The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Dutch superyacht builder undergoes management buyout
Move follows retirement of yard’s founder
AssuredPartners expands marine activities with latest acquisition
US insurance broker buys Bristol Marine Insurance for undisclosed sum
Lalizas acquires US liferaft manufacturer
Revere Survival makes and distributes premium survival equipment for the recreational and commercial marine markets
Silent-Yachts rescued from administration
US-German entrepreneur gives new lease of life to electric cat builder
OneWater Marine continues acquisition streak
US national retailer buys Garden State Yacht Sales of New Jersey
French businessman takes over trimaran specialist
Tricat builds folding trimarans from 20ft-30ft
Sunseeker update: Chinese owners reportedly agree sale to US investment business
Dalian Wanda selling of businesses to reduce debt and prevent bankruptcy danger
Sunseeker sold?
Wanda agrees to sell UK boatbuilder to US investment firm, according to unnamed sources
Welsh marina sold after company falls into administration
The sale will facilitate essential investments, transforming the marina into a vibrant hub
Torqeedo Yamaha sale closes
Yamaha Motor Co completes transaction following approval by European regulators
METSTRADE organiser to acquire superyacht sector’s premier conference
The Superyacht Forum has been held in Amsterdam for more than three decades
Nakheel to merge with Dubai Holding
The UAE real estate firm is set to become the largest marina operator in the UAE
Suntex acquires New Jersey marina property
Borrow A Boat buys German competitor
Sanlorenzo completes Simpson Marine acquisition
Privilège Marine sold to global investment firm
US rope maker acquires French peer
The Dock Bench Company sold
CR Industries acquires Mod-U-Dock
Webasto to divest charging business
Newport International Boat Show sold
SLYG completes acquisition Ocean Voyager brand
Australia’s largest marina owner acquires 13th facility
UK marina and boatyard up for sale
Quick Group bolsters US expansion with latest acquisition
Norwegian powerboat builder buys Ryds
Southern Marinas buys Stock Island Yacht Club & Marina
Airmar Technology Corp sold
Yamaha acquires Torqeedo
IYC buys Greek charter management firm
Croatian businessman acquires deck machinery firm
Nautical Ventures buys US dealership