BBC News | Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid
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Universal Music Group rejected billionaire Bill Ackman's Pershing Square $64.3 billion takeover offer, saying it fundamentally undervalues the business and is not in the best interests of shareholders, artists, fans and other stakeholders. The board, confident in CEO‑chairman Sir Lucian Grainge’s strategy, highlighted that the firm runs iconic assets such as Abbey Road Studios and labels like EMI and Island Records, and promised enhanced financial disclosures to better assess its value. Ackman had launched the bid in April, arguing the share price had languished due to financial issues unrelated to its music performance, and blamed a large stake held by the Bolloré Group and a delayed NYSE listing for holding the deal back. Bolloré’s chief executive opposed the offer as well. Universal reaffirmed its commitment to leading the global music industry through innovation, signing top talent and deepening fan engagement, amid ongoing industry challenges such as royalty debates and AI‑generated deepfake songs.
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