The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Beneteau reports H2 2025 sales turnaround, confirms growth for 2026
Full-year revenues reached €849m, reflecting a marked improvement in sales trends
Fire at Nashville marina damages 13 boats
The blaze at Elm Hill Marina led to its temporary closure last week
Suntex adds Texas marina to US portfolio
Acquisition of Eagle Point Marina marks third property on Lake Lewisville
Henri-Lloyd appoints chief marketing officer
Tom McMullen brings over 10 years of expertise in brand, marketing, and commercial leadership in premium and performance apparel
RAD Propulsion partners with Charged Marine to drive North American expansion
The move follows the UK-based specialist’s recent office opening in South Carolina
Rio Boat Show 2026 reschedules dates to launch Brazil’s boating season
Latin America’s largest outdoor boat show will take place from April 11-19
Sunreef appoints dealer for Western Balkans and Adriatic
Appointment strengthens Polish builder’s sales and aftersales coverage in the region
Vitters Shipyard issues Project Zero update
Construction of the 72m ketch is in its final stages; load-out planned for spring
Black Sea yachting season faces delay over oil contamination
Pollution along Russia’s Black Sea coast stems from a tanker accident in the Kerch Strait in December 2024
Antal acquires French marine distributor, creates new Antal Group
Deck hardware manufacturer boosts presence in France, enhancing support and product offerings for yacht builders
Brunswick named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026
The ranking is based on over one million reviews from female employees nationwide
Bespline, Curve Works acquire Danish mould systems specialist
The acquisition follows Adapa’s bankruptcy filing in July 2025
Linssen Yachts reports “exceptionally successful” boot Düsseldorf
Dutch builder appoints US sales partner for the Americas
OneWater Marine sells off Ocean Bio-Chem business
South Africa’s first Unmanned Surface Vessel delivered to Middle East
Sasga Yachts buys Nautic Center Mallorca, rebranding it Sasga Palma
Flexiteek strengthens leadership with new production manager in Poland
Johnson Outdoors Q1 sales up 31%
Freedom Boat Club opens third NZ location
Finnboat marks 80 years of Finnish boat building history
Cummins ends 2025 on a strong note with solid Q4
Malibu FQ2 down across the board, exceeds internal expectations
Patrick Q4 revenues up 9%, full-year sales up 6%
Zurich to acquire UK insurer, reshaping the superyacht insurance market
SABBEX welcomes AGOA extension, but reciprocal tariffs remain in force
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Marine Products Q4 sales up 35%
Finnish fibreglass boat builder to cease operations
MasterCraft reports solid Q2 earnings on heels of MPX acquisition
World Cat grows Florida service network
MasterCraft acquires Marine Products Corp for US$232m





















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