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Financial Performance - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, total revenue increased by $2,874, or 9.9%, to $31,815 compared to $28,941 in the same period of 2024[148]. - Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $4,020 million, compared to a net loss of $103,358 million for the same period in 2024[168]. - Net income from continuing operations improved by $16,717 to $3,997, compared to a net loss of $12,720 in the prior period[147]. - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $9,710 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $848 million in the same period of 2024[168]. - Income from continuing operations was $3,997 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to a loss of $12,720 million in the same period of 2024[168]. Revenue and Profitability - Digital revenue increased by 10.3% to $31,608, driven by a $4,118 increase in performance marketing revenue and a $1,001 increase in publisher revenue[151]. - Gross profit for the same period was $15,669, an increase of $6,736, representing a 75.4% increase from $8,933 in 2024, with a gross profit percentage of 49.3% compared to 30.9% in 2024[148][149]. - The segment revenue for Finance increased by $1,829, primarily driven by an increase in performance marketing revenues[156]. - The segment gross profit increased to $18,552, up $3,661 from $14,891 in 2024, with notable increases in all segments[158]. Expenses and Costs - Operating expenses decreased by $8,577, or 50.8%, to $8,307, primarily due to reductions in headcount and consulting spend[148]. - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by $2,430, or 53.2%, to $2,134, representing 7% of revenues compared to 16% in 2024[153]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by $4,852, or 47.9%, to $5,283, representing 17% of revenues compared to 35% in 2024[154]. - Interest expense decreased by $1,335, or 30.8%, to $3,004, primarily due to lower amortization of debt costs and lower interest charges[164]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses were $2,166 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2,536 million for the same period in 2024[168]. - Stock-based compensation costs were $182 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from $913 million in the same period of 2024[168]. Cash Flow and Working Capital - Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $3,662, compared to a net cash used of $1,965 in the same period of 2024[144]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period for March 31, 2025, were $2,902, down from $4,003 at the end of March 31, 2024[144]. - As of March 31, 2025, the working capital deficit was $80,622, a slight improvement from $82,022 as of December 31, 2024[143]. Discontinued Operations and Impairments - Total liabilities from discontinued operations were $96,056 as of March 31, 2025, following the discontinuance of the Sports Illustrated media business[140]. - The company recorded a loss on impairment of assets of $1,198 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, with no such loss reported for the same period in 2025[168]. Strategic Developments - The company entered into a Membership Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of TravelHost LLC for $1.0 million on May 12, 2025[125]. - The company is closely monitoring macroeconomic conditions, including inflation and geopolitical factors, which may adversely affect its business[126]. Taxation - The provision for income taxes increased to $286 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $41 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting an increase of $245 million due to improved operating results[166]. Digital Advertising - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, digital advertising revenue decreased by approximately 4% compared to the same period in fiscal 2024[127]. - RPM increased by 20% to $22.21 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from $18.56 in the same period of 2024, driven by higher video advertising sales[131]. - Monthly average pageviews rose by 15% to 327,510,084 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 286,009,299 in the same period of 2024[131].

