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CVR: 43324616
Secondary names: NORDISK POLYPHON, AKTIESELSKAB, MAGNET MUSIC PRODUKTION A/S, POLYDOR MUSIC AKTIESELSKAB
Previous names: POLYGRAM RECORDS A/S
DKK 476,481,000
Revenue
Net result: DKK 40,400,000
Universal International Music B.V. (100%)
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Lars Olle Joakim Johansson
Board: Erik Nils-Åke Backman (chair) and 5 members
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Founded 21 September 1920
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64 employees
CVR · 2018
Director role ended: Casper Arp Bengtson
CVR · 25/02/2026
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S is a Danish company of the type Aktieselskab based in København K, founded in 1920. The company is registered under the industry Engroshandel med radio og tv, fotografiske og optiske artikler. The company was previously named POLYGRAM RECORDS A/S. The management consists of Lars Olle Joakim Johansson. The board consists of Erik Nils-Åke Backman (chair), Bjørn Einer Rogstad, Jael Steinberg and Lars Olle Joakim Johansson. The company is owned by Universal International Music B.V.. The company has 64 employees (2018). In 2025, the company reported revenue of DKK 476,481,000 and a net result of DKK 40,400,000 compared with DKK 48,843,000 the year before. Equity in the 2025 report amounted to DKK 79,499,000.
Source: annual report 2025, Danish Business Authority
The financial health of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S appears to be improving, with a steady increase in revenue and profit over the past few years. Revenue rose from 343.7 million DKK in 2021 to 476.5 million DKK in 2025, while profit surged from 5.8 million DKK in 2022 to 40.4 million DKK in 2025, indicating a strong upward trajectory. The company's equity has also shown growth, reaching 79.5 million DKK in 2025, which reflects a solid capital position. However, the absence of gross profit data raises concerns about margin transparency. Overall, UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S is positioned well within the industry, benefiting from a growing revenue stream and increasing profitability.
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Selskabets formål er produktion, erhvervsmæssig udnyttelse, salg og distribution, import og eksport af kommunikations- g underholdningsprodukter inden for musik, radio, TV, film, scene- og forlagsvirkosmhed samt at drive anden virksomhed, der efter bestyrelsens skøn er forbunden hermed.
Source: annual reports filed with the Danish Business Authority.
| Period | Revenue | Profit/Loss | Total Assets | Equity | Employees | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202501/01/2025 – 31/12/2025 | 476.5 mio. | 40.4 mio. | 307.6 mio. | 79.5 mio. | 71 | |
| 202401/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 | 467.1 mio. | 48.8 mio. | 331.5 mio. | 79.1 mio. | 78 | |
| 202301/01/2023 – 31/12/2023 | 417.9 mio. | 25.1 mio. | 286.4 mio. | 49.1 mio. | 80 | |
| 202201/01/2022 – 31/12/2022 | 374.6 mio. | 5.8 mio. | 258.1 mio. | 24 mio. | 76 | |
| 202101/01/2021 – 31/12/2021 | 343.7 mio. | 19.8 mio. | 238.2 mio. | 51.2 mio. | 69 | |
| 202001/01/2020 – 31/12/2020 | 317.6 mio. | 2.5 mio. | 223.4 mio. | 31.4 mio. | 65 | |
| 201901/01/2019 – 31/12/2019 | 341.3 mio. | 16.8 mio. | 266.2 mio. | 46.8 mio. | 70 | |
| 201801/01/2018 – 31/12/2018 | 281 mio. | 10.4 mio. | 257.2 mio. | 48 mio. | 65 | |
| 201701/01/2017 – 31/12/2017 | 265.6 mio. | 18.5 mio. | 246.8 mio. | 87.6 mio. | 62 | |
| 201601/01/2016 – 31/12/2016 | 256.3 mio. | 2.1 mio. | 217 mio. | 32.1 mio. | 57 | |
| 201501/01/2015 – 31/12/2015 | 236 mio. | 11.8 mio. | 224.4 mio. | 52.3 mio. | 53 | |
| 201401/01/2014 – 31/12/2014 | 209.8 mio. | -9.5 mio. | 165.9 mio. | 40.5 mio. | 49 |
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Set up monitoringThe CVR number of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S is 43324616.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S is owned by Universal International Music B.V..
The management of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S consists of Lars Olle Joakim Johansson.
The board of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S consists of Erik Nils-Åke Backman, Bjørn Einer Rogstad and Jael Steinberg, with Erik Nils-Åke Backman as chair.
In 2025, UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S reported revenue of DKK 476,481,000.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S had 64 employees in 2018 according to the Danish CVR register.
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UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2025. Revenue came to DKK 476,481,000, and the net result was DKK 40,400,000.
Contact info changed: new phone: 33912110 (March 17, 2026).
As of February 25, 2026, Marie Caroline Seebach has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Martha Chablis Åhlund has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Lars Olle Joakim Johansson has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Erik Nils-Åke Backman has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Jael Steinberg has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Bjørn Einer Rogstad has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Casper Arp Bengtson has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Pia Dahl Egeskov Larsen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Eddie Clas Hammaren Smith Nygren has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Lars Olle Joakim Johansson is registered as adm. dir. of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of February 25, 2026, Casper Arp Bengtson has stepped down as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2024. Revenue came to DKK 467,099,000, and the net result was DKK 48,843,000.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2023. Revenue came to DKK 417,877,692, and the net result was DKK 25,107,628.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2022. Revenue came to DKK 374,588,812, and the net result was DKK 5,779,262.
