MBC News & Events

MasterBrand announced the successful completion of their previously announced all-stock merger transaction. Under the terms of the previously announced merger agreement, American Woodmark shareholders received a fixed exchange ratio of 5.150 shares of MasterBrand common stock for each share of American Woodmark common stock held immediately prior to the effective time of the merger. The pre-closing MasterBrand shares remain outstanding and currently represent approximately 63% of the combined company's shares outstanding. The combined company will operate under the name MasterBrand, Inc. and its shares will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MBC". As a result of the completion of the merger, the common stock of American Woodmark will be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock Market.

MasterBrand (MBC) is acquiring American Woodmark (AMWD) in a deal expected to close May 29, pending final closing conditions.

The company states: "For full year 2026, MasterBrand is reiterating its expectation that its addressable market will be down mid-single digits. The Company also continues to expect the following: gross tariff costs of approximately 5-6% of 2026 net sales; Interest expense to be flat to down year-over-year; Free cash flow to be in excess of 2026 net income. The Company is not reiterating its prior outlook for effective tax rate improvement for the full year of 2026. MasterBrand now expects its full year 2026 effective tax rate to be elevated relative to the prior year, primarily reflecting the impact of non-deductible deal-related expenses associated with the pending merger with American Woodmark."

Sees Q2 sales "year-over-year decrease of mid-single-digit to high-single-digit percentage." Consensus $698.7M.