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Live Nation says Ticketmaster breakup serves no purpose, US DOJ, states should settle

( February 19, 2026, 14:50 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Live Nation Entertainment said a US judge's order dismissing the government's antitrust claims over concert promotion undermines any serious argument for breaking up Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Dan Wall,  executive vice president for corporate and regulatory affairs, said it also means that separating Live Nation the concert promoter from Ticketmaster would not serve any remedial purpose, let alone be a legally permissible remedy. "Cases in this posture nearly always settle, and with the prospect of structural relief off the table, that is what should happen in this case now. Live Nation is ready to make that happen with DOJ and any State Attorney General committed to realistic, common-sense solutions to the remaining issues. We understand that any settlement needs to be meaningful for our venue customers, for artists, and of course for fans. That is what we want, too," Wall said.Blog post follows below. See attached file....

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