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Bowlero Corp

For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 5, 2024.

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Dec 31, 2023 · Filed Feb 5, 2024

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(1)Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Bowlero Corp., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries (referred to herein as , the “Company”, “Bowlero”, “we,” “us” and “our”) are the world’s largest operator of bowling entertainment centers.

The Company operates bowling entertainment centers under different brand names. Our AMF and Bowl America branded centers are traditional bowling centers, while the Bowlero and Lucky Strike branded centers offer a more upscale entertainment concept with lounge seating, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and more robust customer service for individuals and group events. Additionally, within the brands, there exists a spectrum where some AMF branded centers are more upscale and some Bowlero branded centers are more traditional. All of our centers, regardless of branding, are managed in a fully integrated and consistent basis since all of our centers are in the same business of operating bowling entertainment.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. Our quarterly financial data should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 2, 2023.

Principles of Consolidation: The condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes include the accounts of Bowlero Corp. and the subsidiaries it controls. Control is determined based on ownership rights or, when applicable, based on whether the Company is considered to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. We use the equity method to account for investments in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence over the investee’s operating and financial policies, or in which we hold a partnership or limited liability company interest in an entity with specific ownership accounts, unless we have virtually no influence over the investee’s operating and financial policies. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of Estimates: The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the balance sheets, statement of operations and accompanying notes. Significant estimates made by management include, but are not limited to, cash flow projections; the fair value of assets and liabilities in acquisitions; derivatives with hedge accounting; share-based compensation; depreciation and impairment of long-lived assets; carrying amount and recoverability analyses of property and equipment, assets held for sale, goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and income tax uncertainties; and reserves for litigation, claims and self-insurance costs. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair-value Estimates: We have various financial instruments included in our financial statements. Financial instruments are carried in our financial statements at either cost or fair value. We estimate fair value of assets and liabilities using the following hierarchy using the highest level possible:

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available.

Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity date of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company accepts a range of debit and credit cards, and these transactions are generally transmitted to a bank for reimbursement within 24 hours. The payments due from the banks for these debit and credit card transactions are generally received, or settled, within 24 to 48 hours of the transmission date. The Company considers all debit and credit card transactions that settle in less than seven days to be cash equivalents.

Equity Method Investments: The aggregate carrying amounts of our equity method investments was $25,583 and $1,180 as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023, and are included as a component of Other Assets in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Equity method investments are adjusted to recognize (1) our share, based on percentage ownership or other contractual basis, of the investee’s net income or loss after the date of investment, (2) additional contributions made or distributions received, (3) amortization of the recorded investment that exceeds our share of the book value of the investee’s net assets, and (4) impairments resulting from other-than-temporary declines in fair value. Cash distributions received from our equity method investments are considered returns on investment and presented within operating activities in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows to the extent of cumulative equity in net income of the investee. Additional distributions in excess of cumulative equity are considered returns of our investment and are presented as investing activities.

Derivatives: We are exposed to interest rate risk. To manage this risk, we entered into interest rate collar derivative transactions associated with a portion of our outstanding debt. The interest rate collars, which are designated for accounting purposes as cash flow hedges, establish a cap and floor on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR). The Company's interest rate collars expire on March 31, 2026.

For financial derivative instruments that are designated as a cash flow hedge for accounting purposes, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the financial derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same line item associated with the forecasted transaction, and in the same period or periods during which the forecasted transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on the financial derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

The interest rate collar agreements effectively modified our exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of our interest payments on floating rate debt to include a cap and floor, thus reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. See Note 8 -Debt for more information.

Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders: We compute net loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock under the two-class method. Holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock have equal rights to the earnings of the Company. Our participating securities include the Series A preferred stock that have a non-forfeitable right to dividends in the event that a dividend is paid on common stock, but do not participate in losses, and thus are not included in a two-class method in periods of loss. In periods where the Company reports a net loss, all potentially dilutive securities are excluded from the calculation of the diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders as their effect is antidilutive and accordingly, basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders will be the same. Dilutive securities include Series A preferred stock, earnouts, stock options, and restricted stock units (“RSUs”). See Note 15 -Net Loss Per Share.

