QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
x | Accelerated filer | ☐ | ||||||||||||||||||
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ||||||||||||||||||
Emerging growth company |
Title of Class | Units Outstanding as of July 30, 2021 | |||||||
Depositary Units (Representing Limited Partner Interests) |
Item 1A. | Risk Factors | |||||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | June 28, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Receivables | ||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current income tax receivable | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other current assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
Property and Equipment: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Land | ||||||||||||||||||||
Land improvements | ||||||||||||||||||||
Buildings | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rides and equipment | ||||||||||||||||||||
Construction in progress | ||||||||||||||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
Goodwill | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Intangibles, net | ||||||||||||||||||||
Right-of-Use Asset | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued interest | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits | ||||||||||||||||||||
Self-insurance reserves | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other accrued liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Tax Liability | ||||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Liability | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lease Liability | ||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Current Deferred Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long-Term Debt: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Term debt | ||||||||||||||||||||
Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Partners’ Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||
Special L.P. interests | ||||||||||||||||||||
General partner | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
Limited partners, | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ |
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Admissions | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Food, merchandise and games | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Accommodations, extra-charge products and other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of investment | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating loss | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of swaps | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on early debt extinguishment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Gain) loss on foreign currency | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other income | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss before taxes | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Benefit for taxes | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss allocated to general partner | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss allocated to limited partners | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, (net of tax): | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive (loss) income, (net of tax) | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
Basic loss per limited partner unit: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss per limited partner unit | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
Diluted loss per limited partner unit: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss per limited partner unit | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
For the three months ended | Limited Partnership Units Outstanding | Limited Partners’ Deficit | General Partner’s Deficit | Special L.P. Interests | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Partners’ Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of March 29, 2020 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited partnership units related to equity-based compensation | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax $( | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 28, 2020 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of March 28, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited partnership units related to equity-based compensation | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax $( | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 27, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the six months ended | Limited Partnership Units Outstanding | Limited Partners’ Deficit | General Partner’s Deficit | Special L.P. Interests | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Partners’ Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Partnership distribution declared ($ | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited partnership units related to equity-based compensation | ( | — | — | — | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax $ | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 28, 2020 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | ( | ( | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited partnership units related to equity-based compensation | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions | — | ( | — | — | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax $( | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 27, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( |
Six months ended | |||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | ||||||||||
CASH FLOWS FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Net loss | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash for operating activities: | |||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
Loss on early debt extinguishment | |||||||||||
Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | |||||||||||
Non-cash foreign currency (gain) loss on debt | ( | ||||||||||
Non-cash equity based compensation expense (benefit) | ( | ||||||||||
Non-cash deferred income tax benefit | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net effect of swaps | ( | ||||||||||
Other non-cash expenses | |||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in receivables | ( | ||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in inventories | ( | ||||||||||
(Increase) decrease in tax receivable | ( | ( | |||||||||
(Increase) decrease in other assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest | |||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued salaries, wages and benefits | ( | ||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities | ( | ||||||||||
Net cash for operating activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
CASH FLOWS FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Capital expenditures | ( | ( | |||||||||
Proceeds from sale of investment | |||||||||||
Net cash for investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
CASH FLOWS (FOR) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||
Note borrowings | |||||||||||
Term debt payments | ( | ||||||||||
Distributions paid to partners | ( | ||||||||||
Payment of debt issuance costs | ( | ( | |||||||||
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation | ( | ( | |||||||||
Other | ( | ( | |||||||||
Net cash (for) from financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | ( | ( | |||||||||
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | |||||||||||
Net (decrease) increase for the period | ( | ||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period | |||||||||||
Balance, end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | |||||||||||
Cash payments for interest expense | $ | $ | |||||||||
Interest capitalized | |||||||||||
Net cash (refunds) payments for income taxes | ( | ||||||||||
Capital expenditures in accounts payable |
(In thousands) | |||||||||||
Working Capital Account | Balance Sheet Location | June 28, 2020 | |||||||||
Receivables | Other Assets | $ | |||||||||
Inventories | Other Assets | ||||||||||
Other current assets | Other Assets | ||||||||||
$ | |||||||||||
Deferred revenue | Non-Current Deferred Revenue | $ |
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In-park revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Out-of-park revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Concessionaire remittance | ( | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ |
(In thousands) | Goodwill | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | $ | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | ||||||||
Balance as of June 27, 2021 | $ | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | $ | |||||||
Impairment | ( | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | ( | |||||||
Balance as of June 28, 2020 | $ |
(In thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Value | ||||||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||
Trade names | $ | $ | — | $ | |||||||||||||
License / franchise agreements | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Total other intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||
December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||
Trade names | $ | $ | — | $ | |||||||||||||
License / franchise agreements | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Total other intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | $ | |||||||||||||
June 28, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||
Other intangible assets: | |||||||||||||||||
Trade names | $ | $ | — | $ | |||||||||||||
License / franchise agreements | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Total other intangible assets | $ | $ | ( | $ |
(In thousands) | June 27, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | June 28, 2020 | ||||||||||||||
