NYSE seeks SEC approval to change rules regarding direct listings that will allow unicorns like Spotify to go public without raising money
The New York Stock Exchange is seeking to change its listing standards as it vies for Spotify AB and other hot startups that are considering an unusual tactic called a direct listing.
Sources: Spotify is considering directly listing its shares on a public exchange in September, instead of a traditional IPO
Music-streaming service considers a direct listing, bypassing the typical public-offering script — Music-streaming service Spotify AB is readying an initial public offering that is expected by year-...
Sources: Spotify tries to get long-term deals with labels wanting higher cuts and other rights while operating on short-term extensions of old contracts
Streaming service is in talks with record labels to negotiate new contracts — As Spotify AB gears up for a potential initial public …
Spotify launches programmatic ads, lets advertisers target its 70M non-paying users by age, gender, genres, and playlists globally
STOCKHOLM—Swedish music-streaming company Spotify AB on Wednesday launched programmatic ad buying for all its markets, allowing advertisers to target …
Sources: Spotify raises $1B in convertible debt, led by TPG and Dragoneer
Spotify Raises $1 Billion in Debt Financing — TPG and Dragoneer Investment Group lead the Spotify debt deal — Music-streaming site Spotify AB has raised $1 billion in convertible debt from investo...
Spotify to roll out video to all Android users this week, iOS users next week, in US, UK, Germany and Sweden
Spotify Ready to Introduce Video Product — Content from BBC, Maker Studios, ESPN will soon be added to popular music app — Spotify AB is finally rolling out its video product to the masses.
Spotify's 2014 revenue rose 45% from previous year to €1.08B, but losses widened to €162M
Spotify Revenue Rises in 2014 But Still in Red on Heavy Investments — STOCKHOLM—Spotify AB, the Swedish online music streaming company, recorded a sharp rise in revenue last year …