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Edgar Bronfman, Jr.
Edgar Miles Bronfman, Jr. (born May 16, 1955) is the son of Edgar Miles Bronfman and the grandson of Samuel Bronfman.
As Chief Executive Officer of Seagram, he led a diversification away from the traditional liquor business into music (Polygram) and film entertainment (Universal Pictures). He led Seagram into the disastrous all-stock acquisition by Vivendi in 2000.
On February 27, 2004, Bronfman finalized the acquisition of Warner Music.
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