U.S. term loan averaging | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Notes | |||||||||||||||||
2024 U.S. fixed rate senior unsecured notes at | |||||||||||||||||
2025 U.S. fixed rate senior secured notes at | |||||||||||||||||
2027 U.S. fixed rate senior unsecured notes at | |||||||||||||||||
2028 U.S. fixed rate senior unsecured notes at | |||||||||||||||||
2029 U.S. fixed rate senior unsecured notes at | |||||||||||||||||
Less debt issuance costs and original issue discount | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
$ | $ | $ |
(In thousands) | Balance Sheet Location | June 27, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | June 28, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swaps | Other accrued liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||
Derivative Liability | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
$ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
(In thousands) | Balance Sheet Location | Fair Value Hierarchy Level | June 27, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | June 28, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | Carrying Value | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial assets (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term investments | Other current assets | Level 1 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest rate swaps | Derivative Liability (1) | Level 2 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other financial assets (liabilities): | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Term debt | Long-Term Debt (2) | Level 2 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
2024 senior notes | Long-Term Debt (2) | Level 1 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
2025 senior notes | Long-Term Debt (2) | Level 2 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
2027 senior notes | Long-Term Debt (2) | Level 1 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
2028 senior notes | Long-Term Debt (2) | Level 1 (3) | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2029 senior notes | Long-Term Debt (2) | Level 1 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per unit amounts) | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Basic weighted average units outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average units outstanding | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss per unit - basic | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
Net loss per unit - diluted | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( |
Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (58,870) | $ | (132,552) | $ | (169,286) | $ | (348,529) | |||||||||||||||
Interest expense | 46,005 | 36,746 | 90,101 | 63,965 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest income | (18) | (76) | (31) | (424) | |||||||||||||||||||
Benefit for taxes | (10,608) | (36,756) | (26,905) | (85,763) | |||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 33,992 | 54,923 | 35,445 | 60,011 | |||||||||||||||||||
EBITDA | 10,501 | (77,715) | (70,676) | (310,740) | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on early debt extinguishment | — | 1,696 | 4 | 1,696 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net effect of swaps | (3,834) | 1,559 | (7,396) | 21,338 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash foreign currency (gain) loss | (11,018) | (12,515) | (16,822) | 21,688 | |||||||||||||||||||
Non-cash equity compensation expense | 3,638 | 1,334 | 9,007 | (3,460) | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net | 1,937 | 1,036 | 3,476 | 7,803 | |||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | — | — | — | 88,181 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other (1) | 496 | (54) | 505 | 170 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,720 | $ | (84,659) | $ | (81,902) | $ | (173,324) |
Six months ended | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 233,879 | $ | 60,221 | $ | 173,658 | 288.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | 325,451 | 230,277 | 95,174 | 41.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 35,445 | 60,011 | (24,566) | (40.9) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net | 3,476 | 7,803 | (4,327) | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles | — | 88,181 | (88,181) | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gain on sale of investment | (2) | — | (2) | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (130,491) | $ | (326,051) | $ | 195,560 | 60.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | (81,902) | $ | (173,324) | $ | 91,422 | 52.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Attendance | 3,409 | 974 | 2,435 | 250.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
In-park per capita spending | $ | 55.94 | N/M | N/M | N/M | |||||||||||||||||||||
Out-of-park revenues | $ | 50,980 | $ | 17,654 | $ | 33,326 | 188.8 | % |
Three months ended | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | June 28, 2020 | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | 224,137 | $ | 6,586 | $ | 217,551 | N/M | |||||||||||||||||||
Operating costs and expenses | 226,641 | 92,715 | 133,926 | 144.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 33,992 | 54,923 | (20,931) | (38.1) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net | 1,937 | 1,036 | 901 | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (38,433) | $ | (142,088) | $ | 103,655 | 73.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | 1,720 | $ | (84,659) | $ | 86,379 | 102.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Attendance | 3,409 | 38 | 3,371 | N/M | ||||||||||||||||||||||
In-park per capita spending | $ | 55.94 | N/M | N/M | N/M | |||||||||||||||||||||
Out-of-park revenues | $ | 40,833 | $ | 5,563 | $ | 35,270 | N/M |
Three months ended | Increase (Decrease) | Six months ended | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
June 27, 2021 | June 30, 2019 | $ | % | June 27, 2021 | June 30, 2019 | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except in-park per capita spending and operating days) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Attendance | 3,409 | 8,500 | (5,091) | (59.9) | % | 3,409 | 9,675 | (6,266) | (64.8) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
In-park per capita spending (1) | $ | 55.94 | $ | 47.22 | $ | 8.72 | 18.5 | % | $ | 55.94 | $ | 47.09 | $ | 8.85 | 18.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out-of-park revenues (1) | $ | 40,833 | $ | 49,344 | $ | (8,511) | (17.2) | % | $ | 50,980 | $ | 64,105 | $ | (13,125) | (20.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Days | 393 | 726 | (333) | (45.9) | % | 393 | 827 | (434) | (52.5) | % |
(In thousands) | |||||||||||
Working Capital Account | Balance Sheet Location | June 28, 2020 | |||||||||
Receivables | Other Assets | $ | 8,663 | ||||||||
Inventories | Other Assets | 9,159 | |||||||||
Other current assets | Other Assets | 763 | |||||||||
$ | 18,585 | ||||||||||
Deferred revenue | Non-Current Deferred Revenue | $ | 88,579 |
Summarized Financial Information (In thousands) | Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent) | Magnum (Co-Issuer Subsidiary) | Cedar Canada (Co-Issuer Subsidiary) | Millennium (Co-Issuer 2027, 2028 & 2029 Guarantor 2024) | Guarantor Subsidiaries (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of June 27, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | $ | 1,128 | $ | 52,275 | $ | 43,222 | $ | 390,639 | $ | 1,095,828 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Current Assets | (234,552) | 921,483 | 537,219 | 2,339,420 | 1,764,660 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | 459,479 | 634,815 | 23,492 | 309,875 | 60,949 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Current Liabilities | 146,562 | 36,954 | 469,386 | 2,376,797 | 91,245 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Assets | $ | 421 | $ | 33,985 | $ | 44,465 | $ | 464,779 | $ | 1,044,779 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Current Assets | (30,651) | 995,507 | 528,281 | 2,311,502 | 1,820,745 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current Liabilities | 488,799 | 573,244 | 18,235 | 200,107 | 40,412 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-Current Liabilities | 146,106 | 44,778 | 461,903 | 2,370,939 | 91,835 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended June 27, 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net revenues | $ | — | $ | 33,845 | $ | 164 | $ | 184,532 | $ | 73,449 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (46,504) | (135,172) | (9,670) | 66,396 | (4,917) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (168,494) | (103,378) | (253) | — | (11,619) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net revenues | $ | — | $ | 102 | $ | 440 | $ | 510,077 | $ | 150,439 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income | (198,769) | (322,420) | (37,655) | 109,688 | (121,437) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (588,690) | (359,984) | (54,046) | — | (149,704) |
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Total | 400 | $ | 46.52 | — | $ | — |
Exhibit (101) | The following materials from the Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 27, 2021 formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow, (iv) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Partners' Deficit, and (v) related notes, tagged as blocks of text and including detailed tags. | |||||||
Exhibit (104) | The cover page from the Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 27, 2021 formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101). |
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Date: | August 5, 2021 | /s/ Richard A. Zimmerman | |||||||||
Richard A. Zimmerman | |||||||||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
