Court Approval Secured for RE/MAX Merger; Closing Expected August 24
REAX sits 70% above its 52-week low of $1.55.
Summary
Real Brokerage received court approval for its $880 million acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings, with closing expected August 24, 2026.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · REAX
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Court Approval Granted
The Supreme Court of British Columbia granted a final order approving the arrangement under the Merger Agreement dated April 26, 2026, as amended June 12, 2026.
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Closing Date Set
The transaction is expected to close on August 24, 2026, subject to satisfaction or waiver of remaining closing conditions.
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Shareholder Approval Already Secured
Real securityholders and RE/MAX stockholders approved the merger at special meetings held August 14, 2026.
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Preliminary Election Results Released
On August 20, 2026, preliminary election results for the $880 million merger were released, showing cash election details.
Analysis · REAX · Real Estate & Construction
The last major regulatory hurdle has been cleared: the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted final approval for the arrangement. With shareholder approval already secured on August 14 and preliminary election results released August 20, the $880 million merger is now expected to close on August 24, 2026. This removes the final uncertainty around the deal's completion and sets a definitive timeline for the combination.
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At the time of this filing, REAX was trading at $2.64 on NASDAQ in the Real Estate & Construction sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $578.7M. The 52-week trading range was $1.55 to $5.41. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.