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Universal’s Downtown remedies should include more than Curve, Impala says

( January 14, 2026, 08:00 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Universal Music Group’s concessions for EU approval of its takeover of Downtown should include assets beyond just the music-services company’s Curve business, according to Impala, an independent music association. “Other Downtown businesses should also be part of the package as their exclusion would undermine the overall solution,” Impala said.TIME TO STAND UP FOR CULTURE - AHEAD OF KEYNOTE AT EUROSONIC, IMPALA SETS OUT CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ON UMG/DOWNTOWN, AI, SOVEREIGNTY AND MORE FOR EU & MUSIC SECTOR...

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