The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

BRP CEO Denis Le Vot

Revenues, profits climb for BRP in 2026 Q4, full-year earnings

2026-03-26T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Higher Q4 Sea-Doo watercraft sales contribute to 16% Q4 jump in net revenues

Barcelona Boat Show

Barcelona International Boat Show to have largest and most diverse fleet to date

2026-03-26T15:54:00+00:00

Event will include new areas for marinas, diving, water sports and a water trials area

2026 Ferretti Convergence

Ferretti Group’s Convergence 2026 hailed a ‘resounding success’

2026-03-26T15:13:00+00:00

High turnout marks 19th Convergence focused on Ferretti Group’s production hubs in Ravenna and Ancona

Patrick design studio

Patrick Industries debuts digital design studio

2026-03-26T14:06:00+00:00

First-of-its-kind digital design studio aims to deliver full scale prototyping for marine, RV and powersports industries

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Cox Marine names French distributor

2026-03-26T12:30:00+00:00

LB Tender Mechanics appointed exclusive distributor of British diesel outboards for France and Corsica

Port of Durban

Durban, Navigo consolidate £85.5m superyacht investment plan

2026-03-26T12:30:00+00:00> , By

South Africa’s eThekwini Municipality presented an LOI to Navigo at YARE in Italy

Lasai

Solar-electric boat builder boosts production as flagship sparks global sales

2026-03-26T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Lasai Yachts identifies Austria, Switzerland, and Germany as its primary foreign markets

Lee Allen 2026

Barrus appoints commercial manager for Marine Division

2026-03-25T16:08:00+00:00

Area sales manager Lee Allen steps into broader commercial role, focusing on driving strategy and strengthening partnerships

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Pettit Paint, Palinal forge strategic alliance across the Americas

2026-03-25T15:37:00+00:00

The partnership between US-based Pettit Paint and Italian coatings specialist Palinal aims to accelerate growth in the marine topcoat market

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Bali Catamarans launches new flagship

2026-03-25T14:51:00+00:00

The Bali 7.0 is the French yard’s largest and most luxurious model to date

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Higher Q2 revenues, profits for Winnebago

2026-03-25T14:05:00+00:00> , By

Boat segment revenues down 3% YoY as marine operating income drops by 22%

Palma

Palma port changes raise concerns among local yachting businesses

2026-03-25T13:50:00+00:00> , By

Contractors and service providers warn that infrastructure and access issues could push winter activity towards mainland Spain