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NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today issued a warning that a limited run of Kent Watersports CSF-2 child life jackets was mislabeled by the manufacturer to indicate both 50–90 lbs. (23–41 kg) and under 50 lbs. (23 kg) weight ranges, even though they are certified only for children under 50 lbs. (23 kg), creating a risk of overloading, reduced buoyancy and potential danger to users. The affected CSF-2 life jackets bear the UL Mark, Mar...

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Rightwaters recently expanded its partnership with Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) through a renewed three-year agreement, which provides HSWRI with two new outboards that will help the organization fulfill research and marine mammal rescue work in Florida and California. A Yamaha 115-horsepower outboard will power the primary response vessel for HSWRI’s Marine Mammal Stranding Team and a 50-horsepower Yamaha outboard will power the HSWRI skiff t...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fraser Yachts is honored to have played a leading role in the record-breaking success of the 36th Annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County Yacht Rendezvous, held November 7–8 at the newly reimagined Pier Sixty-Six. Under the guidance of our COO, Mike Busacca, and his co-chairs, this year’s event sold out and raised more than $2 million to support vital youth programs across Broward County. As the world’s largest yacht charity event, the Yacht Rende...

SHENZHEN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WattCycle today announces the launch of its Europe-wide Black Friday battery deals 2025, offer up to 60% off for LiFePO4 batteries plus an additional 8% discount at checkout with no minimum order value. All EU users are covered by 30 days price protection policy to ensure they secure the best available price during the promotion. Get your Battery Coupon Code: BlackFriday8% Of particular note is the WattCycle 12V 314Ah battery, featured as the most heavily disco...

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) (“MarineMax” or the “Company”), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, today announced results for its fiscal 2025 fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2025. Fiscal 2025 Fourth Quarter Summary Revenue of $552.2 million Same-store sales increase 2.3% Gross profit of 34.7% Reported and Adjusted net loss per share of $0.04 Net loss of $0.9 million Adjusted EBI...

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Rightwaters will repower and support The University of Georgia’s® (UGA®) Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant fleet, which works to improve the environmental, social and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education and extension, over a 5-year period. Yamaha Rightwaters recently provided three Yamaha 150-horsepower outboards in 2025 and will continue to provide outboard power in 2026 and 2027 with one Yamaha 90-horsepower outboard, on...

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stryten Energy LLC, a leading U.S.-based energy storage solutions provider, will highlight some of its high-performing solutions at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. During the November 4-6 event at the Venetian Expo, Stryten will feature its Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) technology and Battle Born® powered by Stryten Energy brand of lithium batteries. As vehicles evolve with greater computerization and higher electrical demands,...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (TSE:8750), announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Portfolio Holding, Inc. (Portfolio) and its subsidiaries from Abry Partners. Portfolio is a leading provider of reinsurance management services and finance and insurance (F&I) products for dealers nationwide. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in Protective’s strategic growth wi...

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, plans to release its fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2025 financial results before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, November 13, 2025. At 10:00 a.m. ET that day, the Company will conduct a conference call hosted by Brett McGill, Chief Executive Officer and President, and Mike McLamb, Executive Vice Pres...

OLDSMAR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MarineMax, Inc. (NYSE: HZO) (“MarineMax” or the “Company”), the world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer, marina operator and superyacht services company, today announced that Charles A. Cashman, the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, will devote his efforts to driving continued growth within MarineMax’s expanding yacht and superyacht business as Senior Vice President of Global Yacht Sales. In this capacity, he will lead yacht sales and global superyach...