ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) to “Seaport Entertainment Group,” “SEG,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our” shall mean the assets, liabilities, and operating activities related to the Seaport Entertainment division of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (“HHH”) that was transferred to Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. on July 31, 2024 in connection with SEG’s separation from HHH (the “Separation”), as well as the assets, liabilities, and operating activities of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 (“Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements”) and the related notes filed as part of this annual report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including those described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and in this Annual Report. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed in or implied by forward-looking statements as a result of these factors. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this information which speaks only as of the date of this Annual Report. We are not obligated to update this information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
All references to numbered Notes are specific to Notes to our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report. Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this MD&A have the same meanings as in such Notes.
Changes for monetary amounts between periods presented are calculated based on the amounts in thousands of dollars stated in our combined financial statements, and then rounded to the nearest million. Therefore, certain changes may not recalculate based on the amounts rounded to the nearest million.
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Overview
General Overview
The Company was formed to own, operate, and develop a unique collection of assets positioned at the intersection of entertainment and real estate. Our existing portfolio encompasses a wide range of leisure and recreational activities, including live concerts, fine dining, nightlife, professional sports, and high-end and experiential retail. We primarily analyze our portfolio of assets through the lens of our three operating segments: (1) Landlord Operations, (2) Hospitality, and (3) Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment, and are focused on realizing value for stockholders primarily through dedicated management of existing assets, expansion of partnerships, strategic acquisitions, and completion of development and redevelopment projects.
Landlord Operations. Landlord Operations represents our ownership interests in and operation of physical real estate assets 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. Landlord Operations assets include:
● 85 South Street, an eight-story residential building.
Our assets included in the Landlord Operations segment primarily sit under a long-term ground lease from the City of New York with an amendment that was executed giving the Company extension options for an additional 49 years from its current expiration in 2071 until 2120. We are focused on continuing to fill vacancies in our Landlord Operations portfolio and believe this to be an opportunity to drive incremental segment growth.
Hospitality. Hospitality represents our ownership interests in various food and beverage operating businesses. We own, either wholly or through partnerships with third parties, and operate, including license and management agreements, fine dining and casual dining restaurants, cocktail bars, nightlife and entertainment venues (The Fulton, Mister Dips, Carne Mare, Malibu Farm, and Gitano), as well as our unconsolidated ventures, the Lawn Club and the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, which offers a variety of culinary experiences, including restaurants, bars, grocery markets, retail, and private dining. These businesses are all our tenants and are part of our Landlord Operations. We also have a 25% interest in Jean-Georges Restaurants. Creative Culinary Management Company (“CCMC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurants and a related party of the Company, provides management services for certain retail and food and beverage businesses in the Seaport. On 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, we hired and onboarded employees of CCMC and entered into a shared services agreement with CCMC. For additional details regarding the shared services agreement, See Note 15 – Subsequent Events in the Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report. 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
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period to period, such as closing restaurant concepts or redirecting operations to use space for private events and/or concerts.
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment. Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment includes the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A Minor League Baseball team (the “Aviators”) and the Las Vegas Ballpark, our interest in and to the Fashion Show Mall Air Rights, events at The Rooftop at Pier 17, and all of our sponsorship agreements across both the Las Vegas Ballpark and the Seaport. The Aviators are a Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics and play at the Las Vegas Ballpark, a 10,000-person capacity ballpark located in Downtown Summerlin. The Rooftop at Pier 17, as mentioned in Landlord Operations above, is a premier outdoor concert venue that hosts a popular Summer Concert Series featuring emerging and established musicians alike. Commencing in Q4 2025, we plan to launch year-round concerts and events for The Rooftop at Pier 17 utilizing a seasonal floor-to-ceiling glass enclosure for the winter months. We see The Rooftop at Pier 17 as an opportunity to continue to drive events and entertainment growth as the demand for live music is strong and accelerating.
Separation from HHH
On July 31, 2024, HHH completed its spin-off of SEG through the pro rata distribution of all the outstanding shares of common stock of SEG to HHH’s stockholders as of the close of business on the record date of July 29, 2024 (the “Separation”).
In connection with the Separation, on July 31, 2024, the Company entered into a separation and distribution agreement and various other agreements with HHH, including a transition services agreement, an employee matters agreement, a tax matters agreement, and a revolving credit agreement. Additionally, HHH contributed capital of $23.4 million to the Company prior to the Separation to support the operating, investing, and financing activities of the Company. For additional discussion of the Separation, see Note 1 – Summary ofSignificant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Basis of Presentation
Prior to the Separation, we operated as part of HHH and not as a standalone company. The accompanying Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024 and for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been prepared on a standalone basis derived from the combined financial statements and accounting records of SEG from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and from the combined financial statements and accounting records of HHH for January 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. The accompanying Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023 and Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 have been prepared on a standalone basis derived from the combined financial statements and accounting records of HHH. These statements reflect the consolidated and combined historical results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of Seaport Entertainment Group in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These statements may not include all expenses that would have been incurred had the Company existed as a separate, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.
These Combined Financial Statements include the attribution of certain assets and liabilities that had been held at HHH but which are specifically identifiable or attributable to the business that was transferred to the Company in connection with the Separation.
For an additional discussion on the basis of presentation of these statements, see Note 1 – Summary ofSignificant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Key Factors Affecting Our Business
We believe that our performance and future success depend on a number of factors that present significant opportunities for us but also pose risks and challenges, including those discussed below and in the section of this Annual Report titled “Risk Factors.”
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Management Strategies and Operational Changes
As mentioned elsewhere in this Annual Report, we historically operated as part of HHH and not as a standalone company. Therefore, our historical results prior to the Separation are reflective of the management strategies and operations of the Company based on the direction and strategies of HHH. Additionally, our historical results reflect the allocation of expenses from HHH associated with certain services prior to the Separation, including (1) certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis within HHH, including, but not limited to executive oversight, treasury, accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, and risk management; and (2) employee benefits and compensation, including stock-based compensation. As a separate public company, our ongoing costs related to such support functions may differ from, and may potentially exceed, the amounts that have been allocated to us in these financial statements. Following the Separation, HHH continues to provide some of these services on a transitional basis in exchange for agreed-upon fees. In addition to one-time costs to design and establish our corporate functions, we will also incur incremental costs associated with being a stand-alone public company, including additional labor costs, such as salaries, benefits, and potential bonuses and/or stock based compensation awards for staff additions to establish certain corporate functions historically supported by HHH and not covered by the transition services agreement, and corporate governance costs, including board of director compensation and expenses, audit and other professional services fees, annual report and proxy statement costs, SEC filing fees, transfer agent fees, consulting and legal fees and stock exchange listing fees. Following the Separation, our future results and cost structure may differ based on new strategies and operational changes implemented by our management team, which may include changes to our chosen organizational structure, whether functions are outsourced or performed by the Company employees, and strategic decisions made in areas such as executive leadership, corporate infrastructure, and information technology.
Tin Building and our Investment in the Tin Building by Jean-Georges
The Company owns 100% of the Tin Building which was completed and placed in service in our Landlord Operations segment during the third quarter of 2022. The Company leases 100% of the rentable space in the Tin Building to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges joint venture, a Hospitality segment business in which the Company has an equity ownership interest and reports its ownership interest in accordance with the equity method. Based on capital contribution and distribution provisions for the Tin Building by Jean-Georges joint venture, the Company currently recognizes all of the economic interest in the venture. The Company recognizes lease payments from the Tin Building by Jean-Georges in Rental revenue within the Landlord Operations segment and recognizes its share of the income or losses from the joint venture in Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures in the Hospitality segment. As the Company currently recognizes 100% of operating income or losses from the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, the Tin Building lease has no net impact to the total Company net loss. However, Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA and NOI, as defined below, includes only rental revenue related to the Tin Building lease payments, and does not include the rent expense in Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures.
The Tin Building by Jean-Georges is managed by CCMC, a related party that is owned by Jean-Georges Restaurants. The Tin Building by Jean-Georges had a soft opening in August 2022 and a grand opening celebration in late September 2022, with an expanded focus on experiences including in-person dining, retail shopping and delivery. Operating hours were initially constrained due to labor shortages and the venture incurred elevated operating losses during the early months of operations; however, during the fourth quarter of 2022, despite continued labor shortages, operating hours were extended to seven days a week. In 2023, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges was open seven days per week, with strong foot traffic and sales. However, operating losses at the Tin Building by Jean-Georges joint venture remained elevated, as the venture continues to refine its operating model, and the Seaport experienced poor weather conditions throughout 2023 and into the first quarter of 2024. Performance at the Tin Building improved for the remainder of 2024, primarily due to reductions in operating and labor costs. As the Company currently funds any operating shortfall and recognizes all of the economic interest in the venture, the future success of the Tin Building by Jean-George may have a significant impact on our results of operations.
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
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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, less foot traffic at our restaurants, and the end of the Aviator’s 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.
Lease Renewals and Occupancy
As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the weighted average remaining term of our retail, office, and other properties leases where we are the lessor was approximately seven years, excluding renewal options. The stability of the rental revenue generated by our properties depends principally on our tenants’ ability to pay rent and our ability to collect rents, renew expiring leases, re-lease space upon the expiration or other termination of leases, lease currently vacant properties, and maintain or increase rental rates at our leased properties. To the extent our properties become vacant, we would forego rental income while remaining responsible for the payment of property taxes and maintaining the property until it is re-leased, which could negatively impact our operating results. As of December 31, 2024, our real estate assets at the Seaport were 64% leased. This includes one lease at Pier 17 that is set to expire in December 2025 and represents 11% of our total 2024 rental revenues. Subsequent to year-end 2024, 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, inclusive of the space occupied by the expiring lease referenced above. Refer to Note 15 – Subsequent Events, in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information. Further, we continue to monitor our lease renewals and occupancy rates.
Inflationary Pressures
Financial results across all our segments may be impacted by inflation. In Landlord Operations, certain of our leases contain rent escalators that increase rent at a fixed amount and may not be sufficient during periods of high inflation. For properties leased to third-party tenants, the impact of inflation on our property and operating expenses is limited as substantially all our leases are net leases, and property-level expenses are generally reimbursed by our tenants. Inflation and increased costs may also have an adverse impact on our tenants and their creditworthiness if the increase in property-level expenses is greater than their increase in revenues. For unleased properties and properties occupied by our restaurants, we are more exposed to inflationary pressures on property and operating expenses. For our Hospitality and Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment segments, inflationary pressure has a direct impact on our profitability due to increases in our costs, as well as potential reductions in customers that could negatively impact revenue.
Significant Items Impacting Comparability
Impairment. The Company reviews its long-lived assets for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company also periodically evaluates its investments in unconsolidated ventures for recoverability and valuation declines that are other than temporary. During the third quarter of 2023, the Company recorded a $672.5 million impairment charge related to Seaport properties in the Landlord Operations segment and a $37.0 million impairment charge related to its investments in unconsolidated ventures in the Hospitality segment. The Company recognized the impairments due to decreases in estimated future cash flows resulting from significant uncertainty of future performance as stabilization and profitability are taking longer than expected, pressure on the current cost structure, decreased demand for office space, as well as an increase in the capitalization rate and a decrease in restaurant multiples used to evaluate future cash flows. The Company used a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company
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recorded a $10.0 million impairment charge related to its investments in unconsolidated ventures in the Hospitality segment for a write-off of warrants in Jean-George Restaurants.
Separation Costs. The Company incurred pre-tax charges related to the planned separation from HHH, primarily related to legal and consulting costs, of $23.8 million and $4.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. No costs related to the separation were incurred or recorded in the Combined Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Shared Service Costs. Prior to the Separation, HHH provided the Company certain services, including (1) certain support functions that were provided on a centralized basis within HHH, including, but not limited to executive oversight, treasury, accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, and risk management; and (2) employee benefits and compensation, including stock-based compensation. The Company’s Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements reflect an allocation of these costs. When specific identification or a direct attribution of costs based on time incurred for the Company’s benefit is not practicable, a proportional cost method is used, primarily based on revenue, headcount, payroll costs or other applicable measures. The Company recorded expenses associated with shared services that are not directly attributable to the Company of $12.8 million, $13.9 million and $10.0 million for the years ended December 30, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In connection with the Separation, the Company entered into a transition services agreement with HHH that provides for the performance of certain services by HHH for our benefit for a period of time after the Separation. The Company recorded expenses associated with this transition services agreement with HHH of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. No costs related to the transition services agreement were incurred or recorded for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023
The following table sets forth our operating results:
Years Ended December 31, Change
in thousands except percentages 2024 2023 $ %
REVENUES
Other revenue 92 8 84 NM1
EXPENSES
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts 2,363 459 1,904 415%
OTHER
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (1,563) (47) (1,516) NM1
Income tax (benefit) expense — (2,187) 2,187 (100)%
(1) Not Meaningful
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Net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased $684.9 million, or 82%, to $153.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $838.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a $672.5 million in impairment charges in the third quarter of 2023, a $47.6 million decrease in equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures, and a $13.6 million decrease in depreciation and amortization, partially offset by a $32.9 million increase in general and administrative costs.
Items Included in Segment Adjusted EBITDA
See Segment Operating Results for discussion of significant variances for revenues and expenses included in Adjusted EBITDA.
Items Excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following includes information on the significant variances in expenses and other items not directly related to segment activities.
General and Administrative. General and administrative costs increased $32.7 million, or 107%, to $63.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $30.5 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $19.3 million increase in separation costs, a $15.8 million increase in personnel and overhead expenses, and a $0.3 million increase in costs related to various transition services provided by HHH. These increases were partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in shared service costs allocated from HHH based on various allocation methodologies and a $1.6 million decrease in expenses related to the development of the Company’s e-commerce platform in the prior-year period that did not occur in the current period.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased $13.6 million, or 28%, to $34.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $48.4 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a decrease in depreciation expense following the impairment recognized on the Company’s buildings and equipment in the third quarter of 2023.
Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net, increased $3.6 million, or 113%, to $6.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $3.2 million in the prior-year period. This change is primarily due to a $7.9 million decrease in amounts capitalized to development assets, partially offset by a $2.5 million increase in interest expense on secured mortgages payable and a $1.9 million increase in interest income.
Equity in Losses from Unconsolidated Ventures. Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures decreased $38.1 million, or 47%, to $42.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $80.6 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $10.0 million impairment recognized in the year ended December 31, 2024 related to Jean-Georges Restaurants and a $37.0 million impairment recognized in the year ended December 31, 2023 against the carrying value of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated ventures, which included $30.8 million related to Jean-Georges Restaurants, $5.0 million related to Ssäm Bar, and $1.2 million related to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. Excluding the impact of the impairments, equity losses decreased $11.1 million, primarily related to a $7.7 million decrease for the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, a $1.2 million decrease in losses for Ssäm Bar, which closed in the third quarter of 2023, and a $1.8 million decrease in losses at The Lawn Club.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense. The following table summarizes information related to our income taxes:
Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2024 2023 $ %
Income tax (benefit) expense $ — $ (2,187) $ 2,187 (100) %
Effective income tax rate 0.0% % 0.3 % N/A (0.0) %
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The Company’s effective tax rate was 0.0% for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 0.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the recording of a valuation allowance on the U.S. consolidated federal and state deferred tax asset balance.
Segment Operating Results
Landlord Operations
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents segment Adjusted EBITDA for Landlord Operations:
Years Ended
Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA December 31, Change
in thousands except percentages 2024 2023 $ %
Other revenue 92 8 84 NM1
Provision for doubtful accounts (26) (80) 54 (68)%
(1) Not Meaningful
Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased $2.8 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the following:
Rental Revenue.
Rental revenue increased $3.3 million, or 15%, to $25.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $22.1 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily driven by a $5.2 million increase in rental revenue at the Fulton Market Building due to the commencement of the Alexander Wang lease at the end of 2023 and a $0.4 million increase at the Tin Building. This increase was partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease at Schermerhorn Row and a $0.6 million decrease at Pier 17 mainly due to decreased occupancy and percent rents.
Operating Costs.
Operating costs increased $2.7 million, or 9%, to $34.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $31.5 million in the prior year period. This change was primarily due to a $1.2 million increase in professional services fees and a $1.4 million increase in utilities, maintenance and cleaning costs.
Other Income, Net.
Other income, net increased $2.1 million to $2.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to an immaterial amount in the prior year period. This Other income primarily represents a $2.0 million legal settlement in the year ended December 31, 2024.
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Non-GAAP Measure
Landlord Operations Net Operating Income
In addition to the required presentations using GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP performance measures, as we believe these measures improve the understanding of our operational results and make comparisons of operating results among peer companies more meaningful. Management continually evaluates the usefulness, relevance, limitations, and calculation of our reported non-GAAP performance measures to determine how best to provide relevant information to the public, and thus such reported measures could change.
