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Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) · Leisure · July 2000

Blackstone, Inc. acquires Universal Orlando

On July 1, 2000, Blackstone, Inc. acquired Universal Orlando, a leisure company in Florida, United States, from The Rank Group Plc.

Deal at a glance

AnnouncedJuly 1, 2000 TypeBuyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) TargetUniversal Orlando Buyer Blackstone, Inc. Seller The Rank Group Plc SectorLeisure LocationFlorida, United States ValueMembers only

Target company

Universal Orlando
Florida, United States
Leisuresector
-founded
Activestatus
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Buyer

Blackstone, Inc.
Private equity firm · 297 deals on record
  • 4th transaction in leisure
  • 44th transaction in United States
297deals, all time
13in this sector
2026latest

Seller

The Rank Group Plc
Company · 4 deals on record
4investments
1in this sector
3exits

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Questions about this deal

Who acquired Universal Orlando?Blackstone, Inc. acquired Universal Orlando on July 1, 2000.

Who sold Universal Orlando?The Rank Group Plc was the seller.

What type of deal was it?It was a buyout (lbo, mbo, mbi) in the leisure sector in 2000.

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