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Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

This EC has started its probe into UMG’s multi-million-dollar purchase, after authorities in the Netherlands and Austria referred the case.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

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Independent Music Companies Call For European Commission to Block UMG’s Acquisition of Downtown

This EC has started its probe into UMG’s multi-million-dollar purchase, after authorities in the Netherlands and Austria referred the case.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2025
Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

"This is simply too important to let go," the pan-European independents' lobby body explains. "It undermines eighteen years of robust merger control in the music sector.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2018
Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

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Impala promises to fight ‘perplexing’ European regulatory approval of Sony ATV-EMI Publishing deal

"This is simply too important to let go," the pan-European independents' lobby body explains. "It undermines eighteen years of robust merger control in the music sector.”

By Lars Brandle - Oct 29, 2018
Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2018
Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

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Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

Sony notifies European Commission of EMI Publishing acquisition, IMPALA says deal will face ‘stiff opposition’

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2018
Report: EU to approve Apple’s Shazam buy-out

Report: EU to approve Apple’s Shazam buy-out

The EU’s worry was that Shazam would give Apple the edge - time-conscious users would no longer have to leap between two apps.

By Staff Writer - Aug 23, 2018
Report: EU to approve Apple’s Shazam buy-out

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Report: EU to approve Apple’s Shazam buy-out

The EU’s worry was that Shazam would give Apple the edge - time-conscious users would no longer have to leap between two apps.

By Staff Writer - Aug 23, 2018
Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

Impala, the pan-European independent music companies' trade body, has called on the European Commission to investigation the merger of Sony and EMI Music Publishing.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2018
Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

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Sony’s acquisition of EMI Publishing declared ‘seismic’ as Impala lodges concerns with European Commission

Impala, the pan-European independent music companies' trade body, has called on the European Commission to investigation the merger of Sony and EMI Music Publishing.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 17, 2018