Robert Plant, former Led Zeppelin frontman, received approximately £7 million ($8.8 million) in royalty dividends during the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2024, according to recent financial statements.

The payments came from two companies owned by Plant:

• Trolcharm Limited (established 1981): £3 million ($3.75 million)
• Sons of Einion Limited (established 1997): £4 million ($5 million)

Both companies handle different aspects of Plant's music business:

• Trolcharm Limited focuses on performing arts
• Sons of Einion Limited manages sound recording and music publishing activities

This significant payout coincides with several notable developments:

• The upcoming release of "Becoming Led Zeppelin" documentary in February
• Recent sale of a 10% stake in Led Zeppelin's catalog by Helen Grant (daughter of former manager Peter Grant)
• The continued commercial success of both Led Zeppelin's catalog and Plant's solo work

While the exact period these dividends cover remains unclear (no similar payments were made in 2023), the substantial amount reflects the enduring value of Plant's musical legacy, encompassing both Led Zeppelin classics and successful solo ventures like his 1988 album "Now and Zen."

The Helen Grant sale reportedly involved masters rights but excluded publishing rights, with an estimated value of £8.5 million ($10.6 million), though the final sale price and buyer remain undisclosed.

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