Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group B.V. (often abbreviated as UMG) is a global music corporation that is owned by the French media conglomerate Vivendi. UMG's corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California. The biggest music company in the world, it is one of the "Big Six" record labels, along with EMI Music, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, BMG, and PolyGram Entertainment.

In 2019, Fast Company named Universal Music Group the most innovative music company and listed UMG among the Top 50 most innovative companies in the world and "amid the music industry's digital transformation, Universal is redefining what a modern label should look like." UMG has signed licensing agreements with more than 400 platforms worldwide.

Universal's flagship labels are Capitol Records, Republic Records, MCA Records, Verve Records, and Caroline Music Group.