SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Securityholder approval moves Real and RE/MAX Holdings closer to creating Real REMAX Group, a leading technology-enabled global real estate platform built on decades of trust and innovation
MIAMI and DENVER – The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) (“Real”), a leading technology-powered real estate brokerage, and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) (“RE/MAX Holdings”), the parent company of RE/MAX, LLC (“REMAX”), one of the world’s leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, announced that securityholders of both companies approved Real’s proposed acquisition of RE/MAX Holdings at their respective special meetings of securityholders held today.
Upon closing, the combined company will operate as Real REMAX Group, a holding company that brings together Real’s technology-powered brokerage platform and entrepreneurial community with REMAX’s iconic global brand and franchise network.
“We’re grateful for the strong support from securityholders of both companies, and appreciate the confidence this signals in our vision for a more connected, innovative real estate ecosystem,” said Tamir Poleg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Real. “Together, through Real REMAX Group, we’ll have the scale, talent and resources to invest more, build faster and create even greater value for the more than 180,000 real estate professionals who choose our brands, and for the clients they serve.”
Erik Carlson, Chief Executive Officer of RE/MAX Holdings, added, “Today’s vote is an important milestone for REMAX franchise owners and the broader REMAX network. This combination provides the opportunity to strengthen the value for Broker/Owners and their agents while preserving the entrepreneurial culture, local leadership and trusted REMAX brand that have fueled success for more than 50 years.”
The special resolution approving the previously announced arrangement was approved by approximately (i) 99.0% of the votes cast by Real shareholders, and (ii) 98.9% of the votes cast by Real shareholders, optionholders and restricted share unit holders, voting together as a single class. Holders of approximately 78.8% of the voting power of RE/MAX Holdings common stock voted to approve the acquisition. Details of the votes will be available in Real’s Form 6-K and RE/MAX Holdings’ Form 8-K filings, each of which will be filed with the SEC, and Real’s report of voting results which will be filed on SEDAR+.
The transaction remains subject to the satisfaction of specified closing conditions, including obtaining the final order of the Supreme Court of British Columbia approving the arrangement aspects of the transaction. The parties expect the transaction to close shortly after satisfaction of all closing conditions, which is expected to take place in the next couple of weeks.
Upon closing, Real REMAX Group will support more than 180,000 real estate professionals across more than 120 countries and territories. With approximately $2.3 billion in pro forma 2025 revenue and $157 million in Adjusted EBITDA before synergies, the combined company will have the scale and financial strength to invest in technology, AI, education and innovation while continuing to support the distinct brands, business models and communities that have made Real and RE/MAX Holdings leaders in real estate.
About Real
Real (NASDAQ: REAX) is a real estate experience company working to make life’s most complex transaction simpler. The fast-growing company combines essential real estate, mortgage and closing services with powerful technology to deliver a single seamless end-to-end consumer experience, guided by trusted agents. With a presence in all 50 U.S. states and across Canada, Real supports over 36,000 agents who use its digital brokerage platform and tight-knit professional community to power their own forward-thinking businesses.
About RE/MAX Holdings, Inc.
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) is one of the world’s leading franchisors in the real estate industry, franchising real estate brokerages globally under the REMAX® brand, and mortgage brokerages within the U.S. under the Motto® Mortgage brand. REMAX was founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, with an innovative, entrepreneurial culture affording its agents and franchisees the flexibility to operate their businesses with great independence. Now with more than 145,000 agents in nearly 8,500 offices and a presence in more than 120 countries and territories, nobody in the world sells more real estate than REMAX, as measured by total residential transaction sides. Dedicated to innovation and change in the real estate industry, RE/MAX Holdings launched Motto Franchising, LLC, a ground-breaking mortgage brokerage franchisor, in 2016. Motto Mortgage, the first and only national mortgage brokerage franchise brand in the U.S., has offices across more than 40 states.
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