Malibu Boats Acquires Saxdor Yachts for $175 Million to Drive Global Expansion

Key Facts

1Malibu Boats (MBUU) acquired Saxdor Yachts for approximately EUR 150 million (USD $175 million).

2The acquisition is valued at approximately 7.2x estimated EBITDA for the twelve months ending March 31, 2026.

3The acquisition is expected to be immediately and significantly accretive to Malibu Boats (MBI) earnings per share.

Malibu Boats, Inc. (MBUU) has announced the acquisition of Saxdor Yachts, a premier European adventure dayboat brand, for approximately EUR 150 million or USD $175 million. The strategic move is designed to expand Malibu's global manufacturing footprint and establish a scalable operational base within the European market. Valued at approximately 7.2x estimated EBITDA for the period ending March 2026, the deal marks a significant entry into the $2.5 billion adventure dayboat segment. Management expects the acquisition to be immediately and significantly accretive to Malibu Boats' earnings per share. By integrating Saxdor, Malibu aims to capitalize on a market segment currently growing at an annual rate of 15%. This acquisition underscores Malibu's commitment to diversifying its premium product portfolio and accelerating international growth.