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This excerpt taken from the FUN DEF 14A filed Mar 31, 2009.

Annual Bonus Program

Our cash bonus awards provide a component of compensation that is contingent on the achievement of annual performance objectives and is designed to reward achievement of short-term financial and operational goals. In March of each year, the Compensation Committee determines performance measures for each executive. The performance measures are individualized for each position and individual and may have multiple measures of performance weighted differently. Individual, business unit, management unit and Partnership performance measures may be included. At the same meeting, the Compensation Committee establishes a percentage of base salary that may be earned as a cash bonus for that year. The 2008 target award opportunities for the named executive officers, reflected as a percentage of base salary, were as follows: Kinzel 100%; Falfas 70%; Crage 65%; Decker 60% and Bender 60%.

The bonus amounts awarded to the named executive officers and the percentage of 2008 year end salary represented by that award are as follows:

 

Executive Officer    2008 Cash Bonus    Bonus as Percentage of
2008 Salary
Kinzel    $1,275,000    102%
Falfas    $   446,250      71%
Crage    $   281,755      66%
Decker    $   157,896      61%
Bender    $   155,401      59%

The Compensation Committee has established the following target award opportunities, reflected as a percentage of base salary, for 2009: Kinzel 100%; Falfas 70%; Crage 65%; Decker 60% and Bender 60%. Even if target performance measures are achieved, the Compensation Committee has discretion to decrease or increase the award, but no increase can result in an award in excess of 150% of the award target.

This excerpt taken from the FUN DEF 14A filed Mar 28, 2008.

Annual Bonus Program

Our cash bonus awards, granted pursuant to the 2000 Senior Executive Management Incentive Plan, provide a component of compensation that is contingent on the achievement of performance objectives and is designed to reward achievement of short-term financial and operational goals. In March of each year, the Compensation Committee determines performance measures for each executive. The performance measures are individualized for each position and individual and may have multiple measures of performance weighted differently. Individual, business unit, management unit and Partnership performance measures may be included. At the same meeting, the Compensation Committee establishes a percentage of base salary that may be earned as a cash bonus for that year. For 2007, the target award opportunities for the named executive officers, reflected as a percentage of base salary, were as follows: Kinzel 100%; Falfas 70%; Crage 65%; Decker 60% and Hildebrandt 50%. Even if target performance measures are achieved, the Compensation Committee has discretion to decrease or increase the award, but no increase can result in an award in excess of 150% of the award target.

 

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The bonus amounts awarded to the named executive officers and the percentage of 2007 year end salary represented by that award is as follows:

 

Executive Officer    2007 Cash Bonus   

Bonus as Percentage of

2007 Salary

Kinzel    $1,188,000    99%
Falfas    $   415,800    69%
Crage    $   257,400    64%
Decker    $   148,500    59%
Hildebrandt    $   125,000    47%

Four of the five named executive officers received 99% of their full target award opportunities in 2007, with Mr. Hildebrandt receiving 94% of his full target award. These bonus amounts reflect the level of effort and dedication that the named executive officers exhibited in 2007. Overall, this management team performed at a superior level in 2007 to achieve results for our unitholders, and the bonuses awarded reflect that performance.

The Compensation Committee has established the following target award opportunities, reflected as a percentage of base salary, for 2008: Kinzel 100%; Falfas 70%; Crage 65%; Decker 60% and Hildebrandt 50%.

This excerpt taken from the FUN DEF 14A filed Apr 6, 2007.

Annual Bonus Program

Our cash bonus awards, granted pursuant to the 2000 Senior Executive Management Incentive Plan, provide a component of compensation that is contingent on the achievement of performance objectives and is designed to reward achievement of short-term financial and operational goals. In March of each year, the Compensation Committee determines performance measures for each executive. The performance measures are individualized for each position and individual and may have multiple measures of performance weighted differently. Individual, business unit, management unit and Partnership performance measures may be included. At the same meeting, the Compensation Committee establishes a percentage of base salary that may be earned as a cash bonus for that year. These bonus potentials were adjusted after the acquisition in order to bring total potential direct compensation into market range. For 2006, the target award opportunities for the named executive officers, reflected as a percentage of base salary, were as follows: Kinzel 100%; Falfas 70%; Crage 65%; Bender 60% and Hildebrandt 50%. Even if target performance measures are achieved, the Compensation Committee has discretion to decrease or increase the award, but no increase can result in an award in excess of 150% of the target award.

 

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The bonus amounts awarded to the named executive officers and the percentage of 2006 year end salary represented by that award is as follows:

 

Executive Officer    2006 Cash Bonus    Bonus as Percentage of 2006 Post
Acquisition Salary
Kinzel    $1,200,000    100%
Falfas    $   420,000    70%
Crage    $   260,000    65%
Bender    $   150,000    60%
Hildebrandt    $     86,000    33%

Of the five named executive officers, 4 received their full target award opportunities in 2006. These bonus amounts reflect the level of effort and dedication that the named executive officers exhibited in 2006. The work leading up to the Paramount Parks acquisition required a great deal of diligence, travel and strategic analysis on the part of our management. Following the acquisition and in the midst of the busy summer season, Messrs. Kinzel, Falfas and Crage traveled to each new park to meet employees, assess facilities and begin the important work of integrating the newly acquired parks to maximize the benefits of the acquisition. Similarly, Mr. Bender assumed his new Regional Vice President position and became responsible for an area including Kings Island, Kings Dominion, Worlds of Fun and Carowinds. Overall, this management team performed at a superior level in 2006 to achieve results for our unitholders, and the bonuses awarded reflect that performance.

The Compensation Committee has established the following target award opportunities, reflected as a percentage of base salary, for 2007: Kinzel 100%; Falfas 70%; Crage 65%; Bender 60% and Hildebrandt 50%.

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