Live Nation Entertainment Reports Full Year And Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
- Record-breaking financial results for 2023 with revenue up 36% to $22.7 billion
- Operating income increased by 46% to $1.07 billion, and AOI doubled since 2019
- Expectations of continued growth and profitability compounding by double-digits over the next several years
- All-time highs for concert attendance, ticket sales, and sponsorship activity in 2023
- Significant increases in global demand, fan spending, and investment in artists
- Strong start in 2024 with leading indicators pointing to another year of growth
- Focus on elevating on-site experiences and expanding global venue portfolio driving positive financial results
- Robust balance sheet and liquidity providing financial flexibility for future investments and growth
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Insights
The live music industry's robust performance, as indicated by Live Nation Entertainment's financial results, showcases a significant upswing in consumer spending on entertainment. The 36% increase in revenue and 46% rise in operating income reflect a strong consumer demand post-pandemic. This surge is particularly notable given the discretionary nature of entertainment spending, suggesting a shift in consumer priorities towards live experiences. The reported growth in ancillary per fan spending underscores the potential for increased revenue per attendee, which is a vital metric for evaluating the profitability of live events.
Furthermore, the 20% increase in free cash flow is a positive indicator for the company's liquidity and its ability to reinvest in growth or return value to shareholders. Investors may view the double-digit growth in operating income and AOI as a sign of operational efficiency and scalability. The emphasis on international expansion and the reported 50% increase in international acts in top tours can be seen as a strategic move to diversify revenue streams and capitalize on global markets. The growth in sponsorship revenue also highlights the attractiveness of live events as a platform for brand partnerships.
Live Nation Entertainment's financial results reveal a company capitalizing on a rebounding live entertainment market. The doubling of AOI since 2019 is a significant milestone, indicating not only recovery but also growth beyond pre-pandemic levels. The strong start to 2024, with ticket sales pacing up and a robust show pipeline, suggests a positive outlook for the year ahead. This forward momentum is likely to be well-received by investors looking for signs of sustainable growth.
From an investment standpoint, the company's decision to focus on revenue-generating projects with expected returns over 20% for certain venues is a strategic allocation of capital. Additionally, the balance sheet strength, with $6.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, provides financial flexibility and resilience. The fixed-rate debt composition and average cost of debt at 4.7% are also critical in a rising interest rate environment, potentially shielding the company from fluctuations in interest expenses.
The live music industry's performance, as illustrated by Live Nation's results, can be seen as a barometer for the broader experience economy. The double-digit growth in key financial metrics indicates a robust recovery and may signal broader economic trends such as increased consumer confidence and discretionary spending. The expansion of the company's global venue portfolio and the investment in artist development reflect a long-term strategy that aligns with a globalized economy and the rising middle class's demand for entertainment.
The company's international growth, highlighted by the increase in international acts and ticket sales, aligns with a broader trend of globalization in the entertainment sector. The ability to navigate foreign exchange rates and maintain profitability in a volatile currency market is a testament to the company's financial management. The projected capital expenditures indicate a continuous investment in infrastructure, which could have a multiplier effect on local economies through job creation and tourism.
"The live music industry reached new heights in 2023, and demand for live music continues to build. Our digital world empowers artists to develop global followings, while inspiring fans to crave in-person experiences more than ever. At the same time, the industry is delivering a wider variety of concerts which draws in new audiences, and developing more venues to support a larger show pipeline. Against this backdrop, we expect all our businesses to continue growing and adding value to artists and fans as we deliver double-digit operating income and AOI growth again this year, with our profitability compounding by double-digits over the next several years."
