Six Flags Entertainment Corp (SIX) 57.79 $SIX
Smoother and Sleeker 122-Foot Blue Hawk Roller Coaster Debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 1:30PM CDT
Smoother and sleeker than ever before, the renovated Blue Hawk roller coaster is now open at Six Flags Over Georgia. Military service members and their families were a part of the maiden voyage of Blue Hawk - a military-themed roller coaster - featuring a 122-foot drop and speeds of more than 50 miles per hour.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
This Changes Everything! Superman Krypton Virtual Reality Coaster Opening June 11 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas!
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 6:11AM CDT
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is proud to announce the unveiling of the world's first Superman-themed Virtual Reality Roller Coaster. In addition to experiencing the six inversions and 70 mile-per-hour twists and turns on SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster, riders will now have the option of being fully immersed in a 360-degree virtual reality adventure. Wearing VR headsets, riders will dive into Metropolis alongside SUPERMAN himself. The innovation includes the debut of ground-breaking experiences coming to nine Six Flags parks--North America's first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters, using VR headsets.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
World's Tallest, Fastest, and Longest Virtual Reality Coaster Now Open
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 4:15AM CDT
Six Flags New England, New England's largest theme park, is once again leading the way in innovation and cutting-edge technology, launching one of the first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters in North America. Six Flags New England is taking its signature brand of thrills to the next level and beyond in a fully immersive, virtual riding experience. SUPERMAN The Ride, the park's most popular coaster, is now equipped to allow riders wearing wireless VR headsets to feel the heart-pumping adrenaline of steep drops, high speeds, powerful twists and turns as gyros, accelerometers and proximity sensors synchronize all of the action in a remarkably realistic 360-degree virtual reality world. Welcome to the future...This Changes Everything!
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
New Eight-Year Bonds Priced at 4 7/8%
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 3:07PM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, announced today that it has priced $300 million of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2024 in a private placement. It intends to use half of the proceeds to pay down a portion of the company's outstanding senior secured Term Loan B that matures in 2022 and the other half for general corporate purposes, including share repurchases and refinancing fees.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Share Repurchase Plan Expanded by $500 Million at Six Flags
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 7:20AM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, today announced its board of directors approved a stock repurchase plan that allows the Company to repurchase an incremental $500 million of its common stock. The Company has repurchased nearly $1.3 billion of its common stock since beginning its share repurchase program in February 2011 and has approximately $10 million available under its current plan.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Private Offering of $300 Million of Senior Notes Announced by Six Flags
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 7:20AM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) today announced that it is seeking to raise $300 million in a private placement of senior notes. It intends to use half of the proceeds to pay down a portion of the company's outstanding senior secured Term Loan B that matures in 2022 and the other half for general corporate purposes, including share repurchases and refinancing fees.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
On the Latest BizWireTV, Presented by JetBlue, Big News for Cold Coffee and Experience a VR Roller Coaster
BusinessWire - Fri Jun 03, 5:00AM CDT
Presented by JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU), the latest episode of BizWireTV gets you ready for summer as Starbucks sees the future of coffee, and it's cold. Another summer staple, amusement parks, see a leap into the future as Six Flags launches a virtual reality roller coaster. Watch the full episode for stories featuring Whirlpool, Skyscanner, the WWE and more on BizWireTV - now featuring the Top Five Most-Shared Stories of the Week.
SBUX: 54.87 (-0.71), TTWO: 39.04 (-0.54), WHR: 177.52 (-2.17), F: 13.10 (-0.16), SIX: 57.79 (-0.63), JBLU: 18.09 (-0.34), TMUS: 41.93 (-1.15)
Stevi B's Celebrates 20th Birthday and Recognizes Loyal Customers with Giveaway for 700 Tickets to Six Flags
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 11:18AM CDT
Stevi B's, a leading fast casual pizza buffet serving premium pizza, pasta, salad and dessert, today announced its partnership with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, to give away 700 free tickets to the brand's 20th Birthday BBQ Bash on Friday, Aug. 5. To get the party started, Stevi B's is treating customers to a variety of BBQ-inspired specialty pizzas native to the South through its 'Slices for the People' limited-time menu, available at all 33 of the company's locations from June 1 through August 31.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Unique Pizza Subsidiary PopsyCakes Launches at Six Flags Amusement Parks
ACCESSWIRE - Tue May 31, 8:02AM CDT
PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2016 / Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (OTCPK: UPZS) has announced its subsidiary PopsyCakes LLC will begin selling its five Unique flavored PopsyCakes, "The First Cupcake on a Pretzel", at four of the Six Flags Amusement Parks (NYSE: SIX).
