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Universal Music to Repurchase Stock from Bill Ackman's Firm

Originally published Jun 4, 2026

By Steven J. Horowitz · Variety

AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 4, 2026

Key points

  • Universal Music will repurchase over 14.2 million shares from Bill Ackman's firm.
  • The stock repurchase is valued at about $290.5 million.
  • The deal follows Universal Music's rejection of a takeover proposal from Pershing Square.
  • The transaction reflects the financial relationship between entertainment companies and private investors.

Universal Music has announced plans to repurchase over 14.2 million shares from Pershing Square, a company led by billionaire investor Bill Ackman. The stock repurchase is valued at approximately $290.5 million. This move comes after Universal Music rejected a previous takeover offer from Pershing Square. The transaction highlights the ongoing financial dynamics between major entertainment companies and private investment firms.

Read the original story: Variety

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