such parties which contain statements that we view as factually inaccurate and otherwise misleading, may result in negative publicity, claims, investigations and litigation and adversely affect the price of our common stock and our business, results of operations and financial condition; |
• | if we fail to properly maintain the confidentiality and integrity of our data, including member and other customer credit or debit card and bank account information and other personally identifiable information (“PII”), or if we fail to comply with applicable laws, rules, regulations, industry standards and contractual obligations relating to data privacy, protection and security, it may adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition and operations; |
• | we could face costs, liabilities and risks associated with, or arising out of, environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; |
• | the future outbreak of any other highly infectious or contagious diseases similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, may cause disruption to our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations; |
• | the impact of earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, floods, and other natural disasters; |
• | litigation concerning food quality, health and safety, employee conduct and other issues could require us to incur additional liabilities or cause customers to avoid our businesses; |
• | anticipated changes in effective tax rates or adverse outcomes resulting from our exposure to various tax regimes in the countries in which we operate; |
• | disruptions in the global economy caused by Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East may adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations; and |
• | the other factors discussed under “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. |
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Item 1. | Business. |
• | Membership: We are in the business of forging connections and bringing people together. Our diverse global membership is the soul of our company. It is the people that define our culture and shape the experience – in turn attracting new members. |
• | Physical and digital spaces: We create and operate interconnected spaces. Each of our physical locations is designed to reflect our members and the local community that they serve. Our digital platforms extend our connection with members beyond our physical spaces, in turn significantly enhancing the member experience. |
• | Design: Our design DNA is instantly recognizable across all of our membership models, whether in our Houses, Soho Works, The Ned, Scorpios Beach Club or Soho Home. While each House and property is unique, they each have a consistency in their architectural and interior style that has come to define the Soho House experience. In each new House or site that we develop for our other brands, this style is interpreted for local tastes and preferences, reflecting the culture of the respective city. |
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• | Services, products and experiences: Our member-obsessed culture drives us to relentlessly improve the quality of the services, products and experiences we offer to our members. We do not cut corners or compromise on quality, taking the long-term view that there is no substitute for the highest quality services, products and experiences when it comes to fostering loyalty from our members. |
• | Innovation: We have always strived to adapt and evolve by anticipating our members’ needs and wants. Innovation has always been part of our culture and approach, and we have used that mindset to create new memberships to serve a wider audience of people who desire personal connection via new channels. |
• | House Foundations: We are committed to integrating the pillars of our social responsibility and sustainability program, House Foundations, into everything we do. |
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• | Our fourteen Soho Houses in and around London; |
• | Two townhouses encompassing bedrooms and public restaurants, four stand-alone restaurants and four apartments; |
• | Soho Friends – UK membership fees; and |
• | The management fees under a hotel management contract for the operation of The Ned London. |
• | Our seventeen Soho Houses, including our Toronto (Canada) House, which is a joint venture entity, and Soho Beach House Canouan which is under a management agreement; |
• | Four stand-alone US restaurants and the Willows Inn in Palm Springs, California; |
• | Soho Friends – The Americas membership fees; and |
• | The management fees under various hotel management contracts including the operation of The LINE and Saguaro Hotels, and The Ned NoMad in New York. |
• | Our eleven Houses in Europe, including Soho House Barcelona and Little Beach House Barcelona, which are joint venture entities, and Soho House Istanbul which is under a management agreement; |
• | Three Houses in Asia, including Soho House Mumbai which is under a management agreement; |
• | Our majority interest in Scorpios Beach Club Mykonos and Bodrum; |
• | Soho Friends – Europe and RoW membership fees; and |
• | The management fees under a hotel management contract for the operation of The Ned Doha in Qatar. |
• | Our Soho Home retail offerings; |
• | Cowshed spa location in the UK and brand license fees; |
• | One legacy stand-alone Soho Restaurant; |
• | Our Cities Without Houses membership; |
• | Our Soho Works clubs; and |
• | Soho House Design which provides the design of our Houses, properties and other units. |
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• | Cities Without Houses (“CWH”) |
• | Soho Friends |
• | Soho Works |
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NAME | AGE | POSITION | ||||
Ron Burkle | 72 | Executive Chairman and Director | ||||
Andrew Carnie | 50 | Chief Executive Officer and Director | ||||
Nick Jones | 61 | Founder and Director | ||||
Thomas Allen | 42 | Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Tom Collins | 44 | Chief Operating Officer | ||||
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• | actions taken (or not taken) by our employees relating to health, safety, construction, welfare, or otherwise; |
• | security or data breaches or incidents, fraudulent activities associated with our membership database or electronic payment systems or unauthorized access to or use or disclosure of confidential, sensitive or PII; |
• | litigation and legal claims, regardless of the merits or the outcome; |
• | third-party misappropriation, dilution, infringement or other violation of our intellectual property; and |
• | illegal activity targeted at us or others. |
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• | make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our indebtedness, and any failure to comply with the obligations under our credit facilities, including restrictive covenants, could result in an event of default under such facilities; |
• | increase our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions, which could place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have proportionately less indebtedness; |
• | require the dedication of a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations towards the payment of amounts due on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of such cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, joint ventures and development or other corporate purposes; |
• | increase our cost of borrowing and cause us to incur substantial fees from time to time in connection with debt amendments or refinancing; |
• | limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and our industry; |
• | restrict us from making strategic acquisitions or cause us to make non-strategic divestitures to service or repay such indebtedness; and |
• | limit our ability to borrow additional funds, or dispose of assets to raise funds, if needed, for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and other corporate purposes. |
• | incur indebtedness or guarantees or engage in sale and leaseback transactions; |
• | incur liens; |
• | engage in mergers, acquisitions and asset sales; |
• | alter the business conducted today by the company and its restricted subsidiaries; |
• | make investments and loans; |
• | declare dividends or other distributions; |
• | enter into agreements limiting restricted subsidiary distributions; and |
• | engage in certain transactions with affiliates. |
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• | limited in how we conduct our business; |
• | unable to raise additional debt or equity financing on terms acceptable to us, or at all, to operate during general economic or business downturns; or |
• | unable to compete effectively or to take advantage of new business opportunities |
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• | construction delays or cost overruns (including with respect to labor and materials) that may increase project costs; |
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• | obtaining zoning, occupancy, and other required permits or authorizations; |
• | changes in economic conditions that may result in weakened or lack of demand or negative project returns; |
• | governmental restrictions on the size or kind of development; |
• | lack of availability of rooms or spaces for revenue-generating activities during construction, modernization or renovation projects; |
• | environmental conditions of properties being developed; |
• | force majeure events, including earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods or tsunamis; and |
• | design defects that could increase costs. |
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• | sensitive data regarding our business, including intellectual property, personal information (including PII), and other confidential and proprietary data, could be stolen; |
• | our electronic communications systems, including email and other methods, could be disrupted, delayed, or damaged, and our ability to conduct our business operations could be seriously damaged until such systems can be restored; |
• | our ability to process membership and other fees, customer orders, and our distribution channels could be disrupted, interrupted or damaged, resulting in delays in revenue recognition, harm to our relationships with customers and prospective customers and harm to our reputation; |
• | accidental release or loss of or access to information maintained in our or third-party service providers’ information systems and networks, including PII of our employees and our members, may occur; and |
• | PII relating to various parties, including members, customers, employees and business partners, could be compromised, and we may be found to be in violation of applicable data privacy, security and protection laws, rules, regulations, industry standards, policies or contractual obligations. |
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• | changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities; |
• | expected timing and amount of the release of any tax valuation allowances; |
• | tax effects of share-based compensation; |
• | costs related to intercompany transactions and restructurings; |
• | changes in tax laws, regulations, cross-border taxes, nexus-based tax practices, double taxation agreements, transfer pricing documentation rules, or in the interpretation, administration, or application thereof (in particular, as a result of Brexit and the ongoing base erosion and profit shifting (“BEPS” project); or |
• | lower than anticipated future earnings in jurisdictions where we have lower statutory tax rates and higher than anticipated future earnings in jurisdictions where we have higher statutory tax rates. |
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• | being permitted to provide only two years of audited financial statements, in addition to any required unaudited interim financial statements, with correspondingly reduced “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of operations” disclosure; |
• | not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements in the assessment of our internal control over financial reporting; |
• | reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation; and |
• | exemptions from the requirements of holding a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. |
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• | so long as the Voting Group owns at least 35% of our total outstanding shares of common stock, it will be entitled to designate nine directors for nomination, of which Yucaipa shall have the right to designate seven directors for nomination, Mr. Caring shall have the right to designate one director for nomination and Mr. Jones shall have the right to designate one director for nomination; |
• | so long as the Voting Group owns less than 35% but at least 15% of our total outstanding shares of common stock, it will be entitled to designate six directors for nomination, of which Yucaipa shall have the right to designate four directors for nomination, Mr. Caring shall have the right to designate one director for nomination and Mr. Jones shall have the right to designate one director for nomination; |
• | so long as the Voting Group owns less than 15% but at least 9% of our total outstanding shares of common stock, it will be entitled to designate three directors for nomination, of which Yucaipa shall have the right to designate one director for nomination, Mr. Caring shall have the right to designate one director for nomination and Mr. Jones shall have the right to designate one director for nomination; and |
• | in the event that the Voting Group owns less than 9% of our total outstanding shares of common stock, neither the Voting Group nor any member will be entitled to designate any individuals for nomination for election to the Board; provided, however, that in the event at any time either Mr. Caring or Mr. Jones (in the case of Mr. Jones, at such time as Mr. Jones is not also our Chief Executive Officer) (including their respective affiliates and family members) shall own less than 5% of the shares of our outstanding common stock, such member shall no longer have the nominee designation rights set forth above and such designation shall instead be made by Yucaipa, unless, in each case, any individual member of the Voting Group owns more than 5% of our total outstanding common stock (at such time after the Voting Group owns less than 9% of our total outstanding shares of common stock), in which case such member will be entitled to nominate one director for election (though no other Voting Group member shall have any obligation to vote in favor of such nomination). As Mr. Jones no longer serves as our Chief Executive Officer, he is no longer required to remain (although he continues to be) a director on our Board. |
• | Once the Voting Group owns less than 15% of the shares of our total outstanding shares of common stock, all remaining shares of Class B Common Stock will automatically convert on a one-for-one basis into shares of Class A Common Stock. Until such time as no members of the Voting Group are entitled to designate individuals to be included in the nominees recommended by our Board for election to our Board, or the Stockholders’ Agreement is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms, the Voting Group acting together will agree to vote their Class B Common Stock in favor of the election of the nominees selected by the Voting Group as set forth above. As a result, for so long as any shares of Class B Common Stock remain outstanding, the Voting Group will have the ability to elect all of the members it nominates to our Board, and thereby, will exert a significant amount of control over our management and affairs. This concentrated control will limit or preclude your ability to influence corporate matters for the foreseeable future. The difference in voting rights could also adversely affect the value of our Class A Common Stock by, for example, delaying or deferring a change of control or if investors view, or any potential future purchaser of our company views, the superior voting rights of the Class B Common Stock to have value. |
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• | a Board that is composed of a majority of independent directors, as defined under the listing rules of the NYSE; |
• | a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors; and |
• | a nominating and corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors. |
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• | market conditions in the broader stock market; |
• | actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly financial and operating results; |
• | introduction of new products or services by us or our competitors; |
• | issuance of new or changed securities analysts’ reports or recommendations; |
• | results of operations that vary from expectations of securities analysis and investors; |
• | guidance, if any, that we provide to the public, any changes in such guidance or our failure to meet such guidance; |
• | strategic actions by us or our competitors; |
• | announcement by us, our competitors or our vendors of significant contracts or acquisitions; |
• | sales, or anticipated sales, of large blocks of our common stock; |
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• | additions or departures of key personnel; |
• | regulatory, legal or political developments; |
• | tax developments; |
• | public responses to press releases or other public announcements by us or third parties, including our filings with the SEC; |
• | litigation and governmental investigations; |
• | expiration of any lock-up agreements; |
• | changing economic conditions; |
• | changes in accounting principles; |
• | default under agreements governing our indebtedness; |
• | exchange rate fluctuations; and |
• | other events or factors, including those from natural or man-made disasters, war, acts of terrorism or responses to these events. |
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• | geopolitical and economic instability and military conflicts; |
• | limited protection of our intellectual property and other assets; |
• | compliance with local laws and regulations and unanticipated changes in local laws and regulations, including tax laws and regulations; |
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• | trade and foreign exchange restrictions and higher tariffs; |
• | timing and availability of import and export licenses and other governmental approvals, permits and licenses, including export classification requirements; |
• | foreign currency fluctuations and exchange losses; |
• | transportation delays and other consequences of limited local infrastructure, and disruptions, such as large-scale outages or interruptions of service from utilities or telecommunications providers; |
• | potential difficulties in staffing international operations; |
• | local business and cultural factors that differ from our normal standards and practices; |
• | differing employment practices and labor relations; |
• | heightened risk of terrorist acts; |
• | regional health issues, travel restrictions and natural disasters; and |
• | work stoppages. |
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• | US and international political and economic factors unrelated to our performance; |
• | actual or anticipated fluctuations in our quarterly operating results; |
• | changes in or failure to meet publicly disclosed expectations as to our future financial performance; |
• | changes in securities analysts’ estimates of our financial performance or lack of research and reports by industry analysts; |
• | action by institutional stockholders, including purchases or sales of large blocks of common stock; |
• | speculation in the press or investment community; |
• | changes in market valuations or earnings of similar companies; and |
• | announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions or strategic partnerships. |
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments. |
Item 1C. | Cyber Security. |
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# Houses | House Name | Segment | Country | Arrangement Type | Territory | Opening | Years of Operation | Club Space | Bedrooms | Gym/ Health Club | Spa | Pool | Public F&B/ Friends Studio | Beach | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 40 Greek Street | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Jan-95 | 30 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Babington House | UK | UK | Owned | UK | Sep-98 | 26 | ✔ | 33 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Electric House | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Apr-02 | 22 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Soho House New York | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Jun-03 | 21 | ✔ | 44 | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | High Road House | UK | UK | Owned | UK | Jul-06 | 18 | ✔ | 14 | — | — | — | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Shoreditch House | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Jun-07 | 17 | ✔ | 26 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Soho House West Hollywood | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Mar-10 | 14 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Soho House Berlin | Europe and RoW | Germany | Leased | Europe | May-10 | 14 | ✔ | 89 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Soho Beach House Miami | The Americas | USA | Owned | Americas | Oct-10 | 14 | ✔ | 50 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Little House Mayfair | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Apr-12 | 12 | ✔ | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Soho House Toronto | The Americas | Canada | Joint Venture | Americas | Oct-12 | 12 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Soho House Chicago | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Aug-14 | 10 | ✔ | 40 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Soho House Istanbul | Europe and RoW | Turkey | HMA* | Europe | Apr-15 | 9 | ✔ | 87 | ✔ | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Soho Farmhouse | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Jun-15 | 9 | ✔ | 114 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 76 Dean Street | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Aug-15 | 9 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Little Beach House Malibu | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | May-16 | 8 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Ludlow House | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Jul-16 | 8 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Soho House Barcelona | Europe and RoW | Spain | Joint Venture | Europe | Oct-16 | 8 | ✔ | 57 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Kettner’s | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Jan-18 | 7 | ✔ | 33 | — | — | — | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
20 | White City House | UK | UK | Leased | UK | May-18 | 6 | ✔ | 45 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | DUMBO House | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | May-18 | 6 | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Soho House Amsterdam | Europe and RoW | The Netherlands | Leased | Europe | May-18 | 6 | ✔ | 79 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Little Beach House Barcelona | Europe and RoW | Spain | Joint Venture | Europe | Aug-18 | 6 | ✔ | 17 | — | ✔ | — | — | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Soho House Mumbai | Europe and RoW | India | HMA* | Asia | Nov-18 | 6 | ✔ | 38 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Soho House Hong Kong | Europe and RoW | Hong Kong | Leased | Asia | Sep-19 | 5 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Soho Warehouse, DTLA | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Oct-19 | 5 | ✔ | 48 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Soho Roc House | Europe and RoW | Greece | Leased | Europe | Jul-20 | 4 | ✔ | 44 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Soho Beach House Canouan | The Americas | St Vincent & The Grenadines | HMA* | Americas | Apr-21 | 3 | ✔ | 40 | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | 180 House | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Apr-21 | 3 | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Soho House Austin | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | May-21 | 3 | ✔ | 46 | — | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Soho House Tel Aviv | Europe and RoW | Israel | Leased | Europe | Aug-21 | 3 | ✔ | 24 | — | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Soho House Paris | Europe and RoW | France | Leased | Europe | Sep-21 | 3 | ✔ | 36 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Soho House Rome | Europe and RoW | Italy | Leased | Europe | Oct-21 | 3 | ✔ | 69 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Soho House Nashville | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Feb-22 | 2 | ✔ | 47 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Brighton Beach House | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Mar-22 | 2 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Holloway House | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | May-22 | 2 | ✔ | 34 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Little House Balham | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Jul-22 | 2 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Soho House Copenhagen | Europe and RoW | Denmark | Leased | Europe | Jul-22 | 2 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Soho House Stockholm | Europe and RoW | Sweden | Leased | Europe | Dec-22 | 2 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Miami Pool House | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Dec-22 | 2 | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Soho House Bangkok | Europe and RoW | Thailand | Leased | Asia | Feb-23 | 2 | ✔ | — | — | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Soho House Mexico City | The Americas | Mexico | Leased | Americas | Sep-23 | 1 | ✔ | 4 | — | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Soho House Portland | The Americas | USA | Leased | Americas | Mar-24 | 0 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Soho House Sao Paulo | The Americas | Brazil | Leased | Americas | Jun-24 | 0 | ✔ | 32 | ✔ | — | ✔ | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | London Mews House | UK | UK | Leased | UK | Sep-24 | 0 | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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* | SHCO operates these properties under a hotel management agreement. |
