In reviewMedia & Entertainment15 June 2025

UMG to acquire DOWNTOWN

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UMG acquires DOWNTOWN

Deal facts

Buyer
UMG
Target
DOWNTOWN
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
15 June 2025
Status
In review
Sector
Media & Entertainment
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

What we know

UMG has agreed to acquire the music production services business Downtown in a transaction announced on 15 June 2025. The deal involves the acquisition of a company operating within the NaceV2Sector_J_59.20 classification, which covers sound recording and music publishing activities. The specific financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed to the public, and the consideration structure remains unreported. No details regarding the target's country of operation were available in the initial announcement data.

The transaction is currently subject to regulatory approval and remains in the review phase. Completion of the acquisition has not yet occurred as the deal status is listed as in review. The parties are expected to proceed with necessary compliance checks before the transfer of ownership can be finalised. Further updates on the timeline for closing will depend on the outcome of these regulatory assessments.

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