Six Flags appoints Mark Pauls as COO to drive operational efficiency and profitability

Filed July 2, 2026 · Period ending July 1, 2026 · ~1 min read

Key Changes

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  Mark Pauls appointed COO effective July 15, 2026, bringing nearly 50 years of theme park experience including recent role leading Palace Entertainment's operational efficiency and cost reduction initiatives that improved EBITDA performance.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Tim Fisher stepping down as COO on July 15, 2026, transitioning to Special Advisor role through December 15, 2026, per previously disclosed June 25, 2026 employment agreement amendment indicating planned succession.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →
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  Pauls' compensation includes $600,000 base salary, 90% target bonus ($540,000), and $1.56 million annual equity grants under three-year employment agreement, totaling approximately $2.7 million target annual compensation.

  Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation verify on EDGAR →