The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Beneteau sales slowdown in Q3
Sales in the quarter were down compared to Q3 last year
Voyage Yachts expands fleet with new owner-focused cruising catamaran
The Voyage 511 is ready to be laid up in the moulds at the Cape Town yard
BBA 2026: Inside the race for this year’s Rising Star
IBI takes a look at the finalists going head-to-head for this year’s title
Electric WaterCraft Forum unites marine electrification community
The inaugural Maine event draws 125 industry professionals to drive innovation, policy and future projects
Revenue down, profitability up for MarineMax
US marine retailer, marina and yacht services company reports net loss of US$13m in final quarter as publicly traded company
TISG shares suspended as board backs SRI Global’s €220m rescue bid
Trading in The Italian Sea Group halts on Milan Euronext ahead of the next Florence Court hearing, scheduled for November 11
Colombia Náutica returns with Caribbean growth plan
Cartagena show targets emerging Latin American market with four-day event combining business and lifestyle boating
Ferretti Group reshuffles technical and operational functions
Latest changes follow on from marketing and communications restructure
Qatar Boat Show opens at Old Doha Port with over 100 exhibitors
This is the first of three regional shows being held over the coming weeks
Dubai Boat Show announces 2027 dates
This year’s postponed show prepares to open in three weeks’ time with 300 direct exhibitors already signed up
Bahrain’s first annual membership boat club opened through new partnership
The Captain’s Club partners with Masar Group in new Bahrain venture
Paramount Yachts secures first US sale of Sunreef Ultima 88
Florida family to take delivery of catamaran in December 2027, with shallow draught suited to Bahamas cruising
Omaya appoints exclusive dealer for Italy and Switzerland
Maxwell Marine strengthens Italian superyacht business with new hire
Kicker Marine Audio enters supply agreement with Caymas Boats
Pendry to open first dedicated yacht club as centrepiece of Barbados resort
TISG opts to move forward with SRI Group Global’s €260m binding offer
Princess Yachts appoints first Georgian distributor
BSI Rigging appoints senior sales manager
US AGOA exit pushes South African boat exports into higher tariff bracket
Ferretti restructures marketing and communication operations
Marsh & McLennan acquires US boat insurance specialist
Hong Kong doubles down on luxury yachting with twin November showcases
Startup x Investor Day returns to boot Düsseldorf for 2027
Van der Valk unveils 30m Project NEXO concept yacht
New Albanian RIB brand eyes expansion into Italy, Croatia
Balmaris acquires controlling stake in Jesolo marina
Lippert rejects Monomoy proposal
Saxdor expands North American footprint with three new dealers
Discover Boating Australia enters its sixth year
Free Metstrade 2026 registration open for IBI readers
BBA 2026: Inside the race for Innovative Design Solution
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