Exclusive-Blackstone, Donerail among final bidders for yacht retailer MarineMax, sources say

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    "url": "https://95kqds.com/2026/07/24/exclusive-blackstone-donerail-among-final-bidders-for-yacht-retailer-marinemax-sources-say/",
    "title": "Exclusive-Blackstone, Donerail among final bidders for yacht retailer MarineMax, sources say - 95 KQDS",
    "excerpt": "By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK, July 24 (Reuters) – Investment firms Blackstone and Donerail are among the final bidders to acquire MarineMax, two people familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the recreational ​yacht retailer explores selling itself. The two, as well as private ‌equity firm Centerbridge, are in the final round of bidding for the Clearwater, Florida-headquartered company, said the sources who are not permitted to discuss private deliberations. MarineMax, which has a market value of around $725 million, caters to a wealthy clientele through its 65 ‌marinas and ​storage locations and 70 dealerships, mostly in ⁠the U.S. It has attracted ⁠significant interest at a time the marina business has become a popular investment area. Donerail began pushing MarineMax to sell itself or replace its chief executive officer last year, intensifying pressure on the company after Levin ​Capital in 2024 urged management and the board to evaluate strategic alternatives. Representatives for MarineMax, Blackstone, and Donerail declined to comment. A representative for ⁠Centerbridge did not immediately respond to a ⁠comment request. The company has made some changes aimed at ​addressing concerns of disgruntled investors, including replacing board directors, but has never publicly ​acknowledged running a sales process including on Thursday when it ‌reported quarterly earnings...",
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