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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-239617"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AMWD"
cik: "0000794619"
company_name: "AMERICAN WOODMARK CORP"
filed_at: "2026-05-26T21:12:47+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-26T21:15:08.994367+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# FTC clears American Woodmark-MasterBrand merger; expected close May 28, 2026

## Summary
- FTC closed its investigation on May 22, 2026; HSR waiting period expired.
- Merger expected to close on or about May 28, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
- Deal originally announced August 5, 2025 with MasterBrand, Inc.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-239617
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AMWD
- cik: 0000794619
- company_name: AMERICAN WOODMARK CORP
- filed_at: 2026-05-26T21:12:47+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/794619/000119312526239617/0001193125-26-239617-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/794619/000119312526239617/d123227d8k.htm

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