<P> But in early August , Holmes à Court contacted Jackson and talks resumed . Jackson only raised his bid to $47.5 million , but he had the advantage of being able to close the deal faster , having completed due diligence of ATV Music prior to any formal agreement . He also agreed to visit Australia as a guest of Holmes à Court and appear on the Channel Seven Perth Telethon . Holmes à Court included some more assets and agreed to establish a scholarship in Jackson 's name at a U.S. university . Branca closed the deal and purchased ATV Music on Jackson 's behalf for $47.5 million on August 10 . 1985 . In October 1985 , Jackson fulfilled his contract provision to visit Perth , Western Australia and appear on the telethon , where he spoke briefly and met with two children . </P>
<P> But in early August , Holmes à Court contacted Jackson and talks resumed . Jackson only raised his bid to $47.5 million , but he had the advantage of being able to close the deal faster , having completed due diligence of ATV Music prior to any formal agreement . He also agreed to visit Australia as a guest of Holmes à Court and appear on the Channel Seven Perth Telethon . Holmes à Court included some more assets and agreed to establish a scholarship in Jackson 's name at a U.S. university . Branca closed the deal and purchased ATV Music on Jackson 's behalf for $47.5 million on August 10 . 1985 . In October 1985 , Jackson fulfilled his contract provision to visit Perth , Western Australia and appear on the telethon , where he spoke briefly and met with two children . </P>
when did michael jackson purchase the beatles catalog
when did michael jackson purchase the beatles catalog
August 10 . 1985
August 10 . 1985