United Parks & Resorts Inc. Files 8-K on Shareholder Vote

TL;DR

UPKS held a shareholder vote on June 13th, filing the results today.

AI Summary

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (formerly SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.) filed an 8-K on June 17, 2024, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders on June 13, 2024. The company, incorporated in Delaware, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and operates in the amusement and recreation services sector.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates that United Parks & Resorts Inc. has held a shareholder vote, which is a standard corporate governance event that can signal important decisions or approvals affecting the company's direction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine 8-K filing for a shareholder vote, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant operational changes.

Key Numbers

• 001-35883 — Commission File Number (Identifies the company's SEC filing history)
• 27-1220297 — IRS Employer Identification No. (Company's tax identification number)

Key Players & Entities

• United Parks & Resorts Inc. (company) — Registrant
• SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (company) — Former Company Name
• June 13, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• June 17, 2024 (date) — Date of Report
• Orlando, Florida (location) — Principal Executive Offices

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — ch registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share PRKS New York Stock Excha

Filing Documents

• prks-20240613.htm (8-K) — 58KB
• 0000950170-24-074282.txt ( ) — 167KB
• prks-20240613.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 23KB
• prks-20240613_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. (a)(b) On June 13, 2024, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the "Company") held its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"). A quorum was present at the meeting as required by the Company's Bylaws. The immediately following charts set forth the number of votes cast for and against, and the number of abstention votes and broker non-votes, with respect to each matter voted upon by the stockholders. Proposal 1 – Election of Directors Ronald Bension, James Chambers, William Gray, Timothy Hartnett, Nathaniel Lipman, 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 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained Broker Non-Votes Ronald Bension 37,873,281 16,581,206 49,293 3,284,121 James Chambers 51,553,690 2,874,457 75,633 3,284,121 William Gray 53,636,305 818,333 49,142 3,284,121 Timothy Hartnett 54,122,025 318,818 62,937 3,284,121 Nathaniel Lipman 54,151,018 287,443 65,319 3,284,121 Yoshikazu Maruyama 54,358,631 80,718 64,431 3,284,121 Thomas E. Moloney 54,123,880 328,326 51,574 3,284,121 Neha Jogani Narang 37,868,022 16,571,436 64,322 3,284,121 Scott Ross 53,428,337 1,013,871 61,572 3,284,121 Kimberly Schaefer 54,101,271 339,443 63,066 3,284,121 Proposal 2 – Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 was ratified. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstained 57,588,205 33,118 166,578 Proposal 3 – Non-binding Vote on Executive Compensation The stockholders approved, on an advisory, non-binding basi

SIGNATURES

SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC. Date: June 17, 2024 By: /s/ G. Anthony (Tony) Taylor Name: Title: G. Anthony (Tony) Taylor Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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