M&A Deal Summary

Ticketmaster Entertainment Acquires Sherpa.be

On September 9, 2014, Ticketmaster Entertainment acquired internet software and services company Sherpa.be

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Ticketmaster Entertainment’s 2nd transaction in the Internet Software and Services sector.
  • This is Ticketmaster Entertainment’s 1st transaction in Belgium.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2014-09-09
Target Sherpa.be
Sector Internet Software and Services
Buyer(s) Ticketmaster Entertainment
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Sherpa.be

Groot-Bijgaarden, Belgium
Sherpa is a Belgian ticket agent for a wide range of live events, theatres and festivals, with clients including the largest promoters such as Studio 100, Music Hall Group and Live Nation.

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Buyer

Ticketmaster Entertainment

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Consumer Services
DESCRIPTION

Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC is an event ticketing, live entertainment, and eCommerce company in the United States, Canada, and internationally.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 13
Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A 2 of 7
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 5 of 13
Country: Belgium M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2014 M&A 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-03-10 Paciolan

Irvine, California, United States

Paciolan, Inc. engages in ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and analytics solutions with over 37 years of experience serving more than 500 live entertainment organizations. Paciolan enables the sale of more than 120 million tickets per year by powering over 120 college athletic programs, more than 100 professional sports and arenas organizations, 75 performing arts venues, and several regional ticketing partners who serve hundreds of venues.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-09-11 Eventjoy

Menlo Park, California, United States

Eventjoy is a provider of tools for event organizers that includes online ticketing, event websites, event mobile apps (iOS and Android), analytics, social media, and attendee communications.

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