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acquisitionAnnounced · Feb 16, 2026Music ServicesSource · CredibleArticle · Factual
Universal Music Group acquires Downtown Music
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
Announced · Updated · 1 min read
Deal value
$775M
Target
Downtown Music
New York City, New York
Acquirer
Universal Music Group
Full Acquisition
Status
Pending
Universal Music Group agreed to acquire Downtown Music. Reported deal value: $775M. Status: Pending. Sector: Music Services. Target headquarters context: New York City, New York, United States.
This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-02-16. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition by Universal Music Group N.V. of Downtown Music Holdings LLC
Deal timeline
Announced
Feb 16, 2026 · europeansting.com
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context
This transaction is classified in Music Services with a reported deal value of $775M. Figures and status may change as sources update.
Sources: europeansting.com · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index