Acquiring Company
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Acquired Company
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company
ArlingtonOhioHospitalityentertainmentDescription
In November 2023, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced its merger with Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, completing the process on July 1, 2024. The combined entity continues to operate under the Six Flags brand. The merger has triggered significant operational changes, including the closure of a park and introduction of new attractions. The first year under the merger saw the launch of Siren’s Curse, a new tilt coaster at Cedar Point.
M&A Insights
Based on deal dataIntegration timeline
70% of M&A integrations take 12-24 months to complete
Tech stack consolidation
83% of merged companies consolidate technology vendors within first year
Post-acquisition investment
Companies increase IT spending by 23% on average after acquisitions
Success factor
M&A deals with strong technology integration plans are 2.5x more likely to succeed