Defined Benefit (Pension)
2022 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA โ€” verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation ยท Texas ยท Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

What the 2023 filing shows

Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan holds $173M for 533 participants - about $324,307 per participant, down 21.4% over the 2022 plan year.

$173M
total plan assets (2022 EOY)
533
covered participants
$324,307
avg assets per participant
-21.4%
assets change YoY

The plan reported a net loss of $47M for the year โ€” a single-year figure driven by markets and benefit payments, not a measure of plan health.

Total Assets (2023)
$173M
Participants
533
State
Industry
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation

What the Filing Says About Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan

Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, headquartered in Texas. As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $173M in total end-of-year assets and covers 533 participants across the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 133995059, and the plan has been effective since 1987-05-20. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $220M at the beginning of 2022 to $173M at year-end โ€” a decline of 21.4%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $173M, with reported net income of $-47,121,080 driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows โ€” a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$220M
Total Assets (End of Year)$173M
Net Assets (End of Year)$173M
Net Income$-47,121,080
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN133995059
Plan Effective Date1987-05-20
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Six Flags Entertainment Corporation)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 8,345 $334M
2023 2 5,970 $340M
2024 2 6,602 $338M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan?
As of the 2022 Form 5500 filing, Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan holds $173M in total assets with 533 participants. It is sponsored by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation.
What type of plan is Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan?
Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1987-05-20. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 133995059.
Who sponsors the Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan?
Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan is sponsored by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, located in Texas. The sponsor's EIN is 133995059 and the plan operates in the Arts, Entertainment & Recreation industry.
How did Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan perform in 2022?
Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan declined by 21.4% during 2022, moving from $220M to $173M in total assets. Net income was $-47,121,080.
Where can I find official filings for Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 133995059 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Six Flags, Inc. Pension Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2022.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) โ€” original filing retrieval by EIN 133995059.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 โ€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B โ€” Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.