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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 20, 2026music distributionSource · MagazinesArticle · Factual
UMG and Virgin acquires Downtown Music
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Published · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
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Target
Downtown Music
New York City, New York
Acquirer
UMG and Virgin
Full Acquisition
Status
Completed
UMG and Virgin agreed to acquire Downtown Music. Reported deal value: Undisclosed. Status: Completed. Sector: music distribution. Target headquarters context: New York City, New York, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-20. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
UMG and Virgin have closed their acquisition of Downtown Music, giving the company prominent indie distribution services CD Baby and FUGA
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 20, 2026 · hollywoodreporter.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in music distribution. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: hollywoodreporter.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index