Failed continuation vote leaves Hipgnosis Songs manager in a 'do or die' position

Doubts over Blackstone acquisition

Valeria Martinez
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Hipgnosis Songs' (SONG) failed continuation vote may leave its investment manager in a “do or die” position, with the board's termination of the investment advisory agreement seen as the most likely outcome.

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