Annonce • May 14
Universal Music Group N.V. Approves Final Dividend for the Financial Year 2025, Payable on June 12, 2026 Universal Music Group N.V. at its AGM held on May 13, 2026, approved a final dividend of EUR 0.28 per share. With the interim dividend of EUR 0.24 per share that was paid in October 2025, this brings the total dividend for the financial year 2025 to EUR 0.52 per share. The following timetable shall apply with respect to the payment of the final dividend: May 20, 2026: Ex-dividend date; May 21, 2026: Dividend record date; and June 12, 2026: Final dividend payment date. Annonce • Apr 08
Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. signed a a non-binding proposal to acquire remaining 90% stake in Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) from Bolloré SE (ENXTPA:BOL), Vivendi SE (ENXTPA:VIV) and other shareholders for €50.2 billion. Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. signed a non-binding proposal to acquire remaining 90% stake in Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) from Bolloré SE (ENXTPA:BOL), Vivendi SE (ENXTPA:VIV) and other shareholders for €50.2 billion on April 7, 2026. A cash consideration valued at €5.05 per share will be paid by Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. As part of consideration, Universal Music Group N.V.'s shareholders will receive a total of €9.4 billion in cash and 0.77 shares of New UMG stock for each share of UMG held estimated to be worth €30.40 per share. Alternatively, shareholders may elect to receive all cash, all stock, or a mix of stock and cash consideration, subject to proration. Upon completion, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. will own 100% stake in Universal Music Group N.V. UMG will merge with Pershing Square and the newly merged company will become a Nevada corporation (“New UMG”), listed on the New York Stock Exchange. New UMG will publish financial statements under U.S. GAAP and be eligible for S&P 500 and other index inclusion. The Transaction will enable the cancellation of 17% of UMG outstanding shares while preserving the company’s investment grade balance sheet and its long-term financial and strategic flexibility. New UMG will have 1.541 billion shares outstanding. The cash portion of the consideration will be funded with €2.5 billion from Pershing Square including €1.05 billion from SPARC’s rights holders, €5.4 billion in additional investment grade debt financing at New UMG (resulting in total debt of no more than 2.5 times Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA) and €1.5 billion of net proceeds from the monetization of the company’s stake in Spotify, after taxes and net of the artists’ share of Spotify proceeds. All Transaction equity financing will be backstopped by Pershing Square and affiliates, and all debt financing will be committed at signing. As part of the Transaction, UMG’s board will be refreshed to include Michael Ovitz as Chairman and two representatives from Pershing Square in addition to members from the current UMG board.
The Transaction will be subject to only a limited number of customary closing conditions, which include: (1) approval of UMG’s and SPARC’s boards of directors, (2) a two-thirds vote in favor of the Transaction by UMG shareholders in attendance at a meeting, and (3) required regulatory approvals. SPARC common stock is currently 100% owned by Pershing Square who will vote to support the Transaction. The Transaction will also be subject to a new employment contract and compensation arrangement for Lucian Grainge and the creation of a new board of directors for New UMG that will include Michael Ovitz as Chairman and two Pershing Square affiliates in addition to members from the current UMG board. The transaction is expected to close by year-end 2026.
