Marshall Goldman Acquires Marino Performance Motors

MasterCraft Boat Holdings Acquires Marine Products in $232.2 Million Cash-and-Stock Deal

February 9, 2026

Manufacturing

MasterCraft Boat Holdings entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Marine Products Corporation for approximately $232.2 million in a cash-and-stock transaction (net of acquired cash). The deal combines MasterCraft with Marine Products’ Chaparral and Robalo brands and is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and shareholder approvals.

Creative Planning Acquires Marshall Financial Group

December 11, 2025

Financial Services

Creative Planning has acquired Marshall Financial Group, a Doylestown, Pennsylvania-based registered investment advisor, adding more than $900 million in assets under management and 19 employees. The deal expands Creative Planning's Mid-Atlantic presence and gives Marshall Financial access to Creative Planning's nationwide planning, tax, trust, retirement, and family office capabilities.

Serra Automotive Acquires Marsh Automotive Group

May 28, 2024

Automotive

Serra Automotive, a privately-held retail automotive group, has acquired Marsh Automotive Group, a Traverse City, Michigan-based new and used car dealer operating eight franchises and multiple ancillary businesses. The deal continues Marsh’s legacy under Serra’s broader dealer network and was advised by FOCUS Investment Banking; the Marsh family sold the business to Serra citing cultural alignment.

Key Auto Group Acquires Bob Pforte Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Marianna (Bob Pforte Motors)

March 29, 2022

Automotive

Key Auto Group has purchased Bob Pforte Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Marianna, Florida from long-time owner Bob Pforte. The acquisition expands Key Auto Group’s footprint in Florida and continues the dealer’s operations at the existing Marianna location under the Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Marianna name.

Marine Connection Acquires Majority Interest in Boaters Exchange

January 1, 2022

Retail

Marine Connection acquired an 80% majority interest in Boaters Exchange, a 20-year retail boat dealership operating two Central Florida locations (Rockledge and New Smyrna Beach). The founders and former partners Jerry Butz and Paul Berube retain a combined 20% and remain in management; Boaters Exchange operates with approximately $30M in sales and 42 employees, and the deal expands Marine Connection to nine Florida locations and $100M+ in sales.

OneWater Marine Acquires Naples Boat Mart

July 20, 2021

Retail

OneWater Marine Inc. agreed to acquire the assets of Naples Boat Mart, a third-generation, family-owned boat dealer, to expand its presence on Florida's West Coast and enhance its new and pre-owned boat sales, service, storage and finance & insurance offerings. The transaction, expected to close in Q4 2021, brings Naples Boat Mart's factory-trained technicians, rigging shop and mobile service units into the OneWater platform.