Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Page
I ndex to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule
Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 185 )
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Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
74
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
75
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
76
Consolidated and Combined Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
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Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements
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Schedule III – Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Seaport Entertainment Group Inc.:
Opinion on the Combined Financial Statements
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-out Basis of 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.
Basis for 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.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2022.
Dallas, Texas
March 10 , 2024
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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
Buildings and equipment
$
522,667
$
528,299
Less: accumulated depreciation
( 215,484 )
( 203,208 )
Land
9,497
9,497
Developments
146,461
102,874
Net investment in real estate
463,141
437,462
Investments in unconsolidated ventures
28,326
37,459
Cash and cash equivalents
165,667
1,834
Restricted cash
2,178
42,011
Accounts receivable, net
5,246
13,672
Deferred expenses, net
4,515
4,379
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
38,682
40,884
Other assets, net
35,801
39,112
Total assets
$
743,556
$
616,813
LIABILITIES
Mortgages payable, net
$
101,593
$
155,628
Operating lease obligations
47,470
48,153
Accounts payable and other liabilities
23,111
28,139
Total liabilities
172,174
231,920
Commitments and Contingencies (see Note 8)
—
—
EQUITY
Preferred stock, $ 0.01 par value, 20,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
—
—
Common stock, $ 0.01 par value, 480,000 shares authorized, 12,708 issued and outstanding in 2024 and none issued or outstanding in 2023
127
—
Additional paid in capital
613,015
—
Accumulated deficit
( 51,660 )
—
Net parent investment
—
384,893
Stockholders' equity
561,482
384,893
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
9,900
—
Total equity
571,382
384,893
Total liabilities and equity
$
743,556
$
616,813
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,
in thousands, except per share data
2024
2023
2022
REVENUES
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue
$
56,153
$
60,623
$
55,724
Hospitality revenue
29,528
32,951
42,565
Rental revenue
25,363
22,096
19,810
Other revenue
92
8
947
Total revenues
111,136
115,678
119,046
EXPENSES
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment costs
43,757
47,466
38,764
Hospitality costs
31,002
31,432
38,037
Operating costs
44,429
41,219
44,048
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts
2,363
459
1,412
General and administrative
63,269
30,536
16,977
Depreciation and amortization
34,785
48,432
47,356
Other
—
81
58
Total expenses
219,605
199,625
186,652
OTHER
Provision for impairment
—
( 672,492 )
—
Other income (loss), net
6,729
33
935
Total other
6,729
( 672,459 )
935
Operating income (loss)
( 101,740 )
( 756,406 )
( 66,671 )
Interest income (expense)
( 6,751 )
( 3,166 )
( 4,013 )
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures
( 42,571 )
( 80,633 )
( 37,124 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt
( 1,563 )
( 47 )
—
Income (loss) before income taxes
( 152,625 )
( 840,252 )
( 107,808 )
Income tax expense (benefit)
—
( 2,187 )
3,469
Net loss
( 152,625 )
( 838,065 )
( 111,277 )
Preferred distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
( 587 )
—
—
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
$
( 153,212 )
$
( 838,065 )
$
( 111,277 )
Total weighted average shares
Basic
9,108
5,522
5,522
Diluted
9,108
5,522
5,522
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders
Basic
$
( 16.82 )
$
( 151.77 )
$
( 20.15 )
Diluted
$
( 16.82 )
$
( 151.77 )
$
( 20.15 )
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,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss
$
( 152,625 )
$
( 838,065 )
$
( 111,277 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation
31,245
45,030
43,985
Amortization
3,540
3,402
3,371
Amortization of deferred financing costs
475
463
500
Straight-line rent amortization
( 503 )
( 216 )
( 871 )
Stock compensation expense
3,338
1,495
869
Deferred income taxes
—
( 2,187 )
3,469
Other
—
1,178
1,820
Loss on extinguishment of debt
1,563
47
—
Impairment charges
—
672,492
—
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures, net of distributions and impairment charges
42,768
81,364
37,124
Provision for (recovery of) doubtful accounts
3,824
328
( 2,268 )
Net Changes:
Accounts receivable
5,203
( 5,285 )
671
Other assets, net
157
( 12,254 )
1,575
Deferred expenses, net
( 521 )
( 175 )
( 2,329 )
Accounts payable and other liabilities
8,836
1,603
( 6,190 )
Cash used in operating activities
( 52,700 )
( 50,780 )
( 29,551 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Operating property improvements
( 6,725 )
( 18,747 )
( 12,206 )
Property development and redevelopment
( 62,520 )
( 44,047 )
( 85,714 )
Investments in unconsolidated ventures
( 34,120 )
( 45,527 )
( 100,112 )
Distributions from unconsolidated ventures
484
19
—
Cash used in investing activities
( 102,881 )
( 108,302 )
( 198,032 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from mortgages payable
—
115,000
—
Deferred financing costs
( 472 )
( 2,251 )
( 295 )
Principal payments on mortgages payable
( 55,603 )
( 101,812 )
( 1,910 )
Preferred distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
( 587 )
—
—
Proceeds from the Rights Offering
166,789
—
—
Net transfers from parent
169,454
125,277
239,617
Cash provided by financing activities
279,581
136,214
237,412
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
124,000
( 22,868 )
9,829
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
43,845
66,713
56,884
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
167,845
43,845
66,713
RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Cash and cash equivalents
165,667
1,834
16,448
Restricted cash
2,178
42,011
50,265
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
167,845
$
43,845
$
66,713
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Interest paid
$
12,807
$
11,227
$
7,456
Interest capitalized
3,628
8,537
4,028
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS
Accrued property improvements, developments, and redevelopments
$
( 12,345 )
$
3,344
$
( 12,408 )
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
Common stock
Net parent
Additional paid
Accumulated
Stockholders’
Noncontrolling
in thousands
Shares
Amount
investment
in capital
deficit
equity
interest
Total equity
Balance, December 31, 2021
—
—
$
966,977
—
—
$
966,977
—
$
966,977
Net income (loss)
—
—
( 111,277 )
—
—
( 111,277 )
—
( 111,277 )
Net transfers from parent
—
—
240,486
—
—
240,486
—
240,486
Balance, December 31, 2022
—
—
$
1,096,186
—
—
$
1,096,186
—
$
1,096,186
Net income (loss)
—
—
( 838,065 )
—
—
( 838,065 )
—
( 838,065 )
Net transfers from parent
—
—
126,772
—
—
126,772
—
126,772
Balance, December 31, 2023
—
—
$
384,893
—
—
$
384,893
—
$
384,893
Net income (loss)
—
—
( 101,552 )
—
( 51,660 )
( 153,212 )
587
( 152,625 )
Net transfers from parent
—
—
169,704
—
—
169,704
—
169,704
Issuance of noncontrolling interests
—
—
( 9,900 )
—
—
( 9,900 )
9,900
—
Reclassification of net parent investment to common stock and additional paid in capital
5,522
55
( 443,145 )
443,090
—
—
—
—
Proceeds from the Rights Offering
7,000
70
—
166,719
—
166,789
—
166,789
Preferred distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
—
—
—
—
—
—
( 587 )
( 587 )
Stock compensation
186
2
—
3,206
—
3,208
—
3,208
Balance, December 31, 2024
12,708
$
127
$
—
$
613,015
$
( 51,660 )
$
561,482
$
9,900
$
571,382
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:
thousands
2024
2023
Land and improvements
$
51,718
$
51,718
Development costs
94,743
51,156
Total Developments
$
146,461
$
102,874
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,
in thousands
2024
2023
Tenant receivables
$
285
$
875
Straight-line rent receivables
2,780
3,353
Other receivables
2,181
9,444
Accounts receivable, net (a)
$
5,246
$
13,672
(a) As of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the total reserve balance was $ 2.6 million and $ 1.4 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the impacts of the collectability reserves in the accompanying Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations:
Year ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Statements of Operations Location
Rental revenue
$
1,461
$
288
$
( 3,305 )
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.
Deferred Offering Costs
Deferred offering costs represent amounts paid for legal, accounting, consulting and other offering expenses in conjunction with the proposed or actual offering of securities and are recorded as a reduction against the gross proceeds of the offering. Deferred offering costs are included as part of other assets in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets and netted against additional paid-in capital upon closing of the offering.
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to the Separation on July 31, 2024, certain employees of the Company participated in HHH’s stock-based compensation plans. Stock-based compensation expense was attributed to the Company based on the awards and terms previously granted to those employees and was recorded in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations. Subsequent to the Separation, the Company issued stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units. Stock-based compensation expense is measured based on the grant date fair value of those awards and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, except for shares of stock granted to non-employee directors which, unless otherwise provided under the applicable award agreement, are fully vested, and are expensed at the grant date. Stock-based compensation expense is based on awards outstanding, and forfeitures are recognized as they occur. Stock-based compensation expense is included as part of expenses in the accompanying Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations.
