Premier Marinas is delighted to announce the acquisition of Boatfolk.
The acquisition, funded through investment provided by Premier Marina’s long-term owners Wellcome, creates a combined portfolio of 22 UK locations, confirming the group as the UK’s leading marina operator.
Boatfolk will continue to operate largely unchanged as plans are developed to align the businesses over the coming months and to unlock benefits for customers.
Pete Bradshaw, Chief Executive of Premier Marinas, commenting on the acquisition, said; “Boatfolk’s owners have been seeking new ownership for some time, and I’m delighted to confirm the conclusion of that process.
In Boatfolk, we see a fantastic portfolio of marinas in great locations, a talented team, and a customer ethos that resonates with that of Premier Marinas. We have much in common, and my team looks forward to working with our new colleagues to unlock the benefits for all our customers.”
About Premier Marinas:
Based on the Hamble River at Lower Swanwick, Premier Marinas is the owner and operator of a portfolio of 11 UK locations, including Brighton, Chichester, Falmouth, Gosport, Noss on Dart, Port Solent, Southsea, Sovereign Harbour (Eastbourne), Swanwick, Trafalgar Wharf, and Universal. Premier strives to be the finest marina operator in the UK, offering first-class marina and dry stack berthing facilities, high-quality full-service boatyards, and exceptional service.
Premier Marinas is wholly owned by Wellcome, a global charitable foundation that exists to help everyone benefit from science’s potential to improve health and save lives.
About Boatfolk:
Boatfolk operates a portfolio of 11 UK locations, including Bangor, Conwy, Deacons, East Cowes, Haslar, Penarth, Portishead, Portland, Rhu, Royal Quays and Weymouth.
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