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Page 1: Malibu Boats, Inc. Acquisition of Cobalt Boats, LLC June 2017s22.q4cdn.com/332374443/files/doc_presentations/Malibu-Boats-Cobalt-Acquisition.pdf• Cobalt is the market leader in large

Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLC

June 2017

Forward Looking StatementsThis presentation includes forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) Forward-looking statementscan be identified by such words and phrases as ldquobelievesrdquo ldquoanticipatesrdquo ldquoexpectsrdquo ldquointendsrdquo ldquoestimatesrdquo ldquomayrdquo ldquowillrdquo ldquoshouldrdquo ldquocontinuerdquo and similar expressionscomparable terminology or the negative thereof and includes the statements in this presentation regarding the expected timing for the closing of the transaction andthe expected financial and business impact of the transaction including the expected impact on Malibursquos earnings per share for fiscal year 2018 tax benefits de-leveraging and cost and operational synergies and the timeline for achieving such synergies

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements including but not limited to the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the transaction and conditions for borrowing under the new secondamended and restated credit facility our ability to efficiently integrate the operations and business of Cobalt upon completion of the transaction general industryeconomic and business conditions demand for our products changes in consumer preferences competition within our industry our reliance on our network ofindependent dealers our ability to manage our manufacturing levels and our large fixed cost base the successful introduction of our new products and other factorsaffecting us detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission Many of these risks and uncertainties are outside our control andthere may be other risks and uncertainties which we do not currently anticipate because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may notoccur in the future Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time made wecan give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of thedate hereof We undertake no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or supplement any forward-looking statements that may become untruebecause of subsequent events whether because of new information future events changes in assumptions or otherwise

2

3

Agenda

bull Transaction Overview and Rationale

bull Cobalt Boats Overview

bull Financial Summary

bull Closing Comments

Transaction Overview and Rationale

5

Transaction Overview

bull Acquiring Cobalt Boats LLC (ldquoCobaltrdquo) expect early July 2017 close

bull Market leading manufacturer of premium water sport boats cruisers

bowriders and outboard boats

bull ~$140 million in sales (LTM March 31 2017)

bull $130 million purchase price including estimated $18 million NPV of future tax

benefits

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

bull Synergies through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Cobalt to maintain existing operational footprint in Kansas

Addition of Another World Class Brand to MBUU

6

Transaction Rationale

ATTRACTIVE TARGET

bull Unique opportunity to acquire an industry leader of meaningful sizebull World class brand known for exceptional quality for 50 yearsbull Some Whitespace growth opportunitiesbull Strengthens MBUU position in overall powerboat industry

LEVERAGESMALIBU CORE

COMPETENCIES

bull Opportunities for operational and margin improvement are real and impactfulbull Product similarities provide opportunity to leverage existing vertical integrationbull Product differences will allow for market expansionbull Enhance strategic leadership and velocity of product development and innovation

INTEGRATIONbull Maintain successful operational footprint in Kansasbull Very similar business with familiar design production distribution and market dynamicsbull Implement Malibursquos aggressive leadership and management to drive value

ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL PROFILE

bull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant tax benefitsbull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition costsbull Limited leverage with rapid deleveraging

7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
Page 2: Malibu Boats, Inc. Acquisition of Cobalt Boats, LLC June 2017s22.q4cdn.com/332374443/files/doc_presentations/Malibu-Boats-Cobalt-Acquisition.pdf• Cobalt is the market leader in large

Forward Looking StatementsThis presentation includes forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) Forward-looking statementscan be identified by such words and phrases as ldquobelievesrdquo ldquoanticipatesrdquo ldquoexpectsrdquo ldquointendsrdquo ldquoestimatesrdquo ldquomayrdquo ldquowillrdquo ldquoshouldrdquo ldquocontinuerdquo and similar expressionscomparable terminology or the negative thereof and includes the statements in this presentation regarding the expected timing for the closing of the transaction andthe expected financial and business impact of the transaction including the expected impact on Malibursquos earnings per share for fiscal year 2018 tax benefits de-leveraging and cost and operational synergies and the timeline for achieving such synergies

