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Blackstone to acquire SeaWorld, Busch Gardens?
By Luke Tuchscherer
Blackstone, the US private equity company that owns Merlin Entertainments, is set to acquire SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.
The company – which already owns brands such as Legoland and Madame Tussauds through its Merlin arm – is in talks to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s 10 theme parks, in a deal worth up to US$3bn (£1.25bn).
As yet, neither company has made an official statement, but it is thought that a deal could be reached by the end of this week.
Blackstone also owns the Center Parcs holiday villages and has a 50 per cent stake in Universal Orlando.
Blackstone, the US private equity company that owns Merlin Entertainments, is set to acquire SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.
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