MasterBrand, Inc. and American Woodmark Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement whereby MasterBrand will combine with American Woodmark via an all-stock merger. The combined company would have a pro forma equity value of $2.4 billion and an enterprise value of $3.6 billion based on the exchange ratio and closing share price as of August 5, 2025.
MasterBrand and American Woodmark shareholders will own approximately 63% and 37% of the combined company, respectively, on a fully diluted basis. Pro forma for the transaction, the trailing 12 months adjusted EBITDA of the combined company is projected to be $639 million inclusive of anticipated run rate cost synergies of approximately $90 million by the end of year three.
Upon closing, American Woodmark will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of MasterBrand and the MasterBrand Board will be expanded to include three directors from American Woodmark. Dave Banyard will serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined company, and David Petratis will serve as Chair of the combined company’s Board. Following the closing of the transaction, the combined company, to be called MasterBrand, will be headquartered in Beachwood, OH and will maintain a significant presence in Winchester, VA. Nathaniel Leonard, EVP, Corporate Strategy and Development at MasterBrand will lead the process to integrate MasterBrand and American Woodmark.
The transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Board of Directors of both companies, is expected to close in early 2026 subject to approval of the transaction by MasterBrand and American Woodmark shareholders, the receipt of regulatory approvals, and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
MasterBrand, Inc. is the largest manufacturer of residential cabinets in North America and offers a comprehensive portfolio of leading residential cabinetry products for the kitchen, bathroom and other parts of the home.
American Woodmark is one of the nation’s largest cabinet manufacturers.
