8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 1, 2014

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-34434	No. 27-0624498
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

Two Penn Plaza New York, NY	10121
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 465-6000

N/A

(Former name or former address, if change since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Item 2.01 Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets.

On July 1, 2014, The Madison Square Garden Company (the “Company”) announced that MSG Holdings, L.P., an indirect subsidiary of the Company, completed the previously announced sale of Fuse Holdings LLC and its subsidiary to the parent company of NUVOtv, SiTV Media, Inc.

A copy of the press release containing the announcement is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated July 1, 2014.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COMPANY
(Registrant)
By:	/s/ Lawrence J. Burian
	Name:	Lawrence J. Burian
	Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Dated: July 1, 2014

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NUVOtv PARENT COMPANY SÍTV MEDIA COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF

FUSE NETWORK FROM THE MADISON SQUARE GARDEN COMPANY

New York, NY, July 1, 2014 – NUVOtv parent company, SíTV Media, Inc., has today completed its acquisition of the Fuse network from The Madison Square Garden Company (NASDAQ: MSG). Fuse is a cable network reaching 73 million homes that targets a young, millennial audience with music and music-themed programming. The announcement was made today by Michael Schwimmer, CEO of SiTV Media and its NUVOtv network.

“We are pleased with the overwhelmingly positive response by the financial community and other stakeholders to this transaction. It is confirmation of the value we recognized in Fuse and our growth plans.” said Mr. Schwimmer.

Under the terms of the transaction, SíTV Media, Inc. agreed to purchase Fuse for $226 million. In addition, MSG received 15 percent equity of the combined company, which is subject to potential reduction based on certain performance goals.

About NUVOtv

NUVOtv (www.myNUVOtv.com) is the premier English-language destination for Latino entertainment, embodying the vibrancy and richness of modern Latino culture. Providing original entertainment and lifestyle programming, NUVOtv is available in more than 32 million homes nationwide with major distribution partners: AT&T U-verse, Comcast, Cox, Dish Network, Time Warner Cable and Verizon FIOS. The principal financial shareholders in NUVOtv are Columbia Capital and Rho Capital Partners. The network is widely available in all top Hispanic DMAs and most major U.S. markets including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago and New York. Iconic superstar and powerhouse entrepreneur, Jennifer Lopez serves as NUVOtv’s Chief Creative Officer collaborating closely with the network on programming strategy, production and marketing.

About The Madison Square Garden Company

The Madison Square Garden Company is a fully integrated sports, media and entertainment business. The Company is comprised of three business segments: MSG Sports, MSG Media and MSG Entertainment, which are strategically aligned to work together to drive the Company’s overall business, which is built on a foundation of iconic venues and compelling content that the Company creates, produces, presents and/or distributes through its programming networks and other media assets. MSG Sports owns and operates the following sports franchises: the New York Knicks (NBA), the New York Rangers (NHL), the New York Liberty (WNBA), the Westchester Knicks (NBADL) and the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL). MSG Sports also features the presentation of a wide variety of live sporting events including professional boxing, college basketball, bull riding and tennis. MSG Media is a leader in production and content development for multiple distribution platforms, including content originating from the Company’s venues. MSG Media’s television networks consist of regional sports networks, MSG Network and MSG+, collectively referred to as MSG Networks. MSG Entertainment is one of the country’s leaders in live entertainment. MSG Entertainment creates, produces and/or presents a variety of live productions, including the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes. MSG Entertainment also presents or hosts other live entertainment events such as concerts, family shows and special events in the Company’s diverse collection of venues. These venues consist of Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, the Beacon Theatre, the Forum in Inglewood, CA, The Chicago Theatre, and the Wang Theatre in Boston, MA. More information is available at www.themadisonsquaregardencompany.com.

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Contacts:

Diane Castro, NUVOtv	Kimberly Kerns, The Madison Square Garden Company
(323) 317-9521	212-465-6442
dcastro@mynuvotv.com	Kimberly.Kerns@msg.com