UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission file number 1-12471 THE ARENA GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 68-0232575 (State or ...

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EX.CO, the publisher video platform powering successful video strategies for the world's leading media groups, today announced results from a recent case study of its partnership with media giant The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN). The collaboration has driven 115% higher gross RPMs for video on average and a 27% increase in user dwell time across their network of sites, which include Men's Journal and Parade, within a six-month time period. The Arena Group, which pu ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, $0.01 par value AREN NYSE American FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission file number ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) announced that its largest shareholder, Simplify Inventions, LLC, is increasing its investment in the company by providing an additional $12 million in equity at an 85% premium over yesterday’s closing stock price. This is intended to help sustain the company during its transformation. https://arenagroup.gcs-web.com/node/11216/html “This infusion of cash is needed to help The Arena Group transition to a profitable, multi-media busine ...

Shares of Arena Group Holdings Inc. dropped more than 30% on Friday after the ailing media company lost its license to publish Sports Illustrated and the union for the famed publication said “possibly all” union-member staff could be laid off as a result.Arena’s stock AREN, -33.61% closed Friday’s trading down 33.6% at 84 cents per share. The stock is down more than 89% in the last 12 months. Arena had overseen Sports Illustrated’s publication via an arrangement with the entertainment and brand-management c ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, The Arena Group (NYSE American: AREN) has announced a significant reduction in its workforce of over 100 employees. The Company, which has substantial debt and recently missed payments, is completing these cost-cutting measures to initiate a transformative shift towards a streamlined business model. In parallel, the Company is actively engaged in negotiations with Bridge Media Networks, LLC, (“Bridge Media”) a wholly owned subsidiary of Simplify Inventions, LLC (“Simplify” ...

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AREN) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 14, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Rob Fink - FNK Investor Relations Ross Levinsohn - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Smith - Chief Financial Officer Andrew Kraft - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Argento - Lake Street Capital Markets Daniel Day - B. Riley Securities Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to The Arena Group Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference C ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 AREN NYSE American FORM 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission fil ...

The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AREN) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 14, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Rob Fink - FNK Investor Relations Ross Levinsohn - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Doug Smith - Chief Financial Officer Andrew Kraft - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Argento - Lake Street Capital Markets Daniel Day - B. Riley Securities Operator Welcome to The Arena Group Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call. I will now turn the call over to Rob Fink, Invest ...

Revenue Performance - Digital advertising revenue increased by 19% and 14% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to the same periods in 2022[154]. - Revenue per page view (RPM) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, was $22.98 and $19.73, respectively, compared to $17.00 and $16.01 for the same periods in 2022[157]. - For the three months ended June 30, 2023, total revenue increased by $5,054, or 9.4%, to $58,806 compared to $53,752 for the same period in 2022[176]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $8,191 to $110,186 compared to $101,995 for the same period in 2022, representing an 8.0% growth[192]. Digital Subscriptions - Digital subscriptions decreased by $2,112, or 38.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2023[176]. - Digital subscriptions decreased by $4,702 to $7,249 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflecting a 39.3% decline[192][193]. Profitability and Loss - The company incurred a net loss of $38,861 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, with cash on hand of $5,489[159]. - Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $19,484, a reduction of $2,723 from $22,207 in the same period of 2022[172]. - Net loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $38,861, a decrease of $1,795 from $40,656 in the prior year, indicating a 4.4% improvement[186]. Operating Expenses - Total operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were $71,867, a slight decrease of $83 compared to $71,950 in the same period of 2022[186]. - Operating expenses decreased by $801, leading to a loss from operations of $14,296, which improved by $6,335 compared to the prior year[172]. - Total selling and marketing expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $19,503, an increase of $2,020 or 11.6% from $17,483 in the prior year[181]. - Selling and marketing expenses totaled $37,472 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of $2,773 or 8.0% from $34,699 in the prior year[197]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by $3,112 to $11,722 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to reductions in stock-based compensation and professional services[182]. - General and administrative expenses decreased by $3,573 or 12.6% to $24,775 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $28,348 in the same period of 2022[199]. Cash Flow and Working Capital - Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $16,400, compared to $7,465 for the same period in 2022[168]. - The working capital deficit increased to $144,754 as of June 30, 2023, from $137,669 as of December 31, 2022[166]. - The company had $25,093 available under its working capital line of credit as of June 30, 2023[161]. Debt and Financing - The company plans to refinance or extend the maturities of its current debt totaling $102,691 to alleviate concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern[160]. - Interest expense increased significantly to $5,001 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $2,506 in the same period of 2022, marking a 99.6% rise[183][184]. - Interest expense increased by $3,857 or 72.4% to $9,183 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $5,326 in the prior year[200]. Investments and Commitments - A binding letter of intent was signed with Simplify Inventions, LLC to expand video capabilities, involving a cash investment of approximately $50,000 and an advertising commitment of $12,000 annually for five years[150]. - The company guaranteed a minimum annual royalty of $15,000 through December 31, 2029, related to the Sports Illustrated media business[162]. Other Financial Metrics - Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $21,664, an increase of $5,534, representing a gross profit margin of 36.8%, up from 30.0% in the prior year[174]. - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was $43,009, an increase of $7,133 or 19.9% from $35,876 in the prior year, with a gross profit margin improvement to 39.0%[190][192]. - Total cost of revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $37,142, a decrease of $480 from $37,622 in the same period of 2022[179]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, total cost of revenue was $67,177, an increase of $1,058 or 1.6% compared to $66,119 in the same period of 2022[194]. Stock and Shares - The weighted average number of shares outstanding increased to 22,074,500 from 18,258,890 year-over-year[171]. - The company reported a basic and diluted net loss per common share of $(0.88) for continuing operations, an improvement of $0.30 from $(1.18) in the prior year[171]. Adjusted EBITDA - Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $(4,536), compared to $(5,340) for the same period in 2022[206]. - Stock-based compensation decreased by $985 or 20.4% to $3,845 for the six months ended June 30, 2023[194]. - Stock-based compensation is a noncash cost that affects Adjusted EBITDA, which helps in making period-to-period comparisons of operating performance[208]. Changes in Fair Value - The change in fair value of contingent consideration was $90 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, reflecting the impact of the Fexy Studios acquisition[183]. - The change in fair value of contingent consideration was $(409) for the six months ended June 30, 2023, representing a 100% change from no prior value[200]. - Change in fair value of contingent consideration relates to the put option on common stock from the Fexy Studios acquisition[209]. Miscellaneous - Liquidated damages are owed to investors from private placements conducted between 2018 and 2020 due to unmet covenants[211]. - Loss on impairment of assets indicates certain assets are no longer useful[211]. - Employee retention credit represents payroll-related tax credits under the Cares Act[211]. - Employee restructuring payments include severance payments to employees and payments to the former CEO for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively[211]. - Management's financial analysis is based on GAAP-compliant condensed consolidated financial statements, with estimates that may differ from actual results[212]. - There have been no material changes to critical accounting policies and estimates compared to the previous Annual Report[213]. - Recent accounting pronouncements are discussed in the Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements[214]. - Market risk disclosures are not applicable to smaller reporting companies as defined by SEC regulations[215].