RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. filed a current report on August 4, 2026, announcing that stockholders of record have until 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 18, 2026, to elect the form of consideration they wish to receive in connection with the pending acquisition of RE/MAX by The Real Brokerage Inc.

Key Highlights

  • Election deadline: Holders of RE/MAX Class A common stock of record must submit their consideration election by 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 18, 2026.
  • Earlier deadline possible: Stockholders holding shares through a bank, broker, or other nominee may face an earlier election deadline set by that intermediary.
  • Joint announcement: RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. and The Real Brokerage Inc. jointly issued a press release on August 4, 2026, disclosing the election deadline.
  • Pending transaction: The filing references a pending acquisition of RE/MAX by Real, governed by a Merger Agreement.
  • Forward-looking statements: The filing contains forward-looking statements that the company identifies as subject to risks and uncertainties, including the ability to consummate the transaction and obtain required regulatory and shareholder approvals.

RE/MAX Stockholders Face August 18 Deadline to Choose Merger Consideration Form

According to the filing, RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) and The Real Brokerage Inc. issued a joint press release on August 4, 2026, notifying holders of RE/MAX Class A common stock of an upcoming election deadline. Stockholders of record must elect the form of consideration they wish to receive in connection with the pending acquisition of RE/MAX by Real no later than 5:00 p.m. New York City time on August 18, 2026.

The filing notes that stockholders who hold shares indirectly through a bank, broker, or other nominee "may be subject to an earlier election deadline in accordance with the instructions of their bank, broker or other nominee." The filing does not specify the forms of consideration available for election; that information is contained in the attached press release, which is incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1.

The filing was made under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and was also filed as a written communication pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act. The filing includes an extensive cautionary disclosure identifying risk factors associated with the proposed transaction, including the ability of the parties to obtain regulatory approvals, the risk that closing conditions may not be satisfied, potential adverse effects on agent and franchisee retention, and integration-related risks. These statements are characterized by the company as forward-looking and subject to its cautionary language.

What Was Disclosed

RE/MAX Holdings disclosed the August 18, 2026, deadline for stockholders of record to elect their preferred form of merger consideration in connection with The Real Brokerage Inc.'s pending acquisition, with a note that intermediary-held shares may carry an earlier deadline.