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Tennessee elected officials visit with Malibu Boats

Last week, Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN-02), Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally (R), and State Representative Lowell Russell (R-21) visited Malibu Boats’ manufacturing facility in Loudon, Tenn. where they met with employees, discussed pressing issues facing the recreational boating industry, and experienced the boat manufacturing process firsthand. “I really appreciate Jack taking the time to show us around the plant so we ...

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Malibu reports results for Q2 FY 2019

Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended Dec. 31, 2018. Highlights for Q2 of fiscal year 2019 include: Net sales increased 45 percent to $165.8 million compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. Unit volume increased 18.2 percent to 1,760 boats compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. Net ...

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Malibu reports strong growth for Q1 Fiscal 2019

Malibu Boats, Inc. recently announced its financial results for the first quarter ended Sep. 30, 2018. “Fiscal year 2019 started strong, with our first quarter results delivering robust growth and increasing profitability. Demand for our product continues to be record setting,” Jack Springer, Chief Executive Officer of Malibu Boats, Inc. said. “We also continue to strive to be the most efficient ...

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Malibu completes acquisition of Pursuit Boats

Malibu Boats, Inc. has closed on its acquisition of Pursuit Boats from S2 Yachts. Total consideration for the transaction is $100 million. The transaction was paid with $50 million of cash on hand and $50 million of borrowings under an incremental revolving credit facility that was added to Malibu’s existing credit facility. “As a leader in the saltwater outboard fishing ...

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Malibu enters agreement to acquire Pursuit Boats

Malibu Boats, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with S2 Yachts, Inc. (S2) to acquire the assets of Pursuit Boats for a total consideration of $100 million. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth calendar quarter of 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. Malibu will fund the transaction with cash on hand and ...

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Everybody’s gone surfin’…

As the Beach Boys predicted in 1963, everybody’s gone surfin’. But not at the beach – today’s surfers are mostly found playing behind boats. With affordable surf boats and high-end tow boats appealing to a wider range of buyers than ever, the watersports category has never been stronger. Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys must be feeling more than a ...

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Malibu Boats, Inc. announces 2Q Fiscal 2018 results

Malibu Boats, Inc. financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 released today included net sales and unit volume increases within a strong U.S. market. Net sales increased 69 percent to $114.4 million compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Unit volume increased 61 percent to 1,489 boats compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2017. Malibu’s net ...

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Boating Industry names Jack Springer Mover & Shaker of the Year

Malibu Boats, LLC CEO Jack Springer has been named the 2017 Boating Industry Mover & Shaker of the Year. Boating Industry Editor Tim Hennagir presented Springer with the award during the IBEX Industry Breakfast Tuesday morning in Tampa. “While other companies hesitated to launch a new brand during a recession, Malibu did so with Axis, its fourth-largest inboard boat brand, ...

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2017 Boating Industry Movers & Shakers

The 7th annual Movers & Shakers Awards recognizes the top leaders in the boating industry and innovators that are willing to challenge the status quo. They are the people who make the moves that shake up and better their companies and the entire industry. From product entrepreneurs to advocacy champions to leaders in addressing the workforce crisis, these 10 individuals ...

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