[8-K] Warner Music Group Corp. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Warner Music Group Corp. declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share. The dividend applies to both Class A and Class B common stock. It will be paid on December 2, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2025.

This cash dividend reflects a continued return of capital to shareholders on a quarterly schedule, with the company as the payer and eligible shareholders as recipients based on the record date.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 7, 2025

Warner Music Group Corp.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-32502		13-4271875
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1633 Broadway, New York, NY		10019
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 275-2000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share		WMG		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.

On November 7, 2025, Warner Music Group Corp. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. The dividend is payable on December 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 19, 2025.

ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated November 7, 2025
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.
Date: November 7, 2025				By:		/s/ Armin Zerza
				Name:		Armin Zerza
				Title:		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did WMG declare in this 8-K?

WMG declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share.

Which Warner Music Group shares are eligible for the dividend?

The dividend applies to Class A and Class B common stock.

What is the record date for WMG’s dividend?

Stockholders of record as of November 19, 2025 are eligible.

When will Warner Music Group pay the dividend?

The dividend is payable on December 2, 2025.

What form announced WMG’s dividend details?

Details were furnished via an 8-K with an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

What is the per-share amount of WMG’s quarterly dividend?

The announced amount is $0.19 per share.