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    • Legoland owner Merlin Entertainments agrees £4.8bn offer - BBC
      • Kirkbi Invest says it has the money and experience to "realise the company's potential to grow". Merlin also owns the London Eye, Alton Towers and Chessington Adventures. Kirkbi already owns almost a third of the shares in Merlin Entertainments, and says it does not expect the deal to lead to any significant changes.
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  2. Jun 28, 2019 · Kirkbi already owns almost a third of the shares in Merlin Entertainments, and says it does not expect the deal to lead to any significant changes. All existing Merlin attractions in...

  3. Jun 28, 2019 · As a long-term strategic shareholder in Merlin Entertainments plc, KIRKBI’s interest remains in ensuring a sustainable future for the LEGO ® brand and its branded activities such that it delivers superior experiences for all visitors worldwide.

  4. Mar 9, 2019 · The deal for the LEGO Group’s owning family, the Kirk Kristiansens, to acquire Merlin Entertainments, was approved by shareholders today. In June, it was announced that the Kirk Kristiansen family through KIRKBI A/S along with Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board intended to buy Merlin Entertainments.

  5. Jun 28, 2019 · The LEGO Group’s parent company acquires Merlin Entertainment, taking control of all Legoland Theme Parks. Here’s a bit of fun business news – Kirkbi A/S and a consortium of funds have announced that they have purchased Merlin Entertainments for £4.8bn.

  6. Jun 27, 2019 · Britain's Merlin Entertainments Plc is to be acquired for 6 billion pounds ($7.6 billion) by a group made up of Kirkbi, the investment vehicle of Lego's founding family, private equity firm...

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  7. Mar 30, 2023 · KIRKBI’s strategic activities include 75 % ownership of the LEGO Group and 47.5 % ownership of Merlin Entertainments. The company’s investment activities also include investments in renewable energy, significant long-term investments in companies such as ISS, Nilfisk, Falck, Armacell, Välinge and Landis+Gyr

  8. Jun 28, 2019 · Merlin Entertainments has agreed to be acquired for £6bn ($7.6bn) by Berkeley Bidco Limited, a new company jointly owned by Kirkbi and Blackstone Core Equity Partners.