Scott Ross and Hill Path entities update United Parks (NYSE: PRKS) holdings in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hill Path Capital Partners LP reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. insider report shows updated holdings for Hill Path–related funds and director Scott Ross. Several affiliated investment partnerships report indirect ownership of common stock, including 10,518,006 shares held by HEP Fund LP and 5,885,065 shares held by Hill Path Capital Partners LP, with each entity’s stake reported separately.
Scott Ross, a director and ten percent owner, received an award of 1,821 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vests 100% immediately. Following this grant, 105,877 shares are reported as indirectly owned by Scott Ross. The reporting persons state they may be deemed part of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of the company’s outstanding common stock and each disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
9 transactions reported
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
Hill Path Capital Partners LP, Hill Path Capital Partners-H LP, Hill Path Capital Co-Investment Partners LP, Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment E LP, Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment E2 LP, Hill Path Capital Partners GP LLC, Hill Path Capital Partners E GP LLC, Hill Path Investment Holdings LLC, Hill Path Capital LP, ROSS SCOTT I
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| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,821 | $0.00 | -- |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 105,877 shares (Indirect, By Scott Ross)
Footnotes (1)
- This Form 4 is filed jointly by Hill Path Capital Partners LP ("Hill Path Capital"), Hill Path Co-Investment Partners LP ("Hill Path Co-Investment"), Hill Path Capital Partners-H LP ("Hill Path H"), Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment E LP ("Hill Path E"), Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment E2 LP ("Hill Path E2"), Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment S LP ("Hill Path S"), HEP Fund LP ("HEP Fund"), HM Fund LP ("HM Fund"), Hill Path Capital Partners GP LLC ("Hill Path GP"), Hill Path Capital Partners E GP LLC ("Hill Path E GP"), Hill Path Capital Partners S GP LLC ("Hill Path S GP"), HE GP LLC ("HE GP"), HM GP LLC ("HM GP"), Hill Path Investment Holdings LLC ("Hill Path Investment Holdings"), Hill Path Capital LP ("Hill Path"), Hill Path Holdings LLC ("Hill Path Holdings") and Scott Ross ("Mr. Ross," and collectively with the aforementioned entities, the "Reporting Persons"). To enable all of the Reporting Persons to gain access to the Securities and Exchange Commission's electronic filing system (which only accepts a maximum of 10 joint filers per report), this report is the first of two identical reports relating to the same transactions being filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group along with HAT Fund LP and HAT Fund II LP, which do not beneficially own any shares of Common Stock, that collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock. Mr. Ross is also a director of the Issuer. Each Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein, and this report shall not be deemed to be an admission that any Reporting Person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Granted under the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vests 100% immediately. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Capital, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Capital. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path Co-Investment, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path Co-Investment, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path Co-Investment. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E. Hill Path E GP, as the general partner of Hill Path E, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path E GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path E, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E2. Hill Path E GP, as the general partner of Hill Path E2, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E2. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path E GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E2. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path E2, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E2. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E2. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path E2. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path H. Hill Path GP, as the general partner of Hill Path H, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path H. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path H. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path H, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path H. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path H. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path H. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path S. Hill Path S GP, as the general partner of Hill Path S, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path S. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of Hill Path S GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path S. Hill Path, as the investment manager of Hill Path S, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path S. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path S. Mr. Ross, as the managing partner of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by Hill Path S. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by HEP Fund. HE GP, as the general partner of HEP Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HEP Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of HE GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HEP Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of HEP Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HEP Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HEP Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing member of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HEP Fund. Shares of Common Stock owned directly by HM Fund. HM GP, as the general partner of HM Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HM Fund. Hill Path Investment Holdings, as the managing member of HM GP, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HM Fund. Hill Path, as the investment manager of HM Fund, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HM Fund. Hill Path Holdings, as the general partner of Hill Path, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HM Fund. Mr. Ross, as the managing member of each of Hill Path Investment Holdings, Hill Path and Hill Path Holdings, may be deemed to beneficially own the shares of Common Stock owned directly by HM Fund.
Key Figures
Scott Ross grant: 1,821 shares at $0.00
Scott Ross indirect holdings: 105,877 shares
HEP Fund LP holdings: 10,518,006 shares
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Scott Ross grant
1,821 shares at $0.00
Common Stock grant under 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vests immediately
Scott Ross indirect holdings
105,877 shares
Total common shares indirectly owned following grant
HEP Fund LP holdings
10,518,006 shares
Common Stock indirectly owned by HEP Fund LP
Hill Path Capital Partners LP holdings
5,885,065 shares
Common Stock indirectly owned by Hill Path Capital Partners LP
Hill Path Capital Partners-H LP holdings
1,334,162 shares
Common Stock indirectly owned by Hill Path Capital Partners-H LP
Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment E LP holdings
6,109,961 shares
Common Stock indirectly owned by Hill Path Capital Partners Co-Investment E LP
HM Fund LP holdings
2,695,994 shares
Common Stock indirectly owned by HM Fund LP
Key Terms
Section 13(d) group, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 terms
Section 13(d) group regulatory
"may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group"
beneficial ownership financial
"collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest"
2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Granted under the Issuer's 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vests 100% immediately"
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.
ten percent owner regulatory
"which do not beneficially own any shares of Common Stock, that collectively beneficially own more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares"
FAQ
What insider activity did United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) report in this Form 4?
The Form 4 reports updated indirect holdings for multiple Hill Path–affiliated funds and director Scott Ross, plus a grant of 1,821 United Parks & Resorts common shares to Ross that vested immediately under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.