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The transaction fulfills a divestiture requirement imposed by the <strong>European Commission (EC)<\/strong> as a condition of approving UMG\u2019s acquisition of <strong>Downtown Music Holdings<\/strong>, and returns the royalty platform to independent ownership.<\/p>\n<p>Merlin CEO Charlie Lexton stated: \u201cCurve provides an essential service to independent music businesses around the world and has earned enormous trust through the quality of its service and relationships.\u201d He added: \u201cMerlin is here to enable our members\u2019 independence, and to be truly independent our sector needs its own <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/the-great-indie-infrastructure-build-out\/\">infrastructure<\/a>. Curve is central to that. That\u2019s why ensuring its future independence and neutrality was vital to us and it\u2019s why we stepped up to make this acquisition. We are delighted to support the next stage of Curve\u2018s growth while ensuring it remains a part of the community it serves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Helen Smith<\/strong>, Executive Chair of <a href=\"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/impala-outlines-streaming-reform-financial-needs-report-at-indieweek-2026\/\"><strong>IMPALA<\/strong><\/a> (Independent Music Companies Association), welcomed the move: \u201cRestoring Curve to independent ownership is great news for the independent ecosystem and we look forward to the EC approving. A detailed phase two investigation was carried out by the EC and we thank them for taking that on and securing this divestment \u2013 the only phase two decision in 2025 that resulted in remedies. 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