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Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)

8-K 2021-08-23 For: 2021-08-23
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 23, 2021

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware 001-39245 84-3755666
(State or other jurisdiction<br> <br>of incorporation) (Commission<br> <br>File Number) (IRS Employer<br> <br>Identification No.)
Two Pennsylvania Plaza,<br> <br>New York, NY 10121
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 465-6000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading<br> <br>Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange<br> <br>on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock MSGE New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 23, 2021, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. A copy of the press release containing the announcement is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release dated August 23, 2021.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN<br>ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Mark H. FitzPatrick
Name: Mark H. FitzPatrick
Title: Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: August 23, 2021

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT CORP. REPORTS

FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL 2021 RESULTS

Fourth Quarter Results Reflect Return of Live Events to the Company’s Venues

Tao Group Hospitality Achieves First Profitable Quarter Since Start of Pandemic

MSG Networks Acquisition Completed on July 9, 2021

Company Moves Forward with Greater Scale and Revenue Diversity, As Well As Enhanced Financial Flexibility

NEW YORK, N.Y., August 23, 2021 - Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (“MSG Entertainment”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.

The fiscal 2021 fourth quarter reflected the return of live events to the Company’s performance venues, following an easing of restrictions during the period. This included Madison Square Garden (“The Garden”) hosting three sold-out New York Knicks home playoff games in May and June, welcoming what was, at that time, the largest indoor crowds to gather in New York State since the start of the pandemic. This was followed by the Foo Fighters, which marked the first sold-out, 100% capacity concert at The Garden since March 2020, and which was one of several events throughout June at the Company’s venues. In addition, last month, the Company officially announced the return of the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes production to Radio City Music Hall, with 163 shows scheduled for the 2021 holiday season.

Capacity restrictions were also lifted in several U.S. markets for entertainment dining and nightlife venues in the fiscal fourth quarter, permitting Tao Group Hospitality’s U.S. portfolio – which expanded following its acquisition of Hakkasan Group in April – to operate at 100% capacity by the end of the period. This included Tao Group Hospitality’s two largest markets – Las Vegas, where capacity restrictions were lifted June 1, and New York, where capacity restrictions and social distancing requirements ended June 15. To help venues continue to operate safely at full capacity, municipalities have taken proactive steps to curb the impacts of the pandemic. In Las Vegas and Chicago, mask mandates for indoor public settings were announced in July and August, respectively, and, in New York City, proof of vaccination for all guests dining indoors or attending indoor events was announced earlier this month.

Executive Chairman and CEO James L. Dolan said, “Our Company successfully navigated the challenges of this past fiscal year. And while we continue to operate in a fluid environment, we remain cautiously optimistic as we prepare to meet the pent-up demand for live experiences and, after the MSG Networks acquisition, move forward with greater scale and enhanced financial flexibility to pursue growth opportunities and deliver long-term value for shareholders.”

Results from Operations

Results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. For fiscal 2021, the Company reported revenues of $180.4 million, as compared to revenues of $762.9 million in the prior year.^(1)(2)^In addition, the Company had an operating loss of $450.2 million and an adjusted operating loss of $271.0 million in fiscal 2021, compared to an operating loss of $59.8 million and adjusted operating loss of $43.3 million in the prior year.^(3)(4)^

For the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, the Company reported revenues of $99.8 million, as compared to $9.0 million in revenues in the prior year quarter. In addition, the Company had an operating loss of $102.4 million and an adjusted operating loss of $70.0 million in the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, compared to operating income of $94.4 million and an adjusted operating loss of $103.5 million in the prior year quarter.^(4)^

(1) Financial results for the fiscal 2020 period from July 1, 2019 to April 17, 2020 are presented in<br>accordance with accounting requirements for the preparation of carve-out financial statements, reflecting the results of the entertainment businesses previously owned and operated by Madison Square Garden<br>Sports Corp. (“MSG Sports”) through its MSG Entertainment business segment, as well as the sports bookings business previously owned and operated by MSG Sports through its MSG Sports business segment. These results reflect the impact of<br>intercompany agreements between the Company and MSG Sports from the date of the spin-off (April 17, 2020) through June 30, 2020 and may not reflect the level of expenses that would have been incurred by<br>the Company had it been a stand-alone company for the period presented.
(2) Fiscal 2020 operating results include the Forum’s results through May 1, 2020.
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(3) See page 5 of this earnings release for the definition of adjusted operating income (loss) included in the<br>discussion of non-GAAP financial measures.
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(4) Fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2020 fourth quarter operating loss results include $105.8 million and<br>$3.6 million, respectively, in impairment charges related to Tao Group Hospitality. Fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2020 fourth quarter operating results include a $240.8 million gain on the sale of the Forum and associated settlements.<br>
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Segment Results for the Quarters and Years Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:

(In millions) Three Months Ended<br>June 30, Twelve Months Ended<br>June 30,
2021 2020 % Change 2021 2020 % Change
Revenues:
Entertainment $ 31.1 $ 8.6 **** 264 % $ 82.3 $ 585.2 **** (86 )%
Tao Group Hospitality **** 69.7 **** 1.3 **** NM **** **** 100.2 **** 180.2 **** (44 )%
Other^(5)^ (1.0 ) (0.9 ) (10 )% (2.0 ) (2.5 ) 17 %
Total Revenues $ 99.8 $ 9.0 **** NM **** $ 180.4 $ 762.9 **** (76 )%
Operating Income (Loss):
Entertainment $ (103.2 ) $ 118.2 **** NM **** $ (391.0 ) $ 71.0 **** NM ****
Tao Group Hospitality **** 2.9 **** (20.6 ) **** NM **** **** (29.4 ) **** (102.6 ) **** 71 %
Other^(5)^ (2.1 ) (3.3 ) **** 34 % (29.8 ) (28.2 ) **** (6 )%
Total Operating Income (Loss) $ (102.4 ) $ 94.4 **** NM **** $ (450.2 ) $ (59.8 ) **** (653 )%
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss):
Entertainment $ (79.6 ) $ (90.2 ) **** 12 % $ (254.9 ) $ (44.3 ) **** (476 )%
Tao Group Hospitality **** 9.8 **** (13.0 ) **** NM **** **** (15.2 ) **** 1.5 **** NM ****
Other^(5)^ (0.1 ) (0.3 ) **** 50 % (0.9 ) (0.5 ) **** (89 )%
Total Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) $ (70.0 ) $ (103.5 ) **** 32 % $ (271.0 ) $ (43.3 ) **** (526 )%

Note: Does not foot due to rounding

(5) Includes inter-segment eliminations and, for operating income (loss), purchase accounting adjustments.<br>

Entertainment

For the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, the Entertainment segment generated revenues of $31.1 million, an increase of $22.6 million, as compared with the prior year period. Revenues this quarter reflect the Company’s various commercial arrangements with MSG Sports. This includes $8.3 million in arena license fee revenues; $3.3 million in revenues from food and beverage sales during New York Knicks and New York Rangers games at The Garden and the Company’s share of MSG Sports merchandise sold at The Garden; as well as a $2.2 million increase in revenues related to the Sponsorship Sales and Service Representation Agreements with MSG Sports. Advertising sales commission revenues from MSG Networks Inc. (“MSG Networks”) increased $4.9 million as compared with the prior year period. In addition, event-related revenues increased $3.5 million primarily due to select events held in the current year quarter as compared to no events in the prior year period.

Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter direct operating expenses of $31.4 million decreased 9%, or $3.0 million, as compared with the prior year quarter. Expenses this quarter reflect the impact of the Company’s spin-off from MSG Sports in the prior year period (see note 1 on previous page), as venue-operating related costs decreased $5.6 million and venue-related signage and sponsorship expenses decreased $1.5 million, primarily due to the impact of carve-out adjustments in the prior year period. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $2.3 million in expenses associated with hosting Knicks and Rangers games in the current year quarter, pursuant to the Arena License Agreements with MSG Sports, and an increase of $1.8 million in event-related expenses at the Company’s venues.

Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter selling, general and administrative expenses of $83.0 million increased 9%, or $6.7 million, as compared with the prior year quarter. Expenses this quarter reflect an increase in professional fees of $5.9 million as compared with the prior year period, $4.1 million of which was associated with the Company’s acquisition of MSG Networks, and other cost increases. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in employee compensation and related benefits of $10.2 million, which included the impact of severance-related costs attributable to separation agreements in the prior year period.

Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter operating income decreased by $221.4 million to an operating loss of $103.2 million and adjusted operating loss decreased by $10.6 million to an adjusted operating loss of $79.6 million. The decrease in operating income reflects the impact of a $240.8 million gain on the sale of the Forum and associated settlements recorded in the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter. The improved adjusted operating loss primarily reflects the increase in revenues and, to a lesser extent, lower direct operating expenses, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses.