Emerging Growth Company Status: The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act of 1933, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”), and it may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in its periodic reports and proxy statements.

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has elected not to opt out of such extended transition period which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of our financial statements with those of another public company that is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company that has opted out of using the extended transition period difficult because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards: We reviewed the accounting pronouncements that became effective for fiscal year 2024 and determined that either they were not applicable, or they did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements. We also reviewed the recently issued accounting pronouncements to be adopted in future periods and determined that they are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

(2)Revenue

The following table presents the Company’s revenue disaggregated by major revenue categories:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
December 31,2023% of revenuesJanuary 1,2023% of revenuesDecember 31,2023% of revenuesJanuary 1,2023% of revenues
Major revenue categories:
Bowling$145,29547.5%$131,42648.1%$261,72549.1%$246,75349.0%
Food and beverage111,19236.4%100,65736.8%186,10534.9%179,68035.7%
Amusement and other45,41514.9%36,74813.4%75,78414.2%67,55713.4%
Media3,7691.2%4,5541.7%9,4621.8%9,6551.9%
Total revenues$305,671100.0%$273,385100.0%$533,076100.0%$503,645100.0%

(3)Business Acquisitions

Acquisitions: The Company continually evaluates potential acquisitions, which can be either business combinations or asset purchases, that strategically fit within the Company’s existing portfolio of centers as a key part of the Company’s overall growth strategy in order to expand our market share in key geographic areas, and to improve our ability to leverage our fixed costs.

2024 Business Acquisitions: For business combinations, the Company allocates the consideration transferred to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their preliminary estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. We estimate the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed using valuation techniques, such as the income, cost and market approaches. During the six months ended December 31, 2023, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Lucky Strike Entertainment, LLC (“Lucky Strike”) which includes 14 bowling entertainment centers for a total consideration of $90,475. The Company also hadthree other acquisitions in which we acquired four bowling entertainment centers for a total consideration of $42,410. The Company is still in the process of finalizing its valuation analysis. The remaining fair value estimates include working capital, intangibles, property and equipment, and operating and finance lease assets and liabilities. If necessary, for business combinations, we will continue to refine our estimates throughout the permitted measurement period, which may result in corresponding offsets to goodwill. We expect to finalize the valuations as soon as possible, but no later than one year after the acquisition dates. Acquisitions that were considered preliminary at July 2, 2023 were finalized during the six months ended December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocations for the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, components of consideration transferred and the transactional related expenses using the acquisition method of accounting:

Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumedLucky StrikeOther AcquisitionsTotal
Current assets$586$133$719
Property and equipment43,11416,43359,547
Operating lease ROU95,23212,923108,155
Finance lease ROU25,132—25,132
Identifiable intangible assets (1)9,0152,06511,080
Goodwill48,26824,81373,081
Deferred income tax asset2,615—2,615
Total assets acquired$223,962$56,367$280,329
Current liabilities$(3,350)$(1,034)$(4,384)
Operating lease liabilities(106,910)(12,923)(119,833)
Finance lease liabilities(22,996)—(22,996)
Other liabilities(231)—(231)
Total liabilities assumed(133,487)(13,957)(147,444)
Total fair value, net of cash of $132$90,475$42,410$132,885
Components of consideration transferred
Cash$90,475$41,716$132,191
Holdback (2)—694694
Total$90,475$42,410$132,885

(1) Of the identifiable intangible assets acquired, $6,740 relates to the indefinite-lived Lucky Strike trade name. The remaining identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of definite-lived trade names, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements and indefinite-lived liquor licenses. See Note 4 -Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for more information.

(2) The holdback represents a portion of the consideration transferred that is retained to indemnify the Company for general claims during a certain period subsequent to the acquisition date (the “holdback period”). Holdback funds, to the extent any funds remain, are released to the seller upon expiration of the holdback period.

During the six months ended December 31, 2023, we acquiredone additional bowling entertainment center, which was previously managed by the Company, for $6,065 that did not meet the definition of a business under ASC 805. Therefore, this acquisition was accounted for as an asset acquisition, using a cost accumulation model. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized at cost, which was the consideration transferred to the seller, including direct transaction costs, on the acquisition date. The cost of the acquisition was then allocated to the assets acquired based on their relative fair values. Goodwill was not recognized.

