Form 8-K Six Flags Entertainment For: Nov 03
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT
TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November 3, 2015
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-13703 | 13-3995059 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
924 Avenue J East | ||
Grand Prairie, Texas | 75050 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(972) 595-5000
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On November 3, 2015, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.58 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable December 14, 2015 to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2015. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release Announcing Quarterly Cash Dividend, dated November 3, 2015
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION | |||
By: | /s/ Lance C. Balk | ||
Name: | Lance C. Balk | ||
Title: | Executive Vice President and General Counsel | ||
Date: November 3, 2015 | |||
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release Announcing Quarterly Cash Dividend, dated November 3, 2015 | |
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Krejsa Senior Vice President Investor Relations and Corporate Communications +1-972-595-5083 [email protected] |  |
Twelve Percent Increase in Dividend at Six Flags
Cash Dividend Increases from $2.08 to $2.32 Per Share Annualized
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - November 3, 2015 - Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced that its board of directors increased the company’s annual cash dividend 12 percent by declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $0.58 per share of common stock payable to shareholders of record as of December 2, 2015. The dividend will be payable to shareholders on December 14, 2015.
“The company continues to generate significant and consistent cash flow, and our board and management team remain committed to a shareholder-friendly capital allocation policy that includes an attractive, increasing cash dividend combined with an efficient share repurchase program,” said Jim Reid-Anderson, Chairman, President and CEO.
About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company with $1.2 billion in revenue and 18 parks across the United States, Mexico and Canada. For 54 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling water parks and unique attractions. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.
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