Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR): restructuring charge — London Sphere venue denied; $80M impairment charge expected, plus potential $77M real estate charge

Sphere Entertainment Co.

Mayor of London formally rejected Sphere's planning application for Stratford venue on Nov 21, 2023.
Company expects non-cash impairment of ~$80M for project costs (primarily professional fees) in Q4 2023.
Evaluating disposition of ~$77M of capitalized real estate; may incur additional impairment.
No longer allocating resources to UK Sphere development; continuing discussions in other international markets.

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Restructurings & Charges SEC 8-K Item 2.05/2.06 confidence 0.9

Sphere Entertainment Co. announced a impairment with charges of approximately $80 million affecting Sphere venue in Stratford, London.

Type: impairment
Charge: approximately $80 million
Affected area: Sphere venue in Stratford, London

Exact text from the filing

In connection with this decision, the Company expects to record a non-cash impairment charge for project costs (primarily related to professional fees) of approximately $80 million in the quarter ending December 31, 2023.

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accession 0001193125-23-281163

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