DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Apr. 28, 2022 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 001-32601 | |
Entity Registrant Name | LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001335258 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2022 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3247759 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 9348 Civic Center Drive | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Beverly Hills | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90210 | |
City Area Code | 310 | |
Local Phone Number | 867-7000 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $.01 Par Value Per Share | |
Trading Symbol | LYV | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 228,063,872 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UN
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Current assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 5,871,905 | $ 4,884,729 |
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $50,225 and $50,491, respectively | 1,210,007 | 1,066,573 |
Prepaid expenses | 963,227 | 654,894 |
Restricted cash | 3,114 | 3,063 |
Other current assets | 62,182 | 74,834 |
Total current assets | 8,110,435 | 6,684,093 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | 1,086,307 | 1,091,929 |
Operating lease assets | 1,649,982 | 1,538,911 |
Intangible assets | ||
Definite-lived intangible assets, net | 1,004,446 | 1,026,338 |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets | 368,943 | 369,028 |
Goodwill | 2,604,811 | 2,590,869 |
Long-term advances | 576,601 | 552,697 |
Other long-term assets | 605,077 | 548,453 |
Total assets | 16,006,602 | 14,402,318 |
Current liabilities | ||
Accounts payable, client accounts | 1,804,348 | 1,532,345 |
Accounts payable | 67,008 | 110,623 |
Accrued expenses | 1,511,446 | 1,645,906 |
Deferred revenue | 4,049,866 | 2,774,792 |
Current portion of long-term debt, net | 611,319 | 585,254 |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 139,050 | 123,715 |
Other current liabilities | 95,450 | 83,087 |
Total current liabilities | 8,278,487 | 6,855,722 |
Long-term debt, net | 5,146,681 | 5,145,484 |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 1,708,610 | 1,606,064 |
Other long-term liabilities | 436,789 | 431,581 |
Commitments and contingent liabilities | ||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 581,652 | 551,921 |
Stockholders' equity | ||
Common stock | 2,235 | 2,220 |
Additional paid-in capital | 2,888,551 | 2,897,695 |
Accumulated deficit | (3,317,397) | (3,327,737) |
Cost of shares held in treasury | (6,865) | (6,865) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (84,341) | (147,964) |
Total Live Nation stockholders' equity | (517,817) | (582,651) |
Noncontrolling interests | 372,200 | 394,197 |
Total equity | (145,617) | (188,454) |
Total liabilities and equity | $ 16,006,602 | $ 14,402,318 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (_2
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Current assets | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 50,225 | $ 50,491 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Revenue | $ 1,802,808 | $ 290,609 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Direct operating expenses | 1,071,022 | 133,966 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 570,182 | 322,853 |
Depreciation and amortization | 100,469 | 108,876 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 1,665 | 138 |
Corporate expenses | 32,410 | 27,948 |
Operating income (loss) | 27,060 | (303,172) |
Interest expense | 66,773 | 70,830 |
Interest income | (7,564) | (1,149) |
Equity in earnings of nonconsolidated affiliates | (4,288) | (581) |
Gain (Loss) on Investments | (132) | 55,933 |
Other expense (income), net | 9,267 | (6) |
Loss before income taxes | (37,260) | (316,333) |
Income tax expense | 11,696 | 6,389 |
Net loss | (48,956) | (322,722) |
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,226 | (15,529) |
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ (50,182) | $ (307,193) |
Basic net loss per common share available to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ (0.39) | $ (1.44) |
Diluted net loss per common share available to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ (0.39) | $ (1.44) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 221,890,625 | 214,531,958 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted | 221,890,625 | 214,531,958 |
Reconciliation to net income (loss) available to common stockholders of Live Nation: | ||
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ (50,182) | $ (307,193) |
Accretion of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (35,714) | (916) |
Basic and diluted net loss available to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ (85,896) | $ (308,109) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net loss | $ (48,956) | $ (322,722) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | ||
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge | 23,969 | 15,096 |
Realized loss on cash flow hedge | 1,902 | 1,916 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 37,752 | (13,219) |
Comprehensive income (loss) | 14,667 | (318,929) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1,226 | (15,529) |
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common stockholders of Live Nation | $ 13,441 | $ (303,400) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHAN
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accumulated Deficit [Member] | Accumulated Deficit [Member]Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Cost of Shares Held in Treasury [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member] | Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Member] |
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 214,466,988 | ||||||||||
Balances at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ (133,752) | $ 2,145 | $ 2,386,790 | $ (2,676,833) | $ (6,865) | $ (177,009) | $ 338,020 | ||||
Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||
Non-cash and stock-based compensation | 40,017 | 40,017 | |||||||||
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares) | 566,285 | ||||||||||
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | (19,944) | $ 5 | (19,949) | ||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net of shares withheld for option cost and employee taxes (in shares) | 994,273 | ||||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net of shares withheld for option cost and employee taxes | 25,794 | $ 10 | 25,784 | ||||||||
Purchases of noncontrolling interests | (500) | (500) | 0 | ||||||||
Sales of noncontrolling interests | 9,029 | 161 | 8,868 | ||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments | (916) | (916) | |||||||||
Contributions received | 1,722 | 1,722 | |||||||||
Cash distributions | (4,477) | (4,477) | |||||||||
Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (314,880) | (307,193) | (7,687) | ||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge | 15,096 | 15,096 | |||||||||
Realized loss on cash flow hedge | 1,916 | 1,916 | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | (13,219) | (13,219) | |||||||||
Balances at Mar. 31, 2021 | (394,114) | $ 2,160 | 2,431,387 | (2,984,026) | (6,865) | (173,216) | 336,446 | ||||
Balances (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021 | 216,027,546 | ||||||||||
Balances at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 272,449 | ||||||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||
Purchases of noncontrolling interests | 0 | ||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments | 916 | ||||||||||
Contribution received | 0 | ||||||||||
Cash distributions | (1,139) | ||||||||||
Other | 0 | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (7,842) | ||||||||||
Balances at Mar. 31, 2021 | 264,384 | ||||||||||
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 221,964,734 | ||||||||||
Balances at Dec. 31, 2021 | (188,454) | $ (35,464) | $ 2,220 | 2,897,695 | $ (95,986) | (3,327,737) | $ 60,522 | (6,865) | (147,964) | 394,197 | |
Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||
Non-cash and stock-based compensation | 161,590 | 161,590 | |||||||||
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes (in shares) | 552,669 | ||||||||||
Common stock issued under stock plans, net of shares withheld for employee taxes | (36,568) | $ 5 | (36,573) | ||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net of shares withheld for option cost and employee taxes (in shares) | 1,013,898 | ||||||||||
Exercise of stock options, net of shares withheld for option cost and employee taxes | 12,749 | $ 10 | 12,739 | ||||||||
Acquisitions | 399 | 399 | |||||||||
Purchases of noncontrolling interests | (18,139) | (15,241) | (2,898) | ||||||||
Sales of noncontrolling interests | (336) | 0 | (336) | ||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments | (35,714) | (35,714) | |||||||||
Contributions received | 6,212 | 6,212 | |||||||||
Cash distributions | (31,808) | (31,808) | |||||||||
Other | 1,824 | (41) | 1,783 | ||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (45,531) | (50,182) | 4,651 | ||||||||
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge | 23,969 | 23,969 | |||||||||
Realized loss on cash flow hedge | 1,902 | 1,902 | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 37,752 | 37,752 | |||||||||
Balances at Mar. 31, 2022 | (145,617) | $ 2,235 | $ 2,888,551 | $ (3,317,397) | $ (6,865) | $ (84,341) | $ 372,200 | ||||
Balances (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 | 223,531,301 | ||||||||||
Balances at Dec. 31, 2021 | 551,921 | 551,921 | |||||||||
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||
Acquisitions | 5,654 | ||||||||||
Purchases of noncontrolling interests | 0 | ||||||||||
Redeemable noncontrolling interests fair value adjustments | 35,714 | ||||||||||
Contribution received | 25 | ||||||||||
Cash distributions | (7,158) | ||||||||||
Other | (1,079) | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) | (3,425) | ||||||||||
Balances at Mar. 31, 2022 | $ 581,652 | $ 581,652 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
Net loss | $ (48,956) | $ (322,722) |
Reconciling items: | ||
Depreciation | 50,760 | 56,975 |
Amortization | 49,709 | 51,901 |
Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | 18,527 | 10,621 |
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discounts | 4,114 | 9,196 |
Non-cash compensation expense | 49,241 | 40,017 |
Unrealized changes in fair value of contingent consideration | 10,904 | (9,440) |
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Investments | (132) | 53,899 |
Other, net | 7,500 | 2,921 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions: | ||
Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | (152,725) | 21,861 |
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets | (338,017) | 4,704 |
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 236,584 | (39,044) |
Increase in deferred revenue | 1,310,527 | 301,483 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 1,198,300 | 74,574 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Advances of notes receivable | (18,399) | (10,784) |
Collections of notes receivable | 6,709 | 884 |
Investments made in nonconsolidated affiliates | (26,243) | (5,506) |
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (62,525) | (23,763) |
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (13,962) | (6,132) |
Proceeds from Sale of Long-term Investments | 332 | 60,308 |
Other, net | (865) | (4,899) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (114,953) | 10,108 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs | 700 | 501,366 |
Payments on long-term debt | (12,784) | (80,316) |
Contributions from noncontrolling interests | 5,712 | 1,722 |
Distributions to noncontrolling interests | (38,966) | (5,616) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 10,907 | 25,794 |
Taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards | (36,568) | (19,944) |
Other, net | (4,042) | (5,989) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (75,041) | 417,017 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (21,079) | (30,681) |
