The annual overseas distribution 2021 was made on December 15. The total amount was 398.5 MJPY, consisting of 278.8 MJPY to 33 CMOs and 119.6 MJPY to 39 agents. The top three CMOs were PPL(UK), SoundExchange(USA), and SAMI (Sweden).

In consideration of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the CMOs that were not able to submit the recording claims in time for the regular annual distribution in December 2021 will receive a distribution in March of this year as an exceptional case.