The Japanese publishing company reported $971 million in sales for its fiscal year 2025 as revenue from live events grew by 17%. Avex CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa and Avex Music CEO Brandon Silverstein Hidefumi Hase Trending on Billboard Japanaese publishing company Avex Inc. said on Friday (May 15) the company generated $971 million in revenue in its latest fiscal year, showing double-digit growth from the prior fiscal year delivered higher income from concerts by artists like XG . Revenue from Avex’s Music business, which includes  Kehlani  co-writer Kamal Wilson,  Drake  co-writer Elkan and Tate McRae co-writer Grant Boutin on its roster, was up 6.8% $810 million driven primarily by 17.4% growth in live-related revenue of $354 million. Revenue from Avex Music’s digital music distribution business also increased by 12.5% to $103 million on increased streaming.…