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Mar. 17, 2016

Sony buys out Michael Jackson estate on joint venture

Sony Corp. will take full ownership of the publishing company that holds the song rights to artists including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eminem after purchasing the 50 percent stake held by the Estate of Michael Jackson for $750 million.

By Steven Crighton
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Sony Corp. will take full ownership of the publishing company that holds the song rights to artists including The Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Eminem after purchasing the 50 percent stake held by the Estate of Michael Jackson for $750 million.

Sony and the late performer's estate have split ownership of Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC since the joint venture was formed in 199...

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