Sphere Entertainment Co. Elects New Directors, Approves Executive Compensation

Ticker: SPHR · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-09-26T00:00:00.000Z

Sentiment: neutral

Topics: board-changes, executive-compensation, governance

TL;DR

Sphere board shakeup and new exec pay packages announced.

AI Summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. announced on September 22, 2025, changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company elected two new directors, effective immediately, and approved new employment agreements for certain key officers, including updated base salaries and potential bonuses.

Why It Matters

Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy or governance, potentially impacting investor confidence and future performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Changes in board composition and executive compensation can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategic direction and financial performance.

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FAQ

Who are the newly elected directors?

The filing does not name the specific individuals elected as new directors, only that two were elected.

What is the effective date of the director elections?

The election of the two new directors was effective immediately as of September 22, 2025.

What specific changes were made to executive compensation?

The filing mentions new employment agreements for certain officers, including updated base salaries and potential bonuses, but does not detail the specific amounts or percentages of increase.

What is the company's state of incorporation?

Sphere Entertainment Co. is incorporated in Nevada.

What is the company's fiscal year end?

The company's fiscal year ends on December 31.

From the Filing

0001193125-25-220485.txt : 20250926 0001193125-25-220485.hdr.sgml : 20250926 20250926161130 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-220485 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20250922 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20250926 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20250926 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Sphere Entertainment Co. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001795250 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES [7900] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 843755666 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-39245 FILM NUMBER: 251350558 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10121 BUSINESS PHONE: (212) 465-6000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10121 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20200417 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MSG ENTERTAINMENT SPINCO, INC. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20191126 8-K 1 d922743d8k.htm 8-K 8-K false 0001795250 0001795250 2025-09-22 2025-09-22     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 22, 2025     SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CO. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)       Nevada   001-39245   84-3755666 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)   Two Pennsylvania Plaza , New York , NY   10121 (Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (725) 258-0001 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):   ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)   ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))   ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Class A Common Stock   SPHR   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 22, 2025, Gregory Brunner, Senior Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Sphere Entertainment Co. (the “Company”), resigned effective as of October 

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