Our Taylor-themed exercise, the big Hipgnosis twist, diving into UMG's books

LINKS:

 

Hipgnosis Drama

https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2024/04/18/hipgnosis-songs-fund-stock-price-jump/?mc_cid=8b15b06c9f&mc_eid=e6e936dd58

 

Cutting Edge Raises 5 Rods

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/cutting-edge-secures-500m-to-fund-music-rights-acquisitions/

 

UMG's Books Explained

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/universal-music-group-generated-51-of-2023-recorded-music-annual-report/

 

Believe Deal Going through

https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/believes-board-backs-takeover-bid-from-ladegaillerie-led-consortium1/

 

Bootleg Merch is Killing the Record Industry

https://www.billboard.com/pro/bootleg-music-merch-ripping-off-artists-taylor-swift-kiss/