Universal Music Publishing Group and SACEM via “D.E.A.L.” Sign Pan-European Agreement for Nokia Comes With Music Service

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and Society of Authors, Composers and Publishers of Music (SACEM), the French Collection Rights Society, today announced that Direct European Administration and Licensing (DEAL) their model for Pan European licensing, have expanded their agreement with Nokia for its Comes With Music service to include all of Europe.

Through the agreement, SACEM licenses the use of the online rights owned and/or controlled by UMPG together with SACEM’s repertoire for use in the Nokia Comes With Music digital entertainment service. Nokia European customers who buy a Comes With Music device can explore and enjoy music from the world’s leading music publisher, Universal Music Publishing Group.

Upon making the announcement David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group, commented: “It is our firm desire to see the legitimate European digital marketplace grow. This deal with Nokia, licensed via DEAL, our SACEM joint model for Pan European Rights, demonstrates our ability to license important users of our repertoire in an expedient manner and across many territories. We look forward to announcing several other major deals shortly.”

“As the leading global music publisher Universal Music Publishing Group is delighted to conclude this agreement with the world's number one mobile communications company,” added Andrew Jenkins, Executive Vice President, International, Universal Music Publishing Group. “This major deal, concluded via our Pan-European option, now named DEAL so quickly after it's launch, demonstrates the commitment of both organizations to the development of multi-territory licensing."

"Despite the uncertainties surrounding the organizations of rights owners and collecting societies in Europe, we are pleased to have closed a deal with Nokia. It is indeed very important to facilitate the growth of new online services within a respectful model for the rights of Authors, Composers and Publishers,” commented Bernard Miyet, CEO and Chairman of the SACEM Management Board. “SACEM has found in Nokia, a major player of the mobile industry, a company concerned with respecting the rights of authors, composers and publishers.”

"This agreement shows the commitment of Universal Music Publishing Group and SACEM to enabling innovative business models to flourish across Europe," said Liz Schimel, Global Head of Music, Nokia. "We look forward to expanding our Comes With Music offering to consumers across Europe and to provide them with access to a wide range of great content."

DEAL is a significant contribution to establishing a coherent and efficient model for the licensing and administration of online rights in Europe, allowing rights holders to control the administration of their rights and receive appropriate remuneration for the exploitation of their works while giving users the simple and secure access to protected works they require.

About Universal Music Publishing Group

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from many of the world’s top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara, Dave Grohl, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, Henry Mancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and Classical Music.

For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.

About SACEM

Sacem is a non-profit membership organization for managing rights and royalties of authors, composers and publishers of musical works. Its primary mission is to collect royalties and to redistribute these equitably to rights holders. Founded over 150 years ago, Sacem was the first society in the world to represent musical rights holders. It has established itself as a key international player and a driving force in rights management. Sacem counts today over 124,000 members worldwide. It manages 32 million works.

Universal Music Publishing Group Media contact
Heather Brown, Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Ph: (310) 235-4870
heather.brown@umusic.com

Sacem International Media contact
Fabienne Herenberg, in charge of international communication
Ph: 33 (0)6 84 95 29 80
fabienne.herenberg@sacem.fr