UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 13, 2016
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Delaware |
001-35883 |
27-1220297 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
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9205 South Park Center Loop, Suite 400 Orlando, Florida |
32819 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (407) 226-5011
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instructions A.2. below):
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
On December 13, 2016, SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company” or “SeaWorld”) and Miral Asset Management LLC issued a joint press release announcing its partnership to develop SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, a first-of-its-kind marine life themed park on Yas Island. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1 is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit No. |
Description |
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Exhibit 99.1 |
Press release dated December 13, 2016. |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT, INC. |
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Date: December 13, 2016 |
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/s/ G. Anthony (Tony) Taylor |
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Name: |
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G. Anthony (Tony) Taylor |
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Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |