United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) awards 1,245 RSUs with vesting tied to CFO hire

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Forrester James W Jr reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported that officer James W. Forrester Jr. received a grant of 1,245 restricted stock units of common stock at no cost, increasing his direct holdings to 27,883 shares. The units vest 30 days after the company hires a permanent Chief Financial Officer, and he must retain at least 50% of the net shares for a period tied to his employment or its termination.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Forrester James W Jr

Role See Remarks

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	1,245	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 27,883 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSUs granted: 1,245 restricted stock units Price per unit: $0.0000 per share Shares owned after transaction: 27,883 shares +2 more

5 metrics

RSUs granted 1,245 restricted stock units Grant of common stock units to officer on May 29, 2026

Price per unit $0.0000 per share Equity award granted at no purchase price

Shares owned after transaction 27,883 shares Direct beneficial ownership following the award

Vesting trigger 30 days after permanent CFO hire Timing condition for RSU vesting

Post-vesting retention 50% of net shares Minimum holding requirement after vesting

Key Terms

restricted stock units, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Chief Financial Officer, net shares

4 terms

restricted stock units financial

"Represents restricted stock units issued pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"issued pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vest thirty days after"

An omnibus incentive plan is a company-wide program that authorizes awards of pay tied to performance and retention—such as stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other rewards—here labeled for the year it was adopted (2025). Investors care because it affects how much ownership can be issued, dilutes existing shareholders, and aligns executives’ and employees’ incentives with company goals, similar to giving team members a stake in the outcome.

Chief Financial Officer financial

"which vest thirty days after the registrant hires a permanent Chief Financial Officer"

A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the person in charge of a company's money and financial planning. They decide how to spend, save, and invest funds to help the company grow and stay stable. Their role is important because good financial decisions keep the company healthy and successful.

net shares financial

"maintain ownership of at least fifty percent of the net shares received upon vesting until"

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Forrester James W Jr

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC.

6240 SEA HARBOR DRIVE

(Street)

ORLANDO FLORIDA 32821

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
United Parks & Resorts Inc. [ PRKS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	See Remarks

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/29/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/29/2026		A		1,245(1)	A	$0	27,883	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted stock units issued pursuant to the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vest thirty days after the registrant hires a permanent Chief Financial Officer. In addition, the officer is required to maintain ownership of at least fifty percent of the net shares received upon vesting until: (1) one year after the original final vesting date of the grant, if employed at such date; or (2) the second anniversary of the termination of the officer's employment with the Issuer.

Remarks:

Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer

	/s/ Dan Bollinger, Power of Attorney	06/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What equity award did United Parks & Resorts (PRKS) grant to James W. Forrester Jr.?

United Parks & Resorts granted James W. Forrester Jr. 1,245 restricted stock units of common stock at no purchase price. These units were issued under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and will convert into shares when vesting conditions are satisfied.

When do the new restricted stock units for PRKS officer James W. Forrester Jr. vest?

The 1,245 restricted stock units vest 30 days after United Parks & Resorts hires a permanent Chief Financial Officer. Vesting timing is therefore tied to the company’s completion of that key executive hire, rather than to a fixed calendar date.

What holding requirements apply to James W. Forrester Jr.’s PRKS shares after vesting?

After the restricted stock units vest, James W. Forrester Jr. must keep at least 50% of the net shares he receives. This retention applies until one year after the final vesting date if still employed, or until the second anniversary of his employment termination.

How many PRKS shares does James W. Forrester Jr. own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the grant of 1,245 restricted stock units, James W. Forrester Jr. is reported to beneficially own 27,883 shares of United Parks & Resorts common stock directly. This figure reflects his holdings after the reported acquisition transaction.

Under which plan were the new PRKS restricted stock units granted to James W. Forrester Jr.?

The 1,245 restricted stock units were granted under United Parks & Resorts’ 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. This plan provides equity-based compensation, such as restricted stock units, to company officers and other eligible participants subject to specified vesting and holding conditions.