Seaport Entertainment Group Inc._December 31, 2025
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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, 2025
or
☐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: 001-42113
Seaport Entertainment Group Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
199 Water Street, 28th Floor
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(212) 732-8257
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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On June 30, 2025, the last business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the Registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was $142,445,101 based on the closing sales price of the Registrant’s common stock on such date as reported on the New York Stock Exchange. For purposes of this computation, all officers, directors and 10% beneficial owners of the Registrant’s common stock of which the Registrant is aware are deemed to be affiliates. Such determination should not be deemed to be an admission that such officers, directors or 10% beneficial owners are, in fact, affiliates of the Registrant
As of March 3, 2026, there were 12,796,250 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The registrant intends to file its Proxy Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission no later than 120 days after the end of its fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
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Part I 5
Item 1. Business 5
Item 1A. Risk Factors 16
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments 50
Item 1C. Cybersecurity 50
Item 2. Properties 51
Item 3. Legal Proceedings 51
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure 51
Part II 52
Item 6. [Reserved] 54
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 73
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 75
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures 118
Item 9B. Other Information 119
Part III 119
Item 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 119
Item 11 Executive Compensation 119
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services 119
Item 15 Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 120
Exhibit Index 120
Signatures 124
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”), including, without limitation, those related to our future operations, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Annual Report are forward-looking statements and may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “realize,” “should,” “could,” “will,” “transform,” “would” or the negative of these terms or other statements of similar expression. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or results, to differ materially from any predictions of future results, performance, achievements or results that we express or imply in this Annual Report.
Forward-looking statements include statements related to:
● forecasts of our future economic performance;
● our ability to achieve the intended benefits from our separation from HHH;
● the impact of technology on our operations and business;
● expected performance of our business;
● expected commencement and completion for property developments;
● descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing.
Some of the risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may affect future results or cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include:
● the availability of debt and equity capital;
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● our ability to renew our leases or re-lease available space;
● our ability to compete effectively;
● the impact of water and electricity shortages on our business;
● the contamination of our properties by hazardous or toxic substances;
● losses that are not insured or that exceed the applicable insurance limits;
● our ability to attract and retain key personnel;
● risks related to our separation from, and relationship with, HHH; and
● the other risks and uncertainties described herein.
Although we presently believe that the plans, expectations and anticipated results expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report are reasonable, all forward-looking statements are inherently subjective, uncertain and subject to change, as they involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including those beyond our
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control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict the nature, or assess the potential impact, of each new factor on our business. Given these uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements for events or circumstances that arise after the date of this Annual Report, except as otherwise may be required by law.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Overview
Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (“Seaport Entertainment,” the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us”) is a Delaware corporation and was incorporated in 2024 in connection with, and anticipation of, Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.’s (“HHH”) spin-off of its entertainment-related assets in New York City and Las Vegas (the “Spin-Off”). The separation of Seaport Entertainment from HHH, which was effected through HHH’s pro rata distribution of 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Seaport Entertainment to holders of HHH common stock, was completed on July 31, 2024. Following the completion of the separation, Seaport Entertainment became an independent, publicly traded company. On August 1, 2024, the Company’s common stock began trading on the NYSE American LLC (the “NYSE American”) under the symbol “SEG”. On June 30, 2025, the Company transferred the listing of the Company’s common stock from the NYSE American LLC to the New York Stock Exchange, continuing to trade under the symbol “SEG.”
The information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K reflects the historical information of the Seaport Entertainment division of HHH prior to the Spin-Off and the information of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. following the Spin-Off. See Note 1 in the Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements for further information regarding the Spin-Off.
Our Business
Seaport Entertainment was formed to own, operate and develop a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Our focus is to deliver unparalleled experiences through a combination of restaurant, entertainment, sports, retail and hospitality offerings integrated into one-of-a-kind real estate that redefines entertainment and hospitality. We primarily analyze our portfolio of assets through the lens of our three operating segments: (1) Hospitality, (2) Entertainment (previously Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment), and (3) Landlord Operations, and are focused on realizing value for stockholders primarily through dedicated management of existing assets, expansion of partnerships, strategic acquisitions, and completion or monetization of development and redevelopment projects. Our assets, which are primarily concentrated in New York City and Las Vegas, include the Seaport in Lower Manhattan (the “Seaport”), a 25% minority interest in Jean-Georges Restaurants (“JG”) as well as other partnerships, the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A baseball team (the “Aviators”) and the Las Vegas Ballpark and an interest in and to 80% of the air rights above the Fashion Show mall in Las Vegas (the “Fashion Show Mall Air Rights”). We believe the uniqueness of our assets, the customer-centric focus of our business and the ability to replicate our destinations or business models in other locations collectively present an attractive investment opportunity in thematically similar but differentiated businesses, all of which are positioned to grow over time.
The Seaport is a historic neighborhood in Lower Manhattan on the banks of the East River and within walking distance of the Brooklyn Bridge. With roots dating back to the 1600s and a strategic location in Lower Manhattan, the Seaport attracts millions of visitors every year. The Seaport spans approximately 480,000 square feet, the majority of which is dedicated to entertainment, retail and restaurant uses, and in 2025, the Seaport hosted over 150 public and private events. Among the highlights of the Seaport are: The Rooftop at Pier 17®, a 3,500-person concert venue; the Tin Building, a 54,000-square-foot historic landmark; the Lawn Club, an immersive indoor/outdoor lawn game entertainment venue and an unconsolidated joint venture; a historic cobblestone retail district; six additional retail and food and beverages concepts; and a 21-unit residential building with approximately 5,500 square feet of ground floor leasable space. We are in the process of further transforming the Seaport from a collection of unique assets into a cohesive and vibrant neighborhood
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that caters to the broad needs of its residents and visitors. By continuing this integration, we believe we can drive further consumer penetration across all our restaurant, retail and event offerings, and make the Seaport our model for potential future mixed-use opportunities.
JG is a world-renowned hospitality company operated by Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. JG was formed in 1997 and has grown from 17 locations in 2013 to over 40 high-end restaurant concepts across five continents, 13 countries and 24 markets. JG’s expertise and versatility allow it to serve the culinary needs of its customers, and with an asset-light platform and highly regarded brand recognition, JG is able to enter new markets and provide customers with a range of culinary options, from high-end restaurants to fast casual concepts to high-quality wholesale products. We believe there is an opportunity for JG’s food and beverage offerings to be included in the destinations we are seeking to create and help differentiate our business from the typical asset mix found in traditional real estate development and landlord operations.
The Las Vegas Aviators are a Minor League Baseball (“MiLB”) team and the current Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics Major League Baseball (“MLB”) team. As one of the highest-grossing MiLB teams, and a critical component of the Summerlin, Nevada community, we believe the Aviators are a particularly attractive aspect of our portfolio. Seaport Entertainment wholly owns the Aviators, which generate cash flows from ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and sponsorships. In addition to the team, Seaport Entertainment owns Las Vegas Ballpark, the Aviators’ 10,000-person capacity ballpark, which is located in the heart of Downtown Summerlin. Completed in 2019, the ballpark is one of the newest stadiums in the minor league system and was named the “Triple-A Best of the Ballparks” by Ballpark Digest in 2019, 2021 and 2022. This renowned ballpark regularly has upwards of 6,500 fans per game and was chosen to host the Triple-A National Championship Game for the fourth consecutive year in 2025. In addition to approximately 75 baseball games each year, the ballpark hosts at least 30 other special events, which provide incremental cash flow primarily during the baseball offseason. These events, which include festive holiday attractions, ballpark tours, movie nights and more, have also integrated the ballpark into the life and culture of Summerlin. As a result, we believe we are uniquely positioned to serve the entertainment needs of this community as it expands in the coming years.
We also have the right to develop, together with an interest in and to 80% of, the air rights above the Fashion Show mall in Las Vegas, representing a unique opportunity to vertically develop a high-quality, well-located real estate asset, which may potentially include a new casino and hotel. The Fashion Show mall, located just northwest of the Sphere and south of the Wynn West project and the Resorts World Las Vegas, and directly across the street from the Wynn Las Vegas hotel, casino and golf course, is the 25th largest mall in the country, with over 250 retailers and over 30 restaurants spread across approximately two million square feet.
Our Strategy
Seaport Entertainment is one of the few publicly traded companies focused on the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Unlike real estate investment trusts, which have limitations on their ability to invest in non-real estate assets or retain taxable income for future growth, Seaport Entertainment has the flexibility to invest in both real estate as well as entertainment-focused operating assets and potentially grow those investments over time. Seaport Entertainment’s business plan is to focus on realizing value for its stockholders primarily through dedicated management of its existing assets, expansion of existing and creation of new partnerships, strategic acquisitions and completion or monetization of development projects. The Company’s existing portfolio encompasses a wide range of leisure and recreational activities, including live concerts, dining, nightlife, professional sports and experiential retail. The quality of the portfolio is complimented by the desirability of its locations: primarily Lower Manhattan and Las Vegas, where we believe there are substantial barriers to entry. As a result, we believe Seaport Entertainment is well-positioned to capitalize on trends across the travel, tourism and leisure industries and appeal to today’s consumer who often values experiences over goods.
Create Unique Entertainment Destinations Within Sought-After Mixed-Use Commercial Hubs. Seaport Entertainment is not limited to a particular type of entertainment asset, and as a result, it seeks to meet the needs of different customers with the flexibility to adapt to changes in consumer trends, which today favor experiences over products. Seaport Entertainment’s portfolio of premier, non-commoditized and destination-focused properties caters to a wide range of consumers. We intend to drive this high-quality product offering by focusing on best-in-class experience-based tenants and partnerships, in addition to integrating sought-after events to drive foot traffic throughout our portfolio. By continuing
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to offer a variety of food and beverage and entertainment options across our portfolio, we seek to create unique, cohesive environments that serve the various needs of our customers and offer more than just a single product or experience. By developing destinations that have multiple touchpoints with our visitors, we believe Seaport Entertainment is well-positioned to grow its revenue base over time by driving increased market penetration.
Lease-Up Existing Assets at the Seaport. The portfolio of assets within Landlord Operations at the Seaport was 90% leased or programmed and 55% occupied as of December 31, 2025. During 2025, the Company entered into a lease with immersive entertainment and experience creator, Meow Wolf, to occupy approximately 74,000 square feet of vacant space in Pier 17. Our dedicated management team is focused on leasing up the Seaport and improving occupancy levels, which we believe will drive foot traffic to the area and improve performance at the Seaport’s food and beverage and entertainment assets. As a further example, we are planning to use over 41,000 square feet of our vacant space that benefits from panoramic views of the Brooklyn skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge for a dedicated meeting and events space.
Improve Efficiencies in our Operating Businesses. We believe there are numerous opportunities to drive efficiencies and increase margins in our operating businesses. Through our dedicated management team, which has significant experience operating entertainment-related assets, we are focused on maximizing our revenues and rightsizing costs. Effective January 1, 2025, as the Company’s initial step to internalize food and beverage operations at most of its wholly owned and joint venture-owned restaurants at the Seaport, the Company hired and onboarded employees of our primary food and beverage operator, Creative Culinary Management Company, LLC (“CCMC”), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of JG, and entered into a services agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with CCMC to provide the necessary employees and services for CCMC to perform CCMC’s responsibilities under the various management agreements. On June 30, 2025, we terminated the Services Agreement and related management agreements to internalize the majority of our food and beverage operations for continued optimization of processes and costs.
Expand the JG Partnership. Our JG investment has multiple avenues for core growth that could propel this business, including: the opening of new restaurants; introducing a franchise model for certain Jean-Georges concepts; launching fast-casual and quick service restaurant concepts that allow for significant scale; and leveraging the Jean-Georges brand via private label wholesale product distribution. Additionally, there is potential to work with JG to identify additional operating efficiencies in the Seaport Entertainment and JG portfolios.
