Music Business News: France

Believe’s board backs takeover bid from Denis Ladegaillerie-led consortium

The company will continue to trade on the stock market following the expected buyout.

Pauline Duarte appointed Vice President of Columbia France, as Laurent Chapeau steps down

As part of the transition, labels Hall Access, A+LSO, and Masterworks will move from Columbia Labels Group to RCA Labels Group France

Confirmed: Warner Music Group won’t be making a bid for Believe

The way now appears clear for Denis Ladegaillerie consortium's takeover

3 reasons why… Warner Music Group might be tempted to bid $1.8 billion for Believe

Weighing up the positive differences an acquisition of Believe could make to WMG

Vivendi to sell See Tickets and festival business to live music giant CTS Eventim

See Tickets sold about 44 million tickets in 2023, according to Vivendi

Warner has 13 days to submit a binding offer for Believe, as French company agrees to let WMG peruse its ‘data room’

This is the latest twist in an ongoing corporate saga

French regulators step in to remove roadblock for possible Warner Music Group bid for Believe

Believe's board turned to the AMF to adjudicate whether a particular move by a consortium led by Believe founder/CEO, Denis Ladegaillerie, was lawful

Indie artists shift to artist-centric payments on Deezer, as streaming service signs new deal with Merlin

Merlin joins a growing list of music companies to sign up for Deezer's innovative new royalty payment model