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Liberty Media Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Liberty Media Corporation (“Liberty Media” or “Liberty”) (NASDAQ: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) today reported third quarter 2025 results. Headlines include(1):

  • Attributed to Formula One Group
    • Formula 1
      • Renewed agreements with Austin Grand Prix through 2034 and Azerbaijan Grand Prix through 2030 and extended Monaco Grand Prix through 2035
      • Announced Apple as new US broadcast partner on the heels of F1 The Movie reaching approximately $630 million in global box office and becoming Apple’s largest movie to-date
      • Entered into new licensing agreements with Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen and Hello Kitty x F1 Academy
    • MotoGP
      • Completed acquisition of MotoGP on July 3rd
      • Renewed agreements with Japanese Grand Prix through 2030 and Catalonia, Valencia, France, Germany and San Marino races through 2031
      • Extended SuperSport broadcast agreement and LIQUI MOLY partnership and announced new sponsorship deal with Repsol for Moto2 and Moto3
      • Refinanced MotoGP debt facilities with extended maturities and reduced interest rates
  • Attributed to Liberty Live Group
    • Fair value of Live Nation investment was $11.4 billion as of September 30th
    • Expect to complete split-off on December 15th

“Formula 1 delivered robust financial performance and is capitalizing on its global popularity, driving record attendance at races and continuing to expand ways to reach new and existing fans. In our first months of MotoGP ownership, we are working on near-term operating enhancements as well as setting the stage for longer-term monetization opportunities to accelerate growth. We are increasingly confident in the quality of the sport and the strength of its fan base. Finally, we are approaching the final stages to complete our split-off of Liberty Live in December which will better highlight the value of our position in Live Nation,” said Derek Chang, Liberty Media President & CEO.

Corporate Updates

On July 3, 2025, Liberty Media acquired approximately 84% of the equity interests in MotoGP with approximately 16% retained by management. The financial results herein are presented as if the acquisition of MotoGP occurred on January 1, 2024.

Liberty Media will hold a virtual special meeting of the holders of its Series A and Series B Liberty Live common stock on Friday, December 5, 2025 to vote on the proposed split-off of Liberty Live Group from Liberty Media into a separate public company, Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. Assuming satisfaction of all conditions to closing, the split-off is expected to occur on December 15, 2025. More information can be found in the definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on November 4, 2025.

Discussion of Results

Unless otherwise noted, the following discussion compares financial information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 to the same period in 2024.

FORMULA ONE GROUP – The following table provides the financial results attributed to Formula One Group for the third quarter of 2025. In the third quarter, Formula One Group incurred $15 million of corporate level selling, general and administrative expense (including stock-based compensation expense).

For the periods presented below, the businesses and assets attributed to Formula One Group consist primarily of Liberty Media’s subsidiaries, Formula 1 (“F1”), MotoGP and Quint.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

amounts in millions

 

 

amounts in millions

Formula One Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formula 1

 

$

861

 

 

$

869

 

 

 

$

2,285

 

 

 

2,498

 

MotoGP

 

 

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

169

 

Corporate and other

 

 

70

 

 

 

68

 

 

 

 

255

 

 

 

266

 

Intragroup elimination

 

 

(20

)

 

 

(21

)

 

 

 

(54

)

 

 

(60

)

Total Formula One Group

 

$

911

 

 

$

1,085

 

 

 

$

2,486

 

 

 

2,873

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formula 1

 

$

146

 

 

$

168

 

 

 

$

366

 

 

 

433

 

MotoGP

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26

 

Corporate and other

 

 

(36

)

 

 

(36

)

 

 

 

(102

)

 

 

(88

)

Total Formula One Group

 

$

110

 

 

$

158

 

 

 

$

264

 

 

 

371

 

Adjusted OIBDA (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formula 1

 

$

221

 

 

$

234

 

 

 

$

589

 

 

 

680

 

MotoGP

 

 

 

 

 

66

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

66

 

Corporate and other

 

 

(14

)

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

(7

)

Total Formula One Group

 

$

207

 

 

$

297

 

 

 

$

574

 

 

 

739

 

F1 Operating Results

“We are nearing the end of another incredible season showcasing the very best of F1 – thrilling racing, tight competition and nearly half the grid reaching the podium. F1 remains a cultural cornerstone, evidenced by the global box office success of the F1 movie and further underscored by increasing engagement across our channels,” said Stefano Domenicali, Formula 1 President and CEO. “We completed multiple commercial agreements this quarter and continue to have success accelerating renewals and signing new partners with attractive terms, including our new US distribution partnership with Apple that will highlight the collaborative innovation between our brands for continued growth in the US. Recent strong race renewals and early extensions in key markets including Austin, Azerbaijan and Monaco also demonstrate the value F1 brings to the cities in which we race. We are confident in the next chapter of growth at F1.”

The following table provides the operating results of F1.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

% Change

 

2024

 

2025

 

% Change

 

$ amounts in millions

 

 

 

 

$ amounts in millions

 

 

 

Number of races in period

 

7

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary revenue

$

758

 

 

$

738

 

 

(3

)

%

 

$

1,960

 

 

$

2,089

 

 

7

 

%

Other revenue

 

103

 

 

 

131

 

 

27

 

%

 

 

325

 

 

 

409

 

 

26

 

%

Total motorsport revenue

$

861

 

 

$

869

 

 

1

 

%

 

$

2,285

 

 

$

2,498

 

 

9

 

%

Operating expenses (excluding stock-based compensation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Team payments, excluding Concorde incentive payments

 

(371

)

 

 

(341

)

 

8

 

%

 

 

(969

)

 

 

(968

)

 

 

%

Other cost of motorsport revenue

 

(190

)

 

 

(211

)

 

(11

)

%

 

 

(523

)

 

 

(613

)

 

(17

)

%

Cost of motorsport revenue, excluding Concorde incentive payments

$

(561

)

 

$

(552

)

 

2

 

%

 

$

(1,492

)

 

$

(1,581

)

 

(6

)

%

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(79

)

 

 

(83

)

 

(5

)

%

 

 

(204

)

 

 

(237

)

 

(16

)

%

Adjusted OIBDA

$

221

 

 

$

234

 

 

6

 

%

 

$

589

 

 

$

680

 

 

15

 

%

Concorde incentive payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(50

)

 

NM

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

(1

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

%

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(1

)

 

50

 

%

Depreciation and amortization(a)

 

(74

)

 

 

(65

)

 

12

 

%

 

 

(221

)

 

 

(196

)

 

11

 

%

Operating income (loss)

$

146

 

 

$

168

 

 

15

 

%

 

$

366

 

 

$

433

 

 

18

 

%

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a)

Includes $61 million and $50 million of amortization related to purchase accounting for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2025, respectively, that is excluded from calculations for purposes of team payments, and $184 million and $150 million of amortization related to purchase accounting for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2025, respectively, that is excluded from calculations for purposes of team payments.

 

Primary F1 revenue represents the majority of F1’s revenue and is derived from (i) race promotion revenue, (ii) media rights fees and (iii) sponsorship fees.

There were six races held in the third quarter of 2025 compared to seven races held in the third quarter of 2024. There were 17 races held year-to-date through the third quarter of 2025 and 18 races held year-to-date through the third quarter of 2024. The 2025 calendar is scheduled to have the same 24 events that were held in 2024, except in a different order throughout the season, which will impact the year-over-year revenue and cost comparisons on a quarterly basis.

Primary F1 revenue decreased in the three months ended September 30, 2025 primarily due to the calendar variance compared to the prior year, which drove declines across race promotion and media rights revenue with a smaller proportion of season-based income recognized during the period. This was partially offset by increased sponsorship revenue from new partners, contractual fee increases across all primary revenue streams and growth in F1 TV subscription revenue.

Primary F1 revenue increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 with growth across sponsorship and media rights revenue, partially offset by a decline in race promotion revenue due to one less event held. Sponsorship revenue growth reflects contractual fee increases as well as revenue from new sponsors. Media rights revenue grew due to contractual fee increases, growth in F1 TV subscription revenue and the recognition of one-time revenue in the second quarter associated with the release of the F1 movie, partially offset by the impact of lower proportionate recognition of season-based revenue due to one less event held.

