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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 13, 2026

 

VENU HOLDING CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Colorado   001-42422   82-0890721

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

1755 Telstar Drive, Suite 501

Colorado Springs, Colorado

  80920
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (719) 895-5483

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common Stock, par value $.001 per share   VENU   NYSE AMERICAN

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 13, 2026, Venu Holding Corporation issued a press release summarizing its second-quarter 2026 and half-year financial and operating results and announcing a conference call to discuss those results. A copy of that press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including the referenced exhibit, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by reference to such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1   Press Release dated August 13, 2026
104   Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  VENU HOLDING CORPORATION
  (Registrant)
     
Dated: August 13, 2026 By: /s/ J.W. Roth
    J.W. Roth
  Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

 

 

 

 

EX-99.1 2 ex99-1.htm EX-99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Venu Holding Corporation Reports Second Quarter

Fiscal 2026 Financial Results

 

Total Assets Increased $141.2 million to $511.8 million, Up 38% from Year-End 2025

 

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – August 13, 2026 - (BUSINESS WIRE) – Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced results for its second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2026.

 

“This quarter reflected steady, deliberate progress across our business” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of VENU. “We announced our expansion plans into Chattanooga and are in active discussions on a new destination in Northern Colorado, adding to a pipeline of more than 45 municipal conversations. Regent Bank signed on as the official naming rights partner for our state-of-the-art amphitheater outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma a multi-year, multi-million-dollar agreement that adds long-term, high-margin revenue directly to our bottom line, and finishing the quarter we were added to the Russell 3000® and Russell 2000® indices.

 

Since quarter end, we’ve also sharpened how we finance venues to completion, as we aim to move away from sale-leaseback to C-PACE financing, which keeps our real estate on the balance sheet and minimizes shareholder dilution, bridged by a short-term loan with Ryan LLC and a debenture financing that are both structured to be retired after C-PACE closes.

 

Our attention is squarely on the finish line at Regent Bank Amphitheater, which opens this fall with bookings, offers, and shows in progress. Sunset Amphitheater McKinney is right behind it, where construction continues to move rapidly. We look forward to sharing more in the weeks ahead.”

 

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2026 and the Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2026

 

Total assets increased to $511.8 million as of June 30, 2026, up $141.2 million or 38% from $370.5 million at December 31, 2025, which resulted in $4.44 per common share in net tangible assets(1) as of June 30, 2026.

 

It is worth noting that our municipality contributed real estate sits at zero cost basis on our balance sheet rather than mark to market value as they are contributed assets, which resulted in $9.58 per common share in net tangible assets on a mark to market basis as of June 30, 2026. On an as-completed basis(2) of $1.24 billion a net tangible share price would equal $17.44 per common share, giving a fuller picture of what this portfolio would be worth once completed.

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment increased to $446.2 million as of June 30, 2026, up $140.3 million or 46% from $305.9 million at December 31, 2025.
Luxe FireSuite and Aikman Club sales reached more than $278 million in total sales since launching the program across current and in development venues for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. During the quarter, Luxe FireSuite sales through the Company’s NNN model accounted for approximately 76% of total Luxe FireSuite sales.
Total revenue was $8.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $8.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase of 7% year over year.

 

Operational and Strategic Highlights for the Second Quarter Fiscal 2026:

 

Capital Markets & Financing

 

VENU was added to the Russell 3000® Index and the small-cap Russell 2000® Index as part of FTSE Russell’s 2026 semi-annual reconstitution, effective at market open on June 29, 2026, expanding institutional visibility across the approximately $12.2 trillion in assets benchmarked to the Russell US Indexes.
Closed a $49.7 million sale-leaseback alignment on the land beneath Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs.

 

Venue Development & National Expansion

 

Entered into an agreement to purchase 15 acres at the Bend in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for a planned $300 million, 12,500-seat amphitheater to be developed with Urban Story Ventures, contingent on completion of public-private partnership incentives.
Continued active discussions with several Northern Colorado municipalities for a potential $350 million-plus, 12,500-seat multi-seasonal entertainment destination.
Named Regent Bank as the official naming rights partner for the Company’s Broken Arrow, Oklahoma amphitheater, now Regent Bank Amphitheater, targeted to open in Fall 2026.