Earnings (Loss) per Share
For the periods ending after the date of Separation, basic earnings per share (“EPS”) attributable to the Company’s common stockholders is based upon net income (loss) attributable to the Company’s common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units and the exercise of stock options only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive. For the periods when a net loss is reported, the computation of diluted EPS equals the basic EPS calculation since common stock equivalents would be antidilutive due to losses from continuing operations.
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Revenue Recognition and Related Matters
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Revenue
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue related to contracts with customers is generally comprised of baseball-related ticket sales, concert-related ticket sales, events-related service revenue, concession sales, and advertising and sponsorships revenue. Baseball season ticket sales are recognized over time as games take place. Single baseball and concert tickets are recognized at a point in time. The baseball and concert related payments are made in advance or on the day of the event. Events-related service revenue is recognized at the time the customer receives the benefit of the service, with a portion of related payments made in advance, as per the agreements, and the remainder of the payment made on the day of the event. For concession sales, the transaction price is the net amount collected from the customer at the time of service and revenue is recognized at a point in time when the food or beverage is provided to the customer. In all other cases, the transaction prices are fixed, stipulated in the ticket, and representative in each case of a single performance obligation.
Baseball-related and other advertising and sponsorship agreements allow third parties to display their advertising and products at the Company‘s venues for a certain amount of time and relate to a single performance obligation. The agreements generally cover a baseball season or other contractual period of time, and the related revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over time, as time elapses, unless a specific performance obligation exists within the sponsorship contract where point-in-time delivery occurs and recognition at a specific performance or delivery date is more appropriate. Consideration terms for these services are fixed in each respective agreement and paid in accordance with individual contractual terms.
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue is disclosed net of any refunds, which are settled and recorded at the time of an event cancellation. The Company does not accrue or estimate any obligations related to refunds.
Hospitality Revenue
Hospitality revenue is generated by the Seaport restaurants. The transaction price is the net amount collected from the customer and is recognized as revenue at a point in time when the food or beverage is provided to the customer. These transactions are ordinarily settled with cash or credit card over a short period of time.
Rental Revenue
Rental revenue is associated with the Company’s Landlord Operations assets and is comprised of minimum rent, percentage rent in lieu of fixed minimum rent, tenant recoveries, and overage rent.
Minimum rent revenues are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured and the tenant has taken possession of, or controls, the physical use of the leased asset. Percentage rent in lieu of fixed minimum rent is recognized as sales are reported from tenants. Minimum rent revenues also include amortization related to above and below-market tenant leases on acquired properties. Rent payments for landlord assets are due on the first day of each month during the lease term.
Recoveries from tenants are stipulated in the leases, are generally computed based upon a formula related to real estate taxes, insurance, and other real estate operating expenses, and are generally recognized as revenues in the period the related costs are incurred.
Overage rent is recognized on an accrual basis once tenant sales exceed contractual thresholds contained in the lease and is calculated by multiplying the tenant sales in excess of the minimum amount by a percentage defined in the lease.
If the lease provides for tenant improvements, the Company determines whether the tenant improvements are owned by the tenant or by the Company. When the Company is the owner of the tenant improvements, rental revenue begins when the improvements are substantially complete. When the tenant is the owner of the tenant improvements, any tenant
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allowance funded by the Company is treated as a lease incentive and amortized as an adjustment to rental revenue over the lease term.
Other Revenue
Other revenue is comprised of parking revenue and other miscellaneous revenue. Other revenue is recognized at a point in time, at the time of sale when payment is received, and the customer receives the good or service. In all cases, the transaction prices are fixed, stipulated in the contract or product, and representative in each case of a single performance obligation.
Accounting Pronouncements Adopted During the Current Year
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, “Segment Reporting: Improvement to Reportable Segment Disclosures”. This ASU aims to improve segment disclosures through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard requires disclosure of significant expense categories and amounts for such expenses, including those segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), easily computable from information that is regularly provided, or significant expenses that are expressed in a form other than actual amounts. It does not change the definition of a segment, the method for determining segments, the criteria for aggregating operating segments into reportable segments, or the current specifically enumerated segment expenses that are required to be disclosed. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. We have adopted this standard for our fiscal year 2024 annual financial statements and have applied this standard retrospectively for all prior periods presented in the Company’s Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements. See Note 13 – Segments for additional information
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, a final standard on improvements to income tax disclosures which applies to all entities subject to income taxes. The standard requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the guidance and its impact on the Company’s Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses.” The standard requires that public business entities disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements for interim and annual reporting periods. The amendments in this ASU will become effective for fiscal year 2027 annual financial statements and interim financial statements thereafter and may be applied prospectively to periods after the adoption date or retrospectively for all prior periods presented in the financial statements, with early adoption permitted. The Company will plan to adopt the standard when it becomes effective beginning with the fiscal year 2027 annual financial statements, and is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on the disclosures included in the Notes to the Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements.
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2. Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into partnerships and ventures with an emphasis on investments associated with businesses that operate at the Company’s real estate assets and other hospitality and entertainment-related investments. The Company does not consolidate the investments in the periods presented below as it does not have a controlling financial interest in these ventures. As such, the Company primarily reports its interests in accordance with the equity method. Additionally, 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.
Investments in unconsolidated ventures consist of the following:
Ownership Interest (a)
Carrying Value
Share of Earnings (Losses)/ Dividends
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
December 31,
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands except percentages
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2022
Equity Method Investments
The Lawn Club (b)
50
%
50
%
$
6,103
$
1,266
$
542
$
( 1,287 )
$
—
Ssäm Bar (b) (c) (d) (f)
—
%
50
%
—
—
181
( 5,981 )
( 783 )
Tin Building by Jean-Georges (b) (d) (f)
65
%
65
%
7,746
11,658
( 33,362 )
( 42,698 )
( 36,813 )
Jean-Georges Restaurants (f)
25
%
25
%
14,477
14,535
( 9,932 )
( 30,667 )
472
28,326
27,459
( 42,571 )
( 80,633 )
( 37,124 )
Other equity investments (e)
—
10,000
—
—
—
Investments in unconsolidated ventures
$
28,326
$
37,459
$
( 42,571 )
$
( 80,633 )
$
( 37,124 )
(a) Ownership interests presented reflect the Company’s stated ownership interest or if applicable, the Company’s final profit-sharing interest after receipt of any preferred returns based on the venture’s distribution priorities.
(b) For these equity method investments, various provisions in the 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 interest or final profit-sharing interest. For these investments, the Company recognizes income or loss based on the venture’s distribution priorities, which could fluctuate over time and may be different from its stated ownership or final profit-sharing interest.
(c) The Ssäm Bar joint venture was liquidated in May 2024. Refer to discussion below for additional details.
(d) Classified as a VIE; however, the Company is not the primary beneficiary and accounts for its investment in accordance with the equity method. Refer to discussion below for additional information.
(e) Other equity investments represent investments not accounted for under the equity method. The Company elected the measurement alternative as this investment does not have readily determinable fair value. Refer to discussion below for additional detail.
(f) These investments were impaired as part of the Seaport impairment recognized in 2023. Refer to specific investment discussion below and Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
The Lawn Club
In 2021, the Company formed HHC Lawn Games, LLC with The Lawn Club NYC, LLC (“Endorphin Ventures”), to construct and operate an immersive indoor and outdoor restaurant that includes an extensive area of indoor grass, a stylish clubhouse bar, and a wide variety of lawn games. This concept opened in the fourth quarter of 2023. Under the terms of the initial agreement, the Company funded 80 % of the cost to construct the restaurant, and Endorphin Ventures contributed the remaining 20 %. In October 2023, the members executed an amended LLC agreement, in which the Company will fund
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90 % of any remaining capital requirements, and Endorphin Ventures will contribute 10 %. The Company recognizes its share of income or loss based on the joint venture distribution priorities, which could fluctuate over time. Upon the return of each member’s contributed capital and a preferred return to the Company, distributions and recognition of income or loss will be allocated to the Company based on its final profit-sharing interest. The Company also entered into a lease agreement with HHC Lawn Games, LLC pursuant to which the Company agreed to lease approximately 27,000 square feet of the Fulton Market Building to this venture.
Ssäm Bar
In 2016, the Company formed Pier 17 Restaurant C101, LLC (“Ssäm Bar”) with MomoPier, LLC (“Momofuku”) to construct and operate a restaurant and bar at Pier 17 in the Seaport, which opened in 2019. The Company recognized its share of income or loss based on the joint venture’s distribution priorities, which could fluctuate over time. The Ssäm Bar restaurant closed during the third quarter of 2023, and the venture was liquidated in May 2024. The Company received a liquidating distribution of its share of the venture’s remaining assets during the third quarter of 2024. Additionally, the Company recognized an impairment of $ 5.0 million related to this investment in the year ended December 31, 2023. See Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
Tin Building by Jean-Georges
In 2015, the Company, together with VS-Fulton Seafood Market, LLC (“Fulton Partner”), formed Fulton Seafood Market, LLC (“Tin Building by Jean-Georges”) to operate a 53,783 square foot culinary marketplace in the historic Tin Building. The Fulton Partner is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurants. The Company purchased a 25 % interest in Jean-George Restaurants in March 2022 as discussed below.
