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

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

AkzoNobel

European Commission approves AkzoNobel/Axalta merger

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00

The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2027

Qatar Boat Show 2026

Qatar Boat Show sees double-digit visitor growth as GCC participation surges

2026-11-09T16:22:00+00:00> , By

This year’s event drew more than 10% more visitors than its 2025 edition, with a 30% rise in GCC exhibitors

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Sicomin’s GreenPoxy 550 helps build lighter mast for historic Tuiga

2026-11-09T15:55:00+00:00

Specialist shipyard Gilbert Pasqui used Sicomin’s bio-based epoxy resin to build Tuiga’s lighter spruce mast

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US startup books US$5bn in ‘flying boat’ orders

2026-11-09T15:34:00+00:00> , By

Regent’s battery-electric Seaglider merges the best of boats and planes

Agios Kosmas

Marinas help lift LAMDA's results for first nine months of 2026

2026-11-09T15:21:00+00:00> , By

Flisvos Marina posts record EBITDA, but Ellinikon project weighs on overall results

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Superyacht Summit Türkiye concludes fourth edition in Istanbul

2026-11-09T14:55:00+00:00> , By

This year’s event brought together more than 550 delegates, 40+ speakers, and representatives from over 20 shipyards

Elite AT43

NZ builder increases production as it expands Australian presence

2026-11-09T12:52:00+00:00> , By

Allan Tongs targets at least three boats annually under new manufacturing strategy

RS Sailing-Fevas-on-Beach

RS Sailing secures new investment to support growth

2026-11-09T12:36:00+00:00> , By

Swedish marine investor Fredriksborgs joins long-standing UK manufacturing partner Rototek in backing the dinghy builder

Neil Marine

Neil Marine brings Hidea outboards to Sri Lanka

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00

The Sri Lankan boatbuilder signs exclusive deal to supply Chinese-made outboard engines

The-Spit-Marina-Mosman

Leigh-Smith Yachts opens Sydney office at d’Albora The Spit Marina

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00

Australian brokerage extends its east coast presence with new Mosman location

Bay Rider

Bay Rider Boats grows Florida presence with Black Label Marine Group partnership

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00

North Carolina-based builder adds four new Black Label locations, expanding access to its boats across Florida’s Gulf Coast

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China explores yachtbuilding and refit collaboration with Maldivian firms

2026-11-09T12:30:00+00:00> , By

Talks with Gulf Craft Maldives and Alshaali Marine could support new yacht manufacturing and servicing facilities in Sanya

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