Merger Update: Sony / Kobalt

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RNS Number : 8503Y

Competition and Markets Authority

18 May 2021

Initial Enforcement Order

The CMA has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on 17 May 2021, in relation to the acquisition by Sony Music Entertainment of the AWAL and Kobalt Neighbouring Rights businesses from Kobalt Music Group Limited.

The text of the order will be published on the Competition and Markets Authority's web site at https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases.

The full title of the Merger Case:

Completed acquisition by Sony Music Entertainment of the AWAL and Kobalt Neighbouring Rights businesses from Kobalt Music Group Limited.

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Title: Merger Update: Sony / Kobalt
Time: 07:00:03
Date: 18 May 2021
Category: Acquisitions and alliances
ID: 8503Y