Shares of Universal Music Group, the world’s largest music company, soared Tuesday on their first day of listing in Amsterdam, up 38% from their €18.5 reference price.
Vivendi, Universal Music Group’s French parent company, floated 60% of the music group in a spinoff to its existing shareholders, which also included billionaire Bill Ackman with a 10% stake, and China internet conglomerate Tencent, which acquired a 20% stake last year.
The listing Tuesday gave UMG a €45 billion market capitalization. Ackman bought his stake based on a €35 billion valuation.
Vivendi shares were trading at 15% below their Monday level in Paris after the spinoff, now giving the company a smaller valuation than its former music division.
The French group will retain a 10% stake in UMG, the company behind Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and the Rolling Stones.
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