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10-K/A: Starz Entertainment Details Post-Separation Governance and Executive Compensation in Amended 10-K Filing

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Starz Entertainment Corp. filed an amended annual report to provide comprehensive details on its new corporate governance structure, executive compensation, and financial performance following its strategic separation from Lionsgate Studios.

Capital raiseThe separation of the LG Studios Business and Starz Business included an equity raise to strengthen standalone balance sheets.The LG Studios Business successfully executed a $1 billion senior secured amortizing term credit facility and a $340 million senior secured amortizing term credit facility.A note exchange resulted in $390 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior notes due 2030 for LG Studios Business.An $800 million revolving credit facility was established for LG Studios Business (which may be increased to $1.2 billion).The Starz Business oversaw a $300.0 million senior secured term loan credit facility, a $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility, and $325 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes due 2029.

Worse than expectedAdjusted OIBDA for fiscal 2025 was $448.1 million, which is approximately 85% of the planned target of $528.8 million.Total Segment Profit for fiscal 2025 was $589.9 million, approximately 87% of the planned target of $674.7 million.The Television Production segment profit was $136.5 million, significantly below its planned target of $215.3 million (approximately 65% achievement).The company reported a net loss of $(362) million for fiscal 2025, indicating continued unprofitability.

Summary

The Form 10-K/A amends the original Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, to include information on directors, executive compensation, security ownership, related party transactions, and principal accounting fees.
The filing details the successful separation of the Starz Business from the LG Studios Business, completed on May 6, 2025, resulting in two independent publicly traded companies: Starz Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: STRZ) and Lionsgate Studios Corp. (NYSE: LION).
Old Lionsgate (now Starz Entertainment Corp.) achieved record revenue of $3.2 billion in fiscal 2025, including a first-ever $1.1 billion quarter for the LG Studios Business segment.
Record trailing 12-month library revenue reached $956 million, with a best-ever quarterly library revenue of $340 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
The Motion Picture segment recorded over $300 million in profit for fiscal 2025, with its fourth quarter profit of $135 million being the highest in 10 years.
The Starz Business successfully transitioned to a majority digital over-the-top model, with over 70% digital revenue and over $200 million in segment profit for fiscal 2025.
Domestic over-the-top subscribers for Starz grew by 500,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, reaching 12.3 million, contributing to a total of 18.0 million U.S. subscribers.
Key television series like 'The Rookie' and 'Ghosts' secured renewals, and new bundling deals were completed with BET+, Max on Amazon Prime, AMC+ on Vizio, and Britbox.
Old Lionsgate's Adjusted OIBDA for fiscal 2025 was $448.1 million, approximately 85% of the planned target of $528.8 million, leading to a conservative 75% funding of the annual incentive bonus pool.
The company reported a net loss of $(362) million for fiscal 2025, following losses of $(1,103) million in fiscal 2024 and $(2,010) million in fiscal 2023.
The dual-class share structure was eliminated, consolidating shares into one class to align voting power with economic interests and enhance liquidity.
New credit facilities were established, including a $300 million term loan A and a $150 million revolving credit facility for Starz, and a $800 million revolving credit facility for LG Studios Business, supporting standalone capital structures with net debt targets of approximately $800 million for Starz and $1.4 billion for LG Studios Business.
The company adopted a shareholder rights plan and amended its articles to remove the chair's casting vote in tied board votes, enhancing corporate governance.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The filing presents a mixed bag of strategic successes and financial underperformance. The successful separation and capital restructuring are significant positive strategic achievements, indicating a clear path forward for the distinct businesses. However, the reported net losses and missed financial targets for fiscal 2025 temper the overall sentiment. The detailed corporate governance and compensation disclosures are factual and transparent, but the underlying financial health of the 'Old Lionsgate' entity (prior to separation) shows ongoing challenges. The sentiment leans slightly positive due to the successful execution of a major strategic transformation.

