universal music group nv said thursday that revenue rose in the fourth quarter of last year with strong growth across segments the worlds largest music company posted quarterly revenue of 252 billion euros 280 billion from eur212 billion in the previousyear period earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization fell to eur438 million from eur457 million with a margin of 174 our core business is well positioned for a strong 2022 which aligns with the plan we have set to achieve our previously announced midterm targets said boyd muir executive vice president chief financial officer and president of operations at universal music group the company said it will propose a final dividend of eur020 a share subject to shareholders approval this would bring the total 2021 dividend to eur040 a share