Peanuts Holdings, a joint venture primarily owned by Sony (through its music and pictures divisions) and the Charles M. Schulz family, is headquartered in the US. Founded in 1950, the company operates as Peanuts Worldwide, functioning as a global intellectual property management firm that owns and licenses the "Peanuts" brand, encompassing characters created by Charles M. Schulz such as Snoopy and Charlie Brown. The company manages the franchise's extensive media presence, including animated television specials, feature films, and digital content, while also overseeing a vast consumer products business that spans apparel, toys, and global retail partnerships.