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 987,227 | 471,018 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 4,887,792 | 2,546,439 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | $ 5,875,019 | $ 3,017,457 |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION | BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION Preparation of Interim Financial Statements The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X issued by the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, they include all normal and recurring accruals and adjustments necessary to present fairly the results of the interim periods shown. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 23, 2022. Seasonality Our Concerts and Sponsorship & Advertising segments typically experience higher revenue and operating income in the second and third quarters as our outdoor venues and festivals are primarily used in or occur from May through October in certain major markets. In addition, the timing of when tickets are sold and the tours of top-grossing acts can impact comparability of quarterly results year over year, although annual results may not be impacted. Our Ticketing segment revenue is impacted by fluctuations in the availability of events for sale to the public, which vary depending upon scheduling by our clients. Cash flows from our Concerts segment typically have a slightly different seasonality as payments are often made for artist performance fees and production costs for tours in advance of the date the related event tickets go on sale. These artist fees and production costs are expensed when the event occurs. Once tickets for an event go on sale, we generally begin to receive payments from ticket sales in advance of when the event occurs. In the United States, this cash is largely associated with events in our owned or operated venues, notably amphitheaters, festivals, theaters and clubs. Internationally, this cash is from a combination of both events in our owned or operated venues, as well as events in third-party venues associated with our promoter’s share of tickets in allocation markets. We record these ticket sales as revenue when the event occurs. Our seasonality also results in higher balances in cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses and deferred revenue at different times in the year. We expect our seasonality trends to return to normal in 2022 as events in our major markets resumed late in the second quarter of 2021. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Our cash and cash equivalents include domestic and foreign bank accounts as well as interest-bearing accounts consisting primarily of bank deposits and money market accounts managed by third-party financial institutions. These balances are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Included in the March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 cash and cash equivalents balance is $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, of cash received that includes the face value of tickets sold on behalf of our ticketing clients and their share of service charges (“client cash”), which amounts are to be remitted to these clients. We generally do not utilize client cash for our own financing or investing activities as the amounts are payable to our clients on a regular basis. These amounts due to our clients are included in accounts payable, client accounts. Restricted cash primarily consists of cash held in escrow accounts to fund capital improvements of certain leased or operated venues. The cash is held in these accounts pursuant to the related lease or operating agreement. Cash held in interest-bearing operating accounts in many cases exceeds the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. To reduce our credit risk, we monitor the credit standing of the financial institutions that hold our cash and cash equivalents; however, these balances could be impacted in the future if the underlying financial institutions fail. To date, we have experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash or cash equivalents; however, we can provide no assurances that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted in the future by adverse conditions in the financial markets. Nonconsolidated Affiliates In general, nonconsolidated investments in which we own more than 20% of the common stock or otherwise exercise significant influence over an affiliate are accounted for under the equity method. We review the value of equity method investments and record impairment charges in the statements of operations for any decline in value that is determined to be other-than-temporary. If we obtain control of a nonconsolidated affiliate through the purchase of additional ownership interest or changes in the governing agreements, we remeasure our investment to fair value first and then apply the accounting guidance for business combinations. Any gain or loss resulting from the remeasurement to fair value is recorded as a component of other expense (income), net in the statements of operations. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had investments in nonconsolidated affiliates of $318.1 million and $293.6 million, respectively, included in other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Income Taxes Each reporting period, we evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets in each tax jurisdiction. As of March 31, 2022, we continued to maintain a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions due to cumulative pre-tax losses. As a result of the valuation allowances, no tax benefits have been recognized for losses incurred, if any, in those tax jurisdictions for the first three months of 2022. Accounting Pronouncements - Adopted In August 2020, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity. The new guidance reduces the number of accounting models that require separating embedded conversion features from convertible instruments. As a result, only conversion features accounted for under the substantial premium model and those that require bifurcation will be accounted for separately. For contracts in an entity’s own equity, the new guidance eliminates some of the current requirements for equity classification. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation and requires enhanced disclosures about the terms of convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2022, using the modified retrospective method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $60.5 million as a reduction to accumulated deficit in the consolidated balance sheets. The impact of adoption also resulted in a reduction of additional paid-in capital of $96.0 million and increased our current portion of long-term debt, net and long-term debt, net by $14.7 million and $20.8 million, respectively, as a result of reversal of the separation of the convertible debt between debt and equity. The adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated statements of operations or consolidated statements of cash flows. |
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] | BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS During December 2021, we completed the acquisition of an aggregate 51% interest in OCESA. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination under the acquisition method of accounting. With the exception of OCESA, all other acquisitions were not material on an individual basis or in the aggregate. OCESA Acquisition Description of Transaction On December 6, 2021, we completed our acquisition of an aggregate 51% of the capital stock of OCESA (the “Acquisition”) for $431.9 million, subject to certain adjustments. Upon closing of the Acquisition, we and Corporación Interamericana de Entretenimiento, S.A.B. de C.V. terminated the then pending International Chamber of Commerce arbitration in connection with the earlier termination of the purchase agreements, and any related litigation was also dismissed. One of the most prominent live event businesses globally, OCESA has a robust business portfolio in ticketing, sponsorship, concession, merchandise, and venue operation across Mexico and Latin America. As part of the Acquisition, we also acquired an equity interest in OcesaSeitrack, OCESA’s booking and artist management joint venture; ICREA, one of Mexico’s special and corporate event specialists; and Centro Citibanamex, an exhibition and convention center in Mexico City. We expect the Acquisition to add value and growth to our Concerts, Ticketing and Sponsorship & Advertising segments. Recording of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The following table summarizes the preliminary acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests including goodwill: Initial Allocation (in thousands) Fair value of consideration transferred $ 431,943 Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 280,000 Fair value of noncontrolling interests 7,000 Fair value of pre-existing investment in nonconsolidated affiliates 50,000 Less: Preliminary recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed Cash and cash equivalents 105,118 Accounts receivable 85,586 Prepaid expenses 33,060 Other current assets 658 Property, plant and equipment 25,318 Operating lease assets 67,142 Intangible assets 340,000 Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates 30,000 Other long-term assets 36,525 Accounts payable, client accounts (12,566) Accounts payable (13,344) Accrued expenses (59,120) Deferred revenue (144,557) Current portion of operating lease liabilities (9,209) Long-term operating lease liabilities (57,984) Long-term deferred income taxes (102,279) Goodwill $ 444,595 Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The goodwill arising from the Acquisition consists largely of cost savings and new opportunities expected from combining the operations of Live Nation and OCESA. The anticipated synergies primarily relate to growth in promotion and festivals as well as sponsorship opportunities. Of the total amount of preliminary goodwill recognized in connection with the Acquisition, none will be deductible for tax purposes. Preliminary goodwill of $45.7 million, $160.8 million and $238.1 million has been allocated to the Concerts, Ticketing and Sponsorship & Advertising segments, respectively, as a result of the Acquisition. Below is a summary of the methodologies and significant assumptions used in estimating the fair value of intangible assets and noncontrolling interests. Intangible assets — the preliminary fair value of the acquired intangible assets is currently being evaluated using commonly used valuation techniques. In estimating the fair value of the acquired intangible assets, we utilized the valuation methodology determined to be most appropriate for the individual intangible asset being valued. The acquired definite-lived intangible assets include the following: Preliminary Estimated Fair Value Preliminary Estimated Useful Lives (1) (in thousands) (years) Client/vendor relationships $ 102,000 5 to 10 Revenue-generating contracts 90,000 4 to 10 Venue management and leaseholds 107,000 10 Trademarks and naming rights 41,000 5 to 10 Total acquired intangible assets $ 340,000 _____________________ (1) Determination of the preliminary estimated useful lives of the individual categories of intangible assets was based on the nature of the applicable intangible asset and the expected future cash flows to be derived from the intangible asset. Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is recognized over the shorter of the respective lives of the agreement or the period of time the assets are expected to contribute to future cash flows. Some of the more significant estimates and assumptions inherent in determining the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets are associated with forecasting cash flows and profitability. The primary assumptions used were generally based upon the present value of anticipated cash flows discounted at rates ranging from 12% to 13%. Estimated years of projected earnings generally follow the range of estimated remaining useful lives for each intangible asset class. Noncontrolling interests — The preliminary fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests and noncontrolling interests of $280.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, were estimated by applying the market approach. The fair value estimates are based on fair value of consideration transferred, adjustment of 20% to account for acquisition premium and adjustments of 10% to 20%to account for lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the individual noncontrolling interests. Actual and Pro Forma Impact of Acquisition The revenue, loss from continuing operations and net loss of OCESA that are included in our consolidated statements of operations are not material for the year ended December 31, 2021 since the Acquisition closed on December 6, 2021. Pro forma results of operations, assuming that OCESA had been acquired on January 1, 2020, for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material to our consolidated statements of operations. We incurred a cumulative total of $12.5 million of acquisition transaction expenses relating to the Acquisition, of which $0.2 million and $0.6 million are included in selling, general and administrative expenses within our consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We are in the process of completing our purchase accounting in accordance with GAAP, whereby the purchase price is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values on the acquisition date. As we completed the Acquisition in the last month of the year ended December 31, 2021 and given the size of the Acquisition, the purchase accounting should be considered preliminary and is subject to revision based on final determinations of fair value and allocations of purchase price to the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
LONG-LIVED ASSETS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS [Abstract] | |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS | LONG-LIVED ASSETS Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following: March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Land, buildings and improvements $ 1,353,171 $ 1,324,278 Computer equipment and capitalized software 885,573 910,581 Furniture and other equipment 446,734 411,403 Construction in progress 123,978 173,865 2,809,456 2,820,127 Less: accumulated depreciation 1,723,149 1,728,198 $ 1,086,307 $ 1,091,929 Definite-lived Intangible Assets The following table presents the changes in the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Client / Revenue- Venue management and leaseholds Trademarks Technology Other (1) Total (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2021: Gross carrying amount $ 576,930 $ 593,258 $ 232,856 $ 180,865 $ 37,335 $ 10,414 $ 1,631,658 Accumulated amortization (178,725) (275,909) (46,929) (79,349) (18,375) (6,033) (605,320) Net 398,205 317,349 185,927 101,516 18,960 4,381 1,026,338 Gross carrying amount: Acquisitions—current year 1,003 — 9,978 — — — 10,981 Acquisitions—prior year (2) — — — — — (2) Foreign exchange 4,416 7,307 2,518 3,729 (10) 12 17,972 Other (2) — — — — (5,612) (540) (6,152) Net change 5,417 7,307 12,496 3,729 (5,622) (528) 22,799 Accumulated amortization: Amortization (18,106) (17,218) (6,046) (4,556) (2,959) (824) (49,709) Foreign exchange (35) (759) 269 (788) 5 185 (1,123) Other (2) — — (7) 2 5,706 440 6,141 Net change (18,141) (17,977) (5,784) (5,342) 2,752 (199) (44,691) Balance as of March 31, 2022: Gross carrying amount 582,347 600,565 245,352 184,594 31,713 9,886 1,654,457 Accumulated amortization (196,866) (293,886) (52,713) (84,691) (15,623) (6,232) (650,011) Net $ 385,481 $ 306,679 $ 192,639 $ 99,903 $ 16,090 $ 3,654 $ 1,004,446 (1) Other primarily includes intangible assets for non-compete agreements. (2) Other primarily includes netdowns of fully amortized or impaired assets. The 2022 additions to definite-lived intangible assets from acquisitions have weighted-average lives as follows: Weighted- Client/vendor relationships 3 Venue management and leaseholds 30 All categories 28 Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $49.7 million and $51.9 million, respectively. As acquisitions and dispositions occur in the future and the valuations of intangible assets for recent acquisitions are completed, amortization will vary. Goodwill The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Concerts Ticketing Sponsorship Total (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2021: Goodwill $ 1,390,451 $ 930,064 $ 705,717 $ 3,026,232 Accumulated impairment losses (435,363) — — (435,363) Net 955,088 930,064 705,717 2,590,869 Acquisitions—current year 3,086 — — 3,086 Acquisitions—prior year 6,164 5,864 (9,788) 2,240 Dispositions (1,792) — — (1,792) Foreign exchange (4,227) 3,127 11,508 10,408 Balance as of March 31, 2022: Goodwill 1,393,682 939,055 707,437 3,040,174 Accumulated impairment losses (435,363) — — (435,363) Net $ 958,319 $ 939,055 $ 707,437 $ 2,604,811 We are in various stages of finalizing our acquisition accounting for recent acquisitions, which may include the use of external valuation consultants, and the completion of this accounting could result in a change to the associated purchase price allocations, including goodwill and our allocation between segments. Investments in Nonconsolidated Affiliates During the three months ended March 31, 2021, we sold certain investments in nonconsolidated affiliates for $60.3 million in cash plus $6.8 million in deferred purchase price consideration resulting in a gain on sale of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates of $55.9 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, there were no significant sales of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates. |
LEASES
LEASES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
LEASES | LEASES The significant components of operating lease expense are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Operating lease cost $ 63,761 $ 55,299 Variable and short-term lease cost 18,032 9,453 Sublease income (970) (2,282) Net lease cost $ 80,823 $ 62,470 Many of our leases contain contingent rent obligations based on revenue, tickets sold or other variables, while others include periodic adjustments to rent obligations based on the prevailing inflationary index or market rental rates. Contingent rent obligations are not included in the initial measurement of the lease asset or liability and are recorded as rent expense in the period that the contingency is resolved. Supplemental cash flow information for our operating leases is as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 66,232 $ 58,914 Lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of terminations $ 157,244 $ 6,771 Future maturities of our operating lease liabilities at March 31, 2022 are as follows: (in thousands) April 1 - December 31, 2022 $ 166,639 2023 247,013 2024 232,688 2025 216,901 2026 205,071 Thereafter 1,689,663 Total lease payments 2,757,975 Less: Interest 910,315 Present value of lease liabilities $ 1,847,660 The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for our operating leases are as follows: March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 13.8 13.2 Weighted average discount rate 5.94 % 6.10 % As of March 31, 2022, we have additional operating leases that have not yet commenced, with total lease payments of $184.2 million. These operating leases, which are not included on our consolidated balance sheets, have commencement dates ranging from April 2022 to June 2030, with lease terms ranging from 2 to 27 years. |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Recurring The following table shows the fair value of our significant financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which are classified on the consolidated balance sheets as cash and cash equivalents. Estimated Fair Value March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total (in thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 852,653 $ — $ 852,653 $ 620,980 $ — $ 620,980 Cash equivalents consist of money market funds. Fair values for cash equivalents are based on quoted prices in an active market. Our outstanding debt held by third-party financial institutions is carried at cost, adjusted for any discounts or debt issuance costs. Our debt is not publicly traded and the carrying amounts typically approximate fair value for debt that accrues interest at a variable rate, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs as defined in the FASB guidance. The following table presents the estimated fair values of our senior secured notes, senior notes and convertible senior notes: Estimated Fair Value at March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level 2 (in thousands) 6.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 $ 1,278,408 $ 1,315,284 3.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 $ 471,290 $ 498,380 4.75% Senior Notes due 2027 $ 927,134 $ 978,358 4.875% Senior Notes due 2024 $ 578,404 $ 582,952 5.625% Senior Notes due 2026 $ 305,865 $ 310,284 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 $ 972,725 $ 996,369 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 $ 518,376 $ 531,040 The estimated fair value of our third-party fixed-rate debt is based on quoted market prices in active markets for the same or similar debt, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIAB
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Litigation Consumer Class Actions The following putative class action lawsuits were filed against Live Nation and/or Ticketmaster in Canada: Thompson-Marcial and Smith v. Ticketmaster Canada Holdings ULC (Ontario Superior Court of Justice, filed September 2018); McPhee v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al. (Superior Court of Quebec, District of Montreal, filed September 2018); Crystal Watch v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al. (Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan, by amendments filed September 2018); and Gomel v. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., et al. (Supreme Court of British Columbia, Vancouver Registry, filed October 2018). Similar putative class actions were filed in the United States during the same time period, but as of November 2020, each of the lawsuits filed in the United States has been dismissed with prejudice. The Canadian lawsuits make similar factual allegations that Live Nation and/or Ticketmaster engage in conduct that is intended to encourage the resale of tickets on secondary ticket exchanges at elevated prices. Based on these allegations, each plaintiff asserts violations of different provincial and federal laws. Each plaintiff also seeks to represent a class of individuals who purchased tickets on a secondary ticket exchange, as defined in each plaintiff’s complaint. The Watch complaint also makes claims related to Ticketmaster’s fee display practices on the primary market. The complaints seek a variety of remedies, including unspecified compensatory damages, punitive damages, restitution, injunctive relief and attorneys’ fees and costs. The McPhee matter is stayed pending the outcome of the Watch matter, and the Thompson-Marcial, Watch, and Gomel cases are in the class certification phase. In April 2021, the court in the Gomel lawsuit refused to certify all claims other than those pled under British Columbia’s Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and claims for punitive damages, but the court did certify a class of British Columbia residents who purchased tickets to an event in Canada on any secondary market exchange from June 30, 2015 through April 15, 2021 that were initially purchased on Ticketmaster.ca. We filed a notice of appeal of the class certification ruling in May 2021, and the plaintiff filed a cross-appeal shortly thereafter. The appeals have been fully briefed, and we are awaiting the scheduling of a hearing date. Based on information presently known to management, we do not believe that a loss is probable of occurring at this time, and we believe that the potential liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. Further, we do not currently believe that the claims asserted in these lawsuits have merit, and considerable uncertainty exists regarding any monetary damages that will be asserted against us. We continue to vigorously defend these actions. Astroworld Litigation On November 5, 2021, the Astroworld music festival was held in Houston, Texas. During the course of the festival, ten members of the audience sustained fatal injuries and others suffered non-fatal injuries. Following these events, approximately 450 civil lawsuits have been filed against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and related entities, asserting insufficient crowd control and other theories, seeking compensatory and punitive damages. Pursuant to a February 14, 2022 order of the state Multidistrict Litigation Panel, matter 21-1033, the civil cases have been assigned to Judge Kristen Hawkins of the 11th District Court of Harris County, Texas, for oversight of pretrial matters under Texas’s rules governing multidistrict litigation. We are currently unable to reliably predict the developments in, outcome of, and economic costs and other consequences of pending or future litigation related to these matters. We will continue to investigate the factual and legal defenses, and evaluate these matters based on subsequent events, new information and future circumstances. We currently expect that liability insurance can provide sufficient coverage, but at this time there are no assurances of such coverage. Given that these cases are in the early stages and in light of the uncertainties surrounding them, we do not currently possess sufficient information to determine a range of reasonably possible liability. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and without admitting liability or wrongdoing, we may incur material liabilities from the 2021 Astroworld event, which could have a material impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and/or cash flows. |
