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Get filing alertsMaui Land & Pineapple agrees to sell ~12 acres in Kapalua for up to
Filed June 2, 2026 · Period ending May 27, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Company entered agreement to sell 8.8 acres plus up to 3.5 additional acres in Kapalua, Maui to DC Kapalua 1 Property for $10M base price, with potential total proceeds reaching if all additional acreage is purchased.
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Sale is contingent on 90-day buyer due diligence and subsequent government approvals; either party can terminate if approvals aren't secured, and buyer can walk away during due diligence with full deposit refund.
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Deal includes trademark license to buyer, leaseback of new retail space to company, and amenity access for club members, creating ongoing operational ties between the parties post-sale.
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Earnest money deposits become progressively nonrefundable after acceptance date, but company has limited downside protection during initial 90-day period when buyer can exit without penalty.
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Summary
Maui Land & Pineapple has agreed to sell approximately 12 acres of prime Kapalua resort property for up to, representing a significant monetization of real estate assets. The base deal covers 8.8 acres for $10 million, with an option for the buyer to purchase up to 3.5 additional acres at roughly $1.14 million per acre.
This transaction could provide meaningful cash proceeds for a company that has been managing its land holdings in Hawaii's competitive resort market. However, investors should note this deal is far from certain. The buyer has a 90-day due diligence window to walk away with no penalty and full deposit refund, followed by a governmental approval phase where either party can terminate if permits aren't secured.
The agreement also includes unusual elements like a trademark license and a leaseback arrangement where MLP will rent retail space from the buyer, suggesting the company plans to maintain a commercial presence in the area. Watch for updates on whether the buyer delivers an acceptance notice after the 90-day due diligence period ends in late August 2026. That milestone will signal whether this transaction is likely to close or if the buyer intends to walk away. Any disclosure about the buyer's planned development could also shed light on the future character of this Kapalua property.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 1.01 — Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Maui Land & Pineapple agreed to sell ~12 acres in Kapalua, Hawaii for $10M+ to DC Kapalua 1 Property, subject to 90-day due diligence.
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The purchase price is $10,000,000 for Lot 2-D, plus an additional cost of $1,138,565 per acre of the Additional Land.
The base purchase price is $10 million for the 8.783-acre parcel, with potential additional proceeds of up to if all 3.5 additional acres are sold at $1,138,565 per acre. Total potential proceeds could reach approximately.
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The terms of the Purchase Agreement include a 90-day due diligence period (the “Due Diligence Period”) during which time Buyer shall determine whether the Property is suitable for its planned development. Before the end of the Due Diligence Period, Buyer shall notify the Company in writing (the “Acceptance Notice”) of its acceptance of the condition of the Property (the “Acceptance Date”). Following the delivery of the Acceptance Notice, Buyer shall pursue all governmental approvals required for its planned development of the Property. If the required approvals are not secured, either party may terminate the Purchase Agreement.
The transaction is subject to a 90-day due diligence period and subsequent governmental approval requirements. Either party can terminate if approvals are not secured, meaning the sale is not yet certain to close. The buyer can also walk away during due diligence without penalty.
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In addition to the sale of the Property, the Purchase Agreement provides for (i) a non-exclusive license to use certain trademarks held by the Company, (ii) a master lease from the Buyer to Company of new street front retail space in Kapalua Village, and (iii) access to certain amenities provided by Buyer to Kapalua Club members.
Beyond the land sale, the agreement includes a trademark license allowing the buyer to use company trademarks, a leaseback arrangement where the company will lease retail space from the buyer, and amenity access provisions for club members. These elements suggest ongoing operational ties between the parties after the sale.
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The Purchase Agreement requires Buyer to make customary earnest money deposits to escrow, portions of which become nonrefundable based on the amount of time elapsed from the Acceptance Date. If Buyer terminates the Purchase Agreement or fails to deliver the Acceptance Notice before the Due Diligence Period expires, all deposits will be refunded to Buyer.
The buyer must make earnest money deposits that become progressively nonrefundable after the acceptance date. However, if the buyer terminates during the 90-day due diligence period or doesn't accept the property, all deposits are fully refundable, limiting the company's downside protection during the initial phase.
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