8-K
Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR)
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): February 6, 2023
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| Delaware | 001-39245 | 84-3755666 |
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| (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)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading<br>Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange<br> <br>on Which Registered |
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| 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).
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
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On February 6, 2023, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. issued a press release announcing the exploration of a potential sale of its majority interest in Tao Group Hospitality. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report and incorporated by reference herein.
The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities under that section, and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings.
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| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (d) | Exhibits |
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| 99.1 | Press Release dated February 6, 2023. |
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| 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 ENTERTAINMENT CORP. | |
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| (Registrant) | |
| By: | /s/ Mark C. Cresitello |
| Name: | Mark C. Cresitello |
| Title: | Secretary |
Dated: February 6, 2023
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EX-99.1
Exhibit 99.1

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Provides Update on
Tao Group Hospitality
New York, N.Y.,February 6, 2023 — Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) (“MSG Entertainment”) today announced the Company is exploring a potential sale of its majority interest in Tao Group Hospitality. Since MSG Entertainment acquired its interest in 2017, Tao Group Hospitality has transformed into a global entertainment dining and nightlife powerhouse, with more than 70 branded locations in over 20 markets across four continents.
MSG Entertainment regularly evaluates ways to maximize shareholder value and believes that now is the appropriate time to explore a potential sale of its interest in Tao Group Hospitality. There is no assurance this exploration process will result in a transaction.
About Madison Square GardenEntertainment 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 delivers a wide range of live sports content and other programming through two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet. Also under the MSG Entertainment umbrella is Tao Group Hospitality, with entertainment dining and nightlife brands including: Tao, Hakkasan, Omnia, Marquee, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, and Cathédrale. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release 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 future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments or events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community 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’s filings 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 Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.
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Contacts:
Ari Danes, CFA
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, Financial Communications & Treasury
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
(212) 465-6072
Justin Blaber
Vice President, Financial Communications
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
(212) 465-6109
Grace Kaminer
Senior Director, Investor Relations & Treasury
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.
(212) 631-5076