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

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Ferretti

Ferretti Group board meeting postponed following leadership shake-up

2026-05-15T14:20:00+01:00

A new date will be set by the end of May to review first-quarter results and formally confirm the new board members

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Tough year for Honda

2026-05-15T13:01:00+01:00> , By

Automobile, motorcycle and outboard engine builder reports first-ever financial loss as weak EV market drags down earnings

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Mediterranean Yacht Show sees record turnout as Greek charter market gains momentum

2026-05-15T14:05:00+01:00

Greece’s premier charter yacht event reported strong attendance and berthing demand at its 11th edition earlier this month

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Azimut CCO outlines Asian strategy at Singapore Yachting Festival

2026-05-15T13:40:00+01:00> , By

Enrico Chiaussa, chief commercial officer EMEA-APAC at Azimut Yachts, talks to IBI about navigating Asia’s evolving luxury yacht market

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Yachts damaged as wind wreaks havoc in South Africa’s ‘Cape of Storms’

2026-05-15T11:30:00+01:00

Extreme weather damages yachts and marina infrastructure at multiple sites

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Halyard strengthens distribution network with C.Quip partnership

2026-05-15T11:30:00+01:00

Marine equipment specialist appoints C.Quip to expand access to selected products across leisure and commercial sectors

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Lomac unveils new Turismo 8.5

2026-05-15T11:30:00+01:00

Italian RIB builder completes Turismo range with new vessel ahead of its official debut at the Genoa Boat Show 2026

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Highfield expands beyond aluminium tenders with fibreglass ADV line

2026-05-15T11:30:00+01:00> , By

CEO Paul Blanc outlines the Chinese-French RIB manufacturer’s growth strategy

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Ferretti Group shareholders back Weichai, ending Galassi’s 12-year tenure

2026-05-14T15:44:00+01:00

Directors Piero Ferrari, Stefano Domenicali resign

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Suzuki reports record revenues despite lower profits

2026-05-14T15:24:00+01:00> , By

Revenues climb to record ¥6,293bn, while operating profits sink to ¥622.9bn as higher raw material costs weigh on earnings

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Swisspath, TAG Yachting merge to form integrated services group

2026-05-14T14:23:00+01:00> , By

New Swisspath TAG Yachting business combines sales, charter, management and ownership support across the European superyacht market

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Bering Yachts launches first hull of aluminium explorer catamaran BC60

2026-05-14T14:05:00+01:00

The first hull of the catamaran has been launched in Antalya, marking a new addition to the long-range expedition yacht sector

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