The German Competition Authority prohibits a merger on the ticket sale market for live entertainment (CTS Eventim / Four Artists)

Bundeskartellamt prohibits merger between CTS Eventim and Four Artists* The Bundeskartellamt has prohibited the planned acquisition by CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA of the majority of shares in the companies belonging to Konzert- und Veranstaltungsagentur Four Artists - Four Artists Booking Agentur GmbH and Four Artists Events GmbH. Andreas Mundt, President of the Bundeskartellamt: "As the operator of the largest ticketing system in Germany, CTS Eventim holds a dominant position in the market. Concert and tour organisers as well as advance booking offices are dependent on

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German Competition Authority, The German Competition Authority prohibits a merger on the ticket sale market for live entertainment (CTS Eventim / Four Artists), 23 November 2017, e-Competitions Mergers & Acquisitions in online platforms, Art. N° 85500

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