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WARNER MUSIC GROUP AND ELLIOT GRAINGE'S 10K PROJECTS ANNOUNCE JOINT VENTURE

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) has entered into a joint venture with 10K Projects, the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based label founded in 2016 by Elliot Grainge. 10K Projects will become a standalone label within the WMG ecosystem, bringing its superstar roster and next generation team into the WMG fold. As 10K Projects continues to grow, the label and its artists will benefit from WMG's investment, expertise, and global infrastructure, including via support from ADA. Grainge will remain CEO of 10K Projects, guiding the company along with Co-Presidents Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo. Grainge will join WMG's global leadership team.

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  • Trailblazing label has discovered chart-topping artists including Trippie Redd, Ice Spice, Iann Dior & Internet Money
    NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG) has entered into a joint venture with 10K Projects, the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based label founded in 2016 by Elliot Grainge.
  • Grainge will remain CEO of 10K Projects, guiding the company along with Co-Presidents Zach Friedman and Tony Talamo.
  • 10K Projects also launched the career of hip-hop sensation Ice Spice, who will continue to record for 10K Projects/Capitol Records.
  • "Joining Warner Music Group provides us with the backing, the collective expertise and vision to empower our artists and our employees on the next phase of our journey," said Elliot Grainge, Founder & CEO, 10K.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXTENDS SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE'S CONTRACT AS CHAIRMAN & CEO OF WORLD'S LEADING MUSIC COMPANY

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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"UMG is the world's most successful music company and there are incredible opportunities ahead for a company with the right leadership and vision," said Sherry Lansing, UMG's Chairman of the Board.

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  • "UMG is the world's most successful music company and there are incredible opportunities ahead for a company with the right leadership and vision," said Sherry Lansing, UMG's Chairman of the Board.
  • "The UMG Board is resolutely committed to converting those opportunities and maximizing shareholder value for the long term.
  • Only the right kind of chief executive can help achieve that goal and Lucian is just the one to do it.
  • Through his clear vision and strong execution in building UMG into the industry leader, Lucian has also essentially created a new category of music company.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXTENDS SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE'S CONTRACT AS CHAIRMAN & CEO OF WORLD'S LEADING MUSIC COMPANY

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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"UMG is the world's most successful music company and there are incredible opportunities ahead for a company with the right leadership and vision," said Sherry Lansing, UMG's Chairman of the Board.

Key Points: 
  • "UMG is the world's most successful music company and there are incredible opportunities ahead for a company with the right leadership and vision," said Sherry Lansing, UMG's Chairman of the Board.
  • "The UMG Board is resolutely committed to converting those opportunities and maximizing shareholder value for the long term.
  • Only the right kind of chief executive can help achieve that goal and Lucian is just the one to do it.
  • Through his clear vision and strong execution in building UMG into the industry leader, Lucian has also essentially created a new category of music company.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of the Virgin Music Group, a new global division that will unify UMG's industry-leading artist services businesses under the leadership of music entrepreneurs and mtheory founders JT Myers and Nat Pastor as Co-CEOs, effective immediately.

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  • Effective immediately, all Virgin Music Label and Artist Services regional hubs will become part of the Virgin Music Group, operating under a unified strategy while still leveraging the local A&R expertise and creative networks in their respective countries.This includes Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in the U.S., which will evolve from a division of Capitol Music Group to a standalone company serving all UMG's U.S. labels and partners.
  • Together with our frontline labels and global footprint, Virgin Music Group offers artists unmatched creative and commercial support."
  • Prior to co-founding mtheory in 2010, both Pastor and Myers held senior strategy and corporate development roles at Warner Music Group.
  • At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP LAUNCHES VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced the launch of the Virgin Music Group, a new global division that will unify UMG's industry-leading artist services businesses under the leadership of music entrepreneurs and mtheory founders JT Myers and Nat Pastor as Co-CEOs, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Effective immediately, all Virgin Music Label and Artist Services regional hubs will become part of the Virgin Music Group, operating under a unified strategy while still leveraging the local A&R expertise and creative networks in their respective countries.This includes Virgin Music Label & Artist Services in the U.S., which will evolve from a division of Capitol Music Group to a standalone company serving all UMG's U.S. labels and partners.
  • Together with our frontline labels and global footprint, Virgin Music Group offers artists unmatched creative and commercial support."
  • Prior to co-founding mtheory in 2010, both Pastor and Myers held senior strategy and corporate development roles at Warner Music Group.
  • At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE NAMED NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD'S 2022 POWER LIST

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group's (UMG) Chairman and CEO, has been named No. 1 on Billboard's 2022 Power List, a list of the most influential executives in music.

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  • Universal Music Group's Chairman & CEO Becomes First Executive to Hold Magazine's Top Rank a Record Five Times, after being named "Executive of the Decade" in 2020
    SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group's (UMG) Chairman and CEO, has been named No.
  • 1 on Billboard's 2022 Power List, a list of the most influential executives in music.
  • After a break in 2021, Billboard's Power List returns this year, and with his top ranking, Grainge leads the magazine's annual list for a record fifth time.
  • In 2020, Grainge was the first executive ever appointed "Executive of the Decade," having previously appeared at No.

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP'S SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE NAMED NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD'S 2022 POWER LIST

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group's (UMG) Chairman and CEO, has been named No.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sir Lucian Grainge, Universal Music Group's (UMG) Chairman and CEO, has been named No.
  • 1 on Billboard's 2022 Power List, a list of the most influential executives in music.
  • After a break in 2021, Billboard's Power List returns this year, and with his top ranking, Grainge leads the magazine's annual list for a record fifth time.
  • In 2020, Grainge was the first executive ever appointed "Executive of the Decade," having previously appeared at No.

Big Hit Entertainment And Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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He added, "In this sense, I strongly believe that UMG and Big Hit will create a synergy that will rewrite the global music history."

Key Points: 
  • He added, "In this sense, I strongly believe that UMG and Big Hit will create a synergy that will rewrite the global music history."
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, said, "With their innovative approach to developing artists and embracing new technology, Big Hit has become one of the most dynamic companies in music entertainment.
  • With its mission of 'Music & Artist for Healing', Big Hit strives to impart a positive influence through content while providing comfort and inspiration to music fans worldwide.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Big Hit Entertainment And Universal Music Group Announce Expanded Strategic Partnership

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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SEOUL, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit) and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced an expanded strategic partnership that will see the two companies work closely together to increase opportunities for artists through innovation and technology, whilst expanding the global reach of K-pop music and culture around the world.

Key Points: 
  • SEOUL, Feb. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit) and Universal Music Group (UMG) today announced an expanded strategic partnership that will see the two companies work closely together to increase opportunities for artists through innovation and technology, whilst expanding the global reach of K-pop music and culture around the world.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Group, said, "With their innovative approach to developing artists and embracing new technology, Big Hit has become one of the most dynamic companies in music entertainment.
  • With its mission of 'Music & Artist for Healing', Big Hit strives to impart a positive influence through content while providing comfort and inspiration to music fans worldwide.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.

Universal Music Publishing Group Acquires Bob Dylan's Entire Catalog Of Songs

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Monday, December 7, 2020
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group's leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan's entire catalog of songs.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), Universal Music Group's leading, global music publishing division, today announced the acquisition of Bob Dylan's entire catalog of songs.
  • Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, said, "As someone who began his career in music publishing, it is with enormous pride that today we welcome Bob Dylan to the UMG family.
  • Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is a leading global music publisher with 48 offices in 46 countries.
  • Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries.