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    Bill Ackman says his stake in Universal Music has languished — and now he’s come up with a $64 billion offer

    MarketWatchApril 7, 2026 at 9:12 AMBullish1 min read

    Key Takeaways

    • 1Bill Ackman's Pershing Square is offering $3.1 billion for an additional 10% stake in Universal Music Group.
    • 2This offer values UMG at $64 billion, significantly higher than its current market capitalization but below some analyst targets.
    • 3The move comes after Ackman's prior attempt to invest directly in UMG was met with skepticism and Pershing Square Tontine Holdings' (PSTH) SPAC merger failed.

    Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square has significantly increased its bet on Universal Music Group (UMG), offering to buy an additional 10% stake for $3.1 billion, valuing the company at $64 billion. This move signals Ackman's continued conviction in UMG's growth prospects despite a prior direct investment failing. Investors will watch how this large-scale tender offer impacts UMG's stock performance and whether other institutional investors follow Ackman's lead in recognizing the company's perceived undervaluation.

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