Other F1 revenue increased in the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2025 due to higher hospitality revenue and growth in licensing income. The increase in hospitality revenue was driven by underlying Paddock Club growth and other premium hospitality offerings, as well as an increase in Grand Prix Plaza activities during the third quarter. Other F1 revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 also benefitted from higher freight revenue from the pass through of increased costs.

Operating income and Adjusted OIBDA(2) grew in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Team payments decreased for the three months ended September 30, 2025 due to the pro rata recognition of team payments with one less race held in the third quarter compared to the prior year. Team payments were flat for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as the impact of one fewer race was offset by expected higher team payments for the full year. Other cost of F1 motorsport revenue is largely variable in nature and derived from servicing both Primary and Other F1 revenue opportunities. These costs increased for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 due to higher Paddock Club costs from increased attendance and costs from activities at Grand Prix Plaza that didn’t occur in the prior year. Growth in other cost of F1 motorsport revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was also impacted by higher freight costs associated with the different order of events and cost inflation, higher commissions and partner servicing costs linked to underlying revenue growth, increased costs to service new sponsors and higher costs of delivering F1 TV to a growing subscriber base. Selling, general and administrative expense increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 primarily due to higher marketing costs, including marketing spend associated with the 75th season launch event at London’s The O2 in the nine-month period. Personnel costs also increased during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

MotoGP Operating Results

“Our first few months with Liberty have been exciting and productive, and we look forward to working together to accelerate our growth in the years ahead,” said Carmelo Ezpeleta, MotoGP President and CEO. “We’ve signed new sponsors and renewed existing partners this quarter as we continue building on the momentum from our brand refresh last year. The season is closing out with record attendance and growth in TV viewership, digital engagement and social followers. We continue to work on expanding our engagement with new audiences while deepening relationships with existing fans and are confident in the long-term opportunity.”

The following table provides the pro forma operating results of MotoGP. The financial results herein are presented as if the acquisition of MotoGP occurred on January 1, 2024. The financial information below is presented for illustrative purposes only and does not purport to represent the actual results of operations of MotoGP had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2024, or to project the results of operations of Liberty for any future periods. The pro forma adjustments are based on available information and certain assumptions that Liberty management believes are reasonable. The pro forma adjustments are directly attributable to the acquisition and are expected to have a continuing impact on the results of operations of Liberty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

2024

 

2025

 

% Change

 

% Constant

 

2024

 

2025

 

% Change

 

% Constant

 

$ amounts in millions

 

USD

 

Currency

 

$ amounts in millions

 

USD

 

Currency

Number of races in period

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary revenue

$

146

 

 

$

147

 

 

1

 

%

 

 

 

 

$

324

 

 

$

365

 

 

13

 

%

 

 

 

Other revenue

 

23

 

 

 

22

 

 

(4

)

%

 

 

 

 

 

47

 

 

 

52

 

 

11

 

%

 

 

 

Total motorsport revenue

$

169

 

 

$

169

 

 

 

%

 

(5

)

%

 

$

371

 

 

$

417

 

 

12

 

%

 

9

 

%

Operating expenses (excluding stock-based compensation):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of motorsport revenue

 

(79

)

 

 

(84

)

 

(6

)

%

 

 

 

 

 

(177

)

 

 

(214

)

 

(21

)

%

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(17

)

 

 

(19

)

 

(12

)

%

 

 

 

 

 

(40

)

 

 

(53

)

 

(33

)

%

 

 

 

Adjusted OIBDA

$

73

 

 

$

66

 

 

(10

)

%

 

(14

)

%

 

$

154

 

 

$

150

 

 

(3

)

%

 

(7

)

%

Depreciation and Amortization(a)

 

(37

)

 

 

(38

)

 

(3

)

%

 

 

 

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(109

)

 

1

 

%

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

$

36

 

 

$

28

 

 

(22

)

%

 

(25

)

%

 

$

44

 

 

$

41

 

 

(7

)

%

 

(16

)

%

The majority of MotoGP’s revenue and costs are Euro-denominated and as such, are subject to translational impacts from foreign exchange fluctuations. MotoGP calculates the effects of changes in currency exchange rates as the difference between current period activity translated using the prior period’s currency exchange rates. The table of results above includes both headline and constant currency(3) growth rates for revenue, Adjusted OIBDA and Operating income (loss).

Primary MotoGP revenue represents the majority of MotoGP’s revenue and is derived from (i) race promotion revenue, (ii) media rights fees and (iii) sponsorship fees.

There were seven races held in the third quarter of 2025 compared to seven races held in the third quarter of 2024. There were 17 races held year-to-date through the third quarter of 2025 and 15 races held year-to-date through the third quarter of 2024. The 2025 calendar has a different order and mix of events compared to the prior year, which will impact season-based revenue recognition as well as year-over-year revenue and cost comparisons.

Primary MotoGP revenue increased modestly in the three months ended September 30, 2025 primarily due to favorable currency exchange rates and the calendar variance driving increased promotion fees, partially offset by the impact of lower season-based revenue recognition affecting media rights and sponsorship revenue. Primary MotoGP revenue increased in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 driven primarily by two additional events in 2025 positively impacting race promotion fees combined with favorable currency exchange rates.

Other MotoGP revenue represents revenue generated from other motorcycle racing championships including FIM World Superbike Championship (“WorldSBK”), hospitality and licensing revenue. Other MotoGP revenue decreased modestly in the three months ended September 30, 2025 as the impact of fewer races held for WorldSBK was partially offset by increased hospitality and favorable currency exchange rates. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, Other MotoGP revenue increased primarily due to the impact of two additional races held as well as favorable currency exchange rates.

Operating income and Adjusted OIBDA declined in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. Cost of MotoGP motorsport revenue grew in the three months ended September 30, 2025 primarily due to increased costs of servicing sponsorship partners combined with the unfavorable impact of exchange rates. In the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the increase in cost of MotoGP motorsport revenue was driven by two additional races driving higher freight and travel costs and unfavorable currency exchange rates. Selling, general and administrative expense increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 primarily from higher personnel costs and unfavorable currency exchange rates.

Corporate and Other Operating Results

Corporate and Other Adjusted OIBDA includes the rental income related to Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas, Quint results and other corporate overhead. Corporate and Other revenue was flat in the third quarter as rental income was slightly offset by a decline in Quint revenue. There was $7 million of rental income related to Grand Prix Plaza in Las Vegas in the third quarter of both 2025 and 2024. Quint results in the third quarter were primarily driven by F1 Experiences across the 6 races held, as well as 7 MotoGP races, an NBA event and a WNBA event. Quint’s revenue is seasonal, concentrated around its largest events and the third quarter is proportionally smaller.

LIBERTY LIVE GROUP – In the third quarter, $9 million of corporate level selling, general and administrative expense (including stock-based compensation expense) was allocated to Liberty Live Group.

The businesses and assets attributed to Liberty Live Group consist of Liberty Media’s interest in Live Nation and other minority investments.

Share Repurchases

There were no repurchases of Liberty Media’s common stock from August 1 through October 31, 2025. The total remaining repurchase authorization for Liberty Media as of November 1, 2025 is $1.1 billion and can be applied to repurchases of common shares of any of the Liberty Media tracking stocks.

FOOTNOTES

1)

Liberty Media will discuss these headlines and other matters on Liberty Media's earnings conference call that will begin at 10:00 a.m. (E.T.) on November 5, 2025. For information regarding how to access the call, please see “Important Notice” later in this document.

2)

For a definition of Adjusted OIBDA (as defined by Liberty Media) and the applicable reconciliation, see the accompanying schedules.

3)

For a definition of constant currency operating results, see the accompanying schedules. Applicable reconciliations can be found in the financial table in the section entitled “MotoGP Operating Results” in this press release.

