Universal Music Group N.V. is a global music-based entertainment company headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Its operations include recorded music, music publishing, artist services, merchandising and other music-related activities. The company works with artists and songwriters across a broad range of genres and distributes music through physical formats, digital platforms, streaming services and licensing agreements.
Universal Music Group owns and operates a large portfolio of record labels, including Universal Music, Republic Records, Island Records, Capitol Records, Interscope Geffen A&M, Def Jam Recordings, Motown Records, Verve and Deutsche Grammophon. Its music-publishing business manages copyrights and licenses compositions for recordings, films, television, advertising and other uses. The company also provides artist development, brand partnerships, live-event support and merchandise programs.
With operations and commercial relationships spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other international markets, Universal Music Group serves a global audience through both established and emerging distribution channels. The company’s modern business developed from the expansion of the Universal Music Group label network and related music businesses; it became an independently listed company following its separation from Vivendi in 2021. Sir Lucian Grainge serves as chairman and chief executive officer.
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