michael jackson purchased the beatles catalog in 1965.
michael jackson purchased the beatles catalog in 1965.
when did michael jackson purchase the beatles catalog?
1965
in 1984 robert holmes à court announced he was selling the atv music publishing catalog comprising the publishing rights to nearly 4000 songs, including most of the beatles' material. in 1981, mccartney had been offered the catalog for £20 million ($40 million). jackson submitted a bid of $46 million on november 20, 1984. when jackson and mccartney were unable to make a joint purchase, mccartney did not want to be the sole owner of the beatles' songs, and did not pursue an offer on his own. jackson's agents were unable to come to a deal, and in may 1985 left talks after having spent more than $1 million and four months of due diligence work on the negotiations. in june 1985, jackson and branca learned that charles koppelman's and marty bandier's the entertainment company had made a tentative offer to buy atv music for $50 million; in early august, holmes à court contacted jackson and talks resumed. jackson's increased bid of $47.5 million was accepted because he could close the deal more quickly, having already completed due diligence. jackson also agreed to visit holmes à court in australia, where he would appear on the channel seven perth telethon. jackson's purchase of atv music was finalized on august 10, 1985.
michael jackson
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