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Bill Ackman rejigs Universal deal after regulators probe SPAC plan

PARIS (Reuters) -Billionaire investor Bill Ackman will buy up to 10% of Vivendi’s Universal Music Gr

Bill Ackman rejigs Universal deal after regulators probe SPAC plan

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