Date: | August 5, 2021 | /s/ Brian C. Witherow | |||||||||
Brian C. Witherow | |||||||||||
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Cedar Fair, L.P. | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Magnum Management Corporation | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Canada's Wonderland Company | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Millennium Operations LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
California's Great America LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Carowinds LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Cedar Fair Southwest Inc. | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Cedar Point Park LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Dorney Park LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Galveston Waterpark, LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Geauga Lake LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Kings Dominion LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Kings Island Company | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Kings Island Park LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Knott's Berry Farm LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Michigan's Adventure, Inc. | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Michigan's Adventure Park LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
New Braunfels Waterpark, LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Sawmill Creek LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Valleyfair LLC | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Wonderland Company Inc. | X | X | |||||||||||||||
Worlds of Fun LLC | X | X |
Date: | August 5, 2021 | /s/ Richard A. Zimmerman | |||||||||
Richard A. Zimmerman | |||||||||||
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | August 5, 2021 | /s/ Brian C. Witherow | |||||||||
Brian C. Witherow | |||||||||||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
/s/ Richard A. Zimmerman | |||||
Richard A. Zimmerman | |||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||
/s/ Brian C. Witherow | |||||
Brian C. Witherow | |||||
Executive Vice President and | |||||
Chief Financial Officer | |||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 27, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
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Current Assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 292,596 | $ 376,736 | $ 301,135 |
Receivables | 52,259 | 34,445 | 41,822 |
Inventories | 46,983 | 47,479 | 45,580 |
Current income tax receivable | 91,608 | 69,104 | 4,234 |
Other current assets | 40,298 | 26,747 | 22,515 |
Total current assets | 523,744 | 554,511 | 415,286 |
Property and Equipment: | |||
Land | 445,274 | 442,708 | 437,491 |
Land improvements | 485,242 | 467,176 | 458,933 |
Buildings | 857,452 | 849,404 | 832,356 |
Rides and equipment | 2,001,500 | 1,962,324 | 1,934,048 |
Construction in progress | 41,078 | 75,507 | 93,412 |
Total property and equipment, gross | 3,830,546 | 3,797,119 | 3,756,240 |
Less accumulated depreciation | (2,028,345) | (1,995,138) | (1,893,656) |
Total property and equipment, net | 1,802,201 | 1,801,981 | 1,862,584 |
Goodwill | 269,193 | 266,961 | 276,238 |
Other Intangibles, net | 50,751 | 50,288 | 51,836 |
Right-of-Use Asset | 13,520 | 13,527 | 13,322 |
Other Assets | 4,824 | 6,144 | 38,268 |
Total Assets | 2,664,233 | 2,693,412 | 2,657,534 |
Current Liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | 51,452 | 14,272 | 24,848 |
Deferred revenue | 275,506 | 183,354 | 103,834 |
Accrued interest | 34,402 | 33,718 | 30,794 |
Accrued taxes | 13,002 | 10,775 | 12,677 |
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits | 28,344 | 24,975 | 15,287 |
Self-insurance reserves | 22,336 | 22,322 | 23,028 |
Other accrued liabilities | 17,913 | 10,565 | 21,005 |
Total current liabilities | 442,955 | 299,981 | 231,473 |
Deferred Tax Liability | 38,488 | 39,595 | 29,698 |
Derivative Liability | 31,690 | 39,086 | 37,247 |
Lease Liability | 10,620 | 10,483 | 10,072 |
Non-Current Deferred Revenue | 16,061 | 10,508 | 97,649 |
Other Liabilities | 5,264 | 5,952 | 2,722 |
Long-Term Debt: | |||
Term debt | 256,713 | 255,025 | 255,897 |
Notes | 2,704,002 | 2,699,219 | 2,404,638 |
Total long-term debt | 2,960,715 | 2,954,244 | 2,660,535 |
Partners’ Deficit | |||
Special L.P. interests | 5,290 | 5,290 | 5,290 |
General partner | (9) | (7) | (5) |
Limited partners, 56,829, 56,706 and 56,707 units outstanding as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020 and June 28, 2020, respectively | (840,663) | (674,319) | (436,275) |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (6,178) | 2,599 | 19,128 |
Total partners' equity | (841,560) | (666,437) | (411,862) |
Total Liabilities and Partners' Equity | $ 2,664,233 | $ 2,693,412 | $ 2,657,534 |
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - shares shares in Thousands |
Jun. 27, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | |||
Limited partners, units outstanding (in shares) | 56,829 | 56,706 | 56,707 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment, tax | $ (801) | $ (940) | $ (1,228) | $ 1,911 |
Partnership distribution declared, per unit (in dollars per share) | $ 0.935 |
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Description of the Business and Significant Accounting Policies | Description of the Business and Significant Accounting Policies: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic had a material impact on our business in 2020, is expected to have a continuing negative impact in 2021 and may have a longer-term negative effect. On March 14, 2020, we closed our properties in response to the spread of COVID-19 and local government mandates. We ultimately resumed only partial operations at 10 of our 13 properties in 2020. Due to soft demand trends upon reopening in 2020, park operating calendars were adjusted, including reduced operating days per week and operating hours within each operating day. Following March 14, 2020, Knott's Berry Farm's partial operations in 2020 were limited to culinary festivals. In May 2021, we opened all of our U.S. properties for the 2021 operating season on a staggered basis with capacity restrictions, guest reservations, and other operating protocols in place. Our 2021 operating calendars were designed to align with anticipated capacity restrictions, guest demand and labor availability. As vaccination distribution efforts continued during the second quarter of 2021 and we were able to secure additional labor, we removed most capacity restrictions, guest reservation requirements and other protocols at our U.S. properties beginning in July 2021. We have adjusted and may continue to adjust our 2021 operating calendars as we respond to changes in guest demand, labor availability and any state and local restrictions. We were able to open our Canadian property, Canada's Wonderland, in July 2021. Canada's Wonderland is operating with capacity restrictions, guest reservations, and other operating protocols in place. Our future operations are dependent on factors outside of our knowledge or control, including the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken to contain its spread and mitigate its public health effects. Furthermore, management has made significant estimates and assumptions to determine our liquidity requirements and estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, including financial results in the near and long-term. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates depending on the ultimate extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the prior year quarterly period ended June 28, 2020, we estimated that some of our parks would remain closed throughout 2020 and some of our parks that had been able to open would be compelled to close for the 2020 operating season earlier than the park's typical operating calendar due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, during the second quarter of 2020, we paused collections of guest payments on installment purchase products and extended the usage privileges of 2020 season passes through the 2021 operating season. As a result, we estimated the following working capital amounts would be realized greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, and these amounts were classified as non-current within the prior year quarterly period unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet:
