M&A Deal Summary

United Parks & Resorts Acquires Knott s Soak City - San Diego

On November 20, 2012, United Parks & Resorts acquired leisure company Knott s Soak City - San Diego

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is United Parks & Resorts’ 1st transaction in the Leisure sector.
  • This is United Parks & Resorts’ 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is United Parks & Resorts’ 1st transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2012-11-20
Target Knott s Soak City - San Diego
Sector Leisure
Buyer(s) United Parks & Resorts
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Knott s Soak City - San Diego

Chula Vista, California, United States
Knott's Soak City - San Diego is an operator of theme park.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

United Parks & Resorts

Orlando, Florida, United States

Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Leisure
Employees3,300
Revenue 1.7B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to SeaWorld's theme park in Orlando, Florida.
Entrance to SeaWorld's theme park in Orlando, Florida.

United Parks & Resorts is a theme park and entertainment company focused on delivering personal, interactive and educational experiences that blend imagination with nature and enable customers to celebrate, connect with and care for the natural world. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for guests. United Parks & Resorts was formed in 1959 and is based in Orlando, Florida.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Leisure M&A 1 of 1
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: California M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2012 M&A 1 of 1