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CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA ETR: EVD reported higher revenue, earnings and ticket volumes for the first half of 2026, supported by growth in Live Entertainment, continued expansion in Ticketing and an initial contribution from its LA28 Olympic Games ticketing contract.

CTS Eventim trades at a steep discount to Live Nation despite superior fundamentals and recent insider buying, presenting a compelling re-rating opportunity. Market fears (AI disintermediation, asset-heavy pivot, client loss, flat guidance) are exaggerated or misinterpreted; the vertically integrated model and contracts protect EVD's moat. Insider conviction is strong: the controlling shareholder and board have…