The company behind the Game of Thrones studio tour in Banbridge has undergone a significant financial restructuring after a low number of visitors and 'substantial operating losses' last year 🏹
BBC News NI economics and business editor
Control of the business has passed from Northern Ireland-based company John Hogg Group to US firm Stephens GOT LLC. However it adds that due to "prevailing economic post-pandemic conditions" it encountered a slow start.The value of the attraction has been written down by almost £14m, shareholder loans have been converted into shares and Stephens GOT LLC will inject £5m into the business.
Group accounts for John Hogg & Co show that the difficulties with the studio tour led to £3.3m pre-tax loss last year.A note in the accounts says: "Initial visitor numbers at the Game of Thrones tour were low and a decision was taken to impair the asset and divest of the group's controlling interest in Linen Mill Studios."The Great Hall of Winterfell and Castle Black sets have remained in place there since filming ended in 2018.
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