The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Brazilian builder raises $10m in second funding round for captive finance
NX Boats launched Brazil’s first boat-specific receivables fund in 2025
Amer F100 superyacht sinks off Sardinian coast
The 29.9m yacht was reportedly delivered to its latest owner days before the incident
Suzuki reports record Q1 revenues as marine sales rise
Marine segment revenues up 15% driven by strong demand in North America and Europe
Caterpillar reports record quarterly revenues
The engine manufacturer posted record second-quarter sales and revenues, with its Power and Energy division reporting strong growth on higher volumes in North America and Asia-Pacific
ExploMar partners with Lamdo on award-winning electric yacht
The eLY30+, powered by ExploMar’s WAVE 300 propulsion system, won a Gdynia Polboat Award in Poland last month
Cape Town floating drydock tender opens door for superyacht repair expansion
TNPA is looking for a private operator to design, finance, construct, operate, and maintain a new floating drydock at the Port of Cape Town under a 25-year concession
Monaco intensifies marine protection as yacht season reaches its height
Enhanced monitoring and awareness campaigns to protect its three marine areas
Starlink demand drives solid Q2 for KVH
Q2 revenues jump 27% for US-based satcom service provider
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at Interboot, Nautical Ventures, Sasga Yachts and more
Yamaha Motor Canada appoints new marine division director
Connor Megan has spent the last decade with Yamaha Motor Corporation USA
Honda reports record Q1 profits despite power products segment declines in North America
Honda has raised its full-year financial outlook following a strong first quarter, with higher revenues across several key business segments helping offset softer North American demand in its power products segment
Fraser Yachts, Wheels Up to offer private jet-to-yacht luxury experiences
Partnership said to redefine luxury travel by making it a special experience
Metstrain Early Bird fare deadline approaches
Yacht Havens creates new operations director role as group expands
Nimbus gains nearly 43% in US market share among Scandinavian brands
Sacs Marine opens first Italian lounge
Littelfuse Q2 results exceed expectations
Princess Yachts shifts to direct sales model in key Asian markets
Yachting NZ, Hospitality NZ launch yacht club support programme
ABYC promotes Brian Goodwin to standards and compliance VP
Yamaha announces record-setting revenues and profits in strong first half
SAY Carbon Yachts opens Mallorcan hub
Ryds Boats partners with Kellox and Erling Sande to expand Nordic reach
Sasga Yachts names new sales and marketing director
Baglietto linked with possible acquisition of TISG's La Spezia yard
Allen Brothers enters third generation of family ownership
Smuggler Marine appoints new operations manager
Myers reports strong Q2
Inventory control leads US dealers to higher margins on lower revenue
Autograph Yacht Group strengthens Fort Lauderdale team
Cummins raises 2026 guidance on record second-quarter sales
Deutsche Yachten launches ‘Superyacht Thursday’ at boot Düsseldorf
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