Reports Q1 revenue $1.666B, consensus $1.66B. Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music (WMG) Group said: “This quarter, we saw success with new stars, global superstars, longtime legends, and irreplaceable catalog. In our ongoing effort to both grow the pie and grow our share of the pie, we are increasing our A&R spend, acquiring valuable catalogs, and striking important agreements with streaming services. As we drive efficiencies, we will enhance our virtuous cycle of reinvestment, creating new opportunities for talent, long-term growth, and shareholder value.”
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