 

Subsequent Events: July 1, 2026, through August 13, 2026

 

Balance Sheet & Financing Activity

 

Secured a path to more than $150 million in C-PACE financing arranged by CBRE Group, providing long-term, fixed-rate, non-dilutive capital to fund completion of both the Regent Bank Amphitheater in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Sunset Amphitheater at McKinney, Texas.
Closed $45 million in financing to keep both flagship amphitheaters on schedule ahead of permanent C-PACE funding, including a $20 million bridge loan facility from Ryan, LLC, VENU’s national expansion partner since 2023 and Official Tax Partner, to advance construction of the 20,000-seat Sunset Amphitheater at McKinney and a $25 million secured convertible debenture dedicated exclusively to construction of the Regent Bank Amphitheater.

 

 

 

 

Strategic Advisors & Operating Partnerships

 

Added Ron Bension, former President and CEO of ASM Global and architect of its $2.3 billion acquisition by Legends, as a strategic advisor to CEO J.W. Roth, with Mr. Bension also being nominated for election to VENU’s Board of Directors at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, subject to shareholder approval.
Selected Legends Global, operator of more than 450 venues hosting 20,000 events and 165 million guests annually, to lead venue management at the 12,500-seat Regent Bank Amphitheater in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, under an exclusive agreement covering day-to-day operations, staffing, vendor management, and artist logistics, with Aramark Sports + Entertainment serving as food and beverage partner ahead of the venue’s targeted fall 2026 opening.

 

Conference Call Details

 

Thursday August 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time
North America Toll Free Dial-In Number +1 833-461-5787
International Toll Dial-In Number +1 585-542-9983
Conference ID 512 667 005
Webcast Link https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/512667005
Conference Call Replay https://investors.venu.live

 

About Venu Holding Corporation

 

Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU”) (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU® has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.

 

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

 

 

 

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this press release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue,” “predict,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “intend” or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While Venu believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the company’s filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. Venu expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures (1)

 

Net Tangible Asset Value Per Common Share

 

Net Tangible Asset Value Per Common Share, as presented, is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Net Tangible Asset Value Per Common Share as total assets, excluding intangible assets, less total liabilities, divided by common shares outstanding. Management believes this measure provides useful information regarding the tangible asset value attributable to holders of the Company’s common shares and may assist investors in evaluating the Company’s financial position and the value of its tangible assets on a per-share basis. Net Tangible Asset Value Per Common Share may also be useful when considering values based on mark to market basis or as-completed appraisal basis.

 

Appraisal Disclosures (2)

 

These appraisals used the cost basis, income, and comparable sales approaches to valuation and, after reconciliation, came to the appraised values of the properties. These approaches to valuation are commonly used approaches to value for appraisal of commercial properties, as opposed to assigning a valuation on the properties based solely on the cost basis of the properties. The total appraisal includes two Colorado Springs parcels later sold through sale-leaseback transactions: a 5.5-acre parking lot, appraised at $9.2 million and sold in November 2025 for $14 million, and a 9.5-acre lot, appraised and sold at approximately $50 million and sold in June 2026. It is important to understand that the appraisal of VENU’s properties takes into account, among other factors, the valuation of the Company’s real estate and developments at a specific point in time, and the appraised value is subject to (and likely to) change at any time, whether it increases or decreases, and such changes could be caused by macro and micro factors over which we have no control. The appraisal of the property portfolio is only an estimate of its value as to the date of the appraisal and based only on the specific appraisal methodologies and should not be relied upon as a measure of its realized value or the value at which any property could be sold to a third party. Other appraisal methodologies may yield materially different appraised value. Furthermore, the appraised value of the properties differs from the values assigned to it under generally accepted accounting principles in the United Stated (“GAAP”), which require the values of the properties to be valued at their cost basis for financial presentation purposes, and therefore the appraised values represent an unaudited measure that may not represent fair value, as defined under GAAP, and such values and appraisals are not, and will not be, subject to audit or other review procedures by our outside independent accountants.

 

The opinions expressed in the appraisal are based on estimates and forecasts that are prospective in nature and subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Events may occur that could cause the performance of the properties to materially differ from the estimates utilized by the appraiser, such as changes in the economy, interest rates, capitalization rates, the financial strength of the live-music and entertainment industries, and the behavior of event attendees, investors, lenders, and municipalities. The Company reviews each appraisal of its properties to confirm that the information provided to the appraiser is accurately reflected in the appraisal, but it does not validate the methodologies, inputs, and professional judgment utilized by the certified appraiser.