Financial Performance - Quarterly revenue from continuing operations was $36.2 million, up 8% sequentially compared to Q3 2024[4] - Income from continuing operations was $7.2 million, or $0.15 per diluted share for Q4 2024, compared to $4.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share in Q3 2024[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $13.0 million compared to $11.1 million for Q3 2024[4] - Loss from continuing operations was $7.7 million in FY 2024 compared to $37.2 million in FY 2023[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for FY 2024 was $27.0 million compared to $13.2 million for FY 2023[4] - The total net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $(5,555) thousand, compared to $(100,710) thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023, indicating a substantial reduction in losses[12] Audience and Traffic Growth - Athlon Sports' audience traffic increased to 284 million page views in Q4 2024, up 20% vs Q3 2024 and 325% vs Q4 2023[5] - Parade achieved over 53 million average monthly users and 74 million average monthly page views in Q4 2024, up 6% vs Q3 2024[5] - The Street delivered 36 million average monthly page views in Q4 2024, up 1% vs Q3 2024[5] Future Outlook - The company expects to be profitable in every quarter of 2025 following the launch of the 'competitive publishing' model[2] - The company anticipates future revenues and profitability improvements as part of its business strategy, although specific figures were not disclosed[14] - The company is focused on cost reductions and market growth as part of its future outlook[14] - The company plans to introduce new products and expand its market presence, although details on specific products were not provided[14] Operational Challenges - For Q1 2024, the net loss from continued operations was $(12,720) thousand, compared to $(14,524) thousand in Q1 2023, showing an improvement of 12.4%[12] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2024 was $(848) thousand, a significant improvement from $(2,103) thousand in Q1 2023[12] - Interest expense (net) decreased to $4,339 thousand in Q1 2024 from $4,182 thousand in Q1 2023, reflecting a 3.7% reduction[12] - The company reported a net loss from discontinued operations of $90,638 thousand in Q1 2024, compared to $4,853 thousand in Q1 2023, highlighting a significant increase in losses from this segment[12] - The company has incurred professional and vendor fees related to non-operational events, which may impact future financial results[13] - The company cautions that actual future results may differ materially from forward-looking statements due to various risks and uncertainties[15] Asset Management - Total assets decreased to $116.4 million in 2024 from $188.9 million in 2023[10]

Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of approximately $100.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of approximately $55.6 million for the previous year [119]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's accumulated deficit was approximately $479.4 million, up from approximately $378.7 million as of December 31, 2023 [119]. - The company experienced a net loss from continuing operations of approximately $7.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [120]. - The company has a history of losses and may continue to incur losses if it does not achieve sufficient revenue or reduce costs [119]. - The company’s financial condition may limit its ability to secure additional financing on acceptable terms, impacting its operations and growth [118]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had federal net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs) of approximately $210.6 million, which may expire before generating sufficient taxable income [130]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company reported a stockholders' deficit of approximately $130.3 million, having incurred losses in the most recent six fiscal years [144]. Operational Risks - The digital media industry is highly competitive, with many players having greater financial resources, which may adversely affect the company's revenues and operating results [76]. - The company relies on third-party content contributors for user attraction, and the loss of key contributors could materially impact its business and financial condition [79]. - The sales cycle for online advertising is lengthy, and delays in payments from advertisers could adversely affect the company's financial condition and results of operations [78]. - The company faces risks from generative AI technology that may harm its ability to attract and retain audiences, protect intellectual property, and maintain revenue streams [74]. - Changes in internet search engine algorithms could reduce traffic to the company's content, negatively impacting audience retention and advertising revenues [77]. - The company is dependent on third-party cloud platforms for its digital media services, and any failures in these systems could harm its business and reputation [94]. - The growing percentage of users without support for third-party cookies could hinder the company's ability to collect data, impacting its advertising revenue [81]. - Cybersecurity threats, including ransomware and denial-of-service attacks, pose significant risks to the company's operations and financial results [89]. - The company may face claims of intellectual property infringement, which could result in substantial costs and adversely affect its business [99]. - The company faces risks related to changes in demand and pricing for its products and services, as well as competition from companies with larger user bases and resources [127]. - The company is dependent on the performance of its key executive officers and management team, with potential adverse effects on business if key personnel are lost [131]. - The company may incur substantial costs related to claims against it, which could adversely affect its financial results and operations [129]. Compliance and Regulatory Issues - The company is subject to evolving laws and regulations that could increase compliance costs and impact its business operations [102]. - The company faces risks from changes in regulations, government funding, and trade policies that could adversely affect its advertising clients and revenue [103]. - The company identified material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, which could affect the accuracy of its financial statements [111]. - The company is currently out of compliance with the NYSE American's continued listing standards, specifically regarding minimum stockholders' equity requirements [144]. - The NYSE American accepted the company's compliance plan on December 20, 2024, granting a plan period through April 2, 2026, during which the company will be subject to quarterly monitoring [145]. - If compliance is not regained by the end of the plan period, the NYSE American may initiate delisting proceedings [145]. - The company intends to regain compliance within the plan period, although there is no assurance of success [146]. - Delisting could result in significant adverse consequences, including reduced liquidity and decreased analyst coverage [148]. Market and Stock Performance - The trading price of the company's common stock has been volatile, influenced by various external factors beyond its operational performance [138]. - The company has the authority to issue additional shares of common stock, which could dilute existing stockholders' ownership and negatively impact stock price [142]. - The company may issue additional securities with rights superior to those of its common stock, potentially limiting stockholders' ownership rights [143]. - The company is classified as a "smaller reporting company," which allows it to rely on reduced disclosure requirements, potentially affecting investor attractiveness [133]. - The company is classified as a smaller reporting company and is not required to provide certain market risk disclosures [237].

