Six Flags Announces Board and Executive Compensation Changes
Ticker: FUN · Form: 8-K · Filed: 2025-12-23T00:00:00.000Z
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: management-change, compensation, governance
TL;DR
Six Flags board shakeup and exec pay adjustments announced.
AI Summary
On December 17, 2025, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW announced changes in its board of directors and executive compensation. Specifically, the company reported the departure of certain officers and the election of new directors, alongside updates to compensatory arrangements for its key executives.
Why It Matters
Changes in board composition and executive compensation can signal shifts in company strategy, governance, and future performance expectations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: medium — Changes in leadership and compensation structures can introduce uncertainty regarding future strategic direction and financial performance.
Key Numbers
- 20251217 — Report Date (The date of the earliest event reported in the filing.)
- 001-42157 — SEC File Number (The SEC file number for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW.)
Key Players & Entities
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW (company) — Registrant
- December 17, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
- 001-42157 (commission_file_number) — SEC File Number
- 8701 Red Oak Blvd. Charlotte, North Carolina 28217 (address) — Principal executive offices
- (704) 414-4700 (phone_number) — Registrant's telephone number
FAQ
What specific roles did the departing officers hold?
The filing indicates the departure of 'certain officers' but does not specify their names or roles.
Who are the newly elected directors?
The filing mentions the 'election of directors' but does not list the names of the new individuals.
What are the details of the updated compensatory arrangements?
The filing notes 'Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers' but does not provide specific details within the provided text.
What is the former company name and when was the name change?
The former company name was CopperSteel HoldCo, Inc., and the date of the name change was October 27, 2023.
What is the primary business of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW?
The company is in the 'SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES' sector, with SIC code 7900.
From the Filing
0001193125-25-330990.txt : 20251223 0001193125-25-330990.hdr.sgml : 20251223 20251223162529 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-25-330990 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251217 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers FILED AS OF DATE: 20251223 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251223 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001999001 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-AMUSEMENT & RECREATION SERVICES [7900] ORGANIZATION NAME: 07 Trade & Services EIN: 000000000 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-42157 FILM NUMBER: 251600950 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8701 RED OAK BLVD. CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28217 BUSINESS PHONE: (419) 626-0830 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 8701 RED OAK BLVD. CITY: CHARLOTTE STATE: NC ZIP: 28217 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CopperSteel HoldCo, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20231027 8-K 1 d54635d8k.htm 8-K 8-K Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW false 0001999001 0001999001 2025-12-17 2025-12-17     UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549     FORM 8-K     CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT (Date of earliest event reported): December 17, 2025     Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)       Delaware   001-42157   93-4097909 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 8701 Red Oak Blvd. Charlotte , North Carolina 28217 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (704) 414-4700 (Registrant’s telephone numbers, including area code)   (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:     ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)     ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)     ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))     ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:   Title of each class   Trading Symbols   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share   FUN   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 17, 2025, Louis Carr informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (the “Company”) of his resignation as a director of the Board effective December 24, 2025. Mr. Carr’s resignation was not