The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
New £1.1bn takeover involves two insurance businesses that expanded into superyachts this year
Howdens buys Aston Lark to create major £6bn UK insurance broking player
Czech firm to acquire Croatian marina for €30m
Following the takeover, the Czech holding could buy several other marinas in Croatia
Ben Ainslie takes franchise ownership of British SailGP team
Ben Ainslie and Chris Bake take majority ownership of the team; Larry Ellison’s Oracle Racing retains minority stake
Mustang Survival buys drywear business
Acquisition presents opportunity to become more relevant in the watersports market
Lalizas to sell Solemar RIB brand?
Greek equipment firm says it has received several proposals for the Italian brand
Experton-Revollier sells boat brands
Wauquiez, Rhea Marine and Tofinou get new owners
MarineMax acquires second boatbuilder
After surprising the industry with its acquisition of Cruiser Yachts in May, US boat retailer Marine Max has announced the addition of another boatbuilder to its broadening portfolio
Brunswick completes Navico $1.05bn acquisition
Navico adds significant electronic and software expertise and will take Brunswick Parts & Accessories revenues over $2bn
Boats Group buys German marine classifieds marketplace
The move gives Boats Group greater access to the region’s largest boat buying audience
Southern Marinas confirms fourth acquisition of 2021
US firm hints at more acquisitions in the pipeline
OneWater closes on Naples Boat Mart
The acquisition enhances the company’s presence on the West Coast of Florida
Wider Yachts under new ownership
Luxembourg holding company acquires 100% share of Italian firm
CMP Group to acquire marine cordage and rope manufacturer
Texan company backed by billionaire buys two marinas, offers $75,000 finder’s fee for more
RumbleOn expands physical footprint in Florida
YATCO buys BoatDeck and YachtAndBoat websites
Brunswick acquires electric wiring harness supplier
Icon Yachts sold
Dometic makes another major acquisition
Dometic makes seventh acquisition this year
UK boat brokerage sold
Lippert completes Furrion acquisition, announces executive appointments
T-H Marine acquires Gator Guards
British boat share company sold
Safe Harbor Marinas buys Puerto Del Rey marina in Puerto Rico
Austrian investment company buys majority stake in Fipa Group
T-H Marine acquires US hardware and accessories firm
Brunswick acquires global supplier of lithium batteries
Patrick Industries announces latest acquisition
Suntex acquires Florida Keys marina
Covercraft sold to Audax Private Equity
Hutchwilco acquires NZ marine safety firm
