The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Cruisers purchase fills MarineMax void, no long-term strategy change
MarineMax chief revenue officer talks to IBI about the reasons behind latest acquisition
Canadian marina company acquires three new properties
Maple Leaf Marinas grows to 11 facilities with latest acquisitions
Survitec acquires Norwegian PPE firm
Hansen Protection is a leading European provider of personal protective equipment
Harwood Capital given extension over GYG takeover decision
New deadline for any bid offer is now set at June 4
Cantieri di Pisa acquired by Italian industrial group
Alfagomma launches major investment plan to revive established brand
Fort Lauderdale marina joins Safe Harbor, the world’s largest marina operator
The Lauderdale Marine Centre is one of the largest yacht repair centres in the US
Premier Marine acquired by investment firm
Envision Co enters leisure marine business with purchase of luxury pontoon boat builder
MarineMax acquires US boatbuilder
The industry’s largest boat and yacht retailer, MarineMax, announced the purchase of its first boatbuilding company, US-based Cruisers Yachts
Equipment maker Lippert acquires German company
Described as part of its broader European strategy, US based Lippert Components has established a new subsidiary in Germany and added German supplier Schaudt to the fold
Marine representative firms merge
Richards Marine Marketing is now part of West Coast Sales
World’s largest accessory retailer changes hands
Leading US marine aftermarket retailer West Marine joins Princess Yachts and Dutch superyacht builder Royal Van Lent in L Catterton’s marine stable in a deal announced today.
Freedom Boat Club sails into Wisconsin, two new Chicago locations to open
The company now touts over 260 locations in three countries
Patrick Industries acquires SeaDek
Harewood Capital evaluating possible bid for GYG Plc
Freedom Boat Club buys New York franchise operation
Beneteau sells CNB brand
AkzoNobel invests in coatings application technology from Qlayers
UK marina pedestal maker bought by Swedish company
T-H Marine acquires online retailer BHP Marine, further acquisitions sought
Bryton Marine Group acquires All American Marine
ACR Electronics acquires satellite communication device and outdoor app provider
Applied Underwriters acquires UK yacht insurance firm
US equipment maker expands marine portfolio
Freedom Boat Club buys Chicago franchise operation and territory
Two UK marina groups expand portfolios with new purchases
River Cove Marina sold
Slovenian tourism group to sell Marina Portorož to Japanese investor
Superyacht insurance broker Sturge Taylor sold
UK boatbuilder acquires South West Shipyard
Ultimate Boat Company buys TYNC Yacht Design
Tankoa withdraws from Cantieri di Pisa bid
Canadian electric PWC builder to go public