Leverage Events and Sponsorships to Create a Flywheel Effect at the Seaport. The Seaport’s events, particularly its Rooftop Concert Series, and the Seaport’s year-round programs focused on families, fitness, arts, music, and cinema, drive foot traffic to the entire neighborhood, which in turn creates opportunities for our restaurant and retail tenants as well as our sponsorship business. We are focused on creating a flywheel effect, where visitors who are drawn to the Seaport for an event receive targeted benefits from our sponsors and are engaged by our retail and dining options before and after that event. Our in-house marketing team is also leveraging the success of our Concert Series to advertise all of the offerings at the Seaport to a growing social media following. The Rooftop at Pier 17 has a significant social media presence, with approximately 191,000 followers on Instagram at the end of 2025, one of the largest followings in its peer group of venues. The success of the Concert Series has also positioned Seaport Entertainment to potentially benefit from additional opportunities in the near term, including: (1) the possibility of entering into a naming rights deal for The Rooftop venue with a sponsor; (2) better terms on our ticketing services with our ticketing provider; and (3) improving add-on and upsell opportunities with additional activations in the venue or within our portfolio.
Improve and Increase Special Event Offerings at the Las Vegas Ballpark. The Las Vegas Ballpark is a key feature of Summerlin, Nevada, a thriving community outside of Las Vegas. By improving and increasing the special events offerings at the ballpark, we plan to further integrate the venue into the daily lives of Summerlin’s residents. The ballpark currently hosts approximately 75 baseball games per year. While preparing the stadium and field for baseball season does require approximately one month, there is significant room for special events through the rest of the year. We are required to host at least 30 “special events” each year pursuant to our naming rights agreement with the LVCVA. We plan to continue to seek opportunities to improve our existing events and identify more impactful revenue generating events that engage and entertain the community.
Opportunistically Acquire Attractive Entertainment-Related Assets and Utilize Strategic Partnerships. Over time, we intend to evaluate and ultimately acquire additional entertainment-related real estate and operating assets. These assets
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may include but are not limited to stadiums, sports and gaming attractions, concert and entertainment venues and additional restaurant concepts. In addition to acquisitions, we plan to utilize strategic partnerships to accelerate our long-term growth. To execute on this strategy, we intend to leverage our unique experience at the Seaport, where we already successfully work with an array of top-tier partners in the entertainment space.
Develop the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights. Seaport Entertainment currently has a sizeable development opportunity: the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, which if transacted on, could represent a significant driver of long-term growth or monetization.
Our Portfolio
We primarily analyze our portfolio of assets through the lens of our three operating segments: (1) Hospitality, (2) Entertainment (previously Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment), and (3) Landlord Operations. In each segment, we believe there are multiple opportunities to drive operational efficiencies and value creation over time.
Hospitality. Hospitality represents our ownership interests in various food and beverage operating businesses and sponsorship agreements related to these businesses. We own, either wholly or through partnerships with third parties, and operate, including through license and management agreements, fine dining and casual dining restaurants, cocktail bars, nightlife and entertainment venues (The Fulton, Mister Dips, Carne Mare and Gitano) and our unconsolidated venture, the Lawn Club. These businesses are all our tenants and are part of our Landlord Operations. We also have a 25% interest in JG. We aim to capitalize on opportunities in the food and beverage space to leverage growing consumer appetite for unique restaurant experiences as a catalyst to further expand the Company’s culinary footprint. Our Hospitality-related period-over-period comparisons do not adjust for operational revisions to our asset strategies from period to period, such as opening or closing restaurant concepts or redirecting operations to use space for private events and/or concerts.
JG was founded by renowned Michelin-star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and operates over 40 hospitality offerings and a pipeline of new concepts. In March 2022, the Company acquired a 25% interest in JG for $45 million.
Descriptions of our joint venture agreements as of December 31, 2025 follows:
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Entertainment. Our Entertainment segment includes the Las Vegas Aviators, the Las Vegas Ballpark, our interest in and to the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, events and concerts at The Rooftop at Pier 17, and sponsorship agreements related to these venues.
The Aviators and Las Vegas Ballpark. The Las Vegas Aviators are an MiLB team and the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics. The team was acquired by the Summerlin Las Vegas Baseball Club, a subsidiary of HHH at the time, and Play Ball Owners Group in May 2013. In 2017, HHH acquired Play Ball’s 50% ownership stake for $16.4 million. In addition to the team, included in Seaport Entertainment is the Aviators’ 10,000-person capacity ballpark, which is located in the heart of Downtown Summerlin, approximately nine miles west of the Las Vegas Strip. The Aviators have consistently generated ticket sale revenue in the top quintile for MiLB Triple-A clubs. The Las Vegas Ballpark had a gross carrying value before accumulated depreciation of $133.2 and $130.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2025, respectively. In addition to hosting baseball games, the ballpark holds various special events throughout the year. In 2024 and 2025, the Aviators and the ballpark generated approximately $31.4 and $37.8 million in revenue, respectively.
The following map shows the location of the Las Vegas Ballpark in relation to certain other Las Vegas landmarks.
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The demand for live music at The Rooftop at Pier 17 is evident based on the success of our Concert Series, which premiered in 2018, hosting 24 shows and selling over 63,000 tickets. In 2025, our Concert Series sold out 35 of 62 shows and sold approximately 190,000 tickets, which represented 89% of all available tickets, generating over $10 million in gross ticket sales. The venue’s success is also demonstrated by its social media following, which is one of the largest for any New York City-area arena or concert venue, despite only having a 3,500-guest capacity.
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Landlord Operations. Landlord Operations represent our ownership interests in and operation of physical real estate assets. Currently, all Landlord Operations are located in the Seaport, a historic neighborhood in Lower Manhattan on the banks of the East River and within walking distance of the Brooklyn Bridge. The Seaport encompasses approximately 480,000 square feet of restaurant, retail, office and entertainment properties, as well as 21 residential units. It is one of the few multi-block neighborhoods in New York City largely under private management by a single owner. Over 13 years, HHH, as its previous owner, invested over $1 billion in the area, which we believe helped to revitalize the area and positioned it to become one of the premier food and beverage and entertainment destinations in the city. Currently, we own 11 physical real estate assets in the Seaport that comprise 100% of our current Landlord Operations. These assets, reflected on the map below, include:
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The following table shows information about our Seaport assets as of December 31, 2025:
Fulton Market Building Mixed-Use Owned Improvements 115,029 — 100 % 100 %
Tin Building Entertainment Owned Improvements 53,783 — 100 % 100 %
Schermerhorn Row Retail Owned Improvements 28,727 — 73 % 78 %
One Seaport Plaza Retail Owned Improvements 24,460 — 8 % 8 %
Museum Block Retail Owned Improvements 23,599 — 1 % 84 %
Seaport Translux Retail Owned Improvements 9,513 — 0 % 68 %
117 Beekman Street Retail Owned Improvements 3,699 — 0 % 0 %
John Street Service Building Retail Owned Improvements 225 — 100 % 100 %
85 South Street Multifamily & Office Fee Simple 5,522 21 95 %(2) 95 %(2)
250 Water Street(1) Development Site Fee Simple — — 0 % 0 %
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Our Seaport assets primarily sit under a long-term ground lease from the City of New York that provides for an extension option that would extend its expiration from 2071 to 2120. In 2025, we paid $2.7 million in rent and fees under that ground lease and two smaller ground leases on our Seaport assets. The following table shows information about our ground leases as of December 31, 2025:
Annual Rent
Payments for
the Year
Ended
December 31,
Location Expiration Extensions (thousands) Rent Escalator
Seaport Neighborhood(1) December 2071 December 2120 $ 1,960 3% annually
Translux Building December 2071 December 2120 $ 163 (2) 3% annually
Note: Our 85 South Street asset is not subject to a ground lease. For the John Street Service Building, there is a separate license agreement with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Seasonality
Our operations are highly seasonal and are significantly impacted by weather conditions. Concerts at our outdoor venue and Aviators baseball games primarily occur from May through October, and we typically see increased customer traffic at our restaurants during the summer months when the weather is generally warmer and more favorable, which contributes to higher revenue during these periods. However, weather-related disruptions, such as floods and heavy rains, can negatively impact our summer operations. For instance, outdoor concerts may have to be cancelled or rescheduled due to inclement weather, which can result in lost revenue. Similarly, floods can lead to temporary closures of our restaurants and can disrupt our supply chain, leading to potential revenue losses and increased costs.
During the fall and winter months, our operations tend to slow down due to the colder weather, which results in fewer outdoor events and less foot traffic at our restaurants, and the end of the Aviators baseball season. This seasonality pattern results in lower revenues during these periods. Moreover, severe winter weather conditions, such as snowstorms and freezing temperatures, can further deter customers from visiting our restaurants, further impacting our revenues and cash flow. Our seasonality also results in fluctuations in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, deferred expenses, and accounts payable and other liabilities at different times during the year.
Competition
The Company operates in a highly competitive environment across its various business segments. Within our Landlord Operations segment, we compete for primarily retail and office tenants. We compete with other property owners whose properties may be perceived to offer a better location or better amenities or whose pricing may be perceived as a better value given the quality, location and terms that the prospective tenant seeks.
In the Hospitality industry, the Company faces competition from a variety of dining establishments, including both high-end restaurants and casual dining options located within the Seaport neighborhood, throughout Manhattan and in the broader New York City area. Competitors range from established fine dining brands and local, independent restaurateurs to innovative new entrants offering unique dining experiences.
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Within our Entertainment segment, we compete with other entertainment venues, concert spaces and event venues in the New York City area, including those offering similar music, entertainment and public event programming. These venues may offer different capacities, amenities or event types that could attract similar audiences, including large arenas and smaller intimate venues. The Las Vegas Aviators operate in a competitive sports market, with rival teams competing for fan engagement, sponsorships and media attention. Local sports teams and major league affiliates can influence attendance and community support, as well as impact sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
Overall, the Company’s competitive position is influenced by factors such as unique locations, brand strength, customer loyalty, and the ability to offer differentiated and exclusive experiences. The Company is committed to maintaining a strong market presence by adapting to evolving customer preferences, ensuring high-quality service, and investing in unique, memorable experiences across all its business segments.
Human Capital
As of December 31, 2025, we had 627 full-time employees supporting our business, and we consider our current relationship with our employees to be good. As of December 31, 2025, none of our employees were represented by unions or covered by collective bargaining agreements.
We believe that our future success largely depends upon our continued ability to attract and retain highly skilled talent. We provide our employees with competitive salaries and bonuses, opportunities for equity ownership, development programs that enable continued learning and growth and a robust employment package that promotes well-being across all aspects of their lives.
We strive to create and maintain an environment where individuals can excel, regardless of background; we believe this ultimately drives top performance, inclusive culture and leadership development. We invest in processes that help to activate equitable access for employee growth, both personally and professionally, and it is our policy to not make employment decisions on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.
Government Regulation and Compliance
We are subject to numerous federal, state and local government laws and regulations, including those relating to: real property; employment practices; building, health and safety; competition, anti-bribery and anti-corruption; the preparation and sale of food and beverages; building and zoning requirements; cybersecurity and data privacy; and general business license and permit requirements. For example, various federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning building, health and safety, site and building design, environment, zoning, sales and similar matters apply to or affect the real estate industry. Our ability to obtain or renew permits or approvals and the continued effectiveness of permits already granted or approvals already obtained depends on factors beyond our control, such as changes in federal, state and local policies, rules and regulations and their interpretations and application. Additionally, approval to develop real property sometimes requires political support and generally entails an extensive entitlement process involving multiple and overlapping regulatory jurisdictions and often requires discretionary action by local governments. Real estate projects must generally comply with local land development regulations and may need to comply with state and federal regulations. We incur substantial costs to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
There is also a variety of legislation being enacted, or considered for enactment, at the federal, state and local levels relating to energy and climate change. This legislation relates to items such as carbon dioxide emissions control and building codes that impose energy efficiency standards. New building code requirements that impose stricter energy efficiency standards could significantly increase our cost to construct buildings. As climate change concerns continue to grow, legislation and regulations of this nature are expected to continue and become more costly to comply with. We may be required to apply for additional approvals or modify our existing approvals because of changes in local circumstances or applicable law. Governmental regulation also affects sales activities, mortgage lending activities and other dealings with consumers. Further, government agencies routinely initiate audits, reviews or investigations of our business practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, which can cause us to incur costs or create other disruptions in our business that can be significant. We may experience delays and increased expenses as a result of legal challenges, whether brought by governmental authorities or private parties.
