Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co (NASDAQ:HOFV) has received a notice from Nasdaq that it failed to meet the exchange's requirement to hold an annual meeting within 12 months after the end of its fiscal year on December 31, 2023. The company, which is based in Canton, Ohio, and operates in the amusement and recreation services sector, has until February 24, 2025, to submit a plan to regain compliance.
The Nasdaq notification, which was issued on January 10, 2025, does not immediately affect the company's stock listing. If the compliance plan is accepted, Nasdaq may grant Hall of Fame Resort until June 30, 2025, to fulfill the annual meeting requirement. However, if the plan is rejected, the company will have the opportunity to appeal before a Nasdaq hearings panel.
Without compliance or an acceptable plan, the company's securities may be delisted and possibly traded over-the-counter. InvestingPro data reveals concerning fundamentals, including a weak financial health score of 1.55 and significant debt burden, with total debt to capital ratio at 98%.
In a separate but related development, Jerome Bettis, a Class A director, resigned from the company's board effective January 16, 2025. His departure, which was not attributed to any disagreements with the company's operations, policies, or practices, was due to other professional and personal commitments. His term was set to expire at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The company has expressed appreciation for Bettis's contributions during his tenure.
The company's forward-looking statements caution that there is no assurance they will regain compliance with the annual meeting requirement or meet other Nasdaq standards in the future. The company's future listings depend on their ability to adhere to Nasdaq's rules and the potential outcomes of any appeals process.
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In other recent news, Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. reported a 23% year-over-year decline in revenues to $4.7 million and a net loss of $15.8 million in Q2 2024. Despite these figures, Singular Research maintained a Buy-Long Term rating but lowered the 12-month price target. The company revised its 2024 revenue range to $20 million to $22 million. Recently, the company secured an extension of its loan maturity date with CH Capital Lending, LLC until December 2025, providing additional time to manage financial obligations.
However, the company faced a lease termination for its subsidiary, HOF Village Waterpark, LLC, due to a payment default, with outstanding unpaid base rent amounting to approximately $2.6 million.
The company has also announced the postponement of its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, as it considers a non-binding proposal from IRG Canton Village Member, LLC to go private. A special committee of independent directors has been formed to evaluate this proposal.
Among other developments, the company plans to expand its gaming vertical and expects new assets like the Gameday Bay Waterpark and an on-site hotel to boost profitability from 2025 onwards.
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