Reuters was first to report that US amusement park operators Cedar Fair and Six Flags are in merger talks. A tie-up would help the companies weather a potential economic slowdown. Shares of Cedar Fair and Six Flags rose as much as 9% and 17%.
Deals
US amusement park operators Cedar Fair, Six Flags in merger talks
01 November 2023, 12:17 pm 1 minute
Market Impact
A tie-up between the two companies would come as concerns about a U.S. economic slowdown and consumers curbing their discretionary spending have weighed on their stock performance. Merging would allow them to weather a slowdown from a stronger position.
Article Tags
Topics of Interest: Deals
Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Business & Finance
Regions: Americas
Win Types: Speed
Story Types: Exclusive / Scoop
Media Types: Text
Customer Impact: Significant National Story
