Form 8-K

8-K — Vivid Seats Inc.

Accession: 0001140361-26-018995

Filed: 2026-05-05

Period: 2026-05-05

CIK: 0001856031

SIC: 7990 (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS AMUSEMENT & RECREATION)

Item: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item: Regulation FD Disclosure

Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits

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8-K — ef20072417_8k.htm (Primary)

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1 (ef20072417_ex99-1.htm)

EX-99.2 — EXHIBIT 99.2 (ef20072417_ex99-2.htm)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 5, 2026

Vivid Seats Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-40926

86-3355184

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

24 E. Washington St., Ste. 900

Suite 900

Chicago, Illinois

60602

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 312 291-9966

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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

of the following provisions:

☐

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

☐

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

☐

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

☐

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

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

SEAT

NASDAQ

Warrants to purchase Class A common stock

SEATW

NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of

this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has

elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 5, 2026, Vivid Seats Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release providing

financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

The information set forth under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 7.01

Regulation FD Disclosure

In order to maximize flexibility with respect to its capital structure and growth prospects, the Company previously designated certain of its

subsidiaries, including Vegas.com, LLC, as “Unrestricted Subsidiaries” under the Company’s first lien credit facility, dated June 17, 2017 (as amended from time to time, the “Credit

Facility”), pursuant to the terms thereof.

In addition, the Company has recently been engaged in confidential discussions with an ad hoc group comprised of term loan lenders under the

Credit Facility regarding a potential refinancing transaction with respect to the Company’s first lien term loan. In connection therewith, certain members of the ad hoc group entered into confidentiality agreements with the Company. Pursuant

to such agreements, the Company agreed, as and when provided therein, to publicly disclose certain information provided by the Company and its representatives to such members in connection with such a transaction (the “Cleansing Material”). The Company is now satisfying its obligations under such agreements by disclosing the Cleansing Material with this report. The Cleansing Material, which is set forth

on Exhibit 99.2 hereto and incorporated by reference herein, includes the material terms of (i) the Company’s most recent bona fide proposal to the ad hoc group and (ii) the ad hoc group’s most recent bona fide proposal to the Company, in

each case with respect to a transaction. As of the date of this report, the Company is no longer continuing its discussions with the ad hoc group. The Company remains actively engaged in negotiations with its other lenders under the Credit

Facility.

The Cleansing Material was prepared by the Company using then-available information solely to facilitate a discussion with the ad hoc group, was

not prepared with a view toward public disclosure, and should not be relied upon to make an investment decision with respect to the Company. The Cleansing Material should neither be regarded nor relied upon as an indication that the Company or

any third party considers the Cleansing Material to be a reliable prediction of future events. The Cleansing Material includes certain values that were prepared for illustrative purposes only and are not the result of, and do not necessarily

represent, actual valuations, estimates, forecasts, or projections of the Company or any third party and should not be relied upon as such. Neither the Company nor any third party has made or makes any representation to any person regarding the

accuracy of the Cleansing Material or undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise the Cleansing Material to reflect circumstances existing after the date on which it was prepared or conveyed or to reflect the occurrence of future

events, even in the event that any or all of the assumptions underlying the Cleansing Material are shown to be incorrect. No assurance can be given that any transaction with the ad hoc group, the Company’s other lenders under the Credit Facility,

or any other person will occur.

The information set forth under this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.2 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the

Exchange Act, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act

regarding future events and trends and the future results of the Company and its subsidiaries. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,”

“may,” “plan,” “project,” “propose,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will” and “would,” as well as similar expressions that predict or indicate future events and trends or do not relate to historical matters, are intended to identify such

forward-looking statements. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on its current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about future events and financial trends that it believes may affect its business,

financial condition, and results of operations. While the Company believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete, and the Company’s statements should not be read to indicate

that it has conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or review of, all potentially available relevant information. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions, or results, and are subject to risks, uncertainties,

and assumptions that can be difficult to predict and/or are outside of the Company’s control. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or

contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the Company’s most recent Annual Report

on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as in the Company’s press releases and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak

only as of the date of this report (or, in the case of statements incorporated by reference herein, as of the date of the incorporated statement). Except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any

forward-looking statements contained in this report, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

No Offer or Solicitation

This report does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities, nor shall there be any such offer or

solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such an offer or solicitation is not authorized or would be unlawful.

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)

Exhibits

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press release issued by Vivid Seats Inc., dated May 5, 2026

99.2

Cleansing Material

104

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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 hereunto duly authorized.

Vivid Seats Inc.

Date:

May 5, 2026

By:

/s/ Joseph Thomas

Joseph Thomas

Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1 — EXHIBIT 99.1

EX-99.1

Filename: ef20072417_ex99-1.htm · Sequence: 2

Exhibit 99.1

Vivid Seats Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

CHICAGO, IL – May 5, 2026 – Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT) (“Vivid Seats” or “we”), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year,

today provided financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.

“Our first quarter performance reflects strong execution and meaningful progress against our Fiscal 2026 priorities with results at or

above the high end of our guidance,” said Lawrence Fey, Chief Executive Officer of Vivid Seats. “We delivered sequential growth in GOV and Adjusted EBITDA along with substantial cash generation in the quarter. The improvements we are seeing are

important steps as we pursue a return to growth over the course of 2026 and beyond.”

First Quarter 2026 Key Financial Highlights

•

Marketplace GOV of $612.4 million

•

Revenues of $125.8 million

•

Net loss of $14.6 million

•

Adjusted EBITDA of $9.5 million

Key Business Metrics & Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measure

We use the following key business metrics and non-U.S. GAAP financial measure to evaluate our performance, identify trends, formulate

financial projections, and make strategic decisions. We believe this information is useful to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as management.

The following table summarizes our key business metrics and non-U.S. GAAP financial measure for the three months ended March 31, 2026

and 2025 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Marketplace GOV(1)

612,366

820,359

Marketplace orders(2)

1,716

2,296

Resale orders(3)

105

Adjusted EBITDA(4)

9,486

21,721

(1)

Marketplace Gross Order Value (“Marketplace GOV”) represents the total transactional amount of Marketplace orders processed on our online platform during a period,

inclusive of fees, exclusive of taxes, and net of event cancellations. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, event cancellations negatively impacted Marketplace GOV by $9.0 million and $15.5 million, respectively.

(2)

Marketplace orders represent the total volume of Marketplace segment transactions processed on our online platform during a period, net of event cancellations.

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, our Marketplace segment experienced 29,434 and 42,353 event cancellations, respectively.

(3)

Resale orders represent the total volume of Resale segment transactions processed on a given platform (including our own) during a period, net of event

cancellations. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, our Resale segment experienced 467 and 885 event cancellations, respectively.

(4)

Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure not defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). We believe adjusted

EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations and serves as a useful measure for making period-to-period comparisons of our business performance. See “Adjusted EBITDA” below for more information, including a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial

measure.

2026 Financial Outlook

For the year ending December 31, 2026, Vivid Seats anticipates:

•

Marketplace GOV in the range of $2.2 billion to

$2.6 billion

•

Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $30.0 million to $40.0 million*

We calculate forward-looking adjusted EBITDA based on internal forecasts that omit certain information that would be included in forward-looking net loss, the most

directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure. We do not attempt to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking adjusted EBITDA to forward-looking net loss because the timing and/or probable significance of certain excluded items that

have not yet occurred and are outside of our control is inherently uncertain and unavailable without unreasonable efforts. Such items could have a significant and unpredictable impact on our future U.S. GAAP financial results.

Webcast Details

Vivid Seats will host a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time today to discuss the first quarter 2026 financial results, business updates,

and financial outlook. Participants may access the live webcast and supplemental earnings presentation on the events page of the Vivid Seats Investor Relations website at investors.vividseats.com/events-and-presentations.

About Vivid Seats

Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats (NASDAQ: SEAT) is a leading online ticket marketplace connecting fans to the live events, artists, and

teams they love. Vivid Seats is committed to delivering the most rewarding ticket-buying experience for fans through competitive everyday pricing backed by its Lowest Price Guarantee, an industry-leading rewards program, and award-winning

customer service. The Chicago-based company offers one of the widest selections of live events across North America, powered by proprietary technology that makes discovering and buying tickets simple, affordable, and reliable. Learn more by

downloading the Vivid Seats app or visiting vividseats.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private

Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “design,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “future,” “goal,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “propose,” “seek,” “should,”

“target,” “will,” and “would,” as well as similar expressions that predict or indicate future events and trends or do not relate to historical matters, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements

contained in this press release relate to, without limitation: our future operating results and financial performance, including our expectations with respect to our return to growth and our fiscal year 2026 Marketplace GOV and adjusted EBITDA;

our expectations with respect to live event industry growth, the supply of and demand for live events, and our competitive positioning; and our business strategy and objectives. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance,

conditions, or results, and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that can be difficult to predict and/or are outside of our control. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by any forward-looking

statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the supply of and demand for live events; the impact of adverse economic conditions and other factors affecting discretionary

consumer and corporate spending; our ability to develop and maintain relationships with ticket buyers, sellers, and partners; the impact of changes to internet search engine algorithms and

mobile app marketplace rules; the impact of artificial intelligence on how consumers search for live event tickets; our ability to attract ticket sellers and buyers to our platform in the increasingly competitive ticketing industry; our ability

to continue to maintain and improve our platform; the impact of extraordinary events, including disease epidemics; our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets and to complete and realize the expected benefits of acquisitions and other

strategic investments; our ability to attract, hire, motivate, and retain our senior management team and other highly skilled personnel; our ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations; the ability of ticket holders to sell their

tickets on the secondary market unencumbered; the impact of unfavorable outcomes in legislation and legal proceedings; our ability to maintain the integrity of our information systems and infrastructure, and to identify, assess, and manage

relevant cybersecurity risks; our ability to generate sufficient cash flows and/or obtain additional financing when necessary or desirable; and other factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial

Condition and Results of Operations” sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as in our press releases and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You

should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained

in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact:

Investors

investors@vividseats.com

Media

press@vividseats.com

VIVID SEATS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited)

March 31,

December 31,

2026

2025

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

143,555

102,702

Restricted cash

604

Accounts receivable – net

36,421

30,664

Inventory – net

28,878

18,166

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

33,809

26,336

Total current assets

243,267

178,472

Property and equipment – net

11,824

12,373

Right-of-use assets – net

10,145

10,515

Intangible assets – net

132,371

141,528

Goodwill – net

283,674

283,915

Deferred tax assets – net

1,238

1,123

Investments

5,383

5,365

Other assets

3,833

3,575

Total assets

691,735

636,866

Liabilities and shareholders' deficit

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

224,771

153,418

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

123,253

125,957

Deferred revenue

19,145

19,973

Current maturities of long-term debt

3,930

Total current liabilities

371,099

303,278

Long-term debt – net

382,631

383,431

Long-term lease liabilities

15,860

16,452

Other liabilities

17,537

18,834

Total liabilities

787,127

721,995

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' deficit:

Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized, 11,937,076 and 11,712,157 shares

issued and outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

1,372,262

1,368,067

Treasury stock, at cost, 949,665 shares at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025

(93,920

)

(93,920

)

Accumulated deficit

(1,374,103

)

(1,359,472

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

346

173

Total shareholders' deficit

(95,392

)

(85,129

)

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

691,735

636,866

VIVID SEATS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Revenues

125,783

164,023

Costs and expenses:

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)

39,195

44,525

Marketing and selling

49,951

64,112

General and administrative

33,117

48,082

Depreciation and amortization

12,308

11,625

Total costs and expenses

134,571

168,344

Loss from operations

(8,788

)

(4,321

)

Interest expense – net

5,931

5,665

Other expense (income) – net

1,070

(4,154

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

801

Loss before income taxes

(15,789

)

(6,633

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1,158

)

3,155

Net loss

(14,631

)

(9,788

)

Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests

—

(3,846

)

Net loss attributable to Class A common stockholders

(14,631

)

(5,942

)

VIVID SEATS INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands) (Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

(14,631

)

(9,788

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

12,308

11,625

Amortization of leases

356

324

Amortization of deferred financing costs

235

241

Equity-based compensation

4,414

10,751

Loss on asset disposals

Change in fair value of derivative asset

196

350

Deferred income tax benefit

(1,206

)

(1,464

)

Non-cash interest expense – net

142

173

Foreign currency loss (gain) – net

806

(2,041

)

Change in fair value of Intermediate Warrants

—

(3,115

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

—

801

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable – net

(5,833

)

(8,367

)

Inventory – net

(10,713

)

(8,049

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(7,558

)

(1,964

)

Accounts payable

71,479

(6,943

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(2,680

)

(6,748

)

Deferred revenue

(828

)

(691

)

Long-term lease liabilities

(586

)

(560

)

Other assets and liabilities – net

130

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

46,007

(25,288

)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchases of property and equipment

(23

)

(1,836

)

Purchases of personal seat licenses

(384

)

(563

)

Investments in developed technology

(2,677

)

(4,526

)

Purchases of seat images

(20

)

(146

)

Payments toward Acquired Domain Name Obligation

—

(500

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(3,104

)

(7,571

)

Cash flows from financing activities

Payments of taxes related to net settlement of equity incentive awards

(338

)

(1,411

)

Payment of 2025 First Lien Loan

(983

)

—

Payments toward Acquired Domain Name Obligation

(500

)

—

Repurchases of Class A common stock

—

(5,992

)

Payment of liabilities under TRA

—

(4,005

)

Payments of 2024 First Lien Loan

—

(76,986

)

Proceeds from 2025 First Lien Loan

—

76,986

Payment of deferred financing costs and other debt-related expenses

—

(162

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,821

)

(11,570

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(229

)

474

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

40,853

(43,955

)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – beginning of period

103,306

244,648

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash – end of period

144,159

200,693

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information

Cash paid for interest

6,153

7,749

Cash paid for income taxes

1,286

Adjusted EBITDA

We present adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, because it is a key measure used by analysts, investors, and

others to evaluate companies in our industry. Adjusted EBITDA is also used by management to make operating decisions, including those related to analyzing operating expenses, evaluating performance, and performing strategic planning and annual

budgeting.

We believe adjusted EBITDA is useful for understanding, evaluating, and highlighting trends in our operating results and for making

period-to-period comparisons of our business performance because it excludes the impact of items that are outside of our control and/or not reflective of ongoing performance related directly to the operation of our business.

Adjusted EBITDA is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and should not be considered a substitute for,

or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect all amounts associated with our operating results as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP and specifically excludes certain recurring

costs such as: income tax expense (benefit); interest expense – net; depreciation and amortization; sales tax liabilities; transaction costs; equity-based compensation; litigation, settlements, and related costs; loss on asset disposals; change

in fair value of derivative asset; foreign currency loss (gain) – net; severance compensation; change in fair value of the Intermediate Warrants (as defined below); and loss on extinguishment of debt. In addition, other companies may calculate

adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, thereby limiting its usefulness as a comparative tool. We compensate for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the U.S. GAAP amounts that are excluded from our presentation of

adjusted EBITDA.

The following table presents a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial

measure, for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Net loss

(14,631

)

(9,788

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to adjusted EBITDA:

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1,158

)

3,155

Interest expense – net

5,931

5,665

Depreciation and amortization

12,308

11,625

Sales tax liability(1)

237

(1,791

)

Transaction costs(2)

792

5,709

Equity-based compensation(3)

4,414

10,751

Litigation, settlements, and related costs(4)

149

353

Loss on asset disposals(5)

Change in fair value of derivative asset(6)

196

350

Foreign currency loss (gain) – net(7)

956

(2,041

)

Severance compensation(8)

233

—

Change in fair value of Intermediate Warrants(9)

—

(3,115

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt(10)

—

801

Adjusted EBITDA

9,486

21,721

(1)

During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, we accrued for additional uncollected indirect tax liabilities in jurisdictions where we believed it was

probable we should remit payment to U.S. and foreign governmental tax authorities before all required amounts are collected from the customer. We also received abatements and recognized other reductions to the balance of the liability

related to uncollected indirect taxes (including sales taxes).

(2)

Consists of legal, accounting, tax, and other professional fees, integration costs, and other transaction-related expenses, none of which are considered indicative

of our core operating performance. Costs in the three months ended March 31, 2026 primarily related to various strategic transactions and investments. Costs in three months ended March 31, 2025 primarily related to potential strategic

transactions that were explored during the period, the February 2025 refinancing of our first lien term loan, repurchases of Class A common stock, and various strategic transactions and investments.

(3)

Relates to equity granted by us pursuant to our 2021 Incentive Award Plan, as amended, which is not

considered indicative of our core operating performance.

(4)

Relates to external legal costs, settlement costs, and insurance recoveries, none of which are considered indicative of our core operating performance.

(5)

Relates to disposals of fixed assets, which are not considered indicative of our core operating performance.

(6)

Relates to the revaluation of derivatives recorded at fair value, which revaluations are not considered indicative of our core operating performance.

(7)

Relates to net realized and unrealized losses (gains) resulting from the impact of exchange rate changes on transactions denominated in non-functional currencies,

which are not considered indicative of our core operating performance.

(8)

Relates to severance-related payments made to terminated employees as a result of a reduction in employee headcount and the departure of certain members of our

leadership team, which are not considered indicative of our core operating performance.

(9)

Relates to the revaluation of warrants (the “Intermediate Warrants”), issued in

connection with the 2021 transaction pursuant to which Horizon Acquisition Corporation merged with and into us, which entitled Hoya Topco,

LLC to purchase common units of Hoya Intermediate, LLC, which revaluations are not considered indicative of

our core operating performance.

(10)

Relates to losses incurred in connection with the extinguishment of our former first lien term loan, which are not considered indicative of our core operating

performance.

EX-99.2 — EXHIBIT 99.2

EX-99.2

Filename: ef20072417_ex99-2.htm · Sequence: 3

Exhibit 99.2

Cleansing Material

2027 Guidance

Marketplace GOV of ~$2.65 billion

Revenue of ~$575 million

Adjusted EBITDA of ~$45 million

Unlevered free cash flow of ~$35 million

Additional 2026 Guidance

Revenue of ~$535 million

Unlevered free cash flow of ~$20 million

Actioned $70 million of annualized savings ($45 million cash) through cost reduction program

Attached material terms of (i) the Company’s most recent bona fide proposal to the ad hoc group and (ii) the ad hoc group’s most recent bona fide proposal to the Company

Summary of Ad Hoc Group & Company Proposals Ad Hoc Group Proposal Company Proposal New Money •$50mm Equity Rights Offering

("ERO") backstopped by existing equity •Credit Agreement to permit up to $50mm super-priority 1O indebtedness basket

Existing Stakeholders RCF •Commitment: $75mm (25% reduction) •Priority: Pari passu with Takeback Term Loan •Commitment: $75mm (25%

reduction) •Priority: Pari passu with 1O basket Term Loan •Treatment: $225mm new Takeback Term Loan

oMaturity: ~2-year extension oRate: S + 6.50% •Equity: substantial pro forma equity ownership with actual ownership subject to ERO

and Management Incentive Plan (“MIP”) dilution •Treatment: Lenders to exchange into 2O TL at 77.5¢

oMaturity: ~1-year extension oRate: S + 2.25% (same as existing 1L TL) •Equity: 12.5% of common equity in exchange for discount

Equity •Receives remaining minority equity interest plus TBD ownership from backstopped ERO, subject to MIP •Maintains ownership of 87.5% of common equity Other •To be executed on an out-of-court basis •To be executed on an out-of-court basis

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