The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Former Duracell CEO takes helm at Ferretti Group
Stassi Anastassov has been appointed chief executive officer of the Italian builder following today’s AGM
Tough year for Honda
Automobile, motorcycle and outboard engine builder reports first-ever financial loss as weak EV market drags down earnings
Malibu Boats CEO Steve Menneto to share insider perspective on US market dynamics at IBI Summit
Fresh from landmark European acquisition, industry leader will discuss shifting consumer trends and opportunities for international brands
Off The Hook Yachts sees record FQ1
OTH joins the handful of US marine companies which saw better-than-expected performance at the start of calendar 2026
Mediterranean Yacht Show sees record turnout as Greek charter market gains momentum
Greece’s premier charter yacht event reported strong attendance and berthing demand at its 11th edition earlier this month
Azimut CCO outlines Asian strategy at Singapore Yachting Festival
Enrico Chiaussa, chief commercial officer EMEA-APAC at Azimut Yachts, talks to IBI about navigating Asia’s evolving luxury yacht market
Yachts damaged as wind wreaks havoc in South Africa’s ‘Cape of Storms’
Extreme weather damages yachts and marina infrastructure at multiple sites
Halyard strengthens distribution network with C.Quip partnership
Marine equipment specialist appoints C.Quip to expand access to selected products across leisure and commercial sectors
Lomac unveils new Turismo 8.5
Italian RIB builder completes Turismo range with new vessel ahead of its official debut at the Genoa Boat Show 2026
Highfield expands beyond aluminium tenders with fibreglass ADV line
CEO Paul Blanc outlines the Chinese-French RIB manufacturer’s growth strategy
Ferretti Group shareholders back Weichai, ending Galassi’s 12-year tenure
Directors Piero Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali resign
Suzuki reports record revenues despite lower profits
Revenues climb to record ¥6,293bn, while operating profits sink to ¥622.9bn as higher raw material costs weigh on earnings
Swisspath, TAG Yachting merge to form integrated services group
Bering Yachts launches first hull of aluminium explorer catamaran BC60
Grand Pavois La Rochelle renews partnership with China yacht exhibition
Twin Vee revenues up as losses mount
Flexiteek International buys Danish distributor
Kinetic Catamarans begins tooling for new K6 model
AquaAmp names Italian distribution partner
Republic of Singapore Yacht Club marks 200-year milestone
Vision Marine to unlock $5m in liquidity through Florida property sale
Confindustria Nautica: Global boat building market reached €33.3bn in 2025 despite slowdown
MarineMax sees hope on the horizon despite market conditions
Acquera Yachting expands Malta operations through joint venture
7th TYBA Yacht Charter Show returns to Marmaris after 45 years
ZeroUSV takes stake in UK shipyard to boost autonomous vessel production
South African draft dam regulations threaten inland boating sector
Volvo Penta unveils new D13 IPS Hybrid yacht propulsion system
Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show opens this week for 70th anniversary edition
Myers Industries reports solid Q1
Freedom Boat Club buys out largest franchise operation
MasterCraft Q3 revenues up 3%
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