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U2 Net $19 Million in Live Nation Shares In Touring Deal

U2 are set to receive 1.56 million shares of Live Nation, worth roughly $19 million, as part of the 12-year touring contract the band signed with the concert giant earlier this year. The deal, which was signed in March, includes the band’s tours, merchandising and their official website. The contract is not an all-encompassing 360 [...]

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18:00 on October 19 2008

U2 - U2 Land Shares From Live Nation Bosses

ContactMusic — Rockers U2 have been given a financial boost after landing 1.56 million shares from their concert promoters Live Nation. The generous move, worth over $18 million ... more info
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06:01 on October 20 2008

U2 Net $19 Million in Live Nation Shares In Touring Deal

Rolling Stone — U2 are set to receive 1.56 million shares of Live Nation, worth roughly $19 million, as part of the 12-year touring contract the band signed with the concert giant earlie... more info
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09:47 on October 20 2008

U2 to earn $19 million in Live Nation shares

NME — U2 are on course to earn $19 million as part of the deal they recently signed with Live Nation. more info
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09:47 on October 20 2008

U2 to earn $19 million in Live Nation shares

NME — U2 are on course to earn $19 million as part of the deal they recently signed with Live Nation. more info
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15:25 on October 20 2008

It's a beautiful payday for U2

U2 scoop £10m before playing a note as part of a huge deal with gig promoters Live Nation more info
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