Merlin Entertainments Overview
Latest Deal Type
Buyout/LBO
Merlin Entertainments General Information
Description
Merlin Entertainments PLC is a diversified media company that primarily operates theme parks. Merlin has three business segments: Midway Attractions, LEGOLAND Parks, and Resort Theme Parks. The Midway Attractions segment, which accounts for the largest percentage of revenue, operates 100 attractions globally that are typically smaller, indoor venues. These brands include Madame Tussauds, The London Eye, and the London Dungeon. The LEGOLAND segment operates several large LEGO-based theme parks around the world. These parks are either owned, leased, or under operational control through a management contract. The Resort Theme Park segment operates other large, outdoor entertainment-based attractions.
Merlin Entertainments Timeline
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Merlin Entertainments Valuation & Funding
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Merlin Entertainments Competitors (3)
| Company Name |
Financing Status |
Location |
Employees |
Total Raised |
Last Financing Date/Type |
Last Financing
Amount |
| Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide |
Corporate Backed or Acquired |
Stamford, CT |
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Burbank, CA |
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Merlin Entertainments Executive Team (13)
| Name |
Title |
Board Seat |
Contact Info |
| Nick Varney |
Chief Executive Officer & Board Member |
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| Justin Platt |
Chief Strategy Officer |
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| Mark Fisher |
Chief Development Officer |
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| Mark Allsop |
Chief Digital Marketing and Information Officer |
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| Putnam Shin |
Director, Asia Divisional Director |
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4 Former Executives
Merlin Entertainments Investors
| Investor Name |
Investor Type |
Holding |
Investor Since |
Participating Rounds |
Contact Info |
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Merlin Entertainments
Investments
&
Acquisitions (14)
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21-Jun-2016 |
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Leisure Facilities |
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25-Feb-2016 |
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23-Sep-2013 |
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Aquaculture |
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30-Mar-2012 |
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Hotels and Resorts |
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| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium |
03-Mar-2011 |
Buyout/LBO |
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Leisure Facilities |
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Merlin Entertainments Subsidiaries (4)
| Company Name |
Industry |
Location |
Founded |
| SeaLife Helsinki |
Leisure Facilities |
Helsinki, Finland |
2002 |
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Leisure Facilities |
Sydney, Australia |
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Hotels and Resorts |
Verona, Italy |
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Leisure Facilities |
Warwick, United Kingdom |
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