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Disney Acquires Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%)

Announced January 1988

Disney Hospitality and entertainment 1988

What happened

Disney acquired the remaining half of Wrather Corporation, owner of entertainment assets including the Disneyland Hotel.

Acquirer: Disney
Target: Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%)
Announced: January 1988
Price: Undisclosed
Industry: Hospitality and entertainment

By the numbers

Disney's acquisition history

6th of 43 tracked deals

Disclosed prices

23 of 43 Disney deals

Disney's average disclosed price

$5.60B

Disney's largest disclosed deal

21st Century Fox (entertainment assets, cable networks and international networks) ($71.30B)

Tracked acquisitions in 1988

6 across all acquirers

Disney in Hospitality and entertainment

2 acquisitions

Frequently Asked Questions About This Acquisition

When did Disney acquire Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%)?

Disney acquired Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%) on January 1988. This was Disney's 6th publicly tracked acquisition out of 43 we have on record.

How much did Disney pay for Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%)?

The price Disney paid for Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%) was not publicly disclosed. Only 23 of Disney's 43 tracked acquisitions have a disclosed price.

What does Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%) do?

Disney acquired the remaining half of Wrather Corporation, owner of entertainment assets including the Disneyland Hotel.

What other Hospitality and entertainment companies has Disney acquired?

Disney has made 2 acquisitions in Hospitality and entertainment, including Wrather Corporation (remaining 50%). See the full list on the Hospitality and entertainment and Disney acquisition pages.

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