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Under various federal, state and local laws and regulations, an owner of real estate is liable for the costs of remediation of certain hazardous substances, including petroleum and certain toxic substances (collectively hazardous substances) on such real estate. These laws often impose such liability without regard to whether the owner knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of such hazardous substances. The costs of remediation of such substances may be substantial, and the presence of such substances, or the failure to remediate such substances, may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell such real estate or to obtain financing using such real estate as collateral. Other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations require abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of demolition or certain renovations or remodeling, the cost of which may be substantial for certain redevelopments and also govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. Federal and state laws also regulate the operation and removal of underground storage tanks. In connection with our ownership, operation and management of certain properties, we could be held liable for the costs of remedial action with respect to these regulated substances or tanks or related claims.
Intellectual Property
We own several trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights. Although our intellectual property rights are important to our success, we do not consider any single right to be of material significance to our business.
Available Information
Our corporate headquarters is located at 199 Water Street, 28th Floor, New York, New York, 10038, and our telephone number is (212) 732-8257. Our website address is www.seaportentertainment.com. Information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website does not constitute part of this Annual Report.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, are available, without charge, on our investor relations website, ir.seaportentertainment.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The public may read and obtain a copy of any materials the Company files electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.
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ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The risks and uncertainties described below are those that we deem currently to be material, and do not represent all of the risks that we face. You should carefully consider the following risks and uncertainties, in addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report and the other documents we file with the SEC. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently do not consider material may in the future become material and impair our business, financial condition and results of operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business could be materially harmed, our financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected, and the value of our securities could decline significantly.
RiskFactorsSummary
An investment in our securities is subject to a number of risks, including risks relating to thesuccessfulimplementationofourstrategyandtheabilitytogrowourbusiness.Thefollowinglistof risk factors is not exhaustive and should be read together with the more detailed risk factors contained below.
RisksRelatedtoOurBusinessandOurIndustry
● Downturns in tenants’ businesses may reduce our revenues and cash flows.
● Significant competition could have an adverse effect on our business.
● Some of our assets are subject to potential natural or other disasters.
● Our development projects may subject us to certain liabilities.
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Risks Related to Our Sports Assets
Financial Risks
Regulatory, Legal and Environmental Risks
Risks Related to Our Separation From and Relationship with HHH
Risks Related to our Common Stock
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Risks Related to Our Business and Our Industry
Our portfolio has experienced, and is expected to continue to experience for the foreseeable future, significant negative operating cash flow and net losses. We require substantial cash, and, in the event that our management team is unsuccessful in achieving its business plan quickly enough, we may be forced to change our business plan, dispose of assets and/or take other actions, which could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Such actions could also affect the tax treatment of the distribution to HHH and its stockholders, which could result in a material indemnification obligation pursuant to the tax matters agreement.
We have a history of incurring net losses, and we currently expect to experience negative operating cash flow for the foreseeable future. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, we incurred net losses of $116.7 million, $153.2 million, and $838.1 million ($128.6 million excluding an impairment charge of $672.5 million for our assets and $37.0 million for unconsolidated ventures), respectively. We had negative operating cash flows of $49.7 million, $52.7 million, and $50.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Historically, our portfolio required support in the form of contributions from HHH to fund our operations and meet our obligations, with net transfers from HHH of $169.5 million and $125.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Following our Spin-Off from HHH, we no longer receive funding from HHH.
Additionally, our business model is cash intensive. The campus nature of our Seaport portfolio requires a higher level of overhead because expenses like cleaning and security are not directly correlated to the occupancy in one building. Instead, overhead costs are largely correlated to the activation of the entire district for retail, events, sponsorships and food and beverage operations. In addition, our management’s business plan depends significantly on leasing up our existing Seaport assets, which we expect will involve significant capital expenditures. For instance, the portfolio of assets within Landlord Operations at the Seaport was 90% leased or programmed and 55% occupied as of December 31, 2025, and we are focused on leasing this space. As of December 31, 2025, approximately 100% of our existing office space was leased or programmed and 92% was occupied in the Seaport. We are actively seeking to lease the remaining vacant space, which may involve converting space from office to hospitality uses. We are also focused on leasing other available retail space at the Seaport, of which 89% was leased or programmed and 51% was occupied as of December 31, 2025. Such leasing activities will require significant capital expenditures in addition to the substantial capital expenditures necessary for the ongoing operation of our portfolio.
We cannot offer any assurance as to our future financial results, and, as noted above, we currently expect to experience significant negative operating cash flow and net losses for the foreseeable future. While we believe that our existing cash balances and restricted cash balances will provide adequate liquidity to meet all of our current and long-term obligations when due, including our third-party mortgages payable, and adequate liquidity to fund capital expenditures and redevelopment projects, including our working capital and capital expenditure needs for the next twelve months, we cannot provide assurances that we will be able to secure additional funding on terms acceptable to us, or at all, if and when needed. Our inability to achieve positive cash flow from our current operating plans over time or to raise capital to cover any anticipated shortfall would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and ability to implement our business plan, and could have a material adverse effect on our ability to meet our obligations as they become due, which could force us to change our business plans, dispose of assets and/or take other action in order to continue to operate. In addition, such actions could affect the tax treatment of the distribution to HHH and its stockholders, and if so, we could be required to indemnify HHH for certain tax consequences that could be material pursuant to indemnification obligations under the tax matters agreement. See “—Risks Related to the Separation From and Our Relationship with HHH.”
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Our business depends in part on discretionary consumer spending patterns and, as a result, could be materially, adversely impacted by an economic downturn, recession, financial instability, inflation or changes in consumer tastes and preferences.
Our business depends in part on consumers spending discretionary dollars at our assets. Consumer spending has in the past declined, and may in the future decline at any time, for reasons beyond our control, including as a result of economic downturns or recessions, unemployment and consumer income levels, financial market volatility, credit conditions and availability, inflation, rising or elevated interest rates, tariffs and international trade policy, increases in theft or other crime, pandemics or other public health concerns and changes in consumer preferences. The risks associated with our businesses and described herein may become more acute in periods of a slowing economy or recession. In addition, instability and weakness in the U.S. and global economies, including due to the effects caused by disruptions to financial markets, high inflation, high interest rates, tariffs, recession, high unemployment, geopolitical events and the negative effects on consumer confidence and consumers’ discretionary spending, have in the past negatively affected, and may in the future materially negatively affect, our business and operations. For example, the restaurant and hospitality industries are highly dependent on consumer confidence and discretionary spending. Economic, political or social conditions or events that adversely impact consumers’ ability or willingness to dine out could, in turn, adversely impact our revenues related to JG and the Seaport. If such conditions or events were to persist for an extended period of time or worsen, our overall business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Downturns in tenants’ businesses may reduce our revenues and cash flows.
A tenant may experience a downturn in its business, due to a variety of factors including inflation, higher interest rates or supply chain issues, including those potentially caused from global trade uncertainty or tariffs, which may weaken its financial condition and result in its failure to make timely rental payments or result in defaults under our leases. The rate of defaults may increase from historical levels due to tenants’ businesses being negatively impacted by higher interest rates. In the event of default by a tenant, we may experience delays in enforcing our rights as the landlord and may incur substantial costs in protecting our investment. Tenant defaults, restructurings, rent deferrals, or requests for abatements could reduce our cash flows and cause us to incur costs associated with workout negotiations, litigation or re-tenanting.
We may be unable to renew leases, lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire.
We cannot provide any assurance that existing leases will be renewed, that we will be able to lease vacant space or re-lease space as leases expire or that our rental rates will be equal to or above current rental rates. The assets within Landlord Operations at the Seaport were 90% leased or programmed as of December 31, 2025, and we are focused on improving occupancy levels at these assets; however, no assurance can be given that we will be successful in leasing this space. If the average rental rates for our properties decrease, existing tenants do not renew their leases, vacant space is not leased or available space is not re-leased as leases expire, our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, the trading price of our securities and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations at the affected properties could be adversely affected.
We are subject to risks related to the Tin Building.
In February 2026, the Company, through a wholly owned indirect subsidiary, entered into a lease with Lux Entertainment, a contemporary art experience creator, to open its U.S. flagship location of the Balloon Museum in the Tin Building. In connection with entering into the lease and the commencement of the Company’s landlord obligations, The Tin Building by Jean-Georges ceased operations in February 2026. Although we, through a wholly owned indirect subsidiary, have entered into a lease with Lux Entertainment to occupy the Tin Building, Lux Entertainment will not be obligated to commence paying rent to us until after we have completed a substantial renovation of the Tin Building.Until such renovations are completed and Lux Entertainment begins paying rent, we will not receive rental income from the affected space. This period of reduced rental income could be longer than we currently anticipate and could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, financial condition, and results of operations.
We may encounter unanticipated costs, delays, or other complications in connection with the renovation of the Tin Building. Construction and renovation projects are subject to a number of risks, including, without limitation: cost overruns
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resulting from inflation, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, or increases in the cost of building materials; delays in obtaining or the inability to obtain necessary zoning, land use, building, occupancy, and other governmental permits and authorizations; changes in applicable laws, regulations, or building codes that may require modifications to the renovation plans or increase costs; discovery of structural deficiencies, hazardous materials, or other unforeseen conditions requiring remediation; disputes with or defaults by contractors, subcontractors, or other third parties involved in the renovation; adverse weather conditions or force majeure events that cause delays; and the potential for the project to take significantly longer than anticipated to complete. Any of these risks could result in increased costs, significant delays, or both, which could further extend the period during which we receive no rental income from the Tin Building and could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
In addition, the Tin Building is in close proximity to our other assets located in the Seaport. The closure of operations by the Tin Building by Jean-Georges could have a negative impact on our other assets in the Seaport. During the renovation and transition period, our other assets in the Seaport may also experience reduced foot traffic, diminished visibility, or other adverse effects that could impact the performance of those assets or the operations of the tenants at those assets. These factors could negatively impact our financial results.
Finally, although we have entered into a lease with Lux Entertainment, there can be no assurance that Lux Entertainment will ultimately occupy the Tin Building or perform its obligations under the lease, including the payment of rent. Lux Entertainment may experience adverse changes in its financial condition, business operations, or strategic priorities prior to or following the commencement of its lease term, which could result in a default under, or termination of, the lease. If Lux Entertainment fails to take occupancy of the Tin Building, defaults under its lease, or seeks to renegotiate the terms of its lease, we may be required to find another replacement tenant, which could result in additional renovation costs to re-configure the space, further periods of vacancy and reduced or no rental income, and potentially less favorable lease terms than those currently in place. We may also be unable to recover the capital invested in the renovations. Any such outcome could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
The operational results of some of our assets may be volatile, especially the Seaport, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
The Seaport’s operational results have been and may in the future be volatile. The volatility is largely the result of: (i) seasonality; (ii) potential sponsorship revenue; (iii) potential event revenue; (iv) demand for rentable space; and (v) business operating risks from various start-up businesses. We own, either wholly or through joint ventures, and in some instances operate, several start-up businesses in the Seaport. As a result, the revenues and expenses of these businesses directly impact the net operating income of the Seaport, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
For example, seasonality has a significant impact on our Seaport business due to weather conditions, New York City tourism and other factors, with the majority of the Seaport’s revenue generated between May and October. Similarly, in Las Vegas, we are significantly impacted by the baseball season, with a significant portion of our Entertainment (previously Sponsorship, Events, and Entertainment) segment revenue generated between April and September. As a result, our total revenues tend to be higher in the second and third quarters, and our quarterly results for any one quarter or in any given fiscal year may not be indicative of results to be expected for any other quarter or year. Additionally, during periods of extreme temperatures (either hot or cold) or precipitation, we may experience significant reductions in consumer traffic, which could adversely affect our assets and our business as a whole.
