Venu Holding buys 50% stakes in Hipgnosis Artist Holdings, Welcome to the Machine for $3.25 million cash

• Venu Holding entered a binding term sheet to buy 50% stakes in Hipgnosis Artist Holdings LLC, Welcome to the Machine LLC.
• Transaction closed Aug. 17, 2026, with a USD 3.25 million cash payment for Hipgnosis Artist Holdings membership units.
• Deal positions Merck Mercuriadis as partner, tied to Venu’s content strategy for current venues, new amphitheaters.
• Ownership could be reduced unless Venu contributes up to USD 51.75 million within 90 days of a defined funding event.
• Term sheet unwinds if definitive documents are not signed within 90 days, requiring repayment, return of equity interests.

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