Venu Holding cuts Debenture principal to $12.5 million; President William Hodgson departs
Venu Holding Corporation said its President, William Hodgson, will leave the role effective immediately, with his employment ending December 1, 2026, and no successor named. The company also applied a $12.5 million holdback to reduce its $25 million convertible debenture principal and halve the warrant shares tied to it, which the company said reduces debt service and potential dilution.
Key points
- William Hodgson ceased to serve as President effective October 13, 2026 (agreed date); employment continues until December 1, 2026, with severance expected over a 90-day period
- Debenture principal reduced from $25,000,000 to $12,500,000 via holdback applied as of September 30, 2026; each installment cut from $5,000,000 to $2,500,000
- Investor Warrants reduced from 1,000,000 to 500,000 shares; Placement Agent Warrants reduced from 200,000 to 100,000 shares
- Aramark completed its additional Series B Preferred Stock investment of $5,010,000 on October 15, 2026; first debenture installment of $2,875,000 paid October 14, 2026
The filing
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