NOTES

Cash and Debt

The following presentation is provided to separately identify cash and debt information. The acquisition of MotoGP was completed on July 3, 2025 and is reflected in cash and debt presented from the date of acquisition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(amounts in millions)

 

6/30/2025

 

9/30/2025

Cash and Cash Equivalents Attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formula One Group(a)

 

$

3,140

 

$

1,291

Liberty Live Group

 

 

308

 

 

297

Total Consolidated Cash and Cash Equivalents (GAAP)

 

$

3,448

 

$

1,588

 

 

 

 

 

Debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.25% convertible notes due 2027(b)

 

 

475

 

 

475

Formula 1 term loan and revolving credit facility

 

 

2,372

 

 

3,361

MotoGP credit facilities

 

 

 

 

1,172

Other corporate level debt

 

 

50

 

 

48

Total Attributed Formula One Group Debt

 

$

2,897

 

$

5,056

Fair market value adjustment

 

 

133

 

 

108

Total Attributed Formula One Group Debt (GAAP)

 

$

3,030

 

$

5,164

Formula 1 leverage(c)

 

 

0.7x

 

 

3.0x

MotoGP leverage(d)

 

 

 

 

5.6x

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.375% Live Nation exchangeable senior debentures due 2053(b)

 

 

1,150

 

 

1,150

Live Nation margin loan

 

 

 

 

Total Attributed Liberty Live Group Debt

 

$

1,150

 

$

1,150

Fair market value adjustment

 

 

619

 

 

723

Total Attributed Liberty Live Group Debt (GAAP)

 

$

1,769

 

$

1,873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liberty Media Corporation Debt (GAAP)

 

$

4,799

 

$

7,037

______________________

a)

Includes $1,775 million and $571 million of cash held at F1 as of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, respectively, $176 million of cash held at MotoGP as of September 30, 2025 and $70 million and $78 million of cash held at Quint as of June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, respectively.

b)

Face amount of the convertible notes and exchangeable debentures with no fair market value adjustment.

c)

Net leverage as defined in F1’s credit facilities for covenant calculations.

d)

Net leverage as defined in MotoGP’s credit facilities for covenant calculations.

Liberty Media, F1 and MotoGP are in compliance with their debt covenants as of September 30, 2025.

Total cash and cash equivalents attributed to Formula One Group decreased $1,849 million during the third quarter primarily due to net cash paid for the acquisition of MotoGP, partially offset by net cash from operations generated at both F1 and MotoGP. Total debt attributed to Formula One Group increased in the third quarter, driven by the consolidation of MotoGP’s debt and incremental debt raised at F1 to fund a portion of the MotoGP acquisition. As of September 30th, F1’s covenant leverage was below the threshold of 3.75x to trigger a permanent reduction in the Term Loan B margin from Term SOFR+200 bps to Term SOFR+175 bps. Interest will begin accruing at the lower rate upon delivery of the compliance certificate promptly after earnings.

Total cash and cash equivalents attributed to Liberty Live Group decreased $11 million during the third quarter primarily due to interest payments and corporate overhead, including transaction expenses. Total debt attributed to Liberty Live Group was flat during the third quarter. On September 12, 2025, the Live Nation margin loan was amended to, among other things, extend the maturity date from September 9, 2026 to September 8, 2028 and change the interest rate from Term SOFR plus 2.0% to Term SOFR plus 1.875%.

Important Notice: Liberty Media Corporation (Nasdaq: FWONA, FWONK, LLYVA, LLYVK) will discuss Liberty Media's earnings release on a conference call which will begin at 10:00 a.m. (E.T.) on November 5, 2025. The call can be accessed by dialing (877) 704-2829 or (215) 268-9864, passcode 13748885 at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. The call will also be broadcast live across the Internet and archived on our website. To access the webcast go to https://www.libertymedia.com/investors/news-events/ir-calendar. Links to this press release will also be available on the Liberty Media website.

This press release includes certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about business strategies, market potential, future financial performance and prospects, the Formula 1 race calendar, expectations regarding Formula 1’s and MotoGP’s businesses, the planned split-off of Liberty Live, including the anticipated timing and benefits, and other matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including, without limitation, the satisfaction of all conditions for the split-off of Liberty Live, the assumptions and historical information used in the pro forma financial information of MotoGP, possible changes in market acceptance of new products or services, regulatory matters affecting our businesses, the unfavorable outcome of future litigation, the failure to realize benefits of acquisitions, rapid industry change, failure of third parties to perform, continued access to capital on terms acceptable to Liberty Media and changes in law, including consumer protection laws, and their enforcement. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Liberty Media expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Liberty Media's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. Please refer to the publicly filed documents of Liberty Media, including the most recent Forms 10-K and 10-Q, for additional information about Liberty Media and about the risks and uncertainties related to Liberty Media's business which may affect the statements made in this press release.

 

LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION

BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

September 30, 2025 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

 

 

 

 

Formula

 

Liberty

 

 

 

 

 

 

One

 

Live

 

Intergroup

 

Consolidated

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

Eliminations

 

Liberty

 

 

amounts in millions

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,291

 

 

297

 

 

 

 

1,588

 

Trade and other receivables, net

 

 

302

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

303

 

Other current assets

 

 

468

 

 

 

 

 

 

468

 

Total current assets

 

 

2,061

 

 

298

 

 

 

 

2,359

 

Investments in affiliates, accounted for using the equity method

 

 

33

 

 

708

 

 

 

 

741

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, at cost

 

 

1,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,029

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(202

)

 

 

 

 

 

(202

)

 

 

 

827

 

 

 

 

 

 

827

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

7,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,200

 

Intangible assets subject to amortization, net

 

 

5,267

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,267

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

 

560

 

 

267

 

 

(28

)

 

799

 

Other assets

 

 

412

 

 

216

 

 

 

 

628

 

Total assets

 

$

16,360

 

 

1,489

 

 

(28

)

 

17,821

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intergroup payable (receivable)

 

$

2

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

472

 

 

2

 

 

 

 

474

 

Current portion of debt

 

 

42

 

 

1,873

 

 

 

 

1,915

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

1,090

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,090

 

Financial instrument liabilities

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

 

46

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

1,653

 

 

1,873

 

 

 

 

3,526

 

Long-term debt

 

 

5,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,122

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

688

 

 

 

 

(28

)

 

660

 

Other liabilities

 

 

273

 

 

150

 

 

 

 

423

 

Total liabilities

 

 

7,736

 

 

2,023

 

 

(28

)

 

9,731

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiary

 

 

692

 

 

 

 

 

 

692

 

Equity / Attributed net assets

 

 

7,932

 

 

(556

)

 

 

 

7,376

 

Noncontrolling interests in equity of subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

22

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

16,360

 

 

1,489

 

 

(28

)

 

17,821

 

 

LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

Three months ended September 30, 2025 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

 

 

Formula

 

Liberty

 

 

 

 

One

 

Live

 

Consolidated

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

Liberty

 

 

amounts in millions

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motorsport revenue

 

$

1,024

 

 

 

 

1,024

 

Other revenue

 

 

61

 

 

 

 

61

 

Total revenue

 

 

1,085

 

 

 

 

1,085

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of motorsport revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

 

631

 

 

 

 

631

 

Other cost of sales

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

33

 

Selling, general and administrative (1)

 

 

131

 

 

9

 

 

140

 

Acquisition costs

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

14

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

927

 

 

9

 

 

936

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

158

 

 

(9

)

 

149

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(79

)

 

(7

)

 

(86

)

Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net

 

 

(3

)

 

124

 

 

121

 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net

 

 

17

 

 

(177

)

 

(160

)

Other, net

 

 

(4

)

 

3

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

(69

)

 

(57

)

 

(126

)

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

 

 

89

 

 

(66

)

 

23

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

(23

)

 

13

 

 

(10

)

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

66

 

 

(53

)

 

13

 

Less net earnings (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders

 

$

66

 

 

(53

)

 

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

$

7

 

 

1

 

 

8

 

 

LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

Three months ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

 

 

Formula

 

Liberty

 

Liberty

 

 

 

 

One

 

Live

 

SiriusXM

 

Consolidated

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

Group

 

Liberty

 

 

amounts in millions

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motorsport revenue

 

$

848

 

 

 

 

 

 

848

 

Other revenue

 

 

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

63

 

Total revenue

 

 

911

 

 

 

 

 

 

911

 

Operating costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of motorsport revenue (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

