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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 March 31, 2026
OR
☐
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 001-41746
ATLANTA BRAVES HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
92-1284827
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
755 Battery Avenue SE Atlanta, Georgia
30339
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (404) 614-2300
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of each exchange on which registered
Series A common stock
BATRA
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Series C common stock
BATRK
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 ☒
The number of outstanding shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. common stock as of April 30, 2026 was:
Series A
Series B
Series C
Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. common stock
10,318,187
977,751
52,847,883
Part I – Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss) (unaudited)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity (unaudited)
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Part II — Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits
SIGNATURES
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
March 31,
December 31,
2026
2025
amounts in thousands
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
135,197
99,884
Restricted cash
33,661
11,694
Accounts receivable and contract assets, net of allowances for credit losses of $343 at both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
29,909
33,566
Other current assets
25,870
13,563
Total current assets
224,637
158,707
Property and equipment, at cost (note 3)
1,280,653
1,266,030
Accumulated depreciation
(406,771)
(397,142)
873,882
868,888
Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method (note 4)
116,299
116,819
Intangible assets not subject to amortization:
Goodwill
175,764
Franchise rights
123,703
299,467
Prepaid pension asset
524
—
Other assets, net
172,447
171,076
Total assets
1,687,256
1,614,957
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
amounts in thousands,
except share amounts
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
85,716
43,473
Deferred revenue and refundable tickets
181,396
109,829
Current portion of debt (note 5)
215,745
215,347
Other current liabilities
8,023
8,394
Total current liabilities
490,880
377,043
Long-term debt (note 5)
493,432
523,284
Finance lease liabilities
99,855
98,566
Deferred income tax liabilities
30,844
41,282
Pension liability
1,758
Other noncurrent liabilities
41,093
34,842
Total liabilities
1,156,104
1,076,775
Equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; zero shares issued at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
Series A common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 10,318,187 at both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
103
Series B common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 7,500,000 shares; issued and outstanding 977,751 at both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025
10
Series C common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 52,845,420 and 51,828,348 at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively
514
Additional paid-in capital
1,170,556
1,137,178
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of taxes
(2,735)
(2,743)
Retained earnings (deficit)
(649,494)
(609,012)
Total shareholders' equity
518,964
526,050
Noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries
12,188
12,132
Total equity
531,152
538,182
Commitments and contingencies (note 7)
Total liabilities and equity
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three months ended
except per share amounts
Revenue:
Baseball revenue
45,746
28,621
Mixed-Use Development revenue
26,261
18,590
Total revenue
72,007
47,211
Operating costs and expenses:
Baseball operating costs
56,616
48,763
Mixed-Use Development costs
4,258
2,408
Selling, general and administrative, including stock-based compensation
35,258
27,235
Depreciation and amortization
17,126
13,257
113,258
91,663
Operating income (loss)
(41,251)
(44,452)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense
(11,170)
(10,344)
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net (note 4)
(320)
322
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net
927
(637)
Other, net
1,194
1,213
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
(50,620)
(53,898)
Income tax benefit (expense)
10,194
12,507
Net earnings (loss)
(40,426)
(41,391)
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
56
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Atlanta Braves Holdings' shareholders
(40,482)
Basic net earnings (loss) attributable to Atlanta Braves Holdings' shareholders per common share (note 2)
(0.63)
(0.66)
Diluted net earnings (loss) attributable to Atlanta Braves Holdings' shareholders per common share (note 2)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings (Loss)
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized holdings gains (loss) arising during the period
8
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax
Comprehensive earnings (loss)
(40,418)
(41,383)
Less comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. shareholders
(40,474)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Cash flows from operating activities:
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Stock-based compensation
6,568
2,646
Share of (earnings) losses of affiliates, net
320
(322)
Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net
(927)
637
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
(10,438)
(12,582)
Cash receipts from returns on equity method investments
200
Net cash received (paid) for interest rate swaps
(6)
891
Other charges (credits), net
479
1,955
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
Current and other assets
(13,034)
6,717
Payables and other liabilities
102,619
123,762
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
62,481
95,770
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expended for property and equipment
(8,630)
(19,516)
Other investing activities, net
5
(2,001)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(8,625)
(21,517)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of debt
85,502
Repayments of debt
(29,688)
(4,536)
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
Supplemental disclosure to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:
Property and equipment expenditures incurred but not yet paid
11,295
16,056
The following table reconciles cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets to the total amount presented in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity
Accumulated
other
Noncontrolling
Additional
comprehensive
Retained
interests
Preferred
Common Stock
paid-in
earnings
in equity of
Total
Stock
capital
(loss)
(deficit)
subsidiaries
equity
Balance at January 1, 2026
Stock issuances and other, net
26,810
Balance at March 31, 2026
Balance at January 1, 2025
511
1,112,551
(3,352)
(585,644)
12,045
536,224
Balance at March 31, 2025
1,115,876
(3,344)
(627,035)
498,166
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(1)Basis of Presentation
During November 2022, the board of directors of Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty”) authorized Liberty management to pursue a plan to redeem each outstanding share of its Liberty Braves common stock in exchange for one share of the corresponding series of common stock of a newly formed entity, Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (the “Split-Off”). The Split-Off was completed on July 18, 2023. Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (“Atlanta Braves Holdings” or the “Company”) is comprised of the businesses, assets and liabilities of its wholly-owned subsidiary Braves Holdings, LLC (“Braves Holdings”) and corporate cash.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements refer to the consolidation of Braves Holdings and corporate cash as “Atlanta Braves Holdings,” “the Company,” “us,” “we” and “our” in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and variable interest entities where the Company determines that it is the primary beneficiary. For consolidated entities where our ownership interest is less than 100%, noncontrolling ownership interests are reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying (a) condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2025, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and (b) the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Article 10 of Regulation S-X as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for such periods have been included. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Additionally, certain prior period amounts have been reclassified for comparability with current period presentation. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with 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 revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company considers (i) fair value measurements of non-financial instruments and (ii) accounting for income taxes to be its most significant estimates.
Description of Business
Braves Holdings indirectly owns the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club (“ANLBC,” the “Atlanta Braves,” the “Braves,” the “club,” or the “team”). The Braves’ ballpark (“Truist Park” or the “Stadium”), is located in Cobb County, a suburb of Atlanta, and is leased from Cobb County, Cobb-Marietta Coliseum and Exhibit Hall Authority. Braves Holdings, through affiliated entities and third-party development partners, has developed a significant portion of the land around and adjacent to Truist Park for a mixed-use development that features retail, office, hotel and entertainment opportunities (the “Mixed-Use Development”).
The Braves and 29 other Major League Baseball (“MLB”) clubs are collectively referred to as the Clubs. The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball (the “BOC”) is an unincorporated association also doing business as MLB and has as its members the Clubs. The Clubs are bound by the terms and provisions of the Major League Constitution and all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder as well as a series of other agreements and arrangements that govern the
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
operation and management of a Club, which among other things, require each Club to comply with limitations on the amount of debt a Club can incur, revenue sharing arrangements with the other Clubs, commercial arrangements with regard to the national broadcasting of its games and other programming and commercial arrangements relating to the use of its intellectual property.
Split-Off of Atlanta Braves Holdings from Liberty
Following the Split-Off, Liberty and Atlanta Braves Holdings operate as separate, publicly traded companies and neither has any continuing stock ownership, beneficial or otherwise, in the other. In connection with the Split-Off, Liberty and Atlanta Braves Holdings entered into certain agreements in order to govern certain of the ongoing relationships between the two companies after the Split-Off and to provide for an orderly transition. These agreements included a reorganization agreement, a services agreement, aircraft time sharing agreements, a facilities sharing agreement, a tax sharing agreement and a registration rights agreement. The facilities sharing agreement and aircraft time sharing agreements were terminated as part of the Corporate Governance Transition (as defined below). In October 2025, Atlanta Braves Holdings and Liberty mutually agreed to terminate the services agreement.
The reorganization agreement provided for, among other things, the principal corporate transactions (including the internal restructuring) required to effect the Split-Off, certain conditions to the Split-Off and provisions governing the relationship between Atlanta Braves Holdings and Liberty with respect to and resulting from the Split-Off. The tax sharing agreement provides for the allocation and indemnification of tax liabilities and benefits between Liberty and Atlanta Braves Holdings and other agreements related to tax matters.
Related Party Transactions and Change in Corporate Governance
On August 21, 2024, Terence F. McGuirk (“McGuirk”), entered into certain shareholder arrangements with Dr. John C. Malone (“Malone”), pursuant to which Malone has granted McGuirk a proxy (the “Malone Voting Agreement”) to vote 887,079 shares of the Company’s Series B common stock owned by Malone, representing 44% of the Company’s then outstanding voting power, on director elections, the approval or authorization of executive compensation and other routine matters. Malone has also granted McGuirk a right of first refusal with respect to future transfers of the Company shares beneficially owned by Malone as well as certain appreciation rights with respect to the value of Malone’s shares of the Company’s Series B common stock.
The execution of the Malone Voting Agreement constituted a “Change in Control” of the Company as defined in Gregory B. Maffei’s Executive Employment Agreement, dated effective as of December 13, 2019, by and between Mr. Maffei and Liberty. As a result, on August 21, 2024, Mr. Maffei notified the Company of his resignation as President, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and a director of the Company effective August 31, 2024. Mr. Maffei’s separation from employment with the Company was for “Good Reason” within the meaning of his Executive Employment Agreement. As part of that transition, Atlanta Braves Holdings and Liberty began transitioning various general and administrative services then provided by Liberty to the management of Atlanta Braves Holdings, including legal, tax, accounting, treasury, information technology, cybersecurity and investor relations support. Additionally, the then-current officers of the Company (with limited exceptions) stepped down from their officer positions, effective August 31, 2024, and members of the Braves Holdings executive team assumed these roles effective September 1, 2024 (the “Corporate Governance Transition”).
Seasonality
The majority of Braves Holdings revenue is seasonal, with the revenue recognized primarily during the second and third quarters which aligns with the baseball season.
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Income Taxes
Due to sensitivity in our estimated annual effective tax rate (the “AETR”) based on minor changes to our projected annual earnings (loss) before income taxes and the seasonality of our revenue, the Company is unable to reliably estimate our AETR as of the interim period. As a result, the Company has calculated the tax provision from income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 based upon a discrete effective tax rate model which treats the current year to date period as if it were the annual period.
(2)Earnings Attributable to Atlanta Braves Holdings Shareholders Per Common Share
Basic net earnings (loss) per common share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) attributable to Atlanta Braves Holdings stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (“WASO”) for the period. Diluted EPS presents the dilutive effect on a per share basis of potential common shares as if they had been converted at the beginning of the periods presented. There were no potentially dilutive shares of common stock excluded from diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
Three months ended March 31,
(numbers of shares in thousands)
Basic WASO
63,906
62,574
Potentially dilutive shares (1)
498
746
Diluted WASO
64,404
63,320
(3) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
March 31, 2026
December 31, 2025
Owned
assets
available to
be leased
Land
19,333
47,500
66,833
Buildings and improvements
281,657
531,565
813,222
531,521
813,178
Leasehold improvements
110,616
70,629
181,245
102,281
70,405
172,686
Furniture and equipment
194,955
18,775
213,730
190,249
17,985
208,234
Construction in progress
1,169
4,454
5,623
1,493
3,606
5,099
Property and equipment, at cost
607,730
672,923
595,013
671,017
Depreciation expense was $13.4 million and $11.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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(4)Investments in Affiliates Accounted for Using the Equity Method
The following table includes the Company’s carrying amount and percentage ownership of its investments in affiliates:
Percentage
Carrying
Ownership
amount
MLBAM
3.3
%
58,637
59,422
BELP
44,407
43,722
Other
50.0
13,255
13,675
The following table presents the Company’s share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net:
(785)
(411)
685
717
(220)
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MLB Advanced Media, L.P. (“MLBAM”) was formed in January 2000 pursuant to a vote of the 30 owners of the Clubs, whereby each Club agreed to cede substantially all of its individual Club internet and interactive media rights to MLBAM for an indirect 3.3% interest in MLBAM. The Company’s investment in MLBAM is considered an equity method investment as the investment is in a limited partnership where significant influence is generally presumed to exist.
At the time of a prior acquisition, the fair value of the MLBAM investment exceeded the Company’s proportionate share of MLBAM’s net assets, resulting in excess basis in the investment in MLBAM. The excess basis as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was indefinite lived and aggregated to approximately $10.3 million.
Baseball Endowment, L.P. (“BELP”) is an investment fund formed by the Clubs principally for the purpose of investing, on a long-term basis, assets on their behalf intended to provide a competitive market rate investment return while minimizing investment volatility. The Company’s investment in BELP is considered an equity method investment as the investment is in a limited partnership where significant influence is generally presumed to exist. The Company records its share of BELP’s earnings (losses) on a one-month lag.
Other Affiliates
The Company has 50% interests in various joint ventures that were formed to develop, own and operate hotels within the Mixed-Use Development. The equity method of accounting is applied to these investments as the Company
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does not have the ability to direct the most significant activities that impact their economic performance. In addition, the Company records its share of the earnings (losses) of these investments on a three-month lag.
(5)Debt
Debt is summarized as follows:
Baseball
League wide credit facility
MLB facility fund – term
30,000
MLB facility fund – revolver
36,225
36,800
TeamCo revolver
10,000
35,000
Term debt
148,488
151,992
Mixed-Use Development
Credit facilities
143,431
143,592
343,258
343,707
Deferred financing costs
(2,225)
(2,460)
Total debt
709,177
738,631
Debt classified as current
(215,745)
(215,347)
Total long-term debt
League Wide Credit Facility
In December 2013, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings executed various agreements to enter into MLB’s League Wide Credit Facility (the “LWCF”). Braves Holdings also established a special purpose Delaware statutory trust, the Braves Club Trust (the “Club Trust”), and transferred, among other things, to the Club Trust its rights to receive distributions of revenue from the National Broadcasting Contracts, which secure borrowings under the LWCF. Pursuant to the terms of a revolving credit agreement, Major League Baseball Trust may borrow from certain lenders, with Bank of America, N.A. acting as the administrative agent. Major League Baseball Trust then uses the proceeds of such borrowings to provide loans to the club trusts of the participating Clubs. Major League Baseball Trust has granted Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, the collateral agent in respect of the LWCF, a first priority lien to secure the borrowings under the LWCF. The maximum amount available to the Club Trust under the LWCF was $125.0 million as of March 31, 2026. The commitment termination date of the revolving credit facility under the LWCF, which is the repayment date for all amounts borrowed under such revolving credit facility, is July 10, 2030.
Under the LWCF, the Club Trust can request a revolving credit advance in the form of a Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or Base Rate loan. Each loan bears interest on the unpaid principal amount from the date made through maturity at a rate determined by Term SOFR or Base Rate, plus an applicable margin. A Term SOFR Advance has a margin of 1.20% to 1.325%, based on the credit rating of Major League Baseball Trust. A Base Rate Advance bears interest at the greater of (x) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (y) the prevailing Prime, and (z) SOFR plus 1.00%, plus a margin of 0.200% to 0.325%, based on the credit rating of Major League Baseball Trust. Borrowings outstanding under the LWCF bore interest at a rate of 4.86% and 4.89% per annum as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The LWCF also has a commitment fee equal to 0.20% per annum on the daily unused amount of the revolving credit facility.
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MLB Facility Fund
In December 2017, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings executed various agreements to enter into the MLB Facility Fund (the “MLBFF”). Braves Holdings also established a special purpose Delaware limited liability company, Braves Facility Fund LLC (“Braves Facility Fund”), and transferred to Braves Facility Fund its rights to receive distributions from the Club Trust, which secure borrowings under the MLBFF. Pursuant to the terms of an indenture, a credit agreement and certain note purchase agreements, Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC may borrow from certain lenders. Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC then uses the proceeds of such borrowings to provide loans to each of the participating Clubs. Amounts advanced pursuant to the MLBFF are available to fund ballpark and other baseball-related real property improvements, renovations and/or new construction.
Term
In June 2020, Braves Facility Fund converted previous borrowings under a revolving credit advance to a $30.0 million term note with Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC (the “MLB facility fund – term”). Interest is payable on June 10 and December 10 of each year at an annual rate of 3.65%. In each of December 2029 and 2030, $15.0 million of the term note matures.
Revolver
In May 2021, Braves Facility Fund established a revolving credit commitment with Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC (the “MLB facility fund – revolver”). The maximum amount available to Braves Facility Fund under the MLB facility fund – revolver was $36.2 million as of March 31, 2026. The commitment termination date, which is the repayment date for all amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility of the MLBFF, is July 10, 2030.
Under a credit agreement, Braves Facility Fund can request a revolving credit advance in the form of a Term SOFR or Base Rate Advance. Each loan bears interest on the unpaid principal amount from the date made through maturity at a rate determined by Term SOFR or Base Rate, plus an applicable margin. A Term SOFR Advance has a margin of 1.275% to 1.400%, based on the credit rating of Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC. A Base Rate Advance bears interest at the greater of (x) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (y) the prevailing Prime rate, and (z) SOFR plus 1.00%, plus a margin of 0.275% to 0.400%, based on the credit rating of Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC. Borrowings outstanding under the MLB facility fund – revolver bore interest at a rate of 4.93% and 4.96% per annum as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The MLB facility fund – revolver also has a commitment fee equal to 0.20% per annum on the daily unused amount of the revolver.
TeamCo Revolver
In August 2022, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings amended a revolving credit agreement (the “TeamCo Revolver”) that provided for revolving commitments of $150.0 million. Under the agreement, Braves Holdings can request a revolving credit loan in the form of a SOFR or Base Rate Loan. Each loan bears interest on the unpaid principal amount from the date made through maturity at a rate determined by Term SOFR or Base Rate, plus an applicable margin of 1.25% and 0.25%, respectively. The interest rate of a SOFR Loan bears interest at Term SOFR while the interest rate of a Base Rate Loan bears interest at the greater of (x) the prevailing Prime rate, (y) the prevailing Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, and (z) Term SOFR plus 1.00%. The revolving commitment termination date, which is the repayment date for all amounts borrowed under such revolving credit facility, is August 2029. Borrowings outstanding under the TeamCo Revolver bore interest at a rate of 4.91% and 4.94% per annum as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, and had availability of $140.0 million as of March 31, 2026. The TeamCo Revolver also has a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum
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on the daily unused amount of the revolving loans. Under the TeamCo Revolver, Braves Holdings must maintain certain financial covenants, including a fixed-charge coverage ratio and total enterprise indebtedness.
Baseball Term Debt
In August 2016, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into a senior secured permanent placement note purchase agreement for $200.0 million (the “Note Purchase Agreement”). The notes bear interest at 3.77% per annum and are scheduled to mature in September 2041. Braves Holdings makes principal and interest payments of $6.4 million each March 30 and September 30. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings of $147.4 million and $150.9 million under the Note Purchase Agreement, respectively, net of unamortized debt issuance costs. Additionally, Braves Holdings must maintain certain financial and non-financial covenants, including debt service coverage ratios.
Mixed-Use Development Credit Facilities
In August 2016, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into a $37.5 million construction loan agreement. The proceeds were primarily used to pay the construction costs of an entertainment building adjacent to the Stadium, as well as assist with continued development and construction of the Mixed-Use Development. Beginning December 15, 2020 and on each month thereafter, Braves Holdings made principal and interest payments of $0.2 million. In November 2024, this construction loan was amended, increasing the borrowing capacity to $40.0 million, of which approximately $6.0 million is not available for borrowing as of March 31, 2026, but is expected to be available once certain conditions are met. The amendment also extends the maturity to November 2029. Loans under the construction loan bear interest at SOFR plus 1.99% per annum. Borrowings outstanding under the construction loan bore interest at a rate of 5.65% and 5.68% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Beginning December 15, 2024 and on each month thereafter, Braves Holdings makes principal payments of $0.1 million in addition to interest in arrears. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings outstanding of $33.1 million and $33.2 million, respectively, net of unamortized debt issuance costs. Additionally, Braves Holdings must maintain certain financial covenants, including debt service coverage ratios.
In December 2022, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into a $112.5 million construction loan agreement that has an initial maturity date of December 2026. The proceeds of the construction loan agreement were used to pay the construction costs of an office building adjacent to the Stadium. Loans under the construction loan bear interest at SOFR plus 2.00% per annum (subject to a reduction to 1.80% per annum if certain conditions are met). Borrowings outstanding under the construction loan bore interest at a rate of 5.66% and 5.69% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings outstanding of $110.1 million and $110.0 million, respectively, under the construction loan, net of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Mixed-Use Development Term Debt
In May 2018, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings refinanced a construction loan with a $95.0 million term loan agreement. In April 2023, the term loan agreement was amended to change the reference rate on borrowings to daily simple SOFR. In May 2025, the term loan agreement was amended, extending the maturity to May 2026 and providing for two, twelve-month extension options, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings outstanding under the term loan bore interest at a rate of 4.98% and 5.01% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The full principal amount will be due at maturity. At both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings of $95.0 million under the term loan agreement, net of unamortized debt issuance costs. Pursuant to the May 2025 amendment, Braves Holdings must maintain certain non-financial covenants.
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In June 2022, subsidiaries of Braves Holdings refinanced a construction loan agreement that was used to construct an office building within the Mixed-Use Development with a new term loan facility with $125.0 million in commitments, approximately $2.3 million of which is not available for borrowing as of March 31, 2026, but is expected to be available once certain conditions are met. The term loan agreement bears interest at one-month SOFR plus 2.10% per annum and is scheduled to mature on June 13, 2027. Borrowings outstanding under the term loan bore interest at a rate of 5.76% and 5.79% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Approximately $1.8 million of annual principal payments commenced in July 2024. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings outstanding of $119.5 million and $119.8 million, respectively, under the term loan facility, net of unamortized debt issuance costs.
In May 2023, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings refinanced an $80.0 million construction loan agreement that was used to construct the retail portion of the Mixed-Use Development with a new term loan with $80.0 million in commitments, approximately $8.3 million of which is not available for borrowing as of March 31, 2026, but is expected to be available once certain conditions are met. The term loan agreement bears interest at daily simple SOFR plus 2.50% per annum and is scheduled to mature on May 18, 2028. Borrowings outstanding under the term loan bore interest at a rate of 6.13% and 6.16% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Approximately $1.0 million of annual principal payments commence in June 2026. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings outstanding of $71.5 million and $71.4 million, respectively, net of unamortized debt issuance costs.
In March 2025, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into a term loan agreement with $56.8 million in commitments. The term loan agreement bears interest at one-month SOFR plus 2.00% per annum and is scheduled to mature in March 2030. The full principal amount will be due at maturity, and monthly interest payments commenced in May 2025. Borrowings outstanding under the term loan agreement bore interest at a rate of 5.66% and 5.69% as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. At both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, Braves Holdings had borrowings of $56.5 million under the term loan agreement, net of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Fair Value of Debt
The Company believes that the carrying amount of its debt with variable rates approximates fair value at March 31, 2026. Other fixed rate debt is considered to be carried at approximate fair value with the exception of the senior secured permanent placement notes, which was estimated to be approximately $125.3 million as of March 31, 2026, based on current U.S. treasury rates for similar financial instruments.
Interest Rate Swaps (Level 2)
In June 2023, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Truist Bank for a notional amount of $64.0 million, maturing on May 18, 2028. The interest rate swap became effective in June 2023. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $0.2 and $0.6 million, respectively.
In April 2025, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Truist Bank for a notional amount of $97.7 million, maturing on June 1, 2027. Effective June 2025, the notional amount began at $97.7 million and decreased to $96.0 million as of March 2026. The interest rate swap became effective in June 2025. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the interest rate swap was an asset of $0.2 million and a liability of $0.2 million, respectively.
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In May 2025, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Truist Bank for a notional amount of $85.9 million, maturing on May 18, 2026. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of a nominal amount and $0.2 million, respectively.
Interest rate swaps are included within others assets, net, other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities as of March 31, 2026 and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities as of December 31, 2025 in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps are recorded to realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(6)Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense of $6.6 million and $2.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These amounts are included in selling, general and administrative expense, including stock-based compensation in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Incentive Plans
Prior to the Split-Off and pursuant to the Liberty Media Corporation 2022 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Liberty granted to certain of its directors, employees and employees of its subsidiaries, restricted stock (“RSAs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and stock options to purchase shares of Liberty Braves common stock. At the time of the Split-Off, such Liberty Braves awards were exchanged into RSAs, RSUs and stock options to purchase shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock.
Subsequent to the Split-Off, the Company can grant, to its directors, employees and employees of its subsidiaries, RSAs, RSUs and stock options to purchase shares of its common stock (collectively, “Awards”), under the Atlanta Braves Holdings 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”) and may grant Awards in respect of a maximum of 7.25 million shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock.
Awards generally vest over 1-5 years and have a term of 7-8 years. The Company issues new shares upon exercise or settlement, as applicable, of Awards. The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an equity classified Award (such as RSAs, RSUs and stock options) based on the grant date fair value (“GDFV”) of the Award, and recognizes that cost over the period during which the employee is required to provide service (usually the vesting period of the Award). The Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for a liability classified Award based on the current fair value of the Award, and remeasures the fair value of the Award at each reporting date.
Grants of Awards
In June 2025, the Company granted 0.5 million performance-based RSUs of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock to certain officers and employees of the Company. Such RSUs had a GDFV of $46.77 per share and vest on December 31, 2027, subject to the satisfaction of certain performance objectives determined by the Company’s compensation committee. In September 2025, the Company granted an additional 0.1 million performance-based RSUs of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock to certain employees of the Company. Such RSU’s had a GDFV of $41.12 per share and vest on December 31, 2027, subject to the satisfaction of certain performance objectives determined by the Company’s compensation committee consistent with those RSUs granted in June 2025. Performance objectives are considered in determining the timing and amount of compensation expense recognized. When the satisfaction of the performance objectives becomes probable, the Company records compensation expense. The probability of satisfying the performance objectives is assessed at the end of each reporting period.
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The Company did not grant any options to purchase shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series A, Series B, or Series C common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
The Company has calculated the GDFV for all of its equity classified awards using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Company estimates the expected term of the options based on historical exercise and forfeiture data. The volatility used in the calculation for Awards is based on the historical volatility of Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock (and previously, Liberty Braves common stock). The Company uses a zero dividend rate and the risk-free rate for Treasury Bonds with a term similar to that of the subject options.
Outstanding Awards
The following table presents the number and weighted average exercise price (“WAEP”) of options to purchase Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock granted to certain officers, employees and directors, as well as the weighted average remaining life and aggregate intrinsic value of the options.
Weighted
Aggregate
average
intrinsic
Atlanta Braves Holdings
remaining
value
options (000's)
WAEP
life
(in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2026
2,591
28.84
Granted
Exercised
(1,017)
26.37
Forfeited/Cancelled
Outstanding at March 31, 2026
1,574
30.44
2.7
years
19
Exercisable at March 31, 2026
1,416
29.66
2.4
18
As of March 31, 2026, there were no outstanding Series A or Series B options to purchase shares of Series A or Series B Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock.
As of March 31, 2026, the total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested Atlanta Braves Holdings Awards was approximately $28.1 million. Such amount will be recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations over a weighted average period of approximately 1.2 years.
As of March 31, 2026, 1.6 million shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock were reserved by the Company for issuance under exercise privileges of outstanding stock options.
Exercises
The aggregate intrinsic value of all Atlanta Braves Holdings Series C common stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $14.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
RSAs and RSUs
The Company had approximately 0.9 million unvested RSUs of Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock held by certain directors, officers and employees of the Company as of March 31, 2026. These unvested Series C common stock RSUs of Atlanta Braves Holdings had a weighted average GDFV of $26.43 per share.
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There were no RSAs or RSUs of Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
(7)Commitments and Contingencies
Collective Bargaining Agreement
In March 2022, the Major League Baseball Players Association (“MLBPA”) and the Clubs entered into a new collective bargaining agreement that covers the 2022-2026 MLB seasons (“CBA”). The CBA contains provisions surrounding revenue sharing among the Clubs, a competitive balance tax on Club payrolls that exceed specified thresholds, minimum player salary levels, an expanded postseason schedule and other provisions impacting Braves Holdings’ operations and its relationships with members of the MLBPA. Braves Holdings’ minor league players are also parties to a collective bargaining agreement. Approximately 10% of the Company’s labor force is covered by collective bargaining agreements.
There are two components of the revenue sharing plan that each Club is subject to under the CBA: a straight base revenue pool (the “Pool”) and the Commissioner Discretionary Fund. The size of the Pool is equal to the total amount transferred if each Club contributed 48% of its prior years’ net defined local revenue (“NDLR”). The contributions per Club are based on a composite of the prior three years’ NDLR and funds are distributed equally to all Clubs. Certain Clubs are disqualified from revenue sharing from the Pool based on market size. Club submissions of NDLR are subject to audit by the MLB Revenue Sharing Administrator and are subject to rules issued by the MLB Revenue Sharing Definitions Committee.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, Braves Holdings incurred $1.8 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in revenue sharing, which is included as an expense within baseball operating costs in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Employment Contracts
Long-term employment contracts provide for, among other items, annual compensation for certain players (current and former) and other employees. As of March 31, 2026, amounts payable annually under such contracts aggregated to $296.0 million in 2026, $198.4 million in 2027, $129.6 million in 2028, $63.3 million in 2029, $39.2 million in 2030 and $44.0 million, combined, thereafter. Additionally, these contracts may include incentive compensation (although certain incentive compensation awards cannot be earned by more than one player per season).
Litigation
The Company, along with the BOC and other MLB affiliates, is subject to lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. Although it is reasonably possible the Company may incur losses upon conclusion of such matters, an estimate of any loss or range of loss cannot be made. In the opinion of management, it is expected that amounts, if any, which may be required to satisfy such contingencies will not be material in relation to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
(8)Segment Information
The Company, through its ownership of Braves Holdings, is primarily engaged in the entertainment and real estate industries. The Company’s chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), the chief executive officer, evaluates performance and makes decisions about allocating resources to its operating segments based on financial measures such
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as revenue and Adjusted OIBDA (as defined below). In addition, the Company reviews non-financial measures such as attendance, viewership and social media. The financial measures utilized by our CODM do not consider intersegment revenue and expenses and, additionally, the CODM does not utilize assets presented on a segment basis to make decisions on allocating resources. As such, neither intersegment activity nor segment assets are presented herein.
The Company defines Adjusted OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges. However, our definition may vary from similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company believes this measure 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. This measure of performance excludes stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges that are included in the measurement of operating income pursuant to GAAP. Accordingly, Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net earnings (loss), cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The Company identifies its reportable segments as those operating segments that represent 10% or more of its combined annual revenue, annual Adjusted OIBDA or total assets. Additionally, the Company considers how each operating segment is managed due to the products and services offered, the technologies used, the revenue sources generated, and marketing strategies deployed when evaluating its reportable segments. As a result, the Company has identified the following as its reportable segments:
Performance Measures
The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and by source:
Baseball:
Baseball event
23,738
883
Broadcasting
2,519
4,291
Retail and licensing
7,283
6,080
12,206
17,367
Total Baseball
When consideration is received from a customer prior to transferring services to the customer under the terms of a contract, deferred revenue is recorded. The primary source of the Company’s deferred revenue relates to suite and season
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ticket arrangements, as well as certain sponsorship arrangements. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue when, or as, control of the products or services are transferred to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The Company had long-term deferred revenue of $18.8 million and $18.9 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively, which were included in other noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized $15.6 million and $4.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, of revenue that was included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the respective year.
Significant portions of the transaction prices for Braves Holdings are related to undelivered performance obligations that are under contractual arrangements that extend beyond one year. The Company anticipates recognizing revenue from the delivery of such performance obligations of approximately $235.1 million for the remainder of 2026, $225.1 million in 2027, $188.1 million in 2028, $375.9 million in 2029 through 2033, and $188.0 million thereafter, primarily recognized through 2041. We have not included any amounts in the undelivered performance obligations amounts for those performance obligations that relate to a contract with an original expected duration of one year or less.
The following tables detail Adjusted OIBDA by segment as well as a reconciliation of total segment Adjusted OIBDA to Operating income (loss) and Earnings (loss) before income taxes:
Revenue from external customers
Less: (1)
Other segment items (2)
21,463
4,407
Segment Adjusted OIBDA
(32,333)
17,596
(14,737)
Reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA
Corporate and other costs
(2,820)
(6,568)
(17,126)
Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net
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March 31, 2025
19,458
3,295
(39,600)
12,887
(26,713)
(1,836)
(2,646)
(13,257)
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(9)Acquisition
In April 2025, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of certain real estate assets for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $93.7 million (the “Acquisition”). Included within the Acquisition was a six-building office complex and the seller’s interest in the underlying in-place leases. The Company accounted for the Acquisition as an asset acquisition and has allocated the total cost of the Acquisition, inclusive of direct costs associated with the Acquisition, to the net assets acquired based upon their relative fair values as of the Acquisition date as determined by management. The following table presents the allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired based upon relative fair value:
Weighted-average
Relative
amortization
fair value
period (in years)
24,608
Building and Improvements
43,401
Tangible assets
68,009
Lease in-place asset
19,643
5.8
Real estate commissions
6,057
6.8
Definite-lived intangible assets
25,700
Total purchase price
93,709
Total tangible assets are recorded in property and equipment, at cost in the condensed consolidated balance sheets while total definite-lived intangible assets are recorded in other assets, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Certain statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding our business, product and marketing strategies; new service offerings; the recoverability of our goodwill and other long-lived assets; our projected sources and uses of cash; and the anticipated impact of certain contingent liabilities related to legal and tax proceedings and other matters arising in the ordinary course of business. The words “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 following include some but not all of the factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated:
The above list of risks and uncertainties is only a summary of some of the most important factors and is not intended to be exhaustive. For additional risk factors, please see Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 as supplemented by Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report. These forward-looking statements and such risks, uncertainties and other factors speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report, and we expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto, or any other change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based, except to the extent required by law.
The following discussion and analysis provides information concerning our results of operations and financial condition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Overview
The Company manages its business based on the following reportable segments: Baseball and Mixed-Use Development.
The Baseball segment includes operations relating to the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club (“ANLBC,” the “Atlanta Braves,” the “Braves,” the “club,” or the “team”) and the Braves’ ballpark (“Truist Park” or the “Stadium”) and includes revenue generated from ticket sales, concessions, broadcasting and other media revenue, advertising sponsorships, suites and premium seat fees, retail and licensing revenue, shared MLB revenue streams, including national broadcasting rights and licensing, and other sources. Ticket sales, concessions, broadcasting and other media revenue and advertising sponsorship sales are the Baseball segment’s primary revenue drivers. Following the termination of the existing long-term local broadcasting agreement, the Braves announced in February 2026 the creation of BravesVision, a multimedia platform owned and operated by the Company that is the official local television home of the Braves.
The Mixed-Use Development segment includes retail, office, hotel and entertainment operations primarily within The Battery Atlanta and the surrounding area (the “Mixed-Use Development”). In April 2025, the Company, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, completed the acquisition of certain real estate assets adjacent to The Battery Atlanta (the “Acquisition”). The Mixed-Use Development segment derives revenue primarily from office and retail rental income (including overage rent and tenant reimbursements) and, to a lesser extent, parking and advertising sponsorships throughout the year.
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Results of Operations –March 31, 2026 and 2025
General. Provided in the tables below is information regarding the historical Condensed Consolidated Operating Results and Other Income and Expense of Atlanta Braves Holdings, as well as information regarding the contribution to those items from our reportable segments. The “corporate and other” category consists of those assets that do not qualify as a separate reportable segment.
dollar amounts in thousands
(56,616)
(48,763)
(4,258)
(2,408)
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation
(28,690)
(24,589)
Adjusted OIBDA(1)
(17,557)
(28,549)
Regular season home games
Average number of attendees per regular season home game
30,129
Baseball revenue. Baseball revenue is derived from two primary sources: baseball event revenue (ticket sales, concessions, advertising sponsorships, suites and premium seat fees) and broadcasting and other media revenue. The following table disaggregates Baseball revenue by source:
Baseball event revenue increased $22.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to an increase in the number of regular season home games played,
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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 $1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to the timing of the commencement of the BravesVision media contracts as we transitioned away from our previous long-term local broadcasting arrangement. Retail and licensing revenue increased $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to the increase in the number of regular season home games. Other revenue, a component of baseball revenue, decreased $5.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily due to a decrease in special events held at Truist Park, including hosting two games for the Savannah Bananas in the prior year period.
Mixed-Use Development revenue. Mixed-Use Development revenue is derived from the mixed-use facilities and primarily includes rental income and to a lesser extent, parking revenue and sponsorships. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, Mixed-Use Development revenue increased $7.7 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to a $5.0 million increase in rental income and a $2.5 million increase in tenant recoveries. Increases in rental income and tenant recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2026, are primarily a result of the in-place leases associated with the Acquisition.
Baseball operating costs. Baseball operating costs primarily include costs associated with baseball and stadium operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, baseball operating expenses increased $7.9 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to a $3.8 million increase in major league player salaries, a $3.0 million increase in variable concession and retail operating expenses and a $0.6 million increase in other stadium operating costs due to the increase in the number of regular season home games during the current year period as compared to the prior year period, and a $0.7 million increase in broadcasting expenses associated with the production of BravesVision. These increases were partially offset by a $1.5 million decrease in expenses for special events held at Truist Park.
Mixed-Use Development costs. Mixed-Use Development costs primarily include costs associated with maintaining and operating the mixed-use facilities. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, Mixed-Use Development costs increased $1.9 million as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year primarily as a result of increases in operating costs associated with the assets within the Acquisition.
Selling, general and administrative, excluding stock-based compensation. Selling, general and administrative expense includes costs of marketing, advertising, finance and related personnel costs. Selling, general and administrative expense increased $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The increase is primarily due to a $1.1 million increase of sales and marketing costs associated with the increase in the number of regular season home games played this year, a $1.0 million increase of property taxes, insurance and other professional fees, and a $1.0 million increase in personnel costs.
Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation increased $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to an increase in average outstanding awards.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization increased $3.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to certain real estate assets purchased as part of the Acquisition and various assets being placed into service in the prior year.
Operating income (loss). Operating income (loss) improved $3.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, due to the above explanations.
Non-GAAP Adjusted OIBDA. To provide investors with additional information regarding the Company’s financial results, we also disclose Adjusted OIBDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, separately reported litigation settlements, restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges. However, our definition may vary from similarly titled measures used by other companies. Our chief operating decision maker and management team use this measure of
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performance in conjunction with other measures to evaluate our businesses and make decisions about allocating resources among our businesses. We believe this is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of our 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 us to view operating results, perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net earnings (loss), cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities and other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The following table provides a reconciliation of Operating income (loss) to Adjusted OIBDA:
Adjusted OIBDA
Adjusted OIBDA is summarized as follows:
Corporate and Other
Consolidated Adjusted OIBDA improved $11.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.
Baseball Adjusted OIBDA improved $7.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to the fluctuations in baseball revenue and operating costs, as described above.
Mixed-Use Development Adjusted OIBDA improved $4.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to the fluctuations in Mixed-Use Development revenue and costs, as described above.
Corporate and Other Adjusted OIBDA loss increased $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to increased personnel costs and other professional fees.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $0.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily due to new borrowings related to the Acquisition and on the Company’s variable rate debt partially offset by a reduction in interest rates on the variable rate debt.
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Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net. The following table presents our share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net:
MLB Advanced Media, L.P.
Baseball Endowment, L.P.
Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net are comprised of changes in the fair value of the Company’s interest rate swaps driven by changes in the interest rate market.
Other, net. Other, net was relatively flat during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.
Income taxes. The Company’s tax provision benefit from income taxes decreased $2.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year, primarily as a result of the improvement in pretax book income as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, our effective tax rate was affected by the unfavorable impact of certain non-deductible expenses, such as executive compensation.
Net earnings (loss). The Company had net losses of $40.4 million and $41.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The change in net earnings (loss) was the result of the above-described fluctuations in our revenue, expenses and other gains and losses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of March 31, 2026, the Company had $135.2 million of cash and cash equivalents. Substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents are invested in U.S. Treasury securities, other government securities or government guaranteed funds, AAA rated money market funds and other highly rated financial and corporate debt instruments.
Braves Holdings is in compliance with all financial debt covenants as of March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company’s primary uses of cash were capital expenditures and debt service, funded primarily by cash from operations.
The Company’s uses of cash are expected to be payments to certain players and other employees pursuant to long-term employment agreements, capital expenditures, investments in real estate ventures and debt service payments. The Company expects to fund its projected uses of cash with cash on hand, cash provided by operations and through borrowings under construction loans and revolvers. We believe that the available sources of liquidity are sufficient to cover our projected future uses of cash.
Sources of Liquidity
The following are potential sources of liquidity: available cash balances, cash generated by Braves Holdings’ operating activities (to the extent such cash exceeds Braves Holdings’ working capital needs and is not otherwise restricted), net proceeds from asset sales, debt borrowings under the LWCF, the MLBFF and the TeamCo Revolver (each as defined below) and dividend and interest receipts.
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In December 2013, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings executed various agreements to enter into MLB’s League Wide Credit Facility (the “LWCF”). Pursuant to the terms of a revolving credit agreement, Major League Baseball Trust may borrow from certain lenders, with Bank of America, N.A. acting as the administrative agent. Major League Baseball Trust then uses the proceeds of such borrowings to provide loans to the club trusts of the participating Clubs, including the Braves Club Trust (the “Club Trust”). The maximum amount available to the Club Trust under the LWCF was $125.0 million as of March 31, 2026, which remains undrawn. The commitment termination date of the revolving credit facility under the LWCF, which is the repayment date for all amounts borrowed under such revolving credit facility, is July 10, 2030.
MLB Facility Fund Revolver
In December 2017, a subsidiary of Braves Holdings executed various agreements to enter into the MLB Facility Fund (the “MLBFF”). Pursuant to the terms of an indenture, a credit agreement and certain note purchase agreements, Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC may borrow from certain lenders. Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC then uses the proceeds of such borrowings to provide loans to each of the participating Clubs. Amounts advanced pursuant to the MLBFF are available to fund ballpark and other baseball-related real property improvements, renovations and/or new construction. In May 2021, Braves Facility Fund LLC established a revolving credit commitment with Major League Baseball Facility Fund, LLC (the “MLB facility fund — revolver”). The commitment termination date, which is the repayment date for all amounts borrowed under the MLB facility fund — revolver, is July 10, 2030. The maximum amount available to Braves Facility Fund LLC under the MLB facility fund — revolver was $36.2 million as of March 31, 2026 and was fully drawn as of March 31, 2026.
A subsidiary of Braves Holdings is party to a Revolving Credit Agreement (the “TeamCo Revolver”), which provides revolving commitments of $150.0 million and matures in August 2029. The availability under the TeamCo Revolver as of March 31, 2026 was $140.0 million, net of $10.0 million drawn as of March 31, 2026.
See note 5 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of all indebtedness obligations.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our critical accounting estimates are discussed in Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 under “Critical Accounting Estimates.” There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
For a discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about the Company’s market risk, see Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Our exposure to market risk has not materially changed since December 31, 2025.
In accordance with Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (the "Executives"), and under the oversight of its board of directors, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based on that evaluation, the Executives concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2026 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to
be disclosed in its reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms.
There have been no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Refer to note 7 in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Except as discussed below, there have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Factors Relating to Our Business
Our broadcast company is a new and unproven business, and we may be unable to generate sufficient revenue from carriage fees, advertising, and subscription sales to offset the costs of operating our own broadcast network.
We launched BravesVision, a multimedia platform owned and operated by the Company, in February 2026. BravesVision represents a fundamental departure from our historical broadcasting model, under which we received contractually agreed-upon fees for broadcasting rights from a third-party regional sports network operator. Under the BravesVision model, we are directly responsible for all affiliation agreements, advertising sales, production costs, and other expenses associated with operating a broadcasting company. The costs associated with launching and operating this platform have been, and may continue to be, significant. We have limited experience operating a media network of this type, and there can be no assurance that we will generate sufficient revenue to offset the costs associated with this undertaking.
The BravesVision business model has no extended operating history from which investors can assess its likely financial performance. Our ability to generate revenue depends on a number of factors that may be outside of our control, including: (i) the willingness of cable, satellite, and streaming service providers to enter into and maintain affiliation agreements with us on acceptable terms; (ii) our ability to sell and retain local advertising and sponsorship inventory; and (iii) overall on-field performance of the Braves, which historically drives viewership and subscriber demand. If BravesVision fails to generate expected revenue, our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.
Operating a media production and distribution company such as BravesVision requires significant liquidity, personnel, and technology investment.
Unlike our prior broadcasting arrangements, under which a third-party network bore the costs and risks of production, distribution infrastructure, and staffing, BravesVision requires us to directly manage or oversee all aspects of our broadcast operations, including production, studio operations, technical infrastructure, content development (pre-game, post-game and any supplemental programming), sales, marketing, and distribution logistics. Although we have engaged third-party production and distribution partners, we retain ultimate editorial, commercial, and operational responsibility for BravesVision.
The successful execution of BravesVision will require us to, among other things: (i) hire and retain qualified media production, sales, and technology personnel; (ii) manage relationships with our production partner under our current arrangement (which may not continue indefinitely); and (iii) navigate the evolving technical standards of multi-platform video distribution, including broadcast, cable, streaming, and over-the-air delivery. If we fail to manage these operational requirements effectively, our broadcast operations could be disrupted, the quality of our product could suffer, and our reputation with fans and advertisers could be harmed.
Furthermore, the costs of operating BravesVision, including production costs, distribution fees, personnel costs, and technology expenses, may exceed our projections, particularly in the near term as we build operational capabilities. These costs will be incurred regardless of the level of revenue we generate. Any material increase in operating costs or failure to achieve anticipated revenue could result in BravesVision being dilutive to our financial results.
We may be unable to secure or maintain affiliation agreements with multichannel video programming distributors (“MVPDs”), virtual multichannel video programming distributors (“vMVPDs”), and other distributors on acceptable terms.
The commercial success of BravesVision depends in significant part on our ability to secure and maintain affiliation agreements that serve our broadcast territory. Carriage negotiations with MVPDs and vMVPDs involve significant leverage on both sides and are subject to commercial, regulatory, and competitive pressures. If major distributors decline to carry BravesVision, or if existing distributors’ affiliation arrangements expire or are terminated, a meaningful number of fans within our broadcast territory may be unable to access Braves games through their preferred service providers. This could reduce viewership, undermine our ability to attract and retain advertising revenue, and damage our relationship with the Braves fan base which could further impact other revenue streams, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.
Our affiliation agreements with MVPDs and vMVPDs typically include certain remedies in the event BravesVision fails to deliver a minimum number of Braves games. If the requirement is not met, we may be required to provide shortfall credits to distributors, which could materially affect our business and results of operations. With the ever-evolving national broadcast landscape, there is a risk that more Braves games are broadcast nationally, limiting our ability to satisfy these delivery requirements. In addition, some affiliation agreements contain “most favored nations” provisions which require that certain terms (including, potentially, the material terms) of such agreements are no less favorable than those offered to any similarly situated MVPD or vMVPD. If triggered, these provisions could reduce the anticipated economic benefits of such agreements.
In addition, as the media distribution landscape continues to evolve, we cannot predict the long-term viability of individual distribution partners, their subscriber trajectory, or their willingness to pay carriage fees at levels that make BravesVision economically viable. The continued migration of audiences from traditional linear pay-TV bundles to streaming and free over-the-air services may reduce the total potential distribution partners and adversely affect per-subscriber economics of our affiliation agreements.
Our advertising revenues may be adversely impacted by several factors, including the changing landscape of television advertising spending and advertising market conditions.
Shifting consumer preferences toward streaming services and other digital platforms and the increasing number of entertainment alternatives have intensified audience fragmentation and reduced content viewership through traditional linear distribution models. The advertising market is also evolving and sensitive to general economic conditions, consumer spending patterns, advertising agency influences (such as how those advertising agencies manage their clients’ marketing budgets and negotiate advertising inventory), and developments in artificial intelligence (“AI”) technology. Financial instability or a general decline in economic conditions could adversely affect the spending priorities of our advertising partners who might reduce their spending, which could result in a decrease in advertising rates and volume and in our overall advertising revenues.
Our advertising revenues also depend on our ability to accurately measure viewership and audience engagement. Although audience measurement systems have evolved and improved to capture the viewership of programming across multiple platforms, they still do not fully capture all viewership across streaming and other digital platforms. As a result, advertisers may not be willing to pay advertising rates based on the viewership that is not being measured. Our ability to generate advertising revenue is also dependent on our ability to compete in highly competitive, rapidly evolving industries, our ability to respond to changes in consumer behavior and our ability to consistently achieve audience acceptance of our content and brand. An inability to obtain audience measurement data that is acceptable to advertisers can lead to a reduction of advertising revenue, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be adversely impacted.
There were no repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, no shares of Series A, Series B, or Series C Atlanta Braves Holdings common stock were surrendered by our officers and employees to pay withholding taxes and other deductions in connection with the vesting or exercise of restricted stock.
None of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” (each as defined in Item 408(c) of Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act) during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026.
(a) Exhibits
Listed below are the exhibits which are filed as a part of this Quarterly Report (according to the number assigned to them in Item 601 of Regulation S-K):
Exhibit No.
Name
31.1
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification*
31.2
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Section 1350 Certification**
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document* - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document.
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Document*
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
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.
Date:
May 11, 2026
By:
/s/ TERENCE F. MCGUIRK
Terence F. McGuirk
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ JILL L. ROBINSON
Jill L. Robinson
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)