MP3

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  • 1997

Company Description

Founded by Michael Robertson promoting MP3 format via free authorized songs, sold 1st MP3 player, took public on NASDAQ, sold to Universal

Founded in 1997 by Michael Roberston and Greg Flores as a free, legal music-sharing website. The site was popular with upcoming and independent musicians and bands. It was acquired by Vivendi Universal on May 20th, 2001 in a $372 million cash-and-stock deal. Read more on [Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MP3.com).

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  • Manufacturer:

    Media and Entertainment

  • Formed:

    1997

  • Founders:

    Greg Flores

  • Company Website:

    http://mp3.com

  • Company E-mail:

  • Company Address:

    4790 Eastgate Mall
    San Diego, CA
    United States

  • CEO:

    • Greg Flores

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