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StubHub $16.5 Billion IPO Reportedly Delayed Until September At the Earliest Amid Market Uncertainty

July 18, 2024

Originally expected to arrive this summer, the long-awaited $16.5 billion StubHub IPO has reportedly been delayed. That’s according to outlets including the Wall Street Journal, which cited anonymous sources... Read More...

Spotify Says Its Un-Bundled ‘Basic’ Plan Isn’t Getting Buried — But You Be the Judge

Paul Resnikoff

July 15, 2024

Spotify is now taking serious issue with Digital Music News' assertion that 'Basic' is getting buried from would-be subscribers. Spotify has every incentive to bury its newly launched, unbundled 'Basic' subs... Read More...

Downtown Music Holdings Reportedly Exploring Sale with Private Equity Firms

Ashley King

July 15, 2024

The Downtown Music Holdings board is reportedly exploring a potential sale, according to industry reporting. Downtown is the parent company of CD Baby, FUGA, and several other rights admin businesses. Billbo... Read More...

Looking for Spotify’s Music-Only Subscription Tier? Good Luck With That

Paul Resnikoff

July 11, 2024

Last month, Spotify offered the perfect solution to anyone upset with its shift towards bundled subscriptions — a plan solely dedicated to music. There's just one problem: Spotify's 'Basic' plan is practicall... Read More...

Spotify Stock Dips Ahead of Q2 Earnings Release — And Analysts Are Divided Over Where Shares Will Go from Here

Dylan Smith

July 11, 2024

Despite remaining just above $301 per share, Spotify stock (NYSE: SPOT) is down almost five percent during the past week – and analysts appear divided about its outlook. At the time of this writing, Spotify ... Read More...

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What the Hell Is Going on With Hipgnosis? A Look at the Tangled Mess Just Days Before a Critical Sales Vote

Paul Resnikoff

July 3, 2024

Six years and many twists later, what’s going on with Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF), the Merck Mercuriadis-founded company that owns 138 high-profile catalogs? The question is front of mind in industry circles n... Read More...

Blackstone Declares ‘Best & Final Offer’ in Potential Hipgnosis Deal

Ashley King

June 25, 2024

A new report suggests Blackstone has now put in its “best and final offer” for Hipgnosis Songs Fund. The backdrop: a group of US and UK hedge funds have now acquired a potential blocking stake in Hipgnosis — ... Read More...

EQT-Powered Consortium Now Owns 95% of Believe Share Capital As Privatization Plans Move Forward

Dylan Smith

June 24, 2024

10 days back, the EQT- and TCV-powered consortium, Upbeat Bidco, that’s privatizing Believe set a June 21st conclusion for its tender offer. Now, with the window in the books, the purchasing party has officia... Read More...

Outgoing Hipgnosis Directors to Receive Another $318K Apiece for Handling An ‘Increased Workload’ — Early July Vote Set for the Songs Fund’s Sale

Dylan Smith

June 17, 2024

Longtime Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) investors aren’t the only ones who are benefiting as the company prepares to sell – directors are now pocketing a cool $317,550 (£250,000) each. These once-off bonuses em... Read More...

It’s All Systems Go for Believe’s Privatization, EQT-Led Consortium Says — Tender Offer Will Wrap on June 21st

Dylan Smith

June 14, 2024

With Warner Music Group’s purchase interest in the rearview, the EQT-led consortium that’s working to take Believe private says the process is progressing smoothly. That consortium, dubbed Upbeat BidCo and a... Read More...

StubHub IPO Is Inching Forward as Major Bank Discussions Are Reportedly Happening—Offering Could Happen As Early As Next Month

Ashley King

June 13, 2024

A new report from Bloomberg suggests StubHub is working closely with various banks on its planned IPO—which could launch as early as next month. The report suggests deliberations surrounding the IPO are stil... Read More...

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Spotify Stands to Gain at Least Half-a-Billion a Year From Its Latest Price Increases In the U.S. Alone. Music Publishers Won’t Be Seeing Much of That.

Paul Resnikoff

June 12, 2024

Spotify has once again raised prices in the U.S. as well as the U.K., where individuals must now pay $11.99 and £11.99 per month, respectively, for ad-free listening. That will create a handsome windfall for ... Read More...

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StubHub $16.5 Billion IPO Reportedly Delayed Until September At the Earliest Amid Market Uncertainty

Spotify Says Its Un-Bundled ‘Basic’ Plan Isn’t Getting Buried — But You Be the Judge

Downtown Music Holdings Reportedly Exploring Sale with Private Equity Firms

Looking for Spotify’s Music-Only Subscription Tier? Good Luck With That

Spotify Stock Dips Ahead of Q2 Earnings Release — And Analysts Are Divided Over Where Shares Will Go from Here

What the Hell Is Going on With Hipgnosis? A Look at the Tangled Mess Just Days Before a Critical Sales Vote

Blackstone Declares ‘Best & Final Offer’ in Potential Hipgnosis Deal

EQT-Powered Consortium Now Owns 95% of Believe Share Capital As Privatization Plans Move Forward

Outgoing Hipgnosis Directors to Receive Another $318K Apiece for Handling An ‘Increased Workload’ — Early July Vote Set for the Songs Fund’s Sale

It’s All Systems Go for Believe’s Privatization, EQT-Led Consortium Says — Tender Offer Will Wrap on June 21st

StubHub IPO Is Inching Forward as Major Bank Discussions Are Reportedly Happening—Offering Could Happen As Early As Next Month

Spotify Stands to Gain at Least Half-a-Billion a Year From Its Latest Price Increases In the U.S. Alone. Music Publishers Won’t Be Seeing Much of That.