BoddaH1994 Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 A few weeks old, but not posted yet. Blackstone to acquire a controlling 65% interest in GWL, forming a new partnership company along with Centerbridge Partners LP. https://www.wsj.com/articles/blackstone-to-acquire-65-controlling-interest-great-wolf-resorts-11570018212 Fun fact: Blackstone came very close to purchasing Paramount Parks in 2006, but were outbid by Cedar Fair. Another fun fact: Apollo Global Management (who owned GWL through a leveraged buyout before they were sold to Centerbridge) attempted to acquire Cedar Fair for pennies on the dollar (another leveraged buyout + debt acquisition) but the company was saved by a firm out of Texas called Q Investments that prevented Kinzel and company from shorting their unit holders in favor of their own golden parachutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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