Ticketmaster's international business boosted Live Nation's ticketing segment in 2Q. Ticketmaster's 2Q revenue climbed 15% to $852 million, and its adjusted operating income rose 14% to $331 million on 90 million fee-bearing tickets sold. Out of 16 million net new tickets added year to date, international markets accounted for 85%. International ticket volume climbed to 39 million tickets sold, up 12%, with gross transaction value up 20%, led by strong activity in South America. North American secondary ticket volume remained flat as sports gross transaction value growth offset declining concert activity in the resale market.

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