Kustom completes pivot to pure-play live entertainment, secures $6.1 million in deal terms
Aug 4, 2026, 8:57 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The deal improves liquidity, reduces overhead from the legacy business, and shifts focus to high-margin live events and ticketing tech. The near-term catalysts include balance-sheet strengthening and the Country Stampede expansion, which could improve revenue visibility if execution meets plan. Dilution risk exists via Cycurion's preferred equity and potential conversion, but the immediate cash/debt improvements outweigh near-term negatives.
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Kustom Entertainment closes the divestiture of its legacy video assets to Cycurion, completing a strategic pivot to a pure-play live-entertainment platform. The $6.1 million package includes $1.25 million upfront cash, a $4.25 million secured promissory note at 7% for 36 months, and $0.6 million in Cycurion Series H preferred stock with a 12% dividend. Management expects improved margins and faster growth driven by Country Stampede expansion and the rollout of a proprietary ticketing platform.
KUST sells legacy video assets to Cycurion, pivots to pure live entertainment.
Total consideration: $6.1M; $1.25M upfront, $4.25M note, $0.6M preferred.
Country Stampede expands to Park City, KS; 35,000 capacity in 2027.
Balance sheet strengthened; non-dilutive, yield-bearing capital unlocks growth.
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