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Exhibit 99.1

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COMPANY REPORTS

FISCAL 2016 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Strong AOCF and operating income growth for the second quarter versus the prior year period

Fiscal 2016 second quarter revenue of $410.8 million

Fiscal 2016 second quarter AOCF of $82.1 million

Fiscal 2016 second quarter operating income of $49.0 million

NEW YORK, N.Y., February 4, 2016 - The Madison Square Garden Company (NYSE: MSG) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2015.

On September 30, 2015, The Madison Square Garden Company completed its spin-off from MSG Networks Inc. The fiscal 2016 second quarter is the first period that reflects the Company’s financial results on a standalone basis, including the Company’s actual corporate general and administrative costs.

Reported results for the fiscal 2015 second quarter are presented as the combined results of the sports and entertainment businesses, which, prior to the completion of the spin-off, had been consolidated with MSG Networks Inc. Please note that results for the fiscal 2015 second quarter reflect the allocation of corporate general and administrative costs based on accounting requirements for the preparation of carve-out financial statements. As a result, fiscal 2015 second quarter results do not reflect all of the actual expenses that the Company would have incurred had it been a standalone public company for that quarter.

On a reported basis, fiscal 2016 second quarter revenues of $410.8 million grew 4%, adjusted operating cash flow (“AOCF”)(1) of $82.1 million increased 18%, and operating income of $49.0 million increased 23%, all as compared to the prior year period.

President and CEO David O’Connor said, “For the fiscal second quarter, we generated strong top-line and AOCF results driven by the New York Knicks and Rangers, a successful run of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and our continued ability to attract an exciting and diverse array of artists and events to our venues. As we look ahead, we remain focused on delivering excellence across our operations, while executing on our plans for growth and long-term value creation.”

Results from Operations

Segment results for the quarters ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

 

     Revenues     AOCF     Operating Income (Loss)  
$ millions    F’Q2
2016
     F’Q2
2015
     %
Change
    F’Q2
2016
    F’Q2
2015
    %
Change
    F’Q2
2016
    F’Q2
2015
    %
Change
 

MSG Entertainment

   $ 183.8       $ 194.1         (5 )%    $ 50.1      $ 57.9        (13 )%    $ 45.5      $ 54.4        (16 )% 

MSG Sports

     226.8         202.5         12     44.5        17.4        156     39.3        13.6        189

Other

     0.2         0.2         NM        (12.6     (5.5     (126 )%      (35.8     (28.1     (27 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Company

   $ 410.8       $ 396.8         4   $ 82.1      $ 69.7        18   $ 49.0      $ 39.9        23
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Does not foot due to rounding

 

  1. See definition of adjusted operating cash flow (“AOCF”) included in the discussion of non-GAAP financial measures on page 3 of this earnings release.

 

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MSG Entertainment

For the fiscal 2016 second quarter as compared to the prior year period, MSG Entertainment revenues of $183.8 million decreased 5%. The decrease was primarily due to the absence of approximately $14.1 million in revenue from the theatrical productions of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular presented outside New York (which the Company made the decision to end after the 2014 holiday season) and, to a lesser extent, a decrease in overall event-related revenues at the Company’s venues. This decrease was partially offset by higher ad sales commission, venue-related sponsorship and signage and suite rental fee revenues, as well as higher revenues from the New York production of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Second quarter AOCF of $50.1 million decreased by $7.7 million and operating income of $45.5 million decreased by $8.9 million. The decrease in AOCF and operating income primarily reflects an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses and the absence of approximately $4.5 million in direct contribution to AOCF from the theatrical productions of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular presented outside New York, partially offset by other net increases. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher corporate general and administrative costs and costs associated with the Company’s new Advertising Sales Representation Agreement with MSG Networks Inc. As noted above, selling, general and administrative expenses in the prior year second quarter do not include all of the actual expenses that the Company would have incurred had it been a standalone public company for that period.

MSG Sports

For the fiscal 2016 second quarter as compared to the prior year period, MSG Sports revenues of $226.8 million increased 12%. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher broadcast rights fees from MSG Networks Inc. as a result of new long-term media rights agreements between the New York Knicks and New York Rangers and MSG Networks Inc. In addition, the overall increase in segment revenues reflects higher event-related revenues from other live sporting events and ad sales commission and professional sports teams’ sponsorship and signage revenues. Excluding the impact of the new long-term media rights agreements, MSG Sports revenues would have increased 6%, as compared to the prior year period.

