Cover
Cover - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2020 | Apr. 30, 2020 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 1-34434 | |
Entity Registrant Name | MSG Networks Inc. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-0624498 | |
Entity Address, Street Address | 11 Pennsylvania Plaza | |
Entity Address, City | New York | |
Entity Address, State | NY | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 10001 | |
City Area Code | 212 | |
Local Phone Number | 465-6400 | |
Title of each class | Class A Common Stock | |
Trading Symbol(s) | MSGN | |
Name of each exchange on which registered | NYSE | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001469372 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --06-30 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Class A Common Stock [Member] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 43,122,080 | |
Class B Common Stock [Member] | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 13,588,555 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Current Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 138,297 | $ 226,423 |
Accounts receivable, net | 108,605 | 108,349 |
Related party receivables, net | 28,635 | 16,091 |
Prepaid income taxes | 0 | 1,968 |
Prepaid expenses | 2,812 | 2,003 |
Other current assets | 4,345 | 5,286 |
Total current assets | 282,694 | 360,120 |
Property and equipment, net | 8,024 | 9,302 |
Amortizable intangible assets, net | 31,148 | 33,743 |
Goodwill | 424,508 | 424,508 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 13,054 | 0 |
Other assets | 38,204 | 39,226 |
Total assets | 797,632 | 866,899 |
Current Liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 1,271 | 907 |
Related party payables | 1,688 | 941 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 31,729 | 111,789 |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 4,374 | 0 |
Income taxes payable | 4,173 | 0 |
Share repurchase obligation | 2,901 | 0 |
Accrued liabilities: | ||
Employee related costs | 12,241 | 15,466 |
Other accrued liabilities | 12,494 | 13,898 |
Deferred revenue | 1,046 | 185 |
Total current liabilities | 71,917 | 143,186 |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 1,055,838 | 906,228 |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 10,764 | 0 |
Defined benefit and other postretirement obligations | 24,453 | 25,834 |
Other employee related costs | 4,711 | 4,713 |
Other liabilities | 109 | 2,310 |
Deferred tax liability | 241,873 | 243,396 |
Total liabilities | 1,409,665 | 1,325,667 |
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 9) | ||
Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency): | ||
Preferred stock, par value $0.01, 45,000 shares authorized; none outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 7,403 | 9,916 |
Treasury stock, at cost, 20,751 and 2,972 shares as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019, respectively | (456,302) | (179,561) |
Accumulated deficit | (156,712) | (282,414) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (7,201) | (7,488) |
Total stockholders' deficiency | (612,033) | (458,768) |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficiency | 797,632 | 866,899 |
Class A Common Stock [Member] | ||
Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency): | ||
Common stock, value issued | 643 | 643 |
Class B Common Stock [Member] | ||
Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency): | ||
Common stock, value issued | $ 136 | $ 136 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Preferred stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 45,000 | 45,000 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Treasury stock, shares | 20,751 | 2,972 |
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 9) | ||
Class A Common Stock [Member] | ||
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 360,000 | 360,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 43,508 | 61,287 |
Class B Common Stock [Member] | ||
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 90,000 | 90,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 13,589 | 13,589 |
Consolidated Statements Of Oper
Consolidated Statements Of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Revenues | $ 184,972 | $ 195,105 | $ 533,683 | $ 552,483 |
Direct operating expenses (including related party expenses of $39,880 and $38,283 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $118,767 and $114,586 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively) | 83,762 | 82,085 | 236,487 | 230,210 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses (including related party expenses of $8,369 and $9,739 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $20,386 and $21,464 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively) | 25,831 | 28,734 | 80,173 | 76,931 |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,716 | 1,805 | 5,123 | 5,650 |
Operating income | 73,663 | 82,481 | 211,900 | 239,692 |
Other income (expense): | ||||
Interest income | 900 | 1,557 | 3,734 | 4,571 |
Interest expense | (9,419) | (11,658) | (30,168) | (35,273) |
Debt refinancing expense | 0 | 0 | (2,764) | 0 |
Other components of net periodic benefit cost | (258) | (413) | (774) | (1,231) |
Nonoperating expense, Total | (8,777) | (10,514) | (29,972) | (31,933) |
Income from operations before income taxes | 64,886 | 71,967 | 181,928 | 207,759 |
Income tax expense | (18,616) | (17,732) | (52,627) | (62,756) |
Net income | $ 46,270 | $ 54,235 | $ 129,301 | $ 145,003 |
Basic | ||||
Basic | $ 0.77 | $ 0.72 | $ 1.98 | $ 1.93 |
Diluted | ||||
Diluted | $ 0.77 | $ 0.72 | $ 1.97 | $ 1.92 |
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||||
Basic (in shares) | 60,011 | 75,152 | 65,194 | 75,041 |
Diluted (in shares) | 60,315 | 75,739 | 65,553 | 75,712 |
Consolidated Statements Of Op_2
Consolidated Statements Of Operations (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Consolidated Statement of Operations Parenthetical [Abstract] | ||||
Related Party Transaction Direct Operating Expenses From Transactions With Related Party | $ 39,876 | $ 38,283 | $ 118,763 | $ 114,586 |
Related Party Transaction, Selling, General and Administrative Expenses from Transactions with Related Party | $ 8,381 | $ 9,739 | $ 20,398 | $ 21,464 |
Consolidated Statements Of Comp
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract] | ||||
Net income | $ 46,270 | $ 54,235 | $ 129,301 | $ 145,003 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss: | ||||
Amortization of net actuarial loss included in net periodic benefit cost | 134 | 119 | 402 | 357 |
Amortization of prior service credit included in net periodic benefit cost | (1) | (2) | (3) | (6) |
Settlement gain | 0 | 0 | 0 | (8) |
Other comprehensive income before income taxes | 133 | 117 | 399 | 343 |
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income | (37) | (32) | (112) | (96) |
Other comprehensive income | 96 | 85 | 287 | 247 |
Comprehensive income | $ 46,366 | $ 54,320 | $ 129,588 | $ 145,250 |
Consolidated Statements Of Cash
Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net income | $ 129,301 | $ 145,003 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,123 | 5,650 |
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 1,591 | 2,252 |
Debt refinancing expense | 455 | 0 |
Share-based compensation expense | 13,852 | 13,658 |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 45 | (756) |
Change in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable, net | (223) | 932 |
Related party receivables, net | (12,622) | (18,918) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 663 | 377 |
Accounts payable | 364 | (1,033) |
Related party payables, including payable to MSG | 747 | 466 |
Prepaid/payable for income taxes | 6,141 | (4,144) |
Accrued and other liabilities | (4,692) | (1,856) |
Deferred revenue | 861 | (2,430) |
Deferred income taxes | (1,635) | 2,879 |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities | 139,971 | 142,080 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Capital expenditures | (2,211) | (1,912) |
Investment in nonconsolidated entity | 0 | 2,000 |
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities | (2,211) | (3,912) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Principal repayments on term loan facilities (see Note 7) | (28,125) | (156,250) |
Proceeds from senior secured credit facilities (see Note 7) | 100,000 | 0 |
Payments of Financing Costs | (3,969) | 0 |
Share repurchase costs | (289,557) | 0 |
Taxes paid in lieu of shares issued for share-based compensation | (4,235) | (5,000) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (225,886) | (161,250) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (88,126) | (23,082) |
Cash, Beginning of Period | 138,297 | 182,261 |
Cash, Ending of Period | $ 138,297 | $ 182,261 |
Consolidated Statements Of Stoc
Consolidated Statements Of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) And Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Common Stock Issued | Additional Paid-In Capital | Treasury Stock | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
Balance at Jun. 30, 2018 | $ (657,742) | $ 779 | $ 4,067 | $ (195,881) | $ (460,007) | $ (6,700) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income | 145,003 | 145,003 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 247 | 247 | ||||
Comprehensive income | 145,250 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 13,658 | 13,658 | ||||
Tax withholding associated with shares issued for share-based compensation | (4,879) | (4,879) | ||||
Shares issued upon distribution of Restricted Stock Units | 0 | (7,359) | 16,320 | (8,961) | ||
Balance at Mar. 31, 2019 | (503,341) | 779 | 5,487 | (179,561) | (323,593) | (6,453) |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | (562,032) | 779 | 1,116 | (179,561) | (377,828) | (6,538) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income | 54,235 | 54,235 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 85 | 85 | ||||
Comprehensive income | 54,320 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 4,371 | 4,371 | ||||
Balance at Mar. 31, 2019 | (503,341) | 779 | 5,487 | (179,561) | (323,593) | (6,453) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASC 606 | 372 | 372 | ||||
Balance at Jun. 30, 2019 | (458,768) | 779 | 9,916 | (179,561) | (282,414) | (7,488) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income | 129,301 | 129,301 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 287 | 287 | ||||
Comprehensive income | 129,588 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 13,852 | 13,852 | ||||
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock | (292,470) | (292,470) | ||||
Tax withholding associated with shares issued for share-based compensation | (4,235) | (4,235) | ||||
Shares issued upon distribution of Restricted Stock Units | 0 | (12,130) | 15,729 | (3,599) | ||
Balance at Mar. 31, 2020 | (612,033) | 779 | 7,403 | (456,302) | (156,712) | (7,201) |
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019 | (623,012) | 779 | 3,650 | (417,162) | (202,982) | (7,297) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency) [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Net income | 46,270 | 46,270 | ||||
Other comprehensive income | 96 | 96 | ||||
Comprehensive income | 46,366 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 3,753 | 3,753 | ||||
Repurchases of Class A Common Stock | (39,140) | (39,140) | ||||
Balance at Mar. 31, 2020 | $ (612,033) | $ 779 | $ 7,403 | $ (456,302) | $ (156,712) | $ (7,201) |
Description of Business and Bas
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Description of Business And Basis of Presentation [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Description of Business MSG Networks Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”), incorporated on July 29, 2009, owns and operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG+. On September 30, 2015, the Company distributed to its stockholders all of the outstanding common stock of The Madison Square Garden Company (together with its subsidiaries, “MSG”) (the “Distribution”). The Company operates and reports financial information in one segment. Substantially all revenues and assets of the Company are attributed to or located in the United States and are primarily concentrated in the New York City metropolitan area. Unaudited Interim Financial Statements The accompanying interim consolidated unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019 . The financial statements as of March 31, 2020 and for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 |
Accounting Policies
Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] | Accounting Policies Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of MSG Networks Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amount of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amount of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of accounts receivable, investments, goodwill, other long-lived assets, pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and the related net periodic benefit cost, tax accruals, and other liabilities. In addition, estimates are used in revenue recognition, rights fees expense, income tax expense, performance and share-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, litigation matters, and other matters. Management believes its use of estimates in the consolidated financial statements to be reasonable. Management evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the general economic environment and actions it may take in the future and the decisions made by the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) and the National Hockey League (“NHL”) regarding their seasons. Since March 12, 2020, the 2019-20 NBA and NHL seasons have been suspended (but not canceled) due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our estimates have been prepared based on these facts and we will continue to monitor updates made by the NBA and NHL with regards to league play and the impact on the Company’s use of estimates. The Company adjusts such estimates when facts and circumstances dictate. However, these estimates may involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. In addition, these estimates are based on management’s best judgment at a point in time and as such, these estimates may ultimately differ from actual results. Changes in estimates resulting from weakness in the economic environment or other factors beyond the Company’s control, including government and league actions taken to contain or mitigate the coronavirus pandemic, could be material and would be reflected in the Company’s financial statements in future periods. Investment in Nonconsolidated Entity The Company’s investment in a nonconsolidated entity, which is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, does not have a readily determinable fair value. As such, the Company has elected to account for it at cost, which would be adjusted for impairment and changes resulting from observable price fluctuations in orderly transactions for an identical or a similar investment of the same issuer (referred to as the measurement alternative method). Investments accounted for under the measurement alternative method are classified within Level III of the fair value hierarchy. As of March 31, 2020 , the carrying amount of the Company’s equity investment in the nonconsolidated entity was $2,000 , and the Company did not identify any potential adjustments to the cost of its investment. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842 , Leases , on July 1, 2019 (“Adoption Date”), which superseded the lease recognition requirements in ASC Topic 840 , Leases . The Company applied the modified retrospective approach and effective date method. The Company elected the package of practical expedients, permitted under the transition guidance in the new standard, which among other things allowed for the carry forward of the historical classification of leases. The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of operating lease liabilities of approximately $18,700 and operating lease right-of-use assets of the same amount as of Adoption Date. The historical net lease liabilities balances as of Adoption Date were eliminated as an offset to the operating lease right-of-use assets, resulting in net lease assets of approximately $16,300 . The new standard did not impact the Company’s consolidated net income or cash flows. See Note 8 for further discussion regarding leases. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses, and subsequent ASUs that amended the application of ASU No. 2016-13, which introduces a new impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade and other receivables, the Company will be required to use a forward-looking “expected loss” model that will replace the current “incurred loss” model and generally will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation — Retirement Benefits — Defined Benefit Plans — General (Topic 715-20): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans , which removes, adds, or clarifies disclosure requirements relating to defined benefit plans to improve disclosure effectiveness. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied retroactively to all periods presented. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Entertainment-Films-Other Assets-Film Costs (Subtopic 926-20) and Entertainment-Broadcasters-Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Subtopic 920-350): Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials , which amends ASC Subtopic 920-350 to align the accounting for production costs of an episodic television series with that for the costs of producing films. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied prospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU eliminates certain exceptions to the general approach in ASC Topic 740 and includes methods of simplification to the existing guidance. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied prospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. |
Revenue Recognition Revenue Rec
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition (Notes) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block] | Revenue Recognition The Company generates revenues principally from affiliation fees charged to cable, satellite, telephone and other platforms (“Distributors”) for the right to carry its networks, as well as from the sale of advertising. The Company’s advertising revenue is largely derived from the sale of inventory in its live professional sports programming, as such, a disproportionate share of this revenue has historically been earned in the Company’s second and third fiscal quarters. The Company’s revenue recognition policies that describe the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty associated with each major source of revenue from contracts with customers are summarized below. Affiliation Fee Revenue Affiliation fee revenue is earned from Distributors for the right to carry the Company’s networks under contracts, commonly referred to as “affiliation agreements.” The Company’s performance obligation under its affiliation agreements is satisfied as the Company provides its programming over the term of the affiliation agreement. Historically, affiliation fee revenue has constituted at least 90% of the Company’s consolidated revenues on a full fiscal year basis, however, given the timing of its advertising revenue as stated above, affiliation fee revenue constituted less than 90% of its consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 . Substantially all of the Company’s affiliation agreements are sales-based and usage-based royalty arrangements, which are recognized as the sale or usage occurs. The transaction price is represented by affiliation fees that are generally based upon contractual rates applied to the number of the Distributor’s subscribers who receive or can receive the Company’s programming. Such subscriber information is generally not received until after the close of the reporting period, and in these cases, the Company estimates the number of subscribers. Historical adjustments to recorded estimates have not been material. The Company’s payment terms vary and are generally within 30-60 days after revenue is earned. Advertising Revenue The Company primarily earns advertising revenue through the sale of commercial time and other advertising inventory during its programming. In general, these advertising arrangements either do not exceed one year or are primarily multi-year media banks, the elements of which are agreed upon each year. Advertising revenue is recognized as advertising is aired. In certain advertising arrangements, the Company guarantees specified viewer ratings for its programming. In such cases, the promise to deliver the guaranteed viewer ratings by airing the advertising represents the Company’s performance obligation. A contract liability is recognized as deferred revenue to the extent any guaranteed viewer ratings are not met and the customer is expected to exercise any right for additional advertising time, and is subsequently recognized as revenue either when the Company provides the required additional advertising time, or additional performance requirements become remote, which may be at the time the guarantee obligation contractually expires. The Company’s payment terms vary by the type of customer. Generally, payment terms are 30-60 days after revenue is earned. Principal versus Agent Revenue Recognition The Company has an advertising sales representation agreement with MSG that provides for MSG to act as its advertising sales representative and includes the exclusive right and obligation to sell certain advertising availabilities on the Company’s behalf for a commission. The Company reports advertising revenue on a gross basis as it is primarily responsible for the fulfillment of advertising orders. See Note 14 for further discussion regarding the Company’s advertising sales representation agreement with MSG. Noncash Consideration The Company enters into nonmonetary transactions, primarily with its Distributors, that involve the exchange of products or services, such as advertising and promotional benefits, for the Company’s services. For arrangements that are subject to sales-based and usage-based royalty guidance, the Company measures noncash consideration that it receives at fair value as the sale or usage occurs. For other arrangements, the Company measures the estimated fair value of the noncash consideration that it receives at contract inception. If the Company cannot reasonably estimate the fair value of the noncash consideration, the Company measures the fair value of the consideration indirectly by reference to the standalone selling price of the services promised to the customer in exchange for the consideration. Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations Substantially all of the Company’s affiliation agreements are licenses of functional intellectual property where revenue is derived from sales-based and usage-based royalty arrangements, and generally the Company’s advertising arrangements either do not exceed one year or are primarily multi-year media banks, the elements of which are agreed upon each year. For these types of arrangements, the Company applies a practical expedient that allows it to omit disclosure of the aggregate amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring services to a customer (transaction price) that is allocated to performance obligations that have not yet been satisfied. As of March 31, 2020 , the aggregate amount of transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations, other than for contracts that the Company has applied the practical expedient, was $12,110 , of which $10,803 will be recognized through fiscal year 2023 and $1,307 thereafter. Contract Balances from Contracts with Customers An account receivable is recorded when there is an unconditional right to consideration based on a contract with a customer. When consideration is received from a customer prior to transferring services to the customer under the terms of a contract, a contract liability (deferred revenue) is recorded. For certain types of contracts with customers, the Company may recognize revenue in advance of the contractual right to invoice the customer, resulting in an amount recorded to contract assets. Once the Company has an unconditional right to consideration under these contracts, the contract assets are reclassified to accounts receivable. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue when, or as, control of the services is transferred to the customer and all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The following table provides information about current contract balances from contracts with customers: March 31, June 30, Accounts receivable (including advertising receivable included in related party receivables, net) $ 146,074 $ 130,422 Contract asset, short-term (included in other current assets) — 839 Contract asset, long-term (included in other assets) 18 — Deferred revenue, short-term 1,046 185 Deferred revenue, long-term (included in other liabilities) 109 230 The amount of revenue recognized for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 related to deferred revenue (contract liability) recorded as of June 30, 2019 was approximately $146 |
Computation of Earnings Per Com
