The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
US wooden boat builder buys larger facility
R.E. Blood Boatworks purchases 2.7-acre property in Maine
UK marina gets new owners
The 490-berth Gillingham Marina in Kent has been sold
Inmarsat takeover delayed
Competition investigation may impact outcome of £5.4bn deal
MarineMax super-charges its global position in yachting
In a move that further diversifies its portfolio, America’s largest boat dealer group, MarineMax, announced it is adding IGY Marinas to the company’s existing marina and services business
MasterCraft considers selling NauticStar
Saltwater fishing boat brand to be accounted for as discontinued operations in Q3 results
MarQuipt buys Marine Products Division of Fiberdyne Aerospace
No terms were disclosed
Alliance Marine acquires UK engineering firm
French equipment specialist strengthens its presence on international markets
US dealer group MarineMax strikes ‘transformative deal’ to acquire IGY Marinas
In a move that further diversifies its portfolio, MarineMax says it will add IGY Marinas to its existing marina and services business
Iguana buys amphibious RIB builder
The acquisition gives French builder access to smaller, more affordable amphibious products
MarineMax acquires Texas marina
The full-service marina serves the greater Seabrook market
Quick Group Spa sold
The Marzucco family will remain at the helm of the Italian equipment maker
Marine PR firms merge
Both agencies will retain their individual brandings and management
Suntex expands holdings in Florida Key marinas
Norwegian boat importer gets new owners
BRP to acquire EV tech firm
US marina group acquires four new properties
Wajer Yachts buys Dutch boatbuilding partner
D-Marin acquires Italian marina
Monaco superyacht brokerage sold
AkzoNobel acquires aluminium wheel liquid coatings business
Scott Bader buys Indian composites firm
Henri-Lloyd sold
Inmarsat takeover cleared by UK in respect of national security concerns
Ocean racing sailboat specialist sold
Rolls-Royce enters hydrogen production market, acquires majority stake in electrolysis stack specialist
OneWater Marine expands P&A business
Lloyd’s Register buys OneOcean
Swedish design firm acquires Hot Lab
Privilège CEO clarifies pending deal with Hanse
HanseYachts moves to sell Privilege
UK boat and engine dealership sold
ePropulsion to acquire UK distributor
