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Universal Music Group’s $775 Million Acquisition of Downtown to Be Scrutinized by European Regulators
European regulators are officially preparing to investigate Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million acquisition of ...
Universal’s $775 Million Downtown Music Bid Set for EU Probe
Universal Music Group’s $775 million bid for Downtown Music Holdings LLC faces an investigation by the European Union’s deals ...
EU to probe Universal's $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music, FT reports
The European Commission is set to investigate Universal Music Group's planned $775 million acquisition of independent music ...
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The EU is investigating UMG’s $775m Downtown buyout – but why, and what happens now?
In recent years, Article 22 – which we explain in more detail below – has been used by individual EU member states in a ...
EU set to probe Universal’s planned acquisition of Downtown Music
The European Commission is set to investigate Universal Music Group’s planned $775mn acquisition of independent music ...
Executive Turntable: Lumineers’ Label Names a New Head, Plus Kobalt and Downtown Appoint SVPs
Music industry news in this week's Executive Turntable includes Dualtone, Kobalt, Downtown, Avex, Payday, Symphonic, Reed Smith and Crypto.com Arena.
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Universal Music Group’s Downtown acquisition to be probed by EU competition regulator (report)
European regulators are preparing to investigate Universal Music Group‘s proposed $775 million takeover of Downtown Music.
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Audius adds ‘millions’ of recordings via Downtown Music deal
Decentralised streaming service Audius is expanding its catalogue significantly through a deal with Downtown Music.
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EU competition regulator to investigate Universal’s Downtown deal
The EU’s competition regulator has announced it will investigate Universal Music’s deal to buy Downtown Music which, it says, ...
Universal Music’s Downtown Music to be probed by Europe, FT reports
The European Commission is expected to announce Friday that it will investigate Universal Music Group’s (UMGNF) planned $775M acquisition of ...
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Magic, Music, and Misconduct: A Dramatic Week in Entertainment
This week in entertainment highlights Sophie Lloyd's reinstatement in the Magic Circle, Universal Music Group's planned ...
EU Set to Probe Universal Music Group's $775 Million Bid for Downtown Music
The European Commission is set to investigate Universal Music Group's $775 million bid for Downtown Music Holdings over fears the deal could hinder competition for services for artists and independent ...