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Global music company
universalmusic.com- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, United States
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 15,000+
Latest news about Universal Music Group (UMG)
Company announcements
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UMG reports Q1 2026 financial results
Revenue flat YoY at €2,900M, up 8.1% in constant currency. Adjusted EBITDA €636M, down 3.8% YoY. Announces €1B share buyback and Spotify stake monetization.
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UMG appoints Sam Hu as Managing Director of China
He will oversee Universal Music China operations, artist development, and international expansion, reporting to Timothy Xu.
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UMG confirms receipt of unsolicited proposal
The Board of Directors received a non-binding proposal from Pershing Square Capital Management and will review it per fiduciary duties. UMG expresses confidence in its strategy.
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UMG announces €500 million share buyback program
The program, executed by an independent broker, underscores confidence in strategy and growth. It prioritizes reinvestment while maintaining dividends. CFO Matt Ellis cites valuation dislocation.
Media coverage
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UMG to sell half its Spotify stake amid $6.4B bid
Universal Music Group will sell half its Spotify shares to fund a larger buyback program after receiving a $6.4 billion takeover bid from Bill Ackman...
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Universal Music Group Reports Steady Q1 Revenue Amid Weak Dollar
Universal Music Group UMG released its first-quarter financial results, revealing that revenue remained flat year-over-year due to a weaker dollar. Strong performance was noted in...
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Universal Music Artists Can Reap Millions From Spotify Stock Sale, Thanks to Taylor Swift
Years ago, as part of her negotiation process to sign with UMG, Swift demanded that the company pay out artists — regardless of debts they...
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Universal Music Logs Strong Subscriptions, Streaming Revenue Growth
The music company behind Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift said revenue for the three months to the end of...
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