Shares in Universal Music Group rose after the music label said it signed a multiyear agreement for recorded music and music publishing with Spotify. Shares in Universal Music were 6.2% higher at 25.73 euros in early European trading on Monday.

Universal Music Group (UMG) , the world's biggest music label, and Swedish streaming giant Spotify have reached a new multi-year agreement for recorded music and music publishing, they said on Sunday.

Universal Music Group NV and Spotify Technology SA reached a new multiyear distribution agreement that includes compensation for recorded songs and publishing rights. The world’s largest record label and the leader in music streaming said the new deal reflects changes in Spotify’s business model,