Acquisition Completed
Universal Music Group (through Virgin Music Group) acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings
US$775m consideration
Announced Apr 2026 (approx.)
Advisers
Downtown Music Holdings
Target
Universal Music Group (through Virgin Music Group)
Acquirer
- Legal adviser
- Target
- Downtown Music Holdings
- Acquirer
- Universal Music Group (through Virgin Music Group)
- Structure
- Private sale
- Completed
- 9 Apr 2026
- Sector
- Media, entertainment and online platforms
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Sources
- 9 Apr 2026 Kirkland, Freshfields, Gilbert + Tobin, Skadden, Allens, TozziniFreire Act On UMG’s Acquisition Of Downtown Music thedealmatter.com