Dolan family (SPHR) details 24.4% Sphere stake and share collateral
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SCHEDULE 13D/A
Sphere Entertainment Co. received an updated Schedule 13D/A from members of the Dolan family and related trusts. As of February 27, 2026, these group members may be deemed to beneficially own 8,698,719 shares of Class A Common Stock, including 6,866,754 shares issuable upon conversion of an equal number of Class B shares, representing about 24.4% of the company’s total common stock.
The filing notes that on February 17, 2026, James L. Dolan exercised 108,630 stock options for Class A shares through a cashless exercise, with 21,670 shares withheld for taxes and 63,761 shares withheld for the exercise price. It also discloses a secured margin line of credit with JPMorgan, under which Dolan and two related Dolan family entities pledged an aggregate of 1,028,894 shares of Class A Common Stock as collateral, which JPMorgan may foreclose on and dispose of under customary events defined in the agreements.
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Insights
Dolan family reports a 24.4% Sphere stake and pledges shares as loan collateral.
The reporting group of Dolan family members and related trusts may be deemed to beneficially own 8,698,719 Sphere Class A shares, including 6,866,754 issuable upon Class B conversion, equal to about 24.4% of total common stock. This confirms a significant, coordinated ownership position.
The amendment also details a cashless exercise by James L. Dolan of 108,630 options and a new secured margin line of credit with JPMorgan. Dolan and two Dolan family entities pledged an aggregate of 1,028,894 Class A shares as collateral, and JPMorgan may foreclose on and dispose of this collateral upon specified customary events. The filing updates investors on ownership structure and potential share overhang without changing stated strategy.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 |
SCHEDULE 13D
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 7)
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Sphere Entertainment Co. (Name of Issuer) |
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) |
Samantha H. Crispin
Baker Botts L.L.P., 30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY, 10112
212-408-2500
Baker Botts L.L.P., 30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY, 10112
212-408-2500
Sarah J. Dodson
Baker Botts L.L.P., 30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY, 10112
214-953-6585
Baker Botts L.L.P., 30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY, 10112
214-953-6585
(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
02/25/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)
If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.
The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other
provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
James L. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
3,479,807.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
11.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 4,622,450 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which James L. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Kathleen M. Dolan, individually and as Trustee of certain trusts described herein | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
3,693,479.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
11.5 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 3,369,687 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Kathleen M. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Marianne Dolan Weber | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,245,357.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
4.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 5,713,228 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Marianne Dolan Weber disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,224,555.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
4.1 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 5,783,885 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Patrick F. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
58,022.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,809,807 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Patrick F. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Corby Dolan Leinauer, as Trustee of certain trusts described herein | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
3,682,059.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
11.4 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 3,221,008 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Corby Dolan Leinauer disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Mary S. Dolan, as Trustee of certain trusts described herein | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
4,280,651.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
13.0 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 2,652,972 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Mary S. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Paul J. Dolan, as a Trustee of certain trusts described herein | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,552,631.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
5.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IN |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 5,429,259 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which Paul J. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Kathleen M. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
488,579.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.7 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,402,362 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Kathleen M. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Deborah Dolan-Sweeney | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
535,276.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.8 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,355,665 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Deborah Dolan-Sweeney disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Marianne Dolan Weber | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
474,339.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.6 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,416,602 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Marianne Dolan Weber disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Thomas C. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
488,579.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
1.7 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,398,331 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO Thomas C. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO James L. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
960,498.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
3.3 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 5,950,598 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO James L. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO James L. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
1,053,283.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
3.5 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 5,820,189 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO James L. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Thomas C. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
716,156.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
2.4 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,157,316 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Thomas C. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Kathleen M. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
