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Cyrille Bolloré urged Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman’s $64.4 billion bid at the Bolloré Group AGM in Paris.
Bolloré argued the offer undervalues UMG and questioned whether Ackman’s management style suits the company.
Bolloré noted the Bolloré Group can veto the deal, given its 18.4% stake in UMG.
Vivendi also holds a significant stake in UMG, influencing potential outcomes of Ackman’s bid.
Bolloré described Ackman as more abrupt and rapid, signaling potential management-fit concerns.
The remarks mark Bolloré’s first public comments on the Pershing Square bid since it emerged in April.
Bolloré’s comments come as UMG’s leadership faces scrutiny over a potentially transformative offer.
The Deadline report notes Bolloré’s family ties and his past non-executive role on UMG’s board.
Ackman’s bid was launched in April, with initial outreach to the Bolloré family before publicizing the offer.
Market watchers will track whether UMG’s management accepts or rejects Ackman’s proposal amid Bolloré’s stance.

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Bolloré, UMG’s largest shareholder, urges the company to reject Bill Ackman’s $64 billion bid.
Bolloré says Ackman’s offer undervalues UMG and is not funded with his own money.
Bolloré comments come during UMG’s markets day as he stepped down from the board last year.
Ackman and Pershing Square did not respond to requests for comment.
Ackman first floated the proposal in April, drawing Bolloré’s public remark on its value.
Under Ackman’s proposal, UMG would move its listing from Amsterdam to the New York Stock Exchange.
UMG's board expressed confidence in its strategy and leadership amid the bid.
Thirteen: The piece notes Bolloré previously commented on the matter since April.
The piece emphasizes that Ackman’s proposal would relocate UMG’s listing to New York.
The report underscores Bolloré’s influence as the largest UMG shareholder in guiding strategy.

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Spotify plans a paid feature enabling AI-generated song covers and remixes for premium users, under a licensing deal with Universal Music Group.
Co-CEO Alex Norström argues the move is better than AI slop and piracy and centers consent, credits, and compensation for artists.
Universal Music Group’s leadership, including Sir Lucian Grainge, supports the initiative as a way to deepen fan engagement and artist revenue.
Details on whether AI remixes will be private or shareable and how labels will label AI content remain undisclosed.
Artists and observers warn AI-driven music could squeeze human creators and dilute royalties if not properly managed.
Spotify flags a Verified by Spotify badge and internal detection tools to help users distinguish human artists from AI or spam.
The report notes artists like Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish are represented by Universal Music Group in licensing talks.
The piece raises questions about fan-made remixes’ shareability and potential regulatory implications for AI-generated music.
Listener demand for AI-generated music has grown, illustrating market interest despite artist concerns.
The Euronews report frames the feature as part of a broader debate over AI’s role in the music industry.

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