The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Beneteau first-half revenues: IBI comments
Concerns over Middle East conflict continue to weigh on growth
Informa Prestige launches The Future of Refit, debuting in Monaco in 2027
The exhibition and conference will target the growing global superyacht refit and maintenance market with a specialist industry platform
Fairline boosts European dealer network with Yachthub Group addition
Partnership expands UK builder’s presence into Malta and nine Adriatic territories
New owners of Your Boat Club sell Minnesota marina to reduce debt
YBC has a fleet of around 350 boats across Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, and Wisconsin
Rolls-Royce H1 profit surges 46% on transformation gains
The London-listed group, whose Power Systems division owns mtu, raised full-year profit guidance to £4.7bn-£4.9bn after a strong first half
Mercury Marine, Telwater extend exclusive BMT partnership
Agreement will see Mercury remain the exclusive outboard supplier for Telwater’s boat, motor and trailer packages in Australia until 2029
Cyclops Marine rebrands as Cyclops Global following diversification
The UK wireless load sensor manufacturer has consolidated three brands under one corporate entity as it diversifies beyond marine
Highfield dealer meeting outgrows hometown
Dealers will gather at Chicago’s Navy Pier Marina from 25-26 August instead of Cadillac, Michigan
ICOMIA creates new partnerships role to strengthen global member engagement
Romina Bompani has been appointed head of partnerships to expand strategic collaborations across the global recreational marine industry
Reboat raises funding to expand sailboat refurbishment operations
French company plans to grow its Lorient facility, open a Mediterranean site and scale output to 30 boats by 2027
MB92 Barcelona secures concession extension to 2050
Expansion backed by €40m infrastructure investment
Ferretti delivers strong cash generation in H1 2026 despite 5.6% revenue decline
New CEO Stassi Anastassov acknowledged a more challenging commercial environment but emphasised the group’s strong balance sheet and operational capabilities
Sunreef Yachts, Brabus unveil the new Brabus Ultima 55
Japanese quake could put pressure on semiconductor market; factory shutdowns across industry groups
Bellini Nautica raises €2.3m through share placing to support expansion
Lengers Yachts declared bankrupt
Callegari RIBs acquires Italian tender specialist
Catamaran Guru expands into Caribbean
Croatia’s ACI marina group posts strong H1 2026 results
ICOMIA, MPN and 11th Hour Racing partner to protect Posidonia seagrass in the Med
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Patrick reports 22% marine segment growth in solid Q2
Mood Index: Economic sentiment, employment expectations rise in both EU and eurozone
Brunswick raises full-year guidance after strong second-quarter performance
OneWater Marine reports mixed FQ3, “narrows” guidance
Turkish equipment manufacturer invests $6.3m to double production capacity
Barrus names new R&D manager
New Marine Skills & Resource Centre to strengthen UK maritime workforce
Dutch rope specialist under new ownership
Freedom Boat Club expands Spanish network with new bases
Ex-Google CEO to acquire Spanish shipyard
Correction: US builders double down on innovation
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