Merlin Entertainments
1998
FOUNDED
PUBLIC
STATUS
25K-30K
EMPLOYEES
MERL
STOCK SYMBOL
14
INVESTMENTS
$5.62
SHARE PRICE
(As of Tuesday Closing)
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.
Website
Ownership Status
Publicly Held
Financing Status
Pending Transaction (PE)
Primary Industry
Leisure Facilities
Stock Exchange
LON
Primary Office
- Link House
- 25 West Street
- Poole BH15 1LD
- England, United Kingdom
+44 01202 000000
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Merlin Entertainments Stock Performance
| 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Prev. Close | EPS | Average Volume | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.88 - $5.72 | $5.75B | $5.64 | $0.34 | 7.53M | 1.02B |
Merlin Entertainments Financials Summary
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In Thousands,
USD |
TTM
30-Jun-2019
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FY 2018
31-Dec-2018
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FY 2017
31-Dec-2017
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FY 2016
31-Dec-2016
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Value | 7,344,715 | 5,737,566 | 6,585,748 | 7,034,488 |
| Revenue | 2,258,198 | 2,250,877 | 2,052,378 | 1,968,493 |
| EBITDA | 647,048 | 665,395 | 602,580 | 610,679 |
| Net Income | 346,818 | 306,695 | 269,101 | 285,073 |
| Total Assets | 5,998,048 | 4,779,972 | 4,951,552 | 4,069,093 |
| Total Debt | 2,910,948 | 1,649,579 | 1,985,216 | 1,529,920 |
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Merlin Entertainments Valuation and Funding
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| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000 0000 000000 00 | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Burbank, CA | 000000 | 00000 | 000000&0 |
Merlin Entertainments Investments & Acquisitions (14)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000000 00000000 | 21-Jun-2016 | 000000000 00000000 | Other Consumer Products and Services | ||
| 000 000 00000 | 25-Feb-2016 | 000000000 | 000.00 | Automotive | 000 0000000 |
| 000000000 | 23-Sep-2013 | 000000000 00000 00 | Aquaculture | ||
| 000000 000 0000000 | 30-Mar-2012 | 000000000000000000 | 00000 | Hotels and Resorts | |
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | 03-Mar-2011 | Buyout/LBO | Leisure Facilities |
Merlin Entertainments Subsidiaries (3)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Life Sydney Aquarium | Leisure Facilities | Sydney, Australia | 1988 |
| 000000000 | Hotels and Resorts | Verona, Italy | 0000 |
| 0000000 000000 | Leisure Facilities | Warwick, United Kingdom |
Merlin Entertainments Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Participating Rounds | Investor Since | Board Seat | Contact Info |
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| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
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| 000000 000000 | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| 0000-000000000 000000 | Merlin Entertainments | Chief Financial Officer & Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| 0000000 0000000 | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| 000 0000000 | Self | Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| 0000 0000000000 | Self | Chairman & Board Member | 000 0000 |
6 Former Board Members
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