Landlord Operations Net Operating Income (“Landlord Operations NOI”) is a non-GAAP supplemental measure that we believe is useful in measuring the period-over-period performance of our Landlord Operations segment. As Landlord Operations NOI reflects the revenues and expenses directly associated with owning and operating real estate properties, variances between years in Landlord Operations NOI typically result from changes in rental rates, occupancy, tenant mix, and operating expenses. We define Landlord Operations NOI as operating revenues (rental income, tenant recoveries, and other revenue) less operating expenses (real estate taxes, repairs and maintenance, marketing, and other property expenses). Landlord Operations NOI excludes straight-line rents and amortization of tenant incentives, net; interest expense, net; ground rent amortization; other income (loss); expenses for concepts that did not proceed to completion; depreciation and amortization; development-related marketing costs; gain on sale or disposal of real estate and other assets, net; provision for impairment and equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated ventures.
Although we believe that Landlord Operations NOI provides useful information to investors about the performance of our Landlord Operations segment, due to the exclusions noted above, Landlord Operations NOI should only be used as an additional measure of the financial performance of such assets and not as an alternative to GAAP net income.
Reconciliation of Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA to Landlord Operations NOI:
Years Ended
Landlord Operations NOI December 31, Change
in thousands except percentages 2024 2023 $ %
Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA $ (6,760) $ (9,511) $ 2,751 (29)%
Adjustments:
Landlord Operations NOI losses decreased $3.1 million compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to the increase in rental revenue and other income, net, partially offset by the increase in operating costs as mentioned above.
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Hospitality
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents segment Adjusted EBITDA for Hospitality:
Years Ended
Hospitality Adjusted EBITDA December 31, Change
in thousands except percentages 2024 2023 $ %
Provision for doubtful accounts (140) (42) (98) 233%
(1) Not Meaningful
Hospitality Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased $1.8 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the following:
Hospitality Revenue.
Hospitality revenue decreased $3.4 million, or 10%, to $29.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $33.0 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $1.6 million decrease related to reduced restaurant performance, primarily at The Fulton, Carne Mare, and Malibu Farms, and a $1.8 million decrease related to small popups and short-term activations in the Cobble & Co and Garden Bar spaces in 2023, with no similar activity in 2024. The reduced restaurant performance was primarily related to poor weather conditions in the first quarter of 2024.
Hospitality Costs.
Hospitality costs decreased $0.4 million, or 1%, to $31.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $31.4 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to decreases in variable costs such as food and beverage costs and labor costs.
Other Income, Net.
Other income, net, was $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to an immaterial amount in the prior-year period. This Other income primarily represents reimbursements from CCMC received in 2024 relating to prior period operating expenses.
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Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents segment Adjusted EBITDA for Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment:
in thousands except percentages 2024 2023 $ %
Provision for doubtful accounts (2,197) (337) (1,860) NM1
Other income, net 168 (6) 174 NM1
(1) Not Meaningful
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Adjusted EBITDA decreased $3.3 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the following:
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Revenue.
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue decreased $4.5 million, or 7%, to $56.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $60.6 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $2.2 million decrease in concession sales and ticket sales at the Las Vegas Ballpark, primarily related to reduced attendance compared to 2023, a $2.2 million decrease in revenue related to a Winterland Skating concept at the Seaport in 2023 that was not repeated in 2024, and a $1.1 million decrease in concert series revenue at the Seaport. These decreases were partially offset by a $0.5 million increase in sponsorship revenue at the Seaport due to the execution of four new sponsorship agreements in the first half of 2024, a $0.3 million increase in private event revenue at the Seaport, and a $0.2 million increase in special event revenue at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Costs.
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment costs decreased $3.7 million, or 8%, to $43.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $47.5 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $2.5 million decrease in breakdown and removal costs associated with the seasonal Winterland Skating concept at the Seaport in 2023, a $2.5 million decrease in costs associated with the Las Vegas Ballpark, primarily due to lower cost of sales and labor costs as expected with lower attendance and lower concessions revenue. These decreases were partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in costs associated with the concert series at the Seaport and a $0.4 million increase in costs associated with special events at the Las Vegas Ballpark primarily due to increased variable costs associated with higher special event revenue in the current period.
Operating Costs.
Operating costs increased $0.9 million, or 16%, to $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5.5 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $0.3 million increase in insurance expense and a $0.5 million increase in charitable donations.
Provision for Doubtful Accounts.
Provision for doubtful accounts increased $1.9 million to $2.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $0.3 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a $0.8 million reserve associated with the Winterland
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Skating concept at the Seaport in 2023, a $0.6 million reserve associated with special events at the Las Vegas Ballpark, and a $0.4 million reserve associated with operations at the Las Vegas Ballpark.
Other Income, Net.
Other income, net, increased to $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to an immaterial amount in the prior-year period, primarily due to other income associated with rooftop concessions at the Seaport during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022
The following table sets forth our operating results:
Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2023 2022 $ %
REVENUES
EXPENSES
Provision for doubtful accounts 459 1,412 (953) (67) %
OTHER
Loss on extinguishment of debt (47) — (47) NM1
(1) Not Meaningful
Net loss increased $726.8 million, or 653%, to $838.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $111.3 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to the $672.5 million increase in impairment charges, the $43.5 million increase in equity losses from unconsolidated ventures, and the $13.6 million increase in general and administrative costs.
Items Included in Segment Adjusted EBITDA
See Segment Operating Results for discussion of significant variances for revenues and expenses included in Adjusted EBITDA.
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Items Excluded from Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following includes information on the significant variances in expenses and other items not directly related to segment activities.
General and Administrative. General and administrative costs increased $13.6 million, or 80%, to $30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $17.0 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $4.5 million increase in separation costs, a $3.6 million increase in shared service costs allocated from HHH based on various allocation methodologies, a $3.3 million increase in personnel and overhead expenses, a $1.6 million increase in expenses related to the development of the Company’s e-commerce platform, and a $0.6 million increase in rent expense related to the corporate office lease.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.1 million, or 2%, to $48.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $47.4 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to an increase of $1.7 million related to our Landlord Operations properties as a result of an increase in depreciation for the Tin Building, which was completed and placed in service in the third quarter of 2022, partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense following the impairment recognized on the Company’s buildings and equipment in the third quarter of 2023.
Provision for Impairment. Provision for impairment for the year ended December 31, 2023, includes a $672.5 million impairment charge related to long-lived assets located at the Seaport. No impairment was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2022. Refer to the Significant Items Impacting Comparability section above for additional detail.
Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net decreased $0.8 million, or 21%, to $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $4.0 million in the prior-year period. This change is primarily due to, a $4.5 million increase in amounts capitalized to development assets and a $0.2 million increase in interest income, offset by a $3.9 million increase in interest expense on secured mortgages payable.
Equity in Losses from Unconsolidated Ventures. Equity losses from unconsolidated ventures increased $43.5 million, or 117%, to $80.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $37.1 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $37.0 million impairment recognized in 2023 against the carrying value of the Company’s investments in unconsolidated ventures, which included $30.8 million related to Jean-Georges Restaurants, $5.0 million related to Ssäm Bar, and $1.2 million related to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. Excluding the impact of the impairment, equity losses increased $6.5 million, primarily related to a $4.7 million increase for the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, which opened in the third quarter of 2022, and a $1.3 million increase related to the Lawn Club, which opened in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense. The following table summarizes information related to our income taxes:
Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2023 2022 $ %
Effective income tax rate 0.3 % (3.2) % N/A 3.5 %
The Company’s effective tax rate was 0.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to (3.2%) for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily due to the recording of a valuation allowance on the US consolidated federal and state deferred tax asset balance.
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Segment Operating Results
Landlord Operations
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents segment Adjusted EBITDA for Landlord Operations:
Landlord Operations
Adjusted EBITDA Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2023 2022 $ %
Provision for doubtful accounts (80) (1,090) 1,010 93 %
Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA loss decreased $4.5 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the following:
Rental Revenue. Rental revenue increased $2.3 million, or 12%, to $22.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $19.8 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily driven by a $6.6 million increase in rental revenue due to the completion of the Tin Building and the commencement of the lease to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges joint venture in the third quarter of 2022, partially offset by a $2.9 million decrease in rental revenue at the Fulton Market Building primarily due to the reversal of a tenant reserve in 2022, with no similar activity in 2023.
