Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Major Shareholder Berkshire Hathaway Inc Sells 7,685 Shares
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a major shareholder in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA), sold 7,685 shares of the company's stock on January 16th for $83.72 per share, totaling over $643,000. This sale is part of a series of transactions between January 6th and January 16th, where Berkshire Hathaway sold approximately 330,518 shares of LLYVA. Despite these sales, Berkshire Hathaway still retains a significant stake of about 10.6 million shares, valued near $886 million.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc Sells 30,643 Shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Stock
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. sold 30,643 shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) on January 13th for approximately $2.54 million. This transaction is part of a larger series of sales by Berkshire Hathaway between January 6th and 16th, totaling about 330,518 shares for around $27.4 million. Despite these sales, Berkshire Hathaway remains a significant shareholder, holding approximately 10.6 million shares valued between $880-$910 million.
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Major Shareholder Berkshire Hathaway Inc Sells 20,226 Shares
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a major shareholder in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA), sold 20,226 shares on January 6th, among other sales between January 6th and 16th, totaling roughly 330,518 shares for about $27.4 million. Despite these sales, Berkshire Hathaway still retains a significant stake of 10.6-10.9 million shares, valued near $900 million. The stock is currently trading at $91.79, above its 50- and 200-day moving averages, with analysts maintaining a "Reduce" or "Sell" rating.
Insider Selling: Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Major Shareholder Sells 18,125 Shares of Stock
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a major shareholder in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA), sold 18,125 shares on January 15th for over $1.5 million. This transaction is part of a series of sales by Berkshire Hathaway between January 6th and 16th, totaling approximately 330,518 shares, though their stake remains substantial at about 10.6 million shares. The article also notes LLYVA's trading performance, lack of short interest, and a "Reduce"/"Sell" analyst consensus.
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Major Shareholder Berkshire Hathaway Inc Sells 44,100 Shares
Berkshire Hathaway Inc., a major shareholder in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (LLYVA), sold 44,100 shares on January 7th at $81.22, part of a larger cluster of sales totaling approximately 330,518 shares between January 6th and 16th, worth roughly $27.4 million. Despite these sales, Berkshire Hathaway still retains around 10.6 million shares, valued between $880 million and $910 million. The stock recently traded at $91.79, and analysts have a "Reduce" consensus rating, with Weiss Ratings reiterating a "Sell" rating.
Principal Financial Group Inc. Purchases 347,275 Shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A $LLYVA
Principal Financial Group Inc. significantly increased its stake in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (LLYVA) by 933.4% in the third quarter of 2025, acquiring an additional 347,275 shares. This purchase brings their total holdings to 384,482 shares, valued at approximately $36.26 million. Concurrently, a director of Liberty Media, Chase Carey, sold a substantial amount of his shares, reducing his ownership by nearly 47%.
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) experienced a significant 24.2% increase in short interest as of December 15th, totaling 900,103 shares. This represents 1.0% of the company's stock, with a short-interest ratio of 2.7 days. Despite a "Reduce" consensus rating from analysts, several institutional investors recently added to their positions, while a director sold a substantial amount of shares.
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Takes $3.19 Million Position in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C $LLYVK
Assenagon Asset Management S.A. recently acquired a new stake of $3.19 million in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (LLYVK). This comes amidst significant insider selling, with Director Chase Carey selling over $8 million in shares, reducing his ownership by nearly 47%. Analyst ratings for LLYVK are mixed, with an average "Reduce" rating, and the stock is currently trading near $84.45.
Insider Selling: Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (NASDAQ:LLYVK) Director Sells 83,536 Shares of Stock
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C Director Chase Carey sold 83,536 shares of the company's stock on December 17th for approximately $8.10 million, following a previous sale of 83,500 shares on December 16th. These sales reduced his ownership by 46.96%, leaving him with 94,356 shares. The stock has a MarketBeat consensus "Reduce" rating, a market cap of $7.76 billion, and a negative P/E ratio of -21.88.