As of November 8, 2022, Pia Dahl Egeskov Larsen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 8, 2022, Frank Briegmann has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2021. Revenue came to DKK 343,698,291, and the net result was DKK 19,840,732.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2020. Revenue came to DKK 317,609,145, and the net result was DKK 2,545,371.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2019. Revenue came to DKK 341,304,153, and the net result was DKK 16,803,692.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2018. Revenue came to DKK 280,966,500, and the net result was DKK 10,426,110.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2017. Revenue came to DKK 265,623,608, and the net result was DKK 18,549,051.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2016. Revenue came to DKK 256,293,463, and the net result was DKK 2,126,192.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2015. Revenue came to DKK 236,010,802, and the net result was DKK 11,777,627.
As of December 31, 2015, is registered as an owner of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S with an ownership share of 100%.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2014. Revenue came to DKK 209,753,248, and the net result was DKK -9,520,412.
As of October 10, 2014, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2013.
As of October 31, 2013, JUT NR. 2180 A/S has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of October 31, 2013, JUT NR. 2180 A/S has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of October 31, 2013, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of October 17, 2013, Helle Jørgsholm has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 9, 2013, EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 9, 2013, JUT NR. 2180 A/S has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S has published its annual report for 2012.
As of May 31, 2013, Frank Briegmann has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 31, 2013, Victor Henri Antippas has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 22, 2012, JUT NR. 2180 A/S has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 22, 2012, EY Danmark A/S has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 13, 2008, Eddie Clas Hammaren Smith Nygren has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 13, 2008, Mikael Dittmann has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of January 2, 2008, Casper Arp Bengtson has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of January 2, 2008, Casper Arp Bengtson is registered as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of January 2, 2008, Kjeld Stefansen has stepped down as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 13, 2007, Jens-Otto Paludan has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 13, 2007, Kjeld Stefansen is registered as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 13, 2007, Jens-Otto Paludan has stepped down as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 21, 2007, Victor Henri Antippas has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 21, 2007, Henrik Gregersen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 21, 2007, Anette Sørensen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 21, 2007, Claus Lund Pedersen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 21, 2007, Pia Jøns Nygaard has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 21, 2007, Theodoor Roos has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 2, 2006, Mikael Dittmann has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 19, 2006, Helle Jørgsholm has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 19, 2006, Peter Ammundsen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 2004, EY Danmark A/S has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 2004, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Henrik Gregersen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Anette Sørensen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Claus Lund Pedersen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Pia Jøns Nygaard has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Anders Marcuslund-Reuss has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Annette Wigandt has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Ignatios Beskos has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 27, 2004, Karen Bendix has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 19, 2003, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 19, 2003, REVISIONS- OG FORVALTNINGS- INSTITUTET, AKTIESELSKAB has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 3, 2002, REVISIONS- OG FORVALTNINGS- INSTITUTET, AKTIESELSKAB has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 3, 2002, has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of October 31, 2001, has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of October 31, 2001, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 30, 2001, Theodoor Roos has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 30, 2001, Stefan Christian Fryland has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 25, 2000, Anders Marcuslund-Reuss has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 25, 2000, Annette Wigandt has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 25, 2000, Karen Bendix has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 25, 2000, Peter Ammundsen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 25, 2000, Jørgen Hansen Jørgensen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of January 1, 2000, Thomas Rohde has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of January 1, 2000, Kirsten Vivian Koldtoft Vestergaard has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 14, 1999, Carsten Michael Korch has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 11, 1999, Ignatios Beskos has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 11, 1999, Jens-Otto Paludan has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 11, 1999, Ignatios Beskos has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Jørgen Hansen Jørgensen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Stefan Christian Fryland has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Jørgen Klarskov Jørgensen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Bent Julius Brandt has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Stefan Christian Fryland is registered as adm. dir. of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Jens-Otto Paludan is registered as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 21, 1999, Stefan Christian Fryland has stepped down as adm. dir. of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
On December 19, 1998, the company changed its name from POLYGRAM RECORDS A/S to UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 18, 1998, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 18, 1998, CJ Partnership I/S has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 1, 1998, Kirsten Vivian Koldtoft Vestergaard has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 31, 1998, Jens Andersen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 23, 1998, Kirsten Vivian Koldtoft Vestergaard has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of April 23, 1998, Claus Perria Pedersen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 17, 1996, Kirsten Vivian Koldtoft Vestergaard has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 17, 1996, Kirsten Vivian Koldtoft Vestergaard has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 17, 1996, Kirsten Vivian Koldtoft Vestergaard has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of December 17, 1996, Ellen Ebbe Andersen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 20, 1996, CJ Partnership I/S has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of November 20, 1996, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 14, 1994, Dennis Ploug has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 14, 1994, Birgit Kjær Nielsen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of March 22, 1993, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 22, 1992, Jørgen Hegelund has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of March 18, 1991, has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 29, 1990, Jørgen Klarskov Jørgensen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 29, 1990, Ole Jochimsen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 22, 1989, Børge Ove Møller Hansen has stepped down as auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of May 22, 1989, Torben Ulrik Smith has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 22, 1988, Thomas Henrik Nielsen has left the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of June 22, 1988, Bent Julius Brandt has stepped down as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Børge Ove Møller Hansen has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Pricewaterhouse Coopers has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, has been appointed auditor of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Carsten Michael Korch has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Jens Andersen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Jørgen Klarskov Jørgensen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Jørgen Klarskov Jørgensen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Ignatios Beskos has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Dennis Ploug has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Thomas Rohde has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Thomas Henrik Nielsen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Jørgen Hegelund has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Bent Julius Brandt has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Torben Ulrik Smith has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Ole Jochimsen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Ellen Ebbe Andersen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Claus Perria Pedersen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Birgit Kjær Nielsen has joined the board of directors of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
As of September 21, 1920, Bent Julius Brandt is registered as director of UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S.
UNIVERSAL MUSIC A/S was founded on September 21, 1920.
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