UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2007
Warner Music Group Corp.
(Exact name of Co-Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-32502 | 13-4271875 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York | 10019 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Co-Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 275-2000
WMG Acquisition Corp.
(Exact name of Co-Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 333-121322 | 68-0576630 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York | 10019 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Co-Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (212) 275-2000
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Co-Registrant’s under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 8.01. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 24, 2007, Warner Music Group Corp. (“WMG”) and Bertelsmann AG jointly announced a settlement of contingent claims held by WMG relating to Bertelsmann’s relationship with Napster in 2000-2001. A copy of the press release is attached at Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
The settlement covers the resolution of the related legal claims against Bertelsmann by WMG’s recorded music and music publishing businesses. As part of the settlement, WMG will receive $110 million. Bertelsmann admits no liability in making this settlement.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits. The following Exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Warner Music Group Corp. on April 24, 2007. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Co-Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| Warner Music Group Corp. | ||||
| Date: April 24, 2007 | By: | /s/ Michael D. Fleisher | ||
| Michael D. Fleisher | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||
| WMG Acquisition Corp. | ||||
| Date: April 24, 2007 | By: | /s/ Michael D. Fleisher | ||
| Michael D. Fleisher | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Warner Music Group Corp. on April 24, 2007. |
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Exhibit 99.1
Warner Music Group and Bertelsmann Announce Napster Settlement
New York, NY, April 24, 2007 – Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG) and Bertelsmann AG today jointly announced a settlement of contingent claims held by WMG relating to Bertelsmann’s relationship with Napster in 2000-2001.
The settlement covers the resolution of the legal claims of WMG’s recorded music and music publishing businesses. Bertelsmann admits no liability in making this settlement.
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About Warner Music Group
Warner Music Group became the only stand-alone music company to be publicly traded in the United States in May 2005. With its broad roster of new stars and legendary artists, Warner Music Group is home to a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Bad Boy, Cordless, East West, Elektra, Lava, Maverick, Nonesuch, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Rykodisc, Sire, Warner Bros. and Word. Warner Music International, a leading company in national and international repertoire, operates through numerous international affiliates and licensees in more than 50 countries. Warner Music Group also includes Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world’s leading music publishers, with a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide.
Media Contacts
Will Tanous
Warner Music Group
212/275-2244
Will.Tanous@wmg.com
Amanda Collins
Warner Music Group
212/275-2213
Amanda.Collins@wmg.com
Liz Young
Bertelsmann, Inc.
917/327-1055