Team Edit: This topic has been renamed to "Merlin Entertainments General Discussion". As the buyout is now completed, the topic has evolved to include all general discussion about the group.
Today there is a news article in the Guardian, with one investor stating that Merlin went public too fast, and should be made private again.
https://www.theguardian.com/busines...by-us-investor-to-go-private-valueact-capital
Seem like an interesting piece of news, especially given other recent news (the one with shareholders suggesting Merlin should focus more on the long term and guest satisfaction).
Short-termism seems common to companies trying to get the returns demanded by their shareholders. Would Merlin and the parks be better off private, answering to investors instead of share holders? Hard to say!
Also reported in the FT https://amp.ft.com/content/c7757e7a-7cd5-11e9-81d2-f785092ab560
Today there is a news article in the Guardian, with one investor stating that Merlin went public too fast, and should be made private again.
https://www.theguardian.com/busines...by-us-investor-to-go-private-valueact-capital
Seem like an interesting piece of news, especially given other recent news (the one with shareholders suggesting Merlin should focus more on the long term and guest satisfaction).
Short-termism seems common to companies trying to get the returns demanded by their shareholders. Would Merlin and the parks be better off private, answering to investors instead of share holders? Hard to say!
Also reported in the FT https://amp.ft.com/content/c7757e7a-7cd5-11e9-81d2-f785092ab560
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