The Carlyle Group Acquires Atracciones Coney Island (Coney Park)
September 4, 2019
Global investment firm The Carlyle Group acquired 100% of Atracciones Coney Island SAC and its subsidiaries Divertrónica Medellín SAS and Yukids SpA from Grupo El Comercio and founders Rolando Giha, the Hoyos Family and Matias Allendes. The platform operates over 130 family entertainment centers across Peru, Colombia and Chile (under Coney Park, Coney Active, Happy City and Yukids brands) and Carlyle plans to support regional growth and partnerships with shopping mall operators.
- Buyers
- The Carlyle Group, Carlyle Peru Fund (CPF)
- Targets
- Atracciones Coney Island SAC, Divertrónica Medellín SAS, Yukids SpA
- Sellers
- Grupo El Comercio, Rolando Giha, Hoyos Family, Matias Allendes
- Industry
- Restaurants & Hospitality
- Location
- Lima, Peru
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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