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Pershing Square unveils deal valuing Universal Music at €55 billion

Bill Ackman's Pershing Square announced a transaction valuing Universal Music Group at up to 55 billion euros, saying the company is undervalued by stock markets.

Published Apr 7, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT | WFMZZ

American hedge fund Pershing Square, led by activist investor Bill Ackman, announced Tuesday a transaction valuing Universal Music Group at up to 55 billion euros. Pershing Square said it believed the music giant was undervalued by stock markets.