The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
What to do with old GRP boats? Finland is looking for a solution
Innovative projects and recycling methods are paving the way for sustainable solutions
Dometic appoints acting CFO
Per Carlsson named to interim position as search for a permanent chief financial officer continues
DiMillo’s Yacht Sales acquires Hunt Yachts assets from Hinckley
Deal secures brand licence and positions Ocean Series range for continued global production
Vision Marine secures Twin Vee dealership rights in Broward County
The agreement grants Nautical Ventures exclusive rights to sell and distribute Twin Vee products in one of the most active boating regions in the US
SEA.AI expands North American presence with new sales management
The company is also enhancing service capabilities to meet growing demand in the region
Yanmar establishes midterm management plan
MTP2030 initiative will require revenue of ¥1.5tn and an 8% return on sales by fiscal 2030
Acquera Yachting partners with International University of Monaco
MSc students visited Acquera’s HQ for a project combining academic studies with practical experience in luxury hospitality
Middle East update: Boating waters severely affected
With the Middle East conflict approaching one month without resolution, GCC countries are imposing tighter restrictions on leisure and commercial charter boat operations
Gulf Craft expands with new leisure craft facility in the UAE
The 10,000m² production site in Ajman will manufacture Oryx cabin cruisers and SilverCat power catamarans
Tennis superstar places order for Sunreef catamaran
A Sunreef Ultima 88 will be delivered to a renowned Spanish athlete
KKCG increases offer for 15.4% of Ferretti Group to €3.9 per share
The higher per-share price pushes the total value of the offer beyond €200m
Dalmatia Boat Show joins IFBSO as Emerging Member
Croatian event joins global federation as it builds momentum in the Adriatic market
Nice Boating Tomorrow: An encouraging first edition
SA composites distributor warns of potential disruption due to Middle East conflict
People on the Move this Week
Barcelona International Boat Show to have largest and most diverse fleet to date
Ferretti Group’s Convergence 2026 hailed a ‘resounding success’
Patrick Industries debuts digital design studio
Revenues, profits climb for BRP in 2026 Q4, full-year earnings
Cox Marine names French distributor
Durban, Navigo consolidate £85.5m superyacht investment plan
Solar-electric boat builder boosts production as flagship sparks global sales
Barrus appoints commercial manager for Marine Division
Pettit Paint, Palinal forge strategic alliance across the Americas
Bali Catamarans launches new flagship
Higher Q2 revenues, profits for Winnebago
Palma port changes raise concerns among local yachting businesses
Nautor Swan begins construction of first aluminium yacht
Uflex named official Italian distributor for EGIS Mobile Electric
Azimut-Benetti Group announces major expansion in Brazil
DiMillo’s expands into Connecticut with acquisition of Old Lyme Marina
Ratcliffe to sue Ainslie over return of yacht used in 37th America’s Cup
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