EU objections to UMG-Downtown deal are welcome, trade association Impala says
( November 19, 2025, 12:41 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: European independent music labels association Impala has welcomed news that Universal Music Group’s takeover of Downtown Music is to be served with formal objections from the EU merger regulator. “We will continue to liaise with the European Commission regarding our members' concerns,” Impala said, adding that it believed the deal should be blocked.Statement follows....
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