Atlanta Braves Holdings Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Highlights include:
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Total revenue grew to
$72 million in the first quarter of 2026, up 53% from the prior year period.-
Baseball revenue increased 60% from the prior year period to
$46 million . Mixed-Use Development revenue increased 41% from the prior year period to$26 million .
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Baseball revenue increased 60% from the prior year period to
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Total Adjusted OIBDA(1) improved to
$(18) million in the first quarter of 2026, up 39% from the prior year period.-
Baseball Adjusted OIBDA improved 18% from the prior year period to
$(32) million . -
Mixed-Use Development Adjusted OIBDA increased 37% from the prior year period to
$18 million .
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Baseball Adjusted OIBDA improved 18% from the prior year period to
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Operating income (loss) improved by
$3 million to$(41) million in the first quarter of 2026, up from$(44) million in the prior year period.
Discussion of Results
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Baseball revenue |
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$ |
45,746 |
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$ |
28,621 |
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60 |
% |
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26,261 |
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18,590 |
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41 |
% |
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Total revenue |
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72,007 |
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47,211 |
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53 |
% |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Baseball operating costs |
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(56,616 |
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(48,763 |
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16 |
% |
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(4,258 |
) |
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(2,408 |
) |
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77 |
% |
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Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation |
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(28,690 |
) |
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(24,589 |
) |
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17 |
% |
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Adjusted OIBDA(1) |
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$ |
(17,557 |
) |
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$ |
(28,549 |
) |
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39 |
% |
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Operating income (loss) |
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$ |
(41,251 |
) |
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$ |
(44,452 |
) |
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7 |
% |
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Regular season home games in period |
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5 |
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— |
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Unless otherwise noted, the following discussion compares financial information for the three months ended
Baseball revenue is derived from two primary sources on an annual basis: (i) baseball event revenue (ticket sales, concessions, advertising sponsorships, suites and premium seat fees) and (ii) broadcasting and other media revenue.
The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and by source:
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Baseball: |
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Baseball event |
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$ |
23,738 |
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$ |
883 |
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2,588 |
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% |
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Broadcasting |
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2,519 |
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4,291 |
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(41 |
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% |
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Retail and licensing |
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7,283 |
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6,080 |
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20 |
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% |
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Other |
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12,206 |
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17,367 |
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(30 |
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% |
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Baseball revenue |
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45,746 |
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28,621 |
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60 |
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% |
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26,261 |
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18,590 |
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41 |
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% |
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Total revenue |
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$ |
72,007 |
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$ |
47,211 |
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53 |
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% |
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There were five home games played in the first quarter of 2026 compared to zero in the prior year period.
Baseball revenue increased 60% in the first quarter compared to the prior year primarily driven by an increase in baseball event revenue due to the number of regular season home games played, as well as contractual rate increases on season tickets and existing sponsorship contracts and new premium seating and sponsorship agreements. Broadcasting and other media revenue decreased due to the timing of the commencement of the BravesVision media contracts as we transitioned away from our previous long-term local broadcasting arrangement. Other revenue decreased due to a decline in special events held at
Operating loss and Adjusted OIBDA(1) improved for the first quarter compared to the prior year, as revenue growth outpaced increases in operating and selling, general, and administrative expenses. Baseball operating costs increased primarily due to increases in major league player salaries, variable costs associated with the increase in the number of regular season homes games such as concession, retail, and other stadium operating costs, and expenses associated with the production of BravesVision, partially offset by a reduction in expenses associated with special events held at
FOOTNOTES
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For a definition of Adjusted OIBDA (as defined by ABH) and the applicable reconciliation to the most comparable Generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) measure, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Supplemental Disclosures,” below. |
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This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the business, product and marketing strategies, new service offerings, future financial performance and prospects, trends and any other matters that are not historical facts. The words “will,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “strategy,” “continue,” “seek,” “may,” “could” and similar expressions or statements regarding future periods are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements may contain such words. Where, in any forward-looking statement, we express an expectation or belief as to future results or events, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but such statements necessarily involve risks and uncertainties and there can be no assurance that the expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. Given these uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, include, without limitation: the level of broadcasting revenue that ABH generates; the achievement of on-field success; ABH’s ability to develop, obtain and retain talented players; the regulatory and competitive environment of the industries in which ABH operates; the impact of organized labor on ABH, including any potential Major
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
SCHEDULE 1: Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA to Operating Income (Loss)
To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, this press release includes a presentation of Adjusted OIBDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, for ABH together with reconciliations to operating income, as determined under GAAP. ABH defines Adjusted OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges. However, ABH’s definition of Adjusted OIBDA may differ from similarly titled measures disclosed by other companies.
ABH believes Adjusted OIBDA is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows management to view operating results and perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. Because Adjusted OIBDA is used as a measure of operating performance, ABH views operating income as the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Adjusted OIBDA is not meant to replace or supersede operating income or any other GAAP measure, but rather to supplement such GAAP measures in order to present investors with the same information that ABH management considers in assessing the results of operations and performance of its assets.
The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA for ABH to operating income (loss) calculated in accordance with GAAP for the three months ended
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Operating income (loss) |
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$ |
(41,251 |
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$ |
(44,452 |
) |
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Stock-based compensation |
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6,568 |
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2,646 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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17,126 |
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13,257 |
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Adjusted OIBDA |
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$ |
(17,557 |
) |
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$ |
(28,549 |
) |
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Baseball |
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$ |
(32,333 |
) |
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$ |
(39,600 |
) |
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17,596 |
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12,887 |
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Corporate and Other |
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(2,820 |
) |
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(1,836 |
) |
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SCHEDULE 2: Cash and Debt
The following presentation is provided to separately identify cash and debt information. ABH cash increased
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ABH Cash (GAAP)(a) |
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$ |
135,197 |
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$ |
99,884 |
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Debt: |
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Baseball |
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League wide credit facility |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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MLB facility fund - term |
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30,000 |
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30,000 |
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MLB facility fund - revolver |
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36,225 |
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36,800 |
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TeamCo revolver |
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10,000 |
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35,000 |
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Term debt |
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148,488 |
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151,992 |
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486,689 |
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487,299 |
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Total ABH Debt |
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$ |
711,402 |
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$ |
741,091 |
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Deferred financing costs |
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(2,225 |
) |
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(2,460 |
) |
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Total ABH Debt (GAAP) |
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$ |
709,177 |
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$ |
738,631 |
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Excludes restricted cash held in reserves pursuant to the terms of various financial obligations of |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
135,197 |
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99,884 |
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Restricted cash |
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33,661 |
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11,694 |
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Accounts receivable and contract assets, net of allowances for credit losses of |
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29,909 |
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33,566 |
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Other current assets |
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25,870 |
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13,563 |
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Total current assets |
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224,637 |
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158,707 |
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Property and equipment, at cost |
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1,280,653 |
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1,266,030 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
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(406,771 |
) |
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(397,142 |
) |
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873,882 |
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868,888 |
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Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method |
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116,299 |
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116,819 |
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Intangible assets not subject to amortization: |
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175,764 |
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175,764 |
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Franchise rights |
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123,703 |
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123,703 |
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299,467 |
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299,467 |
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Prepaid pension asset |
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524 |
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— |
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Other assets, net |
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172,447 |
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171,076 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,687,256 |
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1,614,957 |
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued) (unaudited) |
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except share amounts |
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Liabilities and Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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$ |
85,716 |
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43,473 |
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Deferred revenue and refundable tickets |
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181,396 |
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109,829 |
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Current portion of debt |
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215,745 |
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215,347 |
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Other current liabilities |
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8,023 |
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8,394 |
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Total current liabilities |
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490,880 |
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377,043 |
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Long-term debt |
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493,432 |
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523,284 |
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Finance lease liabilities |
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99,855 |
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98,566 |
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Deferred income tax liabilities |
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30,844 |
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41,282 |
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Pension liability |
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— |
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1,758 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
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41,093 |
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34,842 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,156,104 |
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1,076,775 |
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Equity: |
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Preferred stock, |
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— |
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— |
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Series A common stock, |
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103 |
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103 |
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Series B common stock, |
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10 |
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10 |
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Series C common stock, |
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524 |
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514 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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1,170,556 |
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1,137,178 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes |
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(2,735 |
) |
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(2,743 |
) |
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Retained earnings (deficit) |
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(649,494 |
) |
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(609,012 |
) |
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Total shareholders' equity |
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518,964 |
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526,050 |
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Noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries |
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12,188 |
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12,132 |
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Total equity |
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531,152 |
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538,182 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
1,687,256 |
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1,614,957 |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) |
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Revenue: |
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Baseball revenue |
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$ |
45,746 |
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28,621 |
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26,261 |
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18,590 |
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Total revenue |
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72,007 |
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47,211 |
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Operating costs and expenses: |
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Baseball operating costs |
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56,616 |
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48,763 |
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4,258 |
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2,408 |
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Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation |
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35,258 |
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27,235 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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17,126 |
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13,257 |
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|
113,258 |
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|
91,663 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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(41,251 |
) |
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(44,452 |
) |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(11,170 |
) |
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(10,344 |
) |
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Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net |
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(320 |
) |
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322 |
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Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net |
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|
927 |
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(637 |
) |
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Other, net |
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|
1,194 |
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|
1,213 |
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes |
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(50,620 |
) |
|
(53,898 |
) |
|
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Income tax benefit (expense) |
|
|
10,194 |
|
|
12,507 |
|
|
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Net earnings (loss) |
|
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(40,426 |
) |
|
(41,391 |
) |
|
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Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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|
56 |
|
|
— |
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Net earnings (loss) attributable to |
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$ |
(40,482 |
) |
|
(41,391 |
) |
|
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Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to |
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$ |
(0.63 |
) |
|
(0.66 |
) |
|
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Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to |
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$ |
(0.63 |
) |
|
(0.66 |
) |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net earnings (loss) |
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$ |
(40,426 |
) |
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(41,391 |
) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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17,126 |
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13,257 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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6,568 |
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2,646 |
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Share of (earnings) losses of affiliates, net |
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320 |
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(322 |
) |
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Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net |
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|
(927 |
) |
|
637 |
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Deferred income tax expense (benefit) |
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|
(10,438 |
) |
|
(12,582 |
) |
|
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Cash receipts from returns on equity method investments |
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200 |
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|
200 |
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|
Net cash received (paid) for interest rate swaps |
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|
(6 |
) |
|
891 |
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Other charges (credits), net |
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|
479 |
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|
1,955 |
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Net change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Current and other assets |
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(10,140 |
) |
|
6,717 |
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Payables and other liabilities |
|
|
99,725 |
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|
123,762 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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62,481 |
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|
95,770 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expended for property and equipment |
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|
(8,630 |
) |
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(19,516 |
) |
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Other investing activities, net |
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5 |
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(2,001 |
) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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|
(8,625 |
) |
|
(21,517 |
) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Borrowings of debt |
|
|
— |
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85,502 |
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Repayments of debt |
|
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(29,688 |
) |
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(4,536 |
) |
|
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Proceeds (disbursements) from exercise of stock options and other stock issuances |
|
|
26,820 |
|
|
679 |
|
|
|
Other financing activities, net |
|
|
6,292 |
|
|
(1,506 |
) |
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
3,424 |
|
|
80,139 |
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
|
|
57,280 |
|
|
154,392 |
|
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period |
|
|
111,578 |
|
|
112,599 |
|
|
|
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period |
|
$ |
168,858 |
|
|
266,991 |
|
|
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