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Computation of Earnings per Common Share | Computation of Earnings per Common Share Basic earnings per common share (“EPS”) is based upon net income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the effect of the assumed vesting of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and exercise of stock options only in the periods in which such effect would have been dilutive. The following table presents a reconciliation of the weighted-average number of shares used in the calculations of basic and diluted EPS: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Weighted-average number of shares for basic EPS 60,011 75,152 65,194 75,041 Dilutive effect of shares issuable under share-based compensation plans 304 587 359 671 Weighted-average number of shares for diluted EPS 60,315 75,739 65,553 75,712 Anti-dilutive shares 2,981 992 2,727 618 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Amortizable Intangible Assets During the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 , the Company performed its annual impairment test of goodwill. As the Company’s one reporting unit had a negative carrying value of net assets, there was no impairment of goodwill identified. The Company’s intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows: March 31, June 30, Affiliate relationships $ 83,044 $ 83,044 Less: accumulated amortization (51,896 ) (49,301 ) $ 31,148 $ 33,743 Affiliate relationships have an estimated useful life of 24 years. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $865 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , and $2,595 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 . |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property and Equipment | Property and Equipment As of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 , property and equipment consisted of the following assets: March 31, June 30, Equipment $ 37,733 $ 35,642 Furniture and fixtures 1,726 1,726 Leasehold improvements 18,624 18,505 Construction in progress 98 1,058 58,181 56,931 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (50,157 ) (47,629 ) $ 8,024 $ 9,302 Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment was $851 and $940 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and $2,528 and $3,055 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. |
Debt
Debt | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | Debt Former Senior Secured Credit Facilities On September 28, 2015, MSGN Holdings L.P. (“MSGN L.P.”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company through which the Company conducts substantially all of its operations, MSGN Eden, LLC, an indirect subsidiary of the Company and the general partner of MSGN L.P., Regional MSGN Holdings LLC, a direct subsidiary of the Company and the limited partner of MSGN L.P. (collectively with MSGN Eden, LLC, the “Holdings Entities”), and certain subsidiaries of MSGN L.P. entered into a credit agreement (the “Former Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders. The Former Credit Agreement provided MSGN L.P. with senior secured credit facilities (the “Former Senior Secured Credit Facilities”) that consisted of: (a) an initial $ 1,550,000 term loan facility (the “Former Term Loan Facility”) and (b) a $250,000 revolving credit facility (the “Former Revolving Credit Facility”). Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities On October 11, 2019, MSGN L.P., the Holdings Entities and certain subsidiaries of MSGN L.P. amended and restated the Former Credit Agreement in its entirety (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides MSGN L.P. with senior secured credit facilities (the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”) consisting of: (i) an initial $1,100,000 term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (ii) a $250,000 revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), each with a term of five years. Proceeds from the Term Loan Facility were used by MSGN L.P. to repay outstanding indebtedness under the Former Credit Agreement. Up to $35,000 of the Revolving Credit Facility is available for the issuance of letters of credit. Subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions and limitations, the Credit Agreement allows for the addition of incremental term and/or revolving loan commitments and incremental term and/or revolving loans. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a floating rate, which at the option of MSGN L.P. may be either (i) a base rate plus an additional rate ranging from 0.25% to 1.25% per annum (determined based on a total net leverage ratio) (the “Base Rate”), or (ii) a Eurodollar rate plus an additional rate ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% per annum (determined based on a total net leverage ratio) (the “Eurodollar Rate”), provided that for the period following the effective date of the Credit Agreement until the delivery of the compliance certificate for the second full fiscal quarter of MSGN L.P. following the effective date, the additional rate used in calculating the floating rate will be (i) 0.50% per annum for borrowings bearing the Base Rate, and (ii) 1.50% per annum for borrowings bearing the Eurodollar Rate. Upon a payment default in respect of principal, interest or other amounts due and payable under the Credit Agreement or related loan documents, default interest will accrue on all overdue amounts at an additional rate of 2.00% per annum. The Credit Agreement requires that MSGN L.P. pay a commitment fee ranging from 0.225% to 0.30% (determined based on a total net leverage ratio) in respect of the average daily unused commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. MSGN L.P. will also be required to pay customary letter of credit fees, as well as fronting fees, to banks that issue letters of credit. The Credit Agreement generally requires the Holdings Entities and MSGN L.P. and its restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis to comply with a maximum total leverage ratio of 5.50:1.00, subject, at the option of MSGN L.P. to an upward adjustment to 6.00:1.00 during the continuance of certain events. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.00:1.00 for the Holdings Entities and MSGN L.P. and its restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. As of March 31, 2020 , the Holdings Entities and MSGN L.P. and its restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis were in compliance with the applicable financial covenants. All borrowings under the Credit Agreement are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including absence of a default and accuracy of representations and warranties. As of March 31, 2020 , there were no letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility, which provides full borrowing capacity of $250,000 . The Term Loan Facility amortizes quarterly in accordance with its terms beginning March 31, 2020 through September 30, 2024 with a final maturity date on October 11, 2024. As of March 31, 2020 , the principal repayments required under the Term Loan Facility are as follows: Remainder of fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 $ 6,875 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 38,500 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 49,500 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 66,000 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 82,500 Thereafter 849,750 $ 1,093,125 All obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Holdings Entities and MSGN L.P.’s existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries that are not designated as excluded subsidiaries or unrestricted subsidiaries (the “Subsidiary Guarantors,” and together with the Holdings Entities, the “Guarantors”). All obligations under the Credit Agreement, including the guarantees of those obligations, are secured by certain assets of MSGN L.P. and each Guarantor (collectively, “Collateral”), including, but not limited to, a pledge of the equity interests in MSGN L.P. held directly by the Holdings Entities and the equity interests in each Subsidiary Guarantor held directly or indirectly by MSGN L.P. Subject to customary notice and minimum amount conditions, MSGN L.P. may voluntarily prepay outstanding loans under the Credit Agreement at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty (except for customary breakage costs with respect to Eurodollar loans). MSGN L.P. is required to make mandatory prepayments in certain circumstances, including without limitation from the net cash proceeds of certain sales of assets (including Collateral) or casualty insurance and/or condemnation recoveries (subject to certain reinvestment, repair or replacement rights) and the incurrence of certain indebtedness, subject to certain exceptions. In addition to the financial covenants discussed above, the Credit Agreement and the related security agreement contain certain customary representations and warranties, affirmative covenants, and events of default. The Credit Agreement contains certain restrictions on the ability of MSGN L.P. and its restricted subsidiaries to take certain actions as provided in (and subject to various exceptions and baskets set forth in) the Credit Agreement, including the following: (i) incurring additional indebtedness and contingent liabilities; (ii) creating liens on certain assets; (iii) making investments, loans or advances in or to other persons; (iv) paying dividends and distributions or repurchasing capital stock; (v) changing their lines of business; (vi) engaging in certain transactions with affiliates; (vii) amending specified material agreements; (viii) merging or consolidating; (ix) making certain dispositions; and (x) entering into agreements that restrict the granting of liens. The Holdings Entities are also subject to customary passive holding company covenants. The Company is amortizing deferred financing costs of the Term Loan Facility using the effective interest method over its five-year term. The following table summarizes the presentation of the Term Loan Facility and the Former Term Loan Facility, and the related deferred financing costs, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 : Term Loan Facilities Deferred Financing Costs Net March 31, 2020 Current portion of long-term debt $ 33,000 $ (1,271 ) $ 31,729 Long-term debt, net of current portion 1,060,125 (4,287 ) 1,055,838 Total $ 1,093,125 $ (5,558 ) $ 1,087,567 June 30, 2019 Current portion of long-term debt $ 114,375 $ (2,586 ) $ 111,789 Long-term debt, net of current portion 906,875 (647 ) 906,228 Total $ 1,021,250 $ (3,233 ) $ 1,018,017 In addition, the Company has recorded deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility and the Former Revolving Credit Facility in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as summarized in the following table: March 31, 2020 June 30, 2019 Other current assets $ 343 $ 417 Other assets 1,209 104 Total amortization of deferred financing costs was $1,591 and $2,252 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. The Company made interest payments under the Credit Agreement and Former Credit Agreement of $28,809 and $32,879 during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. |
Leases Leases (Notes)
Leases Leases (Notes) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Lessee, Operating Leases [Abstract] | |
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block] | Leases The Company has various operating leases for office and studio space, as well as equipment, expiring at various dates through fiscal year 2025. The Company currently has no finance leases. Some leases include options to extend the lease term or terminate the lease prior to the end of the lease term. The exercise of lease renewal options is generally at the Company’s discretion. The depreciable life of leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. The leases generally provide for fixed annual rentals plus certain other costs. Certain leases include variable payments based on the Company’s use of the respective assets. The Company’s lease agreements do not include any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Since the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate as of Adoption Date to determine the present value of future lease payments for all operating leases that commenced prior to that date. Operating lease cost consists of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, Operating lease cost $ 1,412 $ 4,156 Variable lease cost 550 1,331 Total operating lease cost $ 1,962 $ 5,487 The following table summarizes the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating leases: March 31, Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases 3.28 % Weighted-average remaining operating lease term in years 3.68 As of March 31, 2020 , the maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities are as follows: Remainder of fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 $ 1,378 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 4,512 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 3,810 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 3,466 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2,885 Thereafter 17 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 16,068 Less: imputed interest 930 Total operating lease liabilities 15,138 Less: current portion of operating lease liabilities 4,374 Non-current operating lease liabilities $ 10,764 Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases: Nine Months Ended March 31, Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 4,437 Cash paid for variable lease payments not included in measurement of operating lease liabilities 1,227 Total $ 5,664 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] | Commitments and Contingencies Commitments As more fully described in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019 , the Company’s contractual obligations not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets consist primarily of its obligations under media rights agreements. In addition, see Note 7 for the principal repayments required under the Company’s Term Loan Facility. Legal Matters The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits. Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that resolution of these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the Company. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are developed using market data, such as publicly available information about actual events or transactions, and reflect the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are inputs for which market data is not available and that are developed using the best information available about the assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels: • Level I — Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. • Level II — Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. • Level III — Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable. The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which include cash equivalents: Level I Level II Level III Total March 31, 2020 Assets: Money market accounts $ 98,440 $ — $ — $ 98,440 Time deposits 38,681 — — 38,681 Total assets measured at fair value $ 137,121 $ — $ — $ 137,121 June 30, 2019 Assets: Money market accounts $ 17,619 $ — $ — $ 17,619 Time deposits 201,524 — — 201,524 Total assets measured at fair value $ 219,143 $ — $ — $ 219,143 Money market accounts and time deposits are classified within Level I of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using observable inputs that reflect quoted prices for identical assets in active markets. The carrying amount of the Company’s money market accounts and time deposits approximates fair value due to their short-term maturities. Other Financial Instruments The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt (see Note 7 ) was approximately $ 874,500 as of March 31, 2020 |