 

Contacts

 

Investor Relations 

Sarah Rothschild, srothschild@venu.live

 

Media Relations 

Chloe Polhamus, cpolhamus@venu.live

 

Redchip 

Michael Serrano, VENU@redchip.com

 

 

 

 

VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in US Dollars)

 

    As of  
    June 30, 2026     December 31, 2025  
    Unaudited     Audited  
ASSETS                
Current assets                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 16,283,650     $ 41,306,358  
Inventories     590,861       474,467  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     3,407,825       2,546,523  
Current portion NNN firesuite promissory notes receivable     111,373       -  
Total current assets     20,393,709       44,327,348  
Other assets                
Property and equipment, net     446,239,065       305,947,277  
Intangible assets, net     111,198       144,558  
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net     17,010,370       17,397,009  
Note receivable - related party     19,880,000       -  
Long term NNN firesuite promissory notes receivable, net of current portion     7,445,981       -  
Investment in EIGHT Brewing     -       1,999,999  
Investment in related parties     555,262       555,262  
Security and other deposits     143,358       183,582  
Total other assets     491,385,234       326,227,687  
Total assets   $ 511,778,943     $ 370,555,035  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Accounts payable   $ 59,635,351     $ 25,129,485  
Accrued expenses     6,620,210       27,847,751  
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes     366,317       577,360  
Deferred revenue     1,977,456       1,542,564  
Current portion of operating lease liabilities     621,069       605,261  
Current portion licensing liability     223,333       223,333  
Current portion NNN firesuite liability     1,911,467       1,026,300  
Current portion lease financing liability - related party     3,383,410       -  
Current portion of long-term debt     8,174,776       400,108  
Total current liabilities     82,913,389       57,352,162  
                 
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities     16,625,919       16,886,027  
Long-term licensing liability and other liabilities     10,040,749       8,951,600  
Long-term convertible debt     1,927,742       1,907,530  
Long-term NNN firesuite liability     56,878,056       30,038,214  
Long-term lease financing liability - related party     38,031,471       -  
Long-term debt, net of current portion     56,086,241       56,568,151  
Total liabilities   $ 262,503,567     $ 171,703,684  
Commitments and contingencies - See Note 16                
Mezzanine Equity                
Contingently Redeemable Convertible Cumulative Series B Preferred Stock, $0.001 par - 1,342 authorized, 1,008 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2026 and 675 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025   $ 15,120,000     $ 10,125,000  
Stockholders’ Equity                
Common stock, $0.001 par - 144,000,000 authorized, 59,371,551 issued and 56,056,839 outstanding at June 30, 2026 and 43,536,954 issued and 42,860,764 outstanding at December 31, 2025     59,372       42,961  
Class B common stock, $0.001 par - 1,000,000 authorized, 381,235 issued and 304,990 outstanding at June 30, 2026 and 381,235 issued and 304,990 outstanding at December 31, 2025     381       304  
Additional paid-in capital     276,946,369       201,188,680  
Accumulated deficit     (123,098,229 )     (91,454,930 )
    $ 153,907,893     $ 109,777,015  
Treasury Stock, at cost - 3,390,957 shares at June 30, 2026 and 752,435 shares at December 31, 2025     (17,900,353 )     (7,899,600 )
Total Venu Holding Corporation and subsidiaries equity   $ 136,007,540     $ 101,877,415  
Non-controlling interest     98,147,836       86,848,936  
Total stockholders’ equity   $ 234,155,376     $ 188,726,351  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 511,778,943     $ 370,555,035  

 

 

 

 

VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in US Dollars)

 

    For the six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
Revenues            
Restaurant including food and beverage revenue, net   $ 5,617,082     $ 4,590,094  
Event center ticket and fees revenue, net     1,902,352       2,424,146  
Rental and sponsorship revenue, net     1,027,514       972,226  
Total revenues, net   $ 8,546,948     $ 7,986,466  
Operating costs                
Food and beverage     1,450,802       1,111,386  
Event center     1,668,720       1,653,562  
Labor     3,142,118       2,117,831  
Rent     957,782       774,336  
General and administrative     17,637,456       15,204,257  
Equity compensation     3,738,453       13,224,382  
Depreciation and amortization     4,776,523       2,749,776  
Donation of EIGHT Brewing investment     1,999,999       -  
Total operating costs   $ 35,371,853     $ 36,835,530  
                 
