Mister Car Wash Shareholders Notified of Additional SEC Disclosures in Take-Private Deal

BFA Law Continues Investigation into Potential Breaches of Fiduciary Duties by Board and Controlling Shareholder

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:07am

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Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP has notified shareholders of Mister Car Wash, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCW) that new details have emerged related to BFA Law's ongoing investigation into the company's board of directors and its controlling stockholder, LGP, for potential breaches of their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with the pending $7 per share take-private sale of Mister Car Wash.

Why it matters

LGP, which owns over 66% of Mister Car Wash's common stock, is the controlling shareholder and has the ability to approve the take-private sale without any further votes from public shareholders. This raises concerns that LGP may be incentivized to execute the deal at an unfairly low price to benefit itself at the expense of minority shareholders.

The details

BFA Law's investigation has identified potential deficiencies in the independence of the special committee members who negotiated the terms of the transaction on behalf of Mister Car Wash. The law firm is also continuing to investigate whether the company conducted a sufficient sales process, including whether it genuinely considered alternative purchasers aside from LGP.

  • On February 18, 2026, Mister Car Wash announced it had agreed to be acquired by LGP for $7.00 per share.
  • On April 3, 2026, Mister Car Wash filed new disclosures with the SEC on Schedule 13E-3 revealing additional details about the transaction.

The players

Mister Car Wash, Inc.

A publicly traded car wash company that has agreed to be acquired by its controlling shareholder, LGP, in a $7.00 per share take-private transaction.

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (LGP)

The largest owner of Mister Car Wash stock, owning over 66% of the company's common stock and serving as the controlling shareholder.

Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP (BFA Law)

A leading international law firm representing plaintiffs in securities class actions and shareholder litigation, conducting an ongoing investigation into Mister Car Wash's board and LGP.

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What they’re saying

“If you are a current holder of Mister Car Wash stock you may have legal options and are encouraged to submit your information to the firm.”

— Adam McCall, Attorney

What’s next

BFA Law is continuing its investigation into whether Mister Car Wash's board and LGP have breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders in connection with the take-private transaction.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential conflicts of interest that can arise when a controlling shareholder seeks to take a public company private, underscoring the importance of independent oversight and a robust sales process to ensure minority shareholders are treated fairly.