# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001590976
**File Stem:** 0001590976-25-000117
**Filing Date:** 2025-11
**Character Count:** 85951
**Document Hash:** e43d5d1c9d303568b75f3b9d81b09d84
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001590976-25-000117.hdr.sgml**: 20251113

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001590976-25-000117

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 17

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251112

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251113

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251113

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** MALIBU BOATS, INC.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001590976
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SHIP & BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRING [3730]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 04 Manufacturing
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0630

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-36290
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251475350

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5075 KIMBERLY WAY
- **CITY:** LOUDON
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37774
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 865-458-5478

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 5075 KIMBERLY WAY
- **CITY:** LOUDON
- **STATE:** TN
- **ZIP:** 37774

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Malibu Boats, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20131104

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 **UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K** 

**CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE**

**SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 12, 2025

![new logo.jpg](mbuu-20251112_g1.jpg)

**MALIBU BOATS, INC.** 

*(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)*

**Commission file number: 001-36290** 

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| **Delaware** | **5075 Kimberly Way,** | **Loudon,** | **Tennessee** | **37774** | **46-4024640** |
| *(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization)* | *(Address of principal executive offices,<br>including zip code)* | *(Address of principal executive offices,<br>including zip code)* | *(Address of principal executive offices,<br>including zip code)* | *(Address of principal executive offices,<br>including zip code)* | *(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.)* |

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **(865)** | **458-5478** |
| *(Registrant's telephone number,<br>including area code)* | *(Registrant's telephone number,<br>including area code)* |

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 | MBUU | Nasdaq Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

*Acceptance of Resignation of Chief Financial Officer*

On November 12, 2025, Malibu Boats, Inc. (the "<u>Company</u>") accepted the resignation of Bruce W. Beckman as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and from all other positions that he holds with the Company and each of its subsidiaries effective that same date.

In connection with his departure, the Company and Mr. Beckman entered into a Transition, Release and Consulting Agreement (the "<u>Agreement</u>") pursuant to which Mr. Beckman will serve as a consultant to the Company through December 31, 2025. Pursuant to the Agreement, Mr. Beckman will not be eligible to receive any bonus for the Company's 2026 fiscal year but will receive continued payment of his base salary for one year. Any equity awards granted to Mr. Beckman prior to his separation date will continue to vest pursuant to the terms of the applicable award through his consulting term.

A copy of the Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this report. The foregoing description of the Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Agreement.

*Appointment of Chief Financial Officer*

In connection with Mr. Beckman's resignation, on November 12, 2025, the Company's Board of Directors (the "<u>Board</u>") appointed David S. Black, the Company's Vice President, Finance, to serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, with such appointment effective November 13, 2025. Mr. Black will perform the functions of the Company's principal financial officer and principal accounting officer.

Mr. Black, 43, has served as the Company's Vice President, Finance since November 2023, having previously served as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer from April 2023 to November 2023. Mr. Black also served as the Company's Corporate Controller from November 2020 to April 2023 after joining the Company as Director of Internal Audit in 2017. Mr. Black has over 19 years of experience in accounting and finance working for both public and private companies. Mr. Black received a B.A. in finance from Fairmont State University. Mr. Black is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor.

In connection with his appointment to the position of Chief Financial Officer, the Company and Mr. Black entered into an employment agreement effective as of November 13, 2025 (the "<u>Employment Agreement</u>"). The Employment Agreement provides for an indefinite term subject to termination by either party. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Black is entitled to receive an annual base salary of $400,000 and is eligible for a target annual cash bonus of up to 75% of his annual base salary based upon meeting performance criteria established by the Compensation Committee of the Board. Mr. Black is also eligible to participate in all employee benefit plans and vacation programs and is eligible for the use of a company-owned boat. Under the Employment Agreement, in the event Mr. Black's employment with the Company is terminated without "cause" or Mr. Black resigns for "good reason," as each term is defined in the Employment Agreement, Mr. Black will be entitled to receive, subject to certain limitations including Mr. Black's execution of a release, his annual base salary for a period of 12 months following the effective date of the release.

On the November 13, 2025, Mr. Black will be granted an award of time-based restricted stock units ("<u>RSUs</u>"). He will be granted RSUs with a value of $100,000 that will vest over three years in three equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of November 13, 2025 based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on November 13, 2025 and subject to Mr. Black's continued service to the Company. The RSUs granted on November 13, 2025 will be granted pursuant to the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan.

A copy of the Employment Agreement is attached as Exhibit 10.2 to this report. The foregoing description of the Offer Letter does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Offer Letter.

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Mr. Black has also entered into an indemnification agreement with the Company in the form previously approved by the Board and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-192862) on December 13, 2013.

There are no transactions or relationships between the Company and Mr. Black that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On November 13, 2025, the Company issued a press release announcing the resignation of Mr. Beckman as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of Mr. Black as the Company's Chief Financial Officer.

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto. This information shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibits

The following exhibit is being furnished as part of this report:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit No. | Description |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Exhibit 10.1](exhibit101transitionandrel.htm)</u> | Transition, Release and Consulting Agreement, dated November 12, 2025, between Malibu Boats, Inc. and Bruce Beckman |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Exhibit 10.2](exhibit102employmentagreem.htm)</u> | Employment Agreement, dated November 13, 2025, between Malibu Boats, Inc. and David Black |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;<u>[Exhibit 99.1](exhibit991mbuupressrelease.htm)</u> | Press Release dated November 13, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 104 | The Cover Page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL |

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**SIGNATURES** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | **MALIBU BOATS, INC**.  | **MALIBU BOATS, INC**.  |
| | By: | /s/ Brooke K. Zinter |
| Date: November 13, 2025 |  | Brooke K. Zinter |
|  |  | General Counsel and Secretary |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**TRANSITION, RELEASE AND CONSULTING AGREEMENT**

This Transition, Release and Consulting Agreement (this "<u>Agreement</u>") is dated as of November 12, 2025, by and between Bruce W. Beckman, an individual ("<u>Executive</u>"), and Malibu Boats, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "<u>Company</u>").

**WHEREAS**, Executive is employed by the Company as its Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to the terms of employment set forth in that certain Employment Agreement effective as of November 27, 2023 (the "<u>Employment Agreement</u>");

**WHEREAS**, Executive's employment relationship with the Company will cease as of November 12, 2025 (the "<u>Separation Date</u>");

**WHEREAS**, the Company desires Executive to provide certain consulting services to the Company and Executive desires to provide such services upon the terms set forth herein; and

**WHEREAS**, the Company and Executive desire to enter into this Agreement upon the terms set forth herein.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the covenants undertaken, benefits provided and the releases contained in this Agreement, Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement that are not otherwise defined will have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Employment Agreement.

