InsideArbitrage Event Driven Monitor – February 6, 2026

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Merger Arbitrage

1. MPX: The acquisition of Marine Products Corporation (MPX) by MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT) for a closing value of $232.2 million. Marine Products shareholders will receive $2.43 per share in cash and 0.232 shares of MasterCraft common stock for each share of Marine Products they own. This consideration implies a value of $7.79 per Marine Products share, representing a discount of 21.63% from the stock’s last close. (Press Release)
2. WBD: Bloomberg reported that David Ellison, chief executive officer of Paramount Skydance (PSKY), is seeking EU and UK support for his proposed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), pledging to boost production and maintain the company’s way of doing business. In an open letter to Europe’s film and TV industry, Ellison said Paramount will give films from the combined company at least 45 days in theaters, and up to 90 days, before allowing home viewing.
3. MBCN: Farmers National (FMNB) and Middlefield Banc (MBCN) announced that they have received all regulatory approvals necessary to complete the merger of Middlefield with and into Farmers. The merger is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2026.

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