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

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

FLIBS Family

US consumer and CEO confidence weaken amid economic uncertainty

2026-07-29T14:51:00+01:00

Confidence among US consumers, CEOs sagging in response to continuing trade, geopolitical tensions

Grady-White

Grady-White owner rejects $400m offers, transfers company to perpetual trust

2026-07-29T11:59:00+01:00

Eddie Smith has transferred the company to a trust structure designed to preserve its independence, making it the first marine industry business to adopt the model

imc2027

Preliminary programme revealed for ICOMIA World Marinas Conference 2027 in Shanghai

2026-07-29T14:36:00+01:00

IWMC2027 marks a landmark moment for the sector, recognising Asia-Pacific’s growing influence in global marina and waterfront development

Garmin CEO Cliff Pemble

Another record quarter for Garmin

2026-07-29T13:18:00+01:00

Q2 revenues up 11% to US$2.2bn while marine segment revenues grow 14% to $341m, leading electronics giant to increase full-year guidance

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Jeddah Yacht Club to host new Red Sea Yacht Show

2026-07-29T11:30:00+01:00

Saudi Arabia is set to enter the international yachting calendar with a new event launching in Jeddah in October 2027

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Windy Scandinavia names new head of sales and marketing

2026-07-29T11:30:00+01:00

Swedish builder promotes key figure behind its superyacht chase boat transformation as it prepares to launch two new SR models in 2026

pump outflow

Xylem reports higher Q2 earnings and raises full-year EPS guidance

2026-07-29T11:30:00+01:00

US water technology firm raises full-year guidance on improved profitability and margin expansion

R&C factory

Robertson & Caine appoints new managing director

2026-07-29T11:30:00+01:00

Mark Bradford was previously MD of Diesel-Electric

Nuclear power and yachting session in Monaco

Nuclear propulsion for superyachts debated at Monaco Energy Boat Challenge

2026-07-29T11:30:00+01:00

Lloyd’s Register joined industry experts to explore nuclear-powered yachts as advances in small modular reactor technology spark renewed interest

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Dynaxo expands Polish factory to meet rising demand

2026-07-29T11:30:00+01:00

The ceramic cooktop manufacturer has invested in new machinery and upgraded production lines at its western Poland facility

Godfrey 2700 Sanpan

High North American retail sales drive strong Q2 results for Polaris

2026-07-28T14:45:00+01:00

Marine segment revenues climb 16% YoY driven by growing demand for premium pontoon product

Hubbell pedestals

Hubbell raises 2026 guidance after double-digit Q2 revenue growth

2026-07-28T14:19:00+01:00

Hubbell’s Electrical Solutions segment, which includes its leisure marine business, up 25% in strong quarter