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MarineMax to be acquired by Safe Harbor for $53 per share in cash

Aug 10, 2026, 7:31 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The deal establishes a concrete $53 cash exit for MarineMax shareholders, with a roughly $1.5B enterprise value and substantial premium to both the prior close and VWAP, creating an immediate price floor for HZO near the offer price on confirmation of financing/regs. Historical analogs show cash-takeover headlines often trigger rapid spikes toward the offer price, barring completion risk.

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MarineMax has signed an all-cash agreement to be bought by Safe Harbor Marinas for about $53 per share, valuing the company at roughly $1.5 billion. The board-led process approved the deal, which would take MarineMax private and delist from the NYSE if regulators and shareholders approve by year-end 2026, with no financing condition.

  • MarineMax to be acquired by Safe Harbor for $53 per share cash.
  • Enterprise value about $1.5 billion; closing expected by end-2026.
  • Premiums: 96% to Jan 30, 2026 close; 110% to 90-day VWAP.
  • Board unanimously approved; requires shareholder and regulatory approvals.
  • If completed, MarineMax becomes private; NYSE listing would be terminated.

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