In the current year quarterly period ended June 27, 2021, all of our properties were open except for our Canadian property, Canada's Wonderland, which opened in July 2021. Therefore, we expect outstanding working capital amounts to be realized within 12 months from the balance sheet date, including accounts receivable related to outstanding installment purchase products and deferred revenue related to outstanding season passes, with the exception of $5.8 million of deferred revenue expected to be realized greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date due to the extension of validity for Canada's Wonderland season-long products (see Note 3). Significant Accounting Policies Except for the changes described below, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, which were included in the Form 10-K filed on February 19, 2021. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"). These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes included in the Form 10-K referred to above. Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASU 2019-12"). ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions and clarifying and amending existing guidance under Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, but all amendments must be adopted in the same period. The allowable adoption methods differ under the various amendments. We adopted ASU 2019-12 as of January 1, 2021. The standard did not have an effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. New Accounting Pronouncements In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ("ASU 2020-04"). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We are in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Interim Reporting | Interim Reporting:We are one of the largest regional amusement park operators in the world with 13 properties in our portfolio consisting of amusement parks, water parks and complementary resort facilities. Our parks operate seasonally except for Knott's Berry Farm, which is typically open daily on a year-round basis. Our seasonal parks are generally open during weekends beginning in April or May, and then daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day. After Labor Day, our seasonal parks are open during select weekends in September and, in most cases, in the fourth quarter for Halloween and winter events. As a result, a substantial portion of our revenues from these seasonal parks typically are generated during an approximate 130- to 140-day operating season with the major portion concentrated in the third quarter during the peak vacation months of July and August. COVID-19 impacted our parks' operating calendars in 2020 and 2021 as described within Note 1.To assure that these highly seasonal operations will not result in misleading comparisons of current and subsequent interim periods, we have adopted the following accounting procedures: (a) revenues from multi-use products are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product; and the estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season; (b) depreciation, certain advertising and certain seasonal operating costs are expensed over each park’s operating season, including some costs incurred prior to the season, which are deferred and amortized over the season; and (c) all other costs are expensed as incurred or ratably over the entire year. For those operating costs that are expensed over each park's operating season, we recognize expense over each park's planned operating days. In 2020, pre-COVID-19 budgeted operating days represented each park's planned operating days. Pre-COVID-19 budgeted operating days more accurately reflected incurred expense, resulted in greater consistency between parks and with historical results, and was more consistent with our interim reporting accounting procedures compared with updating our procedures to recognize expense over the much fewer actual operating days in 2020. |
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Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition: As disclosed within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, revenues are generated from sales of (1) admission to our amusement parks and water parks, (2) food, merchandise and games both inside and outside the parks, and (3) accommodations, extra-charge products, and other revenue sources. Admission revenues include amounts paid to gain admission into our parks, including parking fees. Revenues related to extra-charge products, including premium benefit offerings such as front-of-line products, and online transaction fees charged to customers are included in "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other". The following table presents net revenues disaggregated by revenues generated within the parks and revenues generated from out-of-park operations less amounts remitted to outside parties under concessionaire arrangements for the periods presented. The amounts are not comparable due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to our highly seasonal operations, a substantial portion of our revenues typically are generated during an approximate 130- to 140-day operating season. Most revenues are recognized on a daily basis based on actual guest spend at our properties. Revenues from multi-use products, including season-long products for admission, dining, beverage and other products, are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product. The estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season. The number of uses is estimated based on historical usage adjusted for current period trends. For any bundled products that include multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated using the retail price of each distinct performance obligation and any inherent discounts are allocated based on the gross margin and expected redemption of each performance obligation. We do not typically provide for refunds or returns. Many products, including season-long products, are sold to customers in advance, resulting in a contract liability ("deferred revenue"). Deferred revenue is typically at its highest immediately prior to the peak summer season, and at its lowest at the beginning of the calendar year following the close of our parks' operating seasons. Season-long products represent most of the deferred revenue balance in any given period. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we extended the validity of our 2020 season-long products through the 2021 operating season in order to ensure our season pass holders receive a full season of access to our parks. In addition, four of our parks provided their season pass holders a loyalty reward to be used on purchases within the park during the 2021 operating season. We identified the loyalty reward as a separate performance obligation and allocated revenue to the season pass and loyalty reward in a manner consistent with other bundled products. The extended validity of the 2020 season-long products, and to a much lesser extent the loyalty reward offering, resulted in a significant amount of revenue being deferred into 2021. Due to the extension of the validity of the 2020 season-long products into 2021, we classified $88.6 million of deferred revenue as non-current as of June 28, 2020 within "Non-Current Deferred Revenue" in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. In the first quarter of 2021 and in addition to the extended validity through 2021, Knott's Berry Farm also offered a day-for-day extension into calendar year 2022 for 2020 and 2021 season-long products for every day the park was closed in 2021, as well as a further extension for out-of-state season pass holders due to more restrictive state guidelines for out-of-state visitors. In the second quarter of 2021, Canada's Wonderland extended its 2020 and 2021 season passes through September 5, 2022. No other parks are offering similar plans. We expect deferred revenue related to our outstanding season-long products to be realized within 12 months from the balance sheet date except for $5.8 million of deferred revenue expected to be recognized in the third quarter of 2022 due to the Canada's Wonderland extension. In order to calculate revenue recognized on 2020 season-long products, management made significant estimates regarding the estimated number of uses expected for these season-long products for admission, dining, beverage and other products for the 2021 and 2022 operating seasons. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates depending on the ultimate extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the $183.4 million of current deferred revenue recorded as of January 1, 2021, 90% was related to season-long products. The remainder was related to deferred online transaction fees charged to customers, advanced ticket sales, marina deposits, advanced resort reservations, and other deferred revenue. Approximately $39 million of the current deferred revenue balance as of January 1, 2021 was recognized during the six months ended June 27, 2021. We also recorded $10.5 million of non-current deferred revenue as of January 1, 2021 which largely represented prepaid lease payments for a portion of the California's Great America parking lot. The prepaid lease payments are being recognized through 2039. Payment is due immediately on the transaction date for most products. Our receivable balance includes outstanding amounts on installment purchase plans which are offered for season-long products (and other select products for specific time periods), and includes sales to retailers, group sales and catering activities which are billed. Installment purchase plans vary in length from three monthly installments to 12 monthly installments. Payment terms for billings are typically net 30 days. Receivables are typically highest in the peak summer months and lowest in the winter months. We are not exposed to a significant concentration of customer credit risk. As of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020 and June 28, 2020, we recorded a $10.8 million, $8.7 million and $6.7 million allowance for doubtful accounts, respectively, representing estimated defaults on installment purchase plans. The default estimate is calculated using historical default rates adjusted for current period trends, including an adjustment for the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers' ability to pay based on collection rates since March 2020. The allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as a reduction of deferred revenue to the extent revenue has not been recognized on the corresponding season-long products. Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and given the uncertainty around the timing of the reopening of our parks, we paused collections on our installment purchase plans in April 2020. For those parks which opened during the summer of 2020, we resumed collections of guest payments on installment purchase products as each of these parks opened for the 2020 operating season. For those parks which did not open during the summer of 2020, we resumed collections of guest payments in April 2021, except for Canada's Wonderland where we resumed collections in June 2021.