(4)Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill:

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the period ended December 31, 2023:

Balance as of July 2, 2023$753,538
Goodwill resulting from acquisitions during fiscal year 202473,081
Balance as of December 31, 2023$826,619

Intangible Assets:

December 31, 2023July 2, 2023
Gross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amountGross carrying amountAccumulated amortizationNet carrying amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
AMF trade name$9,900$(9,583)$317$9,900$(9,253)$647
Other acquisition trade names4,460(1,782)2,6782,630(1,423)1,207
Customer relationships23,852(20,700)3,15223,712(18,755)4,957
Management contracts1,800(1,744)561,800(1,726)74
Non-compete agreements4,131(1,868)2,2633,211(1,572)1,639
PBA member, sponsor & media relationships1,400(683)7171,400(627)773
Other intangible assets921(472)449921(377)544
46,464(36,832)9,63243,574(33,733)9,841
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Liquor licenses12,412—12,41211,145—11,145
PBA trade name3,100—3,1003,100—3,100
Lucky Strike trade name6,740—6,740———
Bowlero trade name66,900—66,90066,900—66,900
89,152—89,15281,145—81,145
$135,616$(36,832)$98,784$124,719$(33,733)$90,986

The following table shows amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets for each reporting period:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
December 31, 2023January 1, 2023December 31, 2023January 1, 2023
Amortization expense$1,760$1,862$3,541$3,444

(5)Property and Equipment

As of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023, property and equipment consists of:

December 31, 2023July 2, 2023
Land$101,482$98,896
Building and leasehold improvements614,445522,846
Equipment, furniture, and fixtures536,568472,146
Construction in progress45,11543,271
1,297,6101,137,159
Accumulated depreciation(491,514)(439,309)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation$806,096$697,850

The following table shows depreciation expense related to property and equipment for each reporting period:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
December 31, 2023January 1, 2023December 31, 2023January 1, 2023
Depreciation expense$29,453$21,925$53,631$42,264

(6)Leases

The Company leases various assets under non-cancellable operating and finance leases. These assets include bowling entertainment centers, office space, vehicles, and equipment.

Most of our leases contain payments for some or all of the following: base rent, contingent rent, common area maintenance, insurance, real-estate taxes, and other operating expenses. Rental payments are subject to escalation depending on future changes in designated indices or based on pre-determined amounts agreed upon at lease inception.

VICI Transaction:

On October 19, 2023, the Company completed a transaction with VICI Properties Inc. (“VICI”) relating to the transfer of the land and real estate assets of 38 bowling entertainment centers for an aggregate value of $432,900. The transaction was structured as a tax-deferred capital contribution with cash proceeds of $408,510 and a $24,390 limited partner interest in a subsidiary of VICI, which is accounted for as an equity method investment.

Simultaneously with the transfer, the Company entered into a triple-net master lease agreement with VICI. The master lease has an initial total annual rent of $31,600, and will escalate at the greater of 2.0% or the consumer price index (CPI) (subject to a 2.5% ceiling). The master lease has an initial term of 25 years, andsix five year tenant renewal options. Based on an analysis of the economic, market, asset and contractual characteristics of the master lease, the Company determined that allsix renewal options were reasonably assured, and therefore, the lease term for accounting purposes is 55 years.

The Company concluded that the transfer was not a sale for accounting purposes as control of the underlying assets remained with the Company, and therefore, the Company recognized a financing obligation equal to the contribution value of $432,900, net of transaction costs. Consistent with the Company’s other financing obligations, the lease payments will be allocated between principal and interest on the financing obligation.

