NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Eventbrite, Inc. (NYSE:
EB), a global ticketing and event technology platform, opened for
trading today on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol “EB” following its initial
public offering.
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Julia Hartz, Eventbrite CEO in front of the NYSE facade. (Photo Credit: NYSE)
Eventbrite CEO and Co-Founder Julia Hartz, joined by members of the
company’s founders and senior executive team, rang the NYSE Opening
Bell®, followed by a visit to the Designated Market Maker location on
the Trading Floor to observe the price discovery process. The process
culminated with the ringing of the First Trade Bell by Hartz, which
signified the opening of the stock.
Eventbrite, which has more than 1,000 employees in 14 offices around the
world, marked the milestone today by bringing together its global
workforce with event creators in local markets to celebrate.
“What started as a vision to help anyone sell tickets to events has
grown into a robust platform that enables more than 700,000 creators
around the globe to build businesses around their passions,” said Julia
Hartz, CEO and Co-founder of Eventbrite.
“We’re honored to join the NYSE today as we continue to provide creators
with the tools and technologies to connect with their audiences and
deliver successful, compelling experiences that enrich the lives of
their attendees. This is an exciting milestone for everyone who has
worked so hard to build this company and an important step in our
journey of bringing the world together through live experiences.”
“We’re pleased to welcome Eventbrite to the NYSE’s community of the
world’s leading companies,” said NYSE President Stacey Cunningham.
“Today’s IPO marks the next chapter in Eventbrite’s growth, and we’re
proud to be the venue of choice for its listing. We congratulate
Eventbrite on its public debut and look forward to celebrating many more
exciting milestones in the company’s history.”
The NYSE is home to many of the world’s iconic brands, technology
innovators and emerging growth companies shaping the global economic
landscape. For more information on listing on the New York Stock
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About Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a global ticketing and event technology platform. The
company powered millions of events in more than 170 countries in 2017.
Eventbrite’s comprehensive platform enables creators of all shapes and
sizes with tools and resources to seamlessly plan, promote, and produce
live events around the world.
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