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Long-Lived Assets | Long-Lived Assets: Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment upon the occurrence of events or changes in circumstances that would indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In order to determine if an asset has been impaired, assets are grouped and tested at the lowest level for which identifiable, independent cash flows are available. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in equity price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and slower growth rates. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. We concluded indicators of impairment did not exist during the first six months of 2021. We based our conclusion on our financial performance projections, as well as an updated analysis of macroeconomic and industry-specific conditions. During the first quarter of 2020 and due to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested our long-lived assets for impairment. We concluded the estimated fair values of the long-lived assets at Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort New Braunfels and Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston (collectively "the Schlitterbahn parks") no longer exceeded the related carrying values. Therefore, we recorded a $2.7 million impairment charge equal to the difference between the fair value and the carrying amounts of the assets in "Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss during the first quarter of 2020. The fair value of the long-lived assets was determined using a real and personal property appraisal which was performed in accordance with ASC 820 - Fair Value Measurement. Management made significant estimates in performing the impairment test, including the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks and the related anticipated demand upon re-opening our parks. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates depending on the ultimate extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remaining acreage from the former WildWater Kingdom, a separately gated outdoor water park near Cleveland in Aurora, Ohio, was recorded within "Other Assets" in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets ($2.1 million as of December 31, 2020 and $9.0 million as of June 28, 2020). All remaining acreage from this property was sold during the second quarter of 2021.
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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets: Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including trade names, are reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. During the first six months of 2021, we concluded indicators of impairment did not exist. We based our conclusion on our financial performance projections, as well as an updated analysis of macroeconomic and industry-specific conditions. During the first quarter of 2020 and due to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. We concluded the estimated fair value of goodwill at the Schlitterbahn parks and Dorney Park reporting units, and the estimated fair value of the Schlitterbahn trade name no longer exceeded their carrying values. Therefore, we recorded a $73.6 million, $6.8 million and $7.9 million impairment of goodwill at the Schlitterbahn parks, goodwill at Dorney Park, and the Schlitterbahn trade name, respectively, during the first quarter of 2020. The impairment charges were equal to the amount by which the carrying amounts exceeded the assets' fair value and were recorded in "Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. The fair value of our reporting units was established using a combination of an income (discounted cash flow) approach and market approach. The income approach used each reporting unit's projection of estimated operating results and discounted cash flows using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflected current market conditions. Estimated operating results were established using our best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in revenues and costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures, the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks, and the related anticipated demand upon re-opening our parks. Other significant estimates and assumptions included terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. The market approach estimated fair value by applying cash flow multiples to each reporting unit's operating performance. The multiples were derived from comparable publicly traded companies with similar operating and investment characteristics of the reporting units. The impairment charges recognized were for the amount by which the reporting unit's carrying amount exceeded its fair value. Our indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of trade names. The fair value of our trade names was calculated using a relief-from-royalty model. The impairment charges recognized were for the amount by which the trade name's carrying amount exceeded its fair value. Management made significant estimates calculating the fair value of our reporting units and trade names. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates depending on the ultimate extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the six months ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020 were:
As of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020, other intangible assets consisted of the following:
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Long-Term Debt | Long-Term Debt: Long-term debt as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020 consisted of the following:
(1) The average interest rates do not reflect the effect of interest rate swap agreements (see Note 7). Term Debt and Revolving Credit Facilities In April 2017, we amended and restated our existing credit agreement (the "2017 Credit Agreement") which includes our senior secured term loan facility and senior secured revolving credit facility. The $750 million senior secured term loan facility under the 2017 Credit Agreement matures on April 15, 2024 and, following an amendment in March 2018, bears interest at London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 175 basis points (bps). The pricing terms for the amendment reflected $0.9 million of Original Issue Discount ("OID"). In April 2020, as a result of the anticipated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we further amended the 2017 Credit Agreement (the "Second Amendment") to suspend and revise certain financial covenants, and to adjust the interest rate on and reflect additional commitments and capacity for our revolving credit facility. In conjunction with the Second Amendment, we prepaid $463.3 million of our outstanding senior secured term loan facility. Following the prepayment, we do not have any required remaining scheduled quarterly payments on our senior secured term loan facility. In September 2020, in response to the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we further amended the 2017 Credit Agreement (subsequently referred to as the "Third Amended 2017 Credit Agreement" or "Third Amendment") to further suspend and revise certain of the financial covenants and extend the maturity of and adjust the terms that apply to a portion of our senior secured revolving credit facility. The facilities provided under the Third Amended 2017 Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Partnership. In connection with the Second Amendment, we received additional commitments under the U.S. senior secured revolving credit facility of $100 