Blackstone Clinches Hipgnosis Deal, Expanding Music Rights Portfolio
Mon, Apr 29, 2024 4:15 PM

Blackstone Clinches Hipgnosis Deal, Expanding Music Rights Portfolio

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Blackstone Inc BX has reached an agreement to acquire Hipgnosis Songs Fund for approximately $1.57 billion, surpassing Apollo Global Management APO backed Concord’s offer in the battle for the music rights owner of artists like Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Hipgnosis Songs Fund will be acquired by Lyra Bidco Limited, a newly-formed company indirectly wholly-owned by investment funds.

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