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The Arena Group Receives Notice Accepting Plan to Regain Compliance with Continued Listing Standards
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“Arena”), a technology platform and media company home to hundreds of media brands, including TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, Surfer, Powder and Athlon Sports, was notified by NYSE American LLC (“NYSE American”) that the Company’s plan to regain compliance with NYSE American’s continued listing standards had been accepted.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 26, 2024
The Arena Group Generates $4.0 Million in Net Income for Third Quarter of 2024; First Ever Profitable Quarter
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“Arena”), a technology platform and media company home to hundreds of media brands, including TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, Surfer, Powder and Athlon Sports, today announced financial results for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2024 (“Q3 2024”). The Company’s business transformation plan enabled a positive swing of more than $13.6 million in quarterly income from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the net loss from continuing operations in the third quarter of 2023 (“Q3 2023”). This resulted in quarterly net income of $4.0 million and the first quarter of positive net income in the Company’s history.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 14, 2024
The Arena Group Receives Continued Listing Standard Notice From NYSE
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“Arena” or the “Company”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, today announced that it received a notification (“Letter”) on October 2, 2024 from the NYSE American informing the Company that it is not in compliance with the minimum stockholders’ equity requirements of Sections 1003(a)(i), 1003(a)(ii) and 1003(a)(iii) of the NYSE American Company Guide (the “Company Guide”) requiring stockholders’ equity of (i) $2.0 million or more if the Company has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in two of its three most recent fiscal years, (ii) $4.0 million or more if the Company has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in three of the four most recent fiscal years and (iii) $6.0 million or more if the Company has reported losses from continuing operations and/or net losses in its five most recent fiscal years, respectively.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 8, 2024
The Arena Group Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results; Advances Bridge Media Acquisition
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 320 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 (“Q3 2023”). The Company once again generated year-over-year revenue growth (up 11%), expanded its gross margins (up approximately 1.5 percentage points), lowered operating expenses (down 4%), and improved profitability metrics (net loss narrowed by $5.3 million or 32%, adjusted EBITDA improved by $2.9 million or 86%) compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022 (“Q3 2022”).
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 14, 2023
The Arena Group to Host Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 14
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology and media company that transforms more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced that it will release its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 8, 2023
The Arena Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Combine with Bridge Media Networks
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media, Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement under which the Company will combine with Bridge Media Networks, LLC (“Bridge Media Networks”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Simplify Inventions, LLC (“Simplify”). In connection with the business combination, 5-Hour International Corporation Pte. Ltd. (“5-Hour”) will purchase $25 million of common stock of the combined company (“New Arena”), and The Hans Foundation, USA (“Hans Foundation”) will purchase $25 million of preferred stock of New Arena. The Arena Group and Simplify previously announced the signing of a binding Letter of Intent between the parties on August 14, 2023.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 6, 2023
The Arena Group Names Katie Kulik as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) , a technology platform and media company and home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, HubPages, Powder, and Surfer announced today the appointment of Katie Kulik as Chief Revenue Officer. The seasoned digital media executive joins The Arena Group’s leadership team on the heels of a year marked by substantial growth and profitability for the Company.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2023
The Arena Group to Participate in Lake Street Capital Markets’ Annual Best Ideas Growth Conference on September 14
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media, Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced that Ross Levinsohn, Chief Executive Officer, Doug Smith, Chief Financial Officer, and Andrew Kraft, Chief Operating Officer will participate in Lake Street Capital Markets’ 7th Annual Best Ideas Growth (BIG7) Conference on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The conference is being held at The Yale Club in New York City.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 6, 2023
The Arena Group Names Grady Tripp as Senior Vice President of People
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade, Men’s Journal, and HubPages, announced today the appointment of Grady Tripp as Senior Vice President, People. As the Company continues to experience significant growth in its workforce, annual revenue, and brand portfolio, the addition of Tripp will accelerate the Company’s efforts of embedding a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion framework throughout the organization.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 18, 2023
The Arena Group Signs Binding LOI to Combine with Bridge Media Networks, Creating Diversified Media Leader
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent with Simplify Inventions, LLC (“Simplify”) and its founder, Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-hour ENERGY®, to acquire certain assets of its subsidiary Bridge Media Networks, a dynamic and innovative, privately held media group with two national television networks distributed across more than 100 owned and affiliated Over-The-Air (“OTA”) stations, 35 OTT, CTV agreements, and multiple MVPD and cable agreements, creating a well-capitalized, growing media leader with digital, commerce, print and video capabilities all supported by a unified technology platform.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2023
The Arena Group Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results; Announces Strategic Expansion and a Three-Year Extension of its Debt Facility
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 (“Q2 2023”). The Company once again generated year-over-year top- and bottom-line improvements in Q2 2023, growing revenues by 9% while reducing total operating expenses by 2%, leading to a 34% improvement in gross profit, a $2.7 million improvement in net loss, and a $4.1 million improvement in adjusted EBITDA compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 (“Q2 2022”).
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 14, 2023
The Arena Group to Host Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call on Monday, August 14
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology and media company that transforms more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, on Monday, August 14, 2023 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2023
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rings the New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell to Kick off Launch Weekend
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today to celebrate the release of the 2023 issue, which is available online and on newsstands today, as well as the SI Swimsuit events that will take place throughout the weekend.
The Arena Group Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology platform and media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal, and HubPages, today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 (“Q1 2023”). The Company continued to generate top-line improvements in Q1 2023, growing revenues by 7% year-over-year while holding total operating expenses steady, which increased by only 2% compared to the first three months ended March 31, 2022 (“Q1 2022”). As a result, cash used in operations improved dramatically, decreasing from $13.3 million in Q1 2022 to $1.7 million in Q1 2023.
The Arena Group to Host First Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call on Wednesday, May 10
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a technology and media company that transforms more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), and Men’s Journal, operating on a single technology platform, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 following the close of the market.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 26, 2023
The Arena Group Announces the Pricing of $11.5 Million Registered Direct Equity Offering to Existing Shareholders
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), and Men’s Journal, operating on a single technology platform, today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements with existing shareholders for the issuance and sale of 2,963,918 shares of its common stock at an offering price of $3.88 per share. After deducting estimated offering expenses, the net proceeds from the offering are expected to be approximately $11.3 million. The offering is expected to close on April 3, 2023, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 31, 2023
The Arena Group Reports Full Year 2022 Revenue of $221 Million Driven by a Nearly 74% Year Over Year Increase in Digital Advertising Revenue
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 265 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), and Men’s Journal operating on a single technology platform, today announced financial results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2022. The Company reported significant improvements in both top- and bottom-line results in 2022, driving record revenues of more than $221 million, while reducing operating expenses by nearly $20 million over that time. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company reported revenue from continuing operations of $61.7 million while reducing operating expenses by more than 30%. These results were driven by significant gains in digital advertising and licensing and syndication, and new lines of revenue in online betting and ecommerce, while managing headwinds and declines in the legacy print and subscription lines. Overall, the Company reported its highest full-year revenue and profits in its history.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 16, 2023
The Arena Group Announces Four New Sports Properties Will Launch on the Platform
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) and its sports media vertical, Sports Illustrated Media Group, today announced that it is partnering with four properties to grow and expand the publisher’s existing coverage across professional football, college sports, wrestling, and mixed martial arts. The four media properties will utilize The Arena Group’s robust set of platform capabilities, joining more than 200 brands benefiting from its technology infrastructure, enterprise-wide advertising opportunities, distribution, artificial intelligence capabilities, and more. Further, Sports Illustrated Media Group will add millions of users and advertising impressions to its footprint as a top-five U.S. sports property.
The Arena Group Announces Strategic Partnerships With Artificial Intelligence Firms
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN), (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) today announced strategic development partnerships with two Artificial Intelligence (AI) firms – Jasper and Nota – to speed and broaden its AI-assisted efforts in content workflows, video creation, newsletters, sponsored content, and marketing campaigns. The partnerships will unlock new tools for the editorial teams at 250 brands operating on the Company’s platform, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade, and Men’s Journal.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 3, 2023
The Arena Group Announces Preliminary and Unaudited Full Year 2022 Results Exceeding Guidance; Reaffirms 2023 Outlook
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 250 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Parade Media (“Parade”), Men’s Journal and HubPages operating on a single technology platform, today announced certain key preliminary and unaudited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 3, 2023
The Arena Group Acquires Fexy Studios Expanding Video Production and Distribution
Today, The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN), (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”) announced that it has acquired Fexy Studios, an award-winning creative agency that produces television shows, streaming and digital video programming, and branded content across a variety of mediums including desktop and mobile web, OTT, broadcast television, YouTube, Twitch, Instagram, Facebook, webinars, and more. The Arena Group will leverage the strength of its core brands and continued audience growth coupled with Fexy’s production and branded video capabilities to expand its streaming, sponsored content and television programming, while enhancing sales and revenue generation across The Arena Group properties.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 12, 2023
The Arena Group Reports Record Revenue as Digital Advertising Grows 56% for the Third Quarter of 2022
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 250 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2022, the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2022
The Arena Group Reports Record Revenue and Positive Net Cash Generated from Operating Activities in the Second Quarter of 2022; Total Revenue Increases 87%, As Digital Ad Revenue Grows 114% Year-Over-Year
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company home to more than 240 brands, including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2022, the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 9, 2022
The Arena Group Set to Join Russell 3000®, Russell 2000® and Russell Microcap® Indexes
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company with 40 owned and operated properties and more than 200 brands including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, is set to join the Russell 3000®, the Russell 2000® and the Russell Microcap® Indexes at the conclusion of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution, effective after the US market opens on June 27, according to a preliminary list of additions posted June 3.
The Arena Group to Present at Two Investor Conferences
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company with 40 owned and operated properties and more than 200 brands including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, today announced that Ross Levinsohn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Doug Smith, Chief Financial Officer, and Andrew Q. Kraft, Chief Operating Officer, will present at two upcoming investor conferences:
The Arena Group’s Gross Profit Triples and Reports 44% Revenue Increase for First Quarter of 2022
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company” or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company with 40 owned and operated properties and more than 200 brands including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2022. The results do not include any contribution from AMG/Parade, which was acquired subsequent to the first quarter.
The Arena Group Anticipates Preliminary Revenue of Approximately $47 Million for the First Quarter of 2022
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company”) or “The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company with 40 owned and operated properties and more than 200 brands including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”), Parade Media (“Parade”), and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, today announced certain preliminary unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The preliminary unaudited financial results do not include any contribution from AMG/Parade, which was acquired subsequent to the first quarter.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 28, 2022
The Arena Group Continues to Drive Revenues and Audience Growth for Fourth Quarter of 2021
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (“The Arena Group”), a tech-powered media company with 35 owned and operated properties and more than 200 brands including Sports Illustrated, TheStreet, Inc. (“TheStreet”) and HubPages, Inc. (“HubPages”) operating on a single technology platform, today announced financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2021.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2022
The Arena Group Closes Previously Announced Public Offering
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc., formerly known as theMaven, Inc. (NYSE American: AREN) (the “Company”), today announced the closing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 3,636,364 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.25 per share. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 545,454 shares of the Company’s common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering are expected to be approximately $30,000,000, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2022
The Arena Group Announces Pricing of $30,000,000 Public Offering, Following February 9, 2022 Uplisting to the NYSE American
The Arena Group Holdings, Inc., formerly known as theMaven, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: AREN) (the “Company”), today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 3,636,364 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $8.25 per share. The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $30,000,000. The offering is expected to close on February 15, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 545,454 shares of its common stock at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions.
By The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 11, 2022