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Bill Ackman Makes $65 Billion Pitch for Universal Music

Bloomberg Markets
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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Original Report

US billionaire Bill Ackman has made a $64.7 billion bid for Universal Music Group — home to Taylor Swift and Drake. Benoit Berthelot explains. (Source: Bloomberg)

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