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Newly Expanded GOTHAM CITY Section at Six Flags Over Texas is Now Open
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 2:06PM CDT
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today announced the opening of an impressive expansion to the GOTHAM CITY section of the park with the addition of three villainous rides--THE RIDDLER Revenge, CATWOMAN Whip, and HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Six Flags Entertainment After 1.37% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 27, 1:18PM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $57.21 to a high of $58.38. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.4%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $58.02 on volume of 555,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
World's First DC SUPER FRIENDS Themed Area Debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 8:15AM CDT
The Super Heroes and Super-Villains - BATMAN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE JOKER and HARLEY QUINN - reign supreme as the world's first DC SUPER FRIENDS themed area debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia. The five thrilling new rides and attractions at The Thrill Capital of the South are designed for the entire family to experience together.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
The New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster Opens at Six Flags St. Louis
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 7:00AM CDT
Six Flags St. Louis, The Coaster Capital of Missouri, in partnership with Samsung Electronics America, is set to open its first virtual reality coaster on May 29. The New Revolution Virtual Reality (VR) Coaster on Ninja features state-of-the-art technology that will forever change the way people ride roller coasters.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Summer Airline Travel Expected to Soar to New Heights and More On Latest BizWireTV Episode
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 5:00AM CDT
In this episode of BizWireTV - a weekly video news show covering the biggest stories and housed on BizWireTV.com - Airlines for America releases its summer air travel forecast and American Express reports on the 2016 summer travel plans of Americans. Part of those plans may be a trip to Atlanta's Six Flags White Water to ride a pretty cool new ride they announced.
WFM: 34.31 (-0.47), VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), EBAY: 24.07 (-0.26), AXP: 64.97 (-0.74), WMT: 71.14 (+0.05), TM: 103.20 (-1.30), SIX: 57.79 (-0.63), OA: 89.36 (-1.27), GRPN: 3.19 (-0.07), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), ADBE: 97.09 (-0.98)
Best New Theme Park Ride in the World Opens
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 3:00AM CDT
Six Flags Great America -- in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment -- today announced the debut of an all-new 4D interactive thrill ride, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis. This game-changing thrill ride received global recognition as the 2015 Best New Product given by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Additionally, it was named by USA Today readers as one of the Top Ten New Amusement Park Attractions of the year and was most recently awarded Best New Attraction by Theme Park Insider.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Twisted Mayhem of THE JOKER Unleashed at Six Flags Great Adventure
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 4:01AM CDT
Today, ultimate thrill seekers visiting Six Flags Great Adventure, the world's largest theme park, will take on the newest roller coaster, The Joker, when it previews to coaster fanatics and Season Pass holders. The new 4D, free-fly coaster is the park's 14th scream machine, and arguably the most insane among its world-renowned collection.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Six Flags Over Texas Opens Newly Expanded GOTHAM CITY Section
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 10:26AM CDT
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today announced the opening of an impressive expansion to the GOTHAM CITY section of the park with the addition of three villainous rides--THE RIDDLER Revenge, CATWOMAN Whip, and HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
The Maniacal, Twisted New Coaster, The Joker, Makes Its Highly-Anticipated Debut at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 6:00AM CDT
The twisted purple and green track; crazy, unexpected maneuvers; and frenetic, one-of-a-kind elements, are just a few of the reasons The Joker at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is one of the year's most anticipated new roller coasters. The park is inaugurating this state-of-the-art extreme wood and steel coaster with Bay Area comedians as the official first riders while the evil Super-Villain himself - the Joker lends his diabolical presence.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Six Flags Entertainment Rises 1.22% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 3:11PM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $58.56 to a high of $59.13. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $58.75 on volume of 333,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Mega Water Slide Complex Debuts as Tallest of Its Kind in the World at Six Flags White Water
BusinessWire - Fri May 20, 12:30PM CDT
Consistently named one of the Nation's Top Water Parks, Six Flags White Water announces the opening of the all-new Wahoo Racer water slide at the South's Most Thrilling Water Park. The high-thrill multi-lane water slide complex is the largest in the world and adds to the park's impressive line-up of more than 50 slides and attractions.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Smoother and Sleeker 122-Foot Blue Hawk Roller Coaster Debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 1:30PM CDT
Smoother and sleeker than ever before, the renovated Blue Hawk roller coaster is now open at Six Flags Over Georgia. Military service members and their families were a part of the maiden voyage of Blue Hawk - a military-themed roller coaster - featuring a 122-foot drop and speeds of more than 50 miles per hour.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
This Changes Everything! Superman Krypton Virtual Reality Coaster Opening June 11 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas!
