FTC Closes Its Investigation Into Vivendi, S.A.'s Proposed Acquisition of EMI Recorded Music

The Federal Trade Commission has closed its nonpublic investigation of the proposed acquisition by Vivendi, S.A., parent company of Universal Music Group, of EMI Recorded Music without taking any action, and Bureau of Competition Director Richard Feinstein has issued a related statement.

The Commission vote to close the investigation was 5-0. The closing letters to the companies can be found on the FTC's website and as a link to this press release. (FTC File No. 121-0044; the staff contact is Robert S. Tovsky, 202-326-2634)

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File No. 121 0044
Proposed Acquisition by Vivendi, S.A. of EMI Recorded Music

• Statement of Bureau of Competition Director Richard A. Feinstein
• Closing Letter To Counsel For Universal Music Group (Washington, D.C.)
• Closing Letter To Counsel For Universal Music Group (Los Angeles, California)
• Closing Letter To Counsel For EMI Recorded Music
• Closing Letter To Counsel For Citigroup