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October 23, 2012
BMG Rights Management Focused On Acquiring EMI Assets
While the sale of EMI MUSIC is a done deal, EMI PUBLISHING has yet to finalize its new home. THE NEW YORK POST reports KKR and BERTELSMANN, co-owners of BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT, which are thought to be the leading contender for some EMI assets, are having … more »
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June 6, 2012
YouTube Inks Direct Licensing Deals With 9 Publishers
GOOGLE-owned YOUTUBE has signed blanket licensing deals with BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT, as well as smaller publishers such as CHRISTIAN COPYRIGHT SOLUTIONS, ABKCO MUSIC, INC., SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING, WORDS & MUSIC, COPYRIGHT ADMINISTRATION, MUSIC … more »
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March 27, 2012
UMG Looks To Sell Off Three Music Catalogs
As VIVENDI continues to make moves in anticipation of acquiring EMI MUSIC, their currently owned label, UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP is looking to spin off three music-publishing catalogs. BLOOMBERG.COM reports UMG has "hired BANK OF AMERICA MERRILL LYNCH … more »
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November 11, 2011
It's Official! UMG Buys EMI Music
It's official! VIVENDI's UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP (UMG), announced TODAY (11/11) that they have signed with CITIGROUP INC. a definitive agreement to purchase EMI's recorded music division for a total consideration of £1.2 billion (approximately $1.9 … more »
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October 27, 2011
Warner Music Emerges As Most Likely To Buy EMI
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has dropped out of the auction for EMI, reports REUTERS, quoting a source familiar with the situation. "UNIVERSAL had been primarily interested in the recorded music division at EMI, which has artists such as COLDPLAY and KATY … more »
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October 26, 2011
EMI Sale Expected To Happen This Week
The sale of EMI is likely to happen by week's end, and THE NEW YORK POST reports it's "turning into a real NEW YORK street fight." The report claims "ACCESS INDUSTRIES' billionaire LEN BLAVATNIK, who recently purchased rival WARNER MUSIC … more »
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October 21, 2011
NY Post: Looks Like EMI Will Be Split And Sold
CITIGROUP is reportedly close to selling EMI, and "is almost certain to split the asset in two," reports THE NEW YORK POST. "Negotiations to sell the more valuable piece, the publishing company, for around $2 billion are said to be taking … more »
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October 17, 2011
The Economy Is Holding Down Bids For EMI
Last week, (NET NEWS 10/13), ALL ACCESS reported the sour economy's tight credit markets could prevent CITIGROUP INC. from selling EMI GROUP at a price it desires. Reports indicated that the corporation may receive lower bids, which may prompt it to … more »
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October 10, 2011
Report: WMG Considering Dropping Out Of EMI Sale Bid
LEN BLAVATNIK, owner of WARNER MUSIC GROUP is reportedly "considering dropping his bid for EMI GROUP because CITIGROUP is taking too long to choose a buyer," reports BLOOMBERG.COM. "BLAVATNIK has told people involved in the auction … more »
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October 5, 2011
Report: Citigroup Getting Lowered Bids For EMI
The sour economy's tight credit markets may prevent CITIGROUP INC. from selling EMI GROUP at a price it desires. BLOOMBERG reports that the corporation may receive lower bids, which may prompt it to break up the conglomerate to sell in pieces, or to … more »