Loss from operations   $ (26,824,905 )   $ (28,849,064 )
                 
Other income (expense), net                
Interest expense, net     (7,403,503 )     (2,906,879 )
Other income, net     50,769       19,599  
Total other expense, net     (7,352,734 )     (2,887,280 )
                 
Net loss   $ (34,177,639 )   $ (31,736,344 )
                 
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests     (2,534,340 )     (2,255,381 )
Net loss attributable to Venu     (31,643,299 )     (29,480,963 )
Preferred stock dividend     (300,750 )     (16,875 )
Net loss attributable to common stockholders   $ (31,944,049 )   $ (29,497,838 )
                 
Weighted average number of shares of Class B common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted     304,990       379,990  
Basic and diluted net loss per share of Class B common stock   $ (0.60 )   $ (0.77 )
                 
Weighted average number of shares of Common stock, outstanding, basic and diluted     53,302,185       37,984,523  
Basic and diluted net loss per share of Common stock   $ (0.60 )   $ (0.77 )

 

 

 

 

VENU HOLDING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in US Dollars)

 

    For the six months ended  
    June 30,  
    2026     2025  
Net loss   $ (34,177,639 )   $ (31,736,344 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Loss on sale of property and equipment     55,957       -  
Equity issued for interest on debt     -       291,680  
Equity based compensation     2,918,786       13,024,382  
Equity issued for services     653,000       277,900  
Noncash interest and debt discount     876,482       2,829,506  
Noncash lease expense     849,264       184,741  
Depreciation and amortization     4,776,523       2,749,776  
Noncash donation of EIGHT Brewing investment     1,999,999       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Inventories     (116,394 )     31,166  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     (861,302 )     (391,189 )
Security and other deposits     40,224       (25,250 )
Accounts payable     34,505,866       (2,781,721 )
Accrued expenses     (21,528,291 )     3,235,134  
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes     (211,043 )     (105,678 )
Deferred revenue     434,892       360,730  
Operating lease liabilities     (706,925 )     (185,469 )
Licensing liability     1,089,149       756,389  
Net cash used in operating activities     (9,401,452 )     (11,484,247 )
Cash flows from investing activities                
Purchase of property and equipment     (132,875,433 )     (37,211,382 )
Investment in EIGHT Brewing     -       (1,999,999 )
Investment in related parties     -       (5,262 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (132,875,433 )     (39,216,643 )
Cash flows from financing activities                
Proceeds from NNN firesuite liability, including $542,646 principal payments from                
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs     -          
NNN firesuite promissory notes receivable     19,467,646       -  
Proceeds from lease financing liability - related party     21,951,844       -  
Proceeds from issuance of Contingently Redeemable Convertible Cumulative Series B Preferred Stock     4,995,000       10,125,000  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of $7,395,725 issuance costs     68,531,119       -  
Proceeds from issuance of common warrants and pre-funded warrants     21,796,023       -  
Proceeds from Subsidiary issuance of shares, net of Venu purchase of Subsidiary shares     (3,452,060 )     24,454,237  
Repurchase of treasury stock     (10,000,000 )     -  
Principal payments on promissory note     (4,500,000 )     (2,000,000 )
Principal payments on long-term debt     (332,142 )     (164,038 )
Principal payments on lease financing liability - related party     (10,799 )     -  
Distributions to non-controlling shareholders     (1,192,454 )     (251,785 )
Net cash provided by financing activities     117,254,177       50,163,414  
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents     (25,022,708 )     (537,476 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning     41,306,358       37,969,454  
Cash and cash equivalents, ending   $ 16,283,650     $ 37,431,978  
Supplemental cash flow information:                
Cash paid for interest   $ 856,948     $ 230,467  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ -     $ -  
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:                
Property acquired via promissory note   $ 12,215,475     $ 25,000,000  
Real property sold in exchange for note receivable - related party   $ 19,880,000     $ -  
Lease financing liability from real property lease - related party   $ 41,376,869     $ -  
Accrued preferred stock dividends   $ 300,750     $ 16,875  
Debt discounts - warrants   $ -     $ 1,486,329  
Conversion of convertible debt and interest to common equity   $ -       25,000,000