Other Revenue. Other revenue decreased $0.9 million, or 99%, to $8 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $0.9 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to the recognition of parking revenue at 250 Water Street in the first half of 2022, with no similar activity in 2023, as parking operations were suspended upon the commencement of voluntary site remediation work in the second quarter of 2022.
Operating Costs. Operating costs decreased $2.5 million, or 7%, to $31.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $34.1 million in the prior year period. This change was primarily due to a $2.3 million decrease related to the write off of costs for concepts that did not proceed to completion in 2022, without similar activity in 2023, and a decrease of $1.4 million in utilities costs, partially offset by a $1.0 million increase in insurance expense.
Provision for Doubtful Accounts. Provision for doubtful accounts decreased $1.0 million, or 93%, to $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $1.1 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to the recognition of a tenant reserve at Fulton Market Building in 2022, with no similar activity in 2023.
Other Income, Net. Other income, net, decreased $0.5 million, or 98%, to $8 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $0.5 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to the receipt of insurance reimbursements in 2022, with no similar activity in 2023.
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Non-GAAP Measure
Landlord Operations Net Operating Income
Refer to the Non-GAAP Measure discussion above for additional information and disclosure on the usefulness, relevance, limitations, and calculation of Landlord Operations Net Operating Income. A reconciliation of Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA to Landlord Operations NOI is presented in the table below.
A reconciliation of Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA to Landlord Operations NOI:
Landlord Operations
NOI Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2023 2022 $ %
Landlord Operations Adjusted EBITDA $ (9,511) $ (13,978) $ 4,467 32 %
Adjustments:
Landlord Operations NOI losses decreased $3.6 million compared to the prior-year period, primarily due to increased rental revenue related to the opening of the Tin Building in the third quarter of 2022 and a decrease in provision for doubtful accounts related to the recognition of a tenant reserve at the Fulton Market Building in 2022, with no similar activity in 2023.
Hospitality
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents segment Adjusted EBITDA for Hospitality:
Hospitality
Adjusted EBITDA Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2023 2022 $ %
Other revenue — 15 (15) (100) %
Provision for doubtful accounts (42) (165) 123 75 %
Hospitality Adjusted EBITDA loss increased $2.2 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the following:
Hospitality Revenue. Hospitality revenue decreased $9.6 million, or 23%, to $33.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $42.6 million in the prior-year period. Hospitality revenue decreased $3.3 million due to the closure of the Cobble & Co. concept at Museum Block in the fourth quarter of 2022, with only small popups and short-term activations utilizing the space during 2023. Hospitality revenue also decreased $3.6 million due to concept changes and reduced 2023 activity on The Rooftop at Pier 17. In 2022, The Rooftop hosted the APEfest event, various private event buyouts, and activated the R17 concept, compared to fewer private events and lower usage of the R17 concept in 2023. Revenue related to our other restaurant concepts, primarily Malibu Farms, The Fulton, Carne Mare, and Pearl
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Alley, decreased $2.6 million due to poor weather conditions, and fewer restaurant buyouts and private events throughout 2023. The impact of poor weather is evidenced by a 63% increase in total rainfall during the peak visitation months of May through September and an 80% increase in total rainfall during the peak days of Friday through Sunday. The business also experienced a partial closure of outdoor operations in June 2023 due to air quality impacts associated with Canadian wildfires that affected large portions of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Hospitality Costs. Hospitality costs decreased $6.6 million, or 17%, to $31.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $38.0 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to decreases in variable costs such as food and beverage costs and labor costs, which are generally in line with the decrease in Hospitality revenue.
Operating Costs. Operating costs decreased $0.7 million, or 14%, to $4.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $4.9 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to a decrease in state business taxes.
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
The following table presents segment Adjusted EBITDA for Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment:
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment
Adjusted EBITDA Year Ended December 31, Change
thousands except percentages 2023 2022 $ %
Provision for doubtful accounts (337) (157) (180) (115) %
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Adjusted EBITDA income decreased $4.8 million compared to the prior-year period primarily due to the following:
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Revenue. Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue increased $4.9 million, or 9%, to $60.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $55.7 million in the prior-year period. This change was primarily due to a $1.3 million increase in Aviators baseball and special event ticket sales, a $1.4 million increase in concession sales at the Las Vegas Ballpark, a $0.8 million increase in Seaport concert ticket sales, a $0.4 million increase in sponsorship revenue at the Seaport, and a $1.4 million increase in event revenue, primarily related to the Winterland Skating concept offered on the Pier 17 rooftop during the fourth quarter of 2023, that was not offered in 2022. These increases were partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in concerts and event concessions revenue at the Seaport.
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Costs. Sponsorships, events, and entertainment costs increased $8.7 million, or 22%, to $47.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $38.8 million in the prior year period. This change was primarily due to a $5.0 million increase in costs associated with the Aviators baseball season and special events at the Aviators ballpark, primarily due to increases in labor costs, concessions costs, and other various event related costs, a portion of which is associated with hosting the Major League Baseball Big League Weekend in 2023, with no similar event in 2022. In addition, there was an increase of $2.8 million at the Seaport related to the Winterland Skating concept offered in 2023, and an increase of $0.6 million related to the Seaport concert series, primarily due to increases in production costs.
Operating Costs. Operating costs increased $0.4 million, or 8%, to $5.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $5.1 million in the prior year period. This change was primarily due to a $0.5 million increase in real
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estate and sales and use tax, a $0.3 million increase in advertising cost, and a $0.2 million increase in consulting and professional service fees, partially offset by a $0.5 million decrease in insurance expense.
Other Income, Net. Other income, net, decreased $0.5 million, to a loss of $6 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to income of $0.5 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to the receipt of insurance reimbursements in 2022, with no similar activity in 2023.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Prior to the Separation, we operated as a division within HHH’s consolidated structure, which uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing of our operations. This arrangement is not reflective of the manner in which we would have financed our operations had we been an independent, publicly traded company during the entirety of the periods presented. The cash and cash equivalents held by HHH at the corporate level are not specifically identifiable to us and, therefore, have not been reflected in our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our cash and cash equivalents were $165.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our restricted cash was $2.2 million and $42.0 million, respectively. Restricted cash is segregated in escrow accounts related to payment of principal and interest on the Company’s outstanding mortgages payable. In August 2024, following the final resolution of the 250 Water Street litigation, the escrow amount of $40 million related to 250 Water Street was released to the City of New York. See Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, included in this Annual Report for additional information on the 250 Water Street litigation.
HHH’s third-party long-term debt and the related interest expense have not been allocated to us for any of the periods presented as we were not the legal obligor nor were we a guarantor of such debt. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, we had third-party mortgages payable of $102.4 million and $158.0 million, respectively, related to our 250 Water Street development, a variable-rate mortgage which requires monthly installments of only interest, and the Las Vegas Ballpark, a fixed-rate mortgage which requires semi-annual installments of principal and interest. See Note 6 – Mortgages Payable, Net in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information. As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s secured mortgage loans did not have any undrawn lender commitment available to be drawn for property development. In connection with the Separation, on July 31, 2024, the variable rate mortgage related to 250 Water Street was refinanced, with HHH paying down $53.7 million of the outstanding principal balance and SEG refinancing the remaining $61.3 million at an interest rate of SOFR plus a margin of 4.5% and with a scheduled maturity date of July 1, 2029. On January 1, 2025, the mortgage loan on 250 Water Street was amended, increasing the stated margin rate from 5.0% to 7.0%. See Note 15 – Subsequent Events in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, included in this Annual Report for additional information on the 250 Water Street mortgage loan amendment.
Following the Separation, our capital structure and sources of liquidity have changed from our historical capital structure because HHH is no longer financing our operations, investments in joint ventures, and development and redevelopment projects. Our development and redevelopment opportunities are capital intensive and will require significant additional funding, if and when pursued. Our ability to fund our operating needs and development and redevelopment projects will depend on our future ability to continue to manage cash flow from operating activities, and on our ability to obtain debt or equity financing on acceptable terms. In addition, we typically must provide completion guarantees to lenders in connection with their financing for our development and redevelopment projects. Additionally, on July 31, 2024, a subsidiary of HHH that became our subsidiary in connection with the Separation, issued 10,000 shares of 14.000% Series A preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate liquidation preference of $10.0 million. Management believes that our existing cash balances and restricted cash balances, along with access to capital markets, taken as a whole, provide (i) adequate liquidity to meet all of our current and long-term obligations when due, including our third-party mortgages payable, and (ii) adequate liquidity to fund capital expenditures and development and redevelopment projects. However, our access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including (1) our credit ratings, including the lowering of any of our credit ratings, or absence of a credit rating, (2) the liquidity of the overall capital markets, and (3) the current state of the economy and, accordingly, there can be no assurances that we will be able to obtain additional debt or equity financing on acceptable terms in the future, or at all, which could have a negative impact on our liquidity and capital resources. The cash flows
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presented in our Consolidated and Combined Statement of Cash Flows may not be indicative of the cash flows we would have recognized had we operated as a standalone publicly traded company for the periods presented.
