The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Gemeco opens registration for 2026 marine electronics training event
The US marine electronics distributor is inviting dealers, installers and boatbuilders to attend its annual Technical Training Event in South Carolina, offering four certification programmes
SilverCat broadens international dealer reach
IBI’s Middle East correspondent visited SilverCat’s production facility in July as the Gulf Craft Group brand continues to expand its international distribution network, increase production capacity and target new dealer appointments in South-East Asia
Saxdor expands Americas dealer network with appointments in Argentina and Canada
The Finnish builder has entered the Argentinian market while strengthening its Canadian presence through two new dealer partnerships
Ancasta creates group brokerage role to support UK and European growth
The UK dealer and brokerage has appointed Rob Seabourne to strengthen operations across its 22-office network in the UK and Europe
Michael Schmidt & Partner rebrands as Inspiration Marine Group
Brokerage business adopts parent company’s name as group brings sail, power and brokerage operations under a single brand
Two Oceans Marine completes NSRI Offshore Rescue Craft series
The purpose-built, self-righting 14.8m ORCs are engineered for extreme sea conditions with a 40-year operational lifespan
Balkans Sea Fair grows as Albania boosts Mediterranean yachting presence
This year’s event returns to Marina Orikum in October with an expanded exhibition, Blue Economy Summit, and international yacht builders
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
Cyclops Marine rebrands as Cyclops Global following diversification
Highfield dealer meeting outgrows hometown
ICOMIA creates new partnerships role to strengthen global member engagement
Reboat raises funding to expand sailboat refurbishment operations
MB92 Barcelona secures concession extension to 2050
Ferretti delivers strong cash generation in H1 2026 despite 5.6% revenue decline
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
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