When did Sony Music Publishing acquire ATV Music?
Sony offered Michael Jackson $110 million for a fifty percent stake in 1995. A joint venture merged ATV Music with Sony Music Publishing to form Sony/ATV Music Publishing.
Questions about Sony Music Publishing
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What songs were included when Sony/ATV bought Acuff-Rose Music in July 2002?
The acquisition of Acuff-Rose Music for $157 million included rights to 55,000 country songs by Hank Williams and Roy Orbison. The company revived Hickory Records as an in-house label in 2007.
How much did Michael Jackson pay for ATV Music on the 10th of August 1985?
Michael Jackson purchased ATV Music on the 10th of August 1985 for $47.5 million. The deal included Northern Songs which published almost every song written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Who became CEO and Chairman of Sony/ATV Music Publishing in April 2019?
Jon Platt became CEO and Chairman of Sony/ATV Music Publishing in April 2019. His contract replaced longtime leader Martin Bandier who had served since the early days.
When did Sony gain operational control over Sony/ATV Music Publishing?
In 2006 Sony gained operational control and obtained an option to buy half of Jackson's stake for $250 million. Management of Sony/ATV merged with Sony Music Entertainment under the newly formed Sony Music Group in August 2019.