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Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG), trading under the symbol WMG, is one of the largest and most influential music companies globally. Home to a diverse roster of new stars and legendary artists, WMG boasts a collection of prestigious record labels such as Atlantic, Warner Records, Parlophone, and Reprise, alongside others like Asylum, Elektra, Fueled By Ramen, and Nonesuch.
The company operates through two primary segments: Recorded Music and Music Publishing. Its recorded music division includes iconic labels that manage some of the world's most renowned artists including Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Dua Lipa, and Blake Shelton. Warner Chappell, the music publishing arm, manages over 1 million copyrights and 65,000 songwriters, making it a leader in the industry.
WMG's recent achievements highlight its dynamic growth and adaptability. Notably, the company announced a groundbreaking partnership with Megan Thee Stallion allowing her to maintain artistic independence while leveraging WMG's global resources. This agreement underscores WMG's commitment to fostering long-term creative and financial success for its artists.
Financially, WMG has shown resilience and robust growth. For the quarter ending December 31, 2023, the company reported a 17.5% increase in revenue to $1.51 billion, driven by an uptick in digital streaming and licensing revenues. Adjusted OIBDA surged by 34.6% to $451 million, signifying strong operational performance.
Recently, WMG has made strategic moves to expand its global footprint. In February 2024, Nora Fatehi signed her first major global record deal with WMG, aimed at boosting her international music career. This move marks WMG's continued investment in diversifying its artist portfolio and reaching new markets.
Moreover, WMG has strengthened its presence in India through an expanded partnership with Global Music Junction, enhancing its influence in central Indian music markets like Bhojpuri and Haryanvi. This strategic investment aligns with WMG's vision to support regional artists and tap into the fast-growing Indian music industry.
WMG's commitment to innovation is evident through its wide array of services including artist and label services offered by ADA and its next-gen artist services division, WMX. Additionally, the company engages in storytelling through Warner Music Entertainment and content creation via IMGN.
Controlled by Access Industries, WMG maintains an 84% economic interest and 99% voting rights, ensuring stability and long-term vision. With a global presence spanning over 70 countries, WMG continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of music and entertainment, standing as a testament to over 200 years of rich musical legacy.
Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on both its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be distributed to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 24, 2025, with the payment scheduled for March 4, 2025.
Warner Music Group (WMG) reported its Q1 FY2025 financial results, showing mixed performance. Total revenue decreased 5% to $1.666 billion, while net income increased 25% to $241 million. Operating income declined 40% to $214 million, and Adjusted OIBDA decreased 20% to $363 million.
The company's Recorded Music segment saw a 7% revenue decline to $1.345 billion, while Music Publishing revenue grew 6% to $323 million. Digital revenue decreased 2%, with streaming revenue down 1.9%. Operating cash flow showed positive growth of 13% to $332 million.
WMG announced a new multi-year agreement with Spotify covering both recorded music and music publishing, and acquired a controlling stake in Tempo Music Investments. The company reaffirmed its full-year Recorded Music subscription streaming revenue and operating cash flow conversion guidance.
Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) and Spotify have announced a new multi-year agreement covering both Recorded Music and Music Publishing. The partnership aims to enhance the music ecosystem through innovative collaboration, focusing on developing new fan experiences, expanding music and video catalogs, and introducing additional paid subscription tiers and content bundles.
The deal reinforces their commitment to 'artist centric' royalty models and introduces a direct licensing model with Warner Chappell Music in several countries, including the U.S., to better support songwriters. The agreement emphasizes the companies' shared vision for increasing music value and expanding the digital music ecosystem through sustained investment and innovation.
Warner Music Group (WMG) has acquired a controlling stake in Tempo Music Investments, a premium music rights investment platform, from Providence Equity Partners, which will remain a minority investor. The acquisition includes rights to songs from notable artists like Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, Adele, Wiz Khalifa, Florida Georgia Line, and others.
Tempo, launched in 2019 through a partnership between WMG and Providence, has built a diverse portfolio focusing on empowering artists and songwriters. The investment is expected to become more accretive over time as additional rights revert to Tempo, expanding WMG's administration and distribution scope. The catalog includes works from prominent songwriters and producers, including Philip Lawrence, Malay, and Jeff Bhasker.
Warner Music Group has announced it will release its financial results for Q1 FY2025 (period ended December 31, 2024) on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The company will host an earnings conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
Participants need to pre-register to receive dial-in details and a personalized PIN for the call. The company recommends joining 10 minutes before the start time. Those not planning to ask questions can join via webcast at www.wmg.com, where a replay will also be available.
Warner Music Group reported financial results for Q4 and full year 2024. Q4 total revenue increased 3% to $1.63B, while net income decreased 69% to $48M compared to $154M in the prior year. Full-year results showed 6% revenue growth to $6.43B, with net income increasing 9% to $478M. Digital revenue was flat in Q4 but grew 7% for the full year. The company demonstrated strong streaming performance with Music Publishing achieving its fourth consecutive year of double-digit revenue growth. Operating cash flow conversion reached 53%, aligning with guidance.
Warner Music Group (WMG) has announced its Board of Directors' declaration of a regular quarterly cash dividend. Shareholders will receive $0.18 per share on both Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on December 3, 2024, to stockholders recorded as of the close of business on November 19, 2024.
Warner Music Group Corp. (WMG) has announced its upcoming earnings release and conference call schedule. The company will disclose its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, on Thursday, November 21, 2024. An earnings conference call is scheduled for the same morning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Interested parties can register for the call through a provided link, which will furnish them with a dial-in number and personalized pin. WMG recommends calling in 10 minutes before the start time. For those not planning to ask questions, a webcast option is available at www.wmg.com. The conference call replay will also be accessible via the same website.
Atlantic Music Group (AMG), part of Warner Music Group (Nasdaq: WMG), has unveiled a new leadership team and structure to maximize cultural impact and strengthen creative expertise. Elliot Grainge will become CEO of AMG on October 1, succeeding Julie Greenwald. The restructuring empowers dedicated A&R and Marketing teams at Atlantic Records, 300 Entertainment, and 10K Projects.
Key appointments include:
- Lanre Gaba as President of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music at Atlantic Records
- Rayna Bass & Selim Bouab as Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment
- Nicholas Ziangas and Molly McLachlan as Co-Presidents of 10K Projects
- Craig Kallman elevated to Chief Music Officer for AMG
- Dave Rocco appointed as President of Creative for AMG
Warner Music Group (WMG) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its Class A and Class B Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on September 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 27, 2024. This announcement demonstrates WMG's commitment to returning value to shareholders and maintaining a consistent dividend policy. The regular quarterly dividend suggests financial stability and confidence in the company's cash flow generation capabilities.
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