UK & International Business Sales and M&A News
Haven Knox-Johnston boat insurance brand is to be revived after acquisition deal
Aston Lark, the chartered insurance broker backed by Goldman Sachs, has announced the acquisition of MS Amlin’s Kent-based yacht operation.MS Amlin’s journey ... Read More
RIB manufacturer sold to British entrepreneur
Toby Adams has acquired Ribcraft for an undisclosed sum.The RIB manufacturer Ribcraft, based in Yeovil, Somerset, has been bought by UK entrepreneur ... Read More
Cornish boatbuilder expands with acquisition
Cockwells Modern & Classic Boatbuilding has acquired Hardy Marine, the Norfolk-based motor boat builder.The Cornish boatbuilder Cockwells, which constructs superyacht tenders, motor ... Read More
Historic Devon shipyard to reopen after assets acquired
Appledore Shipyard in Bideford has been bought for £7 million by Infrastrata, the London-based firm and owners of Belfast Shipyard Harland & ... Read More
Sailcloth and hardware manufacturer undergoes a management buy-out
The UK’s Bainbridge International, a well-established sailcloth and hardware manufacturer, has been acquired by MD Andrew Smith, with the help of outside ... Read More
Fairline Yachts is purchased by European investment fund
RiverRock European Opportunities Fund II has acquired the majority stake in UK boatbuilder Fairline Yachts. RiverRock has been a partner of Fairline ... Read More
Marine equipment supplier Barrus has bought the intellectual property and legal rights for the Blue Gee brand
Barrus, the UK-based marine equipment supplier, has developed partnerships with major international companies over the years, representing leading brands in the machinery, ... Read More
Marine electronics company Charity and Taylor has been acquired by Aage Hempel Group
Aage Hempel Group, a marine electronics company which works within the global maritime sector, has bought the technical solutions specialist Charity and ... Read More
Marine boating titles sold as part of £140m media deal
Marine boating titles Motor Boat & Yachting, Yachting World, Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner are among publications changing hands in the ... Read More
