US EditionBonhams-owner Epiris eyes plunge into Merlin aquariums
- Epiris, a private equity backer of Bonhams and Amber Taverns, is planning a bid for a portfolio of Sea Life aquariums currently for sale by Merlin Entertainments in 2025.
- Merlin, jointly owned by Blackstone and the Lego family's investment vehicle, is disposing of these aquariums to focus investment on its largest international attractions.
- The sale involves more than 40 aquariums globally under the Sea Life brand, including 11 UK sites excluding those in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, which are not for sale.
- A Merlin representative stated that the company routinely evaluates its property portfolio to align with its long-term expansion plans, while Epiris chose not to comment on its potential interest.
- The auction process is at an early stage with first-round offers expected in the coming weeks, suggesting potential shifts within Merlin's aquarium division but no impact on its other operations.
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