Event Brief
Universal’s Downtown Music takeover to get EU blessing
Filed: Feb 11, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
Summary: Biggest label will offload royalty services business to allay competition concerns
WHO: Universal Music Group
WHAT: Takeover of Downtown Music
WHEN: Feb 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: Various
WHY: To address competition concerns
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