–Michael 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 - Operating Cash Flow of nearly
$1.4 billion - Free Cash Flow — Adjusted of over
$1.1 billion 20% and converting62% of AOI - EPS more than doubled to
$1.37
View how these results compare to past quarters in the 4Q23 Trended Results Grid:
https://investors.livenationentertainment.com/financial-information/financial-results
2023 Highlights (vs FY 2022): All-Time Highs for Attendance, Ticket Sales, and Sponsorship Activity
- More fans: Concert attendance up
20% , over 145 million fans attended over 50,000 events - More global and longer:
50% more international acts in top 50 tours and tours have15% more shows on average (both compared to five years ago) - Higher spending on hospitality: Ancillary per fan spending up double-digits across all major venue types – amphitheaters, festivals, and clubs and theaters
- Greater ticket sales: Fee-bearing gross transaction value (GTV) up
30% to nearly$36 billion - Growing brand demand: Sponsorship revenue up
13% to over$1 billion - Live Nation remains the largest supporter of artists: Investment in artists up over
40% to over$13 billion - Promoting more artists at every level from clubs to stadiums, with nearly 7,000 touring artists in 40+ countries
- Paid out
$1,500 100% merchandise profits to over 3,000 developing artists through our On The Road Again program, which has extended to 2024
2024 Strong Start (vs same period 2023): Leading Indicators Point to Another Year of Growth
(based on leading indicators through mid-February)
- Fans prioritize live: Social media fuels fan interest, with approximately
90% of live music goers agreeing that seeing live music content on social media makes them want to attend shows- Live Nation concert ticket sales pacing up
6% with 57 million tickets sold for shows this year, and arena and amphitheater sales up double-digits - Strong demand across all price points: Front of house continues to see high demand and ticket sales up
25% for the 2024 Lawnie Pass
- Live Nation concert ticket sales pacing up
- Show pipeline up: Confirmed shows for large venues (stadiums, arenas, and amphitheaters) up double-digits with growth led by arenas and amphitheaters
65% of full-year booked compared to approximately50% booked last year- Venue Nation fan count expected to grow with more shows at amphitheaters and other operated venues
- Event-related deferred revenue at year end up
8% to$2.9 billion
- Strong momentum at Ticketmaster: GTV up double-digits to
$13 billion - Approximately three million net new enterprise tickets signed in January, with two-thirds from International markets
- All-in pricing winning fans: Move to all-in pricing last fall receiving positive reception and driving higher conversion rates across our operated venues
- Sponsorship momentum continues: Approximately
75% of expected sponsorship commitments booked, up double-digits- Long-term monetization driven by opportunities across
Latin America andAsia , expanding venue and festival footprint including premium experiences, and Ticketmaster's global platform including digital ticketing
- Long-term monetization driven by opportunities across
2023 Concerts Demand on the Rise Globally (vs FY 2022)
- Revenue up
39% to$18.8 billion - AOI approximately doubled to
$325 million - Full-year margins expanded by 50 basis points, despite most fan growth coming in third-party venues
Demand Increasing Attendance Across All Markets, Venues, and Price Points (vs FY 2022)
- Overall fan growth of
20% led by International markets up25% andNorth America up17% - Stadium shows led attendance growth with over 29 million fans globally, up
60% - Wide variety of price points with two-thirds of
U.S. concert tickets under$100 $50 - Average secondary ticket price roughly 2x primary, showing that tickets remain priced below market value
Venue Nation Continues to Elevate On-Site Experiences (vs FY 2022)
- Over 55 million fans at our operated venues and festivals, up
13% - Ancillary per fan revenue grew double-digits at operated venues as fans prioritize spending on enhanced hospitality:
- Amphitheaters up
10% to over$40 - Arenas and theaters and clubs up double-digits globally
- Major festivals (over 100k attendees) up double-digits globally
- Amphitheaters up
- Expanding global venue portfolio with a focus on large theaters and international arenas
Global Fan Demand and Client Wins Drive 2023 Ticketing Results (vs FY 2022)
- Revenue up
32% to nearly$3 billion - AOI up
35% to over$1.1 billion - Full-year margins remained in the high 30s
Live Experience Economy Fuels More Ticket Sales (vs FY 2022)