Positives

Successful separation of LG Studios Business and Starz Business into two independent, publicly traded entities (NASDAQ: STRZ, NYSE: LION) on May 6, 2025.
Record revenue of $3.2 billion for LG Studios Business in fiscal 2025, including a first-ever $1.1 billion quarter.
Record trailing 12-month library revenue of $956 million, up 8% compared to fiscal 2024 fourth quarter, and a best-ever quarterly library revenue of $340 million in Q4 fiscal 2025.
Completed integration of eOne Entertainment, adding thousands of titles and growing portfolio of brands and franchises.
Motion Picture Segment Profit exceeded $300 million in fiscal 2025, with Q4 fiscal 2025 achieving the highest quarterly performance in 10 years at $135 million.
Starz Business successfully transitioned to a majority digital over-the-top business, achieving over 70% digital revenue and over $200 million segment profit in fiscal 2025.
Domestic over-the-top subscriber growth of 500,000 in Q4 fiscal 2025 for Starz, bringing total U.S. subscribers to 18.0 million.
Secured key television series renewals including 'The Rookie' (8th season), 'Ghosts' (5th and 6th seasons), and 'Yellowjackets' (4th season).
Completed new bundling deals for Starz with BET+, Max on Amazon Prime, AMC+ on Vizio, and Britbox.
Established two standalone capital structures, including new credit facilities and a bond exchange, strengthening balance sheets and targeting net debt of approximately $800 million for Starz and $1.4 billion for LG Studios Business.
Initiated a groundbreaking partnership with AI applied research company Runway to enhance production, marketing, and library distribution efficiency.
Accelerated expansion of the 'John Wick Universe' with new spinoffs, games, and experiences in development.
Finalized a partnership with Blumhouse and James Wan for future 'Saw' movies.
Extended Lionsgate's theatrical output agreement with Starz through 2028 and licensed film slates to Amazon Prime.
Eliminated the dual-class share structure, aligning voting power with economic interests and enhancing stock liquidity.
Adopted a shareholder rights plan to protect shareholder interests.
Amended company articles to eliminate the chair's casting vote in the event of a tied Board vote, improving corporate governance.

Negatives

Adjusted OIBDA for fiscal 2025 was $448.1 million, which is approximately 85% of the planned target of $528.8 million.
Total Segment Profit for fiscal 2025 was $589.9 million, approximately 87% of the planned target of $674.7 million.
Television Production segment profit was $136.5 million, significantly below the planned $215.3 million (approximately 65% of target).
Underperformance in the LG Studios Business segment, despite a stronger Q4 in Motion Picture, led to a conservative 75% funding of the annual incentive bonus pool.
Old Lionsgate reported a net loss of $(362) million in fiscal 2025, continuing a trend of losses from fiscal 2024 ($(1,103) million) and fiscal 2023 ($(2,010) million).

Risks

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties due to their reliance on future events and circumstances.
Potential for unexpected costs related to the Separation of the Starz and LG Studios businesses.
Substantial capital investment required for programming production, marketing, and distribution.
Risk of budget overruns in content production.
Limitations imposed by credit facilities and notes on financial flexibility.
Unpredictability of the commercial success of programming.
Risks associated with the acquisition and integration of future acquired businesses.
Potential negative effects from dispositions of businesses or assets, including individual series or film libraries.
Costs associated with defending intellectual property rights.
Impact of technological changes and other evolving trends affecting the entertainment industry.
Potential adverse reactions or changes to business or employee relationships.
Ongoing impact of global pandemics on business operations.
Weakness in the global economy and financial markets, including recessions and bank failures.
Geopolitical risks such as wars, terrorism, and international conflicts causing economic disruption and instability.
Labor disruptions and strikes within the industry.

Future Outlook

The company is positioning the studio for accelerated growth and enhanced financial performance in fiscal 2027, with ongoing development of key franchises like 'John Wick' (including Chapter 5, an animated movie, and a TV series 'Under the High Table'), 'Saw' (future movies with Blumhouse/James Wan), and 'Hunger Games' (6th film 'Sunrise on the Reaping' and a stage play). The theatrical output agreement with Starz has been extended through 2028, and film slates licensed to Amazon Prime. Starz is also continuing to develop its compensation philosophy for executive officers post-Separation for fiscal year 2026 and beyond.