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Tao Group Hospitality

For the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, the Tao Group Hospitality segment generated revenues of $69.7 million as compared to $1.3 million in the prior year period. The portfolio of venues operated by Tao Group Hospitality prior to the acquisition of Hakkasan Group (which the Company refers to as the “legacy venues”) generated $42.1 million in revenues in the current year quarter as compared to $1.3 million in the prior year period, which reflects the easing of government-mandated capacity restrictions. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group on April 27, 2021 and, as a result, revenues in the current year quarter included $27.6 million from Hakkasan Group in the post-acquisition period (April 28, 2021 through June 30, 2021).

Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter direct operating expenses of $35.3 million increased by $28.7 million as compared to the prior year quarter. The current year quarter included $12.3 million in direct operating expenses from Hakkasan Group in the post-acquisition period. In addition, employee compensation and related benefits increased $9.8 million, primarily reflecting a staffing increase at the legacy venues, while the cost of food and beverage at legacy venues increased $6.7 million, both as compared with the prior year period.

Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter selling, general and administrative expenses of $26.3 million increased by $17.7 million as compared to the prior year quarter. This primarily reflects $8.0 million in selling, general and administrative expenses from Hakkasan Group in the post-acquisition period; a $3.6 million increase in employee compensation and related benefits; a $1.6 million increase in restaurant expenses and supplies, repairs and maintenance, utilities and general liability insurance; a $1.2 million increase in marketing; and other net increases.

Fiscal 2021 fourth quarter operating income increased by $23.5 million to $2.9 million and adjusted operating income increased by $22.8 million to $9.8 million, both as compared to the prior year quarter. This primarily reflects the increase in revenues, partially offset by higher direct operating expenses and, to a lesser extent, higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Fiscal 2020 fourth quarter operating loss included a net impairment charge of $4.8 million.

Liquidity

As of June 30, 2021, MSG Entertainment’s unrestricted cash balance was $1.17 billion, while MSG Networks’ cash balance was $348.2 million, for a total combined cash position of $1.52 billion.^(6)^

On a combined basis, the Company’s total debt outstanding as of June 30, 2021 was $1.74 billion.^(6)^ This was comprised of a $1.05 billion term loan at MSG Networks, a $646.8 million term loan at a subsidiary of MSG Entertainment and $43.8 million in credit facilities at Tao Group Hospitality.

MSG Entertainment’s cash balance at quarter-end included $232.9 million in deferred revenue and collections due to promoters, as compared to $193.9 million as of March 31, 2021. The increase in deferred revenue and collections due to promoters primarily reflects advance ticket sales for future events at the Company’s performance venues.

MSG Networks

The Company completed its acquisition of MSG Networks on July 9, 2021. The below is a summary of MSG Networks’ financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 on a standalone basis. MSG Networks’ financial information (along with a reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income) for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 can be found starting on page 13 of this press release.

(In millions) Three Months<br>Ended<br>June 30,<br>2021 Twelve Months<br>Ended<br>June 30,<br>2021
Revenues $ 166.1 $ 647.5
Operating income 58.4 262.0
Adjusted operating income 63.8 287.0

For fiscal 2021, MSG Networks generated total revenues of $647.5 million, a decrease of 6% as compared with the prior year. In addition, MSG Networks generated operating income of $262.0 million, a decrease of 11%, adjusted operating income of $287.0 million, a decrease of 11%, and net income of $156.3 million, a decrease of 16%, all as compared with the prior year.

(6) MSG Entertainment completed its acquisition of MSG Networks on July 9, 2021. The combined cash and debt<br>position of MSG Entertainment and MSG Networks as of June 30, 2021 is presented for illustrative purposes.

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For the fiscal 2021 fourth quarter, MSG Networks generated total revenues of $166.1 million, an increase of 9% as compared with the prior year quarter. Affiliation fee revenue decreased $9.7 million, primarily due to the impact of a decrease in subscribers of approximately 7%, an increase in unfavorable affiliate adjustments of $3.8 million and, to a lesser extent, the impact of the previously disclosed nonrenewal with a small Connecticut-based distributor as of October 1, 2020^(7)^, partially offset by the impact of higher affiliation rates.

Advertising revenue increased $22.2 million, as compared with the prior year period, primarily due to sales related to live professional sports telecasts (including playoff games) in the current year quarter as compared to no telecasts in the prior year period due to the cancellation of games during the 2019-20 NBA and NHL seasons. Other revenues increased $1.4 million as compared with the prior year period.