EQUITY
EQUITY | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Equity | EQUITY Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The following table presents changes in the components of AOCI, net of taxes, for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Cash Flow Hedge Foreign Currency Items Total (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2021 $ (8,558) $ (139,406) $ (147,964) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 23,969 37,752 61,721 Amount reclassified from AOCI 1,902 — 1,902 Net other comprehensive income 25,871 37,752 63,623 Balance at March 31, 2022 $ 17,313 $ (101,654) $ (84,341) Earnings Per Share Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing the net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted net loss per common share includes the effects of the assumed exercise of any outstanding stock options, the assumed vesting of shares of restricted and deferred stock awards and the assumed conversion of our convertible senior notes, where dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no reconciling items to the weighted average common shares outstanding in the calculation of diluted net loss per common share. The following table shows securities excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per common share because such securities are anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 Options to purchase shares of common stock 6,705,816 8,334,027 Restricted stock and deferred stock—unvested 3,805,686 3,066,145 Conversion shares related to the convertible senior notes 11,864,035 11,864,035 Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding 22,375,537 23,264,207 |
REVENUE RECOGNITION
REVENUE RECOGNITION | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
REVENUE RECOGNITION | REVENUE RECOGNITION The global COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted revenue for our Concerts, Ticketing and Sponsorship & Advertising segments during 2021. Late in the second quarter of 2021 we began to see the positive impacts of successful vaccination rollouts in many of our key markets, mainly the United States and United Kingdom, with social distancing restrictions easing and live events resuming. In the third quarter of 2021, we saw a meaningful restart of our operations with outdoor amphitheater events and festivals taking place in both the United States and United Kingdom. As we moved into 2022, more of our larger markets began resuming shows with the exception of some of our Asia-Pacific markets who continued to experience disruptions from COVID-19 variants. Concerts Concerts revenue, including intersegment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Total Concerts Revenue $ 1,207,825 $ 239,416 Percentage of consolidated revenue 67.0 % 82.4 % Our Concerts segment generates revenue from the promotion or production of live music events and festivals in our owned or operated venues and in rented third-party venues, artist management commissions and the sale of merchandise for music artists at events. As a promoter and venue operator, we earn revenue primarily from the sale of tickets, concessions, merchandise, parking, ticket rebates or service charges on tickets sold by Ticketmaster or third-party ticketing agreements, and rental of our owned or operated venues. As an artist manager, we earn commissions on the earnings of the artists and other clients we represent, primarily derived from clients’ earnings for concert tours. Over 95% of Concerts’ revenue, whether related to promotion, venue operations, artist management or artist event merchandising, is recognized on the day of the related event. The majority of consideration for our Concerts segment is collected in advance of, or on the day, of the event. Consideration received in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue or in other long-term liabilities if the event is more than twelve months from the balance sheet date. Any consideration not collected by the day of the event is typically received within three months after the event date. Ticketing Ticketing revenue, including intersegment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Total Ticketing Revenue $ 480,399 $ 28,322 Percentage of consolidated revenue 26.6 % 9.7 % Ticket fee revenue is generated from convenience and order processing fees, or service charges, charged at the time a ticket for an event is sold in either the primary or secondary markets. Our Ticketing segment is primarily an agency business that sells tickets for events on behalf of its clients, which include venues, concert promoters, professional sports franchises and leagues, college sports teams, theater producers and museums. Our Ticketing segment records revenue arising from the portion of convenience and order processing fees it retains, regardless of whether these fees are related to tickets sold in the primary or secondary market, and regardless of whether these fees are associated with our concert events or third-party clients’ concert events. Our Ticketing segment does not record the face value of the tickets as revenue. Ticket fee revenue is recognized when the ticket is sold for third-party clients and secondary market sales, as we have no further obligation to our client’s customers following the sale of the ticket. For our concert events where our concert promoters control ticketing, ticket fee revenue is recognized when the event occurs because we also have the obligation to deliver the event to the fan. The delivery of the ticket to the fan is not considered a distinct performance obligation for our concert events because the fan cannot receive the benefits of the ticket unless we also fulfill our obligation to deliver the event. The majority of ticket fee revenue is collected within the month of the ticket sale. Revenue received from the sale of tickets in advance of our concert events is recorded as deferred revenue or in other long-term liabilities if the date of the event is more than twelve months from the balance sheet date. Reported revenue is net of any refunds made or committed to and also the impact of any cancellations of events that occurred during the period. Ticketing contract advances, which can be either recoupable or non-recoupable, represent amounts paid in advance to our clients pursuant to ticketing agreements and are reflected in prepaid expenses or in long-term advances if the amount is expected to be recouped or recognized over a period of more than twelve months. Recoupable ticketing contract advances are generally recoupable against future royalties earned by the client, based on the contract terms, over the life of the contract. Royalties are typically earned by the client when tickets are sold. Royalties paid to clients are recorded as a reduction to revenue when the tickets are sold and the corresponding service charge revenue is recognized. Non-recoupable ticketing contract advances, excluding those amounts paid to support clients’ advertising costs, are fixed additional incentives occasionally paid by us to certain clients to secure the contract and are typically amortized over the life of the contract on a straight-line basis as a reduction to revenue. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had ticketing contract advances of $87.6 million and $90.5 million, respectively, recorded in prepaid expenses and $97.5 million and $86.5 million, respectively, recorded in long-term advances on the consolidated balance sheets. We amortized $18.5 million and $10.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to non-recoupable ticketing contract advances. Sponsorship & Advertising Sponsorship & Advertising revenue, including intersegment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Total Sponsorship & Advertising Revenue $ 115,689 $ 22,647 Percentage of consolidated revenue 6.4 % 7.8 % Our Sponsorship & Advertising segment generates revenue from sponsorship and marketing programs that provide its sponsors with strategic, international, national and local opportunities to reach customers through our venue, concert and ticketing assets, including advertising on our websites. These programs can also include custom events or programs for the sponsors’ specific brands, which are typically experienced exclusively by the sponsors’ customers. Sponsorship agreements may contain multiple elements, which provide several distinct benefits to the sponsor over the term of the agreement, and can be for a single or multi-year term. We also earn revenue from exclusive access rights provided to sponsors in various categories such as ticket pre-sales, beverage pouring rights, venue naming rights, media campaigns, signage within our venues, and advertising on our websites. Revenue from sponsorship agreements is allocated to the multiple elements based on the relative stand-alone selling price of each separate element, which are determined using vendor-specific evidence, third-party evidence or our best estimate of the fair value. Revenue is recognized over the term of the agreement or operating season as the benefits are provided to the sponsor unless the revenue is associated with a specific event, in which case it is recognized when the event occurs. Revenue is collected in installment payments during the year, typically in advance of providing the benefit or the event. Revenue received in advance of the event or the sponsor receiving the benefit is recorded as deferred revenue or in other long-term liabilities if the date of the event is more than twelve months from the balance sheet date. At March 31, 2022, we had contracted sponsorship agreements with terms greater than one year that had approximately $1.2 billion of revenue related to future benefits to be provided by us. We expect to recognize, based on current projections, approximately 39%, 22%, 19% and 20% of this revenue in the remainder of 2022, 2023, 2024 and thereafter, respectively. Deferred Revenue The majority of our deferred revenue is typically classified as current and is shown as a separate line item on the consolidated balance sheets. Deferred revenue that is not expected to be recognized within the next twelve months is classified as long-term and reflected in other long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. We had current deferred revenue of $2.8 billion and $1.8 billion at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The table below summarizes the amount of the preceding December 31 current deferred revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Concerts $ 278,546 $ 37,824 Ticketing 23,043 4,421 Sponsorship & Advertising 34,239 5,583 $ 335,828 $ 47,828 |
SEGMENT DATA
SEGMENT DATA | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT DATA | SEGMENT DATA Our reportable segments are Concerts, Ticketing and Sponsorship & Advertising. Our Concerts segment involves the promotion of live music events globally in our owned or operated venues and in rented third-party venues, the production of music festivals, the operation and management of music venues, the creation or streaming of associated content and the provision of management and other services to artists. Our Ticketing segment involves the management of our global ticketing operations, including providing ticketing software and services to clients, and consumers with a marketplace, both online and mobile, for tickets and event information, and is responsible for our primary ticketing website, www.ticketmaster.com . Our Sponsorship & Advertising segment manages the development of strategic sponsorship programs in addition to the sale of international, national and local sponsorships and placement of advertising such as signage, promotional programs, rich media offerings, including advertising associated with live streaming and music-related content, and ads across our distribution network of venues, events and websites. Revenue and expenses earned and charged between segments are eliminated in consolidation. Our capital expenditures below include accruals for amounts incurred but not yet paid for, but are not reduced by reimbursements received from outside parties such as landlords and noncontrolling interest partners or replacements funded by insurance proceeds. We manage our working capital on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, segment assets are not reported to, or used by, our management to allocate resources to or assess performance of our segments, and therefore, total segment assets have not been presented. The following table presents the results of operations for our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Concerts Ticketing Sponsorship Other Corporate Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Revenue $ 1,207,825 $ 480,399 $ 115,689 $ 813 $ — $ (1,918) $ 1,802,808 Direct operating expenses 910,277 150,306 12,357 — — (1,918) 1,071,022 Selling, general and administrative expenses 384,118 147,456 36,100 2,508 — — 570,182 Depreciation and amortization 61,163 28,052 8,225 51 2,978 — 100,469 Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets 1,868 (203) — — — — 1,665 Corporate expenses — — — — 32,410 — 32,410 Operating income (loss) $ (149,601) $ 154,788 $ 59,007 $ (1,746) $ (35,388) $ — $ 27,060 Intersegment revenue $ 652 $ 1,266 $ — $ — $ — $ (1,918) $ — Capital expenditures $ 31,993 $ 11,503 $ 1,752 $ — $ 1,241 $ — $ 46,489 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Revenue $ 239,416 $ 28,322 $ 22,647 $ 815 $ — $ (591) $ 290,609 Direct operating expenses 113,904 17,832 2,821 — — (591) 133,966 Selling, general and administrative expenses 207,847 94,668 19,103 1,235 — — 322,853 Depreciation and amortization 62,886 36,478 7,164 11 2,337 — 108,876 Loss on disposal of operating assets 138 — — — — — 138 Corporate expenses — — — — 27,948 — 27,948 Operating loss $ (145,359) $ (120,656) $ (6,441) $ (431) $ (30,285) $ — $ (303,172) Intersegment revenue $ 591 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (591) $ — Capital expenditures $ 6,653 $ 9,675 $ 1,160 $ — $ 1,449 $ — $ 18,937 |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTH_2
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION (Basis of Presentation and Other Information) (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. Our cash and cash equivalents include domestic and foreign bank accounts as well as interest-bearing accounts consisting primarily of bank deposits and money market accounts managed by third-party financial institutions. These balances are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. Included in the March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 cash and cash equivalents balance is $1.5 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, of cash received that includes the face value of tickets sold on behalf of our ticketing clients and their share of service charges (“client cash”), which amounts are to be remitted to these clients. We generally do not utilize client cash for our own financing or investing activities as the amounts are payable to our clients on a regular basis. These amounts due to our clients are included in accounts payable, client accounts. Restricted cash primarily consists of cash held in escrow accounts to fund capital improvements of certain leased or operated venues. The cash is held in these accounts pursuant to the related lease or operating agreement. Cash held in interest-bearing operating accounts in many cases exceeds the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. To reduce our credit risk, we monitor the credit standing of the financial institutions that hold our cash and cash equivalents; however, these balances could be impacted in the future if the underlying financial institutions fail. To date, we have experienced no loss or lack of access to our cash or cash equivalents; however, we can provide no assurances that access to our cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted in the future by adverse conditions in the financial markets. |
Equity Method Investments | Nonconsolidated Affiliates In general, nonconsolidated investments in which we own more than 20% of the common stock or otherwise exercise significant influence over an affiliate are accounted for under the equity method. We review the value of equity method investments and record impairment charges in the statements of operations for any decline in value that is determined to be other-than-temporary. If we obtain control of a nonconsolidated affiliate through the purchase of additional ownership interest or changes in the governing agreements, we remeasure our investment to fair value first and then apply the accounting guidance for business combinations. Any gain or loss resulting from the remeasurement to fair value is recorded as a component of other expense (income), net in the statements of operations. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had investments in nonconsolidated affiliates of $318.1 million and $293.6 million, respectively, included in other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheets. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Each reporting period, we evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets in each tax jurisdiction. As of March 31, 2022, we continued to maintain a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions due to cumulative pre-tax losses. As a result of the valuation allowances, no tax benefits have been recognized for losses incurred, if any, in those tax jurisdictions for the first three months of 2022. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Accounting Pronouncements - Adopted In August 2020, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments and its application of the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity. The new guidance reduces the number of accounting models that require separating embedded conversion features from convertible instruments. As a result, only conversion features accounted for under the substantial premium model and those that require bifurcation will be accounted for separately. For contracts in an entity’s own equity, the new guidance eliminates some of the current requirements for equity classification. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation and requires enhanced disclosures about the terms of convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2022, using the modified retrospective method and recorded a cumulative-effect adjustment of $60.5 million as a reduction to accumulated deficit in the consolidated balance sheets. The impact of adoption also resulted in a reduction of additional paid-in capital of $96.0 million and increased our current portion of long-term debt, net and long-term debt, net by $14.7 million and $20.8 million, respectively, as a result of reversal of the separation of the convertible debt between debt and equity. The adoption did not have a material effect on our consolidated statements of operations or consolidated statements of cash flows. |
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Tables)
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] | The following table summarizes the preliminary acquisition-date fair value of the identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and noncontrolling interests including goodwill: Initial Allocation (in thousands) Fair value of consideration transferred $ 431,943 Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests 280,000 Fair value of noncontrolling interests 7,000 Fair value of pre-existing investment in nonconsolidated affiliates 50,000 Less: Preliminary recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed Cash and cash equivalents 105,118 Accounts receivable 85,586 Prepaid expenses 33,060 Other current assets 658 Property, plant and equipment 25,318 Operating lease assets 67,142 Intangible assets 340,000 Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates 30,000 Other long-term assets 36,525 Accounts payable, client accounts (12,566) Accounts payable (13,344) Accrued expenses (59,120) Deferred revenue (144,557) Current portion of operating lease liabilities (9,209) Long-term operating lease liabilities (57,984) Long-term deferred income taxes (102,279) Goodwill $ 444,595 |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] | Intangible assets — the preliminary fair value of the acquired intangible assets is currently being evaluated using commonly used valuation techniques. In estimating the fair value of the acquired intangible assets, we utilized the valuation methodology determined to be most appropriate for the individual intangible asset being valued. The acquired definite-lived intangible assets include the following: Preliminary Estimated Fair Value Preliminary Estimated Useful Lives (1) (in thousands) (years) Client/vendor relationships $ 102,000 5 to 10 Revenue-generating contracts 90,000 4 to 10 Venue management and leaseholds 107,000 10 Trademarks and naming rights 41,000 5 to 10 Total acquired intangible assets $ 340,000 _____________________ (1) Determination of the preliminary estimated useful lives of the individual categories of intangible assets was based on the nature of the applicable intangible asset and the expected future cash flows to be derived from the intangible asset. Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is recognized over the shorter of the respective lives of the agreement or the period of time the assets are expected to contribute to future cash flows. |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Long-Lived A
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Long-Lived Assets) (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | ||
LONG-LIVED ASSETS [Abstract] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, plant and equipment, net, consisted of the following: March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 (in thousands) Land, buildings and improvements $ 1,353,171 $ 1,324,278 Computer equipment and capitalized software 885,573 910,581 Furniture and other equipment 446,734 411,403 Construction in progress 123,978 173,865 2,809,456 2,820,127 Less: accumulated depreciation 1,723,149 1,728,198 $ 1,086,307 $ 1,091,929 | |
Gross Carrying Amount and Accumulated Amortization of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets | The following table presents the changes in the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Client / Revenue- Venue management and leaseholds Trademarks Technology Other (1) Total (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2021: Gross carrying amount $ 576,930 $ 593,258 $ 232,856 $ 180,865 $ 37,335 $ 10,414 $ 1,631,658 Accumulated amortization (178,725) (275,909) (46,929) (79,349) (18,375) (6,033) (605,320) Net 398,205 317,349 185,927 101,516 18,960 4,381 1,026,338 Gross carrying amount: Acquisitions—current year 1,003 — 9,978 — — — 10,981 Acquisitions—prior year (2) — — — — — (2) Foreign exchange 4,416 7,307 2,518 3,729 (10) 12 17,972 Other (2) — — — — (5,612) (540) (6,152) Net change 5,417 7,307 12,496 3,729 (5,622) (528) 22,799 Accumulated amortization: Amortization (18,106) (17,218) (6,046) (4,556) (2,959) (824) (49,709) Foreign exchange (35) (759) 269 (788) 5 185 (1,123) Other (2) — — (7) 2 5,706 440 6,141 Net change (18,141) (17,977) (5,784) (5,342) 2,752 (199) (44,691) Balance as of March 31, 2022: Gross carrying amount 582,347 600,565 245,352 184,594 31,713 9,886 1,654,457 Accumulated amortization (196,866) (293,886) (52,713) (84,691) (15,623) (6,232) (650,011) Net $ 385,481 $ 306,679 $ 192,639 $ 99,903 $ 16,090 $ 3,654 $ 1,004,446 (1) Other primarily includes intangible assets for non-compete agreements. (2) Other primarily includes netdowns of fully amortized or impaired assets. | [1],[2] |