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings. |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. |
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Item 6. | [Reserved] |
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
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• | Cities Without Houses |
• | Soho Friends |
• | Soho Works |
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• | The ability to grow our member base. Long-term member growth is a direct driver of Membership Revenue growth and an important factor in driving In-House Revenue growth. The impact of long-term member growth on Membership Revenues can be particularly impactful to our earnings given the lower direct expenses associated with incremental Membership Revenues relative to our other revenue streams. |
• | Our ability to grow In-House Revenues. In addition to their annual membership fee, our members pay for goods and services that they consume, which we refer to as In-House Revenues. We continue to actively develop the offerings in our Soho Houses and our other membership brands to improve overall experience and capture greater spend on food and beverage, accommodation, spa services, private events and our other goods and services. We believe that the pricing of our In-House offerings, which is reflective of the membership fees we receive from members who consume most of our In-House offerings, represents great value to our members for the level of quality provided, reinforcing the overall membership experience, rewarding brand loyalty and creating the opportunity for future revenue enhancement. Our proven ability to drive long-term member growth at existing Houses is also an important contributing factor in sustaining In-House Revenue growth. |
• | Our ability to adjust membership pricing. As we expand our number of Soho Houses globally and continue to invest in maintaining the quality of our existing Soho Houses, we are able to grow Membership Revenues by periodically reviewing our membership fee rates, as well as migrating members from Local House to Every House membership, which also has the effect of increasing Membership Revenues and offering new membership brands to join. Contrary to traditional hospitality companies which may experience brand dilution as they expand, the value of our membership and brand strengthens as we expand into new cities and properties and new membership brands. As we expand globally, the value of an Every House membership becomes more compelling to both new and existing members, enhancing our revenue potential. Historically, our membership price increases have not had a material impact on our retention rates and we believe this provides a strong indication of demand and price inelasticity for our memberships. |
• | Our ability to grow our membership brands and products. We believe the strength of our brand and our culture of creativity and innovation will allow us to continue to capitalize on opportunities in complementary concepts and product lines and that our adjacent lines of business can achieve substantial stand-alone scale. Our expansion into new products and businesses can contribute meaningfully to our revenue in the future as we tap into our existing and growing membership base. |
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Number of Soho Houses | 45 | 42 | 40 | ||||||
The Americas | 17 | 15 | 14 | ||||||
United Kingdom | 14 | 13 | 13 | ||||||
Europe/RoW | 14 | 14 | 13 | ||||||
Number of Soho House Members | 212,447 | 193,865 | 161,975 | ||||||
The Americas | 81,361 | 70,284 | 60,439 | ||||||
United Kingdom | 73,421 | 70,865 | 60,909 | ||||||
Europe/RoW | 45,147 | 42,094 | 33,827 | ||||||
All Other | 12,518 | 10,622 | 6,800 | ||||||
Number of Other Members | 59,094 | 66,019 | 64,855 | ||||||
The Americas | 15,985 | 17,615 | 17,864 | ||||||
United Kingdom | 35,469 | 40,024 | 39,325 | ||||||
Europe/RoW | 7,640 | 8,380 | 7,666 | ||||||
Number of Total Members | 271,541 | 259,884 | 226,830 | ||||||
Number of Active App Users | 218,132 | 201,211 | 168,641 | ||||||
For the Fiscal Year Ended | For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | |||||||||
Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||||
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Membership Revenue growth year over year | 17% | 31% | 14% | 30% | ||||||||
The Americas | 17% | 28% | 14% | 28% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 17% | 36% | 14% | 35% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 16% | 49% | 13% | 48% | ||||||||
All Other | 19% | 16% | 16% | 15% | ||||||||
Operating loss | $(70,041) | $(35,593) | $(70,041) | $(36,555) | ||||||||
Operating loss margin | (6)% | (3)% | (6)% | (3)% | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution | 228,442 | 215,008 | 228,442 | 220,823 | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 26% | 27% | 26% | 27% | ||||||||
Other Contribution | 60,709 | 60,754 | 60,709 | 62,397 | ||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 18% | 19% | 18% | 19% | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 131,904 | 115,605 | 131,904 | 118,732 | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 11% | 10% | 11% | 10% | ||||||||
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Membership revenues | $418,026 | $356,605 | 17% | $366,249 | 14% | ||||||||||
In-House revenues | 481,613 | 482,155 | (0)% | 495,195 | (3)% | ||||||||||
Other revenues | 304,175 | 286,374 | 6% | 294,119 | 3% | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 1,203,814 | 1,125,134 | 7% | 1,155,563 | 4% | ||||||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(2) | (638,342) | (592,475) | (8)% | (608,498) | (5)% | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(3) | (276,321) | (256,897) | (8)% | (263,845) | (5)% | ||||||||||
General and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)(4) | (152,922) | (143,583) | (7)% | (147,466) | (4)% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (15,626) | (18,679) | 16% | (19,184) | 19% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (101,521) | (111,281) | 9% | (114,291) | 11% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | (16,023) | (20,230) | 21% | (20,777) | 23% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | (22,708) | 36,196 | n/m | 37,175 | n/m | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets | (32,345) | (47,772) | 32% | (49,064) | 34% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill | (6,204) | — | n/m | — | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | (11,843) | (6,006) | (97)% | (6,168) | (92)% | ||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (1,273,855) | (1,160,727) | (10)% | (1,192,118) | (7)% | ||||||||||
Operating loss | (70,041) | (35,593) | (97)% | (36,555) | (92)% | ||||||||||
Other (expense) income | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (83,531) | (84,136) | 1% | (86,411) | 3% | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | (1,768) | (1,038) | (70)% | (1,066) | (66)% | ||||||||||
Share of income (loss) of equity method investments | 5,090 | 1,900 | n/m | 1,951 | n/m | ||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (80,209) | (83,274) | 4% | (85,526) | 6% | ||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (150,250) | (118,867) | (26)% | (122,081) | (23)% | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | (13,318) | (10,811) | (23)% | (11,103) | (20)% | ||||||||||
Net loss | (163,568) | (129,678) | (26)% | (133,184) | (23)% | ||||||||||
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 600 | (865) | n/m | (888) | n/m | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(162,968) | $(130,543) | (25)% | $(134,072) | (22)% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(2) | In-House operating expenses is exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $63,072 and $67,647 ($63,072 and $69,477 in constant currency) for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. |
(3) | Other operating expenses is exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $22,189 and $29,632 ($22,189 and $30,433 in constant currency) for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. |
(4) | General and administrative expenses is exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $16,260 and $14,002 ($16,260 and $14,381 in constant currency) for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. |
For the Fiscal Year Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | $1,203,814 | $1,125,134 | 7% | 4% | ||||||||
The Americas | 473,445 | 441,094 | 7% | 5% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 368,196 | 349,570 | 5% | 3% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 201,198 | 183,260 | 10% | 7% | ||||||||
All Other | 160,975 | 151,210 | 6% | 4% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $418,026 | $356,605 | 17% | 14% | ||||||||
The Americas | 200,171 | 170,946 | 17% | 14% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 122,432 | 104,396 | 17% | 14% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 45,539 | 39,240 | 16% | 13% | ||||||||
All Other | 49,884 | 42,023 | 19% | 16% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
In-House revenues | $481,613 | $482,155 | (0)% | (3)% | ||||||||
The Americas | 203,651 | 199,754 | 2% | (1)% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 182,949 | 182,363 | 0% | (2)% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 95,013 | 100,038 | (5)% | (8)% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Other revenues | $304,175 | $286,374 | 6% | 3% | ||||||||
The Americas | 69,624 | 70,394 | (1)% | (4)% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 62,815 | 62,812 | 0% | (3)% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 60,645 | 43,982 | 38% | 34% | ||||||||
All Other | 111,091 | 109,186 | 2% | (1)% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | $(638,342) | $(592,475) | (8)% | (5)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total House revenues | (74)% | (73)% | ||||||||||
Operating Loss | $(70,041) | $(35,593) | (97)% | (92)% | ||||||||
Operating loss margin | (6)% | (3)% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $228,442 | $215,008 | 6% | 3% | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 26% | 27% | (1)% | |||||||||
House-Level Contribution by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | $121,615 | $105,828 | 15% | 15% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 82,696 | 87,975 | (6)% | (8)% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 5,124 | 7,509 | (32)% | (34)% | ||||||||
All Other | 19,007 | 13,696 | 39% | 35% | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | 30% | 29% | ||||||||||
United Kingdom | 27% | 31% | ||||||||||
Europe/RoW | 4% | 5% | ||||||||||
All Other | 89% | 89% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | $(276,321) | $(256,897) | (8)% | (5)% | ||||||||
Percentage of adjusted other revenues | (82)% | (81)% | ||||||||||
Operating loss | $(70,041) | $(35,593) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Operating loss margin | (6)% | (3)% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution | $60,709 | $60,754 | (0)% | (3)% | ||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 18% | 19% | (1)% | 20% | ||||||||
Other Contribution by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | $18,229 | $14,950 | 22% | 22% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 25,886 | 24,545 | 5% | 3% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 15,154 | 15,405 | (2)% | (4)% | ||||||||
All Other | 1,440 | 5,854 | (75)% | (76)% | ||||||||
Other Contribution Margin by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | 26% | 21% | ||||||||||
United Kingdom | 40% | 37% | ||||||||||
Europe/RoW | 25% | 34% | ||||||||||
All Other | 1% | 4% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | $152,922 | $143,583 | 7% | 4% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 13% | 13% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the Fiscal Year Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | $15,626 | $18,679 | (16)% | (19)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 2% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $101,521 | $111,281 | (9)% | (11)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 8% | 10% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | $16,023 | $20,230 | (21)% | (23)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 2% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | $22,708 | $(36,196) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 2% | (3)% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets | $32,345 | $47,772 | (32)% | (34)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 3% | 4% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill | $6,204 | $— | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 0% | ||||||||||
Other, net | $11,843 | $6,006 | 97% | 92% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 1% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | $83,531 | $84,136 | (1)% | (3)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 7% | 7% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $131,904 | $115,605 | 14% | 11% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 11% | 10% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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December 29, 2024 Actuals | December 31, 2023 Actuals (As Revised) | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $(163,568) | $(129,678) | (26)% | (23)% | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,521 | 111,281 | (9)% | (11)% | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 83,531 | 84,136 | (1)% | (3)% | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 13,318 | 10,811 | 23% | 20% | ||||||||
EBITDA | 34,802 | 76,550 | (55)% | (56)% | ||||||||
(Gain) loss on sale of property and other, net | 1,768 | 1,038 | 70% | 66% | ||||||||
Share of profit of equity method investments | (5,090) | (1,900) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Foreign exchange(2) | 22,708 | (36,196) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 10,713 | 9,319 | 15% | 12% | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 16,023 | 20,230 | (21)% | (23)% | ||||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets(3) | 32,345 | 47,772 | (32)% | (34)% | ||||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill(4) | 6,204 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to shareholder activism(5) | 1,885 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to the evaluation of certain strategic transactions(6) | 2,289 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to ERP implementation(7) | 1,117 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Operational reorganization and severance expense(8) | 7,140 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Out of period operating lease liability adjustment(9) | — | (5,779) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Brand license inventory provision(10) | — | 4,571 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $131,904 | $115,605 | 14% | 16% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
(2) | See “Comparison of the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 - Other Expenses” for information regarding the increase in foreign exchange and share-based compensation expense period-on-period. |
(3) | Following the Company’s impairment review for fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, the Company recognized $14 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets (comprised of $11 million in respect of Operating lease assets and $3 million of Property and equipment, net), of which $14 million is in respect of Soho Works North America and $1 million relates to a UK restaurant site. Further, the Company recognized $18 million of impairment losses on intangible assets, related to the termination of two hotel management contracts and impairment on four LINE and Saguaro hotel management contracts. Following the Company’s impairment review for fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized $48 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets (comprised of $32 million in respect of Operating lease assets and $16 million of Property and equipment, net), of which $39 million is in respect of Soho Works North America. |
(4) | The Company recognized impairment losses of $6 million on goodwill related to the LINE and Saguaro and Soho Roc House reporting units. |
(5) | Primarily relating to professional service fees associated with the Company’s shareholder activism response |
(6) | Primarily relating to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company’s independent special committee in respect of the evaluation of certain strategic transactions. |
(7) | During fiscal year ended December 29, 2024, the Company incurred certain expenses related to the planned ERP system implementation. |
(8) | Expenses incurred with respect to a strategic reorganization program of the Company’s operations and support teams. |
(9) | Represents out-of-period adjustments correcting errors with respect to the estimation of the operating lease liability identified during fiscal 2023 but relating to prior financial periods. There is no material impact from the correction of this error to previously reported periods. |
(10) | In November 2023, the Company entered into a 10-year licensing agreement with a third party to manufacture and distribute the Company’s Cowshed branded products, commencing January 1, 2024. This agreement has restricted the Company’s ability to sell certain inventories it acquired prior to entering into the agreement. As such, the Company has provided in full for the inventory it is unable to recover as a result of the entering into the agreement. |
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Change % | December 31, 2023 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating loss | $(70,041) | $(35,593) | (97)% | $(36,555) | (92)% | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 152,922 | 143,583 | 7% | 147,466 | 4% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 15,626 | 18,679 | (16)% | 19,184 | (19)% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,521 | 111,281 | (9)% | 114,291 | (11)% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 16,023 | 20,230 | (21)% | 20,777 | (23)% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | 22,708 | (36,196) | n/m | (37,175) | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | 11,843 | 6,006 | 97% | 6,168 | 92% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets | 32,345 | 47,772 | (32)% | 49,064 | (34)% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill | 6,204 | — | n/m | — | n/m | ||||||||||
Non-House membership revenues | (32,855) | (31,277) | (5)% | (32,123) | (2)% | ||||||||||
Other revenues | (304,175) | (286,374) | (6)% | (294,119) | (3)% | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 276,321 | 256,897 | 8% | 263,845 | 5% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $228,442 | $215,008 | 6% | $220,823 | 3% | ||||||||||
Operating Loss margin | (6)% | (3)% | (3)% | ||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 26% | 27% | 27% | ||||||||||||
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Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $418,026 | $356,605 | 17% | $366,249 | 14% | ||||||||||
Less: Non-House membership revenues | (32,855) | (31,277) | (5)% | (32,123) | (2)% | ||||||||||
Add: In-House revenues | 481,613 | 482,155 | (0)% | 495,195 | (3)% | ||||||||||
Total House revenues | 866,784 | 807,483 | 7% | 829,321 | 5% | ||||||||||
Less: In-House operating expenses | (638,342) | (592,475) | (8)% | (608,498) | (5)% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $228,442 | $215,008 | 6% | $220,823 | 3% | ||||||||||
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Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating loss | $(70,041) | $(35,593) | (97)% | $(36,555) | (92)% | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 152,922 | 143,583 | 7% | 147,466 | 4% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 15,626 | 18,679 | (16)% | 19,184 | (19)% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,521 | 111,281 | (9)% | 114,291 | (11)% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 16,023 | 20,230 | (21)% | 20,777 | (23)% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | 22,708 | (36,196) | n/m | (37,175) | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | 11,843 | 6,006 | 97% | 6,168 | 92% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | 32,345 | 47,772 | (32)% | 49,064 | (34)% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill | 6,204 | — | n/m | — | n/m | ||||||||||
House membership revenues | (385,171) | (325,328) | (18)% | (334,126) | (15)% | ||||||||||
In-House revenues | (481,613) | (482,155) | 0% | (495,195) | 3% | ||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | 638,342 | 592,475 | 8% | 608,498 | 5% | ||||||||||
Total Other Contribution | $60,709 | $60,754 | (0)% | $62,397 | (3)% | ||||||||||
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Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating Loss margin | (6)% | (3)% | (3)% | ||||||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 18% | 19% | 19% | ||||||||||||
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | Change % | December 31, 2023 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
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(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Other Revenues | $304,175 | $286,374 | 6% | 294,119 | 3% | ||||||||||
Add: Non-House membership revenues | 32,855 | 31,277 | 5% | $32,123 | 2% | ||||||||||
Adjusted Other Revenues | 337,030 | 317,651 | 6% | 326,242 | 3% | ||||||||||
Less: other operating expenses | (276,321) | (256,897) | (8)% | (263,845) | (5)% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution | $60,709 | $60,754 | (0)% | $62,397 | (3)% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures—Constant Currency” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
• | from operating activities, our cash inflows include Membership revenues, In-House revenues and Other revenues, such as the sale of retail products. The primary cash outflows from operating activities include general operating expenses and interest payments; |
• | from investing activities, our cash inflows include the proceeds from sale of property and equipment, the sales of subsidiaries and returns from equity method investees. The primary cash outflows from investing activities include the purchase of property and equipment as well as intangibles; and |
• | from financing activities, our cash inflows from financing activities include proceeds from borrowings and from the issuance of shares. The primary cash outflows from financing activities include repayments of borrowings, legal and professional fees from debt or equity related transactions and time to time share repurchases. |
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(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||
Net cash generated by (used in) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $89,677 | $46,988 | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (71,237) | (82,363) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (19,905) | 4,905 | ||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | (3,323) | 2,968 | ||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | $(4,788) | $(27,502) | ||||
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• | Goodwill and purchased intangible asset impairment; |
• | Impairment of other long-lived assets; |
• | Leases; |
• | Income taxes; |
• | Variable interest entities; and |
• | Share-based compensation. |
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Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (BDO LLP: London, United Kingdom: PCAOB ID # 1295) | K-81 | ||
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | K-82 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Fiscal Years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023, and January 1, 2023 | K-84 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the Fiscal Years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 | K-85 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity for the Fiscal Years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 | K-86 | ||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 | K-87 | ||
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | K-89 | ||
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(in thousands, except for par value and share data) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $152,716 | $159,155 | ||||
Restricted cash | 3,602 | 1,951 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 78,890 | 58,089 | ||||
Inventories | 54,419 | 57,596 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 98,774 | 111,949 | ||||
Total current assets | 388,401 | 388,740 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 598,270 | 621,388 | ||||
Operating lease assets | 1,135,810 | 1,152,288 | ||||
Goodwill | 195,295 | 206,285 | ||||
Other intangible assets, net | 102,610 | 127,240 | ||||
