MBUU stockholders back board slate, ratify KPMG, favor annual say‑on‑pay
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Malibu Boats (MBUU) reported the results of its October 24, 2025 annual meeting. Stockholders elected Class III directors Melanie K. Cook (16,132,548 for), Michael K. Hooks (15,349,506 for), and Nancy M. Taylor (15,992,311 for) to terms ending in 2028.
Stockholders ratified KPMG LLP as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 with 18,245,093 votes for. The non-binding advisory vote approved named executive officer compensation with 16,795,645 votes for. Stockholders supported holding the say‑on‑pay vote every one year, receiving 16,312,626 votes.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.07, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.07
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Governance
Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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FAQ
What did MBUU stockholders approve at the 2025 annual meeting?
They elected three Class III directors, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for FY ending June 30, 2026, approved say‑on‑pay, and chose a one‑year say‑on‑pay frequency.
Who was elected to Malibu Boats' board and with how many votes?
Melanie K. Cook (16,132,548 for), Michael K. Hooks (15,349,506 for), and Nancy M. Taylor (15,992,311 for) were elected for terms ending in 2028.
Was KPMG LLP ratified as MBUU's independent auditor?
Yes. KPMG LLP was ratified with 18,245,093 votes for, 56,640 against, and 56,220 abstentions.
Did Malibu Boats' say‑on‑pay receive approval?
Yes. The advisory vote on executive compensation passed with 16,795,645 votes for, 460,594 against, and 6,410 abstentions.
What say‑on‑pay frequency did MBUU stockholders prefer?
One year received 16,312,626 votes; two years 495; three years 944,226; 5,302 abstentions.
When was the Malibu Boats annual meeting held?
October 24, 2025.
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): October 24, 2025
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission file number: 001-36290
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Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
At the annual meeting of stockholders of Malibu Boats, Inc. (the “Company”) held on October 24, 2025 (the “Annual Meeting”), four proposals were voted upon by the Company’s stockholders. The proposals are described in detail in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting. A brief description of the proposals and the final results of the votes for each matter follows. All matters presented to the Company’s stockholders at the Annual Meeting were voted on by the holders of the Company’s Class A common stock and Class B common stock, voting together as a single class.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors.
The following nominees were elected Class III directors of the Company for three-year terms ending in 2028.
| Nominee | Votes For | Votes Withheld | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| Melanie K. Cook | 16,132,548 | 1,130,101 | 1,095,304 | ||||||||
| Michael K. Hooks | 15,349,506 | 1,913,143 | 1,095,304 | ||||||||
| Nancy M. Taylor | 15,992,311 | 1,270,338 | 1,095,304 | ||||||||
Proposal 2: Ratification of the Appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2026.
The Company’s stockholders ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | ||||||
| 18,245,093 | 56,640 | 56,220 | ||||||
Proposal 3: Advisory Approval of the Compensation of Named Executive Officers.
The compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved in a non-binding vote:
| Votes For | Votes Against | Abstentions | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||
| 16,795,645 | 460,594 | 6,410 | 1,095,304 | ||||||||
Proposal 4: Advisory Approval of the Frequency of Future Advisory Votes on the Compensation of Named Executive Officers.
The frequency of "one year" for future advisory votes on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved in a non-binding vote:
| One Year | Two Years | Three Years | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | ||||||||||
| 16,312,626 | 495 | 944,226 | 5,302 | 1,095,304 | ||||||||||
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit 104 | The Cover Page from this Current Report on Form 8-K formatted in Inline XBRL. | ||||
SIGNATURES
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.
| Malibu Boats, Inc. | ||||||||
| Date: October 27, 2025 | /s/ Bruce Beckman | |||||||
| Bruce Beckman | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||