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Universal Music Group N.V. Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended December 31, 2025
Universal Music Group N.V. ("UMG" or "the Company") today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.
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