Ariel Investments (SPHR) reports 1.67M Sphere Entertainment shares in 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ariel Investments, LLC filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of Sphere Entertainment Co Class A common stock. Ariel reports beneficial ownership of 1,665,326 shares, representing 5.8% of the outstanding Class A shares.

Ariel has sole voting power over 1,450,104 shares and sole dispositive power over all 1,665,326 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power. The securities are held on behalf of Ariel’s adviser clients, who have rights to dividends and sale proceeds, but no individual client has an economic interest in more than 5% of the class.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 1,665,326 shares Percent of class: 5.8% Sole voting power: 1,450,104 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 1,665,326 shares Class A common stock beneficially owned by Ariel Investments, LLC

Percent of class 5.8% Percentage of Sphere Entertainment Co Class A common stock

Sole voting power 1,450,104 shares Shares over which Ariel Investments has sole voting power

Shared voting power 0 shares Shares over which Ariel Investments has shared voting power

Sole dispositive power 1,665,326 shares Shares over which Ariel Investments has sole dispositive power

Shared dispositive power 0 shares Shares over which Ariel Investments has shared dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficially owned, sole voting power, dispositive power, Schedule 13G

4 terms

beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 1,665,326 (b) | Percent of class: 5.8 %"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

sole voting power financial

"Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,450,104"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

dispositive power financial

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,665,326"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

Schedule 13G regulatory

"Ariel Investments, LLC's adviser clients have the right to receive ... reported upon this Schedule."

A Schedule 13G is a formal document that investors file with the government when they acquire a large ownership stake in a company, usually for investment purposes rather than control. It helps keep the public informed about who owns significant parts of a company's shares, which can influence how the company is managed and how investors make decisions. Filing this schedule is important for transparency and understanding the ownership landscape of publicly traded companies.

FAQ

What percentage of Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR) does Ariel Investments own?

Ariel Investments, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 5.8% of Sphere Entertainment Co’s Class A common stock, totaling 1,665,326 shares held for its adviser clients.

How many SPHR shares does Ariel Investments report as beneficially owned?

Ariel Investments, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,665,326 Sphere Entertainment Co Class A shares, with sole dispositive power over that full amount and no shared dispositive power.

What voting power does Ariel Investments have over Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR) shares?

Ariel Investments has sole voting power over 1,450,104 SPHR Class A shares and reports 0 shares with shared voting power in this Schedule 13G/A.

Do Ariel Investments’ clients individually hold more than 5% of SPHR?

No individual Ariel Investments client has an economic interest in more than 5% of Sphere Entertainment Co’s Class A shares; the 5.8% stake is aggregated across adviser clients.

Who is the reporting person in this Sphere Entertainment Co (SPHR) Schedule 13G/A?

The reporting person is Ariel Investments, LLC, a Delaware entity with its principal office at 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

What powers do Ariel Investments’ clients have regarding SPHR shares?

Ariel Investments states its adviser clients have the right to receive, or direct the receipt of, dividends and sale proceeds for all SPHR securities reported on this Schedule.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 16)

Sphere Entertainment Co

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock SH CL A

(Title of Class of Securities)

55826T102

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 55826T102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ariel Investments, LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,450,104.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,665,326.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,665,326.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Sphere Entertainment Co
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: Two Penn Plaza, New York, US-NY, 10121, US
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Ariel Investments, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 200 E. Randolph Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, 60601, United States
(c)	Citizenship: DELAWARE
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock SH CL A
(e)	CUSIP No.: 55826T102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,665,326
(b)	Percent of class: 5.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,450,104
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,665,326
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Ariel Investments, LLC's adviser clients have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, all securities reported upon this Schedule. None of Ariel Investments, LLC's clients have an economic interest in more than 5% of the subject securities reported upon this Schedule.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

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.

Ariel Investments, LLC

Signature:	James Prescott
Name/Title:	Vice President, Compliance
Date:	08/14/2026