Pension Plans and Other Postret
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plan | Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan As more fully described in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019 , the Company sponsors (i) a non-contributory, qualified defined benefit pension plan covering certain of its union employees, (ii) an unfunded non-contributory, non-qualified frozen excess cash balance plan covering certain employees who participated in an underlying qualified plan, and (iii) an unfunded non-contributory, non-qualified frozen defined benefit pension plan for the benefit of certain employees who participated in an underlying qualified plan (collectively the “Pension Plans”). The Company also sponsors a contributory welfare plan which provides certain postretirement healthcare benefits to certain employees hired prior to January 1, 2001 (the “Postretirement Plan”). Components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Plan Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Service cost $ 121 $ 111 $ 13 $ 18 Other components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost 354 402 15 38 Expected return on plan assets (244 ) (144 ) — — Recognized actuarial loss (a) 134 119 — — Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit (a) — — (1 ) (2 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 365 $ 488 $ 27 $ 54 Pension Plans Postretirement Plan Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Service cost $ 363 $ 333 $ 39 $ 54 Other components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost 1,062 1,206 45 114 Expected return on plan assets (732 ) (432 ) — — Recognized actuarial loss (a) 402 357 — — Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit (a) — — (3 ) (6 ) Settlement gain (a) — (8 ) — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,095 $ 1,456 $ 81 $ 162 (a) Reflects amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other components of net periodic benefit cost in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. In addition, as more fully described in Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019 , the Company sponsors the MSGN Holdings, L.P. Excess Savings Plan and participates in The Madison Square Garden 401(k) Savings Plan, formerly the MSG Holdings, L.P. 401(k) Savings Plan, a multiple employer plan (together, the “Savings Plans”). The Madison Square Garden 401(k) Savings Plan was sponsored by MSG until April 17, 2020 and thereafter by Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. See Note 14 for a discussion regarding the Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. distribution. Expenses related to the Savings Plans included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations were $246 and $254 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and $775 and $762 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. |
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Share-based Compensation | Share-based Compensation See Note 13 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2019 for more information regarding (i) the MSG Networks Inc. 2010 Employee Stock Plan, as amended (the “Employee Stock Plan”), and (ii) the MSG Networks Inc. 2010 Stock Plan For Non-Employee Directors, as amended (the “Non-Employee Director Plan”). On December 6, 2019, the Company’s stockholders amended the Non-Employee Director Plan to increase the shares available for issuance thereunder to 400 and to extend the expiration date to December 6, 2029. Share-based compensation expense, presented within selling, general and administrative expenses and direct operating expenses, was $3,753 and $4,371 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and $13,852 and $13,658 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. Non-Qualified Stock Options (“NQSOs”) Award Activity The following table summarizes activity relating to holders of the Company’s NQSOs for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 : Number of Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Nonperformance Based Vesting Performance Based Vesting Balance as of June 30, 2019 1,277 1,277 $ 20.87 5.52 $ 3,132 Granted (a) 556 557 14.33 Balance as of March 31, 2020 1,833 1,834 18.88 5.42 — Exercisable as of March 31, 2020 924 536 $ 19.07 4.29 $ — (a) Includes incremental shares of performance based NQSOs that were historically reported at a target payout of 100% . Upon meeting the performance objective, the number of performance based NQSOs vested at a payout of 100.3% of target. Nonperformance based vesting NQSOs granted under the Employee Stock Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 are subject to three -year ratable vesting. Performance based vesting NQSOs granted under the Employee Stock Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 are subject to three -year cliff vesting and the achievement of certain Company performance criteria. These NQSOs have an expiration period of 7.5 years. The Company calculated the fair value of these NQSOs on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which resulted in a grant date fair value of $4.32 per NQSO. The following were the key assumptions used to calculate the fair value of this award: Risk-free interest rate 1.4 % Expected term 5.25 years Expected volatility 30.68 % The Company’s computation of expected term was calculated using the simplified method (the average of the vesting period and option term) as prescribed in ASC Topic 718-10-S99. The Company’s computation of expected volatility was based on historical volatility of its common stock. The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated for in-the-money NQSOs as the difference between (i) the exercise price of the underlying award and (ii) the quoted price of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Class A Common Stock”) at March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 , as applicable. Restricted Share Units Award Activity The following table summarizes activity relating to holders of the Company’s RSUs for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 : Number of Nonperformance Vesting RSUs Performance Based Vesting RSUs Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share At Date of Grant Unvested award balance as of June 30, 2019 541 836 $ 23.08 Granted (a) 388 316 14.51 Vested (a) (328 ) (279 ) 20.62 Forfeited (2 ) (3 ) 19.14 Unvested award balance as of March 31, 2020 599 870 $ 20.00 (a) Includes incremental shares of performance based RSUs that were historically reported at a target payout of 100% . Upon meeting the performance objective, the number of performance based RSUs vested at a payout of 100.3% of target. Nonperformance based vesting RSUs granted under the Employee Stock Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 are subject to three -year ratable vesting and RSUs granted under the Non-Employee Director Plan vest upon date of grant. Performance based vesting RSUs granted under the Employee Stock Plan during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 are subject to three -year cliff vesting. RSUs granted under the Employee Stock Plan and Non-Employee Director Plan will settle in shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock (either from treasury or with newly issued shares), or, at the option of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, in cash. RSUs granted under the Non-Employee Director Plan will settle on the first business day after ninety days from the date the director’s service on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) ceases or, if earlier, upon the director’s death . The fair value of RSUs that vested during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 was $9,659 . Upon delivery, RSUs granted under the Employee Stock Plan were net share-settled to cover the required statutory tax withholding obligations and the remaining number of shares were issued from the Company’s treasury shares. To fulfill the employees’ statutory tax withholding obligations for the applicable income and other employment taxes, 264 of these RSUs, with an aggregate value of $4,235 were retained by the Company and the taxes paid during the nine months ended March 31, 2020 are reflected as a financing activity in the accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows. |
Stock Repurchase Program Stock
Stock Repurchase Program Stock Repurchase Program (Notes) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Treasury Stock [Text Block] | Stock Repurchase Program On December 7, 2017, the Company’s Board authorized the repurchase of up to $150,000 of the Company’s Class A Common Stock. On August 29, 2019, the Board authorized a $300,000 increase to the stock repurchase authorization, which had $136,165 of availability remaining, bringing the total available repurchase authorization for Class A Common Stock to $436,165 as of that date. Under the authorization, shares of Class A Common Stock may be purchased from time to time in open market or private transactions, block trades or such other manner as the Company may determine, in accordance with applicable insider trading and other securities laws and regulations. The timing and amount of purchases will depend on market conditions and other factors. On October 3, 2019, the Company settled a modified Dutch auction tender offer and repurchased 14,980 shares of its Class A Common Stock, at a price of $16.70 per share, for an aggregate purchase price of $250,168 . During the three months ended March 31, 2020 , the Company repurchased 3,070 shares of its Class A Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $36,178 , bringing the total available repurchase authorization for Class A Common Stock to $149,819 as of March 31, 2020 . In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2020 , the Company committed to purchase an additional 277 shares of its Class A Common Stock that were not settled until April 2020. The purchase price of these share repurchases, and the related fees, have been classified as Treasury stock in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2020 . There were no shares repurchased by the Company during the nine months ended |
