UMG fundamentals

Universal Music Group NV engages in the music entertainment business. The firm identifies and develops artists, and produces and distributes music. It operates through the following segments: Recorded Music, Music Publishing, Merchandising and Other, and Corporate Centre. The Recorded Music offers intellectual property licenses granted by UMG to distributors or digital platforms. The Music Publishing segment relates to the use by a third party of the copyrights on musical works owned or administered by UMG. The Merchandising and Other segment represents the merchandising rights of artists and entertainment brands and properties. Its labels and brands include Abbery Road Studios, Bravado, Capitol Music Group, Decca Records, EMI, Island, and Motown. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Hilversum, The Netherlands.