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Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Earnings Releases

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported third quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $246.3 million.

“For the fiscal 2026 third quarter, the Company reported revenues of $246.3 million, an increase of $3.8 million, or 2%, as compared to the prior year quarter.”

David Collins was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On April 7, 2025, the Board of Directors of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) appointed David Collins as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective April 14, 2025”

Lee Weinberg was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Lee Weinberg will serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer effective November 20, 2024.”

Michael J. Grau departed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On November 13, 2024, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) and Michael J. Grau, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, agreed that he will be leaving the Company, and effective November 20, 2024, will cease to be Chief Financial Officer.”

Layth Taki was appointed as Senior Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“appointed Layth Taki, 49, as Senior Vice President, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer effective September 9, 2024”

Michael J. Grau was appointed as interim principal accounting officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Effective as of May 31, 2024 and until such time as a replacement is named, Michael J. Grau, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Company’s interim principal accounting officer.”

Courtney M. Zeppetella resigned as Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On May 28, 2024, Courtney M. Zeppetella, Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”), resigned effective as of May 31, 2024.”
Earnings Releases

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $228.3 million. Guidance raised.

“For the fiscal 2024 third quarter, the Company reported revenues of $228.3 million, an increase of $27.1 million, or 13%, as compared to the prior year quarter.”
Earnings Releases

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $402.7 million. Guidance raised.

“and six months ended December 31, 2023 are not fully comparable with results for the prior year period. For the fiscal 2024 second quarter, the Company reported revenues of $402.7 million, an increase of $46.8 million, or 13%, as compared to the prior year quarter. In addition, the Company reported operating income of $137.4 million and adjusted operating income”

Michael Grau was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On February 1, 2024, the Board of Directors of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Michael Grau, 58, as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of April 1, 2024.”

Philip G. D’Ambrosio was appointed as interim principal financial officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“In connection with Mr. Byrnes’ resignation, Philip G. D’Ambrosio, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Treasurer, will serve as the Company’s interim principal financial officer.”

David F. Byrnes resigned as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On December 8, 2023, David F. Byrnes informed Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) of his resignation as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective December 8, 2023 to accept a position at another company.”
Shareholder Votes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. shareholders voted on Advisory Vote on Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on Executive Compensation at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“6. The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, voted on an advisory (non-binding) basis, on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: Three Years Two Years One Year Abstain Broker Non-Votes 80,426,535 47,176 23,092,962 9,024 2,982,512”
Shareholder Votes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“5. The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, approved in an advisory (non-binding) vote the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 102,040,491 1,495,508 39,698 2,982,512”
Shareholder Votes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. shareholders approved Approval of 2023 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“4. The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, approved the Company’s 2023 Stock Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 99,543,348 4,018,952 13,397 2,982,512”
Shareholder Votes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. shareholders approved Approval of 2023 Employee Stock Plan at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“3. The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, approved the Company’s 2023 Employee Stock Plan. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 90,495,232 13,052,403 28,062 2,982,512”
Shareholder Votes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“2. The Company’s Class A stockholders and Class B stockholders, voting together as a single class, ratified the appointment of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 106,198,605 351,744 7,860 0”
Shareholder Votes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-12-06 meeting.

“1. The Company’s Class A stockholders elected the three directors listed below to the Board of Directors. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes Martin Bandier 29,029,207 5,878,950 2,982,512 Donna M. Coleman 29,143,640 5,764,517 2,982,512 Frederic V. Salerno 29,148,703 5,759,454 2,982,512 The Company’s Class B stockholders elected the nine directors listed below to the Board of Directors. The votes regarding this proposal were as follows: For Withheld Broker Non-Votes James L. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Charles F. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Charles P. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Marianne Dolan Weber 68,667,540 0 0 Paul J. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Quentin F. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Ryan T. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Thomas C. Dolan 68,667,540 0 0 Brian G. Sweeney 68,667,540 0 0”
Earnings Releases

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $142.2 million. Guidance reaffirmed.

“results for the fiscal 2024 first quarter are not fully comparable with results for the prior year period. For the fiscal 2024 first quarter, the Company reported revenues of $142.2 million, a decrease of $4.2 million, or 3%, as compared to the prior year quarter. In addition, the Company reported an operating loss of $33.4 million, an increase of $22.1 million as”

Jamal H. Haughton resigned as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On October 4, 2023, Jamal H. Haughton informed Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) of his resignation as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary effective November 3, 2023.”
Debt Financings

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. amended credit facility of $150,000,000 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A..

“the Revolving Credit Commitments (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) were increased by an aggregate amount of $50,000,000 to $150,000,000”
Material Agreements

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. amended Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. valued at Revolving Credit Commitments increased by $50,000,000 to $150,000,000 (effective 2023-09-15).

“On September 15, 2023, MSG National Properties, LLC (“National Properties”), a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC, a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the registrant, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., entered into Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement (the “National Properties Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2022, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement and Waiver, dated as of April 18, 2023 and Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2023 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”, and the Existing Credit Agreement as amended by the National Properties Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), among National Properties, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent, pursuant to which, among other things, the Revolving Credit Commitments (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) were increased by an aggregate amount of $5”
Earnings Releases

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. updated its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 guidance (initiated).

“On August 18, 2023, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) announced its financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.”

