Universal Music Ltda.

Brazilian office of Universal Music, had been originally operated through various companies. The first Universal Music subsidiary in Brazil is called Sinter, which was operated between 1945 to 1955. In 1955, it was renamed Companhia Brasileira De Discos and Philips acquired the label three years later. The name was changed to Companhia Brasileira De Discos Phonogram in April 1971, followed by Polygram Discos Ltda. between 1978 to 1985. In 1985, it was renamed Polygram do Brasil Ltda.. PolyGram was merged with Universal Music in 1999, but the Universal Music subsidiary in Brazil had began operation in 1996/1997 by BMG Brasil Ltda. CGC/CNPJ 00.952.789/0002-61 established in 1997, 05/30