SOCAN to Acquire CMRRA from SoundExchange

July 29, 2026

SOCAN and SoundExchange announced a purchase agreement under which SOCAN will acquire the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA) from SoundExchange, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. The deal is intended to streamline music rights administration in Canada by combining SOCAN’s performing rights leadership with CMRRA’s reproduction rights expertise.

Buyers
SOCAN
Targets
Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA)
Sellers
SoundExchange
Location
Canada
Transaction Type
Buyout

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