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As indie community calls again for Universal’s Downtown deal to be blocked, will UMG flog off Curve to get over regulators?

Universal Music has proposed a remedy to allay the European Commission’s concerns over its bid to buy Downtown Music. That ...
Music Business Worldwide

Exclusive: UMG proposes selling Curve to secure EU approval for $775m Downtown deal

UMG’s remedy proposal includes strict safeguards to maintain Curve’s viability during the sale process. The company must preserve the business’s “economic viability, marketability and competitiveness” ...
Music Week

IMPALA responds to latest twist in Downtown deal as UMG proposes remedies to European Commission

European independent labels trade body IMPALA has reiterated its call for the European Union to block UMG’s proposed ...
Music Ally

UMG responds to EC regulators’ concerns about Downtown deal

There is news on the European Commission’s investigation into UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music. UMG has filed its response ...