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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities

Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.    )

 

 

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SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

 

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  *** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
  Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
 

Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on June 14, 2017.

 

  SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.   Meeting Information
   

Meeting Type:           Annual Meeting

   

For holders as of:      April 18, 2017

   

Date: June 14, 2017      Time: 11:00 AM, EDT

    Location:   

Meeting live via the Internet-please visit seaworld.onlineshareholdermeeting.com.

 

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The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit seaworld.onlineshareholdermeeting.com and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page).

 

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SEAWORLD ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

9205 SOUTH PARK CENTER LOOP

SUITE 400

ORLANDO, FL 32819

 

 

You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.

 

This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).

 

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

    See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
     


  —  Before You Vote  —
 

How to Access the Proxy Materials

 

 

Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:

 

  The Proxy Statement and 2016 Annual Report to Stockholders, which includes the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016
 

 

How to View Online:

 

  Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
 

 

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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:

 

   

1) BY INTERNET:             www.proxyvote.com

   

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Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before June 2, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.

 

 

 

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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods

 

 

Vote By Internet:

 

 

Before The Meeting:

 

 

Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

 

 

During The Meeting:

 

 

Go to seaworld.onlineshareholdermeeting.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow LOGO (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions.

 

 

Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.

 


 

 

 

 

 

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Voting Items

 

 

The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR

the following proposals:

 

1. To elect the four Class I director nominees.

Nominees:

 

  1a. David F. D’Alessandro
  1b. Joel K. Manby
  1c. Judith A. McHale
  1d. Ellen O. Tauscher

 

2. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for 2017.

 

3. Approval, in a non-binding advisory vote, of the compensation paid to the named executive officers.

 

4. Approval of the SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Note: To consider such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting and any adjournments or postponements thereof.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

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