Direct operating expenses of $66.4 million increased 43%, or $20.0 million, as compared with the prior year quarter. The increase reflects higher rights fees expense due to the impact of the cancellation of games during the 2019-20 NBA and NHL seasons in the prior year quarter and, to a lesser extent, the impact of the timing of the 2020-21 NBA and NHL regular seasons and annual contractual rate increases in the current year quarter. These increases were partially offset by the impact in the current year quarter of fewer NHL and NBA games made available for exclusive broadcast by MSG Networks during the NHL and NBA’s shortened 2020-21 regular seasons. In addition, other programming and production-related costs increased as compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to the impact of professional sports telecasts taking place in the current year quarter versus none in the prior year quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $39.4 million increased 91%, or $18.7 million, as compared with the prior year quarter. The increase primarily reflects higher advertising and marketing expenses, advertising sales commissions and employee compensation and related benefits as compared with the prior year quarter, as well as $3.3 million of professional fees related to the acquisition of MSG Networks by MSG Entertainment, slightly offset by other net decreases.

Operating income of $58.4 million decreased 30%, or $24.6 million, and adjusted operating income of $63.8 million decreased 30%, or $26.7 million, both as compared with the prior year quarter, primarily due to the increase in direct operating expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by the increase in revenues.

(7) The approximately 7% year-over-year rate of subscriber decline excludes the impact of the previously disclosed non-renewal with a small Connecticut-based distributor as of October 1, 2020.

About MadisonSquare Garden Entertainment Corp.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment. The Company presents or hosts a broad array of events in its diverse collection of venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre. MSG Entertainment is also building a new state-of-the-art venue in Las Vegas, MSG Sphere at The Venetian. In addition, the Company features the original production – the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes – and through Boston Calling Events, produces the Boston Calling Music Festival. The Company’s two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG+, deliver a wide range of live sports content and other programming. Also under the MSG Entertainment umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, with entertainment dining and nightlife brands including: Tao, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Hakkasan and Omnia. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We define adjusted operating income (loss), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as operating income (loss) before(i) adjustments to remove the impact of non-cash straight-line leasing revenue associated with the Arena License Agreements with Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., (ii) depreciation, amortization andimpairments of property and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, (iii) amortization for capitalized cloud computing arrangement costs, (iv) share-based compensation expense or benefit, (v) restructuring charges or credits,and (vi) gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses and associated settlements, which is referred to as adjusted operating income (loss), a non-GAAP measure. In addition to excluding theimpact of the items discussed above, the impact of purchase accounting adjustments related to business acquisitions is also excluded in evaluating the Company’s consolidated adjusted operating income (loss). We believe that the exclusion ofshare-based compensation expense or benefit allows investors to better track the performance of the various operating units of our business without regard to the settlement of an obligation that is not expected to be made in cash. We believe thatgiven the length of the Arena License Agreements and resulting magnitude of the difference in leasing revenue recognized and cash revenue received, the exclusion of non-cash leasing revenue provides investorswith a clearer picture of the Company’s operating performance.

On July 9, 2021, we completed our acquisition of MSG Networks Inc. Thefinancial results of MSG Networks will be incorporated in our financial results retrospectively for all periods presented. Certain financial metrics are included in this release, such as adjusted operating income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure. MSG Networks defines adjusted operating income as operating income before (i) depreciation, amortization and impairments of property and equipment and intangible assets,(ii) share-based compensation expense or benefit, (iii) restructuring charges or credits and (iv) gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses. Because it is based upon operating income, adjusted operating income alsoexcludes interest expense (including cash interest expense) and other non-operating income and expense items. We believe that the exclusion of share-based compensation expense or benefit allows investors tobetter track the performance of MSG Networks without regard to the settlement of an obligation that is not expected to be made in cash.

We believeadjusted operating income (loss) is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of our business segments, including MSG Networks, and the Company on a consolidated basis. Adjusted operating income (loss) and similar measureswith similar titles are common performance measures used by investors and analysts to analyze our performance. Internally, we use revenues and adjusted operating income (loss) as the most important indicators of our business performance, andevaluate management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators. Adjusted operating income (loss) should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), cash flows from operatingactivities, and other measures of performance and/or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Since adjusted operating income (loss) is not a measure of performance calculated inaccordance with GAAP, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies. For a reconciliation of operating income (loss) to adjusted operating income (loss), please see page 7 of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This pressrelease may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of futureperformance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and ratingagency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industries in which it operates, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the factors described in the Company’sfilings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained therein. The Companydisclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.

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Contacts:

Kimberly Kerns<br> <br>EVP and Chief Communications<br>Officer<br> <br>Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.<br> <br>(212) 465-6442 Ari Danes, CFA<br> <br>Senior Vice President,<br>Investor Relations & Treasury<br> <br>Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.<br><br><br>(212) 465-6072

Conference Call Information:

The conference call will be Webcast live today at 10:00 a.m. ET at investor.msgentertainment.com

Conference call dial-in number is888-421-7163 / Conference ID Number 2256668

Conference callreplay number is 855-859-2056 / Conference ID Number 2256668 until August 30, 2021

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CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended<br>June 30, Twelve Months Ended<br>June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenues $ 99,784 $ 8,999 $ 180,401 $ 762,936
Direct operating expenses 66,671 41,729 171,924 508,122
Selling, general and administrative expenses 109,120 84,981 322,714 344,637
Depreciation and amortization 26,429 25,100 114,664 104,899
Impairment for intangibles, long-lived assets, and goodwill 3,606 105,817
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale and associated settlements (240,783 ) (240,783 )
Restructuring charges 21,299
Operating income (loss) (102,436 ) 94,366 (450,200 ) (59,756 )
Other income (expense):
Earnings (loss) in equity method investments (1,280 ) (694 ) (6,858 ) (4,433 )
Interest income 318 751 1,273 17,993
Interest expense (12,157 ) (446 ) (35,098 ) (2,300 )
Miscellaneous expense, net (2,238 ) 39,850 51,062 38,855
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes (117,793 ) 133,827 (439,821 ) (9,641 )
Income tax benefit (expense) (2,002 ) (13,732 ) 9,371 (5,046 )
Net income (loss) (119,795 ) 120,095 (430,450 ) (14,687 )
Less: Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (2,178 ) (5,238 ) (16,269 ) (30,387 )
Less: Net loss attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 151 (1,293 ) (2,099 ) (1,534 )
Net income (loss) attributable to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.’s<br>stockholders $ (117,768 ) $ 126,626 $ (412,082 ) $ 17,234
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Madison Square Garden Entertainment<br>Corp.’s stockholders $ (4.87 ) $ 5.27 $ (17.39 ) $ 0.72
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Madison Square Garden Entertainment<br>Corp.’s stockholders $ (4.87 ) $ 5.27 $ (17.39 ) $ 0.72
Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 24,171 24,019 24,205 23,998
Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding 24,171 24,095 24,205 24,017

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ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO

ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

The following is a description of the adjustments to operating income (loss) in arriving at adjusted operating income (loss) as described in this earnings release:

Non-cash portion of arena license fees from MSG Sports.<br>This adjustment removes the impact of non-cash straight-line leasing revenue associated with the Arena License Agreements with MSG Sports.
Share-based compensation. This adjustment eliminates the compensation expense relating to restricted stock<br>units and stock options granted under the MSG Entertainment Employee Stock Plan, MSG Sports Employee Stock Plan and Non-Employee Director Plan in all periods.
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Depreciation and amortization. This adjustment eliminates depreciation and amortization of property and<br>equipment and intangible assets in all periods.
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Restructuring charges. This adjustment eliminates costs related to termination benefits provided to<br>employees as part of the Company’s full-time workforce reductions.
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Gains or losses on disposal of assets. This adjustment eliminates the impact of gains or losses from the<br>disposition of assets or businesses.
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Purchase accounting adjustments. This adjustment eliminates the impact of various purchase accounting<br>adjustments related to business acquisitions, primarily favorable / unfavorable lease agreements of the acquiree.
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Three Months Ended<br>June 30, Twelve Months Ended<br>June 30,
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2021 2020 2021 2020
Operating income (loss) $ (102,436 ) $ 94,366 $ (450,200 ) $ (59,756 )
Non-cash portion of arena license fees from MSG<br>Sports (4,286 ) (13,026 )
Share-based compensation 9,713 12,896 52,917 42,190
Depreciation and amortization ^(1)^ 26,429 25,100 114,664 104,899
Impairment of intangibles, long-lived assets, and goodwill ^(2)^ 3,606 105,817
Restructuring charges 21,299
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale, including associated settlements (240,783 ) (240,783 )
Purchase accounting adjustments 599 1,338 3,334 4,367
Adjusted operating loss $ (69,981 ) $ (103,477 ) $ (271,012 ) $ (43,266 )
^(1)^ Includes depreciation and amortization related to purchase accounting adjustments.
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^(2)^ As a result of operating disruptions due to COVID-19, the Company was<br>required to assess the carrying value of Tao Group Hospitality’s intangible assets, long-lived assets and goodwill. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $105,817 associated<br>with Tao Group Hospitality for the twelve months ended June 30, 2020. This charge reflected $88,583 related to goodwill, as well as impairment charges related to Tao Group Hospitality venues of $13,693 for long-lived assets and $3,541 for<br>intangible assets for the twelve months ended June 30, 2020. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge related to Tao Group Hospitality venues of<br>$3,606. This charge reflected $7,885 related to goodwill, partially offset by net impairment credits related to Tao Group Hospitality venues of $4,279.
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SEGMENT RESULTS

