Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by United Parks & Resorts Inc. on October 22, 2025. The filing addresses a material change in executive leadership, specifically the resignation of the Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of an interim successor.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance and personnel changes rather than financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Resignation: James Mikolaichik resigned as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective November 15, 2025.
- Reason for Departure: The resignation is to pursue another opportunity and is not the result of any disagreements regarding financial statements, internal controls, or company operations.
- Appointment: James ("Jim") W. Forrester, Jr., currently Senior Vice President, Finance, was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective November 15, 2025.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
Management confirmed that Mr. Forrester brings over two decades of theme park finance and operations experience, including prior roles at the Walt Disney Company and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. There are no family relationships between Mr. Forrester and other directors or officers, and no undisclosed transactions exist. The Company has not yet determined changes to Mr. Forrester's compensation resulting from this appointment and will file an amendment to this Form 8-K within four business days once that information is available.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the leadership transition (November 15, 2025).
- Monitor for the upcoming Form 8-K amendment detailing compensation changes for the Interim CFO.
- Confirm the timeline for the search and appointment of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
- Review subsequent filings for any impact on financial reporting schedules due to the interim leadership structure.