Market Chatter: Universal Music Reportedly Held Potential Delisting Talks with US Private Equity Groups

06:18 AM EDT, 10/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Universal Music Group's (UMG.AS) management held preliminary talks about a potential delisting with several US private equity firms earlier in 2026, Bloomberg News reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. However, the Amsterdam-listed music company's discussions with buyout groups including Apollo Global Management, TPG and Blackstone did not progress or lead to a sales process, according to the report. Universal, Apollo, TPG and Blackstone did not immediately respond to requests for comment from MT Newswires. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)