Eventbrite Announces $100 Million Share Repurchase Program

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE:EB), a global events marketplace, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $100 million of outstanding Class A common stock. Under the program, Eventbrite may purchase shares of Class A common stock through open market purchases, block trades, privately negotiated transactions, accelerated share repurchase transactions, and/or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans, in compliance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements. The volume and timing of any repurchases will be subject to general market conditions, as well as Eventbrite’s management of capital, general business conditions, other investment opportunities, and other factors. The repurchase program does not obligate Eventbrite to repurchase any specific number of shares, has no time limit, and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time at the company’s discretion.

Eventbrite currently expects to fund the repurchase program from existing cash and cash equivalents and/or future cash flows. As of December 31, 2023, Eventbrite had available liquidity of approximately $391.1 million. Eventbrite had approximately 86,206,862 shares of Class A common stock and 15,661,433 shares of Class B common stock outstanding as of February 29, 2024.

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About Eventbrite

Eventbrite is a global events marketplace that serves event creators and eventgoers in nearly 180 countries. Since inception, Eventbrite has been at the center of the experience economy, transforming the way people organize and attend events. The company was founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz, and Renaud Visage, with a vision to build a self-service platform that would make it possible for anyone to create and sell tickets to live experiences. With over 300 million tickets distributed for over 5 million total events in 2023, Eventbrite is where people all over the world discover new things to do or new ways to do more of what they love. Eventbrite has also earned industry recognition as a top employer with special designations that include a coveted spot on Fast Company’s prestigious The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies and Fast Company’s Brands That Matter lists, the Great Place to Work® Award in the U.S., and Inc.'s Best-Led Companies honor. Learn more at www.eventbrite.com.