1.<u>Change of Employment Status</u>. Effective as of the Separation Date, Executive hereby confirms that Executive will not hold any position as an officer or employee with the Company or any of its affiliates, and Executive hereby confirms his resignation as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and as an officer of each of its affiliates, and as a fiduciary of any benefit plan of the Company and each of its affiliates.

*2.*<u>Termination Benefits</u>. The Company will pay to Executive the Accrued Obligations. In addition, subject to Executive's execution of this Agreement and Executive not revoking the release set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement, Executive will continue to (a) receive his Base Salary for a period of twelve (12) months following the effective date of the release set forth in Section 3 and (b) be considered an "Eligible Person" as defined under the Company's Long-Term Incentive Plan for purposes of his outstanding equity awards through the end of the consulting term set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive breaches any of the ongoing covenants set forth in Section 5 of this Agreement, Executive will forfeit (i) any portion of any equity awards that vested after the Separation Date prior to the date of such breach (and any such award and any proceeds therefrom will be subject to clawback by the Company) and (ii) all of Executive's remaining unvested equity awards.

3.<u>Release</u>*.*

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a)*General*. In exchange for the Company's promises contained in this Agreement, Executive, on behalf of himself and all of his heirs, successors, and assigns, agrees to irrevocably and unconditionally release any and all Claims (as defined below) Executive may now have against the Company and other parties as set forth in this Section 3.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b)*Released Parties*. The "Released Parties" are the Company, all related companies, partnerships, subsidiaries, predecessors, and assigns, their parents and subsidiaries, or joint ventures, and, with respect to each of them, their predecessors and successors; and, with respect to each such entity, all of its past and present employees, officers, directors, stockholders, owners, representatives, assigns, attorneys, agents, insurers, employee benefit programs (and the trustees, administrators, fiduciaries, and insurers of such programs), and any other persons acting by, through, under or in concert with any of the persons or entities listed in this subsection.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c)*Claims Released*. Executive understands and agrees that Executive is releasing all claims, wages, demands, rights, liens, agreements or contracts (written or oral), covenants, actions, suits, causes of action, obligations, debts, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, damages, judgments, orders and liabilities of whatever kind or nature in law, equity or otherwise, whether now known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, and whether or not concealed or hidden which he now owns or holds or he has at any time heretofore owned or held or may in the future hold as against any of said Released Parties (including, without limitation, any Claim arising out of or in any way connected with Executive's service as an officer, director, employee, member or manager of any Released Party, Executive's separation from Executive's position as an officer, director, employee, manager and/or member, as applicable, of any Released Party, or any other transactions, occurrences, acts or omissions or any loss, damage or injury whatever), whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, resulting from any act or omission by or on the part of said Released Parties, or any of them, committed or omitted prior to the date of this Agreement, including but not limited to any claim under Tennessee law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Employee Retirement and Income Security Act of 1974, and all other federal, state, or local laws or regulations prohibiting employment discrimination or retaliation or protecting employee rights as well as claims for other tortious or unlawful conduct (the "<u>Claims</u>"); provided, however, that the foregoing Release does not apply to any obligation of the Company to Executive pursuant to any of the following: (1) any equity-based awards previously granted by the Company or its affiliates to Executive, to the extent that such awards continue after the termination of Executive's employment or services with the Company in accordance with the applicable terms of such awards (and subject to any limited period in which to exercise such awards following such termination of employment or services); (2) any right to indemnification that Executive may have pursuant to the Company's bylaws, its corporate charter or under any written indemnification agreement with the Company (or any corresponding provision of any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company) with

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respect to any loss, damages or expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' fees to the extent otherwise provided) that Executive may in the future incur with respect to Executive's service as an employee, officer or director of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates; (3) with respect to any rights that Executive may have to insurance coverage for such losses, damages or expenses under any Company (or subsidiary or affiliate) directors and officers liability insurance policy; (4) any rights to continued medical or dental coverage that Executive may have under COBRA (or similar applicable state law); or (5) any rights to payment of benefits that Executive may have under a retirement plan sponsored or maintained by the Company or its affiliates that is intended to qualify under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. In addition, this Release does not cover any Claim that cannot be so released as a matter of applicable law. For clarity, and as required by law, such waiver does not prevent Executive from filing a whistleblower claim or accepting a whistleblower award from the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Executive acknowledges and agrees that he has received any and all leave and other benefits that he has been and is entitled to pursuant to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d)*Knowing and Voluntary*. Executive represents and agrees that Executive has thoroughly considered all aspects of this Agreement, that Executive has had the opportunity to discuss this matter with Executive's attorney, that Executive has read carefully and understand fully all of the provisions of this Agreement and that Executive is entering into this Agreement voluntarily. Executive further understands and acknowledges that the Company is relying on this and all other representations that he has made herein.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(e)*Pursuit of Released Claims*. Except as specifically identified above, Executive has not filed or caused to be filed any lawsuit, complaint, or charge with respect to any Claim this Agreement purports to waive, and promises never to file or prosecute a lawsuit or complaint based on such Claims (other than whistleblower claims and any other Claims protected by applicable law).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(f)*Non-Admission of Liability*. Executive agrees that this Agreement is not an admission of guilt or wrongdoing by any Released Party and acknowledges that the Released Parties deny that they have engaged in wrongdoing of any kind or nature.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(g)*ADEA Waiver*. Executive expressly acknowledges and agrees that by entering into this Agreement, Executive is waiving any and all rights or Claims that he may have arising under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended (the "<u>ADEA</u>"), which have arisen on or before the date of execution of this Agreement. Executive further expressly acknowledges and agrees that:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i)in return for this Agreement, the Executive will receive consideration beyond that which the Executive was already entitled to receive before entering into this Agreement;

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii)Executive is hereby advised in writing by this Agreement to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii)Executive has voluntarily chosen to enter into this Agreement and has not been forced or pressured in any way to sign it;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv)Executive was given a copy of this Agreement on November 10, 2025 and informed that he had twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this Agreement and that if he wished to execute this Agreement prior to expiration of such 21-day period, he should execute the Endorsement attached hereto;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v)Executive was informed that he had seven (7) days following the date of execution of this Agreement in which to revoke this Agreement, and this Agreement will become null and void if Executive elects revocation during that time. Any revocation must be in writing and must be received by the Company during the seven-day revocation period. In the event that Executive exercises Executive's right of revocation, neither the Company nor Executive will have any obligations under this Agreement;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi)Nothing in this Agreement prevents or precludes Executive from challenging or seeking a determination in good faith of the validity of this waiver under the ADEA, nor does it impose any condition precedent, penalties or costs from doing so, unless specifically authorized by federal law.

