The Globe and Mail
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Jun 4, 2026
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Universal Music buys back part of Ackman’s Pershing stake after $64-billion bid fails
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Universal Music buys back part of Ackman’s Pershing stake after $64-billion bid fails
GIANLUCA LO NOSTRO
REUTERS
PUBLISHED JUNE 4, 2026
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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square sold its roughly 4.7-per-cent stake in Universal Music Group after UMG’s board rejected Ackman’s US$64-billion takeover bid.
UMG bought back more than 14 million shares from Pershing’s disposal for roughly €250-million…
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