Weighted Average Lives of Additions to Definite-Lived Intangible Assets | The 2022 additions to definite-lived intangible assets from acquisitions have weighted-average lives as follows: Weighted- Client/vendor relationships 3 Venue management and leaseholds 30 All categories 28 | |
Changes in Goodwill by Segment | The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in each of our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Concerts Ticketing Sponsorship Total (in thousands) Balance as of December 31, 2021: Goodwill $ 1,390,451 $ 930,064 $ 705,717 $ 3,026,232 Accumulated impairment losses (435,363) — — (435,363) Net 955,088 930,064 705,717 2,590,869 Acquisitions—current year 3,086 — — 3,086 Acquisitions—prior year 6,164 5,864 (9,788) 2,240 Dispositions (1,792) — — (1,792) Foreign exchange (4,227) 3,127 11,508 10,408 Balance as of March 31, 2022: Goodwill 1,393,682 939,055 707,437 3,040,174 Accumulated impairment losses (435,363) — — (435,363) Net $ 958,319 $ 939,055 $ 707,437 $ 2,604,811 | |
[1] | Other primarily includes intangible assets for non-compete agreements. | |
[2] | Other primarily includes netdowns of fully amortized or impaired assets. |
LEASES (Tables)
LEASES (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Significant Components of Operating Lease Expense | The significant components of operating lease expense are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Operating lease cost $ 63,761 $ 55,299 Variable and short-term lease cost 18,032 9,453 Sublease income (970) (2,282) Net lease cost $ 80,823 $ 62,470 |
Supplemental Cash Flow Information for Operating Leases | Supplemental cash flow information for our operating leases is as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities $ 66,232 $ 58,914 Lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of terminations $ 157,244 $ 6,771 |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity | Future maturities of our operating lease liabilities at March 31, 2022 are as follows: (in thousands) April 1 - December 31, 2022 $ 166,639 2023 247,013 2024 232,688 2025 216,901 2026 205,071 Thereafter 1,689,663 Total lease payments 2,757,975 Less: Interest 910,315 Present value of lease liabilities $ 1,847,660 |
Operating Leases Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate | The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for our operating leases are as follows: March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) 13.8 13.2 Weighted average discount rate 5.94 % 6.10 % |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Va
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Measured on a Recurring Basis | The following table shows the fair value of our significant financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, which are classified on the consolidated balance sheets as cash and cash equivalents. Estimated Fair Value March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level 1 Level 2 Total Level 1 Level 2 Total (in thousands) Assets: Cash equivalents $ 852,653 $ — $ 852,653 $ 620,980 $ — $ 620,980 |
Estimated Fair Values of Debt | The following table presents the estimated fair values of our senior secured notes, senior notes and convertible senior notes: Estimated Fair Value at March 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Level 2 (in thousands) 6.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2027 $ 1,278,408 $ 1,315,284 3.75% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 $ 471,290 $ 498,380 4.75% Senior Notes due 2027 $ 927,134 $ 978,358 4.875% Senior Notes due 2024 $ 578,404 $ 582,952 5.625% Senior Notes due 2026 $ 305,865 $ 310,284 2.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 $ 972,725 $ 996,369 2.0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 $ 518,376 $ 531,040 |
EQUITY Equity (Tables)
EQUITY Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following table presents changes in the components of AOCI, net of taxes, for the three months ended March 31, 2022: Cash Flow Hedge Foreign Currency Items Total (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2021 $ (8,558) $ (139,406) $ (147,964) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 23,969 37,752 61,721 Amount reclassified from AOCI 1,902 — 1,902 Net other comprehensive income 25,871 37,752 63,623 Balance at March 31, 2022 $ 17,313 $ (101,654) $ (84,341) |
Potentially Dilutive Securities Excluded From Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share | The following table shows securities excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per common share because such securities are anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 Options to purchase shares of common stock 6,705,816 8,334,027 Restricted stock and deferred stock—unvested 3,805,686 3,066,145 Conversion shares related to the convertible senior notes 11,864,035 11,864,035 Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding 22,375,537 23,264,207 |
REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Rec
REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Concerts Revenue | Concerts revenue, including intersegment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Total Concerts Revenue $ 1,207,825 $ 239,416 Percentage of consolidated revenue 67.0 % 82.4 % |
Disaggregation of Ticketing Revenue | Ticketing revenue, including intersegment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Total Ticketing Revenue $ 480,399 $ 28,322 Percentage of consolidated revenue 26.6 % 9.7 % |
Disaggregation of Sponsorship & Advertising Revenue | Sponsorship & Advertising revenue, including intersegment revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 are as follows: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Total Sponsorship & Advertising Revenue $ 115,689 $ 22,647 Percentage of consolidated revenue 6.4 % 7.8 % |
Contract with Customer, Asset and Liability | The table below summarizes the amount of the preceding December 31 current deferred revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Three Months Ended 2022 2021 (in thousands) Concerts $ 278,546 $ 37,824 Ticketing 23,043 4,421 Sponsorship & Advertising 34,239 5,583 $ 335,828 $ 47,828 |
SEGMENT DATA Segment Data (Tabl
SEGMENT DATA Segment Data (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Results of Operations Related to Reportable Segments of the Entity | The following table presents the results of operations for our reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021: Concerts Ticketing Sponsorship Other Corporate Eliminations Consolidated (in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Revenue $ 1,207,825 $ 480,399 $ 115,689 $ 813 $ — $ (1,918) $ 1,802,808 Direct operating expenses 910,277 150,306 12,357 — — (1,918) 1,071,022 Selling, general and administrative expenses 384,118 147,456 36,100 2,508 — — 570,182 Depreciation and amortization 61,163 28,052 8,225 51 2,978 — 100,469 Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets 1,868 (203) — — — — 1,665 Corporate expenses — — — — 32,410 — 32,410 Operating income (loss) $ (149,601) $ 154,788 $ 59,007 $ (1,746) $ (35,388) $ — $ 27,060 Intersegment revenue $ 652 $ 1,266 $ — $ — $ — $ (1,918) $ — Capital expenditures $ 31,993 $ 11,503 $ 1,752 $ — $ 1,241 $ — $ 46,489 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Revenue $ 239,416 $ 28,322 $ 22,647 $ 815 $ — $ (591) $ 290,609 Direct operating expenses 113,904 17,832 2,821 — — (591) 133,966 Selling, general and administrative expenses 207,847 94,668 19,103 1,235 — — 322,853 Depreciation and amortization 62,886 36,478 7,164 11 2,337 — 108,876 Loss on disposal of operating assets 138 — — — — — 138 Corporate expenses — — — — 27,948 — 27,948 Operating loss $ (145,359) $ (120,656) $ (6,441) $ (431) $ (30,285) $ — $ (303,172) Intersegment revenue $ 591 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ (591) $ — Capital expenditures $ 6,653 $ 9,675 $ 1,160 $ — $ 1,449 $ — $ 18,937 |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTH_3
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION (Basis of Presentation and Other Information) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Cash received that includes the face value of tickets sold on behalf of ticketing clients and their share of service charges. | $ 1,500,000,000 | $ 1,300,000,000 | |
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | 318,100,000 | $ 293,600,000 | |
Tax benefit recognized for losses incurred | $ 0 | $ 0 |
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTH_4
BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND OTHER INFORMATION (Impact of Adoption of Accounting Standard) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Accumulated deficit | $ (3,317,397) | $ (3,327,737) | ||
Total equity | (145,617) | (188,454) | $ (394,114) | $ (133,752) |
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Total equity | (35,464) | |||
Retained Earnings | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Total equity | (3,317,397) | (3,327,737) | (2,984,026) | (2,676,833) |
Retained Earnings | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Total equity | 60,522 | |||
Additional Paid-in Capital | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Total equity | $ 2,888,551 | 2,897,695 | $ 2,431,387 | $ 2,386,790 |
Additional Paid-in Capital | Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Total equity | (95,986) | |||
Accounting Standards Update 2020-06 | ||||
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | ||||
Convertible Debt, Current | 14,700 | |||
Convertible Debt, Noncurrent | $ 20,800 |
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Recordin
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Recording of Assets Acquired and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 06, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
OCESA Capital Stock Acquisition | 51.00% | |||
Operating lease assets | $ 1,649,982 | $ 1,538,911 | ||
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | 318,100 | 293,600 | ||
Accounts payable, client accounts | (1,804,348) | (1,532,345) | ||
Accrued expenses | 1,511,446 | 1,645,906 | ||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | (139,050) | (123,715) | ||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | (1,708,610) | (1,606,064) | ||
Goodwill | 2,604,811 | 2,590,869 | ||
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount | 0 | |||
Concerts | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 958,319 | 955,088 | ||
Ticketing [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 939,055 | 930,064 | ||
Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 707,437 | $ 705,717 | ||
OCESA Acquisition | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred | $ 431,900 | 431,943 | ||
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests | 280,000 | |||
Fair value of noncontrolling interests | 7,000 | |||
Fair value of pre-existing investment in nonconsolidated affiliates | 50,000 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 105,118 | |||
Accounts receivable | 85,586 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 33,060 | |||
Other current assets | 658 | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 25,318 | |||
Operating lease assets | 67,142 | |||
Intangible assets | 340,000 | |||
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | 30,000 | |||
Other long-term assets | 36,525 | |||
Accounts payable, client accounts | (12,566) | |||
Accounts payable | (13,344) | |||
Accrued expenses | 59,120 | |||
Deferred revenue | (144,557) | |||
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | (9,209) | |||
Long-term operating lease liabilities | (57,984) | |||
Long-term deferred income taxes | 102,279 | |||
Goodwill | 444,595 | |||
OCESA Acquisition | Concerts | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 45,700 | |||
OCESA Acquisition | Ticketing [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | 160,800 | |||
OCESA Acquisition | Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | ||||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | $ 238,100 |
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Intangib
