Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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

Ferretti Group’s new CEO on systems, brand architecture, and capturing untapped markets

2026-06-29T14:04:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Ed Slack

Appointed Ferretti Group CEO in May, former Duracell chief Stassi Anastassov is bringing consumer goods discipline to luxury yachting. He discusses building scalable systems, optimizing a seven-brand portfolio, and why the industry’s biggest growth opportunity lies with wealthy buyers who’ve never considered boating. IBI sat down with Anastassov at the ...

Superyacht Australia and French Polynesia strengthen South Pacific collaboration amid record visitation

2026-06-29T10:59:00+01:00

Industry leaders met in Papeete to discuss growing superyacht arrivals, regional connectivity and long-term economic opportunities across the South

Dutch Design reaches Sea Rover superyacht construction milestone

2026-06-29T15:10:00+01:00

Superstructure installation marks the latest stage in the build of the wellness-focused yacht, which remains on schedule for delivery in April 2028

Ferretti Group shares new details of its largest-ever Riva yacht

2026-06-29T14:51:00+01:00

The group has revealed additional features of the Riva 54Metri

Mood index: Economic sentiment up in EU, euro area; but job expectations down in both

2026-06-29T13:12:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Robert Wielaard

EU and euro area sentiment improves in June 2026, but employment expectations fall below long-term average across both regions

Incat to expand Tasmania shipyard with new production hall

2026-06-29T13:09:00+01:00

The builder plans to increase vessel production capacity following planning approval for a third manufacturing hall at its Prince of Wales Bay facility

Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2026 to launch ‘Start Boating’ zone for new entrants

2026-06-29T12:32:00+01:00

The dedicated feature aims to encourage first-time buyers and make boat ownership more accessible at the 2026 in-water show

Pegasus Yachts appoints Nordic Yachts as agent in regional expansion push

2026-06-29T10:58:00+01:00

The yacht builder has appointed the new agent to strengthen its presence across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, expanding its reach throughout the Nordic region

Gulf Craft appoints Kuwait dealer for SilverCat brand

2026-06-26T14:46:00+01:00

The UAE boatbuilder has expanded the distribution network for its SilverCat range with the appointment of a new dealer in Kuwait, one of the Gulf region’s largest leisure boating markets

Navix acquires CSP to expand European manufacturing and wiring capabilities

2026-06-26T13:13:00+01:00

The marine and mobility design and manufacturing group has acquired a Portuguese electrical systems specialist, strengthening its European footprint and enhancing its global production and engineering offering