Merlin Entertainment Group Limited
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Merlin Entertainment Group Limited - overview
Established
1999
Location
Poole, England, UK
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
About
Merlin Entertainment Group Limited is a prominent global provider of visitor attractions, specializing in branded indoor experiences that engage and entertain families and tourists. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Poole, UK, Merlin Entertainment Group Limited focuses on creating immersive experiences through its attractions. The company does not have reported changes in business strategy or a parent company. Nick Varney serves as the CEO.
Merlin has engaged in a total of 9 deals, with the most recent deal occurring on May 17, 2024, when they completed a Private Placement/Follow on round raising GBP 667. 640 mn, which matches the total amount raised to date. Merlin Entertainments operates as a leading global provider of visitor attractions, focusing on branded indoor experiences under well-known names such as SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, and LEGOLAND Discovery Centres. These attractions are designed to provide engaging experiences that cater to families, school groups, and tourists across key regions including the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia.
For the most recent year, Merlin Entertainments reported revenue of GBP 807,068,786. 40 and an EBITDA of GBP 8,706. 30. In May 2024, CIC Private Debt provided a EUR 4.
5 million senior term loan to Merlin Entertainment Group Limited, which is a portfolio company of Blackstone Group, CPP Investment Board, and KIRKBI. This funding will support the company's ongoing initiatives, including potential expansion into new geographic markets and the design of new attraction experiences, though specific upcoming products and release dates were not detailed.
Current Investors
Blackstone Group, Kirkbi, CPP Investment Board
Primary Industry
Travel & Leisure
Sub Industries
Travel & Tourism, Recreational & Entertainment Facilities, Hotels & Accommodations
Website
www.merlinentertainments.biz
Company Stage
Mature
Total Amount Raised
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Merlin Entertainment Group Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Dec 28, 2013 | Dec 27, 2014 | Dec 26, 2015 | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 30, 2017 | Dec 29, 2018 | Dec 28, 2019 | Dec 26, 2020 | Dec 25, 2021 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 30, 2023 | Dec 28, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 1,192,000,000 | 1,249,000,000 | 1,278,000,000 | 1,457,000,000 | 1,594,000,000 | 1,688,000,000 | 1,740,000,000 | 629,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 4.8% | 2.3% | 14.0% | 9.4% | 5.9% | 3.1% | (63.9%) | - | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 360,000,000 | 411,000,000 | 402,000,000 | 451,000,000 | 474,000,000 | 490,000,000 | 458,000,000 | (183,000,000) | 865,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 260,000,000 | 311,000,000 | 291,000,000 | 320,000,000 | 323,000,000 | 323,000,000 | 231,000,000 | (426,000,000) | 865,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 21.8% | 24.9% | 22.8% | 22.0% | 20.3% | 19.1% | 13.3% | (67.7%) | - | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 30.2% | 32.9% | 31.5% | 31.0% | 29.7% | 29.0% | 26.3% | (29.1%) | - | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 145,000,000 | 162,000,000 | 170,000,000 | 211,000,000 | 209,000,000 | 230,000,000 | 122,000,000 | (524,000,000) | (89,403,000) | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 12.2% | 13.0% | 13.3% | 14.5% | 13.1% | 13.6% | 7.0% | (83.3%) | - | - | - | - |
Merlin Entertainment Group Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Carve Out | Announced | Merlin Entertainments’ 29 entertainment centers | - | ||||||||
| Private Debt | Completed | Merlin Entertainment Group Limited | - | ||||||||
| Add-on | Completed | Cadbury World | - | ||||||||
| Public to Private | Completed | Merlin Entertainment Group Limited | - | ||||||||
| Private Placement/Follow on | Completed | Merlin Entertainment Group Limited | - |
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