The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Superyacht management firm changes ownership
Company founder transfers shares to CEO
Port Harbor Marine buys Massachusetts dealership
Acquisition of Baert Marine grows US retail chain to six location
OneWater Marine acquires Alabama dealership and marina
Acquisition of Harbor Pointe Marina enhances footprint in southeastern US
Brunswick buys eFoiling technology firm
Acquisition of Fliteboard allows Brunswick to enter the emerging, electric-foiling surfboard market
New marine seating supplier forms in Norway
Alu Design and Modell Møbler merge to create the industry’s first ‘bow to stern’ premium seating supplier
Superyacht brokerage firms merge
Asia Yachting and BlackOrange join forces
MJM Yachts sold to PE firm
Saothair Capital Partners invests in middle-market manufacturing and industrial firms
Integra acquires major Miami marina
Williams Island Marina spans 14 acres and offers 106 wet slips
Stella acquires Australian Davits & Cranes
The move reinforces Stella’s commitment to innovation and expands its product offering
Marine insurance broker sold
Curtis Marine has become part of the Howden Group’s Marine Practice, trading under the Haven Knox-Johnston name
Yamaha buys Florida marina to serve as saltwater test facility
Acquisition of Fort George Island Marina to become Yamaha Offshore Endurance Center for product assessment
Austin Parker Yachts sold to Turkish businessman
Baris Nalcaci acquires Italian builder for an undisclosed sum
Blackbeard Marine adds eighth marina to its portfolio
Lippert acquires trailer parts manufacturer
North Wales marina administration leaves creditors with £1.5m shortfall; sale efforts underway
TopSide expands with acquisition of two more marinas
Rivergate sale attracts strong interest
Garmin signs purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio
Cantiere del Pardo sold
US insurance broker enters yachting market
US powerboat manufacturer under new ownership
Australian brokerage buys stake in Ray White Marine
Beneteau subsidiary to buy French boat rental firm
Yamaha to merge with its electronics subsidiary
Rolls-Royce acquires Italian yacht bridge specialist
Suntex acquires Missouri marina
Ocean Shipyard collapses just 18 months after being formed
Borrow A Boat sold
French cat builder placed in receivership
Seaglaze Marine Windows buys Houdini assets
R&C sale confirmed
ProSpec Electronics sold