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 6:11AM CDT
Six Flags Fiesta Texas is proud to announce the unveiling of the world's first Superman-themed Virtual Reality Roller Coaster. In addition to experiencing the six inversions and 70 mile-per-hour twists and turns on SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster, riders will now have the option of being fully immersed in a 360-degree virtual reality adventure. Wearing VR headsets, riders will dive into Metropolis alongside SUPERMAN himself. The innovation includes the debut of ground-breaking experiences coming to nine Six Flags parks--North America's first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters, using VR headsets.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
World's Tallest, Fastest, and Longest Virtual Reality Coaster Now Open
BusinessWire - Thu Jun 09, 4:15AM CDT
Six Flags New England, New England's largest theme park, is once again leading the way in innovation and cutting-edge technology, launching one of the first Virtual Reality (VR) Roller Coasters in North America. Six Flags New England is taking its signature brand of thrills to the next level and beyond in a fully immersive, virtual riding experience. SUPERMAN The Ride, the park's most popular coaster, is now equipped to allow riders wearing wireless VR headsets to feel the heart-pumping adrenaline of steep drops, high speeds, powerful twists and turns as gyros, accelerometers and proximity sensors synchronize all of the action in a remarkably realistic 360-degree virtual reality world. Welcome to the future...This Changes Everything!
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
New Eight-Year Bonds Priced at 4 7/8%
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 3:07PM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, announced today that it has priced $300 million of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2024 in a private placement. It intends to use half of the proceeds to pay down a portion of the company's outstanding senior secured Term Loan B that matures in 2022 and the other half for general corporate purposes, including share repurchases and refinancing fees.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Share Repurchase Plan Expanded by $500 Million at Six Flags
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 7:20AM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, today announced its board of directors approved a stock repurchase plan that allows the Company to repurchase an incremental $500 million of its common stock. The Company has repurchased nearly $1.3 billion of its common stock since beginning its share repurchase program in February 2011 and has approximately $10 million available under its current plan.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Private Offering of $300 Million of Senior Notes Announced by Six Flags
BusinessWire - Tue Jun 07, 7:20AM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX) today announced that it is seeking to raise $300 million in a private placement of senior notes. It intends to use half of the proceeds to pay down a portion of the company's outstanding senior secured Term Loan B that matures in 2022 and the other half for general corporate purposes, including share repurchases and refinancing fees.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
On the Latest BizWireTV, Presented by JetBlue, Big News for Cold Coffee and Experience a VR Roller Coaster
BusinessWire - Fri Jun 03, 5:00AM CDT
Presented by JetBlue (NASDAQ:JBLU), the latest episode of BizWireTV gets you ready for summer as Starbucks sees the future of coffee, and it's cold. Another summer staple, amusement parks, see a leap into the future as Six Flags launches a virtual reality roller coaster. Watch the full episode for stories featuring Whirlpool, Skyscanner, the WWE and more on BizWireTV - now featuring the Top Five Most-Shared Stories of the Week.
SBUX: 54.87 (-0.71), TTWO: 39.04 (-0.54), WHR: 177.52 (-2.17), F: 13.10 (-0.16), SIX: 57.79 (-0.63), JBLU: 18.09 (-0.34), TMUS: 41.93 (-1.15)
Stevi B's Celebrates 20th Birthday and Recognizes Loyal Customers with Giveaway for 700 Tickets to Six Flags
PR Newswire - Wed Jun 01, 11:18AM CDT
Stevi B's, a leading fast casual pizza buffet serving premium pizza, pasta, salad and dessert, today announced its partnership with Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: SIX), the world's largest regional theme park company, to give away 700 free tickets to the brand's 20th Birthday BBQ Bash on Friday, Aug. 5. To get the party started, Stevi B's is treating customers to a variety of BBQ-inspired specialty pizzas native to the South through its 'Slices for the People' limited-time menu, available at all 33 of the company's locations from June 1 through August 31.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Unique Pizza Subsidiary PopsyCakes Launches at Six Flags Amusement Parks
ACCESSWIRE - Tue May 31, 8:02AM CDT
PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESSWIRE / May 31, 2016 / Unique Pizza and Subs Corporation (OTCPK: UPZS) has announced its subsidiary PopsyCakes LLC will begin selling its five Unique flavored PopsyCakes, "The First Cupcake on a Pretzel", at four of the Six Flags Amusement Parks (NYSE: SIX).
