United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) details new equity awards for Interim CFO

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United Parks & Resorts Inc. filed an amendment to a prior report to disclose additional details about compensation for James W. Forrester, Jr., who is serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective November 15, 2025. The update focuses solely on equity awards tied to this interim role.

On December 15, 2025, the company approved a one-time grant of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $500,000, based on the stock price at the close of trading on the effective date, vesting in four equal annual installments. If Mr. Forrester remains Interim CFO on November 14, 2026, he will receive another one-time restricted stock unit grant with a grant date fair value of $500,000, also vesting in four equal annual installments. If he is terminated by the company for any reason other than cause, any unvested portion of these awards will immediately vest. His annual base salary, annual bonus opportunity, and long-term incentive opportunity were not changed, and he continues to participate in the company’s Key Employee Severance Plan. The company will reevaluate his compensation if he remains Interim CFO through February 14, 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K/A

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 15, 2025

United Parks & Resorts Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-35883	27-1220297
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
6240 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, Florida				32821
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 407 226-5011

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share		PRKS		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).

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

This Current Report on Form 8-K/A amends the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by United Parks & Resorts Inc. (the “Company”) on October 28, 2025 (the “Original 8-K”), which reported that the Company had appointed James W. Forrester, Jr., the Company’s Senior Vice President, Finance, to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (“Interim CFO”) effective November 15, 2025 (the “Effective Date”). The Company is filing this Form 8K/A to amend the Original 8-K to report certain compensation adjustments made to Mr. Forrester’s compensation in connection with his appointment as Interim CFO. There are no other changes to the information contained in the Original 8-K.

On December 15, 2025, pursuant to Mr. Forrester’s appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Company approved the following adjustments to Mr. Forrester’s compensation: (i) a one-time grant of a number of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $500,000 based on the stock price at the close of trading on the Effective Date, with such restricted stock units vesting in four equal annual installments on the first four anniversaries of the date of grant; and (ii) on November 14, 2026, if Mr. Forrester continues to be the Company’s Interim CFO as of such date, a one-time grant of a number of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $500,000 based on the stock price at the close of trading on the date of grant, with such restricted stock units vesting in four equal annual installments on the first four anniversaries of the date of grant; each pursuant to the Company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the applicable award agreement. If Mr. Forrester is terminated by the Company for any reason other than cause, the unvested amount, if any, of each of these awards will immediately vest. Mr. Forrester’s annual base salary, annual bonus opportunity, and long-term incentive opportunity was not adjusted in connection with his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Forrester will also continue to participate in the Company’s Key Employee Severance Plan.

The Company will reevaluate Mr. Forrester's compensation if Mr. Forrester continues in the role of Interim CFO through February 14, 2026.

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.

			UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC.
Date:	December 19, 2025	By:	/s/ G. Anthony (Tony) Taylor
		Name: Title:	G. Anthony (Tony) Taylor Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

FAQ

What did United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) change in this amended report?

The amendment updates prior disclosure to include new equity compensation terms for Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer James W. Forrester, Jr., without changing other elements of his pay or the original appointment details.

What new equity awards will the Interim CFO of PRKS receive?

Mr. Forrester will receive a one-time grant of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $500,000 tied to his November 15, 2025 effective date, and, if he is still Interim CFO on November 14, 2026, another one-time restricted stock unit grant with a grant date fair value of $500,000. Both grants vest in four equal annual installments.

Were James W. Forrester’s salary or bonus changed when he became Interim CFO at PRKS?

No. The company states that Mr. Forrester’s annual base salary, annual bonus opportunity, and long-term incentive opportunity were not adjusted in connection with his appointment as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.

What happens to the Interim CFO’s restricted stock units if he is terminated by PRKS?

If Mr. Forrester is terminated by the company for any reason other than cause, the unvested amount, if any, of each of his restricted stock unit awards will immediately vest.

Under what plan are the Interim CFO’s new equity awards at PRKS granted?

The restricted stock unit awards for Mr. Forrester are granted under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, pursuant to the applicable award agreement.

Will PRKS review the Interim CFO’s compensation again?

Yes. United Parks & Resorts Inc. states it will reevaluate Mr. Forrester’s compensation if he continues in the role of Interim Chief Financial Officer through February 14, 2026.