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022USD ($) | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 28 years | |
OCESA Acquisition | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets | $ 340,000 | |
OCESA Acquisition | Minimum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Discount Rate | 12.00% | |
OCESA Acquisition | Maximum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Discount Rate | 13.00% | |
Client/vendor relationships [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 3 years | |
Client/vendor relationships [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | $ 102,000 | |
Client/vendor relationships [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | Minimum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 5 years | [1] |
Client/vendor relationships [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | Maximum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 10 years | [1] |
Revenue-generating contracts [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | $ 90,000 | |
Revenue-generating contracts [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | Minimum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 4 years | [1] |
Revenue-generating contracts [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | Maximum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 10 years | [1] |
Venue Management & Leaseholds | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 30 years | |
Venue Management & Leaseholds | OCESA Acquisition | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | $ 107,000 | |
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 10 years | [1] |
Trademarks and naming rights [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles | $ 41,000 | |
Trademarks and naming rights [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | Minimum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 5 years | [1] |
Trademarks and naming rights [Member] | OCESA Acquisition | Maximum [Member] | ||
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 10 years | [1] |
[1] | Determination of the preliminary estimated useful lives of the individual categories of intangible assets was based on the nature of the applicable intangible asset and the expected future cash flows to be derived from the intangible asset. Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is recognized over the shorter of the respective lives of the agreement or the period of time the assets are expected to contribute to future cash flows. |
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (NCI) (De
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (NCI) (Details) - OCESA Acquisition $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022USD ($) |
Business Acquisition NCI [Line Items] | |
Fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ 280,000 |
Fair value of noncontrolling interests | $ 7,000 |
Adjustment to Account for Acquisition Premium | 20.00% |
Minimum [Member] | |
Business Acquisition NCI [Line Items] | |
Adjustment to Account for Lack of Marketability | 10.00% |
Maximum [Member] | |
Business Acquisition NCI [Line Items] | |
Adjustment to Account for Lack of Marketability | 20.00% |
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Acquisit
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS (Acquisition Costs) (Details) - OCESA Acquisition - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 87 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Business Acquisition NCI [Line Items] | ||
Cumulative OCESA Acquisition Costs | $ 12,500 | |
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs | $ 200 | $ 600 |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Property, Pl
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Property, Plant and Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS [Abstract] | ||
Land, buildings and improvements | $ 1,353,171 | $ 1,324,278 |
Computer equipment and capitalized software | 885,573 | 910,581 |
Furniture and other equipment | 446,734 | 411,403 |
Construction in progress | 123,978 | 173,865 |
Property, plant and equipment, gross | 2,809,456 | 2,820,127 |
Less: accumulated depreciation | 1,723,149 | 1,728,198 |
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ 1,086,307 | $ 1,091,929 |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-liv
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | ||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | $ 1,631,658 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (605,320) | ||
Net | 1,026,338 | ||
Acquisitions—current year | 10,981 | ||
Acquisitions—prior year | (2) | ||
Foreign exchange | 17,972 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | (6,152) | |
Net change | 22,799 | ||
Amortization | (49,709) | $ (51,901) | |
Foreign exchange | (1,123) | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 6,141 | |
Net change | (44,691) | ||
Gross carrying amount | 1,654,457 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (650,011) | ||
Net | $ 1,004,446 | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 28 years | ||
Client/vendor relationships [Member] | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | $ 576,930 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (178,725) | ||
Net | 398,205 | ||
Acquisitions—current year | 1,003 | ||
Acquisitions—prior year | (2) | ||
Foreign exchange | 4,416 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 0 | |
Net change | 5,417 | ||
Amortization | (18,106) | ||
Foreign exchange | (35) | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 0 | |
Net change | (18,141) | ||
Gross carrying amount | 582,347 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (196,866) | ||
Net | $ 385,481 | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 3 years | ||
Revenue-generating contracts [Member] | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | $ 593,258 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (275,909) | ||
Net | 317,349 | ||
Acquisitions—current year | 0 | ||
Acquisitions—prior year | 0 | ||
Foreign exchange | 7,307 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 0 | |
Net change | 7,307 | ||
Amortization | (17,218) | ||
Foreign exchange | (759) | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 0 | |
Net change | (17,977) | ||
Gross carrying amount | 600,565 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (293,886) | ||
Net | 306,679 | ||
Venue Management & Leaseholds | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | 232,856 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (46,929) | ||
Net | 185,927 | ||
Acquisitions—current year | 9,978 | ||
Acquisitions—prior year | 0 | ||
Foreign exchange | 2,518 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 0 | |
Net change | 12,496 | ||
Amortization | (6,046) | ||
Foreign exchange | 269 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | (7) | |
Net change | (5,784) | ||
Gross carrying amount | 245,352 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (52,713) | ||
Net | $ 192,639 | ||
Weighted-average lives of definite-lived intangible assets | 30 years | ||
Trademarks and naming rights [Member] | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | $ 180,865 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (79,349) | ||
Net | 101,516 | ||
Acquisitions—current year | 0 | ||
Acquisitions—prior year | 0 | ||
Foreign exchange | 3,729 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 0 | |
Net change | 3,729 | ||
Amortization | (4,556) | ||
Foreign exchange | (788) | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 2 | |
Net change | (5,342) | ||
Gross carrying amount | 184,594 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (84,691) | ||
Net | 99,903 | ||
Technology [Member] | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | 37,335 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (18,375) | ||
Net | 18,960 | ||
Acquisitions—current year | 0 | ||
Acquisitions—prior year | 0 | ||
Foreign exchange | (10) | ||
Other (2) | [1] | (5,612) | |
Net change | (5,622) | ||
Amortization | (2,959) | ||
Foreign exchange | 5 | ||
Other (2) | [1] | 5,706 | |
Net change | 2,752 | ||
Gross carrying amount | 31,713 | ||
Accumulated amortization | (15,623) | ||
Net | 16,090 | ||
Other intangible assets [Member] | |||
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward] | |||
Gross carrying amount | [2] | 10,414 | |
Accumulated amortization | [2] | (6,033) | |
Net | [2] | 4,381 | |
Acquisitions—current year | [2] | 0 | |
Acquisitions—prior year | [2] | 0 | |
Foreign exchange | [2] | 12 | |
Other (2) | [1],[2] | (540) | |
Net change | [2] | (528) | |
Amortization | [2] | (824) | |
Foreign exchange | [2] | 185 | |
Other (2) | [1],[2] | 440 | |
Net change | [2] | (199) | |
Gross carrying amount | [2] | 9,886 | |
Accumulated amortization | [2] | (6,232) | |
Net | [2] | $ 3,654 | |
[1] | Other primarily includes netdowns of fully amortized or impaired assets. | ||
[2] | Other primarily includes intangible assets for non-compete agreements. |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-l_2
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Definite-lived Intangibles Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | $ 49,709 | $ 51,901 |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (D
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022USD ($) | |
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Gross goodwill, beginning of period | $ 3,026,232 |
Accumulated impairment losses | (435,363) |
Net goodwill, beginning of period | 2,590,869 |
Acquisition—current year | 3,086 |
Acquisitions—prior year | 2,240 |
Dispositions | (1,792) |
Foreign exchange | 10,408 |
Gross goodwill, end of period | 3,040,174 |
Accumulated impairment losses | (435,363) |
Net goodwill, end of period | 2,604,811 |
Concerts [Member] | |
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Gross goodwill, beginning of period | 1,390,451 |
Accumulated impairment losses | (435,363) |
Net goodwill, beginning of period | 955,088 |
Acquisition—current year | 3,086 |
Acquisitions—prior year | 6,164 |
Dispositions | (1,792) |
Foreign exchange | (4,227) |
Gross goodwill, end of period | 1,393,682 |
Accumulated impairment losses | (435,363) |
Net goodwill, end of period | 958,319 |
Ticketing [Member] | |
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Gross goodwill, beginning of period | 930,064 |
Accumulated impairment losses | 0 |
Net goodwill, beginning of period | 930,064 |
Acquisition—current year | 0 |
Acquisitions—prior year | 5,864 |
Dispositions | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 3,127 |
Gross goodwill, end of period | 939,055 |
Accumulated impairment losses | 0 |
Net goodwill, end of period | 939,055 |
Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | |
Changes in carrying amount of goodwill [Roll Forward] | |
Gross goodwill, beginning of period | 705,717 |
Accumulated impairment losses | 0 |
Net goodwill, beginning of period | 705,717 |
Acquisition—current year | 0 |
Acquisitions—prior year | (9,788) |
Dispositions | 0 |
Foreign exchange | 11,508 |
Gross goodwill, end of period | 707,437 |
Accumulated impairment losses | 0 |
Net goodwill, end of period | $ 707,437 |
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Investments
LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Investments in Nonconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Cash and noncash proceeds from sale of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates | $ 60,300 | |
Deferred Purchase Price Consideration | 6,800 | |
Gain (Loss) on Investments | $ 132 | $ (55,933) |
LEASES (Significant Components
LEASES (Significant Components Of Operating Lease Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease cost | $ 63,761 | $ 55,299 |
Variable and short-term lease cost | 18,032 | 9,453 |
Sublease income | (970) | (2,282) |
Net lease cost | $ 80,823 | $ 62,470 |
LEASES (Supplemental Cash Flow
LEASES (Supplemental Cash Flow Information For Operating Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | $ 66,232 | $ 58,914 |
Lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations, net of terminations | $ 157,244 | $ 6,771 |
LEASES (Future Maturities of Op
LEASES (Future Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities) (Details) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022USD ($) |
Leases [Abstract] | |
April 1 - December 31, 2022 | $ 166,639 |
2023 | 247,013 |
2024 | 232,688 |