The following table summarizes the components of the net lease cost for each reporting period:

Three Months Ended · Six Months Ended
Lease Costs:Location on Consolidated Statements of OperationsDecember 31, 2023December 31, 2023
Operating Lease Costs: (1)
Operating lease costs associated with master leasesPrimarily cost of revenues$4,428$8,856
Operating lease costs associated with non-master leasesPrimarily cost of revenues14,69126,268
Gains from modifications to operating leasesOther operating expense—(499)
Finance Lease Costs:
Amortization of right-of-use assetsPrimarily cost of revenues4,3798,490
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest expense, net12,46724,488
Financing Obligation Costs:
Interest expenseInterest expense, net8,1388,244
Variable lease cost (2)Primarily cost of revenues19,18237,185
Short-term lease cost (3)Cost of revenues; SG&A320570
Sublease incomeRevenues(1,324)(2,628)
Total net lease costs$62,281$110,974

(1)This represents cash and non-cash lease costs for operating leases. Operating lease costs are recognized evenly over the remaining lease term and differ from the actual cash payments made for our leases. Cash payments and lease costs can differ due to the timing of cash payments relative to straight-line rent expense, non-cash adjustments as a result of purchase accounting, and various other non-cash adjustments to lease costs. Please see the table below for cash paid for our leases.

(2)This includes variable leases costs such as utilities, common area maintenance, property insurance, real estate taxes, and percentage rent

(3)Sublease income primarily represents short-term leases with pro-shops and various retail tenants

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the six months ended December 31, 2023:

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities (1)
Operating cash flows paid for operating leases$31,690
Operating cash flows paid for interest portion of finance leases22,398
Financing cash flows paid for principal portion of finance leases3,165
Operating cash flows paid for interest portion of financing obligations6,610

(1)This table includes cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of our lease liabilities. Since the lease liability only includes amounts that are contractually fixed, this table excludes cash paid for amounts that are variable in nature, such as utilities, common area maintenance, property insurance, real estate taxes, and percentage rent.

(7) Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

As of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023, accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of:

December 31, 2023July 2, 2023
Accounts Payable$51,353$53,513
Customer deposits24,21212,703
Taxes and licenses17,96813,076
Compensation13,61814,670
Deferred revenue13,5527,144
Insurance6,1576,168
Professional fees5,3344,307
Utilities4,6164,607
Interest1,072904
Other4,7884,134
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses$142,670$121,226

(8)Debt

The following table summarizes the Company’s debt structure as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023:

December 31, 2023July 2, 2023
First Lien Credit Facility Term Loan (Maturing February 8, 2028 and bearing variable rate interest; 8.85% and 8.65% at December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023, respectively)$1,144,250$1,150,000
Other Equipment Loans14,18714,662
1,158,4371,164,662
Less:
Unamortized financing costs(15,113)(16,637)
Current portion of unamortized financing costs3,2433,123
Current maturities of long-term debt(12,491)(12,461)
Total long-term debt$1,134,076$1,138,687

Term Loan: Under the Company’s First Lien Credit Agreement, as amended (the “First Lien Credit Agreement”), the Company has made term loans consisting of $1,150,000 of aggregate initial principal amount of debt outstanding (the

“Term Loan”). The Term Loan matures on February 8, 2028 and is repaid on a quarterly basis in principal payments of $2,875, which began on September 29, 2023. The Term Loan bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the Adjusted Term SOFR plus 3.50%. Interest is due on the last day of the interest period. The interest period, as agreed upon between the Company and its lender, can be eitherone, three, orsix months in length. As of December 31, 2023, the interest period isone month.

Revolver: Under the First Lien Credit Agreement, the Company has access to a senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”). As of December 31, 2023, the Revolver commitment is $235,000. Any outstanding balance on the Revolver is due on December 15, 2026. Interest on borrowings under the Revolver is based on the Adjusted Term SOFR.

First Lien Credit Agreement Covenants: Obligations owed under the First Lien Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority security interest on substantially all assets of Bowlero Corp. and the guarantor subsidiaries. The First Lien Credit Agreement contains customary events of default, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments, asset dispositions, dividends and affirmative and negative covenants. The Company is subject to a financial covenant requiring that the First Lien Leverage Ratio (as defined in the First Lien Credit Agreement) not exceed 6.00:1.00 as of the end of any fiscal quarter if amounts outstanding on the Revolver exceed an amount equal to 35% of the aggregate Revolver commitment (subject to certain exclusions) at the end of such fiscal quarter. In addition, payment of borrowings under the Revolver may be accelerated if there is an event of default, and Bowlero would no longer be permitted to borrow additional funds under the Revolver while a default or event of default were outstanding.

