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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 4, 2026live entertainmentSource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
Live Nation acquires ForumNet Group
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$5.3B
Target
ForumNet Group
Acquirer
Live Nation
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Live Nation agreed to acquire ForumNet Group. Reported deal value: $5.3B. Status: Pending. Sector: live entertainment. Target headquarters context: Location not specified.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-04. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
photo courtesy of Live Nation Live Nation has agreed to acquire ForumNet Group , one of Italy leading venue operators, from Bastogi S.p.A., further expanding the company presence in the European live entertainment market
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 4, 2026 · ticketnews.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in live entertainment with a reported deal value of $5.3B. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: ticketnews.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index