Management Comments

We are committed to maintaining a proactive shareholder engagement program that facilitates open, transparent, and ongoing dialogue with our investors and other key stakeholders.
Feedback received from shareholders is communicated to our Board and relevant committees, to allow investor perspectives to be incorporated into the oversight and decision-making processes of the Company.

Industry Context

The filing highlights the company's strategic adaptation to the evolving entertainment industry, particularly the shift towards digital over-the-top (OTT) streaming platforms. It emphasizes the importance of content creation, library monetization, and strategic partnerships in a highly competitive landscape. The company is also exploring new technologies like AI to drive efficiency in production, marketing, and distribution, reflecting broader industry trends in technological adoption. The context also acknowledges external factors such as global economic weakness, geopolitical conflicts, and labor disruptions that can impact the entertainment sector.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The company utilized a peer group for executive compensation benchmarking, including AMC Networks Inc., Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp., Electronic Arts Inc., Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Fox Corporation, Sirius XM Holdings Inc., Hasbro, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
Old Lionsgate typically set base salaries below industry peers, with a greater emphasis on performance-based incentives and stock-based awards.
The Chief Executive Officer's potential target total direct compensation was positioned between the 27th and 65th percentiles of the peer group.
The company also used entertainment industry-specific compensation survey data from entities like ABC, NBCUniversal, Amazon Studios, Netflix, Paramount/Showtime, Apple TV, Sony Pictures Entertainment, ESPN, Walt Disney Studios, Mattel, and Warner Bros. Discovery for benchmarking roles not reflected in its direct peer group.
No specific comparable financial performance results (e.g., revenue growth rates, profitability margins) against these industry peers or global benchmarks were provided in the filing.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
President and Chief Executive Officer	Jon Feltheimer (Old Lionsgate)	Jeffrey A. Hirsch (Starz Entertainment Corp.)	May 6, 2025	Transfer of employment in connection with the Separation of Starz Business from LG Studios Business.
President, Starz Networks	N/A	Alison Hoffman	May 6, 2025	Became an executive officer of Starz Entertainment Corp. post-separation.
Chief Financial Officer	James W. Barge (Old Lionsgate)	Scott Macdonald	May 6, 2025	Became an executive officer of Starz Entertainment Corp. post-separation.
Executive Vice President, Technology	N/A	Jason Wyrick	May 6, 2025	Became an executive officer of Starz Entertainment Corp. post-separation.
Executive Vice President and General Counsel	Bruce Tobey (Old Lionsgate)	Audrey Lee	May 6, 2025	Became an executive officer of Starz Entertainment Corp. post-separation.
Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer; Non-Executive Chairman of the Board	Vice Chair (Old Lionsgate)	Michael Burns	May 6, 2025	Transitioned to an advisory and board role with Starz Entertainment Corp. post-separation.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Board Composition	A new Board of Directors was established for Starz Entertainment Corp. with 10 members, including Michael Burns, Mignon L. Clyburn, Emily Fine, Lisa Gersh, Jeffrey A. Hirsch, Bruce Mann, Mark H. Rachesky, M.D., Joshua W. Sapan, Hardwick Simmons, and Harry E. Sloan.	May 2025	Enhances independent oversight with a majority of independent directors and brings diverse industry and financial expertise to the new standalone company.
Board Committees	Three standing committees were established: Audit & Risk Committee (Chair: Hardwick Simmons), Compensation & Talent Committee (Chair: Joshua Sapan), and Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee (Chair: Lisa Gersh). All committees are comprised solely of independent directors.	May 2025	Provides structured oversight for key areas like financial integrity, executive compensation, and corporate governance, aligning with best practices for publicly traded companies.
Corporate Governance Guidelines	Formal Corporate Governance Guidelines were established, ensuring a majority of independent directors, regular executive sessions for independent directors, unimpeded access to management, ability to retain outside advisors, and annual self-evaluations for the Board and committees.	May 2025	Provides a robust framework for Board conduct, promoting transparency, accountability, and effective oversight in the best interest of long-term shareholder value.
Share Structure	The dual-class share structure of Old Lionsgate was eliminated, consolidating Class A voting shares and Class B non-voting shares into one class of common shares for Starz Entertainment Corp.	May 6, 2025	Aligns voting power with economic interests, streamlines the capital structure, and increases appeal to both retail and institutional investors, potentially enhancing stock liquidity.
Shareholder Rights Plan	A shareholder rights plan was adopted.	Prior to May 6, 2025	Designed to protect the interests of all shareholders and ensure the Board's ability to fulfill fiduciary responsibilities during periods of market volatility or potential takeover attempts.
Articles of Incorporation	The company's Articles were amended to eliminate the ability of the chair of a Board meeting to have a second or casting vote in the event of a tied vote.	Prior to May 6, 2025	Promotes more collaborative decision-making and reduces the potential for a single individual to disproportionately influence Board outcomes.
Related Person Transactions Policy	A written policy was established to monitor and approve transactions, arrangements, or relationships involving the company and any related persons (executive officers, directors, significant shareholders, and their immediate family members) exceeding $120,000.	Prior to May 6, 2025	Ensures transparency and proper oversight of potential conflicts of interest, requiring approval by the Audit and Risk Committee after full disclosure.
Code of Conduct and Ethics	A Code of Business Conduct and Ethics was adopted, applicable to all directors, officers, and employees.	Prior to May 6, 2025	Establishes clear ethical standards and promotes compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across the organization.
Insider Trading Policy	An insider trading policy was adopted governing the purchase, sale, and other dispositions of the registrant's securities by directors, officers, and employees.	Prior to May 6, 2025	Designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules, and regulations, and applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules and standards.
Executive Compensation Recovery Policy (Clawback)	An executive compensation recovery policy was adopted regarding the adjustment or recovery of certain incentive awards or payments made to current or former executive officers in the event of an accounting restatement due to material noncompliance with financial reporting requirements.	Prior to May 6, 2025	Reinforces accountability and aligns executive compensation with accurate financial performance, deterring misconduct.