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Party Transactions | Related Party Transactions As of March 31, 2020 , members of the Dolan family group, for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including trusts for the benefit of the Dolan family group (collectively, the “Dolan Family Group”), collectively beneficially own all of the Company’s outstanding Class B common stock, par value $ 0.01 per share (“Class B Common Stock”) and own approximately 6.6% of the Company’s outstanding Class A Common Stock (inclusive of options exercisable within 60 days of the date hereof). Such shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, collectively, represent approximately 76.8% of the aggregate voting power of the Company’s outstanding common stock. On April 17, 2020, MSG distributed to its stockholders all of the outstanding common stock of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (together with its Subsidiaries, “MSGE”) (the “Entertainment Distribution”) and changed its name to Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. The Dolan Family Group also controls MSG and AMC Networks Inc. ("AMC Networks"), and as a result of the Entertainment Distribution, MSGE. Prior to September 2018, the Company had an arrangement with the Dolan Family Office, LLC (“DFO”), MSG, and AMC Networks providing for the sharing of certain expenses associated with executive office space which is available to Charles F. Dolan (a director of the Company, MSG, and MSGE, and the Executive Chairman and a director of AMC Networks), James L. Dolan (the Executive Chairman and a director of the Company, the Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of MSGE, and the Executive Chairman and a director of MSG, and a director of AMC Networks), and the DFO, which is controlled by Charles F. Dolan. Effective September 2018, the Company is no longer party to this arrangement. The Company shares certain executive support costs, including office space, executive assistants, security and transportation costs for (i) the Company’s Executive Chairman with MSG and (ii) the Company’s Vice Chairman with MSG and AMC Networks. In connection with the Entertainment Distribution, the Company will now also share such costs with MSGE. The Company and MSG are also party to aircraft time sharing agreements, pursuant to which MSG has agreed from time to time to make certain aircraft available to the Company for use on a “time sharing” basis. Following the Entertainment Distribution, the Company is party to such time sharing agreements with MSGE. Additionally, the Company, MSG and AMC Networks, and following the Entertainment Distribution, MSGE, have agreed on an allocation of the costs of certain other aircraft, including helicopter, use by shared executives. The Company has various agreements with MSG, including media rights agreements covering the New York Knicks (the “Knicks”) and the New York Rangers (the “Rangers”) games and a tax disaffiliation agreement. As a result of the Entertainment Distribution, certain of the agreements which were previously between the Company and MSG are, as of April 17, 2020, between the Company and MSGE, including an advertising sales representation agreement, a trademark license agreement, and certain other arrangements, including a services agreement (the “Services Agreement”) pursuant to which the Company outsources, and provides, certain business functions. The services currently outsourced include information technology, accounts payable, payroll, tax, certain legal functions, human resources, insurance and risk management, investor relations, corporate communications, benefit plan administration and reporting and, internal audit, as well as certain executive support services described above. In connection with the Entertainment Distribution, the Company entered into a services agreement with MSG, pursuant to which MSG will provide the Company certain legal services previously provided under the Services Agreement. The Company has also entered into various agreements with AMC Networks with respect to a number of ongoing commercial relationships. Related Party Transactions Rights Fees The Company’s media rights agreements with the Knicks and the Rangers, effective as of July 1, 2015, provide the Company with exclusive media rights to the teams’ games in their local markets. Rights fees included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $38,611 and $37,094 , respectively, and $115,242 and $110,746 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. Origination, Master Control and Technical Services AMC Networks provides certain origination, master control, and technical services to the Company. Amounts incurred by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $1,184 and $1,161 , respectively, and $3,506 and $3,471 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. Commission The Company’s advertising sales representation agreement with MSG, which has a term through June 30, 2022 , provides for MSG to act as the Company’s advertising sales representative and includes the exclusive right and obligation to sell certain advertising availabilities on the Company’s behalf for a commission. The amounts incurred by the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 were $5,865 and $6,880 , respectively, and $12,289 and $13,325 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. Following the Entertainment Distribution, the Company is party to such advertising sales representation agreement with MSGE. General and Administrative Expenses Amounts incurred by the Company for expenses associated with the Services Agreement, net, amounted to $2,499 and $2,590 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and $7,813 and $7,735 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. Other Operating Expenses The Company and its related parties enter into other transactions with each other in the ordinary course of business. Net amounts incurred by the Company for other related party transactions amounted to $98 and $297 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively, and $311 and $773 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $ 18,616 differs from the income tax expense derived from applying the statutory federal rate of 21% to pre-tax income due principally to the impact of state and local income taxes (net of federal benefit) of $5,405 , partially offset by a tax benefit of $643 relating to a tax return to book provision adjustment in connection with the filing of the Company’s prior year income tax return. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 of $ 17,732 differs from the income tax expense derived from applying the statutory federal rate of 21% to pre-tax income due principally to the impact of state and local income taxes (net of federal benefit) of $6,131 , partially offset by a tax benefit of $3,939 relating to a tax return to book provision adjustment in connection with the filing of the Company’s prior year income tax return. Income tax expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 of $ 52,627 differs from the income tax expense derived from applying the statutory federal rate of 21% to pre-tax income due principally to the impact of state and local income taxes (net of federal benefit) of $ 15,233 , partially offset by excess tax benefit of $1,583 related to share-based payment awards. Income tax expense for the nine months ended March 31, 2019 of $62,756 differs from the income tax expense derived from applying the statutory federal rate of 21% to pre-tax income due principally to the impact of state and local income taxes (net of federal benefit) of $17,683 , and changes in the applicable state rate used to measure deferred taxes of $2,062 , partially offset by a net tax benefit of $2,489 relating to tax return to book provision adjustments in connection with the filing of the Company’s prior year income tax returns. The Company made cash income tax payments (net) of $48,128 and $64,025 for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 , respectively. The Company was notified during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 that the State of New York was commencing an examination of the Company’s New York State income tax returns as filed for the tax years ended December 31, 2013 and 2014. In January 2020, the Company closed the examination with no material changes to the tax returns as filed. The Company was notified during the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 that the City of New York was commencing an examination of the Company’s New York City general corporate income tax returns as filed for the tax years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016. The Company does not expect the examination, when finalized, to result in material changes to the tax returns as filed. The Company was notified during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 that the City of New York was commencing an examination of the Company’s Unincorporated Business Tax Returns as filed for the tax years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017, and June 30, 2018. In October 2019, the Company closed the examination with no material changes to the tax returns as filed. The Company was notified during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 that the State of New Jersey initiated an examination of the Company’s income tax returns for the tax years ended December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2017. The Company does not expect the examination, when finalized, to result in material changes to the tax returns as filed. The federal and state statute of limitations are currently open on the Company’s tax returns for 2016 and 2015, respectively, and forward. |
Concentration of Risk
Concentration of Risk | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Risks and Uncertanties [Abstract] | |
Concentration Of Risk | Concentrations of Risk Accounts receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 include amounts due from the following individual customers, which accounted for the noted percentages of the gross balance: March 31, June 30, Customer A 26 % 25 % Customer B 25 % 25 % Customer C 22 % 23 % Customer D 12 % 14 % Revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 include amounts from the following individual customers, which accounted for the noted percentages of the total: Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Customer 1 24 % 23 % 25 % 23 % Customer 2 23 % 21 % 23 % 22 % Customer 3 19 % 19 % 20 % 21 % Customer 4 8 % 10 % 9 % 11 % The accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 include the following approximate amounts that are recorded in connection with the Company’s license agreement with the New Jersey Devils: Reported in March 31, June 30, Prepaid expenses $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Other current assets 4,000 4,000 Other assets 35,000 36,000 $ 40,000 $ 41,000 As of March 31, 2020 , approximately 500 full-time and part-time employees, who represent approximately 73% of the Company’s workforce, are subject to collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”). As of March 31, 2020 , approximately 44% of the Company’s workforce that is subject to a CBA is covered by a CBA that has expired. In addition, as of March 31, 2020 , approximately 18% of the Company’s workforce that is subject to a CBA is covered by a CBA that expires within the next year. |
Accounting Policies (Policies)
Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of MSG Networks Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates and the underlying assumptions affect the amount of assets and liabilities reported, disclosures about contingent assets and liabilities, and reported amount of revenues and expenses. Such estimates include the valuation of accounts receivable, investments, goodwill, other long-lived assets, pension and other postretirement benefit obligations and the related net periodic benefit cost, tax accruals, and other liabilities. In addition, estimates are used in revenue recognition, rights fees expense, income tax expense, performance and share-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, litigation matters, and other matters. Management believes its use of estimates in the consolidated financial statements to be reasonable. Management evaluates its estimates on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the general economic environment and actions it may take in the future and the decisions made by the National Basketball Association (“NBA”) and the National Hockey League (“NHL”) regarding their seasons. Since March 12, 2020, the 2019-20 NBA and NHL seasons have been suspended (but not canceled) due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our estimates have been prepared based on these facts and we will continue to monitor updates made by the NBA and NHL with regards to league play and the impact on the Company’s use of estimates. The Company adjusts such estimates when facts and circumstances dictate. However, these estimates may involve significant uncertainties and judgments and cannot be determined with precision. In addition, these estimates are based on management’s best judgment at a point in time and as such, these estimates may ultimately differ from actual results. Changes in estimates resulting from weakness in the economic environment or other factors beyond the Company’s control, including government and league actions taken to contain or mitigate the coronavirus pandemic, could be material and would be reflected in the Company’s financial statements in future periods. |
Investment, Policy | Investment in Nonconsolidated Entity The Company’s investment in a nonconsolidated entity, which is included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, does not have a readily determinable fair value. As such, the Company has elected to account for it at cost, which would be adjusted for impairment and changes resulting from observable price fluctuations in orderly transactions for an identical or a similar investment of the same issuer (referred to as the measurement alternative method). Investments accounted for under the measurement alternative method are classified within Level III of the fair value hierarchy. As of March 31, 2020 , the carrying amount of the Company’s equity investment in the nonconsolidated entity was $2,000 , and the Company did not identify any potential adjustments to the cost of its investment. |