4.<u>Consulting Term</u>. Beginning on the Separation Date and continuing through December 31, 2025, Executive agrees to provide such consulting services to the Company as are reasonably requested by either the Company's Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer from time to time; provided that Executive and the Company agree that in no event will the Company require, nor will Executive perform, a level of services during such period that would result in Executive not having a "separation from service" (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) from the Company and its affiliates on the Separation Date. These services may include but are not limited to performing any transition and integration services related to the Company's business and financial reporting and cooperating with the Company regarding any litigation initiated involving matters of which Executive has particular knowledge (the "<u>Consulting Services</u>"). Executive agrees to be available up to fifteen (15) days per month during the consulting term to perform the Consulting Services. The Consulting Services will be performed at such times as are reasonably requested by the Company after reasonable consultation with Executive. Executive acknowledges and agrees that his status at all times during the consulting term will be that of an independent contractor, and that Executive will have the right to control and determine the method and means of performing the Consulting Services. Executive hereby waives any rights to be treated as an employee or deemed employee of the Company or any of its affiliates for any purpose during the consulting term. Executive and the Company hereby agree that Executive will not be entitled to any additional remuneration or fees of any

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kind for performing the Consulting Services, and that Executive is agreeing to provide the Consulting Services in consideration for the enhanced termination benefits set forth in this Agreement.

5.<u>Ongoing Covenants</u>. Following the Separation Date, Executive will continue to be subject to all of the covenants set forth in the Employment Agreement that are intended to survive Executive's termination of employment.

6.<u>No Transferred Claims</u>. Executive warrants and represents that Executive has not heretofore assigned or transferred to any person not a party to this Agreement any released matter or any part or portion thereof and he will defend, indemnify and hold the Company and each of its affiliates harmless from and against any claim (including the payment of attorneys' fees and costs actually incurred whether or not litigation is commenced) based on or in connection with or arising out of any such assignment or transfer made, purported or claimed.

7.<u>Severability</u>. It is the desire and intent of the parties hereto that the provisions of this Agreement be enforced to the fullest extent permissible under the laws and public policies applied in each jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. Accordingly, if any particular provision of this Agreement will be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable under any present or future law, such provision, as to such jurisdiction, will be ineffective, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction; furthermore, in lieu of such invalid or unenforceable provision there will be added automatically as a part of this Agreement, a legal, valid and enforceable provision as similar in terms to such invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if such provision could be more narrowly drawn so as not to be invalid, prohibited or unenforceable in such jurisdiction, it will, as to such jurisdiction, be so narrowly drawn, without invalidating the remaining provisions of this Agreement or affecting the validity or enforceability of such provision in any other jurisdiction.

8.<u>Counterparts</u>. This Agreement may be executed in separate counterparts, each of which is deemed to be an original and all of which taken together constitute one and the same agreement. This Agreement will become binding when one or more counterparts hereof, individually or taken together, will bear the signatures of all of the parties reflected hereon as the signatories. Electronic copies of such signed counterparts may be used in lieu of the originals for any purpose.

9.<u>Successors</u>. This Agreement is personal to Executive and will not, without the prior written consent of the Company, be assignable by Executive. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its respective successors and assigns and any such successor or assignee will be deemed substituted for the Company under the terms of this Agreement for all purposes. As used herein, "successor" and "assignee" will include any person, firm, corporation or other business entity which at any time, whether by purchase, merger, acquisition of assets, or otherwise, directly or indirectly acquires the

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ownership of the Company, acquires all or substantially all of the Company's assets, or to which the Company assigns this Agreement by operation of law or otherwise.

10.<u>Governing Law</u>. THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW AND, TO THE EXTENT NOT PREEMPTED BY UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICTING PROVISION OR RULE (WHETHER OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION) THAT WOULD CAUSE THE LAWS OF ANY JURISDICTION OTHER THAN UNITED STATES FEDERAL LAW AND THE LAW OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE TO BE APPLIED. IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING, APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW AND, TO THE EXTENT NOT PREEMPTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW, THE INTERNAL LAW OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, WILL CONTROL THE INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF UNDER SUCH JURISDICTION'S CHOICE OF LAW OR CONFLICT OF LAW ANALYSIS, THE SUBSTANTIVE LAW OF SOME OTHER JURISDICTION WOULD ORDINARILY APPLY.

11.<u>Amendment and Waiver</u>. The provisions of this Agreement may be amended and waived only with the prior written consent of the Company and Executive, and no course of conduct or failure or delay in enforcing the provisions of this Agreement will be construed as a waiver of such provisions or affect the validity, binding effect or enforceability of this Agreement or any provision hereof.

12.<u>Withholding</u>. Notwithstanding anything else herein to the contrary, the Company may withhold (or cause there to be withheld, as the case may be) from any amounts otherwise due or payable under or pursuant to this Agreement such federal, state and local income, employment, or other taxes as may be required to be withheld pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.

13.<u>Legal Counsel</u>. Each party recognizes that this is a legally binding contract and acknowledges and agrees that they have had the opportunity to consult with legal counsel of their choice. Executive acknowledges and agrees that he has read and understands this Agreement completely, is entering into it freely and voluntarily, and has been advised to seek counsel prior to entering into this Agreement and he has had ample opportunity to do so.

[*Signature page follows*]

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EXECUTIVE:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By <u>/s/ Bruce W. Beckman</u>

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MALIBU BOATS, INC.:

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;By:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u>/s/ Steven D. Menneto</u> 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Title: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Chief Executive Officer

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**ENDORSEMENT**

I, Bruce W. Beckman, hereby acknowledge that I was given 21 days to consider the foregoing Agreement and voluntarily chose to sign the Agreement prior to the expiration of the 21-day period.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States and the State of Tennessee that the foregoing is true and correct.

EXECUTED this 12th day of November 2025.

<u>/s/ Bruce W. Beckman</u><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>

Bruce W. Beckman

## Exhibit 10.2

**EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT**

**THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT** (this "**Agreement**") is effective as of November 13, 2025 (the "**Effective Date**"), by and between Malibu Boats, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "**Company**"), and David S. Black, an individual ("**Executive**").

**RECITALS:**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Company desires that Executive be employed by the Company to carry out the duties and responsibilities described below, all on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Executive desires to accept such employment on such terms and conditions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This Agreement will govern the employment relationship between Executive and the Company from and after the Effective Date and supersedes and negates all previous negotiations and agreements with respect to such relationship.

**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the above recitals incorporated herein and the mutual covenants and promises contained herein and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby expressly acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

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**1.<u>EMPLOYMENT</u>**. The Company hereby agrees to employ Executive as Chief Financial Officer according to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, effective as of the Effective Date. Executive will report directly to the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Executive will perform appropriate level duties and have authority and responsibility as is usual and customary for such position. Executive's duties as Chief Financial Officer will include overall responsibility for the management and leadership of the Company's accounting, finance, investor relations, financial planning and analysis, tax and Securities and Exchange Commission ("**SEC**") reporting functions of the Company and all affiliated brands of the Company. Executive hereby accepts such employment and agrees to devote Executive's full business time, energy and best efforts to the performance of the Executive's duties for the Company. Executive will be subject to and comply with the Company's policies, practices as well as financial and SEC reporting requirements, as generally in effect.

