EPR Properties acquires La Ronde; Six Flags closes coasters after fatal accident
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How it started
What happened
EPR Properties of Missouri acquired La Ronde in Montreal in May. Separately, Canada's Wonderland, which is owned by Six Flags, closed two roller coasters, Leviathan and Behemoth, after a man died and four others were injured on a similar ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. The ride involved in the fatal accident was Goliath, which Bollinger manufactured.
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Why it matters
The closures at Canada's Wonderland affect the operations of the park system. The incident involving Goliath, a ride manufactured by Bollinger, raises safety concerns within the amusement ride sector. The acquisition of La Ronde by EPR Properties of Missouri increases its asset base in Montreal.
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Who's involved
- EPR PropertiesAcquired the La Ronde asset in Montreal.
- BollingerManufactured the Goliath roller coaster.
- MontrealLocation of the La Ronde asset acquired by EPR Properties of Missouri.
- Six FlagsOwner of Canada's Wonderland, which closed two roller coasters.
- LeviathanRoller coaster closed at Canada's Wonderland following the incident.
- GoliathRoller coaster involved in the fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Six flags may face financial hit after safety incident at Georgia parkSix Flags faces operational closures and reputational risk after safety incidentLikely
- Quebec's oversight governs La Ronde after EPR acquisitionQuebec's jurisdiction governs the operational changes at La RondeLikely
- Safety incident may cause caution for Leviathan's product lineSafety incident may cause operational caution for Leviathan's product linePossible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bolliger & Mabillard manufactured the Goliath roller coaster.Sub-event
EPR Properties acquired La Ronde; Bollinger manufactured Goliath and Leviathan.1 source
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The entities involved
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EPR Properties
American real estate investment trust
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Bollinger
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Montreal
largest city in Quebec, Canada