The latest news from around the world on mergers, acquisitions and exits across all sectors of the boating industry.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Exits
Performance Sailcraft Europe buys sailing dinghy brand
PSE has acquired the Ocean Play range from RS Marine Group
Sailing magazine ceases publication; Kyle Media obtains full subscriber list
All existing magazine subscribers will now receive Latitudes & Attitudes moving forward
British sailmaker and marine chandlery sold
Pinnell & Bax (P&B) enters new phase following Goat Marine acquisition
Twin Disc acquires Canadian marine systems company
Kobelt designs and produces propulsion, steering, thrusters and braking control systems
US fishing boat builder undergoes management buyout
Barker Boatworks completes MBO; existing management team will remain in place
Twin Vee buys digital assets from OneWater Marine
The platforms represent the third-largest online boat marketplace in the US
OneWater Marine acquires American Yacht Group
The deal gives OneWater exclusive dealership rights for HCB Yachts in four US states
MarineMax expands Florida Keys marina portfolio with new acquisition
Marathon, Florida-based Shelter Bay Marine purchase designed to expand higher margin business operations
Bureau Veritas and SGS end merger talks
The merger would have created a €30bn venture with key yacht and marine interests
US boat dealership sold
Idaho-based Mark’s Marine has new owners
Wescom Group acquires Welsh safety technology firm
BCB International is a global supplier of safety equipment in the marine and other sectors
UK marina finds new owners after 2.5 years of administration
The 222-berth facility caters to boats of up to 20m (65ft) in length
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
New owner for Fairline Yachts?
Firecrown buys Active Interest Media’s Marine Group
NXTLVL Marine secures two MarineMax Texas locations, adds Nautique
Action Water Sports buys former Tommy’s location
Suntex acquires second California marina in three weeks
Vision Marine announces collaboration with Smoker Craft
IBEX acquires Professional BoatBuilder magazine
NZ electric marine firms merge
Land developers acquire fourth Tampa Bay marina in eight months
NMMA sells Northwest Sportshow
Howden expands Asian yacht insurance business with new acquisition
LVMH to buy or invest in Ferretti Group?
Sunseeker deal value disclosed
Fountaine-Pajot acquires top Asian dealership
Suntex acquires California marina through joint venture