Avex Commences $100 Million Global Music Catalog Acquisition Project: Phase 1 Includes Acquisition of Music Catalog from Infamous, Producer of Global Hit 'Lose Control'

Avex Music Group LLC (Headquarters: Los Angeles; CEO: Brandon Silverstein; hereinafter 'AMGL') has initiated a global music catalog acquisition project with a total scale of $100 million (approximately 15 billion yen), aimed at further expanding its music-related rights business, including music publishing. As the first phase of this project, AMGL is pleased to announce the acquisition of the music catalog of Infamous (real name: Marco Rodriguez), the producer behind the global mega-hit 'Lose Control' by American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. With the growth of the global music market, particularly the streaming market, the asset value of music catalogs is expected to increase further. Consequently, the secondary market for music catalogs involving music publishers, record labels, and investment funds is becoming increasingly active, primarily in Western regions. In this market environment, AMGL has achieved significant results in the music publishing business by utilizing its entertainment industry network and creative infrastructure, mainly in the US. In addition to a global publishing management partnership with Bruno Mars announced in March 2026, AMGL's writers have been involved in numerous tracks on global top charts. Over the past year, AMGL's writers have contributed to hits like Kehlani’s 'Folded' (Kamal Wilson), Drake’s 'Nokia' (Elkan), and Tate McRae’s 'Sports Car,' 'Tit for Tat,' and 'Revolving Door' (Grant Boutin). This expansion into the music catalog sector is backed by the established creative and publishing business foundation in the US. For this project, acquisitions will be made through a Special Purpose Company (SPC) established in the US in March 2026. Based on a partnership with City National Bank, a local financial institution with deep expertise in the music sector, AMGL will deploy $50 million in equity capital along with a non-recourse loan of up to $50 million. This allows AMGL to secure a significant catalog scale and maximize returns through leverage. - March 18, 2026: Avex starts global music publishing management partnership with Bruno Mars - March 30, 2026: Notice concerning the establishment of a Special Purpose Company (SPC) - March 30, 2026: Notice concerning the conclusion of a loan agreement with financial covenants for a US consolidated subsidiary The Infamous music catalog includes many works that have recorded billions of streams worldwide. Its centerpiece, Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control,' hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has been multi-platinum certified, making it one of the most successful songs globally in the past year. The catalog also includes collaborations with top artists like Lil Wayne and Charlie Puth. By fully entering the music catalog business in addition to its existing song production and publishing businesses, AMGL aims to comprehensively cover everything from production to rights ownership, strengthening its revenue foundation in the global market. Comment from Brandon Silverstein, CEO of Avex Music Group LLC: 'At AMGL, we have consistently invested in culture-defining music, from the production stage to long-term rights ownership. With our success in music publishing, global momentum is steadily building, and expanding into the music catalog business is a natural evolution of our strategy. This $100 million investment is the first phase of a long-term, broad-scale effort to build a global music catalog business.' [About Avex Music Group LLC (AMGL)] Avex Music Group LLC serves as a core hub for global strategy in Avex's 'avex vision 2027,' playing a role in connecting creative, business, and culture across the global market. Based in Los Angeles, USA...