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Universal: a dominant force or a model for the industry?
Universal's status as the UK's most successful music operation is undisputed, but its recent purchases of leading independents Sanctuary and V2 have prompted questions from rivals about its size. With the Office of Fair Trading about to prepare its report on Universal's acquisition of V2, Music Week examines the market leader's dominance and its potential consequences
The Office of Fair Trading is expected to report on Universal's acquisition of V2 shortly. Few are expecting many fireworks, while a referral to the Competition Commission seems unlikely.
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