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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LCI Industries receives rival takeover bid from Monomoy Capital Partners

2026-10-28T15:07:00+00:00>

Unsolicited cash proposal surfaces as LCI’s Board continues to back its planned all-stock merger with Patrick Industries

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OXE Marine reaches EBITDA break-even in Q3 as sales rebound

2026-10-28T16:03:00+00:00> , By

Propulsion sales recovered and margins strengthened, although the diesel outboard specialist says overall demand remains soft

Boat Builder Awards 2024

BBA 2026: Inside the race for Breakthrough Launch of the Year

2026-10-28T14:30:00+00:00

IBI takes a look at the five finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title

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Ancona’s superyacht sector secures second boost in less than a week

2026-10-28T14:28:00+00:00> , By

Two new areas totalling 30,000m² will be allocated to expand the port’s build capacity

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EPTechnologies strengthens international battery sales with senior hire

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00

Marc-Laurence Mühlenbeck joins the company as senior sales manager

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Q3 a mixed bag for Xylem

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Revenues decrease amid higher earnings as US water management firm prepares for 2027 restructuring, divestment

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Fountaine Pajot revenue falls 9.9% in 2025/26

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00> , By

But slowing decline in Q2 points to stabilising demand, says French builder

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Propspeed appoints Joe Mercurio to Gulf Coast sales role

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00

The marine coatings specialist has appointed the industry veteran with more than 20 years’ experience to support regional sales and customers

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Genoa International Boat Show recognised for sustainable event management

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00

Rina presents I Saloni Nautici with a plaque recognising its commitment to applying the ISO 20121 sustainability standard

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SYBAss moves official seat and legal offices to Malta

2026-10-28T12:30:00+00:00

The superyacht builders’ association aims to strengthen international cooperation and engagement with European policymakers from its new base

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Polaris Q3 revenues up 11%

2026-10-27T14:48:00+00:00> , By

Marine segment sales jump 29% in strong third quarter

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PE firm buys Florida’s Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club

2026-10-27T14:42:00+00:00> , By

The Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired the Naples club for an undisclosed sum

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