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

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Offering overview: Morgan Stanley Finance LLC, guaranteed by Morgan Stanley (“MS”), is marketing five-year “Trigger PLUS” structured notes that settle on August 5, 2030. The notes are linked to the worst-performing of three U.S. equity benchmarks -- the S&P 500 (SPX), Nasdaq-100 (NDX) and Russell 2000 (RTY).

• Upside participation: Final payment equals principal plus 160%–175% of any positive performance of the worst index.
• Downside buffer: Principal is repaid in full as long as the worst index has not fallen more than 35 percent (i.e., it remains at or above 65 percent of its initial level) on the single observation date of July 31, 2030.
• Full downside exposure below the threshold: If that 65 percent trigger is breached, repayment equals principal multiplied by the worst index’s percentage return, generating dollar-for-dollar losses and potentially zero recovery.
• No interim coupons, no early call: Investors receive no periodic interest and their return depends solely on the final index levels.
• Credit & liquidity considerations: All cash flows rely on Morgan Stanley’s credit; the notes will not be listed, and MS expects limited secondary trading. The indicative estimated value is $943.40 versus the assumed $1,000 issue price, reflecting embedded fees and hedging costs.
• Key dates: Pricing - July 31, 2025  |  Observation - July 31, 2030  |  Maturity - August 5, 2030
• CUSIP: 61778NAZ4  |  Registration Nos.: 333-275587 / 333-275587-01

Investor take-away: The structure offers leveraged upside and a 35% buffer, but embeds significant risks: (i) worst-of design magnifies downside probability, (ii) principal is unprotected below the trigger, (iii) valuation is below par at issuance, (iv) tax treatment is uncertain, and (v) investors assume MS credit and secondary-market liquidity risk.

Positive

• Enhanced upside: 160%–175% participation in any positive performance of the worst index.
• 35% downside buffer: Principal is intact unless the worst index falls below 65% of its start level.
• Diversified underliers: Exposure spans large-cap, tech-heavy, and small-cap U.S. segments.
• Short five-year tenor: Defined maturity gives clarity on investment horizon.

Negative

• Principal at risk: Losses become linear once the 35% buffer is breached; maximum loss is 100%.
• Worst-of structure: Return driven by the poorest-performing index, eroding diversification benefits.
• No coupon or interim income: Investors forego dividends and receive no interest.
• Credit exposure: Payments depend solely on Morgan Stanley’s ability to pay.
• Estimated value below par: $943.40 vs. $1,000 issue price implies 5–6% initial cost drag.
• Limited liquidity: Unlisted note; secondary trading subject to dealer discretion and wide spreads.
• Tax uncertainty: U.S. federal income tax treatment remains unclear.

Insights

Structured Products Analyst

TL;DR: 160–175% upside and 35% buffer are attractive, but worst-of linkage and credit risk make risk-reward balanced, not compelling.

The Trigger PLUS note provides equity exposure with 1.6–1.75× leverage, exceeding typical 1:1 participation in buffered notes. However, the payoff depends on the single worst index, so diversification benefits are lost once any one of SPX, NDX or RTY underperforms. Historically, a 35% drawdown over five years is not uncommon, particularly for the small-cap RTY, making breach probability meaningful. Investors foregoing dividends on the three indices face opportunity cost. The quoted $943.40 estimated value indicates roughly 5.6% in structuring fees and hedging costs, immediately eroding economic value. Because the note is unsecured, all returns hinge on MS’s credit profile—currently investment-grade but still subject to systemic stress. Overall, a specialized product suited only to investors comfortable trading credit risk for leveraged equity exposure.

Portfolio Risk Manager

TL;DR: Product adds asymmetric equity exposure, but tail risk below −35% and illiquidity raise portfolio-level downside.

From a portfolio construction lens, the note may improve upside convexity versus direct equity, yet embeds gap risk: once the 65% trigger is breached, losses accelerate one-for-one with the index decline, removing the buffer exactly when volatility spikes. Correlation among the three U.S. indices remains high in stress periods, so “worst-of” effectively prices near-singular exposure. Lack of interim coupons offers no carry, and secondary market depth is dealer-driven; bid-offer spreads can widen materially. Practitioners should model stressed scenarios (e.g., 2008, 2020 drawdowns): worst-case recovery approaches zero while re-hedging becomes costly. The instrument is therefore best capped at a small tactical sleeve, not as core equity replacement.

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^*

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)
06/30/2025

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	06/30/2025		A		541(1)	A	$0	34,887	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:

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	/s/ Dan Bollinger, Power of Attorney	07/01/2025
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FAQ

What leverage factor do the Morgan Stanley Trigger PLUS notes (MS) offer?

The notes provide 160% to 175% participation in any positive performance of the worst-performing index at maturity.

How much downside protection is built into the SPX/NDX/RTY Trigger PLUS?

Investors are protected against losses as long as the worst index does not fall more than 35% from its initial level on July 31, 2030.

What happens if the worst index breaches the 65% threshold?

If any index closes below 65% of its start value, repayment equals principal times that index’s percentage change, resulting in dollar-for-dollar losses and potential total loss.

Are the Trigger PLUS notes listed on an exchange?

No. The securities will not be listed; secondary liquidity will rely on Morgan Stanley’s trading desk.

What is the estimated value versus the $1,000 issue price?

Morgan Stanley estimates the initial economic value at $943.40, about $55 below par, reflecting fees and hedge costs.

Do the notes pay periodic interest or dividends?

No. The Trigger PLUS notes pay no coupons and provide exposure solely through the final maturity payment.

What are the key credit considerations for investors?

All payments are unsecured obligations of MSFL, guaranteed by Morgan Stanley; any deterioration in MS credit could impact market value and repayment.