Universal Music Group N.V. is a global music-based entertainment company involved in the discovery, development, recording, marketing and distribution of music. Its recorded-music operations represent a broad roster of artists across genres and include labels such as Republic Records, Capitol Records, Interscope Geffen A&M, Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Motown Records and Verve Label Group.
The company also operates a music-publishing business that manages copyrights and licenses musical compositions for recordings, film, television, advertising, games and other uses. Additional activities include artist merchandise and brand management, audiovisual content, and other services supporting artists, songwriters and rights holders.
Universal Music Group traces its history to record companies established during the 20th century and expanded significantly through industry consolidation, including the 1998 acquisition of PolyGram. The company is headquartered in Hilversum, the Netherlands, and serves markets worldwide through operations and partnerships across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and other regions. Sir Lucian Grainge serves as chairman and chief executive officer.
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