Letters of Credit: Outstanding standby letters of credit as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023 totaled $12,621 and $10,386, and are guaranteed by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. The available amount of the Revolver is reduced by the outstanding standby letters of credit.

Other Equipment Loan: On August 19, 2022, the Company entered into an equipment loan agreement for a principal amount of $15,350 with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.. The loan matures August 19, 2029 and bears a fixed interest rate of 6.24%. The loan is repaid on a monthly basis in fixed payments of $153 plus a final payment at maturity. The loan obligation is secured by a lien on the equipment.

Covenant Compliance: The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of December 31, 2023.

Interest rate collars: The Company entered intotwo interest rate collars effective as of March 31, 2023 for an aggregate notional amount of our Term Loan of $800,000. The collar hedging strategy stabilizes interest rate fluctuations by setting both a floor and a cap. The hedge transactions have a trade and hedge designation date of April 4, 2023. The hedge transactions, each for a notional amount of $400,000, provide for interest rate collars. The interest rate collars establish a floor on SOFR of 0.9429% and 0.9355%, respectively, and a cap on SOFR of 5.50%. The interest rate collars have a maturity date of March 31, 2026.

The fair value of the collar agreements as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023 was a net liability of $89 and an asset of $4,608, respectively, and is included within other current assets, other assets, and other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet.

Since SOFR was within the collar cap and floor rates, there was no interest impact on the statement of income.

(9)Income Taxes

The Company uses the estimated annual effective tax rate method for calculating its tax provision in interim periods, which represents the Company's best estimate of the effective tax rate expected for the full year. Certain items, including those deemed to be unusual, infrequent or that cannot be reliably estimated (discrete items), are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate, and the related tax expense or benefit is reported in the same period as the related item. The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended December 31, 2023 was 13.5%, which differs from the US federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the change in fair value of the earnout liability, permanent differences, and items associated with the VICI Transaction, which are treated as discrete tax items. The Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended January 1, 2023 was 6.5% tax benefit and differs from the US federal statutory rate of 21% due to certain non-deductible expenses, changes in the valuation allowance, and state and local taxes.

(10)Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation and Claims: The Company is currently, and from time to time may be, subject to claims and actions arising in the ordinary course of its business, including general liability, fidelity, workers’ compensation, employment claims, and Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) claims. The Company has insurance to cover general liability and workers’ compensation claims and reserves for claims and actions in the ordinary course. The insurance is subject to a self-insured retention. In some actions, plaintiffs request punitive or other damages that may not be covered by insurance.

There is currently a group of approximately 73 pending claims, filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) between 2016 and 2019, generally relating to claims of age discrimination. To date, the EEOC issued determinations of probable cause as to 55 of the charges, which the Company contests and intends to defend vigorously. The EEOC has also alleged a pattern or practice of age discrimination, which resulted in a determination of probable cause and, on August 22, 2022, the EEOC submitted a proposal for the Company to participate in the conciliation process. The EEOC’s proposal included a demand for monetary and non-monetary remedies. On April 11, 2023, the EEOC provided notice to the Company that its conciliation efforts were unsuccessful; moreover, the Company continues to contest the determinations issued by the EEOC with respect to all charges and intends to defend vigorously. The Company cannot estimate reasonably possible range of loss, if any, associated with these EEOC matters.

(11)Earnouts

There were 11,418,357 unvested earnout shares outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023.

The outstanding unvested earnout shares will vest if the closing share price of Bowlero’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $17.50 per share for any 10 trading days within any consecutive 20 trading day period that occurs from December 15, 2021 through December 15, 2026.

All but 52,699 earnout shares are classified as a liability and changes in the fair value of the earnout shares are recognized in the statement of operations. Those earnout shares not classified as a liability are classified as equity compensation to employees and recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the expected term or upon the contingency being met.

See Note 12 -Fair Value of Financial Instruments for a summary of changes in the estimated fair value of the earnout shares for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023.

(12)Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Debt

The fair value and carrying value of our debt as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023 are as follows:

December 31, 2023July 2, 2023
Carrying value$1,158,437$1,164,662
Fair value1,159,8681,158,912

The fair value of our debt is estimated based on trading levels of lenders buying and selling their participation levels of funding (Level 2).

