Japan $130 Billion Sony Group (Music Publishing Business) & Singapore GIC to Buy Music Rights Catalog (45,000+ Songs) of UK-Based Recognition Music Group for $4 Billion from Private Equity Firm $1.3 Trillion Blackstone (Funds), Music Rights Include Songs from Artists Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Shakira & Red Hot Chili Pepper, Recognition Music Group Founded in 2018 as Hipgnosis Songs by Music Executive Merck Mercuriadis
15th May 2026 | Hong Kong
Japan Sony Group ($130 billion market value) via music publishing business & Singapore GIC have announced to buy music rights catalog (45,000+ songs) of UK-based Recognition Music Group for $4 billion from private equity firm Blackstone ($1.3 trillion AUM) funds. The music rights include songs from artists Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Shakira & Red Hot Chili Pepper. Recognition Music Group was founded in 2018 as Hipgnosis Songs by music executive Merck Mercuriadis. Recognition Music Group – Recognition is a music rights investment and management company. We have an interest in and manage over 45,000 songs and recordings from approximately 150 catalogues. We protect and enhance the value and legacy of our songs. Sony Group – Sony Group is primarily focused on the Electronics (such as Audio Video/IT products & components), Game (such as PlayStation), Entertainment (such as motion pictures and music), and Financial Services (such as insurance and banking) sectors. Blackstone – Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Blackstone seeks to deliver compelling returns for institutional and individual investors by strengthening the companies in which the firm invests. Sony Music Publishing – At Sony Music Publishing (“SMP”), we believe every voice matters. We are the #1 global music publisher, advancing the artistry of the world’s greatest songwriters and composers for over 30 years. We keep songwriters at the forefront of everything we do, and design our suite of services to amplify opportunities, build connections, and defend their rights. Our roster benefits from an international team committed to providing support at every career stage. From classic catalogues to contemporary hitmakers, history is always being written. We are a part of the Sony family of global companies. GIC – GIC is a leading global investment firm established in 1981 to secure Singapore’s financial future. As the manager of Singapore’s foreign reserves, we take a long-term, disciplined approach to investing. Our asset allocation strategy spans three asset groups – Equities, Fixed Income, and Real Assets. These include investments in developed and emerging market equities, nominal and inflation-linked bonds, private equity, real estate, alternatives, and infrastructure. We are headquartered in Singapore, with a global presence including a talent force of over 2,300 people in 11 key financial cities and investments in over 40 countries. We seek to add meaningful value to our investments and be an investor of choice by leveraging our long-term approach, multi-asset capabilities, and global connectivity.
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