Universal Music Group NV

11/09/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/09/2024 11:49

Statement From Universal Music Group N.V.

HILVERSUM, Netherlands, Nov. 9, 2024/PRNewswire/ -- "We have taken note of Bill Ackman´spost in relation to Pershing Square and UMG on X yesterday. Neither UMG nor any of its other board members were involved in the formulation of the views in that post. As disclosed in UMG´s listing prospectus, Pershing has the right to request a listing in the US subject to a Pershing entity selling at least $500 millionin UMG shares as part of the listing. Pershing does not have any right to require UMG to become a US domiciled company or delist from Euronext Amsterdam. While the company will endeavor in good faith to comply with its contractual obligations with respect to undertaking the process of a US listing at the request of Pershing, any actions or decisions beyond those necessary to comply (including any decisions to change the domicile of the company) will be based on an analysis taking into account what is value maximizing and in the best interests of all the shareholders of the company."

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