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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.
CIK 1679063Updated Sep 24, 2026
SecuritiesCSSL · OTC · equityCSSLQ · OTC · warrant
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Financials
FY 2023 · USDSource
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 422,300,625Source | 883,879,409Source | 245,426,099Source | 156,280,786Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 23,710,101Source | 25,147,851Source | — | — |
| GoodwillUSD | 120,494,059Source | 260,748,057Source | 39,986,530Source | 21,448,106Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 120,500,000Source | 260,748,057Source | 39,986,530Source | — |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | — | — | 44,286,105Source | 14,732,726Source |
| Accounts Receivable | — | — | — | — |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 10,390,282Source | 13,196,180Source | 1,904,273Source | 1,382,502Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 10,721,375Source | 16,315,342Source | — | — |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 925,862,510Source | 804,131,470Source | 153,826,946Source | 91,178,995Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 689Source | 450Source | 370Source | 210Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 409,150,852Source | 355,185,280Source | 240,609,345Source | 106,425,548Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -884,303,830Source | -247,752,446Source | -136,462,244Source | -77,247,982Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -91,657Source | 47,528Source | 571Source | — |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | -503,406,388Source | 79,317,224Source | 90,947,300Source | 28,546,329Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 422,300,625Source | 883,879,409Source | 245,426,099Source | 156,280,786Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 0Source | 5,948,090Source | — | — |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | 34,588,027Source | 18,798,515Source | 6,196,909Source | 2,500,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 511,617,173Source | 460,855,096Source | 49,078,719Source | 39,756,603Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -622,967,946Source | -101,948,916Source | -50,479,642Source | -40,592,178Source |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 37,800,035Source | 20,716,325Source | 5,728,051Source | 16,291,327Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 2,110,848Source | 5,869,711Source | 5,247,807Source | 1,131,515Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | 36,374,993Source | 34,663,305Source | 19,626,535Source | -5,488,150Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -5,948,090Source | -36,957,881Source | — | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | -23,306,567Source | -62,937,000Source | -30,369,619Source | -18,045,482Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | — | -6,249,074Source | — | 5,465,407Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -6,660,318Source | 437,081Source | -15,376,347Source | -2,792,165Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 6,660,318Source | 5,811,993Source | 1,605,795Source | — |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | — | 13,956,022Source | 12,569,678Source | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | 14,818,229Source | 36,865,844Source | 75,297,973Source | 29,122,971Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | 5,649,459Source | 15,200,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | -15,421,743Source | -25,547,710Source | 29,553,379Source | — |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 3,316,652Source | 18,738,395Source | 44,286,105Source | 14,732,726Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 6,455,969Source | 5,375,480Source | 4,783,413Source | 1,585,719Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | -273,087Source | 86,365Source | 1,372Source | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | — | 3,307,617Source | — | — |
| Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs and DiscountsUSD | 4,339,932Source | 1,057,175Source | — | — |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 25,600,000Source | 15,133,327Source | 5,547,939Source | 16,081,461Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | — | -485,541Source | — | -169,219Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 120,494,059Source | 260,748,057Source | 39,986,530Source | 21,448,106Source |
| Goodwill and Intangible Asset ImpairmentUSD | 380,809,786Source | 3,500,000Source | 2,044,647Source | 0Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 136,900,000Source | — | — | — |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 243,900,000Source | — | — | — |
| Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-livedUSD | — | — | 744,328Source | — |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -5,703,272Source | -37,301,242Source | 66,000Source | 99,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -622,515,636Source | -101,544,252Source | -50,406,184Source | -40,409,977Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -452,310Source | -404,664Source | -73,458Source | -182,201Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -636,551,384Source | -111,290,202Source | -59,419,724Source | -44,552,353Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | — | — | 77,218,200Source | 58,474,269Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 4,600,000Source | — | 2,005,300Source | 1,807,769Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 3,841,527Source | 5,259,102Source | 379,151Source | 6,254,205Source |
| Proceeds from Contributions from AffiliatesUSD | 1,758,906Source | 3,288,977Source | 489,959Source | — |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Common StockUSD | — | — | — | 75,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 294,406,894Source | 252,810,110Source | 110,395,466Source | 66,356,956Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 305,559,802Source | 215,820,880Source | 79,138,884Source | 52,139,819Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 108,218,745Source | 93,537,386Source | 48,611,101Source | 31,573,368Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | -556,401,448Source | -116,668,920Source | -45,961,618Source | -44,257,132Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 3,841,527Source | 5,259,102Source | 379,151Source | 6,254,205Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -628,671,218Source | -139,250,158Source | -50,413,642Source | -40,493,178Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -5,703,272Source | -37,301,242Source | 66,000Source | 99,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -452,310Source | -404,664Source | -73,458Source | -182,201Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -622,515,636Source | -101,544,252Source | -50,406,184Source | -40,409,977Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -22.36Source | -6.45Source | -3.96Source | — |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -22.36Source | -6.45Source | -3.96Source | — |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 28,467,334Source | 17,261,460Source | 15,018,421Source | 12,301,185Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 28,467,334Source | 17,261,460Source | 15,018,421Source | 12,301,185Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 25,600,000Source | 15,133,327Source | 5,547,939Source | 16,081,461Source |
| Business Combination, Acquisition Related CostsUSD | — | 21,003,791Source | — | 98,926Source |
| Costs and ExpensesUSD | 850,808,342Source | 369,479,030Source | — | — |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 244,818Source | -343,361Source | 66,000Source | 99,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 136,900,000Source | — | — | — |
| Gross ProfitUSD | — | — | 31,256,582Source | 14,217,137Source |
| Interest ExpenseUSD | 76,111,297Source | 27,840,340Source | 4,831,175Source | 2,222,106Source |
| Interest Expense, DebtUSD | 59,277,142Source | — | — | — |
| Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, BasicUSD | -636,551,384Source | -111,290,202Source | -59,419,724Source | -44,552,353Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | — | — | 77,218,200Source | 58,474,269Source |
| Operating Lease, ExpenseUSD | 4,600,000Source | — | 2,005,300Source | 1,807,769Source |
| Preferred Stock Dividends, Income Statement ImpactUSD | 14,035,748Source | 9,745,950Source | 9,013,540Source | 4,142,376Source |