Services
Two Advisory Practices
One Area of Expertise
Stan Dwight advises across two practices that look distinct on paper but draw on the same material — three decades inside the financial side of music companies, and as many years watching how catalogue transactions actually get done. Specificity, not breadth, is the point.
01 · Catalogue Advisory
For Artists, Songwriters & Rights Holders
A catalogue is often the largest financial asset an artist will ever hold — and the one most likely to be valued by the person buying it. The work here is straightforward in principle: give the rights holder an independent reading of what the catalogue is worth, and an honest view of the offer, structure or strategy in front of them, before the conversation hardens rather than after.
Who this is for
Artists · Songwriters · Estates · Managers · Entertainment Lawyers
Catalogue Valuation→
A comprehensive financial assessment of your music catalogue — publishing rights, master recordings, royalty income streams — benchmarked against current market conditions and comparable transactions.
Benchmarking Offers→
When a buyer presents an offer, independent benchmarking tells you whether it reflects true market value — or leaves money on the table.
Royalty Income Modelling→
Detailed modelling of future royalty income streams across territories, formats and rights types — a critical input to any valuation or negotiation.
Negotiation Support→
Providing the financial analysis and expert framing that strengthens your position at the negotiating table. An upfront understanding of the rights being sold, together with awareness of both potential encumbrances and commercial opportunities, builds trust and supports pricing throughout valuation and negotiation.
Sale & Partial Sale Strategy→
Structuring the right approach — whether a full sale, partial sale, advance, or retained rights — based on your financial goals and long-term interests.
Catalogue Securitisation→
Advisory support for artists and rights holders exploring catalogue-backed financing structures.
02 · Music Company Advisory
For Labels, Publishers, Investors & Music Companies
Music companies sit on a particular kind of balance sheet — catalogues that depreciate slowly or not at all, revenue lines shaped by forces well outside the company, and an operating culture that doesn't always translate into the language of generalist corporate finance. Stan works with labels, publishers and the funds backing them on the transactions and capital decisions where that distinction matters.
Who this is for
Record Labels · Music Publishers · Catalogue Investors · Music Tech Companies · Management Companies
Mergers & Acquisitions→
Independent financial advisory for music company acquisitions, mergers and disposals — from initial valuation through to transaction support.
Catalogue Acquisition Analysis→
Rigorous financial analysis of catalogue acquisition opportunities — royalty modelling, risk assessment and deal structuring.
Capital Raising→
Strategic advisory for music companies seeking growth capital — preparing for investor conversations, structuring the financial narrative, supporting due diligence.
Strategic Financial Planning→
Long-term financial strategy for music businesses at inflection points — growth, restructuring, or preparing for a transaction.
Deal Structuring Advisory→
Advising on the optimal structure for music company transactions — equity, debt, partnership design and shareholder arrangements.
Tax Planning Advisory→
Working alongside tax advisors to help music companies and founders make the most informed decisions across transactions, restructures and growth planning.
Independent Valuation for Investors→
Where catalogue buyers and funds require independent valuation input — an unbiased, expert analysis without conflict of interest.
Discuss your catalogue, confidentially.
Considering a corporate transaction or planning a deal?
Arrange a confidential introductory conversation with Stan.