Beer maker sells Seaworld, Busch Gardens to Blackstone private equity for $2.3B-plusOctober 7th, 2009 Private investors buy Busch theme parks for $2.3BShamu, meet your new parents. Anheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday it will sell its 10 theme parks across the country, including the three SeaWorlds and two Busch Gardens, to private equity firm Blackstone Group for at least $2.3 billion.
Anheuser-Busch InBev raises $2.7 billion from selling SeaWorld, Busch Gardens theme parksOctober 7th, 2009 AB-InBev sells off theme parks for $2.7 billionBRUSSELS — Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, the world's largest brewer, said Thursday that it will raise $2.7 billion from selling its U.S. theme parks to the Blackstone Group.
Anheuser-Busch InBev raises $2.7 billion from selling theme parks to Blackstone GroupOctober 7th, 2009 AB-InBev sells off theme parksBRUSSELS — Anheuser-Busch InBev says it will sell its U.S. theme parks to the Blackstone Group for $2.7 billion.
Anheuser-Busch InBev seals deal to sell amusement parks to Blackstone for at least $2.3BOctober 7th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch InBev sells parks in $2.3B dealNEW YORK — Anheuser-Busch InBev is selling its theme parks, including SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, to private equity firm Blackstone Group for at least $2.3 billion. The world's largest brewer has been shedding assets to help pay for its $52 billion buyout of Anheuser-Busch last year.
Brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev sell SeaWorld, Busch theme parks to Blackstone for at least $2.3BOctober 7th, 2009 Anheuser-Busch InBev sells theme parks for $2.3BAnheuser-Busch InBev said Wednesday it will sell its theme parks, including the three SeaWorlds and two Busch Gardens across the country, to private equity firm Blackstone Group for at least $2.3 billion. The world's largest brewer, based in Belgium, has been shedding assets to help pay for the $52 billion takeover of St.
Report: Blackstone Group nearing deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's amusement parksOctober 2nd, 2009 Report says Blackstone closer on AB InBev dealNEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone Group is close to sealing a deal to buy Anheuser-Busch InBev's theme parks unit, including such notable parks as SeaWorld and Busch Gardens, according to a media report Friday. Citing unnamed sources, the Wall Street Journal reported that the New York-based firm could buy the theme parks operated under the Busch Entertainment unit next week in a transaction worth between $2.5 billion and $3 billion.
Two dozen taken off disabled roller coaster at theme park in Santa ClaraAugust 11th, 2009 Two dozen taken off disabled roller coaster rideSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Rescue crews have removed the last person stranded on a roller coaster ride at the Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara.
Two dozen stuck on roller coaster at theme park in Northern CaliforniaAugust 11th, 2009 Two dozen stuck on roller coaster in CaliforniaSANTA CLARA, Calif. —Rescue crews are using cherry pickers to remove two dozen people stranded between 40 and 80 feet off the ground on a roller coaster at a Northern California theme park.
32 people stuck on roller coaster at theme park in Santa ClaraAugust 11th, 2009 32 people stuck on roller coaster in Santa ClaraSANTA CLARA, Calif. —Rescue crews are using an aerial ladder truck to remove 32 people stuck on a roller coaster at the Great America Theme Park in Santa Clara.
Spielberg in talks over contract with Universal theme park in Fla.August 11th, 2009 Spielberg in talks over contract with theme parkORLANDO, Fla. —Universal Orlando officials are negotiating with Steven Spielberg over whether to renew a consulting contract.
Buses collide at Walt Disney World, leaving 12 visitors hurt at sprawling Fla. theme parkJuly 17th, 2009 Disney World bus crash hurts 12 at Fla. theme parkORLANDO, Fla.
Six Flags theme park company declares bankruptcy, says it needs to shed $1.8 billion in debtJune 13th, 2009 Six Flags declares bankruptcyNEW YORK — The amusement park company Six Flags says it has filed for bankruptcy. The New York-based operator of 20 theme parks in the U.S., Mexico and Canada said Saturday that the filing in a federal bankruptcy court in Delaware is part of its plan to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion worth of debt.
Tennessee prison that was home to Martin Luther King Jr. assassin closes at age of 113June 11th, 2009 Tenn. prison that housed MLK assassin closes doorsPETROS, Tenn. — A Tennessee prison that was home to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassin and many other of the state's worst criminals is closing its doors.
Sharks, adventure slide, Star Wars weekend at LegoLandin Calif.June 1st, 2009 LegoLand News: Sharks, slide, Star WarsCARLSBAD, Calif. — LegoLand in California has a number of new attractions this summer, including a shark exhibit and an adventure slide.
Six Flags closes Mexico City park's indoor facilities at recommendation of health officialsApril 27th, 2009 Six Flags closes indoor park facilities in MexicoNEW YORK — Six Flags Inc. confirmed Monday that it shut down indoor facilities — including restaurants and show venues — at its Mexico City theme park over the weekend at the recommendation of Mexican health officials working to contain the spread of swine flu.
Loading ...