Liberty Live Holdings Finalizes $1.116 Billion Exchange of Senior Debentures

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Liberty Live Holdings closed the exchange of $1.116 billion in old debentures for new ones, finalizing a significant debt restructuring and updating the previously disclosed amount.

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• Debenture Exchange Closed

  Liberty Live Holdings, Inc. closed the previously disclosed privately negotiated exchanges of approximately $1.116 billion aggregate principal amount of its 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2053 ("Old Debentures") for newly issued 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2053 ("New Debentures").

• New Indenture Established

  In connection with the issuance of the New Debentures, the Company entered into an indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, governing the terms of the new debt.

• Exchangeable into Live Nation Stock

  The New Debentures are unsecured senior obligations, exchangeable into cash based on the value of approximately 10.5 million shares of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. common stock, with an initial exchange price of approximately $104.91 per share.

• Remaining Old Debentures

  Approximately $34 million aggregate principal amount of Old Debentures remain outstanding after the exchange, which resulted in the cancellation of the exchanged Old Debentures.

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This 8-K filing finalizes a significant liability management transaction for Liberty Live Holdings, closing the previously announced exchange of its 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Debentures. The company exchanged approximately $1.116 billion in old debentures for new ones with identical interest rates and maturity, a material increase from the $1.014 billion initially announced on March 13, 2026. This transaction effectively refinances a substantial portion of the company's existing exchangeable debt, which is tied to its equity affiliate, Live Nation. The new debentures maintain the same exchange terms, allowing holders to receive cash based on Live Nation's stock value. This move provides clarity on the company's debt structure and its relationship with its Live Nation holdings, especially in light of the ongoing antitrust lawsuits against Live Nation mentioned in the recent 10-K. Investors should monitor the remaining $34 million in old debentures and any future actions regarding the Live Nation stake.