European Commission to hold hearing on major merger
The European Commission will hold a two-day hearing on the BMG Sony merger in Brussels on 7 and 8 June, where the majors are expected to respond to objections.…
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EU's concerns at BMG Sony merger pretty obvious
The European Commission's concerns about the BMG Sony merger reportedly centre on price fixing, market share and Sony's digital ambitions, with a decision due on 22 July.…
Sony comment on EU merger statement
Sony says the European Commission's Statement of Objections on the Sony BMG merger is standard practice, while IMPALA is considering legal action to block it.…
EU runs late on merger statement
The European Commission's statement of objections on the BMG Sony merger has been delayed to next week, with the final decision due on 22 July.…
Opposition grows to BMG Sony merger from within
Some senior BMG executives in the US are reportedly questioning the Sony merger, while some at Sony fear a BMG takeover.…
EU expected to comment on Sony BMG merger tomorrow
The European Commission is expected to send formal objections on the proposed Sony BMG merger, with both majors given two weeks to respond.…
Warner and BMG merger looks more likely
A Warner and BMG merger looks more likely after parent company Bertelsmann approached the European Commission, with the combined group reportedly holding 32% of US music and 20% of Europe.…
BMG checking out regulatory situation for merger
BMG is reportedly sounding out European Commission members about a possible merger with Warner Music before Warners pursue talks.…