Vail Resorts reappoints Rob Katz CEO; Lynch departs; FY2025 EBITDA in lower half of guidance

VAIL RESORTS INC

Rob Katz returns as CEO effective May 22, 2025; he previously served as CEO from 2006-2021 and as Executive Chair.
Kirsten Lynch steps down as CEO and director; she will serve as strategic advisor through Sep 26, 2025.
Company reaffirms FY2025 guidance but expects Resort Reported EBITDA in lower half of prior range (excluding transition costs).
Early season pass sales through May 26 consistent with trends from April 24 metrics release.
Lynch receives severance benefits per employment agreement; no specific dollar amount disclosed.

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Departed

Kirsten A. Lynch

Chief Executive Officer

MTN · VAIL RESORTS INC

Effective: 2025-05-22
Successor: Robert A. Katz
Filed: May 27, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

the Company also announced the departure of Kirsten A. Lynch from her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date.

Role change

Robert A. Katz

Chief Executive Officer

MTN · VAIL RESORTS INC

Effective: 2025-05-22
Filed: May 27, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vail Resorts, Inc. (“Vail Resorts” or the “Company”) has appointed Robert A. Katz, current Executive Chairperson of the Board, to succeed Kirsten A. Lynch as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 22, 2025

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Kirsten A. Lynch departed as Chief Executive Officer at VAIL RESORTS INC.

Action: departed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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the Company also announced the departure of Kirsten A. Lynch from her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Robert A. Katz was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at VAIL RESORTS INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Executive Officer

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The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Vail Resorts, Inc. (“Vail Resorts” or the “Company”) has appointed Robert A. Katz, current Executive Chairperson of the Board, to succeed Kirsten A. Lynch as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 22, 2025

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