The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Nimbus Group reports Q4, full-year 2025 sales decline amid restructuring efforts
Earnings impacted by Finnish factory closures and challenges with the EdgeWater brand
Greek Yachting Association appoints new board of directors
The GYA’s 2026 General Assembly reviewed last year’s progress, appointed a new board, and outlined future plans
Frauscher, Porsche unveil 790 Spectre as a new benchmark in electric innovation
The electric sports boat made its debut at boot Düsseldorf last month
Yachting Ventures’ Startup Zone returns to Dubai boat show in April
The platform will once again provide emerging companies with unparalleled access to investors, partners, and decision-makers in the Middle East
Mercury renews exclusive supply deal with De Antonio Yachts
Five-year supply agreement on outboard power signed during boot Düsseldorf
Cape Town Superyacht Training Academy sold
SA tertiary education company acquires SYTA amid growing demand for superyacht crew
Moonen Yachts reports rising sales seven years after Australian rescue
Dutch yard announces 10th Martinique build as new owners’ strategy pays dividends following 2019 bankruptcy
Watt & Boat to resume production of Alizé Electronic boats
Manufacturing continuity follows Alizé’s closure last year, rental operations unchanged
Hubbell reports Q4 revenue, profit gains
US electrical equipment manufacturer reports strong revenue and profit growth
AkzoNobel’s reduced outlook falls short of market expectations
Dutch paints and coatings firm reduces 2026 core earnings forecast due to unfavourable currency exchange rates at year-end 2025
Sri Lanka marine industry conference charts path to growth
Held in Colombo during the Sri Lanka Boat & Marine Show, the conference gathered 80 delegates to advance nautical tourism and boat manufacturing
Vision Marine Technologies enters pontoon boat segment
Specter electric pontoon boat to debut at Miami, Montreal shows
Twin Vee launches subsidiary focused on defense sector
Yamaha revises consolidated guidance
Osculati boosts focus on Spain with new sales hire
Conrad Shipyard delivers third C144 series superyacht
Donerail makes all-cash offer for MarineMax, valuing company at $1bn
Ferretti forms independent committee to protect minority shareholders
Azimut-Benetti launches first SeaDeck 9
OceanPoint Funding acquires marine finance provider
Mood index: EU business and consumer survey results for January
French paint specialists merge
Boats Group, United Yacht Sales extend partnership through 2027
Barcelona to host two key events to advance sustainable boating
Contest Yachts unveils 17m sailing yacht with ‘many enhancements’
Yamaha US expands BASS sponsorship agreement
Africa Superyacht Working Group to commission major sector study
MB92 Golfe-Juan inaugurates superyacht service centre in South of France
ABYC sets date for annual Marine Service Technician Week
ISWAN secures IMO consultative status, launches seafarer wellbeing research
Chinese cat builder reports strong growth in US, European markets
Turkish dealer partners with Taiga, Aqua superPower to boost electric marine market












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