Equity method investments | 13,217 | 21,695 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 5,306 | 740 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 4,603 | 9,483 | ||||
Total non-current assets | 2,055,111 | 2,139,119 | ||||
Total assets | $2,443,512 | $2,527,859 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | $75,987 | $70,316 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 98,482 | 86,314 | ||||
Current portion of deferred revenue | 134,360 | 113,755 | ||||
Indirect and employee taxes payable | 33,889 | 40,159 | ||||
Current portion of debt, net of debt issuance costs | 34,618 | 29,290 | ||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities—sites trading less than one year | 371 | 1,721 | ||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities—sites trading more than one year | 57,078 | 49,436 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 39,377 | 35,831 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 474,162 | 426,822 | ||||
Debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs | 656,868 | 635,576 | ||||
Property mortgage loans, net of debt issuance costs | 137,385 | 137,099 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion—sites trading less than one year | 90,081 | 68,762 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion—sites trading more than one year | 1,210,637 | 1,234,140 | ||||
Finance lease liabilities | 77,255 | 78,481 | ||||
Financing obligation | 76,900 | 76,624 | ||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 23,697 | 30,057 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,286 | 1,510 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | 23,699 | 5,941 | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,298,808 | 2,268,190 | ||||
Total liabilities | 2,772,970 | 2,695,012 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) | ||||||
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(in thousands, except for par value and share data) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Shareholders’ equity | ||||||
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 66,359,217 shares issued and 52,731,922 outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and 62,189,717 issued and 53,741,731 outstanding as of December 31, 2023; Class B common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 141,500,385 shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | 2,079 | 2,057 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,246,584 | 1,231,941 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,539,500) | (1,376,532) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 35,174 | 29,641 | ||||
Treasury stock, at cost; 13,627,295 shares as of December 29, 2024 and 10,467,120 shares as of December 31, 2023 | (79,396) | (62,000) | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | (335,059) | (174,893) | ||||
Noncontrolling interest | 5,601 | 7,740 | ||||
Total shareholders’ equity | (329,458) | (167,153) | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $2,443,512 | $2,527,859 | ||||
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(in thousands except for per share data) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||
Revenues | |||||||||
Membership revenues | $418,026 | $356,605 | $272,809 | ||||||
In-House revenues | 481,613 | 482,155 | 427,209 | ||||||
Other revenues | 304,175 | 286,374 | 275,985 | ||||||
Total revenues | 1,203,814 | 1,125,134 | 976,003 | ||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||
In-House operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $63,072, $67,647 and $55,581 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively) | (638,342) | (592,475) | (530,729) | ||||||
Other operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $22,189, $29,632 $30,266 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023, respectively) | (276,321) | (256,897) | (251,901) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $16,260, $14,002 and $14,068 for the fiscal years ended December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 respectively) | (152,922) | (143,583) | (123,435) | ||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (15,626) | (18,679) | (14,078) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (101,521) | (111,281) | (99,915) | ||||||
Share-based compensation | (16,023) | (20,230) | (27,681) | ||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | (22,708) | 36,196 | (69,600) | ||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets (Note 5, Note 8 and Note 9) | (32,345) | (47,772) | — | ||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill (Note 9) | (6,204) | — | — | ||||||
Other, net | (11,843) | (6,006) | (9,703) | ||||||
Total operating expenses | (1,273,855) | (1,160,727) | (1,127,042) | ||||||
Operating income (loss) | (70,041) | (35,593) | (151,039) | ||||||
Other (expense) income | |||||||||
Interest expense, net | (83,531) | (84,136) | (71,518) | ||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | (1,768) | (1,038) | 390 | ||||||
Share of income (loss) of equity method investments | 5,090 | 1,900 | 3,941 | ||||||
Total other expense, net | (80,209) | (83,274) | (67,187) | ||||||
Loss before income taxes | (150,250) | (118,867) | (218,226) | ||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (13,318) | (10,811) | (5,131) | ||||||
Net loss | (163,568) | (129,678) | (223,357) | ||||||
Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 600 | (865) | (800) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(162,968) | $(130,543) | $(224,157) | ||||||
Net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stock | |||||||||
Basic and diluted (Note 14) | $(0.84) | $(0.67) | $(1.12) | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||
Basic and diluted (Note 14) | 195,160 | 195,590 | 199,985 | ||||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||
Net loss | $(163,568) | $(129,678) | $(223,357) | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 5,448 | (25,077) | 47,550 | ||||||
Comprehensive loss | (158,120) | (154,755) | (175,807) | ||||||
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 600 | (865) | (800) | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest | 85 | (205) | 476 | ||||||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(157,435) | $(155,825) | $(176,131) | ||||||
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(in thousands) | Common Stock | Additional Paid- In Capital | Accumulated Deficit (As Revised) | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (As Revised) | Treasury Stock | Total Shareholders’ Deficit Attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. (As Revised) | Noncontrolling Interest (As Revised) | Total Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity (As Revised) | ||||||||||||||||
As of January 2, 2022 | $2,025 | $1,189,044 | $(1,021,832) | $6,897 | $— | $176,134 | $6,058 | $182,192 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | (224,157) | — | — | (224,157) | 800 | (223,357) | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,206) | (1,206) | ||||||||||||||||
Purchase of noncontrolling interests in connection with the Soho Restaurants Acquisition | — | (1,884) | — | — | — | (1,884) | 1,884 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | — | — | — | (50,000) | (50,000) | — | (50,000) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation, net of tax | 12 | 26,195 | — | — | — | 26,207 | — | 26,207 | ||||||||||||||||
Additional IPO costs | — | (269) | — | — | — | (269) | — | (269) | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | 48,026 | — | 48,026 | (476) | 47,550 | ||||||||||||||||
As of January 1, 2023 | $2,037 | $1,213,086 | $(1,245,989) | $54,923 | $(50,000) | $(25,943) | $7,060 | $(18,883) | ||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | — | — | (130,543) | — | — | (130,543) | 865 | (129,678) | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | (390) | (390) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased (Note 14) | — | — | — | — | (12,000) | (12,000) | — | (12,000) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 13) | 20 | 18,855 | — | — | — | 18,875 | — | 18,875 | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | (25,282) | — | (25,282) | 205 | (25,077) | ||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2023 | $2,057 | $1,231,941 | $(1,376,532) | $29,641 | $(62,000) | $(174,893) | $7,740 | $(167,153) | ||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | (162,968) | — | — | (162,968) | (600) | (163,568) | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,454) | (1,454) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased (Note 14) | — | — | — | — | (17,396) | (17,396) | — | (17,396) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 13) | 22 | 14,643 | — | — | — | 14,665 | — | 14,665 | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | 5,533 | — | 5,533 | (85) | 5,448 | ||||||||||||||||
As of December 29, 2024 | $2,079 | $1,246,584 | $(1,539,500) | $35,174 | $(79,396) | $(335,059) | $5,601 | $(329,458) | ||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||
Net loss | $(163,568) | $(129,678) | $(223,357) | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 101,521 | 111,281 | 99,915 | ||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 13) | 14,665 | 18,875 | 26,207 | ||||||
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | (3,827) | (607) | 237 | ||||||
Loss (gain) on sale of property and other, net | 1,768 | 1,038 | (390) | ||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets (Note 5, Note 8, and Note 9) | 32,345 | 47,772 | — | ||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill (Note 9) | 6,204 | — | — | ||||||
Provision for write-down of inventories | — | 6,827 | — | ||||||
Share of (income) loss of equity method investments | (5,090) | (1,900) | (3,941) | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 2,795 | 2,808 | 4,315 | ||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment (Note 11) | — | 3,278 | — | ||||||
PIK interest | 31,827 | 39,300 | 36,254 | ||||||
Distributions from equity method investees | 985 | 368 | 3,281 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain), net | 22,708 | (36,196) | 69,600 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | (21,267) | (13,807) | (24,280) | ||||||
Inventories | 2,551 | (5,465) | (29,611) | ||||||
Operating leases, net | 1,738 | (1,915) | 25,190 | ||||||
Other operating assets | 21,123 | (16,994) | (38,771) | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 16,423 | 16,432 | 17,279 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities | 26,776 | 5,571 | 49,935 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 89,677 | 46,988 | 11,863 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (64,186) | (65,941) | (72,345) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | — | 1,368 | 926 | ||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (17,746) | (17,938) | (21,672) | ||||||
Repayment from equity method investees | 10,695 | — | — | ||||||
Property and casualty insurance proceeds received | — | 148 | 338 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (71,237) | (82,363) | (92,753) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||
Repayment of borrowings (Note 11) | (1,777) | (117,790) | (736) | ||||||
Payment for debt extinguishment costs (Note 11) | — | (1,686) | — | ||||||
Issuance of related party loans | — | — | 3,217 | ||||||
Proceeds from borrowings (Note 11) | 1,105 | 140,000 | 105,795 | ||||||
Payments for debt issuance costs | — | (2,822) | (1,860) | ||||||
Principal payments on finance leases | (383) | (407) | (528) | ||||||
Principal payments on financing obligation | — | — | (1,578) | ||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | (1,454) | (390) | (1,206) | ||||||
Purchase of treasury stock, inclusive of commissions (Note 14) | (17,396) | (12,000) | (50,000) | ||||||
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of offering costs (Note 1 and Note 2) | — | — | (269) | ||||||
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities | (19,905) | 4,905 | 52,835 | ||||||
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (3,323) | 2,968 | (3,999) | ||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (4,788) | (27,502) | (32,054) | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | |||||||||
Beginning of year | 161,106 | 188,608 | 220,662 | ||||||
End of year | $156,318 | $161,106 | $188,608 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are comprised of: | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $152,716 | $159,155 | $180,680 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 3,602 | 1,951 | 7,928 | ||||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 | $156,318 | $161,106 | $188,608 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures: | |||||||||
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest | $34,385 | $32,254 | $29,893 | ||||||
Cash paid for income taxes | 3,768 | 5,541 | 585 | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 75,039 | 124,779 | 133,743 | ||||||
Acquisitions of property and equipment under finance leases (Note 11) | 179 | 33 | 12,315 | ||||||
Prepaid capital expenditures | 6,338 | — | — | ||||||
Accrued capital expenditures as of December 29, 2024, December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 | 11,451 | 13,760 | 15,257 | ||||||
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1. | Nature of the Business |
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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• | the level of in-House sales activity (primarily sales of food and beverage) that, even after opening, may be subject to operational constraints connected with a re-emergence of any restrictions; |
• | the continued high level of membership retention and renewals, together with members continuing their current spending patterns; and |
• | the implementation, and timely deployment, of cost containment and reductions measures that are aligned with the anticipated levels of capacity. |
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Buildings | 50-100 years* | ||
Leasehold improvements | Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term | ||
Fixtures and fittings | 2-5 years | ||
Office equipment and other | 2-4 years | ||
Finance lease property | Reasonably assured lease term | ||
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
Great Britain pound sterling | $1.26 | $1.27 | ||||
Canadian dollar | 0.69 | 0.76 | ||||
Euro | 1.04 | 1.10 | ||||
Hong Kong dollar | 0.13 | 0.13 | ||||
Israeli new shekel | 0.27 | 0.28 | ||||
Danish krone | 0.14 | 0.15 | ||||
Swedish krona | 0.09 | 0.10 | ||||
Mexican peso | 0.05 | 0.06 | ||||
Qatari riyal | 0.27 | 0.27 | ||||
Thai baht | 0.03 | 0.03 | ||||
Brazilian real | 0.16 | 0.21 | ||||
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
Turkish lira | 0.03 | N/A | ||||
For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |||||||
Great Britain pound sterling | $1.28 | $1.24 | $1.23 | ||||||
Canadian dollar | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.77 | ||||||
Euro | 1.08 | 1.08 | 1.05 | ||||||
Hong Kong dollar | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.13 | ||||||
Israeli new shekel | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.30 | ||||||
Danish krone | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.14 | ||||||
Swedish krona | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.10 | ||||||
Mexican peso | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.05 | ||||||
Qatari riyal | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.28 | ||||||
Thai baht | 0.03 | 0.03 | N/A | ||||||
Brazilian real | 0.19 | 0.20 | N/A | ||||||
Turkish lira | 0.02 | N/A | N/A | ||||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $2,528 | $6,482 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 12,082 | 4,530 | ||||
Inventories | 4 | 15 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 5,380 | 3,354 | ||||
Total current assets | 19,994 | 14,381 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 25,268 | 29,001 | ||||
Operating lease assets | 95,618 | 103,146 | ||||
Other intangible assets, net | 251 | 314 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 189 | 7,443 | ||||
Total assets | 141,320 | 154,285 | ||||
Accounts payable | 1,899 | 1,070 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 7,072 | 4,050 | ||||
Indirect and employee taxes payable | 1,918 | 1,231 | ||||
Current portion of debt, net of debt issuance costs | 28,710 | 27,715 | ||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - sites trading more than one year | 6,689 | 6,250 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 210 | 6,770 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 46,498 | 47,086 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - sites trading more than one year | 107,838 | 116,251 | ||||
Total liabilities | 154,336 | 163,337 | ||||
Net assets (liabilities) | $(13,016) | $(9,052) | ||||
4. | Equity Method Investments |
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Ownership Interest (Percentage) | |||||||||
Equity Method Investment* | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Soho House Toronto (House)** | |||||||||
Soho House Toronto Partnership | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
139 Ludlow Street New York (Property) | |||||||||
139 Ludlow Acquisition, LLC | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | ||||||
56-60 Redchurch Street, London (Property and Hotel)** | |||||||||
Raycliff Red LLP | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Raycliff Shoreditch Holdings LLP | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Redchurch Partner Limited | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
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Ownership Interest (Percentage) | |||||||||
Equity Method Investment* | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Soho House Barcelona (Property and House) | |||||||||
Mimea XXI S.L. | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Mirador Barcel S.L. | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Little Beach House Barcelona S.L. | 50 | 50 | 50 | ||||||
Soho Beach House Canouan (House) | |||||||||
Soho Beach House Canouan Limited | 20 | 20 | 20 | ||||||
* | The Company owns 50% of Store Berlin and suspended application of the equity method of accounting for Store Berlin as of January 2, 2022, due to the £1 investment balance and given SHCO is not obligated to provide for Store Berlin’s losses, has not guaranteed its obligations, nor otherwise committed to provide financial support. |
** | Under applicable guidance for VIEs, the Company determined that its investments in Soho House Toronto Partnership (“Soho House Toronto”) and the entities comprising 56-60 Redchurch Street, London are VIEs. Soho House Toronto owns and operates a House located in Toronto, while 56-60 Redchurch Street, London provides additional members’ accommodation capacity for Shoreditch House in London. |
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For the Fiscal Year Ended(1) | |||||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Revenues | $53,117 | $51,826 | $45,274 | ||||||
Operating income (loss) | 18,475 | 9,149 | 7,131 | ||||||
Net income (loss)(2) | 10,100 | 2,801 | 3,133 | ||||||
(1) | Excludes amounts related to Store Berlin, as the Company discontinued applying the equity method of accounting. |
(2) | The net income (loss) shown above relates entirely to continuing operations. |
As of(1) | ||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Current assets | $25,428 | $46,771 | ||||
Non-current assets | 156,648 | 134,264 | ||||
Total assets | 182,076 | 181,035 | ||||
Current liabilities | 11,114 | 12,018 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | 136,618 | 138,834 | ||||
Total liabilities | 147,732 | 150,852 | ||||
Net assets | $34,344 | $30,183 | ||||
(1) | Excludes amounts related to Store Berlin, as the Company discontinued applying the equity method of accounting. |
5. | Leases |
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(in thousands) | Operating Leases | Finance Leases | ||||
Fiscal year ended | ||||||
Undiscounted lease payments | ||||||
2025 | $159,442 | $6,067 | ||||
2026 | 160,843 | 5,991 | ||||
2027 | 153,657 | 5,969 | ||||
2028 | 153,033 | 5,922 | ||||
2029 | 154,262 | 5,922 | ||||
Thereafter | 1,620,300 | 204,827 | ||||
Total undiscounted lease payments | 2,401,537 | 234,698 | ||||
Present value adjustment | (1,043,370) | (157,443) | ||||
Total net lease liabilities | $1,358,167 | $77,255 | ||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | |||||||||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $(156,192) | $(137,856) | $(118,269) | ||||||
Interest payments for finance leases | (5,604) | (6,444) | (5,002) | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||
Principal payments for finance leases | $(383) | $(407) | $(528) | ||||||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $75,039 | $124,779 | $133,743 | ||||||
Acquisitions of property and equipment under finance leases | 179 | 33 | 12,315 | ||||||
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||
Weighted-average remaining lease term | ||||||
Finance leases | 41 years | 42 years | ||||
Operating leases | 16 years | 16 years | ||||
Weighted-average discount rate | ||||||
Finance leases | 7.29% | 7.29% | ||||
Operating leases | 7.93% | 7.89% | ||||
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(in thousands) | Operating Leases Under Construction | ||
Fiscal year ended | |||
Estimated total undiscounted lease payments | |||
2025 | $1,057 | ||
2026 | 7,802 | ||
2027 | 11,836 | ||
2028 | 40,021 | ||
2029 | 48,767 | ||
Thereafter | 926,489 | ||
Total undiscounted lease payments expected for leases signed but not commenced | $1,035,972 | ||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||
Interest payments for financing obligation | $(7,172) | $(7,031) | $(6,894) | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||
Capitalized interest | $— | $— | $— | ||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | — | — | — | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||
Principal payments on financing obligation | $— | $— | $(1,578) | ||||||
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(in thousands) | Financing Obligation | ||
Fiscal year ended | |||
Undiscounted lease payments | |||
2025 | $7,316 | ||
2026 | 7,462 | ||
2027 | 7,611 | ||
2028 | 7,763 | ||
2029 | 7,919 | ||
Thereafter | 100,760 | ||
Total undiscounted lease payments | 138,831 | ||
Present value adjustment | 61,931 | ||
Total net financing obligation | $76,900 | ||
6. | Revenue Recognition |
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | Future periods | ||||
Membership, registration fees, and House Introduction Credits | $109,271 | $23,697 | ||||
Total future revenues | $109,271 | $23,697 | ||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Contract receivables | $78,890 | $58,089 | ||||
Contract assets | 3,257 | 3,778 | ||||
Contract liabilities | 174,697 | 156,252 | ||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||
Opening balance | $156,252 | $127,692 | $113,630 | ||||||
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the period | (120,099) | (81,667) | (89,394) | ||||||
Increases due to cash received during the period | 138,149 | 109,684 | 104,652 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation | 395 | 543 | (1,196) | ||||||
Closing balance | $174,697 | $156,252 | $127,692 | ||||||
7. | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Amounts owed by equity method investees | $2,379 | $1,323 | ||||
Prepayments and accrued income | 36,350 | 35,510 | ||||
Contract assets | 3,257 | 3,778 | ||||
Inventory supplier advances | 12,139 | 18,656 | ||||
Other receivables | 44,649 | 52,682 | ||||
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $98,774 | $111,949 | ||||
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8. | Property and Equipment, Net |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Land and buildings | $210,788 | $210,753 | ||||
Leasehold improvements | 412,810 | 380,958 | ||||
Fixtures and fittings | 387,346 | 355,468 | ||||
Office equipment and other | 50,803 | 43,416 | ||||
Construction in progress | 31,276 | 35,810 | ||||
Finance property lease | 79,831 | 80,906 | ||||
1,172,854 | 1,107,311 | |||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation | (558,340) | (471,875) | ||||
Less: Accumulated impairment | (16,244) | (14,048) | ||||
$598,270 | $621,388 | |||||
9. | Goodwill and Intangible Assets |
(in thousands) | UK | The Americas | Europe and RoW | Total | ||||||||
January 2, 2022 | $100,665 | $47,446 | $66,146 | $214,257 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (10,690) | — | (3,921) | (14,611) | ||||||||
January 1, 2023 | $89,975 | $47,446 | $62,225 | $199,646 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 4,684 | — | 1,955 | 6,639 | ||||||||
December 31, 2023 | $94,659 | $47,446 | $64,180 | $206,285 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (1,205) | — | (3,581) | (4,786) | ||||||||
Impairment charge | — | (2,043) | (4,161) | (6,204) | ||||||||
December 29, 2024 | $93,454 | $45,403 | $56,438 | $195,295 | ||||||||
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December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | Average Amortization Period (in years) | Gross Carrying Value | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Value | Gross Carrying Value | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Value | ||||||||||||||
Brand | 24 | $110,854 | $59,860 | $50,994 | $111,634 | $55,140 | $56,494 | ||||||||||||||
Membership list | 20 | 15,870 | 10,438 | 5,432 | 15,905 | 9,666 | 6,239 | ||||||||||||||
Hotel management agreements(1) | 15 | — | — | — | 23,600 | 3,974 | 19,626 | ||||||||||||||
Website, internal-use software development costs, and other | 5 | 116,350 | 70,166 | 46,184 | 94,366 | 49,485 | 44,881 | ||||||||||||||
$243,074 | $140,464 | $102,610 | $245,505 | $118,265 | $127,240 | ||||||||||||||||
