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Sony Music Group is in talks to acquire Recognition Music Group.
Sony Music Group is in talks to acquire Recognition Music Group for a potential 10-figure sum.
KEY POINTS
- Recognition Music Group controls publishing rights from major artists like Justin Bieber and Neil Young.
- Deal valuations range widely, with estimates between $2 billion and $4 billion depending on sources.
- Recognition Music Group, formerly Hipgnosis, was acquired by Blackstone in 2024 after rapid catalog acquisitions.
- Sony already administers Recognition’s publishing and previously acquired Hipgnosis Songs Group from them.
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