Universal Music Group, World’s Largest Music Company, Rejects Ackman’s $65 Billion Takeover Bid. Says Offer Significantly Undervalues Company Value
Tradingkey - On May 29, the board of directors of Universal Music Group, the world's largest music company, issued a statement officially rejecting a $65 billion all-cash acquisition proposal from billionaire Bill Ackman and his firm, Pershing Square Capital Management. The board explicitly stated that the transaction "is not in the best interests of Universal Music Group, its shareholders, artists, songwriters, employees, and all other stakeholders."