Analysts Divided Over Ackman Bid for Universal Music Group

Analysts are split on whether major stakeholders will back Bill Ackman's bid for Universal Music Group as the board reviews the $64 billion takeover proposal.

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The $64 billion takeover proposal for UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP NV by Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management has divided market analysts, who are now closely watching the next moves of the company’s most influential shareholders. Central to the deal's success is the stance of the Bolloré family, which exerts significant influence through BOLLORE SE and VIVENDI SE. Together, these entities control nearly 32% of the world's largest music label.

Bill Ackman, founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, at the 2025 Milken Conference in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Mike Blake/Reuters
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