Amusement Industry Set For Shake-Up As Six Flags Nears Merger Deal With Cedar Fair: Report
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
Six Flags Entertainment Corp (NYSE:SIX) and Cedar Fair (NYSE:FUN) are reportedly close to finalizing a merger that could reshape the regional amusement park industry in the U.S. The merger comes as Cedar Fair, owner of attractions like Ohio's Cedar Point, is set to disclose its earnings. The deal would combine Six Flags' 27 parks in North America with Cedar Fair's properties and hospitality ventures. The merger talks are happening amid activism from investor Jonathan Litt, who has urged Six Flags to monetize its real estate assets.
November 02, 2023 | 9:36 am
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Cedar Fair is reportedly close to finalizing a merger with Six Flags. This could reshape the regional amusement park industry in the U.S.
The merger could potentially increase Cedar Fair's market share and expand its portfolio of parks, which could lead to increased revenues and profitability in the long term.
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Six Flags is reportedly close to finalizing a merger with Cedar Fair. This could reshape the regional amusement park industry in the U.S.
The merger could potentially increase Six Flags' market share and expand its portfolio of parks, which could lead to increased revenues and profitability in the long term.
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