Jackson's net worth $236M in 2007

johnnymk · 06-30-2009, 12:47 PM

http://www.app.com/article/20090630/...r-breakingnews

NEW YORK — Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236 million as of March 31, 2007, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed light on the late pop star's murky finances and prodigious borrowing.

The documents offer the clearest account yet on the state of Jackson's financial empire, which is expected to become the focus of a legal battle between the singer's family and creditors.

Jackson had $567.6 million in assets, including his Neverland Ranch, his share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog that includes the rights to songs by the Beatles, and an assortment of cars, antiques and collectibles, according to a
statement of financial condition prepared by Washington-based accounting firm Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates.

The five-page report says Jackson had debts of $331 million, leaving him with a net worth of $236.6 million. Highlighting his shaky financial health, the singer known for his lavish shopping sprees had just $668,215 in cash, according to the report, which is dated June 12, 2007.

The report says the accounting of Jackson's finances is "based on information produced by his advisers." It paints a pictures of Jackson's tangled finances and the mountain of debt he left behind.

The report values Jackson's 50 percent stake in the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog — his most prized assets — at $390.6 million.

Another of Jackson's prized possessions, his Neverland Ranch, is valued at $33 million, according to the report. It says Jackson took out a $23 million loan against the 2,500-acre property in the rolling hills of Santa Barbara County.

He also had $20 million worth of cars, antiques, collectibles and other property.

VTGreg · 06-30-2009, 01:44 PM

I had heard he was in debt between $400-500 Million at the time of his death. I really hope for the sake of his children that the numbers quoted in this article are accurate.

Markel · 06-30-2009, 04:18 PM

Hmmm...assets of $568M, debts of $331M. By the time the lawyers get their cut, it will probably be a wash.

bachviet · 06-30-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Markel

Hmmm...assets of $568M, debts of $331M. By the time the lawyers get their cut, it will probably be a wash.

Speaking like a true lawyer.

cheapie · 07-02-2009, 07:27 AM

keep in mind that the sales of his cds are going crazy right now. that will certainly add some money into the estate.

Showtime · 07-02-2009, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by cheapie

keep in mind that the sales of his cds are going crazy right now. that will certainly add some money into the estate.

Yeah, between his legacy and his friends and family, his kids will never want financially. Expect a compilation of unreleased tracks, remixes, a tribute album or 2, etc.

zippyjuan · 07-02-2009, 01:48 PM

Elvis was worth much, much more after he died than while he was alive. Jackson will probably be treated the same way. He is said to have hundreds of songs in the vault never released which could be packaged and released besides repacking what is already out there. Dying can be a good financial career move for some celebreties. Pretty sad. His kids will probably have problems anyways with or without lots of money- growing up with Michael. Tons of money could make it worse for them actually.

06-30-2009, 12:47 PM	#1
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,619	Jackson's net worth $236M in 2007 http://www.app.com/article/20090630/...r-breakingnews NEW YORK — Michael Jackson claimed to have a net worth of $236 million as of March 31, 2007, according to financial documents obtained by The Associated Press that shed light on the late pop star's murky finances and prodigious borrowing. The documents offer the clearest account yet on the state of Jackson's financial empire, which is expected to become the focus of a legal battle between the singer's family and creditors. Jackson had $567.6 million in assets, including his Neverland Ranch, his share of the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog that includes the rights to songs by the Beatles, and an assortment of cars, antiques and collectibles, according to a statement of financial condition prepared by Washington-based accounting firm Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates. The five-page report says Jackson had debts of $331 million, leaving him with a net worth of $236.6 million. Highlighting his shaky financial health, the singer known for his lavish shopping sprees had just $668,215 in cash, according to the report, which is dated June 12, 2007. The report says the accounting of Jackson's finances is "based on information produced by his advisers." It paints a pictures of Jackson's tangled finances and the mountain of debt he left behind. The report values Jackson's 50 percent stake in the Sony/ATV Music Publishing catalog — his most prized assets — at $390.6 million. Another of Jackson's prized possessions, his Neverland Ranch, is valued at $33 million, according to the report. It says Jackson took out a $23 million loan against the 2,500-acre property in the rolling hills of Santa Barbara County. He also had $20 million worth of cars, antiques, collectibles and other property.

06-30-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
VTGreg Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,346	I had heard he was in debt between $400-500 Million at the time of his death. I really hope for the sake of his children that the numbers quoted in this article are accurate. __________________ It only ends once... Anything that happens before that is just progress. Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.

06-30-2009, 04:18 PM	#3
Markel Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 11,270	Hmmm...assets of $568M, debts of $331M. By the time the lawyers get their cut, it will probably be a wash. __________________ stay low... keep moving... Last edited by Markel : 06-30-2009 at 04:22 PM.

07-02-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 12,766	keep in mind that the sales of his cds are going crazy right now. that will certainly add some money into the estate. __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

07-02-2009, 01:48 PM	#7
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,709	Elvis was worth much, much more after he died than while he was alive. Jackson will probably be treated the same way. He is said to have hundreds of songs in the vault never released which could be packaged and released besides repacking what is already out there. Dying can be a good financial career move for some celebreties. Pretty sad. His kids will probably have problems anyways with or without lots of money- growing up with Michael. Tons of money could make it worse for them actually. __________________ I add new pictures to my photo gallery pretty regularly. You can see them here if you are interested: http://www.pbase.com/jeffryz

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