Related Party Transactions

On May 6, 2025, Starz entered into a Starz Voting Agreement with Discovery Lightning Investments Ltd., Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Liberty Global Ventures Limited, Liberty Global Ltd., MHR Capital Partners Master Account LP, MHR Capital Partners (100) LP, MHR Institutional Partners II LP, MHR Institutional Partners IIA LP, MHR Institutional Partners III LP, MHR Institutional Partners IV LP and MHR Fund Management LLC and affiliated funds.
On May 6, 2025, Starz entered into Starz Registration Rights Agreements with Discovery Lightning Investments Ltd., Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Liberty Global Ventures Limited, Liberty Global Ltd., MHR Capital Partners Master Account LP, MHR Capital Partners (100) LP, MHR Institutional Partners II LP, MHR Institutional Partners IIA LP, MHR Institutional Partners III LP, MHR Institutional Partners IV LP and MHR Fund Management LLC and affiliated funds.
On May 6, 2025, Starz entered into a Starz Investor Rights Agreement with Discovery Lightning Investments Ltd., Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc., Liberty Global Ventures Limited, Liberty Global Ltd., MHR Capital Partners Master Account LP, MHR Capital Partners (100) LP, MHR Institutional Partners II LP, MHR Institutional Partners IIA LP, MHR Institutional Partners III LP, MHR Institutional Partners IV LP and MHR Fund Management LLC and affiliated funds.
On May 6, 2025, Starz entered into an advisory services agreement with Michael Burns, engaging him as an independent contractor to act as a senior advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Starz, focusing on corporate finance, mergers, acquisitions, and deal structuring.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Significantly impacted by the strategic separation into two publicly traded entities (STRZ and LION), the elimination of the dual-class share structure, and the adoption of a shareholder rights plan, all aimed at enhancing long-term value and governance.
Employees: Affected by restructuring initiatives, including headcount reductions and optimization efforts related to the eOne integration and legal team restructuring. Voluntary severance and early retirement packages were offered to approximately 8% of eligible U.S. employees.
Customers: Benefit from the Starz Business's continued transition to a digital over-the-top streaming platform, evidenced by subscriber growth and new content bundling deals, enhancing accessibility and content offerings.
Creditors: Positively impacted by the establishment of two distinct capital structures, including new credit facilities and bond exchanges, which aim to strengthen the balance sheets and reduce net debt for both Starz and Lionsgate Studios.
Suppliers: Affected by cost-saving initiatives through procurement policy enforcement and vendor contract transitions, potentially leading to renegotiated terms or reduced engagements.