Financial Performance - Arena Group achieved a net income of $4.0 million in Q3 2024, marking its first profitable quarter in history[1] - Revenue from continuing operations for Q3 2024 was $33.6 million, down from $37.0 million in Q3 2023[2] - Total operating expenses decreased by 51% to $8.9 million in Q3 2024, compared to $18.4 million in Q3 2023[2] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $11.2 million, significantly up from $3.1 million in Q3 2023[2] Business Growth - The affiliate commerce business grew by 287% during the six months from Q2 to Q3 2024 compared to the same period last year[5] - Athlon Sports saw a 65% increase in audience traffic, reaching 231 million page views in Q3 2024[6] - TheStreet's affiliate commerce revenue increased by 396% in Q3 2024 compared to Q2 2024[6] - Arena's investment in first-party data enhances monetization and audience addressability, reaching over 100 million monthly users[4] Cost Management and Financial Strategy - The company plans to cut an expected $40 million in annual costs while focusing on growth and audience development[3] - Arena has extended the maturity on its line of credit and converted $15 million of debt to common equity[2] Asset and Liability Changes - Total assets decreased from $188,878 million on December 31, 2023, to $114,225 million on September 30, 2024, representing a decline of approximately 39.5%[15] - Current assets fell significantly from $90,399 million to $37,834 million, a decrease of about 58.2%[15] - Current liabilities increased from $236,021 million to $247,430 million, reflecting a rise of approximately 4.5%[15] - Total liabilities increased from $247,705 million to $251,536 million, reflecting a slight increase of about 1.5%[16] Stockholders' Equity and Deficits - The company reported a total stockholders' deficiency of $(137,479) million as of December 31, 2023, compared to $(58,995) million previously, indicating a worsening financial position[16] - The accumulated deficit grew from $(378,653) million to $(486,242) million, indicating a deterioration in retained earnings[16] Cash Flow and Receivables - Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $9,284 million to $5,773 million, a decline of about 37.1%[15] - Accounts receivable, net dropped from $31,676 million to $25,858 million, a decrease of approximately 18.4%[15] Other Financial Metrics - Operating lease right-of-use assets increased from $176 million to $2,421 million, a significant rise of approximately 1,275.6%[15] - The company has no Series H shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024, while 1,981,128 common shares are issuable upon conversion[15]

Revenue Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2024, digital advertising revenue decreased by approximately 19% compared to the same period in fiscal 2023[150] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, digital advertising revenue decreased by approximately 6% compared to the same period in 2023[150] - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by $3,441, or 9.3%, to $33,555 compared to $36,996 for the same period in 2023[177] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue decreased by $9,807, or 9.9%, to $89,679 compared to $99,486 for the same period in 2023[188] - Digital revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $88,129, down 3.9% from $91,711 in the same period of 2023, with significant declines in digital subscriptions and advertising revenue[190] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2024, increased by $3,043, or 21.8%, to $16,993, with a gross profit margin of 50.6% compared to 37.7% in the prior year[174] - Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $36,644, a decrease of $851 from $37,495 in the prior year, with a gross profit percentage of 40.9% compared to 37.7%[188] - Net income from continuing operations improved to $4,778 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $8,772 in the same period of 2023, marking a turnaround of $13,550[173] - The net loss from continuing operations improved to $14,880 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of $34,823 in the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in operating expenses[187] - The company recorded a net loss of $107,589 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of 115.1% from a loss of $50,027 in the same period of 2023[187] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by $9,478, or 51.5%, to $8,939, primarily due to reductions in selling and marketing expenses[172] - General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 were $6,023, down 44.9% from $10,940 in the same period of 2023, primarily due to decreases in stock-based compensation and payroll expenses[182] - Selling and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were $10,326, a decrease of 46.1% from $19,173 in the same period of 2023[194] - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, totaled $24,790, down 30.2% from $35,516 in the prior year[195] - Total selling and marketing costs decreased primarily due to a reduction in payroll and employee benefits costs of $4,380 due to restructuring activities[194] Cash Flow and Working Capital - As of September 30, 2024, the working capital deficit was $209,596, compared to $145,622 as of December 31, 2023[166] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $7,507, a significant decrease from $22,265 in the same period of 2023, reflecting improved cash flow management[168] - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of the period were $5,773, down from $7,290 at the end of September 30, 2023[168] - Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $6,815, a decrease from $18,649 in the same period of 2023[170] Other Financial Metrics - RPM for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $24.69, reflecting a 5% increase from $23.41 in the same period of 2023[155] - RPM for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $22.27, reflecting a 14% increase from $19.60 in the same period of 2023[155] - Monthly average pageviews for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were 301,721,996, a 22% decrease from 388,410,170 in the same period of 2023[156] - Monthly average pageviews for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, were 332,312,606, a 13% decrease from 380,578,813 in the same period of 2023[156] - Other digital revenue increased by $5,232, or 480.9%, to $6,320 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, driven by the expansion in e-commerce revenue[177] - Other digital revenue increased by $6,469 to $9,327 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, driven by the expansion in e-commerce revenue[191] Debt and Interest - Interest expense decreased by $883, from $4,042 in the three months ended September 30, 2023 to $3,159 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a reduction in debt[185] - Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $11,747, a decrease of 11.2% from $13,225 in the same period of 2023[196] Discontinued Operations - The company recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $92,709 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024[165] - The net loss from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $92,709, compared to $15,204 in the same period of 2023[202] Accounting and Regulatory - Recent accounting pronouncements have been adopted as of the date of the report[205] - The company is classified as a "smaller reporting company" under SEC Regulation S-K, thus certain market risk disclosures are not applicable[206]

Core Insights - Verizon Business has expanded its partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) to enhance cyber resiliency and security optimization across MSE's sports and entertainment properties [1][4] - The partnership includes services such as Rapid Response Retainer (RRR), Managed Security Information and Event Management (MSIEM), and Cyber Security Incident Response Team services [1][3] Group 1: Partnership Details - The collaboration aims to maintain MSE's leadership in cyber security and includes properties like the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards [1][2] - Verizon's Cyber Security Solutions team will provide customized risk assessments and breach simulations to help MSE create a secure IT environment [2][3] Group 2: Industry Context - Sports organizations are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, necessitating proactive measures to address network security gaps [4] - Building a robust defense is essential for safeguarding sensitive fan data and ensuring operational continuity [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Verizon Communications Inc. generated revenues of $134.0 billion in 2023 and serves nearly all Fortune 500 companies [5] - Monumental Sports & Entertainment is recognized as a leading sports and entertainment entity in America, focusing on delivering extraordinary experiences [6]

Core Viewpoint - Arena Investors expresses significant concerns regarding Terra Property Trust's lack of transparency and responsiveness to investor inquiries, particularly in light of the repeated downgrades of its notes due in 2026 [1][2][4]. Group 1: Rating and Performance - The 6.00% notes due 2026 were initially rated BBB- by Egan-Jones Rating Company at the time of Arena's purchase in June 2021, but have since been downgraded to B as of May 31, 2024 [2][3]. - Non-Performing Loans for Terra have increased alarmingly from $89 million in June 2023 to $192 million in June 2024, indicating a significant deterioration in performance [3]. Group 2: Communication and Engagement - Arena has made multiple requests for information over nearly one year, but Terra has not responded to any inquiries or provided necessary updates, undermining investor confidence [4][5]. - Since November 20, 2023, Terra has refused to engage in one-on-one investor calls, citing ongoing evaluations of a direct listing or conversion to a non-traded REIT, yet no progress has been reported [4]. Group 3: Potential Actions - In response to the lack of engagement from Terra, Arena is considering forming an ad hoc group of noteholders to protect their rights and evaluate further necessary actions [2][4].