- Total fee-bearing GTV up
30% to$36 billion North America up26% and International markets up42% ;85% of the growth driven by global concert ticket sales - Total tickets up
13% to over 620 million tickets, including fee-bearing tickets up17% to 329 million - 21 million net new client tickets added, with approximately
80% coming from International markets
Sponsorship Growth Reflects the Scale and Unique Nature of Our Global Platforms (vs FY 2022)
- Revenue up
13% to over$1 billion - AOI up
14% to$675 million - Full-year margins remained in the low 60s
- Over 100 partners with multi-million dollar, multi-year commitments accounted for approximately
80% of revenue - Growth led by beverages, technology, and financial services
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Additional Financial Information
- 2024 growth expected to be more weighted toward 2Q and 3Q compared to previous years
- 2024 capital expenditures estimated to be
$540 million - Approximately two-thirds will support revenue-generating projects, driven primarily by the expansion of and investment in our global venue portfolio
- Four venues account for approximately one-third of this spend with total expected returns over
20%
- Foreign exchange rates not currently expected to materially impact 2024 revenue, operating income or AOI
- Below-the-line impact to 2024 EPS:
- Depreciation and amortization expense expected to be
$80 million - Annual accretion expected to grow in line with AOI
- Non-controlling interest and tax expenses expected to grow in line with AOI
- Depreciation and amortization expense expected to be
- 2024 share count not expected to change materially from 2023
Balance Sheet and Liquidity Gives Us Financial Flexibility
- 4Q23 ended with
$6.2 billion $1.5 billion $2.2 billion - Approximately
87% of debt is at a fixed rate, with an average cost of debt of4.7%
The company will webcast a teleconference today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss its financial performance, operational matters and potentially other material developments. Interested parties should visit the "News / Events" section of the company's website at investors.livenationentertainment.com to listen to the webcast. Supplemental statistical and financial information to be provided on the call, if any, will be posted to the "Financial Info" section of the website. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the Live Nation website. The link to the 4Q23 Trended Results Grid is provided above for convenience and such grid is not a part of, or incorporated into, this press release or any SEC filings that include this press release.
Notice Regarding Financial Statements
The company has provided certain financial statements at the end of this press release for reference. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements, and the notes thereto, set forth in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission today and available on the SEC's website at sec.gov.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit investors.livenationentertainment.com.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – FOURTH QUARTER | |||||||||
(unaudited; $ in millions) | |||||||||
Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | Growth | Q4 2023 | Growth at | |||||
Revenue | |||||||||
Concerts | $ 4,874.8 | $ 3,395.9 | 44 % | $ 4,924.7 | 45 % | ||||
Ticketing | 739.8 | 651.3 | 14 % | 737.3 | 13 % | ||||
Sponsorship & Advertising | 255.4 | 245.6 | 4 % | 252.6 | 3 % | ||||
Other and Eliminations | (31.1) | (2.2) | * | (31.1) | * | ||||
$ 5,838.9 | $ 4,290.6 | 36 % | $ 5,883.5 | 37 % | |||||
Consolidated Operating Loss | $ (81.5) | $ (119.9) | 32 % | $ (95.1) | 21 % | ||||
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | |||||||||
Concerts | $ (184.4) | $ (184.8) | — % | $ (204.9) | (11 %) | ||||
Ticketing | 236.0 | 227.7 | 4 % | 237.0 | 4 % | ||||
Sponsorship & Advertising | 126.2 | 117.7 | 7 % | 127.5 | 8 % | ||||
Other and Eliminations | (6.6) | (4.7) | * | (6.6) | * | ||||
Corporate | (54.3) | (58.1) | 7 % | (54.3) | 7 % | ||||
$ 116.9 | $ 97.8 | 20 % | $ 98.7 | 1 % | |||||
* Percentages are not meaningful |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS – 12 MONTHS | |||||||||
(unaudited; $ in millions) | |||||||||
12 Months | 12 Months | Growth | 12 Months | Growth at | |||||
Revenue | |||||||||
Concerts | $ 18,763.7 | $ 13,494.1 | 39 % | $ 18,724.4 | 39 % | ||||
Ticketing | 2,959.5 | 2,238.6 | 32 % | 2,953.3 | 32 % | ||||
Sponsorship & Advertising | 1,095.2 | 968.1 | 13 % | 1,077.6 | 11 % | ||||
Other and Eliminations | (69.3) | (19.6) | * | (69.3) | * | ||||
$ 22,749.1 | $ 16,681.2 | 36 % | $ 22,686.0 | 36 % | |||||
Consolidated Operating Income | $ 1,066.2 | $ 732.1 | 46 % | $ 1,036.6 | 42 % | ||||
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) | |||||||||
Concerts | $ 325.5 | $ 169.7 | 92 % | $ 292.8 | 72 % | ||||
Ticketing | 1,116.3 | 827.9 | 35 % | 1,112.3 | 34 % | ||||
Sponsorship & Advertising | 675.1 | 592.0 | 14 % | 669.0 | 13 % | ||||
Other and Eliminations | (39.5) | (14.5) | * | (39.5) | * | ||||
Corporate | (215.0) | (167.9) | (28) % | (215.0) | (28) % | ||||
$ 1,862.4 | $ 1,407.2 | 32 % | $ 1,819.6 | 29 % | |||||
* Percentages are not meaningful |
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Income (Unaudited) | |||||
Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | 12 Months 2023 | 12 Months 2022 | ||
(in millions) | |||||
Operating Income (Loss) | $ (81.5) | $ (119.9) | $ 1,066.2 | $ 732.1 | |
Acquisition expenses | 14.5 | 38.9 | 93.6 | 68.2 | |
Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | 25.2 | 22.9 | 83.7 | 79.0 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 134.4 | 131.5 | 516.8 | 450.0 | |
Loss (gain) on sale of operating assets | (5.8) | 0.5 | (13.9) | (32.1) | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 30.1 | 23.9 | 116.0 | 110.0 | |
Adjusted Operating Income | $ 116.9 | $ 97.8 | $ 1,862.4 | $ 1,407.2 | |
KEY OPERATING METRICS | |||||||
(unaudited) | |||||||
Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | 12 Months | 12 Months | ||||
(in thousands except estimated events) | |||||||
Concerts (1) | |||||||
Estimated events: | |||||||
10,129 | 8,110 | 33,629 | 29,170 | ||||
International | 5,694 | 5,046 | 16,430 | 14,475 | |||
Total estimated events | 15,823 | 13,156 | 50,059 | 43,645 | |||
Estimated fans: | |||||||
20,928 | 16,251 | 81,252 | 69,693 | ||||
International | 16,612 | 15,758 | 64,538 | 51,459 | |||
Total estimated fans | 37,540 | 32,009 | 145,790 | 121,152 | |||
Ticketing (2) | |||||||
Estimated number of fee-bearing tickets | 88,670 | 83,955 | 329,116 | 280,862 | |||
Estimated number of non-fee-bearing tickets | 80,777 | 80,151 | 291,295 | 269,814 | |||
Total estimated tickets sold | 169,447 | 164,106 | 620,411 | 550,676 | |||
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(1) | Events generally represent a single performance by an artist. Fans generally represent the number of people who attend an event. Festivals are counted as one event in the quarter in which the festival begins, but the number of fans is based on the days the fans were present at the festival and thus can be reported across multiple quarters. Events and fan attendance metrics are estimated each quarter. |
(2) | The fee-bearing tickets estimated above include primary and secondary tickets that are sold using our Ticketmaster systems or that we issue through affiliates. This includes primary tickets sold during the year regardless of event timing, except for our own events where our concert promoters control ticketing which are reported when the events occur. The non-fee-bearing tickets estimated above include primary tickets sold using our Ticketmaster systems, through season seat packages and our venue clients' box offices, along with tickets sold on our "do it yourself" platform. These ticket metrics are net of any refunds requested and any cancellations that occurred during the period, which may result in a negative number. |
Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures (Unaudited) | |||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow — Adjusted to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | |||
($ in millions) | Q4 2023 | Q4 2022 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 608.4 | $ 903.7 | |
Less: Changes in operating assets and liabilities (working capital) | (568.0) | (844.3) | |
Free cash flow from earnings | $ 40.4 | $ 59.4 | |
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures | (59.4) | (70.2) | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (85.8) | (18.8) | |
Free cash flow — adjusted | $ (104.8) | $ (29.6) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | $ (231.8) | $ (425.0) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | $ (132.2) | $ 31.9 | |
Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures to Their Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures (Unaudited) | |||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow — Adjusted to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | |||
($ in millions) | 12 Months 2023 | 12 Months 2022 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ 1,370.8 | $ 1,832.1 | |
