EMI confirms Warner approach

British music group EMI confirmed this morning it had received an approach from US rival Warner Music that could lead to a takeover…

British music group EMI confirmed this morning it had received an approach from US rival Warner Music that could lead to a takeover offer.

"If a proposal is made, it will be considered with a particular focus on conditionality, the regulatory and operational risk profile, and on valuation in relation to the company's stand alone value and the value creation available from a  combination," EMI said.

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