of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Chief Park Operations Officer – Non-Florida Parks — Byron Surrett: The filing states the executive transitioned to another role within the company, indicating an internal move rather than a departure.

CFO — James W. Forrester, Jr.: The filing reports the appointment of an internal employee (SVP Finance) as Interim CFO and details the associated compensation adjustments, which is a succession/promotion event rather than a departure.

CEO — Marc Swanson: The filing discloses a standard compensation grant of restricted stock units to the CEO, not a change in management or departure.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

CFO — James Mikolaichik: The CFO resigned to pursue another opportunity, but an experienced internal successor was immediately appointed as Interim CFO, indicating an orderly transition rather than a sudden loss of leadership.

Regulation FD Disclosure. A press release announcing the approval of a $500.0 million share repurchase authorization is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 

Chief Accounting Officer — Kevin Connelly: The filing discloses the appointment of an external candidate as Chief Accounting Officer to replace a departing incumbent, representing a standard executive succession event rather than a shock departure.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Chief Human Resources Officer — Michael Rady: The Chief Human Resources Officer is resigning, which is a genuine departure of a senior officer, though typically less material than a CEO or CFO departure.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information provided in

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On December 4, 2024 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021 (and as amended on June 9, 2022, June 12, 2023, January 22, 2024, May 2, 2024 and August 23, 2024) (the “Credit Agreement”, and as amended by the Amendment, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), among the Company, SeaWorld Parks & En…

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

CFO — James Mikolaichik: The filing announces the appointment of an external candidate as CFO, with the interim CFO transitioning to a lower-level role rather than leaving the company.

Chief Accounting Officer — Bill Myers: The filing announces the external appointment of a new Chief Accounting Officer, which is a significant management addition but not a departure.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. The information provided in

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On August 23, 2024 (the “Amendment Effective Date”), United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021 (and as amended on June 9, 2022, June 12, 2023, January 22, 2024 and May 2, 2024) (the “Credit Agreement”), among the Company, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc. (“SEA”), each other guarantor party thereto, the lenders party th…

of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Regulation FD Disclosure. Marketing of Credit Agreement Amendment On July 29, 2024, the Company announced that it is launching an amendment to that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 25, 2021 (and as amended on June 9, 2022, June 12, 2023, January 22, 2024 and May 2, 2024) (the “Credit Agreement”), among the Company, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc., each other guarantor party thereto, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrativ…

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 29, 2024, United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the preliminary results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in this

Chief Accounting Officer — Shekufeh Shirazi Boyle: The Chief Accounting Officer resigned to pursue another opportunity, with an interim successor appointed to ensure a smooth transition.