Safe Harbor Marinas announced on August 10, 2026 that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire MarineMax (NYSE: HZO) for $1.3 billion. MarineMax is the target in the transaction.
For current HZO holders, the deal — if completed — would result in them receiving consideration from Safe Harbor Marinas in exchange for their shares. Short sellers face a different dynamic. With 12.2% of HZO's free float currently sold short and around 2.6 million shares borrowed, shorts are exposed to deal-driven price pressure. The cost to borrow sits at just 0.46% annually, meaning borrowing remains cheap for now. Days to cover stands at 6.3, so any rush to close positions would take time to work through the market.
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