Insider Selling: Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Director Sells 83,500 Shares of Stock
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Director Chase Carey sold a total of 167,036 shares of the company's stock over two days, valuing roughly $16.1 million. These transactions reduced his stake in the company by 46.95%. Despite these sales, institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. increased their holdings in LLYVA, which currently trades with a market capitalization of $7.55 billion and has a consensus analyst rating of "Reduce."
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (NASDAQ:LLYVK) Director Chase Carey Sells 83,500 Shares
Chase Carey, a Director at Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (NASDAQ:LLYVK), sold 83,500 shares on December 16th at $95.79, totaling approximately $7.99 million. This transaction, following another sale on December 17th, reduced his ownership by 46.95%, leaving him with 94,356 shares. LLYVK shares saw a slight increase of 0.2% on Thursday, trading at $84.47, and the company has a market capitalization of $7.76 billion.
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Director Chase Carey Sells 83,536 Shares
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) Director Chase Carey sold 83,536 shares on December 17th for approximately $8.10 million, following an earlier sale of 83,500 shares on December 16th for about $8.00 million. These transactions significantly reduced his holding by 46.96% to 94,356 shares. Analysts currently have a consensus "Reduce" rating on the stock, while the company's shares are trading up 0.3% at $82.14 with increased volume.
Liberty Live Holdings (Nasdaq: LLYVA) debuts as stand-alone company after split-off
Liberty Live Holdings (Nasdaq: LLYVA) has officially debuted as an independent, publicly traded company following its split-off from Liberty Media. The split involved exchanging Liberty Media Liberty Live shares for corresponding Liberty Live Group common stock. The company also assumed Liberty Media's significant 2.375% Exchangeable Senior Debentures due 2053, linked to Live Nation common stock, and reconstituted its board and appointed new executive officers to oversee its new corporate structure and multiple share classes.
Gabelli Funds LLC Sells 1,700,064 Shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A $LLYVA
Gabelli Funds LLC significantly reduced its stake in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ:LLYVA) by 97.1%, selling 1,700,064 shares and retaining 51,232 shares. Other institutional investors made smaller adjustments, with overall institutional ownership at approximately 25.07%. The stock trades around $81.71 with a negative P/E and an average analyst rating of "Reduce."
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C $LLYVK Shares Bought by Amundi
Amundi has increased its stake in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (NASDAQ:LLYVK) by 19.3% in the second quarter, now owning 214,190 shares valued at $17,189,000. Other institutional investors like Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. and CWM LLC have also adjusted their positions, indicating sustained institutional interest in the company. Despite these purchases, analysts currently rate the stock as "Reduce."
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A $LLYVA Shares Sold by Gamco Investors INC. ET AL
Gamco Investors significantly reduced its stake in Liberty Media - Liberty Live Series A ($LLYVA) during Q2 by 87.9%, selling 300,595 shares. While other institutions like Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan increased their positions, hedge funds and institutions now hold approximately 25.07% of the stock. Analysts currently rate the stock as "Reduce" with a market cap of $7.44 billion and a negative PE ratio.
Liberty Media Charts New Course with Leadership and Structural Overhaul
Liberty Media Corporation is undergoing a major corporate transformation involving a strategic separation and executive leadership changes. A key part of this restructuring is the spin-off of Liberty Live Holdings, set to finalize on December 15, 2025. These strategic moves, coupled with insider share purchases and positive analyst revisions, indicate a new chapter for the company, resulting in two distinct publicly traded entities.
122,880 Shares in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A $LLYVA Purchased by Norges Bank
Norges Bank recently acquired 122,880 shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (LLYVA), valued at approximately $9.77 million, establishing a 0.13% stake in the company. Other institutional investors like Deutsche Bank AG, JNE Partners LLP, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. also significantly adjusted their positions in LLYVA. The stock currently has a market capitalization of $7.44 billion with limited analyst coverage, resulting in an average "Reduce" rating.
Split-Off of Liberty Live Holdings Approved at Liberty Media’s Special Meeting of Stockholders and Liberty Media Announces Final Terms of Reattribution
Liberty Media's stockholders approved the split-off of Liberty Live Holdings, which will become an independent, publicly traded company. The split-off is expected to be effective on December 15, 2025, after which Liberty Live Holdings will trade under new symbols on Nasdaq and OTC Markets. Concurrently, Liberty Media will reattribute $421.7 million in net asset value between its Formula One Group and Liberty Live Group.
