Pzena discloses 9.0% stake in Malibu Boats (MBUU) ownership report

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pzena Investment Management, LLC, a Delaware investment adviser, filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a significant passive stake in Malibu Boats, Inc. common stock as of 12/31/2025.

Pzena reports beneficial ownership of 1,721,957 shares of Malibu Boats common stock, representing 9.0 % of the class. It has sole power to vote 1,232,700 shares and sole power to dispose of or direct the disposition of 1,721,957 shares, with no shared voting or dispositive power.

The filing notes that Pzena’s clients have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the securities, and no single client holds more than five percent of the class. Pzena certifies the holdings were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Malibu Boats.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

MALIBU BOATS, INC.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

56117J100

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 56117J100

1

Names of Reporting Persons

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 1,232,700.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 1,721,957.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

1,721,957.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

9.0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: MALIBU BOATS, INC.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 5075 KIMBERLY WAY, 5075 KIMBERLY WAY, LOUDON, TENNESSEE, 37774.
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Pzena Investment Management, LLC
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 320 Park Avenue, 8th floor New York, NY 10022
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 56117J100
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 1,721,957
(b)	Percent of class: 9.0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 1,232,700
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 1,721,957
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. CLIENTS OF THE FILING INVESTMENT MANAGER HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE AND THE ULTIMATE POWER TO DIRECT THE RECEIPT OF DIVIDENDS FROM, OR THE PROCEEDS OF SALE OF THE SECURITIES REPORTED ON HEREINABOVE. NO INTEREST OF ANY ONE OF SUCH CLIENTS RELATES TO MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT OF THE CLASS.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC

Signature:	s/Steven Coffey
Name/Title:	Chief Legal Risk Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
Date:	01/16/2026

FAQ

What ownership stake does Pzena report in Malibu Boats (MBUU)?

Pzena Investment Management, LLC reports beneficial ownership of 1,721,957 shares of Malibu Boats, Inc. common stock, representing 9.0 % of the outstanding class.

Who is the reporting person in this Malibu Boats (MBUU) Schedule 13G/A?

The reporting person is Pzena Investment Management, LLC, an investment adviser organized in Delaware, with its principal office at 320 Park Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022.

How much voting and dispositive power does Pzena have over Malibu Boats shares?

Pzena reports sole voting power over 1,232,700 shares, sole dispositive power over 1,721,957 shares, and no shared voting or dispositive power for Malibu Boats common stock.

Do Pzena’s clients directly benefit from the Malibu Boats (MBUU) shares?

Yes. The filing states that clients of the filing investment manager have the right to receive and direct the receipt of dividends and sale proceeds from the Malibu Boats securities, and no client’s interest exceeds five percent of the class.

Is Pzena’s Malibu Boats (MBUU) position intended to influence control of the company?

No. Pzena certifies the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose or effect of changing or influencing control of Malibu Boats, Inc.

What is the relevant date for Pzena’s reported Malibu Boats holdings?

The date of the event requiring this Schedule 13G/A filing is 12/31/2025, which is when the reported ownership level applied.