---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-045171"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HZO"
cik: "0001057060"
company_name: "MARINEMAX INC"
filed_at: "2024-04-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-03T21:28:45.008253+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.45
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Mexican authorities seize MarineMax's Cabo Marina assets; operations halted

## Summary
- General Directorate of Ports of Mexico seized Cabo Marina assets on April 11, 2024, and rejected a new concession.
- ASIPONA forced Cabo Marina to cease operations and took control of Port of Cabo San Lucas.
- Cabo Marina had operated the marina for over 20 years; MarineMax believes the seizure is illegal.
- Cabo Marina represented less than 4% of total assets and less than 1% of total revenues as of Sept 30, 2023.
- Company engaged Mexican and U.S. officials to resolve; may pursue legal action if diplomatic efforts fail.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-045171
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HZO
- cik: 0001057060
- company_name: MARINEMAX INC
- filed_at: 2024-04-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.45
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.45
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1057060/000095017024045171/0000950170-24-045171-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1057060/000095017024045171/hzo-20240411.htm

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