Fortune Brands to sell Fiberon for $160 million, expects further $175-$205 million charge
Fortune Brands signed a definitive agreement to sell its Fiberon composite decking business to a subsidiary of Inteplast Group Corporation for $160 million in cash. The company expects an additional non-cash impairment charge estimated at about $175 million to $205 million, on top of the $221.2 million impairment recorded as of June 27, 2026. Closing is subject to regulatory approval and is expected within 60 days.
Key points
- Definitive purchase agreement executed October 15, 2026, with a subsidiary of Inteplast Group Corporation for $160 million in cash.
- Expected additional non-cash impairment charge of approximately $175 million to $205 million relating to Fiberon.
- Earlier impairment of $221.2 million recorded as of June 27, 2026, within the Outdoors segment.
- Closing subject to regulatory approval and expected within 60 days.
The filing
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