Attendance, ticket sales, and ancillary spend at our venues and attractions are subject to seasonal patterns and are vulnerable to adverse weather, extreme heat, storms, wildfire smoke, flooding, and other climate-related events. Venues and attractions located in coastal, desert, forest, or high-altitude geographies face heightened exposure to climate-related disruptions, potential operating restrictions, increased insurance costs, and capital expenditures for resilience. Severe weather or natural disasters can lead to cancellations, reduced capacity, property damage, supply chain interruptions, and business interruption that may not be fully recoverable through insurance.
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Our operational results depend in part on our ability to secure attractive events, programming and content for certain of our venues and attractions.
Our operational results depend in part on our ability to secure attractive events, programming and content for certain of our venues and attractions. If we fail to source compelling live events, exhibitions, promoters, touring productions, artists or other offerings on commercially reasonable terms, or if our content underperforms audience expectations, our utilization, average ticket prices, attendance and revenues may decline. Shifts in consumer preferences, the availability and pricing of alternative entertainment options, labor actions affecting content creation or touring and the cost and complexity of producing and operating experiential formats could adversely impact our event mix and profitability.
Significant competition could have an adverse effect on our business.
The nature and extent of the competition we face depend on the type of asset. Because a significant portion of our existing portfolio consists of entertainment-related assets, these assets compete for consumers and their discretionary dollars with other forms of entertainment, leisure and recreational activities. This competition is particularly intense in Manhattan and in the Las Vegas area, where all of our assets are located. The success of our business depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond quickly to changing consumer tastes, preferences and purchasing habits. Many of the entities operating competing businesses are larger and have greater financial resources, have been in business longer, or have greater name recognition, and as a result may be able to invest greater resources than we can in attracting consumers. Certain of our assets will depend on our ability to attract concerts and other events to our venues, and in turn the ability of performers to attract strong attendance.
JG, in which we own a 25% stake, competes in the restaurant industry with national, regional and locally-owned or operated restaurants, an industry characterized by the continual introduction of new concepts and subject to rapidly changing consumer preferences, tastes, trends and eating and purchasing habits. A substantial number of restaurants compete with JG for customers, consumer dollars, restaurant locations and qualified management and other restaurant staff.
Numerous residential and commercial developers, some with greater financial and other resources, compete with us in seeking resources for development and prospective purchasers and tenants. Competition from other real estate developers may adversely affect our ability to attract and retain experienced real estate development personnel or obtain construction materials and labor. These competitive conditions can adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Additionally, there are numerous shopping facilities that compete with our operating retail properties in attracting retailers to lease space. In addition, retailers at these properties face continued competition from other retailers, including internet retailers. Competition of this type could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, we compete with other major real estate investors and developers, many of whom have lower costs of, and superior access, to capital for attractive investment and development opportunities.
The concentration of our assets and operations in New York City and Las Vegas exposes our revenues and the value of our assets to adverse changes in local economic conditions.
Our operations are concentrated in a limited number of geographic regions, largely Manhattan and the Las Vegas area. Our current and future assets and operations in these areas are generally subject to significant fluctuations caused by various factors that are beyond our control such as the regional and local economies, which may be negatively impacted by material relocation by residents, industry slowdowns, increased unemployment, lack of availability of consumer credit, levels of consumer debt, adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, climate change and other factors, as well as the local real estate conditions, such as an oversupply of, or a reduction in demand for, retail space or retail goods and the availability and creditworthiness of current and prospective tenants.
In addition, some of our assets and operations are subject to various other factors specific to those geographic areas. For example, tourism is a major component of the local economies in lower Manhattan and in the Las Vegas area, so our assets and operations in those areas are susceptible to factors that affect travel and tourism related to these areas, including
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cost and availability of air services and the impact of any events that disrupt air travel to and from these regions. Moreover, these assets and operations may be affected by risks such as acts of terrorism and natural disasters, including major wildfires, floods, droughts and heat waves, as well as severe or inclement weather, which could also decrease tourism activity.
Given that the majority of our revenue comes from the Seaport in New York City, we are also particularly vulnerable to adverse events (including acts of terrorism, threats to public safety, natural disasters, epidemics, pandemics, weather conditions, labor market disruptions and government actions) and economic conditions in New York City and the surrounding areas. For example, the Seaport’s operations and operating results were materially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and New York state and city laws and regulations regarding lockdowns and capacity restrictions. Declines or disruptions in certain industries, for example, the financial services or media sectors, may also have a significant adverse effect on the New York City economy or real estate market, which could disproportionately impact on our business.
Further, our assets and operations in the Las Vegas area are to some degree dependent on the gaming industry, which could be adversely affected by changes in consumer trends and preferences and other factors over which we have no control. The gaming industry is characterized by an increasingly high degree of competition among a large number of participants, including online gaming platforms, online and land-based casinos, video lottery, sweepstakes and poker machines, many of which are located outside of Las Vegas. Such increased competition could have a negative impact on the local Las Vegas economy and result in an adverse effect on our assets and operations in the Las Vegas area. The success of our assets and operations in the Las Vegas area may also be negatively impacted by changes in temperature due to climate change, increased stress on water supplies caused by climate change and population growth and other factors over which we have no control.
If any or all of the factors discussed above were to occur and result in a decrease in the revenue derived from our assets and operations in any of these geographic regions, it would likely have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our Seaport assets primarily sit under a long-term ground lease from the City of New York.
Our Seaport assets primarily sit under a long-term ground lease from the City of New York that provides for an extension option that would extend its expiration from 2071 to 2120. The long-term success of our Seaport assets is largely based on our ability to maintain the ground lease in effect. If we fail to maintain the ground lease with the City of New York, our operations would be disrupted and it would likely have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Some of our assets are subject to potential natural or other disasters.
Our assets are located in areas which are subject to natural or other disasters, including hurricanes, floods, wildfires, heat waves and droughts. We cannot predict the extent of damage that may result from such adverse weather events, which depend on a variety of factors beyond our control. Whether such events are caused or exacerbated by global climate changes or other factors, our assets in Manhattan, a coastal region, could be affected by increases in sea levels, the frequency or severity of hurricanes and tropical storms, or environmental disasters, and our assets in the Las Vegas area could be negatively impacted by changes in temperature or increased stress on water supplies. Additionally, adverse weather events can cause widespread property damage and significantly depress the local economies in which we operate and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and operations.
Climate change, as well as scrutiny of climate change and other environmental or social matters, may adversely affect our business.
As a result of climate change, we may experience extreme weather and changes in precipitation and temperature, all of which may result in physical damage or a decrease in demand for our assets located in the areas affected by these conditions. Should the impact of climate change be material in nature or occur for lengthy periods of time, our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected. In addition, many state and local governments are adopting or considering adopting regulations requiring that property owners and developers include in their development or
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redevelopment plans resiliency measures to address climate-change or other environmental or social risks. We may be required to incur substantial costs if such regulations apply to any of our properties. There is also increasing scrutiny of climate, human capital and other sustainability matters from various investors, consumers and other stakeholders, and our actual or perceived sustainability performance and disclosures may impact these stakeholders’ interest in our company or our real estate. Moreover, various policymakers, including the State of New York, have adopted or are considering adopting laws requiring disclosure of certain climate-related information, which may require additional costs for us to comply. However stakeholder, including regulator, expectations are not uniform and, at times, conflict. Any failure to successfully navigate stakeholder expectations, including compliance with laws or interpretations of such requirements, may result in reputational harm, loss of customers or employees, investor or regulatory engagement, or other adverse business impacts. Our tenants and suppliers may be subject to similar risks, which may indirectly impact us as well.
Water and electricity shortages could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Drought conditions and increased temperatures—particularly in Las Vegas—could cause our assets to experience water and electricity shortages. The lack or reduced availability of electricity or water may make it more difficult or expensive for us to operate our businesses and obtain approvals for new developments and could limit, impair or delay our ability to develop or sell, or increase the cost of developing, our assets in the relevant areas.
If we are unable to make strategic acquisitions and develop and maintain strategic partnerships, our growth may be adversely affected. Even if we are able to make acquisitions or develop partnerships, we may not realize the expected benefit from such acquisitions and partnerships.
As part of our long-term business strategy, we intend to opportunistically seek out acquisitions and utilize strategic partnerships. There are no assurances, however, that attractive acquisition or strategic partnership opportunities will arise, or if they do, that they will be consummated, or that any needed additional financing for such opportunities will be available on satisfactory terms when required. Further, we may incur significant costs in connection with an acquisition or partnership, or in connection with any delay in completing an acquisition or entering into a partnership or termination of the applicable acquisition or partnership agreement, and the investment of such upfront costs may not be profitable.
Even if we are able to make acquisitions or develop partnerships, there is risk that such acquisitions or partnerships may not perform in accordance with our expectations, including results relating to: correctly assessing the quality of assets being acquired or the partnership being entered into; the cost, time and complexities required to complete the integration successfully; potential unknown liabilities associated with an acquisition or a partnership, including but not limited to those related to taxation issues; pending or threatened litigation or regulatory matters; performance shortfalls as a result of the diversion of management’s attention caused by completing an acquisition or entering into a partnership; or any expectation of benefit from certain operating synergies and/or efficiencies, including those related to the elimination of duplicative costs and the spreading of fixed costs across a larger asset base.
If we are unable to successfully integrate our acquisitions or partnerships into our business, we may never realize their expected benefits. With each acquisition or partnership, we may discover unexpected costs, liabilities for which we are not indemnified, delays, lower than expected cost savings or synergies, or incurrence of other significant charges, such as impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets and asset devaluation. We also may be unable to successfully integrate the diverse company cultures, retain key personnel, apply our expertise to new competencies, or react to adverse changes in industry conditions.
It is possible that the integration process related to acquisitions or partnerships could result in the disruption of our ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that could adversely affect our ability to maintain relationships with key counterparties. Integration efforts could divert management attention and resources, which could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, the operation of any acquired businesses or partnerships may adversely affect our existing profitability, and we may not be able to manage growth resulting from the acquisition or partnership effectively.
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Additionally, acquisition transactions and partnerships are frequently the subject of litigation or other legal proceedings, including actions alleging breaches of fiduciary or other duties. If litigation or other legal proceedings are brought against us or against our board of directors in connection with any acquisition or partnership, we might not be successful in defending against such proceedings. An adverse outcome in such matters, as well as the costs and efforts of a defense even if successful, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition, including through the possible diversion of our resources or distraction of key personnel.
We are party to numerous joint venture arrangements with strategic partners, and our business strategy may include entering into new joint venture arrangements, as well as expanding relationships with our existing strategic partners. Our joint venture arrangements expose us to risks related to control, conflicts of interest, financial reporting and counterparty risks.
We currently have entered and may enter into additional joint venture partnerships, such as with respect to (a) our 25% interest in JG, (b) the Lawn Club, and (c) the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights. Our joint venture partners may bring local market knowledge and relationships, development experience, industry expertise, financial resources, financing capabilities, brand recognition and credibility or other competitive advantages. In the future, we may not have sufficient resources, experience and/or skills to locate desirable partners, including in the event that we determine to expand our operations outside of our current locations in New York and Las Vegas. We also may not be able to identify and attract partners who want to conduct business in the locations where our operations are located or may be located in the future, and who have the assets, reputation or other characteristics that would enhance our growth strategies.
While we generally participate in making decisions for our jointly owned properties and assets, we might not always have the same objectives as the partner in relation to a particular asset, and we might not be able to formally resolve any issues that arise. In addition, actions by a partner may subject assets owned by the joint venture to liabilities greater than those contemplated by the joint venture agreements, be contrary to our instructions or requests or result in adverse consequences. In many instances we do not exercise control over decisions made with respect to our joint ventures or their assets, and decisions may be made that are detrimental to our interests. Furthermore, we have made, and expect to continue to make, investments in unconsolidated ventures that we do not control and account for under the equity method. We rely on the information, including financial information, prepared by these ventures to monitor our investments and prepare our financial statements. Errors in the financial statements or other information provided to us could lead to errors in our financial statements.
The bankruptcy or, to a lesser extent, financial distress of any of our joint venture partners could materially and adversely affect the relevant asset or assets. If this occurred, we would be precluded from taking some actions affecting the estate of the other investor without prior court approval which would, in most cases, entail prior notice to other parties and a hearing. At a minimum, the requirement to obtain court approval may delay the actions we would or might want to take. If the relevant joint venture through which we have invested in an asset has incurred recourse obligations, the discharge in bankruptcy of one of the other partners might result in our ultimate liability for a greater portion of those obligations than would otherwise be required.
