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Hipgnosis Songs Fund agrees to $1.5bn takeover by Apollo-backed Concord Chorus

The music company, which owns the rights to music by artists including Neil Young, Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers, has agreed to a $1.5bn takeover deal from Conchord Chorus. The agreement trumps the approach from Blackstone made on Monday.

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