621,308.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
2.1 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,252,164 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Kathleen M. Dolan disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Marianne E. Dolan Weber | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
653,144.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
2.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,220,328 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Marianne E. Dolan Weber disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
578,498.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
| ||||||||
| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
2.0 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,294,974 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Patrick F. Dolan | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
56,947.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,809,807 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Charles F. Dolan 2009 Family Trust FBO Deborah A. Dolan-Sweeney disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Ryan Dolan 1989 Trust | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
7,659.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.1 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,859,095 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Ryan Dolan 1989 Trust disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Tara Dolan 1989 Trust | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
7,659.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.1 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,859,095 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Tara Dolan 1989 Trust disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Marianne E. Dolan Weber 2012 Descendants Trust | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
56,948.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,809,806 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Marianne E. Dolan Weber 2012 Descendants Trust disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| CUSIP Number(s): |
| 1 |
Name of reporting person
Kathleen M. Dolan 2012 Descendants Trust | ||||||||
| 2 | Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a)
(b) | ||||||||
| 3 | SEC use only | ||||||||
| 4 |
Source of funds (See Instructions)
OO | ||||||||
| 5 |
Check if disclosure of legal proceedings is required pursuant to Items 2(d) or 2(e)
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| 6 | Citizenship or place of organization
UNITED STATES
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| Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With: |
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| 11 | Aggregate amount beneficially owned by each reporting person
56,947.00 | ||||||||
| 12 | Check if the aggregate amount in Row (11) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
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| 13 | Percent of class represented by amount in Row (11)
0.2 % | ||||||||
| 14 | Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
OO |
Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
Excludes 6,809,807 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock held by other Reporting Persons hereto as to which the Kathleen M. Dolan 2012 Descendants Trust disclaims beneficial ownership. This report shall not be construed as an admission that such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
SCHEDULE 13D
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| Item 1. | Security and Issuer | |
| (a) | Title of Class of Securities:
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | |
| (b) | Name of Issuer:
Sphere Entertainment Co. | |
| (c) | Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, NEW YORK,
NEW YORK
, 10121. | |
Item 1 Comment:
This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D ("Amendment No. 7") is being filed jointly by (i) the individuals (in their individual capacity and/or as trustee or co-trustee of specified trusts) and trusts listed in Item 2(a) below (the "Group Members") who may be deemed to beneficially own all of the shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class B Common Stock"), of Sphere Entertainment Co. (the "Issuer"), which shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible share for share at the option of the holder into Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, par value $0.01 per share (the "Class A Common Stock," and together with the Class B Common Stock, the "Common Stock"), and a certain number of shares of Class A Common Stock, in each case as described herein, and (ii) certain trustees of such Group Members (the persons referred to in clauses (i) and (ii) collectively, the "Reporting Persons") to report, among other things, changes to the Reporting Persons' beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock as a result of certain matters described in Item 6.
The Schedule 13D filed by the original Reporting Persons on April 24, 2020, as amended and supplemented by Amendment No. 1 filed on March 30, 2021, Amendment No. 2 filed on July 14, 2021, Amendment No. 3 filed on March 1, 2024, Amendment No. 4 filed on December 31, 2024, Amendment No. 5 filed on February 4, 2025 and Amendment No. 6 filed on September 10, 2025 (as amended, the "Schedule 13D"), is hereby amended and supplemented as set forth below in this Amendment No. 7. | ||
| Item 2. | Identity and Background | |
| (c) | The disclosure in Item 2(c) is hereby amended by adding the following at the end thereof:
Patrick F. Dolan is a no longer a director of AMC Networks Inc. Patrick F. Dolan is the owner and president of Newsday, Long Island's newspaper. Newsday's principal business address is 6 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747. | |
| Item 5. | Interest in Securities of the Issuer | |
| (a) | The disclosure in Item 5(a) and (b) is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
(a) and (b) As of February 27, 2026, the Group Members may be deemed to beneficially own an aggregate of 8,698,719 shares of Class A Common Stock as a result of their beneficial ownership of (i) 1,831,965 shares of Class A Common Stock (inclusive of exercisable options, restricted stock units vesting within 60 days of the date hereof and shares held by the Dolan Family Foundation, for which certain Group Members serve as director), and (ii) 6,866,754 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock. This aggregate amount represents approximately 24.4% of the total shares of Common Stock deemed to be currently outstanding. Group Members in the aggregate may be deemed to have the current shared power to vote or direct the vote of and to dispose of or direct the disposition of 6,866,754 shares of Class A Common Stock issuable upon conversion of an equal number of shares of Class B Common Stock (representing all outstanding Class B Common Stock) because of the terms of the Class B Stockholders' Agreement (as previously defined in the Schedule 13D). Reporting Persons and individuals who are not Group Members but are trustees of trusts that are Group Members may be deemed to beneficially own an additional 58,744 shares of Class A Common Stock. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities held by the other Reporting Persons, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that any such person is the beneficial owner of such securities.
The percentages used herein with respect to the ownership of Class A Common Stock are calculated based on 28,635,366 outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock as of January 31, 2026, as reported by the Issuer in its Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed with the SEC on February 12, 2026.
