November and December are typically make or break months for the toy industry, and LEGO of course is no exception. Toys for children (and now adults!) are one of the biggest sellers during the Christmas shopping season, and LEGO’s full year revenue is usually predicated on having a successful second half, where they typically make…
The LEGO Group’s parent company acquires Merlin Entertainment, taking control of all Legoland Theme Parks
Here’s a bit of fun business news – Kirkbi A/S and a consortium of funds have announced that they have purchased Merlin Entertainments for £4.8bn. As you know, Merlin Entertainments is the British theme park operator that runs attractions such as Madame Tussauds, and most importantly all the Legoland Theme Parks round the world. It’s…
