Music Business News: Netherlands
News UMG submitted formal commitments to the EC on December 11 News Company says its response to the regulator 'comprehensively addresses' the Commission's outstanding issue with the transaction. News Kees van der Hoeven, who has led the Benelux operations since 2013, will step down at the end of the year. News The deal includes worldwide rights to Sonique's UK No. 1 hit 'It Feels So Good.' News Statement of Objections issued by the EC represents a formal escalation in the investigation into the transaction News The partnership aims to expand Avalon’s reach across North Africa and develop local artists. Analysis News Deal covers both recorded music and music publishing Analysis News UMG's fresh set of quarterly results were published today (October 30)