West Marine - Ownership and Business Overview

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West Marine Ownership

Who owns West Marine?

West Marine is owned by Golub Capital and L Catterton Partners. It was acquired on April 14, 2021.

Is West Marine PE-backed?

Yes. West Marine is owned by private equity investors Golub Capital and L Catterton Partners.

Was West Marine formerly PE-backed?

Yes. West Marine was formerly owned by 1 private investor.

West Marine Business Overview

Where is West Marine headquartered?

West Marine is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

What sector is West Marine in?

West Marine is a retail company.

When was West Marine founded?

West Marine was founded in 1968.

Retail M&A Summary in 2021

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, retail ranked 26 in number of deals in 2021. The largest retail acquisition in 2021 was The Michaels Companies - which was acquired by Apollo Global Management for $5.0B.

Join Mergr to view all 134 acquisitions of retail companies in 2021, including 29 acquisitions by private equity firms, and 105 by strategics.

West Marine

West Marine Products, Inc.

1 E Broward Blvd., Suite 200,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
United States,
(954) 833-2700
www.westmarine.com

West Marine is an omnichannel specialty retailer exclusively offering boating gear, apparel, footwear and other waterlife-related products. The Company has more than 250 stores located in 38 US states and Puerto Rico and an eCommerce website reaching domestic, international and professional customers. West Marine was founded in 1968 and is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


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