Second quarter AOCF increased by $27.1 million to $44.5 million and operating income increased by $25.7 million to $39.3 million. The increase in AOCF and operating income was primarily due to the increase in revenues and, to a lesser extent, a decrease in direct operating expenses, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. The decrease in direct operating expenses was primarily due to lower net provisions for NBA luxury tax and NBA and NHL revenue sharing expense, team personnel compensation costs and net provisions for certain team personnel transactions, partially offset by higher event-related expenses associated with other live sporting events. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher corporate general and administrative costs, employee compensation and related benefits and costs associated with the Company’s new Advertising Sales Representation Agreement with MSG Networks Inc., partially offset by lower marketing costs and professional fees. As noted above, selling, general and administrative expenses in the prior year second quarter do not include all of the actual expenses that the Company would have incurred had it been a standalone public company for that period.

About The Madison Square Garden Company

The Madison Square Garden Company (MSG) is a world leader in live sports and entertainment with a portfolio of legendary sports teams, exclusive entertainment productions and celebrated venues. MSG Sports owns and operates some of the most widely recognized sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL) and the New York Liberty (WNBA), along with two development league teams - the Westchester Knicks (NBADL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also presents a broad array of world-class sporting events, including: professional boxing, college basketball, tennis, bull riding and e-gaming events. MSG Entertainment features exclusive, original productions that include the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and the Rockettes New York Spectacular, both starring the Rockettes, and presents or hosts a wide variety of live entertainment offerings, including concerts, family shows and special events, in the Company’s diverse collection of iconic venues. These venues are: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall and Beacon Theatre; the Forum in Inglewood, California; The Chicago Theatre; and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. More information is available at

www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We define adjusted operating cash flow (“AOCF”), which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as operating income (loss) before 1) depreciation, amortization and impairments of property and equipment and intangible assets, 2) share-based compensation expense or benefit, 3) restructuring charges or credits and 4) gains or losses on sales or dispositions of businesses. Because it is based upon operating income (loss), AOCF also excludes interest expense (including cash interest expense) and other non-operating income and expense items. We believe that the exclusion of share-based compensation expense or benefit allows investors to better track the performance of the various operating units of our business without regard to either the distortive effects of fluctuating stock prices or the settlement of an obligation that is not expected to be made in cash.

We believe AOCF is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of our business segments and the Company on a consolidated basis. AOCF and similar measures with similar titles are common performance measures used by investors and analysts to analyze our performance. Internally, we use revenues and AOCF measures as the most important indicators of our business performance, and evaluate management’s effectiveness with specific reference to these indicators. AOCF should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for operating income (loss), net income (loss), cash flows from operating activities, and other measures of performance and/or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Since AOCF is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures with similar titles used by other companies. For a reconciliation of AOCF to operating income (loss), please see page 4 of this release.

This press release may contain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results, developments and events may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including financial community and rating agency perceptions of the Company and its business, operations, financial condition and the industry in which it operates and the factors described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained therein. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein.

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Contacts:

 

Kimberly Kerns

Senior Vice President

Communications

The Madison Square

Garden Company

(212) 465-6442

 

Ari Danes, CFA

Senior Vice President

Investor Relations

The Madison Square

Garden Company

(212) 465-6072

Conference Call Information:

The conference call will be Webcast live today at 10:00 a.m. ET at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com

Conference call dial-in number is 877-347-9170 / Conference ID Number 28173695

Conference call replay number is 855-859-2056 / Conference ID Number 28173695 until February 11, 2016

 

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CONSOLIDATED/COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
    Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2015     2014     2015     2014  

Revenues

   $ 410,838      $ 396,814      $ 561,219      $ 515,730   

Direct operating expenses

     249,632        268,870        320,982        336,906   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     86,262        63,001        144,630        114,402   

Depreciation and amortization

     25,905        25,024        51,145        59,563   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     49,039        39,919        44,462        4,859   

Other income (expense):

        

Equity in earnings (loss) of equity-method investments

     (2,475     (30,151     204        (32,755

Interest income

     1,448        715        2,405        1,448   

Interest expense

     (514     (619     (1,054     (1,275

Miscellaneous income (expense)

     (4,080     (5     (4,080     75   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations before income taxes

     43,418        9,859        41,937        (27,648

Income tax benefit (expense)

     70        (223     (52     (446
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 43,488      $ 9,636      $ 41,885      $ (28,094
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ 1.74      $ 0.39      $ 1.68      $ (1.13

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ 1.74      $ 0.39      $ 1.67      $ (1.13

Basic weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

     24,971        24,928        24,949        24,928   

Diluted weighted-average number of common shares outstanding

     25,055        24,928        25,031        24,928   

ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE ADJUSTED OPERATING CASH FLOW TO

OPERATING INCOME

The following is a description of the adjustments to operating income in arriving at adjusted operating cash flow as described in this earnings release:

 

    Share-based compensation expense. This adjustment eliminates the compensation expense relating to restricted stock units granted under our employee stock plans and non-employee director plans in all periods.