Several of our assets and our tenants depend on frequent deliveries of food, alcohol and other supplies, which subjects us to risks of shortages, interruptions and price fluctuations for those goods.
The ability of several of our assets, including JG, and some of our tenants to maintain consistent quality service depends in part on their ability to acquire fresh, quality products from reliable sources. If there were any major shortages, interruptions or significant price fluctuations for certain fresh, quality products or if suppliers were unable to perform adequately or fail to distribute products or supplies to our properties or the properties of our tenants, or terminate or refuse to renew any contract with them, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected.
In addition, certain of our tenants purchase beer, wine and spirits from distributors who own the exclusive rights to sell such alcoholic beverage products in the geographic areas in which we are located. The continued ability to purchase certain brands of alcoholic beverages depends upon maintaining relationships with those distributors, of which there can be no assurance. If any of our or our tenants’ alcohol beverage distributors cease to supply them, they may be forced to
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offer brands of alcoholic beverage which have less consumer appeal, which could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
We are exposed to risks related to third-party ticketing platforms and payment processors.
We may rely on third-party ticketing platforms and payment processors for sales, settlement, marketing and data insights. Outages, integration failures, fee disputes, chargebacks or changes to platform policies could disrupt ticket sales and erode customer satisfaction. Refund policies and practices, particularly for cancellations or postponements, can expose us to liquidity pressures and reputational risk. Legislative or regulatory scrutiny of ticketing fees, resale markets, all-in pricing and disclosure practices could require changes to pricing or commercial terms that adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Cybersecurity risks and incidents, such as a breach of the Company’s privacy or information security systems, or those of our vendors or other third parties, could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.
In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, our proprietary business information and that of our tenants and business partners and personally identifiable information of our employees on our networks. The collection and use of personally identifiable information are governed by federal and state laws and regulations. Privacy and information security laws continue to evolve and may be inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another. Compliance with all such laws and regulations may increase our operating costs and adversely impact our ability to market our properties and services.
Additionally, we rely on our information technology systems to be able to monitor and control our operations, adjust to changing market conditions and implement strategic initiatives. We own and manage some of these systems but also rely on third parties for a range of products and services. Any disruptions in or the failure of our own systems, or those managed and operated by third parties, to operate as expected could adversely affect our ability to access and use certain applications and could, depending on the nature and magnitude of the problem, adversely affect our operating results by limiting our ability to effectively monitor and control our operations, adjust to changing market conditions and implement strategic initiatives. The security measures that we and our vendors put in place cannot provide absolute security, and the information technology infrastructure we and our vendors use may be vulnerable to criminal cyber-attacks or data security incidents.
Any such incident could compromise our networks or our vendors’ networks (or the networks or systems of third parties that facilitate our business activities or our vendors’ business activities), and the information we or our vendors store could be accessed, misused, publicly disclosed, corrupted, lost or stolen, resulting in fraud, including wire fraud related to our assets, or other harm. Moreover, if a data security incident or breach affects our systems or our vendors’ systems, whether through a breach of our systems or a breach of the systems of third parties, or results in the unauthorized release of personally identifiable information, our reputation and brand could be materially damaged and we may be exposed to a risk of loss or litigation and possible liability, including, without limitation, loss related to the fact that agreements with our vendors, or our vendors’ financial condition, may not allow us to recover all costs related to a cyber-breach for which they alone are responsible or for which we are jointly responsible, which could result in a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Like many companies, we and our third-party vendors have been impacted by security incidents in the past and will likely experience security incidents of varying degrees. Privacy and information security risks have generally increased in recent years because of the proliferation of new technologies, such as ransomware, and the increased sophistication and activities of perpetrators of cyber-attacks. Further, there has been a surge in widespread cyber-attacks during and since the COVID-19 pandemic, and the use of remote work environments and virtual platforms may increase our risk of cyber-attack or data security breaches. There can be no assurance that our cybersecurity risk management program and processes, including our policies, controls and procedures, will be fully implemented, complied with or effective in protecting our systems and information, and that we will not suffer a significant data security incident in the future, that unauthorized parties will not gain access to sensitive data stored on our systems or that any such incident will be discovered in a timely manner. Any failure in or breach of our information security systems, those of third-party service
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providers or a breach of other third-party systems that ultimately impacts our operational or information security systems as a result of cyber-attacks or information security breaches could result in a substantial harm to our business and results of operations.
Additionally, cyber-attacks perpetrated against our tenants, including unauthorized access to customers’ credit card data and other confidential information, could diminish consumer confidence and spending at our tenants, or negatively impact consumer perception of shopping at, dining at and otherwise utilizing our properties, all of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Artificial intelligence and other machine learning techniques could increase competitive, operational, legal and regulatory risks to our business in ways that we cannot predict.
The use of AI by us and others, and the overall adoption of AI throughout society, may exacerbate or create new and unpredictable competitive, operational, legal and regulatory risks to our business. There is substantial uncertainty about the extent to which AI will result in dramatic changes throughout the world, and we may not be able to anticipate, prevent, mitigate or remediate all of the potential risks, challenges or impacts of such changes. These changes could potentially disrupt, among other things, our business model, strategies and operational processes. Some of our competitors may be more successful than us in the development and implementation of new technologies, including services and platforms based on AI, to improve their operations. If we are unable to adequately advance our capabilities in these areas, or do so at a slower pace than others in our industry, we may be at a competitive disadvantage.
If the data we, or third parties whose services we rely on, use in connection with the possible development or deployment of AI is incomplete, inadequate or biased in some way, the performance of our business could suffer. In addition, recent technological advances in AI both present opportunities and pose risks to us. Data in technology that uses AI may contain a degree of inaccuracy and error, which could result in flawed algorithms in various models used in our business. The volume and reliance on data and algorithms also make AI more susceptible to cybersecurity threats, including data poisoning and the compromise of underlying models, training data or other intellectual property. Our personnel or the personnel of our service providers could, without being known to us, improperly utilize AI and machine learning-technology while carrying out their responsibilities. This could reduce the effectiveness of AI technologies and adversely impact us and our operations to the extent that we rely on the AI’s work product.
There is also a risk that AI may be misused or misappropriated by third parties we engage. For example, a user may input confidential information, including material non-public information or personally identifiable information, into AI applications, resulting in the information becoming a part of a dataset that is accessible by third-party technology applications and users, including our competitors. Further, we may not be able to control how third-party AI that we choose to use is developed or maintained, or how data we input is used or disclosed. The misuse or misappropriation of our data could have an adverse impact on our reputation and could subject us to legal and regulatory investigations or actions or create competitive risk.
In addition, the use of AI by us or others may require compliance with legal or regulatory frameworks that are not fully developed or tested, and we may face litigation and regulatory actions related to our use of AI. There has been increased scrutiny, including from global regulators, regarding the use of “big data,” diligence of data sets and oversight of data vendors. Our ability to use data to gain insights into and manage our business may be limited in the future by regulatory scrutiny and legal developments.
We are subject to health, safety and security risks in connection with our live entertainment offerings and venue operations.
Live entertainment and venue operations involve health, safety and security risks, including crowd management, alcohol-related incidents, onsite injuries and public safety threats. Any significant incident, whether occurring at our properties or within the broader industry, can reduce demand, prompt regulatory scrutiny, increase insurance and security costs and lead to litigation. We may face heightened expectations for safety technologies, training and protocols, and failure to implement or enforce robust measures could result in liability and reputational damage.
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Our brand and reputation could be harmed by negative publicity.
Our brand and reputation are critical to guest acquisition, sponsor relationships and talent partnerships. Negative publicity related to guest safety, pricing practices, accessibility, cancellations, data security or perceived insensitivity to community concerns could rapidly propagate, including via social media, and result in lost demand and stakeholder dissatisfaction. Our marketing effectiveness depends on third-party platforms and evolving algorithms, and restrictions on targeted advertising or changes in platform policies could reduce reach or increase acquisition costs.
We are subject to risks related to intellectual property.
We have in the past and will likely continue to rely on third-party intellectual property and licensing agreements in connection with our business. We may be unable to renew licenses on acceptable terms, or licensors may impose operating or standards that increase our costs. Allegations of intellectual property infringement, misappropriation or breach of license could result in litigation, damages or restrictions on our operations.
Global economic and political instability and conflicts, such as the conflicts in Venezuela, between Russia and Ukraine or in the Middle East, could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our business could be adversely affected by unstable economic and political conditions within the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions and geopolitical conflicts, such as the conflicts in Venezuela, between Russia and Ukraine, and in the Middle East. While we do not have any customer or direct supplier relationships in these regions, the current military conflicts, and related sanctions, as well as export controls or actions that may be initiated by nations (e.g., potential cyberattacks, disruption of energy flows, etc.) and other potential uncertainties could adversely affect our supply chain by causing shortages or increases in costs for materials necessary for construction and/or increases to the price of gasoline and other fuels. In addition, such events could cause higher interest rates, inflation or general economic uncertainty, which could negatively impact our business partners, employees or customers, or otherwise adversely impact our business.
Some of our directors are involved in other businesses including real estate activities and public and/or private investments and, therefore, may have competing or conflicting interests with us.
Certain of our directors have and may in the future have interests in other real estate business activities and may have control or influence over these activities or may serve as investment advisors to, or directors or officers of other businesses. These interests and activities, and any duties to third parties arising from such interests and activities, could divert the attention of such directors from our operations. Additionally, certain of our directors are engaged in investment and other activities in which they may learn of real estate and other related opportunities in their non-director capacities. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics expressly provides, as permitted by Section 122(17) of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), that our non-employee directors are not obligated to limit their interests or activities in their non-director capacities or to notify us of any opportunities that may arise in connection therewith, even if the opportunities are complementary to our businesses, provided that such opportunities are not in direct competition with our businesses. Accordingly, we have no expectation that we will be able to learn of or participate in such opportunities. If any potential business opportunity is expressly presented to a director exclusively in his or her director capacity, the director will not be permitted to pursue the opportunity, directly or indirectly through a controlled affiliate in which the director has an ownership interest, without the approval of a majority of the independent members of our board of directors.
Pershing Square is our largest stockholder and may exert influence over us that may be adverse to our best interests and those of our other stockholders.
As of December 31, 2025, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”), through investment funds advised by it, beneficially owned approximately 39.3% of our outstanding common stock based on their Schedule 13F-HR filed on February 17, 2026. Accordingly, Pershing Square has the ability to influence our policies and operations, including the appointment of management, future issuances of our common stock or other securities, the payment of dividends, if any, on our common stock, the incurrence or modification of debt by us, amendments to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws”) and the entering into of extraordinary transactions, and its interests may not in all cases be aligned with other stockholders’ interests.
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In the future, Pershing Square could acquire additional shares of our common stock. If Pershing Square’s ownership of our common stock increases to more than 50%, we would be considered a “controlled company” under the corporate governance rules of the NYSE, which would allow us to opt out of certain NYSE corporate governance requirements, including the requirements that: (1) a majority of the board of directors consist of independent directors; (2) the compensation of our officers be determined or recommended to the board of directors by a majority of its independent directors or by a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors; and (3) director nominees be selected or recommended by a majority of the independent directors or by a nominating committee composed solely of independent directors. In addition, Pershing Square would be able to control virtually all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of our directors.
Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, as long as Pershing Square owns at least 10% of the total outstanding shares of our common stock, Pershing Square will be entitled to nominate at least one director to our board of directors and, if we increase the size of the board to larger than five directors, as many nominees as represent at least 20% of the total number of directors then on the board. These board nomination rights are also contained in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. Additionally, we have granted a waiver of the applicability of the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL such that Pershing Square, which owned approximately 39.3% of the outstanding shares of our common stock as of December 31, 2025, may increase its position in our common stock without being subject to Section 203’s restrictions on business combinations. See “—Risks Related to Our Common Stock—Anti-takeover provisions in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, our Bylaws, Delaware law, the Investor Rights Agreement and certain other agreements may prevent or delay an acquisition of us, which could decrease the trading price of our common stock.”
