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Live Nation

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. operates as an entertainment company. The firm engages in producing, marketing, and selling live concerts for artists via its global concert pipe. It operates through the following segments: Concerts, Sponsorship and Advertising, and Ticketing. The Concerts segment is involved in the promotion of live music events in owned or operated venues and in rented third-party venues. The Sponsorship and Advertising segment manages the development of strategic sponsorship programs in addition to the sale of international, national, and local sponsorships and placement of advertising such as signage, promotional programs, rich media offerings, including advertising associated with live streaming and music-related content, and ads across its distribution network of venues, events, and websites. The Ticketing segment is involved in the management of the global ticketing operations, including providing ticketing software and services to clients, and consumers with a marketplace, both online and mobile, for tickets and event information. The Ticketing segment also operates the firm's primary ticketing website, www.ticketmaster.com. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Live Nation (LYV) reports strong 2022 performance and anticipates record 2023

Live Nation's 2022 performance showcased robust revenue growth, driven by strong demand for live events and successful initiatives in ticketing and sponsorship. While facing challenges related to reopening costs and regulatory discussions, the company remains optimistic about returning to normal business operations in 2023 and leveraging opportunities for further growth.

Live Nation reports record Q1 results, eyes global expansion

Live Nation's Q1 2023 showed strong performance with record revenue and AOI across all divisions.
The company faces challenges in scalability, international market transitions, and pricing uncertainties.
Opportunities lie in expanding venues, leveraging technology, and driving fan engagement for growth.
Overall, Live Nation remains optimistic about continued growth and industry capture in 2023 and beyond.

Live Nation reports strong Q2 performance with international growth opportunities

Live Nation's Q2 2023 Earnings Call showcased robust performance, strategic strengths in acquisitions and pricing initiatives, challenges in consumer spending concerns, and opportunities for growth through international expansion and sponsorship strategies.

Live Nation reports strong Q3 performance amidst growth opportunities

Live Nation's Q3 performance reflected strong global demand for concerts and robust ticket sales.
The company faces challenges related to the DOJ investigation, legislative impact, and sustaining revenue growth.
Opportunities lie in upcoming investor presentations, double-digit growth expectations, and expanding venue additions.
Overall, Live Nation remains confident in its business model and poised for future growth opportunities.

Live Nation reports robust Q4 earnings, eyes amphitheater expansion

Live Nation's Q4 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, emphasizing revenue growth drivers and strategic initiatives for future expansion. Despite challenges in consumer pricing and regulatory scrutiny, the company remains focused on capitalizing on growth opportunities and maintaining profitability.

Live Nation reports strong Q1 performance amidst legal challenges

Live Nation's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance in ticket sales and sponsorship growth, despite potential legal challenges and operational factors impacting margins. The company's strategic focus on niche festivals, venue partnerships, and hyper-local strategies presents opportunities for continued growth and international expansion.

Live Nation (LYV) reports strong Q2 performance and eyes stadium growth in 2025

Live Nation's Q2 2024 performance showcased strong consumer demand and growth prospects, particularly in the concert segment and stadium expansion.
While facing challenges such as the DOJ lawsuit impact and post-COVID demand normalization concerns, the company is focused on capitalizing on opportunities for sustained growth.
Insights on Ticketmaster's success, margin dynamics, and sponsorship revenue highlight Live Nation's strategic focus on business performance and growth strategies.
Overall, Live Nation's earnings call emphasized a positive outlook with a strong performance in key segments and a focus on strategic growth initiatives.

Live Nation (LYV) anticipates strong growth amidst challenges and opportunities

Live Nation (LYV) is poised for growth with positive indicators in Ticketmaster sales, concerts, and sponsorship. Addressing challenges around antitrust and financial impacts, the company is strategically investing in technology and fan experiences to drive future success.

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, will release its third quarter 2021 financial results after market hours on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Michael Rapino, Live Nation Entertainment's President and Chief Executive Officer, will host a teleconference that day at 2:00 p.m.

Live Nation Entertainment Schedules Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Release And Teleconference

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) today announced the election of Latriece Watkins to its Board of Directors. With over two decades of experience at the nation's largest retailer, Watkins currently serves as executive vice president of Walmart's U.S. consumables division where she leads all merchandising strategies for the company's baby, beauty, household chemicals, household paper, over-the-counter pharmacy, personal care and pets business, with a passion for finding new ways to connect customers to the items they use every day.

