AD HOC DISCLOSURE

Public disclosure of inside information in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulation)

European Commission gives green light for exercising of call-option to acquire 17% of the share capital of France Billet

Munich, 16 October 2024 – The European Commission has informed CTS EVENTIM AG & Co. KGaA that it has no antitrust or other objections to the exercising of the call-option to acquire a further 17% of the share capital of France Billet. The approval was issued free of restrictions and conditions. It was a prerequisite for increasing the shareholding in France Billet from 48% to 65%.  

CTS EVENTIM exercised the abovementioned option on 2 August 2023 and issued a corresponding ad-hoc disclosure.

About CTS EVENTIM

CTS EVENTIM is the number one provider of ticketing services in Europe and number two in the world. Over 300 million tickets per year are marketed using the Company’s systems – through physical box offices and mobile/online portals. According to Pollstar’s global rankings for 2023, the EVENTIM Group is the second-biggest promoter in the world. In addition, CTS EVENTIM operates some of Europe’s most renowned venues. CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA (ISIN DE 0005470306) has been listed on the stock exchange since 2000 and is a member of the MDAX segment. In 2023, the Group generated revenue of EUR 2.4 billion across more than 25 countries.

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