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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-239607"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MBC"
cik: "0001941365"
company_name: "MasterBrand, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-05-26T21:08:35+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T21:11:17.138344+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.85
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# MasterBrand receives FTC clearance for American Woodmark merger; close set for May 28

## Summary
- FTC closed its investigation of MasterBrand's proposed merger with American Woodmark on May 22, 2026.
- HSR waiting period has expired; all regulatory antitrust conditions are satisfied.
- MasterBrand expects to close the transaction on or about May 28, 2026, subject to other customary conditions.
- Merger previously announced August 5, 2025; MasterBrand acquiring American Woodmark via merger subsidiary.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-239607
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MBC
- cik: 0001941365
- company_name: MasterBrand, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-05-26T21:08:35+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.85
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941365/000119312526239607/0001193125-26-239607-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1941365/000119312526239607/d261882d8k.htm

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