The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Leadership change at Candela
Swedish electric boat producer names new CEO
Singapore Yachting Festival joins IFBSO
The addition comes as the marine industry reassesses event formats to meet changing audience expectations in 2026
Okean Group to showcase full Ferretti Yachts fleet at 2026 Rio Boat Show
All models from the Italian brand produced in Brazil will be showcased together
Winners of the AFBE 2025-2026 Awards for electric boating revealed
The French Electric Boat Association announced the winners of its prestigious awards at Nice Boating Tomorrow in France
New regulations to boost Russia’s leisure marine infrastructure
The country is poised for a surge in development, as a new legislative act removes bureaucratic obstacles
Maritimo expands presence in Southeast Asia with new dealer agreement
Primus Marine will represent the Australian builder in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia
International Multihull Show 2026 to be most ambitious edition yet
Record fleet, multiple world premieres, and redesigned layout featuring new marina are all part of this year’s show
Ancasta under new ownership as founder sells majority stake
Nick Griffith has sold a majority shareholding in the £50m turnover yachting business
2026 Yacht Style Awards: Categories finalised, nominees announced ahead of Singapore gala dinner
This year’s awards will feature over 30 categories celebrating innovation and creativity
Finnish firm tackles hurdles to expand electric PWC sales in Europe
Viva launched its first electric jetski three years ago and is now exploring innovative solutions to address regulatory bans
Italian HVAC specialist appoints exclusive Australian distributor
The partnership is a key step in Veco’s international growth strategy
Ocean Alexander honours Scott Roberton at 2025 Sales Recognition Dinner
With over 40 transactions, Roberton has helped new and returning clients embrace Ocean Alexander ownership
Off The Hook Yachts signs purchase agreement for Bellhart Marine
TEMO updates UK pricing and distribution strategy for 2026
Late entries increase number of 38th America’s Cup participating teams
Bahrain enforces nightly curfew on leisure and fishing vessel movements
US brokerage acquires selected J Brothers Yacht Sales assets
Sanlorenzo appoints CEO of Nautor Swan and Bluegame
2026 Southeast Asia Yachting Conference unveils official program
Brunswick makes Newsweek’s 2026 Most Trustworthy Companies list
Lessons from the oil crisis of 1973
Teledyne Marine announces leadership change
Marina Holdings acquires US boat dealership
Yamaha Motor Europe signs five-year OEM deal with French builder
Dates confirmed for 2026 Newport show
2026 sees inauguration of European F60 Electric Championship
Lippert announces new OEM supply agreement with Continental Trailers
Ocean Alexander completes sale of 32L yacht to first-time owner
TopSide Marinas expands portfolio with third Ozarks acquisition
Morningstar acquires US east coast marina
Yeargin steps down
Ferretti Group board approves Fiscal Year 2025 results
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