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Mister Car Wash to Go Private in $7-a-Share Deal With Leonard Green & Partners

Leonard Green already holds about 67% of the company, limiting the likelihood of competing offers.

Overview

  • The companies signed a definitive agreement for Leonard Green & Partners to acquire the remaining public shares at $7.00 each, implying a roughly $3.1 billion enterprise value and a 29% premium to the 90-day average price.
  • Closing is targeted for mid-2026, subject to customary regulatory clearances and approval by minority shareholders.
  • Mister Car Wash shares rose about 16% intraday to roughly $6.98–$6.99 following the announcement.
  • Coverage noted that Leonard Green’s controlling stake reduces the chance of a rival bid emerging.
  • Alongside the deal, Mister Car Wash reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $0.11, revenue of $261.2 million up 4% year over year, net income of $20.1 million, and 16 new locations, bringing its footprint to over 500 sites.