Universal Music Group Reports Weekly Share Repurchases under €250 Million Buyback Program
Universal Music Group N.V. (UMG) announced that it repurchased 2,788,648 of its own shares during the week ending August 21, 2026, at an average price of €15.01 per share for a total consideration of approximately €41.8 million. These transactions are part of UMG's additional €250 million share buyback program announced on August 6, 2026. As of the end of this reporting period, UMG has repurchased a cumulative total of 15,586,984 shares under the program for an aggregate value of approximately €235.79 million. The company regularly updates its progress on share buybacks through its investor relations website in compliance with EU regulations. The ongoing buyback reflects UMG's commitment to returning capital to shareholders and signals confidence in its financial position.
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