This concentration of ownership, and the potential for further concentration of ownership, of our outstanding common stock held by Pershing Square, as well as its rights under the Investor Rights Agreement and the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, could make certain transactions more difficult or impossible without its support. The interests of Pershing Square, or any of its respective affiliates could conflict with or differ from the interests of our other stockholders. For example, the concentration of ownership held by Pershing Square could allow it to influence our policies and strategy and could delay, defer or prevent a change of control or impede a merger, takeover or other business combination that may otherwise be favorable to us and our other stockholders. Pershing Square or an affiliate thereof may also pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us. This control may also adversely affect the market price of our common stock.
Our business is subject to risks associated with our investments in real estate assets and with trends in the real estate industry.
Our economic performance and the value of our real estate assets are subject to the risk that our properties may not in the future generate revenues sufficient to meet our operating expenses or other obligations, which has been the case with our portfolio in recent years. A future deficiency of this nature would adversely impact our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, the trading price of our securities and our ability to satisfy our debt service obligations.
Because real estate is illiquid, we may not be able to sell properties when in our best interest.
Real estate investments generally cannot be sold quickly. The capitalization rates at which properties may be sold could be higher than historic rates, thereby reducing our potential proceeds from the sale. Consequently, we may not be able to alter our portfolio promptly in response to changes in economic or other conditions. All of these factors reduce our ability to respond to changes in the performance of our investments and could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is subject to risks associated with sponsorships.
Our sponsorship business can be cyclical and sensitive to brand safety concerns, market conditions and the performance of our events or assets. Shifts in advertiser priorities, the reallocation of advertiser budgets to digital channels or reputational considerations could reduce renewals or pricing, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. If our event reach or demographics are less attractive to sponsors over time, we may face higher activation costs, lower revenues or lost customers.
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We are exposed to risks associated with the development, redevelopment or construction of our properties, including in connection with our Fashion Show Mall Air Rights.
One of our assets is the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, which is a contractual right to form a joint venture to hold an 80% managing member interest in a to-be-formed entity that would own the air rights above the Fashion Show mall in Las Vegas, as well as the exclusive right to develop such air rights. Various local, state and federal statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning building, health and safety, site and building design, environment, zoning, sales and similar matters apply to and/or affect the real estate development industry. Initiation of development activities in connection with Fashion Show Mall Air Rights are complex processes and subject to numerous factors and contingencies, including market conditions, financing and additional approvals. We are currently evaluating all strategic alternatives before proceeding further with any development activities. There can be no guarantee of when or if this potential development will be completed or, if it is completed, reach subsequent stabilization or achieve profitability.
Our development, redevelopment and construction activities, including in connection with our Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, expose us to risks such as:
● claims for construction defects after a property has been developed;
● health and safety incidents and site accidents;
● compliance with environmental laws and land use controls;
● easement restrictions which may impact our development costs and timing;
● compliance with building codes and other local regulations;
● changes to tax rules, regulations and/or incentives; and
● the inability to secure tenants necessary to support commercial projects.
For example, we have in the past been, and may again in the future become, subject to various lawsuits in connection with our development activities. We cannot guarantee that the outcome of any litigation related any of our development, redevelopment and construction activities will not result in substantial costs or delays, divert our management’s attention and resources or otherwise harm our business.
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In connection with any pursuit of development of the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, we may encounter additional risks in addition to the foregoing risks. These additional risks may include, among others: the inability to reach agreement with our counterparty on the contractual terms of the proposed joint venture that would formalize the ownership structure of the air rights; unwillingness of the owner of the Fashion Show mall to comply with the terms of existing contractual agreements and/or cooperate with such development; the inability to develop such rights based upon then-existing conditions relating to the structure of the existing Fashion Show mall, rights or potential rights (whether known or unknown) of tenants or other parties in possession of any portion of the Fashion Show mall or otherwise, which may require negotiation and further costs; costs and delays associated with the required cooperation between the parties, which may contribute to potential development being considered economically infeasible; and costs and delays associated with, or the inability to successfully obtain, the legal subdivision of the development rights from the fee ownership interest in the real property.
If any of the aforementioned risks were to occur during the development, redevelopment or construction of our properties, including in connection with our Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, it could have a substantial negative impact on the project’s success and result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Our development projects may subject us to certain liabilities.
We may hire and supervise third-party contractors to provide construction, engineering and various other services for wholly-owned development projects or development projects undertaken by real estate ventures in which we hold an equity interest. Certain of these contracts are structured such that we are the principal rather than the agent. As a result, we may assume liabilities in the course of the project and be subjected to, or become liable for, claims for construction defects, negligent performance of work or other similar actions by third parties we have engaged.
Adverse outcomes of disputes or litigation could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition, particularly if we have not limited the extent of the damages to which we may be liable, or if our liabilities exceed the amounts of the insurance that we carry. Moreover, our tenants may seek to hold us accountable for the actions of contractors because of our role even if we have technically disclaimed liability as a legal matter, in which case we may determine it necessary to participate in a financial settlement for purposes of preserving the tenant or customer relationship or to protect our corporate brand. Acting as a principal may also mean that we pay a contractor before we have been reimbursed by our tenants or have received the entire purchase price of a condominium unit from the purchaser. This exposes us to additional risks of collection in the event of a bankruptcy, insolvency or a default by a tenant, contractor or vendor. The reverse can occur as well, where a contractor we have paid files for bankruptcy protection or commits fraud with the funds before completing a project which we have funded in part or in full.
A pandemic, epidemic or health crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial performance and condition, operating results and cash flows.
Beginning in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our business, as well as the businesses of our tenants, and any future pandemic, epidemic or similar health crisis, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted our business in 2020 across all of our operations. Landlord Operations were negatively impacted by delayed leasing of vacant space as well as rental abatements from existing tenants. Additionally, certain of our tenants were forced to permanently close. Our Entertainment (previously Sponsorship, Events, and Entertainment) and Hospitality segments were significantly impacted by measures put in place by New York City that were intended to control the spread of disease, including mandated closures and restrictions upon opening, and the timing of the peak of the pandemic resulted in the full cancellation of our Summer Concert Series in 2020. Our sponsorship business was also negatively impacted by disruptions to our hospitality and events businesses, as sponsors were unable to fulfill their contractual obligations. As a result, many agreements were negotiated and extended during this time.
Our sports operations were also materially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken in response by governmental authorities and MLB. The success of our baseball operations relies heavily on ticket sales and attendance figures. Attendance further impacts our concession and merchandise revenue and indirectly influences the number of
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events hosted at the Las Vegas Ballpark, as well as sponsor growth and engagement. MLB first postponed and eventually cancelled the minor league baseball season as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and, as a result, our business operations related to the Aviators were suspended. Our related special events and sponsorships were also negatively impacted. Our sports operations continued to be impacted by government-mandated assembly restrictions during fiscal year 2021 and temporary declines in attendance related to COVID-19 during certain months of fiscal year 2022.
Our and our tenants’ businesses have been, and could in the future be, materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public perception of the risks, related to pandemics or other health emergencies, like the COVID-19 pandemic, and the government’s reaction thereto, especially if there is a negative impact on customers’ willingness or ability to frequent such businesses. Our business is also particularly sensitive to discretionary business and consumer spending. A pandemic such as COVID-19, or the fear of another pandemic or other public health emergency, has in the past, and could in the future, impede economic activity in impacted regions or globally over the long-term, leading to a decline in discretionary spending on entertainment and leisure activities, including declines in domestic and international tourism, which would result in long-term effects on our business. To the extent a pandemic, epidemic or other similar health crisis adversely affects our business and financial results, it may also have the effect of heightening many of the other risks described in this “Risks Factors” section and elsewhere in this Annual Report.
Risks Related to Our Sports Assets
Our sports assets face intense and wide-ranging competition, which may have a material negative effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The success of a sports business, like baseball-related assets, is dependent upon the performance and/or popularity of its franchise. The Aviators compete, in varying respects and degrees, with other live sporting events, and with sporting events delivered over television networks, radio, the internet and online services, streaming devices and applications and other alternative sources. For example, the Aviators compete for attendance and advertising with a wide range of alternatives available in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. During some or all of the baseball season, the Aviators face competition, in varying respects and degrees, from professional football (including the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders), professional hockey (including the NHL’s Las Vegas Golden Knights), professional soccer (including the USL’s Las Vegas Lights), collegiate sporting events such as UNLV athletic teams and other NCAA competitions, women’s professional basketball (including the WNBA Las Vegas Aces), other sporting events held in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, and other leisure-time activities and entertainment options in Las Vegas (including concerts, music festivals and other live performances).
As a result of the large number of options available, we face strong competition for the Las Vegas metropolitan area sports fan base. We must compete with these other sports teams and sporting events, in varying respects and degrees, including on the basis of the quality of the team we field, its success in the leagues in which it competes, our ability to provide an entertaining environment at our games, prices we charge for tickets and the viewing availability of our team’s games on multiple media alternatives. Given the nature of sports, there can be no assurance that we will be able to compete effectively, including with companies that may have greater resources than us, and as a consequence, our business and results of operations may be materially negatively affected.
Additionally, on November 16, 2023, the thirty owners of MLB teams unanimously voted to approve the move by the Athletics to Las Vegas in 2028. In April 2024, the Athletics announced that they had signed a lease to play the 2025 through 2027 seasons in Sacramento before their planned move to Las Vegas beginning in the 2028 season. There can be no assurance that the Athletics will move to Las Vegas at all or that we will achieve any potential benefits of such a move. A major league baseball team located in Las Vegas or Summerlin could also compete with the Aviators for their existing fans. As a result, the Athletics’ move could even result in a material negative impact on the Aviators if this competition results in a decline in Aviators attendance.
The success of our business is dependent on our ability to attract attendance to the Aviators’ home games. Our business also competes with other leisure-time activities and entertainment options in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, such as television, motion pictures, concerts, music festivals and other live performances, restaurants and nightlife venues, casinos,
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the internet, social media and social networking platforms and online and mobile services, including sites for online content distribution and online gambling, video on demand and other alternative sources of entertainment.
Our business is dependent, in part, on the continued popularity and/or competitive success of the Aviators, which cannot be assured.
Our financial results depend in part on the Aviators remaining popular with their fan base, and, in varying degrees, on the team achieving on-field success, which can generate fan enthusiasm that results in sustained ticket, premium seating, suite, sponsorship, food and beverage and merchandise sales during the season. In addition, success in the regular season may qualify the Aviators for participation in post-season playoffs, which provides us with additional revenue by increasing the number of games played by the Aviators and, more importantly, by generating increased excitement and interest in the Aviators, which can help drive a number of our revenue streams, including by improving attendance and sponsorships, in subsequent seasons. In addition, league, team and/or player actions or inactions, including protests, may impact the popularity of the Aviators or the league in which it plays. There can be no assurance that the Aviators will maintain continued popularity or compete in post-season play in the future.
Baseball decisions made by the parent club, especially those concerning player selection and salaries, may have a material negative effect on our business and results of operations.
Creating and maintaining the Aviators’ popularity and/or on-field competitiveness is relevant to the success of our business. The Aviators are an affiliate of the Athletics and get their players designated to them by the Athletics (as the parent club) from among the various players under contract with the parent club. Accordingly, efforts to improve our revenues and earnings from operations from period-to-period may be secondary to actions that the parent club’s management believes will generate long-term growth and asset value creation. The competitive position of the Aviators depends primarily on the Athletics’ ability to obtain, develop and retain talented players, coaches and team executives, for whom it competes with other MLB teams and over which the Aviators have no control. The Athletics’ efforts in this regard may include, among other things, trading for highly compensated players, signing draft picks, free agents or current players to new contracts, engaging in salary arbitration or contract renegotiation with existing players, terminating and waiving players and replacing coaches and team executives, and any of these actions can impact the competitive strength of the Aviators.
There can be no assurance that the Aviators (or their parent club) will be able to retain players upon expiration of their contracts or sign and develop talented players to replace those who are called up to the parent club, leave for other teams, retire or are injured, traded or released. Additionally, there can be no assurance that any actions taken by the Athletics will successfully generate and increase long-term growth and asset value creation for the Aviators.
