Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits

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

Marine Fire Safety sold to UK firm

2025-01-21T13:15:00+00:00

Nobel Fire Systems acquires marine firefighting and lifesaving equipment provider

French company acquires local boat distributor

2025-01-17T12:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski

The value of the takeover was not disclosed

Oak Bay Marine Group sold to Canadian businessman

2025-01-15T12:20:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves

The acquisition includes four Vancouver Island marinas

NMMA acquires Mid-Atlantic Boat Show

2024-12-10T13:49:00+00:00

Charlotte, North Carolina event said to complement existing NMMA lineup of large shows in major urban centres

Hanover issues statement confirming sale of Fairline Yachts

2024-12-06T15:57:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

Former Fairline operations director appointed CEO

New owner for Fairline Yachts?

2024-12-05T15:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

Brand has new significant shareholder

Firecrown buys Active Interest Media’s Marine Group

2024-12-03T15:35:00+00:00> Subscriber-only

The media platform now owns 21 titles in yachting, boating, fishing and sailing

NXTLVL Marine secures two MarineMax Texas locations, adds Nautique

2024-11-27T15:57:00+00:00

The Texas-based dealer chain now has seven locations in the US state

Action Water Sports buys former Tommy’s location

2024-11-26T10:30:00+00:00

Michigan-based boat retailer acquires Florida dealership with plans to re-open in 2025

Suntex acquires second California marina in three weeks

2024-11-25T12:47:00+00:00

Peter’s Landing acquisition bolsters marina operator’s presence in western US

Vision Marine announces collaboration with Smoker Craft

2024-11-19T10:30:00+00:00

Canadian electric outboard manufacturer announces new partnership with US boatbuilder to develop electric pontoon boats

IBEX acquires Professional BoatBuilder magazine

2024-11-18T16:54:00+00:00

The ProBoat purchase will marry IBEX’s trade event to the magazine’s editorial coverage

More M&A News

NZ electric marine firms merge
2024-11-18T12:43:00+00:00> Subscriber-only
Land developers acquire fourth Tampa Bay marina in eight months
2024-11-14T13:00:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie
NMMA sells Northwest Sportshow
2024-11-13T14:09:00+00:00
Howden expands Asian yacht insurance business with new acquisition
2024-11-13T11:30:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson
LVMH to buy or invest in Ferretti Group?
2024-11-07T16:39:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson
Sunseeker deal value disclosed
2024-11-06T17:03:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson
Fountaine-Pajot acquires top Asian dealership
2024-11-06T16:35:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves
Suntex acquires California marina through joint venture
2024-11-05T16:12:00+00:00
UK investment fund in talks to buy Portuguese marina
2024-11-01T12:28:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Jaroslaw Adamowski
Sale of Cantiere Navale Vittoria near to closing
2024-10-31T15:15:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By David Robinson

Sunseeker sold
2024-10-31T14:36:00+00:00
Court records show Pure Watercraft’s sell-off details
2024-10-29T15:13:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
French Competition Authority approves sale of Beneteau’s Housing division
2024-10-29T15:06:00+00:00
Trio Deniz acquires Jeanneau sailboat distributor
2024-10-28T14:25:00+00:00> Subscriber-only, By Bahar Öztürk
MasterCraft completes sale of Aviara brand
2024-10-25T13:59:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Tony Esposito
Garmin acquires Lumishore
2024-10-22T13:38:00+01:00
Dutch builder acquires Holterman Shipyard
2024-10-18T12:45:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Robert Wielaard
Saltwater Stone sold to global PR firm
2024-10-17T15:36:00+01:00
Texas asset management firm buys Prairie Creek Marina for US$30m
2024-10-16T13:06:00+01:00
Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd sold
2024-10-15T14:58:00+01:00> Subscriber-only, By Neil Eaves