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Liberty Media Corp 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Jul 18, 2023)

Filed July 18, 2023For Securities:FWONKFWONAFWONB

Summary

Liberty Media Corporation (FWONK) announced the completion of its previously disclosed split-off of its former subsidiary, Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. (Atlanta Braves Holdings), effective July 18, 2023. This transaction separates the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball Club, its stadium, and related mixed-use development assets into an independent, publicly traded entity. Liberty Media shareholders who held Liberty Braves common stock received one share of the corresponding series of Atlanta Braves Holdings stock for each share they owned. Following the split-off, Atlanta Braves Holdings will operate as a standalone company with its own distinct set of assets and liabilities. Liberty Media has entered into various agreements with Atlanta Braves Holdings, including a Reorganization Agreement, Tax Sharing Agreement, Services Agreement, Facilities Sharing Agreement, Aircraft Time Sharing Agreements, and a Registration Rights Agreement. These agreements outline the operational and financial relationships between the two entities post-separation. The Liberty Braves common stock formerly traded under "BATRA" and "BATRK" has been delisted from Nasdaq.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completion of the split-off of Atlanta Braves Holdings, Inc. into an independent, publicly traded company.
  • 2Shareholders holding Liberty Braves common stock have received shares of Atlanta Braves Holdings.
  • 3Atlanta Braves Holdings now holds the assets and liabilities related to the Atlanta Braves MLB Club, its stadium, and mixed-use development.
  • 4Multiple agreements have been executed between Liberty Media and Atlanta Braves Holdings to govern their post-split-off relationship.
  • 5Liberty Braves common stock has been delisted from Nasdaq.
  • 6The transaction effectively separates the sports franchise business from Liberty Media's remaining operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary impact is the formal completion of the split-off of Atlanta Braves Holdings. This means the Atlanta Braves baseball team and its related assets are now a separate, independent company. Investors who held Liberty Braves common stock have now received shares in this new independent entity. For Liberty Media (FWONK) investors, this signifies the separation of a significant asset and a restructuring of the company's holdings.

Liberty Media and Atlanta Braves Holdings have entered into several agreements to manage their ongoing relationship. These include a Reorganization Agreement (detailing the corporate transactions), a Tax Sharing Agreement (allocating tax responsibilities), a Services Agreement (defining services provided by Liberty Media to Atlanta Braves Holdings), a Facilities Sharing Agreement (for office space), Aircraft Time Sharing Agreements (for aircraft use), and a Registration Rights Agreement (for potential future stock registrations).

The Liberty Braves common stock, which previously traded under the symbols "BATRA" and "BATRK," has been delisted from the Nasdaq stock exchange as of July 18, 2023, following the completion of the split-off.

The split-off allows Liberty Media to unlock the value of its sports franchise and related assets by creating a separate entity. This enables investors to invest directly in the Atlanta Braves. For Liberty Media, it simplifies its corporate structure and allows management to focus on its remaining core businesses without the direct operational and financial responsibilities of the baseball team and its development projects.