M&A
confidence high
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Live Nation resumes acquisition of 51% stake in OCESA for ~$444M, all cash
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
- Aggregate purchase price MXN$8,835M (~USD$444M); 7% held back to cover potential operating losses post-closing.
- Deal originally signed July 2019, terminated May 2020, subject to arbitration; now revived with all-cash structure.
- Expected close late 2021/early 2022; subject to Mexican regulatory approvals and CIE shareholder approval.
- OCESA promotes 3,100+ events for ~6M fans/year, owns Ticketmaster Mexico, 13 premier venues in Mexico.
- Soberón Kuri to remain CEO and join board; Rapino to become Chairman of venture board.