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Sphere Entertainment Co.

For the period ended Apr 22, 2025. Filed Apr 22, 2025.

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Apr 22, 2025 · Filed Apr 22, 2025

SPHR$120.02+6.8%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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JAMES L. DOLAN

Executive Chairman and

Chief Executive Officer

Notice of Annual Meeting and

Proxy Statement

Dear Stockholder:

You are cordially invited to attend our annual meeting of stockholders, which will be conducted via live webcast on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. You can attend the annual meeting via the internet by visitingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SPHR2025. There is no in-person annual meeting this year for you to attend.

Information on how to vote and, if you wish to attend, the requirements to register in advance and how to ask questions during the annual meeting is described in the enclosed materials. Your vote is important to us.

Sincerely yours,

James L. Dolan

Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CO., TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, NEW YORK, NY 10121

PROXY STATEMENT

NOTICE OF 2025 ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

To the Stockholders of

Sphere Entertainment Co.

The annual meeting of stockholders of Sphere Entertainment Co. (the “annual meeting”) will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. You can attend the annual meeting via the internet, vote your shares electronically and submit your questions during the annual meeting, by visitingwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SPHR2025 (there is no physical location for the annual meeting). In order to attend the annual meeting, you must register in advance at www.proxyvote.com prior to the deadline of May 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You will need to have your 16-digit control number included on your Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials or your proxy card (if you received a printed copy of the proxy materials) to register in advance for and to join on the day of the annual meeting. We encourage you to allow ample time for online check-in, which will begin at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Time. For further information on how to register for and participate in the meeting please see General Information, “How do I attend, vote and ask questions during the annual meeting?”

The annual meeting will be held to consider and vote upon the following proposals:

  1. Election of directors.

  2. Ratification of the appointment of our independent registered public accounting firm.

  3. An advisory vote on the compensation of our named executive officers.

  4. Approval of the redomestication of the Company to the State of Nevada by conversion.

  5. Conduct such other business as may be properly brought before the meeting.

Only stockholders of record on April 9, 2025 may vote during the meeting.

Your vote is important to us. Even if you plan on participating in the annual meeting virtually, we recommend that you vote as soon as possible by telephone, by Internet or by signing, dating and returning the proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

By order of the Board of Directors,

Mark C. Cresitello

Secretary

New York, New York

SPHERE ENTERTAINMENT CO., TWO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA, NEW YORK, NY 10121

Proxy Statement Summary1
Voting Items and Board Recommendations1
Company Overview1
Corporate Governance and Board Practices2
Talent Attraction and Retention2
Director Nominees4
Executive Compensation Program5
General Information8
Company Overview8
Proxy Statement Materials9
Questions and Answers You May Have About Our Annual Meeting and Voting10
Board and Governance Practices15
Corporate Governance Practices15
Stockholder Engagement15
Board Leadership Structure16
Board Self-Assessment16
Executive Sessions of Non-Management and Independent Board Members16
Risk Oversight16
Communicating with Our Directors17
Code of Conduct and Ethics17
Director Independence17
Director Nominations19
Director Selection19
Board Meetings20
Committees21
Director Compensation24
Proposal 1 — Election of Directors26
Proposal 2 — Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm36
Audit Committee Matters37
Services and Fees for 2024 and 202337
Report of Audit Committee38
Compensation Discussion & Analysis39
Executive Summary39
Compensation Program Practices and Policies48
Elements of Our Compensation Program50
Benefits59
Perquisites60
Post-Termination Compensation61
Awards Issued in Connection with the MSGE Distribution61
Report of Compensation Committee63
Executive Compensation Tables64
Certain Compensation Disclosure Considerations64
2024 Transition Period Summary Compensation Table65
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2024 Transition Period Grants of Plan-Based Awards69
Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 202470
2024 Transition Period Option Exercises and Stock Vested72
2024 Transition Period Pension Benefits73
2024 Transition Period Nonqualified Deferred Compensation76
Employment Agreements77
Termination and Severance84
Equity Compensation Plan Information92
CEO Pay Ratio94
Pay Versus Performance94
Proposal 3 — Non-Binding Advisory Vote on Named Executive Officer Compensation100
Proposal 4 — Approval of the Redomestication of the Company to the State of Nevada by Conversion101
Our Executive Officers138
Transactions with Related Parties140
Relationship Between Us, MSGE, MSGS and AMC Networks140
Aircraft Arrangements144
Dolan Family Arrangements144
Other144
Certain Relationships and Potential Conflicts of Interest145
Related Party Transaction Approval Policy146
Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports147
Stock Ownership Table148
Other Matters159
Stockholder Proposals for 2026 Annual Meeting159
Advance Notice of Proxy Holders and Qualified Representatives159
Annex A — Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresA-1
Annex B — Resolutions of the Board pursuant to Section 266 of the Delaware General Corporation LawB-1
Annex C — Plan of ConversionC-1
Annex D — Nevada Articles of IncorporationD-1
Annex E — Nevada BylawsE-1
Annex F-1 — Delaware Amended and Restated Certificate of IncorporationF-1-1
Annex F-2 — Delaware Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of IncorporationF-2-1
Annex G — Delaware Amended and Restated BylawsG-1
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