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Warner Music Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Tempo Music to Expand Premium Music Rights Portfolio

Feb 06, 202511 months ago

Acquiring Company

Warner Music Group

Acquired Company

Tempo Music Investments

New YorkNew YorkMusicMusic

Description

Warner Music Group Corp. has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake in Tempo Music Investments from Providence Equity Partners, cementing a long-standing history and aligned interests in uplifting great music and catalogs. This strategic deal expands Warner Music Group's reach, bringing in rights from songwriters they currently don't represent, as well as additional rights from existing partners, while providing additional revenue at a high margin. Providence will remain a minority investor in Tempo and continue to work with Warner Music Group in an advisory capacity.

Company Information

Company

Warner Music Group

Location

1633 BROADWAY

New York, New York, United States

About

Warner Music Group is a major label in the music industry with a global presence. It has a rich history of nurturing and promoting diverse musical talents around the world, offering a wide range of music-related services, including acquiring and supporting rising stars in the industry.

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