 

    Depreciation and amortization. This adjustment eliminates depreciation, amortization and impairments of property and equipment and intangible assets in all periods.

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
     Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Operating income

   $ 49,039       $ 39,919       $ 44,462       $ 4,859   

Share-based compensation

     7,154         4,772         10,259         7,087   

Depreciation and amortization

     25,905         25,024         51,145         59,563   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted operating cash flow

   $ 82,098       $ 69,715       $ 105,866       $ 71,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED/COMBINED OPERATIONS DATA

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

REVENUES

 

     Three Months Ended
December 31,
        
     2015      2014      % Change  

MSG Entertainment

   $ 183,834       $ 194,125         (5 )% 

MSG Sports

     226,786         202,512         12

All other

     218         177         NM   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total Madison Square Garden Company

   $ 410,838       $ 396,814         4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31,
        
     2015      2014      % Change  

MSG Entertainment

   $ 260,860       $ 259,360         1

MSG Sports

     299,934         256,017         17

All other

     425         353         NM   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total Madison Square Garden Company

   $ 561,219       $ 515,730         9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

ADJUSTED OPERATING CASH FLOW AND OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

     Adjusted Operating Cash
Flow
          Operating Income (Loss)        
     Three Months Ended
December 31,
          Three Months Ended
December 31,
       
     2015     2014     % Change     2015     2014     % Change  

MSG Entertainment

   $ 50,143      $ 57,861        (13 )%    $ 45,515      $ 54,419        (16 )% 

MSG Sports

     44,505        17,395        156     39,295        13,601        189

All other

     (12,550     (5,541     (126 )%      (35,771     (28,101     (27 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Madison Square Garden Company

   $ 82,098      $ 69,715        18   $ 49,039      $ 39,919        23
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

     Adjusted Operating Cash
Flow
          Operating Income (Loss)        
     Six Months Ended
December 31,
          Six Months Ended
December 31,
       
     2015     2014     % Change     2015     2014     % Change  

MSG Entertainment

   $ 53,276      $ 56,957        (6 )%    $ 45,158      $ 50,035        (10 )% 

MSG Sports

     68,918        25,182        174     59,274        7,283        NM   

All other

     (16,328     (10,630     (54 )%      (59,970     (52,459     (14 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total Madison Square Garden Company

   $ 105,866      $ 71,509        48   $ 44,462      $ 4,859        NM   
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

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CONSOLIDATED AND COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     December 31,
2015
    June 30,
2015
 

ASSETS

    

Current Assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,558,897      $ 14,211   

Restricted cash

     20,653        12,590   

Accounts receivable, net

     74,602        51,734   

Net related party receivables, current

     25,192        327   

Prepaid expenses

     38,381        23,879   

Loan receivable from MSG Networks

     —          30,836   

Other current assets

     22,443        35,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,740,168        168,635   

Net related party receivables, noncurrent

     1,652        —     

Investments and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates

     265,137        249,394   

Property and equipment, net

     1,193,695        1,188,693   

Amortizable intangible assets, net

     18,855        22,324   

Indefinite-lived intangible assets

     166,850        166,850   

Goodwill

     277,166        277,166   

Other assets

     82,580        75,880   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 3,746,103      $ 2,148,942   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current Liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 21,965      $ 3,307   

Net related party payables

     17,246        1,588   

Accrued liabilities:

    

Employee related costs

     63,325        95,997   

Other accrued liabilities

     130,312        121,509   

Deferred revenue

     385,245        311,317   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     618,093        533,718   

Defined benefit and other postretirement obligations

     56,804        80,900   

Other employee related costs

     39,281        53,337   

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     194,338        206,944   

Other liabilities

     49,133        50,768   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     957,649        925,667   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Class A Common stock, par value $0.01, 120,000 shares authorized; 20,333 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015

     204        —     

Class B Common stock, par value $0.01, 30,000 shares authorized; 4,530 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2015

     45        —     

Preferred stock, par value $0.01, 15,000 shares authorized; none outstanding as of December 31, 2015

     —          —     

Additional paid-in capital

     2,794,837        —     

Treasury stock, at cost, 115 shares as of December 31, 2015

     (15,716     —     

Retained earnings

     43,488        —     

MSG Networks investment

     —          1,263,490   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (34,404     (40,215
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     2,788,454        1,223,275   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 3,746,103      $ 2,148,942   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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SELECTED CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
     2015     2014  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 112,282      $ 35,001   

Net cash used in investing activities

     (77,130     (46,281

Net cash provided by financing activities

     1,509,534        23,194   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,544,686        11,914   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     14,211        6,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,558,897      $ 18,057   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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