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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co - Quarter Report: 2022 June (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ______________ to ______________

 

Commission file number: 001-38363

 

HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   84-3235695
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

2626 Fulton Drive NW

Canton, OH 44718

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(330) 458–9176

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share   HOFV   Nasdaq Capital Market
Warrants to purchase 1.421333 shares of Common Stock   HOFVW   Nasdaq Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S–T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non–accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer ☐   Accelerated filer ☐
Non–accelerated filer ☒   Smaller reporting company ☒
    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. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b–2 of the Exchange Act).

 

Yes ☐ No ☒

 

As of August 9, 2022, there were 117,629,003 shares of the registrant’s Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

FORM 10-Q

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 1
Item 1. Financial statements 1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited) 2
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 (unaudited) 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited) 4
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 6
Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations 43
Item 3. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk 53
Item 4. Controls and procedures 53
   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 54
Item 1. Legal proceedings 54
Item 1A. Risk factors 54
Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds 56
Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities 57
Item 4. Mine safety disclosures 57
Item 5. Other information 57
Item 6. Exhibits 58

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   As of 
   June 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
   (unaudited)     
Assets        
Cash  $10,615,810   $10,282,983 
Restricted cash   7,214,439    7,105,057 
Accounts receivable, net   2,737,750    2,367,225 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   2,573,667    8,350,604 
Property and equipment, net   188,252,325    180,460,562 
Right of use asset   7,651,080    
-
 
Project development costs   158,722,100    128,721,480 
Total assets  $377,767,171   $337,287,911 
           
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity          
Liabilities          
Notes payable, net  $122,930,044   $101,360,196 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   23,651,149    12,120,891 
Due to affiliate   2,746,497    1,818,955 
Warrant liability   3,160,000    13,669,000 
Lease liability   3,404,682    
-
 
Other liabilities   8,571,212    3,740,625 
Total liabilities   164,463,584    132,709,667 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6,  7, and 8)   
 
      
           
Stockholders’ equity          
Undesignated preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 4,932,200 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021   
-
    
-
 
Series B convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 15,200 shares designated; 200 and 15,200 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively; liquidation preference of $215,011 as of June 30, 2022   
-
    2 
Series C convertible preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 15,000 shares designated; 15,000 and  0 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and  December 31, 2021, respectively; liquidation preference of $15,632,500 as of June 30, 2022   2    
-
 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized;  117,527,249 and 97,563,841 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively   11,753    9,756 
Additional paid-in capital   331,390,931    305,117,091 
Accumulated deficit   (117,266,369)   (99,951,839)
Total equity attributable to HOFRE   214,136,317    205,175,010 
Non-controlling interest   (832,730)   (596,766)
Total equity   213,303,587    204,578,244 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity  $377,767,171   $337,287,911 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
   For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Revenues                
Sponsorships, net of activation costs  $452,772   $1,508,402   $1,272,062   $2,983,838 
Event, rents and cost recoveries   668,863    60,135    1,006,256    103,680 
Hotel revenues   1,563,900    795,222    2,513,741    1,191,560 
Total revenues   2,685,535    2,363,759    4,792,059    4,279,078 
                     
Operating expenses                    
Operating expenses   6,799,280    6,219,781    14,325,979    12,228,780 
Hotel operating expenses   1,316,150    1,596,989    2,469,262    2,363,154 
Commission expense   516,833    260,583    656,743    427,250 
Depreciation expense   3,527,581    2,972,130    6,769,866    5,893,067 
Total operating expenses   12,159,844    11,049,483    24,221,850    20,912,251 
                     
Loss from operations   (9,474,309)   (8,685,724)   (19,429,791)   (16,633,173)
                     
Other income (expense)                    
Interest expense, net   (921,392)   (1,004,419)   (2,134,933)   (1,959,727)
Amortization of discount on note payable   (1,122,324)   (1,164,613)   (2,478,298)   (2,398,727)
Change in fair value of warrant liability   2,423,000    26,315,888    7,173,000    (90,035,112)
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt   
-
    
-
    (148,472)   390,400 
Total other income (expense)   379,284    24,146,856    2,411,297    (94,003,166)
                     
Net (loss) income  $(9,095,025)  $15,461,132   $(17,018,494)  $(110,636,339)
                     
Series B preferred stock dividends   (266,000)   (130,000)   (532,000)   (130,000)
Loss attributable to non-controlling interest   158,592    209,921    235,964    160,210 
                     
Net (loss) income attributable to HOFRE stockholders  $(9,202,433)  $15,541,053   $(17,314,530)  $(110,606,129)
                     
Net (loss) income per share, basic  $(0.08)  $0.16   $(0.16)  $(1.30)
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic   113,997,493    94,397,222    109,194,639    84,978,294 
                     
Net (loss) income per share, diluted  $(0.08)  $
-
   $(0.16)  $(1.30)
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted   113,997,493    107,353,272    109,194,639    84,978,294 

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021

(unaudited)

 

   Series B
Convertible
Preferred stock
   Series C
Convertible
Preferred stock
   Common Stock   Additional Paid-In   Retained Earnings (Accumulated   Total Equity Attributable to HOFRE   Non-controlling   Total Stockholders’ 
   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Shares   Amount   Capital   Deficit)   Stockholders   Interest   Equity 
Balance as of January 1, 2021   -   $-    -   $-    64,091,266   $6,410   $172,112,688   $(6,840,871)  $165,278,227   $(196,506)  $165,081,721 
                                                        
Stock-based compensation on restricted stock units   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,386,543    -    1,386,543    -   $1,386,543 
February 12, 2021 Capital Raise, net of offering costs   -    -    -    -    12,244,897    1,224    27,560,774    -    27,561,998    -    27,561,998 
February 18, 2021 Overallotment, net of offering costs   -    -    -    -    1,836,734    184    4,184,814    -    4,184,998    -    4,184,998 
Exercise of Warrants   -    -    -    -    16,005,411    1,601    73,570,976    -    73,572,577    -    73,572,577 
Net (loss) income   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (126,147,182)   (126,147,182)   49,711    (126,097,471)
                                                        
Balance as of March 31, 2021   -   $-    -   $-    94,178,308   $9,419   $278,815,795   $(132,988,053)  $145,837,161   $(146,795)  $145,690,366 
                                                        
Stock-based compensation on RSU and restricted stock awards   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,620,149    -    1,620,149    -    1,620,149 
Issuance of vested RSUs   -    -    -    -    24,028    2    (2)   -    -    -    - 
Exercise of warrants   -    -    -    -    669,732    67    3,116,338    -    3,116,405    -    3,116,405 
Sale of Series B preferred stock and warrants   15,200    2.00    -    -    -    -    15,199,998    -    15,200,000    -    15,200,000 
Series B preferred stock dividends   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (130,000)   (130,000)   
 
    (130,000)
Net income (loss)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    15,671,053    15,671,053    (209,921)   15,461,132 
                                                        
Balance as of June 30, 2021   15,200   $2    -   $-    94,872,068   $9,488   $298,752,278   $(117,447,000)  $181,314,768   $(356,716)  $180,958,052 
                                                        
Balance as of January 1, 2022   15,200   $2    -   $-    97,563,841   $9,756   $305,117,091   $(99,951,839)  $205,175,010   $(596,766)  $204,578,244 
                                                        
Stock-based compensation on RSU and restricted stock awards   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,287,695    -    1,287,695    -    1,287,695 
Stock-based compensation - common stock awards   -    -    -    -    25,000    3    28,497    -    28,500    -    28,500 
Issuance of restricted stock awards   -    -    -    -    152,971    15    (15)   -    -    -    - 
Vesting of restricted stock units   -    -    -    -    539,058    54    (54)   -    -    -    - 
Sale of shares under ATM   -    -    -    -    12,581,986    1,258    14,233,674    -    14,234,932    -    14,234,932 
Shares issued in connection with amendment of notes payable   -    -    -    -    860,000    86    802,975    -    803,061    -    803,061 
Warrants issued in connection with amendment of notes payable   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,088,515    -    1,088,515    -    1,088,515 
Modification of Series C and Series D warrants   -    -    -    -    -    -    3,736,000    -    3,736,000    -    3,736,000 
Preferred stock dividends   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (266,000)   (266,000)   -    (266,000)
Exchange of Series B preferred stock for Series C preferred stock   (15,000)   (2)   15,000    2    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (7,846,097)   (7,846,097)   (77,372)   (7,923,469)
                                                        
Balance as of March 31, 2022   200   $-    15,000   $2    111,722,856   $11,172   $326,294,378   $(108,063,936)  $218,241,616   $(674,138)  $217,567,478 
                                                        
Stock-based compensation on RSU and restricted stock awards   -    -    -    -    -    -    1,254,724    -    1,254,724    -    1,254,724 
Issuance of restricted stock awards   -    -    -    -    44,197    5    (5)   -    -    -    - 
Vesting of restricted stock units   -    -    -    -    2,319    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Shares issued in connection with issuance of notes payable   -    -    -    -    125,000    13    75,406    -    75,419    -    75,419 
Warrants issued in connection with issuance of notes payable   -    -    -    -    -    -    18,709    -    18,709    -    18,709 
Sale of shares under ATM   -    -    -    -    5,632,877    563    3,747,719    -    3,748,282    -    3,748,282 
Preferred stock dividends   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (266,000)   (266,000)   -    (266,000)
Net loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (8,936,433)   (8,936,433)   (158,592)   (9,095,025)
                                                        
Balance as of June 30, 2022   200   $-    15,000   $2    117,527,249   $11,753   $331,390,931   $(117,266,369)  $214,136,317   $(832,730)  $213,303,587 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2022     2021  
Cash Flows From Operating Activities            
Net loss   $ (17,018,494 )   $ (110,636,339 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows used in operating activities                
Depreciation expense     6,769,866       5,893,067  
Amortization of note discounts     2,478,298       2,398,727  
Interest paid in kind     1,681,722       952,012  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt     148,472       (390,400 )
Change in fair value of warrant liability     (7,173,000 )     90,035,112  
Stock-based compensation expense     2,570,919       3,006,692  
Amortization of right of use asset     90,876       -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable     (370,525 )     675,668  
Prepaid expenses and other assets     1,430,448       (2,033,495 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses     8,196,272       (2,060,008 )
Operating leases     9,215       -  
Due to affiliates     1,777,542       178,436  
Other liabilities     4,830,587       (275,640 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities     5,422,198       (12,256,168 )
                 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities                
Additions to project development costs and property and equipment     (40,022,805 )     (26,098,120 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (40,022,805 )     (26,098,120 )
                 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities                
Proceeds from notes payable     20,714,311       6,000,000  
Repayments of notes payable     (3,144,677 )     (4,309,947 )
Payment of financing costs     (210,032 )     (15,000 )
Proceeds from sale of Series B preferred stock and warrants     -       15,200,000  
Proceeds from equity raises     -       31,746,996  
Proceeds from exercise of warrants     -       23,346,870  
Payment of Series B dividends     (300,000 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of common stock under ATM     17,983,214       -  
Net cash provided by financing activities     35,042,816       71,968,919  
                 
Net increase in cash and restricted cash     442,209       33,614,631  
                 
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of year     17,388,040       40,053,461  
                 
Cash and restricted cash, end of period   $ 17,830,249     $ 73,668,092  
                 
Cash   $ 10,615,810     $ 61,908,208  
Restricted Cash     7,214,439       11,759,884  
Total cash and restricted cash   $ 17,830,249     $ 73,668,092  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

   For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2022   2021 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information        
Cash paid during the year for interest  $3,520,404   $1,702,523 
Cash paid for income taxes  $
-
   $
-
 
           
Non-cash investing and financing activities          
Project development cost acquired through accounts payable and accrued expenses, net  $4,539,444   $5,782,496 
Settlement of warrant liability  $
-
   $53,342,112 
Amendment of Series C warrant liability for equity classification  $3,336,000   $
-
 
Amendment of Series C and D warrants  $400,000   $
-
 
Initial value of right of use asset upon adoption of ASC 842  $7,741,955   $
-
 
Accrued Series B preferred stock dividends  $232,000   $130,000 
Amounts due to affiliate exchanged for note payable  $850,000   $- 
Shares issued in connection with amendment of notes payable  $803,061   $
-
 
Warrants issued in connection with amendment of notes payable  $1,088,515   $
-
 
Shares issued in connection with issuance of notes payable  $75,419   $
-
 
Warrants issued in connection with issuance of notes payable  $18,709   $- 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Organization and Nature of Business

 

Organization and Nature of Business

 

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, a Delaware corporation (together with its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise, the “Company” or “HOFRE”), was incorporated in Delaware as GPAQ Acquisition Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of our legal predecessor, Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (“GPAQ”), a special purpose acquisition company.

 

On July 1, 2020, the Company consummated a business combination with HOF Village, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“HOF Village”), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 16, 2019 (as amended on November 6, 2019, March 10, 2020 and May 22, 2020, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, GPAQ, GPAQ Acquiror Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Acquiror Merger Sub”), GPAQ Company Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Company Merger Sub”), HOF Village and HOF Village Newco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Newco”). The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are referred to as the “Business Combination.”

 

The Company is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the National Football Museum, Inc., doing business as the Pro Football Hall of Fame (“PFHOF”). Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Company owns the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment, and media destination centered around the PFHOF’s campus. The Company is pursuing a differentiation strategy across three pillars, including destination-based assets, HOF Village Media Group, LLC (“Hall of Fame Village Media”), and gaming (including the fantasy football league in which the Company acquired a majority stake in 2020). The Company is located in the only tourism development district in the state of Ohio.

 

The Company has entered into several agreements with PFHOF, an affiliate of the Company, and certain government entities, which outline the rights and obligations of each of the parties with regard to the property on which the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls sits, portions of which are owned by the Company and portions of which are net leased to the Company by government and quasi-governmental entities (see Note 9 for additional information). Under these agreements, the PFHOF and the lessor entities are entitled to use portions of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls on a direct-cost basis.

 

COVID-19

 

Since 2020, the world has been impacted by the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted the Company’s business in a number of ways, most significantly with regard to a reduction in the number of events and attendance at events at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and ForeverLawn Sports Complex, which has also negatively impacted the Company’s ability to sell sponsorships. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a number of supply chain disruptions, which have negatively impacted the Company’s ability to obtain the materials needed to complete construction as well as increases in the costs of materials and labor. The continued impact of these disruptions and the ultimate extent of their adverse impact on the Company’s financial and operating results will continue to be dictated by the length of time that such disruptions continue, which will, in turn, depend on the currently unpredictable duration and severity of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and among other things, the impact of governmental actions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as individuals’ and companies’ risk tolerance regarding health matters going forward and developing strain mutations.

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 1: Organization and Nature of Business (continued)

 

Liquidity

 

The Company has sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations through June 30, 2022. Since inception, the Company’s operations have been funded principally through the issuance of debt and equity. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had approximately $11 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and $7 million of restricted cash.

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company and ErieBank agreed to extend the MKG DoubleTree Loan (as defined in Note 4) in principal amount of $15,300,000 to September 13, 2023. See Note 4, Notes Payable, for more information on this transaction.

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company executed a series of transactions with affiliates of Industrial Realty Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company that is controlled by the Company’s director Stuart Lichter (“IRG”), and JKP Financial, LLC (“JKP”), whereby the IRG affiliates and JKP extended certain of the Company’s debt in aggregate principal amount of $22,853,831 to March 31, 2024. See Note 4, Notes Payable, for more information on this transaction.

 

On June 16, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with CH Capital Lending, LLC, which is an affiliate of the Company’s director Stuart Lichter (“CH Capital Lending”), whereby CH Capital Lending agreed to lend the Company $10,500,000.

 

On June 16, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Stark Community Foundation, whereby Stark Community Foundation agreed to lend to the Company $5,000,000, of which $2,500,000 has been provided to the Company to date. See Stark Community Foundation Loan under Note 4, Notes Payable, for more information on this transaction.

 

On July 1, 2022, the Company entered into an Energy Project Cooperative Agreement (the “EPC Agreement”) with Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, Inc., SPH Canton St, LLC, an affiliate of Stonehill Strategic Capital, LLC and City of Canton, Ohio. Under the EPC Agreement, the Company was provided $33,387,844 in Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) financing. See Note 12, Subsequent Events, for more information on this transaction.

 

The Company believes that, as a result of the Company’s demonstrated historical ability to finance and refinance debt, the transactions described above and its current ongoing negotiations, it will have sufficient cash and future financing to meet its funding requirements over the next 12 months from the issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Notwithstanding, the Company expects that it will need to raise additional financing to accomplish its development plan over the next several years. The Company is seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing. There are no assurances that the Company will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company or at all, or that cash flows generated from its operations will be sufficient to meet its current operating costs. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development, which could harm its financial condition and operating results.

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and Rule 10 of Regulation S-X under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP. However, in the opinion of the management of the Company, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results have been included in these statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed on March 14, 2022. Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any subsequent quarters or for the year ending December 31, 2022.

 

Consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts and activity of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Investments in a variable interest entity in which the Company is not the primary beneficiary, or where the Company does not own a majority interest but has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. All intercompany profits, transactions, and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company owns a 60% interest in Mountaineer GM, LLC (“Mountaineer”), whose results are consolidated into the Company’s results of operations. The portion of Mountaineer’s net income (loss) that is not attributable to the Company is included in non-controlling interest.

 

Emerging Growth Company

 

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). It may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. The Company will cease to be an emerging growth company on January 30, 2023.

 

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such an extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of the Company’s financial statements with another public company which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company which has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates and assumptions for the Company relate to bad debt, depreciation, costs capitalized to project development costs, useful lives of assets, stock-based compensation, and fair value of financial instruments (including the fair value of the Company’s warrant liability). Management adjusts such estimates when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) 

 

Warrant Liability

 

The Company accounts for warrants for shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”) that are not indexed to its own stock as liabilities at fair value on the balance sheet under U.S. GAAP. Such warrants are subject to remeasurement at each balance sheet date and any change in fair value is recognized as a component of other expense on the statement of operations. The Company will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of such Common Stock warrants. At that time, the portion of the warrant liability related to such Common Stock warrants will be reclassified to additional paid-in capital.

 

Cash and Restricted Cash

 

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased, to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. The Company maintains its cash and escrow accounts at national financial institutions. The balances, at times, may exceed federally insured limits.

 

Restricted cash includes escrow reserve accounts for capital improvements and debt service as required under certain of the Company’s debt agreements. The balances as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were $7,214,439 and $7,105,057, respectively.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable are generally amounts due under sponsorship and other agreements. Accounts receivable are reviewed for delinquencies on a case-by-case basis and are considered delinquent when the sponsor or debtor has missed a scheduled payment. Interest is not charged on delinquencies.

 

The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected. Management individually reviews all delinquent accounts receivable balances and based on an assessment of current creditworthiness, estimates the portion, if any, of the balance that will not be collected. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has recorded an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,125,000 and $0, respectively.

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue with Contracts with Customers, to properly recognize revenue. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

 

The Company generates revenues from various streams such as sponsorship agreements, rents, cost recoveries, events, hotel operation, Hall of Fantasy League, and through the sale of non-fungible tokens. The sponsorship arrangements, in which the customer sponsors a play area or event and receives specified brand recognition and other benefits over a set period of time, recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the time period specified in the contract. The excess of amounts contractually due over the amounts of sponsorship revenue recognized are included in other liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Contractually due but unpaid sponsorship revenue are included in accounts receivable on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. Refer to Note 6 for more details. Revenue for rents, cost recoveries, and events are recognized at the time the respective event or service has been performed. Rental revenue for long term leases is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease beginning on the commencement date.

 

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer. If the contract does not specify the revenue by performance obligation, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. Such prices are generally determined using prices charged to customers or using the Company’s expected cost plus margin. Revenue is recognized as the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied. If consideration is received in advance of the Company’s performance, including amounts which are refundable, recognition of revenue is deferred until the performance obligation is satisfied or amounts are no longer refundable.

 

The Company’s owned hotel revenues primarily consist of hotel room sales, revenue from accommodations sold in conjunction with other services (e.g., package reservations), food and beverage sales, and other ancillary goods and services (e.g., parking) related to owned hotel properties. Revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied or goods and services have been delivered or rendered, respectively. Payment terms typically align with when the goods and services are provided. Although the transaction prices of hotel room sales, goods, and other services are generally fixed and based on the respective room reservation or other agreement, an estimate to reduce the transaction price is required if a discount is expected to be provided to the customer. For package reservations, the transaction price is allocated to the performance obligations within the package based on the estimated standalone selling price of each component.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company utilizes an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. The provision for income taxes is based upon income or loss after adjustment for those permanent items that are not considered in the determination of taxable income. Deferred income taxes represent the tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.

 

The Company evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.

 

Tax benefits are recognized only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement. A liability for “unrecognized tax benefits” is recorded for any tax benefits claimed in the Company’s tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, no liability for unrecognized tax benefits was required to be reported.

 

The Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties associated with tax audits is to record such items as a component of general and administrative expense. There were no amounts incurred for penalties and interest during the three or six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021. The Company does not expect its uncertain tax position to change during the next twelve months. Management is currently unaware of any issues under review that could result in significant payments, accruals or material deviations from its position. The Company’s effective tax rates of zero differ from the statutory rate for the years presented primarily due to the Company’s net operating loss, which was fully reserved for all years presented.

 

The Company has identified its United States tax return and its state tax return in Ohio as its “major” tax jurisdictions, and such returns for the years 2018 through 2021 remain subject to examination.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses all advertising and marketing costs as they are incurred and records them as “Operating expenses” on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Total advertising and marketing costs for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $374,256 and $72,016, respectively and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were $399,346 and 347,874, respectively.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Software Development Costs

 

The Company recognizes all costs incurred to establish technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed as research and development costs. Prior to the point of reaching technological feasibility, all costs shall be expensed when incurred. Once the development of the product establishes technological feasibility, the Company will begin capitalizing these costs. Management exercises its judgement in determining when technological feasibility is established based on when a product design and working model have been completed and the completeness of the working model and its consistency with the product design have been confirmed through testing.

 

Film and Media Costs

 

The Company capitalizes all costs to develop films and related media as an asset, included in “project development costs” on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. The costs for each film or media will be expensed over the expected release period.

 

Fair Value Measurement

 

The Company follows FASB’s ASC 820–10, Fair Value Measurement, to measure the fair value of its financial instruments and to incorporate disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments. ASC 820–10 establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, ASC 820–10 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels.

  

The three levels of fair value hierarchy defined by ASC 820–10-20 are described below:

 

Level 1  

Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the

reporting date.

     
Level 2  

Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either

directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.

     
Level 3   Pricing inputs that are generally unobservable inputs and not corroborated by market data.

 

Financial assets or liabilities are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.

 

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

 

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

 

The Company uses Levels 1 and 3 of the fair value hierarchy to measure the fair value of its warrant liabilities. The Company revalues such liabilities at every reporting period and recognizes gains or losses on the change in fair value of the warrant liabilities as “change in fair value of warrant liabilities” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

The following table provides the financial liabilities measured on a recurring basis and reported at fair value on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value:

 

   Level   June 30, 2022   December 31,
2021
 
Warrant liabilities – Public Series A Warrants   1   $2,706,000   $4,617,000 
Warrant liabilities – Private Series A Warrants   3    10,000    110,000 
Warrant liabilities – Series B Warrants   3    444,000    2,416,000 
Warrant liabilities – Series C Warrants   3    
-
    6,526,000 
Fair value of aggregate warrant liabilities       $3,160,000   $13,669,000 

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Fair Value Measurement (continued)

 

The Series A Warrants issued to the previous shareholders of GPAQ (the “Public Series A Warrants”) are classified as Level 1 due to the use of an observable market quote in the active market. Level 3 financial liabilities consist of the Series A Warrants issued to the sponsors of GPAQ (the “Private Series A Warrants”), the Series B Warrants issued in the Company’s November 2020 follow-on public offering, and the Series C Warrants issued in the Company’s December 2020 private placement (“Series C Warrants”), for which there is no current market for these securities, and the determination of fair value requires significant judgment or estimation. Changes in fair value measurement categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded appropriately.

 

Subsequent measurement

 

The following table presents the changes in fair value of the warrant liabilities:

 

   Public Series A Warrants   Private Series A Warrants   Series B Warrants   Series C Warrants   Total Warrant Liability 
Fair value as of December 31, 2021  $4,617,000   $110,000   $2,416,000   $6,526,000   $13,669,000 
                          
Amendment of warrants to equity classification   
-
    
-
    
-
    (3,336,000)   (3,336,000)
Change in fair value   (1,911,000)   (100,000)   (1,972,000)   (3,190,000)   (7,173,000)
                          
Fair value as of June 30, 2022  $2,706,000   $10,000   $444,000   $
-
   $3,160,000 

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company and CH Capital Lending amended the Series C Warrants. The Amended and Restated Series C Warrants extend the term of the Series C Warrants to March 1, 2027. The exercise price of $1.40 per share was not modified, but the amendments subject the exercise price to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. The amendments also remove certain provisions that previously caused the Series C Warrants to be accounted for as a liability.

  

The key inputs into the Black Scholes valuation model for the Level 3 valuations as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 are as follows:

 

   June 30, 2022   March 1,
2022
   December 31, 2021 
   Private Series A Warrants   Series B Warrants   Series C Warrants   Private Series A Warrants   Series B Warrants   Series C Warrants 
Term (years)   3.0    3.4    3.8    3.5    3.9    4.0 
Stock price  $0.59   $0.59   $1.01   $1.52   $1.52   $1.52 
Exercise price  $11.50   $1.40   $1.40   $11.50   $1.40   $1.40 
Dividend yield   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%
Expected volatility   59.9%   57.6%   54.7%   50.6%   50.6%   50.6%
Risk free interest rate   3.0%   3.0%   1.5%   1.3%   1.3%   1.3%
                               
Number of shares   2,103,573    3,760,570    10,036,925    2,103,573    3,760,570    10,036,925 
Value (per share)  $0.005   $0.12   $0.33   $0.05   $0.64   $0.65 

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

 

Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods.

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s potentially dilutive common stock equivalent shares, which include incremental common shares issuable upon (i) the exercise of outstanding stock options and warrants, (ii) vesting of restricted stock units and restricted stock awards, and (iii) conversion of preferred stock, are only included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share when their effect is dilutive.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company calculated net income per share, diluted, as follows:

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30,
2021
 
Numerator for net income per share     
Net income attributable to common stock – basic  $15,541,053 
Reverse: change in fair value of warrant liabilities   (15,025,888)
Net income available to common stockholders – diluted  $515,165 
      
Denominator for net income per share     
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic   94,397,222 
Unvested restricted stock awards   477,286 
Unvested restricted stock units   3,220,972 
Warrants to purchase shares of common stock, treasury method   9,257,792 
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted   107,353,272 
      
Net income per share – basic  $0.16 
      
Net income per share – diluted  $0.00 

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, and for the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company was in a loss position and therefore all potentially dilutive securities would be anti-dilutive and the calculations are presented on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

  

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share (continued)

 

At June 30, 2022 and 2021, the following outstanding common stock equivalents have been excluded from the calculation of net loss per share because their impact would be anti-dilutive.

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30,   For the Six Months Ended June 30, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Warrants to purchase shares of Common Stock   44,137,349    27,214,854    44,137,349    41,112,349 
Unvested restricted stock awards   238,643    
-
    238,643    477,286 
Unvested restricted stock units to be settled in shares of Common Stock   2,929,187    
-
    2,929,187    3,220,972 
Shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of convertible notes   24,088,729    3,321,706    24,088,729    3,321,706 
Shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series B Preferred Stock   65,359    
-
    65,359    
-
 
Shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of Series C Preferred Stock   10,000,000    
-
    10,000,000    
-
 
Total potentially dilutive securities   81,459,267    30,536,560    81,459,267    48,132,313 

 

Recent Accounting Standards

 

In February 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as modified by subsequently issued ASU Nos. 2018-01, 2018-10, 2018-11, 2018-20, and 2019-01 (collectively “ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 requires recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. In June 2020, FASB issued ASU 2020-05, further extending the effective date by one year making it effective for the Company for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. Most prominent among the changes in ASU 2016-02 is the lessees’ recognition of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for operating leases. The right-of-use asset and lease liability are initially measured based on the present value of committed lease payments. Leases are classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition. Expenses related to operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis, while those related to financing leases are recognized under a front-loaded approach in which interest expense and amortization of the right-of-use asset are presented separately in the statement of operations. Similarly, lessors are required to classify leases as sales-type, finance, or operating with classification affecting the pattern of income recognition. As the Company is an emerging growth company and following private company deadlines, the Company implemented this ASU beginning on January 1, 2022.

 

Classification for both lessees and lessors is based on an assessment of whether risks and rewards as well as substantive control have been transferred through a lease contract. ASU 2016-02 also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Recent Accounting Standards (continued)

  

In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-01, Leases (Topic 842): Codification Improvements, which requires an entity (a lessee or lessor) to provide transition disclosures under Topic 250 upon adoption of Topic 842. In February 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-02, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related to Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases. The ASU adds and amends SEC paragraphs in the ASC to reflect the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 related to the new credit losses standard and comments by the SEC staff related to the revised effective date of the new leases standard. This new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Upon the adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2022, the Company recognized a right of use asset of approximately $7.7 million and corresponding lease liability of approximately $3.4 million. The initial recognition of the ROU asset included the reclassification of approximately $4.4 million of prepaid rent as of January 1, 2022. See Note 11 for additional disclosure regarding the Company’s right of use assets and lease liabilities.

 

In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt—Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options. ASU 2021-04 addresses issuer’s accounting for certain modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options. ASU 2021-04 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021 and interim periods within those fiscal years, which is fiscal 2023 for us, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2022, which did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity, which amends the accounting standards for convertible debt instruments that may be settled entirely or partially in cash upon conversion. ASU No. 2020-06 eliminates requirements to separately account for liability and equity components of such convertible debt instruments and eliminates the ability to use the treasury stock method for calculating diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments whose principal amount may be settled using shares. Instead, ASU No. 2020-06 requires (i) the entire amount of the security to be presented as a liability on the balance sheet and (ii) application of the “if-converted” method for calculating diluted earnings per share. The required use of the “if-converted” method will not impact the Company’s diluted earnings per share as long as the Company is in a net loss position. The guidance in ASU No. 2020-06 is required for annual reporting periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2021, for public business entities. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those annual reporting periods. The Company early adopted this guidance for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022, and did so on a modified retrospective basis, without requiring any adjustments.

 

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(Unaudited)

 

Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Subsequent Events

 

Subsequent events have been evaluated through August 11, 2022, the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued. Except for as disclosed in Notes 1 and 12, no other events have been identified requiring disclosure or recording.

 

Note 3: Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of the following:

 

   Useful Life  June 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Land     $4,186,090   $4,186,090 
Land improvements  25 years   31,194,623    31,194,623 
Building and improvements  15 to 39 years   206,307,167    192,384,530 
Equipment  5 to 10 years   2,977,886    2,338,894 
Property and equipment, gross      244,665,766    230,104,137 
              
Less: accumulated depreciation      (56,413,441)   (49,643,575)
Property and equipment, net     $188,252,325   $180,460,562 
              
Project development costs     $158,722,100   $128,721,480 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $3,527,581 and $2,972,130, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, of $6,769,866 and $5,893,067, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred $42,920,667 and $18,626,781 of capitalized project development costs, respectively.

 

Included in project development costs are film development costs of $464,000 and $464,000 as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net

 

Notes payable, net consisted of the following at June 30, 2022:

 

   Gross   Discount   Net   Interest Rate   Maturity Date
TIF loan  $9,345,000   $(1,583,943)  $7,761,057    5.20%  7/31/2048
Preferred equity loan   3,600,000    
-
    3,600,000    7.00%  Various
City of Canton Loan   3,500,000    (5,925)   3,494,075    5.00%  7/1/2027
New Market/SCF   2,999,989    
-
    2,999,989    4.00%  12/30/2024
Constellation EME   2,639,242    
-
    2,639,242    6.05%  12/31/2022
JKP Capital Loan   8,733,428    (608,880)   8,124,548    12.00%  3/31/2024
MKG DoubleTree Loan   15,300,000    
-
    15,300,000    6.55%  9/13/2023
Convertible PIPE Notes   25,288,079    (9,663,632)   15,624,447    10.00%  3/31/2025
Canton Cooperative Agreement   2,670,000    (171,581)   2,498,419    3.85%  5/15/2040
CH Capital Loan   8,462,640    (844,218)   7,618,422    12.00%  3/31/2024
Constellation EME #2   4,005,064    
-
    4,005,064    5.93%  4/30/2026
IRG Split Note   4,273,543    (334,615)   3,938,928    8.00%  3/31/2024
JKP Split Note   4,273,543    (292,355)   3,981,188    8.00%  3/31/2024
ErieBank Loan   17,039,912    (567,889)   16,472,023    5.75%  6/15/2034
PACE Equity Loan   8,250,966    (276,713)   7,974,253    6.05%  12/31/2046
PACE Equity CFP   27,586    (27,586)   
-
    6.05%  12/31/2046
CFP Loan   4,000,000    (101,611)   3,898,389    6.50%  4/30/2023
Stark County Community Foundation   2,500,000    
-
    2,500,000    6.00%  5/31/2029
CH Capital Bridge Loan   10,500,000    
-
    10,500,000    12.00%  9/10/2022
Total  $137,408,992   $(14,478,948)  $122,930,044         

 

Notes payable, net consisted of the following at December 31, 2021:

 

   Gross   Discount   Net 
TIF loan  $9,451,000   $(1,611,476)  $7,839,524 
Preferred equity loan   3,600,000    
-
    3,600,000 
City of Canton Loan   3,500,000    (6,509)   3,493,491 
New Market/SCF   2,999,989    
-
    2,999,989 
Constellation EME   5,227,639    
-
    5,227,639 
JKP Capital loan   6,953,831    
-
    6,953,831 
MKG DoubleTree Loan   15,300,000    (83,939)   15,216,061 
Convertible PIPE Notes   24,059,749    (11,168,630)   12,891,119 
Canton Cooperative Agreement   2,670,000    (174,843)   2,495,157 
Aquarian Mortgage Loan   7,400,000    (439,418)   6,960,582 
Constellation EME #2   4,455,346    
-
    4,455,346 
IRG Note   8,500,000    
-
    8,500,000 
ErieBank Loan   13,353,186    (598,966)   12,754,220 
PACE Equity Loan   8,250,966    (277,729)   7,973,237 
Total  $115,721,706   $(14,361,510)  $101,360,196 

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded amortization of note discounts of $1,122,324 and $1,164,613, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, of $2,478,298 and $2,398,727, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded paid-in-kind interest of $963,428 and $741,243, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded paid-in-kind interest of $1,681,722 and $952,012, respectively.

 

Accrued Interest on Notes Payable

 

As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, accrued interest on notes payable, were as follows:

 

   June 30, 2022   December 31,
2021
 
TIF loan  $33,159   $22,208 
Preferred equity loan   48,825    203,350 
New Market/SCF   17,833    89,682 
Constellation EME   13,142    
-
 
City of Canton Loan   1,484    5,979 
JKP Capital Note   
-
    1,251,395 
Canton Cooperative Agreement   39,511    39,416 
CH Capital Loan   55,652    
-
 
IRG Split Note   28,490    
-
 
JKP Split Note   28,490    
-
 
ErieBank Loan   31,910    26,706 
PACE Equity Loan   284,242    30,824 
Stark Community Foundation   5,834    - 
CH Capital Bridge Loan   38,000    - 
Total  $626,572   $1,669,560 

 

The amounts above were included in “accounts payable and accrued expenses” on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

 

For more information on the notes payable above, please see Note 4 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed on March 14, 2022.

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

JKP Capital Loan

 

On June 24, 2020, HOF Village and HOFV Hotel II executed a loan evidenced by a promissory note (the “JKP Capital Loan”) in favor of JKP Financial, LLC (“JKP”) for the principal sum of $7,000,000. The JKP Capital Loan bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and matured on December 2, 2021, on which date all unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest is due. The JKP Capital Loan is secured by the membership interests in HOFV Hotel II held by HOF Village.

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company amended the JKP Capital Loan. The Second Amendment to JKP Capital Loan (i) revises the outstanding principal balance of the JKP Capital Loan to include interest that has accrued and has not been paid as of March 1, 2022, and (ii) extends the maturity of the JKP Capital Loan to March 31, 2024, and (iii) amends the JKP Capital Loan to be convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $1.09 per share, subject to adjustment. The conversion price is subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment.

 

As part of the consideration for the Second Amendment to JKP Capital Loan, the Company issued in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act: (i) 280,000 shares of Common Stock to JKP and (ii) a Series F Warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock to JKP.

 

The Company accounted for this transaction as an extinguishment, given that a substantive conversion feature was added to the JKP Capital Loan. The Company recorded the relative fair value of the shares of Common Stock and Series F Warrants as a discount against the JKP Capital Loan. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series F Warrants:

 

Term (years)   5.0 
Stock price  $1.01 
Exercise price  $1.09 
Dividend yield   0.0%
Expected volatility   51.2%
Risk free interest rate   1.6%
Number of shares   1,000,000 

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

MKG DoubleTree Loan

 

On September 14, 2020, the Company entered into a construction loan agreement with Erie Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of CNB Financial Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation, as lender. The Company has applied and been approved for a first mortgage loan for $15.3 million (“MKG DoubleTree Loan”) with a variable interest rate of 1.75% plus the prime commercial rate, at which no time can it drop below 5%, for the purpose of renovating the McKinley Grand Hotel in the City of Canton, Ohio. The initial maturity date is 18 months after the exercised loan date, March 13, 2022, and the agreement includes an extended maturity date of September 13, 2022, should HOFRE need more time with an extension fee of 0.1% of the then outstanding principal balance. The MKG DoubleTree Loan has certain financial covenants whereby the Company must maintain a minimum tangible net worth of $5,000,000 and minimum liquidity of not less than $2,000,000. These covenants are to be tested annually based upon the financial statements at the end of each fiscal year. 

 

On March 1, 2022, HOF Village Hotel II, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into an amendment to the MKG DoubleTree Loan with the Company’s director, Stuart Lichter, as guarantor, and ErieBank, a division of CNB Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of CNB Financial Corporation, as lender, which extended the maturity to September 13, 2023. The Company accounted for this amendment as a modification, and expensed approximately $38,000 in loan modification costs.

 

CH Capital Loan (formerly known as Aquarian Mortgage Loan)

 

On December 1, 2020, the Company entered into a mortgage loan (the “Aquarian Mortgage Loan”) with Aquarian Credit Funding, LLC (“Aquarian”), as administrative agent and with Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Benefit Life Company, as lenders, for $40,000,000 of gross proceeds. The Aquarian Mortgage Loan bears interest at 10% per annum. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, Aquarian may, at its option, take such action, without notice or demand, that Aquarian deems advisable to protect and enforce its rights against the Company, including declaring the debt to become immediately due and payable.

 

On August 30, 2021, the Company and Aquarian amended the terms of the Aquarian Mortgage Loan whereby the Company paid $20 million to Lincoln Benefit Life Company. In accordance with such payment, Lincoln Benefit Life Company was removed as a lender and the aggregate principal of the Aquarian Mortgage Loan was reduced to $20 million as of September 30, 2021. The Company and Aquarian also agreed to extend the maturity date of the Aquarian Mortgage Loan to March 31, 2022.

 

On December 15, 2021, the Company repaid approximately $13 million of the Aquarian Mortgage Loan.

 

On March 1, 2022, CH Capital Lending purchased and acquired, the Company’s $7.4 million Aquarian Mortgage Loan (as thereafter amended and acquired by CH Capital Lending, the “CH Capital Loan”).

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

  

CH Capital Loan (formerly known as Aquarian Mortgage Loan) (continued)

 

On March 1, 2022, immediately after CH Capital Lending became the lender and administrative agent under the CH Capital Loan, the maturity date of the Term Loan was extended to March 31, 2024. Also under the amendment, the Term Loan was made convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The conversion price is subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. Certain current and historical fees and expenses were added to the principal amount of the CH Capital Loan so that the new principal amount is $8,347,839. The interest rate was increased from 10% to 12%. Of such 12% per annum interest: (i) 8% per annum shall be payable monthly and (ii) 4% per annum shall accumulate and be payable on the maturity date.

 

As part of the consideration for the amendment: (i) the Company issued in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act: (A) 330,000 shares of Common Stock to CH Capital Lending, and (B) a warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock (“Series E Warrant”) to CH Capital Lending, (ii) the Company was required to, subject to approval of its board of directors, create a series of preferred stock, to be known as 7.00% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”), and, upon the request of CH Capital Lending, exchange each share of the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, that is held by CH Capital Lending for one share of Series C Preferred Stock, and (iii) the Company and CH Capital Lending amended and restated the Series C Warrants and Series D Warrants that the Company issued to CH Capital Lending.

 

The Series E Warrants have an exercise price of $1.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The exercise price is subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. The Series E Warrants may be exercised from and after March 1, 2023, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Series E Warrants. Unexercised Series E Warrants will expire on March 1, 2027. The Series E Warrants shall be cancelled without any further action on the part of the Company or the holder, in the event that the Company repays in full on or before March 1, 2023, the CH Capital Loan.

 

The Company accounted for this transaction as an extinguishment, given that a substantive conversion feature was added to the CH Capital Loan. The Company recorded the relative fair value of the shares of Common Stock and Series E Warrants as a discount against the CH Capital Loan. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series E Warrants:

 

Term (years)   5.0 
Stock price  $1.01 
Exercise price  $1.50 
Dividend yield   0.0%
Expected volatility   51.2%
Risk free interest rate   1.6%
Number of shares   1,000,000 

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

IRG Note

 

On November 23, 2021, the Company, and IRG entered into a promissory note (the “IRG Note”) pursuant to which IRG made a loan to the Company in the aggregate amount of $8,500,000. Interest will accrue on the outstanding balance of the Note at a rate of 8% per annum, compounded monthly. The Company will pay interest to IRG under the Note on the first day of each month, in arrears. The Note has a maturity date of June 30, 2022.

 

On March 1, 2022, pursuant to an Assignment of Promissory Note, dated March 1, 2022, IRG assigned (a) a one-half (½) interest in the IRG Note to IRG (the “IRG Split Note”) and (b) a one-half (½) interest in the IRG Note to JKP (the “JKP Split Note”). See “IRG Split Note” and “JKP Split Note,” below.

 

IRG Split Note

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company entered into a First Amended and Restated Promissory Note with IRG, which amended and restated the IRG Split Note (the “Amended IRG Split Note). The Amended IRG Split Note extended the maturity to March 31, 2024. Under the Amended IRG Split Note, the principal and accrued interest are convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $1.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The conversion price is subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. The principal amount of the Amended IRG Split Note is $4,273,543.

 

As part of the consideration for the Amended IRG Split Note, the Company issued in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act: (i) 125,000 shares of Common Stock to IRG, LLC, and (ii) a Series E Warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock to IRG.

 

The Series E Warrants shall be cancelled without any further action on the part of the Company or the holder, in the event that the Company repays in full, on or before March 1, 2023, the Amended IRG Split Note.

 

The Company accounted for this transaction as an extinguishment, given that a substantive conversion feature was added to the Amended IRG Split Note. The Company recorded the relative fair value of the shares of Common Stock and Series E Warrants as a discount against the JKP Capital Loan. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series E Warrants:

 

Term (years)   5.0 
Stock price  $1.01 
Exercise price  $1.50 
Dividend yield   0.0%
Expected volatility   51.2%
Risk free interest rate   1.6%
Number of shares   500,000 

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

JKP Split Note

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company entered into a First Amended and Restated Promissory Note with JKP, which amended and restated the JKP Split Note (the “Amended JKP Split Note”). The Amended JKP Split Note extended the maturity to March 31, 2024. Under the Amended JKP Split Note, the principal and accrued interest are convertible into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $1.09 per share, subject to adjustment. The conversion price is subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. The principal amount of the Amended JKP Split Note is $4,273,543.

 

As part of the consideration for the Amended JKP Split Note, the Company issued in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act: (i) 125,000 shares of Common Stock to JKP, and (ii) a Series F Warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock to JKP.

 

The Series F Warrants have an exercise price of $1.09 per share, subject to adjustment. The exercise price is subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. The Series F Note Warrants may be exercised from and after March 1, 2022, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Series F Warrants. Unexercised Series F Warrants will expire on March 1, 2027.

 

The Company accounted for this transaction as an extinguishment, given that a substantive conversion feature was added to the Amended JKP Split Note. The Company recorded the relative fair value of the shares of Common Stock and Series F Warrants as a discount against the Amended JKP Split Note. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series F Warrants:

 

Term (years)   5.0 
Stock price  $1.01 
Exercise price  $1.09 
Dividend yield   0.0%
Expected volatility   51.2%
Risk free interest rate   1.6%
Number of shares   500,000 

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

CFP Loan

 

On April 27, 2022, Midwest Lender Fund, LLC, a limited liability company wholly owned by our director Stuart Lichter (“MLF”), loaned $4,000,000 (the “CFP Loan”) to HOF Village Center For Performance, LLC (“HOF Village CFP”). Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of the CFP Loan at 6.5% per annum, compounded monthly. The CFP Loan matures on April 30, 2023 or if HOF Village CFP exercises its extension option, April 30, 2024. The CFP Loan is secured by a mortgage encumbering the Center For Performance.

 

As part of the consideration for making the Loan, on June 8, 2022, the Company issued to MLF: (A) 125,000 shares (the “Commitment Fee Shares”) of Common Stock, and (B) a warrant to purchase 125,000 shares of Common Stock (“Series G Warrants”). The exercise price of the Series G Warrants will be $1.50 per share. The Series G Warrants will become exercisable one year after issuance, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Series G Warrants. Unexercised Series G Warrants will expire five years after issuance. The exercise price of the Series G Warrants will be subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment.

 

The Company recorded the relative fair value of the shares of Common Stock and Series G Warrants as a discount against the CFP Loan. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series G Warrants:

 

Term (years)   5.0 
Stock price  $0.62 
Exercise price  $1.50 
Dividend yield   0.0%
Expected volatility   52.4%
Risk free interest rate   3.0%
Number of shares   125,000 

 

PACE Financing

 

On April 28, 2022, the City of Canton, in coordination with the Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, approved legislation that will enable the Company to receive $3,200,000 in Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) financing in conjunction with the implementation of various energy-efficient improvements at the Center for Performance. Through June 30, 2022, the Company received $27,586 on this financing.

 

Stark Community Foundation Loan

 

On June 16, 2022, the Company entered into a loan agreement with Stark pursuant to which Stark agreed to lend $5,000,000 to the Company. Of this amount, the Company borrowed $2,500,000 (the “SCF Loan”) through June 30, 2022. The interest rate applicable to the SCF Loan is 6.0% annum. Interest payments are paid annually on December 31 of each year. The SCF Loan is unsecured and matures on May 31, 2029. The Company may prepay the SCF Loan without penalty.

 

Events of default under the loan include without limitation: (i) a payment default, (ii) the Company’s failure to complete the infrastructure development for Phase II on or before December 31, 2024, and (iii) the Company’s failure, following notice from Stark, to comply with any non-monetary covenant contained in the loan agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Business Loan Agreement: (a) interest due will increase by 5% per annum; and (b) Stark may, at its option, declare the Company’s obligations under the Business Loan Agreement to be immediately due and payable.

 

The loan agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for this type of loan, including without limitation (i) affirmative covenants, including furnish Stark with such financial statements and other related information at such frequencies and in such detail as Stark may reasonably request and use all SCF Loan proceeds solely for the infrastructure development for the construction of Phase II, and (ii) negative covenants, including restrictions on additional indebtedness, prepayment of other indebtedness, transactions with related parties, additional liens, mergers and acquisitions, and standard prohibitions on change of control.

 

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Note 4: Notes Payable, net (continued)

 

CH Capital Bridge Loan

 

On June 16, 2022, The Company and its subsidiaries HOF Village Retail I, LLC and HOF Village Retail II, LLC, as borrowers (the “Borrowers”), borrowed $10,500,000 (the “CH Capital Bridge Loan”) from CH Capital Lending. The CH Capital Bridge Loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note issued by the Borrowers to CH Capital Lending. Interest accrues on the Note at 12% per annum, compounded monthly. The maturity date of the Note is September 10, 2022. Borrowers have the right to prepay all or any portion of the principal amount of the Note at any time before the maturity date without penalty. Under the Note, the net proceeds of a financing that occurs after the date of the Note shall be used to prepay the Note. The Note is secured by: (i) a mortgage on real property on which the Company is building its Fan Engagement Zone (an 82,000-square-foot promenade located strategically within the campus footprint, which will include restaurants, retailers and experiential offerings) and (ii) a pledge and security interest in all of the membership interests of HOF Village Waterpark, LLC, and HOF Village Hotel I, LLC held by Newco, each of which is direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Note, including without limitation Borrowers’ failure to pay, on or before the due date any amount owing to CH Capital Lending under the Note or Borrowers’ failure, following notice from CH Capital Lending, to comply with any non-monetary covenant contained in the CH Capital Bridge Loan, (i) interest due will increase by 5% per annum; and (ii) CH Capital Lending may, at its option, declare Borrowers’ obligations under the Note to be immediately due and payable.

 

Future Minimum Principal Payments

 

The minimum required principal payments on notes payable outstanding as of June 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

For the years ending December 31,  Amount 
2022 (six months)  $13,815,568 
2023   16,889,801 
2024   34,524,169 
2025   31,051,820 
2026   1,397,073 
Thereafter   39,730,561 
Total Gross Principal Payments  $137,408,992 
      
Less: Discount   (14,478,948)
      
Total Net Principal Payments  $122,930,044 

 

The Company has various debt covenants that require certain financial information to be met. If the Company does not meet the requirements of the debt covenants, the Company will be responsible for paying the full outstanding amount of the note immediately. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all relevant debt covenants.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Stockholders’ Equity

 

Authorized Capital

 

On November 3, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Company’s charter to increase the authorized shares of Common Stock from 100,000,000 to 300,000,000. Consequently, the Company’s charter allows the Company to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock and to issue and designate its rights, without stockholder approval, of up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001.

 

Series A Preferred Stock Designation

 

On October 8, 2020, the Company filed a Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to establish preferences, limitations, and relative rights of the Series A Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series A Preferred Stock is 52,800.

 

Series B Preferred Stock Designation

 

On May 13, 2021, the Company filed a Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to establish preferences, limitations, and relative rights of the 7.00% Series B Preferred Stock (as defined below). The number of authorized shares of Series B Preferred Stock is 15,200.

 

The Company had 200 and 15,200 shares of 7.00% Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) outstanding and 15,200 and 15,200 shares authorized as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. On the third anniversary of the date on which shares of Series B Preferred Stock are first issued (the “Automatic Conversion Date”), each share of Series B Preferred Stock, except to the extent previously converted pursuant to an Optional Conversion (as defined below), shall automatically be converted into shares of Common Stock (the “Automatic Conversion”). At any time following the date on which shares of Series B Preferred Stock are first issued, and from time to time prior to the Automatic Conversion Date, each holder of Series B Preferred Stock shall have the right, but not the obligation, to elect to convert all or any portion of such holder’s shares of Series B Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock, on terms similar to the Automatic Conversion (any such conversion, an “Optional Conversion”).

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Stockholders’ Equity, (continued)

 

7.00% Series C Convertible Preferred Stock

 

On March 28, 2022, the Company filed a Certificate of Designations with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to establish preferences, limitations, and relative rights of its Series C Preferred Stock. The number of authorized shares of Series C Preferred Stock is 15,000.

 

On March 28, 2022, in accordance with the previously announced Amendment Number 6 to Term Loan Agreement by and among the Company and CH Capital Lending, the Company entered into a Securities Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with CH Capital Lending, pursuant to which the Company exchanged in a private placement (the “Private Placement”) each share of the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, that is held by CH Capital Lending for one share of the Company’s Series C Preferred Stock, resulting in the issuance of 15,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to CH Capital Lending. The Series C Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock. The shares of Series B Preferred Stock exchanged, and the Series C Preferred Stock acquired, have an aggregate liquidation preference of $15 million plus any accrued but unpaid dividends to the date of payment.

 

2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan

 

On July 1, 2020, in connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company’s omnibus incentive plan (the “2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan”) became effective immediately upon the closing of the Business Combination. The 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan was previously approved by the Company’s stockholders and Board of Directors. Subject to adjustment, the maximum number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan was 1,812,727 shares. On June 2, 2021, the Company held its 2021 Annual Meeting whereby the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase by four million the number of shares of Common Stock, that will be available for issuance under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, resulting in a maximum of 5,812,727 shares that can be issued under the amended 2020 Omnibus Inventive Plan. The amendment to the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan was previously approved by the Board of Directors of the Company, and the amended 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan became effective on June 2, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, 2,154,595 shares remained available for issuance under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Stockholders’ Equity, (continued)

 

Equity Distribution Agreement

 

On September 30, 2021, the Company entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Wedbush Securities Inc. and Maxim Group LLC with respect to an at-the-market offering program under which the Company may, from time to time, offer and sell shares of the Company’s Common Stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $50 million. From January 1 through June 30, 2022, approximately 18.2 million shares were sold resulting in net proceeds to the Company totaling approximately $17.9 million. The remaining availability under the Equity Distribution Agreement as of June 30, 2022 was approximately $28.1 million.

 

Issuance of Restricted Stock Awards

  

The Company’s activity in restricted Common Stock was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

   Number of shares   Weighted
average
grant date
fair value
 
Non–vested at January 1, 2022   238,643   $9.31 
Granted   197,168   $1.19 
Vested   (197,168)  $1.19 
Non–vested at June 30, 2022   238,643   $9.31 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, stock-based compensation related to restricted stock awards was $720,703 and $673,005, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, $1,453,460 and $1,227,551, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, unamortized stock-based compensation costs related to restricted share arrangements were $12,161 and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.1 years.

 

Issuance of Restricted Stock Units

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,836,668 Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to its employees and directors, of which 522,541 were granted under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan and 1,314,127 were granted as inducement awards. The RSUs were valued at the value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant, which was a range of $0.55 to $1.16 for these awards. The RSUs granted to employees vest one third on the first anniversary of their grant, one third on the second anniversary of their grant, and one third on the third anniversary of their grant. The RSUs granted to directors vest one year from the date of grant.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Stockholders’ Equity, (continued)

 

Issuance of Restricted Stock Units (continued)

 

The Company’s activity in RSUs was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

   Number of
shares
   Weighted average
grant date
fair value
 
Non–vested at January 1, 2022   2,207,337   $2.34 
Granted   1,836,668   $0.95 
Vested   (541,377)  $2.00 
Forfeited   (573,442)  $2.50 
Non–vested at June 30, 2022   2,929,186   $1.48 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded $586,547 and $947,144, respectively, in employee and director stock-based compensation expense, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, $1,088,959 and $1,779,141, respectively. Employee and director stock-based compensation expense is a component of “Operating expenses” in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of June 30, 2022, unamortized stock-based compensation costs related to restricted stock units were $3,178,424 and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.1 years.

 

Warrants

 

The Company’s warrant activity was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2022:

 

   Number of Shares   Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD)   Weighted Average Contractual Life (years)   Intrinsic Value (USD) 
Outstanding - January 1, 2022   41,012,349   $7.82    3.59           
Granted   3,125,000   $1.30           
Outstanding – June 30, 2022   44,137,349   $7.36    3.36   $- 
Exercisable – June 30, 2022   42,512,349   $7.59    3.31   $- 

 

Amended and Restated Series C Warrants

 

On March 1, 2022, in connection with the amendment to the IRG Split Note (as described in Note 4), the Company amended its Series C Warrants to extend the term of the Series C Warrants to March 1, 2027. The exercise price of $1.40 per share remains unchanged, but the amendments subject the exercise price to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment. The amendments also remove certain provisions regarding fundamental transactions, which subsequently allowed the Series C Warrants to be derecognized as a liability and classified as equity.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 5: Stockholders’ Equity, (continued)

 

Amended and Restated Series C Warrants (continued)

 

The Company accounted for this modification as a cost of the IRG Split Note, whereby the Company calculated the incremental fair value of the Series C Warrants and recorded them as a discount against the IRG Split Note. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series C Warrants immediately before and after modification:

 

   Original Series C
Warrants
   Modified Series C
Warrants
 
Term (years)   3.8    5.0 
Stock price  $1.01   $1.01 
Exercise price  $1.40   $1.40 
Dividend yield   0.0%   0.0%
Expected volatility   54.7%   50.8%
Risk free interest rate   1.5%   1.5%
Number of shares   10,036,925    10,036,925 
Aggregate fair value  $3,336,000   $3,648,000 

 

Amended and Restated Series D Warrants issue to CH Capital Lending

 

On March 1, 2022, in connection with the amendment to the CH Capital Loan (as described in Note 4), the Company amended the Series D Warrants issued to CH Capital Lending to extend the term of such Series D Warrants to March 1, 2027. The exercise price of $6.90 per share remains unchanged, but the amendments subject the exercise price to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment.

 

The Company accounted for this modification as a cost of the CH Capital Loan, whereby the Company calculated the incremental fair value of the Series D Warrants and recorded them as a discount against the CH Capital Loan. The following assumptions were used to calculate the fair value of Series D Warrants immediately before and after modification:

 

   Original Series D
Warrants
   Modified Series D
Warrants
 
Term (years)   2.3    5.0 
Stock price  $1.01   $1.01 
Exercise price  $6.90   $6.90 
Dividend yield   0.0%   0.0%
Expected volatility   63.5%   50.8%
Risk free interest rate   1.3%   1.6%
Number of shares   2,450,980    2,450,980 
Aggregate fair value  $50,000   $138,000 

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 6: Sponsorship Revenue and Associated Commitments

 

Johnson Controls, Inc.

 

On July 2, 2020, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreement (the “Naming Rights Agreement”) among Newco, PFHOF and Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI”), that amended and restated the Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2016 (the “Original Sponsorship Agreement”). Among other things, the Amended Sponsorship Agreement: (i) reduced the total amount of fees payable to Newco during the term of the Amended Sponsorship Agreement from $135 million to $99 million; (ii) restricted the activation proceeds from rolling over from year to year with a maximum amount of activation proceeds in one agreement year to be $750,000; and (iii) renamed the “Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village” to “Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls”. This is a prospective change, which the Company reflected beginning in the third quarter of 2020.

 

JCI has a right to terminate the Naming Rights Agreement if the Company does not provide evidence to JCI by October 31, 2021 that it has secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II, or if Phase II is not open for business by January 2, 2024, in each case subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure and a notice and cure period. In addition, under the Naming Rights Agreement JCI’s obligation to make sponsorship payments to the Company may be suspended commencing on December 31, 2020, if the Company has not provided evidence reasonably satisfactory to JCI on or before December 31, 2020, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure, that the Company has secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II.

 

Additionally, on October 9, 2020, Newco, entered into a Technology as a Service Agreement (the “TAAS Agreement”) with JCI. Pursuant to the TAAS Agreement, JCI will provide certain services related to the construction and development of the Hall of Fame Village powered by JCI (the “Project”), including, but not limited to, (i) design assist consulting, equipment sales and turn-key installation services in respect of specified systems to be constructed as part of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Project and (ii) maintenance and lifecycle services in respect of certain systems constructed as part of Phase 1, and to be constructed as part of Phase 2 and Phase 3, of the Project. Under the terms of the TAAS Agreement, Newco has agreed to pay JCI up to an aggregate of approximately $217 million for services rendered by JCI over the term of the TAAS Agreement. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, approximately $195 million and $199 million, respectively, was remaining under the TAAS Agreement.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 6: Sponsorship Revenue and Associated Commitments (continued)

 

Johnson Controls, Inc. (continued)

 

As of June 30, 2022, scheduled future cash to be received under the Naming Rights Agreement is as follows:

 

   Unrestricted   Activation   Total 
2022 (six months)  $4,000,000   $750,000   $4,750,000 
2023   4,000,000    750,000    4,750,000 
2024   4,250,000    750,000    5,000,000 
2025   4,250,000    750,000    5,000,000 
Thereafter   39,781,251    6,750,000    46,531,251 
                
Total  $56,281,251   $9,750,000   $66,031,251 

 

As services are provided, the Company is recognizing revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the Amended Sponsorship Agreement. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized $1,121,385 and $2,230,447, respectively, of net sponsorship revenue related to the Naming Rights Agreement.

 

On May 10, 2022, the Company received from JCI a notice of termination (the “TAAS Notice”) of the TAAS Agreement effective immediately. The TAAS Notice states that termination of the TAAS Agreement by JCI is due to Newco’s alleged breach of its payment obligations. Additionally, JCI in the TAAS Notice demands the amount which is the sum of: (i) all past due payments and any other amounts owed by Newco under the TAAS Agreement; (ii) all commercially reasonable and documented subcontractor breakage and demobilization costs; and (iii) all commercially reasonable and documented direct losses incurred by JCI directly resulting from the alleged default by the Company and the exercise of JCI’s rights and remedies in respect thereof, including reasonable attorney fees.

 

Also on May 10, 2022, the Company received from JCI a notice of termination (“Naming Rights Notice”) of the Name Rights Agreement, effective immediately. The Naming Rights Notice states that the termination of the Naming Rights Agreement by JCI is due to JCI’s concurrent termination of the TAAS Agreement. The Naming Rights Notice further states that the Company must pay JCI, within 30 days following the date of the Naming Rights Notice, $4,750,000. The Company has not made such payment to date. The Naming Rights Notice states that Newco is also in breach of its covenants and agreements, which require Newco to provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to JCI on or before October 31, 2021, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure, that Newco has secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II.

 

The Company disputes that it is in default under either the TAAS Agreement or the Naming Rights Agreement. The Company believes JCI is in breach of the Naming Rights Agreement and the TAAS Agreement due to their failure to make certain payments in accordance with the Naming Rights Agreement, and, on May 16, 2022, provided notice to JCI of these breaches. The Company is pursuing dispute resolution pursuant to the terms of the Naming Rights Agreement to simultaneously defend against JCI’s allegations and pursue its own claims. The ultimate outcome of this dispute cannot presently be determined. However, in management’s opinion, the likelihood of a material adverse outcome is remote. Accordingly, adjustments, if any, that might result from the resolution of this matter have not been reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company suspended its revenue recognition until the dispute is resolved and has recorded an allowance against the amounts due as of June 30, 2022 in the amount of $2,125,000. The balances due under the Naming Rights Agreement as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 amounted to $4,010,417 and $1,885,417, respectively.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 6: Sponsorship Revenue and Associated Commitments (continued)

 

Other Sponsorship Revenue

 

The Company has additional revenue primarily from sponsorship programs that provide its sponsors with strategic opportunities to reach customers through our venue including advertising on our website. Sponsorship agreements may contain multiple elements, which provide several distinct benefits to the sponsor over the term of the agreement and can be for a single or multi-year term. These agreements provide sponsors various rights such as venue naming rights, signage within our venues, and advertising on our website and other benefits as detailed in the agreements.

 

As of June 30, 2022, scheduled future cash to be received under the agreements, excluding the Johnson Controls Naming Rights Agreement, is as follows:

 

Year ending December 31,

 

2022 (six months)  $762,000 
2023   2,744,220 
2024   2,406,265 
2025   2,317,265 
2026   2,167,265 
Thereafter   6,271,792 
      
Total  $16,668,807 

 

As services are provided, the Company is recognizing revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected term of the agreement. During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recognized $452,772 and $1,508,402 of net sponsorship revenue, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, $1,272,062 and $2,983,838, respectively.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 7: Other Commitments

 

Canton City School District

 

The Company has entered into cooperative agreements with certain governmental entities that support the development of the project overall, where the Company is an active participant in the agreement activity, and the Company would benefit from the success of the activity.

 

The Company had a commitment to the Canton City School District (“CCSD”) to provide a replacement for their Football Operations Center (“FOC”) and to construct a Heritage Project (“Heritage”). The commitment was defined in the Operations and Use Agreement for HOF Village Complex dated February 26, 2016.

 

Lessor Commitments

 

As of June 30, 2022, the Company’s Constellation Center for Excellence and retail facilities were partially leased including leases by the Company’s subsidiaries. The future minimum lease commitments under this lease, excluding leases of the Company’s subsidiaries, are as follows:

 

Year ending December 31:

 

2022 (six months)  $24,200 
2023   246,761 
2024   239,266 
2025   233,183 
2026   220,866 
Thereafter   846,636 
      
Total  $1,810,912 

 

Employment Agreements

 

The Company has employment agreements with many of its key executive officers that usually have terms between one and three years.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 7: Other Commitments (continued)

 

Management Agreement with Crestline Hotels & Resorts

 

On October 22, 2019, the Company entered into a management agreement with Crestline Hotels & Resorts (“Crestline”). The Company appointed and engaged Crestline as the Company’s exclusive agent to supervise, direct, and control management and operation of the DoubleTree Canton Downtown Hotel. In consideration of the services performed by Crestline, the Company agreed to the greater of: 2% of gross revenues or $10,000 per month in base management fees and other operating expenses. The agreement will be terminated on the fifth anniversary of the commencement date, or October 22, 2024. For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid and incurred $32,844 and $30,000, respectively in management fees, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, $62,844 and $60,000, respectively.

 

Constellation EME Express Equipment Services Program

 

On February 1, 2021, the Company entered into a contract with Constellation whereby Constellation will sell and/or deliver materials and equipment purchased by the Company. The Company is required to provide $2,000,000 to an escrow account held by Constellation, representing adequate assurance of future performance. Constellation will invoice the Company in 60 monthly installments, which began in April 2021 for $103,095. Additionally, the Company has two notes payable with Constellation. See Note 4 for more information.

 

Other Liabilities

 

Other liabilities consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

   June 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Activation fund reserves  $3,629,085   $3,537,347 
Deferred sponsorship revenue   3,387,224    203,278 
Other liabilities   1,554,903    - 
Total  $8,571,212   $3,740,625 

 

Note 8: Contingencies

 

During the normal course of its business, the Company is subject to occasional legal proceedings and claims. The Company does not have any pending litigation that, separately or in the aggregate, would, in the opinion of management, have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 9: Related-Party Transactions

 

Due to Affiliates

 

Due to affiliates consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

 

   June 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Due to IRG Member  $1,770,390   $1,041,847 
Due to IRG Affiliate   116,900    116,900 
Due to PFHOF   859,207    660,208 
Total  $2,746,497   $1,818,955 

 

IRG Canton Village Member, LLC, a member of HOF Village, LLC controlled by our director Stuart Lichter (the “IRG Member”) and an affiliate, provides certain supporting services to the Company. As noted in the Operating Agreement of HOF Village, LLC, an affiliate of the IRG Member, IRG Canton Village Manager, LLC, the manager of HOF Village, LLC controlled by our director Stuart Lichter, may earn a master developer fee calculated as 4.0% of development costs incurred for the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, including, but not limited to site assembly, construction supervision, and project financing. These development costs incurred are netted against certain costs incurred for general project management.

 

The due to related party amounts in the table above are non-interest bearing advances from an affiliate of IRG Member due on demand. The Company is currently in discussions with this affiliate to establish repayment terms of these advances. However, there could be no assurance that the Company and IRG Member will come to terms acceptable to both parties.

 

On January 13, 2020, the Company secured $9.9 million in financing from Constellation through its Efficiency Made Easy (“EME”) program to implement energy efficient measures and to finance the construction of the Constellation Center for Excellence and other enhancements, as part of Phase II development. The Hanover Insurance Company provided a guarantee bond to guarantee the Company’s payment obligations under the financing, and Stuart Lichter and two trusts affiliated with Mr. Lichter have agreed to indemnify The Hanover Insurance Company for payments made under the guarantee bond.

 

The amounts above due to PFHOF relate to advances to and from PFHOF, including costs for onsite sponsorship activation, sponsorship sales support, shared services, event tickets, and expense reimbursements.

 

License Agreement

 

On March 10, 2016, the Company entered into a license agreement with PFHOF, whereby the Company has the ability to license and use certain intellectual property from PFHOF in exchange for the Company paying a fee based on certain sponsorship revenues and expenses. On December 11, 2018, the license agreement was amended to change the calculation of the fee to be 20% of eligible sponsorship revenue. The license agreement was further amended in a First Amended and Restated License Agreement, dated September 16, 2019. The license agreement expires on December 31, 2033.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 9: Related-Party Transactions (continued)

 

Media License Agreement

 

On November 11, 2019, the Company entered into a Media License Agreement with PFHOF. On July 1, 2020, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Media License Agreement that terminates on December 31, 2034. In consideration of a license to use certain intellectual property of PFHOF, the Company agreed to pay PFHOF minimum guaranteed license fees of $1,250,000 each year during the term. After the first five years of the agreement, the minimum guarantee shall increase by 3% on a year-over-year basis. The first annual minimum payment was due July 1, 2021, which was not paid by December 31, 2021. On April 12, 2022, the Company and PFHOF terminated the Media License Agreement and entered into a new license agreement.

 

Purchase of Real Property from PFHOF

 

On February 3, 2021, the Company purchased certain parcels of real property from PFHOF, located at the site of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, for $1.75 million. In connection with the purchase, the Company granted certain easements to PFHOF to ensure accessibility to the PFHOF museum.

 

Shared Services Agreement with PFHOF

 

On March 9, 2021, the Company entered into an additional Shared Services Agreement with PFHOF, which supplements the existing Shared Services Agreement by, among other things, providing for the sharing of costs for activities relating to shared services.

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 9: Related-Party Transactions (continued)

 

Global License Agreement

 

Effective April 8, 2022, Newco and PFHOF, entered into a Global License Agreement (the “Global License Agreement”). The Global License Agreement consolidates and replaces the First Amended and Restated License Agreement, the Amended and Restated Media License Agreement, and the Branding Agreement the parties had previously entered into. The Global License Agreement sets forth the terms under which PFHOF licenses certain marks and works to Newco and its affiliates to exploit existing PFHOF works and to create new works. The Global License Agreement grants Newco and its affiliates an exclusive right and license to use the PFHOF marks in conjunction with theme-based entertainment and attractions within the City of Canton, Ohio; youth sports programs, subject to certain exclusions; e-gaming and video games; and sports betting. The Global License Agreement also grants Newco and its affiliates a non-exclusive license to use the PFHOF marks and works in other areas of use, with a right of first refusal, subject to specified exclusions. The Global License Agreement acknowledges the existence of agreements in effect between PFHOF and certain third parties that provide for certain restrictions on the rights of PFHOF, which affects the rights that can be granted to Newco and its affiliates. These restrictions include, but are not limited to, such third parties having co-exclusive rights to exploit content based on the PFHOF enshrinement ceremonies and other enshrinement events. The Global License Agreement requires Newco to pay PFHOF an annual license fee of $900,000 in the first contract year, inclusive of calendar years 2021 and 2022; an annual license fee of $600,000 in each of contract years two through six; and an annual license fee of $750,000 per year starting in contract year seven through the end of the initial term. The Global License Agreement also provides for an additional license royalty payment by Newco to PFHOF for certain usage above specified financial thresholds, as well as a commitment to support PFHOF museum attendance through Newco’s and its affiliates’ ticket sales for certain concerts and youth sports tournaments. The Global License Agreement has an initial term through December 31, 2036, subject to automatic renewal for successive five-year terms, unless timely notice of non-renewal is provided by either party.

 

The future minimum payments under this agreement as of June 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

For the years ending December 31,  Amount 
2022 (six months)  $581,250 
2023   600,000 
2024   600,000 
2025   600,000 
2026   600,000 
Thereafter   7,350,000 
Total Gross Principal Payments  $10,331,250 

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company paid $318,750 and $0 of the annual license fee, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, $318,750 and $0, respectively.

 

Note 10: Concentrations

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2022, two customers represented approximately 65% and 28% of the Company’s sponsorship revenue. For the three months ended June 30, 2021, two customers represented approximately 47% and 12% of the Company’s sponsorship revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, two customers represented approximately 45.7% and 19.5% of the Company’s sponsorship revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, two customers represented approximately 74.8% and 19.5% of the Company’s sponsorship revenue.

 

As of June 30, 2022, one customer represented approximately 85% of the Company’s sponsorship accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2021, one customer represented approximately 88% of the Company’s sponsorship accounts receivable.

 

At any point in time, the Company can have funds in their operating accounts and restricted cash accounts that are with third-party financial institutions. These balances in the U.S. may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. While the Company monitors the cash balances in their operating accounts, these cash and restricted cash balances could be impacted if the underlying financial institutions fail or other adverse conditions in the financial markets occurs.

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 11: ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities

 

The Company has entered into operating leases as the lessee primarily for ground leases under its stadium, sports complex, and parking facilities. On January 1, 2022 (“Effective Date”), the Company adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, Topic 842, Leases (“ASC 842”), which increases transparency and comparability by recognizing a lessee’s rights and obligations resulting from leases by recording them on the balance sheet as lease assets and lease liabilities. The new guidance requires the recognition of the right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and related operating and finance lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the new guidance using the modified retrospective approach on January 1, 2022. As a result, the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 was not restated and is not comparative.

 

The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of operating ROU assets of $7,741,946 and operating lease liabilities of $3,383,807 on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2022. The initial recognition of the ROU asset included the reclassification of $4,358,139 of prepaid rent as of January 1, 2022.

 

The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted within the standard, which allow an entity to forgo reassessing (i) whether a contract contains a lease, (ii) classification of leases, and (iii) whether capitalized costs associated with a lease meet the definition of initial direct costs. Also, the Company elected the expedient allowing an entity to use hindsight to determine the lease term and impairment of ROU assets and the expedient to allow the Company to not have to separate lease and non-lease components. The Company has also elected the short-term lease accounting policy under which the Company would not recognize a lease liability or ROU asset for any lease that at the commencement date has a lease term of twelve months or less and does not include a purchase option that the Company is more than reasonably certain to exercise.

 

For contracts entered into on or after the Effective Date, at the inception of a contract the Company will assess whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The Company’s assessment is based on: (i) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (ii) whether the Company obtained the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (iii) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. Leases entered into prior to January 1, 2022, which were accounted for under ASC 840, were not reassessed for classification.

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 11: ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities (continued) 

 

For operating leases, the lease liability is initially and subsequently measured at the present value of the unpaid lease payments. For finance leases, the lease liability is initially measured in the same manner and date as for operating leases, and is subsequently presented at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The Company generally uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate for leases, unless an interest rate is implicitly stated in the lease. The present value of the lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate for operating and finance leases, which was determined using a portfolio approach based on the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. The lease term for all of the Company’s leases includes the noncancelable period of the lease plus any additional periods covered by either a Company option to extend the lease that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise, or an option to extend the lease controlled by the lessor. All ROU assets are reviewed periodically for impairment.

 

Lease expense for operating leases consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease expense for finance leases consists of the amortization of the asset on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or its useful life and interest expense determined on an amortized cost basis, with the lease payments allocated between a reduction of the lease liability and interest expense. 

 

The Company’s operating leases are comprised primarily of ground leases and equipment leases. Balance sheet information related to our leases is present below (ASC 842 was adopted on January 1, 2022):

 

   June 30,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Operating leases:        
Right-of-use assets  $7,651,080   $
               –
 
Lease liability   3,404,682    
 
Finance leases:          
Right-of-use assets   
    
 
Lease liability   
    
 

 

Other information related to leases is presented below:

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022    
Operating lease cost  $258,184 
Other information:     
Operating cash flows from operating leases   158,083 
Weighted-average remaining lease term – operating leases (in years)   92.03 
Weighted-average discount rate – operating leases   10.0%

 

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Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note 11: ROU Assets and Lease Liabilities (continued) 

 

As of June 30, 2022, the annual minimum lease payments of our operating lease liabilities were as follows:

 

For The Years Ending December 31,    
2022 (six months)  $167,035 
2023   333,004 
2024   311,900 
2025   311,900 
2026   311,900 
Thereafter   41,436,900 
Total future minimum lease payments, undiscounted   42,872,639 
Less: imputed interest   (39,467,957)
Present value of future minimum lease payments  $3,404,682 

 

Note 12: Subsequent Events

 

PACE Financing

 

On July 1, 2022, HOF Village Stadium, LLC (the “Lessee”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company that leases the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (“Stadium”) from Stark County Port Authority, entered into the EPC Agreement with Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, Inc. (the “ESID”), SPH Canton St, LLC, an affiliate of Stonehill Strategic Capital, LLC (“Investor”), and City of Canton, Ohio.

 

Under the EPC Agreement, the Investor provided $33,387,844 (the “Project Advance”) PACE financing to finance the costs of the special energy improvement projects at the Stadium described in the Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District Project Plan that have been completed (as supplemented, the “Plan”). Of the Project Advance, $29,565,729 was disbursed to Lessee, $3,221,927 was retained by Investor as capitalized interest, and $600,187 was used to pay closing costs. Pursuant to the EPC Agreement, the Lessee agreed to make special assessment payments in an aggregate amount that will provide revenues sufficient to repay the Project Advance plus interest and certain costs (the “Special Assessments”). The Special Assessments have been levied in the amounts necessary to amortize the Project Advance, together with interest at the annual rate of 6.0% and a $6,542 semi-annual administrative fee to the ESID over 50 semi-annual payments of $1,314,913 to be collected beginning approximately on January 31, 2024 and continuing through approximately July 31, 2048.

 

In connection with entering into the EPC Agreement, the Company obtained the consent and agreement of Cuyahoga River Capital LLC (“CRC”), pursuant to an agreement, dated June 27, 2022 (the “Consent Agreement”). CRC holds 100% of the interest in the Development Finance Authority of Summit County Tax-Exempt Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Hall of Fame Village - Stadium and Youth Fields TIF Project), issued in the original principal amount of $10,030,000 the “Series 2018 Bonds”). Pursuant to the Consent Agreement, upon the closing of the EPC Agreement the Company deposited $9,895,197 into a bank account at The Huntington National Bank (“Huntington”) subject to a deposit account control agreement (the “DACA”) executed by Huntington and CRC as secured party (the “Pledged Account”). Under the Consent Agreement, in the event the Series 2018 Bonds are outstanding on December 29, 2022, the Company will repurchase the Series 2018 Bonds. The Company granted CRC a lien on the Pledged Account to secure the Company’s obligations under the Consent Agreement. In the event the Series 2018 Bonds are redeemed and/or defeased prior to December 29, 2022, upon such redemption or defeasance the Consent Agreement shall automatically terminate, and CRC shall instruct Huntington to release the DACA.

 

CH Capital Loan Amendment

 

On August 5, 2022, the Company and CH Capital amended the CH Capital Loan to increase the principal amount of the loan to reflect (a) certain legal and other fees incurred as part of the previous amendment on March 1, 2022; and (b) to reflect paid-in-kind interest through July 31, 2022. The amount of the principal was increased to $8,751,763.

 

Sports Betting Agreements

 

On July 14, 2022, Newco entered into an Online Market Access Agreement with Instabet, Inc. (“Instabet”), pursuant to which Instabet will serve as a Mobile Management Services Provider (as defined under applicable Ohio gaming law) wherein Instabet will host, operate and support a branded online sports betting service in Ohio, subject to procurement of all necessary licenses. The initial term of the Online Market Access Agreement is ten years. As part of this agreement, Newco will receive a limited equity interest in Instabet and certain revenue sharing, along with the opportunity for sponsorship and cross-marketing.

 

On July 29, 2022, Newco entered into a Retail Sports Gaming Services Agreement with RSI OH, LLC, (“RSI”), pursuant to which RSI will serve as a land-based Management Services Provider (as defined under applicable Ohio gaming law) wherein RSI will operate a retail sports betting location in the Fan Engagement Zone at the Hall of Fame Village, subject to procurement of all necessary licenses. The initial term of the Retail Sports Gaming Services Agreement is ten years. As part of this agreement, Newco will receive sponsorship fees and certain revenue sharing.

 

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Item 2. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10–Q contains forward–looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward–looking statements. The statements contained herein that are not purely historical are forward–looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward–looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “estimates,” “should,” “expect,” “guidance,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward–looking statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Such forward–looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward–looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below, and those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 14, 2022, in addition to other public reports we filed with the SEC. The forward–looking statements set forth herein speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

 

Unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company”, “we,” “our,” “us” and similar terms refer to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, a Delaware corporation.

 

Business Overview

 

We are a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the National Football Museum, Inc., doing business as the Pro Football Hall of Fame (“PFHOF”). Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, we own the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports and entertainment destination centered around the PFHOF’s campus. We expect to create a diversified set of revenue streams through developing themed attractions, premier entertainment programming and sponsorships. The strategic plan has been developed in three phases of growth: Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III.

 

Phase I of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is operational, consisting of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the ForeverLawn Sports Complex, and HOF Village Media Group, LLC (“Hall of Fame Village Media” or the “Media Company”). The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosts multiple sports and entertainment events, including the NFL Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. The ForeverLawn Sports Complex hosts camps and tournaments for football players, as well as athletes from across the country in other sports such as lacrosse, rugby and soccer. Hall of Fame Village Media leverages the sport of professional football to produce exclusive programming by licensing the extensive content controlled by the PFHOF as well as new programming assets developed from live events such as youth tournaments, camps and sporting events held at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex and the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

 

We are developing new hospitality, attraction and corporate assets surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum as part of our Phase II development plan. Phase II plans for future components of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls include two hotels (one on campus and one in downtown Canton that opened in November 2020), the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, the Constellation Center for Excellence (an office building including retail and meeting space, that opened in October 2021), the Center for Performance (a convention center/field house), the Play Action Plaza, and the Hall of Fame Retail Promenade. We are pursuing a differentiation strategy across three pillars, including destination-based assets, the Media Company, and gaming (including the fantasy football league we acquired a majority stake in 2020 and both retail and online sports betting partnerships). Phase III expansion plans may include a potential mix of residential space, additional attractions, entertainment, dining, merchandise and more.

 

Key Components of the Company’s Results of Operations

 

Revenue

 

We generate revenues from various streams such as sponsorship agreements, rents, cost recoveries, events, hotel operations, Hall of Fantasy League, and through the sale of non-fungible tokens. The sponsorship arrangements, in which the customer sponsors a play area or event and receives specified brand recognition and other benefits over a set period of time, recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the time period specified in the contract. Revenue for rents, cost recoveries, and events are recognized at the time the respective event or service has been performed. Rental revenue for long term leases is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease beginning on the commencement date.

 

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Our owned hotel revenues primarily consist of hotel room sales, revenue from accommodations sold in conjunction with other services (e.g., package reservations), food and beverage sales, and other ancillary goods and services (e.g., parking) related to owned hotel properties. Revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied or goods and services have been delivered or rendered, respectively. Payment terms typically align with when the goods and services are provided.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Our operating expenses include property operating expenses, depreciation expense and other operating expenses. These expenses have increased in connection with putting our first phase into operation and we expect these expenses to continue to increase with our growth.

 

Our property operating expenses include the costs associated with running its operational entertainment and destination assets such as the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and the ForeverLawn Sports Complex. As more of our Phase II assets become operational and additional events for top performers and sporting events are held, we expect these expenses to continue to increase with our development.

 

Other operating expenses include items such as management fees, commission expense and professional fees. We expect these expenses to continue to increase with our growth.

 

Our depreciation expense includes the related costs to owning and operating significant property and entertainment assets. These expenses have grown as we have completed Phase I development and the assets associated with Phase I became operational. We expect these expenses to continue to grow as Phase II and III assets are developed and become operational.

 

Impact of COVID-19

 

Since 2020, the world has been impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic and measures to prevent its spread have impacted our business in a number of ways, most significantly with regard to a reduction in the number of events and attendance at events at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and ForeverLawn Sports Complex, which has also negatively impacted our ability to sell sponsorships. Further, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a number of supply chain disruptions, which negatively impacts our ability to obtain the materials needed to complete construction as well as increases in the costs of materials and labor. The continued impact of these disruptions and the ultimate extent of their adverse impact on our financial and operating results will continue to be dictated by the length of time that such disruptions continue, which will, in turn, depend on the currently unknowable duration and severity of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and among other things, the impact of governmental actions imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and individuals’ and companies’ risk tolerance regarding health matters going forward and developing strain mutations.

 

Recent Developments

 

Dispute Regarding Naming Rights Agreement with Johnson Controls

 

The Naming Rights Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2034 but provides termination rights both to (a) HOF Village Newco, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Newco”), and PFHOF, and (b) Johnson Controls, which may be exercised in the event the other party, among other things, breaches any of its covenants and agreements under the Naming Rights Agreement beyond certain notice and cure periods. Additionally, Johnson Controls has a right to terminate the Naming Rights Agreement if (i) we do not provide evidence to Johnson Controls by October 31, 2021, that we have secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure and a notice and cure period, (ii) Phase II is not open for business by January 2, 2024, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure and a notice and cure period or (iii) Newco is in default beyond applicable notice and cure periods under certain agreements, such as the Technology as a Service Agreement with Johnson Controls (the “TAAS Agreement”), among others. There can be no assurance that Phase II will be open for business by January 2, 2024. In addition, under the Naming Rights Agreement, Johnson Controls’ obligation to make sponsorship payments to Newco may be suspended if Newco has not provided evidence reasonably satisfactory to Johnson Controls on or before December 31, 2020, that Newco has secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure. 

 

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We are in dispute with Johnson Controls for Johnson Controls’ failure to make certain payments under the Naming Rights Agreement. We are currently in discussions with Johnson Controls to settle this dispute. However, there can be no assurances that the amounts due will be settled in accordance with the original terms of the Naming Rights Agreement. Therefore, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, we suspended our revenue recognition until the dispute is resolved and have recorded an allowance against the amounts due as of June 30, 2022 in the amount of $2,125,000. The balances due under the Naming Rights Agreement as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 amounted to $4,010,417 and $1,885,417, respectively.

 

We anticipate this dispute will be resolved pursuant to the dispute resolution section of the Naming Rights Agreement, which provides for: (1) thirty (30) days of good faith negotiation to attempt to resolve such dispute, followed by (2) referral of the dispute to an independent facilitator or mediator for non-binding mediation; and (3) if the mediation is unsuccessful within sixty (60) days of the commencement of such non-binding mediation, any party may, by notice to all other parties, then refer the dispute to binding arbitration in the State of Ohio.

 

In addition to the Naming Rights Agreement, Newco is party to a Technology as a Service Agreement dated October 9, 2020 with Johnson Controls (the “TAAS Agreement”). Pursuant to the TAAS Agreement, Johnson Controls will provide certain services related to the construction and development of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls (the “Project”).

 

The TAAS Agreement provides that in respect of the Naming Rights Agreement, Johnson Controls and Newco intend, acknowledge and understand that: (i) Newco’s performance under the TAAS Agreement is essential to, and a condition to Johnson Controls’ performance under, the Naming Rights Agreement and (ii) Johnson Controls’ performance under the Naming Rights Agreement is essential to, and a condition to Newco’s performance under, the TAAS Agreement. In the TAAS Agreement, Johnson Controls and Newco represent, warrant and agree that the transactions agreements and obligations contemplated under the TAAS Agreement and the Naming Rights Agreement are intended to be, and shall be, interrelated, integrated and indivisible, together being essential to consummating a single underlying transaction necessary for the Project. We anticipate that resolution of the dispute regarding the Naming Rights Agreement will include the TAAS Agreement. 

 

On May 10, 2022, we received from Johnson Controls a notice of termination (the “TAAS Notice”) of the TAAS Agreement effective immediately. The TAAS Notice states that termination of the TAAS Agreement by Johnson Controls is due to our alleged breach of its payment obligations. Additionally, Johnson Controls in the TAAS Notice demands the amount which is the sum of: (i) all past due payments and any other amounts owed by us under the TAAS Agreement; (ii) all commercially reasonable and documented subcontractor breakage and demobilization costs; and (iii) all commercially reasonable and documented direct losses incurred by Johnson Controls directly resulting from the alleged default by us and the exercise of Johnson Controls’ rights and remedies in respect thereof, including reasonable attorney fees.

 

Also on May 10, 2022, we received from Johnson Controls a notice of termination (“Naming Rights Notice”) of the Name Rights Agreement, effective immediately. The Naming Rights Notice states that the termination of the Naming Rights Agreement by Johnson Controls is due to Johnson Controls’ concurrent termination of the TAAS Agreement. The Naming Rights Notice further states that we must pay Johnson Controls, within 30 days following the date of the Naming Rights Notice, $4,750,000. We have not made such payment to date. The Naming Rights Notice states that we are also in breach of its covenants and agreements, which required us to provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to Johnson Controls on or before October 31, 2021, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure, that we have secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II.

 

We dispute that we are in default under either the TAAS Agreement or the Naming Rights Agreement. We believe Johnson Controls is in breach of the Naming Rights Agreement and the TAAS Agreement, and, on May 16, 2022, provided notice to Johnson Controls of these breaches. We are pursuing dispute resolution pursuant to the terms of the Naming Rights Agreement to simultaneously defend against Johnson Controls’ allegations and pursue our own claims. The ultimate outcome of this dispute cannot presently be determined. However, in management’s opinion, the likelihood of a material adverse outcome is remote. Accordingly, adjustments, if any, that might result from the resolution of this matter have not been reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Global License Agreement with PFHOF

 

Effective April 8, 2022, Newco and PFHOF entered into a Global License Agreement (the “Global License Agreement”). The Global License Agreement consolidates and replaces the First Amended and Restated License Agreement, the Amended and Restated Media License Agreement, and the Branding Agreement the parties had previously entered into. The Global License Agreement sets forth the terms under which PFHOF licenses certain marks and works to Newco and its affiliates to exploit existing PFHOF works and to create new works. The Global License Agreement grants Newco and its affiliates an exclusive right and license to use the PFHOF marks in conjunction with theme-based entertainment and attractions within the City of Canton, Ohio; youth sports programs, subject to certain exclusions; e-gaming and video games; and sports betting. The Global License Agreement also grants Newco and its affiliates a non-exclusive license to use the PFHOF marks and works in other areas of use, with a right of first refusal, subject to specified exclusions. The Global License Agreement acknowledges the existence of agreements in effect between PFHOF and certain third parties that provide for certain restrictions on the rights of PFHOF, which affects the rights that can be granted to Newco and its affiliates. These restrictions include, but are not limited to, such third parties having co-exclusive rights to exploit content based on the PFHOF enshrinement ceremonies and other enshrinement events. The Global License Agreement requires Newco to pay PFHOF an annual license fee of $900,000 in the first contract year, inclusive of calendar years 2021 and 2022; an annual license fee of $600,000 in each of contract years two through six; and an annual license fee of $750,000 per year starting in contract year seven through the end of the initial term. The Global License Agreement also provides for an additional license royalty payment by Newco to PFHOF for certain usage above specified financial thresholds, as well as a commitment to support PFHOF museum attendance through Newco’s and its affiliates’ ticket sales for certain concerts and youth sports tournaments. The Global License Agreement has an initial term through December 31, 2036, subject to automatic renewal for successive five-year terms, unless timely notice of non-renewal is provided by either party.

 

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HOF Village CFP Loan

 

On April 27, 2022, Midwest Lender Fund, LLC, a limited liability company wholly owned by our director Stuart Lichter (“Lender”), loaned $4,000,000 (the “Loan”) to HOF Village Center For Performance, LLC (“HOF Village CFP”), which Loan is evidenced by a promissory note issued by HOF Village CFP to Lender (the “Note”). Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of the Note at 6.5% per annum, compounded monthly. The Note matures on April 30, 2023 or if HOF Village CFP exercises its extension option, April 30, 2024. The Note is secured by a mortgage encumbering the Center For Performance. Lender made the Loan to HOF Village CFP in accordance with a previously disclosed letter agreement, dated March 1, 2022, between Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (the “Company”) and Stuart Lichter, which was amended April 16, 2022, and amended and assigned by Stuart Lichter to Lender April 26, 2022 (the “Letter Agreement”).

 

As part of the consideration for making the Loan, we issued to Lender: (A) 125,000 shares (the “Commitment Fee Shares”) of our common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (“Common Stock”), and (B) a Series G warrant (the “Series G Warrants”) to purchase 125,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrant Shares”). The exercise price of the Series G Warrants is $1.50 per share. The Series G Warrants are exercisable one year after issuance, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Series G Warrants. Unexercised Series G Warrants will expire five years after issuance. The exercise price of the Series G Warrants are subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment.

 

PACE Financing

 

On April 28, 2022, the City of Canton, in coordination with the Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, approved legislation that will enable us draw up to $3.2 million in Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) financing in conjunction with the implementation of various energy-efficient improvements at the Center for Performance. Through June 30, 2022, we received $27,586 on this financing.

 

Stark Community Foundation Loan

 

On June 16, 2022, we entered into a loan agreement with Stark Community Foundation, Inc. (“Stark”) pursuant to which Stark agreed to lend us $5,000,000, and through June 30, 2022 we borrowed $2,500,000 (the “SCF Loan”). The interest rate applicable to the SCF Loan is 6.0% annum. Interest payments are paid annually on December 31st of each year. The SCF Loan is unsecured and matures on May 31, 2029. We may prepay the SCF Loan without penalty.

 

Events of default under the loan include without limitation: (i) a payment default, (ii) our failure to complete the infrastructure development for Phase II on or before December 31, 2024, and (iii) our failure, following notice from Stark, to comply with any non-monetary covenant contained in the loan agreement. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Business Loan Agreement: (a) interest due will increase by 5% per annum; and (b) Stark may, at its option, declare our obligations under the Business Loan Agreement to be immediately due and payable.

 

The Business Loan Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for this type of loan, including without limitation (i) affirmative covenants, including furnish Stark with such financial statements and other related information at such frequencies and in such detail as Stark may reasonably request and use all SCF Loan proceeds solely for the infrastructure development for the construction of Phase II, and (ii) negative covenants, including restrictions on additional indebtedness, prepayment of other indebtedness, transactions with related parties, additional liens, mergers and acquisitions, and standard prohibitions on change of control.

 

CH Capital Bridge Loan

 

On June 16, 2022, we entered into an agreement to borrow $10,500,000 (the “CH Capital Bridge Loan”) from CH Capital Lending, LLC, which is an affiliate of our director Stuart Lichter (“CH Capital”). The CH Capital Bridge Loan is evidenced by a Promissory Note issued by us to CH Capital. Interest accrues at 12% per annum, compounded monthly. The maturity date is September 10, 2022. We have the right to prepay all or any portion of the principal amount at any time before the maturity date without penalty. Under the CH Capital Bridge Loan, the net proceeds of a financing that occurs after the date of the CH Capital Bridge Loan shall be used to prepay the loan. The CH Capital Bridge Loan is secured by: (i) a mortgage on real property on which we are building our Fan Engagement Zone (an 82,000-square-foot promenade located strategically within the campus footprint, which will include restaurants, retailers and experiential offerings) and (ii) a pledge and security interest in all of the membership interests of HOF Village Waterpark, LLC, and HOF Village Hotel I, LLC held by HOF Village Newco, LLC, each of which is direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

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Upon the occurrence of an event of default under the CH Capital Bridge Loan, including without limitation our failure to pay, on or before the due date any amount owing to CH Capital under the loan or our failure, following notice from CH Capital, to comply with any non-monetary covenant contained in the loan, (i) interest due will increase by 5% per annum; and (ii) CH Capital may, at its option, declare our obligations under the loan to be immediately due and payable.

 

In connection with entering into the CH Capital Bridge Loan, we paid customary fees and expenses.

 

PACE Financing

 

On July 1, 2022, HOF Village Stadium, LLC, entered into an Energy Project Cooperative Agreement with Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, Inc., SPH Canton St, LLC, an affiliate of Stonehill Strategic Capital, LLC (“SPH”), and City of Canton, Ohio (the “EPC Agreement”).

  

Under the EPC Agreement, SPH provided $33,387,844 property assessed clean energy financing to finance the costs of the special energy improvement projects at the Stadium described in the Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District Project Plan that have been completed (as supplemented, the “Plan”). Of the amount received, $29,565,729 was disbursed to us, $3,221,927 was retained by SPH as capitalized interest, and $600,187 was used to pay closing costs. Pursuant to the EPC Agreement, we agreed to make special assessment payments in an aggregate amount that will provide revenues sufficient to repay the amount received plus interest and certain costs. The EPC Agreement bears interest at the annual rate of 6.0% and we will pay a $6,542 semi-annual administrative fee to the ESID over 50 semi-annual payments of $1,314,913 to be collected beginning approximately on January 31, 2024, and continuing through approximately July 31, 2048.

 

In connection with entering into the EPC Agreement, we obtained the consent and agreement of Cuyahoga River Capital LLC, pursuant to an agreement, dated June 27, 2022. CRC holds 100% of the interest in the Development Finance Authority of Summit County Tax-Exempt Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2018 (Hall of Fame Village - Stadium and Youth Fields TIF Project), issued in the original principal amount of $10,030,000 the “Series 2018 Bonds”). Pursuant to the Consent Agreement, upon the closing of the EPC Agreement the Company deposited $9,895,197 into a bank account at The Huntington National Bank subject to a deposit account control agreement executed by Huntington and CRC as secured party. Under the Consent Agreement, in the event the Series 2018 Bonds are outstanding on December 29, 2022, we will repurchase the Series 2018 Bonds. We granted CRC a lien on the Pledged Account to secure our obligation under the Consent Agreement. In the event the Series 2018 Bonds are redeemed and/or defeased prior to December 29, 2022, upon such redemption or defeasance the Consent Agreement shall automatically terminate, and CRC shall instruct Huntington to release the DACA.

 

Sports Betting Agreements

 

On July 14, 2022, Newco entered into an Online Market Access Agreement with Instabet, Inc. (“Instabet”), pursuant to which Instabet will serve as a Mobile Management Services Provider (as defined under applicable Ohio gaming law) wherein Instabet will host, operate and support a branded online sports betting service in Ohio, subject to procurement of all necessary licenses. The initial term of the Online Market Access Agreement is ten years. As part of this agreement, Newco will receive a limited equity interest in Instabet and certain revenue sharing, along with the opportunity for sponsorship and cross-marketing.

 

On July 29, 2022, Newco entered into a Retail Sports Gaming Services Agreement with RSI OH, LLC, (“RSI”), pursuant to which RSI will serve as a land-based Management Services Provider (as defined under applicable Ohio gaming law) wherein RSI will operate a retail sports betting location in the Fan Engagement Zone at the Hall of Fame Village, subject to procurement of all necessary licenses. The initial term of the Retail Sports Gaming Services Agreement is ten years. As part of this agreement, Newco will receive sponsorship fees and certain revenue sharing.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth information comparing the components of net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and the comparable period in 2021:

 

   For the Three Months Ended June 30, 
   2022   2021 
         
Revenues        
Sponsorships, net of activation costs  $452,772   $1,508,402 
Event, rents and cost recoveries   668,863    60,135 
Hotel revenues   1,563,900    795,222 
Total revenues   2,685,535    2,363,759 
           
Operating expenses          
Operating expenses   6,799,280    6,219,781 
Hotel operating expenses   1,316,150    1,596,989 
Commission expense   516,833    260,583 
Depreciation expense   3,527,581    2,972,130 
Total operating expenses   12,159,844    11,049,483 
           
Loss from operations   (9,474,309)   (8,865,724)
           
Other income (expense)          
Interest expense, net   (921,392)   (1,004,419)
Amortization of discount on note payable   (1,122,324)   (1,164,613)
Change in fair value of warrant liability   2,423,000    26,315,888 
Total other income   379,284    24,146,856 
           
Net (loss) income  $(9,095,025)  $15,461,132 
           
Series B preferred stock dividends   (266,000)   (130,000)
Non-controlling interest   158,592    209,921 
           
Net (loss) income attributable to HOFRE stockholders  $(9,202,433)  $15,541,053 
           
Net (loss) income per share – basic  $(0.08)  $0.16 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic   113,997,493    94,397,222 
           
Net (loss) income per share – diluted  $(0.08)  $- 
           
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted   113,997,493    107,353,272 

 

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Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 as Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

Sponsorship Revenues

 

Sponsorship revenues totaled $452,772 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to $1,508,402 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing a decrease of $1,055,630, or 70.0%. This decrease was primarily driven by our pausing the recognition of revenue on the JCI sponsorship agreement while a dispute with Johnson Controls is resolved. For additional information, see “Dispute Regarding Naming Rights Agreement with Johnson Controls” above. 

 

Event, rents and cost recoveries

 

Revenue from event, rents and cost recoveries was $668,863 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $60,135 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $608,728, or 1012.3%. This increase was primarily driven by the resumption of many sports and other tournaments in our ForeverLawn Sports Complex, our hosting of the USFL semifinals and other tournaments in our Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, as well as the opening of the Constellation Center for Excellence.

 

Hotel Revenues

 

Hotel revenue was $1,563,900 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $795,222 from the three months ended June 30, 2021 for an increase of $768,678, or 96.7%. This was driven by resumption of travel and conferences that had previously been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expense was $6,799,280 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $6,219,781 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $579,499, or 9.3%. This increase was driven by an increase in payroll and related costs of approximately $650,000 due to increased headcount, an increase in event expenses of approximately $398,000, and an increase in insurance expense of approximately $224,000, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense of approximately $446,000.

 

Hotel Operating Expenses

 

Hotel operating expense was $1,316,150 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1,596,989 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 for a decrease of $280,839, or 17.6%. This was driven by $486,000 in interest on a loan that was subsequently moved to interest expense offset by an increase in operating expenses due to increased revenue.

 

Commission Expense

 

Commission expense was $516,833 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $260,583 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $256,250, or 98.3%. The increase in commission expense was primarily driven by payments incurred for commissions on our Constellation New Energy sponsorship agreement.

 

Depreciation Expense

 

Depreciation expense was $3,527,581 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $2,972,130 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $555,451, or 18.7%. The increase in depreciation expense is primarily the result of additional depreciation expense incurred due to the opening of the Constellation Center for Excellence in the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

Interest Expense

 

Total interest expense was $921,392 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1,004,419 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for a decrease of $83,027, or 8.3%. The decrease in total interest expense was primarily due to an increase in the proportion of debt that is capitalized for ongoing construction projects.

 

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Amortization of Debt Discount

 

Total amortization of debt discount was $1,122,324 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $1,164,613 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for a decrease of $42,289, or 3.6%. The decrease in total amortization of debt discount was primarily due to an increase in the proportion of debt that is capitalized for ongoing construction projects.

 

Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability

 

The change in fair value warrant liability represents a gain of $2,423,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $26,315,888 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for a decrease of $23,892,888 or 91%. The decrease in change in fair value of warrant liability was due primarily to a decrease in our stock price.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 as Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

    For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
    2022     2021  
             
Revenues            
Sponsorships, net of activation costs   $ 1,272,062     $ 2,983,838  
Event, rents and cost recoveries     1,006,256       103,680  
Hotel revenues     2,513,741       1,191,560  
Total revenues     4,792,059       4,279,078  
                 
Operating expenses                
Operating expenses     14,325,979       12,228,780  
Hotel operating expenses     2,469,262       2,363,154  
Commission expense     656,743       427,250  
Depreciation expense     6,769,866       5,893,067  
Total operating expenses     24,221,850       20,912,251  
                 
Loss from operations     (19,429,791 )     (16,633,173 )
                 
Other expense                
Interest expense, net     (2,134,933 )     (1,959,727 )
Amortization of discount on note payable     (2,478,298 )     (2,398,727 )
Change in fair value of warrant liability     7,173,000       (90,035,112 )
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt     (148,472 )     390,400  
Total other income (expense)     2,411,297       (94,003,166 )
                 
Net loss   $ (17,018,494 )   $ (110,636,339 )
                 
Series B preferred stock dividends     (532,000 )     (130,000 )
Non-controlling interest     235,964       160,210  
                 
Net loss attributable to HOFRE stockholders   $ (17,314,530 )   $ (110,606,129 )
                 
Net loss per share – basic and diluted   $ (0.16 )   $ (1.30 )
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted     109,194,639       84,978,294  

 

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Sponsorship Revenues

 

Sponsorship revenues totaled $1,272,062 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to $2,983,838 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for a decrease of $1,711,776, or 57.4%. This decrease was primarily driven by our pausing the recognition of revenue on the JCI sponsorship agreement while a dispute with Johnson Controls is resolved. For additional information, see “Dispute Regarding Naming Rights Agreement with Johnson Controls” above. 

 

Event, rents and cost recoveries

 

Revenue from event, rents and cost recoveries was $1,006,256 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $103,680 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $902,576, or 870.5%. This increase was primarily driven by the resumption of many sports and other tournaments in our ForeverLawn Sports Complex, the hosting of the USFL semifinals and other events in our Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, as well as the opening of the Constellation Center for Excellence. 

 

Hotel Revenues

 

Hotel revenue was $2,513,741 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1,191,560 from the six months ended June 30, 2021 for an increase of $1,322,181, or 111.0%. This increase was driven by resumption of travel and conferences that had previously been paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expense was $14,325,979 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $12,228,780 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $2,097,199, or 17.1%. This increase was driven by an increase in legal and professional fees of approximately $250,000, an increase in payroll and related costs of approximately $1.0 million due to increased headcount, an increase in event expenses of $449,000 and an increase in insurance expense of approximately $344,000, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation of approximately $563,000.

 

Hotel Operating Expenses

 

Hotel operating expense was $2,469,262 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $2,363,154 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 for an increase of $106,108, or 4.5%. This increase was driven by resumption of travel and conferences that had previously been paused due to COVID-19.

 

Commission Expense

 

Commission expense was $656,743 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $427,250 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $229,493, or 53.7%. The increase in commission expense was primarily driven by payments incurred for commissions on our Constellation New Energy sponsorship agreement.

 

Depreciation Expense

 

Depreciation expense was $6,769,866 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $5,893,067 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $876,799, or 14.9%. The increase was primarily the result of additional depreciation expense incurred due to the opening of the Constellation Center for Excellence in the fourth quarter of 2021.

 

Interest Expense

 

Total interest expense was $2,134,933 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $1,959,727 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $175,206, or 8.9%. The increase in total interest expense is primarily due to the increase in our total debt outstanding, as well as a mix of higher interest rate loans.

 

Amortization of Debt Discount

 

Total amortization of debt discount was $2,478,298 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $2,398,727 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase of $79,571, or 3.3%. The increase in total amortization of debt discount was primarily due to an increase in our total debt outstanding.

 

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Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability

 

The change in fair value warrant liability represents a gain of $7,173,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to a loss of $90,035,112 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for a change of $97,208,112 or 108%. The change in fair value of warrant liability was primarily due to a decrease in our stock price.

 

(Loss) Gain on Extinguishment of Debt

  

Loss on extinguishment of debt was $148,472 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to a gain of $390,400 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The loss on extinguishment of debt is due to the forgiveness of our Paycheck Protection Program Loan during the first quarter of 2021 and the refinancing of many of our debt instruments in the first quarter of 2022.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

We have sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations through June 30, 2022. Since inception, our operations have been funded principally through the issuance of debt and equity. As of June 30, 2022, we had approximately $11 million of unrestricted cash and $7 million of restricted cash, respectively. A majority of our restricted cash may be released to us upon achieving certain occupancy and other targets sets by certain of our lenders.

 

On March 1, 2022, the Company and ErieBank agreed to extend the MKG DoubleTree Loan in principal amount of $15,300,000 to September 13, 2023.

 

On March 1, 2022, we executed a series of transactions with Industrial Realty Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company controlled by our director Stuart Lichter (“IRG”) and its affiliates and JKP Financial LLC (“JKP”), whereby IRG and JKP extended certain of our debt in aggregate principal amount of $22,853,831 to March 31, 2024.

 

On June 16, 2022, we entered into a loan agreement with CH Capital Lending LLC, which is an affiliate of the Company’s director Stuart Lichter (“CH Capital Lending”), whereby CH Capital Lending agreed to lend us $10,500,000.

 

On June 16, 2022, we entered into a loan agreement with Stark Community Foundation, whereby Stark Community Foundation agreed to lend to us $5,000,000, of which we’ve drawn $2,500,000.

 

On July 1, 2022, we entered into an Energy Project Cooperative Agreement (the “EPC Agreement”) with Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, Inc., SPH Canton St, LLC, an affiliate of Stonehill Strategic Capital, LLC and City of Canton, Ohio. Under the EPC Agreement, we were provided $33,387,844 in Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) financing.

 

We believe that, as a result our demonstrated historical ability to finance and refinance debt, the transactions described above and current ongoing negotiations, it currently has sufficient cash and future financing to meet its funding requirements over the next year. Notwithstanding, we expect that it will need to raise additional financing to accomplish its development plan over the next several years. We are seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing. There are no assurances that we will be able to raise capital on terms that are acceptable or at all, or that cash flows generated from its operations will be sufficient to meet its current operating costs. If we are unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, it may be required to reduce the scope of its planned development, which could harm its financial condition and operating results.

 

Cash Flows

 

Since inception, we have primarily used our available cash to fund its project development expenditures. The following table sets forth a summary of cash flows for the periods presented:

  

   For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2022   2021 
Cash (used in) provided by:        
Operating Activities  $5,422,198   $(12,256,168)
Investing Activities   (40,022,805)   (26,098,120)
Financing Activities   35,042,816    71,968,919 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and restricted  $442,209   $33,614,631 

 

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Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 as Compared to the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021

 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $5,422,198 during the six months ended June 30, 2022, which consisted primarily of our net loss of $17,018,494, offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $6,769,866, amortization of note discounts of $2,478,298, payment-in-kind interest rolled into debt of $1,681,722, a loss on forgiveness of debt of $148,472, stock-based compensation expense of $2,570,919, and a change in fair value of warrant liability of $7,173,000. The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of an increase in accounts receivable of $370,525, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $1,430,448, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $8,196,272, an increase in due to affiliates of $1,777,542, and an increase in other liabilities of $4,830,587.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $12,256,168 during the six months ended June 30, 2021, which consisted primarily of our net loss of $110,636,339, offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $5,893,067, amortization of note discounts of $2,398,727, stock-based compensation expense of $3,006,692, and a change in fair value of warrant liability of $90,035,112. The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted primarily of a decrease in accounts receivable of $675,668, an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $2,033,495, and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $2,060,008.   

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $40,022,805 and $26,098,120 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which consisted primarily of our project development costs.

 

Financing Activities 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $35,042,816 during the six months ended June 30, 2022. This consisted primarily of $20,714,311 in proceeds from notes payable and $17,983,214 of proceeds from equity raises under our ATM, offset by $3,144,677 in repayments of notes payable, and $210,032 in payment of financing costs.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $71,968,919 during the six months ended June 30, 2021, which consisted primarily of $6,000,000 in proceeds from notes payable, $15,200,000 in proceeds from the sale of Series B preferred stock, $31,746,996 of proceeds from equity raises, and $23,346,870 of proceeds from the exercise of warrants, offset by $4,309,947 in repayments of notes payable, and $15,000 in payment of financing costs.

  

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2022.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

 

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

For information on our significant accounting policies please refer to Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Controls and procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and made known to the officers who certify our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Based on their evaluation as of June 30, 2022, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Company have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2022, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting. 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal proceedings

 

During the normal course of its business, the Company is subject to occasional legal proceedings and claims.

 

Item 1A. Risk factors

 

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by those described in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the trading price of our common and capital stock. There have been no material changes to our risk factors since our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, except as follows:

 

We rely on sponsorship contracts to generate revenues.

 

We will receive a portion of our annual revenues from sponsorship agreements for various content, media and live events produced at Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls such as title, official product and promotional partner sponsorships, billboards, signs and other media. We are continuously in negotiations with existing sponsors and actively seeking new sponsors as there is significant competition for sponsorships. Some of our live events may not secure a title sponsor, may not secure a sufficient number of sponsorships on favorable terms, or may not secure sponsorships sufficiently enough in advance of an event, which may lead to event cancellations or otherwise adversely affect the revenue generated from such events.

 

The certain amended and restated sponsorship and naming rights agreement, dated as of July 2, 2020 (the “Naming Rights Agreement”), by and among HOF Village, PFHOF and Johnson Controls is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2034, but provides termination rights both to (a) HOF Village and PFHOF and (b) Johnson Controls, which may be exercised in the event the other party, among other things, breaches any of its covenants and agreements under the Naming Rights Agreement beyond certain notice and cure periods. Additionally, Johnson Controls has a right to terminate the Naming Rights Agreement if (i) we do not provide evidence to Johnson Controls by October 31, 2021, that we have secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure and a notice and cure period, (ii) Phase II is not open for business by January 2, 2024 subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure and a notice and cure period, or (iii) HOF Village is in default beyond applicable notice and cure periods under certain agreements, such as the Technology as a Service Agreement with Johnson Controls (the “TAAS Agreement”), among others. There can be no assurance that Phase II will be open for business by January 2, 2024. In addition, under the Naming Rights Agreement Johnson Controls’ obligation to make sponsorship payments to Newco may be suspended if Newco has not provided evidence reasonably satisfactory to Johnson Controls on or before December 31, 2020, subject to day-for-day extension due to Force Majeure, that Newco has secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II.

 

In addition to the Naming Rights Agreement, Newco is party to a Technology as a Service Agreement dated October 9, 2020 with Johnson Controls (the “TAAS Agreement”). Pursuant to the TAAS Agreement, Johnson Controls will provide certain services related to the construction and development of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls (the “Project”), including, but not limited to, (i) design assist consulting, equipment sales and turn-key installation services in respect of specified systems to be constructed as part of Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Project and (ii) maintenance and lifecycle services in respect of certain systems constructed as part of Phase 1, and to be constructed as part of Phase 2 and Phase 3, of the Project. Under the terms of the TAAS Agreement, Newco has agreed to pay Johnson Controls up to an aggregate of approximately $217 million for services rendered by Johnson Controls over the term of the TAAS Agreement. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, approximately $195 million and $199 million, respectively, was remaining under the TAAS Agreement.

 

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The TAAS Agreement provides that in respect of the Naming Rights Agreement, Johnson Controls and Newco intend, acknowledge and understand that: (i) Newco’s performance under the TAAS Agreement is essential to, and a condition to Johnson Controls’ performance under, the Naming Rights Agreement and (ii) Johnson Controls’ performance under the Naming Rights Agreement is essential to, and a condition to Newco’s performance under, the TAAS Agreement. In the TAAS Agreement, Johnson Controls and Newco represent, warrant and agree that the transactions agreements and obligations contemplated under the TAAS Agreement and the Naming Rights Agreement are intended to be, and shall be, interrelated, integrated and indivisible, together being essential to consummating a single underlying transaction necessary for the Project. The Company anticipates that resolution of the dispute regarding the Naming Right Agreement will include the TAAS Agreement.

 

On May 10, 2022, the Company received from JCI a notice of termination (the “TAAS Notice”) of the TAAS Agreement effective immediately. The TAAS Notice states that termination of the TAAS Agreement by JCI is due to Newco’s alleged breach of its payment obligations. Additionally, JCI in the TAAS Notice demands the amount which is the sum of: (i) all past due payments and any other amounts owed by Newco under the TAAS Agreement; (ii) all commercially reasonable and documented subcontractor breakage and demobilization costs; and (iii) all commercially reasonable and documented direct losses incurred by JCI directly resulting from the alleged default by the Company and the exercise of JCI’s rights and remedies in respect thereof, including reasonable attorney fees.

 

Also on May 10, 2022, the Company received from JCI a notice of termination (“Naming Rights Notice”) of the Name Rights Agreement, effective immediately. The Naming Rights Notice states that the termination of the Naming Rights Agreement by JCI is due to JCI’s concurrent termination of the TAAS Agreement. The Naming Rights Notice further states that the Company must pay JCI, within 30 days following the date of the Naming Rights Notice, $4,750,000. The Company has not made such payment to date. The Naming Rights Notice states that Newco is also in breach of its covenants and agreements, which require Newco to provide evidence reasonably satisfactory to JCI on or before October 31, 2021, subject to day-for-day extension due to force majeure, that Newco has secured sufficient debt and equity financing to complete Phase II.

 

The Company disputes that it is in default under either the TAAS Agreement or the Naming Rights Agreement. The Company believes JCI is in breach of the Naming Rights Agreement and the TAAS Agreement due to their failure to make certain payments in accordance with the Naming Rights Agreement, and, on May 16, 2022, provided notice to JCI of these breaches. The Company is pursuing dispute resolution pursuant to the terms of the Naming Rights Agreement to simultaneously defend against JCI’s allegations and pursue its own claims. The ultimate outcome of this dispute cannot presently be determined. However, in management’s opinion, the likelihood of a material adverse outcome is remote. Accordingly, adjustments, if any, that might result from the resolution of this matter have not been reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company suspended its revenue recognition until the dispute is resolved and has recorded an allowance against the amounts due as of June 30, 2022 in the amount of $2,125,000. The balances due under the Naming Rights Agreement as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 amounted to $4,010,417 and $1,885,417, respectively.

 

The sponsorship and services agreement, dated as of December 19, 2018, as amended (the “Constellation Sponsorship Agreement”), by and among HOF Village, PFHOF and Constellation NewEnergy, Inc.,is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2029 but provides termination rights both to (a) HOF Village and PFHOF and (b) Constellation, which may be exercised if a party would suffer material damage to its reputation by association with the other party or if there is an event of default. An event of default under the Constellation Sponsorship Agreement includes a party’s failure to perform its material obligations for 60 days after receiving written notice from the other party and failure to cure such default; a party’s becoming insolvent or filing a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; a party’s being adjudged bankrupt; an involuntary petition under any bankruptcy or insolvency law being filed against a party; a party’s sale, assignment or transfer of all or substantially all of its assets (other than to an affiliate in the case of HOF Village or PFHOF). Additionally, Constellation has a right to terminate the Constellation Sponsorship Agreement effective as of December 31, 2023 for failure to recover its investment in the form of new business, if it provides written notice on or prior to December 1, 2022.

 

Loss of our existing title sponsors or other major sponsorship agreements, including the Naming Rights Agreement and Constellation Sponsorship Agreement, or failure to secure sponsorship agreements in the future on favorable terms, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our Common Stock may be delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market if we cannot satisfy Nasdaq’s continued listing requirements, which could adversely impact the price and liquidity of our Common Stock.

 

On May 24, 2022, the Company received a deficiency letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department (the “Staff”) of the Nasdaq Stock Market, LLC (“Nasdaq”) notifying the Company that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for the Common Stock had closed below $1.00 per share, which is the minimum bid price required to maintain continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) (the “Minimum Bid Requirement”).

 

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Common Stock. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has 180 calendar days to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement. To regain compliance, the closing bid price of the Common Stock must be at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive business days during this 180-day period, at which time the Staff will provide written notification to the Company that it complies with the Minimum Bid Requirement, unless the Staff exercises its discretion to extend this ten-day period pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(H). The compliance period for the Company will expire on November 21, 2022.

 

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If the Company does not regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement during the initial 180 calendar day period, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180 calendar day compliance period. To qualify, the Company would be required to meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other initial listing standards for The Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the Minimum Bid Requirement, and would need to provide written notice of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears to the Staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company does not meet the other listing standards, the Staff could provide notice that the Common Stock will become subject to delisting. In the event the Company receives notice that its Common Stock is being delisted, Nasdaq rules permit the Company to appeal any delisting determination by the Staff to a Hearings Panel (the “Panel”). The Company expects that its Common Stock would remain listed pending the Panel’s decision. However, there can be no assurance that, if the Company does appeal the delisting determination by the Staff to the Panel, that such appeal would be successful, or that the Company will be able to regain compliance with the Minimum Bid Requirement or maintain compliance with the other listing requirements.

 

Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could make trading our Common Stock more difficult for investors, potentially leading to declines in our share price and liquidity. Without a Nasdaq Capital Market listing, stockholders may have a difficult time getting a quote for the sale or purchase of our stock, the sale or purchase of our stock would likely be made more difficult, and the trading volume and liquidity of our stock could decline. Delisting from the Nasdaq Capital Market could also result in negative publicity and could also make it more difficult for us to raise additional capital. The absence of such a listing may adversely affect the acceptance of our Common Stock as currency or the value accorded by other parties. Further, if we are delisted, we would also incur additional costs under state blue sky laws in connection with any sales of our securities. These requirements could severely limit the market liquidity of our Common Stock and the ability of our stockholders to sell our Common Stock in the secondary market. If our Common Stock is delisted by Nasdaq, our Common Stock may be eligible to trade on an over-the-counter quotation system, such as the OTCQB market, where an investor may find it more difficult to sell our stock or obtain accurate quotations as to the market value of our Common Stock. In the event our Common Stock is delisted from the Nasdaq Capital Market, we may not be able to list our Common Stock on another national securities exchange or obtain quotation on an over-the counter quotation system.

 

Item 2. Unregistered sales of equity securities and use of proceeds

 

HOF Village CFP Loan

 

On April 27, 2022, Midwest Lender Fund, LLC, a limited liability company wholly owned by our director Stuart Lichter (“MLF”), loaned $4,000,000 (the “CFP Loan”) to HOF Village Center For Performance, LLC (“HOF Village CFP”). Interest accrues on the outstanding balance of the CFP Loan at 6.5% per annum, compounded monthly. The CFP Loan matures on April 30, 2023 or if HOF Village CFP exercises its extension option, April 30, 2024. The CFP Loan is secured by a mortgage encumbering the Center For Performance.

 

As part of the consideration for making the Loan, on June 8, 2022, the Company issued to MLF: (A) 125,000 shares of the Common Stock, and (B) a Series G warrant (the “Series G Warrants”) to purchase 125,000 shares of Common Stock. The exercise price of the Series G Warrants will be $1.50 per share. The Series G Warrants will become exercisable one year after issuance, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Series G Warrants. Unexercised Series G Warrants will expire five years after issuance. The exercise price of the Series G Warrants will be subject to a weighted-average antidilution adjustment.

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Item 3. Defaults upon senior securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine safety disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

10.1   Series G Warrant, dated June 8, 2022, issued by Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company to Midwest Lender Fund, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K (001-38363), filed with the Commission on June 13, 2022)
10.2   Promissory Note, dated June 16, 2022, issued by Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, HOF Village Retail I, LLC and HOF Village Retail II, LLC to CH Capital Lending, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K (001-38363), filed with the Commission on June 17, 2022)
10.3   Business Loan Agreement, dated June 16, 2022, between Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and Stark Community Foundation, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K (001-38363), filed with the Commission on June 17, 2022)
10.4*   Energy Project Cooperative Agreement, dated June 29, 2022, among HOF Village Stadium, LLC, Canton Regional Energy Special Improvement District, Inc., SPH Canton St, LLC, and City of Canton, Ohio
10.5   Amendment Number 7 to Term Loan Agreement, dated as of August 5, 2022, among Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, HOF Village Newco, LLC, certain of its subsidiaries, and CH Capital Lending, LLC, as administrative agent and lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Form S-3 Registration Statement (File No. 333-266750), filed with the Commission on August 10, 2022)
31.1*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32*   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*   Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“Inline XBRL”)
101.CAL*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.SCH*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.DEF*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*   Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

* Filed herewith

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
     
Date: August 11, 2022 By: /s/ Michael Crawford
    Michael Crawford
    Chief Executive Officer
    (Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

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