Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposes $64 billion merger with Universal Music Group, could value shares at 78% premium

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• •Bill Ackman's Pershing Square proposed merging Universal Music Group with its investment fund.
• •The deal values Universal Music Group at 30.40 euros per share.
• •The aim is to boost UMG's value through a U.S. listing.