million bringing our total senior secured revolving credit facility capacity under the 2017 Credit Agreement to $375 million with a Canadian sub-limit of $15 million. Senior secured revolving credit facility borrowings following the Second Amendment bore interest at LIBOR plus 300 bps or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") plus 200 bps and required the payment of a 37.5 bps commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility was scheduled to mature in April 2022 under the Second Amendment. In September 2020, the Third Amendment extended the maturity date of $300 million of the $375 million senior secured revolving credit facility to December 2023 (which portion of the facility is subsequently referred to as the "2023 Revolving Credit Facility Capacity"). Under the Third Amendment, the 2023 Revolving Credit Facility Capacity bears interest at LIBOR plus 350 bps or CDOR plus 250 bps and requires the payment of a 62.5 bps commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the 2023 Revolving Credit Facility Capacity, in each case without any step-downs. The terms of the remaining $75 million available under the senior secured revolving credit facility remain unchanged from the Second Amendment. Prior to the Second Amendment and Third Amendment, our senior secured revolving credit facility had a combined limit of $275 million with a Canadian sub-limit of $15 million and bore interest at LIBOR or CDOR plus 200 bps. The Third Amended 2017 Credit Agreement also provides for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. As of June 27, 2021, no borrowings were outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Notes In April 2020, as a result of the anticipated effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and in connection with the Second Amendment, we issued $1.0 billion of 5.500% senior secured notes due 2025 ("2025 senior notes") in a private placement. The 2025 senior notes and the related guarantees are secured by first-priority liens on the issuers' and the guarantors' assets that secure all the obligations under our credit facilities. The net proceeds from the offering of the 2025 senior notes were used to repay $463.3 million of our then-outstanding senior secured term loan facility. The remaining amount is to be used for general corporate and working capital purposes, including fees and expenses related to the transaction. The 2025 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in May and November, with the principal due in full on May 1, 2025. Prior to May 1, 2022, up to 35% of the 2025 senior notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.500% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The 2025 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to May 1, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the 2025 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. In June 2014, we issued $450 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2024 ("2024 senior notes"). The 2024 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in June and December, with the principal due in full on June 1, 2024. The 2024 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. In April 2017, we issued $500 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2027 ("2027 senior notes"). The 2027 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in April and October, with the principal due in full on April 15, 2027. The 2027 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the 2027 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. In June 2019, we issued $500 million of 5.250% senior unsecured notes due 2029 ("2029 senior notes"). The 2029 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in January and July, with the principal due in full on July 15, 2029. Prior to July 15, 2022, up to 35% of the 2029 senior notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.250% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The 2029 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to July 15, 2024 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the 2029 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. In October 2020, in response to the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, we issued $300 million of 6.500% senior unsecured notes due 2028 ("2028 senior notes"). The net proceeds from the offering of the 2028 senior notes is to be used for general corporate and working capital purposes, including fees and expenses related to the transaction. The 2028 senior notes pay interest semi-annually in April and October with the principal due in full on October 1, 2028. Prior to October 1, 2023, up to 35% of the 2028 senior notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 106.500% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any. The 2028 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to October 1, 2023 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the 2028 senior notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. As market conditions warrant, we may from time to time repurchase our outstanding debt securities in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer, exchange offer or otherwise. Covenants The Third Amended 2017 Credit Agreement includes: (i) a Senior Secured Leverage Ratio of 4.50x Total First Lien Senior Secured Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA starting with the first quarter of 2022, which will step down to 4.00x in the second quarter of 2023 and which will step down further to 3.75x in the third quarter of 2023, with the covenant calculations for the first, second, and third quarters in 2022 to include Consolidated EBITDA from the second, third and fourth quarters of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 in lieu of the Consolidated EBITDA for the corresponding quarters in 2021 ("Deemed EBITDA Quarters"); (ii) a requirement that we maintain a minimum liquidity level of at least $125 million, tested at all times, until the earlier of December 31, 2022 or the termination of the Additional Restrictions Period (which generally includes the period from the effective date of the Second Amendment until the delivery of the compliance certificate for the fourth quarter of 2022); and (iii) a suspension of certain restricted payments, including partnership distributions, under the Third Amended 2017 Credit Agreement until the termination of the Additional Restrictions Period. We may terminate the Additional Restrictions Period prior to December 31, 2022 by achieving compliance with the Senior Secured Leverage Ratio covenant as of the end of a fiscal quarter without giving effect to Deemed EBITDA Quarters for any fiscal quarter. As of June 27, 2021, we were in compliance with the applicable financial covenants under the Third Amended 2017 Credit Agreement. Our fixed rate note agreements include Restricted Payment provisions, which could limit our ability to pay partnership distributions. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 2024 senior notes, which includes the most restrictive of these Restricted Payments provisions under our fixed rate note agreements, if our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio is greater than 5.00x, we can still make Restricted Payments of $60 million annually so long as no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing. If our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio is less than or equal to 5.00x, we can make Restricted Payments up to our Restricted Payment pool. Our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio was greater than 5.00x as of June 27, 2021.
