The Blackstone Group had actually performed a roll-up of style parks and tourist attractions company in Europe. Blackstone got in the style parks and tourist attractions company in Europe by obtaining a bulk stake in U.K. based Merlin Entertainment in 2005.
Blackstone's objective was to make a least of 3x on its introductory Merlin financial investment through the dividend recapitalization and at least 5x through the Tussauds acquisition. A 3rd alternative occurred while Blackstone was in settlement with DIC. Exactly what should the Blackstone group do?
The Blackstone Group Merlin Entertainment, Spanish Version case study solution
PUBLICATION DATE: July 24, 2009 PRODUCT #: 214S07-HCB-SPA
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