There were no transfers in or out of any of the levels of the valuation hierarchy during the six months ended December 31, 2023 and the fiscal year ended July 2, 2023.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The Company holds certain assets and liabilities that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The following table is a summary of fair value measurements and hierarchy level as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023:

December 31, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Interest rate collars$—$89$—$89
Earnout shares——135,479135,479
Total liabilities$—$89$135,479$135,568
July 2, 2023
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Interest rate collars$—$4,608$—$4,608
Total assets$—$4,608$—$4,608
Earnout shares$—$—$112,041$112,041
Total liabilities$—$—$112,041$112,041

The fair value of earnout shares was estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation model (level 3 inputs). The key inputs into the Monte Carlo simulation as of December 31, 2023 were as follows:

Earnout
Expected term in years2.96
Expected volatility50%
Risk-free interest rate4.02%
Stock price$14.16
Dividend yield1.62%

The following table sets forth a summary of changes in the estimated fair value of the Company's Level 3 Earnout liability for the three and six months ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023:

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
December 31, 2023January 1, 2023December 31, 2023January 1, 2023
Balance as of beginning of period$71,364$251,779$112,041$210,952
Issuances2422969
Changes in fair value64,09130,77623,40971,536
Balance as of end of period$135,479$282,557$135,479$282,557

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company’s significant assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis subsequent to their initial recognition include assets held for sale. We utilize third party brokers for an estimate of value to record the assets held for sale at their fair value less costs to sell. These inputs are classified as Level 2 fair value measurements.

As part of the VICI Transaction, the Company recognized an initial limited partnership interest in a subsidiary of VICI equal to its fair value of$24,390. Subsequent adjustments will be accounted for using the equity method of accounting.

Other Financial Instruments

Other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The financial statement carrying amounts of these items approximate the fair value due to their short duration.

(13)Common Stock, Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity

The Company is authorized to issue three classes of stock to be designated, respectively, Class A common stock, Class B common stock (together with Class A common stock, the “Common Stock”) and Series A preferred stock (the “Preferred Stock”). The total number of shares of capital stock which the Company shall have authority to issue is 2,400,000,000, divided into the following:

Class A common stock:

Authorized:2,000,000,000 shares, with a par value of $0.0001 per share as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023.

Issued and Outstanding:90,664,596 shares (inclusive of 1,593,593 shares contingent on certain stock price thresholds but excluding 30,960,342 shares held in treasury) as of December 31, 2023 and 107,666,301 shares (inclusive of 1,595,930 shares contingent on certain stock price thresholds but excluding 11,312,302 shares held in treasury) as of July 2, 2023.

Class B common stock:

Authorized:200,000,000 shares, with a par value of $0.0001 per share as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023.

Issued and Outstanding:58,519,437 and 60,819,437 shares as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023 respectively.

Preferred Stock:

Authorized:200,000,000 shares, with a par value of $0.0001 per share as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023.

Issued and Outstanding:136,373 shares as of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023.

Series A Preferred Stock

Dividends accumulate on a cumulative basis on a 360-day year commencing from the issue date. The dividend rate is fixed at 5.5% per annum on a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. Payment dates are June 30 and December 31 of each year with a record date of June 15 for the June 30 payment date and December 15 for the December 31 payment date. Declared dividends will be paid in cash if the Company declares the dividend to be paid in cash. If the Company does not pay all or any portion of the dividends that have accumulated as of any payment date, then the dollar amount of the dividends not paid in cash will be added to the liquidation preference and deemed to be declared and paid in-kind. For the six months ended December 31, 2023, no accumulated dividends were added to the liquidation preference and deemed to be declared and paid in-kind. For the six months ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid a cash dividend in the amount of $29.10 per share of Preferred Stock, in the aggregate amount of$3,969.

