New Theme Park Powerhouse: Merger Creates Industry-Leading Stock

Six Flags Entertainment NYSE: SIX announced last week the successful completion of its merger with Cedar Fair NYSE: FUN. The merger of these two firms in the consumer discretionary sector creates one of the largest theme park operators in North America. It will compete with firms such as the Walt Disney Company NYSE: DIS and Universal Studios. Going forward, the combined entity will operate under the name Six Flags Entertainment. Shares will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol FUN. ...