Trinity Place Holdings Inc. Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
MWN-AI** Summary
Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (OTC PINK: TPHS) released its financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2025, highlighting its ongoing business strategies revolving around intellectual property assets. The company, which emerged from the legacy of Syms Corp., focuses on monetizing its portfolio primarily through brand licensing and e-commerce, with notable properties including FilenesBasement.com and the Stanley Blacker® brand.
A significant financial aspect this quarter was the company's management agreement with Steel Services Ltd. for managerial support, costing $10,000 per month. Also, Trinity Place issued a Senior Secured Promissory Note to Steel Connect, LLC, allowing it to borrow up to $5 million, of which $1.3 million was outstanding as of September 30, 2025.
Trinity's financial results reflected a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $296,000 for the quarter, an improvement from the previous year's loss of $1,072,000. The company reported total revenues of $239,000, derived mainly from other income rather than rental or sales revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Trinity incurred a cumulative loss of $4.454 million.
Additionally, significant charges included a non-cash pension settlement of $2.6 million due to the termination of a legacy pension plan, along with a related excise tax. The company noted its net operating losses (NOLs) of approximately $330.7 million, which could provide future tax benefits.
Overall, while addressing mounting challenges, Trinity Place Holdings remains focused on leveraging its intellectual property and managing its financial landscape carefully to enhance its operational performance moving forward.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (OTC PINK: TPHS) has reported its third-quarter financial results for the period ending September 30, 2025, revealing significant challenges as well as potential opportunities for investors.
One of the standout points in this report is the substantial decline in total revenues, which plummeted to $239,000 compared to $3.1 million in the same period last year. The absence of rental income and the significant reduction in condominium sales are concerning, indicating a potential weakness in the Company's core operational activities. The reported operating loss of $1.5 million, an improvement from previous losses but still indicative of ongoing challenges, raises questions about profitability moving forward.
However, on a more positive note, the management's recent agreement with Steel Partners for a $5 million Senior Secured Promissory Note may bolster the firm's liquidity and operational flexibility. The cash proceeds they have already secured could provide the necessary capital infusion needed for business operations amidst current financial pressures. Furthermore, recent pension settlements have resulted in a cash inflow of approximately $0.9 million, which may improve the company’s cash flow position in the short term.
Investors should monitor the company’s ongoing strategy to monetize its intellectual property assets more effectively. The successful execution of this strategy could lead to renewed growth. The company's substantial net operating losses (NOLs) of $330.7 million also present a potential tax shield against future profits, although management has established a valuation allowance, indicating caution in realizing these assets.
In conclusion, while there are noteworthy concerns regarding revenue generation and operational losses, Trinity Place Holdings’ strategic partnerships and potential asset monetization initiatives offer avenues for recovery. Investors should proceed with caution but remain attentive to the company’s progress in these initiatives, as favorable developments could markedly improve profitability and stockholder equity in the long term.
**MWN-AI Summary and Analysis is based on asking OpenAI to summarize and analyze this news release.
Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (OTC PINK: TPHS) (the "Company," "we," "our," or "us") today announced operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
The Company is an intellectual property holding, investment, and commercialization company. We own and control a portfolio of intellectual property assets focused on the consumer sector, a legacy of our predecessor, Syms Corp. (“Syms”), including FilenesBasement.com, our rights to the Stanley Blacker® brand, as well as the intellectual property associated with the Running of the Brides® event and the An Educated Consumer is Our Best Customer® slogan. Our strategy today centers on monetizing these assets through brand licensing, e-commerce initiatives, strategic partnerships, and protection and enforcement of our intellectual property rights.
Secured Promissory Note
On February 18, 2025, the Company issued a Senior Secured Promissory Note (the “Steel Promissory Note”) to Steel Connect, LLC (the “Steel Lender”), an affiliate of Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (“Steel Partners”), pursuant to which the Company may borrow up to $5.0 million from the Steel Lender. The Steel Promissory Note is secured by a pledge of all of the assets of the Company. As of September 30, 2025, approximately $1.3 million, including accrued interest, was outstanding under the Steel Promissory Note.
Steel Services Agreement
As of March 19, 2025, Steel Services Ltd. (“Steel Services”), an affiliate of Steel Partners, and the Company entered into a management services agreement (the “Steel MSA”) pursuant to which Steel Services agreed to provide certain managerial services to the Company. Pursuant to the Steel MSA, for a period of one year (which shall renew automatically for additional one-year terms unless otherwise terminated), Steel Services shall provide certain managerial services to the Company, including general assistance with legal, finance & treasury, internal audit, human resources, IT and tax functions and obligations. In consideration for the services rendered under the Steel MSA, the Company shall pay Steel Services $10,000 monthly.
Pension Settlement and Plan Asset Reversion
During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized a non-cash settlement charge of $2.6 million due to the purchase of annuity contracts related to the termination of the legacy pension plan, as well as $0.5 million excise tax on the estimated reversion of pension plan assets.
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company received cash proceeds of approximately $0.9 million for the pension asset reversion and paid approximately $0.4 million for the related excise tax.
Stock Repurchases
During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company entered an agreement with a shareholder (the “Seller”) pursuant to which the Company committed to repurchase (1) 1,100,000 shares of its Common Stock (the “Common Stock”), par value $0.01 per share, and (2) one share of the Company’s Special Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Special Stock”, and together with the Common Stock, the “Purchased Shares”) from the Seller in exchange for a cash payment of $0.04 per share of Common Stock and $0.04 for the Special Stock, for an aggregate purchase price of $44.0 thousand. The Special Stock provided the Seller the right to appoint a member to the Board of Directors, which right was retired by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2025.
Additionally, during the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company executed another agreement with another shareholder pursuant to which the Company repurchased 200,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share for a total cash payment of $8.0 thousand, representing a purchase price of $0.04 per share.
Net Operating Losses
At September 30, 2025, the Company had carryforwards of federal net operating losses (“NOLs”) of approximately $330.7 million available to reduce future federal taxes. Of the Company’s federal NOLs, $226.9 million were generated prior to 2018 and may expire if unused by 2037, and $103.8 million were generated in 2018 and later years and can be carried forward indefinitely subject to an 80 percent taxable income annual limitation.
Based on management’s assessment, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets associated with the NOLs will not be realized by future taxable income or tax planning strategies. Accordingly, the Company has a valuation allowance of $91.5 million as of September 30, 2025. If our assumptions change and we determine that we will be able to realize these NOLs, the tax benefits relating to any reversal of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets would be recognized as a reduction of income tax expense and an increase in the deferred tax asset.
Note that our certificate of incorporation includes a provision intended to help preserve certain tax benefits primarily associated with our NOLs. This provision generally prohibits transfers of stock that would result in a person or group of persons becoming a 4.75 percent stockholder, or that would result in an increase or decrease in stock ownership by a person or group of persons that is an existing 4.75 percent stockholder.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those stated. Such forward-looking statements do not guaranty future performance and are subject to various factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, or any facts, events, or circumstances after the date hereof that may bear upon forward-looking statements. Additionally, the Company does not undertake any responsibility to provide updates on the occurrence of unanticipated events which may cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
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TRINITY PLACE HOLDINGS INC. | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
(in thousands, except par value and share amounts) | |||||||
September 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | ||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 341 | $ | 277 | |||
Restricted cash | — | 126 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net | 255 | 267 | |||||
Pension asset | — | 2,802 | |||||
Accounts receivable, net | — | 146 | |||||
Right-of-use asset | — | 109 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 596 | $ | 3,727 | |||
LIABILITIES | |||||||
Steel Promissory Note payable | $ | 1,312 | $ | — | |||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 53 | 454 | |||||
Accrued professional fees | 225 | 954 | |||||
Lease liability | — | 118 | |||||
Total liabilities | 1,590 | 1,526 | |||||
Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY | |||||||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | — | — | |||||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 2 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 | — | — | |||||