The Company owns 100 % of the Tin Building and leased 100 % of the space to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges joint venture. Throughout this information statement, references to the Tin Building relate to the Company’s 100 % owned landlord operations and references to the Tin Building by Jean-Georges refer to the hospitality business in which the Company has an equity ownership interest. The Company, as landlord, funded 100 % of the development and construction of the Tin Building. Under the terms of the Tin Building by Jean-Georges LLC agreement, the Company contributes the cash necessary to fund pre-opening, opening and operating costs of the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. The Fulton Partner is not required to make any capital contributions. The Tin Building was completed and placed in service during the third quarter of 2022 and the Tin Building by Jean-Georges culinary marketplace began operations in the third quarter of 2022. Based on capital contribution and distribution provisions for the Tin Building by Jean-Georges, the Company currently receives substantially all of the economic interest in the venture. Upon return of the Company’s contributed capital and a preferred return to the Company, distribution and recognition of income or loss will be allocated to the Company based on its final profit-sharing interest.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is classified as a VIE because the equity holders, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. 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 VIE’s economic performance, became the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Refer to Note 15 – Subsequent Events for additional information. As the Company is unable to quantify the maximum amount of additional capital contributions that may be funded in the future associated with this investment, the Company’s maximum exposure to loss is currently equal to the $ 7.7 million carrying value of the investment as of December 31, 2024. The Company funded capital contributions of $ 29.4 million, $ 48.1 million and $ 43.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The Company recognized an impairment of $ 1.2 million related to this investment in the year ended December 31, 2023. See Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
The Company is required to file audited financial statements of the Fulton Seafood Market, LLC for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 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
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of Fulton Seafood Market, LLC for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are attached as exhibits to this Annual Report.
Jean-Georges Restaurants
In March 2022, the Company acquired a 25 % interest in JG Restaurant HoldCo LLC (“Jean-Georges Restaurants”) for $ 45.0 million from JG TopCo LLC (“Jean-Georges”). Jean-Georges Restaurants currently has over 60 hospitality offerings and a pipeline of new concepts. The Company accounts for its ownership interest in accordance with the equity method and recorded its initial investment at cost, inclusive of legal fees and transaction costs. Under the terms of the current operating agreement, all cash distributions and the recognition of income-producing activities will be pro rata based on stated ownership interest. The Company recognized an impairment of $ 30.8 million related to this investment in the year ended December 31, 2023. See Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
Concurrent with the Company’s acquisition of the 25 % interest in Jean-Georges Restaurants, the Company entered into a warrant agreement with Jean-Georges. The Company paid $ 10.0 million for the option to acquire up to an additional 20 % interest in Jean-Georges Restaurants at a fixed exercise price per share subject to certain anti-dilution provisions. Should the warrant agreement be exercised by the Company, the $ 10.0 million will be credited against the aggregate exercise price of the warrants. Per the warrant agreement, the $ 10.0 million is to be used for working capital of Jean-Georges Restaurants. The Company elected the measurement alternative for this purchase option as the equity security does not have a readily determinable fair value. As such, the investment is measured at cost, less any identified impairment charges. The warrant became exercisable on March 2, 2022, subject to automatic exercise in the event of dissolution or liquidation and will expire on March 2, 2026. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized an impairment of $ 10.0 million related to this warrant. See Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
Creative Culinary Management Company, LLC (“CCMC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurants, provides management services for certain retail and food and beverage businesses that the Company owns, either wholly or through partnerships with third parties. Pursuant to the various management agreements, CCMC is responsible for employment and supervision of all employees providing services for the food and beverage operations and restaurant as well as the day-to-day operations and accounting for the food and beverage operations.
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 .
Summarized Financial Information The following tables provide combined summarized financial statements information for the Company’s unconsolidated ventures. Financial statements information is included for each investment for all periods in which the Company’s ownership interest was accounted for as an equity method investment.
December 31,
December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
Balance Sheet
Total Assets
$
155,523
$
174,283
Total Liabilities
125,623
142,539
Total Equity
29,900
31,744
Non-Controlling Interest
$
( 1,105 )
$
( 697 )
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Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Income Statement
Revenues
$
123,257
$
118,674
$
81,275
Operating Loss
( 3,961 )
( 39,196 )
( 24,754 )
Net Income (loss)
( 31,252 )
( 43,798 )
( 36,350 )
Net loss attributable to the Controlling Interest
$
( 30,844 )
$
( 43,264 )
$
( 36,261 )
3.
3. Impairment
The Company reviews its long-lived assets for potential impairment indicators whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Impairment or disposal of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360 Property, Plant, and Equipment (ASC 360) requires that if impairment indicators exist and expected undiscounted cash flows generated by the asset over an anticipated holding period are less than its carrying amount, an impairment provision should be recorded to write down the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value. The impairment analysis does not consider the timing of future cash flows and whether the asset is expected to earn an above- or below-market rate of return.
The Company evaluates each investment in an unconsolidated venture discussed in Note 2 – Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures periodically for recoverability and valuation declines that are other-than-temporary. If the decrease in value of an investment is deemed to be other-than-temporary, the investment is reduced to its estimated fair value.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a $ 709.5 million impairment charge related to Seaport properties in the Landlord Operations segment and investments in the Hospitality segment. The Company recognized the impairment due to decreases in estimated future cash flows due to 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 fair value, with capitalization rates ranging from 5.5 % to 6.75 %, discount rates ranging from 8.5 % to 13.3 %, and restaurant multiples ranging from 8.3 to 11.8 .
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a $ 10.0 million impairment charge related to the warrant agreement with Jean-Georges to acquire up to an additional 20 % interest in Jean-Georges Restaurants at a fixed exercise price per share. The Company recognized the impairment as a result of the Company’s planned internalization of hospitality operations currently managed by CCMC, the resulting decrease in estimated near term cash flows to the parent company Jean-George Restaurants, and the near term expiration of the warrants. See Note 15 – Subsequent Events for additional information on the shared services agreement and planned internalization of hospitality operations.
The assumptions and estimates included in the Company’s impairment analysis require significant judgment about future events, market conditions, and financial performance. Actual results may differ from these assumptions. There can be no assurance that these estimates and assumptions will prove to be an accurate prediction of the future.
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The following table summarizes the pre-tax impacts of the impairments mentioned above to the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 and Combined Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. There were no impairments recorded in the year ended December 31, 2022.
in thousands
Statements of Operations Line Item
2024
2023
Building and equipment
Provision for impairment
$
—
$
445,818
Land
Provision for impairment
—
11,734
Developments
Provision for impairment
—
214,940
Net investments in real estate
—
672,492
Investments in unconsolidated ventures (a)
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures
10,000
37,001
Total impairment
$
10,000
$
709,493
(a) As of December 31, 2024, impairment charges relate to the warrants which were issued of Jean-Georges Restaurants. As of December 2023, impairment charges relate to the Company’s investments in Jean-Georges Restaurants, Ss äm Bar, and Tin Building by Jean-Georges unconsolidated ventures. See Note 2 – Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures for additional information.
4.
Other Assets and Liabilities
Other Assets, net
The following table summarizes the significant components of Other assets, net:
December 31,
December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
Intangibles
$
17,379
$
20,534
Security and other deposits
11,116
14,190
Food and beverage and merchandise inventory
1,875
2,718
Prepaid expenses
4,862
1,524
Other
569
146
Other assets, net
$
35,801
$
39,112
Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities
The following table summarizes the significant components of Accounts payable and other liabilities:
December 31,
December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
Deferred income
$
3,946
$
4,030
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
10,998
4,285
Construction payables
73
12,477
Accrued payroll and other employee liabilities
5,961
4,885
Accrued interest
84
1,000
Tenant and other deposits
682
554
Other
1,367
908
Accounts payable and other liabilities
$
23,111
$
28,139
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5. Intangibles
The following table summarizes the Company’s intangible assets and liabilities:
As of December 31, 2024
As of December 31, 2023
Accumulated
Net
Gross
Accumulated
Net
Gross Asset
(Amortization)/
Carrying
Asset
(Amortization)/
Carrying
in thousands
(Liability)
Accretion
Amount
(Liability)
Accretion
Amount
Intangible Assets:
License agreement with MLB (a)
$
24,872
$
( 9,949 )
$
14,923
$
24,872
$
( 7,354 )
$
17,518
Other definite lived intangibles (b)
6,844
( 4,388 )
2,456
6,844
( 3,828 )
3,016
Tenant leases:
Below-market
( 3,679 )
3,679
—
( 3,679 )
3,403
( 276 )
Total amortizing intangibles
$
28,037
$
( 10,658 )
$
17,379
$
28,037
$
( 7,779 )
$
20,258
(a) Represents 10 -year player development agreement between the Aviators and MLB.
