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Sep 30, 2020
MSG Sports Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter, reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company completed a $600 million debt refinancing and extended its maturity schedule.
Key Takeaways
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. reported a revenue increase of 14% compared to the prior year period. The company also reported an improvement in operating loss and adjusted operating loss, driven by higher revenues and a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Revenues increased by $7.2 million, or 14%, compared to the prior year period, driven by an increase in league distribution revenues and local media rights fees from MSG Networks.
Operating loss improved by $31.9 million, or 54%, and adjusted operating loss improved by $22.9 million, or 56%, both as compared to the prior year period.
Direct operating expenses increased by $21.4 million, or 116%, as compared with the prior year period, due to the recognition of player compensation and revenue sharing expenses.
Completed a $600 million debt refinancing, enhancing its financial flexibility through an extended maturity schedule and an increase in borrowing capacity.
MSG Sports
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Forward Guidance
The Company looks forward to the start of the 2020-21 NBA and NHL seasons and are excited about the future.
Positive Outlook
- New leadership for the Knicks.
- Addition of the number one overall draft pick for the Rangers.
- Strengthened balance sheet.
- Uniquely positioned to create long-term value for shareholders.
- Extended maturity schedule
Challenges Ahead
- Navigating through this period of uncertainty.
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Lower sponsorship and signage revenues.
- Absence of suite license fee revenue.
- Decreases in other league distributions.