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements including but not limited to the satisfaction of the closing conditions to the transaction and conditions for borrowing under the new secondamended and restated credit facility our ability to efficiently integrate the operations and business of Cobalt upon completion of the transaction general industryeconomic and business conditions demand for our products changes in consumer preferences competition within our industry our reliance on our network ofindependent dealers our ability to manage our manufacturing levels and our large fixed cost base the successful introduction of our new products and other factorsaffecting us detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission Many of these risks and uncertainties are outside our control andthere may be other risks and uncertainties which we do not currently anticipate because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may notoccur in the future Although we believe that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time made wecan give no assurance that our expectations will be achieved Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of thedate hereof We undertake no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or supplement any forward-looking statements that may become untruebecause of subsequent events whether because of new information future events changes in assumptions or otherwise

2

3

Agenda

bull Transaction Overview and Rationale

bull Cobalt Boats Overview

bull Financial Summary

bull Closing Comments

Transaction Overview and Rationale

5

Transaction Overview

bull Acquiring Cobalt Boats LLC (ldquoCobaltrdquo) expect early July 2017 close

bull Market leading manufacturer of premium water sport boats cruisers

bowriders and outboard boats

bull ~$140 million in sales (LTM March 31 2017)

bull $130 million purchase price including estimated $18 million NPV of future tax

benefits

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

bull Synergies through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Cobalt to maintain existing operational footprint in Kansas

Addition of Another World Class Brand to MBUU

6

Transaction Rationale

ATTRACTIVE TARGET

bull Unique opportunity to acquire an industry leader of meaningful sizebull World class brand known for exceptional quality for 50 yearsbull Some Whitespace growth opportunitiesbull Strengthens MBUU position in overall powerboat industry

LEVERAGESMALIBU CORE

COMPETENCIES

bull Opportunities for operational and margin improvement are real and impactfulbull Product similarities provide opportunity to leverage existing vertical integrationbull Product differences will allow for market expansionbull Enhance strategic leadership and velocity of product development and innovation

INTEGRATIONbull Maintain successful operational footprint in Kansasbull Very similar business with familiar design production distribution and market dynamicsbull Implement Malibursquos aggressive leadership and management to drive value

ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL PROFILE

bull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant tax benefitsbull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition costsbull Limited leverage with rapid deleveraging

7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
Page 3: Malibu Boats, Inc. Acquisition of Cobalt Boats, LLC June 2017s22.q4cdn.com/332374443/files/doc_presentations/Malibu-Boats-Cobalt-Acquisition.pdf• Cobalt is the market leader in large

3

Agenda

bull Transaction Overview and Rationale

bull Cobalt Boats Overview

bull Financial Summary

bull Closing Comments

Transaction Overview and Rationale

5

Transaction Overview

bull Acquiring Cobalt Boats LLC (ldquoCobaltrdquo) expect early July 2017 close

bull Market leading manufacturer of premium water sport boats cruisers

bowriders and outboard boats

bull ~$140 million in sales (LTM March 31 2017)

bull $130 million purchase price including estimated $18 million NPV of future tax

benefits

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

bull Synergies through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Cobalt to maintain existing operational footprint in Kansas

Addition of Another World Class Brand to MBUU

6

Transaction Rationale

ATTRACTIVE TARGET

bull Unique opportunity to acquire an industry leader of meaningful sizebull World class brand known for exceptional quality for 50 yearsbull Some Whitespace growth opportunitiesbull Strengthens MBUU position in overall powerboat industry

LEVERAGESMALIBU CORE

COMPETENCIES

bull Opportunities for operational and margin improvement are real and impactfulbull Product similarities provide opportunity to leverage existing vertical integrationbull Product differences will allow for market expansionbull Enhance strategic leadership and velocity of product development and innovation