See the responses to Items 7 through 13 of each cover page to this Amendment No. 7, which are incorporated by reference. See Exhibit A for supplemental information regarding the beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock by the Group Members and other individuals who are not Group Members but are trustees of trusts that are Group Members. See Exhibit B for additional information regarding the Reporting Persons that are trusts. | |
| (b) | See Item 5(a) above, Exhibit A and Exhibit B. | |
| (c) | On February 17, 2026 James L. Dolan exercised 108,630 stock options for Class A Common Stock through cashless exercise that were also settled in cash. In connection with the exercise of the stock options, 21,670 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations and 63,761 shares of Class A Common Stock were withheld to satisfy the exercise price.
The information contained in Item 6 of this Amendment No. 7 is incorporated by reference. | |
| Item 6. | Contracts, Arrangements, Understandings or Relationships With Respect to Securities of the Issuer | |
The disclosure in Item 6 is hereby amended by adding the following at the end thereof:
On February 25, 2026, the CFD 2009 Family Trust FBO James L. Dolan contributed 6,717 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer to CFD 2009 Family Trust LLC and the Charles F. Dolan Children Trust FBO James L. Dolan contributed 44,342 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer to CFD 2009 Children's Trust LLC. On February 25, 2026, James L. Dolan entered into a Secured Margin Line of Credit Note (the "Note") and each of CFD 2009 Family Trust LLC and CFD 2009 Children's Trust LLC entered into a Margin Line of Credit Collateral Agreement (the "Collateral Agreement"), in each case, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. ("JPM"). In connection therewith, James L. Dolan agreed to pledge to JPM 977,835 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer, CFD 2009 Family Trust LLC agreed to pledge to JPM 6,717 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer and CFD 2009 Children's Trust LLC agreed to pledge to JPM 44,342 shares of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer (all such pledged shares of Class A Common Stock collectively, the "Collateral") to secure obligations under the Note pursuant to the Note and the Collateral Agreement. Upon the occurrence of certain events that are customary with this type of transaction, JPM may exercise its rights to foreclose on, and dispose of, the Collateral in accordance with the Note and the Collateral Agreement. Copies of the Note and the Collateral Agreement are attached as Exhibits to this Schedule 13D and are incorporated herein by reference. | ||
| Item 7. | Material to be Filed as Exhibits. | |
The disclosure in Item 7 is hereby amended by adding Exhibit A.2, Exhibit D.2, Exhibit E and Exhibit F in appropriate order as follows:
Exhibit A.2: Supplemental Beneficial Ownership Information
Exhibit D.2: Joint Filing Agreement, dated as of February 27, 2026.
Exhibit E: *Secured Margin Line of Credit Note, dated as of February 25, 2026.
Exhibit F: *Margin Line of Credit Collateral Agreement, dated as of February 25, 2026.
*Portions of this exhibit have been redacted in compliance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10). The omitted information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm to the Reporting Persons if publicly disclosed. | ||
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After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
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FAQ
How much of Sphere Entertainment Co. (SPHR) does the Dolan group report owning?
The Dolan family group may be deemed to beneficially own 8,698,719 shares of Sphere Class A Common Stock, including 6,866,754 shares issuable from Class B conversion. This represents approximately 24.4% of the company’s total common stock outstanding as referenced in the filing.
What stock option transaction did James L. Dolan report for Sphere Entertainment (SPHR)?
James L. Dolan exercised 108,630 stock options for Sphere Class A Common Stock through a cashless exercise. In this transaction, 21,670 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations and 63,761 shares were withheld to satisfy the exercise price, as detailed in the Schedule 13D/A amendment.
How many Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) shares were pledged as collateral to JPMorgan?
James L. Dolan and related Dolan family entities pledged an aggregate 1,028,894 Class A shares of Sphere Entertainment to JPMorgan. This includes 977,835 shares from Dolan, 6,717 shares from CFD 2009 Family Trust LLC, and 44,342 shares from CFD 2009 Children’s Trust LLC under margin-related agreements.
What voting power do the Dolan Group Members have over Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) stock?
Group Members may be deemed to share power to vote and dispose of 6,866,754 Sphere Class A shares issuable upon conversion of all outstanding Class B stock. This shared power arises under the Class B Stockholders’ Agreement described in the Schedule 13D/A amendment filing.
What percentage of Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Class A stock is used for Dolan ownership calculations?
Ownership percentages in the amendment are calculated using 28,635,366 outstanding Class A shares as of January 31, 2026. This outstanding share figure comes from Sphere Entertainment’s Form 10-K filed on February 12, 2026, which the Schedule 13D/A expressly references.
Did the Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) filing disclose any role changes for Dolan family members?
Yes. The amendment notes that Patrick F. Dolan is no longer a director of AMC Networks Inc. It also states that he is the owner and president of Newsday, a Long Island newspaper, and provides Newsday’s principal business address in Melville, New York.