SEAT on Nasdaq
Vivid Seats Inc.
In its 2026 annual report the company says: “We are an online ticket marketplace that utilizes our technology platform to connect fans of live events seamlessly with ticket sellers.”4 It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.1 Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the symbol SEAT.1
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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- TickerSEAT on Nasdaq1
- IndustryServices-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation1
- HeadquartersChicago, Illinois1
- Incorporated inDE2
- Business address24 E. Washington Street, Ste. 900, Chicago, Il 606022
- Filer categoryAccelerated filer, Smaller reporting company, Emerging growth company2
- Legal formCorporation
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We are an online ticket marketplace that utilizes our technology platform to connect fans of live events seamlessly with ticket sellers. We believe in the power of shared experiences to connect people with live events that deliver some of life’s most exciting moments, and our mission is to empower and enable fans to Experience It Live .4 From its latest annual report
Financials
From the company’s reports to the SEC. Every number links to the filing it came from.
Key numbers, fiscal 2025
What sells
Revenue by product, business segment and region, as the company reports it to the SEC.
Products and services
Owned Properties brought in 45% of the revenue Vivid Seats Inc. broke down this way in fiscal 2025.
Products and services by year
| Products and services | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned Properties | $462.3M | $533.1M | $393.5M |
| Concerts | $308.5M | $283.2M | $186.1M |
| Sports | $199.8M | $202.2M | $142.6M |
| Theater | $83.3M | $137.7M | $102.1M |
| Private Label | $135.1M | $114.8M | $57.0M |
Where the money goes
Where each dollar of revenue went, fiscal 2025
- Income tax8¢$69.4M
- Profit92¢$806.1M
Out of $450.5M in revenue.5
Financial statements
Every line of the income statement as filed: the last 3 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and amortization | $49.4M | $44.2M | $17.2M |
| Impairment charges | $723.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | $0 | $0 | -$998.0K |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | $801.0K | $0 | $0 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | -$652.1M | $22.7M | $70.9M |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $69.4M | $8.4M | -$42.2M |
| Net income (loss) | -$721.5M | $14.3M | $113.1M |
| Net income (loss) attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | -$429.3M | $9.4M | $74.5M |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Class A common stockholders | $806.1M | $13.4M | $69.4M |
| Basic | $16.08 | ||
| Diluted | $1.12 | $5.15 | |
| Basic | 4.6M shares | ||
| Diluted | 10.5M shares | 9.9M shares |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Every line of the balance sheet as filed: the last 3 fiscal years (annual) or 3 quarters (quarterly), latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $102.7M | $243.5M | |
| Restricted cash | $604.0K | $1.2M | |
| Accounts receivable- net | $30.7M | $48.3M | |
| Inventory - net | $18.2M | $19.6M | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $26.3M | $32.6M | |
| Total current assets | $178.5M | $345.2M | |
| Property and equipment - net | $12.4M | $12.6M | |
| Right-of-use assets - net | $10.5M | $12.0M | |
| Intangible assets - net | $141.5M | $233.1M | |
| Goodwill - net | $283.9M | $943.1M | $947.4M |
| Deferred tax assets - net | $1.1M | $78.0M | |
| Investments | $5.4M | $6.9M | |
| Other assets | $3.6M | $5.2M | |
| Total Assets | $636.9M | $1.6B | |
| Accounts payable | $153.4M | $233.0M | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $126.0M | $165.0M | |
| Deferred revenue | $20.0M | $23.8M | $34.7M |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | $3.9M | $4.0M | |
| Total current liabilities | $303.3M | $425.8M | |
| Long-term debt - net | $383.4M | $385.0M | |
| Long-term lease liabilities | $16.5M | $18.7M | |
| TRA liability | $0 | $155.7M | |
| Other liabilities | $18.8M | $36.9M | |
| Total liabilities | $722.0M | $1.0B | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | $0 | $352.9M | |
| Additional paid-in capital | $1.4B | $1.3B | |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 949,665 and 571,687 shares at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | -$93.9M | -$75.6M | |
| Accumulated deficit | -$1.4B | -$930.2M | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $173.0K | -$880.0K | $747.0K |
| Total shareholders' equity (deficit) | -$85.1M | $261.1M | |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity (deficit) | $636.9M | $1.6B | |
| Treasury stock, shares | 949.7K shares | 571.7K shares |
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $102.7M | $243.5M | |
| Restricted cash | $604.0K | $1.2M | |