**2.<u>EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP</u>**. The "**Period of Employment**" under this Agreement will be the period that Executive remains employed by the Company. Subject to the terms of Section 5 of this Agreement, Executive will be employed on an at-will basis and Executive's employment with the Company may be terminated by Executive or the Company at any time, with or without Cause, and with or without advance notice.

**3.<u>COMPENSATION</u>**.

a.**<u>Base Salary</u>**. During the Period of Employment, the Company agrees to pay Executive a base salary of Four Hundred Thousand dollars ($400,000.00) per annum, less standard deductions and authorized withholdings (the "**Salary**"). The Salary will be paid in accordance with the Company's standard payroll practices. The Executive will be eligible to receive base salary increases on an annual basis.

b.**<u>Bonus</u>**. During the Period of Employment, Executive will be entitled to earn an annual performance-based bonus ("**Annual Bonus**") as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In addition to Salary, during each fiscal year of the Period of Employment, Executive will be eligible to earn a target annual cash bonus of up to 75% of Salary, if and only if Executive, the Company and its subsidiaries achieve the performance criteria specified by the Company's Board of Directors (the "**Board**") or the Compensation Committee for such year, as determined by the Board or such Compensation Committee in its sole discretion.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To earn any Annual Bonus, Executive must be continuously and actively employed through the end of the applicable fiscal year and the date that bonuses are normally paid to the Company's executives; provided, however, if Executive is actively and continuously employed through the applicable fiscal year, but is terminated without Cause or terminates employment for Good Reason prior to the date that bonuses are normally paid to the Company's executives, Executive will be deemed to have earned such Annual Bonus. Each Annual Bonus earned by Executive, if any, will be due and payable no later than 75 days following the end of the applicable fiscal year. Any Annual Bonus paid to Executive will be subject to applicable deductions and withholdings.

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**4.<u>BENEFITS</u>**.

a.**<u>Benefits</u>**. In addition to (but without duplication of) Salary and any bonuses payable to Executive pursuant to Section 3, Executive will be entitled to participate at his sole discretion in all of the Company's employee benefit programs for which executive employees of the Company are generally eligible, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility requirements of such plans and benefits.

b.**<u>Vacation</u>**. Executive will be entitled to accrue vacation time, in an amount and subject to accrual limits, in accordance with the Company's policies and practices for executives of the Company. Executive will schedule and take vacation at the mutual convenience of the Executive and the Company.

c.**<u>Boat</u>**. During the Period of Employment, the Company at its cost will provide Executive a boat of a quality consistent with the Company's practices and made available to other executives of the Company that will be owned by the Company. Insurance will be maintained and paid by the Company. Executive will be entitled to reimbursement for the cost of all maintenance costs associated with Executive's use of the boat. Executive will be responsible for all fuel costs associated with Executive's use of the boat. Executive may use such boat for business and personal purposes.

d.**<u>Business Expenses</u>**. During the Period of Employment, the Company will reimburse Executive in the calendar year in which they are incurred for all reasonable out-of-pocket business expenses incurred by him in the course of performing his duties and responsibilities under this Agreement which are consistent with the Company's policies in effect from time to time with respect to travel, entertainment and other business expenses, subject to the Company's requirements with respect to reporting and documentation of such expenses.

**5.<u>TERMINATION</u>**. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, Executive's employment may be terminated as follows:

a.**<u>Death</u>**. Upon the death of Executive, Executive's employment with the Company will terminate and the Company will not be obligated to make any further payments to Executive hereunder, except amounts due as Salary, any unpaid Annual Bonus earned pursuant to Section 3(b) and accrued but unused vacation earned at the time of Executive's termination of employment, and reimbursement for any documented expenses incurred prior to Executive's termination of employment in accordance with Section 5 (collectively, the "**Accrued Obligations**").

b.**<u>Disability</u>**. In the event that the Company reasonably determines in good faith that Executive is unable to perform the essential functions of his employment with the Company, even with reasonable accommodation that does not impose an undue hardship on the Company, for more than 90 days in any rolling one-year period ("**Disability**"), unless a longer period is required by applicable federal or state law, in which case that longer period would apply, the Company will have the right to terminate Executive's employment, and the Company will not be obligated to make any further payments to Executive hereunder, except for the Accrued Obligations. Executive expressly agrees that the Company will have the right to permanently replace Executive in the event he is terminated due to a Disability.

c.**<u>Termination for Cause</u>**. The Company may terminate Executive's employment at any time immediately upon written notice to Executive for Cause.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)For purposes of this Agreement, "**Cause**" will mean any of the following occurring during Executive's employment hereunder: (a) a knowing, intentional or reckless act or omission that constitutes theft, forgery, fraud, material dishonesty,

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misappropriation, breach of fiduciary duty or duty of loyalty, or embezzlement by Executive against the Company or any of its parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities; (b) Executive's conviction, or plea of guilty or *nolo contendere*, of a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude; (c) Executive knowingly or intentionally causing the Company's financial statements to fail to materially comply with generally accepted accounting principles or Executive's unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of any illegal drug or narcotic while on Company premises or while performing Executive's duties and responsibilities hereunder; (d) Executive's willful refusal to comply with the lawful requests made of Executive by the Company, which (if reasonably susceptible of cure), is not fully cured within five days after Executive receives written notice from the Company detailing Executive's willful refusal; (e) gross negligence of Executive in the performance of his job duties, which (if reasonably susceptible of cure), is not fully cured within 30 days after Executive receives written notice from the Company detailing Executive's gross negligence; (f) a material violation by Executive of one or more Company policies, which (if reasonably susceptible of cure), is not fully cured within 30 days after Executive receives written notice from the Company detailing Executive's violation(s) of Company policy; and/or (g) a material breach by Executive of this Agreement or any other agreement with the Company, which (if reasonably susceptible of cure), is not fully cured within 30 days after Executive receives written notice from the Company detailing Executive's breach of this Agreement and/or any other agreement with the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)In the event that the Company terminates Executive's employment for Cause, the Company will not be obligated to make any further payments to Executive hereunder, except for the Accrued Obligations.