Live Nation Entertainment Elects Latriece Watkins to Board of Directors

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV) is an American global entertainment company that is comprised of Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship.

Are Live Nation Stock's All-Time Highs Warranted?

Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE: LYV) priced 5.2 million shares at $86.90 per share to raise $449.6 million in a secondary public offering.  The offer price implies a 2% discount to Live Nation's September 14 closing price of $88.68.

Live Nation Raises $450M Via Equity Offering At Discount

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) ("we" or the "company") today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering of 5,239,259 shares of common stock, at a public offering price of $86.90 per share.

Live Nation Entertainment Announces Pricing of $450 Million Common Stock Offering

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) (the "company") announced that it intends to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $450 million of common stock registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Live Nation Entertainment Announces Launch Of $450 Million Common Stock Offering

Live Nation (LYV) resumes the earlier announced acquisition of OCESA in a deal valued at nearly $444 million.

Live Nation (LYV) Recommences Acquisition of 51% Stake in OCESA

How do you say "astronomical ticket fees" in Spanish? Live Nation, America's largest concert promoter and the bane of music fans' wallets,.

Live Nation Expands Concert Empire With $450 Million Mexico Acquisition

The world's biggest concert promoter Live Nation is acquiring a 51% interest in the Latin American live entertainment organizer OCESA, owner of Ticketmaster Mexico, for $444 million. Live Nation is buying a 40% interest in OCESA from Grupo Televisa, the largest multimedia firm in the Spanish-speaking world, and an 11% stake from the Latin American […]

Live Nation Moves Into Latin America With $444M OCESA Acquisition

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) has resumed its previously announced acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in OCESA Entretenimiento, a leading promoter in Latin America and owner of Ticketmaster Mexico. The deal was delayed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live Nation Resumes Acquisition Of 51% Stake In Mexican Concert Promoter

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -U.S. firm Live Nation Entertainment resumed its acquisition of Mexican entertainment firm Mexican entertainment firm Ocesa, in which broadcaster Televisa holds a 40% stake, according to a statement on Monday.

Live Nation resumes stalled acquisition of Mexican entertainment firm Ocesa

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LOS ANGELES and MEXICO CITY, Sept. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- As concerts are returning around the world, Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, has agreed to proceed with its previously announced acquisition of a 51% controlling interest in OCESA Entretenimiento, a leading promoter in Latin America and owner of Ticketmaster Mexico from CIE (BMV: CIE), a prominent player in the live entertainment industry in Latin America, and Grupo Televisa (NYSE: TV), the largest multimedia company in the Spanish-speaking world, for an aggregate purchase price of MXN$8,835,000,000 or approximately USD$444 million based on September 10 th closing exchange rate of 19.89, 7% of which will be held back and retained by Live Nation to cover operating losses, if any, for a period of time following closing.

Live Nation Resumes Acquisition Of OCESA, The Third Largest Promoter Globally And Leading Live Entertainment Company In Mexico, Further Growing Business In Latin America

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, today announced that Joe Berchtold, Live Nation Entertainment's President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 10:15 a.m.

Live Nation Entertainment To Participate In Goldman Sachs Communacopia Conference

Live Nation's Joe Berchtold said 2022 "will be bigger than 2019 was," noting that the company's concert pipeline is up double digits from two years ago.

Live Nation president says audiences are eagerly returning to live shows, even with Covid vaccine policies

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Live Nation (LYV) Up 8.6% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) continues to benefit from robust demand for digital ticketing. For 2022, it has already sold 14 million tickets.

Live Nation (LYV) Stock Up 49% in Past Year: More Room to Run?

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Investment firm Akre Capital Management disclosed its portfolio for the second quarter earlier this week.

Akre Capital Connects With Salesforce, Gives Live Nation the Boot

Live Nation Entertainment stock (NYSE: LYV) has increased close to 5% in just the last one week and currently trades over $83 per share. Live Nation Entertainmen promotes, operates, and manages ticket sales for live entertainment in the United States and internationally.

Is The Worst Over For Live Nation Entertainment Stock?

Concerts and events will have the option to decide whether or not they want to require audiences to show proof of a Covid-19 vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test.

Live Nation Concerts May Require Attendees Be Vaccinated For Covid-19

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Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) second-quarter 2021 results benefit from pent-up demand for live events, robust ticket sales in the United States and the U.K.

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