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

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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British Marine appoints non-executive directors to strengthen Board expertise

2026-05-12T11:30:00+01:00

The two appoinments are made as the organisation continues to focus on membership growth and commercial development

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Yamaha Motor named exclusive partner for new Nordic boat brand

2026-05-12T11:30:00+01:00

STATT will be introduced to the Nordic region during 2026

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South African draft dam regulations threaten inland boating sector

2026-05-12T11:30:00+01:00

New draft regulations for government waterworks, introduced earlier this year, have sparked significant backlash from civil society groups

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Leading CEOs confirmed for IBI Summit 2026: Groupe Beneteau’s Bruno Thivoyon among growing executive lineup

2026-05-11T14:39:00+01:00

Leading CEOs from across the global marine industry will gather at the upcoming IBI Summit to address the sector’s most pressing challenges and opportunities

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XO Boats expands distribution with US and Italy partnerships

2026-05-11T14:32:00+01:00

The Finnish builder is strengthening its international distribution network with new partners in the United States and Italy as it looks to broaden its presence in key recreational boating markets

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boot Düsseldorf 2027 exhibitor registration opens

2026-05-11T14:02:00+01:00

Messe Düsseldorf has opened exhibitor registration for the event, with water sports sectors able to sign up from May ahead of the show’s return from 23-31 January next year

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Viking urges industry input on NOAA Right Whale speed rule review

2026-05-11T11:33:00+01:00

US builder calls on marine stakeholders to submit public comments by June 2 deadline

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Last chance to register for ABYC/USCG risk mitigation webinar

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

Free virtual event will address risk mitigation for eFoils, defect notification policy, ABYC standards updates, factory visits and advanced driver-assistance systems

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Nimbus Group revives heritage naming structure

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

The Swedish builder is reintroducing classic product names as part of a wider strategy to simplify customer choice across its Nimbus model range

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Bulgarian builder plans IPO, opens new production facility

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00> , By

The company aims to raise €3m through a stock market listing to support production expansion, product development and international growth

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Vision Marine to trade on TSX Venture Exchange

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

New listing expected to support capital markets growth strategy for Canadian tech firm

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New solar-electric catamaran builder forms in Germany

2026-05-11T11:30:00+01:00

The company’s first 60ft solar-electric cat will debut at Cannes in September