Malibu Boats Strengthens Board with New Director Appointment and Equity Package

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Malibu Boats (MBUU) reported a Form 4 filing disclosing insider trading activity for director Melanie K. Cook. On June 24, 2025, Cook received an equity award of 1,119 stock units in connection with her appointment to the board of directors.

Key details of the transaction:

• The stock units were granted at $0 cost and are fully vested
• Units are convertible to Class A Common Stock upon occurrence of a Payment Event
• Payment Events include: separation from service, change in control, or elected in-service distribution date
• Distribution options include lump-sum payment within 30 days or annual installments over 5 or 10 years

This grant aligns with the company's Director's Compensation Policy and represents Cook's beneficial ownership position following the transaction. The filing was signed by Brooke Zinter as attorney-in-fact.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Cook Melanie K.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock	1,119	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 1,119 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. In accordance with the Issuer's Director's Compensation Policy, the reporting person was issued an equity award of 1,119 stock units on June 24, 2025 in connection with her appointment to the board of directors of the Issuer. The stock units are fully vested and payable in an equivalent number of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon the first to occur of (A) the date of the reporting person's separation from service, (B) the occurrence of a change in control under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan or (C) an in-service distribution date elected by the reporting person (each, a "Payment Event"). The reporting person may elect whether amounts becoming payable shall be paidin a lump-sum within 30 days following the Payment Event, or in annual installments over a period of 5 years or 10 years Includes 1,119 stock units with vesting terms described in footnote 2

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Cook Melanie K.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

5075 KIMBERLY WAY

(Street)

LOUDON TN 37774

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MALIBU BOATS, INC. [ MBUU ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/24/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	06/24/2025		A(1)(2)		1,119	A	$0	1,119(3)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. In accordance with the Issuer's Director's Compensation Policy, the reporting person was issued an equity award of 1,119 stock units on June 24, 2025 in connection with her appointment to the board of directors of the Issuer.

2. The stock units are fully vested and payable in an equivalent number of shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock upon the first to occur of (A) the date of the reporting person's separation from service, (B) the occurrence of a change in control under the Issuer's Long-Term Incentive Plan or (C) an in-service distribution date elected by the reporting person (each, a "Payment Event"). The reporting person may elect whether amounts becoming payable shall be paidin a lump-sum within 30 days following the Payment Event, or in annual installments over a period of 5 years or 10 years

3. Includes 1,119 stock units with vesting terms described in footnote 2

Remarks:

	Melanie K. Cook, /s/ Brooke Zinter as attorney -in-fact	06/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

How many MBUU shares did Director Melanie Cook acquire on June 24, 2025?

Director Melanie Cook acquired 1,119 stock units of MBUU's Class A Common Stock on June 24, 2025 as part of her director compensation package upon appointment to the board.

What was the purchase price of MBUU shares in Melanie Cook's Form 4 filing?

The stock units were granted at $0 cost to Melanie Cook as part of Malibu Boats' Director's Compensation Policy, rather than being purchased on the open market.

When will Melanie Cook's MBUU stock units be payable?

The stock units will be payable in MBUU Class A Common Stock upon the first of these events: (1) her separation from service, (2) a change in control under the company's Long-Term Incentive Plan, or (3) an in-service distribution date of her choosing.

What are the payment options for Melanie Cook's MBUU stock units?

Cook can elect to receive payment either as a lump-sum within 30 days following the Payment Event, or in annual installments over a period of 5 years or 10 years.

Are Melanie Cook's MBUU stock units subject to vesting requirements?

No, the 1,119 stock units granted to Melanie Cook are fully vested upon issuance, though they are subject to specific payment timing conditions.