---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-23-281163"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SPHR"
cik: "0001795250"
company_name: "Sphere Entertainment Co."
filed_at: "2023-11-21T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-07T22:46:54.208602+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# London Sphere venue denied; $80M impairment charge expected, plus potential $77M real estate charge

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-23-281163
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SPHR
- cik: 0001795250
- company_name: Sphere Entertainment Co.
- filed_at: 2023-11-21T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.06
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1795250/000119312523281163/0001193125-23-281163-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1795250/000119312523281163/d552923d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-23-281163.txt

## Key facts
- Restructurings & Charges
  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
  source text: 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.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1795250/000119312523281163/0001193125-23-281163-index.htm

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