Next Steps

Starz is undertaking an ongoing evaluation of its executive compensation programs for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2026, and thereafter.
Post-Separation Starz compensation practices will be described in the Starz 2026 proxy statement or its fiscal year 2026 Form 10K filing.
The company will continue to develop the compensation philosophy and specific terms for Jeffrey Hirsch's go-forward compensation.
The 6th 'Hunger Games' film, 'Sunrise on the Reaping,' is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026.
A 'Hunger Games' stage play is expected in October 2025.
'John Wick: Chapter 5' and a 'John Wick' animated movie are in development.
A 'John Wick: Under the High Table' television series is in development.
A 'John Wick' AAA game is in the works.
The film 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' is scheduled for release on November 14, 2025.
The 11th 'Saw' film is in development.
A 'Twilight' world concert tour is upcoming.
A 'La La Land' Broadway musical is in development.
New television properties like 'Spartacus: House of Ashur,' 'The Rainmaker,' and 'Robin Hood' are in development.
High-profile IP adaptations such as the 'Twilight' television adaptation 'Midnight Sun,' the 'John Wick: Under the High Table' series, and a television adaptation of 'Bad Moms' are advancing development.
The 'Caine' spinoff, 'Blue Mountain State' (Amazon), and 'Nurse Jackie' (Amazon) are in development, production, or preparing to launch.

