Privately owned Nashville-based performance rights society SESAC has confirmed the acquisition of Harry Fox Agency from the National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA).

The NMPA has given its formal approval to the deal, first revealed in July, for its mechanical rights affiliate.

“SESAC is pleased to announce that, following approval by the NMPA Board and membership, the acquisition of the Harry Fox Agency has been completed,” said SESAC chairman and CEO John Josephson (pictured). “The Harry Fox Agency (HFA) is ...