Where the catalog market is moving next w/ Cynthia Katz
24 Feb, 2026
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Cynthia Katz has a front-row seat to a huge volume of catalog deals. In this episode, we ask her what the smartest buyers are doing differently, and where the market goes next.
We get into the shift to institutional-grade diligence, why assets are now being underwritten with the next transaction in mind, and how data, structure and operational capability are separating the platforms that can scale from those that can’t.
We also look at the next wave of growth as capital moves beyond the Western markets into more complex cross-border opportunities. What actually changes when you do deals in new territories, where buyers get caught out, and why execution on the ground is now a core part of the investment case.
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Guests: Cynthia Katz, Partner, Fox Rothschild
Hosts: Emma Griffiths, Sam Morey, Tom Mullen
Theme: “Meet Me” — Outlines (Written by Sam Cox) — Courtesy of Bespoke Records