MarineMax attracts buyout interest from Blackstone, TPG, Reuters reports

Blackstone (BX) and Centerbridge Partners are among the private equity firms that have expressed interest in buying MarineMax (HZO) or parts of it, Reuters’ Svea Herbst-Bayliss reports. Blue Compass, investor Island Capital Group and private equity group TPG (TPG) have also expressed interest, sources familiar with the matter say, adding that MarineMax has sent out confidentiality agreements allowing the parties to review documents and receive other information to shape a potential bid. MarineMax said earlier this week that it remains committed to carefully evaluating any credible proposal that could improve shareholder value.