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Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Llama Group: Hotmix Radio Now Available on Eversolo Devices, Delivering 70 Curated Music Stations to HiFi Enthusiasts Worldwide
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Llama Group (Paris: ALLAM) (Brussels: ALLAM): Eversolo, a leading innovator in high-fidelity audio systems, is enhancing its premium streaming capabilities through a new integration with Hotmix Radio. Starting today, all Eversolo DMP Streamer series devices will offer direct access to Hotmix Radio's 70 expertly curated music stations, providing users with a seamless and immersive listening experience across 12 diverse categories. With this integration, Eversolo users can now enjoy uninterrupted, talk-free music, thoughtfully designed by passionate human curators. Whether it's relaxing with Chill Out, energizing a workout with Party Time, or exploring global sounds on Around the World, Hotmix Radio delivers a rich, genre-spanning lineup for every mood. 'At Eversolo, we strive to pair state-of-the-art hardware with the finest content,' said the Head of Product at Eversolo Audio. 'The addition of Hotmix Radio brings a wide variety of professionally curated music to our ecosystem—music that's not only high-quality but also emotion-driven and perfectly aligned with our HiFi philosophy.' Founded in 2013 and part of the Winamp family, Hotmix Radio is a beloved digital radio platform already available on desktop, mobile, and platforms like TuneIn and Amazon. With this new partnership, Hotmix becomes a native part of the Eversolo experience, accessible directly from the DMP Streamer series interface. 'Hotmix is more than just radio—we're crafting a modern, emotional journey through music,' said Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Hotmix Radio. 'The precision and sound quality of Eversolo devices elevate that journey, letting every listener feel the full depth and texture of the music we program.' Availability Hotmix Radio is now available on the full range of DMP series and the coming soon Eversolo play series. Users can access the service through the built-in streaming menu after updating to the latest firmware. For additional product information, please visit Next Meeting About Llama Group Llama Group is a pioneer and leader in the digital music industry. With extensive expertise across various sectors, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the Bridger copyright management company, and the Jamendo music licensing company. Llama Group's ambition is to build the future of the music industry through sustained investment in a range of innovative solutions and in the talent and skills of people who love music. The group stands by its brand values: empowerment, access, simplicity, and fairness. Winamp's vision is a world where a cutting-edge music platform connects artists and their fans like never before. Bridger's mission is to support songwriters and composers by providing a simple and innovative solution for collecting royalties. Jamendo enables independent artists to generate additional income through commercial licenses. Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty thematic and free digital radio stations. About Hotmix Radio Hotmix offers a curated selection of over 60 custom-made music stations, accessible via and the Hotmix mobile apps. Designed for true music lovers, Hotmix provides an authentic, seamless listening experience, perfectly tuned to your mood, atmosphere, and daily rhythm—whether you're at home, on a road trip, enjoying dinner with friends, or working out. Crafted with passion by our best-in-class human programmers, every stream is carefully designed to bring you music that resonates. Pick your Hotmix. Click & listen! About Eversolo Eversolo Audio Technology Co., Ltd., backed by Zidoo Technology Co., Ltd., is led by a team with extensive HiFi industry experience. The R&D expertise spans audio decoding, analog audio, acoustic tuning, amplifiers, and system integration. Eversolo specializes in audio playback devices, HiFi DACs, and amplifiers.
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Llama Group: Jamendo and Bridger Sign Strategic Agreement to Enhance Music Rights Management
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Llama Group (Paris: ALLAM) (Brussels: ALLAM): Jamendo, a leading global music platform, and Bridger, a next-generation music rights management company, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. Under this agreement, Bridger will manage the collection of mechanical and performance rights for the works published in the Jamendo Licensing catalogue - resulting in a substantial increase in the number of active works within Bridger's catalogue. This partnership is designed to enable more comprehensive, transparent, and efficient royalty collection for thousands of independent artists worldwide. 'We are thrilled to welcome Jamendo Licensing's repertoire into our system,' added Julien Bescond, Head of Business Development at Bridger. 'This is a major milestone in our growth and a powerful step forward in helping independent artists get paid accurately and fairly.' Key highlights of the agreement: Enhanced rights management: Bridger will collect mechanical and performance rights for Jamendo's catalogue, ensuring artists receive all royalties they are entitled to. Catalogue expansion: the deal significantly increases the size of Bridger's active catalogue, broadening its footprint in the rights management ecosystem. Support for independent artists: this partnership reflects both companies' shared commitment to empowering creators through reliable, transparent royalty services. Implementation is already underway, with improvements in royalty reporting and collection expected to roll out starting Q3 2025. This agreement also forms part of Bridger's broader 2025 development strategy, which includes expanding rights collection into new territories through recently signed deals with Audiam and BMI, onboarding additional catalogues, and the upcoming launch of the V2 version of the Bridger app, bringing new features and enhanced services for creators and rights holders. 'Empowering independent artists and music professionals with the right tools to manage and monetize their work has always been at the heart of our mission. With Jamendo and Bridger— both part of the Winamp project —joining forces, we're seeing the true power of synergy within our group. We've witnessed billions of Jamendo-licensed streams across YouTube and social networks. This new collecting agreement represents a significant step forward—for us and for the artists we support. We're building a stronger, more unified platform, and this is just the beginning. Our goal is to become the go-to destination for artists and music professionals worldwide.' Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Winamp Group Next Meeting May 28, 2025 – 10:00 am : Ordinary General Meeting May 28, 2025 – 11:30 am : Extraordinary General Meeting About Bridger - Bridger is committed to supporting songwriters and composers with innovative royalty collection solutions. Designed as an intuitive and easy-to-use copyright management platform, Bridger enables songwriters to register their musical works within minutes and unlock additional revenue streams beyond their digital distributor. About Jamendo – Jamendo is all about connecting musicians and music lovers from all over the world. Our goal is to bring together a worldwide community of independent music, creating experience and value around it. Jamendo offers the perfect platform for all independent artists wishing to share their creations as easily as possible, reaching new audiences internationally. About Winamp – Winamp is redefining the music experience by creating an innovative platform that strengthens the connection between artists and fans. We provide powerful tools that empower creators to manage their music, grow their audience, and maximize their revenue—all while delivering a seamless listening experience through the Winamp Player. Winamp for Creators is our dedicated platform designed to give music artists everything they need to succeed. From monetization tools to music management services, it brings together essential resources to help creators take control of their careers. About Llama Group Llama Group is a pioneer and leader in the digital music industry. With extensive expertise across various sectors, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the Bridger copyright management company, and the Jamendo music licensing company. Llama Group's ambition is to build the future of the music industry through sustained investment in a range of innovative solutions and in the talent and skills of people who love music. The group stands by its brand values: empowerment, access, simplicity, and fairness. Winamp's vision is a world where a cutting-edge music platform connects artists and their fans like never before. Bridger's mission is to support songwriters and composers by providing a simple and innovative solution for collecting royalties. Jamendo enables independent artists to generate additional income through commercial licenses. Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty thematic and free digital radio stations.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Llama Group: Jamendo and Bridger Sign Strategic Agreement to Enhance Music Rights Management
BRUSSELS, May 21, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Llama Group (Paris: ALLAM) (Brussels: ALLAM): Jamendo, a leading global music platform, and Bridger, a next-generation music rights management company, are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership agreement. Under this agreement, Bridger will manage the collection of mechanical and performance rights for the works published in the Jamendo Licensing catalogue - resulting in a substantial increase in the number of active works within Bridger's catalogue. This partnership is designed to enable more comprehensive, transparent, and efficient royalty collection for thousands of independent artists worldwide. "We are thrilled to welcome Jamendo Licensing's repertoire into our system," added Julien Bescond, Head of Business Development at Bridger. "This is a major milestone in our growth and a powerful step forward in helping independent artists get paid accurately and fairly." Key highlights of the agreement: Enhanced rights management: Bridger will collect mechanical and performance rights for Jamendo's catalogue, ensuring artists receive all royalties they are entitled to. Catalogue expansion: the deal significantly increases the size of Bridger's active catalogue, broadening its footprint in the rights management ecosystem. Support for independent artists: this partnership reflects both companies' shared commitment to empowering creators through reliable, transparent royalty services. Implementation is already underway, with improvements in royalty reporting and collection expected to roll out starting Q3 2025. This agreement also forms part of Bridger's broader 2025 development strategy, which includes expanding rights collection into new territories through recently signed deals with Audiam and BMI, onboarding additional catalogues, and the upcoming launch of the V2 version of the Bridger app, bringing new features and enhanced services for creators and rights holders. "Empowering independent artists and music professionals with the right tools to manage and monetize their work has always been at the heart of our mission. With Jamendo and Bridger—both part of the Winamp project—joining forces, we're seeing the true power of synergy within our group. We've witnessed billions of Jamendo-licensed streams across YouTube and social networks. This new collecting agreement represents a significant step forward—for us and for the artists we support. We're building a stronger, more unified platform, and this is just the beginning. Our goal is to become the go-to destination for artists and music professionals worldwide." Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Winamp Group Next Meeting May 28, 2025 – 10:00 am : Ordinary General MeetingMay 28, 2025 – 11:30 am : Extraordinary General Meeting About Bridger - Bridger is committed to supporting songwriters and composers with innovative royalty collection solutions. Designed as an intuitive and easy-to-use copyright management platform, Bridger enables songwriters to register their musical works within minutes and unlock additional revenue streams beyond their digital distributor. About Jamendo – Jamendo is all about connecting musicians and music lovers from all over the world. Our goal is to bring together a worldwide community of independent music, creating experience and value around it. Jamendo offers the perfect platform for all independent artists wishing to share their creations as easily as possible, reaching new audiences internationally. About Winamp – Winamp is redefining the music experience by creating an innovative platform that strengthens the connection between artists and fans. We provide powerful tools that empower creators to manage their music, grow their audience, and maximize their revenue—all while delivering a seamless listening experience through the Winamp Player. Winamp for Creators is our dedicated platform designed to give music artists everything they need to succeed. From monetization tools to music management services, it brings together essential resources to help creators take control of their careers. About Llama Group Llama Group is a pioneer and leader in the digital music industry. With extensive expertise across various sectors, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the Bridger copyright management company, and the Jamendo music licensing company. Llama Group's ambition is to build the future of the music industry through sustained investment in a range of innovative solutions and in the talent and skills of people who love music. The group stands by its brand values: empowerment, access, simplicity, and fairness. Winamp's vision is a world where a cutting-edge music platform connects artists and their fans like never before. Bridger's mission is to support songwriters and composers by providing a simple and innovative solution for collecting royalties. Jamendo enables independent artists to generate additional income through commercial licenses. Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty thematic and free digital radio stations. View source version on Contacts Investors Relations Olivier Van Gulckinvestors@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Llama Group: Bridger Partners with BMI to Expand Royalty Collection in the U.S.
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Llama Group (Paris: ALLAM) (Brussels: ALLAM): Bridger, a leading and innovative copyright management company and part of Llama Group, has entered into a strategic agreement with BMI, the largest performing rights organization in the United States. This partnership is set to significantly enhance royalty collection for Bridger's members. BMI serves as a critical link between songwriters and the businesses and organizations that publicly perform their music. Through this collaboration, Bridger will now be able to collect performance royalties on behalf of its members within the U.S., marking a major step forward in its global expansion. This agreement is expected to substantially increase the royalties Bridger collects, particularly in light of industry growth. In 2024, global performance rights revenues reached USD 2.9 billion—a 5.9% increase from the previous year—marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. Performance rights accounted for 9.7% of total global music revenues, according to the IFPI Global Music Report 2025. The partnership enables Bridger to collect royalties not only from digital platforms but also from physical venues across the United States. 'This partnership with BMI completes a very strong offering from Bridger to its members. The United States is the largest market for performance rights, and we're thrilled to now be able to collect royalties in this market thanks to BMI. Our mission is to continuously provide the best service with full transparency to the authors, composers, and publishers who trust Bridger,' said Alexandre Saboundjian, CEO of Bridger. In this context, it is also worth noting that Bridger has applied to become an RME client of CISAC and has recently received confirmation that CISAC will be making a positive recommendation to its General Assembly, scheduled for May 28. Next Meeting May 15, 2025 – Investor Conference Call About BMI – BMI was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. BMI is currently the largest music performing rights organization in the U.S. and continues to nurture new talent and new music About Bridger - Bridger is committed to supporting songwriters and composers with innovative royalty collection solutions. Designed as an intuitive and easy-to-use copyright management platform, Bridger enables songwriters to register their musical works within minutes and unlock additional revenue streams beyond their digital distributor. About Winamp – Winamp is redefining the music experience by creating an innovative platform that strengthens the connection between artists and fans. We provide powerful tools that empower creators to manage their music, grow their audience, and maximize their revenue—all while delivering a seamless listening experience through the Winamp Player. Winamp for Creators is our dedicated platform designed to give music artists everything they need to succeed. From monetization tools to music management services, it brings together essential resources to help creators take control of their careers. About Llama Group Llama Group is a pioneer and leader in the digital music industry. With extensive expertise across various sectors, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the Bridger copyright management company, and the Jamendo music licensing company. Llama Group's ambition is to build the future of the music industry through sustained investment in a range of innovative solutions and in the talent and skills of people who love music. The group stands by its brand values: empowerment, access, simplicity, and fairness. Winamp's vision is a world where a cutting-edge music platform connects artists and their fans like never before. Bridger's mission is to support songwriters and composers by providing a simple and innovative solution for collecting royalties. Jamendo enables independent artists to generate additional income through commercial licenses. Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty thematic and free digital radio stations.
Business Wire
25-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Maxximum SA Strengthens Its Commitment to Llama Group SA through a Structured Financing Operation
BRUSSELS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory news: Llama Group SA (Paris: ALLAM) (Brussels: ALLAM) announces the implementation of a structured financing mechanism by its main shareholder, Maxximum SA, aimed at supporting the company's strategic development in the coming months. As part of this initiative, Maxximum SA, which currently holds 5,307,818 shares representing 39.27% of Llama Group SA's share capital and 56.39% of the voting rights, plans to sell up to 1,307,818 of its Llama Group shares during the course of 2025. The net proceeds from each of these sales will then be made available to Llama Group SA, at a rate of 90% and immediately after each sale, in the form of a loan intended to finance the company's development. The remaining 10% will be used to cover the costs associated with the implementation of the operation. The receivable of Maxximum SA on Llama Group SA resulting from this loan will subsequently, and in any case no later than December 31, 2025, be contributed to the capital of Llama Group SA. This capital increase will be carried out based on the volume-weighted average selling price (VWAP) of the shares sold, reduced by 3%, in order to take into account the costs related to the operation, including the interest attached to the loan granted by Maxximum SA. The transaction has been designed to preserve market stability and to minimize any potential impact on the share price. The share sales will be conducted progressively throughout 2025, ensuring that they are integrated within normal market volumes, in order to avoid any undue pressure on the stock. The execution of the sales will be managed by TP Icap, an independent specialized firm, with a focus on full transparency and controlled execution. This mechanism enables Llama Group SA to access financial resources while limiting the dilutive impact for existing shareholders. The capital increase through the contribution in kind of the receivable held by Maxximum SA will take place at a pace aligned with the company's growth strategy and will support the gradual strengthening of its equity base. Illustrative example (for indicative purposes only): If Maxximum SA were to sell the full 1,307,818 shares at a volume-weighted average price of €1.212 (closing price as of April 23, 2025), the gross proceeds from the sale would amount to €1,585,075. Of this amount, €1,426,568 — i.e., 90% — would be loaned to Llama Group SA. Based on a contribution price of €1.1756 (VWAP minus 3%), this would result in the issuance of approximately 1,213,439 new shares as part of the capital increase by contribution in kind of the receivable, leading to a dilution of approximately 8.24%. Statement from Alexandre Saboundjian, main shareholder of Llama Group SA via Maxximum SA 'I firmly believe that Llama Group, through the Winamp project, carries a strong strategic vision and long-term value creation potential. This transaction reflects my personal commitment to support the company in its next stages of development. I am fully confident in the long-term success of this project and remain deeply committed to building an independent, innovative technology platform that serves artists. This financing mechanism was also designed to best protect the interests of existing shareholders, ensuring a gradual and controlled dilution, and was chosen as the most suitable option after an in-depth review of multiple financing solutions.' Next Meeting May 28, 2025 – General Ordinary Meeting About Llama Group Llama Group is a pioneer and leader in the digital music industry. With extensive expertise across various sectors, the group owns the iconic Winamp platform, the Bridger copyright management company, and the Jamendo music licensing company. Llama Group's ambition is to build the future of the music industry through sustained investment in a range of innovative solutions and in the talent and skills of people who love music. The group stands by its brand values: empowerment, access, simplicity, and fairness. Winamp's vision is a world where a cutting-edge music platform connects artists and their fans like never before. Bridger's mission is to support songwriters and composers by providing a simple and innovative solution for collecting royalties. Jamendo enables independent artists to generate additional income through commercial licenses. Finally, Hotmix offers a bouquet of more than sixty thematic and free digital radio stations.