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Derivative Financial Instruments | Derivative Financial Instruments: Derivative financial instruments are used within our overall risk management program to manage certain interest rate and foreign currency risks. By utilizing a derivative instrument to hedge exposure to LIBOR rate changes, we are exposed to counterparty credit risk, in particular the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. To mitigate this risk, hedging instruments are placed with a counterparty that we believe poses minimal credit risk. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. We have four interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $500 million that convert one-month variable rate LIBOR to a fixed rate of 2.88% through December 31, 2023. This results in a 4.63% fixed interest rate for borrowings under our senior secured term loan facility after the impact of interest rate swap agreements. As of June 28, 2020, we had four additional interest rate swap agreements that matured on December 31, 2020 and converted the same notional amount of one-month variable rate LIBOR to a fixed rate of 2.64%. None of the interest rate swap agreements are designated as hedging instruments. The fair market value of our swap portfolio, including the location within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, for the periods presented were as follows:
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Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements: The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020 on a recurring basis as well as the fair values of other financial instruments, including their locations within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
(1)As of June 28, 2020, $7.3 million of the fair value of our swap portfolio was classified as current and recorded in "Other accrued liabilities". (2)Carrying values of long-term debt balances are before reductions for debt issuance costs and original issue discount of $53.5 million, $60.0 million, and $53.7 million as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020, respectively. (3)The 2028 senior notes were based on Level 1 inputs as of June 27, 2021 and Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2020. Fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are determined using significant inputs, including the LIBOR forward curves, which are considered Level 2 observable market inputs. Due to the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our expected future operating results, we tested our long-lived assets, goodwill, and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the first quarter of 2020. We concluded the estimated fair value of goodwill and long-lived assets at the Schlitterbahn parks reporting unit and the Schlitterbahn trade name, and the estimated fair value of goodwill at the Dorney Park reporting unit no longer exceeded their carrying values. Therefore, as of March 29, 2020, these assets were measured at fair value. We recorded a $2.7 million, $73.6 million and $7.9 million impairment charge to long-lived assets, goodwill and the trade name at the Schlitterbahn parks, respectively, and a $6.8 million impairment charge to goodwill at Dorney Park during the first quarter of 2020. The long-lived asset impairment charge was recorded in "Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets", and the goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges were recorded in "Loss on impairment of goodwill and other intangibles" within the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The fair value determination for our long-lived assets, reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets included numerous assumptions based on Level 3 inputs. The fair value of our long-lived assets was determined using a real and personal property appraisal of which the principal assumptions included the principal market and market participants upon sale. The primary assumptions used to determine the fair value of our reporting units included growth rates in revenues and costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and cash expenditures, the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks, the related anticipated demand upon re-opening our parks, terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures, changes in future capital requirements, and a weighted-average cost of capital that reflected current market conditions. The fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets was determined using a relief-from-royalty method of which the principal assumptions included royalty rates, growth rates in revenues, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, the anticipated time frame to re-open our parks, the related anticipated demand upon re-opening our parks, terminal value growth rates, and a discount rate based on a weighted-average cost of capital that reflected current market conditions. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, revolving credit loans, accounts receivable, current portion of term debt, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. There were no assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020 or June 28, 2020.
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Loss per Unit | Loss per Unit: Net loss per limited partner unit was calculated based on the following unit amounts:
There were approximately 0.4 million and 0.3 million potentially dilutive units excluded from the computation of diluted loss per limited partner unit for the three months ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss in each period. There were approximately 0.5 million and 0.4 million potentially dilutive units excluded for the six months ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, respectively, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss in each period.
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Income and Partnership Taxes | Income and Partnership Taxes: We are subject to publicly traded partnership tax (PTP tax) on certain partnership level gross income (net revenues less cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues), state and local income taxes on partnership income, U.S. federal, state and local income taxes on income from our corporate subsidiaries and foreign income taxes on our foreign subsidiary. As such, the total provision (benefit) for taxes includes amounts for the PTP gross income tax and federal, state, local and foreign income taxes. Under applicable accounting rules, the total provision (benefit) for income taxes includes the amount of taxes payable for the current year and the impact of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which represents future tax consequences of events that are recognized in different periods in the financial statements than for tax purposes. The total tax provision (benefit) for interim periods is determined by applying an estimated annual effective tax rate to the applicable quarterly income (loss). Our consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate primarily due to state, local and foreign income taxes, certain partnership level income not being subject to federal tax and beneficial rate differences on loss carry backs allowed by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act resulted in various changes to the U.S. tax law, including, among other things, allowing net operating losses arising in tax years 2018 through 2020 to be carried back to the preceding five taxable years and removing the limitation that such losses only offset 80% of taxable income. As a result of these changes, we expect to recognize two benefits. First, we expect to carry back tax year 2020 losses incurred by our corporate subsidiaries, which will result in the refund of a portion of federal income taxes paid during the carryback period of approximately $78.6 million. Second, as of June 27, 2021, the annual effective tax rate included a net benefit of $6.1 million from carrying back the projected tax year 2020 losses of the corporate subsidiaries. This tax benefit represents an estimated incremental benefit of tax loss carrybacks for periods when the federal income tax rate was greater than the current 21% rate. The overall benefit of the carryback of losses was decreased by $7.2 million for a projected valuation allowance on foreign tax credits originally utilized during the carryback period which would be released as a result of the loss carryback but which are not expected to be utilized. As of June 27, 2021, $78.6 million in tax refunds attributable to the net operating loss in tax year 2020 being carried back to prior years in the United States, and an additional $15.3 million in tax refunds attributable to the net operating loss of our Canadian corporate subsidiary being carried back to prior years in Canada, were recorded within "Current income tax receivable" in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. We anticipate receiving these tax refunds in the fourth quarter of 2021. Additional benefits from the CARES Act included an $8.2 million deferral of the employer's share of Social Security taxes due in 50% increments in the fourth quarter of 2021 and the fourth quarter of 2022. As of June 27, 2021, the current portion was recorded in "Accrued salaries, wages and benefits" and the non-current portion was recorded in "Other Liabilities" within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. Unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, were not material in any period presented. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense.
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Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Adopted And New Accounting Pronouncements | Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes ("ASU 2019-12"). ASU 2019-12 simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing specific exceptions and clarifying and amending existing guidance under Topic 740, Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2020 and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, but all amendments must be adopted in the same period. The allowable adoption methods differ under the various amendments. We adopted ASU 2019-12 as of January 1, 2021. The standard did not have an effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. New Accounting Pronouncements In March 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-04, Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ("ASU 2020-04"). ASU 2020-04 provides optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. ASU 2020-04 is effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. We are in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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Schedule of Unusual or Infrequent Items, or Both | As a result, we estimated the following working capital amounts would be realized greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, and these amounts were classified as non-current within the prior year quarterly period unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet:
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Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue | The following table presents net revenues disaggregated by revenues generated within the parks and revenues generated from out-of-park operations less amounts remitted to outside parties under concessionaire arrangements for the periods presented. The amounts are not comparable due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Schedule of Changes in Partnership's Carrying Value of Goodwill | Changes in the carrying value of goodwill for the six months ended June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020 were:
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Schedule of Partnership's Other Intangible Assets | As of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020, other intangible assets consisted of the following:
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Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments | Long-term debt as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020 consisted of the following:
(1) The average interest rates do not reflect the effect of interest rate swap agreements (see Note 7).
