Liberty Media receives European Commission approval for Dorna deal
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 23 2025
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Acquisition Approval: Liberty Media has received unconditional approval from the European Commission to acquire Dorna Sports, with the transaction expected to close by July 3.
Transaction Details: Liberty Media will acquire 84% of Dorna, valuing the company at EUR 4.3 billion, while Dorna management will retain a 16% stake and existing debt will remain post-acquisition.
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Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. consists of its ownership in Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (Live Nation), its wholly owned subsidiary Quint and other minority investments. The Company is primarily engaged in the entertainment and hospitality industries. The Company operates in two segments, namely Quint and Live Nation. Quint designs, develops, and sells official ticket-inclusive hospitality and single to multi-day experiential packages (including on or off-site experiences, transportation, and hotel accommodations) throughout the world. Live Nation is a live entertainment ticketing sales and marketing company, connecting over 788 million fans across all of its concerts and ticketing platforms in 51 countries. Live Nation is a producer of live music concerts. It offers music advertising networks for corporate brands.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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