(b) Includes a franchise relationship and food and beverage contract associated with the Aviators
The tenant below-market lease intangible liabilities resulted from real estate acquisitions. The below-market tenant leases are included in Accounts payable and other liabilities and are amortized over the remaining non-cancelable terms of the respective leases. See Note 4 – Other Assets and Liabilities for additional information regarding Other assets, net and Accounts payable and other liabilities. The Company has no indefinite lived intangible assets.
Net amortization and accretion expense for these intangible assets and liabilities was $ 2.9 million, $ 2.8 million, and $ 2.8 million in 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Future net amortization and accretion expense is estimated for each of the five succeeding years as shown below:
in thousands
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
Net amortization and accretion expense
$
3,155
$
3,155
$
2,895
$
2,844
$
2,844
5.
6.
6. Mortgages Payable, Net
Mortgages payable, net are summarized as follows:
December 31,
December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
Fixed-rate debt
Secured mortgages payable
$
41,087
$
42,990
Variable-rate debt
Secured mortgages payable
61,300
115,000
Unamortized deferred financing costs
( 794 )
( 2,362 )
Mortgages payable, net
$
101,593
$
155,628
As of December 31, 2024, land, buildings and equipment, developments, and other collateral with an aggregate net book value of $ 240.0 million have been pledged as collateral for the Company’s debt obligations. Secured mortgages payable are without recourse to the Company at December 31, 2024.
Secured Mortgages Payable
The Company’s outstanding mortgages are collateralized by certain of the Company’s real estate assets. The Company’s fixed-rate debt obligation requires semi-annual installments of principal and interest, and the Company’s
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variable-rate debt requires monthly installments of only interest. As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s secured mortgage loans did not have any undrawn lender commitment available to be drawn for property development.
The following table summarizes the Company’s secured mortgages payable:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Interest
Interest
$in thousands
Principal
Rate
Maturity Date
Principal
Rate
Maturity Date
Fixed rate (a)
$
41,087
4.92
%
December 15, 2038
$
42,990
4.92
%
December 15, 2038
Variable rate (b) (c)
61,300
9.49
%
July 1, 2029
115,000
9.21
%
September 1, 2026
Secured mortgages payable
$
102,387
$
157,990
(a) The Company has one fixed-rate debt obligation as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023. The interest rate presented is based upon the coupon rate of the debt.
(b) The Company has one variable-rate debt obligation as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023. The interest rate presented is based on the applicable reference interest rate as of December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.
(c) The Company has a total return swap with the lender in connection with its variable-rate debt. At December 31, 2024, the assumed rate of the indebtedness associated with our variable-rate debt obligation is based on SOFR + 4.5 % , which is the combination of the interest rates on two instruments: (i) the variable-rate debt obligation, pursuant to which the Company is obligated to pay the lender an amount equal to SOFR + 5.0 % , and (ii) the total return swap, pursuant to which the Company is entitled to receive 0.5 % from the lender. The cash flows from this total return swap does not vary based on any underlying and there is no net settlement, as such, it is not considered to meet the criteria of ASC 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” and determined to not be a derivative.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company’s mortgage activity included a repayment of $ 1.9 million of our fixed rate debt. In connection with and prior to 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 scheduled maturity date of July 1, 2029.
During 2023, the Company’s mortgage activity included refinancings of $ 100 million, additional draws of $ 15 million, and repayments of $ 1.8 million.
On January 1, 2025, the mortgage loan on 250 Water Street was amended to increase the margin from 5 % to 7 %. The Company is entitled to receive this 2 % increase from the lender by way of the total return swap, resulting in no change in cash flows to the Company. See Note 15 – Subsequent Events for additional information.
Scheduled Maturities
The following table summarizes the contractual obligations relating to the Company’s mortgages payable as of December 31, 2024:
Mortgages payable
principal
thousands
payments
2025
$
1,997
2026
2,097
2027
2,201
2028
2,311
2029
63,726
Thereafter
30,055
Total principal payments
102,387
Unamortized deferred financing costs
( 794 )
Mortgages payable, net
$
101,593
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7.
Fair Value
ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820), emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined using assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The standard establishes a hierarchical disclosure framework that prioritizes and ranks the level of market price observability used in measuring assets or liabilities at fair value. Market price observability is impacted by a number of factors, including the type of investment and the characteristics specific to the asset or liability. Assets or liabilities with readily available active quoted prices, or for which fair value can be measured from actively quoted prices, generally will have a higher degree of market price observability and a lesser degree of judgment used in measuring fair value.
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The following table presents the fair value measurement hierarchy levels required under ASC 820 for the estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Fair Value
Carrying
Estimated
Carrying
Estimated
in thousands
Hierarchy
Amount
Fair Value
Amount
Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and Restricted cash
Level 1
$
167,845
$
167,845
$
43,845
$
43,845
Accounts receivable, net (a)
Level 3
5,246
5,246
13,672
13,672
Liabilities:
Fixed-rate debt (b)
Level 2
41,087
40,032
42,990
38,906
Variable-rate debt (b)
Level 2
$
61,300
$
61,300
115,000
115,000
(a) Accounts receivable, net is shown net of an allowance of $ 2.6 million at December 31, 2024 and $ 1.4 million at December 31, 2023, respectively. Refer to Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for additional information on the allowance.
(b) Excludes related unamortized financing costs.
The carrying amounts of Cash and Restricted cash and Accounts receivable, net approximate fair value because of the short‑term maturity of these instruments.
The fair value of fixed-rate debt in the table above was estimated based on a discounted future cash payment model, which includes risk premiums and risk-free rates derived from the SOFR or U.S. Treasury obligation interest rates as of December 31, 2024. Refer to Note 6 – Mortgages Payable, Net for additional information. The discount rates reflect the Company’s judgment as to what the approximate current lending rates for loans or groups of loans with similar maturities and credit quality would be if credit markets were operating efficiently and assuming that the debt is outstanding through maturity.
The carrying amount for the Company’s variable-rate debt approximates fair value given that the interest rate is variable and adjusts with current market rates for instruments with similar risks and maturities.
The below table includes non-financial assets that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis resulting in the properties and investments being impaired:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted Prices in Active
Significant Other
Significant Unobservable
Total Fair Value
Markets for Identical
Observable Inputs
Inputs
thousands
Measurement (a)
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
2023
Net investment in real estate
$
321,180
$
—
$
—
$
321,180
Investments in unconsolidated ventures
$
40,225
$
—
$
—
$
40,225
(a) The fair value was measured as of the impairment date in the third quarter of 2023 using a discounted cash flow analysis to determine fair value, with capitalization rates ranging from 5.5 % to 6.75 % , discount rates ranging from 8.5 % to 13.3 % , and restaurant multiples ranging from 8.3 to 11.8 . Refer to Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
8.
Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the normal course of business, from time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings relating to the ownership and operations of its properties. In management’s opinion, the liabilities, if any, that may ultimately result from
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normal course of business legal actions are not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated and combined financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
250 Water Street
In 2021, the Company received the necessary approvals for its 250 Water Street development project, which includes a mixed-use development with affordable and market-rate apartments, community-oriented spaces, and office space. In May 2021, the Company received approval from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission (“LPC”) on its proposed design for the 250 Water Street site. The Company received final approvals in December 2021 through the New York City Uniform Land Use Review Procedure known as ULURP, which allowed the necessary transfer of development rights to the parking lot site. The Company began initial foundation and voluntary site remediation work in the second quarter of 2022 and completed remediation work in December 2023.
The Company has prevailed in various lawsuits filed in 2021 and 2022 challenging the development approvals in order to prevent construction of this project.
A separate lawsuit was filed in July 2022 again challenging the Landmarks Preservation Commission approval. In January 2023, a Court ruled in favor of the petitioners vacating the Certificate of Appropriateness (“COA”) issued by the LPC. The Company immediately appealed this decision to the New York State Supreme Court’s Appellate Division and on June 6, 2023, an Appellate Division panel of five judges unanimously reversed the lower Court’s decision, reinstating the COA. Subsequently, on June 29, 2023, petitioners filed a motion requesting reargument or, in the alternative, permission to appeal the decision of the Appellate Division to the New York State Court of Appeals. On August 31, 2023, the Appellate Division denied petitioners’ motion in full. Subsequently, petitioners filed a motion in the Court of Appeals for permission to appeal to that court. On May 21, 2024, the Court of Appeals denied this motion. The petitioners have no options for further appeal and the judgment is final.