(Dollarsin thousands)

(Unaudited)

BUSINESS SEGMENT RESULTS

Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Entertainment Tao GroupHospitality Other^(2)^ Total
Revenues $ 31,100 $ 69,664 $ (980 ) $ 99,784
Direct operating expenses 31,421 35,303 (53 ) 66,671
Selling, general and administrative expenses 83,039 26,275 (194 ) 109,120
Depreciation and amortization 19,801 5,216 1,412 26,429
Operating loss $ (103,161 ) $ 2,870 $ (2,145 ) $ (102,436 )
Reconciliation to adjusted operating loss:
Non-cash portion of arena license fees from MSG<br>Sports (4,286 ) (4,286 )
Share-based compensation 8,027 1,686 9,713
Depreciation and amortization^(1)^ 19,801 5,216 2,011 27,028
Adjusted operating loss $ (79,619 ) $ 9,772 $ (134 ) $ (69,981 )
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
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Entertainment Tao GroupHospitality Other^(2)^ Total
Revenues $ 8,550 $ 1,337 $ (888 ) $ 8,999
Direct operating expenses 34,382 6,642 705 41,729
Selling, general and administrative expenses 76,352 8,617 12 84,981
Depreciation and amortization 20,396 1,869 2,835 25,100
Impairment for intangibles, long-lived assets, and goodwill 4,792 (1,186 ) 3,606
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale (240,783 ) (240,783 )
Operating income (loss) $ 118,203 $ (20,583 ) $ (3,254 ) $ 94,366
Reconciliation to adjusted operating income (loss):
Share-based compensation 11,961 935 12,896
Depreciation and amortization^(1)^ 20,396 1,869 4,173 26,438
Impairment for intangibles, long-lived assets, and goodwill 4,792 (1,186 ) 3,606
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale (240,783 ) (240,783 )
Adjusted operating income (loss) $ (90,223 ) $ (12,987 ) $ (267 ) $ (103,477 )
(1) Depreciation and amortization includes other purchase accounting adjustments of $599 and $1,338 for the three<br>months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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(2) Includes inter-segment eliminations and, for operating income (loss), purchase accounting adjustments.<br>
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SEGMENT RESULTS (Continued)

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Year ended June 30, 2021
Entertainment Tao GroupHospitality Other^(2)^ Total
Revenues $ 82,281 $ 100,166 $ (2,046 ) $ 180,401
Direct operating expenses 103,089 66,591 2,244 171,924
Selling, general and administrative expenses 268,705 54,034 (25 ) 322,714
Depreciation and amortization 80,142 8,955 25,567 114,664
Restructuring charges 21,299 21,299
Operating loss $ (390,954 ) $ (29,414 ) $ (29,832 ) $ (450,200 )
Reconciliation to adjusted operating loss:
Non-cash portion of arena license fees from MSG<br>Sports (13,026 ) (13,026 )
Share-based compensation 47,633 5,284 52,917
Depreciation and amortization^(1)^ 80,142 8,955 28,901 117,998
Restructuring charges 21,299 21,299
Adjusted operating loss $ (254,906 ) $ (15,175 ) $ (931 ) $ (271,012 )
Year ended June 30, 2020
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Entertainment Tao GroupHospitality Other^(2)^ Total
Revenues $ 585,208 $ 180,201 $ (2,473 ) $ 762,936
Direct operating expenses 388,643 116,638 2,841 508,122
Selling, general and administrative expenses 282,043 63,049 (455 ) 344,637
Depreciation and amortization 84,289 8,156 12,454 104,899
Impairment for intangibles, long-lived assets, and goodwill 94,946 10,871 105,817
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale (240,783 ) (240,783 )
Operating income (loss) $ 71,016 $ (102,588 ) $ (28,184 ) $ (59,756 )
Reconciliation to adjusted operating income (loss):
Share-based compensation 41,227 963 42,190
Depreciation and amortization^(1)^ 84,289 8,156 16,821 109,266
Impairment for intangibles, long-lived assets, and goodwill 94,946 10,871 105,817
Gain on disposal of assets held for sale (240,783 ) (240,783 )
Adjusted operating income (loss) $ (44,251 ) $ 1,477 $ (492 ) $ (43,266 )
(1) Depreciation and amortization includes other purchase accounting adjustments of $3,334 and $4,367 for the years<br>ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
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(2) Includes inter-segment eliminations and, for operating income (loss), purchase accounting adjustments.<br>
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

