[Form 4] Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Insider Trading Activity
Insider report: David J. Collins, EVP and CFO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE), had restricted stock units vest and settle on September 15, 2025. A tranche of 4,781 RSUs granted April 24, 2025 vested and were settled, resulting in 4,781 shares of Class A common stock acquired at a $0 per-share cost under the plan. Simultaneously, 1,723 shares were withheld to satisfy tax-withholding obligations, leaving Mr. Collins with 3,058 additional Class A shares from this event. After these transactions, Mr. Collins beneficially owned 9,564 Class A shares in total. The RSU award schedule shows remaining vesting on 9/15/2026 and 9/15/2027 for the other tranches.
- Acquisition of shares through vesting: 4,781 RSUs vested and settled into Class A common stock, increasing direct ownership.
- Transparent disclosure: Transaction details, withholding, and future vesting schedule are clearly reported.
- Tax withholding reduced net share gain: 1,723 shares were withheld, lowering the net shares received from the vesting event.
Insights
TL;DR: A routine executive RSU vesting and withholding transaction increased the CFO's direct holdings modestly.
The filing documents a standard settlement of time-based restricted stock units awarded under MSGE's 2023 Employee Stock Plan. One tranche of 4,781 RSUs vested and was settled into shares on 09/15/2025; 1,723 shares were withheld for taxes, producing a net increase of 3,058 shares. This is a customary compensation event and does not indicate a change in corporate guidance, control, or capital structure. The remaining RSU tranches remain scheduled to vest in September 2026 and September 2027.
TL;DR: Filing reflects normal executive compensation mechanics with documented withholding under Rule 16b-3.
The report is consistent with standard insider reporting: RSUs granted April 24, 2025 vest in thirds, one-third settled 09/15/2025. The withholding of 1,723 shares to meet tax obligations is noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3. There are no indications of related-party transactions, amendments, or atypical transfer codes that would raise governance concerns. Ownership post-transaction is disclosed as 9,564 Class A shares.