(1) | During the year ended December 29, 2024, the Company recognized an impairment losses of $18 million, which reduced the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by $24 million and $6 million, respectively. See below for further information. |
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(in thousands) | |||
2025 | $25,076 | ||
2026 | 21,056 | ||
2027 | 13,247 | ||
2028 | 11,476 | ||
2029 | 8,008 | ||
10. | Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Accrued interest | $7,113 | $1,309 | ||||
Hotel deposits | 12,414 | 12,628 | ||||
Trade, capital and other accruals | 78,955 | 72,377 | ||||
Total accrued liabilities | $98,482 | $86,314 | ||||
11. | Debt |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Senior Secured Notes, interest at 8.1764% for the Initial Notes and 8.5% for the Additional Notes, maturing March 2027 | $644,002 | $615,718 | ||||
Soho Works Limited loans, unsecured, 7% interest bearing, maturing September 2025 (see additional description below) | 27,369 | $27,715 | ||||
Other loans (see additional description below) | 20,115 | 21,433 | ||||
691,486 | 664,866 | |||||
Less: Current portion of long-term debt | (34,618) | (29,290) | ||||
Total long-term debt, net of current portion | $656,868 | $635,576 | ||||
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Term loan, interest at 6.99%, maturing June 1, 2033 | $137,385 | $137,099 | ||||
Total property mortgage loans | $137,385 | $137,099 | ||||
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Currency | Maturity date | Principal balance as of December 29, 2024 | Applicable interest rateas of December 29, 2024 | |||||||||
Dean Street loan | Great Britain pound sterling | March 2040 | $9,179 | 6.0% | ||||||||
Copenhagen loan | Danish krone | November 2033 | 1,928 | 8.0% | ||||||||
Copenhagen loan | Danish krone | December 2038 | 991 | 0.0% | ||||||||
Greek Street loan | Great Britain pound sterling | January 2028 | 2,229 | 7.5% | ||||||||
Compagnie de Phalsbourg credit facility | Euro | February 2025 | 5,397 | 7.0% | ||||||||
Greek government loan | Euro | July 2025 | 391 | 3.1% | ||||||||
(in thousands) | |||
2025 | $34,596 | ||
2026 | 1,516 | ||
2027 | 650,201 | ||
2028 | 792 | ||
2029 | 828 | ||
Thereafter | 148,311 | ||
Total future principal payments | 836,244 | ||
Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | (7,373) | ||
Total debt | $828,871 | ||
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(in thousands) | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||
December 29, 2024 | ||||||
Senior Secured Notes | $644,002 | $596,976 | ||||
Property mortgage loans | 137,385 | 99,283 | ||||
Other non-current debt | 20,115 | 19,853 | ||||
$801,502 | $716,112 | |||||
(in thousands) | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||
December 31, 2023 | ||||||
Senior Secured Notes | $615,718 | $597,063 | ||||
Property mortgage loans | 137,099 | 117,488 | ||||
Other non-current debt | 21,433 | 21,079 | ||||
$774,250 | $735,630 | |||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
SARs | $2,377 | $7,485 | $9,425 | ||||||
Restricted stock awards (Growth Shares) | — | 1,101 | 2,285 | ||||||
RSUs | 12,288 | 8,446 | 12,595 | ||||||
PSUs | — | — | — | ||||||
Type III modification | — | 1,843 | 1,902 | ||||||
Employer-related payroll expense(1) | 1,358 | 1,355 | 1,474 | ||||||
Total share-based compensation expense | 16,023 | 20,230 | 27,681 | ||||||
Tax benefit for share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | $16,023 | $20,230 | $27,681 | ||||||
(1) | Relates to employment related taxes, including employer national insurance tax in the UK. These amounts were settled in cash and are not included in additional paid-in capital or as an adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. |
For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | |||||||
Expected average life(1) | 3.21 - 4.81 years | 1.70 - 5.56 years | 3.92 - 6.30 years | ||||||
Expected volatility(2) | 76% | 55% - 59% | 56% | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate(3) | 4.17% - 4.29% | 3.54% - 5.01% | 3.78 - 4.25% | ||||||
Expected dividend yield(4) | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | ||||||
(1) | The expected life assumption is based on the Company’s expectation for the period prior to exercise. |
(2) | The expected volatility assumption is developed using leverage-adjusted historical volatilities for public peer companies, reflecting the expected life of the awards. |
(3) | The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury bootstrap adjusted yield curve at the valuation date, with terms matched to the expected life of the awards. |
(4) | The expected dividend yield is 0.0% since the Company does not expect to pay dividends. |
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Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share(1) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2023 | 5,290,719 | $7.49 | 5.66 | — | ||||||||
Granted | 3,113,109 | 5.00 | ||||||||||
Forfeited (post-IPO conversion) | (108,678) | 5.73 | ||||||||||
Exercised | (802,482) | 4.31 | ||||||||||
Expired | (993,753) | 12.55 | ||||||||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 6,498,915 | $5.94 | 6.88 | $13,853,270 | ||||||||
Exercisable as of December 31, 2023 | 4,426,827 | 5.62 | 5.88 | 10,664,618 | ||||||||
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2023 | 6,498,915 | $5.94 | 6.88 | $13,853,270 | ||||||||
Granted | — | — | ||||||||||
Forfeited (post-IPO conversion) | (64,401) | 5.00 | ||||||||||
Exercised | (594,810) | 4.73 | ||||||||||
Expired | — | — | ||||||||||
Outstanding as of December 29, 2024 | 5,839,704 | $5.64 | 6.19 | $13,673,022 | ||||||||
Exercisable as of December 29, 2024 | 5,055,334 | 5.74 | 5.90 | 11,641,504 | ||||||||
Vested and expected to vest as of December 29, 2024 | 5,839,704 | $5.64 | 6.19 | $13,673,022 | ||||||||
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Number of Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||||
Nonvested as of January 1, 2023 | 130,288 | $13.28 | ||||
Vested and not yet released as of January 1, 2023 | 16,286 | 5.19 | ||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2023 | 146,574 | $12.38 | ||||
Granted | — | — | ||||
Vested | (130,288) | 13.28 | ||||
Forfeited | — | — | ||||
Nonvested as of December 31, 2023 | — | $— | ||||
Vested and not yet released as of December 31, 2023 | — | — | ||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | — | $— | ||||
Granted | — | — | ||||
Vested | — | — | ||||
Forfeited | — | — | ||||
Nonvested as of December 29, 2024 | — | $— | ||||
Vested and not yet released as of December 29, 2024 | — | — | ||||
Outstanding as of December 29, 2024 | — | $— | ||||
Number of Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value(1) | |||||
Nonvested as of January 1, 2023 | 2,183,173 | $8.44 | ||||
Vested and not yet released as of January 1, 2023 | 815,692 | 4.76 | ||||
Outstanding as of January 1, 2023 | 2,998,865 | $7.44 | ||||
Granted | 1,023,030 | 6.50 | ||||
Vested | (1,437,153) | 7.29 | ||||
Forfeited | — | — | ||||
Nonvested as of December 31, 2023 | 1,769,050 | $8.57 | ||||
Vested and not yet released as of December 31, 2023 | 558,334 | 4.72 | ||||
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 2,327,384 | $8.57 | ||||
Granted | 1,535,074 | 6.08 | ||||
Vested | (1,568,868) | 7.51 | ||||
Forfeited | (45,877) | 6.24 | ||||
Nonvested as of December 29, 2024 | 1,689,379 | $7.36 | ||||
Vested and not yet released as of December 29, 2024 | 150,000 | 4.03 | ||||
Outstanding as of December 29, 2024 | 1,839,379 | $7.36 | ||||
(1) | The amount of share-based compensation for the RSUs and PSUs is based on the fair value of our Class A common stock at the grant date. |
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14. | Loss Per Share and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) |
SHCO Common Stock | ||||||
Class A Common Stock | Class B Common Stock | |||||
As of January 2, 2022 | 61,029,730 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares repurchased | (8,467,120) | — | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 1,159,987 | — | ||||
As of January 1, 2023 | 53,722,597 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares repurchased | (2,000,000) | — | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 2,019,134 | — | ||||
As of December 31, 2023 | 53,741,731 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares repurchased | (3,160,175) | — | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 2,150,366 | — | ||||
As of December 29, 2024 | 52,731,922 | 141,500,385 | ||||
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For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
(in thousands except share and per share amounts) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(162,968) | $(130,543) | $(224,157) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders | (162,968) | (130,543) | (224,157) | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted loss per share for Class A and Class B common stockholders | 195,160,322 | 195,589,859 | 199,985,264 | ||||||
Basic and diluted loss per share | $(0.84) | $(0.67) | $(1.12) | ||||||
15. | Commitments and Contingencies |
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16. | Defined Contribution Plan |
17. | Income Taxes |
For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||
Domestic | $(35,503) | $(78,045) | $(3,191) | ||||||
Foreign | (114,747) | (40,822) | (215,035) | ||||||
$(150,250) | $(118,867) | $(218,226) | |||||||
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For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Current tax expense | |||||||||
Domestic | $13,987 | $(59) | $2,240 | ||||||
Foreign | 3,158 | 11,477 | 2,654 | ||||||
Total current | 17,145 | 11,418 | 4,894 | ||||||
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | |||||||||
Domestic | (225) | (690) | 690 | ||||||
Foreign | (3,602) | 83 | (453) | ||||||
Total deferred | (3,827) | (607) | 237 | ||||||
Total income tax expense (benefit) | $13,318 | $10,811 | $5,131 | ||||||
Effective income tax rate | (9%) | (9%) | (2%) | ||||||
For the Fiscal Year Ended | |||||||||
December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | January 1, 2023 (As Revised) | |||||||
Benefit at US statutory income tax rate | 21% | 21% | 21% | ||||||
Permanent differences | (2%) | (3%) | (2%) | ||||||
Change in unrecognized tax benefits | (8%) | (22%) | 0% | ||||||
Movement in valuation allowances | (18%) | (5%) | (9%) | ||||||
Differences in tax rates in other jurisdictions | 2% | 3% | (1%) | ||||||
Non deductible expenses | (1%) | (3%) | 0% | ||||||
True up | (1%) | 1% | 0% | ||||||
Loss of tax attributes | 0% | 0% | (13%) | ||||||
State and local | (2%) | (1%) | 0% | ||||||
Other | 0% | 0% | 2% | ||||||
Effective income tax rate | (9%) | (9%) | (2%) | ||||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $36,673 | $35,077 | ||||
Other short term differences | 29,335 | 31,059 | ||||
Lease liability | 337,562 | 329,162 | ||||
Interest limitation carryforward | 90,944 | 55,223 | ||||
Tax losses | 125,059 | 104,214 | ||||
Total gross deferred tax assets | 619,573 | 554,735 | ||||
Valuation allowance | (235,255) | (187,743) | ||||
Total deferred tax assets | $384,318 | $366,992 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | $(24,302) | $(29,136) | ||||
Intangible assets | (13,745) | (13,735) | ||||
Right of use asset | (342,116) | (323,744) | ||||
Other | (1,135) | (1,147) | ||||
Total gross deferred tax liabilities | (381,298) | (367,762) | ||||
Total net deferred tax asset (liabilities) | $3,020 | $(770) | ||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Non-current deferred tax assets | $5,306 | $740 | ||||
Non-current deferred tax liabilities | (2,286) | (1,510) | ||||
$3,020 | $(770) | |||||
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||
Balance at beginning of year | $46,889 | $15,841 | $15,129 | ||||||
Additions related to the current year | 19,288 | 11,917 | 5,359 | ||||||
Additions related to the prior years | 30,600 | 17,899 | — | ||||||
Reductions related to prior year positions | (3,818) | (95) | — | ||||||
Reductions due to expiry of statute of limitations | (5,126) | (176) | (3,014) | ||||||
Change in tax rate | — | — | — | ||||||
Foreign exchange | (765) | 1,503 | (1,633) | ||||||
Balance at end of year | $87,068 | $46,889 | $15,841 | ||||||
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• | The Americas, and |
• | Europe and RoW. |
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership Revenues | $206,340 | $122,432 | $53,064 | $381,836 | $49,884 | $431,720 | ||||||||||||
In-House Revenues | 206,408 | 182,949 | 118,022 | 507,379 | — | 507,379 | ||||||||||||
Other Revenues | 75,439 | 70,657 | 60,645 | 206,741 | 111,091 | 317,832 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (14,742) | (7,842) | (30,533) | (53,117) | — | (53,117) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | 473,445 | 368,196 | 201,198 | 1,042,839 | 160,975 | 1,203,814 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | (281,028) | (220,057) | (134,797) | (635,882) | (2,460) | (638,342) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | (52,573) | (39,557) | (46,122) | (138,252) | (138,069) | (276,321) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | (333,601) | (259,614) | (180,919) | (774,134) | (140,529) | (914,663) | ||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Other segment items(2) | (63,238) | 12,753 | (18,321) | (68,806) | (32,813) | (101,619) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | 3,949 | 1,148 | 5,616 | 10,713 | — | 10,713 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | 80,555 | 122,483 | 7,574 | 210,612 | (12,367) | 198,245 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (46,235) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Segmental EBITDA | 152,010 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (101,521) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (83,531) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (13,318) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | (1,768) | |||||||||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 5,090 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | (22,708) | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (15,626) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent(1) | (6,690) | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | 1,873 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | (10,713) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (16,023) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long lived assets and intangible assets(3) | (32,345) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of Goodwill(4) | (6,204) | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(5) | (12,094) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(163,568) | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Includes the effect of a prior-period error correction, as discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Basis of Presentation. |
(2) | Other segment items mainly relate to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net and other, net. |
(3) | Following the Company’s impairment review, the Company recognized $14 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets (comprised of $11 million in respect of Operating lease assets and $3 million of Property and equipment, net), of which $14 million is in respect of Soho Works North America and $1 million related to a UK restaurant site. Further, the Company recognized $18 million of impairment losses on intangible assets related to the termination of two hotel management contracts and impairment on four LINE and Saguaro hotel management contracts. |
(4) | The Company recognized impairment losses of $6 million on goodwill related to the LINE and Saguaro and Soho Roc House reporting units |
(5) | Other expenses, net include a $2 million expense related to professional service fees associated with the Company’s shareholder activism response, a $2 million expense related to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company’s independent special committee in request of the evaluation of certain strategic transactions and a $7 million expense incurred with respect to a strategic reorganization program of the Company’s operations and support teams. |
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For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership Revenues | $177,267 | $104,396 | $45,648 | $327,311 | $42,023 | $369,334 | ||||||||||||
In-House Revenues | 203,172 | 182,363 | 122,359 | 507,894 | — | 507,894 | ||||||||||||
Other Revenues | 76,066 | 70,497 | 43,982 | 190,545 | 109,187 | 299,732 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (15,411) | (7,686) | (28,729) | (51,826) | — | (51,826) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | 441,094 | 349,570 | 183,260 | 973,924 | 151,210 | 1,125,134 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | $(263,488) | $(196,126) | $(131,084) | $(590,698) | $(1,777) | (592,475) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | $(56,827) | $(40,925) | $(29,262) | $(127,014) | $(129,883) | (256,897) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | (320,315) | (237,051) | (160,346) | (717,712) | (131,660) | (849,372) | ||||||||||||
Other segment items(4) | (50,338) | 4,420 | (16,808) | (62,726) | (36,980) | (99,706) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | 3,036 | 1,239 | 5,044 | 9,319 | — | 9,319 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | 73,477 | 118,178 | 11,150 | 202,805 | (17,430) | 185,375 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (43,946) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Segmental EBITDA | 141,429 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (111,281) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (84,136) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (10,811) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | (1,038) | |||||||||||||||||
Share of loss of equity method investments | 1,900 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | 36,196 | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (18,679) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent(1) | (1,785) | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | 1,855 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | (9,319) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (20,230) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment(2) | (47,772) | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(3) | (6,007) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(129,678) | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Includes the effect of a prior-period error correction, as discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Basis of Presentation. |
(2) | During Fiscal 2023, the Company recognized $48 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets (comprised of $32 million in respect of Operating lease assets and $16 million of Property and equipment, net), of which $39 million is in respect of Soho Works North America. |
(3) | In November 2023, the Company entered into a 10-year licensing agreement with a third party to manufacture and distribute the Company’s Cowshed brand, commencing January 1, 2024. This agreement has restricted the Company’s ability to sell certain inventories it acquired prior to entering into the agreement. As such, the Company has provided in full for the $5 million of inventory it is unable to recover as a result of the entering into the agreement. This is presented within other, net in the consolidated statement of operations for Fiscal 2023. |
(4) | Other segment items mainly relate to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net and other, net. |
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership Revenues | $139,636 | $76,603 | $31,485 | $247,724 | $35,955 | $283,679 | ||||||||||||
In-House Revenues | 193,983 | 166,016 | 88,240 | 448,239 | — | 448,239 | ||||||||||||
Other Revenues | 70,689 | 65,010 | 38,408 | 174,107 | 115,252 | 289,359 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (14,919) | (7,700) | (22,655) | (45,274) | — | (45,274) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | 389,389 | 299,929 | 135,478 | 824,796 | 151,207 | 976,003 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | $(243,216) | $(185,566) | $(99,160) | $(527,942) | $(2,787) | (530,729) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | $(50,893) | $(38,233) | $(24,183) | $(113,309) | $(138,592) | (251,901) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | (294,109) | (223,799) | (123,343) | (641,251) | (141,379) | (782,630) | ||||||||||||
Other segment items(2) | (27,531) | (15,468) | (4,631) | (47,630) | (23,563) | (71,193) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | 2,610 | 1,142 | 3,825 | 7,577 | — | 7,577 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | 70,359 | 61,804 | 11,329 | 143,492 | (13,735) | 129,757 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (43,522) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated Segmental EBITDA | 86,235 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (99,915) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (71,518) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit | (5,131) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | 390 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of loss of equity method investments | 3,941 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange(1) | (69,600) | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (14,078) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent | (7,877) | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | (924) | |||||||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | (7,577) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense(3) | (22,675) | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(3) | (14,628) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(223,357) | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Includes the effect of a prior-period error correction, as discussed in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Basis of Presentation. |
(2) | Other segment items mainly relate to depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net and other, net. |
(3) | Other expenses, net includes share-based compensation and severance expense incurred related to the departure of the former Chief Operating Officer ($4 million) and another former employee ($1 million) of the Company of $5 million for fiscal year ended January 1, 2023. This balance is reported within share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statement of operations for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023. |
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 (As Revised) | ||||
Long-lived assets by geography | ||||||
The Americas | $868,883 | $873,547 | ||||
United Kingdom | 548,996 | 556,628 | ||||
Europe | 294,394 | 317,502 | ||||
Asia | 35,024 | 47,694 | ||||
Total long-lived assets | $1,747,297 | $1,795,371 | ||||
19. | Related Party Transactions |
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(in thousands) | December 29, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||
Soho House Toronto Partnership | $745 | $608 | ||||
Raycliff Red LLP | (6,957) | (5,669) | ||||
Mirador Barcel S.L. | (1,081) | (784) | ||||
Little Beach House Barcelona S.L. | (355) | (406) | ||||
Mimea XXI S.L. | 961 | 715 | ||||
Soho Beach House Canouan Limited | 673 | — | ||||
StoreBerlin Limited* | 1,470 | 1,310 | ||||
$(4,544) | $(4,226) | |||||
* | The Company owns 50% of Store Berlin and suspended application of the equity method of accounting for Store Berlin as of January 2, 2022, due to the £1 investment balance and given SHCO is not obligated to provide for Store Berlin’s losses, has not guaranteed its obligations, nor otherwise committed to provide financial support. Whilst StoreBerlin has suspended equity method of accounting, the entity continues to have a balance owed by the JV. |
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20. | Revision of Prior Period Financial Statements |
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1. | North America segment balance sheet reconciliations – the Company identified misstatements during the balance sheet reconciliation process which impacted several years and financial statement line items. The identified misstatements primarily related to items that should have been expensed as In-House and Other operating expenses but were manually coded incorrectly or not picked up in our systems. |
2. | Soho Home sale transactions – the Company implemented a new ERP system for the retail business in August 2024. As part of the cut-over process into the new system, transactions were identified that had not been loaded from the commercial third party external system into the Company’s previous ERP system. On the statement of operations, this misstatement resulted in an understatement of Other revenues and Other operating expenses of $3 million and $1 million in Fiscal 2022, respectively; and $1 million and less than $1 million in Fiscal 2023, respectively, so an understatement of net income of $2 million in Fiscal 2022; and less than $1 million in Fiscal 2023. On the balance sheet, this misstatement impacted inventories and deferred income financial statement line items which resulted in an understatement of net assets of $2 million as at Fiscal 2022 and $2 million as at Fiscal 2023. There was no impact on the statement of cash flows presented in the fiscal periods impacted by these errors. |
3. | Soho Works embedded lease accounting – the Company had not correctly identified a large Soho Works office contract as an embedded lease and failed to split the payments received under this contract as Membership revenues and as a credit to Other operating expenses (rent expense). This misstatement resulted in an overstatement of Membership revenues and Other operating expenses of $5 million in Fiscal 2023 which offset one another to have a net nil impact on net income, and a net nil impact on net assets and cash flows. There was no impact on the balance sheet and statement of cash flows presented in the fiscal periods impacted by these errors. |
