Avex Music Group (AMG) has announced a $100 million initial commitment to acquire music publishing catalogues, music publishing companies, and culturally significant copyrights over the next 12 months,
It represents phase one of the company’s global publishing catalogue acquisition strategy.
Catalogue acquisitions are now established as a core division within AMG’s global publishing business, building on the company’s growth in frontline publishing across North America, Asia, and key international markets.
“AMG’s expansion into catalogue follows a period of significant frontline success, including its recently announced global publishing administration partnership with Bruno Mars, as well as contributions to major global releases and chart performance across the past year,” said a statement.
The company’s publishing roster has been behind records including Folded by Kehlani (Kamal Wilson), Nokia by Drake (Elkan) and multiple releases from Tate McRae including Sports Car, Tit for Tat and Revolving Door (Grant Boutin), among others.
Our success in frontline publishing has created strong global momentum, and expanding into catalogue is a natural evolution of that strategy
Brandon Silverstein
“As a Tokyo-founded company operating as a global music and entertainment group, AMG continues to scale its presence internationally, bridging East and West through a unified creative and commercial platform,” the statement continued.
The first acquisition under the catalogue acquisition strategy is the publishing catalogue of producer and songwriter Infamous (Marco Rodriguez), whose work has generated billions of global streams and includes Lose Control by Teddy Swims. The catalogue also includes work with Lil Wayne and Charlie Puth.
“At Avex Music Group, we are focused on investing in culturally defining music at every stage, from creation through long-term ownership,” said Brandon Silverstein, CEO of Avex Music Group and Founder of S10. “Our success in frontline publishing has created strong global momentum, and expanding into catalogue is a natural evolution of that strategy. This initial $100 million represents the first phase of a broader, long-term commitment to building a scaled global catalogue business.”
The publishing acquisition strategy is led by Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein, alongside CFO Ryusuke (Ryan) Kamada and Spencer LeBoff, SVP, head of publishing & acquisitions.
Financing for the initiative is supported through City National Bank.
PHOTO: (L-R) Ryan Kamada, CFO, Avex Music Group, Brandon Silverstein, CEO, Avex Music Group, Spencer LeBoff, Senior Vice President, Avex Music Group. Photo by Jeremy Jackson.
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