The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

Xcursion w Suzuki 250

Sea Pro Boats to take over production of US pontoon brands

2025-04-11T11:30:00+01:00> , By

New company formed to manage future business operations of Coach, Xcursion pontoon boat banners

Prestaboat

Marine West buys French boat rental firm

2025-04-10T12:08:00+01:00> , By

The company is looking to boost its presence in France’s Brittany region

Fairline Yachts

Fairline latest: Bronzewood Capital said to have completed deal

2025-04-10T10:11:00+01:00> , By

Unsecured creditors’ position uncertain

Imray

Imray forms joint venture with Austrian cartography firm

2025-04-08T14:00:00+01:00

The collaboration ensures the continued availability of Imray’s nautical charts and books

Skipperi NZ

Skipperi New Zealand changes hands

2025-04-07T13:48:00+01:00> , By

Kiwi business buys local arm of Finnish boat-share service Skipperi

VWMD

German marine industry associations merge

2025-04-07T11:30:00+01:00> , By

The DBSV and BVWW have united to create the German Maritime Industry Association

Heesen Yachts owner Laurens Last and CEO Niels Vaessen

Heesen Yachts sold to Dutch entrepreneur

2025-04-07T11:30:00+01:00

Laurens Last wil pursue a strategic expansion of the yard in key international markets

Caribbean C40-Flybridge-Cruiser

Maritimo buys Australian boat brand

2025-04-07T11:30:00+01:00>

The acquisition represents a powerful synergy between two historic Australian builders

Lemer

French group acquires local keel specialist

2025-04-04T11:56:00+01:00> , By

Carlesimo Groupe has taken over Lemer Group

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Balk Shipyard goes back to Dutch ownership

2025-04-03T12:53:00+01:00> , By

The superyacht refit and repair yard is no longer in Chinese hands

Chlareston Harbor Marina & Resort

Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina up for sale

2025-04-02T11:30:00+01:00

The American Financial Group hopes to realise a net gain of $100m after tax

Lyngaa joins BSI Marine Equipment Group

BSI buys Danish control systems specialist

2025-04-02T11:30:00+01:00

The maritime tech firm makes alarms and control systems for boats