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AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · LINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. (LIND)

Lindblad Expeditions buys 60% of White Desert for $61 million, raises 2026 guidance

Positive Impact 4 of 5 m&a Written later

Lindblad Expeditions acquired a 60% controlling interest in White Desert, PNR Airways and Echo Charlie for about $61 million in cash, plus about $6 million for balance-sheet cash, subject to customary true-up adjustments. The company also raised its full-year 2026 revenue, net yield and Adjusted EBITDA guidance to reflect the deal and continued strong performance across the business.

Key points

  • 60% controlling interest in White Desert, PNR Airways and Echo Charlie for about $61 million cash, plus about $6 million for balance-sheet cash
  • Options to buy the remaining equity in two equal tranches, exercisable within 30 days of December 31, 2030 and 2031, priced on the companies' EBITDA at the time
  • Updated 2026 guidance: tour revenues of $850 - $880 million, net yield per available guest night of 5.5% - 6.5%, Adjusted EBITDA of $140 - $148 million
  • CEO Natalya Leahy called the transaction the largest in the company's history

The filing

CompanyLINDBLAD EXPEDITIONS HOLDINGS, INC. (LIND)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECSep 15, 2026, 7:55 AM ET
Accession number0001437749-26-030390

Items reported: 1.01 Material Definitive Agreement7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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