4. | Revenue recognition of exclusivity and incentive fee – the Company incorrectly recognized revenue in connection with two contracts in the Asian region at a point in time through Other revenues rather than over time through the identified performance obligation period. On the statement of operations, this misstatement resulted in an overstatement of Other revenues of $6 million in Fiscal 2023. On the balance sheet, this misstatement resulted in an understatement of deferred revenues of $6 million as at Fiscal 2023. There was no impact on the statement of cash flows presented in the fiscal period impacted by these errors. |
• | an immaterial overstatement of Total revenues, Other operating expenses, Depreciation and amortization, Income tax expense, Cash and cash equivalents, Inventories, Prepaid expenses and other current assets, Property and equipment, net, Equity method investments; and |
• | an immaterial understatement of In-House operating expenses, Pre-opening expenses, Accounts receivable, net, Operating lease assets, Accrued liabilities, Current portion of deferred revenue, Indirect and employee taxes payable and Other current liabilities. |
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• | Further enhancing our staff’s skill-level and number of accounting staff within the finance department, especially in the Americas; |
• | Implementing a new ERP system that supports the transition away from manual processes and legacy systems; |
• | Investing in and improving other finance and controls related technology; and |
• | Continuing to engage with external consultants to support the review and assist in strengthening the Company’s internal controls and processes. |
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(in thousands, except for par value and share data) | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | ||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $161,656 | $(2,501) | $159,155 | $182,115 | $(1,435) | $180,680 | ||||||||||||
Restricted cash | 1,951 | — | 1,951 | 7,928 | — | 7,928 | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 58,158 | (69) | 58,089 | 42,215 | 171 | 42,386 | ||||||||||||
Inventories | 60,768 | (3,172) | 57,596 | 57,848 | (1,418) | 56,430 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 112,512 | (563) | 111,949 | 91,101 | 104 | 91,205 | ||||||||||||
Total current assets | 395,045 | (6,305) | 388,740 | 381,207 | (2,578) | 378,629 | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 627,035 | (5,647) | 621,388 | 647,001 | (1,342) | 645,659 | ||||||||||||
Operating lease assets | 1,150,165 | 2,123 | 1,152,288 | 1,085,579 | — | 1,085,579 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill | 206,285 | — | 206,285 | 199,646 | — | 199,646 | ||||||||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 127,240 | — | 127,240 | 125,968 | — | 125,968 | ||||||||||||
Equity method investments | 21,695 | — | 21,695 | 21,629 | — | 21,629 | ||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 740 | — | 740 | 295 | — | 295 | ||||||||||||
Other non-current assets | 9,597 | (114) | 9,483 | 6,571 | (113) | 6,458 | ||||||||||||
Total non-current assets | 2,142,757 | (3,638) | 2,139,119 | 2,086,689 | (1,455) | 2,085,234 | ||||||||||||
Total assets | $2,537,802 | $(9,943) | $2,527,859 | $2,467,896 | $(4,033) | $2,463,863 | ||||||||||||
Liabilities, Redeemable Shares and Shareholders’ Equity (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $70,316 | $— | $70,316 | $80,741 | $— | $80,741 | ||||||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 84,815 | 1,499 | 86,314 | 84,112 | 1,603 | 85,715 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of deferred revenue | 117,129 | (3,374) | 113,755 | 91,611 | (3,283) | 88,328 | ||||||||||||
Indirect and employee taxes payable | 38,169 | 1,990 | 40,159 | 38,088 | 1,155 | 39,243 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of debt, net of debt issuance costs | 29,290 | — | 29,290 | 1,005 | — | 1,005 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of related party loans | — | — | — | 24,612 | — | 24,612 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - sites trading less than one year | 1,721 | — | 1,721 | 4,176 | — | 4,176 | ||||||||||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - sites trading more than one year | 49,436 | — | 49,436 | 35,436 | — | 35,436 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 33,633 | 2,198 | 35,831 | 36,019 | (1) | 36,018 | ||||||||||||
Total current liabilities | 424,509 | 2,313 | 426,822 | 395,800 | (526) | 395,274 | ||||||||||||
Debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs | 635,576 | — | 635,576 | 579,904 | — | 579,904 | ||||||||||||
Property mortgage loans, net of debt issuance costs | 137,099 | — | 137,099 | 116,187 | — | 116,187 | ||||||||||||
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(in thousands, except for par value and share data) | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | ||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - sites trading less than one year | 68,762 | — | 68,762 | 227,158 | — | 227,158 | ||||||||||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - sites trading more than one year | 1,234,140 | — | 1,234,140 | 982,306 | — | 982,306 | ||||||||||||
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion | 78,481 | — | 78,481 | 76,638 | — | 76,638 | ||||||||||||
Financing obligation, net of current portion | 76,624 | — | 76,624 | 76,239 | — | 76,239 | ||||||||||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 25,787 | 4,270 | 30,057 | 27,118 | — | 27,118 | ||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 1,510 | — | 1,510 | 1,666 | — | 1,666 | ||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 5,941 | — | 5,941 | 256 | — | 256 | ||||||||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,263,920 | 4,270 | 2,268,190 | 2,087,472 | — | 2,087,472 | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 2,688,429 | 6,583 | 2,695,012 | 2,483,272 | (526) | 2,482,746 | ||||||||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||||||||||||
Shareholders’ deficit | ||||||||||||||||||
Class A common stock | 2,057 | — | 2,057 | 2,037 | — | 2,037 | ||||||||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,231,941 | — | 1,231,941 | 1,213,086 | — | 1,213,086 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,360,365) | (16,167) | (1,376,532) | (1,242,412) | (3,577) | (1,245,989) | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | 30,000 | (359) | 29,641 | 54,853 | 70 | 54,923 | ||||||||||||
Treasury stock | (62,000) | — | (62,000) | (50,000) | — | (50,000) | ||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ deficit attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | (158,367) | (16,526) | (174,893) | (22,436) | (3,507) | (25,943) | ||||||||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 7,740 | — | 7,740 | 7,060 | — | 7,060 | ||||||||||||
Total shareholders’ deficit | (150,627) | (16,526) | (167,153) | (15,376) | (3,507) | (18,883) | ||||||||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $2,537,802 | $(9,943) | $2,527,859 | $2,467,896 | $(4,033) | $2,463,863 | ||||||||||||
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As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | |||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $361,487 | $(4,882) | $356,605 | $272,809 | $— | $272,809 | ||||||||||||
In-House revenues | 482,066 | 89 | 482,155 | 426,602 | 607 | 427,209 | ||||||||||||
Other revenues | 292,326 | (5,952) | 286,374 | 272,803 | 3,182 | 275,985 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 1,135,879 | (10,745) | 1,125,134 | 972,214 | 3,789 | 976,003 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | (589,357) | (3,118) | (592,475) | (524,929) | (5,800) | (530,729) | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | (258,483) | 1,586 | (256,897) | (250,336) | (1,565) | (251,901) | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | (143,583) | — | (143,583) | (123,435) | — | (123,435) | ||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (18,604) | (75) | (18,679) | (14,081) | 3 | (14,078) | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (111,403) | 122 | (111,281) | (99,930) | 15 | (99,915) | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | (20,230) | — | (20,230) | (27,681) | — | (27,681) | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (loss) gain, net | 36,196 | — | 36,196 | (69,600) | — | (69,600) | ||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets | (47,455) | (317) | (47,772) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Other, net | (5,963) | (43) | (6,006) | (9,703) | — | (9,703) | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (1,158,882) | (1,845) | (1,160,727) | (1,119,695) | (7,347) | (1,127,042) | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (23,003) | (12,590) | (35,593) | (147,481) | (3,558) | (151,039) | ||||||||||||
Other (expense) income | ||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (84,136) | — | (84,136) | (71,499) | (19) | (71,518) | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | (1,038) | — | (1,038) | 390 | — | 390 | ||||||||||||
Share of profit (loss) of equity method investments | 1,900 | — | 1,900 | 3,941 | — | 3,941 | ||||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (83,274) | — | (83,274) | (67,168) | (19) | (67,187) | ||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (106,277) | (12,590) | (118,867) | (214,649) | (3,577) | (218,226) | ||||||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (10,811) | — | (10,811) | (5,131) | — | (5,131) | ||||||||||||
Net loss | (117,088) | (12,590) | (129,678) | (219,780) | (3,577) | (223,357) | ||||||||||||
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest | (865) | — | (865) | (800) | — | (800) | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(117,953) | $(12,590) | $(130,543) | $(220,580) | $(3,577) | $(224,157) | ||||||||||||
Net loss per share attributable to Class A and B common stock shareholders Basic and diluted | $(0.60) | $(0.07) | $(0.67) | $(1.10) | $(0.02) | $(1.12) | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding Basic and diluted | 195,590 | — | 195,590 | 199,985 | — | 199,985 | ||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $(117,088) | $(12,590) | $(129,678) | $(219,780) | $(3,577) | $(223,357) | ||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (24,648) | (429) | (25,077) | 47,480 | 70 | 47,550 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss | (141,736) | (13,019) | (154,755) | (172,300) | (3,507) | (175,807) | ||||||||||||
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (865) | — | (865) | (800) | — | (800) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interest | (205) | — | (205) | 476 | — | 476 | ||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(142,806) | $(13,019) | $(155,825) | $(172,624) | $(3,507) | $(176,131) | ||||||||||||
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(in thousands except for share data) | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Shareholders’ Deficit Attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | Non controlling Interest | Total Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Shareholders’ Deficit Attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | Non controlling Interest | Total Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Shareholders’ Deficit Attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | Non controlling Interest | Total Shareholders’ (Deficit) Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of January 2, 2022 | $(1,021,832) | $6,897 | $176,134 | $6,058 | $182,192 | $— | $— | $— | $— | $— | $(1,021,832) | $6,897 | $176,134 | $6,058 | $182,192 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (220,580) | — | (220,580) | 800 | (219,780) | (3,577) | — | (3,577) | — | (3,577) | (224,157) | — | (224,157) | 800 | (223,357) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | (1,206) | (1,206) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,206) | (1,206) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of noncontrolling interests in connection with the Soho Restaurants Acquisition | — | — | (1,884) | 1,884 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,884) | 1,884 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | — | — | (50,000) | — | (50,000) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (50,000) | — | (50,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation, net of tax | — | — | 26,207 | — | 26,207 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26,207 | — | 26,207 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional IPO costs | — | — | (269) | — | (269) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (269) | — | (269) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | 47,956 | 47,956 | (476) | 47,480 | — | 70 | 70 | — | 70 | — | 48,026 | 48,026 | (476) | 47,550 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of January 1, 2023 | $(1,242,412) | $54,853 | $(22,436) | $7,060 | $(15,376) | $(3,577) | $70 | $(3,507) | $— | $(3,507) | $(1,245,989) | $54,923 | $(25,943) | $7,060 | $(18,883) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (117,953) | — | (117,953) | 865 | (117,088) | (12,590) | — | (12,590) | — | (12,590) | (130,543) | — | (130,543) | 865 | (129,678) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | — | — | — | (390) | (390) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (390) | (390) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | — | — | (12,000) | — | (12,000) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | (12,000) | — | (12,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation | — | — | 18,875 | — | 18,875 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18,875 | — | 18,875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | (24,853) | (24,853) | 205 | (24,648) | — | (429) | (429) | — | (429) | — | (25,282) | (25,282) | 205 | (25,077) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2023 | $(1,360,365) | $30,000 | $(158,367) | $7,740 | $(150,627) | $(16,167) | $(359) | $(16,526) | $— | $(16,526) | $(1,376,532) | $29,641 | $(174,893) | $7,740 | $(167,153) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(117,088) | $(12,590) | $(129,678) | $(219,780) | $(3,577) | $(223,357) | ||||||||||||
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Depreciation and amortization | 111,403 | (122) | 111,281 | 99,930 | (15) | 99,915 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation, net of tax | 18,875 | — | 18,875 | 26,207 | — | 26,207 | ||||||||||||
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | (607) | — | (607) | 237 | — | 237 | ||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and other, net | 1,038 | — | 1,038 | (390) | — | (390) | ||||||||||||
Impairment relating to long-lived assets | 47,455 | 317 | 47,772 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Provision for write-down of inventories | 6,827 | — | 6,827 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Share of (profit) loss of equity method investments | (1,900) | — | (1,900) | (3,941) | — | (3,941) | ||||||||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 2,808 | — | 2,808 | 4,315 | — | 4,315 | ||||||||||||
Loss on debt extinguishment | 3,278 | — | 3,278 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
PIK interest | 39,300 | — | 39,300 | 36,254 | — | 36,254 | ||||||||||||
Distributions from equity method investees | 368 | — | 368 | 3,281 | — | 3,281 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain), net | (36,196) | — | (36,196) | 69,600 | — | 69,600 | ||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | (14,228) | 421 | (13,807) | (24,109) | (171) | (24,280) | ||||||||||||
Inventories | (9,747) | 4,282 | (5,465) | (31,029) | 1,418 | (29,611) | ||||||||||||
Operating leases, net | (2,194) | 279 | (1,915) | 25,190 | — | 25,190 | ||||||||||||
Other operating assets | (17,952) | 958 | (16,994) | (38,667) | (104) | (38,771) | ||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | 13,845 | 2,587 | 16,432 | 20,131 | (2,852) | 17,279 | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities | 4,527 | 1,044 | 5,571 | 47,453 | 2,482 | 49,935 | ||||||||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 49,812 | (2,824) | 46,988 | 14,682 | (2,819) | 11,863 | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (67,763) | 1,822 | (65,941) | (73,729) | 1,384 | (72,345) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 1,368 | — | 1,368 | 926 | — | 926 | ||||||||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (17,966) | 28 | (17,938) | (21,672) | — | (21,672) | ||||||||||||
Property and casualty insurance proceeds received | 148 | — | 148 | 338 | — | 338 | ||||||||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (84,213) | 1,850 | (82,363) | (94,137) | 1,384 | (92,753) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||||||||
Repayment of borrowings | (117,790) | — | (117,790) | (736) | — | (736) | ||||||||||||
Issuance of related party loans | — | — | — | 3,217 | — | 3,217 | ||||||||||||
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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 | For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2023 | |||||||||||||||||
As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | As Previously Reported | Adjustment | As Revised | |||||||||||||
Payment for debt extinguishment costs | (1,686) | — | (1,686) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from borrowings | 140,000 | — | 140,000 | 105,795 | — | 105,795 | ||||||||||||
Payments for debt issuance costs | (2,822) | — | (2,822) | (1,860) | — | (1,860) | ||||||||||||
Principal payments on finance leases | (407) | — | (407) | (528) | — | (528) | ||||||||||||
Principal payments on financing obligation | — | — | — | (1,578) | — | (1,578) | ||||||||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest | (390) | — | (390) | (1,206) | — | (1,206) | ||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (12,000) | — | (12,000) | (50,000) | — | (50,000) | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of offering costs | — | — | — | (269) | — | (269) | ||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | 4,905 | — | 4,905 | 52,835 | — | 52,835 | ||||||||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 3,060 | (92) | 2,968 | (3,999) | — | (3,999) | ||||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (26,436) | (1,066) | (27,502) | (30,619) | (1,435) | (32,054) | ||||||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | ||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 190,043 | (1,435) | 188,608 | 220,662 | — | 220,662 | ||||||||||||
End of period | $163,607 | $(2,501) | $161,106 | $190,043 | $(1,435) | $188,608 | ||||||||||||
21. | Subsequent Events |
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Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. |
Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures. |
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Item 9B. | Other Information. |
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Item 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections. |
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Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. |
Item 11. | Executive Compensation. |
Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. |
Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. |
Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services. |
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Item 15. | Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules. |
(a) | The following documents are filed as a part of the report: |
(1) | Financial statements |
(2) | Financial Statement Schedules |
(3) | Exhibits Index |
Exhibit Number | Description | ||
2.1 | Stockholders’ Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2021, among Yucaipa American Alliance Fund II, L.P., Yucaipa American Alliance (Parallel) Fund II, L.P. Richard Caring, Nick Jones and Membership Collective Group Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
3.1 | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Soho House & Co Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2023). | ||
3.2 | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Soho House & Co Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 20, 2023). | ||
3.3 | Third Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2021, among Soho House Holdings Limited, Yucaipa American Alliance Fund II, L.P., Yucaipa American Alliance (Parallel) Fund II, L.P., Richard Caring, Nick Jones and certain other parties thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
3.4 | Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
4.1 | Form of Share Certificate for Class A common stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
4.2 | Form of Note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
4.3 | Description of Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022). | ||
10.1+ | Employment Agreement of Nick Jones (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s form 10Q filed with the SEC on May 13, 2023). | ||
10.2+ | Employment Agreement of Andrew Carnie (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). | ||
10.3 | Employment Agreement of Thomas Allen, dated September 29, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 18, 2024). | ||
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10.4 | Revolving Facility Agreement, dated December 5, 2019, between Soho House & Co Limited, Soho House Bond Limited, the Original Borrowers party thereto, the Original Guarantors party thereto, HSBC UK Bank PLC, the Original Lenders party thereto, Global Loan Agency Services Limited and Glas Trust Corporation Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
10.5 | Note Purchase Agreement, dated March 23, 2021, among Soho House & Co Limited, Soho House Bond Limited, the Original Guarantors listed in Schedule I, the Original Notes Purchasers listed in Schedule I, Global Loan Agency Services Limited and GLAS Trust Corporation Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on June 21, 2021). | ||
10.6+ | Soho House & Co, Inc. 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Executive Officer) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). | ||
10.7+ | Soho House & Co, Inc. 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Non-Employee Director) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). | ||
10.8+ | Soho House & Co, Inc. 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Growth Share Replacement Awards) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). | ||
10.9+ | Soho House * Co Inc. 2021 Equity and Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). | ||
10.10 | First Amended and Restated Revolving Facility Agreement, dated November 15, 2021, between Soho House & Co Limited, Soho House Bond Limited, the Original Borrowers party thereto, the Original Guarantors party thereto, HSBC UK Bank PLC, the Original Lenders party thereto, Global Loan Agency Services Limited and Glas Trust Corporation Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 17, 2021). | ||
10.11 | First Amended and Restated Note Purchase Agreement, dated November 15, 2021, between Soho House & Co Limited, Soho House Bond Limited, the Original Guarantors party thereto, the Original Notes Purchasers party thereto, Global Loan Agency Services Limited, and Glas Trust Corporation Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 17, 2021). | ||
10.12 | Amendment Letter Agreement dated as of February 21, 2025 among Soho House Bond Limited, the subsidiary obligors party thereto and Global Loan Agency Services Limited, acting on behalf of the Lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2025). | ||
10.13 | Amendment to the £40 million Facility Agreement, dated March 11, 2022, between Soho Works Limited and the Issuers thereto, Mark Wadhwa, Timothy Joicey Robinson, Marshall Street Regeneration Limited, The Vinyl Factory Limited, Fineyork Limited, Brighton Seafront Regeneration Limited and Vinyl Factory Torstrasse 1 Berlin S.à.r.l (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022). | ||
10.14 | Notes Subscription Request to the Notes Purchase Agreement, dated March 9, 2022, among Soho House Bond Limited, the subsidiary obligors party thereto and Global Loan Agency Services Limited, acting on behalf of the Lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report filed with the SEC on March 16, 2022). | ||
10.15 | Soho House UK Limited and Martin Kuczmarski Settlement Deed. dated as of September 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on November 16, 2022). | ||
10.16 | Amendment Letter Agreement dated as of November 10, 2022 among Soho House Bond Limited, the subsidiary obligors party thereto and Global Loan Agency Services Limited, acting on behalf of the Lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 10, 2022). | ||
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10.17 | Amendment to the £40 million Facility Agreement, dated March 15, 2024, between Soho Works Limited and the Issuers thereto, Mark Wadhwa, Timothy Joicey Robinson, Marshall Street Regeneration Limited, The Vinyl Factory Limited, Fineyork Limited, Brighton Seafront Regeneration Limited and Vinyl Factory Torstrasse 1 Berlin S.à.r.l. | ||
10.18 | Employment Agreement of Tom Collins (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 13, 2023) | ||
10.19 | Amendment Letter Agreement dated as of February 21, 2025 among Soho House Bond Limited, the subsidiary obligors party thereto and Global Loan Agency Services Limited, acting on behalf of the Lenders under the Revolving Credit Facility (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2025). | ||
21.1 | Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021). | ||
23.1* | Consent of BDO LLP, independent registered public accounting firm | ||
