Seaport Entertainment Group Announces $50M Share Repurchase Program, Completes $143M Asset Sale, and Re-leases Key Property

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Seaport Entertainment Group announced a $50 million stock repurchase program and completed the sale of 250 Water Street for $143 million, using proceeds to pay down debt, alongside re-leasing its Tin Building property.

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• $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program Approved

  The Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program of up to $50.0 million, effective February 25, 2026. No repurchases have been made as of the filing date.

• 250 Water Street Sale Finalized for $143 Million

  The sale of 250 Water Street was completed in February 2026 for $143.0 million, a decrease from the initial $152.0 million agreement, resulting in an $11.0 million loss on sale. Proceeds were used to pay off $61.3 million in variable-rate debt.

• Tin Building Re-leased to Lux Entertainment

  In February 2026, the Tin Building was leased to Lux Entertainment for a U.S. flagship Balloon Museum, leading to the cessation of the Tin Building by Jean-Georges operations and an expected loss on disposal of assets in Q1 2026.

• Reduced Net Loss and Operating Cash Burn in 2025

  Net loss attributable to common stockholders decreased to $116.7 million in 2025 from $153.2 million in 2024. Cash used in operating activities also decreased to $49.7 million in 2025 from $52.7 million in 2024.

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Seaport Entertainment Group's annual report reveals significant strategic capital management moves. The approval of a $50 million stock repurchase program, representing a substantial portion of its market capitalization, signals strong management confidence in the company's valuation. Concurrently, the completion of the $143 million sale of 250 Water Street, despite a price reduction and an $11 million loss on sale, provides critical liquidity and facilitates the payoff of $61.3 million in variable-rate debt. The re-leasing of the Tin Building to a new entertainment tenant, following the cessation of previous operations, indicates ongoing efforts to optimize its real estate portfolio. While the company continues to report net losses and negative operating cash flow, these proactive measures to strengthen the balance sheet and return capital to shareholders are highly material.