| Accounts receivable- net | $30.7M | $48.3M | |
| Inventory - net | $18.2M | $19.6M | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $26.3M | $32.6M | |
| Total current assets | $178.5M | $345.2M | |
| Property and equipment - net | $12.4M | $12.6M | |
| Right-of-use assets - net | $10.5M | $12.0M | |
| Intangible assets - net | $141.5M | $233.1M | |
| Goodwill - net | $283.9M | $943.1M | $947.4M |
| Deferred tax assets - net | $1.1M | $78.0M | |
| Investments | $5.4M | $6.9M | |
| Other assets | $3.6M | $5.2M | |
| Total Assets | $636.9M | $1.6B | |
| Accounts payable | $153.4M | $233.0M | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $126.0M | $165.0M | |
| Deferred revenue | $20.0M | $23.8M | $34.7M |
| Current maturities of long-term debt | $3.9M | $4.0M | |
| Total current liabilities | $303.3M | $425.8M | |
| Long-term debt - net | $383.4M | $385.0M | |
| Long-term lease liabilities | $16.5M | $18.7M | |
| TRA liability | $0 | $155.7M | |
| Other liabilities | $18.8M | $36.9M | |
| Total liabilities | $722.0M | $1.0B | |
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | $0 | $352.9M | |
| Additional paid-in capital | $1.4B | $1.3B | |
| Treasury stock, at cost, 949,665 and 571,687 shares at December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | -$93.9M | -$75.6M | |
| Accumulated deficit | -$1.4B | -$930.2M | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | $173.0K | -$880.0K | $747.0K |
| Total shareholders' equity (deficit) | -$85.1M | $261.1M | |
| Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests, and shareholders' equity (deficit) | $636.9M | $1.6B | |
| Treasury stock, shares | 949.7K shares | 571.7K shares |
Cash flow is reported year to date, not quarter by quarter, so there are no separate quarterly figures.
Every line of the cash flow as filed: the last 4 fiscal years, latest first.5
| Period ending | 2025-12-31 | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income (loss) | -$721.5M | $14.3M | $113.1M | |
| Depreciation and amortization | $49.4M | $44.2M | $17.2M | |
| Amortization of leases | $1.5M | $1.7M | $818.0K | |
| Amortization of deferred financing costs | $970.0K | $988.0K | $924.0K | |
| Equity-based compensation | $36.7M | $50.4M | $27.6M | |
| Change in fair value of warrants | -$5.9M | -$4.0M | -$971.0K | |
| Loss on asset disposals | $555.0K | $277.0K | $685.0K | |
| Change in fair value of derivative asset | $2.2M | $800.0K | -$536.0K | |
| Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | $74.7M | $1.2M | -$44.9M | |
| Non-cash interest income - net | $651.0K | -$890.0K | -$261.0K | |
| Unrealized foreign currency loss (gain) | -$126.0K | $4.1M | -$2.2M | |
| Adjustment of liabilities under TRA | -$150.7M | -$6.2M | $574.0K | |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | $801.0K | $0 | $0 | |
| Impairment charges | $723.0M | $0 | $0 | |
| Write-off of Sponsorship Loan | $2.0M | $0 | $0 | |
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | $0 | $0 | -$998.0K | |
| Accounts receivable - net | $17.5M | $9.8M | -$17.1M | |
| Inventory - net | $1.4M | $1.4M | -$8.2M | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $5.8M | $1.2M | -$1.2M | |
| Accounts payable | -$79.5M | -$23.7M | $53.8M | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | -$35.8M | -$30.2M | $1.3M | |
| Deferred revenue | -$3.8M | -$10.9M | $827.0K | |
| Long-term Lease Liabilities | -$2.3M | -$994.0K | $0 | |
| Other assets and liabilities - net | -$9.4M | $358.0K | $6.7M | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | -$91.6M | $53.9M | $147.3M | |
| Purchases of property and equipment | -$2.2M | -$4.2M | -$895.0K | |
| Purchases of personal seat licenses | -$983.0K | -$737.0K | -$542.0K | |
| Investments in developed technology | -$16.1M | -$19.0M | -$11.3M | |
| Disbursement of Sponsorship Loan | $0 | -$2.0M | $0 | |
| Payments toward Acquired Domain Name Obligation | $0 | -$417.0K | $0 | |
| Transfer of cash consideration during 2023 Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | $0 | $0 | -$206.9M | |
| Investment in Note and Warrant | $0 | $0 | -$6.0M | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | -$20.2M | -$26.7M | -$225.6M | |
| Payments of Shoko Chukin Bank Loan | $0 | -$2.7M | -$279.0K | |
| Payments of Acquired Domain Name Obligation | -$2.0M | $0 | $0 | |
| Repurchases of Class A common stock | -$18.3M | -$23.0M | -$20.1M | |
| Tax distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests | -$1.7M | -$10.0M | -$14.3M | |
| Payments of deferred financing costs and other debt-related expenses | -$162.0K | -$315.0K | $0 | |
| Payments of taxes related to net settlement of equity incentive awards | -$1.9M | -$714.0K | $0 | |
| Payment of liabilities under TRA | -$4.0M | -$77.0K | $0 | |
| Mergers and exchange of Class B common stock for Class A common stock in connection with Corporate Simplification | $1.6M | $0 | $0 | |
| Repurchase and retirement of fractional shares resulting from Reverse Stock Split value | -$5.0K | $0 | $0 | |
| Cash paid for milestone payments | $0 | $0 | -$6.0M | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -$29.4M | $86.1M | -$43.4M | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | -$200.0K | -$1.0M | $1.9M | |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | -$141.3M | $112.2M | -$119.9M | |
| Cash paid for interest | $27.7M | $19.5M | $19.3M | |
| Cash paid for income tax | $6.4M | $5.5M | $4.0M | |
| Cash paid for operating lease liabilities | $3.4M | $3.4M | $1.2M | |
| Equity-based compensation expense related to capitalized development costs | $650.0K | $766.0K | $428.0K | |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | $0 | $4.7M | $0 | $3.4M |
| Repurchase Of Common Stock Recorded In Accounts Payable | $57.0K | $0 | $0 | |
| Property and equipment acquired through tenant improvement allowance | $0 | $651.0K | $0 | |
| Reclassification of Intermediate Warrants from liability instruments to equity instruments | $312.0K | $0 | $0 | |
| Issuance of Class A common stock to terminate TRA | $5.0M | $0 | $0 | |
| Tax Distribution to Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests Recorded in Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | $239.0K | $0 | $0 | |
| Domain obtained through Acquired Domain Name Obligation | $0 | $17.3M | $0 | |
| Reduction of deferred tax assets under the repurchases of Class A common stock, net of tax impacts | $0 | $2.0M | $0 | |
| Transfer of non-cash consideration during Vegas.com Acquisition | $0 | $0 | $95.5M | |
| Establishment of liabilities under TRA | $0 | $0 | $165.2M | |
| Establishment of deferred tax assets under 2023 Secondary Offerings and other equity transactions | $0 | $0 | $67.1M |
No quarter-by-quarter statement was filed.
Corporate structure
Vivid Seats Inc. sits at the top of its group. 32 entities, 5 countries on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.
Major holders of Vivid Seats Inc.
- Emeth Value Capital, LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13G on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Feb 4, 2026 (2 filings since Jul 25, 2025)
- GTCR INVESTMENT XI LLC Filed SCHEDULE 13D on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Nov 7, 2025
- Hoya Topco, LLC Filed SC 13G/A on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Nov 13, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 14, 2022)
- MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/ Filed SC 13G/A on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Feb 9, 2024 (2 filings since Feb 8, 2023)
- Eldridge Industries, LLC Filed SC 13G/A on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Jan 26, 2024 (3 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- VANGUARD GROUP INC Filed SC 13G/A on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Feb 9, 2023 (2 filings since Feb 10, 2022)
- Delaware Life Holdings Manager, LLC Filed SC 13G on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Mar 4, 2022
- Linden Capital L.P. Filed SC 13G/A on Vivid Seats Inc., latest Jan 28, 2022
- Vivid Seats Inc. Chicago, Illinois
- ActCo LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Active Ticket Company LP Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- BroadwayShows.com LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Casino Travel & Tours, LLC Subsidiary · Nevada, United States
- CM6B Vivid Equity, Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- CT&T Transportation, LLC Subsidiary · Nevada, United States
- CTT Tours, LLC Subsidiary · Nevada, United States
- GTCR-Tickets XI/C / B-Corp. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Hoya Intermediate, LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Hoya Midco, LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- International Tickets LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- LV.com, LLC Subsidiary · Nevada, United States
- Skybox Ticket Resale Platform LLC Subsidiary · Illinois, United States
- Ticket Fulfillment Services Canada Ltd. Subsidiary · Canada
- Ticket Fulfillment Services LP Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Ticket Website LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- VDC-MGG Holdings LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Vegas.com, LLC Subsidiary · Nevada, United States
- VEPF IV AIV IX Corp. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- VEPF V AIV VII Corp. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Vivid Cheers Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Vivid Hospitality LLC Subsidiary · Illinois, United States
- Vivid Picks, LLC Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Vivid Seats Asia Pacific Inc. Subsidiary · Delaware, United States
- Vivid Seats Canada Ltd. Subsidiary · Canada
- and 6 more
Built from subsidiaries listed in Exhibit 21 of annual reports filed with the SEC; major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.
What it owns
What Vivid Seats Inc. reports owning in its annual reports to the SEC: buildings, land and equipment, real estate and locations, investments, intangible assets and inventory, at the end of its latest fiscal year and a year before.
Property and equipment
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property and equipment, before depreciation | $17.6M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $16.0M5 Dec 31, 2024 | +10.3% |
| Accumulated depreciation | $5.3M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $3.4M5 Dec 31, 2024 | +53.6% |
| Property and equipment, net | $12.4M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $12.6M5 Dec 31, 2024 | −1.5% |
| Operating-lease assets (leased space) | $10.5M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $12.0M5 Dec 31, 2024 | −12.4% |
Investments
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $102.7M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $243.5M5 Dec 31, 2024 | −57.8% |
Intangibles and goodwill
| Item | Latest | A year before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill | $283.9M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $943.1M5 Dec 31, 2024 | −69.9% |
| Intangible assets, net (excluding goodwill) | $141.5M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $233.1M5 Dec 31, 2024 | −39.3% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, gross | $207.5M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $189.9M5 Dec 31, 2024 | +9.2% |
| Accumulated amortization | -$114.0M5 Dec 31, 2025 | -$67.2M5 Dec 31, 2024 | −69.6% |
| Finite-lived intangibles, net | $87.5M5 Dec 31, 2025 | $115.9M9 Dec 31, 2024 | −24.5% |
Inventory
Properties, in its own words
As of December 31, 2025, we leased approximately 53,000 square feet of space in Chicago, Illinois for our headquarters under a lease agreement that runs through December 31, 2033 with a five-year renewal option, unless terminated sooner, as well as facilities in Coppell, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Ontario; and Tokyo, Japan.
Item 2 of the 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026.4
Leadership
Who has led Vivid Seats Inc., and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
Chief executive
Chief financial officer
- Chief executive officerLawrence Fey Nov 14, 2025 to now13
- Chief executive officerStanley Chia Oct 18, 2021 to Nov 14, 202514
- Chief financial officerEdward Pickus Dec 15, 2025 to now15
- Chief financial officerLawrence Fey Oct 18, 2021 to Dec 15, 202516
Board members and other officers (16)
- Chief Technology OfficerStefano Langenbacher Mar 20, 2024 to now17
- Chief Technology OfficerJonathan Miles Wagner Oct 18, 2021 to Mar 13, 202418
- SVP, Strategy & ProductRiva Bakal Oct 18, 2021 to now19
- Chief Accounting OfficerEdward Pickus Nov 1, 2021 to now20
- Board memberLawrence Fey Jun 15, 2026 to now21
- Board memberAdam Stewart Nov 5, 2024 to now22
- Board memberCraig A. Dixon Oct 18, 2021 to now23
- Board memberDavid Donnini Oct 18, 2021 to now24
- Board memberJane E. Deflorio Oct 18, 2021 to now25
- Board memberJulie Masino Oct 18, 2021 to now26
- Board memberMartin A. Taylor Oct 18, 2021 to Jan 25, 202227
- Board memberStanley Chia Oct 18, 2021 to now14
- Board memberTom Ehrhart Oct 18, 2021 to Oct 22, 202428
- General counselAustin Arnett Dec 1, 2025 to now29
- General counselEmily T. Epstein Oct 24, 2022 to now30
- General counselDavid E. Morris Oct 18, 2021 to Oct 21, 202231
Named in SEC Form D filings
People the company listed in its private-offering notices.
Subsidiaries and ownership
Subsidiaries (Exhibit 21)
- ActCo LLC Delaware3
- Active Ticket Company LP Delaware3
- BroadwayShows.com LLC Delaware3
- CM6B Vivid Equity, Inc. Delaware3
- CT&T Transportation, LLC Nevada3
- CTT Tours, LLC Nevada3
- Casino Travel & Tours, LLC Nevada3
- GTCR-Tickets XI/C / B-Corp. Delaware3
- Hoya Intermediate, LLC Delaware3
- Hoya Midco, LLC Delaware3
- International Tickets LLC Delaware3
- LV.com, LLC Nevada3
- Skybox Ticket Resale Platform LLC Illinois3
- Ticket Fulfillment Services Canada Ltd. Canada3
- Ticket Fulfillment Services LP Delaware3
- Ticket Website LLC Delaware3
- VDC-MGG Holdings LLC Delaware3
- VEPF IV AIV IX Corp. Delaware3
- VEPF V AIV VII Corp. Delaware3
- Vegas.com, LLC Nevada3
- Vivid Cheers Inc. Delaware3
- Vivid Hospitality LLC Illinois3
- Vivid Picks, LLC Delaware3
- Vivid Seats Asia Pacific Inc. Delaware3
All 32 listed subsidiaries
The subsidiaries the company lists in Exhibit 21 of its annual report, as filed.
Timeline
- Aug 4, 20268-K Results of operations33
- Jun 15, 20268-K Shareholder vote34
- May 5, 20268-K Results of operations; Regulation FD disclosure35
- Mar 12, 20268-K Results of operations; Other events36
- Jan 20, 20268-K Executive or director change37
- Dec 30, 20258-K Listing notice or transfer; Executive or director change38
- Nov 14, 2025New chief executive Lawrence Fey becomes CEO13
- Nov 6, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; Ended a material agreement; Results of operations39
- Oct 23, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; Unregistered sale of shares; Regulation FD disclosure40
- Oct 20, 20258-K Entered a material agreement; Regulation FD disclosure41
- Aug 5, 20258-K Results of operations42
- Jul 25, 20258-K Shareholder vote43
- Jun 9, 20258-K Shareholder vote44
- Oct 18, 2021New chief executive Stanley Chia becomes CEO14
Calendar
Coming up
- Nov 5, 2026Reports results for the quarter ending Sep/2026 A year earlier it reported ($1.91) a share, on Nov 6, 2025.45
When it reported results
- Aug 4, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results33
- May 5, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results35
- Mar 12, 2026Reported quarterly or annual results36
- Nov 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results39
- Aug 5, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results42
- May 6, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results46
- Mar 13, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results47
- Mar 12, 2025Reported quarterly or annual results48
Upcoming dates from Nasdaq's calendar; past results from the company's 8-K filings (Item 2.02). The full markets calendar
Filings
530 filings to the SEC since October 2021: 6 annual reports, 15 quarterly reports, 49 major events, 346 insider forms, 15 large holders, 1 private raises, 98 other. The latest 20:
- Sep 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Sep 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 14, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 14, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 14, 20264 EDGAR
- Aug 4, 202610-Q EDGAR
- Aug 4, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 15, 20268-K EDGAR
- Jun 15, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 11, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 11, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 11, 20264 EDGAR
- Jun 11, 20264 EDGAR
The 530 filings since October 2021 can be filtered by form type and year here when JavaScript is on.
Every filing from the last five years, summarized. The full record is on SEC EDGAR.
Insider trades
94 open-market trades by officers, directors and large owners since October 2021: 1 buys and 93 sales. Grants, option exercises and gifts are left out.
