UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP N.V. ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION OF BILL ACKMAN FROM ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Universal Music Group (UNVGY) announced that Bill Ackman has resigned from his position as Non-Executive Director on the company's Board of Directors, effective May 14, 2025. The resignation comes as a result of new executive and board obligations related to Ackman's recent investments. The Board expressed gratitude for Ackman's contributions to the company during his tenure.
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- Loss of Bill Ackman's strategic expertise and market influence from the Board of Directors
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, UNVGY declined 3.14%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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HILVERSUM, Netherlands, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced that Non-Executive Director Bill Ackman has notified the company of his intention to resign from its Board of Directors effective today due to new executive and board obligations arising from his recent investments. The Board is very grateful for Mr. Ackman's contributions to the Company.
About Universal Music Group
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalogue of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms, and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit www.universalmusic.com.
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This press release is published by Universal Music Group N.V. and contains inside information within the meaning of article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (Market Abuse Regulation).
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