European Union: European Commission investigation into proposed acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group (Case M.11956)
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European Commission opened an investigation into proposed acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group (Case M.11956)
On 22 July 2025, the European Commission (EC) opened an investigation into Universal Music Group's (UMG) proposed acquisition of Downtown under the EU Merger Regulation. It was highlighted that UMG is involved in wholesale recorded music distributio…
SourceEuropean Commission closes consultation on the proposed acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group (Case M.11956)
On 26 June 2025, the European Commission closes a consultation on the proposed acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group (UMG) under the EU Merger Regulation. It was highlighted that UMG operates businesses in music recording, publishing, mer…
SourceEuropean Commission opened consultation on the proposed acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group (Case M.11956)
On 16 June 2025, the European Commission opened a consultation on the proposed acquisition of Downtown by Universal Music Group (UMG) under the EU Merger Regulation, until 26 June 2025. It was highlighted that UMG operates businesses in music record…
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