Although Vivendi Universal, a French-based utility conglomerate, is downsizing its entertainment holdings, it still maintains ownership of its music division. With its international labels, publishing and catalog assets, Universal Music is the world's largest music company. Sales for 2003 were $6.1 billion, down from $6.2 billion in 2000.
Bon Jovi (Island)
India Arie (Motown)
Jay-Z (Def Jam)
No Doubt (Interscope)
NBC Universal
Universal Music Publishing
Vivendi Universal Games Inc., [music is used for game soundtracks]
DreamWorks Nashville
Dreamworks Records
Geffen Records
Interscope Geffen A&M Records
Island Def Jam Music Group
Lost Highway Records
MCA Nashville
Mercury Nashville
Mercury Records
Motown Records
Universal Classics Group
Universal Music Enterprises
Universal Music Latino
Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal South
Verve Music Group