Legal & General Group Plc Purchases 13,257 Shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C $LLYVK
Legal & General Group Plc has increased its stake in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (NASDAQ:LLYVK) by 26.0%, now holding 64,225 shares valued at approximately $5.213 million. Other institutional investors like Deutsche Bank AG and Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank also modified their positions. The stock currently has a consensus "Reduce" rating from analysts and is trading below its 50-day simple moving average.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Buys 139,055 Shares of Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A $LLYVA
JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its stake in Liberty Media - Live Series A (LLYVA) by 56.1% in Q2, acquiring an additional 139,055 shares to hold a total of 386,705 shares valued at approximately $30.7 million. Other institutional investors like Vanguard and Deutsche Bank also adjusted their positions, with Deutsche Bank notably adding 466,082 shares. Institutional investors collectively own about 25.07% of LLYVA, while analyst sentiment remains negative, reflected in an average rating of "Reduce."
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A $LLYVA Shares Sold by HBK Investments L P
HBK Investments L P significantly reduced its stake in Liberty Live Series A (LLYVA) by 98.7% in Q2, selling over 14.5 million shares while retaining 185,431 shares valued at approximately $14.74 million. Other institutional investors like Mitsubishi UFJ, CWM, Bessemer Group, and PNC Financial Services Group made smaller adjustments to their holdings. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.07 billion and a consensus "Reduce" rating from Wall Street analysts.
Liberty Media Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Liberty Media Corporation announced its third quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting strong performance for Formula One Group and the recent acquisition of MotoGP. Key developments include renewed F1 agreements, Apple becoming a new US broadcast partner, and the upcoming split-off of Liberty Live. The report also details financial figures for Formula 1 and MotoGP, along with corporate updates and cash and debt information.
Liberty Media Corporation Q3 2025 Financial Results
Liberty Media Corporation announced its Q3 2025 financial results, showing significant growth in its Formula One Group revenue and operating income, driven by renewed agreements and new partnerships. The company also highlighted the acquisition of MotoGP and the upcoming split-off of its Liberty Live Group. Management expressed confidence in Formula 1's global popularity and MotoGP's monetization opportunities.
KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS Acquires 900 Shares of Liberty Media Corporation – Liberty Live Series C $LLYVK
KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS increased its stake in Liberty Media Corporation – Liberty Live Series C (LLYVK) by acquiring 900 shares. Several other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in LLYVK, with notable boosts from KBC Group NV, Cerity Partners LLC, and HB Wealth Management LLC. The company operates in the media, communications, and entertainment industries, primarily in North America and the United Kingdom, and has received a "hold" rating from Zacks Research.
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Decreases Holdings in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C $LLYVK
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC reduced its stake in Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series C (NASDAQ:LLYVK) by 9.3% in the last quarter, selling 73,188 shares and holding 714,721 shares valued at $57.46 million. Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in LLYVK, which has seen its stock performance fluctuate and received a "hold" rating from Zacks Research.
Liberty Media Corporation Announces Virtual Special Meeting of Stockholders in Connection with Liberty Live Group Split-Off - Yahoo Finance
Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LLYVA, LLYVB, LLYVK) has announced a virtual special meeting for its stockholders on December 12, 2025, to vote on the proposed split-off of Liberty Live Group. The split-off is expected to be completed as soon as practicable following the stockholder vote, anticipated for December 15, 2025, pending satisfaction of all conditions. Stockholders will vote on matters related to the Reattribution of assets and liabilities between the Formula One Group and the Liberty Live Group prior to the split-off.
Liberty Media Corporation Announces Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
Liberty Media Corporation announced its third quarter 2025 earnings release and an accompanying conference call scheduled for Wednesday, November 5th at 10:00 a.m. E.T. The company will issue a press release with results before market trading, and the call will discuss financial performance, outlook, and other matters. Interested participants can access the press release and webcast through Liberty Media's investor relations website.
Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A's (LLYVA) Sell (D) Rating Reiterated at Weiss Ratings
Weiss Ratings has reiterated a "sell (d)" rating for Liberty Media Corporation - Liberty Live Series A (NASDAQ: LLYVA), despite Zacks Research upgrading the stock to a "hold." The company's shares opened at $84.21, with a market capitalization of $7.74 billion, and recently reported an earnings per share miss of ($1.93), significantly below analysts' expectations. The article also details recent institutional trading activity in the company's stock.
Derek Chang named President and CEO of Liberty Media
Derek Chang has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Liberty Media, effective February 1, 2025. This appointment comes as Liberty Media plans to split off its Liberty Live Group into a separate public entity. Chang brings extensive leadership experience from various global media, sports, and entertainment companies.
LIBERTY MEDIA SPINNING OFF LIVE NATION STAKE
Liberty Media plans to spin off its controlling stake in Live Nation Entertainment by distributing shares to its shareholders through a new company named Liberty Live. This move aims to simplify Liberty Media's structure and directly monetize its Live Nation holdings. The transaction is expected to be tax-free for shareholders.
John Malone Moves to Simplify Empire With Spinoff of Liberty Live
John Malone's Liberty Media is simplifying its corporate structure by spinning off Liberty Live Group. This move will separate its live entertainment holdings, including stakes in Live Nation and Quint, from its motorsports businesses like Formula One. CEO Greg Maffei is set to step down as part of this restructuring.
Liberty Media announces live spin-off, CEO to exit
Liberty Media is set to spin off its live interests into a new public company, Liberty Live, which will hold its Live Nation shares and Quint. This restructuring aims to simplify Liberty Media's capital structure and reduce its discount to net asset value. President and CEO Greg Maffei, who led the company for 19 years, will step down at the end of 2024, with John Malone taking over as interim CEO.
Liberty Media to spin off assets; CEO Greg Maffei to step down at year-end
Liberty Media announced plans to spin off most assets, excluding Formula One, into a new publicly traded company called Liberty Live, with CEO Greg Maffei stepping down at year-end. Chairman John Malone will become interim CEO of Liberty Media. Additionally, Charter Communications will acquire Liberty Broadband in an all-stock transaction, further simplifying Malone's overall business empire.
Liberty Media To Split-Off Liberty SiriusXM In 3Q24
Liberty Media is set to split off Liberty SiriusXM into a new public company, which will continue as SiriusXM, in the third quarter of 2024. This transaction, intended to be tax-free for stockholders, aims to simplify the ownership structure, enhance liquidity, and eliminate the tracking stock discount. Following the split, former LSXM stockholders will own approximately 81% of New SiriusXM, which will continue to focus on content innovation and generate strong cash flow.
Demand for Taylor Swift concert tickets exceeded every expectation, says Liberty Media CEO
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei discussed the overwhelming demand for Taylor Swift concert tickets on Live Nation during the company's annual investor day. He also touched upon the company's plans to split off the Atlanta Braves. The article highlights Maffei's insights from his interview with CNBC's David Faber.
Liberty Media Sells Its Entire Stake In iHeartMedia.
Liberty Media has sold its entire stake in iHeartMedia through a block trade of nearly 6 million Class A shares for $25.25 each, netting over $150 million. This sale, along with earlier smaller stock sales, marks the end of Liberty Media's investment in iHeartMedia, which originated from acquiring the company's debt that later converted to equity. Liberty Media, majority owner of SiriusXM, previously had Department of Justice approval to increase its ownership in iHeartMedia up to 50%.
Liberty Media CEO Sees Amazon Driving Big Tech’s TV Sports Rights Ambitions
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei believes Amazon is leading the charge for Big Tech platforms to acquire more international sports rights, driven by their increasing involvement in agreements like NFL games. Maffei highlighted the growing seriousness of Amazon's investments in sports content and predicted other tech giants would follow suit. He also noted that the break up of the cable bundle and pressure on regional sports networks are contributing factors to Silicon Valley's pursuit of global sports rights.
