MADISON SQUARE GRDN ENTERTNMNT SEC Filings

This Amendment No. 5 to Schedule 13D reports changes in beneficial ownership and group membership among members of the Dolan family with respect to Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.'s Class A and Class B common stock. As of September 8, 2025, the Group Members may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 8,552,403 shares of Class A Common Stock, including 1,685,649 shares held directly or through awards and 6,866,754 shares issuable upon conversion of all outstanding Class B Common Stock, representing approximately 17.9% of Class A shares outstanding based on 40,593,104 shares.

The filing discloses that the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Revocable Trust transferred all of its Class B shares on September 8, 2025, moving 341,684 Class B shares to various Group Members as partial repayment of promissory notes at a valuation of $41.54 per share. Several trusts and individuals were added as Group Members and parties to related shareholder and registration arrangements. Separately, James L. Dolan received grants totaling 226,436 units (113,218 restricted stock units and 113,218 performance restricted stock units) and 100,429 performance units vested to settle on September 15, 2025.

Taki Layth, reported as SVP, Controller and PAO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE), received a grant of 6,583 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/25/2025 under the companys 2023 Employee Stock Plan. Each RSU represents a right to one share of Class A Common Stock or a cash equivalent. The RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle in three equal installments on September 15, 2026, September 15, 2027 and September 15, 2028. Following the transaction the reporting person beneficially owns 6,583 shares directly.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) reporting person David J. Collins, EVP and CFO, received a grant of 9,216 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/25/2025 under the 2023 Employee Stock Plan. Each RSU represents a right to one share of Class A Common Stock or cash equivalent. The RSUs vest and settle in three equal installments on Sept 15, 2026, Sept 15, 2027 and Sept 15, 2028. Following the grant Collins beneficially owns 9,216 Class A shares (direct).

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) reporting person Philip Gerard D'Ambrosio, EVP and Treasurer, acquired equity on 08/25/2025 through awards under the 2023 Employee Stock Plan. He was awarded 18,431 restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest in three equal installments on 09/15/2026, 09/15/2027 and 09/15/2028. In addition, two performance restricted stock unit (PSU) awards vested: 8,370 PSUs (from an April 20, 2023 grant tied to a SPHR PSU) and 791 PSUs (from a separate April 20, 2023 grant tied to a SPHR PSU), both scheduled to settle on 09/15/2025. All awards were reported as acquisitions with a reported price of $0.00 per share.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. officer Laura Franco received a grant of 9,216 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/25/2025 under the company’s 2023 Employee Stock Plan. Each RSU represents a right to one share of Class A Common Stock or a cash equivalent, and the award lists an underlying amount of 9,216 Class A shares with a grant price of $0.0. The RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle in three equal installments on September 15, 2026, September 15, 2027 and September 15, 2028. After the reported transaction, Ms. Franco beneficially owns 9,216 shares directly. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of the reporting person.

James L. Dolan, Executive Chairman & CEO of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE), received equity awards under the company's 2023 Employee Stock Plan. On 08/25/2025 he was awarded 113,218 restricted stock units (RSUs) that will settle in three equal installments on September 15, 2026, 2027 and 2028. Separately, 100,429 performance restricted stock units (PSUs) converted to MSGE RSUs after the performance conditions were satisfied on 08/25/2025 and are scheduled to vest and settle on September 15, 2025. Each unit represents a right to one share of Class A Common Stock or cash equivalent. The Form 4 reports these grants as directly beneficially owned following the transactions.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSGE) operates a single reportable live-entertainment segment centered on an iconic venue portfolio: Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre and The Chicago Theatre. The company produced and hosted a broad mix of concerts, family shows, sporting events and its owned Christmas Spectacular, and in Fiscal Year 2025 hosted nearly 6 million guests across more than 975 events. The Christmas Spectacular accounted for 18% of FY2025 revenues and the Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary in 2025.

Corporate and financial highlights: MSGE completed its corporate reorganization history described in the filing and converted to a Nevada corporation on June 9, 2025. As of Dec 31, 2024, the aggregate market value of non-affiliate equity was approximately $1.41 billion. Shares outstanding as of July 31, 2025 were 40,593,104 Class A and 6,866,754 Class B. As of June 30, 2025 total indebtedness was reported at $609 million (including facilities led by MSG National Properties), with $30 million maturing prior to the end of Fiscal Year 2026. The company emphasizes strengths in venue brands, long-term arena license agreements for the Knicks and Rangers, a large proprietary customer database and premium hospitality products, while noting material concentration in New York City, significant seasonality, labor and lease-related risks, the potential loss or change of a real estate tax exemption (FY2025 exemption: $43.0 million), and evolving data-privacy and regulatory exposures.

Ariel Investments, LLC filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 7,896,008 shares of Madison Square Garden Entertainment common stock, Class A (CUSIP 558256103), representing 19.5% of the class. The filer discloses sole voting power for 7,156,086 shares and sole dispositive power for 7,896,008 shares. The filing also notes that adviser clients have rights to dividends or proceeds related to these securities and that Ariel Fund owns 3,185,763 shares, an economic interest above 5% of the reported securities.

The filing states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired to change or influence control of the issuer. The statement is submitted on behalf of Ariel Investments, LLC and signed by a compliance officer.

Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 and furnished a press release reporting those results as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report. The 8-K states the press release is incorporated by reference into the report for informational purposes, but specifies that the information furnished, including Exhibit 99.1, is not deemed "filed" under the Exchange Act and is therefore not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

The filing itself does not present the underlying financial figures or analysis; it includes Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and an Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104). The report is signed by David J. Collins, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.