Prior to the Separation, HHH contributed additional cash to the Company in order to fund its operations until a permanent capital structure was finalized. However, we do not expect HHH to have an ongoing long-term relationship with the Company and HHH will not have any ongoing financial commitments to the Company.
On October 17, 2024, we completed our previously announced rights offering, in which we distributed to holders of our common stock transferable subscription rights to purchase up to an aggregate of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at a subscription price of $25.00 per whole share. As a result of the rights offering, we issued 7,000,000 shares of common stock for gross proceeds of $175.0 million. The rights offering generated net proceeds to us of approximately $166.8 million after deducting approximately $8.2 million in offering expenses.
Cash Flows
The following table sets forth a summary of our cash flows:
Years Ended December 31,
Operating Activities
Cash used in operating activities increased $1.9 million to $52.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $50.8 million in the prior-year period. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to increased costs incurred in the year ended December 31, 2024 related to the Separation from HHH, with no similar activity in the prior-year period, offset by decreases in cash used in operating activities at our segments.
Cash used in operating activities increased $21.2 million to $50.8 million in 2023, compared to $29.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to a $13.8 million security deposit payment related to the refinancing of the mortgage payable for 250 Water Street in 2023, and an increase in cash used in operating activities at our segments.
While we have historically used cash in operating activities, we expect that the additional liquidity provided by the Rights Offering will provide sufficient capital to fund operations until such time that we may generate cash from operating activities.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities decreased $5.4 million to $102.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $108.3 million in the prior-year period. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily related to decreases in investments in operating property improvements, property development, and funding of operating costs related to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, partially offset by restricted cash released from escrow related to the 250 Water Street development in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash used in investing activities was $108.3 million in 2023, compared to $198.0 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily related to a decrease in property development costs related to 250 Water Street, and decreased funding of operating costs related to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges joint venture.
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Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities increased $143.4 million to $279.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $136.2 million in the prior-year period, primarily due to the proceeds received from the Rights Offering in the year ended December 31, 2024 and an increase in the net transfers provided by HHH prior to the Separation to fund the operating and investing activities explained above.
Cash provided by financing activities was $136.2 million in 2023, compared to $237.4 million in 2022. The decrease in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to a decrease in the net transfers provided by HHH prior to the Separation, partially offset by the impact of the cash provided by the refinancing of mortgage payable related to 250 Water Street during fiscal year 2023. The decrease in net transfers provided by HHH in 2023 was primarily due to the decrease in funds needed to carry out the operating and investing activities explained above.
Contractual Obligations
We have material contractual obligations that arise in the normal course of business. Contractual obligations entered into prior to the Separation may not be representative of our future contractual obligations profile as an independent, publicly traded company. Our pre-Separation contractual obligations do not reflect changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of the Separation, such as contractual arrangements that we may enter into in the future that were historically entered into by the HHH for shared services.
We have outstanding mortgages payable related to the 250 Water Street development and Las Vegas Ballpark, which are collateralized by certain of the Company’s real estate assets. A summary of our mortgages payable as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023 can be found in Note 6 – Mortgages Payable, Net in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, included in this Annual Report.
We lease land or buildings at certain properties from third parties. Rental payments are expensed as incurred and have been, to the extent applicable, straight-lined over the term of the lease. Contractual rental expense was $6.6 million, $6.7 million and $6.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024. 2023 and 2022, respectively. The amortization of straight-line rents included in the contractual rent amount was $2.0 million, $2.5 million and $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. A summary of our lease obligations as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, can be found in Note 11 – Leases in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make informed judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Changes in facts and circumstances or additional information may result in revised estimates, and actual results may differ from these estimates.
We believe that of our significant accounting policies, which are described in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report, the accounting policies below involves a greater degree of judgment and complexity. Accordingly, we believe these are the most critical to understand and evaluate fully our financial condition and results of operations.
Impairments
Methodology
We review our long-lived assets for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Although the carrying amount may exceed the estimated fair value of certain properties, a real estate asset is only considered to be impaired when its carrying amount is not expected
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to be recovered through estimated future undiscounted cash flows. To the extent an impairment provision is necessary, the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value is expensed to operations and the carrying amount of the asset is reduced. The adjusted carrying amount, which represents the new cost basis of the asset, is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset.
Judgments and Uncertainties
An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, pricing, development costs, sales pace and capitalization rates, selling costs, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. As such, the evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. Unfavorable changes in any of the primary assumptions could result in a reduction of anticipated future cash flows and could indicate property impairment. Uncertainties related to the primary assumptions could affect the timing of an impairment. While we believe our assumptions are reasonable, changes in these assumptions may have a material impact on our financial results.
Variable Interest Entities
Methodology
Our Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements include all of our accounts, including our majority owned and controlled subsidiaries and VIEs for which we are the primary beneficiary. The Company was not the primary beneficiary of any VIEs during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, and, therefore, the Company does not consolidate any VIEs in which it holds a variable interest.
Judgments and Uncertainties
The Company determines whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE upon initial involvement with a VIE and reassesses whether it is the primary beneficiary of a VIE on an ongoing basis. The determination of whether an entity is a VIE and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE is based upon facts and circumstances for the VIE and requires significant judgments such as whether the entity is a VIE, whether the Company’s interest in a VIE is a variable interest, the determination of the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the entity, whether the Company controls those activities, and whether the Company has the obligation to absorb losses of the VIE or the right to receive benefits from the VIE that could be significant to the VIE.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had a variable interest in Tin Building by Jean-Georges and as of December 31, 2023, the Company had a variable interest in Tin Building by Jean-Georges and Ssäm Bar. The Ssäm Bar restaurant closed during the third quarter of 2023, and the venture was liquidated in May 2024. The Company determined that it was not the primary beneficiary of the VIEs as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, as the Company did not have the power to direct the activities of the VIEs that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance. Therefore, the Company accounted for its investment in the VIEs in accordance with the equity method. As of January 1, 2025, in conjunction with the internalization of food and beverage operations, the Company, through employing the management team personnel and directing the operating activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the Tin Building by Jean-George, became the primary beneficiary. Refer to Note 15 – Subsequent Events for additional detail.
Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures
Methodology
The Company’s investments in unconsolidated ventures are accounted for under the equity method to the extent that, based on contractual rights associated with the investments, the Company can exert significant influence over a venture’s operations. Under the equity method, the Company’s investment in the venture is recorded at cost and is subsequently
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adjusted to recognize the Company’s allocable share of the earnings or losses of the venture. Dividends and distributions received by the business are recognized as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment.
The Company evaluates its equity method investments for significance in accordance with Regulation S-X, Rule 3-09 and Regulation S-X, Rule 4-08(g) and presents separate annual financial statements or summarized financial information, respectively, as required by those rules. The Company is required to file audited financial statements of the Fulton Seafood Market, LLC for the years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022. The Company’s investment in the Fulton Seafood Market, LLC does not meet the threshold necessary for disclosure of audited financial statements in 2023, however for comparability, audited financial statements of Fulton Seafood Market, LLC for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022 are attached as exhibits to this Annual Report.
For investments in ventures where the Company has virtually no influence over operations and the investments do not have a readily determinable fair value, the business has elected the measurement alternative to carry the securities at cost less impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the issuer.
Judgments and Uncertainties
Generally, joint venture operating agreements provide that assets, liabilities, funding obligations, profits and losses, and cash flows are shared in accordance with ownership percentages. For certain equity method investments, various provisions in the joint venture operating agreements regarding distributions of cash flow based on capital account balances, allocations of profits and losses and preferred returns may result in the Company’s economic interest differing from its stated ownership or if applicable, the Company’s final profit-sharing interest after receipt of any preferred returns based on the venture’s distribution priorities. For these investments, the Company recognizes income or loss based on the joint venture’s distribution priorities, which could fluctuate over time and may be different from its stated ownership or final profit-sharing percentage.
Capitalization of Development Costs
Methodology
Development costs, which primarily include direct costs related to placing the asset in service associated with specific development properties, are capitalized as part of the property being developed. Construction and improvement costs incurred in connection with the development of new properties, or the redevelopment of existing properties are capitalized before they are placed into service. Costs include planning, engineering, design, direct material, labor and subcontract costs. Real estate taxes, utilities, direct legal and professional fees related to the sale of a specific unit, interest, insurance costs and certain employee costs incurred during construction periods are also capitalized. Capitalization commences when the development activities begin and cease when a project is completed, put on hold or at the date that the Company decides not to move forward with a project. Capitalized costs related to a project where the Company has determined not to move forward are expensed if they are not deemed recoverable. Capitalized interest costs are based on qualified expenditures and interest rates in place during the construction period. Demolition costs associated with redevelopments are expensed as incurred unless the demolition was included in the Company’s development plans and imminent as of the acquisition date of an asset. Once the assets are placed into service, they are depreciated in accordance with the Company’s policy. In the event that management no longer has the ability or intent to complete a development, the costs previously capitalized are evaluated for impairment.
Judgments and Uncertainties
The capitalization of development costs requires judgment, and can directly and materially impact our results of operations because, for example, (i) if we don’t capitalize costs that should be capitalized, then our operating expenses would be overstated during the development period, and the subsequent depreciation of the developed real estate would be understated, or (ii) if we capitalize costs that should not be capitalized, then our operating expenses would be understated during the development period, and the subsequent depreciation of the real estate would be overstated. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we capitalized development costs of $50.4 million and $47.4 million, respectively.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are subject to interest rate risk with respect to our variable-rate mortgage payable as increases in interest rates would cause our payments to increase. With respect to our fixed-rate mortgage payable, increases in interest rates could make it more difficult to refinance such debt when it becomes due.
Based on our variable rate debt balance, interest expense would have increased by approximately $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 if short-term interest rates had been 1% higher. We manage our exposure to interest rate risk on variable-rate debt by regularly monitoring market conditions and adjusting our financing strategy as needed. While no derivative instruments are currently employed to hedge against interest rate fluctuations, we may consider future strategies, such as refinancing or utilizing fixed-rate debt, to mitigate potential volatility in interest expenses. As of December 31, 2024, the weighted average interest rate on the $41.1 million of fixed-rate indebtedness outstanding was 4.92% per annum, with principal paydowns at various dates through December 15, 2038.
For additional information concerning our debt and management’s estimation process to arrive at a fair value of our debt as required by GAAP, please refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section above and Note 6 – Mortgages Payable, Net in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 185) 73
Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 74
Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements 78
Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation 113
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ReportofIndependentRegisteredPublicAccounting Firm
TotheStockholdersandBoardofDirectorsofSeaport Entertainment Group Inc.:
OpinionontheCombinedFinancialStatements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated and combined balance sheets of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. and subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated and combined statements of operations, equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes and financial Schedule III (collectively, the consolidated and combined financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated and combined financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Carve-outBasisof Accounting
As discussed in Note 1, the consolidated and combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 and the consolidated and combined statement of operations for the period from January 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, are presented as if the Company had been carved out of Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (HHH) to reflect attribution of certain assets and liabilities that had been held at HHH which are specifically identifiable or attributable to the Company as well as allocations deemed reasonable by management to present the results of operations, financial position and cash flows of the Company on a standalone basis and may not reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had the Company operated as a standalone company during the period presented. Our Opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.
Basisfor Opinion
These consolidated and combined financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated and combined financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated and combined statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated and combined financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated and combined financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated and combined financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets
December 31, December 31,
in thousands except par value amounts 2024 2023
ASSETS
Investments in unconsolidated ventures 28,326 37,459
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 38,682 40,884
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and other liabilities 23,111 28,139
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8) — —
EQUITY
Additional paid in capital 613,015 —
Accumulated deficit (51,660) —
Net parent investment — 384,893
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary 9,900 —
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.
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SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations
Years ended December 31,
REVENUES
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue $ 56,153 $ 60,623 $ 55,724
EXPENSES
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts 2,363 459 1,412
OTHER
Provision for impairment — (672,492) —
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures (42,571) (80,633) (37,124)
Loss on extinguishment of debt (1,563) (47) —
Income tax expense (benefit) — (2,187) 3,469
Total weighted average shares
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.
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SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows
Years ended December 31,
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Amortization of deferred financing costs 475 463 500
Straight-line rent amortization (503) (216) (871)
Deferred income taxes — (2,187) 3,469
Loss on extinguishment of debt 1,563 47 —
Impairment charges — 672,492 —
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts 3,824 328 (2,268)
Net Changes:
Accounts payable and other liabilities 8,836 1,603 (6,190)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures 484 19 —
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from mortgages payable — 115,000 —
Deferred financing costs (472) (2,251) (295)
Proceeds from the Rights Offering 166,789 — —
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Capitalized stock compensation 441 1,277 3,005
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.
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SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated and combined financial statements.
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SEAPORT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC.
Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
(Dollars in thousands, unless otherwise stated)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of the Company
On July 31, 2024, the previously announced separation (the “Separation”) of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (“SEG” or the “Company”) from Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (“HHH”) was completed. The Separation was achieved through HHH’s pro rata distribution of 100% of the then-outstanding shares of SEG common stock to HHH’s stockholders (the “Separation”). Under the terms of the Separation, each stockholder who held HHH common stock as of the close of business on July 29, 2024, the record date for the distribution, received one share of SEG common stock for every nine shares of HHH common stock held as of the close of business on such date. SEG common stock began trading on the NYSE American stock exchange on August 1, 2024, under the symbol “SEG”.
Prior to the Separation, the Company’s portfolio consisted of the Seaport Entertainment division of Howard Hughes (the “Seaport Entertainment division”), which included HHH’s entertainment-related real estate assets and operations, which are primarily in New York and Las Vegas, including the Seaport neighborhood in Lower Manhattan (the “Seaport”), 250 Water Street, a one-acre development site directly adjacent to the Seaport, a 25% ownership stake in Jean-Georges Restaurants as well as other partnerships, the Las Vegas Aviators Triple-A Minor League 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.
In connection with the Separation, on July 31, 2024, the Company entered into a separation and distribution agreement with HHH. On this date, the Company also entered into various other agreements that provide a framework for the Company’s relationship with HHH after the Separation, including a transition services agreement, an employee matters agreement, and a tax matters agreement. These agreements provide for the allocation between the Company and HHH of the assets, employees, services, liabilities, and obligations (including their respective investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) of HHH and its subsidiaries attributable to periods prior to, at and after the Separation and govern certain relationships between the Company and HHH after the Separation. Additionally, HHH contributed cash of $23.4 million to the Company prior to the Separation to support the operating, investing, and financing activities of the Company.
Also in connection with the Separation, on July 31, 2024, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) with HHH, as lender. The Revolving Credit Agreement provided for a revolving commitment of $5.0 million, with an interest rate of 10.0% and a term of 1 year, which could have been extended for an additional 6 months at the discretion of HHH. In the fourth quarter of 2024, this Revolving Credit Agreement was terminated. The Company did not have any outstanding borrowings under this agreement.
Further in connection with certain restructuring transactions to effectuate the Separation, on July 31, 2024, a subsidiary of HHH that became the Company’s subsidiary in connection with the Separation issued 10,000 shares of 14.000% Series A preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, with an aggregate liquidation preference of $10.0 million (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). The Series A Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s interest in its subsidiary with respect to dividend rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution and other considerations. The Series A Preferred Stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed. The Series A Preferred Stock is not redeemable by the Company prior to July 11, 2029 except under limited circumstances intended to preserve certain tax benefits for HHH.
On September 23, 2024, the Company commenced a rights offering (the “Rights Offering”), in the form of a pro rata distribution at no charge to holders of SEG common stock of transferable subscription rights to purchase up to an aggregate of 7.0 million shares of its common stock at a cash subscription price of $25.00 per whole share. On October 17, 2024, the Company completed the Rights Offering and issued an aggregate 7.0 million shares of common stock at the subscription
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price of $25.00 per whole share for total gross proceeds of $175.0 million. Overall, the Rights Offering was over-subscribed, with total demand of 14.1 million shares.
Principles of Consolidation and Combination and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements represent the assets, liabilities, and operations of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. as well as the assets, liabilities and operations related to the Seaport Entertainment division of Howard Hughes prior to the Separation that were transferred to Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. on July 31, 2024 in connection with the Separation. The results of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. are referred to throughout these Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as “Seaport Entertainment Group,” “SEG,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”.