| Date | Who | Trade | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 64 | $4.86 | $311 | Form 4 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 11 | $7.22 | $79 | Form 4 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 62 | $8.36 | $518 | Form 4 |
| May 13, 2026 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 10 | $8.53 | $85 | Form 4 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 247 | $5.08 | $1.3K | Form 4 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 12 | $6.83 | $82 | Form 4 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Arnett AustinGeneral Counsel | Sale | 22 | $7.56 | $166 | Form 4 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Epstein Emily TGeneral Counsel | Sale | 298 | $8.33 | $2.5K | Form 4 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Epstein Emily TGeneral Counsel | Sale | 71 | $9.39 | $667 | Form 4 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Bakal RivaChief Supply/Customer Officer | Sale | 87 | $11.03 | $960 | Form 4 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Pickus EdwardChief Accounting Officer | Sale | 28 | $11.03 | $309 | Form 4 |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Epstein Emily TGeneral Counsel | Sale | 307 | $17.27 | $5.3K | Form 4 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Pickus EdwardChief Accounting Officer | Sale | 526 | $1.62 | $852 | Form 4 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Bakal RivaChief Supply/Customer Officer | Sale | 1,689 | $1.62 | $2.7K | Form 4 |
| May 13, 2025 | Epstein Emily TGeneral Counsel | Sale | 1,366 | $1.94 | $2.6K | Form 4 |
| May 12, 2025 | Epstein Emily TGeneral Counsel | Sale | 14,476 | $1.99 | $28.8K | Form 4 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Bakal RivaChief Supply/Customer Officer | Sale | 1,125 | $2.25 | $2.5K | Form 4 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Pickus EdwardChief Accounting Officer | Sale | 534 | $2.25 | $1.2K | Form 4 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Epstein Emily TGeneral Counsel | Sale | 14,545 | $2.79 | $40.6K | Form 4 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Bakal RivaChief Supply/Customer Officer | Sale | 3,188 | $2.83 | $9.0K | Form 4 |
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From Forms 4 filed with the SEC.
Major holders
Investors who own more than 5% of the shares must tell the SEC: a 13D if they may seek to influence the company, a 13G if they hold passively.
- Emeth Value Capital, LLCSCHEDULE 13G, 2 filings Jul 25, 2025 to Feb 4, 202649
- GTCR INVESTMENT XI LLCSCHEDULE 13D, 1 filing Nov 7, 202550
- Hoya Topco, LLCSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 14, 2022 to Nov 13, 202451
- MASSACHUSETTS FINANCIAL SERVICES CO /MA/SC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 8, 2023 to Feb 9, 202452
- Eldridge Industries, LLCSC 13G/A, 3 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Jan 26, 202453
- VANGUARD GROUP INCSC 13G/A, 2 filings Feb 10, 2022 to Feb 9, 202354
- Delaware Life Holdings Manager, LLCSC 13G, 1 filing Mar 4, 202255
- Linden Capital L.P.SC 13G/A, 1 filing Jan 28, 202256
Executive pay
What the company paid its top executives, from the summary compensation table in its proxy statement. Total pay includes salary, bonus, stock and option awards and other pay, as the company valued them.
| Year | Executive | Age | Salary | Total pay |
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| 2025 | Stanley ChiaFormer Chief Executive Officer | $741.5K | $12.0M57 | |
| 2025 | Lawrence FeyChief Executive Officer | $337.9K | $9.4M57 | |
| 2025 | Stefano LangenbacherChief Technology Officer | $441.0K | $5.7M57 | |
| 2025 | Riva BakalFormer Chief Product & Strategy Officer | $335.2K | $3.7M57 | |
| 2025 | Edward PickusChief Accounting Officer | $309.0K | $1.9M57 | |
| 2024 | Stanley ChiaFormer Chief Executive Officer | $768.3K | $20.8M57 | |
| 2024 | Lawrence FeyChief Executive Officer | $345.4K | $8.3M57 | |
| 2024 | Riva BakalFormer Chief Product & Strategy Officer | $369.2K | $5.3M57 |
Funding
Where the company's money came from, by calendar year: private offerings filed with the SEC, federal grants, loans, contracts and other assistance from USAspending.gov, and PPP loans from the SBA. Each bar links to the records below.
- Private raises (Form D) $22.9M
Figures by year
| Year | Private raises (Form D) | Total |
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| 2021 | $22.9M | $22.9M |
Private raises
Private offerings the company reported to the SEC on Form D. The amount is what the latest filing says was sold so far, charted in the year of the first sale. Covers filings since Oct 1, 2021.
Held by these funds
The largest holders among investment managers' 13F reports for the quarter ending Jun 30, 2026, the top 25 of 75. Change is in shares since the quarter before.