Key Dates

Date	Description
1999-08	Michael Burns became a director of Old Lionsgate.
2000-03	Michael Burns became Vice Chair of Old Lionsgate.
2001-02	Hardwick Simmons began serving as Chief Executive Officer at The NASDAQ Stock Market Inc.
2003-06	Hardwick Simmons served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at The NASDAQ Stock Market Inc.
2005-06	Hardwick Simmons became a director of Old Lionsgate.
2005-09	Alison Hoffman served as Vice President, Creative and Brand Strategy at AMC Networks.
2006-10	Scott Macdonald served as Senior Vice President, Finance, Accounting and Controller for the Starz Business.
2007-10	Scott Macdonald served as Executive Vice President, Finance, Accounting and Treasurer of the Starz Business.
2007-12	Audrey Lee served as Senior Vice President, Legal Affairs at Sony Pictures Entertainment.
2009	Mignon Clyburn served as a Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
2010-07	Lisa Gersh became a director of Hasbro, Inc.
2011-06	Joshua Sapan led AMC's successful spin-off from Cablevision Systems Corporation.
2012-07	Scott Macdonald became Chief Financial Officer of the Starz Business.
2012-07	Alison Hoffman served as Senior Vice President, Originals Marketing for the Starz Business.
2013-01	Jeffrey Hirsch served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Residential Services at Time Warner Cable.
2014-04-01	Scott Macdonald's severance agreement date.
2014-11	Alison Hoffman served as Executive Vice President, Marketing for the Starz Business.
2015-07	Jeffrey Hirsch joined Starz as President of Global Marketing and Product Development.
2015-11	Emily Fine served as a director of Old Lionsgate.
2015-12	Audrey Lee served as Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Lionsgate.
2016-04-01	Jason Wyrick's severance agreement date.
2016-04	Jason Wyrick served as Senior Vice President, Digital Platforms of the Starz Business.
2016-06	Jeffrey Hirsch served as Chief Operating Officer of Starz.
2016-07	Alison Hoffman served as Chief Marketing Officer of the Starz Business.
2017-10	Lisa Gersh served as Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Wang.
2018-01	Audrey Lee served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Starz Business.
2019-01	Mignon Clyburn became President of MLC Strategies, LLC.
2019-08-01	Jeffrey Hirsch's employment agreement date.
2019-09	Jeffrey Hirsch became President and Chief Executive Officer of the Starz Business.
2020-09	Mignon Clyburn became a director of Old Lionsgate.
2020-10-01	Brian Goldsmith's employment agreement date.
2020-11	Mignon Clyburn became a director of RingCentral, Inc.
2020-12-20	Michael Burns' employment agreement date.
2021-02	Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. raised $1.725 billion in its initial public offering.
2021-09	Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. completed its initial business combination with Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.
2021-12	Harry Sloan became a director of Old Lionsgate.
2022-01	Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. launched by Harry Sloan and partners.
2022-06-01	Audrey Lee's severance agreement date.
2023-02-27	Alison Hoffman's employment agreement date.
2023-03-15	Alison Hoffman's employment agreement amended.
2023-03-27	Bruce Tobey's employment agreement date.
2023-07-31	Jeffrey Hirsch's employment agreement amended.
2023-08-01	James W. Barge's employment agreement date.
2024-05	Legacy Lionsgate Studios launched (Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp. became Lionsgate Studios Corp.).
2024-08	Old Lionsgate entered into a new employment agreement with Jon Feltheimer.
2024-08-23	Alison Hoffman's employment agreement amended.
2024-09-30	Last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, with no established public market for common stock.
2024-10-30	Michael Burns's prior employment agreement term expired.
2024-11-29	Annual equity retainer granted to non-employee directors.
2025-03-13	Registrant's amended joint proxy statement/prospectus (Registration Statement) filed.
2025-03-31	Fiscal year ended.
2025-04-23	Old Lionsgate's 2024 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders held.
2025-05-06	Separation of LG Studios Business from Starz Business completed; Old Lionsgate renamed Starz Entertainment Corp.; Lionsgate Studios Holding Corp. renamed Lionsgate Studios Corp.; Starz entered into various agreements (Voting, Registration Rights, Investor Rights) and an advisory services agreement with Michael Burns.
2025-05-07	NYSE: LION and NASDAQ: STRZ trading began.
2025-05	Michael Burns became Lionsgate Studio Corp.'s Vice Chair and a director of Starz Entertainment Corp. New directors Mignon L. Clyburn, Emily Fine, Lisa Gersh, Jeffrey A. Hirsch, Bruce Mann, Mark H. Rachesky, M.D., Joshua W. Sapan, Hardwick Simmons, Harry E. Sloan joined Starz Entertainment Corp. Board.
2025-06-26	Original Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
2025-07-10	Date for beneficial ownership of Starz Common Shares.
2025-07-11	16,721,810 shares of Starz common shares were outstanding.
2025-07-25	Ages of directors and executive officers are as of this date.
2025-07-29	Filing date of this Form 10-K/A Amendment No. 1.
2025-07-31	Jeffrey Hirsch's employment agreement term ending.
2025-10	Hunger Games stage play expected.
2025-11-14	Release of 'Now You See Me: Now You Don't'.
2026-03-27	Bruce Tobey's employment agreement term ending.
2026-05-05	Michael Burns's advisory services agreement term ending (may extend up to May 5, 2028).
2026-07-30	Alison Hoffman's employment agreement term ending.
2026-07-31	James W. Barge's employment agreement term ending.
2026-08-01	James W. Barge's one-year consulting agreement for finance consulting services to Old Lionsgate effective date.
2026-09-30	Brian Goldsmith's employment agreement term ending.
2026-11-20	Release of 'Sunrise on the Reaping' (6th Hunger Games film).
2028	Lionsgate's pay one theatrical output agreement with Starz extended through this year.
2029-07-31	Jon Feltheimer's employment agreement term ending.

Recommendation

hold

The filing details a significant strategic transformation with the successful separation of Starz and Lionsgate Studios, which is a positive long-term move to unlock value and provide clearer investment profiles for each entity. The establishment of new capital structures and improved corporate governance are also favorable. However, the reported net losses for fiscal 2025 and the underperformance against some financial targets (Adjusted OIBDA, Television Production segment profit) indicate ongoing operational challenges. While the strategic direction is sound, the company needs to demonstrate improved profitability and consistent execution in its new standalone structure. A 'hold' recommendation allows investors to observe the initial performance of the separated entities and assess the effectiveness of the new strategies before making a stronger investment commitment.

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