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Six Flags (NYSE: FUN) shareholders support directors, auditor and pay

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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation reported results from its 2026 annual shareholder meeting held virtually on May 26, 2026. Shareholders elected Richard Haddrill, Chieh Huang, and Marilyn Spiegel as Class II directors for terms expiring in 2029, with support ranging from about 60 million to over 72 million votes in favor for each nominee. Investors also confirmed Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 66.7 million votes for and 21.0 million against. In addition, shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the 2025 executive compensation program, with 68.5 million votes for, 5.7 million against, and 13.3 million broker non-votes.

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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Votes for Richard Haddrill 72,559,637 votes Election as Class II Director
Votes for Chieh Huang 60,221,596 votes Election as Class II Director
Votes for Marilyn Spiegel 71,349,419 votes Election as Class II Director
Auditor ratification for votes 66,719,229 votes Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Auditor ratification against votes 20,989,959 votes Deloitte & Touche LLP for 2026
Say-on-pay for votes 68,543,867 votes 2025 executive compensation advisory approval
Say-on-pay against votes 5,726,910 votes 2025 executive compensation advisory approval
Broker non-votes on proposals 1 and 3 13,339,349 shares Director elections and say-on-pay
broker non-votes financial
"Nominee | For | Withhold | Broker Non-Votes"
Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.
independent registered public accounting firm financial
"appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026"
An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.
advisory basis financial
"To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025."
named executive officers financial
"the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025."
Named executive officers are the senior company leaders whose names, roles and compensation are singled out in required regulatory filings; this typically includes the chief executive, chief financial officer and the next highest‑paid senior officers. Investors treat this list like a team roster — it shows who makes key decisions, how they are paid and whether incentives align with shareholder interests, so changes or pay patterns can signal governance quality, risk or strategic shifts.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation/NEW0001999001falseMay 26, 202600019990012026-05-262026-05-26

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): May 26, 2026

SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-4215793-4097909
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File No.)(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 number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
FUNNew 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 5.07.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
On May 26, 2026, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (the "Company") held its annual meeting of stockholders (the "2026 Annual Meeting") virtually via live webcast to consider and vote upon three proposals submitted by the Board of Directors of the Company. The final voting results, which were certified by the inspector of election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, were as follows:

1.To elect Richard Haddrill, Chieh Huang, and Marilyn Spiegel as Class II Directors of the Company for a three-year term expiring in 2029.

NomineeForWithholdBroker Non-Votes
Richard Haddrill72,559,6372,026,13613,339,349
Chieh Huang60,221,59614,364,17713,339,349
Marilyn Spiegel71,349,4193,236,35413,339,349

2.To confirm the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.

ForAgainstAbstain
66,719,22920,989,959215,934

3.To approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's named executive officers for 2025.

ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
68,543,8675,726,910314,99613,339,349



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.
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION
(Registrant)
Date:May 27, 2026By:/s/ John Reilly
John Reilly
President & Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What did Six Flags (FUN) shareholders decide at the 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders elected three Class II directors, ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the 2026 independent auditor, and approved 2025 executive compensation on an advisory basis, reflecting broad support across governance, audit, and pay matters at the virtual 2026 annual meeting.

Which directors were elected at Six Flags (FUN) 2026 annual meeting and for how long?

Investors elected Richard Haddrill, Chieh Huang, and Marilyn Spiegel as Class II directors for three-year terms expiring in 2029. Each nominee received strong majority support, with votes for ranging from about 60.2 million to 72.6 million, plus additional broker non-votes reported.

Did Six Flags (FUN) shareholders approve Deloitte & Touche as 2026 auditor?

Yes, shareholders confirmed Deloitte & Touche LLP as Six Flags’ independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 66,719,229 votes for, 20,989,959 against, and 215,934 abstentions recorded, indicating clear overall support despite a notable number of votes cast against ratification.

How did Six Flags (FUN) shareholders vote on 2025 executive compensation?

On an advisory basis, shareholders approved compensation for named executive officers for 2025, with 68,543,867 votes for, 5,726,910 against, 314,996 abstentions, and 13,339,349 broker non-votes. This result shows a substantial majority supporting the company’s executive pay program.

Were there significant broker non-votes in Six Flags (FUN) 2026 meeting results?

Yes, broker non-votes were reported on director elections and the advisory compensation proposal, totaling 13,339,349 shares in each case. Broker non-votes occur when brokers lack authority to vote uninstructed shares on certain matters, but they do not count as votes against those proposals.

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