MSG Rangers spin-off sends shares to two Dolan trusts
The two reporting trusts received Class B shares convertible at the holder’s option into Class A shares on a one-for-one basis.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MSGR, identified in the transaction as MSG Rangers Corp. (formerly MSGS Spinco, Inc.), reported share transfers tied to its spin-off from MSG Knickerbockers Corp. On October 20, 2026, MSGR’s issued and outstanding common stock was recapitalized into Class A and Class B common stock. MSG Knickerbockers Corp. and its subsidiaries indirectly acquired 9,794,568 Class A shares and 2,264,754 Class B shares that day, then disposed of those amounts on October 26, 2026. MSG Knickerbockers Corp. distributed one share of each MSGR class for every two shares of the corresponding MSG Knickerbockers Corp. class. The CFD 2010 Grandchildren Trust FBO Descendants of Kathleen M. Dolan and the CFD 2010 Grandchildren Trust FBO Descendants of Marianne E. Dolan Weber, both members of a Section 13(d) group, received 11,953 and 9,351 Class B shares, respectively. Class B shares are convertible at the holder’s option into Class A shares one-for-one.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Class B Common Stock F1, F2 | 2,264,754 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock F3, F2, F4, F5 | 11,953 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock F3, F2, F4, F6 | 9,351 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F1 | 9,794,568 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class B Common Stock F1, F2 | 2,264,754 | -- | -- |
| Other | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share F1 | 100 | -- | -- |
| Other | Class A Common Stock F1 | 9,794,568 | -- | -- |
Footnotes (6)
- 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. Class B Common Stock is convertible at the option of the holder on a share for share basis into Class A Common Stock.
- F3. Represents Class B Common Stock received in connection with the Distribution in a transaction exempt under Rule 16a-9.
- F4. Reflects a transfer of shares previously owned directly by MSGK and its subsidiaries exempt under Rule 16a-13.
- F5. These securities are owned solely by the CFD 2010 Grandchildren Trust FBO Descendants of Kathleen M. Dolan, which is a member of a "group" with the other Reporting Person for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The other Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the other Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose.
- F6. These securities are owned solely by the CFD 2010 Grandchildren Trust FBO Descendants of Marianne E. Dolan Weber, which is a member of a "group" with the other Reporting Person for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act. The other Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that the other Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Exchange Act or for any other purpose.
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