Philip G. D'Ambrosio was appointed as Executive Vice President and Treasurer at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“On May 31, 2023, the Board of Directors of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Philip G. D’Ambrosio as Executive Vice President and Treasurer effective as of April 1, 2023.”
Earnings Releases

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. reported third quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $201.2 million.

“would have been incurred by MSG Entertainment had it been a standalone company for the periods presented. For the fiscal 2023 third quarter, the Company reported revenues of $201.2 million, an increase of $7.2 million, or 4%, as compared to the prior year quarter. Excluding the impact of the termination of the advertising sales representation agreement with MSG”
Governance Changes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.: Amended by-laws became effective immediately prior to the Distribution (effective 2023-04-20).

“Also on April 20, 2023, the Company’s amended by-laws became effective immediately prior to the Distribution. The amended by-laws are attached as Exhibit 3.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, are incorporated into this Item 5.03 by reference, and are substantially in the form included as Exhibit 3.4 to the Form 10.”
Governance Changes

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.: Filed second amended and restated certificate of incorporation to change company name, reclassify common stock, and authorize new classes of stock (effective 2023-04-20).

“On April 20, 2023, the Company filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware its second amended and restated certificate of incorporation which, among other things, (i) effected the name change of the Company from MSGE Spinco, Inc. to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., (ii) effected a reclassification of the Company’s common stock so that its outstanding common stock was reclassified into an aggregate of 44,713,521 shares of Class A Common Stock and 6,886,754 shares of Class B Common Stock, and (iii) authorized 165,000,000 shares for issuance, 120,000,000 shares of which are designated as Class A Common Stock, 30,000,000 of which are designated as Class B Common Stock, and 15,000,000 of which are designated as preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share.”
Material Agreements

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. entered into DDTL Facility with Sphere Entertainment Co. valued at $65 million (effective 2023-04-20).

“On April 20, 2023, MSGEH entered into a delayed draw term loan facility (the "DDTL Facility") with Sphere Entertainment. Pursuant to the DDTL Facility, MSGEH has committed to lend up to $65 million in delayed draw term loans to the Sphere Entertainment on an unsecured basis for a period of 18 months following the consummation of the Distribution.”
Material Agreements

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. amended National Properties Amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (effective 2023-04-18).

“On April 18, 2023, prior to and in connection with the Distribution, MSG National Properties, LLC ("National Properties"), a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of MSG Entertainment Holdings, LLC ("MSGEH"), entered into Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement and Waiver (the "National Properties Amendment") to the Credit Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2022 (the "National Properties Credit Agreement"), among National Properties, the guarantors party thereto, the lenders party thereto, the issuing banks party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., in its capacity as administrative agent, pursuant to which, among other things, (a) the required lenders consented to the assignment of the equity interests in National Properties by Sphere Group to MSGEH in connection with the Distribution and (b) MSGEH became a guarantor under the National Properties Credit Agreement and Sphere Group was released from its guaranty and other obligations thereunder.”
Material Agreements

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. terminated Release with RCPI and Sphere Group (effective 2023-04-18).

“RCPI and Sphere Group entered into a Release, dated as of April 18, 2023 (the "Release"), releasing Sphere Group from all obligations arising under its original guaranty of lease, dated as of September 18, 2015.”
Material Agreements

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. entered into New Guaranty with RCPI (effective 2023-04-18).

“Radio City Lease Amendment On April 18, 2023, in connection with the Distribution, Radio City Productions LLC (“Radio City Productions”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and RCPI Landmark Properties, L.L.C. (“RCPI”) entered into the seventh amendment (the “Lease Amendment”) to a lease agreement dated December 4, 1997, as amended, pursuant to which Radio City Productions leases Radio City Music Hall and ancillary spaces (the “Lease”).”
Material Agreements

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. amended Lease Amendment with RCPI Landmark Properties, L.L.C. (effective 2023-04-18).

“On April 18, 2023, in connection with the Distribution, Radio City Productions LLC ("Radio City Productions"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and RCPI Landmark Properties, L.L.C. ("RCPI") entered into the seventh amendment (the "Lease Amendment") to a lease agreement dated December 4, 1997, as amended, pursuant to which Radio City Productions leases Radio City Music Hall and ancillary spaces (the "Lease").”

Brian G. Sweeney was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Thomas C. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Ryan T. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Quentin F. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Paul J. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Marianne Dolan Weber was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Charles P. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Charles F. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

James L. Dolan was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class B Common Stock: • James L. Dolan • Charles F. Dolan • Charles P. Dolan • Marianne Dolan Weber • Paul J. Dolan • Quentin F. Dolan • Ryan T. Dolan • Thomas C. Dolan • Brian G. Sweeney”

Frederic V. Salerno was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class A Common Stock: • Martin D. Bandier • Donna Coleman • Frederic V. Salerno”

Donna Coleman was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class A Common Stock: • Martin D. Bandier • Donna Coleman • Frederic V. Salerno”

Martin D. Bandier was elected as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Designated as directors elected by the holders of the Company’s Class A Common Stock: • Martin D. Bandier • Donna Coleman • Frederic V. Salerno”

Frederic V. Salerno was appointed as Director at Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp..

“Effective as of the close of business on April 3, 2023, Frederic V. Salerno was appointed as a director of MSGE Spinco, Inc. (the “Company”) by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).”

Facts are extracted by an LLM and gated to those whose source quote is present verbatim in the filing text. Coverage is best-effort while backfill and monitoring mature; this is not yet a full-market index. See methodology.