10 Jun 2026Universal Music Group prices $1.15bn bond offeringUniversal Music Group (UMG) has successfully priced a €1 billion ($1.15 billion) bond offering,...By Music In Africa...
08 Jun 2026European Commission approves UMG’s $775m Downtown Music...The European Commission has approved Universal Music Group’s (UMG) $775 million acquisition of...By Music In Africa...
03 Jun 2026Universal Music Group rejects Bill Ackman takeover proposalUniversal Music Group (UMG) has formally rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from billionaire...By Music In Africa...
25 May 2026UMG and TikTok sign new multi-year licensing agreementUniversal Music Group (UMG) and TikTok have announced a new multi-year strategic licensing...By Music In Africa...
21 May 2026Spotify, UMG announce AI-powered covers and remix featureSpotify and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced new licensing agreements that will allow...By Music In Africa...
15 Apr 2026UMG buys back over 630 000 shares as $590m programme beginsUniversal Music Group (UMG) has repurchased more than 630 000 shares within weeks of launching its...By Music In Africa...
30 Mar 2026UMG announces $575m share buyback programmeUniversal Music Group (UMG) has announced plans to repurchase up to €500 million (about $575m)...By Music In Africa...
26 Jan 2026Universal Music Group to launch livestreaming channel on...Universal Music Group (UMG) is set to launch a new livestreaming channel on Twitch under Universal...By Music In Africa...
14 Jan 2026Universal Music Group appoints Hannah Poferl as chief data...Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Hannah Poferl as its chief data officer, with immediate...By Ano Shumba
07 Jan 2026Universal Music Group partners NVIDIA to advance...Universal Music Group (UMG) has announced a collaboration with technology company NVIDIA to develop...By Ano Shumba
07 Jan 2026UMG appoints James Steven as chief communications officerUniversal Music Group (UMG) has appointed James Steven as executive vice President and chief...By Ano Shumba
22 Dec 2025UMG, Roblox agree strategic partnership to expand music...Universal Music Group (UMG) and gaming platform Roblox have announced a new strategic agreement...By Music In Africa...