24.1* | Power of Attorney (set forth on the signature page to this Annual Report on Form 10-K) | ||
31.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | ||
31.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | ||
32.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | ||
32.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | ||
97.1* | Soho House & Co Inc. Policy on Recoupment of Incentive Compensation | ||
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* | Filed herewith. |
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Item 16. | Form 10-K Summary |
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Soho House & Co Inc. | ||||||
Date: March 31, 2025 | By: | /s/ Andrew Carnie | ||||
Andrew Carnie | ||||||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
Date: March 31, 2025 | By: | /s/ Thomas Allen | ||||
Thomas Allen | ||||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||
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Name | Title | Date | ||||
/s/ Andrew Carnie | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Andrew Carnie | ||||||
/s/ Thomas Allen | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Thomas Allen | ||||||
/s/ Ronald Burkle | Executive Chairman and Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Ronald Burkle | ||||||
/s/ Nick Jones | Founder and Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Nick Jones | ||||||
/s/ Richard Caring | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Richard Caring | ||||||
/s/ Eric Deardorff | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Eric Deardorff | ||||||
/s/ Alice Delahunt | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Alice Delahunt | ||||||
/s/ Mark Ein | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Mark Ein | ||||||
/s/ Joe Hage | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Joe Hage | ||||||
/s/ Yusef D. Jackson | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Yusef D. Jackson | ||||||
/s/ Andrew Sasson | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Andrew Sasson | ||||||
/s/ Ben Schwerin | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Ben Schwerin | ||||||
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Name | Title | Date | ||||
/s/ Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al-Thani | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa Bint Hamad Al-Thani | ||||||
/s/ Dasha Zhukova | Director | March 31, 2025 | ||||
Dasha Zhukova | ||||||
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Delaware | 86-3664553 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | ||
180 Strand London, WC2R 1EA United Kingdom (Address of principal executive offices) | WC2R 1EA (Zip Code) | ||
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | SHCO | New York Stock Exchange | ||||
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☒ | ||||||
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ | ||||||
Emerging growth company | ☒ | ||||||||
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PART I. | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | L-4 | ||||
Item 1. | Financial Statements | L-4 | ||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2025 and December 29, 2024 | L-4 | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 | L-6 | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income / (Loss) for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 | L-7 | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2024 | L-8 | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Deficit for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 | L-9 | |||||
Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 | L-10 | |||||
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements | L-12 | |||||
Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | L-41 | ||||
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | L-72 | ||||
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures | L-73 | ||||
PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION | L-75 | ||||
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings | L-75 | ||||
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | L-75 | ||||
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | L-75 | ||||
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | L-75 | ||||
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | L-75 | ||||
Item 5. | Other Information | L-75 | ||||
Item 6. | Exhibits | L-76 | ||||
Signatures | L-77 | |||||
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As of | ||||||
(in thousands, except for par value and share data) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Assets | ||||||
Current assets | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $150,305 | $152,716 | ||||
Restricted cash | 5,110 | 3,602 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 71,115 | 78,890 | ||||
Inventories | 57,957 | 54,419 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 122,116 | 98,774 | ||||
Total current assets | 406,603 | 388,401 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 639,000 | 598,270 | ||||
Operating lease assets | 1,180,067 | 1,135,810 | ||||
Goodwill | 210,543 | 195,295 | ||||
Other intangible assets, net | 109,697 | 102,610 | ||||
Equity method investments | 39,353 | 13,217 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 5,776 | 5,306 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 3,870 | 4,603 | ||||
Total non-current assets | 2,188,306 | 2,055,111 | ||||
Total assets | $2,594,909 | $2,443,512 | ||||
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Deficit | ||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Accounts payable | $77,749 | $75,987 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 126,021 | 98,482 | ||||
Current portion of deferred revenue | 150,414 | 134,360 | ||||
Indirect, employee and corporate income taxes payable | 52,249 | 33,889 | ||||
Current portion of debt, net of debt issuance costs | 33,715 | 34,618 | ||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - sites trading less than one year | 2,426 | 371 | ||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - sites trading more than one year | 62,436 | 57,078 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 50,193 | 39,377 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 555,203 | 474,162 | ||||
Debt, net of current portion and debt issuance costs | 696,099 | 656,868 | ||||
Property mortgage loans, net of debt issuance costs | 137,757 | 137,385 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - sites trading less than one year | 22,885 | 90,081 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - sites trading more than one year | 1,313,391 | 1,210,637 | ||||
Finance lease liabilities | 83,855 | 77,255 | ||||
Financing obligation | 76,994 | 76,900 | ||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 23,785 | 23,697 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 2,116 | 2,286 | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 29,081 | 23,699 | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | 2,385,963 | 2,298,808 | ||||
Total liabilities | $2,941,166 | $2,772,970 | ||||
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(in thousands, except for par value and share data) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13) | ||||||
Shareholders’ deficit | ||||||
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000,000 shares authorized, 66,830,184 shares issued and 53,202,889 outstanding as of June 29, 2025 and 66,359,217 shares issued and 52,731,922 outstanding as of December 29, 2024; Class B common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 141,500,385 shares issued and outstanding as of June 29, 2025 and December 29, 2024 | $2,083 | $2,079 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 1,250,736 | 1,246,584 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (1,506,447) | (1,539,500) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | (15,615) | 35,174 | ||||
Treasury stock, at cost; 13,627,295 shares as of June 29, 2025 and December 29, 2024 | (79,396) | (79,396) | ||||
Total shareholders’ deficit attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | (348,639) | (335,059) | ||||
Non-controlling interest | 2,382 | 5,601 | ||||
Total shareholders’ deficit | (346,257) | (329,458) | ||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit | $2,594,909 | $2,443,512 | ||||
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For the 13 Weeks Ended | For the 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands except for per share data) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $118,626 | $102,347 | $231,537 | $201,296 | ||||||||
In-House revenues | 132,504 | 127,285 | 244,923 | 237,555 | ||||||||
Other Revenues | 78,674 | 73,315 | 136,208 | 126,040 | ||||||||
Total revenues | 329,804 | 302,947 | 612,668 | 564,891 | ||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $14,177 and $14,868 for the 13 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively, and of $28,161 and $29,839 for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively) | (170,044) | (163,979) | (334,490) | (315,450) | ||||||||
Other operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $5,505 and $6,298 for the 13 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively, and of $10,970 and $12,791 for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively) | (73,819) | (66,911) | (131,797) | (119,336) | ||||||||
General and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization of $3,707 and $3,965 for the 13 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively, and of $8,272 and $7,995 for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively) | (40,269) | (38,726) | (76,717) | (73,098) | ||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (3,191) | (5,651) | (5,226) | (11,397) | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (23,389) | (25,131) | (47,403) | (50,625) | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | (2,156) | (3,598) | (4,516) | (11,637) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | 47,405 | (5,173) | 68,926 | (10,654) | ||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | — | (4,710) | (2,102) | (4,710) | ||||||||
Business interruption proceeds, net | — | — | 22,899 | — | ||||||||
Other, net | (4,620) | (2,010) | (7,627) | (5,253) | ||||||||
Total operating expenses | (270,083) | (315,889) | (518,053) | (602,160) | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 59,721 | (12,942) | 94,615 | (37,269) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (21,666) | (19,989) | (43,041) | (41,188) | ||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | 54 | 109 | 56 | 174 | ||||||||
Share of income (loss) of equity method investments | 1,882 | 1,514 | 2,616 | 1,891 | ||||||||
Total other expense, net | (19,730) | (18,366) | (40,369) | (39,123) | ||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 39,991 | (31,308) | 54,246 | (76,392) | ||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (15,863) | 1,103 | (22,605) | 4,329 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | 24,128 | (30,205) | 31,641 | (72,063) | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 757 | 306 | 1,412 | 605 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $24,885 | $(29,899) | $33,053 | $(71,458) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stock | ||||||||||||
Basic | $0.13 | $(0.15) | $0.17 | $(0.36) | ||||||||
Diluted | 0.13 | (0.15) | 0.17 | (0.36) | ||||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Basic | 194,596 | 196,258 | 194,530 | 195,987 | ||||||||
Diluted | 196,395 | 196,258 | 196,532 | 195,987 | ||||||||
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $24,128 | $(30,205) | $31,641 | $(72,063) | ||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (34,987) | (4,018) | (50,238) | 360 | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) | (10,859) | (34,223) | (18,597) | (71,703) | ||||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 757 | 306 | 1,412 | 605 | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest | (370) | (10) | (551) | 47 | ||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $(10,472) | $(33,927) | $(17,736) | $(71,051) | ||||||||
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(in thousands) | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Treasury Stock | Total Shareholders’ Deficit Attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | Non- controlling Interest | Total Shareholders’ Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
As of December 31, 2023 | $2,057 | $1,231,941 | $(1,376,532) | $29,641 | $(62,000) | $(174,893) | $7,740 | $(167,153) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | (41,559) | — | — | (41,559) | (299) | (41,858) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 11) | 11 | 7,325 | — | — | — | 7,336 | — | 7,336 | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | 4,435 | — | 4,435 | (57) | 4,378 | ||||||||||||||||
As of March 31, 2024 | $2,068 | $1,239,266 | $(1,418,091) | $34,076 | $(62,000) | $(204,681) | $7,384 | $(197,297) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | (29,899) | — | — | (29,899) | (306) | (30,205) | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interests | — | — | — | — | — | — | (1,454) | (1,454) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | — | — | — | — | (4,708) | (4,708) | — | (4,708) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 11) | 3 | 3,469 | — | — | — | 3,472 | — | 3,472 | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | (4,028) | — | (4,028) | 10 | (4,018) | ||||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2024 | $2,071 | $1,242,735 | $(1,447,990) | $30,048 | $(66,708) | $(239,844) | $5,634 | $(234,210) | ||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Treasury Stock | Total Shareholders’ Deficit Attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | Non- controlling Interest | Total Shareholders’ Deficit | ||||||||||||||||
As of December 29, 2024 | $2,079 | $1,246,584 | $(1,539,500) | $35,174 | $(79,396) | $(335,059) | $5,601 | $(329,458) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | 8,168 | — | — | 8,168 | (655) | 7,513 | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | — | — | — | — | — | — | (2,358) | (2,358) | ||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 11) | 3 | 2,264 | — | — | — | 2,267 | — | 2,267 | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | (15,432) | — | (15,432) | 181 | (15,251) | ||||||||||||||||
As of March 30, 2025 | $2,082 | $1,248,848 | $(1,531,332) | $19,742 | $(79,396) | $(340,056) | $2,769 | $(337,287) | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | — | — | 24,885 | — | — | 24,885 | (757) | 24,128 | ||||||||||||||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 11) | 1 | 1,888 | — | — | — | 1,889 | — | 1,889 | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | — | (35,357) | — | (35,357) | 370 | (34,987) | ||||||||||||||||
As of June 29, 2025 | $2,083 | $1,250,736 | $(1,506,447) | $(15,615) | $(79,396) | $(348,639) | $2,382 | $(346,257) | ||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $31,641 | $(72,063) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 47,403 | 50,625 | ||||
Non-cash share-based compensation (Note 11) | 4,156 | 10,808 | ||||
Deferred tax expense (benefit) | (357) | (5,889) | ||||
(Gain) loss on sale of property and other, net | (56) | (174) | ||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | 2,102 | 4,710 | ||||
Share of (income) loss of equity method investments | (2,616) | (1,891) | ||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 1,478 | 1,390 | ||||
PIK interest | 23,092 | 19,568 | ||||
Distributions from equity method investees | 246 | 325 | ||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | (68,926) | 10,654 | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 5,137 | 2,856 | ||||
Inventories | 455 | (3,249) | ||||
Operating leases, net | (467) | 8,929 | ||||
Other operating assets | (6,686) | (18,750) | ||||
Deferred revenue | 4,623 | 1,778 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities | 22,607 | 32,569 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 63,832 | 42,196 | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (43,884) | (45,507) | ||||
Purchase of intangible assets | (11,838) | (8,947) | ||||
Investments in equity method investees | (14,500) | — | ||||
Property and casualty insurance proceeds received | 7,199 | — | ||||
Repayment of capital investment from equity method investee | — | 10,706 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (63,023) | (43,748) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||
Repayment of borrowings (Note 9) | (6,235) | (879) | ||||
Proceeds from borrowings (Note 9) | — | 1,105 | ||||
Principal payments on finance leases | (221) | (181) | ||||
Distributions to non-controlling interest | (2,358) | (1,454) | ||||
Purchase of treasury stock (Note 12) | — | (4,708) | ||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (8,814) | (6,117) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 7,102 | (1,779) | ||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | (903) | (9,448) | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | ||||||
Beginning of period | 156,318 | 161,106 | ||||
End of period | $155,415 | $151,658 | ||||
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash are comprised of: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $150,305 | $148,468 | ||||
Restricted cash | $5,110 | $3,190 | ||||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024 | $155,415 | $151,658 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures: | ||||||
Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest | $17,289 | $17,875 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes | 4,076 | 2,376 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 9,361 | 68,315 | ||||
Acquisitions of property and equipment under finance leases | — | 179 | ||||
Prepaid capital expenditures | 6,338 | 6,338 | ||||
Accrued capital expenditures | 16,677 | 8,277 | ||||
Equity investment obtained in exchange for accounts receivable balance | 9,019 | — | ||||
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1. | Nature of the Business |
2. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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• | the level of In-House sales activity (primarily sales of food and beverage) that, even after opening, may be subject to operational constraints connected with a re-emergence of any restrictions; |
• | the continued high level of membership retention and renewals, together with members continuing their current spending patterns; and |
• | the implementation, and timely deployment, of cost containment and reduction measures that are aligned with the anticipated levels of capacity. |
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $4,940 | $2,528 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 11,423 | 12,082 | ||||
Inventories | 16 | 4 | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,317 | 5,380 | ||||
Total current assets | 22,696 | 19,994 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 27,086 | 25,268 | ||||
Operating lease assets | 103,351 | 95,618 | ||||
Other intangible assets, net | 350 | 251 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 205 | 189 | ||||
Total assets | 153,688 | 141,320 | ||||
Accounts payable | 2,584 | 1,899 | ||||
Accrued liabilities | 8,982 | 7,072 | ||||
Indirect and employee taxes payable | 836 | 1,918 | ||||
Current portion of debt, net of debt issuance costs | 31,886 | 28,710 | ||||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities - sites trading more than one year | 7,185 | 6,689 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 239 | 210 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 51,712 | 46,498 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion - sites trading more than one year | 116,414 | 107,838 | ||||
Total liabilities | 168,126 | 154,336 | ||||
Net assets (liabilities) | $(14,438) | $(13,016) | ||||
4. | Equity Method Investments |
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For the 13 Weeks Ended | For the 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
Revenues | $15,529 | $14,373 | $27,962 | $26,336 | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 5,403 | 5,109 | 9,140 | 7,824 | ||||||||
Net income (loss)(1) | 4,563 | 3,223 | 7,323 | 3,876 | ||||||||
(1) | The net income (loss) shown above relates entirely to continuing operations. |
5. | Leases |
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(in thousands) | Operating Leases | Finance Leases | ||||
Fiscal year ended | ||||||
Undiscounted lease payments | ||||||
Remainder of 2025 | $85,527 | $3,259 | ||||
2026 | 170,058 | 6,516 | ||||
2027 | 161,616 | 6,494 | ||||
2028 | 160,924 | 6,447 | ||||
2029 | 162,182 | 6,447 | ||||
Thereafter | 1,701,949 | 222,976 | ||||
Total undiscounted lease payments | 2,442,256 | 252,139 | ||||
Present value adjustment | (1,041,118) | (168,284) | ||||
Total net lease liabilities | $1,401,138 | $83,855 | ||||
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||||
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $(83,534) | $(73,931) | ||||
Interest payments for finance leases | $(2,905) | $(2,735) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
Principal payments for finance leases | $(221) | $(181) | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | $9,361 | $68,315 | ||||
Acquisitions of property and equipment under finance leases | $— | $179 | ||||
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||
Weighted-average remaining lease term | ||||||
Finance leases | 41 years | 41 years | ||||
Operating leases | 15 years | 16 years | ||||
Weighted-average discount rate | ||||||
Finance leases | 7.30% | 7.29% | ||||
Operating leases | 7.92% | 7.91% | ||||
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(in thousands) | Operating Leases Under Construction | ||
Fiscal year ended | |||
Estimated total undiscounted lease payments, net of lease incentives | |||
Remainder of 2025 | $625 | ||
2026 | 4,767 | ||
2027 | 10,472 | ||
2028 | 39,876 | ||
2029 | 49,661 | ||
Thereafter | 978,494 | ||
Total undiscounted lease payments for leases signed but not commenced, net of lease incentives | $1,083,895 | ||
6. | Revenue Recognition |
(in thousands) | Next twelve months from June 29, 2025 | Future periods | ||||
Revenue recognized over time | $116,123 | $23,785 | ||||
Total future revenues | $116,123 | $23,785 | ||||
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Contract receivables | $71,115 | $78,890 | ||||
Contract assets | $1,261 | $3,257 | ||||
Contract liabilities | $188,307 | $174,697 | ||||
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7. | Inventories, Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Amounts owed by equity method investees | $2,831 | $2,379 | ||||
Prepayments and accrued income | 66,747 | 36,350 | ||||
Contract assets | 1,261 | 3,257 | ||||
Inventory supplier advances | 12,798 | 12,139 | ||||
Other receivables | 38,479 | 44,649 | ||||
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $122,116 | $98,774 | ||||
8. | Accrued Liabilities |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Accrued interest | $6,046 | $7,113 | ||||
Hotel deposits | 17,652 | 12,414 | ||||
Trade and other accruals | 102,323 | 78,955 | ||||
Total accrued liabilities | $126,021 | $98,482 | ||||
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9. | Debt |
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Senior Secured Notes, interest at 8.1764% for the Initial Notes and 8.5% for the Additional Notes, maturing March 2027 (see additional description below) | $682,783 | $644,002 | ||||
Soho Works Limited loans, unsecured, 7% interest bearing, maturing September 2025 (see additional description below) | 31,886 | 27,369 | ||||
Other loans (see additional description below) | 15,145 | 20,115 | ||||
729,814 | 691,486 | |||||
Less: Current portion of long-term debt | (33,715) | (34,618) | ||||
Total long-term debt, net of current portion | $696,099 | $656,868 | ||||
As of | ||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Term Loan, interest at 6.99%, maturing June 1, 2033 | $137,757 | $137,385 | ||||
Total property mortgage loans | $137,757 | $137,385 | ||||
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Currency | Maturity date | Principal balance as of June 29, 2025 | Applicable interest rate as of June 29, 2025 | |||||||||
Dean Street Loan | Great Britain pound sterling | March 2040 | $9,747 | 6.0% | ||||||||
Copenhagen loan | Danish krone | November 2033 | 2,067 | 8.0% | ||||||||
Copenhagen loan | Danish krone | November 2038 | 1,087 | 0.0% | ||||||||
Greek Street loan | Great Britain pound sterling | January 2028 | 2,025 | 7.5% | ||||||||
Greek government loan | Euro | July 2025 | 219 | 3.1% | ||||||||
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Remainder of 2025 | $32,658 | ||
2026 | 1,648 | ||
2027 | 688,581 | ||
2028 | 941 | ||
2029 | 916 | ||
Thereafter | 149,131 | ||
$873,875 | |||
10. | Fair Value Measurements |
(in thousands) | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||
June 29, 2025 | ||||||
Senior Secured Notes | $682,783 | $643,675 | ||||
Term Loan | 137,757 | 103,187 | ||||
Other loans | 15,145 | 14,941 | ||||
$835,685 | $761,803 | |||||
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(in thousands) | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||
December 29, 2024 | ||||||
Senior Secured Notes | $644,002 | $596,976 | ||||
Term Loan | 137,385 | 99,283 | ||||
Other loans | 20,115 | 19,853 | ||||
$801,502 | $716,112 | |||||
11. | Share-Based Compensation |
For the 13 Weeks Ended | For the 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
SARs | $— | $482 | $323 | $1,324 | ||||||||
RSUs | 1,889 | 2,039 | 3,833 | 8,470 | ||||||||
PSUs | — | 951 | — | 1,014 | ||||||||
Employer-related payroll expense(1) | 267 | 126 | 360 | 829 | ||||||||
Total share-based compensation expense | $2,156 | $3,598 | $4,516 | $11,637 | ||||||||