 

 

554

 

 

 

 

 

 

554

 

Other cost of sales

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

Selling, general and administrative (1)

 

 

115

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

118

 

Acquisition costs

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

88

 

 

 

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

 

801

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

804

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

110

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

107

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(54

)

 

(8

)

 

 

 

(62

)

Share of earnings (losses) of affiliates, net

 

 

(1

)

 

117

 

 

 

 

116

 

Realized and unrealized gains (losses) on financial instruments, net

 

 

39

 

 

(94

)

 

 

 

(55

)

Other, net

 

 

21

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

28

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

 

115

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

135

 

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

 

2

 

 

(5

)

 

 

 

(3

)

Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

 

117

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

132

 

Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,002

)

 

(3,002

)

Net earnings (loss)

 

 

117

 

 

15

 

 

(3,002

)

 

(2,870

)

Less net earnings (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interests

 

 

 

 

 

 

(502

)

 

(502

)

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders

 

$

117

 

 

15

 

 

(2,500

)

 

(2,368

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

$

6

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

Nine months ended September 30, 2025 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

 

Formula

 

Liberty

 

 

 

 

One

 

Live

 

Consolidated

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

Liberty

 

 

amounts in millions

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

470

 

 

(248

)

 

222

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

275

 

 

 

 

275

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

15

 

 

3

 

 

18

 

Share of (earnings) loss of affiliates, net

 

 

8

 

 

(201

)

 

(193

)

Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net

 

 

(259

)

 

483

 

 

224

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(1

)

 

(63

)

 

(64

)

Intergroup tax allocation

 

 

4

 

 

(4

)

 

 

Other, net

 

 

(2

)

 

1

 

 

(1

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current and other assets

 

 

(262

)

 

 

 

(262

)

Payables and other liabilities

 

 

565

 

 

1

 

 

566

 

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

 

813

 

 

(28

)

 

785

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in equity method affiliates and debt and equity securities

 

 

(22

)

 

(1

)

 

(23

)

Cash proceeds from dispositions

 

 

26

 

 

 

 

26

 

Cash (paid) received for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(3,267

)

 

 

 

(3,267

)

Capital expended for property and equipment, including internal-use software and website development

 

 

(58

)

 

 

 

(58

)

Cash proceeds from foreign currency forward contracts

 

 

3,700

 

 

 

 

3,700

 

Cash paid for foreign currency forward contracts

 

 

(3,503

)

 

 

 

(3,503

)

Other investing activities, net

 

 

(13

)

 

 

 

(13

)

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

 

(3,137

)

 

(1

)

 

(3,138

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings of debt

 

 

1,748

 

 

 

 

1,748

 

Repayments of debt

 

 

(746

)

 

 

 

(746

)

Other financing activities, net

 

 

(13

)

 

1

 

 

(12

)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

 

989

 

 

1

 

 

990

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

12

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(1,323

)

 

(28

)

 

(1,351

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

2,638

 

 

325

 

 

2,963

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

1,315

 

 

297

 

 

1,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,291

 

 

297

 

 

1,588

 

Restricted cash included in other assets

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

24

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

1,315

 

 

297

 

 

1,612

 

 

LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

Nine months ended September 30, 2024 (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributed

 

 

 

 

Formula

 

Liberty

 

Liberty

 

 

 

 

One

 

Live

 

SiriusXM

 

Consolidated

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

Group

 

Liberty

 

 

amounts in millions

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

 

$

218

 

 

76

 

 

(2,412

)

 

(2,118

)

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (earnings) loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,412

 

 

2,412

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

263

 

 

 

 

 

 

263

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

24

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

27

 

Share of (earnings) loss of affiliates, net

 

 

6

 

 

(181

)

 

 

 

(175

)

Realized and unrealized (gains) losses on financial instruments, net

 

 

(86

)

 

75

 

 

 

 

(11

)

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

22

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

44

 

Intergroup tax allocation

 

 

(97

)

 

(1

)

 

 

 

(98

)

Intergroup tax (payments) receipts

 

 

128

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

131

 

Other, net

 

 

25

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

21

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current and other assets

 

 

(71

)

 

 

 

 

 

(71

)

Payables and other liabilities

 

 

155

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

151

 

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

 

587

 

 

(11

)

 

 

 

576

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in equity method affiliates and debt and equity securities

 

 

(7

)

 

(3

)

 

 

 

(10

)

Cash proceeds from dispositions

 

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

 

107

 

Cash (paid) received for acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

(205

)

 

 

 

 

 

(205

)

Capital expended for property and equipment, including internal-use software and website development

 

 

(52

)

 

 

 

 

 

(52

)

Other investing activities, net

 

 

(13

)

 

1

 

 

 

 

(12

)

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

 

(277

)

 

105

 

 

 

 

(172

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings of debt

 

 

644

 

 

 

 

 

 

644

 

Repayments of debt

 

 

(671

)

 

(12

)

 

 

 

(683

)

Issuance of Series C Liberty Formula One common stock

 

 

939

 

 

 

 

 

 

939

 

Other financing activities, net

 

 

42

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

43

 

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

 

954

 

 

(11

)

 

 

 

943

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

879

 

 

879

 

Cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(709

)

 

(709

)

Cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

(485

)

 

(485

)

Net cash provided (used) by discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

(315

)

 

(315

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

1,265

 

 

83

 

 

(315

)

 

1,033

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

 

 

1,408

 

 

305

 

 

315

 

 

2,028

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

2,673

 

 

388

 

 

 

 

3,061

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

2,666

 

 

388

 

 

 

 

3,054

 

Restricted cash included in other current assets

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

2,673

 

 

388

 

 

 

 

3,061

 

 

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES

SCHEDULE 1

To provide investors with additional information regarding our financial results, this press release includes a presentation of Adjusted OIBDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, for Formula One Group, together with reconciliations to operating income, as determined under GAAP. Liberty Media defines Adjusted OIBDA as operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, separately reported litigation settlements, Concorde incentive payments and restructuring, acquisition and impairment charges.

Liberty Media believes Adjusted OIBDA is an important indicator of the operational strength and performance of its businesses by identifying those items that are not directly a reflection of each business’ performance or indicative of ongoing business trends. In addition, this measure allows management to view operating results and perform analytical comparisons and benchmarking between businesses and identify strategies to improve performance. Because Adjusted OIBDA is used as a measure of operating performance, Liberty Media views operating income as the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Adjusted OIBDA is not meant to replace or supersede operating income or any other GAAP measure, but rather to supplement such GAAP measures in order to present investors with the same information that Liberty Media's management considers in assessing the results of operations and performance of its assets.

The following table provides a reconciliation of Adjusted OIBDA for Liberty Media to operating income (loss) calculated in accordance with GAAP for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2025.

QUARTERLY SUMMARY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2024

 

2025

 

 

2024

 

2025

Formula One Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

110

 

$

158

 

$

264

 

$

371

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

88

 

 

118

 

 

263

 

 

275

 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

6

 

 

7

 

 

24

 

 

15

 

Acquisition costs(a)

 

 

3

 

 

14

 

 

23

 

 

28

 

Concorde incentive payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50

 

Adjusted OIBDA

 

$

207

 

$

297

 

$

574

 

$

739

 

______________________
a)

Formula One Group incurred $3 million and $14 million of costs related to corporate acquisitions during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2025, respectively, and $23 million and $28 million of costs related to corporate acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2025, respectively.

SCHEDULE 2

This press release also references operating results on a constant currency basis, which is a non-GAAP measure, for MotoGP. Constant currency operating results, as presented herein, are calculated as the difference between current period activity translated using the prior period’s currency exchange rates.

Liberty Media believes constant currency operating results are an important indicator of financial performance for MotoGP, due to the translational impact of foreign currency fluctuations relating to its operating results for countries where the functional currency is not the US dollar. Liberty Media uses constant currency operating results to provide a framework to assess how the MotoGP business performed excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange fluctuations. Please see the financial tables in the section entitled “MotoGP Operating Results” in this press release for a reconciliation of the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on revenue and Adjusted OIBDA.

Contacts

Shane Kleinstein (720) 875-5432

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