EC expected to approve Terra Firma EMI purchase
The European Commission is expected to approve Terra Firma's proposed takeover of EMI within two weeks, ahead of a new 13 July deadline for shareholders to commit.…
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EC restart SonyBMG investigation
The European Commission has reopened its investigation into the 2004 Sony BMG merger, with a ruling now expected in October rather than next week.…
Apple meets EC deadline over iTunes pricing concerns; Universal seeks extension
Apple has responded to the European Commission's concerns over iTunes pricing across Europe, while Universal Music has been granted an extension to submit its response.…
EC to consult industry on collecting society proposals
The European Commission will consult the music industry on CISAC's proposals to resolve concerns that European collecting societies operate anti-competitively.…
Warner confirm interest remains in EMI
Warner says it continues to consider an offer for EMI, though any deal would be conditional on anti-trust clearance, and rival Terra Firma is the preferred bidder.…
Universal complete BMG Publishing purchase
Universal Music has completed its acquisition of BMG Music Publishing, which will operate as Universal Music Publishing Group.…
EC expected to approve Universal/BMG publishing merger
Insiders say the European Commission is likely to approve Universal's proposed merger with BMG Music Publishing after Universal agreed to sell key catalogues.…
EC issue charges over access limitations on iTunes
The European Commission has sent formal charges to Apple and unnamed record companies over iTunes users being unable to access stores in other EU countries.…
Universal propose another catalogue sale to secure merger approval
Universal has offered to sell its Rondor Music catalogue, as well as certain BMG assets, to win European Commission approval for its BMG Music Publishing acquisition.…
European Commission puts Sony BMG merger review on hold pending data
The European Commission has stopped the clock on its Sony BMG merger investigation after the parties failed to provide requested information, delaying the ruling by up to two weeks.…
Universal offer concessions to clear BMG Publishing acquisition
Universal Music has reportedly offered to sell the Zomba and 19 Songs catalogues to win European approval for its BMG Music Publishing takeover.…
European Commission opens detailed investigation into SonyBMG merger
The European Commission has opened a more detailed investigation into the 2004 Sony and BMG merger, delaying any ruling until July, which IMPALA welcomed.…