Sony Music Entertainment to acquire 41% stake held by WildBrain in Peanuts Holdings

As a result of this transaction, SMEJ and SPE, together with SMEJ’s existing approximately 39% stake, will indirectly own 80% of Peanuts Holdings LLC

by e4m Staff
Published: Dec 19, 2025 11:36 AM | 2 min read

Sony Music Entertainment and WildBrain has announced that the three companies have signed a definitive agreement for SMEJ and SPE to indirectly acquire all of the approximately 41% stake ultimately held by WildBrain in Peanuts Holdings LLC.

The closing of this transaction is subject to certain closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

As a result of this transaction, SMEJ and SPE, together with SMEJ’s existing approximately 39% stake, will indirectly own 80% of Peanuts Holdings LLC, while the members of the family of Charles M. Schulz, the creator of “PEANUTS,” will continue to own the remaining 20%.

Comment from Ravi Ahuja, President and CEO, Sony Pictures Entertainment: “‘PEANUTS’ is enduring and iconic. We value the deep collaboration we have with our SMEJ colleagues and look forward to building on their meaningful partnership with WildBrain and the Schulz family. With our combined strengths, we have the unique capability and extraordinary opportunity to protect and shape the future of these beloved characters for generations to come.”

Josh Scherba, President and CEO, WildBrain, said: “Sony has been an excellent partner on the ‘PEANUTS’ brand for many years, and we’re confident that Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the gang are in good hands with them. We’d like to thank the Peanuts Worldwide team, as well as the Schulz family, for their incredible collaboration, and we look forward to working with them and Sony going forward to continue driving global success for ‘PEANUTS’.”