Special stock, $0.01 par value; 0 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and 1 share authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2024 | — | — | |||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 79,999,997 shares authorized; 73,447,413 and 72,487,481 shares issued at September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively; 66,047,266 and 65,314,726 shares outstanding at September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively | 735 | 725 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 150,713 | 150,183 | |||||
Treasury stock (7,400,147 and 7,172,755 shares at September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, respectively) | (57,686 | ) | (57,676 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | — | (729 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (94,756 | ) | (90,302 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity | (994 | ) | 2,201 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity | $ | 596 | $ | 3,727 |
TRINITY PLACE HOLDINGS INC. | |||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
Revenues | |||||||||||||||
Rental revenues | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 798 | |||||||
Other income | — | 397 | 239 | 890 | |||||||||||
Sales of residential condominium units | — | — | — | 1,439 | |||||||||||
Total revenues | — | 397 | 239 | 3,127 | |||||||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||
Property operating expenses | 3 | 17 | 33 | 454 | |||||||||||
Real estate taxes | — | — | — | 363 | |||||||||||
General and administrative | 301 | 1,301 | 1,705 | 4,293 | |||||||||||
Pension related costs | — | 96 | — | 361 | |||||||||||
Cost of sales - residential condominium units | — | — | — | 1,437 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | — | 4 | 1 | 770 | |||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 304 | 1,418 | 1,739 | 7,678 | |||||||||||
Operating loss | (304 | ) | (1,021 | ) | (1,500 | ) | (4,551 | ) | |||||||
Non-cash pension settlement gain (expense) and estimated excise tax on plan asset reversion | 37 | — | (3,086 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Gain on contribution to joint venture | — | — | 20,976 | ||||||||||||
Equity in net loss from unconsolidated joint ventures | — | — | — | (5,962 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (29 | ) | — | (62 | ) | (3,883 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense - amortization of deferred finance costs | — | — | — | (334 | ) | ||||||||||
(Loss) income before taxes | $ | (296 | ) | $ | (1,021 | ) | $ | (4,648 | ) | $ | 6,246 | ||||
Income tax (expense) benefit | — | (51 | ) | 194 | (191 | ) | |||||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (296 | ) | $ | (1,072 | ) | $ | (4,454 | ) | $ | 6,055 | ||||
Other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||
Reclassification of loss on pension settlement | — | — | 729 | — | |||||||||||
Unrealized gain on pension liability | — | 120 | — | 360 | |||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | 120 | 729 | 360 | |||||||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (296 | ) | $ | (952 | ) | $ | (3,725 | ) | $ | 6,415 | ||||
(Loss) income per common unit - basic and diluted | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.07 | ) | $ | 0.10 | |||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 66,198 | 65,793 | 66,245 | 61,428 |
TRINITY PLACE HOLDINGS INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Stockholders' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-In | Treasury Stock | Accumulated | Comprehensive | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Shares | Amount | Deficit | Loss | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2024 | 72,487 | $ | 725 | $ | 150,183 | (7,173 | ) | $ | (57,676 | ) | $ | (90,302 | ) | $ | (729 | ) | $ | 2,201 | |||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (3,651 | ) | — | (3,651 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Settlement of stock awards | 960 | 10 | 537 | (27 | ) | (2 | ) | — | — | 545 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | 729 | 729 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | (7 | ) | — | — | — | — | (7 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2025 | 73,447 | 735 | 150,713 | (7,200 | ) | (57,678 | ) | (93,953 | ) | — | (183 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (507 | ) | — | (507 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2025 | 73,447 | 735 | 150,713 | (7,200 | ) | (57,678 | ) | (94,460 | ) | — | (690 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (296 | ) | — | (296 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Stock buy-back | — | — | — | (200 | ) | (8 | ) | — | — | (8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2025 | 73,447 | $ | 735 | $ | 150,713 | (7,400 | ) | $ | (57,686 | ) | $ | (94,756 | ) | $ | — | $ | (994 | ) |
Accumulated | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additional | Other | Stockholders' | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-In | Treasury Stock | Accumulated | Comprehensive | (Deficit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Shares | Amount | Deficit | Loss | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2023 | 44,965 | $ | 450 | $ | 145,301 | (6,766 | ) | $ | (57,637 | ) | $ | (95,905 | ) | $ | (2,257 | ) | $ | (10,048 | ) | ||||||||
Net income attributable to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | 8,853 | — | 8,853 | |||||||||||||||||||
Sale of common stock | 25,112 | 251 | 4,235 | — | — | — | — | 4,486 | |||||||||||||||||||
