---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001493152-26-035846"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "VENU"
cik: "0001770501"
company_name: "Venu Holding Corp"
filed_at: "2026-08-03T21:00:25+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-08-03T21:02:12.750171+00:00"
event_type: "debt"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Venu Holding issues $25M convertible debentures for amphitheater construction

## Summary
- $25M principal Senior Secured Convertible Debentures issued to institutional investor; net proceeds ~$11.875M initially, up to $23.75M after holdback release.
- Debentures convertible at $7.50/share; warrants to purchase 1M shares at $5.00/share; placement agent warrants for 200K shares at $6.25.
- Proceeds primarily for construction of The Sunset BA amphitheater in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; CEO J.W. Roth provides personal guaranty.
- Debentures mature July 31, 2027; no interest unless default (then 18% p.a.); monthly installments of $5M principal plus premium.
- Holdback of $12.5M in cash collateral pending satisfactory appraisal of amphitheater property; if not delivered within 14 days, investor can apply to repay principal.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001493152-26-035846
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: VENU
- cik: 0001770501
- company_name: Venu Holding Corp
- filed_at: 2026-08-03T21:00:25+00:00
- event_type: debt
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.03, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770501/000149315226035846/0001493152-26-035846-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1770501/000149315226035846/form8-k.htm

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