Baker McKenzie has advised Malibu Boats, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBUU), a leading global designer and manufacturer of recreational powerboats, on its acquisition of Finland-based Saxdor Yachts Oy, one of the world’s fastest-growing premium adventure dayboat brands, for EUR 150 million (approximately USD 175 million).
The transaction significantly expands Malibu Boats’ global footprint and product portfolio, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing adventure dayboat segment and establishing an enhanced international manufacturing and distribution platform across Europe and North America.
“For this strategic cross-border transaction, we turned to Dieter Schmitz and the global Baker McKenzie team as our trusted advisor,” said Malibu Boats General Counsel Brooke Zinter. “Throughout this transaction, the team delivered thoughtful, practical guidance across multiple jurisdictions, helping us execute a strategically important acquisition that supports our long-term growth objectives.”
Baker McKenzie M&A Partner Dieter Schmitz added: “We are pleased to have advised Malibu Boats on this strategic cross-border transaction. It was a privilege to work alongside Malibu’s experienced legal and deal teams on an acquisition that meaningfully advances the company’s global growth strategy.”
Led by Dieter, the Baker McKenzie team includes lawyers across the Firm, including M&A colleagues, Tariq Akeel and Jessica Garda supported by various specialists, including Elizabeth Ebersole (employment), Jessica Greenwald (IP), Christopher Guldberg (benefits), Sarah Swain (real estate), and Jessica Wicha (EH&S) as well as colleagues in Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland with Finnish support from Krogerus.
With more than 2,700 deal practitioners across 40+ jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie has the broadest footprint of any law firm and is recognized for seamlessly executing complex, cross-border deals across key sectors and markets. The Firm’s locally-embedded, globally experienced lawyers bring deep industry knowledge and pragmatic approach to strategically address all legal, commercial and regulatory implications of your transactions to maximize deal certainty and value.
The transaction significantly expands Malibu Boats’ global footprint and product portfolio, strengthening its presence in the fast-growing adventure dayboat segment and establishing an enhanced international manufacturing and distribution platform across Europe and North America.
“For this strategic cross-border transaction, we turned to Dieter Schmitz and the global Baker McKenzie team as our trusted advisor,” said Malibu Boats General Counsel Brooke Zinter. “Throughout this transaction, the team delivered thoughtful, practical guidance across multiple jurisdictions, helping us execute a strategically important acquisition that supports our long-term growth objectives.”
Baker McKenzie M&A Partner Dieter Schmitz added: “We are pleased to have advised Malibu Boats on this strategic cross-border transaction. It was a privilege to work alongside Malibu’s experienced legal and deal teams on an acquisition that meaningfully advances the company’s global growth strategy.”
Led by Dieter, the Baker McKenzie team includes lawyers across the Firm, including M&A colleagues, Tariq Akeel and Jessica Garda supported by various specialists, including Elizabeth Ebersole (employment), Jessica Greenwald (IP), Christopher Guldberg (benefits), Sarah Swain (real estate), and Jessica Wicha (EH&S) as well as colleagues in Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland with Finnish support from Krogerus.
With more than 2,700 deal practitioners across 40+ jurisdictions, Baker McKenzie has the broadest footprint of any law firm and is recognized for seamlessly executing complex, cross-border deals across key sectors and markets. The Firm’s locally-embedded, globally experienced lawyers bring deep industry knowledge and pragmatic approach to strategically address all legal, commercial and regulatory implications of your transactions to maximize deal certainty and value.
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