Less: Changes in operating assets and liabilities (working capital) | 160.0 | (637.9) | |
Free cash flow from earnings | $ 1,530.8 | $ 1,194.2 | |
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures | (131.9) | (127.0) | |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (239.6) | (100.7) | |
Free cash flow — adjusted | $ 1,159.3 | $ 966.5 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | $ (695.8) | $ (784.7) | |
Net cash used in financing activities | $ (87.3) | $ (143.3) | |
Reconciliation of Free Cash to Cash and Cash Equivalents | |
($ in millions) | December 31, |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 6,231.9 |
Client cash | (1,483.7) |
Deferred revenue — event-related | (2,947.4) |
Accrued artist fees | (215.9) |
Collections on behalf of others | (82.3) |
Prepaid expenses — event-related | 695.0 |
Free cash | $ 2,197.6 |
Forward-Looking Statements, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliations:
Certain statements in this press release, including the Supplemental Information that follows, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to statements the regarding leading indicators pointing to another year of growth for the company in 2024; the company's current expectation that all of its businesses will continue to grow, with anticipated double-digit operating income and adjusted operating income growth in 2024, with profitability expected to compound by double-digits over the next several years; expected growth in Venue Nation fan count; continued momentum for the company's sponsorship business and the drivers for long-term monetization in this business; the company's estimated capital expenditures for 2024; the company's expectations for depreciation and amortization expense, annual accretion, and non-controlling interest and tax expenses in 2024; the company's expectation that 2024 growth will be more weighted toward the second and third quarters compared to previous years; current expectations that foreign exchange rates will not materially impact 2024 revenue, operating income or adjusted operating income; and current expectations that 2024 share count will not change materially from 2023.
Live Nation wishes to caution you that there are some known and unknown factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to operational challenges in achieving strategic objectives and executing on the company's plans, the risk that the company's markets do not evolve as anticipated, the potential impact of any economic slowdown and operational challenges associated with selling tickets and staging events.
Live Nation refers you to the documents it files from time to time with the
This press release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by SEC Regulation G. A reconciliation of each such measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, together with an explanation of why management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors, is provided herein.
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), or AOI, is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as consolidated operating income (loss) before certain acquisition expenses (including transaction costs, changes in the fair value of accrued acquisition-related contingent consideration obligations, and acquisition-related severance and compensation), amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances, depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment), loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets, and stock-based compensation expense. We use AOI to evaluate the performance of our operating segments. We believe that information about AOI assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our portfolio of businesses separate from non-operational factors that affect net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. AOI is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of AOI as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, AOI should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, AOI as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Constant Currency is a non-GAAP financial measure when applied to a GAAP financial measure. We calculate currency impacts as the difference between current period activity translated using the current period's currency exchange rates and the comparable prior period's currency exchange rates. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying businesses performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations.
