Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

MTI sold to employees

2024-10-08T12:49:00+01:00

US performance boat builder now 100% employee-owned through new stock ownership plan as founder prepares for retirement

Rolly Tasker Sails sold to German yachtsman

2024-10-03T15:58:00+01:00> Subscriber-only

Sven Cornelius takes ownership of Thai-based sail loft

UK fintech firm buys boat insurance specialist

2024-10-02T16:01:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

The transaction is set to complete in the first half of 2025

Canadian SailGP team under new ownership

2024-10-02T15:45:00+01:00

Team bought by biotech entrepreneur Dr Greg Bailey

MB92 La Ciotat to operate French shipyard

2024-09-30T14:43:00+01:00

The facility spans 9,000m² and can service yachts of up to 45m

Polish parts supplier buys Italian accessories firm

2024-09-27T14:56:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski

The merger creates a group with total revenues of €33m and five plants across Europe

CEO of Bristol Marine buys US boatbuilder

2024-09-26T14:22:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Andy Tyska has acquired Huckins Yacht Corporation of Florida

Tecmar's Martin Lambot acquires French distributor of technical equipment

2024-09-25T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Nautex and Tecmar will remain two distinct entities, each operating in specific markets

Acquera Yachting expands into Caribbean with new acquisitions

2024-09-24T15:06:00+01:00

Superyacht service provider strengthens presence in crucial region

US yacht dealers merge

2024-09-23T14:31:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

Massey Yacht Sales & Service and Springline Yacht Sales join forces

MB92 in advanced negotiations to buy superyacht paint specialist

2024-09-23T13:36:00+01:00

Transaction documents to be sent to shareholders as early as October

Sunseeker deal proceeding

2024-09-18T14:10:00+01:00

Sale of the UK boatbuilder is expected to close within the next three weeks

More M&A News

Sunseeker acquisition in doubt
2024-09-17T15:00:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Nick Hopkinson
Freedom Boat Club buys South Florida franchise operation
2024-09-13T12:43:00+01:00
Bob’s Machine expands into marine electronics sector
2024-09-13T10:30:00+01:00
Polymarine sold to UK adhesives firm
2024-09-12T15:07:00+01:00
Vessel Vanguard sold
2024-09-12T13:04:00+01:00
Suntex Marinas acquires new Texas property
2024-09-11T10:30:00+01:00
Patrick Industries completes RecPro acquisition
2024-09-11T10:30:00+01:00
Discovery Yachts under new ownership
2024-09-10T15:58:00+01:00> Subscriber-only
Outer Reef Yachts buys Dutch yard
2024-09-10T13:13:00+01:00
Pendennis acquires UK boatbuilder
2024-09-10T11:30:00+01:00

ACY Yachts buys US dealership
2024-09-10T11:30:00+01:00
Liros Skandinavia acquires Danish accessories supplier
2024-09-05T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen
Swedish boat importer sold to Norwegian investment firm
2024-09-04T14:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Lars-Åke Redéen
Chicago Yacht Works acquires Illinois marina
2024-08-28T13:41:00+01:00
UK canal waterway specialist buys marina to expand operations
2024-08-23T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson
Maritime software firm buys AdonisHR
2024-08-22T12:23:00+01:00
NZ marine seating specialist sold
2024-08-21T11:30:00+01:00> Subscriber-only
Twin Vee to absorb Forza X1 electric boat business
2024-08-13T12:48:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
UK boatyard and marina sold
2024-08-12T13:13:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
Nixon Marine Global buys US rope protector firm
2024-08-09T11:30:00+01:00