Sony Group to Acquire Brazilian Label Som Livre

Sony Group to Acquire Brazilian Label Som Livre

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)

Sony Group Corp. <6758>

said Friday it will acquire Brazilian music company Som Livre for some 28 billion yen through U.S. affiliate Sony Music Entertainment.

Through the deal, the Japanese electronics and entertainment giant

aims to tap growing demand in the music market of the South American country, which has been expanding thanks in part to subscription services.

JIJI PRESS

https://jen.jiji.com/jc/i?g=ind&k=2021040200874

Sony Music Entertainment to Acquire Brazilian Independent Music Company

Som Livre Som Livre to Remain Stand-Alone Creative Center

Agreement Expands SME’s Investment in Brazilian Creative Community, Provides Enhanced Global Reach Opportunities for Local Artists New York,

NY – April 1, 2021– Sony Music Entertainment (SME)

today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Globo Comunicação E Participações S.A. to acquire Brazilian independent music company Som Livre.

Sony Music

https://www.sonymusic.com/sonymusic/som-livre-acquisition/