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UMG sees EU review of Downtown Music deal restarted (update*)

By Andrew Boyce ( October 27, 2025, 17:29 GMT | Insight) -- Universal Music Group has seen the EU merger regulator restart its probe into the recorded music giant’s takeover of Downtown Music, following a hiatus of nearly seven weeks. The European Commission has set a new deadline of Feb. 6 next year to decide on the deal. "We look forward to continuing to work constructively with the commission," UMG said in an emailed statement*.Universal Music Group has seen the EU merger regulator restart its probe into the recorded music giant’s takeover of Downtown Music, following a hiatus of nearly seven weeks....

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