d.**<u>Termination Without Cause</u>**.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1)**<u>By Executive</u>**. Except as set forth in this Agreement, Executive may voluntarily resign from his employment with the Company at any time, and for any reason or no reason, with or without cause, after giving 60 days' prior written notice to the Company. In the event of a voluntary resignation, the Company may elect at its sole discretion to make the resignation of employment effective at any time prior to the expiration of the 60-day notice period and, upon the effective date of such resignation, the Company will not be obligated to make any further payments to Executive hereunder, except for the Accrued Obligations.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)**<u>By Company</u>**. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Company (at its sole discretion) will have the right to terminate Executive's employment at any time, for any reason or no reason, immediately upon written notice to Executive. If the Company terminates Executive's employment pursuant to this Section 5(d)(2) without Cause, the Company will pay Executive the Accrued Obligations. In addition, if the Company terminates Executive's employment without Cause, subject to Executive signing (and not revoking) a complete and general release of any and all claims in favor of the Company and its affiliates in a form and substance satisfactory to the Company (the "**Release**") within 21 days (or such longer period as may be required by applicable law to obtain a complete and general release of claims) (the "**Release Execution Deadline**") after the Company provides the form of Release to Executive, upon a termination of Executive's employment by the Company without Cause, Executive will continue to receive his Salary through the end of the applicable Severance Period (as defined below) (the "**Severance Payments**") in accordance with the Company's standard payroll policies then in effect. Executive's right to receive and retain any of the Severance Payments is contingent upon Executive's compliance with his continuing obligations to the Company under the terms of this Agreement and the Release. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "**Severance Period**" will mean either (i) a period of 12 months following the effective date of the Release if Executive is terminated without Cause after the one year anniversary of the Effective Date and not subject to Section 5(d)(2)(ii)(A) below, or (ii) a period of 12 months following the effective date of the Release if Executive is terminated without Cause either (A) at any time within six months after a Change in Control (as defined below) or (B) at any time on or before the one-year anniversary of the Effective Date.

e.**<u>Termination for Good Reason</u>**. Executive may terminate employment for Good Reason (as defined below) and upon execution and delivery by Executive of the Release within the Release Execution Deadline, so long as Executive complies with Executive's obligations under this Agreement and the Release, Executive will be entitled to receive Severance Payments through the applicable Severance Period. For purposes of this Agreement, resigning with "**Good Reason**" means Executive's resignation from employment after the occurrence of any of the following (without Executive's prior written consent): (i) a material diminution in Executive's authority, duties or responsibilities, (ii) a material reduction in the aggregate compensation provided to Executive unless such reduction is concurrently made to all of the Company's senior management, or (iii) a material breach of any other material term of this Agreement; provided, however, that any such condition will not constitute "Good Reason" unless Executive provides written notice to the Company of the condition claimed to constitute Good Reason within 30 days of the initial existence of such condition and, thereafter, the Company fails to cure such "Good Reason" within 30 days following its receipt of such written notice from Executive, and within 10 days thereafter, Executive terminates his employment for "Good Reason."

f.**<u>Change in Control</u>.** A "**Change of Control**" of the Company will be deemed to have occurred upon any of the following:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;any individual, corporation, firm, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, estate, trust, business association, organization, governmental entity or other entity (each, a "**Person**") or any group of Persons acting together which would constitute a "group" for purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or any successor provisions thereto (excluding a corporation or other entity owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the

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same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company) is or becomes a Beneficial Owner of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company then outstanding voting securities (excluding any Person or any group of Persons who, on the date of the consummation of the initial public offering of common stock, is the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing more than 50% of the combined voting power of the Company's then outstanding voting securities); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the following individuals cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the number of directors of the Company then serving: individuals who, on the Effective Date, constitute the Board and any new director (other than a director whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened election contest, including but not limited to a consent solicitation, relating to an election of directors of the Company) whose appointment or election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company's shareholders was approved or recommended by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors on the date of the consummation of the initial public offering of common stock or whose appointment, election or nomination for election was previously so approved or recommended by the directors referred to in this clause (b); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the following individuals cease for any reason to constitute a majority of the number of directors of the Company then serving: individuals who, on the date of the consummation of the initial public offering of common stock, constitute the Board and any new director (other than a director whose initial assumption of office is in connection with an actual or threatened election contest, including but not limited to a consent solicitation, relating to an election of directors of the Company) whose appointment or election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company's shareholders was approved or recommended by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors on the date of the consummation of the initial public offering of common stock or whose appointment, election or nomination for election was previously so approved or recommended by the directors referred to in this clause (b); or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;there is consummated a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation or other entity, and, immediately after the consummation of such merger or consolidation, either (x) the Board immediately prior to the merger or consolidation does not constitute at least a majority of the board of directors of the company surviving the merger or, if the surviving company is a subsidiary, the ultimate parent thereof, or (y) all of the Persons who were the respective Beneficial Owners of the voting securities of the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation do not Beneficially Own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the Person resulting from such merger or consolidation; or

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;the shareholders of the Company approve a plan of complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company or there is consummated an agreement or series of related agreements for the sale or other disposition, directly or indirectly, by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company's assets, other than such sale or other disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company's assets to an entity, at least 50% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of which are owned by

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shareholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company immediately prior to such sale.

A "**Beneficial Owner**" of a security is a Person who directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of, such security and/or (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose of, or to direct the disposition of, such security.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, except with respect to clause (b) and clause (c) above, a Change of Control will not be deemed to have occurred by virtue of the consummation of any transaction or series of integrated transactions immediately following which the record holders of the shares of the Company immediately prior to such transaction or series of transactions continue to have substantially the same proportionate ownership in an entity which owns all or substantially all of the assets of the Company immediately following such transaction or series of transactions. For the avoidance of doubt, the consummation of an IPO of the Company and any related transactions will not be deemed to be a Change of Control.

**6.<u>NONSOLICITATION/NONDISPARAGEMENT</u>**. During the Period of Employment and for a period thereafter of three years, the Participant will not, directly or indirectly:

a.solicit, induce or encourage any employee of the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries to terminate their employment with the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries;

b.make any defamatory public statement concerning the financial performance, products, services, the Board or management personnel of the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, or Executive's employment. Nothing in this Section 6(b) will prohibit Executive from providing truthful testimony in any legal, administrative or regulatory proceeding and Executive may at all times respond truthfully to a lawfully-issued subpoena, court order or governmental inquiry or as otherwise may be required by law, provided, however, that upon receiving such lawfully-issued subpoena or court order, Executive will promptly provide, if allowed by applicable law or regulation, reasonable written notice to Company and cooperate with the Company to the extent reasonably necessary to protect the confidentiality of any proprietary or trade secret information of the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, and the privacy rights of any employee or director; or

c.use or disclose the Company's confidential or proprietary information to induce, attempt to induce or knowingly encourage any Customer of the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries to divert any business or income from the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, or to stop or alter the manner in which they are then doing business with the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. The term "**Customer**" will mean any individual or business firm that is, or within the prior 18 months was, a customer or client of the Company, whether or not such business was actively solicited by Executive on behalf of the Company or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries during Executive's employment.

