Prnewswireยท2025-11-11 22:00Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a class action lawsuit against Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, alleging that the company and its executives misled investors regarding the financial health and operational needs of the company prior to its merger with Cedar Fair, L.P. [1][3] Company Overview - Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, previously known as CopperSteel HoldCo, Inc., is an amusement park operator that has faced significant operational challenges and financial misrepresentation allegations [2][3]. Merger Details - The merger between Legacy Six Flags and Cedar Fair closed on July 1, 2024, with Six Flags stock initially trading above $55 per share [4]. - Following the merger, the stock price plummeted to as low as $20 per share, representing a nearly 64% decline [4]. Allegations of Misrepresentation - The lawsuit claims that the registration statement for the merger failed to disclose chronic underinvestment in Legacy Six Flags, which required millions in additional capital and operational expenditures to maintain competitiveness in the amusement park market [3]. - It is alleged that the new CEO, Selim Bassoul, implemented significant cost-cutting measures that degraded operational competence and guest experience, further exacerbating the company's financial issues [3]. Legal Proceedings - The class action lawsuit is titled "City of Livonia Employees' Retirement System v. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation" and has a deadline of January 5, 2026, for potential lead plaintiffs to come forward [1][2].