Listing 5962
Songwriting Royalties for the Squirrel Nut Zippers
- ASCAP
- Jimbo Mathus
- Swing
- Squirrel Nut Zippers
- Jazz
- Blues
- Diverse Earnings
- …
Offers
Sale Price
$165,000
11.95 x LTM
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16 offers made by 3 buyers
- List price
- Closed
- Accepted
Offer History
$165,000
Buyer 3 made 1 year ago
Accepted$164,500
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Rejected)Seller Counteroffer (Rejected)$133,500
Buyer 2 made 1 year ago
Buyer Offer (Rejected)Buyer Counteroffer (Rejected)$170,000
Seller made 1 year ago
Seller Offer (Expired)Seller Counteroffer (Expired)$131,700
Buyer 2 made 1 year ago
About
- $13,812
- 3-Year Average
- $15,067
- Earnings Since 2008
- $194,311
- 22.56 Years
- Works Included
- 137
- $***,***
- $75,000
- Owner Last Active
- Over 30 days ago
- Term Adv 30-YearTerm Advance 30-Year
- Years Remaining
- 30.00
- Expiration Date
- Dec 3, 2054December 3, 2054
- Musical Composition
- Public Performance
- No
- Payor
The information on this listing was accurate as of the last earning statistics update on
Overview
This listing features royalties from Jimbo Mathus and the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
The catalog has achieved a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 13% over the past five years, reflecting steady revenue growth. Despite some fluctuations, its earnings have consistently increased, with an average annual income of $14,350.
Earning diversity is a standout feature, with 29% of royalty payments over the Last 12 Months (LTM) coming from tracks outside the Top 5. Additionally, four income sources each contribute over 10% to total earnings in the LTM, further demonstrating the catalog’s balance and reach.
A Dollar Age of 22.56 years underscores the catalog’s reliability. Catalogs with higher Dollar Ages are generally more stable, as they have demonstrated a longer history of generating royalties.
Artist & Song Information
Jimbo Mathus and The Squirrel Nut Zippers, an American band formed in 1993 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, blend jazz, swing, and other styles influenced by legends like Cab Calloway and Django Reinhardt. During the 1990s swing revival, the band rose to prominence with their platinum-certified album Hot (1996), which spent 51 weeks on the Billboard 200, peaking at #27 and landing at #86 on the year-end chart. Their follow-up, Perennial Favorites (1998), achieved gold status and peaked at #18 on the Billboard 200.
Jimbo Mathus has collaborated with renowned artists like Elvis Costello, Buddy Guy, and most recently, Andrew Bird on a joint album. His accolades include a Grammy nomination and induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. The Zippers' music has been featured in over 25 films, including Blast From the Past (starring Brendan Fraser and Alicia Silverstone), Three to Tango (Neve Campbell and Matthew Perry), and A Life Less Ordinary (Cameron Diaz and Ewan McGregor). Jimbo’s solo work has appeared in popular shows such as House of Cards, Ray Donovan, and Snowpiercer (starring Chris Evans and Octavia Spencer). He is also featured in Hulu’s new limited series It’s All Country, produced by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning, alongside Sheryl Crow, Luke Combs, and Wynonna Judd.
Squirrel Nut ZIppers remain active, touring and releasing new music, continuing to captivate audiences with their eclectic sound.
Financials
Earnings By Period
Quarterly, as statements report
- Domestic
- International
- Net
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings | $10,479 | $18,757 | $14,198 | $17,166 | $10,132 |
Works
"Suits Are Picking Up the Bill" (1998) led the catalog in overall earnings for four out of five years, reflecting a robust Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 25%.
"That Fascinating Thing" (1998) exhibited the highest CAGR of all songs at 31%, signaling exceptional growth in earnings.
"My Drag" (1998) demonstrated stable growth with a 20% CAGR. Its consistent share of total earnings, ranging from 10% to 14%, highlights its steady performance over time.
"Town With No Shame" (2011) posted a CAGR of 13%, reflecting modest but steady growth.
"Haunted John" (2012), while starting with the lowest initial earnings, achieved a remarkable CAGR of 54%. Its earnings increased significantly over five years, growing its share of overall royalties from 2% to 7%.
29% of overall earnings in the LTM came from tracks outside the Top 5.
| Works | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suits Are Picking Up The Bill | $3,460 | 25% |
| That Fascinating Thing | $2,603 | 19% |
| My Drag | $1,794 | 13% |
| Town With No Shame | $1,110 | 8% |
| Haunted John | $905 | 7% |
| Other | $3,940 | 29% |
Income Types
| Income Types | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | $13,812 | 100% |
Sources
STREAMING VIDEO's share of overall earnings grew significantly over the most recent five years, increasing from 22% to 32% and delivering a strong CAGR of 24%.
INTERNATIONAL earnings have consistently accounted for a substantial portion of total revenue throughout the past five years, highlighting their importance to the catalog’s performance.
TV-FILM emerged as the most volatile income source over the five-year period. Despite its fluctuations, it achieved a respectable CAGR of 21%. Tracks in the catalog have been placed in films such as Burlesque, Sex and the CIty, and Black Snake Moan, and TV shows such as Ray Donavan, Malcom In the Middle, House of Cards, Shameless, and many others.
STREAMING has shown a stable growth trajectory, delivering a steady CAGR of 16% with a consistently moderate contribution to overall earnings.
| Sources | Earnings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Streaming Video | $4,477 | 32% |
| International Sources | $3,778 | 27% |
| Streaming | $1,302 | 34% |
| TV and Film | $941 | 25% |
| Live Performance | $451 | 12% |
| Streaming Video | $265 | 7% |
| Radio | $87 | 2% |
| Other | $730 | 19% |
| TV and Film | $2,194 | 16% |
| Streaming | $1,516 | 11% |
| Radio | $352 | 3% |
| Other | $1,495 | 11% |
* Historic royalty income does not guarantee future royalty income. Future royalty income depends upon future sales and licensing revenue generated by the intellectual property associated with this listing. All earnings analysis and investment decisions are investors’ sole responsibility per Royalty Exchange’s Terms of Use.