Disposition · Activity not yet classified
Kobalt
Transaction overview
Announced
Exact closing date not established.
On March 23, 2026, Primary Wave announced an agreement to acquire Kobalt from Francisco Partners, with an investment from Brookfield. The transaction included Kobalt’s operations, owned copyrights and amra. Completion was expected in the third quarter subject to closing conditions; this source does not establish completion.
Selected source-supported transactions; coverage is incomplete. Announcements do not establish completion or that a deal is still pending. Sponsor activity and operating-business transactions are distinct from adviser acquisitions. Unclassified activity is excluded from adviser-only counts.
Source evidence
- Primary Wave Music to Acquire Kobalt from Francisco Partners, Strengthening Independent Music Ecosystem ↗
Official firm website · Published Mar 23, 2026
On March 23, 2026, Primary Wave announced an agreement to acquire Kobalt from Francisco Partners, with an investment from Brookfield. The transaction included Kobalt’s operations, owned copyrights and amra. Completion was expected in the third quarter subject to closing conditions; this source does not establish completion.