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Warner Music Group to Reduce Staff Again, Plans to Invest $300 Million Back Into Music & More

  • Warner Music Group announced on Tuesday, July 1, a plan to reduce annual costs by approximately $300 million through layoffs and expense cuts.
  • This restructuring follows multiple layoffs since CEO Robert Kyncl took over in early 2023 and aims to future-proof the company amid industry changes.
  • The planned cost savings total approximately $300 million annually, with around $170 million coming from workforce reductions and about $130 million from lowering expenses related to administration and property. A significant portion of these adjustments is expected to take place within the next three months.
  • At the same time, WMG revealed a $1.2 billion partnership with Bain Capital aimed at expanding its music catalog holdings and stated that the funds saved from recent cuts would be redirected toward enhancing A&R and merger and acquisition initiatives.
  • These steps intend to build a leaner, more efficient company focused on growing artist and catalog development while committing to act with empathy during employee reductions.
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World News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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