The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Marine industry’s premier strategic forum convenes tomorrow as sector faces critical crossroads
More than 60 industry leaders gather in London for IBI Summit 2026 to tackle growth challenges in turbulent global marketplace
Parker Boats names new president
The US builder has named a successor to Scott Bauer, promoting its director of finance and product strategy to the role
Princess Genuine parts and accessories store launches
The online portal expands aftermarket support for owners, refit projects and service teams
Mare Forum Istanbul marks 10th edition with focus on shipping and SY sector
This year’s event brought together maritime and superyacht professionals to discuss key challenges for 2026
BRP marks 29% Q1 revenue jump
Revenue gain driven in part by higher PWC sales
Webasto appoints new CFO
Auto industry exec to succeed Joerg Bremer with immediate effect
Sanlorenzo APAC appoints Bluegame representative for Japan
The G Lion Group will represent the Italian yacht brand in the Japanese market
Tohatsu restructures China distribution network
Tohatsu (Wuxi) Trading Co Ltd to assume full responsibility for nationwide sales, after‑sales service, parts supply, and dealer support with immediate effect
UK brokerage appointed distributor for Quarken Boats
Suffolk-based company will bring the Finnish powerboat brand back to the UK and Ireland
Yamaha taps capital markets through dealer finance-backed offering
The US$400m asset-backed securitisation is expected to provide additional liquidity for dealer inventory financing
French industry association calls for national mobilisation against recreational boat tax
The proposed TAEMUP tax reform faces strong opposition from France’s boating and marina sector
Mood index: EU business, consumer survey results for May
Economic sentiment broadly stable in EU and eurozone; job expectations pick up
Powerboats USA appointed Manari Yachts dealer for US market
IMM acquires Atlantic Refit Center to establish European operations
Hammer Yachts launches flybridge version of HammerCat 35HH
Iron Boats expands dealer network with SeaBrave Marine appointment
New association launched to represent superyacht designers and naval architects
Baltic Safety Products names David Brown as Country Manager for UK & Ireland
Knight Frank: Superyacht market rebounds as 2025 sales surge
X-Yachts consolidates production activities in Poland as part of broader growth strategy
French boating industry pays tribute to Tibor Sillinger
Leadership transition at SABBEX as founder steps down as chair
Zeelander Yachts sells first US east coast-based Zeelander 8 for 2027 delivery
Asteria project marks milestone for Cape Town superyacht sector
RAD appoints Shiv Power and Marine Service as India distributor
X Shore CEO on restructuring, rebuilding trust, and the electric boating future
People on the Move this Week
IBI Summit 2026 delivers inside track on two landmark marine deals – just days away
Princess Yachts reports strong start to 2026 as new model programme accelerates
Gtechniq strengthens marine focus with three key appointments
Swedish boat builder declared bankrupt
Acquera Yachting Albania appoints new MD
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