Malibu Boats (MBUU) Proxy filing summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
Proxy filing summary
10 Sep, 2026Executive summary
Annual meeting scheduled for November 3, 2026, with record date of September 8, 2026.
Net sales for fiscal 2026 were $914.6 million, gross profit $146.5 million, net income $1.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA $73.9 million.
Completed acquisition of Saxdor and returned $33.9 million to shareholders via stock repurchases.
Net sales per unit increased by 12.2% in fiscal 2026, reflecting a shift to higher-priced, feature-rich boats.
Voting matters and shareholder proposals
Election of two Class I directors for three-year terms.
Ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2027.
Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay).
Amendment to certificate of incorporation regarding director removal, aligning with Delaware law.
Amendment to certificate of incorporation to limit liability of certain officers per recent Delaware law changes.
Board of directors and corporate governance
Board reduced from nine to eight members after Mr. Connolly’s term ends.
All directors except the CEO are independent; all committees are fully independent.
Annual board and committee evaluations are conducted.
Board leadership structure separates CEO and Chair roles.
Board committees: Audit, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, each with defined responsibilities.
Policy prohibits hedging and pledging of company securities, with limited exceptions.
Latest events from Malibu Boats
- Registers up to $300M in securities for growth, acquisitions, and secondary stockholder sales.MBUU
Registration filing - Q4 net sales and EBITDA surged, setting up for FY27 growth and Saxdor-driven expansion.MBUU
Q4 2026 - Net sales rose 3.1% to $235.7M, but profit margins fell as costs increased and unit volumes declined.MBUU
Q3 2026 - Acquisition of a fast-growing European boat brand accelerates global reach and boosts earnings.MBUU
M&A announcement - Q2 sales fell 5.8% to $188.6M; free cash flow enabled $21M in share buybacks.MBUU
Q2 2026 - Growth strategy targets $1.5B revenue, 20% margins, and market share gains through innovation and integration.MBUU
Investor Day 2025 - Net sales dropped 32.9% to $171.6M, but margin recovery is expected in fiscal 2025.MBUU
Q1 2025 - Sales and profits fell sharply, but cash flow and debt repayment signal resilience.MBUU
Q4 2024 - Q3 FY2025 net sales and income surged, but full-year guidance was lowered amid retail headwinds.MBUU
Q3 2025