Corporate Actions - The Company authorized the sale and issuance of 17,797,817 shares of common stock in a private placement [3]. - The purchase price for the shares is set at $15,000,000, which will be paid through a reduction of the outstanding principal balance of a Demand Promissory Note [4]. - The completion of the sale and purchase of the shares (the "Closing") is scheduled to occur as soon as practicable following the satisfaction of specified conditions [4]. - The Shares will be duly authorized and, when issued, will be fully paid and nonassessable [14]. Financial Condition - The consolidated financial statements filed with the SEC complied with applicable rules and regulations and fairly present the financial position of the Company [11]. - Since June 30, 2024, there has been no material adverse change in the Company's financial condition or results of operations [19]. - The Company has not declared or paid any dividend or distribution on its capital stock since June 30, 2024 [19]. - The Company has filed all necessary federal, state, local, and foreign income and franchise tax returns and has paid or accrued all taxes shown as due thereon [27]. - The Company has no knowledge of any tax deficiencies that have been or might be asserted against it by any taxing jurisdiction [27]. Compliance and Governance - The Company is not in violation of its certificate of incorporation or bylaws and is conducting its business in compliance with applicable laws [18]. - No consent or approval from any governmental authority is required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement [17]. - The Company is in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, with no material adverse effects reported [37]. - The Company has established and maintains effective disclosure controls and procedures to ensure material information is communicated to its principal executive and financial officers [30]. - The Company has complied with SEC rules regarding "bad actor" disqualifications, confirming no Covered Person is subject to disqualification events, except as specified under Rule 506(d)(2) or (d)(3) [44]. Insurance and Intellectual Property - The Company maintains insurance that it believes is adequate for its business, covering all real and personal property against theft, damage, and destruction [27]. - The Company has ownership or legal rights to all necessary intellectual property used in its business, and believes it has taken reasonable steps to protect these rights [21]. Market and Stock Information - The Company's common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act and is listed on the NYSE American, with no current non-compliance issues reported [25]. - The Company has not received any notices regarding non-compliance with listing requirements from the Principal Market [25]. - The Company aims to maintain the automated quotation of its Common Stock on the Principal Market or an alternative listing on Nasdaq or NYSE [67]. Purchaser Information - The Purchaser is acquiring the Shares for its own account and not for resale in connection with any public offering, maintaining the right to dispose of the Shares at any time [47]. - The Purchaser acknowledges that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act and must be held indefinitely unless a subsequent disposition is registered or exempt [48]. - The Purchaser is an "accredited investor" as defined in Rule 501(a) of the Securities Act [54]. - The Purchaser has independently evaluated the merits of the transactions and has had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers from the Company [57]. - The Purchaser agrees not to engage in any short sale of the Company's voting stock or any hedging transaction involving the Company's securities [58]. Agreement Terms - The Company's obligation to issue and sell the Shares is contingent upon the Purchaser delivering the Purchase Price of $15,000,000 in the form of a reduction of the outstanding principal balance of the Note [64]. - The Company will use reasonable efforts to file all required reports with the SEC in a timely manner to enable the Purchaser to sell the Shares without registration [66]. - The Purchaser will not receive any material non-public information unless a confidentiality agreement is executed [68]. - The Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of New York and the federal laws of the United States [69]. - The Company and the Purchaser will bear their own expenses and legal fees related to the Agreement [72]. - All covenants, agreements, representations, and warranties made by the Company and the Purchaser will survive the execution of the Agreement [75]. - The Agreement may be executed by facsimile or electronic signature and in multiple counterparts [75]. - The Purchaser's address for notice is 38955 Hills Tech Drive, Farmington Hills, MI 48331 [77].