Tax benefit for share-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | $2,156 | $3,598 | $4,516 | $11,637 | ||||||||
(1) | Relates to employment related taxes, including employer national insurance tax in the UK. These amounts were settled in cash and are not included in additional paid-in capital or as an adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. |
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For the 26 Weeks Ended June 29, 2025 | For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 2024 | |||||
Expected average life(1) | N/A | 3.21 - 4.81 years | ||||
Expected volatility(2) | N/A | 76% | ||||
Risk-free interest rate(3) | N/A | 4.17 - 4.29% | ||||
Expected dividend yield(4) | N/A | 0% | ||||
(1) | The expected life assumption is based on the Company’s expectation for the period before exercise. |
(2) | The expected volatility assumption is developed using leverage-adjusted historical volatilities for public peer companies for the period equal to the expected life of the awards. |
(3) | The risk-free rate is based on the bootstrap adjusted US Treasury Rate Yield Curve Rate as of the valuation date, term matched with expected life of the awards. |
(4) | The expected dividend yield is 0.0% since the Company does not expect to pay dividends. |
• | With respect to the unvested SARs issued under the 2020 Plan and 2021 plans, the total compensation expense not yet recognized is zero. |
• | With respect to the RSUs issued under the 2021 Plan, approximately $2 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years. |
12. | Earnings Per Share and Shareholders’ Equity |
SHCO Common Stock | ||||||
Class A Common Stock | Class B Common Stock | |||||
As of December 31, 2023 | 53,741,731 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 1,064,054 | — | ||||
As of March 31, 2024 | 54,805,785 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 282,560 | — | ||||
Shares repurchased | (891,045) | — | ||||
As of June 30, 2024 | 54,197,300 | 141,500,385 | ||||
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SHCO Common Stock | ||||||
Class A Common Stock | Class B Common Stock | |||||
As of December 29, 2024 | 52,731,922 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 264,579 | — | ||||
As of March 30, 2025 | 52,996,501 | 141,500,385 | ||||
Shares issued related to share-based compensation | 206,388 | — | ||||
As of June 29, 2025 | 53,202,889 | 141,500,385 | ||||
For the 13 Weeks Ended | For the 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
(in thousands except for per share data) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
Numerator (basic and diluted) | ||||||||||||
Profit (loss) attributable to Soho House & Co Inc | $24,885 | $(29,899) | $33,053 | $(71,458) | ||||||||
Denominators (basic and diluted) | ||||||||||||
Weighted average Class A and Class B shares - basic | 194,596 | 196,258 | 194,530 | 195,987 | ||||||||
RSU share based compensation awards | 545 | — | 482 | — | ||||||||
SAR share based compensation awards | 1,254 | — | 1,520 | — | ||||||||
Weighted average Class A and Class B shares - diluted | 196,395 | 196,258 | 196,532 | 195,987 | ||||||||
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(in thousands except for per share data) | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $0.13 | (0.15) | $0.17 | (0.36) | ||||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $0.13 | (0.15) | $0.17 | (0.36) | ||||||||
13. | Commitments and Contingencies |
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15. | Segments |
• | UK, |
• | The Americas, and |
• | Europe and RoW. |
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership Revenues | $57,094 | $35,273 | $15,344 | $107,711 | $14,686 | $122,397 | ||||||||||||
In-House Revenues | 53,631 | 52,731 | 34,231 | 140,593 | — | 140,593 | ||||||||||||
Other Revenues | 19,835 | 17,750 | 15,931 | 53,516 | 28,827 | 82,343 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (3,752) | (2,083) | (9,694) | (15,529) | — | (15,529) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | $126,808 | $103,671 | $55,812 | $286,291 | $43,513 | $329,804 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | (70,924) | (61,601) | (35,547) | (168,072) | (1,972) | (170,044) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | (13,770) | (9,655) | (15,548) | (38,973) | (34,846) | (73,819) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | $(84,694) | $(71,256) | $(51,095) | $(207,045) | $(36,818) | $(243,863) | ||||||||||||
Other segment items | (12,918) | (936) | (6,657) | (20,511) | (9,513) | (30,024) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 924 | 310 | 1,980 | 3,214 | - | 3,214 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | $30,120 | $31,789 | $40 | $61,949 | $(2,818) | $59,131 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (11,144) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated segmental EBITDA | $47,987 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (23,389) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (21,666) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (15,863) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | 54 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 1,882 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | 47,405 | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (3,191) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent | 564 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | 385 | |||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | (3,214) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (2,156) | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(1) | (4,670) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | $24,128 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Other expenses, net includes a $4 million expense related to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company and its independent special committee in regard to the evaluation of certain strategic transactions and a $2 million expense related to the planned ERP systems implementation. |
For 13 Weeks Ended June 30, 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $50,389 | $29,951 | $13,090 | $93,430 | $12,283 | $105,713 | ||||||||||||
In-House revenues | 53,490 | 48,084 | 33,560 | 135,134 | — | 135,134 | ||||||||||||
Other revenues | 19,072 | 16,724 | 14,108 | 49,904 | 26,569 | 76,473 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (3,388) | (1,915) | (9,070) | (14,373) | — | (14,373) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | $119,563 | $92,844 | $51,688 | $264,095 | $38,852 | $302,947 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | (72,984) | (55,356) | (34,910) | (163,250) | (729) | (163,979) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | (13,388) | (9,103) | (12,645) | (35,136) | (31,775) | (66,911) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | $(86,372) | $(64,459) | $(47,555) | $(198,386) | $(32,504) | $(230,890) | ||||||||||||
Other segment items | (12,890) | 1,281 | (4,334) | (15,943) | (9,591) | (25,534) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 646 | 273 | 1,892 | 2,811 | — | 2,811 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | $20,947 | $29,939 | $1,691 | $52,577 | $(3,243) | $49,334 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (10,246) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated segmental EBITDA | $39,088 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (25,131) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (19,989) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit | 1,103 | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | 109 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 1,514 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | (5,173) | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (5,651) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent | (2,626) | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | 465 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | (2,811) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (3,598) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets(1) | (4,710) | |||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(2) | (2,795) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(30,205) | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | The Company recognized impairment losses on intangible assets related to the termination of two hotel management contracts. |
(2) | Other expenses, net include a $1 million expense related to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company’s independent special committee in request of the evaluation of certain strategic transactions and a $2 million expense incurred with respect to a strategic reorganization program of the Company’s operations and support teams. |
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership Revenues | $113,372 | $67,492 | $29,363 | $210,227 | $28,568 | $238,795 | ||||||||||||
In-House Revenues | 105,695 | 93,623 | 58,702 | 258,020 | — | 258,020 | ||||||||||||
Other Revenues | 37,894 | 32,005 | 17,554 | 87,453 | 56,362 | 143,815 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (8,234) | (3,626) | (16,102) | (27,962) | — | (27,962) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | $248,727 | $189,494 | $89,517 | $527,738 | $84,930 | $612,668 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | (146,094) | (118,683) | (67,004) | (331,781) | (2,709) | (334,490) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | (27,518) | (17,815) | (18,412) | (63,745) | (68,052) | (131,797) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | $(173,612) | $(136,498) | $(85,416) | $(395,526) | $(70,761) | $(466,287) | ||||||||||||
Other segment items | (26,764) | 4,671 | (12,659) | (34,752) | (18,282) | (53,034) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 1,730 | 409 | 3,012 | 5,151 | — | 5,151 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | $50,081 | $58,076 | $(5,546) | $102,611 | $(4,113) | $98,498 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (22,248) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated segmental EBITDA | $76,250 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (47,403) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (43,041) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (22,605) | |||||||||||||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of property and other, net | 56 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 2,616 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | 68,926 | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (5,226) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent | (2,094) | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | 852 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | (5,151) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (4,516) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets(1) | (2,102) | |||||||||||||||||
Business interruption proceeds, net(2) | 22,899 | |||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(3) | (7,820) | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | $31,641 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Following the Company’s impairment review, the Company recognized $2 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets (operating lease assets) which relates to the legacy Chicken Shop restaurant sites in the UK. This impairment loss is reported within ‘Loss on impairment of long-lived assets’ in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations for the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025. |
(2) | $23 million of business interruption proceeds received and recognized during the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 related to the impacts of general business interruption (including lost revenues and additional costs incurred) in the UK due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Refer to Note 13, Commitments and Contingencies, for further information. |
(3) | Other expenses, net includes a $5 million expense related to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company and its independent special committee in regard to the evaluation of certain strategic transactions and a $3 million expense related to the ERP systems implementation. |
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $98,616 | $59,021 | $25,978 | $183,615 | $24,439 | $208,054 | ||||||||||||
In-House revenues | 104,688 | 88,362 | 57,105 | 250,155 | — | 250,155 | ||||||||||||
Other revenues | 38,137 | 30,163 | 15,250 | 83,550 | 49,468 | 133,018 | ||||||||||||
Elimination of equity accounted revenue | (7,721) | (3,550) | (15,065) | (26,336) | — | (26,336) | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated segment revenue | $233,720 | $173,996 | $83,268 | $490,984 | $73,907 | $564,891 | ||||||||||||
In House Operating Expenses | (138,475) | (108,094) | (67,012) | (313,581) | (1,869) | (315,450) | ||||||||||||
Other Operating Expenses | (26,897) | (17,889) | (14,360) | (59,146) | (60,190) | (119,336) | ||||||||||||
Total segment operating expenses | $(165,372) | $(125,983) | $(81,372) | $(372,727) | $(62,059) | $(434,786) | ||||||||||||
Other segment items | (26,706) | 2,591 | (6,623) | (30,738) | (19,848) | (50,586) | ||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 1,392 | 418 | 2,741 | 4,551 | — | 4,551 | ||||||||||||
Reportable segments EBITDA | $43,034 | $51,022 | $(1,986) | $92,070 | $(8,000) | $84,070 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate overhead | (20,679) | |||||||||||||||||
Consolidated segmental EBITDA | $63,391 | |||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (50,625) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (41,188) | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit | 4,329 | |||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | 174 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 1,891 | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange | (10,654) | |||||||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (11,397) | |||||||||||||||||
Non-cash rent | (1,885) | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred registration fees, net | 932 | |||||||||||||||||
Share of equity method investments EBITDA | (4,551) | |||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | The Americas | UK | Europe & RoW | Reportable Segment Total | All Other | Total | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (11,637) | |||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets(1) | (4,710) | |||||||||||||||||
Other expenses, net(2) | (6,133) | |||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $(72,063) | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | The Company recognized impairment losses on intangible assets related to the termination of two hotel management contracts. |
(2) | Other expenses, net include a $2 million expense related to professional service fees associated with the Company’s shareholder activism response, a $2 million expense related to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company’s independent special committee in request of the evaluation of certain strategic transactions and a $2 million expense incurred with respect to a strategic reorganization program of the Company’s operations and support teams. |
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Long-lived assets by geography | ||||||
The Americas | $894,969 | $868,883 | ||||
United Kingdom | 595,550 | 548,996 | ||||
Europe | 336,956 | 294,394 | ||||
Asia | 30,945 | 35,024 | ||||
Total long-lived assets | $1,858,420 | $1,747,297 | ||||
16. | Related Party Transactions and Balances |
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(in thousands) | June 29, 2025 | December 29, 2024 | ||||
Soho House Toronto Partnership | $909 | $745 | ||||
Raycliff Red LLP | (8,352) | (6,957) | ||||
Mirador Barcel S.L. | 199 | (1,081) | ||||
Little Beach House Barcelona S.L. | (599) | (355) | ||||
Mimea XXI S.L. | 1,078 | 961 | ||||
Soho Beach House Canouan Limited | 645 | 673 | ||||
StoreBerlin Limited | 2,344 | 1,470 | ||||
Wilshire LA Hotel JV LLC | 189 | — | ||||
Total | $(3,587) | $(4,544) | ||||
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• | Soho Friends |
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• | The ability to grow our member base. Long-term member growth is a direct driver of Membership Revenue growth and an important factor in driving In-House Revenue growth. The impact of long-term member growth on Membership Revenues can be particularly impactful to our earnings given the lower direct expenses associated with incremental Membership Revenues relative to our other revenue streams. |
• | Our ability to grow In-House Revenues. In addition to their annual membership fee, our members pay for goods and services that they consume, which we refer to as In-House Revenues. We continue to actively develop the offerings in our Soho Houses and our other membership brands to improve overall experience and capture greater spend on food and beverage, accommodation, spa services, private events and our other goods and services. We believe that the pricing of our In-House offerings, which is reflective of the membership fees we receive from members who consume most of our In-House offerings, represents great value to our members for the level of quality provided, reinforcing the overall membership experience, rewarding brand loyalty and creating the opportunity for future revenue enhancement. Our proven ability to drive long-term member growth at existing Houses is also an important contributing factor in sustaining In-House Revenue growth. |
• | Our ability to adjust membership pricing. As we expand our number of Soho Houses globally and continue to invest in maintaining the quality of our existing Soho Houses, we are able to grow Membership Revenues by periodically reviewing our membership fee rates, as well as migrating members from Local House to Every House membership, which also has the effect of increasing Membership Revenues. Contrary to traditional hospitality companies which may experience brand dilution as they expand, the value of our membership and brand strengthens as we expand into new cities and properties. As we expand globally, the value of an Every House membership becomes more compelling to both new and existing members, enhancing our revenue potential. Historically, our membership price increases have not had a material impact on our retention rates and we believe this provides a strong indication of demand and price inelasticity for our memberships. |
• | Our ability to grow our membership brands and products. We believe the strength of our brand and our culture of creativity and innovation will allow us to continue to capitalize on opportunities in complementary concepts and product lines and that our adjacent lines of business can achieve substantial stand-alone scale. Our expansion into new products and businesses can contribute meaningfully to our revenue in the future as we tap into our existing and growing membership base. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||
Number of Soho Houses | 46 | 44 | ||||
The Americas | 17 | 17 | ||||
United Kingdom | 14 | 13 | ||||
Europe/RoW | 15 | 14 | ||||
Number of Soho House Members | 213,621 | 204,028 | ||||
The Americas | 80,919 | 76,826 | ||||
United Kingdom | 72,907 | 72,543 | ||||
Europe/RoW | 46,053 | 43,538 | ||||
All Other | 13,742 | 11,121 | ||||
Number of Other Members | 56,676 | 60,512 | ||||
The Americas | 15,709 | 16,338 | ||||
United Kingdom | 33,726 | 36,232 | ||||
Europe/RoW | 7,241 | 7,942 | ||||
Number of Total Members | 270,297 | 264,540 | ||||
Number of Active App Users | 216,687 | 209,732 | ||||
For the 13 Weeks Ended | For the 13 Weeks Ended | For the 26 Weeks Ended | For the 26 Weeks Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands, except percentages) | (Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands, except percentages) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $59,721 | $(12,942) | $59,721 | $(22,065) | $94,615 | $(37,269) | $94,615 | $(46,823) | ||||||||||||||||
Operating loss margin | 18% | (4)% | 18% | (4)% | 15% | (7)% | 15% | (7)% | ||||||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $71,883 | $57,411 | $71,883 | $54,359 | $124,203 | $106,882 | $124,203 | $103,636 | ||||||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 30% | 26% | 30% | 26% | 27% | 25% | 27% | 25% | ||||||||||||||||
Other Contribution | $14,058 | $14,646 | $14,058 | $14,427 | $22,178 | $23,223 | $22,178 | $22,816 | ||||||||||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 16% | 18% | 16% | 18% | 14% | 16% | 14% | 16% | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $46,130 | $31,525 | $46,130 | $33,696 | $93,092 | $51,331 | $93,092 | $53,140 | ||||||||||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 14% | 10% | 14% | 10% | 15% | 9% | 15% | 9% | ||||||||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||||
Actuals | Change % | |||||||||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | (Dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $118,626 | $102,347 | 16% | $106,032 | 12% | |||||||||||
In-House revenues | 132,504 | 127,285 | 4% | 132,407 | 0% | |||||||||||
Other revenues | 78,674 | 73,315 | 7% | 77,135 | 2% | |||||||||||
Total revenues | 329,804 | 302,947 | 9% | 315,574 | 5% | |||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | (170,044) | (163,979) | (4)% | (175,270) | 3% | |||||||||||
Other operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | (73,819) | (66,911) | (10)% | (71,518) | (3)% | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | (40,269) | (38,726) | (4)% | (41,393) | 3% | |||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (3,191) | (5,651) | 44% | (6,040) | 47% | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (23,389) | (25,131) | 7% | (26,861) | 13% | |||||||||||
Share-based compensation | (2,156) | (3,598) | 40% | (3,846) | 44% | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | 47,405 | (5,173) | n/m | (5,529) | n/m | |||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | — | (4,710) | n/m | (5,034) | n/m | |||||||||||
Other, net | (4,620) | (2,010) | n/m | (2,148) | n/m | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (270,083) | (315,889) | 15% | (337,639) | 20% | |||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 59,721 | (12,942) | n/m | (22,065) | n/m | |||||||||||
Other (expense) income | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (21,666) | (19,989) | (8)% | (21,365) | (1)% | |||||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | 54 | 109 | (50)% | 117 | (54)% | |||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 1,882 | 1,514 | 24% | 1,618 | 16% | |||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (19,730) | (18,366) | (7)% | (19,630) | (1)% | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 39,991 | (31,308) | n/m | (41,695) | n/m | |||||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (15,863) | 1,103 | n/m | 1,179 | n/m | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 24,128 | (30,205) | n/m | (40,516) | n/m | |||||||||||
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests | 757 | 306 | n/m | 327 | n/m | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $24,885 | $(29,899) | n/m | $(40,189) | n/m | |||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | $329,804 | $302,947 | 9% | 5% | ||||||||
The Americas | 126,808 | 119,563 | 6% | 6% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 103,671 | 92,844 | 12% | 4% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 55,812 | 51,688 | 8% | 1% | ||||||||
All Other | 43,513 | 38,852 | 12% | 5% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $118,626 | $102,347 | 16% | 12% | ||||||||
The Americas | 55,545 | 48,833 | 14% | 14% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 35,273 | 29,951 | 18% | 10% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 13,122 | 11,280 | 16% | 9% | ||||||||
All Other | 14,686 | 12,283 | 20% | 12% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
In-House revenues | $132,504 | $127,285 | 4% | 0% | ||||||||
The Americas | 53,013 | 52,902 | 0% | 0% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 52,731 | 48,083 | 10% | 3% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 26,760 | 26,300 | 2% | (5)% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Other revenues | $78,674 | $73,315 | 7% | 2% | ||||||||
The Americas | 18,249 | 17,829 | 2% | 2% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 15,667 | 14,809 | 6% | (1)% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 15,932 | 14,108 | 13% | 6% | ||||||||
All Other | 28,826 | 26,569 | 8% | 2% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | $(170,044) | $(163,979) | (4)% | 3% | ||||||||
Percentage of total House revenues | (70)% | (74)% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $59,721 | $(12,942) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Operating margin | 18% | (4)% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $71,883 | $57,411 | 25% | 32% | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 30% | 26% | 4% | |||||||||
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | $37,309 | $28,441 | 31% | 31% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 25,782 | 22,011 | 17% | 10% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 4,210 | 2,510 | 68% | 57% | ||||||||
All Other | 4,582 | 4,449 | 3% | (4)% | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | 34% | 28% | ||||||||||
United Kingdom | 30% | 28% | ||||||||||
Europe/RoW | 11% | 7% | ||||||||||
All Other | 70% | 86% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | $(73,819) | $(66,911) | (10)% | (3)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total adjusted other revenue | (84)% | (82)% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $59,721 | $(12,942) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Operating margin | 18% | (4)% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution | $14,058 | $14,646 | (4)% | (3)% | ||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 16% | 18% | (2)% | |||||||||
