MarineMax attracts $1B+ in buyout interest
RumorFeb 25, 2026
Blackstone, Centerbridge, TPG, Blue Compass, and Island Capital Group have all expressed interest in acquiring MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) after activist investor Donerail Group offered $35/share. Wells Fargo engaged to evaluate strategic alternatives. Proxy fight ahead of March 3 annual meeting.
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