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements The Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 842 , Leases , on July 1, 2019 (“Adoption Date”), which superseded the lease recognition requirements in ASC Topic 840 , Leases . The Company applied the modified retrospective approach and effective date method. The Company elected the package of practical expedients, permitted under the transition guidance in the new standard, which among other things allowed for the carry forward of the historical classification of leases. The adoption of ASC 842 resulted in the recognition of operating lease liabilities of approximately $18,700 and operating lease right-of-use assets of the same amount as of Adoption Date. The historical net lease liabilities balances as of Adoption Date were eliminated as an offset to the operating lease right-of-use assets, resulting in net lease assets of approximately $16,300 . The new standard did not impact the Company’s consolidated net income or cash flows. See Note 8 for further discussion regarding leases. |
Recently Issued Acounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted [Policy Text Block] | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses, and subsequent ASUs that amended the application of ASU No. 2016-13, which introduces a new impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade and other receivables, the Company will be required to use a forward-looking “expected loss” model that will replace the current “incurred loss” model and generally will result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, Compensation — Retirement Benefits — Defined Benefit Plans — General (Topic 715-20): Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans , which removes, adds, or clarifies disclosure requirements relating to defined benefit plans to improve disclosure effectiveness. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied retroactively to all periods presented. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-02, Entertainment-Films-Other Assets-Film Costs (Subtopic 926-20) and Entertainment-Broadcasters-Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Subtopic 920-350): Improvements to Accounting for Costs of Films and License Agreements for Program Materials , which amends ASC Subtopic 920-350 to align the accounting for production costs of an episodic television series with that for the costs of producing films. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied prospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This ASU eliminates certain exceptions to the general approach in ASC Topic 740 and includes methods of simplification to the existing guidance. This standard will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied prospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements. |
Revenue Recognition Contract wi
Revenue Recognition Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability [Table Text Block] | The following table provides information about current contract balances from contracts with customers: March 31, June 30, Accounts receivable (including advertising receivable included in related party receivables, net) $ 146,074 $ 130,422 Contract asset, short-term (included in other current assets) — 839 Contract asset, long-term (included in other assets) 18 — Deferred revenue, short-term 1,046 185 Deferred revenue, long-term (included in other liabilities) 109 230 |
Computation of Earnings Per C_2
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Reconciliation of Weighted-Average Shares Used in Calculation of Basic and Diluted EPS | The following table presents a reconciliation of the weighted-average number of shares used in the calculations of basic and diluted EPS: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Weighted-average number of shares for basic EPS 60,011 75,152 65,194 75,041 Dilutive effect of shares issuable under share-based compensation plans 304 587 359 671 Weighted-average number of shares for diluted EPS 60,315 75,739 65,553 75,712 Anti-dilutive shares 2,981 992 2,727 618 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization | The Company’s intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows: March 31, June 30, Affiliate relationships $ 83,044 $ 83,044 Less: accumulated amortization (51,896 ) (49,301 ) $ 31,148 $ 33,743 |
Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment | As of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 , property and equipment consisted of the following assets: March 31, June 30, Equipment $ 37,733 $ 35,642 Furniture and fixtures 1,726 1,726 Leasehold improvements 18,624 18,505 Construction in progress 98 1,058 58,181 56,931 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (50,157 ) (47,629 ) $ 8,024 $ 9,302 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] | As of March 31, 2020 , the principal repayments required under the Term Loan Facility are as follows: Remainder of fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 $ 6,875 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 38,500 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 49,500 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 66,000 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 82,500 Thereafter 849,750 $ 1,093,125 |
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the presentation of the Term Loan Facility and the Former Term Loan Facility, and the related deferred financing costs, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 : Term Loan Facilities Deferred Financing Costs Net March 31, 2020 Current portion of long-term debt $ 33,000 $ (1,271 ) $ 31,729 Long-term debt, net of current portion 1,060,125 (4,287 ) 1,055,838 Total $ 1,093,125 $ (5,558 ) $ 1,087,567 June 30, 2019 Current portion of long-term debt $ 114,375 $ (2,586 ) $ 111,789 Long-term debt, net of current portion 906,875 (647 ) 906,228 Total $ 1,021,250 $ (3,233 ) $ 1,018,017 |
Debt Financing Cost [Table Text Block] | In addition, the Company has recorded deferred financing costs related to the Revolving Credit Facility and the Former Revolving Credit Facility in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as summarized in the following table: March 31, 2020 June 30, 2019 Other current assets $ 343 $ 417 Other assets 1,209 104 |
Leases Summary of Lease Costs (
Leases Summary of Lease Costs (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Summary of Lease Costs [Abstract] | |
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block] | Operating lease cost consists of the following: Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, Operating lease cost $ 1,412 $ 4,156 Variable lease cost 550 1,331 Total operating lease cost $ 1,962 $ 5,487 |
Leases Weighted Average Discoun
Leases Weighted Average Discount Rate and Remaining Term (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Weighted Average Discount Rate and Remaining Term [Abstract] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Disclosure [Table Text Block] | The following table summarizes the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for operating leases: March 31, Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases 3.28 % Weighted-average remaining operating lease term in years 3.68 |
Leases Lessee, Operating Lease,
Leases Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payments, Due (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Payment, Due [Abstract] | |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block] | As of March 31, 2020 , the maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities are as follows: Remainder of fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 $ 1,378 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 4,512 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 3,810 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 3,466 Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 2,885 Thereafter 17 Total undiscounted operating lease payments 16,068 Less: imputed interest 930 Total operating lease liabilities 15,138 Less: current portion of operating lease liabilities 4,374 Non-current operating lease liabilities $ 10,764 |
Leases Summary of Supplemental
Leases Summary of Supplemental Cash Paid for Amounts in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Summary of Supplemental Cash Paid for Amounts in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Summary of Supplemental Cash Paid for Amounts in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities [Table Text Block] [Text Block] | Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases: Nine Months Ended March 31, Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 4,437 Cash paid for variable lease payments not included in measurement of operating lease liabilities 1,227 Total $ 5,664 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis | The following table presents for each of these hierarchy levels, the Company’s assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which include cash equivalents: Level I Level II Level III Total March 31, 2020 Assets: Money market accounts $ 98,440 $ — $ — $ 98,440 Time deposits 38,681 — — 38,681 Total assets measured at fair value $ 137,121 $ — $ — $ 137,121 June 30, 2019 Assets: Money market accounts $ 17,619 $ — $ — $ 17,619 Time deposits 201,524 — — 201,524 Total assets measured at fair value $ 219,143 $ — $ — $ 219,143 |
Pension Plans and Other Postr_2
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost | Components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 are as follows: Pension Plans Postretirement Plan Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Service cost $ 121 $ 111 $ 13 $ 18 Other components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost 354 402 15 38 Expected return on plan assets (244 ) (144 ) — — Recognized actuarial loss (a) 134 119 — — Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit (a) — — (1 ) (2 ) Net periodic benefit cost $ 365 $ 488 $ 27 $ 54 Pension Plans Postretirement Plan Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Service cost $ 363 $ 333 $ 39 $ 54 Other components of net periodic benefit cost: Interest cost 1,062 1,206 45 114 Expected return on plan assets (732 ) (432 ) — — Recognized actuarial loss (a) 402 357 — — Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit (a) — — (3 ) (6 ) Settlement gain (a) — (8 ) — — Net periodic benefit cost $ 1,095 $ 1,456 $ 81 $ 162 (a) Reflects amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to other components of net periodic benefit cost in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. |
Share Based Compensation (Table
Share Based Compensation (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity | The following table summarizes activity relating to holders of the Company’s NQSOs for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 : Number of Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term (In Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value Nonperformance Based Vesting Performance Based Vesting Balance as of June 30, 2019 1,277 1,277 $ 20.87 5.52 $ 3,132 Granted (a) 556 557 14.33 Balance as of March 31, 2020 1,833 1,834 18.88 5.42 — Exercisable as of March 31, 2020 924 536 $ 19.07 4.29 $ — (a) Includes incremental shares of performance based NQSOs that were historically reported at a target payout of 100% . Upon meeting the performance objective, the number of performance based NQSOs vested at a payout of 100.3% of target. |
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions | The following were the key assumptions used to calculate the fair value of this award: Risk-free interest rate 1.4 % Expected term 5.25 years Expected volatility 30.68 % |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity | The following table summarizes activity relating to holders of the Company’s RSUs for the nine months ended March 31, 2020 : Number of Nonperformance Vesting RSUs Performance Based Vesting RSUs Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share At Date of Grant Unvested award balance as of June 30, 2019 541 836 $ 23.08 Granted (a) 388 316 14.51 Vested (a) (328 ) (279 ) 20.62 Forfeited (2 ) (3 ) 19.14 Unvested award balance as of March 31, 2020 599 870 $ 20.00 (a) Includes incremental shares of performance based RSUs that were historically reported at a target payout of 100% . Upon meeting the performance objective, the number of performance based RSUs vested at a payout of 100.3% of target. |
Concentration of Risk Schedule
Concentration of Risk Schedule of Concentration of Risk by Risk Factor (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Schedule of Concentration of Risk by Risk Factor [Abstract] | |