| Fund | Shares | Value | Share of the fund | Change |
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| Gtcr LLC | 3,768,633 | $24.6M | 0.6% | No change |
| Security Benefit Life Insurance Co /ks/ | 2,192,103 | $14.3M | 7.9% | No change |
| BlackBarn Capital Partners LP | 500,000 | $3.3M | 0.8% | No change |
| Emeth Value Capital, LLC | 244,190 | $1.6M | 5.5% | −502,349 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 233,241 | $1.5M | 0.0% | +2,923 |
| Marshall Wace, Llp | 201,297 | $1.3M | 0.0% | New |
| Quantinno Capital Management LP | 191,192 | $1.2M | 0.0% | +62,791 |
| Aqr Capital Management LLC | 188,510 | $1.2M | 0.0% | +149,359 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 99,940 | $651.6K | 0.0% | −208,490 |
| Bank Of America Corp /de/ | 90,291 | $588.7K | 0.0% | −4,198 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 86,901 | $566.8K | 0.0% | −79,302 |
| Veradace Capital Management LLC | 70,341 | $458.6K | 0.4% | No change |
| Silver Rock Financial LP | 56,943 | $371.3K | 1.4% | No change |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 53,640 | $349.7K | 0.0% | −11,892 |
| Mariner, LLC | 49,655 | $323.8K | 0.0% | +4,497 |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 46,948 | $306.1K | 0.0% | −6,355 |
| Vanguard Fiduciary Trust Co | 41,877 | $273.0K | 0.0% | −3,813 |
| UBS Group AG | 36,224 | $236.2K | 0.0% | −9,558 |
| Morgan Stanley | 32,837 | $214.1K | 0.0% | −2,255 |
| Mercer Global Advisors Inc /adv | 29,289 | $191.0K | 0.0% | +11,140 |
| Corient Private Wealth LP | 27,739 | $180.9K | 0.0% | −984 |
| State Street Corp | 26,837 | $175.0K | 0.0% | −58,322 |
| Converium Capital Inc. | 24,245 | $158.1K | 0.1% | New |
| Jain Global LLC | 19,992 | $130.3K | 0.0% | New |
| Bridgeway Capital Management, LLC | 18,500 | $120.6K | 0.0% | +6,000 |
13F reports cover disclosed long positions in U.S. stocks only.
SEC filer profile
How Vivid Seats Inc. is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, from its EDGAR record and the cover page of its latest annual report.
- Name on EDGARVivid Seats Inc.1
- CIK0001856031
- Employer ID (EIN)86-33551844
- Filer statusAccelerated filer an emerging growth company; a smaller reporting company; not a shell company4
- Incorporated inDelaware4
- Fiscal year endsDecember 311
- Industry code (SIC)7990 Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation1
- SEC reviewing officeOffice of Trade & Services, Division of Corporation Finance1
- Business address24 E. Washington Street, Ste. 900, Chicago, IL 606021
- Phone312-291-99661
- Shares outstanding11,241,195 as of Jul 31, 202612
- Public float$123.3M as of Jun 30, 20254
- AuditorDeloitte & Touche LLP, Chicago, Illinois PCAOB ID 34; no auditor attestation of internal control over financial reporting4
- On EDGAR sinceApr 22, 20211
- Filings572 in all: 4 (321), 8-K (46), 425 (36), 424B3 (31), 3 (23), 10-Q (15), EFFECT (9), CORRESP (8)1
All 36 form types
UPLOAD (8), DEF 14A (7), SC 13G/A (7), DEFA14A (6), S-4/A (6), 10-K (5), 144 (5), POS AM (5), SC 13G (5), ARS (4), 8-K/A (3), PRE 14A (2), S-1 (2), S-4 (2), S-8 (2), SCHEDULE 13G (2), 10-K/A (1), 3/A (1), 4/A (1), 424B7 (1), 8-A12B (1), CERT (1), D (1), POS EX (1), S-1/A (1), SC TO-I (1), SC TO-I/A (1), SCHEDULE 13D (1)
- Latest filingsAnnual report (10-K) Mar 12, 2026
Quarterly report (10-Q) Aug 4, 2026
Proxy statement (DEF 14A) Apr 27, 2026
Latest 8-K (8-K) Aug 4, 2026
Securities registered for trading
| Class | Symbol | Exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share | SEAT | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
| Warrants to purchase Class A common stock | SEATW | The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC |
From the cover page of the 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026 (Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act).4
Risk factors and legal proceedings
The risks Vivid Seats Inc. names in Item 1A of its 10-K filed Mar 12, 2026: 38 risks under these headings, as written.4
- Risks Related to Our Business & Industry
- We are adversely affected by decreases in the supply of and/or demand for live events.
- We may be adversely affected by adverse changes in our relationships with ticket buyers, sellers, and/or partners.
- We may be adversely affected by changes to internet search engine algorithms or if we fail to adapt to the impact of AI on how consumers search for live event tickets.
