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EMI is a London-based public limited company founded on March 31, 1931, operating in the music industry and holding company industry. The company has been a subsidiary of various parent organizations, including Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Vivendi, and Disney Music Group. Its headquarters are located in London, United Kingdom.
EMI has operated several subsidiaries, such as Minos EMI, Thorn EMI, EMI Music Japan, Enigma Records, His Master's Voice, EMI Records, and Carl Lindström Company. The company has also been the founder of EMI Music Publishing and Capitol Music Group.
In addition to its involvement in the music industry, EMI has also been active in the consumer electronics industry. At its peak, the company employed between 10,000 and 49,999 individuals, with a reported 15,000 employees.
EMI has also been the owner of various businesses, such as Music Choice, EMI Classics, Solid State Records, Priority Records, Sparrow Records, Cooltempo Records, Picture Music International, EMI Televisa Music, and Doggy Style Records. The company's official name is EMI Records Limited and it is a private company limited by shares.