10-K annual report · filed Mar 12, 2026

Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Mar 12, 2026. It reported revenue of $451M (−30.5% year over year) and net income of $806M.

  • Top risk flagged: Privacy and data security regulatory risk from California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance and growing U.S. data privacy laws, increasing costs and litigation exposure

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$451M
−30.5% YoY
Net income
$806M
+5903.2% YoY
ROE
-946.9%
−952.0 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
−$92M
−269.9% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the Vivid Seats Inc. (SEAT) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Vivid Seats Inc. FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model detail absent; focus on governance and compliance disclosure
  • No new products, services, or business segments introduced or emphasized
  • Strategic information deferred to 2026 proxy statement, no competitive positioning update here
  • Code of Conduct posted online for transparency, replacing Form 8-K filings for amendments or waivers
  • Reliance on proxy statement references for key executive compensation, ownership, and auditor details

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Operating cash flow negative $91.6M in 2025 vs positive $53.9M in 2024, driven by $721.5M net loss and $105.9M increase in operating assets/liabilities
  • Investing cash outflows $20.2M in 2025, primarily for online platform development, down from $26.7M in 2024
  • Financing cash outflows $29.4M in 2025 due to share repurchases and liability payments vs inflows $86.1M in 2024 from loan refinancing
  • Recorded goodwill impairment charge $660.7M and intangible asset impairment $62.3M in 2025 due to lowered financial outlook
  • Management highlights risks from declining profitability trends and potential future impairment charges impacting fiscal 2026 results

Risk Factors

  • Privacy and data security regulatory risk from California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) compliance and growing U.S. data privacy laws, increasing costs and litigation exposure
  • Geopolitical/macro risk from Southern Nevada exposure to water and electricity shortages impacting Vegas.com operations
  • Operational risk from dependence on mobile app marketplaces like Apple App Store and Google Play, with potential commission fees and restrictive policies
  • Competitive risk from AI-driven search innovations disrupting traditional ticket search methods and risk of late adaptation
  • Financial risk from goodwill and trademark impairments of $723M in 2025 representing 52.2% of total assets, with risk of future impairments

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