The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Fairline Yachts administrators receive several bids for brand
Future of luxury yacht builder looks a little brighter
Vakaros buys sailing instrumentation firm
Sailmon is a well-known brand in the sailing instrumentation sector
E3 Displays acquired by Ubiqconn
Ubiqconn Technology acquires US screen manufacturer to strengthen presence in North America and multiple end markets, including marine
US marine insurance firm sold
Florida-based C&L Marine Insurance has new owners
Ferretti aims for acquisition this year, says CEO
Alberto Galassi says 2025 will be a “year of opportunities”
MarineMax closes on Florida Keys marina
News of the deal temporarily boosted MarineMax stock on Thursday
Safe Harbor sale raises questions from local communities
No one seems sure yet what the sale to Blackstone Infrastructure will mean
ZeroJet and Tectrax complete merger
Combined marine tech firms finalise strategic alignment, appoint senior leadership team
Mission Critical Electronics acquires Magnus Marine
Purchase of UK superyacht equipment supplier to broaden existing product portfolio and yield greater exposure to European market
The MTM Agency sold
UK-based marine sector agency under new ownership
IBI reviews potential Fairline bidders
Administrators search continues, deadline for indicative offers by Friday
Suntex acquires Conch Harbor Marina
US marina operator expands Florida Keys presence with purchase of Key West business
Bay Bridge Marina sold to Hinckley Yachts
D Marinas becomes full shareholder in Greek marina
Safe Harbor Marinas sold
Performance Sailcraft Europe buys sailing dinghy brand
Sailing magazine ceases publication; Kyle Media obtains full subscriber list
British sailmaker and marine chandlery sold
Twin Disc acquires Canadian marine systems company
US fishing boat builder undergoes management buyout
Twin Vee buys digital assets from OneWater Marine
OneWater Marine acquires American Yacht Group
MarineMax expands Florida Keys marina portfolio with new acquisition
Bureau Veritas and SGS end merger talks
US boat dealership sold
Wescom Group acquires Welsh safety technology firm
UK marina finds new owners after 2.5 years of administration
Marine Fire Safety sold to UK firm
French company acquires local boat distributor
Oak Bay Marine Group sold to Canadian businessman
NMMA acquires Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
Hanover issues statement confirming sale of Fairline Yachts