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] | Accounts receivable, net on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 include amounts due from the following individual customers, which accounted for the noted percentages of the gross balance: March 31, June 30, Customer A 26 % 25 % Customer B 25 % 25 % Customer C 22 % 23 % Customer D 12 % 14 % Revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 include amounts from the following individual customers, which accounted for the noted percentages of the total: Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 2020 2019 Customer 1 24 % 23 % 25 % 23 % Customer 2 23 % 21 % 23 % 22 % Customer 3 19 % 19 % 20 % 21 % Customer 4 8 % 10 % 9 % 11 % The accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2019 include the following approximate amounts that are recorded in connection with the Company’s license agreement with the New Jersey Devils: Reported in March 31, June 30, Prepaid expenses $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Other current assets 4,000 4,000 Other assets 35,000 36,000 $ 40,000 $ 41,000 |
Description of Business and B_2
Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Description of Business And Basis of Presentation [Abstract] | |
Regional Sports and Entertainment Networks | 2 |
Percentage of ownership of the MSG business that MSGN distributed to stockholders | 100.00% |
Number of Reportable Segments | 1 |
Accounting Policies Investment
Accounting Policies Investment in Non Consolidated Entity (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Investment in Non Consolidated entity [Abstract] | |
Investment in nonconsolidated entity | $ 2,000 |
Accounting Policies Recently Ad
Accounting Policies Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jul. 01, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract] | |||
Operating Lease, Liability | $ 15,138 | $ 18,700 | |
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset | $ 13,054 | $ 16,300 | $ 0 |
Revenue Recognition Revenue R_2
Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
PaymentTermsAffiliationFeeRevenue | within 30-60 days after revenue is earned. | |
PaymentTermsAdvertisingRevenue | payment terms are 30-60 days after revenue is earned. | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount | $ 12,110,000 | $ 12,110,000 |
Remaining performance obligation recognized through fiscal 2023 | 10,803,000 | |
Remaining performance obligation recognized thereafter | 1,307,000 | |
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized | $ 146,000 | |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Affiliation Revenue Percentage Concentration Revenue | 90.00% | 90.00% |
Revenue Recognition (Details)
Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable (including advertising receivable included in related party receivables, net) | $ 146,074 | $ 130,422 |
Contract asset, short-term (included in other current assets) | 0 | 839 |
Contract asset, long-term (included in other assets) | 18 | 0 |
Deferred revenue, short-term | 1,046 | 185 |
Deferred revenue, long-term (included in other liabilities) | $ 109 | $ 230 |
Computation of Earnings Per C_3
Computation of Earnings Per Common Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||
Weighted-average number of shares for basic EPS | 60,011 | 75,152 | 65,194 | 75,041 |
Dilutive effect of shares issuable under share-based compensation plans | 304 | 587 | 359 | 671 |
Weighted-average number of shares for diluted EPS | 60,315 | 75,739 | 65,553 | 75,712 |
Anti-dilutive shares | 2,981 | 992 | 2,727 | 618 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Carrying Amount of Goodwill By Reportable Segment) (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Number of Reportable Segments | 1 |
Impairment of Goodwill | $ 0 |
Goodwill and Intangible Asset_3
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets Subject To Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Net | $ 31,148 | $ 31,148 | $ 33,743 | ||
Affiliate relationships estimated useful life | 24 years | ||||
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense | 865 | $ 865 | $ 2,595 | $ 2,595 | |
Affiliate Relationships [Member] | |||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||
Affiliate relationships | 83,044 | 83,044 | 83,044 | ||
Less: accumulated amortization | (51,896) | (51,896) | (49,301) | ||
Net | $ 31,148 | $ 31,148 | $ 33,743 |
Property and Equipment (Schedul
Property and Equipment (Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 58,181 | $ 56,931 |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | (50,157) | (47,629) |
Property and equipment, net | 8,024 | 9,302 |
Equipment [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 37,733 | 35,642 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 1,726 | 1,726 |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | 18,624 | 18,505 |
Construction in Progress [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Property and equipment, gross | $ 98 | $ 1,058 |
Property and Equipment (Narrati
Property and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | $ 851 | $ 940 | $ 2,528 | $ 3,055 |
Debt (Narrative) (Details)
Debt (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 11, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Sep. 28, 2015 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Finance Lease, Liability | $ 0 | |||
Debt instrument, restrictive covenants | The Credit Agreement generally requires the Holdings Entities and MSGN L.P. and its restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis to comply with a maximum total leverage ratio of 5.50:1.00, subject, at the option of MSGN L.P. to an upward adjustment to 6.00:1.00 during the continuance of certain events. In addition, the Credit Agreement requires a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.00:1.00 for the Holdings Entities and MSGN L.P. and its restricted subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. | |||
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date, Description | The Term Loan Facility amortizes quarterly in accordance with its terms beginning March 31, 2020 through September 30, 2024 with a final maturity date on October 11, 2024. | |||
Interest Paid, Including Capitalized Interest, Operating and Investing Activities | $ 28,809 | $ 32,879 | ||
Term in years - Deferred Financing Costs | 5 years | |||
2015 Term Loan Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Senior secured revolving credit facility | $ 1,550,000 | |||
2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Senior secured revolving credit facility | 250,000 | |||
2019 Term Loan Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Senior secured revolving credit facility | $ 1,100,000 | |||
Line Of Credit Facility Maturity Term In Years | 5 years | |||
2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Senior secured revolving credit facility | $ 250,000 | |||
Letters of Credit, maximum capacity | $ 35,000 | |||
Line Of Credit Facility Maturity Term In Years | 5 years | |||
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $ 0 | |||
Remaining Borrowing Capacity | $ 250,000 | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Additional interest Rate when Default | 2.00% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease) | 1.50% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Increase (Decrease) | 0.50% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.225% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.25% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 0.25% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage | 0.30% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Eurodollar [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 2.25% | |||
2019 Credit Agreement [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Base Rate [Member] | ||||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate | 1.25% |
Debt Schedule of Debt (Details)
Debt Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt outstanding, net of deferred financing costs | $ 1,087,567 | $ 1,018,017 |
Current portion of long-term debt [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt outstanding, net of deferred financing costs | 31,729 | 111,789 |
Long-term debt, net of current portion [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Debt outstanding, net of deferred financing costs | 1,055,838 | 906,228 |
2015 Term Loan Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 1,021,250 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | (3,233) | |
2015 Term Loan Facility [Member] | Current portion of long-term debt [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 114,375 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | (2,586) | |
2015 Term Loan Facility [Member] | Long-term debt, net of current portion [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 906,875 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | $ (647) | |
2019 Term Loan Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 1,093,125 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | (5,558) | |
2019 Term Loan Facility [Member] | Current portion of long-term debt [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 33,000 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | (1,271) | |
2019 Term Loan Facility [Member] | Long-term debt, net of current portion [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt, Gross | 1,060,125 | |
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | $ (4,287) |
Debt Financing Costs (Details)
Debt Financing Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Debt Financing Cost [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | $ 1,591 | $ 2,252 | |
2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | |||
Debt Financing Cost [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | 343 | ||
2019 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | |||
Debt Financing Cost [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | $ 1,209 | ||
2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | |||
Debt Financing Cost [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | $ 417 | ||
2015 Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | |||
Debt Financing Cost [Line Items] | |||
Debt Issuance Costs, Gross | $ 104 |
Debt Long Term Debt Maturities,
Debt Long Term Debt Maturities, Repayment of Principal of Term Loan (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Long Term Debt Maturities, Repayment of Principal of Term Loan [Abstract] | |
Remainder of fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 | $ 6,875 |
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 | 38,500 |
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 | 49,500 |
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 | 66,000 |
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 | 82,500 |
Thereafter | 849,750 |
Repayments of Long-term Debt | $ 1,093,125 |
Leases Summary of Lease Costs_2
Leases Summary of Lease Costs (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Summary of Lease Costs [Abstract] | ||
Finance Lease, Liability | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Operating lease cost | 1,412 | 4,156 |
Variable lease cost | 550 | 1,331 |
Total operating lease cost | $ 1,962 | $ 5,487 |
Leases Weighted Average Disco_2
Leases Weighted Average Discount Rate and Remaining Term (Details) | Mar. 31, 2020 |
Weighted Average Discount Rate and Remaining Term [Abstract] | |
Weighted-average discount rate for operating leases | 3.28% |
Weighted-average remaining operating lease term in years | 3 years 8 months 4 days |
Leases Maturity Operating Lease
Leases Maturity Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jul. 01, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Maturity Operating Lease Liability [Abstract] | |||
Remainder of fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 | $ 1,378 | ||
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 | 4,512 | ||
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 | 3,810 | ||
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2023 | 3,466 | ||
Fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 | 2,885 | ||
Thereafter | 17 | ||
Total undiscounted operating lease payments | 16,068 | ||
Less: imputed interest | 930 | ||
Total operating lease liabilities | 15,138 | $ 18,700 | |
Less: current portion of operating lease liabilities | 4,374 | $ 0 | |
Non-current operating lease liabilities | $ 10,764 | $ 0 |
Leases Supplemental Cash Paid f
Leases Supplemental Cash Paid for Operating Leases (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | $ 4,437 |
Cash paid for variable lease payments not included in measurement of operating lease liabilities | 1,227 |
Total | $ 5,664 |
Fair Value Measurements (Schedu
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | $ 137,121 | $ 219,143 |
Level I [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 137,121 | 219,143 |
Level II [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 0 | 0 |
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | 874,500 | |
Level III [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 0 | 0 |
Money market accounts [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 98,440 | 17,619 |
Money market accounts [Member] | Level I [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 98,440 | 17,619 |
Money market accounts [Member] | Level II [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 0 | 0 |
Money market accounts [Member] | Level III [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 0 | 0 |
Time deposits [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 38,681 | 201,524 |
Time deposits [Member] | Level I [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 38,681 | 201,524 |
