The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
METSTRADE organiser to acquire superyacht sector’s premier conference
The Superyacht Forum has been held in Amsterdam for more than three decades
Nakheel to merge with Dubai Holding
The UAE real estate firm is set to become the largest marina operator in the UAE
Suntex acquires New Jersey marina property
Acquisition of Lighthouse Point Marina and Yacht Club announced two days after merger with Almar Marinas
Borrow A Boat buys German competitor
Acquisition of Zizoo creates one of the biggest boating marketplaces worldwide
Sanlorenzo completes Simpson Marine acquisition
Italian builder buys 95% of the company’s share capital from Mike Simpson
Privilège Marine sold to global investment firm
A new operational structure led by former Nautitech CEO will begin this month
US rope maker acquires French peer
Samson Rope Technologies expands foothold in Europe
The Dock Bench Company sold
Goldner Marine to streamline manufacturing and develop a robust dealer network
CR Industries acquires Mod-U-Dock
New owner says the modular docking system has incredible potential for growth
Webasto to divest charging business
Sale of EV charging business to allow greater strategic focus on core products
Newport International Boat Show sold
Acquisition by South Florida Ventures seen as opportunity to achieve further growth
SLYG completes acquisition Ocean Voyager brand
Sri Lankan firm’s first new model, the Ocean Voyager 40, was completed in February
Australia’s largest marina owner acquires 13th facility
UK marina and boatyard up for sale
Quick Group bolsters US expansion with latest acquisition
Norwegian powerboat builder buys Ryds
Southern Marinas buys Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina
Airmar Technology Corp sold
Yamaha acquires Torqeedo
IYC buys Greek charter management firm
Croatian businessman acquires deck machinery firm
Nautical Ventures buys US dealership
UK brokerage relaunches under new ownership
RS Sailing Sweden changes ownership
Patrick to acquire Sportech
Sea Tow Boston under new ownership
MarineMax to acquire Williams Tenders USA
Stormer Marine sells leisure boats division
Bellini Nautica expands with acquisition; launches new yacht brand
Myers Industries acquires Signature Systems
Sanlorenzo-Nautor Swan MoU causes intrigue in superyacht market
Sanlorenzo and Nautor Swan sign MoU