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“It strikes me as hubris that Universal will buy EMI. What it will do is create a super-major that will have far too much power... I think when Universal goes up over 40 percent market share, I don't see how reasonable regulators can countenance. It will impact not just labels, but artists and cultural diversity.”

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Edgar Bronfman, Jr.

Edgar Bronfman Jr., born on May 16, 1955, is a distinguished businessman with extensive experience in the entertainment and media industries. He served as the CEO of Seagram Company, leading the company's global expansion and diversification. more

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