The accompanying Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been prepared on a standalone basis derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of SEG from August 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and from the combined financial statements and accounting records of HHH for January 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024. The accompanying Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 have been prepared on a standalone basis derived from the combined financial statements and accounting records of HHH. These statements reflect the consolidated and combined historical results of operations, financial position, and cash flows of Seaport Entertainment Group in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
The Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023 and the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the period from January 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, are presented as if Seaport Entertainment Group had been carved out of HHH. These Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements include the attribution of certain assets and liabilities that have been held at HHH which are specifically identifiable or attributable to the Company. The assets and liabilities in the carve-out financial statements have been presented on a historical cost basis.
All significant intercompany transactions within the Company have been eliminated. All transactions between the Company and HHH are considered to be effectively settled in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements at the time the transaction is recorded, other than transactions described in Note 14 – Related-Party Transactions that have historically been settled in cash. The total net effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024 as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital and in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023 as net parent investment.
These Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements include expense allocations for: (1) certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis within HHH, including, but not limited to property management, development, executive oversight, treasury, accounting, finance, internal audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, facilities, and risk management; and (2) employee benefits and compensation, including stock-based compensation. These expenses have been allocated to the Company on the basis of direct time spent on Company projects where identifiable, with the remainder allocated on a basis of revenue, headcount, payroll costs, or other applicable measures. For an additional discussion and quantification of expense allocations, see Note 14 – Related-Party Transactions.
Management believes the assumptions underlying these Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements, including the assumptions regarding allocated expenses, reasonably reflect the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by the Company during the periods presented. Nevertheless, the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements may not reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had the Company been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that the Company may have incurred had it been a standalone company would depend on several factors, including the chosen organization structure, whether functions were outsourced or performed by its employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as executive leadership, corporate infrastructure, and information technology.
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Debt obligations and related financing costs of HHH have not been included in the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements of the Company, because the Company’s business was not a party to the obligations between HHH and the debt holders. Further, the Company did not guarantee any of HHH’s debt obligations.
Prior to the Separation, the income tax provision in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations has been calculated as if the Company was operating on a standalone basis and filed separate tax returns in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Therefore, cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of the Company’s actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the carve-out. Following the Separation, the Company will file its own return and the income tax provision reflects the Company’s tax balances that are realizable.
HHH maintains stock-based compensation plans at a corporate level. The Company’s employees participated in such plans prior to the Separation and the portion of the cost of those plans related to the Company’s employees is included in the Combined Statements of Operations from January 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. However, the Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2023 does not include any equity issued related to stock-based compensation plans. Prior to the Separation, the Company established the Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan, and subsequent to July 31, 2024, the Company issued stock-based awards pursuant to such plan – see Note 12 – Equity.
The equity balance in these Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements as of December 31, 2023 represents the excess of total assets over total liabilities, including intercompany balances between the Company and HHH (net parent investment).
Variable Interest Entities
The Company has interests in various legal entities that represent a variable interest entity. A VIE is an entity: (a) that has total equity at risk that is not sufficient to permit the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other entities; (b) where the group of equity holders does not have the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance, or the obligation to absorb the entity’s expected losses or the right to receive the entity’s expected residual return, or both (i.e., lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest); or (c) where the voting rights of the equity holders are not proportional to their obligations to absorb the expected losses of the entity, their rights to receive the expected residual returns of the entity, or both, and substantially all of the entity’s activities either involve or are conducted on behalf of an investor that has disproportionately few voting rights.
The Company determines if a legal entity is a VIE by performing a qualitative analysis that requires certain subjective decisions, taking into consideration the design of the entity, the variability that the entity was designed to create and pass along to its interest holders, the rights of the parties and the purpose of the arrangement. Upon the occurrence of certain reconsideration events, the Company reassesses its initial determination as to whether the entity is a VIE.
The Company also performs a qualitative assessment of each VIE to determine if it is the primary beneficiary. The Company is the primary beneficiary and would consolidate the VIE if it has a controlling financial interest where it has both (a) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the entity and (b) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This assessment requires certain subjective decisions, taking into consideration the contractual agreements that define the ownership structure, the design of the entity, distribution of profits and losses, risks, responsibilities, indebtedness, voting rights and board representation of the respective parties. Management’s assessment of whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE is continuously performed.
Upon initial consolidation of a VIE, the Company records the assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interests at fair value and recognizes a gain or loss for the difference between (i) the fair value of the consideration paid, the fair value of noncontrolling interests and the reported amount of any previously held interests and (ii) the net amount of the fair value of the assets and liabilities.
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If the Company determines it is no longer the primary beneficiary of a VIE, it will deconsolidate the entity and measure the initial cost basis for any retained interests that are recorded upon the deconsolidation at fair value. The Company will recognize a gain or loss for the difference between the fair value and the previous carrying amount of its investment in the VIE.
The Company was not the primary beneficiary of any VIE’s during 2024, 2023 and 2022 and, therefore; the Company does not consolidate any VIE’s in which it holds a variable interest.
Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures
The Company’s investments in unconsolidated ventures are accounted for under the equity method to the extent that, based on contractual rights associated with the investments, the Company can exert significant influence over a venture’s operations. Under the equity method, the Company’s investment in the venture is recorded at cost and is subsequently adjusted to recognize the Company’s allocable share of the earnings or losses of the venture. Dividends and distributions received by the Company are recognized as a reduction in the carrying amount of the investment. Generally, joint venture operating agreements provide that assets, liabilities, funding obligations, profits and losses, and cash flows are shared in accordance with ownership percentages. For certain equity method investments, various provisions in the joint venture operating agreements regarding distributions of cash flow based on capital account balances, allocations of profits and losses and preferred returns may result in the Company’s economic interest differing from its stated ownership or if applicable, the Company’s final profit-sharing interest after receipt of any preferred returns based on the venture’s distribution priorities. For these investments, the Company recognizes income or loss based on the joint venture’s distribution priorities, which could fluctuate over time and may be different from its stated ownership or final profit-sharing percentage.
The Company periodically assesses the appropriateness of the carrying amount of its equity method investments, as events or changes in circumstance may indicate that a decrease in value has occurred which is other‐than‐temporary. In addition to the property‐specific impairment analysis performed on the underlying assets of the investment, the Company also considers the ownership, distribution preferences, limitations and rights to sell and repurchase its ownership interests. If a decrease in value of an investment is deemed to be other‐than‐temporary, the investment is reduced to its estimated fair value and an impairment-related loss is recognized in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations as a component of Equity in earnings (losses) from investments in unconsolidated ventures.
For investments in ventures where the Company has virtually no influence over operations and the investments do not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company has elected the measurement alternative to carry the securities at cost less impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the issuer. Equity securities not accounted for under the equity method, or where the measurement alternative has not been elected, are required to be reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations as Net unrealized gains (losses) on instruments measured at fair value through earnings.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, capitalization of development costs, provision for income taxes, future cash flows used in impairment analysis and fair value used in impairment calculations, recoverable amounts of receivables and deferred tax assets, initial valuations of tangible and intangible assets acquired and the related useful lives of assets upon which depreciation and amortization is based. Estimates and assumptions have also been made with respect to future revenues and costs. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.
Segments
Segment information is prepared on the same basis that management reviews information for operational decision-making purposes. Management evaluates the performance of each of the Company’s real estate assets and investments individually and aggregates such properties and investments into segments based on their economic characteristics and types of revenue streams. The Company operates in three business segments: (i) Landlord Operations, (ii) Hospitality, and (iii) Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment.
Net Investment in Real Estate
Buildings and Equipment and Land
Real estate assets are stated at cost less any provisions for impairments and depreciation as applicable. Expenditures for significant improvements to the Company’s assets are capitalized. Tenant improvements relating to the Company’s real estate assets are capitalized and depreciated over the shorter of their economic lives or the lease term. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense when incurred.
Depreciation
The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of Building and Equipment. Depreciation or amortization expense is computed using the straight‐line method based upon the following estimated useful lives:
Asset Type Years Balance Sheet Location
Buildings and improvements 7 - 40 Buildings and Equipment
Equipment and fixtures 5 - 20 Buildings and Equipment
Computer hardware and software, and vehicles 3 - 5 Buildings and Equipment
Tenant improvements Related lease term Buildings and Equipment
Leasing costs Related lease term Other assets, net
From time to time, the Company may reassess the development strategies for certain buildings and improvements which results in changes to the Company’s estimate of their remaining useful lives. The Company did not recognize additional depreciation expense of significance for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022.
