Merger converts Marine Products (NYSE: MPX) director stake into cash and MasterCraft stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Marine Products Group director John F. Wilson reported a restructuring transaction tied to the company’s merger with MasterCraft Boat Holdings. The filing shows 16,909 shares of Common Stock, $.10 par value, were disposed of pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger.
Under the merger terms, for each Marine Products share, Wilson received the right to 0.232 shares of MasterCraft common stock plus $2.43 in cash, before any withholding taxes. Following this transaction, the Form 4 reports that Wilson holds 0 shares of Marine Products common stock directly.
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- None.
Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Wilson John F
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock, $.10 Par Value | 16,909 | $8.18 | $138K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares disposed: 16,909 shares
Reported price per share: $8.18 per share
Stock consideration ratio: 0.232 MasterCraft shares per share
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5 metrics
Shares disposed
16,909 shares
Marine Products common stock in merger-related transaction
Reported price per share
$8.18 per share
Transaction price shown for disposed Marine Products shares
Stock consideration ratio
0.232 MasterCraft shares per share
Exchange ratio for each Marine Products common share
Cash consideration per share
$2.43 cash per share
Cash paid for each Marine Products share in merger
Post-transaction holding
0 shares
Marine Products shares held directly after the merger transaction
Key Terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Agreement, MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., Common Stock, $.10 Par Value, +1 more
5 terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"The reported securities were disposed of pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger"
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Merger Agreement regulatory
"pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated as of February 5, 2026"
A merger agreement is a binding contract that lays out the exact terms for two companies to combine, including the price, what each side will deliver, and the conditions that must be met before the deal is completed. Investors care because it sets the timetable, payouts and risks — like a blueprint or prenup that shows whether the deal is likely to close, how ownership will change, and what could cancel or alter the payout they expect.
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. financial
"by and among MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("MasterCraft")"
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value financial
"security_title: "Common Stock, $.10 Par Value""
withholding taxes financial
"$2.43 in cash, without interest and less applicable withholding taxes"
Withholding taxes are amounts a payer or government takes out of payments — such as wages, interest, or dividends — before the recipient gets the money, functioning like a cashier keeping part of a bill to pay taxes on your behalf. For investors this matters because it reduces the cash they actually receive, affects net returns and yield calculations, and may require additional paperwork or treaty claims to recover or offset the withheld amount against final tax bills.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Marine Products Group (MPX) report for John F. Wilson?
The filing shows John F. Wilson reported a restructuring transaction where 16,909 shares of Marine Products common stock were disposed of. This disposition occurred as part of the company’s merger with MasterCraft Boat Holdings, rather than through an open-market sale or purchase.
What was John F. Wilson’s Marine Products (MPX) holding after the merger transaction?
After the reported merger-related transaction, the Form 4 lists John F. Wilson as holding 0 shares of Marine Products common stock directly. His economic interest shifted to MasterCraft shares and cash received under the Agreement and Plan of Merger terms.
Was the Marine Products (MPX) insider transaction an open-market sale or purchase?
No, the transaction was not an open-market sale or purchase. The Form 4 uses code J for “other acquisition or disposition,” and the footnote explains the shares were disposed of automatically under the merger agreement with MasterCraft, rather than through discretionary trading.