CAMEO+ eventCORPORATE2026-04-07🇳🇱
Pershing Square launches £48bn takeover bid for Universal Music in US
source: Pershing Square Capital Management -> target: Universal Music Group
On 2026-04-07, Pershing Square Capital Management reportedly proposed a £48 billion buyout of Universal Music Group using cash, stock, and a special purpose acquisition company. The offer would merge Universal with the SPAC created by Pershing Square and value the music company at about €55 billion.
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