Universal Music Group Announces €250 Million Share Buyback Program
Universal Music Group N.V. has initiated a share buyback program to repurchase its own shares for an aggregate amount of €250 million, as announced on April 29 and August 6, 2026. The company is executing the buyback through agreements with brokers across multiple trading platforms including Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange and CBOE Europe Limited. The program will be completed by September 10, 2026, with a maximum of up to 25 million shares repurchased. The share repurchases are authorized under the company's existing board approval from its May 13 AGM in 2026 and future shareholder meetings. Repurchased shares will be used either for fulfilling obligations under UMG’s Global Equity Plan or reducing the company’s share capital. The program is subject to modification, suspension, or discontinuation at any time. The buyback adheres to EU regulations including Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052. UMG will provide regular updates on the program's progress through press releases.
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