Bloomberg reports SeaWorld prefers IPO to takeover bids

Posted Thursday, February 21, 2013 12:45 PM | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Blackstone Group LP is leaning toward an initial public offering of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. after receiving bids from Apollo Global Management LLC and Onex Corp. for the theme-park operator, said people familiar with the matter.

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Tekwardo

Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:11 PM

I guess I'd rather see an IPO myself.

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Jeff

Thursday, February 21, 2013 1:41 PM

I agree. Being a public company can be a pain in the ass, but I don't like the idea of Apollo owning anything amusement park related.

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