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- Merger Agreement Operational Restrictions (new) — Interim covenants restrict acquisitions, dividends, share repurchases, and strategic decisions without Real's consent through closing (expected H2 2026).
- Total Leverage Ratio Increase To 3.71:1 (worsened) — TLR rose from 3.58:1 as consolidated EBITDA declined 10.0% to $87.3M, reducing debt capacity for capital returns.
RE/MAX swings to -$4.3M net loss as merger costs, settlement hit Q2 2026 results
Filed August 6, 2026 · Period ending June 30, 2026 · Compared to 10-Q Jul 29, 2025 · ~2 min read
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Net loss of $4.3M in Q2 2026 vs. net income of $4.7M in Q2 2025, driven by $11.5M in merger transaction costs and $8.5M Batton antitrust settlement (recorded Q1 2026).
MD&A: Net Income & Merger Costs verify on EDGAR → -
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Operating income collapsed 89% to $1.5M from $14.0M, reflecting merger costs, revenue pressures from Aspire/Ascend fee model changes, and 5.0% decline in U.S. agent count to 47,170.
MD&A: Operating Income verify on EDGAR → -
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Pending merger with The Real Brokerage Inc. (shareholder vote Aug 14, 2026) imposes operational restrictions on acquisitions, dividends, and share repurchases; $25M termination fee if company accepts superior proposal.
Risk Factors: Merger Agreement verify on EDGAR →
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Figures/quotes linked to EDGAR · Narrative written by AI · Aug 25, 2026 · How we verify