Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), a unique resort, entertainment, and media company focused on the professional football experience, has disclosed its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, ending March 31, 2024.

“The first quarter reflects our stated commitment to flatten seasonality and grow our business. Within the Village, the team has done a great job in diversifying the types and timing of events we host, adding new tenant experiences, and focusing on the necessary capital sources to continue with the development of our Gameday Bay Waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel. Our Media vertical continues to create new content development, which has allowed us to have more shows in distribution on multiple platforms this year compared to the prior year”. Crawford went on to say, “while we continue to build the necessary infrastructure to support revenue growth, we remain focused on maximizing every dollar spent. The results for the first quarter highlight a significant step towards strengthening expense management processes, which will allow the company to reach stabilization quicker. While the macro-environment remains uncertain, the Company continues to focus on investing to create unique experiences for our guests to enjoy and drive positive results for our shareholders”.

Financial Highlights:

• The company reported a revenue of $4.2 million for the first quarter, marking a 34% increase from the previous year. This growth was primarily fueled by the ongoing development of Hall of Fame Village, which generated substantial event and rental income.
• The net loss for shareholders in the first quarter was $14.9 million, an improvement from a net loss of $19.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year. This was mainly due to reduced operating expenses, although partially offset by higher interest expenses.
• The adjusted EBITDA for the quarter showed a loss of $2.9 million, a significant reduction from a $10.9 million loss in the prior year, driven by lower operating costs, including compensation and third-party services. Non-recurring expenses from the previous year also impacted the comparison (see page 6 for details on EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA reconciliation).
• The company ended the quarter with a cash balance of $6.9 million, including $4.2 million in restricted cash, a decrease from $11.8 million at the end of 2023, which included $8.6 million in restricted cash.

Business Highlights:

• Hall of Fame Village hosted several major events, including the ForeverLawn Faith Leadership Event featuring Craig Groeschel and Tim Tebow, various conventions, trade shows, and athletic competitions. These events, along with increased attendance, have leveraged the company’s synergistic revenue model.
• New tenants at Hall of Fame Village include Driven Elite Fitness at the Constellation Center for Excellence, Driven Elite Performance at the Center for Performance, and Heggy’s Nut Shop, known throughout Stark County for its high-quality snacks.
• The company has completed an audit of its campus-wide operating systems, with plans for implementation this year aimed at maximizing revenue and enhancing operational efficiencies to provide a top-tier visitor experience.
• There has been a focus on accelerating expense management, which has already saved significant amounts annually and will help the company achieve financial stabilization more swiftly.
• Hall of Fame Village has announced a robust calendar of upcoming events, including a concert by eight-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood in August, Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Festival in June, and the GridIron Gateway Gaming Tournament in July. Additionally, Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium will host the Opendorse Bowl Series featuring four Division III conferences this winter.

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