Operating Leases
The Company leases land or buildings at certain properties from third parties, which are recorded in Operating lease right-of-use assets, net, and Operating lease obligations on the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets. See Note 11 – Leases for additional information. 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.
9.
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates currently in effect. Deferred income taxes also reflect the impact of operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
The following summarizes Income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 31:
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Current
$
—
$
$
—
Deferred
—
( 2,187 )
3,469
Total
$
—
$
( 2,187 )
$
3,469
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Reconciliation of the Income tax (benefit) expense if computed at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s reported Income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 31 is as follows:
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Loss before income taxes
$
( 152,625 )
$
( 840,252 )
$
( 107,808 )
U.S. federal statutory tax rate
21
%
21
%
21
%
Tax (benefit) expense computed at the U.S. federal statutory rate
( 32,051 )
( 176,453 )
( 22,640 )
State income tax (benefit) expense, net of federal income tax
( 5,257 )
( 75,917 )
( 10,254 )
Unbenefited losses
20,159
35,791
36,270
Valuation allowance
( 187,982 )
213,127
—
Tax basis adjustment from spin off
206,525
-
—
Tax (Benefit) expense from other changes in rates, prior period adjustments and other permanent difference
( 1,394 )
1,265
93
Income tax (benefit) expense
$
( 0 )
$
( 2,187 )
$
3,469
Effective income tax rate
0.0
%
0.3
%
( 3.2 )
%
The Company generated operating losses in the years presented. The income tax benefit recognized related to this loss was zero for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, after an assessment of the available positive and negative evidence. Before August 1, 2024 operating results of the Company have historically been included in the consolidated federal and combined state income tax returns of HHH and the resulting tax attributes have been fully utilized by HHH and are no longer available to the Company for future use. As a result, any net operating loss attributes and related valuation allowances are deemed to have been distributed to HHH through net parent investment. Future income tax provisions may be impacted by future changes in the realizability of the hypothetical net operating loss deferred tax asset. The difference between the (benefit) expense at the statutory rate and the income tax provision related to these operating losses is reflected in the table above as “Unbenefited losses”.
Starting on August 1, 2024 the Company will file its own separate return and the Company has considered realizability of deferred tax assets on a standalone basis. At December 31, 2024, the Company has $ 29.7 million of net operating loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes, which are available to offset future taxable income, if any, over an indefinite period. In addition, the Company has $ 22.6 million of net operating loss carryforwards for New York and New York City income tax purposes, which expire starting in 2045.
Furthermore, it was necessary to assess the positive and negative evidence of the realizability of the US federal and consolidated state net deferred tax asset balance for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. After such an assessment, it was determined a valuation allowance was required. The difference between the expense (benefit) at the statutory rate and the income tax provision is primarily related to state taxes, the unbenefited federal and state losses, and the valuation allowance recorded against the Company’s deferred tax assets.
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The following summarizes tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards included in the net deferred tax liabilities as of December 31:
in thousands
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Accounts receivable
$
447
$
408
Accrued expenses
2,634
1,041
Operating lease liabilities
14,348
14,547
Deferred income
645
537
Depreciation, impairments and asset disposals
11,581
210,168
Net operating losses
8,969
-
Total deferred tax assets
38,624
226,701
Valuation allowance
( 25,145 )
( 213,127 )
Total net deferred tax assets
$
13,479
$
13,574
Deferred tax liabilities:
Prepaid other
( 947 )
( 286 )
Operating lease right of use assets
( 12,532 )
( 13,288 )
Total deferred tax liabilities
$
( 13,479 )
$
( 13,574 )
Total net deferred tax liabilities
$
—
$
—
The Company has historically been included in the income tax returns filed by HHH; that is no longer the case and it now files its own separate company return beginning August 1, 2024. Generally, the Company is currently open to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service as well as state taxing authorities for the years ended December 31, 2021 through 2024. In the Company’s opinion, it has made adequate tax provisions for years subject to examination. The final determination of tax examinations and any related litigation could be different from what was reported on the returns, however, the Company would not be liable for any incremental taxes payable, interest or penalties, which remain the obligation of HHH.
The Company applies the generally accepted accounting principle related to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before recognition in the financial statements and provides guidance on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition issues.
The Company recognizes and reports interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if applicable, within the provision for income tax expense. The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, or 2022, and therefore did not recognize any interest expense or penalties on unrecognized tax benefits.
10.
Revenues
Revenues from contracts with customers (excluding lease-related revenues) are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company’s customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
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The following presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by revenue source:
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Revenues from contracts with customers
Recognized at a point in time or over time
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment revenue
$
56,153
$
60,623
$
55,724
Other revenue (a)
92
8
947
Total
56,245
60,631
56,671
Recognized at a point in time
Hospitality revenue
29,528
32,951
42,565
Rental and lease-related revenues
Rental revenue
25,363
22,096
19,810
Total revenues
$
111,136
$
115,678
$
119,046
(a) Other revenue in 2022 primarily relates to parking revenue at 250 Water Street prior to the start of initial foundation and voluntary site remediation work in the second quarter of 2022.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
Contract assets are the Company’s right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that have been transferred to a customer, excluding any amounts presented as a receivable. Contract liabilities are the Company’s obligation to transfer goods or services to a customer for which the Company has received consideration.
There were no contract assets for the periods presented. The contract liabilities primarily relate to deferred Aviators and Seaport concert series ticket sales and sponsorship revenues. The beginning and ending balances of contract liabilities and significant activity during the periods presented are as follows:
Contract
in thousands
Liabilities
Balance at December 31, 2021
$
6,127
Consideration earned during the period
( 41,664 )
Consideration received during the period
40,277
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
4,740
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
4,740
Consideration earned during the period
( 42,195 )
Consideration received during the period
41,162
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
3,707
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
3,707
Consideration earned during the period
( 43,839 )
Consideration received during the period
44,078
Balance at December 31, 2024
$
3,946
Remaining Unsatisfied Performance Obligation
The Company’s remaining unsatisfied performance obligations represent a measure of the total dollar value of work to be performed on contracts executed and in progress. These performance obligations primarily relate to the completion of the 2025 Aviators baseball season and 2025 concert series, as well as performance under various sponsorship agreements. The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the Company’s remaining unsatisfied performance
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obligations from contracts with customers as of December 31, 2024, is $ 16.4 million. The Company expects to recognize this amount as revenue over the following periods:
Less than 1
3 years and
in thousands
year
1-2 years
thereafter
Total
Total remaining unsatisfied performance obligations
$
8,019
$
2,890
$
5,474
$
16,383
The Company’s remaining performance obligations are adjusted to reflect any known contract cancellations, revisions to customer agreements, and deferrals, as appropriate.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, no customers accounted for greater than 10% of the Company’s revenue.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, revenue from one customer accounted for approximately 10.1 % of the Company’s total revenue, respectively, through a related-party transaction. See Note 14 – Related-Party Transactions for additional information. For the year ended December 31, 2022, no customers accounted for greater than 10% of the Company’s revenue.
11.
Leases
Lessee Arrangements
The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in Operating lease right-of-use assets, net, and Operating lease obligations on the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an estimate of the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future lease payments. The Operating lease right-of-use asset also includes any lease payments made, less any lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. The Company does not have any finance leases. The Company elected the practical expedient to not separate lease components from non-lease components of its lease agreements for all classes of underlying assets. Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include non-lease components such as fixed common area maintenance charges. The Company applies Leases (Topic 842) to the single combined lease component.
The Company’s lessee agreements consist of operating leases primarily for ground leases and other real estate. The majority of the Company’s leases have remaining lease terms ranging from less than two years to approximately 50 years , excluding extension options. The Company considers its strategic plan and the life of associated agreements in determining when options to extend or terminate lease terms are reasonably certain of being exercised. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include variable lease payments based on a percentage of income generated through subleases, changes in price indices and market rates, and other costs arising from operating, maintenance, and taxes. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. The Company leases various buildings and office space constructed on its ground leases to third parties.
