US EditionSix Flags Fiesta Texas Parent to Undergo Big Change
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA, AUG 6 – Zimmerman will leave after leading Six Flags through a major merger and restructuring, with the company reporting a nearly $100 million net loss and a 9% drop in attendance, officials said.
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation revealed that CEO Richard Zimmerman will resign by the end of 2025 but will remain in his role until a successor is appointed.
- Zimmerman's departure follows a disappointing first half in 2025 marked by a 9% attendance drop due to severe weather disrupting park operations in May and June.
- Since completing the merger with Cedar Fair a little over a year ago, Zimmerman reported significant progress on integration and cost synergy goals despite the recent challenges.
- Executive chairman Selim Bassoul said the Board is committed to a thorough search to find a strong leader with proven scale experience to drive growth by innovation, operational excellence, and talent development.
- Six Flags is planning to sell properties and cancel some events in 2025 as attendance recovers slowly, indicating a cautious approach to stabilize and optimize value moving forward.
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Attendance Issues Force Six Flags CEO To Step Down, Fueling Speculation About Parks Sell Off
During its first quarter earnings report this year, Six Flags Entertainment, the largest theme park company in North America, told investors that its saw a 17 percent decline in attendance. At the time, CEO Richard Zimmerman told investors that inclement weather was to blame for a slow start to the season, as rainstorms nationwide slowed guests coming to the parks. Credit: Six Flags With those numbers in the reaview mirror, Zimmerman hoped to de…
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