United Parks & Resorts Inc. (PRKS) SEC filings document the public reporting history of a theme park and entertainment company based in Orlando, Florida. The company’s filings identify its portfolio of recognized brands, including SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place, and describe a set of separately gated theme parks.
Quarterly reports on Form 10-Q are important for PRKS because they include management discussion, financial statements and operating context for the park business. Investors can review disclosures tied to attendance, total revenue, admission per capita, in-park per capita spending, expenses, share count and accounting matters. Annual reports on Form 10-K provide a broader view of the company’s business, risk factors, financial statements and management discussion.
United Parks & Resorts also uses Form 8-K to report material events, including earnings releases, results of operations and governance updates. Proxy filings such as DEF 14A cover stockholder votes, board elections, auditor ratification and executive compensation matters. Form 12b-25 filings, when submitted, explain a delayed periodic report.
For insider activity research, Form 4 filings are the standard SEC documents used to report transactions by directors, officers and certain large holders when such filings are made. For PRKS, the most relevant filing categories include 10-Q quarterly reports, 10-K annual reports, 8-K event reports, proxy statements and insider transaction filings.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported an insider tax-related share disposition by officer James W. Forrester Jr. On the vesting of restricted stock units, the company withheld 329 shares of common stock to cover tax liabilities at a value of $33.92 per share. After this withholding, Forrester’s directly owned stake stands at 26,802 common shares. This was a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market purchase or sale.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. files its annual report describing its theme park and entertainment business, formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment. The company operates 13 branded parks across the U.S. and UAE under names such as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Aquatica, Discovery Cove and Sesame Place.
It emphasizes animal care and rescue, noting more than 42,000 wild animals helped over its history, and highlights multiple third‑party accreditations for its zoological operations. The report outlines extensive capital investments in new rides and habitats, environmental and social responsibility initiatives, and a diversified mix of ticketing, in‑park spending, licensing and international partnerships.
As of June 30, 2025, non‑affiliate common equity market value was $1,272,248,356, and the company had 48,626,293 shares of common stock outstanding as of February 24, 2026.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. notified the SEC that it could not file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 by the prescribed due date of March 2, 2026 without "unreasonable effort and expense."
The company states it requires additional time to complete review of annual processes and anticipates filing the Form 10-K later today. It says the 2025 financial statements are expected to be substantially consistent with the earnings release filed February 26, 2026.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported weaker results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025. In Q4 2025, attendance was 4.8 million guests, with total revenue of $373.5 million, down 2.8% from Q4 2024. Net income fell to $15.1 million, a 46% drop, and Adjusted EBITDA declined 20.3% to $115.2 million, pressured in part by a one-time non-cash bad debt write-off of $7.6 million.
For fiscal 2025, attendance was 21.2 million, and total revenue was $1.66 billion, down 3.6% year over year. Net income decreased 26.0% to $168.4 million, while Adjusted EBITDA fell 13.6% to $605.1 million, reflecting lower attendance and softer admissions per capita, partially offset by higher in-park per capita spending. Diluted earnings per share declined from $3.79 to $3.06.
The company emphasized record in-park spending, extensive 2026 ride and attraction additions, and ongoing cost-efficiency efforts. It also highlighted significant capital returns, repurchasing 4.2 million shares in 2025 for $157.0 million and a further 2.5 million shares through February 24, 2026, totaling about 12% of shares outstanding.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. received an updated ownership report from GoldenTree-affiliated investors. GoldenTree Asset Management and GoldenTree Asset Management LLC report beneficial ownership of 2,438,437 shares of common stock, representing 4.5% of the company.
Founder Steven A. Tananbaum reports beneficial ownership of 2,483,424 shares, or 4.6% of the outstanding stock, including 44,987 shares held in his own name. Percentages are based on 54,550,611 shares outstanding as of October 31, 2025. The filers certify the holdings are not intended to influence control of the company.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported a leadership change affecting its park operations team. As of January 1, 2026, Byron Surrett transitioned from his position as Chief Park Operations Officer – Non-Florida Parks to another role within the company. This indicates a reassignment of responsibilities rather than a departure from United Parks & Resorts Inc., suggesting he remains with the organization in a different capacity. The company did not provide additional detail in this report about his new role or any related changes to overall leadership structure.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by a company officer. On 12/31/2025, the officer had 1,922 shares of common stock disposed of at $36.3 per share, coded as transaction type F, which indicates a tax-related withholding. The explanation states that these shares were withheld by the company to cover tax liability arising from the vesting of restricted stock units.
After this tax withholding, the officer beneficially owns 46,136 shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc. common stock, held directly.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported an insider equity transaction involving tax withholding on vested stock units. An officer of the company, noted in the remarks as the former Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, had 5,751 shares of common stock withheld on 12/31/2025 at a price of $36.3 per share. These shares were retained by the company to cover the officer's tax liability related to the vesting of restricted stock units.
After this withholding transaction, the officer beneficially owned 95,661 shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc. common stock in direct ownership. The filing is made on Form 4 by a single reporting person and reflects a routine equity compensation and tax-settlement event rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported an insider equity transaction by its Chief Executive Officer on common stock. On 12/31/2025, the CEO had 5,597 shares of common stock withheld by the company at a price of $36.3 per share, coded as an "F" transaction. The explanation states these shares were withheld to cover tax liabilities related to the vesting of restricted stock units, which is a routine administrative event rather than an open-market trade. After this withholding, the CEO beneficially owned 390,109 shares of United Parks & Resorts common stock in direct ownership.
United Parks & Resorts Inc. reported an equity award to one of its directors. On 12/31/2025, the director received 266 shares of common stock, shown as acquired at a price of $0, which typically indicates a stock grant rather than an open-market purchase. After this grant, the director beneficially owned 14,392 shares of United Parks & Resorts Inc. common stock in direct ownership. The filing notes that the award was granted under the company’s 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and that it vests 100% immediately, meaning the director’s rights to these shares were fully earned on the grant date.