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1. www.blackstone.com › news › pressKIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB Agree Terms of a Recommended ...

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   Jun 28, 2019 · The offer will be made by a newly incorporated company which has been formed on behalf of the members of the Consortium, with each of KIRKBI and the Blackstone/CPPIB group owning 50 per cent upon completion.

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2. www.financierworldwide.com › merlin-taken-privateMerlin taken private in $7.5bn deal — Financier Worldwide

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   A consortium including private equity giant Blackstone, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and KIRKBI, an investment vehicle controlled by the founding family of the Lego brand, have agreed a deal to acquire Merlin Entertainments for around $7.5bn, about 12 times the company’s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and ...

3. blooloop.com › theme-park › newsMerlin Entertainments agrees to £6bn acquisition | blooloop

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   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.

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4. www.thisismoney.co.uk › money › marketsMerlin Entertainments goes into private hands as it agrees to ...

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   Jun 28, 2019 · Madame Tussauds owner Merlin Entertainments is ending its six year spell as a public listed company and is going back into private hands after it agreed to a £5.9billion takeover by the...

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5. www.ft.com › content › ca689fb4-992b-11e9-8cfb-30cLego family and Blackstone assemble £6bn bid for Merlin

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   Jun 28, 2019 · Leisure group Merlin Entertainments, best known for Legoland Resorts and Madame Tussauds wax museums, is to be acquired in a £6bn deal by the Danish billionaire family that controls...

6. www.cppinvestments.com › newsroom › kirkbiKIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB agree terms of a recommended ...

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   Jun 28, 2019 · KIRKBI and Blackstone private equity funds jointly controlled Merlin in the 8 years prior to the 2013 public listing, during which time the Company became the second largest visitors attraction business globally and the partner of choice for the world’s leading brands to deliver immersive experiences to guests.

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   Who owns Merlin Entertainments?

   • 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. Kirkbi is the investment vehicle of Lego’s Kirk Kristiansen family, Blackstone Group is a private equity firm, and CPPIB, a co-investor, is a Canadian pension fund.

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   Who owns Merlin & CPPIB?

   • Its stake will rise to 50 percent after the deal completes. The other half of Merlin will be jointly owned by Blackstone and CPPIB. The deal will also see the consortium assume $1.1bn of Merlin’s outstanding debt.

   Merlin taken private in $7.5bn deal — Financier Worldwide

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   Who are Kirkbi invest & CPPIB?

   • The Consortium comprising KIRKBI Invest A/S, Blackstone and CPPIB has received irrevocable commitments from ValueAct Capital and the directors of Merlin. – The Consortium recognises that Merlin requires significant, long-term investment for the next phase of growth.

   KIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB Agree Terms of a Recommended Offer for

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   Where is CPPIB based?

   • Headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, New York City, São Paulo and Sydney, CPPIB is governed and managed independently of the Canada Pension Plan and at arm’s length from governments. At March 31, 2019, the CPP Fund totalled C$392.0 billion.

   KIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB Agree Terms of a Recommended Offer for

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   What is Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)?

   • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is a professional investment management organization that invests the funds not needed by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to pay current benefits in the best interests of 20 million contributors and beneficiaries.

   KIRKBI, Blackstone and CPPIB Agree Terms of a Recommended Offer for

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   Who is Kirkbi & Merlin Entertainments plc?

   • KIRKBI is the holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family. 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.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Merlin_EntertainmentsMerlin Entertainments - Wikipedia

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   Merlin Entertainments Limited is a British entertainment company based at Poole in Dorset, England, which operates a number of theme parks and other tourist attractions. It was listed on the London Stock Exchange until November 2019, when it was acquired by a consortium that includes Kirkbi A/S (the investment arm of the Kristiansen family ...