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Newly Expanded GOTHAM CITY Section at Six Flags Over Texas is Now Open
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 2:06PM CDT
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today announced the opening of an impressive expansion to the GOTHAM CITY section of the park with the addition of three villainous rides--THE RIDDLER Revenge, CATWOMAN Whip, and HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of Six Flags Entertainment After 1.37% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri May 27, 1:18PM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $57.21 to a high of $58.38. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.4%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $58.02 on volume of 555,000 shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
World's First DC SUPER FRIENDS Themed Area Debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 8:15AM CDT
The Super Heroes and Super-Villains - BATMAN, SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN, THE JOKER and HARLEY QUINN - reign supreme as the world's first DC SUPER FRIENDS themed area debuts at Six Flags Over Georgia. The five thrilling new rides and attractions at The Thrill Capital of the South are designed for the entire family to experience together.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
The New Revolution Virtual Reality Coaster Opens at Six Flags St. Louis
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 7:00AM CDT
Six Flags St. Louis, The Coaster Capital of Missouri, in partnership with Samsung Electronics America, is set to open its first virtual reality coaster on May 29. The New Revolution Virtual Reality (VR) Coaster on Ninja features state-of-the-art technology that will forever change the way people ride roller coasters.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Summer Airline Travel Expected to Soar to New Heights and More On Latest BizWireTV Episode
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 5:00AM CDT
In this episode of BizWireTV - a weekly video news show covering the biggest stories and housed on BizWireTV.com - Airlines for America releases its summer air travel forecast and American Express reports on the 2016 summer travel plans of Americans. Part of those plans may be a trip to Atlanta's Six Flags White Water to ride a pretty cool new ride they announced.
WFM: 34.31 (-0.47), VIA: 46.22 (-2.20), EBAY: 24.07 (-0.26), AXP: 64.97 (-0.74), WMT: 71.14 (+0.05), TM: 103.20 (-1.30), SIX: 57.79 (-0.63), OA: 89.36 (-1.27), GRPN: 3.19 (-0.07), VIAB: 42.02 (-2.39), ADBE: 97.09 (-0.98)
Best New Theme Park Ride in the World Opens
BusinessWire - Fri May 27, 3:00AM CDT
Six Flags Great America -- in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment -- today announced the debut of an all-new 4D interactive thrill ride, JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis. This game-changing thrill ride received global recognition as the 2015 Best New Product given by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Additionally, it was named by USA Today readers as one of the Top Ten New Amusement Park Attractions of the year and was most recently awarded Best New Attraction by Theme Park Insider.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Twisted Mayhem of THE JOKER Unleashed at Six Flags Great Adventure
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 4:01AM CDT
Today, ultimate thrill seekers visiting Six Flags Great Adventure, the world's largest theme park, will take on the newest roller coaster, The Joker, when it previews to coaster fanatics and Season Pass holders. The new 4D, free-fly coaster is the park's 14th scream machine, and arguably the most insane among its world-renowned collection.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Six Flags Over Texas Opens Newly Expanded GOTHAM CITY Section
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 10:26AM CDT
Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today announced the opening of an impressive expansion to the GOTHAM CITY section of the park with the addition of three villainous rides--THE RIDDLER Revenge, CATWOMAN Whip, and HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
The Maniacal, Twisted New Coaster, The Joker, Makes Its Highly-Anticipated Debut at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 6:00AM CDT
The twisted purple and green track; crazy, unexpected maneuvers; and frenetic, one-of-a-kind elements, are just a few of the reasons The Joker at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is one of the year's most anticipated new roller coasters. The park is inaugurating this state-of-the-art extreme wood and steel coaster with Bay Area comedians as the official first riders while the evil Super-Villain himself - the Joker lends his diabolical presence.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Six Flags Entertainment Rises 1.22% on Heavy Volume: Watch For Potential Pullback
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon May 23, 3:11PM CDT
Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $58.56 to a high of $59.13. Yesterday, the shares gained 1.2%, which took the trading range above the 3-day high of $58.75 on volume of 333,000 shares. Often times after large one-day gains, short term traders will seek to take profits and, as such, investors should be cautious.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
Mega Water Slide Complex Debuts as Tallest of Its Kind in the World at Six Flags White Water
BusinessWire - Fri May 20, 12:30PM CDT
Consistently named one of the Nation's Top Water Parks, Six Flags White Water announces the opening of the all-new Wahoo Racer water slide at the South's Most Thrilling Water Park. The high-thrill multi-lane water slide complex is the largest in the world and adds to the park's impressive line-up of more than 50 slides and attractions.
SIX: 57.79 (-0.63)
