Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE:PSTH) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire 10% of Universal Music Group (UMG) for approximately $4 billion from Vivendi. This transaction is expected to complete after UMG's anticipated listing on Euronext Amsterdam in Q3 2021. Shareholders will receive UMG shares post-transaction and PSTH will maintain about $1.5 billion in cash for future business combinations. A detailed presentation about UMG and the deal will occur on June 23, 2021.
Pershing Square Tontine Holdings (NYSE:PSTH) is negotiating to acquire a 10% stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) from Vivendi for approximately $4 billion, valuing UMG at €35 billion. Following UMG's upcoming listing on Euronext Amsterdam, PSTH plans to distribute the UMG shares to its shareholders. The transaction, pending satisfactory documentation, is not subject to additional due diligence. PSTH shareholders will receive shares of UMG, along with cash holdings, and warrants post-transaction, allowing for future investments.
Pershing Square Tontine Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE:PSTH) encourages investors to follow the Twitter account of Chairman and CEO Bill Ackman for real-time updates. The Company, a blank check entity, aims to merge or acquire private companies. It is backed by Pershing Square Capital Management, which oversees over $12 billion in assets. Recent tweets from Ackman shared on February 25, 2021, may contain vital information regarding the Company’s activities and future plans.