Share Repurchase Program

On February 7, 2022, the Company announced that its Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program providing for repurchases of up to $200,000 of the Company’s outstanding Class A common stock through February 3, 2024. On each of May 15, 2023, September 6, 2023 and February 2, 2024, the Board of Directors authorized a replenishment of then-remaining balance of the share repurchase program to $200,000, which in aggregate increased the total amount that has been authorized under the share repurchase program to approximately $551,518. On February 2, 2024, the Board of Directors extended the share repurchase program indefinitely. Treasury stock purchases are stated at cost and presented as a reduction of equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Repurchases of shares are made in accordance with applicable securities laws and may be made from time to time in the open market or by negotiated transactions. The amount and timing of repurchases are based on a variety of factors, including stock price, regulatory limitations, debt agreement limitations, and other market and economic factors. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and the Company may terminate the repurchase program at any time.

As of December 31, 2023, the remaining balance of the repurchase program was $54,168. For the six months ended December 31, 2023,19,648,040 shares of Class A common stock were repurchased for a total of $211,551, for an average purchase price per share of $10.77.

(14)Share-Based Compensation

The Company hasthree stock plans: the 2017 Stock Incentive Plan (“2017 Plan”), the Bowlero Corp. 2021 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”) and the Bowlero Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). These stock incentive plans are designed to attract and retain key personnel by providing them the opportunity to acquire an equity interest in the Company and align the interest of key personnel with those of the Company’s stockholders.

As of December 31, 2023 and July 2, 2023, the total compensation cost not yet recognized is as follows:

Award PlanDecember 31, 2023July 2, 2023
Stock options2021 Plan$21,407$31,032
Service based RSUs2021 Plan4,3325,743
Market and service based RSUs2021 Plan8911,351
Earnout RSUs2021 Plan245300
ESPP—378
Total unrecognized compensation cost$26,875$38,804

Share-based compensation recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the periods ended December 31, 2023 and January 1, 2023 is as follows:

Three Months Ended · Six Months Ended
Award PlanDecember 31,2023January 1,2023December 31,2023January 1,2023
Stock options2021 Plan$2,495$2,383$3,164$4,741
Service based RSUs2021 Plan9491,3451,8632,326
Market and service based RSUs2021 Plan141148311289
Earnout RSUs2021 Plan15503595
ESPP89110227233
Total share-based compensation expense$3,689$4,036$5,600$7,684

The Company did not have any recognized income tax benefits, net of valuation allowances, related to our share-based compensation plans.

(15)Net Loss Per Share

The computation of basic and diluted net loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is as follows:

Three Months Ended
December 31, 2023 · January 1, 2023
Class A · Class B · Total · Class A · Class B · Total
Numerator
Net loss allocated to common stockholders$(39,872)$(25,560)$(65,432)$(897)$(470)$(1,367)
Denominator
Weighted-average shares outstanding91,286,09458,519,437149,805,531106,566,94455,911,203162,478,147
Net loss per share, basic & diluted$(0.44)$(0.44)$(0.44)$(0.01)$(0.01)$(0.01)
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted calculation*18,837,61426,362,340
Six Months Ended
December 31, 2023 · January 1, 2023
Class A · Class B · Total · Class A · Class B · Total
Numerator
Net loss allocated to common stockholders$(30,298)$(18,877)$(49,175)$(24,743)$(12,959)$(37,702)
Denominator
Weighted-average shares outstanding95,723,29959,644,162155,367,461106,753,83855,911,203162,665,041
Net loss per share, basic & diluted$(0.32)$(0.32)$(0.32)$(0.23)$(0.23)$(0.23)
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted calculation*18,772,39025,696,874

*The impact of potentially dilutive Series A preferred stock, service based RSUs, stock options, and purchases of shares under our ESPP were excluded from the diluted per share calculations because they would have been antidilutive.

(16)Supplemental Cash Flow Information

December 31,2023January 1,2023
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest (1)$81,940$44,210
Income taxes, net of refunds2,4244,205
Noncash investing and financing transactions:
Assets obtained in build to suit arrangement—13,601
Capital expenditures in accounts payable19,88513,563
Modifications of capital lease assets and liabilities—3,922
Change in fair value of interest rate swap(4,697)—
Unsettled trade receivable, net—(413)
Excise tax2,073—

(1)Includes cash paid for the interest portion on finance leases. See Note 6 -Leases for more information

(17)Subsequent Events

On February 5, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.055 per share of common stock, which will be paid on March 8, 2024, to stockholders of record on February 23, 2024.

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