Comcast NBCUniversal to acquire 49% of Universal Studios Japan from Goldman Sachs, former USJ Chief Executive Officer Glenn Gumpel, MBK Partners and Owl Creek Asset Management for $2.3bn.

Comcast NBCUniversal has agreed to acquire 49% of Universal Studios Japan from Goldman Sachs, former USJ Chief Executive Officer Glenn Gumpel, MBK Partners, Asian private-equity firm and Owl Creek Asset Management, US hedge fund for ¥254.8bn ($2.3 bn). “Universal Studios Japan is an amazing and incredibly successful theme park. This acquisition will bring an even stronger future for the theme park, its guests and its team members. We are thrilled USJ will fully be part of the Universal family and look forward to continuing to create a remarkable experience for our guests.” Tom Williams, Universal Parks & Resorts Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.