Virgin Music to Acquire Downtown
Virgin Music to Acquire Downtown
December 16, 2024
by ROSTR
Virgin Music Group has agreed to acquire Downtown Music Holdings for $775M, which will officially close in the second half of 2025.
While continuing to operate independently, Virgin Music & Downtown will offer enhanced services to their clients including distribution, marketing, royalties management, synch, business intelligence & more.
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Virgin Music Group, Downtown Music Holdings
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