MSGS Spinco CEO Dolan receives 102,460 Class A shares
The three RSU tranches are scheduled to vest and settle across dates from September 15, 2027, through September 15, 2029.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MSGR reported acquisitions and dispositions involving Executive Chairman / CEO and director James Lawrence Dolan in connection with the spin-off and distribution. On October 20, 2026, MSGR’s issued and outstanding common stock was recapitalized into Class A and Class B common stock. On October 26, 2026, MSG Knickerbockers Corp. distributed one share of each MSGR class for every two shares of the corresponding MSGK class.
That day, MSG Knickerbockers Corp. and its subsidiaries disposed of 9,794,568 Class A shares and 2,264,754 Class B shares held indirectly. Dolan reported direct acquisitions of 102,460 Class A shares and 25,725 Class B shares; those amounts are also reported as his resulting direct holdings. The Class A figure includes 208 shares held jointly with his spouse. He also received 3,244, 6,509 and 4,875 restricted stock units in connection with the distribution; each represents a right to receive one Class A share or its cash equivalent.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class B Common Stock F1, F9 | 2,264,754 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock F10, F9, F4 | 25,725 | -- | -- |
| Other | Restricted Stock Units F11, F12, F13 | 3,244 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other | Restricted Stock Units F11, F12, F14 | 6,509 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other | Restricted Stock Units F11, F12, F15 | 4,875 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F1 | 9,794,568 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F2, F3, F4 | 102,460 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F5, F4, F6, F7 | 2,505 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F5, F4, F8 | 245 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock F1, F9 | 2,264,754 | -- | -- |
| Other | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1 | 100 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F1 | 9,794,568 | -- | -- |
Footnotes (15)
- F1. Relates to the spin-off of MSG Rangers Corp. (formerly MSGS Spinco, Inc., and referred to herein as "MSGR") from MSG Knickerbockers Corp. (formerly Madison Square Garden Sports Corp., and referred to herein as "MSGK"). To effect the spin-off, on October 20, 2026, the issued and outstanding common stock of MSGR was recapitalized into MSGR's Class A common stock ("Class A Common Stock") and MSGR's Class B common stock ("Class B Common Stock") in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-7. On October 26, 2026, MSGK distributed one share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock to its stockholders for every two shares of MSGK Class A common stock and MSGK Class B common stock, respectively (the "Distribution"), in a transaction exempt under Rule 16a-9.
- F2. Represents Class A Common Stock received in connection with the Distribution in a transaction exempt under Rules 16a-9 and 16b-3.
- F3. Includes 208 shares held jointly with spouse.
- F4. Reflects a transfer of shares previously owned directly by MSGK and its subsidiaries exempt under Rule 16a-13.
- F5. Represents Class A Common Stock received in connection with the Distribution in a transaction exempt under Rule 16a-9.
- F6. Securities held directly by Reporting Person's spouse and indirectly by Reporting Person.
- F7. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that he is, for the purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of such securities.
- F8. Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of all shares of MSGR beneficially owned or deemed to be beneficially owned by his minor children and household members, and this filing shall not be deemed an admission that Reporting Person is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose, the beneficial owner of such securities.
- F9. Class B Common Stock is convertible at the option of the holder on a share for share basis into Class A Common Stock.
- F10. Represents Class B Common Stock received in connection with the Distribution in a transaction exempt under Rules 16a-9 and 16b-3.
- F11. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is granted under the MSGR 2026 Employee Stock Plan and represents a right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock or the cash equivalent thereof.
- F12. Reflects the acquisition of RSUs in connection with the Distribution in a transaction exempt under Rules 16a-9, 16b-6 and 16b-3. Reporting Person received one MSGR RSU in respect of every two MSGK RSUs.
- F13. Pursuant to the terms of Reporting Person's MSGK RSU award dated August 29, 2024, the RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle on September 15, 2027.
- F14. Pursuant to the terms of Reporting Person's MSGK RSU awards dated August 21, 2025, the RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle in two equal installments on September 15, 2027 and September 15, 2028.
- F15. Pursuant to the terms of Reporting Person's MSGK RSU award dated August 26, 2026, the RSUs are scheduled to vest and settle in three equal installments on September 15, 2027, September 15, 2028 and September 15, 2029.
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