Century Boats Acquires Vanquish Boats

Sorfam Capital Acquires Century Boats (All Craft Marine)

March 15, 2020

Manufacturing

Private equity firm Sorfam Capital acquired Century Boats' parent company, All Craft Marine, in mid-March 2020 and will continue operations at the company's Zephyrhills, Florida headquarters. Sorfam — led by Managing Partner Lloyd R. "Skip" Sorenson — plans to invest in product refreshes, marketing, dealer network expansion and new leadership to grow the historic boatbuilder.

Malibu Boats Acquires Pursuit Boats from S2 Yachts

October 16, 2018

Manufacturing

Malibu Boats, Inc. has acquired the assets of Pursuit Boats from S2 Yachts, Inc., adding a leader in the saltwater outboard fishing boat market to Malibu's portfolio. Angle Advisors acted as exclusive advisor to S2 on the divestiture; the Slikkers family will retain ownership of Tiara Yachts under the S2 umbrella.

Vision Marine Technologies Acquires Nautical Ventures Group

June 23, 2025

Retail

Vision Marine Technologies (NASDAQ: VMAR) acquired Nautical Ventures Group, a Florida-based recreational boat dealership, marina, and service provider operating nine retail locations. The acquisition gives Vision Marine direct retail and service distribution for its E-Motion high-voltage electric propulsion systems and expands the company's direct-to-consumer sales, installation, and aftermarket service capabilities.

Saronic Acquires Gulf Craft to Accelerate Autonomous Shipbuilding

April 16, 2025

Manufacturing

Saronic acquired Gulf Craft, a Louisiana-based shipbuilder, to establish a prototyping and production hub for its medium unmanned surface vessel (MUSV) program, beginning with the 150-foot ASV "Marauder." The deal gives Saronic nearly 100 acres in Franklin, Louisiana, retains Gulf Craft's workforce, and includes a planned $250 million investment in yard upgrades and capacity to scale production (with plans to add 500+ jobs over the next 3–4 years).

Velocity Financial Acquires Majority Interest in Century Health & Housing Capital

December 28, 2021

Financial Services

Velocity Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VEL) has acquired a majority stake in Century Health & Housing Capital, a Ginnie Mae issuer/servicer that provides FHA-insured mortgage financing and servicing for multifamily, senior living and long-term care facilities. The acquisition expands Velocity's product suite into government-insured multifamily and healthcare lending, diversifies revenue with fee-based origination and servicing income, and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings.

Veson Nautical Acquires Q88

May 4, 2022

Software

Veson Nautical, a maritime freight management software provider, has acquired Q88, a vessel and voyage information management and software platform for the maritime transportation industry. The deal brings Q88’s vessel-specification, document and data products into Veson’s platform to expand capabilities and accelerate product integration for customers across tanker, dry-bulk and broader shipping markets.