INTEGRATIONbull Maintain successful operational footprint in Kansasbull Very similar business with familiar design production distribution and market dynamicsbull Implement Malibursquos aggressive leadership and management to drive value

ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL PROFILE

bull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant tax benefitsbull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition costsbull Limited leverage with rapid deleveraging

7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
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Transaction Overview and Rationale

5

Transaction Overview

bull Acquiring Cobalt Boats LLC (ldquoCobaltrdquo) expect early July 2017 close

bull Market leading manufacturer of premium water sport boats cruisers

bowriders and outboard boats

bull ~$140 million in sales (LTM March 31 2017)

bull $130 million purchase price including estimated $18 million NPV of future tax

benefits

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

bull Synergies through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Cobalt to maintain existing operational footprint in Kansas

Addition of Another World Class Brand to MBUU

6

Transaction Rationale

ATTRACTIVE TARGET

bull Unique opportunity to acquire an industry leader of meaningful sizebull World class brand known for exceptional quality for 50 yearsbull Some Whitespace growth opportunitiesbull Strengthens MBUU position in overall powerboat industry

LEVERAGESMALIBU CORE

COMPETENCIES

bull Opportunities for operational and margin improvement are real and impactfulbull Product similarities provide opportunity to leverage existing vertical integrationbull Product differences will allow for market expansionbull Enhance strategic leadership and velocity of product development and innovation

INTEGRATIONbull Maintain successful operational footprint in Kansasbull Very similar business with familiar design production distribution and market dynamicsbull Implement Malibursquos aggressive leadership and management to drive value

ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL PROFILE

bull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant tax benefitsbull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition costsbull Limited leverage with rapid deleveraging

7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
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5

Transaction Overview

bull Acquiring Cobalt Boats LLC (ldquoCobaltrdquo) expect early July 2017 close

bull Market leading manufacturer of premium water sport boats cruisers

bowriders and outboard boats

bull ~$140 million in sales (LTM March 31 2017)

bull $130 million purchase price including estimated $18 million NPV of future tax

benefits

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

bull Synergies through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Cobalt to maintain existing operational footprint in Kansas

Addition of Another World Class Brand to MBUU

6

Transaction Rationale

ATTRACTIVE TARGET

bull Unique opportunity to acquire an industry leader of meaningful sizebull World class brand known for exceptional quality for 50 yearsbull Some Whitespace growth opportunitiesbull Strengthens MBUU position in overall powerboat industry

LEVERAGESMALIBU CORE

COMPETENCIES

bull Opportunities for operational and margin improvement are real and impactfulbull Product similarities provide opportunity to leverage existing vertical integrationbull Product differences will allow for market expansionbull Enhance strategic leadership and velocity of product development and innovation

INTEGRATIONbull Maintain successful operational footprint in Kansasbull Very similar business with familiar design production distribution and market dynamicsbull Implement Malibursquos aggressive leadership and management to drive value

ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL PROFILE

bull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant tax benefitsbull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition costsbull Limited leverage with rapid deleveraging

7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
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6

Transaction Rationale

ATTRACTIVE TARGET

bull Unique opportunity to acquire an industry leader of meaningful sizebull World class brand known for exceptional quality for 50 yearsbull Some Whitespace growth opportunitiesbull Strengthens MBUU position in overall powerboat industry

LEVERAGESMALIBU CORE

COMPETENCIES

bull Opportunities for operational and margin improvement are real and impactfulbull Product similarities provide opportunity to leverage existing vertical integrationbull Product differences will allow for market expansionbull Enhance strategic leadership and velocity of product development and innovation

INTEGRATIONbull Maintain successful operational footprint in Kansasbull Very similar business with familiar design production distribution and market dynamicsbull Implement Malibursquos aggressive leadership and management to drive value

ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL PROFILE

bull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant tax benefitsbull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accounting adjustments and acquisition costsbull Limited leverage with rapid deleveraging

