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    United Parks & Resorts Inc (PRKS)

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    United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) is a global theme park and entertainment company that operates 13 parks across the United States and Abu Dhabi. The company offers a mix of thrill rides, family-friendly attractions, and educational wildlife presentations, catering to diverse audiences. It generates revenue through admissions and in-park spending on food, merchandise, and other services, while also being a leader in animal welfare and conservation efforts.

    1. Admissions Revenue - Generates income from ticket sales for entry into the parks, providing access to a variety of attractions and experiences.
    2. Food, Merchandise, and Other Revenue - Earns revenue from in-park spending on dining, retail purchases, and additional services, enhancing the guest experience.
    1. Given the increased capital expenditures on ROI projects such as revamping food and beverage facilities and exit retail, can you provide specific ROI targets and timelines for these investments, and how you plan to measure their success?

    2. With the upcoming increased competition in the Orlando market, specifically the opening of Epic by Universal, how do you plan to adjust your strategy to maintain or grow market share, and what specific initiatives are you implementing to mitigate potential negative impacts on attendance and revenue?

    3. You mentioned significant initiatives to improve labor efficiencies and reduce costs through technology in 2025, including a target of $20 million in new cost-saving initiatives. Can you provide more detail on these initiatives, the specific areas where you expect to realize savings, and how confident you are in achieving these targets?

    4. Given that adverse weather has significantly impacted your attendance and financial results this year, what strategies are you considering to mitigate the impact of weather-related disruptions in the future, and how does this risk factor into your guidance and planning for 2025 and beyond?

    5. Despite strong free cash flow generation, your responses on capital allocation priorities have been vague, and with your share repurchase program nearing completion, can you clarify your capital allocation plans for 2025, including potential for additional buybacks, dividends, or investments in growth opportunities like hotels, and what factors will influence these decisions?

    Program DetailsProgram 1Program 2
    Approval DateAugust 2022 March 2024
    End Date/DurationNo time limit No time limit
    Total Additional Amount$250.0 million $500.0 million
    Remaining Amount$18.3 million $37.2 million
    DetailsMay be suspended or discontinued at any time May be suspended or discontinued at any time. Purpose: Manage capital structure and return value to shareholders.

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