Six Flags Entertainment Corp. finalized the sale of six of its U.S. parks to EPR Properties on April 6 2026, completing a transaction that had been announced earlier in the month. The six parks, which were part of Six Flags’ North American portfolio, are now owned and operated by EPR under its regional parks strategy. The deal is part of a seven‑park portfolio that EPR had agreed to acquire, with the sale of Six Flags La Ronde in Montreal expected to close later in the second quarter of 2026.
The divestiture is a core element of Six Flags’ portfolio‑optimization strategy. President and CEO John Reilly said the sale "reflects Six Flags' disciplined approach to portfolio optimization and the decisive action we are taking to concentrate our capital and operational focus on properties with the greatest long‑term growth potential." By shedding underperforming assets, Six Flags aims to sharpen its focus on high‑margin parks and reduce debt, thereby improving operating performance and free‑cash‑flow generation.
Financially, the sale is expected to strengthen Six Flags’ balance sheet and accelerate debt reduction. The company reported a $1.60 billion net loss for 2025, largely driven by a $1.5 billion goodwill impairment. Proceeds from the six‑park sale will help lower leverage and provide additional liquidity for future capital expenditures and strategic initiatives.
EPR Properties will partner with Enchanted Parks to operate the six U.S. parks. The acquisition is EPR’s largest since 2017 and aligns with its focus on experiential real‑estate assets that generate stable, long‑term cash flows. EPR retains the right to use the Six Flags brand through the end of 2026, ensuring brand continuity for guests.
Guests are not expected to experience significant disruptions. Regular operating schedules will continue, and all 2026 season passes—including multi‑park passes—will be honored throughout the season. The transition to new operators is designed to preserve the guest experience while allowing Six Flags to concentrate resources on its remaining 34 parks.
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