Merlin Entertainments plc reported revenue results for the 40 weeks ended 7 October 2017. For the period, Group reported revenue growth at actual FX of 12.4%, total growth at constant FX of 5.9% and like for like growth of 0.3.

The company provided earnings guidance for 2017. Group like for like revenue growth for 2017 is therefore expected to be approximately flat on 2016. Reflecting this, and careful management of the cost base, 2017 EBITDA is expected to be in the range of £470 to £480 million versus a 2016 actual of GBP 433 million. The company is going to reduce CapEx and like-for-like expectations in the Existing Estate, particularly in Midway.