MasterCraft and Malibu Settle Patent Litigation

VONORE, Tenn., May 02, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MasterCraft (NASDAQ: MCFT ), the industry leader for performance sport boats in new product innovation, styling, comfort, performance and quality since 1968, today announced that it has reached a resolution of its pending patent litigation with Malibu Boats.  The resolution of the litigation includes a full release of all claims and counterclaims by the parties.  MasterCraft has steadfastly denied that its wakesurf technology embodied in the MasterCraft Gen 2 and NXT Surf Systems infringe any claims of Malibu’s patents, but the continuing burden and expense of litigation made settlement the economically prudent move.  Now the Company can focus on continuing the creation, enhancement and sale of its industry award-winning products and the future growth of the Company.  The resolution of the litigation includes MasterCraft entering into a license agreement related to certain of Malibu’s patents.

Terry McNew, MasterCraft’s President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to have this dispute behind us and look forward to building on MasterCraft’s legacy of award-winning products.  While we felt strongly about our position in this dispute, we know there is significant cost and uncertainty associated with the judicial process, and as a result, we view this settlement as a positive outcome for MasterCraft.  We are satisfied that the terms of the settlement are reasonable for both MasterCraft and Malibu, and we look forward to MasterCraft’s continued role in advancing our market segment for the benefit of both MasterCraft and the entire industry.”

About MCBC Holdings, Inc.:

Headquartered in Vonore, Tennessee, MCBC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MCFT ) is the parent of MasterCraft Boat Company, LLC, a world-renowned innovator, designer, manufacturer, and marketer of premium performance sport boats.  Founded in 1968, MasterCraft has cultivated its iconic brand image through a rich history of industry-leading innovation, and almost five decades after the original MasterCraft made its debut, the Company’s goal remains the same – to continue building the world’s best ski, wakeboard, wakesurf and luxury performance powerboats in the world.  For more information, visit www.mastercraft.com .

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CONTACT: Tim Oxley Chief Financial Officer (423) 884-2221 Tim.Oxley@mastercraft.com Matt Sullivan (612) 455-1709 Matt.Sullivan@padillaco.com