MasterCraft Boat Holdings announced a definitive cash-and-stock deal to acquire Marine Products Corporation for about $232.2 million, combining two leading U.S. recreational boat manufacturers. The transaction brings together a diversified brand portfolio including MasterCraft, Crest, Balise, Chaparral, and Robalo. Marine Products shares fell 16% following the announcement.
Under the terms, Marine Products shareholders will receive $2.43 per share in cash plus 0.232 shares of MasterCraft stock, valuing Marine Products at $7.79 per share based on MasterCraft’s Feb. 4 closing price. The deal values Marine Products at roughly 7.2x expected EBITDA for the twelve months ending June 30, 2026, after adjustments. Post-closing, MasterCraft shareholders will own about 66.5% of the combined company and Marine Products shareholders 33.5%.
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MasterCraft is buying $MPX for $232M ($7.79/share) in cash & stock. MasterCraft will own 66.5% of the combined company. $MCFT management expects that the transaction will be accretive to adjusted EPS in Fiscal 2027.
M&A news:
$MCFT MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. and Marine Products Corporation $MPX Combine, Creating a Diversified Portfolio of Proven Recreational Marine Brands.
Special Committee of BARK retained top-10 financial and legal advisors to evaluate the two buy-out proposal they received at $0.90 and $1.10 in cash.
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Current Stock Price: $9.46
Contracts to trade: $10 MPX Jan 16 2026 Call
Entry: $0.05
Exit: $0.07
ROI: 52%
Hold ~31 days
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