2025 | 216,901 |
2026 | 205,071 |
Thereafter | 1,689,663 |
Total lease payments | 2,757,975 |
Less: Interest | 910,315 |
Present value of lease liabilities | $ 1,847,660 |
LEASES (Weighted Average Remain
LEASES (Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate for Operating Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years) | 13 years 9 months 18 days | 13 years 2 months 12 days |
Weighted average discount rate | 5.94% | 6.10% |
Total lease payments due under operating leases that have not yet commenced | $ 184.2 | |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Lease term for operating leases that have not yet commenced | 2 years | |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Lease term for operating leases that have not yet commenced | 27 years |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Assets
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Assets and Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 |
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | $ 852,653 | $ 620,980 |
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | 852,653 | 620,980 |
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member] | ||
Fair Value Disclosure, Asset and Liability, Not Measured at Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Cash equivalents | $ 0 | $ 0 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair V
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair Value of Debt) (Details) - Level 2 [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
6.5% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027 [Member] | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of senior notes | $ 1,278,408 | $ 1,315,284 |
3.75% Senior Secured Notes Due 2028 [Member] | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of senior notes | 471,290 | 498,380 |
4.75% Senior Notes due 2027 [Member] | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of senior notes | 927,134 | 978,358 |
4.875% Senior Notes Due 2024 [Member] | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of senior notes | 578,404 | 582,952 |
5.625% Senior Notes Due 2026 [Member] | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of senior notes | 305,865 | 310,284 |
2.5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2023 | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of convertible senior notes | 972,725 | 996,369 |
2.0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 [Member] | ||
Debt Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Estimated fair values of convertible senior notes | $ 518,376 | $ 531,040 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair_2
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Fair Value Measured On A Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Gain (Loss) on Investments | $ (132) | $ 55,933 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LI_2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Details) - Astroworld Festival | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022numberOfClaims | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | 450 |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Loss Contingency, New Claims Filed, Number | 450 |
EQUITY (Accumulated Other Compr
EQUITY (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2022USD ($) | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | $ (147,964) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 61,721 |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | 1,902 |
Net other comprehensive income | 63,623 |
Balance at March 31, 2022 | (84,341) |
Accumulated Gain (Loss), Net, Cash Flow Hedge, Parent | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | (8,558) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 23,969 |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | 1,902 |
Net other comprehensive income | 25,871 |
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 17,313 |
Foreign Currency Items [Member] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward] | |
Balance at December 31, 2021 | (139,406) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 37,752 |
Amount reclassified from AOCI | 0 |
Net other comprehensive income | 37,752 |
Balance at March 31, 2022 | $ (101,654) |
EQUITY (Weighted Average Common
EQUITY (Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||
Weighted average common shares—basic | 221,890,625 | 214,531,958 |
Weighted average common shares—diluted | 221,890,625 | 214,531,958 |
EQUITY (Antidilutive Securities
EQUITY (Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings per Share) (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding | 22,375,537 | 23,264,207 |
Options to purchase shares of common stock [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding | 6,705,816 | 8,334,027 |
Restricted and deferred stock awards—unvested [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding | 3,805,686 | 3,066,145 |
Conversion shares related to the convertible senior notes [Member] | ||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | ||
Number of anti-dilutive potentially issuable shares excluded from diluted common shares outstanding | 11,864,035 | 11,864,035 |
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Concerts R
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Concerts Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 1,802,808 | $ 290,609 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Concerts [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 1,207,825 | $ 239,416 |
Percentage of Concert revenue to consolidated revenue | 67.00% | 82.40% |
Percentage of Concerts revenue from events and festivals | 95.00% |
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Ticketing
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Ticketing Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 1,802,808 | $ 290,609 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 480,399 | $ 28,322 |
Percentage of Ticketing revenue to consolidated revenue | 26.60% | 9.70% |
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Ticketin_2
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Ticketing Contract Advances) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | $ 18,527 | $ 10,621 | |
Ticketing [Member] | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Amortization of non-recoupable ticketing contract advances | 18,500 | $ 10,600 | |
Prepaid Expenses [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Ticketing contract advances | 87,600 | $ 90,500 | |
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Ticketing contract advances | $ 97,500 | $ 86,500 |
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Sponsorshi
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Sponsorship & Advertising Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 1,802,808 | $ 290,609 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 115,689 | $ 22,647 |
Percentage of The Sponsorship & Advertising revenue to consolidated revenue | 6.40% | 7.80% |
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Performanc
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Performance Obligation) (Details) - Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2022USD ($) |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | |
Revenue related to future benefits to be provided by the Company | $ 1,200 |
Percentage of revenue on contracts to be recognized during the remainder of current year | 39.00% |
Percentage of revenue on contracts to be recognized next year | 22.00% |
Percentage of revenue on contracts to be recognized in two years | 19.00% |
Percentage of revenue to be recognized on contracts thereafter | 20.00% |
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Deferred R
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Deferred Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||||
Deferred revenue, current | $ 4,049,866 | $ 2,774,792 | $ 1,800,000 | |
Recognition of deferred revenue | 335,828 | $ 47,828 | ||
Concerts [Member] | ||||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||||
Recognition of deferred revenue | 278,546 | 37,824 | ||
Ticketing [Member] | ||||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||||
Recognition of deferred revenue | 23,043 | 4,421 | ||
Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | ||||
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items] | ||||
Recognition of deferred revenue | $ 34,239 | $ 5,583 |
SEGMENT DATA Segment Data (Deta
SEGMENT DATA Segment Data (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 1,802,808 | $ 290,609 |
Direct operating expenses | 1,071,022 | 133,966 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 570,182 | 322,853 |
Depreciation and amortization | 100,469 | 108,876 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 1,665 | 138 |
Corporate expenses | 32,410 | 27,948 |
Operating income (loss) | 27,060 | (303,172) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 46,489 | 18,937 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Concerts [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 1,207,825 | 239,416 |
Direct operating expenses | 910,277 | 113,904 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 384,118 | 207,847 |
Depreciation and amortization | 61,163 | 62,886 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 1,868 | 138 |
Corporate expenses | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | (149,601) | (145,359) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 31,993 | 6,653 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 480,399 | 28,322 |
Direct operating expenses | 150,306 | 17,832 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 147,456 | 94,668 |
Depreciation and amortization | 28,052 | 36,478 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | (203) | 0 |
Corporate expenses | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | 154,788 | (120,656) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 11,503 | 9,675 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 115,689 | 22,647 |
Direct operating expenses | 12,357 | 2,821 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 36,100 | 19,103 |
Depreciation and amortization | 8,225 | 7,164 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 0 | 0 |
Corporate expenses | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | 59,007 | (6,441) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 1,752 | 1,160 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Other [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 813 | 815 |
Direct operating expenses | 0 | 0 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2,508 | 1,235 |
Depreciation and amortization | 51 | 11 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 0 | 0 |
Corporate expenses | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | (1,746) | (431) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 0 | 0 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Corporate Segment | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 0 | 0 |
Direct operating expenses | 0 | 0 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,978 | 2,337 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 0 | 0 |
Corporate expenses | 32,410 | 27,948 |
Operating income (loss) | (35,388) | (30,285) |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 1,241 | 1,449 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | (1,918) | (591) |
Direct operating expenses | (1,918) | (591) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 0 | 0 |
Depreciation and amortization | 0 | 0 |
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets | 0 | 0 |
Corporate expenses | 0 | 0 |
Operating income (loss) | 0 | 0 |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Additions | 0 | 0 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Concerts [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 652 | 591 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Ticketing [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 1,266 | 0 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Sponsorship and Advertising [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 0 | 0 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Other [Member] | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | 0 | 0 |
Intersegment Eliminations [Member] | Corporate Segment | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||
Revenue | $ 0 | $ 0 |