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Falcon's Beyond closes Katmandu Park in Punta Cana; expects impairment on JV investment
Falcon's Beyond Global, Inc.
- Katmandu Park in Punta Cana closed March 7, 2024 due to financial, operational, infrastructure challenges.
- Company expects to record an impairment charge on its Sierra Parima JV investment in 2023 annual report.
- Closure eliminates ongoing operational losses at the park; part of strategic shift to asset-efficient model.
- Company refocusing on Falcon's Creative Group, bolstered by Qiddiya investment and $83.1M consultancy contract.
- Joint venture with Meliá Hotels International; other JV entities unaffected by this closure.