Bending Spoons to Acquire Eventbrite for $500 Million

"Simpson Thacher represented Bending Spoons S.p.A. in the announced acquisition of Eventbrite, Inc. for $4.50 per share in cash, valuing Eventbrite at approximately $500 million. The transaction is expected to close by the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions. Eventbrite operates a global events marketplace in nearly 180 countries."

Simpson Thacher represented Bending Spoons S.p.A. in connection with its announced acquisition of Eventbrite, Inc. The transaction provides for the acquisition of Eventbrite for $4.50 per share in cash, which values Eventbrite at approximately $500 million of equity value. The acquisition is expected to close by the second quarter of calendar year 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and required approvals. Eventbrite is a global events marketplace serving event creators and event-goers in nearly 180 countries. Simpson Thacher represented Bending Spoons S.p.A. with a team composed by: Eric Swedenburg, Anthony Vernace, Matthew Fisher, Kimberly Guo and Conor Gutierrez (M&A); William Golden (Capital Markets); Gillian Emmett Moldowan and Alan Fenyes (Executive Compensation & Employee Benefits); James Talbot and Christian Bond (IP); Karen Kazmerzak and Daniel Owsley (Antitrust); Mick Tuesley, Thomas Lopez and Feven Yohannes (CFIUS/FDI); Abram Ellis, Jim Perry and Claire Cahoon (Regulatory & Compliance); Alec Jarvis and Jessica Berman (Tax); Carleigh Rodriguez and Erin Magoffie (Environmental); and Krista McManus (Real Estate).

Bending Spoons to Acquire Eventbrite for $500 Million

Read the full story

Cookie Preferences

Strictly Necessary

Analytics & Statistics

Marketing & Ads