8-K current report · filed Aug 13, 2026

Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (AREN) 8-K Current Report: August 13, 2026

Item 1.01Item 2.03AREN overview

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Arena Group Holdings, Inc. (AREN) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 13, 2026 reporting Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement), Item 2.03 (Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation). $97.691M term loan refinances existing Renew obligations and funds general corporate purposes.

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Item 1.01 · Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

  • $97.691M term loan refinances existing Renew obligations and funds general corporate purposes
  • 10.00% interest, payable quarterly; maturity August 6, 2029
  • Principal amortization limited to seven $1M quarterly payments beginning September 30, 2027, leaving substantial maturity repayment
  • First-priority security over substantially all company and guarantor assets increases lender protections
  • Quarterly covenants require fixed-charge coverage of at least 1.20x and total net leverage no higher than 3.5x

Item 2.03 · Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation

  • Loan Agreement and Promissory Note executed with Renew Group Private Limited on August 7, 2026
  • Direct borrowing creates repayment obligations for Arena Group Holdings
  • Key economic terms require review of Exhibits 10.1 and 10.2, including principal, interest and maturity

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