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP acted as legal advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. White & Case LLP acted as legal advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. Stibbe N.V. acted as legal advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. Jefferies LLC acted as financial advisor for Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. Annonce • Apr 02
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 29, 2026 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on Apr 29, 2026 Annonce • Mar 30
Universal Music Group N.V., Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2026 Universal Music Group N.V., Annual General Meeting, May 13, 2026. Location: felix meritis, keizersgracht 324, 1016 ez, amsterdam Netherlands Annonce • Jan 30
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Mar 05, 2026 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Mar 05, 2026 Annonce • Oct 06
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 30, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results After-Market on Oct 30, 2025 Annonce • Aug 01
Universal Music Group N.V. Declares Interim Dividend for the First Half Ended June 30, 2025, Payable on October 28, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. declared an interim dividend for first half ended June 30, 2025 of €440 million, or €0.24 per share. The ex-dividend date will be on October 6, 2025, the record date will be on October 7, 2025 and the payment date will be on October 28, 2025. Annonce • Jul 29
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Cyrille Bolloré from Board of Directors Universal Music Group N.V. announced that Non-Executive Director Cyrille Bolloré notified the company of his resignation from its Board of Directors with immediate effect to focus his time and energy on the Bolloré Group. Annonce • Jul 03
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 31, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results After-Market on Jul 31, 2025 Annonce • May 15
Universal Music Group N.V. Approves the Proposal to Adopt A Final Dividend, Payable on June 13, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. at its AGM held on May 14, 2025, approved the proposal to adopt a final dividend of EUR 0.28 per share. With the interim dividend of EUR 0.24 per share that was paid in October 2024, this brings the total dividend for the financial year 2024 to EUR 0.52 per share. The following timetable shall apply with respect to the payment of the final dividend: Ex-dividend date is May 21, 2025, Dividend record date is May 22, 2025 and Final dividend payment date is June 13, 2025. Annonce • May 13
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces CFO Changes Universal Music Group N.V. announced that Matt Ellis has been named as UMG's Chief Financial Officer, effective June 9, 2025. Based in Santa Monica, he will be responsible for leading UMG's global financial operations and will report to UMG's Chairman & CEO, Sir Lucian Grainge. Most recently, Ellis served as Executive Vice President and CFO at Verizon Communications where he led all finance activities. Ellis is a highly experienced executive with an outstanding track record of partnering across businesses to execute strategies that deliver revenue growth and profitability. His significant expertise in both finance and operations leadership includes CFO, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Corporate Development roles at two Fortune 100 companies, and as a Chartered Accountant in the UK. Ellis succeeds Boyd Muir, who was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer of UMG in October 2024. Muir has held the position as UMG's Executive Vice President (EVP), CFO and President of Operations since 2010, and has continued to serve as CFO during the search for his successor. As Verizon's CFO, Ellis established a capital allocation framework to manage a debt portfolio of $100 billion +, annual capital spending of $17 billion, and a dividend of $11 billion. Additionally, he led the company's participation in, and financing of, multiple spectrum auctions with investment of more than $50 billion, and oversaw acquisitions and divestitures to deliver the company's strategy. During his 10-year tenure there, he also held several senior leadership roles including Senior Vice President and CFO, Operations (2015 – 2016), where he was the FP&A leader for the company's $120 billion Wireline and Wireless business units. From 2013 – 2015, he was SVP and Treasurer and led the $61 billion debt financing component of the 2014 buyout of Vodafone's 45% stake in Verizon Wireless, including issuing $49 billion of bonds in one day. Prior to Verizon, Ellis held multiple senior finance positions at global food company Tyson Foods Inc., where he served as Vice President and Treasurer from 2010-2013. Key accomplishments in this role included regaining investment grade ratings in 2011. As VP, Finance, from 2007 – 2010, he led the company's global M&A activity that resulted in the acquisition of three companies in Brazil and entering into two joint ventures in China. He also served as VP, Country Manager in Mexico from 2004 – 2007, where he directed all business operations of the wholly-owned Tyson subsidiary. Ellis was born in the U.S. and raised in the U.K. Prior to moving back to the U.S. in 1997, Ellis held early career roles as a Commercial Accountant at Dixons Stores Group and as an Audit Supervisor at Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC). He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and earned a BCom (Accounting) from the University of Birmingham in the UK. Annonce • Mar 31
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Apr 29, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results at 5:40 PM, Central European Standard Time on Apr 29, 2025 Annonce • Mar 28
Universal Music Group N.V., Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V., Annual General Meeting, May 14, 2025. Location: amsterdam Netherlands Annonce • Mar 11
Manning Doherty to Retire as Non-Executive Director of Universal Music Group N.V., Effective from March 21, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that Non-Executive Director Manning Doherty will retire from the Board of Directors with effect from March 21, 2025. Annonce • Feb 06
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Mar 06, 2025 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results After-Market on Mar 06, 2025 Annonce • Oct 16
Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) acquired remaining 51% stake in Pias UK Limited from Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot. Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) acquired remaining 51% stake in Pias UK Limited from Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot on October 15, 2024. The PIAS Label Group will continue to run as a separate and completely autonomous division. Kenny Gates has signed a new long-term contract to remain CEO of the company. He will lead PIAS Label Group and sit on the board of Virgin Music Group. Michel Lambot is understood to be leaving his current role at PIAS, but will continue as an advisor to the company.
Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) completed the acquisition of remaining 51% stake in Pias UK Limited from Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot on October 15, 2024. Annonce • Oct 03
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q3, 2024 Results on Oct 31, 2024 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results After-Market on Oct 31, 2024 Annonce • Sep 18
Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) agreed to acquire 30% stake in RS UMG Company Limited from RS Music Company Limited for approximately THB 670 million. Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) agreed to acquire 30% stake in RS UMG Company Limited from RS Music Company Limited for approximately THB 670 million on September 17, 2024. RS Music Company Limited may receive additional compensation from Universal Music Group N.V. in an amount not exceeding THB 69.21 million according to the conditions to be agreed upon by the contracting parties. As of December 31, 2023, RS UMG Company Limited reported total assets of THB 1.61 billion and total common equity of THB 1.6 billion. The transaction has been approved by the Board of Directors of RS Public Company Limited. RS Music Company Limited plans to spend the money to increase liquidity as working capital for its business operations, debt repayment, and as a source of funds for expanding its business. Annonce • Jun 26
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Jul 24, 2024 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results After-Market on Jul 24, 2024 Annonce • Feb 27
Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) agreed to acquire an unknown majority stake in Mavin Records Limited from TPG Capital, L.P. Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) agreed to acquire an unknown majority stake in Mavin Records Limited from TPG Capital, L.P. on February 26, 2024. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of Q3 2024. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP acted as legal advisor to Universal Music Group. Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie acted as legal advisor to Universal Music Group. Bowmans acted as legal advisor to Universal Music Group. Shot Tower Capital, LLC acted as financial advisor to Mavin Records. Reed Smith LLP acted as legal advisor to Mavin Records. Olaniwun Ajayi & Co. acted as legal advisor to Mavin Records. Annonce • Feb 21
Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) and Dundee Partners LLP agreed to acquire an unknown majority stake in Chord Music Partners, L.P. from KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR). Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) and Dundee Partners LLP agreed to acquire an unknown majority stake in Chord Music Partners, L.P. from KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE:KKR) on February 20, 2024. The deal values Chord at $1.85 billion. UMG will acquire a 25.8% interest in Chord Music Partners for $240 million. KKR will exit Chord upon completion of the transaction, with the Dundee consortium and UMG owning 74.2% and 25.8% respectively. UMG was advised by Goldman Sachs, Keri Schick Norton, Jimin He, Peter Martelli, Seth Traxler, Shellie Freedman and Rory Wellever of Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Freshfields. DLA Piper and Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP served as legal advisors to Dundee. Fifth Third Bank, National Association served as financial advisor and provided committed financing to Dundee and UMG. The Raine Group served as exclusive financial advisor and Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP served as legal advisor to Chord Music Partners. Justin Hamill, Jonathan Solomon, Julian Azran, Katharine Moir, Katherine Rocco, Jonathan West, Paul Iannicelli, Kevin Fingeret, Manu Gayatrinath, and Christopher Clark of Latham & Watkins LLP. served as legal counsel to KKR. Annonce • Jan 30
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Feb 28, 2024 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results After-Market on Feb 28, 2024 Annonce • Oct 05
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Oct 26, 2023 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results After-Market on Oct 26, 2023 Annonce • Sep 23
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Anna Jones from its Board of Directors, Effective September 30, 2023 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that Non-Executive Director Anna Jones has decided to retire from the Board with effect from September 30,2023 to focus on new professional commitments. Annonce • Sep 01
Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) entered into an agreement to acquire Chabaka. Universal Music Group N.V. (ENXTAM:UMG) entered into an agreement to acquire Chabaka on August 30, 2023. Under the terms of the agreement, key members of the Chabaka team, including CEO Ala'a Makki will remain in their positions and Tarek Makki will remain as an advisor while also continuing to lead the other companies within CHBK group. Annonce • Jul 27
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Interim Dividend for 2023 Universal Music Group N.V. announced in line with commitment to pay a dividend of at least 50% of net profits, the interim dividend for 2023 will be EUR 437 million or EUR 0.24 per share, in line with 2022's interim dividend. Annonce • Jul 01
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Jul 26, 2023 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results After-Market on Jul 26, 2023 Annonce • Feb 03
Universal Music Group N.V. to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Mar 02, 2023 Universal Music Group N.V. announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results After-Market on Mar 02, 2023 Annonce • Jan 11
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Executive Changes Universal Music Group N.V. announced that its Board of Directors has designated Sherry Lansing as Chairman of the Board with effect from January 10, 2023. Ms. Lansing will succeed Judy Craymer CBE, who has decided to retire from the Board with effect from the same date, to focus on her activities as a film and theatre producer. 