Time deposits [Member] | Level II [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | 0 | 0 |
Time deposits [Member] | Level III [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Total assets measured at fair value | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Pension Plans and Other Postr_3
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan (Schedule of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Pension Plans [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract] | ||||
Service cost | $ 121 | $ 111 | $ 363 | $ 333 |
Interest cost | 354 | 402 | 1,062 | 1,206 |
Expected return on plan assets | (244) | (144) | (732) | (432) |
Recognized actuarial loss (a) | 134 | 119 | 402 | 357 |
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit (a) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Settlement gain (a) | 0 | (8) | ||
Net periodic benefit cost | 365 | 488 | 1,095 | 1,456 |
Postretirement Plan [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) [Abstract] | ||||
Service cost | 13 | 18 | 39 | 54 |
Interest cost | 15 | 38 | 45 | 114 |
Expected return on plan assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recognized actuarial loss (a) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of unrecognized prior service credit (a) | (1) | (2) | (3) | (6) |
Settlement gain (a) | 0 | 0 | ||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ 27 | $ 54 | $ 81 | $ 162 |
Pension Plans and Other Postr_4
Pension Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Pension Plans And Other Postretirement Benefit Plan (Non-Contributory Plan) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Savings Plan [Abstract] | ||||
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost | $ 246 | $ 254 | $ 775 | $ 762 |
Share-Based Compensation (Share
Share-Based Compensation (Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense | $ 3,753 | $ 4,371 | $ 13,852 | $ 13,658 |
Non Employee Director Plan [Member] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized | 400 | 400 |
Share-Based Compensation (Stock
Share-Based Compensation (Stock Options, Activity) (Details) - Stock Options - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | 5 years 5 months 1 day | 5 years 6 months 7 days |
Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value | $ 0 | $ 3,132 |
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | 4 years 3 months 14 days | |
Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value | $ 0 | |
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] | ||
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance | $ 20.87 | |
Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price | 14.33 | |
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance | 18.88 | $ 20.87 |
Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price | $ 19.07 | |
Non-Performance Vesting | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Options, Outstanding, Balance | 1,833 | 1,277 |
Options, Grants in Period | 556 | |
Options, Exercisable, Number | 924 | |
Performance Vesting | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Options, Outstanding, Balance | 1,834 | 1,277 |
Options, Grants in Period | 557 | |
Options, Exercisable, Number | 536 | |
Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] | ||
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options TARGET PAYOUT | 100.00% | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options ACTUAL PAYOUT | 100.30% |
Share-Based Compensation Share-
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options - Narrative (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 | |
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | $ 4.32 | |
Stock Options | ||
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period | 7 years 6 months | |
Stock Options | Non-Performance Vesting | ||
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Options, Outstanding, Balance | 1,833 | 1,277 |
Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 556 | |
Stock Options | Performance Vesting | ||
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Options, Outstanding, Balance | 1,834 | 1,277 |
Options, Grants in Period, Gross | 557 | |
Stock Options | Ratable Vesting [Member] | Non-Performance Vesting | ||
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Award Vesting Period | 3 years | |
Stock Options | Cliff Vesting [Member] | Performance Vesting | ||
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Award Vesting Period | 3 years | |
Class A Common Stock [Member] | ||
Share-Based Compensation - Stock Options (Narrative) [Line Items] | ||
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Share-Based Compensation Shar_2
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation (Assumptions) (Details) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.40% |
Expected term | 5 years 3 months |
Expected volatility | 30.68% |
Share-Based Compensation (Restr
Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Stock Units Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) shares in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020$ / sharesshares | |
Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share at Date of Grant - RSUs (in dollars per share): | |
Unvested award balance (beginning balance) | $ / shares | $ 23.08 |
Granted | $ / shares | 14.51 |
Vested | $ / shares | 20.62 |
Forfeited | $ / shares | 19.14 |
Unvested award balance (ending balance) | $ / shares | $ 20 |
Non-Performance Vesting | |
Unvested award (in shares): | |
Unvested award balance (beginning balance) | 541 |
Granted | 388 |
Vested | (328) |
Forfeited | (2) |
Unvested award balance (ending balance) | 599 |
Performance Vesting | |
Unvested award (in shares): | |
Unvested award balance (beginning balance) | 836 |
Granted | 316 |
Vested | (279) |
Forfeited | (3) |
Unvested award balance (ending balance) | 870 |
Weighted-Average Fair Value Per Share at Date of Grant - RSUs (in dollars per share): | |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Granted In Period TARGET PAYOUT | 100.00% |
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Granted In Period ACTUAL PAYOUT | 100.30% |
Share-Based Compensation Shar_3
Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)shares | |
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) [Line Items] | |
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Awards, Settlement Description | RSUs granted under the Non-Employee Director Plan will settle on the first business day after ninety days from the date the director’s service on the Board of Directors (the “Board”) ceases or, if earlier, upon the director’s death |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | |
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) [Line Items] | |
RSUs vested in period, fair value | $ | $ 9,659 |
RSUs shares witheld for tax withholding for share-based compensation | 264 |
Value Of Equity Instruments Surrendered By Employees | $ | $ 4,235 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Non-Performance Vesting | |
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) [Line Items] | |
Granted | 388 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Performance Vesting | |
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) [Line Items] | |
Granted | 316 |
Ratable Vesting [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Non-Performance Vesting | |
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) [Line Items] | |
Award Vesting Period | 3 years |
Cliff Vesting [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Performance Vesting | |
Share-Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Narrative) [Line Items] | |
Award Vesting Period | 3 years |
Stock Repurchase Program Stoc_2
Stock Repurchase Program Stock Repurchase Program (Details) - Class A Common Stock [Member] - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | Oct. 03, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Aug. 29, 2019 | Aug. 28, 2019 | Dec. 07, 2017 |
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 150,000 | |||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount | $ 300,000 | |||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Authorized Repurchase Amount | $ 149,819 | $ 436,165 | $ 136,165 | |||
Tender Offer [Member] | ||||||
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | 14,980 | |||||
Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer Price Per Share | $ 16.70 | |||||
Share Repurchase Obligation excluding Cash Payments | $ 250,168 | |||||
Stock repurchase program [Member] | ||||||
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 36,178 | |||||
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired | 3,070 | 0 | ||||
Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased | 277 |
Related Party Transactions (Own
Related Party Transactions (Ownership Percentage) (Details) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jun. 30, 2019 |
Related Party Ownership Percentage [Line Items] | ||
Aggregate Voting Power Held By Related Party | 76.80% | |
Class A Common Stock [Member] | ||
Related Party Ownership Percentage [Line Items] | ||
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Percentage of Common Stock Owned by Related Party | 6.60% | |
Common Class B [Member] | ||
Related Party Ownership Percentage [Line Items] | ||
Common stock, par value (dollars per share) | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Percentage of Common Stock Owned by Related Party | 100.00% |
Related Party Transactions (Tra
Related Party Transactions (Transactions by Type) (Details) - Continuing Operations [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
Rights fees | $ 38,611 | $ 37,094 | $ 115,242 | $ 110,746 |
Origination, master control and technical services | 1,184 | 1,161 | 3,506 | 3,471 |
Commission | 5,865 | 6,880 | 12,289 | 13,325 |
General and administrative expenses | 2,499 | 2,590 | 7,813 | 7,735 |
Other operating expenses | $ 98 | $ 297 | $ 311 | $ 773 |
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019 | |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] | ||||
Income tax expense | $ 18,616,000 | $ 17,732,000 | $ 52,627,000 | $ 62,756,000 |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Amount | 5,405,000 | 6,131,000 | 15,233,000 | 17,683,000 |
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Expense (Benefit), Share-based Payment Arrangement, Amount | $ 1,583 | |||
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 2,062,000 | |||
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Book Provision Adjustment | $ 643,000 | $ 3,939,000 | $ 2,489 | |
EffectiveIncomeTaxRateReconciliationBookingRate | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% | 21.00% |
Income Taxes Paid | $ 48,128,000 | $ 64,025,000 |
Concentration of Risk Concentra
Concentration of Risk Concentration of Risk (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)employee | Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)employee | Mar. 31, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2019USD ($) | |
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Customer Concentration In Prepaid Expenses | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 | ||
Customer Concentration In Other Current Assets | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||
Customer Concentration In Other Assets | 35,000 | 35,000 | 36,000 | ||
Customer Concentration | $ 40,000 | $ 40,000 | $ 41,000 | ||
Concentration Risk, Number of Employees Labor Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements | employee | 500 | 500 | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage of Employees Labor Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements | 73.00% | 73.00% | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage of Employees Labor Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements that already expired as of the current quarter end | 44.00% | 44.00% | |||
Concentration Risk, Percentage of Employees Labor Subject to Collective Bargaining Arrangements that expire within the next fiscal year | 18.00% | 18.00% | |||
Customer A [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration at period end, AR | 26.00% | 26.00% | 25.00% | ||
Customer B [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration at period end, AR | 25.00% | 25.00% | 25.00% | ||
Customer C [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration at period end, AR | 22.00% | 22.00% | 23.00% | ||
Customer D [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration at period end, AR | 12.00% | 12.00% | 14.00% | ||
Customer 1 [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenues | 24.00% | 23.00% | 25.00% | 23.00% | |
Customer 2 [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenues | 23.00% | 21.00% | 23.00% | 22.00% | |
Customer 3 [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenues | 19.00% | 19.00% | 20.00% | 21.00% | |
Customer 4 [Member] | Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] | |||||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | |||||
Concentration Risk, Percentage Revenues | 8.00% | 10.00% | 9.00% | 11.00% |
Uncategorized Items - msgnetwor
Label | Element | Value |
Cash | us-gaap_Cash | $ 226,423,000 |
Cash | us-gaap_Cash | $ 205,343,000 |