News The appointment will take effect upon closing of the BMG-Concord merger, which is expected to fall in the second half of 2026. News The deal, announced on Monday (May 11), is subject to customary closing conditions. News The acquisition would be made through Sony's music rights-buying JV with Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, the news outlet reported Analysis News The biggest headlines from the past few days... Analysis News This article orginally appeared in Tim Ingham’s latest ‘Tim’s Take’ email, issued exclusively to MBW+ subscribers. Interviews Thomas Coesfeld and Bob Valentine answer MBW's questions on a mega-merger – and ambitious targets News The combined company will be owned approximately 67% by Bertelsmann, and 33% by affiliates of Great Mountain Partners, a long-time investor in Concord News VVW has launched the careers of artists including Pop Smoke and Ski Mask the Slump God.