Six Flags Announces Pricing of $800 Million of 7.250% Senior Notes due 2031

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) has announced the pricing of $800 million in 7.250% senior notes maturing in 2031 at 99.248% of the principal amount. The closing of this offering is expected on May 3, 2023, subject to standard conditions. Proceeds will be utilized to repurchase outstanding $949.5 million of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2024 and cover associated fees. The new notes are secured by guarantees from existing and future wholly-owned subsidiaries. The offering is intended for qualified institutional buyers under SEC Rule 144A and non-U.S. persons under Regulation S. The press release serves as an informational notice and does not constitute a solicitation or offer to sell any securities.

Positive

• Successfully priced $800 million in senior notes, which can enhance liquidity.
• Proceeds will be used to repurchase $949.5 million of higher-interest 2024 Notes, potentially reducing interest expenses.

Negative

• The $949.5 million 2024 Notes will still require refinancing, adding to future financial obligations.
• Reliance on capital markets for refinancing exposes the company to interest rate risks amid a rising rate environment.

ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) (the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced that it has priced $800 million aggregate principal amount of 7.250% senior notes due 2031 at an offering price of 99.248% of the principal amount thereof. The Company anticipates that the closing of the offering will take place on May 3, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. The net proceeds from this offering, together with other available cash, including borrowings under its revolving credit facility, will be used to repurchase any and all of its outstanding $949.5 million principal amount of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) pursuant to a tender offer separately announced today and pay related fees and expenses. To the extent less than $800 million of 2024 Notes are purchased in the tender offer, the Company will redeem an amount of 2024 Notes such that $800 million are being retired. This press release does not constitute a notice of redemption of the 2024 Notes.

The Notes

The notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of our current and future wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, that guarantee our senior secured credit agreement and Six Flags Theme Parks Inc., the borrower under our senior secured credit agreement.

The newly issued senior notes have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (“Securities Act”), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction, and have not been offered and will not be sold in the U.S. or to U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. The notes have been offered and will be sold only to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security. No offer, solicitation, or sale will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful. Any offers of the notes will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 62 years, Six Flags has entertained hundreds of millions of guests with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests.

Forward Looking Statements

The information in this press release, other than historical information, contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and may be forward-looking information within the meaning defined under applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “seeks,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “may,” “should,” “could” and variations of such words or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include (i) global coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic-related business disruptions and economic uncertainty, (ii) the adequacy of our cash flows from operations, available cash and available amounts under our credit facilities to meet our liquidity needs, (iii) our expectations regarding the timing, costs, benefits and results of our strategic plan, (iv) the impact of macro-economic conditions, including supply chain issues and inflation on consumer spending, (v) our ability to implement our capital plans in a timely and cost effective manner, and our expectations regarding the anticipated costs, benefits and results of such capital plans, (vi) the extent to which having parks in diverse geographical locations protects our consolidated results against the effects of adverse weather and other events, (vii) our ongoing compliance with laws and regulations, and the effect of, and cost and timing of compliance with, newly enacted laws and regulations, (viii) our ability to obtain additional financing and the increased cost of capital due to rising interest rates, (ix) our expectations regarding the effect of certain accounting pronouncements, (x) our expectations regarding the cost or outcome of any litigation or other disputes, (xi) our annual income tax liability and the availability and effect of net operating loss carryforwards and other tax benefits and (xii) our expectations regarding uncertain tax positions.

Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are, by their nature, subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking statements include, among others, factors impacting attendance, such as local conditions, contagious diseases, including COVID-19 and Monkey Pox, or the perceived threat of contagious diseases, events, disturbances and terrorist activities; regulations and guidance of federal, state and local governments and health officials regarding the response to COVID-19 and Monkey Pox, including, with respect to business operations, safety protocols and public gatherings (such as voluntary and, in some cases, mandatory, quarantines, as well as shut downs and other restrictions on travel and commercial, social and other activities); economic impact of political instability and conflicts globally, such as the war in Ukraine; recall of food, toys and other retail products sold at our parks; accidents or incidents involving the safety of guests and employees, or contagious disease outbreaks at our parks or other parks in our industry, and negative publicity about us or our industry; availability of commercially reasonable insurance policies at reasonable rates; inability to achieve desired improvements and financial performance targets; adverse weather conditions, such as excess heat or cold, rain and storms; general financial and credit market conditions, including our ability to access credit or raise capital; macro-economic conditions (including supply chain issues and customer spending patterns); our ability to successfully implement our strategy; changes in public and consumer tastes; construction delays in capital improvements or ride downtime; competition with other theme parks, water parks and entertainment alternatives; dependence on a seasonal workforce; unionization activities and labor disputes; laws and regulations affecting labor and employee benefit costs, including increases in state and federally mandated minimum wages, healthcare reform and potential wage and hour claims; availability of labor; environmental laws and regulations; laws and regulations affecting corporate taxation; pending, threatened or future legal proceedings and the significant expenses associated with litigation; cyber security risks; and other factors described in “Risk Factors” in our Annual and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of Six Flags' $800 million senior notes offering?

The proceeds will be used to repurchase outstanding 4.875% senior unsecured notes due 2024 and cover related expenses.

When is the expected closing date for Six Flags' senior notes offering?

The closing is anticipated to occur on May 3, 2023, pending standard closing conditions.

What is the interest rate and maturity date of the newly issued senior notes?

The senior notes have an interest rate of 7.250% and are due in 2031.

Who can purchase the newly issued senior notes from Six Flags?

The notes are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers and non-U.S. persons under specific SEC regulations.