Other Contribution by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | $4,804 | $4,751 | 1% | 1% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 6,634 | 6,374 | 4% | (3)% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 508 | 1,622 | (69)% | (71)% | ||||||||
All Other | 2,112 | 1,899 | 11% | 4% | ||||||||
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
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Other Contribution Margin by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | 26% | 26% | ||||||||||
United Kingdom | 41% | 41% | ||||||||||
Europe/RoW | 3% | 11% | ||||||||||
All Other | 6% | 6% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 13 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
General and Administrative Expenses | $40,269 | $38,726 | 4% | (3)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 12% | 13% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | $3,191 | $5,651 | (44)% | (47)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 2% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 13 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $23,389 | $25,131 | (7)% | (13)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 7% | 8% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 13 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | $2,156 | $3,598 | (40)% | (44)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 1% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | $(47,405) | $5,173 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 14% | 2% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | $— | $4,710 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 0% | 2% | ||||||||||
Other, net | $4,620 | $2,010 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 1% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | $21,666 | $19,989 | 8% | 1% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 7% | 7% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 13 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $46,130 | $31,525 | 46% | 37% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 14% | 10% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||||
Actuals | Change % | |||||||||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | (Dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $231,537 | $201,296 | 15% | $205,027 | 13% | |||||||||||
In-House revenues | 244,923 | 237,555 | 3% | 242,280 | 1% | |||||||||||
Other revenues | 136,208 | 126,040 | 8% | 129,258 | 5% | |||||||||||
Total revenues | 612,668 | 564,891 | 8% | 576,565 | 6% | |||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | (334,490) | (315,450) | (6)% | (326,570) | (2)% | |||||||||||
Other operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) | (131,797) | (119,336) | (10)% | (123,543) | (7)% | |||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (76,717) | (73,098) | (5)% | (75,675) | (1)% | |||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | (5,226) | (11,397) | 54% | (11,799) | 56% | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (47,403) | (50,625) | 6% | (52,410) | 10% | |||||||||||
Share-based compensation | (4,516) | (11,637) | 61% | (12,047) | 63% | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss), net | 68,926 | (10,654) | n/m | (11,030) | n/m | |||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | (2,102) | (4,710) | 55% | (4,876) | 57% | |||||||||||
Business interruption proceeds, net | 22,899 | — | n/m | — | n/m | |||||||||||
Other, net | (7,627) | (5,253) | (45)% | (5,438) | (40)% | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | (518,053) | (602,160) | 14% | (623,388) | 17% | |||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 94,615 | (37,269) | n/m | (46,823) | n/m | |||||||||||
Other (expense) income | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (43,041) | (41,188) | (4)% | (42,640) | (1)% | |||||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | 56 | 174 | (68)% | 180 | (69)% | |||||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | 2,616 | 1,891 | 38% | 1,958 | 34% | |||||||||||
Total other expense, net | (40,369) | (39,123) | (3)% | (40,502) | 0% | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 54,246 | (76,392) | n/m | (87,325) | n/m | |||||||||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (22,605) | 4,329 | n/m | 4,482 | n/m | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 31,641 | (72,063) | n/m | (82,843) | n/m | |||||||||||
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,412 | 605 | n/m | 626 | n/m | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Soho House & Co Inc. | $33,053 | $(71,458) | n/m | $(82,217) | n/m | |||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | $612,668 | $564,891 | 8% | 6% | ||||||||
The Americas | 248,727 | 233,720 | 6% | 6% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 189,494 | 173,996 | 9% | 5% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 89,517 | 83,268 | 8% | 4% | ||||||||
All Other | 84,930 | 73,907 | 15% | 11% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $231,537 | $201,296 | 15% | 13% | ||||||||
The Americas | 110,273 | 95,482 | 15% | 15% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 67,492 | 59,023 | 14% | 10% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 25,204 | 22,352 | 13% | 9% | ||||||||
All Other | 28,568 | 24,439 | 17% | 13% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
In-House revenues | $244,923 | $237,555 | 3% | 1% | ||||||||
The Americas | 104,541 | 103,526 | 1% | 1% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 93,623 | 88,362 | 6% | 2% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 46,759 | 45,667 | 2% | (1)% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Other revenues | $136,208 | $126,040 | 8% | 5% | ||||||||
The Americas | 33,913 | 34,709 | (2)% | (2)% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 28,379 | 26,613 | 7% | 3% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 17,554 | 15,250 | 15% | 11% | ||||||||
All Other | 56,362 | 49,468 | 14% | 10% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | $(334,490) | $(315,450) | (6)% | (2)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total House revenues | (73)% | (75)% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $94,615 | $(37,269) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Operating margin | 15% | (7)% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $124,203 | $106,882 | 16% | 20% | ||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 27% | 25% | 2% | |||||||||
House-Level Contribution by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | $68,233 | $59,909 | 14% | 14% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 41,186 | 37,960 | 8% | 5% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | 4,702 | 665 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
All Other | 10,082 | 8,348 | 21% | 17% | ||||||||
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | 32% | 30% | ||||||||||
United Kingdom | 26% | 26% | ||||||||||
Europe/RoW | 7% | 1% | ||||||||||
All Other | 79% | 82% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | $(131,797) | $(119,336) | (10)% | (7)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total adjusted other revenue | (86)% | (84)% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $94,615 | $(37,269) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Operating margin | 15% | (7)% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution | $22,178 | $23,223 | (4)% | (3)% | ||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 14% | 16% | (2)% | 18% | ||||||||
Other Contribution by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | $6,883 | $8,440 | (18)% | (18)% | ||||||||
United Kingdom | 11,810 | 10,053 | 17% | 13% | ||||||||
Europe/RoW | (601) | 1,230 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
All Other | 4,086 | 3,500 | 17% | 13% | ||||||||
Other Contribution Margin by segment: | ||||||||||||
The Americas | 20% | 24% | ||||||||||
United Kingdom | 40% | 36% | ||||||||||
Europe/RoW | (3)% | 8% | ||||||||||
All Other | 6% | 5% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
General and Administrative Expenses | $76,717 | $73,098 | 5% | 1% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 13% | 13% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | $5,226 | $11,397 | (54)% | (56)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 2% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $47,403 | $50,625 | (6)% | (10)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 8% | 9% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | $4,516 | $11,637 | (61)% | (63)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 2% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | $(68,926) | $10,654 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | (11)% | 2% | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | $2,102 | $4,710 | (55)% | (57)% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 0% | 1% | ||||||||||
Business interruption proceeds, net | $(22,899) | $— | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | (4)% | 0% | ||||||||||
Other, net | $7,627 | $5,253 | 45% | 40% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 1% | 1% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | $43,041 | $41,188 | 4% | 1% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 7% | 7% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
For the 26 Weeks Ended | Percent Change | |||||||||||
June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Actual | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $93,092 | $51,331 | 81% | 75% | ||||||||
Percentage of total revenues | 15% | 9% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 Actuals | June 30, 2024 Actuals | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $24,128 | $(30,205) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 23,389 | 25,131 | (7)% | (13)% | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 21,666 | 19,989 | 8% | 1% | ||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 15,863 | (1,103) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
EBITDA | 85,046 | 13,812 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | (54) | (109) | 50% | 54% | ||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | (1,882) | (1,514) | (24)% | (16)% | ||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net(2) | (47,405) | 5,173 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 3,214 | 2,811 | 14% | 7% | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expense(2) | 2,156 | 3,598 | (40)% | (44)% | ||||||||
Operational reorganization and severance expense(3) | — | 2,114 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to ERP implementation(4) | 1,502 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to the evaluation of certain strategic transactions(5) | 3,553 | 930 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets(6) | — | 4,710 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $46,130 | $31,525 | 46% | 37% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
(2) | See “Comparison of the 13 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024- Share-based Compensation, Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss, Loss on Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Business Interruption Proceeds, net and Other (net)” for information regarding the movements in foreign exchange and share-based compensation period-over-period. |
(3) | Expenses incurred with respect to a strategic reorganization program of the Company’s operations and support teams |
(4) | During the 13 weeks ended June 29, 2025, the Company incurred certain expenses related to the planned ERP system implementation. |
(5) | Primarily relating to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company and its independent special committee in respect of the evaluation of certain strategic transactions. |
(6) | During the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized impairment losses on intangible assets related to the termination of two hotel management contracts. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $59,721 | $(12,942) | n/m | $(22,065) | n/m | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 40,269 | 38,726 | 4% | 41,393 | (3)% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 3,191 | 5,651 | (44)% | 6,040 | (47)% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 23,389 | 25,131 | (7)% | 26,861 | (13)% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 2,156 | 3,598 | (40)% | 3,846 | (44)% | ||||||||||
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | (47,405) | 5,173 | n/m | 5,529 | n/m | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | — | 4,710 | n/m | 5,034 | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | 4,620 | 2,010 | n/m | 2,148 | n/m | ||||||||||
Non-House membership revenues | (9,203) | (8,242) | (12)% | (8,810) | (4)% | ||||||||||
Other revenues | (78,674) | (73,315) | (7)% | (77,135) | (2)% | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 73,819 | 66,911 | 10% | 71,518 | 3% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $71,883 | $57,411 | 25% | $54,359 | 32% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) margin | 18% | (4)% | (4)% | ||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 30% | 26% | 26% | ||||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $118,626 | $102,347 | 16% | $106,032 | 12% | ||||||||||
Less: Non-House membership revenues | (9,203) | (8,242) | (12)% | (8,810) | (4)% | ||||||||||
House Membership revenues | 109,423 | 94,105 | 16% | 97,222 | 13% | ||||||||||
Add: In-House revenues | 132,504 | 127,285 | 4% | 132,407 | 0% | ||||||||||
Total House revenues | 241,927 | 221,390 | 9% | 229,629 | 5% | ||||||||||
Less: In-House operating expenses | (170,044) | (163,979) | (4)% | (175,270) | 3% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $71,883 | $57,411 | 25% | $54,359 | 32% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $59,721 | $(12,942) | n/m | $(22,065) | n/m | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 40,269 | 38,726 | 4% | 41,393 | (3)% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 3,191 | 5,651 | (44)% | 6,040 | (47)% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 23,389 | 25,131 | (7)% | 26,861 | (13)% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 2,156 | 3,598 | (40)% | 3,846 | (44)% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | (47,405) | 5,173 | n/m | 5,529 | n/m | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | — | 4,710 | n/m | 5,034 | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | 4,620 | 2,010 | n/m | 2,148 | n/m | ||||||||||
House membership revenues | (109,423) | (94,105) | (16)% | (97,222) | (13)% | ||||||||||
In-House revenues | (132,504) | (127,285) | (4)% | (132,407) | (0)% | ||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | 170,044 | 163,979 | 4% | 175,270 | (3)% | ||||||||||
Total Other Contribution | $14,058 | $14,646 | (4)% | $14,427 | (3)% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) margin | 18% | (4)% | (4)% | ||||||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 16% | 18% | 18% | ||||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Other Revenues | $78,674 | $73,315 | 7% | $77,135 | 2% | ||||||||||
Add: Non-House membership revenues | 9,203 | 8,242 | 12% | 8,810 | 4% | ||||||||||
Adjusted Other Revenues | 87,877 | 81,557 | 8% | 85,945 | 2% | ||||||||||
Less: other operating expenses | (73,819) | (66,911) | (10)% | (71,518) | (3)% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution | $14,058 | $14,646 | (4)% | $14,427 | (3)% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 Actuals | June 30, 2024 Actuals | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $31,641 | $(72,063) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 47,403 | 50,625 | (6)% | (10)% | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 43,041 | 41,188 | 4% | 1% | ||||||||
Income tax expense | 22,605 | (4,329) | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
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June 29, 2025 Actuals | June 30, 2024 Actuals | Actuals | Constant Currency(1) | |||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | 144,690 | 15,421 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Gain on sale of property and other, net | (56) | (174) | 68% | 69% | ||||||||
Share of income of equity method investments | (2,616) | (1,891) | (38)% | (34)% | ||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net(2) | (68,926) | 10,654 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Share of equity method investments adjusted EBITDA | 5,151 | 4,551 | 13% | 9% | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expense(2) | 4,516 | 11,637 | (61)% | (63)% | ||||||||
Operational reorganization and severance expense(3) | — | 2,114 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to ERP implementation(4) | 2,918 | — | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Expenses related to the evaluation of certain strategic transactions(5) | 5,313 | 2,424 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets(6) | 2,102 | 4,710 | (55)% | (57)% | ||||||||
Expenses related to shareholder activism(7) | — | 1,885 | n/m | n/m | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $93,092 | $51,331 | 81% | 75% | ||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
(2) | See “Comparison of the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025 and June 30, 2024- Share-based Compensation, Foreign Exchange (Gain) Loss, Loss on Impairment of Long-Lived Assets, Business Interruption Proceeds, net and Other (net)” for information regarding the movements in foreign exchange and share-based compensation period-over-period. |
(3) | Expenses incurred with respect to a strategic reorganization program of the Company’s operations and support teams. |
(4) | During the 26 weeks ended June 29, 2025, the Company incurred certain expenses related to the planned ERP system implementation. |
(5) | Primarily relating to third party advisory expenses incurred by the Company and its independent special committee in respect of the evaluation of certain strategic transactions. |
(6) | The Company recognized $2 million of impairment losses on long-lived assets (operating lease assets) which relates to the legacy Chicken Shop restaurant sites in the UK. During the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2024, the Company recognized impairment losses on intangible assets related to the termination of two hotel management contracts. |
(7) | Primarily relating to professional service fees related to the Company’s shareholder activism response incurred during the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2024. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $94,615 | $(37,269) | n/m | $(46,823) | n/m | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 76,717 | 73,098 | 5% | 75,675 | 1% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 5,226 | 11,397 | (54)% | 11,799 | (56)% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 47,403 | 50,625 | (6)% | 52,410 | (10)% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 4,516 | 11,637 | (61)% | 12,047 | (63)% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net | (68,926) | 10,654 | n/m | 11,030 | n/m | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | 2,102 | 4,710 | n/m | 4,876 | n/m | ||||||||||
Business interruption proceeds, net | (22,899) | — | n/m | — | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | 7,627 | 5,253 | 45% | 5,438 | 40% | ||||||||||
Non-House membership revenues | (17,767) | (16,519) | (8)% | (17,101) | (4)% | ||||||||||
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
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Other revenues | (136,208) | (126,040) | (8)% | (129,258) | (5)% | ||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 131,797 | 119,336 | 10% | 123,543 | 7% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $124,203 | $106,882 | 16% | $103,636 | 20% | ||||||||||
Operating income (loss) margin | 15% | (7)% | (7)% | ||||||||||||
House-Level Contribution Margin | 27% | 25% | 25% | ||||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Membership revenues | $231,537 | $201,296 | 15% | $205,027 | 13% | ||||||||||
Less: Non-House membership revenues | (17,767) | (16,519) | (8)% | (17,101) | (4)% | ||||||||||
House Membership revenues | 213,770 | 184,777 | 16% | 187,926 | 14% | ||||||||||
Add: In-House revenues | 244,923 | 237,555 | 3% | 242,280 | 1% | ||||||||||
Total House revenues | 458,693 | 422,332 | 9% | 430,206 | 7% | ||||||||||
Less: In-House operating expenses | (334,490) | (315,450) | (6)% | (326,570) | (2)% | ||||||||||
House-Level Contribution | $124,203 | $106,882 | 16% | $103,636 | 20% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $94,615 | $(37,269) | n/m | $(46,823) | n/m | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 76,717 | 73,098 | 5% | 75,675 | 1% | ||||||||||
Pre-opening expenses | 5,226 | 11,397 | (54)% | 11,799 | (56)% | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 47,403 | 50,625 | (6)% | 52,410 | (10)% | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 4,516 | 11,637 | (61)% | 12,047 | (63)% | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss, net | (68,926) | 10,654 | n/m | 11,030 | n/m | ||||||||||
Loss on impairment of long-lived assets and intangible assets | 2,102 | 4,710 | (55)% | 4,876 | (57)% | ||||||||||
Business interruption proceeds, net | (22,899) | — | n/m | — | n/m | ||||||||||
Other, net | 7,627 | 5,253 | 45% | 5,438 | 40% | ||||||||||
House membership revenues | (213,770) | (184,777) | (16)% | (187,926) | (14)% | ||||||||||
In-House revenues | (244,923) | (237,555) | (3)% | (242,280) | (1)% | ||||||||||
In-House operating expenses | 334,490 | 315,450 | 6% | 326,570 | 2% | ||||||||||
Total Other Contribution | $22,178 | $23,223 | (4)% | $22,816 | (3)% | ||||||||||
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Actuals | |||||||||||||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) margin | 15% | (7)% | (7)% | ||||||||||||
Other Contribution Margin | 14% | 16% | 16% | ||||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | Change % | June 30, 2024 Constant Currency(1) | Constant Currency Change %(1) | |||||||||||
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Other Revenues | $136,208 | $126,040 | 8% | $129,258 | 5% | ||||||||||
Non-House membership revenues | 17,767 | 16,519 | 8% | 17,101 | 4% | ||||||||||
Adjusted Other Revenues | 153,975 | 142,559 | 8% | 146,359 | 5% | ||||||||||
Less: other operating expenses | (131,797) | (119,336) | (10)% | (123,543) | (7)% | ||||||||||
Other Contribution | $22,178 | $23,223 | (4)% | $22,816 | (3)% | ||||||||||
(1) | See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for an explanation of our constant currency results. |
(1) | from operating activities, our cash inflows include Membership revenues, In-House revenues and Other revenues, such as the sale of retail products. The primary cash outflows from operating activities include general operating expenses and interest payments. |
(2) | from investing activities, our cash inflows include the proceeds from sale of property and equipment and distributions from equity method investments. The primary cash outflows from investing activities include the purchase of property and equipment as well as intangibles. |
(3) | from financing activities, our cash inflows from financing activities include proceeds from borrowings and from the issuance of shares. The primary cash outflows from financing activities include repayments of borrowings and legal and professional fees from debt or equity related transactions, as well as, from time to time, the repurchase of shares under board authorized repurchase plans. |
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June 29, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | |||||
(Unaudited, dollar amounts in thousands) | ||||||
Net cash generated by (used in) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $63,832 | $42,196 | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (63,023) | (43,748) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (8,814) | (6,117) | ||||
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents | 7,102 | (1,779) | ||||
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | $(903) | $(9,448) | ||||
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Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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Item 4. | Controls and Procedures. |
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings. |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors. |
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. |
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities. |
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures. |
Item 5. | Other Information. |
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Item 6. | Exhibits. |
Exhibit Number | Description | ||
31.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
31.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
32.1* | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
32.2* | Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | ||
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document-the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File as its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. | ||
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema With Embedded Linkbase Documents. | ||
104 | Cover page formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101. | ||
* | Filed herewith. |
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Date: August 8, 2025 | By: | /s/ Andrew Carnie | |||||||
Andrew Carnie Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||
Date: August 8, 2025 | By: | /s/ Thomas Allen | |||||||
Thomas Allen Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||
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