Developments
Development costs, which primarily include direct costs related to placing the asset in service associated with specific development properties, are capitalized as part of the property being developed. Construction and improvement costs incurred in connection with the development of new properties, or the redevelopment of existing properties are capitalized before they are placed into service. Costs include planning, engineering, design, direct material, labor and subcontract costs. Real estate taxes, utilities, direct legal and professional fees related to the sale of a specific unit, interest, insurance costs and certain employee costs incurred during construction periods are also capitalized. Capitalization commences when the development activities begin and cease when a project is completed, put on hold or at the date that the Company
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decides not to move forward with a project. Capitalized costs related to a project where the Company has determined not to move forward are expensed if they are deemed not recoverable. Capitalized interest costs are based on qualified expenditures and interest rates in place during the construction period. Demolition costs associated with redevelopments are expensed as incurred unless the demolition was included in the Company’s development plans and imminent as of the acquisition date of an asset. Once an asset is placed into service, it is depreciated in accordance with the Company’s policy. In the event that management no longer has the ability or intent to complete a development, the costs previously capitalized are evaluated for impairment.
Developments consist of the following categories as of December 31:
Acquisitions of Properties
The Company accounts for the acquisition of real estate properties in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 805 Business Combinations (ASC 805). This methodology requires that assets acquired, and liabilities assumed be recorded at their fair values on the date of acquisition for business combinations and at relative fair values for asset acquisitions. Acquisition costs related to the acquisition of a business are expensed as incurred. Costs directly related to asset acquisitions are considered additions to the purchase price and increase the cost basis of such assets.
The fair value of tangible assets of an acquired property (which includes land, buildings and improvements) is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the as-if-vacant value is then allocated to land, buildings and improvements based on management’s determination of the fair value of these assets. The as-if-vacant values are derived from several sources which incorporate significant unobservable inputs that are classified as Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy and primarily include a discounted cash flow analysis using discount and capitalization rates based on recent comparable market transactions, where available.
The fair value of acquired intangible assets consisting of in-place, above-market and below-market leases is recorded based on a variety of considerations, some of which incorporate significant unobservable inputs that are classified as Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy. In-place lease considerations include, but are not necessarily limited to: (1) the value associated with avoiding the cost of originating the acquired in-place leases (i.e., the market cost to execute a lease, including leasing commissions and tenant improvements); (2) the value associated with lost revenue related to tenant reimbursable operating costs incurred during the assumed lease-up period (i.e., real estate taxes, insurance and certain other operating expenses); and (3) the value associated with lost rental revenue from existing leases during the assumed lease-up period. Above-market and below-market leases are valued at the present value, using a discount rate that reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired, of the difference between (1) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place lease; and (2) management’s estimate of current market lease rates, measured over the remaining non-cancelable lease term, including any below-market renewal option periods.
Impairment
The Company reviews its long-lived assets (including those held by its unconsolidated ventures) for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. The evaluation of anticipated cash flows is highly subjective and is based in part on assumptions regarding future economic conditions, such as occupancy, rental rates, capital requirements and sales values that could differ materially from actual results in future periods. If impairment indicators exist and it is expected that undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset are less than its carrying amount, an impairment provision is recorded to write down the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value.
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Impairment indicators include, but are not limited to, significant changes in projected completion dates, stabilization dates, operating revenues or cash flows, development costs, ongoing low occupancy, and market factors.
The cash flow estimates used both for determining recoverability and estimating fair value are inherently judgmental and reflect current and projected trends in rental, occupancy, pricing, development costs, sales pace and capitalization rates, and estimated holding periods for the applicable assets. Although the estimated fair value of certain assets may be exceeded by the carrying amount, a real estate asset is only considered to be impaired when its carrying amount is not expected to be recovered through estimated future undiscounted cash flows. To the extent an impairment provision is necessary, the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over its estimated fair value is expensed to operations. In addition, the impairment provision is allocated proportionately to adjust the carrying amount of the asset. The adjusted carrying amount, which represents the new cost basis of the asset, is depreciated over the remaining useful life of the asset. Assets that have been impaired will in the future have lower depreciation and cost of sale expenses. The impairment will have no impact on cash flow.
Fair Value Measurements
For assets and liabilities accounted for or disclosed at fair value, the Company utilizes the fair value hierarchy established by the accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures to categorize the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels. The three levels of inputs are as follows:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with maturities at date of purchase of three months or less and deposits with major banks throughout the United States. Such deposits are in excess of FDIC limits and are placed with high-quality institutions in order to minimize the concentration of counterparty credit risk.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash reflects amounts segregated in escrow accounts in the name of the Company, primarily related to the payment of principal and interest on the Company’s outstanding mortgages payable. In August 2024, following the final resolution of the 250 Water Street litigation, the escrow amount of $40.0 million related to 250 Water Street was released to the City of New York. See Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies for additional information on the 250 Water Street litigation.
Accounts Receivable, net
Accounts receivable includes tenant receivables, straight-line rent receivables, and other receivables. On a quarterly basis, management reviews tenant receivables and straight-line rent assets for collectability. As required under ASC 842 Leases (ASC 842), this analysis includes a review of past due accounts and considers factors such as the credit quality of tenants, current economic conditions, and changes in customer payment trends. When full collection of a lease receivable or future lease payment is not probable, a reserve for the receivable balance is charged against rental revenue and future rental revenue is recognized on a cash basis. The Company also records reserves for estimated losses under ASC 450 Contingencies (ASC 450) if the estimated losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated.
Other receivables are primarily related to short-term trade receivables. The Company is exposed to credit losses through the sale of goods and services to customers. As required under ASC 326 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC 326), the Company assesses its exposure to credit loss related to these receivables on a quarterly basis based on historical collection experience and future expectations by portfolio. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no material past due receivables and there have been no material write-offs or recoveries of amounts previously written-off.
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The following table represents the components of Accounts receivable, net of amounts considered uncollectible, in the accompanying Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as of:
December 31, December 31,
Tenant receivables $ 285 $ 875
Straight-line rent receivables 2,780 3,353
Accounts receivable, net (a) $ 5,246 $ 13,672
The following table summarizes the impacts of the collectability reserves in the accompanying Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations:
Year ended December 31,
Statements of Operations Location
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts 2,363 459 1,412
Total (income) expense impact $ 3,824 $ 747 $ (1,893)
As of December 31, 2024, no customer accounted for greater than 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable.
As of December 31, 2023, two customers had an accounts receivable balance of $2.1 million and $1.7 million, which represented approximately 15.1% and 12.2% of the Company’s accounts receivable balance, respectively. Additionally, one related party had an accounts receivable balance of $3.1 million, which represented approximately 22.8% of the Company’s accounts receivable. See Note 14 – Related-Party Transactions for additional information.
Other Assets, net
The major components of Other assets, net include various intangibles, security deposits, prepaid expenses, and food and beverage and merchandise inventory related to the Company’s properties.
The Company’s intangibles include the player development license agreement with Major League Baseball (“MLB”) and other intangibles relating to the Aviators. The Company amortizes finite-lived intangible assets less any residual value, if applicable, on a straight-line basis over the term of the related lease or the estimated useful life of the asset. Refer to Note 5 – Intangibles for additional information.
Security and other deposits primarily includes a $10.7 million collateral deposit associated with the 250 Water Street mortgage refinancing.
Food and beverage and merchandise inventory is stated at lower of cost or market with cost being determined on a first-in, first-out basis for food and beverage inventory and average cost for merchandise inventory.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statements carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income taxes also reflect the impact of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
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The Company periodically assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets. If the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, the tax asset is reduced by a valuation allowance. The Company considers many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of deferred tax assets, including expectations of future taxable income, carryforward periods available to the Company for tax reporting purposes, various income tax strategies and other relevant factors. In addition, interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if necessary, are recognized in income tax expense.
Deferred Expenses, net
Deferred expenses consist principally of leasing costs. Deferred leasing costs are amortized using the straight‐line method over the related lease term. Deferred expenses are shown net of accumulated amortization of $1.1 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Marketing and Advertising
The Company incurs various marketing and advertising costs as part of development, branding, leasing or sales initiatives. These costs include special events, broadcasts, direct mail, and online digital and social media programs, and they are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, marketing and advertising expenses were $5.7 million, $6.2 million, and $5.1 million, respectively.