United Parks & Resorts Inc. — fact timeline

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $278.3 million, net income net loss was $34.1 million.

“United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. First Quarter 2026 Highlights • Attendance was 3.2 million guests, a decrease of approximately 171,000 guests from the first quarter of 2025. • Total revenue was $278.3 million, a decrease of $8.7 million from the first quarter of 2025. • Net loss was $34.1 million, a decrease of $17.9 million from the first quarter of 2025.”

James W. Forrester Jr. changed role as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“James (“Jim”) W. Forrester, Jr., the Company’s current Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will step down from those positions, effective November 11, 2024 and will continue to remain with the Company and serve in the role of Senior Vice President of Finance”

James Mikolaichik was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On October 8, 2024, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Mr. James Mikolaichik as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective as of November 11, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”

Bill Myers was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On September 18, 2024, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Bill Myers as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of September 18, 2024 (the “Effective Date”).”

Jim Forrester was appointed as Principal Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“Jim Forrester, the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, will serve as the Company’s principal accounting officer effective May 30, 2024.”

Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On May 17, 2024, Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle, Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, notified the Company of her decision to resign from her position with the Company in order to pursue another opportunity.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported first quarter of 2024 results: revenue $297.4 million, net income Net loss of $11.2 million.

“United Parks & Resorts Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results ORLANDO, FL, May 8 , 2024 - United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024. First Quarter 2024 Highlights • Attendance was 3.5 million guests, an increase of approximately 72,000 guests or 2.1% from the first quarter of 2023. • Total revenue was a record $297.4 million, an increase of $4.1 million or 1.4% from the first quarter of 2023. • Net loss was $11.2 million, the second smallest net loss in the first quarter and an improvement of $5.3 million from the first quarter of 2023.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. incurred term loan of $380 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent maturing August 25, 2028.

“JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Credit Agreement”). After giving effect to the Amendment, including the incurrence of an aggregate principal amount of $380 million of Incremental Term B-2 Loans under the Credit Agreement (the “Incremental Term B-2 Loans”) to finance the redemption of the 2025 Secured Notes (as defined below) and for general”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. amended Amendment with the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent valued at $380 million (effective 2024-05-02).

“On May 2, 2024, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a fungible incremental term loan facility (the “Amendment”) under that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021 (and as amended on June 9, 2022, June 12, 2023 and January 22, 2024), among the Company, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (the “Credit Agreement”).”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. shareholders approved Approve and authorize a new $500.0 million share repurchase program at the 2024-03-25 meeting.

“The Disinterested Stockholders approved the Share Repurchase Proposal. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes All Stockholders 52,439,746 720,047 13,533 0 Disinterested Stockholders 25,173,689 720,047 13,533 0”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. shareholders approved Approve the amendment to the Stockholders Agreement at the 2024-03-25 meeting.

“The Disinterested Stockholders approved the Amendment Proposal. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes All Stockholders 53,152,508 15,069 5,749 0 Disinterested Stockholders 25,886,451 15,069 5,749 0”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1,726.6 million, net income $234.2 million.

“from the fourth quarter of 2022. Fiscal 2023 Highlights • Attendance was 21.6 million guests, a decrease of 0.3 million guests or 1.5% from fiscal 2022. • Total revenue was $1,726.6 million, a decrease of $4.7 million or 0.3% from fiscal 2022. • Net income was $234.2 million, a decrease of $57.0 million or 19.6% from fiscal 2022. • Adjusted EBITDA was $713.5”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $389.0 million, net income $40.1 million.

“Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights • Attendance was a record 5.0 million guests, an increase of approximately 23,000 guests from the fourth quarter of 2022. • Total revenue was $389.0 million, a decrease of $1.6 million or 0.4% from the fourth quarter of 2022. • Net income was $40.1 million, a decrease of $9.0 million from the fourth quarter of 2022. • Adjusted EBITDA”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. entered into First Amendment to Stockholders Agreement with Hill Path Capital LP valued at Amends voting and approval provisions; requires Special Committee and Disinterested Stockholder Appr (effective 2024-02-27).

“On February 27, 2024, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) and Hill Path Capital LP (“Hill Path”) entered into the First Amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Stockholders Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2019”

United Parks & Resorts Inc.: Amended and restated Bylaws to reflect name change and add Rule 14a-19 compliance provisions (effective 2024-02-12).

“on February 12, 2024, the Company amended and restated the Company's Bylaws (as so amended and restated, the "Bylaws") to reflect the Name Change.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc.: Name change to United Parks & Resorts Inc. via Certificate of Amendment (effective 2024-02-12).

“On February 12, 2024, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. changed its corporate name to United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the "Company"), pursuant to a Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the "Certificate of Amendment") filed with the Delaware Secretary of State (the "Name Change").”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. incurred term loan of $1,173 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at Adjusted Term SOFR (provided that in no event shall such Adjusted Term SOFR rate maturing August 25, 2028.

“after giving effect to the Amendment, including the incurrence of an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1,173 million of Term B-2 Loans under the Credit Agreement (the “New Term Loans”) to refinance the existing Term B Loans under the Credit Agreement (the “Term B Loans”)”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. amended Amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent valued at approximately $1,173 million (effective 2024-01-22).

“On January 22, 2024, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. entered into an amendment (the "Amendment") for its existing first lien term loan facility under that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021 (and as amended on June 9, 2022 and June 12, 2023), among the Company, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. incurred term loan of aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.173 million with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent at (i) ABR (provided that in no event shall such ABR rate with respect to the New T maturing August 25, 2028.

“Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent. After giving effect to the Amendment, including the incurrence of an aggregate principal amount of approximately $1.173 million of Term B-2 Loans under the Credit Agreement (the “New Term Loans”) to refinance the existing Term B Loans under the Credit Agreement (the “Term B Loans”), the New Term Loans”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. amended Amendment with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent valued at approximately $1.173 million (effective 2024-01-22).

“On January 22, 2024, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) for its existing first lien term loan facility under that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021 (and as amended on June 9, 2022 and June 12, 2023), among SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent.”

Nathaniel J. Lipman was elected as director at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) elected Nathaniel J. Lipman to serve as a director of the Company effective January 2, 2024.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $496.0 million, net income $87.1 million.

“Total revenue was $496.0 million, a decrease of $8.8 million or 1.7% from the second quarter of 2022. • Net income was $87.1 million, a decrease of $29.6 million or 25.3% from the second quarter of 2022.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported three months ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $494-$497 million, net income $85-$88 million.

“• Total revenues is expected to be approximately $494-$497 million, compared to $504.8 million in Q2 2022. The decline was largely a result of a decrease in attendance, partially offset by an increase in total revenue per capita. • Net income is expected to be approximately $85-$88 million, compared to $116.6 million in Q2 2022.”

Chelle Adams departed as Chief Transformation Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On June 28, 2023, Michelle (“Chelle”) Adams, Chief Transformation Officer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company” or “SeaWorld”), notified the Company of her intention to retire from her current position at SeaWorld in order to pursue personal opportunities effective August 4, 2023.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. shareholders approved Proposal 3 – Non-binding Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-06-13 meeting.

“The stockholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. shareholders approved Proposal 1 – Election of Directors at the 2023-06-13 meeting.

“Proposal 1 – Election of Directors Ronald Bension, James Chambers, William Gray, Timothy Hartnett, Yoshikazu Maruyama, Thomas E. Moloney, Neha Jogani Narang, Scott Ross and Kimberly Schaefer were elected to the Board of Directors to serve as directors until the Company’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. dismissed Deloitte & Touche LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, effective immediately.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. engaged KPMG LLP as its auditor.

“(the “Company”) approved the engagement of KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, effective immediately.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $293.3 million, net income $16.5 million. Guidance reaffirmed.

“First Quarter 2023 Highlights • Attendance was 3.4 million guests, a decrease of approximately 25,000 guests from the first quarter of 2022. • Total revenue was a record $293.3 million, an increase of $22.7 million or 8.4% from the first quarter of 2022. • Net loss was $16.5 million, the second smallest net loss in the first quarter and an increase of $7.5 million from the first quarter of 2022. • Adjusted EBITDA [1] was a record $72.4 million, an increase of $6.5 million or 9.8% from the first quarter of 2022. • Total revenue per capita [2] increased 9.2% to a record $86.84 from the first quarter of 2022. Admission per capita [2] increased 9.4% to a record $48.51 while in-park per capita spending [2] increased 8.9% to a record $38.33 from the first quarter of 2022.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 results: revenue $390.5 million (Q4 2022) and $1,731.2 million (fiscal 2022), net income $49.0 million (Q4 2022) and $291.2 million (fiscal 2022).

“SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2022.”

Shekufeh Boyle was elected as Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“Appointment of Chief Accounting Officer Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle to serve as Chief Accounting Officer.”

James Forrester was elected as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“Effective as of January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company elected James ("Jim") W. Forrester, Jr., the Company’s Vice President, Finance, to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer until a permanent Chief Financial Officer is appointed.”

Chelle Adams changed role as Chief Transformation Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On January 27, 2023, the Board of Directors of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) promoted Ms. Michelle (“Chelle”) Adams to the position of Chief Transformation Officer of the Company.”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported the first nine months of fiscal year 2022 results: revenue $1,340.7 million, net income $242.2 million.

“Total revenue was a record of $1,340.7 million”

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: revenue $565.2 million, net income $134.6 million.

“• Total revenue was a record of $565.2 million, an increase of $44.0 million or 8.4% from the third quarter of 2021.”

Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy retired as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Interim Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“Ms. Gulacsy has stepped down from the position of Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Interim Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, effective June 16, 2022”

Michelle Adams was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On June 17, 2022, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Ms. Michelle (“Chelle”) Adams as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, effective as of June 17, 2022”

Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy departed as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On May 11, 2022, Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company” or “SeaWorld”), notified the Company of her intention to retire from her current positions at SeaWorld in order to move on to the next chapter of her career effective December 31, 2022 or upon the appointment of her successor, if earlier.”

Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy was appointed as Interim Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“Effective March 5, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Elizabeth Castro Gulacsy, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to also serve as Interim Chief Accounting Officer temporarily until a permanent or another Interim Chief Accounting Officer is appointed.”

Christopher Yarris resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On March 1, 2022, Christopher Yarris, Chief Accounting Officer of SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his decision to resign to pursue a different career opportunity, effective March 4, 2022.”

Christopher (Chris) Finazzo was appointed as Chief Commercial Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On December 28, 2021, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Mr. Christopher (Chris) Finazzo as Chief Commercial Officer of the Company, effective January 1, 2022.”

Tom Iven resigned as Chief Operating Officer at United Parks & Resorts Inc..

“On August 11, 2021, Mr. Tom Iven advised the Company that he was resigning as Chief Operating Officer for personal reasons effective immediately.”