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Italy. - Reunited Parks buy an Italian park Mirabilandia The group anticipates for this year income of 180 million euros, a 66.6% more MADRID, 3 (EUROPE PRESS) The operator of leisure facilities Reunited Parks continues with his strategy and objective into growth with the acquisition of the 100% of the actions of the thematic park Mirabilandia, located in Ravenna (Italy), that until now was in Italian and German hands, sources of the group informed today to Europe Press. After the last acquisitions Reunited Parks esteem that it will register a 50% of his invoicing outside Spain at the end of this year. The group became in July with a 100% of the shareholders of the aquatic park Marineland de Antibes (France) and participation of 50% of the Acuarium of the Sea of the Silver, in Argentina. For the exercise in course, Reunited Parks anticipate income of 180 million euros, a 66.6% more than in the previous year, and 9 million visitors, a 36.4% more. Mirabilandia is visited by 1.5 million visitors the year, being the second greater amusement park of Italy. The complex account with 47 attractions, an aquatic zone (Mirabilandia Beach) and a twenty of restaurants. In addition, it has received the recognition of Environment the Italian Ministry by his facilities, located in natural surroundings. After this new incorporation, Reunited Parks account with 21 parks in the four segments --thematic or of attractions, parks of nature and animals, parks aquatic and cableways--, distributed by Spain, Belgium, Norway, Italy, France and Argentina. Their shareholders conform Advent International, Morgan Stanley, Standard Life and the directive equipment of the group. The delegated advisor of Reunited Parks, Richard Golding, indicated that the acquisition of Mirabilandia represents “a full reinforcement of the strategic plan, when incorporating an installation of recognized prestige in its country and great value international level in the sector of the leisure, which allows to advance in the objective of internationalization of the company and to conquer a leadership position”.

Als ich das ganze noch auf Deutsch übersetzen wollte, kam dabei nur Kauderwelsch heraus. Man möge mir verzeihen.

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MIRABILANDIA is the second largest park in Italy and is the country’s major theme and water park due to its full range of attractions and its location within a natural ecosystem. It has received recognition from the Italian Ministry of the Environment on account of its beautiful location and immaculate installations.

MIRABILANDIA, following the group’s most recent acquisitions of MARINELAND in France and AQUARIUM DEL MAR DE LA PLATA in Argentina, both within the last few days, fits perfectly within PARQUE RUENIDOS’ expansion strategy. It is an accredited, well-situated, high quality park, thereby consolidating Parques Reunidos’ position as the leading theme park operator in Europe.

MIRABILANDIA combines 47 magnificent attractions for all visitors, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience, it also includes Mirabilandia Beach, an aquatic theme park within the same area. Before or after the Russian Mountain adventure, visitors can enjoy sights throughout the park as well as take a break at any the twenty restaurants offering a diversity of menu choices.

Richard Golding, CEO of Parques Reunidos, announced that “the acquisition of MIRABILANDIA, located in Ravenna, Italy, within a few days of the Group’s acquisition of the largest marine park in France and also the Aquarium del Mar de la Plata in Argentina, represents substantial progress in our strategic development plan. This prestigious attraction, which is highly regarded within its own country and of eminent repute within the international leisure landscape, is an important step forwards in our internationalisation programme and towards our goal to become market leader. With these latest acquisitions, we believe that 50% of our Group’s revenues will come from outside Spain by the end of this year.”

The shareholders of PARQUES REUNIDOS are Advent International, Morgan Stanley, Standard Life and the Senior Management Team.

PARQUES REUNIDOS Group predicts attracting over 9 million visitors by the end of 2006, with revenues totalling over 180 million euros.

war es nicht so, daß die Familie Löffelhardt am Mirabilandia auch beteiligt war? Dann dürfte da ja etwas Geld bei rumspringen, daß man vielleicht woanders in die Zukunftspläne einbringen kann oder täusch ich mich da?

Gruß
Mario

Geht nicht ... gibt´s nicht !