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KKCG raises Ferretti bid to €3.90 a share

The Czech investment firm has upped the ante on its offer to a price above the current market level, but says it will not go higher

Business 
27 Mar 2026

Trust and serendipity - Anders Kurtén talks Fraser

Moving from shipyard to brokerage isn’t quite the cosmic career jump some might think

Business 
26 Mar 2026

KKCG’s Ferretti offer draws near-silence

The offer has received a pitiful response in its first eight days and the date of the pivotal annual general meeting has been confirmed

Business 
25 Mar 2026

Squircle Capital takes full ownership of MB92 Group

The Luxembourg-based investment company has secured the full control of the refit specialists, as other private equity firms eye European expansion

Business 
24 Mar 2026

Suntex and Centerbridge absorb Windward Marina Group

Private equity-backed Suntex has passed 100 marinas nationwide after merging with Windward’s 13-site Florida portfolio

Business 
23 Mar 2026

Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront to build R230 million superyacht marina

The investment aims to build on growing interest in the region, as berths become increasingly sought after and traffic is diverted from the Red Sea

Business 
19 Mar 2026

Rafael Nadal nets minority stake in Spanish superyacht marina platform

The 22-time grand slam winner has invested in OPM amid intensifying institutional appetite for scarce Mediterranean berth and marina assets

Business 
18 Mar 2026

Ferretti’s board recommends shareholders reject KKCG’s partial offer

KKCG’s offer is deemed “not fair and not reasonable” as Ferretti’s board concludes the €3.50 price falls short of market value

Business 
16 Mar 2026

TISG files for creditor protection

As shares hit new lows and await their imminent removal from Euronext Milan’s STAR premium segment, TISG’s financial crisis deepens

Business 
16 Mar 2026

Ferretti’s Weichai fires back as US activist Biglari takes a stake

With KKCG Maritime’s offer three days from opening, Ferretti’s largest shareholder breaks its silence as US investor discloses a 3.4 per cent stake

Business 
13 Mar 2026

Sunseeker marks first 40-metre milestone after KCP Holdings acquisition

New executives, fresh investment and the start of a new series are all underway as the British shipyard looks to turn a corner, compete and build bigger

Business 
12 Mar 2026

Dubai International Boat Show rescheduled

The region’s largest marine and luxury lifestyle show will now commence in November, amid escalating conflict in the Middle East

Business 
12 Mar 2026

TISG’s corporate chaos continues

A share price plummet, an executive exodus, one viral dressing down and now a competing legal narrative paint a rather grim picture for The Italian Sea Group

Business 
12 Mar 2026

Palumbo Superyachts expands in the Adriatic

The acquistion of a new Italian facility comes at a time of expansion for the shipyards with 22 yachts above 30 metres in build

Business 
12 Mar 2026

Time to tell a better story

Make Your Mark – communicating our purpose and value to future clients and the world around us

Business 
03 Mar 2026

MarineMax hits back at Donerail as board vote looms

The second-largest US public pension fund has voted against MarineMax’s chief exec. But is Donerail a serious buyer or just pushing McGill out?

Business 
24 Feb 2026

InNORvation’26 – Bergen, Norway

Explore Bergen with a team of like-minded VIPs in the second iteration of our InNORvation experience being held on 15–17 June

Business 
18 Feb 2026

From Gocek to Gibraltar – the future of the Mediterranean @ MSF26

Mapping out where we need to upgrade, improve and optimise the market’s most important playground and homeport network

Business 
17 Feb 2026

YARE : A truly valuable superyacht network

Captains, engineers and yacht managers are invited to join this exclusive networking event on 11 and 13 March and enjoy true Italian hospitality

Business 
16 Feb 2026

Brilliant minds, valuable experience, serious debate

An early preview of just some of the speakers and sessions confirmed for Make Your Mark ’26 – the must-attend marketing event of the year

Business 
12 Feb 2026

Understanding market intelligence

Share your perspective on how data is used across your business and where current intelligence platforms need to improve

Business 
05 Feb 2026

The Refit Advisory Group – first virtual meeting 2026

Captains, managers, owners’ reps, engineers, family offices and private client advisors are invited to join the first virtual RAG meeting later this month

Business 
02 Feb 2026

Dubai International Boat Show 2026

What the Gulf’s superyacht momentum signals for a changing global market

Business 
02 Feb 2026

MB92 Golfe-Juan reopens following €5m upgrade

The new site between Cannes and Antibes opens for business as competition intensifies among Mediterranean yards to attract smaller and mid-size yachts

Business 
02 Feb 2026

The heart of the Mediterranean

A recent trip to Malta offers a real perspective on the potential of this small but powerful island, perfectly positioned between the East & West Mediterranean

Business 
22 Jan 2026

Kuwaiti capital joins Ferretti’s contested ownership

A new minority shareholder from the leader of a mercantile dynasty is making what appears to be his first publicly disclosed investment in yachting

Business 
21 Jan 2026

KKCG Maritime eyes near-blocking stake in Ferretti boardroom battle

The investor is pushing for greater influence, stopping just short of a full takeover as board room espionage row continues and international tensions deepen

Business 
20 Jan 2026

Blackstone buys Hamilton Island in billion-dollar deal

The private equity group continues to deepen its exposure to marina infrastructure with the acquisition of Bob Oatley’s resort in Queensland

Business 
07 Jan 2026

Ancient invests in Burgess amid rising consolidation

Ancient’s partnership with Burgess comes as corporate owners and private capital reshape the sector

Business 
27 Nov 2025

What is The IYM MASTERPIECE?

An invitation from Martin H. Redmayne to take a seat at the table of a unique and engaging event

Business 
25 Nov 2025

MarineMax posts full-year loss

The US retailer eyes a 2026 rebound as superyacht services offset retail softness following a $31 million net loss for fiscal 2025

Business 
14 Nov 2025

Lenders back Sunseeker with fresh capital

The Poole-based shipyard has secured fresh funding from lenders in a bid to reinforce stability after a turbulent year

Business 
11 Nov 2025

Donerail dials up pressure on MarineMax

The hedge fund is calling for leadership change and a possible sale of the US yacht retailer and marina operator, citing years of underperformance

Business 
29 Oct 2025

Ferretti in power struggle saga amid espionage row

Ferretti faces renewed tension with top shareholder Weichai amid governance disputes and fallout from an ongoing Milan espionage investigation

Business 
09 Oct 2025

The Marketing Madness in Monaco

Time to Make Your Mark in 2026

Business 
01 Oct 2025

Ferretti Group reports strong growth as superyacht share doubles

The Italian builder has 47 vessels over 30 metres currently under construction and six premieres at this year's Monaco Yacht Show  

Business 
26 Sep 2025

Luca Dini joins Albanian government bid to spur superyacht growth

The design house will work alongside authorities as Albania looks to position itself as a new Mediterranean yachting hub 

Business 
25 Sep 2025

Are private equity firms eyeing marina sell-offs?

Private equity owners are reportedly looking to cash in on rapidly rising marina valuations, as the order book expands and berth scarcity intensifies

Business 
25 Sep 2025

The Big Brokerage Market

Chairman Martin H. Redmayne looks at what a good broker can bring to the table and who’s been doing the deals this year

Business 
18 Sep 2025

Transfer of ownership – the future of Oceanco

A brief history of the shipyard and what the future may hold under its new owner

Business 
07 Aug 2025

150+ years to 150+ metres

Chairman Martin H. Redmayne on the impact of Lürssen

Business 
28 Jul 2025

InNORvation’25 – the Movie

Capturing the essence of this expert experience

Business 
15 Jul 2025

Ferretti finalises Wally deal

The Ferretti Group has sealed the deal on the remaining shares of Monaco-based yacht builder Wally Yachts, completing its full acquisition of the brand

Business 
08 Jul 2025

Sunseeker jobs at risk following Trump’s tariffs

The Poole-based yacht builder could lose hundreds of its workforce amid ongoing challenging market conditions and US export issues

Business 
27 Jun 2025

Monaco Marine and Safe Harbor Marinas enter merger talks

Safe Harbor in talks to acquire Monaco Marine, marking its first European move

Business 
12 Jun 2025

Fragmented EU customs rules leave yacht owners exposed

Conflicting EU customs rules risk massive VAT bills for superyachts. A recent case exposes why harmonised enforcement is urgently needed across member states

Business 
12 Jun 2025

InNORvation ’25

TSG’s Chairman reflects on the most memorable event of his career – held in Norway last month with an invite-only gathering of 50 brilliant minds

Business 
03 Jun 2025

The Superyacht Forum 2025 – the countdown is ON!

Book your tickets now to the biggest superyacht industry meeting place in the event calendar and secure a 10 per cent early-bird discount

Business 
03 Jun 2025

Italy’s top builders post steady Q1s as sector shifts

With strong backlogs and increased focus on bigger builds, Sanlorenzo, Ferretti and TISG offset macro headwinds in a cautious first quarter

Business 
02 Jun 2025

V.Ships launches V.Yachts service for superyachts

One of the world’s largest ship management companies moves into yacht management, in response to what they describe as growing demand for professional services

Business 
13 May 2025

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