UK - Merlin buys Tussauds for £1bn
The Blackstone Group has announced that its portfolio company Merlin Entertainments Group has acquired The Tussauds Group from Dubai International Capital for ТЃ1,028m. The acquisition makes Merlin Entertainments Group the worldтs second largest visitor attraction operator after Disney. In 2006 Merlin and Tussauds together welcomed over 30 million visitors to their 50 attractions and four hotels. The companies operate in 12 countries and employ over 13,000 staff.
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