The actions of MLB Professional Development Leagues (“MLB PDL”) may have a material negative effect on our business and results of operations.
The governing body of minor league baseball, MLB Professional Development Leagues, has certain rights under certain circumstances to take actions that they deem to be in the best interests of the league, which may not necessarily be consistent with maximizing our results of operations. Decisions by MLB PDL could have a material negative effect on our business and results of operations. For example:
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Injuries to, and illness of, players on our sports team could hinder our success.
To the degree that our financial results are dependent on the Aviators’ popularity and/or on-field success, the likelihood of achieving such popularity or competitive success may be substantially impacted by serious and/or untimely injuries to or illness of key players. Even if we take health and safety precautions and comply with government protocols, our players may nevertheless contract serious illness and, as a result, the Aviators’ ability to participate in games may be substantially impacted.
Financial Risks
As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding indebtedness of approximately $99.6 million, and in the future we may incur additional indebtedness. This indebtedness and changing interest rates could adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations and prevent us from fulfilling our financial obligations.
As of December 31, 2025, we had outstanding indebtedness of approximately $99.6 million. This indebtedness, and any future indebtedness we incur in the future could have the following consequences:
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● placing us at a disadvantage compared to other less leveraged competitors;
● limiting our ability, or increasing the costs, to refinance our indebtedness;
During periods of rising interest rates, such as have been experienced in the recent past, interest expense on our variable rate debt will increase unless we effectively hedge our interest rate exposure. Such increases could be significant, particularly if we incur substantially more variable rate debt, and could materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows and ability to service our debt, invest in our business or access additional capital. For additional information about our debt agreements, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation—Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
The agreements governing our existing indebtedness contain restrictions that may limit our ability to operate our business.
We are party to a mortgage with respect to the ballpark. In 2018, in order to finance the Las Vegas Ballpark, Clark County Las Vegas Stadium, LLC (“CCLVS”), then a subsidiary of HHH, entered into a note purchase agreement pursuant to which it issued a 4.92% senior secured note to Wells Fargo Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, in the principal amount of $51.2 million (the “Las Vegas Note Purchase Agreement”). The Las Vegas Note Purchase Agreement is secured by a deed of trust (the “Las Vegas Ballpark Deed of Trust”) and, among other things, a lien on the Las Vegas Ballpark (pursuant to the Las Vegas Ballpark Deed of Trust) and certain of CCLVS’s interests in agreements related to the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Our Las Vegas Ballpark Deed of Trust contains certain restrictions that may limit our ability to operate our business as well as representations and covenants customary for an agreement of this type, including financial covenants related to maintenance of loan-to-value ratios with respect to the collateral. This agreement also contains customary events of default and termination events. These restrictions limit our ability to, among other things:
● incur indebtedness or issue equity;
● create certain liens;
● make investments;
● consolidate, merge or transfer all, or substantially all, of our assets;
● sell-transfer, exchange, assign, pledge or otherwise dispose of equity;
● enter into or amend lease or other agreements or transactions without consent;
● enter into transactions with our affiliates; and
● create, organize or establish subsidiaries.
Additionally, our debt agreements also contain various restrictive covenants, including minimum net worth requirements, minimum liquidity requirements, maximum leverage ratios, limitations on our ability to form subsidiaries
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and limitations on our ability to amend our governing documents. The restrictions under the debt agreements could limit our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs, make acquisitions or pursue available business opportunities.
We may be required to take action to reduce our debt or act in a manner inconsistent with our business objectives and strategies to meet such ratios and satisfy such covenants. Events beyond our control, such as changes in economic and business conditions, may affect our ability to do so. We may not be able to meet the ratios or satisfy the covenants in our debt agreements, and we cannot provide any assurance that our lenders will waive any failure to do so. A breach of any of the covenants in, or our inability to maintain the required financial ratios under, our debt agreements would likely result in a default under such debt agreements, which may accelerate the principal and interest payments of the debt and, if such debt is secured, result in the foreclosure on certain of our assets that secure such debt. Any such defaults could materially impair our financial condition and liquidity. In addition, if the lenders under any of our debt agreements or other obligations accelerate the maturity of those obligations, we cannot assure you that we will have sufficient assets to satisfy our obligations under such obligations.
Inflation has adversely affected us and may continue to adversely affect us by increasing costs beyond what we can recover through price increases.
The U.S. economy has experienced elevated inflation recently. Inflation can adversely affect us by increasing, among other things, the cost of land, and materials and labor, which we have experienced in fiscal years 2024 and 2025 due to elevated inflation rates. Although we believe that sources of supply for raw materials and components are generally adequate, it is difficult to predict what effects price increases may have in the future. In recent years we have experienced increases in the prices of labor and materials above the general inflation rate, especially in New York City with respect to labor costs. Our inability to offset increasing costs due to inflation through price increases to customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial conditions and cash flows.
We will be unable to develop, redevelop or expand our properties without sufficient capital or financing.
Our business objectives include potential development, redevelopment and expansion opportunities, including potential significant future development activity in connection with the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights. We will not be able to pursue these initiatives if we cannot obtain sufficient capital or financing, which may include debt capital from lenders or the capital markets (which may be secured or unsecured), additional equity capital, cash from asset sales or government incentives, such as tax increment financing. We may be unable to obtain financing, or obtain financing on economically attractive terms, due to numerous factors, including our financial condition, results of operations or market volatility and uncertainty. Similarly, we may be unable to obtain mortgage lender and property partner approvals that may be required for any such development, redevelopment or expansion opportunity. We may abandon development, redevelopment or expansion activities already underway if we are unable to secure additional attractively priced capital to finance the completion of such activities. This may result in charge-offs of costs previously capitalized. In addition, if development, redevelopment, expansion or reinvestment projects are unsuccessful, our investments in such projects may not be recoverable, in full or in part, from future operations or sales resulting in impairment charges.
Some potential losses are not insured.
We carry comprehensive liability, fire, flood, earthquake, terrorism, cyber, extended coverage and rental loss insurance on all of our properties. We believe the policy specifications and insured limits of these policies are adequate and appropriate. There are some types of losses, including lease and other contract claims, which generally are not insured. If an uninsured loss or a loss in excess of insured limits occurs, we could lose all or a portion of the capital invested in a property, as well as the anticipated future revenue from the property. If this happens, we might remain obligated for any mortgage debt or other financial obligations related to the property. In addition, insurance premiums could increase materially, and insurers could attempt to impose conditions or reduce limits following industry losses or regional events.
We are subject to risks associated with hedging arrangements.
We may enter into interest rate swap agreements and other interest rate hedging contracts, including caps and cash settled forward starting swaps, to mitigate or reduce our exposure to interest rate volatility or to satisfy lender requirements.
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These agreements expose us to additional risks, including a risk that counterparties of these hedging and swap agreements will not perform. There also could be significant costs and cash requirements involved to fulfill our obligations under a hedging agreement. In addition, our hedging activities may not have the desired beneficial impact on interest rate exposure and have a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Regulatory, Legal and Environmental Risks
We are subject to extensive governmental regulation and our failure to comply with these regulations could adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.
Our business is subject to the general powers of federal, state and local governments. For example, we hold liquor licenses at certain of our venues and are subject to licensing requirements with respect to the sale of alcoholic beverages in the jurisdictions in which we serve those beverages. Failure to receive or retain, or the suspension of, liquor licenses or permits could interrupt or terminate our ability to serve alcoholic beverages at the applicable venue and could have adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.Additional regulation relating to liquor licenses may limit our activities in the future or significantly increase the cost of compliance, or both. In the jurisdictions in which our venues are located, we are subject to statutes that generally provide that serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated or minor patron is a violation of the law and may provide for strict liability for certain damages arising out of such violations. Our liability insurance coverage may not be adequate or available to cover any or all such potential liability.
We are also subject to data privacy and protection laws, regulations, policies and contractual obligations that apply to the collection, transmission, storage, processing and use of personal information or personal data, which, among other things, impose certain requirements relating to the privacy and security of personal information. The variety of laws and regulations governing data privacy and protection, and the use of the internet as a commercial medium, are rapidly evolving, extensive and complex, and may include provisions and obligations that are inconsistent with one another or uncertain in their scope or application. The data protection landscape continues to evolve in the United States. As our operations and business grow, we may become subject to or affected by new or additional data protection laws and regulations and face increased scrutiny or attention from regulatory authorities. Further, there are several legislative proposals in the United States, at both the federal and state level, that could impose new privacy and security obligations. We cannot yet determine the impact that these future laws and regulations may have on our business. As new privacy- and security-related laws and regulations are implemented, the time and resources needed for us to comply with such laws and regulations, as well as our potential liability for non-compliance with such laws and regulations, may increase. In addition, governmental authorities and private litigants continue to bring actions against companies for online collection, use, dissemination and security practices that are unfair or deceptive. We may incur significant legal expenses or reputational damage for data privacy or security claims regardless of whether we are found to be liable.
Our business is subject to a variety of other laws and regulations, including licensing, permitting and similar requirements; laws related to ticketing practices; working conditions, labor, immigration and employment laws; tax regulations; and health, safety and sanitation requirements. In addition, our business may be subject to future laws and regulations in these and other areas, which may create incremental and new compliance obligations.
Any changes to the legal and regulatory framework applicable to our business could have an adverse impact on our business, and our failure to comply with applicable governmental laws and regulations, or to maintain necessary permits or licenses, could result in liability or government actions that could adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Changes in local political leadership, ballot initiatives and policy priorities could adversely affect our operations.
Changes in local political leadership, ballot initiatives and policy priorities could adversely affect our operations. Our business depends in part on approvals, policies and enforcement practices adopted by city and other local governments, related agencies and other organizations affiliated with or related to such cities and localities. Elections that result in new mayors, city council majorities or agency heads, as well as ballot initiatives and referenda, can lead to changes in permitting standards, licensing conditions, zoning interpretations, enforcement intensity and operating restrictions. Any such changes could interfere with our operations, increase our costs or require changes to our business model. If we are unable to
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anticipate or adapt to these shifts, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Our business is subject to risks associated with discretionary decisions by local governments, planning commissions and neighborhood bodies.
Our operations require determinations, permits and approvals that are subject to discretion by planning commissions, city councils and neighborhood bodies. Local governments may adopt or reinterpret zoning codes, impose moratoria, enact stricter environmental or historic-preservation standards or require additional community benefits. These actions can extend approval timelines, increase costs, reduce project density or permitted uses or render projects or operations infeasible. Adverse outcomes in New York or Las Vegas in particular could materially impair asset values and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
Failure to obtain, maintain or renew required permits and licenses could adversely affect our operations.
Our operations require numerous permits and licenses, including with respect to occupancy, building, entertainment, alcohol service, food handling and outdoor use. Shifts in political priorities, constituent opposition or leadership changes can result in permits or licenses not being granted, not being renewed, being revoked or being renewed on materially worse terms, including fee increases, operating restrictions or geographic exclusions. Failure to obtain, maintain, or renew permits and licenses, or changes in underlying standards, could delay openings, restrict our operations or result in fines and penalties. Alcohol licensing carries strict compliance responsibilities, and violations by us or our vendors could trigger suspensions, revocations or civil liability.
We may be subject to increased compliance costs to comply with new and contemplated government regulations relating to energy standards and climate change.
A variety of legislation is being enacted, or considered for enactment, at the federal, state and local levels relating to energy and climate change. This legislation relates to items such as carbon dioxide emissions control and building codes that impose energy efficiency standards. For example, New York City has adopted Local Law 97, which requires individual, or certain groups of, buildings over a certain size to meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions limits, with stricter limits scheduled to come into effect in 2030. New building code requirements that impose stricter energy efficiency standards could significantly increase our cost to construct buildings. Such environmental laws may affect, for example, how we manage storm water runoff, wastewater discharges and dust; how we develop or operate on properties on or affecting resources such as wetlands, endangered species, cultural resources, or areas subject to preservation laws; and how we address contamination. As climate change concerns continue to grow among certain constituencies, legislation and regulations of this nature may continue and may make compliance more costly. In addition, it is possible that some form of expanded energy or water efficiency legislation may be passed by certain bodies, which may, significantly increase our costs of building properties. We may be required to apply for additional approvals or modify our existing approvals because of changes in local circumstances or applicable law.
Energy-and water-related initiatives affect a wide variety of companies throughout the U.S. and the world. Because our potential future development activities could be heavily dependent on significant amounts of raw materials, such as lumber, steel and concrete, energy-related initiatives could have an indirect adverse impact on our operations to the extent the manufacturers and suppliers of our materials are burdened with expensive cap and trade and similar energy-related taxes and regulations. Noncompliance with environmental laws could result in fines and penalties, obligations to remediate, permit revocations and other sanctions.
Climate resiliency measures in the vicinity of our assets could materially and adversely affect our operations, access, costs, development plans and the value of our assets.
City and other local governments, related agencies and other organizations affiliated with or related to such cities and localities have in the past and could in the future undertake climate resiliency measures, including in areas where certain of our assets are located. Climate resiliency measures could include significant flood control or related infrastructure, such as perimeter walls, berms, raised grades, hardscape or shoreline alterations, or other engineered barriers and drainage
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improvements. If implemented, such measures could materially interfere with, restrict or alter how portions of our assets are accessed and used, could necessitate meaningful changes to certain building exteriors or systems, and could render parts of the site less functional or unusable for current uses.
Any such measures, if advanced, could disrupt our operations, limit or re-route vehicular and pedestrian access, reduce visibility or curb appeal, alter site circulation or loading, and impair tenant operations, customer traffic, or guest experience. These measures could require us to undertake modifications to buildings, facades, entrances, utility connections, or life-safety systems, and could affect site grading, easements, drainage and floodplain designations. These measures could also result in the imposition of additional permitting or code-compliance requirements, increase maintenance obligations, necessitate capital expenditures to adapt our improvements, diminish rental revenue if tenants are unable to operate as intended and increase vacancy or tenant improvement costs. In certain circumstances, public agencies may have authority to acquire interests in land, impose new easements or restrictions, or exercise police powers that could burden the property.
The planning and implementation of climate resiliency infrastructure could also affect future development or repositioning opportunities at affected sites by constraining buildable area, height, setbacks or access, or by creating design and engineering requirements that increase costs or reduce feasibility. In addition, any perceived or actual reduction in the functionality, accessibility or aesthetic appeal of any of our assets could negatively affect the marketability, tenant demand and appraised value of such assets. Insurance availability, coverage and cost could be adversely affected, and our lenders could seek to impose additional reserves, covenants or consent requirements related to flood risk, construction activity or property value, any of which could limit our financial flexibility. If we are unable to mitigate the effects of these measures through design changes, operational adjustments, insurance recoveries, tenant accommodations or other strategies, our results of operations, cash flows and the value of our assets could be materially and adversely affected.
We cannot predict whether, when or in what form any climate resiliency measures will be implemented, the ultimate obligations that may be imposed, or the magnitude of resulting costs or disruptions. Even if the climate resiliency measures are not implemented, the planning process and related uncertainty could still adversely affect tenant decision-making, leasing velocity or prospective buyer or lender perceptions, and could result in the diversion of our resources or distraction of key personnel. Any of the foregoing could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and the value of our assets.
We may be subject to potential costs to comply with environmental laws.
Future development and redevelopment opportunities may require additional capital and other expenditures to comply with laws and regulations relating to the protection of the environment. Under various federal, state or local laws, ordinances and regulations, a current or previous owner or operator of real estate may be required to investigate and clean up hazardous or toxic substances released at a property and may be held liable to a governmental entity or to third parties for property damage or personal injuries and for investigation and clean-up costs incurred by the parties in connection with the contamination. These laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the release of the hazardous or toxic substances, or the legality of disposal or classification of the material at the time. The presence of contamination or the failure to remediate contamination may adversely affect the owner’s ability to sell or lease real estate or to borrow using the real estate as collateral, and may expose us to tort or common law liability to neighbors, employees, site visitors, or others. It may also prevent new construction or changes in land use prior to remediation, such as sites in New York City that have been placed under an “E” designation. Other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations require abatement or removal of asbestos-containing materials in the event of demolition or certain renovations or remodeling, the cost of which may be substantial for certain redevelopments, and also govern emissions of and exposure to asbestos fibers in the air. Federal and state laws also regulate the operation and removal of underground storage tanks. In connection with our ownership, operation and management of certain properties, we could be held liable for the costs of remedial action with respect to these regulated substances or tanks or related claims.
We cannot predict with any certainty the magnitude of any expenditures relating to the environmental compliance or the long-range effect, if any, on our operations. Compliance with such laws has not had a material adverse effect on our operating results or competitive position in the past but could have such an effect on our operating results and competitive position in the future.
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Tax increases, changes in tax rules and challenges by tax authorities to our tax positions may adversely affect our financial results.
As a company conducting business with physical operations in the United States, we are exposed, both directly and indirectly, to the effects of changes in U.S. federal, state and local tax rules. Taxes for financial reporting purposes and cash tax liabilities in the future may be adversely affected by changes in such tax rules. The tax rules of the various jurisdictions in which we operate or do business often are complex and subject to varying interpretations. Tax authorities may challenge tax positions that we take or historically have taken and may assess taxes where we have not made tax filings or may audit the tax filings we have made and assess additional taxes. Some of these assessments may be substantial, and also may involve the imposition of penalties and interest.
In addition, governments could change their existing tax laws, impose new taxes on us or increase the rates at which we are taxed in the future. The payment of substantial additional taxes, penalties or interest resulting from tax assessments, or the imposition of any new taxes, could materially and adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition.
Our ability to utilize our net operating loss carryforwards and certain other tax attributes may be limited.
Our ability to utilize our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards depends on generating future U.S. federal and state taxable income. Consequently, certain net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards presented in our financial statements may not ultimately be utilized. Additionally, under Sections 382 and 383 of the Code, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change,” the corporation’s ability to utilize its pre-change net operating losses and other pre-change tax attributes to offset its future post-change taxable income and taxes may be limited. In general, an “ownership change” occurs if there is a cumulative change in ownership by “5% shareholders” that exceeds 50 percentage points over a rolling three-year period. Similar rules may apply under state tax laws. If we undergo such an ownership change, our ability to use our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards may be limited, even if we generate taxable income.
Development of properties entails a lengthy, uncertain and costly entitlement process.
Approval to develop real property sometimes requires political support and generally entails an extensive entitlement process involving multiple and overlapping regulatory jurisdictions and often requires discretionary action by local governments. Real estate projects must generally comply with local land development regulations, as well as any applicable state and federal regulations. We incur substantial costs to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. An increase in legal and regulatory requirements may cause us to incur substantial additional costs, or in some cases cause us to determine that the property is not feasible for development. In addition, our competitors and local residents may challenge our efforts to obtain entitlements and permits for the development of properties. The process to comply with these regulations is usually lengthy and costly, may not result in the approvals we seek and can be expected to materially affect our development activities.
Any future exercise our right to develop, together with an interest in and to 80% of, the air rights above the Fashion Show mall would require, among other things, numerous approvals, and would likely involve an extensive process with substantial costs, and no assurance can be given that we would be successful in obtaining the necessary approvals to develop such rights.
Government regulations and legal challenges may delay the start or completion of the development of our properties, increase our expenses or limit our building or other activities.
Various local, state and federal statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations concerning building, health and safety, site and building design, environment, zoning, sales and similar matters apply to and/or affect the real estate development industry. In addition, our ability to obtain or renew permits or approvals and the continued effectiveness of permits already granted or approvals already obtained depends on factors beyond our control, such as changes in federal, state and local policies, rules and regulations and their interpretations and application.
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Municipalities may restrict or place moratoriums on the availability of utilities, such as water and sewer taps. If municipalities in which we operate take such actions, it could have an adverse effect on our business by causing delays, increasing our costs or limiting our ability to operate in those municipalities. These measures may reduce our ability to build and sell real estate development projects in the affected markets, including with respect to land we may already own, and create additional costs and administration requirements, which in turn may harm our future results of operations.
Governmental regulation affects numerous aspects of our business and industry, including construction, sales and lending activities and other dealings with consumers and tenants. Further, government agencies routinely initiate audits, reviews or investigations of our business practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, which can cause us to incur costs or create other disruptions in our business that can be significant. Further, we may experience delays and increased expenses as a result of legal challenges to our proposed developments, whether brought by governmental authorities or private parties.
Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act may be a significant cost for us.
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (the “ADA”), requires that all public accommodations and commercial facilities, including office buildings, meet certain federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Other federal, state and local laws may require modifications to or restrict further renovations of our properties with respect to such accesses. Noncompliance with the ADA or similar or related laws or regulations could result in the U.S. government imposing fines or private litigants being awarded damages against us. Such costs may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to risks associated with changing public sentiment.
Community opposition and changing public sentiment can delay, restrict or prevent our projects and operations. Certain of our projects and operations are subject to public hearings and review and comment processes that provide opportunities for opposition. Organized community groups and advocacy organizations could increase scrutiny on our projects and operations, leading to appeals, litigation or negotiated conditions that add cost and delay or interfere with our ability to achieve our strategic objectives.
Risks Related to Our Separation From and Our Relationship with HHH
Prior to the Spin-Off, we had no history of operating as a separate, publicly traded company, and our historical financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.
The historical information about us prior to August 1, 2024 in this Annual Report refers to our business as operated by and integrated with HHH. Our historical financial information prior to August 1, 2024 included in this Annual Report is derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of HHH. Accordingly, the historical financial information prior to August 1, 2024 included in this Annual Report does not necessarily reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company during such periods or those that we will achieve in the future primarily as a result of the factors described below:
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Other significant changes may occur in our cost structure, management, financing and business operations as a result of operating as a company separate from HHH. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our audited Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and notes thereto included in this Annual Report.
As a separate, publicly traded company, we may not enjoy the same benefits that we did as a part of HHH.
There is a risk that, by separating from HHH, we became more susceptible to market fluctuations and other adverse events than we would have been if we had remained a part of the current HHH organizational structure. As part of HHH, we were able to enjoy certain benefits from HHH’s operating diversity, purchasing power and opportunities to pursue integrated strategies with HHH’s other businesses. As a separate, publicly traded company, we do not have similar diversity or integration opportunities and may not have similar purchasing power or access to capital markets.
Future sales of our common stock, or the perception that such sales may occur, could depress our common stock price.
Except as otherwise described herein, all of our outstanding shares of common stock are freely tradable without restriction, other than those shares held by our affiliates. In connection with the Spin-Off, we filed a registration statement on Form S-8 registering under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) our common stock reserved for issuance under our equity incentive plan. If equity securities granted under such plan are sold or it is perceived that they will be sold in the public market, the trading price of our common stock could decline substantially. Actual or potential sales of our common stock made pursuant to registration rights could similarly cause the trading price of our common stock to drop significantly. Any of the foregoing also could impede our ability to raise future capital.
As of December 31, 2025, Pershing Square owns approximately 39.3% of our outstanding common stock. Pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement, Pershing Square may request that we file a registration statement to register the offer and sale of its shares. Each such request for registration must cover securities the aggregate fair market value of which is at least $25 million. The number of demand registrations that Pershing Square is entitled to request pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement is unlimited; provided, that we will not be obligated to undertake more than one related underwritten offering in any twelve-month period following October 17, 2024. Pershing Square is also entitled to certain “piggyback” registration rights pursuant to the Investor Rights Agreement. If we propose to register shares of our common stock or other securities under the Securities Act, either for our own account or for the account of other security holders, in connection with such offering, Pershing Square will be able to request that we include its shares in such registration, subject to certain marketing and other limitations. As a result, whenever we propose to file a registration statement under the Securities Act, subject to certain exceptions, Pershing Square will be entitled to notice of the registration and have the right, subject to certain limitations, to include its shares of common stock in the registration. Registration of any of these outstanding shares of common stock would result in such shares becoming freely tradable without the need for compliance with Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Any disposition by Pershing Square, or any of our substantial stockholders, of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that such dispositions could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock.