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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-23-041152"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AREN"
cik: "0000894871"
company_name: "Arena Group Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-11-14T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-08T04:27:41.203233+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# AREN posts Q3 revenue $63.4M (+11% YoY), net loss narrows 32%; signs deal to combine with Bridge Media Networks

## Summary
- Q3 2023 revenue $63.4M vs $57.3M YoY; digital revenue up 21% to $45.8M; net loss narrowed to $11.2M from $16.5M.
- Adjusted EBITDA improved 86% to $6.4M; operating expenses down 4% to $35.0M; gross margin expanded to 44%.
- Signed definitive agreement to combine with Bridge Media Networks; 5-Hour to invest $25M common, Hans Foundation $25M preferred.
- Simplify to purchase up to $20M additional common equity; combined company gets $60M guaranteed ad commitment over 5 years.
- Arena Group to reduce debt by $26M from proceeds; transaction expected close Q4 2023 or Q1 2024 subject to approvals.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-23-041152
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AREN
- cik: 0000894871
- company_name: Arena Group Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-11-14T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894871/000149315223041152/0001493152-23-041152-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/894871/000149315223041152/form8-k.htm

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