Merlin agrees ?6bn sale to investors led by Lego family

28th Jun 2019 07:35

(Sharecast News) - Merlin Entertainments has agreed to be taken private by investors including Lego's founding family and buyout firm Blackstone for almost £6bn in cash.

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Merlin rejects ValueAct call to go private

23rd May 2019 07:55

(Sharecast News) - Merlin Entertainments has rejected a call by one of its biggest shareholders for the theme park operator to find a buyer to take it private.

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FTSE 250 movers: Galliford Try builds up, Entertainment One trots lower

21st May 2019 15:09

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was up 0.46% at 19,424.86 in afternoon trade on Tuesday, with Galliford Try leading the index higher.

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FTSE 250 movers: Merlin loses its magic, Aston Martin accelerates

20th May 2019 15:04

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was down 0.81% at 19,341.00 in afternoon trade on Monday, with Merlin Entertainments leading the index lower.

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Monday broker round-up

20th May 2019 13:39

(Sharecast News) - Hays: RBC Capital Markets upgrades to outperform with a target price of 175p.

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HSBC calls Merlin overvalued, cuts from 'buy' to 'reduce'

20th May 2019 09:33

(Sharecast News) - HSBC has downgraded its rating on Merlin Entertainments, citing concerns about the leisure group's long-term growth plans.

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Merlin says current trading in line with expectations

3rd May 2019 07:41

(Sharecast News) - Theme parks operator Merlin Entertainments said current trading had been in line with expectations during a "seasonally quiet" time of the year.

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FTSE 250 movers: Renishaw rocked, Hunting gushes higher

21st Mar 2019 15:10

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 was 0.42% lower at 19,306.99 in afternoon trading on Thursday, as Renishaw led the index lower.

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Merlin Entertainments is a 'sell', Berenberg says

21st Mar 2019 11:31

(Sharecast News) - Merlin Entertainments is incorrectly "priced for perfection" and investors should sell the theme park operator's shares, Berenberg analysts said.

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Record visitor numbers help boost Merlin Entertainments

28th Feb 2019 10:26

(Sharecast News) - Merlin Entertainments reported a jump in full-year revenues after visitors flocked to its theme parks and attractions.

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Merlin Entertainments sells Australian ski resorts for £95m

22nd Feb 2019 07:44

(Sharecast News) - Legoland and Madame Tussauds owner Merlin Entertainments has sold its Australian ski resorts, Hotham and Falls Creek, to Vail Resorts, for AUD174m (£95m).

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FTSE 250 movers: Halfords skids lower while Mitchells & Butlers bubbles up

10th Jan 2019 14:45

(Sharecast News) - London's FTSE 250 finished down 0.1% at 18,435.62 on Thursday, as Halfords crashed by more than 20% following a warning of deflated profits.

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Merlin magic ebbing at London attractions, warns UBS

10th Jan 2019 14:02

(Sharecast News) - UBS recommended clients sell Merlin Entertainments shares on Thursday after its research showed a decline in average reviews at the group's Midway attractions and Legoland parks in the UK.

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Merlin Entertainments to build first Legoland park in Korea

7th Jan 2019 12:00

(Sharecast News) - Theme park operator Merlin Entertainments has entered into a partnership agreement with Gangwon provincial government to build a Legoland park in South Korea.

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Tuesday broker round-up

23rd Oct 2018 12:53

(Sharecast News) - CYBG: Barclays initiates underweight with a target price of 280p.

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