M&A Deal Summary

Herschend Family Entertainment Acquires Adventure Aquarium

On November 30, 2007, Herschend Family Entertainment acquired leisure company Adventure Aquarium

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Herschend Family Entertainment’s 1st transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is Herschend Family Entertainment’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Herschend Family Entertainment’s 1st transaction in New Jersey.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2007-11-30
Target Adventure Aquarium
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) Herschend Family Entertainment
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Adventure Aquarium

Camden, New Jersey, United States
Adventure Aquarium (www.adventureaquarium.com) on the Camden Waterfront features nearly 200,000 square feet of sea life and wildlife. In addition to hands-on, up close and interactive encounters with sea creatures like sharks, sea turtles and seals, the aquarium features a diverse array of animals including hippopotamuses, porcupines and over 20 species of African birds in a free-flight aviary.

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Buyer

Herschend Family Entertainment

Norcross, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1950
Sector Restaurants
DESCRIPTION

Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation creates, develops, owns, operates, and manages entertainment, tourism, and hospitality properties in the United States.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Leisure) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (New Jersey) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2007) 1 of 1
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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