Universal Music Group N.V. (OTCMKTS:UMGNF) is a global music and entertainment company headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Its businesses span recorded music, music publishing, artist services, merchandising, brand partnerships and audiovisual content.
Through its recorded-music operations, Universal Music Group signs and develops artists, releases music and manages catalogs across a broad range of genres. Its portfolio includes labels such as Capitol Music Group, Republic Records, Interscope Geffen A&M, Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Motown Records and Universal Music Latin Entertainment. Universal Music Publishing Group represents songwriters and composers and licenses their works for recordings, film, television, advertising and other uses.
The company serves artists, songwriters, media platforms, businesses and consumers in markets around the world. Its operations extend across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific and other international regions, with local labels and publishing operations supporting both regional and global talent.
Universal Music Group traces its roots to historic record companies including Decca and the music operations associated with MCA. The modern group expanded significantly through the acquisition of PolyGram in 1998 and became a separately listed public company in 2021 following its separation from Vivendi. Sir Lucian Grainge serves as the company’s chairman and chief executive officer.
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