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Number of FTEs (average)

The average number of FTEs rose to 181.9 for Buma and Stemra combined in 2025. This growth is linked to the continued implementation of the strategy, the strengthening of collection and distribution operations, and temporary staffing for IT projects.

Explanation from the Management Board

A year of transition, with lower collection and distribution figures For BumaStemra, 2025 was a year that turned out differently than had been anticipated when the budget was drawn up. Following the record year of 2024, both collections and distributions were lower. The main causes were the complex IT transition, delays in the delivery and […]

Distribution

In 2025, Stemra distributed € 200.8 million to affiliated rights holders and organisations with which it has reciprocal contracts. There was a decline compared with 2024. The decline is mainly due to lower broadcast royalties, higher drop-out rates during the year, the fact that post-distribution functionality is not yet fully available, and the complexity surrounding withholding tax.  […]

Royalties

The combined total royalty income of Buma and Stemra amounted to € 302.6 million in 2025. This meant that revenues were lower than in 2024. The decline was mainly due to lower revenues in the Online and Abroad/International divisions. This development is linked to the complexity of the IT transition, share picture issues, and the introduction […]

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