MSG Rangers spin-off from MSG Sports set for October 26, 2026; Joseph Cohen joins board
MSG Rangers Corp., formerly MSGS Spinco, Inc., disclosed that its Form 10 registration statement became effective on October 9, 2026, and that Joseph M. Cohen was appointed to its board and to the Audit and Compensation Committees. The distribution of its shares to MSG Sports stockholders is expected to take effect at 11:59 p.m. New York City time on October 26, 2026, when the company will own the New York Rangers business and begin trading on the NYSE as MSGR.
Key points
- Registration statement effective October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. New York City time; distribution expected October 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
- Record date is October 20, 2026; holders receive one Spinco Class A share for every two MSG Sports Class A shares held
- Joseph M. Cohen appointed director effective October 9, 2026, and named to the Audit and Compensation Committees
- Dolan Family Group expected to hold about 63.4% of total voting power after the distribution
The filing
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