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Live Nation issues €610M venue-backed notes

Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. disclosed that its indirect subsidiary Live Nation VenueCo, LLC closed a previously announced issuance of €610 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior secured notes on May 8, 2026.

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. disclosed that its indirect subsidiary Live Nation VenueCo, LLC closed a previously announced issuance of €610 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior secured notes on May 8, 2026. The notes are issued through a bankruptcy-remote structure involving VenueCo and related special purpose entities.

The notes are secured by mortgages and related collateral over substantially all real property and associated personal property for four venues in the United States, the Netherlands and Ireland, as well as assigned monthly current and deferred venue revenues after operating expenses. The notes are expressly non-recourse to Live Nation and its subsidiaries other than the issuing and participating entities.

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Live Nation adds €610M venue-backed, non-recourse debt through a structured notes deal.

Live Nation, via bankruptcy-remote subsidiaries, completed a €610 million fixed-rate senior secured notes issuance backed by four venues in the U.S., Netherlands and Ireland. The structure uses a Master Trust Indenture and related agreements to ring-fence these assets and cash flows.

The notes are secured by venue real estate, related personal property, and monthly current and deferred revenues after operating expenses. They are explicitly non-recourse to the broader Live Nation group other than the issuing entities, which can limit direct claim on the parent’s other assets.

The filing incorporates a fuller description of terms from the company’s Form 10-Q filed on May 5, 2026, with definitive documents to be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. Subsequent disclosures will clarify detailed covenants, maturities and other credit terms.

Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement Business
The company signed a significant contract such as a merger agreement, credit facility, or major partnership.
Item 2.03 Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement Financial
The company incurred a new significant debt or off-balance-sheet obligation.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Notes issued €610 million aggregate principal amount Fixed rate senior secured notes issued May 8, 2026
Note Purchase Agreement date April 30, 2026 Date of Note Purchase Agreement for the notes
Master Indenture date April 30, 2026 Date of Master Trust Indenture
First Supplemental Indenture date May 8, 2026 Date of First Supplemental Indenture
Number of venues pledged 4 venues Venues in the U.S., Netherlands and Ireland securing the notes
bankruptcy-remote, special purpose vehicle financial
"Live Nation VenueCo, LLC (“VenueCo”), a bankruptcy-remote, special purpose vehicle owned by certain bankruptcy-remote, special purpose entities"
Master Trust Indenture financial
"and (2) a Master Trust Indenture (the “Master Indenture”) dated April 30, 2026"
First Supplemental Indenture financial
"and a First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture”), dated May 8, 2026"
non-recourse financial
"The Notes are non-recourse to the Company and its subsidiaries other than the Members and their subsidiaries."
A non-recourse loan is a type of debt where the lender’s recovery is limited to a specific asset pledged as collateral, and the borrower cannot be personally pursued for any remaining balance if the asset’s value falls short. For investors, non-recourse financing shifts downside risk onto the lender and protects a borrower’s other assets, which can affect a company’s risk profile, borrowing costs, and potential returns — much like insurance that covers only the item left as collateral.
off-Balance Sheet Arrangement financial
"Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant."
An off-balance sheet arrangement is a financial commitment or asset that a company keeps out of its main financial statements so it does not show up as a direct asset or liability. Think of it like renting equipment or using a separate storage locker instead of putting the item in your home: the economic effects exist, but they aren’t listed on the company’s primary balance sheet. Investors care because these arrangements can hide risks, obligations or sources of cash flow that affect a company’s true financial strength and future performance.

FAQ

What financing did Live Nation (LYV) complete in this 8-K?
Live Nation completed a venue-backed financing where its subsidiary issued €610 million of fixed rate senior secured notes. These notes are tied to specific venues and associated revenues through a structured, bankruptcy-remote arrangement.

Which assets secure the €610 million Live Nation VenueCo notes?
The notes are secured by mortgages on substantially all real property for four venues in the United States, the Netherlands and Ireland. They are also backed by collateral assignments of related personal property and an assignment of monthly current and deferred venue revenues after operating expenses.

Are the new Live Nation VenueCo notes recourse to Live Nation Entertainment?
The notes are expressly non-recourse to Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries other than the issuing Members and their subsidiaries. This means creditors’ claims are generally limited to the specified venue assets and related cash flows within the structured entities.

Where can investors find more detail on Live Nation’s new notes?
The filing incorporates by reference a detailed description under Item 5 of Live Nation’s Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2026. Copies of the Note Purchase Agreement, Master Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture will be filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
May 8, 2026
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 
Delaware001-3260120-3247759
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission File No.)(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
9348 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, California
90210
  (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(310) 867-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, $.01 Par Value Per ShareLYVNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.¨


    

Item 1.01    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

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”).
The Notes were issued pursuant to (1) a Note Purchase Agreement (the “Note Purchase Agreement”) dated April 30, 2026 providing for the issuance of the Notes by VenueCo on behalf of and as representative for issuers located in other jurisdictions (together with VenueCo, the “Members”) and (2) a Master Trust Indenture (the “Master Indenture”) dated April 30, 2026, and a First Supplemental Indenture (the “First Supplemental Indenture”), dated May 8, 2026, in each case with respect to such indenture and supplement, among VenueCo and the other Members, Mount Street Mortgage Servicing Limited as Master Trustee (the “Trustee”) and Master Servicer, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. (“HSBC”) as Depositary and the other parties thereto.
The Notes are secured, among other things, by the rights of the applicable Members to and under mortgages granted by the Participants on substantially all of the real property assets comprising four venues located in the United States, the Netherlands and Ireland, collateral assignments by the Participants of all related personal property, and an assignment of monthly current and deferred revenues from the venues after deduction of operating expenses.
The Notes are non-recourse to the Company and its subsidiaries other than the Members and their subsidiaries.
The description of the Notes, Note Purchase Agreement, Master Indenture and First Supplemental Indenture set forth under Item 5 of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 2026 is hereby incorporated by reference.
Copies of the Note Purchase Agreement, the Master Indenture and the First Supplemental Indenture will be filed as exhibits to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
Item 2.03    Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information set forth under Item 1.01 above is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 2.03.
Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.
Exhibit Description
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

    

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
By:
/s/ Brian Capo
Brian Capo
Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
May 8, 2026

    

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