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

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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Informa expands boat show portfolio with new Sydney event

2026-06-09T15:18:00+01:00

The Australian International Boat Show will open at Darling Harbour on 29 July 2027

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Asia Yachting Management names new GM for Hong Kong and Southeast Asia

2026-06-09T14:52:00+01:00

Andrew Chan joins the company with more than 16 years’ marine industry experience

Gulf Craft CEO, Erwin Bamps and MGM Boats managing director, Gerry Salmon

Majesty Yachts appoints new dealers in the UK and Ireland

2026-06-09T11:33:00+01:00

Burton Waters and MGM Boats join Majesty Yachts dealer network in the UK and Ireland, marking further expansion of Gulf Craft’s European reach

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Increased superyacht presence at Seawork

2026-06-09T11:10:00+01:00

The British Superyacht Pavilion debuts as the event expands sector focus

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EPTechnologies appoints new COO to support international growth

2026-06-09T11:07:00+01:00

The company has appointed Niels Holst Jensen as chief operating officer, who brings over 30 years’ international leadership experience in operations, manufacturing and supply chain management

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Arcadia Yachts launches fourth A96 superyacht

2026-06-09T11:06:00+01:00

The latest vessel highlights growing demand for highly customised yachts tailored to individual owners

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Invictus Yacht partners with Haier for Premium Collection

2026-06-09T10:59:00+01:00

Appliance manufacturer Haier will supply onboard equipment across Invictus Yacht’s Premium Collection, beginning with the TT460 Shell Edition

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LC8 Marine becomes Sealegs representative for US East Coast

2026-06-09T10:43:00+01:00

The Massachusetts-based marine company will support sales, demonstrations and customer service for the amphibious boat brand across the eastern United States

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Sanlorenzo appoints Barbagallo Marine as Bluegame dealer in Western Australia

2026-06-08T15:21:00+01:00

The company strengthens regional dealer network with new Western Australia partnership

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Navier targets Maldives with foiling ferry network

2026-06-08T15:02:00+01:00

The US builder and JIH Global plan Maldives foiling ferry network of up to 100 vessels

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Scanstrut strengthens Americas growth strategy with senior sales appointment

2026-06-08T14:50:00+01:00

Marine industry veteran Sean Hatherley has joined the company as director of global sales and sales manager, Americas

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Thetford announces passing of CEO

2026-06-08T14:48:00+01:00

The company pays tribute to long-serving leader whose tenure oversaw periods of growth and transformation across the global organisation