CBIZ, Inc. — Form 8-K
Filed October 19, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 92/100
What the filing says
On July 29, 2026, CBIZ entered a definitive merger agreement with Grant Thornton (backed by New Mountain Capital) to be acquired in an all-cash transaction valued at $5.0 billion, or $55.00 per share. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory clearance. Following completion, CBIZ will become a private company and delist from the NYSE. Q3 2026 results showed revenue of $702M (+1.2% YoY), net income of $47M (+56.7%), and adjusted EBITDA of $132M (+6.3%).
Why this rating
Transformational M&A: $5.0B deal valued 32% above market cap (~$3.8B). Business-changing exit event for public shareholders; definitive agreement removes uncertainty. Deal size is material relative to company scale.
Price action (we called it positive)
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