News Bertelsmann-owned company splashed $136m on acquisitions in 2016 News Exec previously led BMG's successful legal case against Cox Communications News Warner/Chappell climbs to 12% global share of publishing as indies rule sector News Spinnin' Records is believed to be selling to a major for around $100m News Wall joins from Heinrich & de Wall Artist and Music Management News Hauprich moves up from his role as Deputy General Counsel News Producer and artist manager becomes consultant to company Interviews Pascal Negre talks major labels, his new management venture - and his departure from Universal Music Group