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Six Flags Further Streamlines Its Portfolio With Agreements to Divest Seven Parks
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Six Flags Further Streamlines Its Portfolio With Agreements to Divest Seven Parks

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN) (“Six Flags” or the “Company”), North America’s largest regional amusement park operator, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to sell seven of its parks to EPR Properties (NYSE: EPR) (“EPR”) for total cash consideration of $331 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The transaction represents a significant milestone in the Company’s disciplined portfolio optimization strategy and is designed to sharpen operational focus while further enhancing its liquidity position.

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Valleyfair Tour & Review | Beautiful Theme Park with Classic Rides Located Near Minneapolis
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Valleyfair Tour & Review | Beautiful Theme Park with Classic Rides Located Near Minneapolis

Valleyfair theme park, located in Shakopee, Minnesota, first opened in 1976 with one roller coaster being its star attraction. In 1978, Cedar Point purchased Valleyfair and would go on to create the Cedar Fair theme park chain. Today, Valleyfair is home to eight roller coasters, including Wild Thing and Renegade, several flat rides and the Soak City water park.

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