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EQT to sell €1.7 billion stake in Spain's Parques Reunidos, Expansion says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on September 25, 2026

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· Last updated: September 25, 2026

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EQT to Sell Controlling Stake in Spain's Parques Reunidos for €1.7 Billion

Details of the EQT Stake Sale

Background and Sale Preparation

Sept 25 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT is preparing to sell its controlling stake in Spanish theme park operator Parques Reunidos, newspaper Expansion reported on Friday, citing unnamed market sources.

Advisors and Valuation

• The private equity firm has hired JPMorgan to help with the sale of the stake, Expansion said

• According to the sources, the stake is valued at about €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion)

About Parques Reunidos

• Parques Reunidos manages dozens of theme parks, zoos and water parks across Europe, including Madrid's Parque Warner

Ownership Structure

• EQT owns 51% of the company, while Corporacion Financiera Alba and Belgian investment fund Groep Brussel Lambert hold stakes of 25% and 23%, respectively

Responses and Additional Information

• EQT did not immediately reply to requests for comment. Parques Reunidos said it does not comment on matters relating to its shareholders or on potential transactions

($1 = 0.8791 euros)

(Reporting by Javi West Larrañaga; Editing by Jan Harvey)

Key Takeaways

  • EQT has retained JPMorgan to oversee the sale process of its majority stake in Parques Reunidos (marketscreener.com)
  • The stake being sold is valued at around €1.7 billion (roughly $1.9 billion) (marketscreener.com)
  • Parques Reunidos, established in Madrid in 1967, operates over 60 parks globally, including Madrid’s Parque Warner, and sees over 20 million visitors annually; EQT acquired control in 2019 (eqtgroup.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is selling their stake in Parques Reunidos?
Swedish private equity firm EQT is preparing to sell its controlling stake in Parques Reunidos.
How much is the EQT stake in Parques Reunidos valued at?
The stake is valued at approximately €1.7 billion ($1.9 billion).
What does Parques Reunidos operate?
Parques Reunidos manages theme parks, zoos, and water parks across Europe, including Madrid's Parque Warner.
Who are the other major stakeholders in Parques Reunidos?
Corporacion Financiera Alba and Groep Brussel Lambert are major stakeholders holding 25% and 23% respectively.
Who has EQT hired to assist with the sale?
EQT has hired JPMorgan to help with the sale of its stake.

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