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Dec 31, 2019
Live Nation Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Reported ninth consecutive year of growth, with revenue up 7%, operating income up 19% and adjusted operating income (“AOI”) up 14%.
Key Takeaways
Live Nation Entertainment reported strong Q4 2019 results, with revenue increasing by 11% to $2.89 billion and adjusted operating income increasing by 18% to $80.8 million. The company's growth was driven by strong performance in its concerts, ticketing, and sponsorship & advertising segments.
Live Nation Concerts attendance reached 98 million, up 5%.
Sponsorship & Advertising revenue increased by 17%.
Ticketmaster expanded its global leadership.
Presence was deployed in over 700 venues with 120 Million Fans
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Forward Guidance
Live Nation anticipates strong global growth in 2020, driven by double-digit fan and show count growth.
Positive Outlook
- Double-digit fan and show count growth.
- High artist activity across all venue types and markets.
- Continued growth in the sponsorship and advertising segment.
- Acceleration of Presence in over 1,300 venues by the end of the year.
- Over 200 million fans anticipated to attend events at those buildings.
Challenges Ahead
- Operational challenges in achieving strategic objectives.
- Risk that the company's markets do not evolve as anticipated.
- Potential impact of any economic slowdown.
- Operational challenges associated with selling tickets and staging events.
- 2020 being an off year for Rock in Rio in Brazil
Revenue & Expenses
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