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**7.<u>NONCOMPETITION</u>**. In further consideration of the compensation to be paid to Executive hereunder, Executive acknowledges that during the course of his employment with the Company he has and will become familiar with the Company's and its subsidiaries' trade secrets and with other Confidential Information (as defined below) concerning the Company and its subsidiaries and that his services have been and will be of special, unique and extraordinary value to the Company and its subsidiaries, and, therefore, Executive agrees that, during the Period of Employment and for a period thereafter of one year, he will not directly or indirectly, for himself or another person, firm, corporation, association or other entity, as an owner, partner, participant of a joint venture, trustee, proprietor, stockholder, member, manager, director, officer, employee, independent contractor, capital investor, lender, consultant, advisor or otherwise, or by lending or allowing his name or reputation to be used in connection with, or otherwise participating in or allowing his skill, knowledge or experience to be used in connection with, or operate, develop or own any interest in (other than the ownership of less than 5% of the equity securities of a publicly-traded company), or be employed by or consult with, any business or entity that competes with the business of the Company (the "**Covered Business**"), without prior approval of the Company. For purposes of this Agreement, a Covered Business will include, but not be limited to, the design, manufacture, or marketing of any type of boat or watercraft, or components thereof, regardless of physical location of such business activity.

**8.<u>INVENTIONS ASSIGNMENT AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION</u>**.

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b.**<u>Confidential Information</u>**. During the term of this Agreement and at all times thereafter, Executive will hold in confidence and keep secret all non-public documents, materials, knowledge or other confidential business or technical information of any nature whatsoever that the Company has maintained as confidential and that has been disclosed to or developed by him or to which he had access as a result of his employment with the Company (hereinafter referred to as "**Confidential Information**"). Such Confidential Information will include non-public technical and business information, including, but not limited to, inventions, research and development, engineering, products, designs, manufacture, methods, systems, improvements, trade secrets, formulas, processes, marketing, merchandising, selling, licensing, servicing, pricing, investors, personnel information (including skills, compensation, experience and performance), customer lists and preferences, records, financial information, manuals and/or business plans and strategies. Executive agrees that all Confidential Information will remain the sole and absolute property of the Company, unless such information is or becomes publicly available or disclosed by lawful means. During the term of this Agreement, Executive will not use, disclose, disseminate, publish, reproduce or otherwise make available such Confidential Information to any person, firm, corporation or other entity, except for the purpose of performing services on behalf of the Company. Upon the termination of Executive's employment with the Company for any reason, Executive will (i) not use, disclose, disseminate, publish, reproduce or otherwise make available such Confidential Information to any person, firm, corporation or other entity, unless such information is or becomes publicly available or disclosed by lawful means; (ii) return to the Company all property that belongs to or is owned by the Company (including any computer, cell phone, personal digital assistant, keys, security cards, etc.); and (iii) return to the Company all documents, records, compositions, articles, devices, equipment, electronic storage devices and other items that disclose or embody Confidential Information, including all copies or specimens thereof (including electronic copies), whether prepared by him or by others, unless such information is or becomes publicly available or disclosed by lawful means.

c.**<u>Executive Protections</u>**. Executive understands that nothing in this Agreement is intended to limit Executive's right (i) to discuss the terms, wages, and working conditions of his employment to the extent permitted and/or protected by applicable labor laws, (ii) to report Confidential Information in a confidential manner either to a federal, state or local government official or to an attorney where such disclosure is solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, or (iii) to disclose Confidential Information in an anti-retaliation lawsuit or other legal proceeding, so long as that disclosure or filing is made under seal and Executive does not otherwise disclose such Confidential Information, except pursuant to court order. The Company encourages Executive, to the extent legally permitted, to give the Company the earliest possible notice of any such report or disclosure. Pursuant to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, Executive acknowledges that Executive may not be held criminally or civilly liable under any federal or state trade secret law for the disclosure of Confidential Information that: (a) is made in confidence to a federal, state, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law; or (b) is made in a complaint or other document that is filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, provided that such filing is made under seal. Further, Executive understands that the Company will not retaliate against Executive in any way for any such disclosure made in accordance with the law. In the event a disclosure is made, and Executive files any type of proceeding against the Company alleging that the Company retaliated against Executive because of Executive's disclosure, Executive may disclose the relevant Confidential Information to Executive's attorney and may use the Confidential Information in the proceeding if (x) Executive files any document containing the Confidential Information under seal, and (y) Executive does not otherwise disclose the Confidential Information except pursuant to court or arbitral order.

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**9.<u>ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS</u>.** Executive acknowledges that the provisions of Sections 6, 7, 8 and this Section 9 are in consideration of Executive's employment with the Company and other good and valuable consideration as set forth in this Agreement. In addition, Executive agrees and acknowledges that the restrictions contained in Sections 6, 7 and 8 and this Section 9 do not preclude Executive from earning a livelihood, nor do they unreasonably impose limitations on Executive's ability to earn a living. In addition, Executive acknowledges (x) that the business of the Company and its subsidiaries will be conducted throughout the United States and its territories and beyond, (y) notwithstanding the state of organization or principal office of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or facilities, or any of their respective executives or employees (including Executive), it is expected that the Company and its subsidiaries will have business activities and have valuable business relationships within its industry throughout the United States and its territories and beyond, and (z) as part of Executive's responsibilities, Executive will be traveling throughout the United States and other jurisdictions where the Company and its subsidiaries conduct business during the Period of Employment in furtherance of the Company's business relationships. Executive agrees and acknowledges that the potential harm to the Company and its subsidiaries of the non-enforcement of any provision of Sections 6, 7, 8 and this Section 9 outweighs any potential harm to Executive of its enforcement by injunction or otherwise. Executive acknowledges that he has carefully read this Agreement and either consulted with legal counsel of Executive's choosing regarding its contents or knowingly and voluntarily waived the opportunity to do so, has given careful consideration to the restraints imposed upon Executive by this Agreement and is in full accord as to their necessity for the reasonable and proper protection of confidential and proprietary information of the Company and its subsidiaries now existing or to be developed in the future. Executive expressly acknowledges and agrees that each and every restraint imposed by this Agreement is reasonable with respect to subject matter, duration and geographical area.

**10.<u>SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE</u>.** In the event of the breach or a threatened breach by Executive of any of the provisions of Section 6, 7, 8 or 9, the Company and its subsidiaries would suffer irreparable harm and Executive acknowledges that money damages would not be a sufficient remedy and, in addition and supplementary to other rights and remedies existing in its favor whether under this Agreement or under any other agreement, the Company will be entitled to specific performance and/or injunctive or other equitable relief from a court of competent jurisdiction in order to enforce or prevent any violations of the provisions hereof (without posting a bond or other security). In addition, in the event of an alleged breach or violation by Executive of Section 6 or 7, the noncompete Period or the non solicit Period, as applicable, will be tolled until such breach or violation has been duly cured.

