Comcast NBCUniversal acquired a 51% stake in USJ from Goldman Sachs, Glenn Gumpel, MBK Partners and Owl Creek Asset Management.

Comcast NBCUniversal acquired a 51% stake in USJ, a theme park operator, from Goldman Sachs, Glenn Gumpel, MBK Partners and Owl Creek Asset Management for $1.5bn. “Universal Studios Japan will continue to progress along with its basic policies such as the successful marketing strategy which has boosted the attendance these recent years and look forward to even further growth utilizing a financial strength and a great platform Comcast NBCUniversal will give.” Glenn Gumpel, USJ CEO.