For this company, music really is the universal language. Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world's largest recording company, boasting about 20 record labels including Island Def Jam, Interscope Geffen A&M Records, Verve Music Group, Motown Records, and UMG Nashville. Its popular artists include Sheryl Crow, Sting, and U2, among many others. Its Universal Music Publishing Group is the world's largest music publishing house, with more than a million copyrights under its control. UMG also owns the largest catalog of recorded music in the world. Its Universal Music Group Distribution division handles UMG's sales, marketing, and distribution operations. UMG is a subsidiary of French telecom giant Vivendi.

Key financials for Universal Music Group

Key people and executives for Universal Music Group

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• Music Production and Distribution

Hoover's Industries

• Media
  • Music(primary)

Subsidiaries/affiliates of Universal Music Group

• Interscope Geffen A&M Records
• The Island Def Jam Group
• Motown Records
• Universal Music Enterprises
• Universal Music Group Nashville
• Universal Music Publishing Group