**11.<u>LITIGATION/AUDIT COOPERATION</u>**. Executive agrees that following the termination of his employment for any reason, for a period of 12 months he will reasonably cooperate at mutually convenient times and locations in connection with (a) the defense of, or prosecution by, the Company or any of its affiliates with respect to any threatened or pending litigation or in any investigation or proceeding by any governmental agency or body that relates to any events or actions which occurred during the term of Executive's employment with, or service to, the Company; and (b) any audit of the financial statements of the Company with respect to the period of time when Executive was employed by the Company as Chief Financial Officer. The Company will reimburse Executive for reasonable expenses incurred by Executive in connection with such cooperation. Executive will be compensated for his time at a mutually agreed upon rate for any services other than the provision of information to the Company or its counsel and/or testifying as a witness, which he will undertake without any compensation up to a maximum obligation of 120 hours.

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**12.<u>WAIVER OF BREACH</u>**. The waiver of any breach of any provision of this Agreement will not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach. Each and every right, remedy and power hereby granted to any party or allowed it by law will be cumulative and not exclusive of any other.

**13.<u>SEVERABILITY</u>**. If any of the provisions of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party under any circumstances is adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability will not affect any other provision of this Agreement or the application thereof.

**14.<u>ENTIRE AGREEMENT</u>**. This Agreement, along with any related documents referenced herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and completely and irrevocably terminates any and all other previous or contemporaneous communications, representations, understandings, agreements, negotiations and discussions, either oral or written, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. The parties acknowledge and agree that there are no written or oral agreements, understandings, or representations, directly or indirectly related to this Agreement or the employment, compensation or benefits of Executive that are not set forth herein. By executing this Agreement, Executive represents and warrants to the Company that Executive is not subject to any agreement with any current or former employer or consultancy relationship that would prohibit Executive's acceptance of and performance of his duties and responsibilities under the terms of this Agreement or as contemplated in the future during Executive's employment with the Company. Executive agrees that he will not share any confidential or proprietary information of any prior employer or consultancy or individual with the Company or the Company's employees.

**15.<u>AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT</u>**. This Agreement may be altered or amended in any of its provisions only by a written agreement signed by each of the parties hereto.

**16.<u>SUCCESSORS</u>**. The Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding on the Company and its successors and assigns, as well as Executive and his estate. Executive may not assign or delegate, in whole or in part, his duties or obligations under this Agreement. This Agreement may be transferred and assigned by the Company to any successor of the Company by acquisition, merger, reorganization, amalgamation, asset sale or otherwise. Upon any assignment of this Agreement by the Company, all obligations of the Company will terminate, Executive will become employed by the assignee in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the term "Company" as used in this Agreement will include only such assignee.

**17.<u>RIGHTS CUMULATIVE</u>**. The Company's rights under this Agreement are cumulative, and the exercise of one right will not be deemed to preclude the exercise of any other rights.

**18.<u>COUNTERPARTS</u>**. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. Photographic copies of such signed counterparts may be used in lieu of the originals for any purpose.

**19.<u>CONSTRUCTION</u>**. Each party has cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement, and therefore, the Agreement will not be construed against either party on the basis that any particular party was the drafter.

**20.<u>VOLUNTARY COUNSEL</u>**. Executive agrees and acknowledges that he has read and understood this Agreement prior to signing it, has entered into this Agreement freely and voluntarily and has been advised to seek legal counsel prior to entering into this Agreement and has had ample opportunity to do so.

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**21.<u>GOVERNING LAW</u>**. This Agreement will be construed in accordance with, and governed in all respects by, the internal laws of the State of Tennessee (without giving effect to principles of conflicts of laws).

**22.<u>SECTION 409A.</u>**

a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The intent of the parties is that payments and benefits under this Agreement comply with Internal Revenue Code Section 409A and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively "**Code Section 409A**") and, accordingly, to the maximum extent permitted, this Agreement will be interpreted to be in compliance therewith. In no event whatsoever will the Company or any of the Subsidiaries be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalty that may be imposed on Executive by Code Section 409A or damages for failing to comply with Code Section 409A.

b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A termination of employment will not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a "separation from service" within the meaning of Code Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a "termination," "termination of employment," "termination of the Employment Period" or like terms will mean "separation from service."

c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All expenses or other reimbursements under this Agreement will be made on or prior to the last day of the taxable year following the taxable year in which such expenses were incurred by Executive (provided that if any such reimbursements constitute taxable income to Executive, such reimbursements will be paid no later than March 15th of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expenses to be reimbursed were incurred), and no such reimbursement or expenses eligible for reimbursement in any taxable year will in any way affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other taxable year.

d.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For purposes of Code Section 409A, Executive's right to receive any installment payment pursuant to this Agreement will be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments.

e.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Whenever a payment under this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days (e.g., "payment will be made within fifteen (15) days following the Termination Date"), the actual date of payment within the specified period will be within the sole discretion of the Company.

**23.<u>ARBITRATION</u>**.

a.In exchange for the benefits of the speedy, economical and impartial dispute resolution procedure of arbitration, the Company and Executive, with the advice and consent of their selected counsel, choose to forego their right to resolution of their disputes in a court of law by a judge or jury, and instead elect to treat their disputes, if any, pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act.

b.Executive and the Company agree that any and all claims or controversies whatsoever brought by Executive or the Company, arising out of or relating to this Agreement, Executive's employment with Company, or otherwise arising between Executive and Company, will be settled by final and binding arbitration in Knoxville, Tennessee or such other location as may be mutually agreed by parties in accordance with the Employment Arbitration Rules and Procedures of Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. ("**JAMS**") then in effect. This includes all claims whether arising in tort or contract and whether arising under statute or common law. Such claims may include, but are not limited to, those relating to this Agreement, wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, or any statutory claims under

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or similar Federal or state statutes. In addition, any claims arising out of the public policy of Tennessee, any claims of wrongful termination, employment discrimination, retaliation, or harassment of any kind, as well as any claim related to the termination or non-renewal of this Agreement will be arbitrated under the terms of this Agreement. The obligation to arbitrate such claims will survive the termination of this Agreement. To the extent permitted by law, the hearing and all filings and other proceedings will be treated in a private and confidential manner by the arbitrator and all parties and representatives and will not be disclosed except as necessary for any related judicial proceedings.

c.The arbitration will be conducted before an arbitrator to be mutually agreed upon by the parties from JAMS' panel of arbitrators. In the event that the parties are unable to mutually agree upon the arbitrator, JAMS will provide a slate of five arbitrators with experience in employment law and each party will have the opportunity to strike two names and rank the remaining arbitrators in order of preference. JAMS will then select the highest ranked arbitrator to preside over the arbitration. If JAMS is unable to provide an arbitrator who has experience in employment law, the parties may jointly or separately petition the court for appointment of an arbitrator with such experience. The arbitrator will have jurisdiction to determine the arbitrability of any claim. The arbitrator will have the authority to grant all monetary or equitable relief (including, without limitation, injunctive relief, ancillary costs and fees, and punitive damages) available under state and Federal law. Judgment on any award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered and enforced by any court having jurisdiction thereof. In addition to any other relief awarded, the prevailing party in any arbitration or court action covered by this Agreement, as determined by the arbitrator or court in a final judgment or decree, will be entitled to recover costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys' fees to the extent permitted by law.