- We may be adversely affected by changes to mobile app marketplace rules.
- We face intense competition in the ticketing industry, and we may be adversely affected if we are unable to attract ticket buyers and sellers to our platform.
- We may be adversely affected if we do not continue to maintain and improve our platform, or to successfully develop new and improved solutions and enhancements.
- We may be adversely affected if we are unable to maintain and enhance our reputation and brand.
- We may be adversely affected by extraordinary events, including public safety concerns or disruptions, mass-casualty incidents, acts of civil unrest, terrorist attacks, military actions, disease epidemics or other public health concerns, natural disasters, and severe weather events.
- We may be adversely affected if any completed or future business acquisition is unsuccessful.
- We may be adversely affected if we are unable to manage the risks associated with the growth of our international operations.
- Our financial performance in certain periods may not be indicative of, or comparable to, our financial performance in other periods due to seasonality and other factors.
The other 27 risks
- We may be adversely affected if we are unable to attract, hire, motivate, and retain our senior management team and other highly skilled personnel.
- Impairment of our goodwill and certain indefinite-lived trademarks has adversely affected, and may in the future adversely affect, our financial results and condition.
- We may be adversely affected by the effects of inflation.
- Risks Related to Government Regulation & Litigation
- We are subject to extensive governmental regulation, and we may be adversely affected if we fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- We depend on the ability of ticket holders to sell their tickets on the secondary market unencumbered.
- Our processing of personal data and other sensitive information could give rise to liabilities as a result of governmental regulation, litigation, and conflicting legal requirements, including those relating to personal privacy, data security, and AI.
- We may be adversely affected by unfavorable outcomes in legal proceedings in which we, ticket sellers, or our partners are or may in the future be involved.
- Our business and industry may be adversely affected by unfavorable legislative outcomes.
- Our business may be subject to sales tax and other indirect taxes in various jurisdictions.
- Risks Related to Information Technology, Cybersecurity & Intellectual Property
- We may be adversely affected by system interruptions and the lack of integration and redundancy in our and third-party information systems and infrastructure.
- We may be adversely affected if our information technology systems, or those of third parties with whom we conduct business, are compromised.
- We may be adversely affected if we are unable to adequately protect or enforce our IP rights.
- We may face liability and costs for legal claims alleging that we infringe upon third-party IP rights.
- Our payment system depends on third-party providers and is subject to risks that may adversely affect our business.
- Risks Related to Our Indebtedness
- Our credit facility imposes restrictions that limit management’s discretion in operating our business, which could impair our ability to satisfy our debt obligations.
- We may be unable to generate sufficient cash flows and/or obtain additional financing when necessary or desirable.
- Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Securities & Organizational Structure
- The interests of our significant stockholders may conflict with those of us or our other stockholders.
- Our principal assets are the equity interests in our subsidiaries, and we are accordingly dependent upon our subsidiaries’ cash flows to satisfy our obligations.
- Risks Related to Being a Public Company
- The market price and trading volume of our securities may be volatile.
- We may be subject to securities class action litigation, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
- We previously identified and remediated a material weakness in our ICFR, and we may identify additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls.
- We are an EGC and an SRC, and our reliance on certain reporting requirement exemptions available to EGCs and/or SRCs could make our securities less attractive to investors.
- We may not realize all of the expected benefits of the Corporate Simplification.
- The issuance of new shares of Class A common stock, including upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, would increase the number of shares eligible for resale in the public market and dilute the ownership and voting power of our existing stockholders.
- Securities analysts may not publish favorable, or any, research reports about us, which could adversely affect the market price or trading volume of our securities.
- Provisions in our organizational documents may deter, delay, or prevent our acquisition by a third party.
- The exclusive forum provisions of our Charter may discourage lawsuits against our directors and officers.
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- 21SEC EDGARLawrence Fey, Board member
- 22SEC EDGARAdam Stewart, Board member
- 23SEC EDGARCraig A. Dixon, Board member
- 24SEC EDGARDavid Donnini, Board member
- 25SEC EDGARJane E. Deflorio, Board member
- 26SEC EDGARJulie Masino, Board member
- 27SEC EDGARMartin A. Taylor, Board member
- 28SEC EDGARTom Ehrhart, Board member
- 29SEC EDGARAustin Arnett, General counsel
- 30SEC EDGAREmily T. Epstein, General counsel
- 31SEC EDGARDavid E. Morris, General counsel
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