BMG Posts 8.1% Organic Revenue Growth in H1 2026, Pushes Concord Merger to Q3

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BMG reported first-half 2026 revenue of €444 million ($518 million), up 4.9% year-over-year. Stripping out acquisitions, disposals and currency effects, organic revenue growth came in stronger at 8.1%, according to interim figures released by the company.

BMG also confirmed that its previously announced merger with Concord is now expected to close in the third quarter, a timeline shift from earlier guidance.

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