Dream Finders to Acquire Beazer Homes for $33.50/Share in $2.2B All-Cash Deal
BZH sits 88% above its 52-week low of $17.825.
Summary
Beazer Homes agreed to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes in an all-cash transaction at $33.50 per share, a $2.2 billion enterprise value deal that will create the sixth-largest U.S. homebuilder.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · BZH
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Definitive Merger Agreement Signed
Beazer Homes entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes for $33.50 per share in cash, an enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion.
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Shareholder Consideration
Each Beazer share will be converted into the right to receive $33.50 in cash, representing a premium to the unaffected price. The deal is all-cash, providing immediate liquidity.
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Termination Fee and Deal Protection
Beazer will pay a $31.3 million termination fee if the deal is terminated under specified circumstances, including to accept a superior proposal.
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Equity Award Treatment
All outstanding Beazer equity awards (options, restricted stock, performance awards) will be cashed out at closing based on the $33.50 per share merger consideration.
Analysis · BZH · Real Estate & Construction
Beazer Homes has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Dream Finders Homes for $33.50 per share in cash, a deal valued at approximately $2.2 billion. The transaction, unanimously approved by both boards, represents a significant premium and will create the sixth-largest U.S. homebuilder. The merger agreement includes a $31.3 million termination fee payable by Beazer under certain circumstances and is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The filing also details the treatment of equity awards, a voting agreement where Dream Finders commits its 930,128 shares in favor, and a bylaw amendment adopting exclusive forum provisions. This is a transformative event for Beazer shareholders, providing immediate and certain cash value.
At the time of this filing, BZH was trading at $33.50 on NYSE in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $914.6M. The 52-week trading range was $17.83 to $34.54. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.