Mergers and Acquisitions Archives

Reservoir Scores k.d. lang Publishing Partnership, Including the Singer-Songwriter’s ‘Future Works and Partial Catalog’

October 16, 2024

(l to r) Reservoir Media founder and head Golnar Khosrowshahi, k.d. lang, and president and COO Rell Lafargue. Photo Credit: Reservoir Reservoir Media (NASDAQ: RSVR) has inked a publishing deal with k.d. lang... Read More...

Universal Music Group Scoops Up Remaining [PIAS] Stake, Says the Involved Labels ‘Will Remain Completely Autonomous’

Dylan Smith

October 15, 2024

co-founders Kenny Gates and Michel Lambot, who've sold their remaining shares in the company to Universal Music Group. Photo Credit: UMG Independent no more: Just shy of two years after selling a minority st... Read More...

Concord Spent a Cool $217.3 Million on the Catalog of ‘A Highly Successful Latin Music Artist and Songwriter,’ Report Reveals

Dylan Smith

October 14, 2024

Concord spent over $217 million on the catalog of a popular Latin artist whose name hasn't been publicly revealed, per a new report. Photo Credit: Giorgio Trovato Who says all catalog buyers tout blockbuster ... Read More...

Months After Moving to ‘Supercharge’ Its Acquisition Strategy, Warner Music Announces Cloud 9 Label Purchase

Dylan Smith

October 10, 2024

Warner Music Benelux president of recorded music and publishing Niels Walboomers (left) and Cloud 9 president Raymond van Vliet. Photo Credit: WMG Warner Music Group (WMG) wasn’t kidding about its aggressive ... Read More...

Over Two Years Later, Pink Floyd’s Catalog Has a Buyer — Sony Music Reportedly Scoops Up Name, Likeness, and Recording Rights in $400M Deal

Dylan Smith

October 1, 2024

Nick Mason and David Gilmour performing live. Photo Credit: anyonlinyr Several years, twists, and turns later, Pink Floyd has reportedly sold its recordings and more to Sony Music Entertainment in an approxim... Read More...

Vinyl Group Acquires Web3 Platform Serenade

Ashley King

September 30, 2024

Photo Credit: Vinyl Group Australia’s Vinyl Group has completed an agreement to acquire the assets of London-based Web3 platform Serenade. Vinyl Group, the only music company listed on Australia’s Securities... Read More...

Believe Completes Doğan Acquisition, Sets Sights on ‘Supercharging the Growth and Global Reach’ of Signed Artists

Dylan Smith

September 25, 2024

Believe has officially completed its multimillion-dollar acquisition of Doğan Music Company, which is said to be the largest indie label operating in Turkey. Photo Credit: Believe Believe has officially compl... Read More...

Mixcloud Announces Encore Acquisition, Targets ‘A New Phase’ for the Musician-Booking Platform

Dylan Smith

September 23, 2024

Mixcloud has announced the acquisition of Encore, through which clients can book musicians to play private events. Photo Credit: Mixcloud Superfan-geared streaming platform Mixcloud has announced the acquisit... Read More...

Sony Music In ‘Advanced Talks’ to Purchase Pink Floyd Catalog, Latest Report Claims — With a $500 Million Price Tag Floated

Ashley King

September 15, 2024

Photo Credit: Nesta592 / CC by 4.0 Pink Floyd is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to sell their catalog to Sony Music for around $500 million. The potential sale of Pink Floyd’s catalog has been a topic of muc... Read More...

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Litmus Music Seemingly Scoops Up Opus Music Group — The Home of Juice WRLD and Ozuna IP

Dylan Smith

September 6, 2024

A live performance from Juice WRLD, whose work is part of the Opus Music Group catalog. Photo Credit: Andy Jones Litmus Music has seemingly scooped up Opus Music Group, the home of Juice WRLD, Ozuna, and Malu... Read More...

Reservoir acquires publishing rights to Billy strange catalog

Reservoir Acquires Billy Strange Publishing Rights — Hits Include Elvis’ ‘A Little Less Conversation’

Ashley King

September 3, 2024

Photo Credit: Reservoir Media Reservoir Media has announced the acquisition of the publishing rights to the catalog of late singer-songwriter Billy Strange. The deal includes hit songs such as Elvis Presley’s... Read More...

Legends Officially Completes Multibillion-Dollar ASM Global Buyout, Targets ‘Next Era’ of International Growth

Dylan Smith

August 23, 2024

An exterior shot of SoFi Stadium, one of the venues that counts as a partner ASM Global parent Legends. Photo Credit: Troutfarm27 The better part of a year (and one Justice Department lawsuit) later, self-des... Read More...

Virgin Music Group Acquires Beijing-Based Outdustry, Adds Founder Ed Peto As International Strategy Head

KKR-Owned Superstruct Scores CVC Investment, Targets ‘Next Phase of Development’ As a ‘Premier Live Entertainment’ Company

IMPALA Demands Regulatory Action Following UMG’s [PIAS] Purchase: ‘A Share Deal Is One Thing, This Is Something Else’

Concord Confirms $217.3 Million Daddy Yankee Catalog Purchase, Eyes Other Deals for ‘Important Content in the Latin Music Space’

Litmus Music Acquires Randy Newman IP in Latest Deal: ‘His Songs Continue to Transcend Time and Illuminate Films’

Reservoir Scores k.d. lang Publishing Partnership, Including the Singer-Songwriter’s ‘Future Works and Partial Catalog’

Universal Music Group Scoops Up Remaining [PIAS] Stake, Says the Involved Labels ‘Will Remain Completely Autonomous’

Concord Spent a Cool $217.3 Million on the Catalog of ‘A Highly Successful Latin Music Artist and Songwriter,’ Report Reveals

Months After Moving to ‘Supercharge’ Its Acquisition Strategy, Warner Music Announces Cloud 9 Label Purchase

Over Two Years Later, Pink Floyd’s Catalog Has a Buyer — Sony Music Reportedly Scoops Up Name, Likeness, and Recording Rights in $400M Deal

Vinyl Group Acquires Web3 Platform Serenade

Believe Completes Doğan Acquisition, Sets Sights on ‘Supercharging the Growth and Global Reach’ of Signed Artists

Mixcloud Announces Encore Acquisition, Targets ‘A New Phase’ for the Musician-Booking Platform

Sony Music In ‘Advanced Talks’ to Purchase Pink Floyd Catalog, Latest Report Claims — With a $500 Million Price Tag Floated

Litmus Music Seemingly Scoops Up Opus Music Group — The Home of Juice WRLD and Ozuna IP

Reservoir Acquires Billy Strange Publishing Rights — Hits Include Elvis’ ‘A Little Less Conversation’

Legends Officially Completes Multibillion-Dollar ASM Global Buyout, Targets ‘Next Era’ of International Growth