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Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) operates China's leading integrated music and audio platform, powering services like QQ Music, Kugou, and WeSing. This page delivers verified updates on TME's financial results, strategic partnerships, and technological advancements in digital entertainment.
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Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) has authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program to buy back its Class A ordinary shares through American depositary shares over a twelve-month period starting March 29, 2021. This initiative signifies the Board's confidence in TME's business outlook and long-term strategy. The repurchases will be conducted at prevailing market prices, and funds will be sourced from the company's existing cash balance.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2020 financial results, demonstrating strong performance amidst the pandemic. For Q4, total revenues reached RMB8.34 billion (US$1.28 billion), a 14.3% YoY increase, with online music service revenues climbing by 29.0% to RMB2.76 billion (US$423 million). Net profit for the quarter was RMB1.20 billion (US$183 million), reflecting a YoY growth of 15.4%. For the full year, revenues increased 14.6% to RMB29.15 billion (US$4.47 billion). Key highlights include a 40.4% rise in online music paying users, totaling 56 million, and significant advertising revenue growth over 100% YoY.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) and Warner Music have expanded their strategic licensing agreement, continuing a partnership that began over a decade ago. This renewed deal allows TME to feature Warner Music's catalog across its platforms in mainland China, including QQ Music and WeSing. Additionally, they plan to launch a new joint venture record label to leverage both companies' strengths in artist development. TME aims to enhance music experiences and improve distribution through this collaboration, highlighting its influence in China's growing music market.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) will release its unaudited financial results for Q4 and full year 2020 on March 22, 2021, after the U.S. market closes. A conference call will follow at 8:00 PM ET, with details available on the company's investor relations site. Tencent Music, China's leading online music platform, operates popular apps like QQ Music and Kugou Music, aiming to enhance music enjoyment through technology. Investors can access the call via several toll-free numbers or online.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) is advancing in the long-form audio market in China, a growth area that includes podcasts and audiobooks. Launched in December 2019, the 'Ten Billion Sound Makers' campaign aims to enhance user-generated content on Kuwo Music, incentivizing creators with awards up to RMB100,000. TME has also expanded its long-form audio offerings across platforms, including QQ Music and Kugou Music, and recently acquired Lazy Audio to enrich its content library. By Q3 2020, long-form audio user penetration reached 11.7%, signaling substantial growth.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) has completed the acquisition of an additional 10% equity stake in Universal Music Group (UMG) through a consortium led by Tencent Holdings. This acquisition boosts the consortium's total ownership in UMG to 20%, maintaining TME's 10% stake in the consortium. The transaction valued UMG at EUR30 billion, the same as the initial acquisition in March 2020. TME aims to leverage UMG's vast content library alongside its extensive user base to enhance engagement and collaboration in the music industry.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME), the leading online music platform in China, successfully held its second annual Tencent Music Entertainment Awards (TMEA) on January 23, 2021, at The Venetian Macao. The event was livestreamed and attracted 18.5 billion cumulative page views. This year's TMEA celebrated 57 awards to artists, including notable winners like BLACKPINK and Taylor Swift. TME enhanced audience engagement through innovative tech and plans to expand the use of a custom live streaming surround sound system. The TMEA continues to influence music trends in China and supports the growth of the digital music industry.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Shenzhen Lanren Online Technology Co., Ltd (Lazy Audio) for RMB2.7 billion, primarily in cash. Lazy Audio is recognized for its extensive audio platform, including audiobooks and podcasts. This acquisition aims to enhance TME's presence in the growing long-form audio market in China, allowing for operational synergies and expanded content offerings. Post-acquisition, Lazy Audio will operate independently but benefit from TME's resources and technology. The transaction is anticipated to close in the first half of 2021.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) has launched a collaborative music album titled Norwegian Special: Northern Lights, in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing. This album features reinterpretations of songs by renowned Norwegian musician Bjørn Eidsvåg, adapted by prominent Chinese artists, and aims to promote cultural dialogue between Norway and China. The collaboration emphasizes TME's role in enhancing international music exchanges and aims to introduce global music to Chinese audiences through its platforms, including QQ Music and Kugou Music.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) announced that a consortium, led by Tencent Holdings, has exercised its call option to acquire an additional 10% equity interest in Universal Music Group (UMG) from Vivendi, maintaining an enterprise value of EUR30 billion. This acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2021, will raise the consortium's ownership in UMG to 20%, with TME holding a 10% stake in the consortium. The move aims to strengthen the partnership between TME and UMG, enhancing their collaboration in China's music market.
