• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Madison Square Garden To Explore Possible Split

October 28, 2014/by Jessica Nicholson

madison square garden1Madison Square Garden‘s Board of Directors has approved a plan to explore a possible spin-off to separate its entertainment businesses from its media and sports businesses, creating two distinct publicly traded companies.
In addition to a portfolio of venues, the live entertainment company would include: MSG booking, MSG’s productions, venue management capabilities, and strategic entertainment joint ventures.
The sports and media company would include MSG’s professional sports franchises, regional sports networks, and MSG’s interest in SiTV Media Inc., the parent company of NUVOtv and Fuse networks.
If the Company proceeds with the spin-off transaction, it would be structured as a tax-free pro rata spin-off to all MSG shareholders. MSG shareholders would own shares in both of the new companies, which would provide shareholders with the ability to more clearly evaluate each company’s businesses and prospects.
Tad Smith, president and CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company, said, “Investors favor companies with greater strategic focus on their core businesses. We are exploring the opportunity to improve upon the excellent shareholder return created since MSG’s spin-off over four years ago by separating our business into two companies, each with its own distinct value proposition for investors. The live entertainment company would be a premier live event and venue management company with expertise in areas such as productions and other entertainment content, marketing, sales, and event operations. The sports and media company would be a leading company that fields championship caliber sports teams and has the rights to distribute sports content on multiple media platforms. The first company would capitalize on significant opportunities to grow rapidly within the changing entertainment landscape. The second would enjoy steady growth and high cash flow that we expect will result in capital returns to shareholders.”

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Jessica Nicholson
Jessica Nicholson
Jessica Nicholson serves as the Managing Editor for MusicRow magazine. Her previous music journalism experience includes work with Country Weekly magazine and Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) magazine. She holds a BBA degree in Music Business and Marketing from Belmont University. She welcomes your feedback at jnicholson@musicrow.com.
Jessica Nicholson
Latest posts by Jessica Nicholson (see all)
  • CMA Honors Robert Deaton With Chairman’s Award - December 4, 2020
  • Nashville Symphony, Nashville Musicians Association Reach Agreement - December 4, 2020
  • Zach Williams’ “Chain Breaker” Is Most-Added On ‘MusicRow’ CountryBreakout Radio Chart - December 4, 2020
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10174107/madison-square-garden1.jpg 300 300 Jessica Nicholson https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Jessica Nicholson2014-10-28 09:36:592014-10-28 09:36:59Madison Square Garden To Explore Possible Split
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

RECENT NEWS

  • Jason & Rhonda Halbert Bring ‘Caretaker’ To Life With Star-Studded Audiobook July 3, 2025
  • MusicRow Weekly (Artist Roster, News, Charts, More…) July 3, 2025
  • Music Will Announces New National Advisory Board July 3, 2025
  • Bailey Zimmerman & Luke Combs Top MusicRow Radio Chart July 3, 2025
  • Cole Swindell Teams With Mountain Dew To Fight Thirst July 4th Weekend July 3, 2025
  • Daily Lineups Unveiled For Marcus King Band Family Reunion July 3, 2025
  • DISClaimer Single Reviews: Trisha Yearwood Wins Disc Of The Day July 3, 2025
  • Discover Sooner Taps Emma Kiefer As Next Publisher Writer Experience Mentor July 3, 2025
  • 3G Productions Expands With Nashville Location July 3, 2025
  • Post Malone Opens Bar On Lower Broadway July 3, 2025

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2025 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top