The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
European Commission approves AkzoNobel/Axalta merger
The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2027
Allan Tongs increases production as it expands Australian presence
NZ builder targets at least three boats annually under new manufacturing strategy
RS Sailing secures new investment to support growth
Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs joins long-standing UK manufacturing partner Rototek in backing the dinghy builder
Leigh-Smith Yachts opens Sydney office at d’Albora The Spit Marina
Australian brokerage extends its east coast presence with new Mosman location
Bay Rider Boats grows Florida presence with Black Label Marine Group partnership
North Carolina-based builder adds four new Black Label locations, expanding access to its boats across Florida’s Gulf Coast
China explores yachtbuilding and refit collaboration with Maldivian firms
Talks with Gulf Craft Maldives and Alshaali Marine could support new yacht manufacturing and servicing facilities in Sanya
Howden names new head of Superyachts London
Emma Carpenter will help shape the development of Howden’s superyacht offering as part of its global superyacht team
UK RIB manufacturer enters voluntary liquidation
Debts exceed £4m, leaving all 18 employees facing job losses
Yamaha reports higher revenues, profits
Yamaha reports higher nine-month revenues and profits as marine earnings surge despite softer US demand and tariff pressures
Next Yacht Group’s Delmiglio among Forbes Italia’s Top 100 CMOs 2026
Stefania Delmiglio, the executive behind the repositioning of Maiora and AB Yachts, is recognised for strategic leadership shaping two of Italy’s leading yachting brands
Sirena Yachts appoints new US dealer for southeast expansion
Turkish builder partners with Yachts360 to strengthen presence across Florida and neighbouring states
Cigarette Racing, Yacht Hub Group form partnership to expand in EU and Africa
YHG to establish Cigarette Racing Europe, overseeing the brand’s development across 70 countries
Integrel Solutions doubles turnover, hires commercial chief
Kongsberg Maritime unveils new logo and brand tagline
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Caterpillar reports 17% Q3 revenue gain
Cummins reports record Q3 earnings
Azimut Yachts deepens ties with Assets Group at Qatar Boat Show
Performance Sailcraft’s Magic expands internationally, opens to other manufacturers
Five reasons to attend the Boat Builder Awards 2026
Twin Disc returns to profit with strong Q1
Malibu Boats posts mixed Q3 as Saxdor debuts and fiscal year shifts
KVH narrows Q3 losses as revenues grow
Lippert reports mixed bag for Q3
MasterCraft Boat Holdings expands dealer network across five brands
Sunseeker appoints Daren Morris as CFO
Qatar Boat Show opens with strong regional presence
Fiji’s yachting sector delivers FJ$57.4m boost as government weighs reforms
FPT joins Confindustria Nautica to boost marine presence
Cox Marine appoints Diesel-Bec as Canadian distribution partner
Spanish boat sales growth slows to 5.5% after October dip
EBI welcomes EU tourism strategy boosting nautical tourism priorities
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