TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Masonite International Corporation (“Masonite” or the “Company”) announced today it has filed a Form 10 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in order to register its common shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In connection with the registration, the company has applied for the listing of its common shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DOOR”. Masonite had previously filed a Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a proposed $150 million initial public offering of its common shares under the Securities Act of 1933. The Company intends to withdraw the Form S-1 Registration Statement when the Form 10 Registration Statement and NYSE listing become effective.
“Given Masonite’s strong balance sheet and future growth prospects, the Company decided to register under the 1934 Act and list the Company’s shares on the New York Stock Exchange without a concurrent equity offering,” said Mark Erceg, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. “This action is consistent with the desire expressed to us by a large portion of our shareholder base that they be able to maintain their existing ownership positions in advance of what many economists expect to be a multi-year, multi-stage recovery in the United States housing and construction markets,” added Fred Lynch, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About Masonite
Masonite International Corporation is a leading global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors for the residential new construction; the residential repair, renovation and remodeling; and the non-residential building construction markets. Since 1925, Masonite has provided its customers with innovative products and superior service at compelling values. Masonite currently serves more than 6,000 customers in 70 countries.
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