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Universal Music Group board rejects Ackman takeover bid

Published 29 May 2026

The board of Universal Music Group has unanimously rejected an unsolicited takeover proposal from billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management, concluding the bid undervalues the world’s largest music company. The decision, announced on May 29, follows a review by the board and its advisors.

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