Eventbrite Inc. (EB) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by the Italian technology conglomerate Bending Spoons in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million. [1, 3, 7] Under the terms of the deal, Eventbrite stockholders will receive $4.50 in cash for each share, which represents an 82% premium over the company's 60-day volume-weighted average share price as of December 1, 2025. [3, 4, 6] The announcement, made on December 2, 2025, caused Eventbrite's stock to soar nearly 80% in premarket trading, with the price aligning closely with the acquisition price. [2, 3] The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by Eventbrite's Board of Directors, is expected to close in the first half of 2026. [4] Upon completion, Eventbrite will become a privately held company and its shares will no longer be traded on public markets. [1, 3]