The superstar rapper Drake is appealing the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning diss track "Not Like Us," according to a court filing on Wednesday.
Universal Music Group N.V. (OTCPK:UMGNF) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 12:15 PM ET Company Participants Boyd Muir - Executive VP & COO Lucian Grainge - Chairman & CEO Michael Nash - Executive VP & Chief Digital Officer Conference Call Participants Edward Young - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Jason Boisvert Bazinet - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Julien Roch - Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division Lisa Yang - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Michael C.
Universal Music Group N.V. (OTCPK:UMGNF) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 12:15 PM ET Company Participants Sir Lucian Grainge - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Boyd Muir - Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Michael Nash - Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer Conference Call Participants Ed Young - Morgan Stanley James Heaney - Jefferies Doug Creutz - TD Securities Michael Morris - Guggenheim Julien Roch - Barclays Lisa Yang - Goldman Sachs Operator Good evening, and welcome to Universal Music Group's First Quarter Earnings Call for the Period Ended March 31, 2025.
| Entertainment Industry | Communication Services Sector | Sir Lucian Grainge CBE CEO | OTC PINK Exchange | NL0015000IY2 ISIN |
| NL Country | 9,636 Employees | 22 May 2025 Last Dividend | - Last Split | - IPO Date |
Universal Music Group N.V., a global leader in the music industry, operates through its various segments to offer a wide range of music-related services worldwide. Incorporated in 2020, the company has its headquarters in Hilversum, the Netherlands, symbolizing a significant presence in the music world. With a vast portfolio that includes about 3 million recordings, 4 million owned and administered titles, and housing around 220 artists/brands under approximately 50 labels, Universal Music Group showcases a diverse range of music genres and artist brands. The company's operations are structured into three primary segments: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, and Merchandising & Other, each dedicated to distinct aspects of the music industry from discovery and development of artists and songwriters, to marketing, promotion, copyright administration, and merchandising.
This segment is focused on discovering and developing recording artists. It encompasses marketing and promoting music across different formats and platforms, ensuring a wide reach for the artists' work. This area also includes live events, sponsorship opportunities, and branches into film and television operations, providing a comprehensive approach to artist promotion and content distribution.
Universal Music Group's Music Publishing segment is dedicated to discovering and developing songwriters. It owns and administers the copyrights of musical compositions, ensuring they are protected and adequately compensated when used in recordings, public performances, and other areas such as films and advertisements. This segment focuses on managing the rights associated with compositions, demonstrating the company's commitment to nurturing songwriting talent.
This segment produces and sells artist and other branded products through a variety of sales channels, including fashion retail, concert touring, and the internet. It signifies the company's diversification beyond music production into areas that enhance artist visibility and engagement with fans. Furthermore, it offers brand rights management services, highlighting Universal Music Group's multifaceted approach to music, merchandising, and brand management.