Bass Pro Shops and White River Marine Group Acquire Hobie

September 25, 2025

Bass Pro Shops and its manufacturing arm White River Marine Group have acquired Hobie, the iconic water‑sports brand, and will reshore Hobie production from Mexico to an expanded White River facility in Lebanon, Missouri. The acquisition brings Hobie dealers into the White River family and is expected to create new U.S. manufacturing jobs while strengthening Bass Pro/White River’s watersports product lineup.

Buyers
Bass Pro Shops, White River Marine Group
Targets
Hobie
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
California, United States
Transaction Type
Buyout

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