Where is Merlin Entertainments based?
Poole, England
Merlin Entertainments Ltd is a British entertainments company headquartered in Poole, England.
What are Merlin’s operating groups?
These include two Operating Groups: LEGOLAND Parks and Resort Theme Parks. Midway attractions are mostly indoor attractions with chainable brands, offering a wide range of experiences. We operate over 100 Midway attractions in 22 countries around the world.
How many employees does Merlin Entertainment have 2021?
Company Growth (employees)
| Employees (est.) (Dec 2019) | 28,000 |
|---|---|
| Website Visits (Aug 2021) | 48.1 k |
| Revenue (FY, 2019) | £1.7 B |
| Share Price (Oct 2017) | £3.8 |
| Cybersecurity rating | C |
Does Merlin own Alton Towers?
Alton Towers Resort is part of the Merlin Entertainments family.
Who are the owners of Merlin Entertainments?
The Blackstone Group
CVC Capital PartnersKirkbi Invest A/S
Merlin Entertainments/Parent organizations
Is Chessington part of Merlin?
Merlin Annual Passholders can access the following theme parks: Alton Towers Resort. Chessington World of Adventures Resort. LEGOLAND Windsor Resort.
How is Merlin structure?
The company is split into three operating groups: Midway; resort theme parks; and Legoland parks. Midways are indoor attractions with a visit time of several hours, such as the Dungeons brand, Sea Life or Madame Tussauds. Resort theme parks are attractions set up for longer visits of one or two days. …
Who is the owner of Merlin Entertainments Ltd?
Merlin Entertainments Ltd is a British-based entertainments company headquartered in Poole, Dorset (England). It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until it was acquired by a consortium of Kirkbi A/S (the investment arm of the Christiansen family, controller of The Lego Group) in November 2019.
When did Merlin Entertainments float on the London Stock Exchange?
On 8 November 2013 Merlin floated 30% of the company on the London Stock Exchange valuing the private equity-backed company at almost £3.4bn. In June 2019 the company’s board agreed to recommend a takeover offer of £4.8 billion from Kirkbi, CPP Investment Board and The Blackstone Group.
How much did Blackstone pay for Merlin Entertainments?
CVC paid a price that valued Merlin at £2.25 billion – more than six times what Merlin and Legoland together were worth when Blackstone acquired them five years earlier. Blackstone’s investment was by that point worth more than three and a half times what it had paid.
Are there any charities that support Merlin’s Magic Wand?
We’re proud to have established our own charitable foundations called Merlin’s Magic Wand and the SEA LIFE Trust. To learn more about these charities and how you can support them, please visit their websites: