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Industries
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$3.9B
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1934
Universal Music Group (UMG) operates as a major player in the global music industry, engaging in recording, publishing, and distribution across over 60 countries. The company works with a wide range of clients, from famous artists like Elton John and Taylor Swift to independent musicians. UMG's operations include selling physical and digital music, streaming services, licensing music for various media, and organizing live performances. The company signs artists to contracts, produces their music, and manages their publishing rights, while also offering marketing and promotional services to help artists expand their reach. UMG generates revenue through multiple channels, including music sales, streaming subscriptions, licensing fees, live performances, and merchandising. This diverse approach allows UMG to maintain its leadership position in the music market by providing comprehensive support to artists and capitalizing on various revenue opportunities.
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Total Funding
$3890.9M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Competitive Salary
401k
Flexible PTO
Medical, dental, visiion insurance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Allowance
Universal Music Group acquires Dutch indie label 8Ball Music.
Summary Q4 2024 Results1 Revenue of €3,439 million increased 7.2% year-over-year, or 7.9% in constant currency, driven by growth across all segments. Excluding items impacting comparability detailed below, revenue grew 6.1% in constant currency. Recorded Music subscription revenue grew 7.9% year-over-year, or 9.0% in constant currency, while streaming revenue declined 5.1% year-over-year, or 4.1% in constant currency. Excluding an item impacting comparability, subscription revenue grew 7.2% in constant currency. Adjusted EBITDA of €799 million increased 18.0% year-over-year, or 19.1% in constant currency, and Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 2.1 percentage points to 23.2%. Excluding items impacting comparability, Adjusted EBITDA grew 10.5% year-over-year in constant currency, and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 0.8 percentage points to 22.4%
The show is getting widespread notice because back in March, 2022, UMG closed all its offices in Russia and suspended its operations there.
The McFly star, 38, and the Love Islander, 34, attended Universal Music's BRIT Awards afterparty on Saturday night, where they were seen sharing a 'drunken kiss'.
Universal Music Japan acquires majority stake in A-Sketch, eyes 'compelling and innovative experiences for Japanese music fans' dylan smith february 14, 2025.
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Industries
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$3.9B
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
1934
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