Settlement of stock awards | 659 | 7 | — | (177 | ) | (28 | ) | — | — | (21 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 120 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | 60 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2024 (as revised) | 70,736 | 708 | 149,596 | (6,943 | ) | (57,665 | ) | (87,052 | ) | (2,137 | ) | 3,450 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (1,726 | ) | — | (1,726 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Sale of common stock | — | — | (94 | ) | — | — | — | — | (94 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Settlement of stock awards | 296 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 120 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | 73 | — | — | — | — | 73 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2024 | 71,032 | 711 | 149,575 | (6,943 | ) | (57,665 | ) | (88,778 | ) | (2,017 | ) | 1,826 | |||||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders | — | — | — | — | — | (1,072 | ) | — | (1,072 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Settlement of stock awards | 1,455 | 14 | — | (230 | ) | (11 | ) | — | — | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income | — | — | — | — | — | — | 120 | 120 | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | — | — | 604 | — | — | — | — | 604 | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance at September 30, 2024 | 72,487 | $ | 725 | $ | 150,179 | (7,173 | ) | $ | (57,676 | ) | $ | (89,850 | ) | $ | (1,897 | ) | $ | 1,481 |
TRINITY PLACE HOLDINGS INC. | |||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||
2025 | 2024 | ||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders | $ | (4,454 | ) | $ | 6,055 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization and amortization of deferred finance costs | 1 | 1,104 | |||||
Other non-cash adjustment - paid-in-kind interest | — | 1,466 | |||||
Settlement of stock awards and stock-based compensation expense | 530 | 736 | |||||
Gain on contribution to joint venture | — | (20,976 | ) | ||||
Deferred rents receivable | — | 12 | |||||
Non-cash pension settlement expense | 2,605 | — | |||||
Other non-cash adjustments - pension expense | — | 360 | |||||
Equity in net loss from unconsolidated joint ventures | — | 5,962 | |||||
Net change in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Residential condominium units for sale | — | 2,201 | |||||
Receivables | 146 | (187 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets, net | 1,046 | 291 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (1,186 | ) | (4,121 | ) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (1,312 | ) | (7,097 | ) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Transfer of restricted cash | — | (6,904 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | — | (6,904 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Proceeds from loans and corporate credit facility | — | 2,526 | |||||
Proceeds from Steel Promissory Note | 1,250 | — | |||||
Settlement of stock awards | 8 | (15 | ) | ||||
Stock buy-back | (8 | ) | — | ||||
Sale of common stock, net | — | 4,393 | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,250 | 6,904 | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (62 | ) | (7,097 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | 403 | 8,345 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 341 | $ | 1,248 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 277 | 264 | |||||
Restricted cash, beginning of period | 126 | 8,081 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period | $ | 403 | $ | 8,345 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 341 | 505 | |||||
Restricted cash, end of period | — | 743 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period | $ | 341 | $ | 1,248 | |||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | |||||||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | — | $ | 915 | |||
Cash paid during the period for taxes | $ | 15 | $ | 240 | |||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||
Transfer of real estate and condominium assets | $ | — | $ | 244,477 | |||
Transfer of loans, credit facility and line of credit | $ | — | $ | (251,325 | ) | ||
Transfer of operating assets and liabilities, net | $ | — | $ | (14,797 | ) |
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Investor Contact
Jennifer Golembeske
212-520-2300
jgolembeske@steelpartners.com
FAQ**
What specific strategies is Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (TPHS) implementing to monetize its portfolio of intellectual property assets in the consumer sector, and how are these strategies expected to impact financial performance in the coming quarters?
Considering that Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (TPHS) has outstanding federal net operating losses (NOLs) of approximately $330.7 million, what plans does management have to effectively utilize these NOLs in order to enhance cash flow and reduce future tax liabilities?
Can you elaborate on the nature and results of the management services provided by Steel Services Ltd. under the Steel Services Agreement, and how these services are influencing Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (TPHS) operational efficiency and growth trajectory?
Given the recent stock repurchases and the company’s ongoing cash flow challenges, what measures is Trinity Place Holdings Inc. (TPHS) taking to ensure adequate liquidity while balancing shareholder returns and funding strategic initiatives?
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