The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Mood Index: EU business and consumer survey results for October
Economic sentiment down, job expectations up in EU and euro area
BBA 2026: Inside the race for Sustainability Project of the Year
IBI takes a look at the finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title
Outdoor Network acquires NauticStar Boats and enters manufacturing
US marine retail and e-commerce group plans more than $6m initial investment in new North Carolina production facility
NextBoat secures up to $7.2m to expand pre-owned boat business
US marine marketplace adds revolving and bridge financing as it builds nationwide trading network and tests dealer portal with MarineMax
Patrick Industries Q3 marine sales up 14%
Marine a bright spot as US engineered component manufacturer navigates increasingly dynamic operating environment
Former Catalina owner files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with $3.8m in debts
Catalina is listed as a $1.78m unsecured creditor following collapse of 2025 ownership deal
Q3 revenues climb 8% for Myers
The parent company of fuel tank brands Scepter and Ameri-Kart reported consolidated third-quarter revenues of $171.3m
Brunswick marks fifth consecutive quarter of YoY growth
Q3 revenues, earnings and margins increase in strong Q3 for world’s largest marine company
Creditors reject TISG restructuring plan amid rival takeover bids
The Italian Sea Group reportedly lacks the resources to fund the next five months
Yamarin appoints first Spanish dealer
The lineup will include the new flagship Aura Cabin, currently on display at FLIBS
UK sailboat builder announces new power catamaran range at FLIBS
Evolving customer base driving launch of new long-range bluewater power cat for Oyster
Hatteras 77 makes FLIBS world debut
Heritage sportfisherman brand aims to bring custom-build quality to production offshore fishing yachts
Acquera Yachting expands Caribbean network to nine destinations
Balance Catamarans joins World Cruising Club as founding Blue Water partner
People on the Move this Week
Metstrade Catalogue 2026 is now online
Littelfuse reports record Q3 revenues
South Africa eyes superyacht refit opportunity
WAVS Task Force, NOAA meet at FLIBS to discuss whale-strike avoidance technology
Princess breaks tradition with US world debut of C48 Open
Cruisers extends VTR line at FLIBS
Record Q3 revenues for Garmin
10-year hosting agreement signed for new Red Sea Yacht Show
Lamda Development appoints new CEO
Simena becomes largest RINA-certified sailing yacht
FGI Yacht Group expands global presence with Mexico City sales office
BBA 2026: Inside the race for Breakthrough Launch of the Year
OXE Marine reaches EBITDA break-even in Q3 as sales rebound
LCI Industries receives rival takeover bid from Monomoy Capital Partners
Ancona’s superyacht sector secures second boost in less than a week
EPTechnologies strengthens international battery sales with senior hire
Q3 a mixed bag for Xylem




















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