Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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

Sunseeker names new CEO

2026-03-03T11:31:00+00:00

Andrés Rubio takes helm following yesterday’s announcement of new ownership

Middle East Update - Industry strives to adapt

2026-03-04T15:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Mike Derrett

As day five of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East unravels, IBI’s Middle East correspondent provides an update from two key Industry sources in the United Arab Emirates.

90-day comment period on Right Whale Vessel Speed Rule opens

2026-03-04T15:22:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Stakeholders have until June 2, 2026, to provide input on the proposal, which seeks to balance conservation with economic and industry concerns

Twin Vee revenues up but losses continue

2026-03-04T15:22:00+00:00

Cost reduction initiatives improving the bottom line, but profitability continues to elude US boat builder

MarineMax shareholders give McGill a vote of confidence

2026-03-04T15:19:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Shareholders of the global marine retailer and service provider, reaffirm their support for CEO William Brett McGill at the company’s Annual Meeting, reelecting him and two directors to three-year terms despite a takeover bid

Weichai boosts stake in Ferretti Group

2026-03-04T13:42:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

Weichai Shandong Heavy Industry Group has raised its stake in Ferretti S.p.A to 39.05% through a share acquisition on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange,

Cape Town yacht exports soar, but 2025 faces tariff and port challenges

2026-03-04T12:46:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Bobby Jordan

Cape Town’s yacht exports grew 19% annually from 2019 to 2024, but 2025 faces declines due to US tariffs and port constraints

Hempel achieves record financials, driven by marine segment growth

2026-03-04T12:35:00+00:00

Paints and coatings specialists delivers strongest financial performance to date with the marine segment leading the way, achieving 9.8% organic growth and €750 million in sales

IGY Marinas renews management agreement for St. Katharine Docks

2026-03-03T15:45:00+00:00

US-based IGY Marinas to continue management, marketing of iconic London facility

Malibu unveils strategic vision behind Saxdor deal

2026-03-03T13:54:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Malibu Boats to expand its market presence, leverage international manufacturing, and fill strategic product gaps

Preliminary 2025 US sales data down, 2026 starts weak

2026-03-03T13:13:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito

Preliminary US recreational new boat sales figures for 2025 show across the board declines in units with the exceptions of aluminum fishing boats and PWC, and the January 2026 figures paint a bleak start to the year