The group posted unaudited revenues of $779m (?492m) for the three months to December 31, compared to $778m (?492m) during 2010's final quarter with digital revenue growing by 17% to $219m (?138m) and operating income up 44% to $99m (?63m). Big sellers in the period came from artists including Michael Buble, Nickelback, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran.

Group CEO Stephen Cooper said the results reflected a solid performance throughout the company as it grew digital recorded music and total music ...