[*Signature page follows*]

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**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties have executed this Agreement on the date and year first above written.

**MALIBU BOATS, INC.**

By: <u>/s/</u> <u>Steven D. Menneto</u>

Title: Chief Executive Officer

**EXECUTIVE**

By: <u>/s/ David S. Black&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

## Exhibit 99.1

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**Malibu Boats, Inc. Announces Appointment of David Black to Chief Financial Officer** 

*Black to drive financial performance and support expansion through future acquisitions and strategic growth initiatives*

**LOUDON, Tenn., Nov. 13, 2025** – Malibu Boats, Inc. (Nasdaq: MBUU), a U.S. designer and manufacturer of category-leading salt and freshwater recreational powerboat brands, today announced the appointment of David S. Black as Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Black will succeed Bruce W. Beckman, whose resignation became effective November 12, 2025.

Mr. Black, 43, has served as the Company's Vice President, Finance since November 2023, having previously served as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer from April 2023 to November 2023. Mr. Black also served as the Company's Corporate Controller from November 2020 to April 2023 after joining the Company as Director of Internal Audit in 2017. Mr. Black has over 19 years of experience in accounting and finance working for both public and private companies. Mr. Black received a B.A. in finance from Fairmont State University. Mr. Black is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor.

"We are grateful to Bruce for his leadership and dedication over the past few years," said Steve Menneto, CEO of Malibu Boats, Inc. "We are thrilled to welcome David into his new role as chief financial officer. Having been an integral part of our team, David brings a deep understanding of our business and a clear strategic vision for the future. His proven track record of building financial and operational excellence makes him the ideal leader to guide MBI through our next phase of growth. We are confident that his leadership will be instrumental in driving our continued success and advancing our strategic growth initiatives."

"I am excited to become CFO and continue building on the strategy Steve presented during our investor day," said David Black. "I look forward to continuing working closely with our talented team to drive growth, strengthen our financial strategy, and create long-term value for our shareholders by scaling strategically through disciplined M&A and prudent capital allocation."

**Fiscal 2026 Guidance**

The Company today reaffirmed its fiscal year 2026 guidance that it provided on October 30, 2025, as part of its first fiscal quarter earnings release.

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For the full fiscal year 2026, Malibu anticipates net sales to be flat to down mid-single digits percentage points, year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA margin ranging from 8% to 9%.

The Company has not provided reconciliations of guidance for Adjusted EBITDA margin, in reliance on the unreasonable efforts exception provided under Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. The Company is unable, without unreasonable efforts, to forecast certain items required to develop meaningful comparable GAAP financial measures. These items include costs related to the Company's vertical integration initiatives, stock-based compensation expense and litigation expenses that are difficult to predict in advance in order to include in a GAAP estimate.

**About Malibu Boats, Inc.**

Based in Loudon, Tennessee, Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a diverse range of recreational powerboats, including performance sport, sterndrive and outboard boats. Malibu Boats, Inc. is among the market leaders in the performance sport boat category through its Malibu and Axis boat brands, among the market leaders in the 20' - 40' segment of the sterndrive boat category through its Cobalt brand, and among the market leaders in the saltwater fishing boat market with its Pursuit and Cobia offshore boats and Pathfinder, Maverick, and Hewes flats and bay boat brands. A pre-eminent innovator in the powerboat industry, Malibu Boats, Inc. designs products that appeal to an expanding range of recreational boaters, fisherman and water sports enthusiasts whose passion for boating is a key component of their active lifestyles. For more information, visit <u>www.malibuboats.com</u>, <u>www.axiswake.com</u>, <u>www.cobaltboats.com</u><u>,</u> <u>www.pursuitboats.com</u>, or <u>www.maverickboatgroup.com</u>.

**Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward Looking Statements** 

This press release includes forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Forward-looking statements can be identified by such words and phrases as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "estimates," "may," "will," "should," "continue" and similar expressions, comparable terminology or the negative thereof, and includes statements in this press release regarding our guidance for fiscal year 2026 net sales and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: our large fixed cost base; our ability to execute our manufacturing strategy; our ability to accurately forecast demand for our products; increases in the cost of, or unavailability of, raw materials, component parts and transportation costs; disruptions in our suppliers' operations; our reliance on third-party suppliers for raw materials and components; our reliance on certain suppliers for our engines and outboard motors; climate events in areas where we operate; our ability to meet our manufacturing workforce needs; our dependence on key management employees; our ability to grow our business through acquisitions and integrate such acquisitions to fully realize their expected benefits; our growth strategy which may require us to secure significant additional capital; our ability to enhance existing products and develop and market new or enhanced products; our ability to protect our intellectual

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property; compromises or disruptions to our network and information systems; risks inherent in operating in foreign jurisdictions, including tariffs; general economic conditions; the continued strength and positive perception of our brands; increased consumer preference for used boats, alternative fuel-powered boats or the supply of new boats by competitors in excess of demand; the seasonality of our business; competition within our industry and with other activities for consumers' scarce leisure time; changes in currency exchange rates; inflation and heightened interest rates; our reliance on our network of independent dealers and increasing competition for dealers; the financial health of our dealers and their continued access to financing; our obligation to repurchase inventory of certain dealers; our exposure to risks associated with litigation, investigation and regulatory proceedings; an impairment in the carrying value of goodwill, trade names and other long-lived assets; risks inherent in changes to U.S trade policy, tariffs and import/export regulations, significant repair or replacement costs due to warranty claims; any failure to comply with laws and regulations including environmental, workplace safety and other regulatory requirements; covenants in our credit agreement governing our revolving credit facility which may limit our operating flexibility; our obligation to make certain payments under a tax receivable agreement; any failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls or procedures; and other factors affecting us detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risks and uncertainties are outside our control, and there may be other risks and uncertainties which we do not currently anticipate because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time made, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or supplement any forward-looking statements that may become untrue because of subsequent events, whether because of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Comparison of results for current and prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

**Contacts**

Press:

<u>MBI@skyya.com</u>

Investor Relations:<br><u>InvestorRelations@MalibuBoats.com</u>

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