Completion of Acquisition of Stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC

Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Group CEO: Shunsuke Muramatsu; “SMEJ”) and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. (Headquarters: California, U.S.A.; President & CEO: Ravi Ahuja; “SPE”) announced that the two companies have completed the acquisition of an equity interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC from WildBrain Ltd. (formerly DHX Media Ltd.; Headquarters: Ontario, Canada; President & CEO: Josh Scherba; “WildBrain”), following the signing of definitive agreement for the acquisition of a stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC, announced on December 19, 2025.

By acquiring approximately 41% of the equity interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC previously held by WildBrain, SMEJ and SPE now collectively hold a combined 80% interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC. As a result of this transaction, Peanuts Holdings LLC will become a consolidated subsidiary of SMEJ.

In close collaboration with the family of “PEANUTS” creator Charles M. Schulz, who retain their 20% ownerships stake in the “PEANUTS” IP, SMEJ and SPE will carry forward the esteemed legacy of this globally renowned evergreen IP, and pursue the expansion of the business from a long-term perspective by leveraging the strengths of the Sony Group. The ownership of rights to the “PEANUTS” brand and the management of its business will continue to be handled by Peanuts Worldwide LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Peanuts Holdings LLC.

Related Press Releases: Signing of Definitive Agreement for the Acquisition of a Stake in Peanuts Holdings LLC (December 19, 2025)
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