June 30,
2021 2020
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,168,760 $ 906,555
Restricted cash 22,984 17,749
Short-term investments 337,192
Accounts receivable, net 85,955 57,184
Net related party receivables 36,378 23,062
Prepaid expenses 60,493 62,127
Other current assets 37,779 22,633
Total current assets 1,412,349 1,426,502
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates 45,969 52,622
Property and equipment, net 2,099,347 1,646,115
Right-of-use lease<br>assets 268,568 220,328
Amortizable intangible assets, net 171,451 150,426
Indefinite-lived intangible assets 63,801 63,801
Goodwill 77,687 74,309
Other assets 128,169 85,103
Total assets $ 4,267,341 $ 3,719,206

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Continued)

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

2020
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable 23,933 $ 17,258
Net related party payables, current 57,616 18,418
Current portion of long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs 5,728 5,429
Accrued liabilities:
Employee related costs 68,242 68,837
Other accrued liabilities 181,636 125,452
Operating lease liabilities, current 68,544 53,388
Collections due to promoters 37,877 31,879
Deferred revenue 209,501 189,308
Total current liabilities 653,077 509,969
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs 655,093 28,126
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 224,729 174,219
Defined benefit and other postretirement obligations 28,847 26,132
Other employee related costs 15,629 15,591
Collections due to promoters, noncurrent 6,625
Deferred tax liabilities, net 11,972 12,450
Other liabilities 73,790 78,279
Total liabilities 1,669,762 844,766
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 137,834 20,600
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Stockholders’ Equity:
Class A common stock, par value 0.01 , 120,000 shares authorized; 19,618 and 19,493 shares<br>outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively 196 195
Class B common stock, par value 0.01, 30,000 shares authorized; 4,530 and 4,530 shares<br>outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively 45 45
Preferred stock, par value 0.01, 15,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of June 30,<br>2021 and 2020
Additional paid-in capital 2,744,866 2,751,318
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (270,146 ) 141,936
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (27,120 ) (51,857 )
Total Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. stockholders’ equity 2,447,841 2,841,637
Nonredeemable noncontrolling interests 11,904 12,203
Total equity 2,459,745 2,853,840
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity 4,267,341 $ 3,719,206

All values are in US Dollars.

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SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Twelve Months Ended<br>June 30,
2021 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities $ (289,480 ) $ 96,031
Net cash used in investing activities (84,440 ) (389,657 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 633,333 122,938
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 8,027 2,927
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 267,440 (167,761 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 924,304 1,092,065
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 1,191,744 $ 924,304

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MSG NETWORKS INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenues $ 166,055 $ 152,114 $ 647,510 $ 685,797
Direct operating expenses 66,362 46,350 262,859 282,837
Selling, general and administrative expenses 39,377 20,656 115,339 100,829
Depreciation and amortization 1,872 2,040 7,335 7,163
Operating income 58,444 83,068 261,977 $ 294,968
Other income (expense):
Interest income 503 500 1,949 4,234
Interest expense (4,895 ) (6,156 ) (20,215 ) (36,324 )
Debt refinancing expense (2,764 )
Other components of net periodic benefit cost (206 ) (256 ) (826 ) (1,030 )
Miscellaneous income 1,252
(4,598 ) (5,912 ) (17,840 ) (35,884 )
Income from operations before income taxes 53,846 77,156 244,137 259,084
Income tax expense (19,692 ) (21,236 ) (87,866 ) (73,863 )
Net income $ 34,154 $ 55,920 $ 156,271 $ 185,221
Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.59 $ 0.98 $ 2.72 $ 2.93
Diluted $ 0.59 $ 0.97 $ 2.70 $ 2.92
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 57,505 57,062 57,394 63,172
Diluted 58,283 57,357 57,901 63,515

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APPENDIX

MSG NETWORKS INC.