Is Billionaire John Malone Controlling the Music You Listen to?
Billionaire John Malone's Liberty Media significantly increased its stake in iHeartMedia following a Department of Justice decision, making him a dominant force in the music industry. This move, opposed by public interest groups, raises concerns about corporate concentration and its impact on artist choice, consumer options, and local advertisers, according to Public Citizen's Alex Harman. Critics argue that such mergers undermine competition and limit the diversity of music programming available to the public.
Liberty Media's John Malone still believes in the future of live events despite coronavirus
Liberty Media Chairman John Malone expressed his continued optimism for live events during the company's annual meeting, despite the coronavirus pandemic. He believes that human beings' gregarious nature will drive demand and that a therapy or vaccine will eventually return life closer to normal, creating opportunities in live events for those with a long-term view. Malone highlighted continued demand, citing low refund rates for postponed concerts and deferred Atlanta Braves tickets.
‘Liberty Media already has far too much control over the music ecosystem’: Artist & consumer rights groups oppose iHeart Media buyout
Artist and consumer rights groups are opposing Liberty Media's potential acquisition of a larger stake in iHeartMedia, arguing it would create a monopoly in the music radio industry. They contend that Liberty Media, which already owns SiriusXM and a significant stake in Live Nation, would gain too much control, leading to fewer options and higher prices for listeners, and further disadvantages for artists regarding airplay, venue access, and royalty rates. The groups have sent an open letter to the Department of Justice and Judiciary Committees urging them to reject the acquisition.
Executive reshuffle: Liberty Media Corporation
Liberty Media Corporation, which holds a 34% stake in Live Nation, has announced several internal executive changes. Mark Carleton has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Shean transitions to a senior adviser role, and Albert Rosenthaler becomes chief corporate developer officer. These changes are part of an organizational benefit strategy led by president and CEO Greg Maffei.
Liberty Media to recapitalize into three separate tracking stocks
Liberty Media announced its plan to reclassify its common stock into three new tracking stock groups: Liberty Braves Group, Liberty Media Group, and Liberty Sirius Group. The company expects to finalize the creation of these new tracking stocks in the first half of 2016. This strategy allows for separate securities that track the financial performance of specific business units, a method previously employed by Liberty Media Chairman John Malone in 2012.
The Web of Deals That John Malone Weaves (Published 2015)
John C. Malone's companies, Liberty Interactive and Liberty Media, announced complex deals involving spinoffs and tracking stocks to "unlock value" for shareholders and provide greater investor choice. These moves, typical of Mr. Malone's intricate investment strategies, follow other significant acquisitions and stake purchases in the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. The transactions are designed to be tax-free and optimize capital structure.
Liberty Media CEO Maffei Gets Contract Extension
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has secured a contract extension to remain at the helm of the media company through 2019. Under his leadership since early 2006, Liberty Media has pursued an aggressive expansion strategy. Maffei emphasized the company's focus on acquiring durable assets and leveraging cheap financing to build value in the marketplace.
Greg Maffei Named Chairman Sirius XM, Live Nation
Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media Corp, has been appointed chairman of Sirius XM Radio, effective April 10. This follows Liberty Media taking control of Sirius XM in January and Maffei's earlier appointment as non-executive chairman of Live Nation Entertainment. Liberty Media is a major shareholder in Live Nation and holds interests in various media, communications, and entertainment businesses including SiriusXM and Live Nation.
Live Nation Names Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei Chairman
Live Nation Entertainment has appointed Liberty Media president and CEO Greg Maffei as its new nonexecutive chairman. Liberty Media is Live Nation's largest shareholder, holding over a 26 percent stake. Maffei, who has served on Live Nation's board since 2011, replaces former chairman Irving Azoff.
Irving Azoff quits Live Nation
Irving Azoff, chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, has resigned from the company, including his roles as CEO of Front Line Management Group and director. Liberty Media Corporation increased its stake in Live Nation by purchasing 1.7 million shares from Azoff. Azoff plans to return to entrepreneurial endeavors, while Michael Rapino will continue to lead Live Nation.