The Company’s leased assets and liabilities are as follows:
December 31,
December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
Assets
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
$
38,682
$
40,884
Liabilities
Operating lease obligations
$
47,470
$
48,153
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The components of lease expense are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Operating lease cost
$
6,126
$
6,189
$
6,043
Variable lease cost
478
478
452
Total lease cost
$
6,604
$
6,667
$
6,495
Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2024, are as follows:
in thousands
Operating Leases
2025
$
4,386
2026
3,427
2027
2,760
2028
2,819
2029
2,880
Thereafter
222,847
Total lease payments
239,119
Less: imputed interest
( 191,649 )
Present value of lease liabilities
$
47,470
Other information related to the Company’s lessee agreements is as follows:
Supplemental Combined Statements of Cash Flows Information
Year ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows on operating leases
$
4,327
$
4,266
$
4,320
Year Ended December 31,
Other Information
2024
2023
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases
45.5
45.3
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases
7.8
%
7.8
%
Lessor Arrangements
The Company receives rental income from the leasing of retail, office, multi-family, and other space under operating leases, as well as certain variable tenant recoveries. Operating leases for our retail, office, and other properties are with a variety of tenants and have a remaining average term of approximately seven years . Lease terms generally vary among tenants and may include early termination options, extension options, and fixed rental rate increases or rental rate increases based on an index. Multi-family leases generally have a term of 12 months or less. The Company elected the practical expedient to not separate lease components from non-lease components of its lease agreements for all classes of underlying assets. Minimum rent revenues related to operating leases are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Total minimum rent revenues
$
21,289
$
17,325
$
11,275
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Total future minimum rents associated with operating leases are as follows as of December 31, 2024:
Total Minimum
in thousands
Rent
2025
$
21,859
2026
19,477
2027
19,603
2028
19,701
2029
19,373
Thereafter
86,850
Total
$
186,863
Minimum rent revenues are recognized on a straight‑line basis over the terms of the related leases when collectability is reasonably assured and the tenant has taken possession of, or controls, the physical use of the leased asset. Percentage rent in lieu of fixed minimum rent is recognized as sales are reported from tenants. Minimum rent revenues reported on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations also include amortization related to above and below‑market tenant leases on acquired properties.
12.
Equity
Stock-Based Compensation
Prior to and in connection with the Separation, the Company established the Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. 2024 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) with the purpose of attracting, retaining and motivating officers, employees, non-employee directors, and consultants providing services to the Company and promoting the success of the Company’s business by providing the participants of the Plan with equity incentives. In addition, the Plan is intended to govern awards granted pursuant to or resulting from the adjustment and/or conversion of awards originally granted prior to the Separation under the Howard Hughes Corporation 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and under the Howard Hughes Corporation Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Plan in accordance with the terms of the employee matters agreement entered into in connection with the Separation.
The Plan was approved prior to the Separation by HHH, at the time the Company’s sole stockholder, and is administered by the compensation committee of the board of directors (the “Committee”). The Plan authorizes the Committee to grant stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and other stock-based awards, to eligible participants. The Committee has the full power to interpret and administer the Plan and award agreements, subject to the limitations set forth in the Plan. A total of 6.8 million shares of Class A common stock were initially reserved for issuance under the Plan. At December 31, 2024, approximately 5.9 million shares remained available to be issued.
Restricted Shares and Restricted Stock Unit Awards
In connection with the Separation, shares of HHH restricted stock subject to time-based and performance-based vesting that were previously awarded to certain grantees under the Howard Hughes Corporation 2020 Equity Incentive Plan or the Howard Hughes Corporation Amended and Restated 2010 Incentive Plan were adjusted and converted into shares of restricted stock of the Company that vest in the same percentages, on the same dates and schedule as any shares of HHH restricted stock held by such grantees that were unvested and outstanding immediately prior to the Separation. This conversion resulted in the issuance of total restricted stock awards subject to time-based vesting of 69,997 to non-executive employees and 111,682 to executive officers with fair values of $ 2.0 million and $ 3.2 million, respectively.
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In August 2024, the Company separately issued 76,641 restricted stock unit awards subject to time-based vesting to non-executive employees and a consultant and 168,660 restricted stock unit awards subject to time-based vesting to executive officers, with fair values of $ 2.0 million and $ 4.5 million, respectively. Each restricted stock unit award represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company’s common stock at vesting. The restricted stock unit awards issued under the Plan generally vest over requisite service periods of one to three years , except for the award to one of the Company’s executive officers that cliff vests on August 1, 2029 subject to continued service through that date.
A summary of the activity related to the Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards are as follows:
Weighted-Average
Shares/Units
Grant Fair Value
Unvested at August 1, 2024
$
—
$
—
Granted
426,980
27.24
Vested
( 39,407 )
28.27
Forfeited
( 8,158 )
26.47
Unvested at December 31, 2024
$
379,415
$
27.14
Restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards issued during the year ended December 31, 2024 were valued at $ 11.6 million and the weighted average per share or unit value was $ 27.24 . At December 31, 2024, unrecognized share-based compensation costs for restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards was $ 8.9 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.8 years.
Non-Qualified Stock Options
Non-qualified stock option awards issued under the Plan generally cliff vest over a requisite service period of three to five years and have a term of ten years from the grant date.
The weighted average fair value of non-qualified stock options and the related assumptions used in the Black Scholes model to calculate grant date fair value of the awards are as follows:
December 31, 2024
Weighted-average fair value
$
14.46
Dividend yield
0 %
Expected volatility of stock
55 % to 58 %
Risk-free interest rate
3.9 % to 4.0 %
Expected option life (in years)
6.5 to 7.5
Weighted-average exercise price per share
$
35.93
A summary of the activity related to the Company’s non-qualified stock options is as follows:
Weighted-Average
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Aggregate Intrinsic
Options
Exercise Price
Life (years)
Value ( in thousands )
Outstanding at August 1, 2024
—
$
—
—
$
—
Granted
478,419
35.93
9.33
489
Exercised
—
—
—
—
Forfeited or expired
—
—
—
—
Outstanding at December 31, 2024
478,419
$
35.93
9.33
$
489
Exercisable
14,964
119.60
1.41
—
Non-qualified stock option awards issued during the year ended December 31, 2024 were valued at $ 6.9 million. At December 31, 2024, unrecognized share-based compensation costs for non-qualified stock option awards was $ 6.3 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 4.6 years.
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Stock-based compensation expense for restricted stock, restricted stock units and non-qualified stock options is generally recognized straight-line over the vesting term of the award, which typically provides for graded or cliff vesting subject to continued employment with the Company. Stock-based compensation is classified in the same financial statement line items as cash compensation. The following table presents the location of stock-based compensation expense on the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations (amounts in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Expenses
Sponsorships, events, and entertainment costs
$
647
$
528
$
350
Hospitality costs
100
130
19
Operating costs
( 504 )
837
500
General and administrative
3,095
—
—
Total stock-based compensation expense
$
3,338
$
1,495
$
869
Earnings Per Share
Earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Stock-based payment awards are included in the calculation of diluted income using the treasury stock method if dilutive.
On the date of Separation, immediately prior to the Separation, there were 5,521,884 shares that were issued and outstanding . This share amount is being utilized for the calculation of basic earnings (loss) per share for 2023 and 2022 because the Company was not a standalone public company prior to the date of Separation and there was no stock trading information available to calculate earnings (loss) per share. In addition, for 2023 and 2022, the computation of diluted earnings per share equals the basic earnings (loss) per share calculation since there was no stock trading information available to compute dilutive effect of shares issuable under share-based compensation plans needed under the treasury method in accordance with ASC Topic 260 and since common stock equivalents were antidilutive due to losses from operations.
For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, earnings (loss) per share is computed as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands, except per share data
2024
2023
2022
Numerator - Basic
Net loss
$
( 152,625 )
$
( 838,065 )
$
( 111,277 )
Preferred distributions to noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
( 587 )
—
—
Net loss attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted
$
( 153,212 )
$
( 838,065 )
$
( 111,277 )
Denominator
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic
9,108
5,522
5,522
Effect of dilutive securities
—
—
—
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted
9,108
5,522
5,522
Earnings (loss) per share - basic and dilutive
$
( 16.82 )
$
( 151.77 )
$
( 20.15 )
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The calculation of diluted earnings per share excluded the following shares that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future because their inclusion would have been antidilutive.
Year Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Shares issuable upon exercise of restricted stock and restricted stock units
209,790
35,101
35,101
Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options
16,437
8,501
8,501
Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiary
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. The Series A Preferred Stock ranks senior to the Company’s interest in our 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. Upon consolidation, the $ 10.0 million issued and outstanding preferred share interest is presented net of $ 0.1 million of equity issuance costs as Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2024 and the related dividends are reflected as Preferred share distributions in our Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2024.
13.
Segments
The Company has three business segments that offer different products and services. The Company’s three segments are managed separately as each requires different operating strategies or management expertise. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer. Our CODM uses Adjusted EBITDA to assess operating results for each of the Company’s business segments and to determine how to allocate resources to each of the Company’s business segments. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, equity in earnings (losses) from unconsolidated ventures, general and administrative expenses, and other expenses. The Company’s segments or assets within such segments could change in the future as development of certain properties commences or other operational or management changes occur.
All operations are within the United States. The Company’s reportable segments are as follows:
● Landlord Operations – consists of the Company’s rental operations associated with over 478,000 square feet of properties situated in three primary locations at the Seaport in New York, New York: Pier 17, Historic Area/Uplands, and Tin Building, as well as the 250 Water Street development.