7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
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7

Cobalt Boats Overview

8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
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8

Business OverviewBusiness Summary

bull Founded in 1968 by the St Clair familybull Comprehensive product portfolio

minus Six series with 24 models ranging from 20rsquo ndash 40rsquo

bull Retail prices range from ~$50k to ~$700kminus ~$80k average price

bull Dealer network with 132 locations bull ~600 employeesbull Based in Neodesha Kansas

Strategic Focusbull Culture of excellence focused on the customerbull Reputation for performance and qualitybull Innovative new product pipeline including wake

surf technology and outboard saltwater models

Sales by Series FY161

Net Sales $135 million

1 Fiscal year ended September 30th

Includes discontinued pontoon business

Watersports

Outboard

Premium Sterndrive

Entry Sterndrive

Chart1

Sales

[CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME][CATEGORY NAME]WatersportsOutboardPremium SterndriveEntry Sterndrive222132885207

Sheet2

Sheet1

9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
Communication Plan - Post Closing
Audience Action Timing Notes
Employees - Cobalt Announcement to Cobalt and Malibu Employees Simultaneous to going public with the announcement or press release Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
Department meetings following the announcement also announce plans for the plant-wide meeting Same day as announcement Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting
PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees Within 1-3 days after announcement
Small group meetings with Sales and other Cobalt management After plant meeting Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Dealers Malibu and Cobalt Sales Teams need to be made aware just before public announcement (s) Just prior to public announcements This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers
Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal Immediately subsequent to the public announcements
How will Cobalt communicate
Conference call with Cobalt dealers - Paxson amp Jack to participate To be scheduled within 1-2 days after announcement
Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers 1-3 weeks after announcement Paxson needs to determine visit needs
Wells Fargo ABA IBBI and other key Suppliers Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA Day of announcement Any others that need to be called directly should be identified
Investors and Analysts Press release post close of market on the day of signing Simultaneous to other public announcements
Wilson amp Springer to conduct calls with analysts and Top 15 investors as needed Day 1 amp 2 Should this take the form of an earnings call Will we do post signing or post closing
Issue 8K Close of business
Wilson amp Springer to cinduct NDR to Bostson and NY Wihin 1-3 weeks after close
Date Description Date Timing Action Relevant Party Audience Notes
Signing 28062017 1030 am EDT Execute purchase agreement and refinancing MBUU Cobalt Banks NA
Post Market (after 400 EDT) Press Release announcing signing of deal MBUU Cobalt MBUU and Cobalt Sales This should be through conference call and provision of the press release before the call We need to prepare them with talking points and answer the questions they have as they will ask some of the same questions as dealers Does this change with the delayed close JS No all is keyed to signing versus close We just have to announce when it closes and file an 8k
Post Market Press Release announcing signing and refi MBUU Cobalt ALL Do you have a draft Quickly after this can we email to dealers with a cover letter JS Attorneys will work up the press release for both of us to approve It has to conform to SEC Yes absolutely We have a Dealer portal and we will put it up as soon as it goes public Cover and PR via email right away is fine for Cobalt side
Post Market 8-K announcing signing MBUU Investors
PM post PR Announce to Malibu employees MBUU MBUU Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release)
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Likely through email for Malibu and I would assume for Cobalt (needs to be simultaneous to going public or a press release) Email and maybe have hard copies for people out in the plant
PM post PR Small group announcement to Cobalt employees Cobalt Cobalt Employees Specific talking points to be prepared and departmental managers need to stick to script capture all questions for us to address at the Plant meeting We would have a management group of about 50 people
PM post PR Announce to Malibu dealers MBUU MBUU Dealers Malibu will inform dealers along with a copy of the press release through the Malibu Dealer Portal
PM post PR Announce to Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers How will Cobalt do this Per the above I would like to have a letter drafted to go with the release
14600 014
Signing + 1 28062017 PM Contact business partners MBUU Cobalt MBUU Cobalt Partners Malibu to call WF and IBBI Cobalt to call ABA This will be a short list for us I will pull it together
Post Market Opening Conference calls with investors MBUU Investors Structure this like an earnings call - do we need a deck Or do we wait to publish the deck
Close 07072017 All Day Execute any last minute documentation MBUU Cobalt Banks
All Day Fund acquisition Banks
Close +1 71017 Pre Market Press Release announcing closing MBUU Cobalt
Pre Market 8-K announcing closing MBUU
Post Market Open Conference call with investors MBUU Investors Is this needed and should we publish a deck with targets etchellip
71217 All Day NYC and PHL meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71317 All Day BOS meetings Jack Ritchie Investors
71717 AM EDT Conference call with Cobalt dealers MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Dealers Joint PaxsonJack Call Need record of dial-in and ability to entertain questions
72017 Mid AM PaxsonJack Plant Meeting with Employees MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Address topics from departmental meetings Provide future vision and answer questions
Late AM Small Group Meetings with Sales MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Lunch Small Group Meetings with Management MBUU Cobalt Cobalt Employees Discussion of future vision answer any remaining questions
Week of 724 TBD Dealer visits Paxson and Jack Cobalt Dealers Visits to dealers as needed - this may be a PS only or a PS + JS for certain dealers This is TBD based on dealer response
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9

