Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated×2Originally published 10 August 2026Updated 10 August 2026
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Blackstone Reaches Definitive Deal to Acquire MarineMax for $53 Per Share

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Key Facts

1Blackstone-owned Safe Harbor Marinas is nearing a deal to acquire MarineMax.
2The potential acquisition deal is valued at approximately $1.5 billion.

In a significant consolidation within the maritime leisure sector, Blackstone-owned Safe Harbor Marinas has reached a definitive agreement to acquire MarineMax. Under the terms of the deal, Safe Harbor will purchase all issued and outstanding shares of MarineMax common stock for $53.00 per share in cash. This announcement marks the formalization of the transaction, moving beyond the preliminary discussions reported earlier.

The all-cash acquisition is designed to integrate MarineMax’s extensive dealership and service network into Safe Harbor’s global marina operations. Per market data, the confirmed price of $53.00 per share provides a clear valuation benchmark for the transaction. This move underscores Blackstone Infrastructure’s strategy to scale its presence in high-barrier service industries through direct equity investments.

Blackstone (BX) shares closed at $137.13 on August 07, 2026, with investors now shifting focus to the execution phase of this definitive agreement. Looking ahead, market participants are monitoring the economic calendar for upcoming U.S. Factory Orders data, following a previous 0.3% decline, to gauge the broader industrial sentiment as this major acquisition moves toward closure.