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Universal Music Group (UMG)

Global music company

universalmusic.com

Headquarters: Santa Monica, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 15,000+
Industry: Entertainment Production

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Latest news about Universal Music Group (UMG)

In short: UMG rejected a $65 billion takeover bid from Pershing Square, expanded its AI copyright litigation, and renewed its licensing with TikTok.

Company announcements

July 30 UMG

UMG reports Q2 and H1 2026 financial results

Revenue grew 10.5% to €3,294 million in Q2 and 5.3% to €6,194 million in H1, with subscription streaming up 14.3% and 9.0% respectively.

July 23 UMG

UMG appoints Tseyin Foo as President, Global Supply Chain

She will lead global supply chain, strengthening capabilities for digital partnerships, physical formats, and merchandise.

June 30 UMG

UMG's Virgin Music Group unveils new global leadership team

The team combines executives from VMG and Downtown to strengthen local expertise and expand global services for independent artists.

June 9 UMG

UMG successfully prices €1.0bn of new Eurobond Notes

The offering includes €500m of 3.375% notes due 2030 and €500m of 4.125% notes due 2036.

Media coverage

July 31 Yahoo Finance

Universal Music stock crashes 25% on subscription miss

Key takeawaysUniversal Music Group shares closed 25. 4 per cent lower after organic...

July 31 Bloomberg

Universal Music’s Two Bearish Analysts Foresaw 25% Stock Slump

Two analysts who had sell ratings on Universal Music Group NV ahead of Friday's historic selloff said the company faces deep structural challenges.

July 31 MSN

Universal Music shares sink 23% as subscription growth slows

July 31 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group shares plunged 23% on Friday after the world's largest music company reported slower growth in subscription revenue, raising...

July 30 Music Week

UMG revenue up 13% in Q2 with Downtown boost

Music publishing Q2 revenue grew 9.8%, or 2.7% excluding Downtown’s first contribution to the results. UMG’s adjusted EBITDA increased 1.5% to €674 million during the...

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