Pink Floyd Nears $500 Million Catalog Sale to Sony Amid Internal Feuds

Despite longstanding disputes between band members, Sony Music is in advanced talks to acquire Pink Floyd's recorded music rights.

Negotiations for Pink Floyd's catalog have been ongoing since 2022, with a reported price tag between $400 million and $500 million.
Internal conflicts, particularly between Roger Waters and David Gilmour, have complicated the deal and deterred other potential buyers.
Waters' controversial political statements against Israel and Ukraine have been a major point of contention and affected the valuation.
Despite previous failed attempts, Sony Music is now close to finalizing the acquisition, backed by significant investment from private equity firms.
The deal highlights the continued high value of legacy music catalogs in the streaming era, with Sony also eyeing Queen's catalog for over $1 billion.