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Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet | The fair market value of our swap portfolio, including the location within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, for the periods presented were as follows:
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Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis | The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020 on a recurring basis as well as the fair values of other financial instruments, including their locations within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets:
(1)As of June 28, 2020, $7.3 million of the fair value of our swap portfolio was classified as current and recorded in "Other accrued liabilities". (2)Carrying values of long-term debt balances are before reductions for debt issuance costs and original issue discount of $53.5 million, $60.0 million, and $53.7 million as of June 27, 2021, December 31, 2020, and June 28, 2020, respectively. (3)The 2028 senior notes were based on Level 1 inputs as of June 27, 2021 and Level 2 inputs as of December 31, 2020.
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Schedule of Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit | Net loss per limited partner unit was calculated based on the following unit amounts:
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Number of properties in operation | property | 10 | ||
Number of properties | property | 13 | ||
Non-current deferred revenue | $ | $ 16,061 | $ 10,508 | $ 97,649 |
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Non-current deferred revenue | $ | $ 5,800 |
Description of the Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Reclassifications Due to Covid-19 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
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Receivables | $ 52,259 | $ 34,445 | $ 41,822 | |
Inventories | 46,983 | 47,479 | 45,580 | |
Other current assets | 40,298 | 26,747 | 22,515 | |
Deferred revenue | $ 275,506 | $ 183,400 | $ 183,354 | 103,834 |
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Receivables | 8,663 | |||
Inventories | 9,159 | |||
Other current assets | 763 | |||
Other current assets, excluding cash and cash equivalents | 18,585 | |||
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Deferred revenue | $ 88,579 |
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Number of properties owned and operated | 13 |
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Operating period | 130 days |
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Operating period | 140 days |
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Concessionaire remittance | $ (7,362) | $ (194) | $ (7,767) | $ (1,677) |
Net revenues | 224,137 | 6,586 | 233,879 | 60,221 |
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Revenue from contract with customer | 190,666 | 1,217 | 190,666 | 44,244 |
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Revenue from contract with customer | $ 40,833 | $ 5,563 | $ 50,980 | $ 17,654 |
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Assets held-for-sale | $ 2.1 | $ 9.0 | |
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Impairment of long-lived assets | $ 2.7 |
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Goodwill, impairment loss | $ 80,331 | |
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Goodwill, impairment loss | $ 6,800 | |
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Goodwill, impairment loss | 73,600 | |
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Impairment of intangible assets | $ 7,900 |
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Goodwill (net), beginning of period | $ 266,961 | $ 359,654 |
Impairment | (80,331) | |
Foreign currency translation | 2,232 | (3,085) |
Goodwill (net), end of period | $ 269,193 | $ 276,238 |
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Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |||
Accumulated Amortization | $ (3,463) | $ (3,425) | $ (3,133) |
Total other intangible assets, gross carrying amount | 54,214 | 53,713 | 54,969 |
Total other intangible assets, net carrying value | 50,751 | 50,288 | 51,836 |
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Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |||
License / franchise agreements | 4,263 | 4,259 | 4,256 |
Accumulated Amortization | (3,463) | (3,425) | (3,133) |
Net Carrying Value | 800 | 834 | 1,123 |
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Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |||
Carrying Amount/Value | $ 49,951 | $ 49,454 | $ 50,713 |
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Number of derivative instruments | contract | 4 | ||
Derivative, amount of hedged item | $ | $ 500,000,000 | ||
Derivative, forward interest rate | 2.88% | ||
Interest Rate Swap at 4.63% | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Derivative, forward interest rate | 4.63% | ||
Interest Rate Swap at 2.64% | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Number of derivative instruments | contract | 4 | ||
Derivative, amount of hedged item | $ | $ 500,000,000 | ||
Derivative, forward interest rate | 2.64% | ||
Forward Starting Interest Rate Swap | |||
Derivative [Line Items] | |||
Number of derivative instruments | interest_rate_swap_agreement | 0 |
Derivative Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
Jun. 27, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
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Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |||
Derivative liability | $ (31,690) | $ (39,086) | $ (37,247) |
Interest Rate Swaps | Not Designated As Hedging | |||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |||
Derivative liability | (31,690) | (39,086) | (44,575) |
Other accrued liabilities | Interest Rate Swaps | Not Designated As Hedging | |||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |||
Derivative liability | 0 | 0 | (7,328) |
Derivative Liability | Interest Rate Swaps | Not Designated As Hedging | |||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |||
Derivative liability | $ (31,690) | $ (39,086) | $ (37,247) |
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended |
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Mar. 29, 2020 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
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Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, impairment loss | $ 80,331 | |
Dorney Park | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, impairment loss | $ 6,800 | |
Schlitterbahn | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 2,700 | |
Goodwill, impairment loss | 73,600 | |
Schlitterbahn | Trade names | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Impairment of intangible assets | $ 7,900 |
Loss per Unit - Schedule of Net Income (Loss) Per Limited Partner Unit (Details) - $ / shares shares in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 27, 2021 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
Jun. 27, 2021 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
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Earnings Per Unit [Abstract] | ||||
Basic weighted average units outstanding (in shares) | 56,622 | 56,494 | 56,588 | 56,455 |
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding (in shares) | 56,622 | 56,494 | 56,588 | 56,455 |
Net loss per unit - basic (in dollars per share) | $ (1.04) | $ (2.35) | $ (2.99) | $ (6.17) |
Net loss per unit - diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (1.04) | $ (2.35) | $ (2.99) | $ (6.17) |
Loss per Unit - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 27, 2021 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
Jun. 27, 2021 |
Jun. 28, 2020 |
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Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||
Computation of earnings per share, amount | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Income and Partnership Taxes (Details) $ in Millions |
6 Months Ended |
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Jun. 27, 2021
USD ($)
| |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income taxes receivable, CARES Act | $ 78.6 |
Income tax benefit, carry back, CARES Act | 6.1 |
Change in deferred tax assets valuation allowance, CARES Act | 7.2 |
Additional income taxes receivable | 15.3 |
Deferred employer's share of social security taxes due to CARES Act | $ 8.2 |
Taxes due in increments | 50.00% |
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