---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001590976-26-000010"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MBUU"
cik: "0001590976"
company_name: "MALIBU BOATS, INC."
filed_at: "2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T22:39:57.049250+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Malibu Boats acquires Saxdor Yachts for $175M plus up to $84M earnout

## Summary
- €150M ($175M): €110M cash + 1.52M MBUU shares; earnout up to €71M ($84M) based on 2026-2028 targets.
- Saxdor CY2025 revenue grew ~65% YoY; expected revenue $225-235M for trailing 12 months ending March 31, 2026.
- Expected EBITDA margins 10-11%; transaction at 7.2x estimated EBITDA; immediately accretive to adjusted EBITDA and EPS.
- 3 facilities in Finland/Poland, 800+ employees, 100+ dealers in 50+ countries; $2.5B adventure dayboat market.
- Founder Sakari Mattila continues as Chief Designer; Saxdor operates as MBI subsidiary with brand autonomy.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001590976-26-000010
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MBUU
- cik: 0001590976
- company_name: MALIBU BOATS, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-03-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 2.01, 3.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097626000010/0001590976-26-000010-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097626000010/mbuu-20260302.htm

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## Key facts
- M&A Transactions
  MALIBU BOATS, INC. completed an acquisition involving Saxdor Yachts Oy and the stockholders and option right holders of Saxdor for €150,000,000 or approximately $175,000,000 (closed 2026-03-02).
  - Action: acquisition
  - Counterparty: Saxdor Yachts Oy and the stockholders and option right holders of Saxdor
  - Consideration: €150,000,000 or approximately $175,000,000
  - Closing: 2026-03-02
  source text: $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”). The Cash Consideration was financed through cash on hand and the Company's existing credit facility. The Purchase Price is approximately €150,000,000 or approximately $175,000,000. Additionally, the Purchase Agreement provides for up to €71,250,000, or approximately $84,000,000, in potential earnout payments (the “Earnout
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097626000010/0001590976-26-000010-index.htm
- Material Agreements
  MALIBU BOATS, INC. entered into Securities Purchase Agreement with Saxdor Yachts Oy and the stockholders and option right holders of Saxdor valued at €150,000,000 or approximately $175,000,000 (effective 2026-03-02).
  - Action: entry
  - Agreement: asset purchase
  - Counterparty: Saxdor Yachts Oy and the stockholders and option right holders of Saxdor
  - Value: €150,000,000 or approximately $175,000,000
  - Effective: 2026-03-02
  source text: On March 2, 2026 (the “Closing Date”), Malibu Boats, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Saxdor Yachts Oy, a Finnish limited company (“Saxdor”), and the stockholders and option right holders of Saxdor (the “Sellers”).
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1590976/000159097626000010/0001590976-26-000010-index.htm

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