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE OPERATING INCOME

TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME

(In thousands)

The following is a description of the adjustments to operating income in arriving at adjusted operating income as described in this earnings release with respect to MSG Networks Inc.’s financial results:

Share-based compensation expense. This adjustment eliminates the compensation expense relating to<br>restricted stock units and stock options granted under MSG Networks Inc.’s employee stock plan and non-employee director stock plan in all periods.
Depreciation and amortization. This adjustment eliminates depreciation, amortization and impairments of<br>property and equipment and intangible assets in all periods.
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Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
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June 30, June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Operating income $ 58,444 $ 83,068 $ 261,977 $ 294,968
Share-based compensation expense 3,450 5,383 17,667 19,235
Depreciation and amortization 1,872 2,040 7,335 7,163
Adjusted operating income $ 63,766 $ 90,491 $ 286,979 $ 321,366

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MSG NETWORKS INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

2020
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 348,232 $ 196,837
Accounts receivable, net 98,658 105,549
Related party receivables, net 35,297 14,190
Prepaid income taxes 2,813 461
Prepaid expenses 6,952 11,063
Other current assets 8,194 4,541
Total current assets 500,146 332,641
Property and equipment, net 7,717 8,758
Amortizable intangible assets, net 26,823 30,283
Goodwill 424,508 424,508
Operating lease<br>right-of-use assets 12,011 17,153
Other assets 41,864 37,460
Total assets 1,013,069 $ 850,803
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIENCY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable 2,711 $ 2,115
Related party payables 5,294 1,472
Current portion of long-term debt 48,245 37,229
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 4,879 5,492
Income taxes payable 2,527 641
Accrued liabilities:
Employee related costs 23,611 14,187
Other accrued liabilities 29,135 10,116
Deferred revenue 150 2,753
Total current liabilities 116,552 74,005
Long-term debt, net of current portion 995,535 1,043,780
Long-term operating lease liabilities 8,827 13,780
Defined benefit and other postretirement obligations 25,332 25,860
Other employee related costs 5,564 5,149
Other liabilities 1,473 1,536
Deferred tax liability 241,253 239,542
Total liabilities 1,394,536 1,403,652
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Deficiency:
Class A Common Stock, par value 0.01, 360,000 shares authorized; 43,460 and 43,122 shares<br>outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively 643 643
Class B Common Stock, par value 0.01, 90,000 shares authorized; 13,589 shares outstanding as<br>of June 30, 2021 and 2020 136 136
Preferred stock, par value 0.01, 45,000 shares authorized; none outstanding
Additional paid-in capital 20,940 12,731
Treasury stock, at cost, 20,799 and 21,137 shares as of June 30, 2021 and 2020,<br>respectively (450,053 ) (457,363 )
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 54,999 (100,792 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (8,132 ) (8,204 )
Total stockholders’ deficiency (381,467 ) (552,849 )
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficiency 1,013,069 $ 850,803

All values are in US Dollars.

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APPENDIX

MSG NETWORKS INC.

SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

Summary Data from theStatements of Cash Flows

Twelve Months Ended
June 30,
2021 2020
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 195,896 $ 210,032
Net cash used in investing activities (3,853 ) (2,814 )
Net cash used in financing activities (40,648 ) (236,804 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 151,395 (29,586 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 196,837 226,423
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 348,232 $ 196,837

Capitalization

June 30,
2021
Cash and cash equivalents $ 348,232
Credit facility debt^(a)^ 1,047,750
Net debt $ 699,518
Reconciliation of operating income to AOI for the trailing twelve-month period^(b)^
Operating income $ 261,977
Share-based compensation expense 17,667
Depreciation and amortization 7,335
Adjusted operating income $ 286,979
Leverage ratio^(c)^ 2.4x
^(a)^ Represents aggregate principal amount of the debt outstanding.
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^(b)^ Represents reported adjusted operating income for the trailing twelve-month period.
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^(c)^ Represents net debt divided by adjusted operating income for the trailing twelve-month period, which differs<br>from the covenant calculation contained in MSG Networks Inc.’s credit facility.
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