UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

 

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): March 8, 2019

 


 

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 


 

Delaware

 

001-37502

 

06-1571747

(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)

 

(Commission
File Number)

 

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

100 Cherokee Cove Drive
Vonore, Tennessee

 

37885

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(423) 884-2221

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 


 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company     x

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    x

 

 

 


 

Item 5.02.                                     Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

 

(c) On March 8, 2019, Timothy M. Schiek notified MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) that he was leaving the Company to pursue other opportunities outside of the marine industry.  As discussed below under Item 7.01, Jay Povlin will assume the role of President of NauticStar effective immediately.

 

Item 7.01.                                        Regulation FD Disclosure.

 

On March 12, 2019, the Company announced the appointment of Jay Povlin as President of NauticStar. The press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Povlin is set forth on Exhibit 99.1 furnished herewith and incorporated by reference hereto.

 

Item 9.01.                                        Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits.

 

The following exhibits are being furnished as part of this report:

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release, dated March 12, 2019.

 

2


 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release, dated March 12, 2019.

 

3


 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

MASTERCRAFT BOAT HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

Dated: March 12, 2019

 

 

/s/ Timothy M. Oxley

 

Timothy M. Oxley

 

Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

 

4


Exhibit 99.1

 

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc., Promotes Jay Povlin to
President of NauticStar

 

Marine Industry Veteran Brings Proven Business Leadership, Sales and Marketing Experience to Brand Poised for Growth

 

VONORE, Tenn. — March 12, 2019 — MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) (the “Company” or “MasterCraft Boat Holdings”), a leading innovator, designer, manufacturer and marketer of recreational powerboats through its three wholly owned subsidiaries, MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC (“MasterCraft”), NauticStar, LLC (“NauticStar”), and Crest Marine LLC (“Crest”), today announced that it has promoted Jay Povlin, MasterCraft’s Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing, to President of NauticStar, effective immediately.

 

Povlin, 53, joined MasterCraft in 2013 and brings considerable marine executive business leadership experience from both domestic and international markets. His extensive background in sales and marketing, strategic planning and execution, financial management, and communications have led multinational operations to double-digit revenue improvements and significant global market expansions. During his 26 years in the marine industry, he has also held numerous senior leadership positions with Brunswick Corporation and in those roles provided strategic direction for business unit financial performance, manufacturing operations, sales and marketing efforts, and product development initiatives. He replaces Tim Schiek, who is leaving NauticStar to pursue opportunities outside of the marine industry.

 

“We’re excited to have Jay assume leadership at NauticStar — a brand that’s poised for growth,” said Terry McNew, MasterCraft Boat Holdings’ President and Chief Executive Officer. “Having recently introduced three new models and with more slated for release this year, NauticStar is at a pivotal point in its evolution. As a proven marine industry veteran, having held senior executive leadership roles at MasterCraft, Sea Ray Boats, Baja Marine, U.S. Marine, and Mercury Marine, Jay brings deep experience that will help NauticStar capitalize on future opportunities. Jay’s promotion is also a first-hand example of how we can leverage our deep network of industry professionals at acquired businesses, a key competitive advantage as we look to drive future growth. We would also like to recognize and thank Tim Schiek for his contributions while at NauticStar.”

 

Said Povlin, “I am excited to join the NauticStar team and further build on all that they’ve accomplished since our acquisition in 2017. As we look at the opportunities ahead of us, we’ll continue to focus on product development initiatives, driving operational improvement initiatives, building out a best-in-class dealership network and raising NauticStar’s brand visibility among consumers.”

 

About MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.

 

Headquartered in Vonore, Tenn., MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT) is a leading innovator, designer, manufacturer and marketer of recreational powerboats through its four brands, MasterCraft, NauticStar, Crest and Aviara. Through these four brands, MasterCraft Boat Holdings has leading market share positions in three of the fastest growing segments of the powerboat industry — performance sport boats, outboard saltwater fishing and pontoon boats — while entering the large, growing luxury day boat segment. For more information about MasterCraft Boat Holdings, and its four brands, visit: Investors.MasterCraft.com, www.MasterCraft.com, www.NauticStarBoats.com, www.CrestPontoonBoats.com, and www.AviaraBoats.com.

 


 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release includes forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Forward-looking statements can often be identified by such words and phrases as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “continue” and similar expressions, comparable terminology or the negative thereof.

 

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The risks and other factors discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 7, 2018, in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 30, 2018, filed with the SEC on February 8, 2019 and our other filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. The discussion of these risks is specifically incorporated by reference into this press release.

 

Any such forward-looking statements represent management’s estimates as of the date of this press release. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any obligation) to update or supplement any forward-looking statements that may become untrue or cause our views to change, whether because of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise. Comparison of results for current and prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data.

 

Investor Contacts:

MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.

George Steinbarger

Vice President, Business Development

(423) 884-7141

George.Steinbarger@mastercraft.com

 

Padilla

Matt Sullivan

(612) 455-1709

Matt.Sullivan@padillaco.com

 

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