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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.'s SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company's Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026 at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Ernst & Young LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Company's Executive Compensation at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“1 – Election of Directors Nominees For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes Maverick Carter 193,131,921 23,431,634 2,228,673 7,660,607 Ping Fu 215,754,598 938,407 2,099,224 7,660,607 Richard Grenell 216,356,981 343,049 2,092,198 7,660,607 Jeff Hinson 213,754,936 2,938,042 2,099,250 7,660,607 Chad Hollingsworth 205,632,367 11,060,956 2,098,905 7,660,607 Jimmy Iovine 213,140,054 3,555,950 2,096,224 7,660,607 Jim Kahan 214,090,873 2,604,761 2,096,594 7,660,607 Randall Mays 210,256,317 6,439,615 2,096,296 7,660,607 Rich Paul 216,151,092 544,423 2,096,713 7,660,607 Michael Rapino 216,029,451 666,395 2,096,382 7,660,607 Carl Vogel 216,232,558 460,545 2,099,125 7,660,607 Latriece Watkins 213,131,010 3,488,644 2,172,575 7,660,607 Proposal No.”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-06-11 meeting.

“Maverick Carter, Ping Fu, Richard Grenell, Jeff Hinson, Chad Hollingsworth, Jimmy Iovine, Jim Kahan, Randall Mays, Rich Paul, Michael Rapino, Carl Vogel, and Latriece Watkins were elected as directors”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred senior notes of €610 million aggregate principal amount with Mount Street Mortgage Servicing Limited as Master Trustee, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. as Depositary at fixed rate.

“On May 8, 2026, Live Nation VenueCo, LLC (“VenueCo”), a bankruptcy-remote, special purpose vehicle owned by certain bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities (the “Participants”), which are indirect subsidiaries of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), closed its previously announced issuance of €610 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior secured notes (the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. entered into Note Purchase Agreement, Master Trust Indenture, and First Supplemental Indenture with Mount Street Mortgage Servicing Limited, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. valued at €610,000,000 fixed rate senior secured notes (effective 2026-05-08).

“On May 8, 2026, Live Nation VenueCo, LLC (“VenueCo”), a bankruptcy-remote, special purpose vehicle owned by certain bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities (the “Participants”), which are indirect subsidiaries of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), closed its previously announced issuance of €610 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior secured notes (the “Notes”).”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $3.8 billion. Guidance reaffirmed.

“LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS “2026 is off to a powerful start, with first quarter revenue climbing 12% to $3.8 billion.”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred term loan of $1.3 billion term loan B facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at Term SOFR plus 2.00% or an adjusted base rate plus 1.00% maturing October 21, 2032.

“amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Credit Agreement, the “Existing Credit Agreement”), and provides for (i) a $1.3 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility (the “new multicurrency revolving facility”), (ii) a $400 million venue expansion revolving credit facility (the “new venue expansion”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred term loan of $700 million delayed draw term loan A facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at Term SOFR plus 1.50% or an adjusted base rate plus 0.50% maturing October 21, 2030.

“revolving credit facility (the “new venue expansion revolving facility” and together with the new multicurrency revolving facility, the “new revolving facilities”), (iii) a $700 million delayed draw term loan A facility (the “new delayed draw term loan A facility”), and (iv) a $1.3 billion term loan B facility (the “new term loan B facility” and together with”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred revolving credit of $400 million venue expansion revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at Term SOFR plus 1.50% or an adjusted base rate plus 0.50% maturing October 21, 2030.

“Agreement, the “Existing Credit Agreement”), and provides for (i) a $1.3 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility (the “new multicurrency revolving facility”), (ii) a $400 million venue expansion revolving credit facility (the “new venue expansion revolving facility” and together with the new multicurrency revolving facility, the “new revolving”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred credit facility of $1.3 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at Term SOFR plus 1.50% or an adjusted base rate plus 0.50% maturing October 21, 2030.

“amended and restated, supplemented or otherwise modified immediately prior to the effectiveness of the Credit Agreement, the “Existing Credit Agreement”), and provides for (i) a $1.3 billion multicurrency revolving credit facility (the “new multicurrency revolving facility”), (ii) a $400 million venue expansion revolving credit facility (the “new venue expansion”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred convertible notes of $1.3 billion principal amount with HSBC Bank USA, National Association at 2.875% per annum maturing October 15, 2031.

“On October 10, 2025, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") closed its previously announced offering of $1.3 billion principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the "Notes").”

Greg Maffei retired as Director at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc..

“Greg Maffei retired from the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company.”

Richard Allen Grenell was elected as member of the Board at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc..

“On May 19, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”) elected Richard Allen Grenell as a member of the Board.”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $3.8 billion.

“Rapino, President and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment Quarterly Highlights (vs prior year): Record Q1 As Demand for Live Events Remains Strong (reported FX) • Revenue up 21% to $3.8 billion • Operating loss of $37 million • Adjusted operating income up 15% to $367 million • Fan growth up 21% to 23 million fans • Food and beverage spending up 10% at U.S. theaters and”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported FY 2023 vs FY 2022 results: revenue $22.7 billion, EPS $1.37.

“Rapino, President and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment 2023 Financial Overview (vs FY 2022): Global Demand for Live Events Drives Ongoing Growth (reported FX) • Revenue up 36% to $22.7 billion • Operating Income up 46% to $1.07 billion • AOI up 32% to $1.86 billion, doubling since 2019 • Operating Cash Flow of nearly $1.4 billion • Free Cash Flow — Adjusted of over”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred revolving credit of up to $1,300 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto at term SOFR plus 1.75% per annum / base rate plus 0.75% per annum maturing November 16, 2028.

“The Amendment provides for, among other things, a new $1,300 million revolving credit facility, which refinanced the Company’s existing $630 million revolving credit facilities and was drawn at closing to repay in full the Company’s outstanding $367.5 million delayed draw term A loan facility.”
Material Agreements

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. amended Amendment No. 11 with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent valued at $1,300 million (effective 2023-11-16).

“On November 16, 2023, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 11 (the “Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2010, among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA., Toronto Branch, as Canadian agent, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as London agent, and the lenders party thereto”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $8.2 billion, EPS $1.78. Guidance raised.

“years to come.” –Michael Rapino, President and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment 3Q23 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW: Record quarter, on pace for record year (reported FX) • Revenue Up 32% to $8.2 billion in Q3; and Up 36% to $16.9 billion year-to-date • Operating Income Up 22% to $619 million in Q3; and Up 35% to $1.1 billion year-to-date • AOI Up 35% to $836 million in Q3; and”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of future say on pay votes.

“111,184,561 shares voted for one year, 30,586 shares voted for two years, 87,856,474 shares voted for three years, 72,491 shares abstained and there were 6,362,544 broker non-votes”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported the quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $5.6 Billion, EPS $1.02.

“2024 giving us confidence in continued growth." – Michael Rapino, President and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment 2Q23 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW (vs 2Q22, reported FX) • Revenue Up 27% to $5.6 Billion • Operating Income Up 21% to $386 Million • AOI Up 23% to $590 Million • Operating Cash Flow of $491 Million • Free Cash Flow - Adjusted of $407 Million, Converting 69% of AOI •”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2023 at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal No. 4 – Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2023 For Against Abstained 204,800,630 678,144 27,883”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Stockholder Advisory Votes on the Company’s Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal No. 3 – Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Stockholder Advisory Votes on the Company’s Executive Compensation 3 Years 2 Years 1 Year Abstained Broker Non-Votes 87,856,474 30,586 111,184,561 72,491 6,362,544”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders rejected Advisory Vote on the Company’s Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal No. 2 – Advisory Vote on the Company’s Executive Compensation For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes 92,314,797 106,777,716 51,600 6,362,544”
Shareholder Votes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-06-09 meeting.

“Proposal No. 1 – Election of Directors Nominees For Against Abstained Broker Non-Votes Maverick Carter 194,780,877 4,333,587 29,649 6,362,544 Ping Fu 194,960,886 4,148,104 35,123 6,362,544 Jeff Hinson 186,816,901 12,294,493 32,719 6,362,544 Chad Hollingsworth 174,345,577 24,763,937 34,599 6,362,544 Jimmy Iovine 187,649,986 11,464,818 29,309 6,362,544 Jim Kahan 192,655,300 6,455,220 33,593 6,362,544 Greg Maffei 128,117,104 70,923,360 103,649 6,362,544 Randall Mays 157,350,750 41,760,754 32,609 6,362,544 Rich Paul 198,501,547 610,481 32,085 6,362,544 Michael Rapino 197,685,858 1,426,059 32,196 6,362,544 Latriece Watkins 198,113,592 999,122 31,399 6,362,544”

Dana Walden retired as director at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc..

“On June 9, 2023, effective as of the annual meeting of stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), Dana Walden retired from the board of directors (the "Board") of the Company.”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $3.1 billion.

“We delivered revenue of $3.1 billion, operating income of $143 million, and AOI of $320 million, up 73%, 5.3x, and 53% respectively, relative to the first quarter of last year.”

Richard A. Paul was elected as Director at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc..

“On April 11, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”) elected Richard A. Paul as a member of the Board.”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported the year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $16.7 Billion.

“Record Results Reflect Incredible Fan Demand • Revenue Up 44% to $16.7 Billion • Operating Income Up 125% to $732 Million • AOI Up 49% to Over $1.4 Billion • Operating Free Cash Flow Up 3.9x to $1.8 Billion • Adjusted Free Cash Flow Up 94% to $967 Million, Converting 69% of AOI”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022.

“On February 23, 2023, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2022.”
Material Agreements

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. amended Amendment No. 10 to Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA., Toronto Branch, as Canadian agent, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as London agent valued at Amendment No. 10 to Credit Agreement entered into, providing for benchmark rate replacement, deletio (effective 2023-02-08).

“On February 8, 2023, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into Amendment No. 10 (the “Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement, dated as of May 6, 2010, among the Company, the guarantors party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and as collateral agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA., Toronto Branch, as Canadian agent, J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as London agent, and the lenders party thereto (as amended, restated, supplemented or modified prior to Amendment No. 10, the “Credit Agreement” and as amended by Amendment No. 10, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), as described in more detail below.”
Debt Financings

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. incurred convertible notes of $1.0 billion principal amount with HSBC Bank USA, National Association at 3.125% maturing January 15, 2029.

“On January 12, 2023, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) closed its previously announced offering of $1.0 billion principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”).”
Material Agreements

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. entered into Purchase Agreement with certain initial purchasers valued at $100.0 million principal amount of Notes (effective 2023-01-09).

“on January 9, 2023, the Company entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain initial purchasers (the “Initial Purchasers”) agreeing, subject to customary conditions, to issue and sell the Notes to the Initial Purchasers.”
Material Agreements

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. entered into Indenture with HSBC Bank USA, National Association valued at $1.0 billion principal amount (effective 2023-01-12).

“On January 12, 2023, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) closed its previously announced offering of $1.0 billion principal amount of 3.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Notes”). The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture (the “Indenture”) dated as of January 12, 2023 between the Company and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”).”
Earnings Releases

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. reported financial results for quarter ended September 30, 2022.

“On November 3, 2022, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2022. A copy of that press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.”

Latriece Watkins was elected as member of the Board at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc..

“On September 30, 2021, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (“Live Nation”) elected Latriece Watkins as a member of the Board.”

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