● Hospitality – consists of restaurant and retail businesses in the Historic District and Pier 17 that are owned, either wholly or through joint ventures, and operated by the Company or through license and management agreements, and also includes the equity interest in Jean-Georges Restaurants.
● Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment – consists of baseball operations of the Aviators and Las Vegas Ballpark along with sponsorships, events, and other revenue generated at the Seaport in New York, New York.
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Segment operating results are as follows:
Sponsorships,
Landlord
Events, and
in thousands
Operations
Hospitality
Entertainment
Total
Year ended December 31, 2024
Total revenues
$
25,455
$
29,528
$
56,153
$
111,136
Operating costs
( 34,254 )
( 3,824 )
( 6,351 )
( 44,429 )
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Costs
—
—
( 43,757 )
( 43,757 )
Hospitality Costs
—
( 31,002 )
—
( 31,002 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
( 26 )
( 140 )
( 2,197 )
( 2,363 )
Total operating expenses
( 34,280 )
( 34,966 )
( 52,305 )
( 121,551 )
Other income (loss), net
2,065
4,496
168
6,729
Total segment expenses
( 32,215 )
( 30,470 )
( 52,137 )
( 114,822 )
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
( 6,760 )
( 942 )
4,016
( 3,686 )
Depreciation and amortization
( 34,785 )
Interest expense, net
( 6,751 )
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures
( 42,571 )
Provision for impairment
—
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
( 1,563 )
Corporate expenses and other items
( 63,269 )
Loss before income taxes
( 152,625 )
Income tax benefit (expense)
—
Net loss
$
( 152,625 )
Year ended December 31, 2023
Total revenues
$
22,104
$
32,951
$
60,623
$
115,678
Operating costs
( 31,543 )
( 4,224 )
( 5,452 )
( 41,219 )
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Costs
—
—
( 47,466 )
( 47,466 )
Hospitality Costs
—
( 31,432 )
—
( 31,432 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
( 80 )
( 42 )
( 337 )
( 459 )
Total operating expenses
( 31,623 )
( 35,698 )
( 53,255 )
( 120,576 )
Other income (loss), net
8
31
( 6 )
33
Total segment expenses
( 31,615 )
( 35,667 )
( 53,261 )
( 120,543 )
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
( 9,511 )
( 2,716 )
7,362
( 4,865 )
Depreciation and amortization
( 48,432 )
Interest expense, net
( 3,166 )
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures
( 80,633 )
Provision for impairment
( 672,492 )
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
( 47 )
Corporate expenses and other items
( 30,617 )
Loss before income taxes
( 840,252 )
Income tax benefit (expense)
2,187
Net loss
$
( 838,065 )
Year ended December 31, 2022
Total revenues
$
20,742
$
42,580
$
55,724
$
119,046
Operating costs
( 34,087 )
( 4,893 )
( 5,068 )
( 44,048 )
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment Costs
—
—
( 38,764 )
( 38,764 )
Hospitality Costs
—
( 38,037 )
—
( 38,037 )
Provision for doubtful accounts
( 1,091 )
( 164 )
( 157 )
( 1,412 )
Total operating expenses
( 35,178 )
( 43,094 )
( 43,989 )
( 122,261 )
Other income (loss), net
458
18
459
935
Total segment expenses
( 34,720 )
( 43,076 )
( 43,530 )
( 121,326 )
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
( 13,978 )
( 496 )
12,194
( 2,280 )
Depreciation and amortization
( 47,356 )
Interest expense, net
( 4,013 )
Equity in losses from unconsolidated ventures
( 37,124 )
Provision for impairment
—
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
Corporate expenses and other items
( 17,035 )
Loss before income taxes
( 107,808 )
Income tax benefit (expense)
( 3,469 )
Net loss
$
( 111,277 )
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The following represents assets by segment and the reconciliation of total segment assets to Total assets in the Combined Balance Sheets as of:
December 31,
December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
Landlord Operations
$
397,584
$
411,871
Hospitality
54,020
64,816
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment
125,207
135,121
Total segment assets
576,811
611,808
Corporate
166,745
5,005
Total assets (a)
$
743,556
$
616,813
(a) In 2023, the Company recorded a $ 709.5 million impairment charge related to the Seaport properties in the Landlord Operations segment and investments in the Hospitality segment. Refer to Note 3 – Impairment for additional information.
The Company made investments in unconsolidated ventures in the Hospitality segment of $ 34.1 million and $ 45.5 million during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The following represents capital expenditures by segment for the years ended December 31:
in thousands
2024
2023
Landlord Operations
$
59,285
$
63,016
Hospitality
278
3,302
Sponsorships, Events, and Entertainment
1,014
1,340
Corporate
1,049
—
14.
Related-Party Transactions
Prior to the Separation, the Company had not historically operated as a standalone business and had various relationships with HHH whereby HHH provided services to the Company. The Company also engages in transactions with CCMC and generates rental revenue by leasing space to equity method investees, which are related parties, as described below.
Net Transfers from Parent
As discussed in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the basis of presentation section and below, net parent investment is primarily impacted by allocation of expenses for certain services related to shared functions provided by HHH prior to the Separation and contributions from HHH which are the result of net funding provided by or distributed to HHH. The components of net parent investment are:
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Net transfers from Parent as reflected in the Combined Statements of Cash Flows
$
169,454
$
125,277
$
239,617
Non-cash stock compensation expense
250
1,495
869
Net transfers from Parent as reflected in the Combined Statements of Equity
$
169,704
$
126,772
$
240,486
Corporate Overhead and Other Allocations
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
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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 allocation of expenses, net of amounts capitalized, from HHH to the Company were reflected as follows in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations:
Year Ended December 31,
in thousands
2024
2023
2022
Operating costs
$
558
$
698
$
358
General and administrative
12,226
13,234
9,668
Other income, net
( 19 )
( 35 )
( 53 )
Total
$
12,765
$
13,897
$
9,973
Allocated expenses recorded in operating costs, general and administrative expenses, and other income, net in the table above primarily include the allocation of employee benefits and compensation costs, including stock compensation expense, as well as overhead and other costs for shared support functions provided by HHH on a centralized basis prior to the Separation. Operating costs as provided in the table above include immaterial expenses recorded to hospitality costs and sponsorships, events, and entertainment costs with the remainder recorded to operating costs. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company capitalized costs of $ 0.3 million and $ 0.2 million that were incurred by HHH for the Company’s benefit in Developments and Buildings and equipment, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company capitalized costs of $ 2.0 million and $ 0.6 million that were incurred by HHH for the Company’s benefit in Developments and Building and equipment, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company capitalized costs of $ 4.9 million and $ 0.2 million that were incurred by HHH for the Company’s benefit in Developments and Building and equipment, respectively.
The financial information herein may not necessarily reflect the consolidated and combined financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of the Company in the future or what they would have been had the Company been a separate, standalone entity during the period from January 1, 2024 to July 31, 2024 and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Management believes that the methods used to allocate expenses to the Company are reasonable; however, the allocations may not be indicative of actual expenses that would have been incurred had the Company operated as an independent, publicly traded company prior to the date of Separation. Actual costs that the Company may have incurred had it been a standalone company would depend on a number of factors, including the chosen organizational structure, whether functions were outsourced or performed by the Company employees and strategic decisions made in areas such as executive leadership, corporate infrastructure, and information technology.
Unless otherwise stated, these intercompany transactions between the Company and HHH have been included in these Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements and are considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction is recorded. 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 and Combined Balance Sheets as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital as of December 31, 2024 and net parent investment as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Stock Compensation
Prior to the Separation, the Company’s employees participated in HHH’s stock-compensation plan and the Company is allocated a portion of stock compensation expense based on the services provided to the Company. The non-cash stock compensation expense (income) for employee services directly attributable to the Company totaled $ 0.3 million, $ 1.5 million and $ 0.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is included within general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and included in the table above. These expenses are presented net of $ 0.4 million, $ 1.3 million and $ 3.0 million capitalized to development projects during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Employee benefits and compensation expense, including stock-based compensation expense, related to the HHH employees who provided shared services to the Company prior to the Separation have also been allocated to the Company and is recorded in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated and Combined Statements of Operations and included in the table above.
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Related-party Management Fees and Transition Services
Prior to the Separation, HHH provided management services to the Company for managing its real estate assets and the Company reimbursed HHH for expenses incurred and paid HHH a management fee for services provided. The amounts outstanding pursuant to the management fee agreement between the Company and HHH were cash settled each month and are reflected in the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets as related-party payables to the extent unpaid as of each balance sheet date. During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets reflects immaterial outstanding payables due to HHH with respect to the landlord management fees. These landlord management fees amounted to $ 0.3 million, $ 0.3 million and $ 0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, 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. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded expenses of $ 0.3 million related to this transition services agreement with HHH within general and administrative expenses.
