[Form 4] United Parks & Resorts Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) Form 4 reports that director Kimberly Schaefer acquired 617 shares of common stock on 08/11/2025 at a reported price of $0 under the issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The filing shows the position is held directly and that Schaefer beneficially owns 35,504 shares following the transaction.

The grant is documented to vest 100% on the day before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The form was signed by Dan Bollinger as Power of Attorney on 08/13/2025.

Positive

• 617 shares were granted to Director Kimberly Schaefer under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan (explicit in the filing).
• Vesting 100% on the day before the 2026 Annual Meeting is specified, providing a clear vesting schedule.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Expert

TL;DR: Director Schaefer received a 617-share non‑derivative award that vests fully before the 2026 annual meeting; ownership now 35,504 shares.

The Form 4 documents a routine director equity award under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, reported as an acquisition on 08/11/2025 with a reported price of $0, indicating an award rather than an open-market purchase. The filing shows direct beneficial ownership of 35,504 shares after the grant. From a governance standpoint this is a standard disclosure of director compensation and ownership; no additional governance actions or departures are reported in the filing.

Compensation Analyst

TL;DR: A 617-share award vests 100% before the 2026 Annual Meeting, increasing direct holdings to 35,504 shares; reported on Form 4.

The transaction is classified as an acquisition of common stock under the issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan with full vesting specified. The reported price of $0 and the explanation text identify this as a granted award. The filing provides specific timing and quantity but does not disclose grant fair value, grant date valuation, or any performance conditions beyond the vesting date.

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Schaefer Kimberly

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O UNITED PARKS & RESORTS INC.

6240 SEA HARBOR DRIVE

(Street)

ORLANDO FL 32821

(City) (State) (Zip)

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

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

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/11/2025

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

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

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

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	08/11/2025		A		617(1)	A	$0	35,504	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. Granted under the Issuers 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vests 100% on the day before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Issuer.

	/s/ Dan Bollinger, Power of Attorney	08/13/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Kimberly Schaefer acquire in the PRKS Form 4?

She acquired 617 shares of United Parks & Resorts common stock, reported as an acquisition on 08/11/2025.

Under what plan were the shares granted to Schaefer (PRKS)?

The shares were granted under the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, per the filing explanation.

When do the granted shares vest according to the Form 4?

The grant vests 100% on the day before the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

How many PRKS shares does Schaefer beneficially own after the transaction?

Following the reported transaction she beneficially owns 35,504 shares, held directly.

Who signed the Form 4 for Kimberly Schaefer and when?

The form shows a signature by Dan Bollinger, Power of Attorney dated 08/13/2025.