But longtime
To synopsize:
Since then, Sony/ATV—formed out of a 1995 deal between ATV Music and Sony—has increased in value via acquiring the copyrights of artists like Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Beck and Taylor Swift. Respected publishing veteran Marty Bandier has continued to make strategic acquisitions since taking the helm of the pubbery in early 2007.
“Sony/ATV’s really started to gain greater value in recent years,” music consultant Barry Massarsky told the Times. “I’m very bullish on its prospects.”
Some of the above-mentioned firms have connections to the
Jackson was days away from filing for bankruptcy in 2006 when Sony chief Howard Stringer and CFO Robert Wiesenthal bailed him out. In return, Sony took greater operational control of Sony/ATV and received an option to buy half of
The estate still carries $400 million to $500 million in debt. Barclays holds about $300 million of debt against the
The stake is likely to continue to grow in value, and some members of the
LIVE NATION POSTS (ANOTHER) RECORD QUARTER
More butts in seats than ever before. (5/3a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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