{"url_path":"/sec/fbyd/10-q/2026/item-1","section_key":"item-1","section_title":"Item 1 Legal Proceedings.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"10-Q","doc_date":"2026-05-14","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1937987/0001193125-26-224203-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-224203","cik":"0001937987","ticker":"FBYD","issuer_name":"Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1937987/0001193125-26-224203-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001937987","primary_entity_name":"Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc."},"word_count":464,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"Item 1. Legal Proceedings.\n\nThe Company is named from time to time as a party to lawsuits and other types of legal proceedings and claims in the normal course of business.\n\nAs previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report, on March 27, 2024, a lawsuit was filed against the Company by Guggenheim Securities, LLC (“Guggenheim”) in which Guggenheim alleges that the Company owes certain fees and expenses of $11.1 million for services allegedly performed by Guggenheim in connection with the Business Combination consummated on October 6, 2023 (the “Guggenheim Complaint”). The Company has denied all liability. The Company filed counterclaims against Guggenheim for fraud, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and equitable rescission. On March 31, 2026, the Supreme Court of the State of New York (the “Court”) heard oral arguments on each party’s motions for summary judgment. The Court denied the Company’s motion and granted Guggenheim’s motion in part; however, the Court allowed certain of the Company’s counterclaims to proceed. The Court denied Guggenheim’s motion for summary judgment on its claims and ordered that the matter would proceed to trial. The parties filed cross notices of appeal. In light of the order from the Court for the motions for summary judgment, management reevaluated its prior conclusion regarding the likelihood of loss associated with the Guggenheim matter. Based on the current procedural posture, including the Court’s findings and the viability of the Company’s counterclaims, management no longer believes that a loss related to Guggenheim’s claims is probable. Rather, the Company has concluded that the risk of loss is reasonably possible. Accordingly, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company reversed the previously recorded accrual of $11.1 million associated with the alleged amended engagement agreement with Guggenheim. The reversal reflects management’s updated assessment that the recognition criteria for a loss contingency under ASC 450 are no longer met and as such, no accrual has been recorded as of March 31, 2026. Although the Company intends to vigorously defend itself against the claims alleged in the Guggenheim Complaint and contest the amounts Guggenheim asserts are owed, the ultimate outcome of this matter remains uncertain. Based on the current assessment that a loss is no longer probable, no estimate of possible loss or range of loss can be made at this time, and an adverse outcome could have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows in a future period.\n\n \n\nFAST Sponsor II Settlement\n\n \n\nOn February 20, 2026, the parties filed a Stipulation of Discontinuance and Order with the Supreme Court of the State of New York, New York County and on February 28, 2026, the action was discontinued without prejudice pursuant to the parties’ stipulation. See “Note 7 – Commitments and contingencies – Litigation” for additional discussion."}