Free Cash Flow — Adjusted, or FCF, is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities less changes in operating assets and liabilities, less maintenance capital expenditures, less distributions to noncontrolling interest partners. We use FCF among other measures, to evaluate the ability of operations to generate cash that is available for purposes other than maintenance capital expenditures. We believe that information about FCF provides investors with an important perspective on the cash available to service debt, make acquisitions, and for revenue generating capital expenditures. FCF is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of FCF as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available for operations and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Accordingly, FCF should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, net cash provided by (used in) operating activities and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, FCF as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
Free Cash is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as cash and cash equivalents less ticketing-related client funds, less event-related deferred revenue, less accrued expenses due to artists and cash collected on behalf of others, plus event-related prepaids. We use free cash as a proxy for how much cash we have available to, among other things, optionally repay debt balances, make acquisitions and fund revenue generating capital expenditures. Free cash is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of free cash as a performance measure is that it does not necessarily represent funds available from operations and it is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Accordingly, free cash should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, cash and cash equivalents and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, free cash as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | |||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
December 31, | December 31, | ||
(in thousands) | |||
ASSETS | |||
Current assets | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 6,231,866 | $ 5,606,457 | |
Accounts receivable, less allowance of | 2,069,054 | 1,465,383 | |
Prepaid expenses | 1,147,581 | 949,826 | |
Restricted cash | 7,090 | 5,917 | |
Other current assets | 122,163 | 131,939 | |
Total current assets | 9,577,54 | 8,159,522 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,101,463 | 1,487,663 | |
Operating lease assets | 1,606,389 | 1,571,395 | |
Intangible assets | |||
Definite-lived intangible assets, net | 1,161,621 | 1,050,622 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, net | 377,349 | 368,712 | |
Goodwill | 2,691,466 | 2,529,380 | |
Long-term advances | 623,154 | 568,558 | |
Other long-term assets | 934,849 | 724,989 | |
Total assets | $ 19,074,045 | $ 16,460,841 | |
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities | |||
Accounts payable, client accounts | $ 1,866,864 | $ 1,791,025 | |
Accounts payable | 267,493 | 180,076 | |
Accrued expenses | 3,006,281 | 2,368,434 | |
Deferred revenue | 3,398,028 | 3,134,800 | |
Current portion of long-term debt, net | 1,134,386 | 620,032 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 158,421 | 140,232 | |
Other current liabilities | 128,430 | 68,716 | |
Total current liabilities | 9,959,903 | 8,303,315 | |
Long-term debt, net | 5,459,026 | 5,283,467 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 1,686,091 | 1,654,525 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 488,159 | 455,971 | |
Commitments and contingent liabilities | |||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 893,709 | 669,766 | |
Stockholders' equity | |||
Preferred stock—Series A Junior Participating, | — | — | |
Preferred stock, | — | — | |
Common stock, | 2,298 | 2,285 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,367,918 | 2,698,316 | |
Accumulated deficit | (2,407,949) | (2,971,229) | |
Cost of shares held in treasury | (6,865) | (6,865) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 27,450 | (90,076) | |
Total Live Nation stockholders' equity | (17,148) | (367,569) | |
Noncontrolling interests | 604,305 | 461,366 | |
Total equity | 587,157 | 93,797 | |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 19,074,045 | $ 16,460,841 | |
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | |||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | |||||
Revenue | $ 22,749,073 | $ 16,681,254 | $ 6,268,447 | ||
Operating expenses: | |||||
Direct operating expenses | 17,292,016 | 12,337,524 | 4,355,989 | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 3,557,167 | 2,955,884 | 1,754,822 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 516,797 | 449,976 | 416,277 | ||
Gain on disposal of operating assets | (13,927) | (32,082) | (1,211) | ||
Corporate expenses | 330,817 | 237,834 | 160,428 | ||
Operating income (loss) | 1,066,203 | 732,118 | (417,858) | ||
Interest expense | 350,244 | 278,483 | 282,440 | ||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 18,504 | — | — | ||
Interest income | (237,818) | (77,620) | (6,625) | ||
Equity in losses (earnings) of nonconsolidated affiliates | 5,455 | (10,571) | (2,520) | ||
Loss (gain) from sale of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | 341 | (448) | (83,578) | ||
