Spotify CEO Rakes in $119 Million on Stock Sale as Artists Lament Stingy Royalties

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Spotify CEO Rakes in $119 Million on Stock Sale as Artists Lament Stingy Royalties
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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has raked in nearly $119 million in a stock sale after recently overseeing the layoff of 1,500 employees — a reduction that Ek himself acknowledged created a “significant” challenge” for the streaming company.

This week, Ek sold 400,000 share units in Spotify, with a total market value reported as $118.8 million, according to an SEC filing. This marks the fourth time in the past 12 months that Ek has cashed in some of his Spotify stock, according to a“Another significant challenge was the impact of our December workforce reduction,” he reportedly said during an earnings call.

Spotify is facing accusations that it being stingy with royalties after it changed the way it compensates artists by “bundling” certain subscription plans — a move that doesn’t sit well with creatives..

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