UMG acquires EMusic

Universal Music Group has agreed to acquire EMusic for $25 million. EMusic has been in financial troubles in past few months, laying off employees, selling parts of its business (IUMA) and facing the threat of de-listing from Nasdaq.

With the deal UMG gets a proven platform for its digital music service Duet it's about to open in co-operation with Sony Music.

Written by: Petteri Pyyny @ 9 Apr 2001 15:04
Advertisement - News comments available below the ad

© 2024 AfterDawn Oy

Hosted by
Powered by UpCloud