The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Five reasons to attend the Boat Builder Awards 2026
The industry’s annual celebration of boatbuilding excellence returns to Metstrade on 18 November, with tickets now on sale
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
Hybrid propulsion specialist appoints new commercial chief after turnover doubles and order book hits £7m
Kongsberg Maritime unveils new logo and brand tagline
New identity marks Kongsberg Maritime’s independence following its demerger from Kongsberg Gruppen
People on the Move this Week
New appointments at BSI Rigging, Ferretti, Sunseeker and more
Caterpillar reports 17% Q3 revenue gain
US engine builder reports record sales in second consecutive quarter with revenues exceeding $20bn
Cummins reports record Q3 earnings
Strong demand for power generation equipment drives record EBITDA and earnings per share as consolidated revenues climb 13%
Azimut Yachts deepens ties with Assets Group at Qatar Boat Show
Under new deal Italian yacht builder becomes Preferred Luxury Yacht Partner
Performance Sailcraft’s Magic expands internationally, opens to other manufacturers
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
Pegazus Boats expands fishing range as European yacht demand stays soft
Beneteau sales slowdown in Q3
Voyage Yachts expands fleet with new owner-focused cruising catamaran
BBA 2026: Inside the race for this year’s Rising Star
Electric WaterCraft Forum unites marine electrification community
Revenue down, profitability up for MarineMax
TISG shares suspended as board backs SRI Global’s €220m rescue bid
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