With $2.4bn in debts, US theme park operator Six Flags has become one of the latest victims of the worldwide recession and has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The operator currently has 20 parks, all of which have FECs made up of coin-op machines and all but one of which are operated by Elaut USA.
The FEC operator has, however, restated its commitment and loyalty to Six Flags as an operational partner, with president Neal Rosenberg confirming: "We are proud to be associated with Six Flags. We will continue to do everything we need to do individually and as a company to support and promote Six Flags and to make our shared guest experience an enjoyable and memorable one."
Elaut USA CEO Jack Guarnieri added: "We believe that Six Flags will continue to entertain millions of guests for another 50 years and beyond. The management and employees of Elaut USA remain fully committed to our long and rewarding operational partnership with Six Flags and that relationship is stronger than ever."
Chapter 11 permits the reorganisation under the bankruptcy laws of the US and in most instances the debtor remains in control of its business operations.