World Class Brand with Growth Potential

Entry Sterndrive

Premium Sterndrive

Outboard

Pontoon Series

Watersports

Significant Growth OpportunitiesStrong Core Business

10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
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10

Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand

bull Cobalt is the market leader in large sterndrive boats with a market share of 295 in 24rsquo-29rsquo length segment bull Top distribution with a large percentage of dealers with 1 or 2 market sharebull Strong brand and market penetration in core segment provides opportunity in adjacent segments

minus Expansion in offerings in varying price points and foot lengths present significant opportunityminus Expansion into outboard fiberglass is a logical brand extension

Source Statistical Surveys Inc LTM as of 33117

295

149

133

86

86

74

177

OTHERS

1 US 24rsquo-29rsquo Sterndrive Market Share

11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
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11

Financial Summary

12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
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12

Financial Summary

PURCHASE PRICE bull $130 million purchase price subject to certain adjustmentsbull Attractive purchase price multiple and significant estimated tax benefits

EARNINGS MARGINS AND

SYNERGIES

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costsbull Significant margin expansion opportunitybull Synergies of $75 million by the fourth year

TAXES bull Asset basis step up in transaction provides estimated $18 million NPV of future tax benefits

FUNDING bull Funded through cash on hand and borrowing under amended and restated credit agreementbull Delayed draw term loan will be used to close acquisition in July

INTEGRATIONbull Minimal risk anticipatedbull Cobalt continues to operate in Kansasbull MBUU team to provide best practices to enhance operations

Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
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Closing Comments

14

Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments
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Closing Comments

bull Acquisition of significant scale and opportunity

bull World class market leading brand with significant growth opportunities

bull Consistent with our stated strategic approach to acquisitions

bull Enhanced diversity in distribution and product offering

bull Similar business model allows us to use our well developed playbook

bull Synergy through operations vertical integration and product management

bull Malibu has been preparing our team for this type of opportunity for years

bull Accretive to EPS in FY2018 excluding purchase accountingacquisition costs

Disciplined and patient acquisition approach has resulted in a unique opportunity of scale to drive returns

  • Malibu Boats IncAcquisition of Cobalt Boats LLCJune 2017
  • Slide Number 2
  • Agenda
  • Slide Number 4
  • Transaction Overview
  • Transaction Rationale
  • Slide Number 7
  • Business Overview
  • World Class Brand with Growth Potential
  • Leading amp Defensible Market Position with aGlobally Recognized Brand
  • Slide Number 11
  • Financial Summary
  • Slide Number 13
  • Closing Comments