In connection with and prior to the Separation, on July 31, 2024, the variable rate mortgage related to 250 Water Street was refinanced. Pursuant to the terms of the refinanced loan, we entered into a total return swap with the lender. See Note 6 – Mortgages Payable, Net for additional information. Our obligations under such total return swap are in turn supported by a guaranty provided by a subsidiary of HHH. In consideration of providing such guarantee, the Company entered into an Indemnity Fee Agreement with HHH and pays an annual guaranty fee equal to 2.0 % of the $ 61.3 million refinanced debt balance. The Company capitalized $ 0.5 million of such fees to Net investment in real estate for the year ended December 31, 2024.
As discussed in Note 2 – Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures , CCMC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurants, which is a related party of the Company, also provides management services for certain of the Company’s retail and food and beverage businesses, either wholly owned or through partnerships with third parties. The Company’s businesses managed by CCMC include, but are not limited to, locations such as The Tin Building by Jean-Georges, The Fulton, and Malibu Farm. Pursuant to the various management agreements, CCMC is responsible for employment and supervision of all employees providing services for the food and beverage operations and restaurant as well as the day-to-day operations and accounting for the food and beverage operations. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets reflect receivables for funds provided to CCMC to fund operations of $ 0.1 million and $ 1.2 million, respectively and accounts payable of $ 0.5 million and $ 0.2 million, respectively due to CCMC with respect to reimbursable expenses to be funded by the Company. The Company’s related-party management fees due to CCMC amounted to $ 2.3 million, $ 2.2 million and $ 2.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Related-party Rental Revenue
The Company owns the real estate assets that are leased by Lawn Club and the Tin Building by Jean-Georges. As discussed in Note 2 – Investments in Unconsolidated Ventures , the Company owns a noncontrolling interest in these ventures and accounts for its interests in accordance with the equity method.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets reflect accounts receivable of $ 0.2 million and $ 0.1 million, respectively, due from these ventures generated by rental revenue earned by the Company.
During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the Consolidated and Combined Income Statements reflect rental revenue associated with these related parties of $ 13.0 million, $ 12.0 million and $ 5.7 million, respectively. This is primarily comprised of $ 12.1 million, $ 11.6 million and $ 5.0 million from the Tin Building by Jean-Georges during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Related-party Other Receivables
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Consolidated and Combined Balance Sheets include a $ 0.0 million, and $ 3.1 million receivable related to development costs incurred by the Company, which will be reimbursed by the Lawn Club venture .
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15.
Subsequent Events
CCMC Services Agreement
Effective as of January 1, 2025, Seaport Entertainment Management, LLC (“SEM”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, entered into a services agreement (the “Services Agreement”) with Creative Culinary Management Company LLC and the Company. CCMC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JG Restaurant Group LLC, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jean-Georges Restaurants. CCMC provides services for certain retail and food beverage businesses that the Company or its affiliates own at the Seaport, either wholly or through partnerships with third parties (the “Management Agreement Services”).
Effective January 1, 2025, we, through SEM, became the employer of certain employees that previously provided the Management Agreement Services through CCMC. Pursuant to the Services Agreement, we will provide services to CCMC in order for CCMC to perform the Management Agreement Services. The term of the Services Agreement will continue until the earlier of (i) the date on which we acquire 100 % of the equity interests of CCMC (the “Acquisition Date”) and (ii) the expiration or termination of all of the management agreements referred to in the Services Agreement. In the event that the Acquisition Date has not occurred by June 30, 2025, CCMC or SEM (or its respective affiliate that is a party to that management agreement) shall then have the right to terminate the management agreements.
During the term, we will perform and provide the services to and for the benefit of CCMC in exchange for the following consideration: we will charge CCMC for the services at a rate equal to $ 1.00 per month. Further, during the term, (i) CCMC will have no further obligations nor liabilities pursuant to the management agreements to provide any Management Agreement Services to SEG, and (ii) we will continue to pay CCMC any and all fees or other consideration required under the management agreements.
As of December 31, 2024, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges was classified as a VIE because the equity holders, as a group, lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. As of January 1, 2025, in conjunction with the execution of the Services Agreement, the Company, through employing the personnel who perform the Management Agreement Services and directing the operating, budgeting, and planning activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, became the primary beneficiary of the VIE and will consolidate the Tin Building by Jean-Georges as of January 1, 2025.
The Company is still assessing the accounting impact of the Services Agreement on other joint ventures historically managed by CCMC, including the Lawn Club.
Amended 250 Water Street Mortgage
On January 1, 2025, the Company amended its mortgage agreement on 250 Water Street whereby the stated margin rate increased from 5 % to 7 %. The Company has a total return swap with the lender in connection with this debt and the assumed rate of the indebtedness associated with this debt obligation is based on SOFR + 4.5 %, which is the combination of the interest rates on two instruments: (i) the variable-rate debt obligation, pursuant to which the Company is obligated to pay the lender an amount equal to SOFR + 7.0 %, and (ii) the total return swap, pursuant to which the Company is entitled to receive 2.5 % from the lender. The amendment does not change any material terms of the agreement, and the net effective rate of indebtedness remains the same. As a result, the amendment does not result in any change in cash flows to the Company.
Leasing
In January 2025, the Company entered into a long term lease agreement with immersive entertainment and experience creator, Meow Wolf, for approximately 74,000 square feet in Pier 17. The initial lease term is 20 years with additional extension options.
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SCHEDULE III – REAL ESTATE AND ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Costs Capitalized Subsequent
Gross Amounts at Which Carried at
Initial Cost (b)
to Acquisition (c)
Close of Period (d)
Name of Center
Buildings and
Buildings and
Buildings and
Accumulated
Date of
Date Acquired
thousands
Location
Center Type
Encumbrances (a)
Land
Improvements
Land
Improvements
Land
Improvements
Total
Depreciation (e)
Construction
/ Completed
Seaport
Historic District Area / Uplands
New York, NY
Retail
$
—
$
—
$
7,884
$
—
$
78,646
$
—
$
86,530
$
86,530
$
( 36,631 )
2013
2016
Pier 17
New York, NY
Retail
—
—
468,476
—
( 241,638 )
—
226,838
226,838
( 107,450 )
2013
2018
85 South Street
New York, NY
Multi-family
—
15,913
8,137
( 11,734 )
( 1,873 )
4,179
6,264
10,443
( 4,501 )
2014
Tin Building
New York, NY
Retail
—
—
198,984
—
( 134,798 )
—
64,186
64,186
( 18,032 )
2017
2022
250 Water Street
New York, NY
Development
61,300
—
179,471
—
( 36,261 )
—
143,210
143,210
—
2018
Summerlin
Aviators / Las Vegas Ballpark
Las Vegas, NV
Other
41,087
5,318
124,391
—
3,092
5,318
127,483
132,801
( 36,043 )
2018
2019
Total excluding Corporate and Deferred financing costs
102,387
21,231
987,343
( 11,734 )
( 332,832 )
9,497
654,511
664,008
( 202,657 )
Corporate (f)
Various
—
—
14,054
—
563
14,617
14,617
( 12,827 )
Deferred financing costs
N/A
( 794 )
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$
101,593
$
21,231
$
1,001,397
$
( 11,734 )
$
( 332,269 )
$
9,497
$
669,128
$
678,625
$
( 215,484 )
(a)
Refer to Note 6 – Mortgages Payable, Net in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual Report for additional information.
(b)
Initial cost for projects undergoing development or redevelopment is cost through the end of first complete calendar year subsequent to the asset being placed in service.
(c)
For retail and other properties, costs capitalized subsequent to acquisitions is net of cost of disposals or other property write-offs and impairment.
(d)
The aggregate cost of land, building and improvements for federal income tax purposes is approximately $ 463.0 million.
(e)
Depreciation is based upon the useful lives in Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated and Combined Financial Statements included in this Annual report.
(f)
Costs related to leasehold improvements related to Seaport office lease.
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Reconciliation of Real Estate
thousands
2024
2023
2022
Balance as of January 1
$
640,670
$
1,254,496
$
1,175,122
Additions
57,021
66,382
85,511
Dispositions and write-offs
( 17,746 )
( 4,697 )
( 5,146 )
Impairments
( 1,320 )
( 672,492 )
—
Contributions to unconsolidated ventures
—
( 3,019 )
( 991 )
Balance as of December 31
$
678,625
$
640,670
$
1,254,496
Reconciliation of Accumulated Depreciation
thousands
2024
2023
2022
Balance as of January 1
$
203,208
$
161,637
$
120,790
Depreciation Expense
21,962
45,030
43,985
Dispositions and Write-offs
( 9,686 )
( 3,459 )
( 3,138 )
Balance as of December 31
$
215,484
$
203,208
$
161,637
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.