Live Nation Entertainment, Inc 8-K, filed May 20, 2025
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (LYV)
8-K
2025-05-20
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About this 8-K
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc filed this 8-K on May 20, 2025, reporting on events of May 19, 2025.
Items reported
- Item 5.02: Director or officer change, or executive pay
- Item 9.01: Financial statements and exhibits
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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. Mr. Grenell has not been appointed to any Board committees at this time.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Grenell and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Grenell was elected as a director. There are no transactions in which Mr. Grenell has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In connection with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Grenell and Live Nation entered into Live Nation’s form indemnification agreement for directors, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference. Additionally, as soon as practicable, Mr. Grenell will be granted 102 shares of Live Nation restricted common stock pursuant to the company’s non-employee director compensation plan, which shares represent a prorated portion of the annual non-employee director grant and will vest on June 13, 2025. A copy of the press release issued by Live Nation on May 20, 2025 in respect of Mr. Grenell’s appointment to the Board is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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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.
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By: | /s/ Brian Capo | |||||||||||||
| Brian Capo | ||||||||||||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | ||||||||||||||
May 20, 2025
EXHIBIT 99.1
Live Nation Entertainment Elects Richard Grenell to Board of Directors
Los Angeles, CA – May 20, 2025 – Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), the global leader in live events, today announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Grenell brings decades of experience in diplomacy and negotiations, having served as U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, Presidential Envoy for Kosovo-Serbia Negotiations and Presidential Envoy for Special Missions. Mr. Grenell also currently serves as the President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where he oversees operations and programming at one of the nation's premier cultural institutions.
His career experience will help support Live Nation’s mission to bring more live music to the world, while also advocating for industry reforms that protect both fans and artists.
“We are pleased to welcome Ric to our Board,” said Randall Mays, Chairman of the Board of Live Nation Entertainment. “His background will bring a valuable perspective as Live Nation continues to contribute to a growing live music industry around the globe.”
“The power of live performances to bring people together while boosting local economies is transformative,” said Grenell. “I’m proud to join the board and support Live Nation’s efforts to grow this positive impact of concerts around the world.”
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of the industry’s top brands: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For more information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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Investors: IR@livenation.com
Media: Media@livenation.com