Other expense, net | 34,933 | 36,827 | 3,692 | ||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 894,544 | 505,447 | (611,267) | ||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 160,227 | 96,254 | (2,481) | ||
Net income (loss) | 734,317 | 409,193 | (608,786) | ||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | 171,037 | 113,207 | 42,118 | ||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ 563,280 | $ 295,986 | $ (650,904) | ||
Basic net income (loss) per common share available to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ 1.38 | $ 0.66 | $ (3.09) | ||
Diluted net income (loss) per common share available to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ 1.37 | $ 0.64 | $ (3.09) | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||
Basic | 228,628,390 | 224,809,558 | 217,190,862 | ||
Diluted | 230,977,326 | 231,556,866 | 217,190,862 | ||
Reconciliation to net income (loss) available to common stockholders of Live Nation: | |||||
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ 563,280 | $ 295,986 | $ (650,904) | ||
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (247,438) | (146,770) | (19,771) | ||
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders of Live Nation—basic and diluted | $ 315,842 | $ 149,216 | $ (670,675) | ||
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||
Year Ended December 31, | |||||
2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |||
(in thousands) | |||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||
Net income | $ 734,317 | $ 409,193 | $ (608,786) | ||
Reconciling items: | |||||
Depreciation | 266,590 | 225,770 | 222,840 | ||
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles and indefinite-lived intangibles impairment loss | 250,207 | 224,206 | 193,437 | ||
Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | 83,693 | 79,043 | 74,406 | ||
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | (44,018) | 7,199 | (9,639) | ||
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts | 16,884 | 16,448 | 37,260 | ||
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable | 78,336 | 68,612 | (17,826) | ||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | 18,504 | — | — | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 115,959 | 110,049 | 209,337 | ||
Unrealized changes in fair value of contingent consideration | 40,151 | 56,704 | (6,732) | ||
Gain on mark-to-market of equity investments | (47,878) | (22,638) | (15,447) | ||
Equity in losses of nonconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions | 30,522 | 14,912 | 11,189 | ||
Loss (gain) on sale of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | (979) | 1,357 | (83,578) | ||
Other, net | (11,509) | 3,355 | 114 | ||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: | |||||
Increase in accounts receivable | (550,670) | (463,977) | (485,211) | ||
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets | (202,834) | (267,945) | 95,533 | ||
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 460,496 | 1,002,158 | 1,315,722 | ||
Increase in deferred revenue | 133,023 | 367,617 | 847,949 | ||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,370,794 | 1,832,063 | 1,780,568 | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||
Advances of notes receivable | (181,801) | (115,992) | (28,899) | ||
Collections of notes receivable | 17,057 | 20,527 | 23,835 | ||
Investments made in nonconsolidated affiliates | (54,922) | (91,186) | (110,589) | ||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (438,604) | (347,206) | (152,734) | ||
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (17,534) | (257,191) | (384,251) | ||
Purchases of intangible assets | (36,653) | (6,080) | (7,100) | ||
Proceeds from sale of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | 1,524 | 3,863 | 90,432 | ||
Other, net | 15,128 | 8,574 | 2,344 | ||
Net cash used in investing activities | (695,805) | (784,691) | (566,962) | ||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs | 1,061,026 | 122,251 | 903,827 | ||
Payments on long-term debt including extinguishment costs | (730,643) | (45,792) | (109,705) | ||
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 19,602 | 15,021 | 22,026 | ||
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (239,619) | (100,660) | (52,368) | ||
Purchases and sales of noncontrolling interests, net | (113,768) | (48,306) | (9,638) | ||
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs | — | — | 449,630 | ||
Payments for capped call transactions | (75,500) | — | — | ||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 19,264 | 35,775 | 30,618 | ||
Taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards | (9,484) | (76,925) | (45,845) | ||
Payments for deferred and contingent consideration | (17,757) | (44,220) | (17,319) | ||
Other, net | (402) | (484) | 106 | ||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (87,281) | (143,340) | 1,171,332 | ||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 38,874 | (179,450) | (43,585) | ||
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 626,582 | 724,582 | 2,341,353 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 5,612,374 | 4,887,792 | 2,546,439 | ||
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | $ 6,238,956 | $ 5,612,374 | $ 4,887,792 | ||
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