Record $45M superyacht deal shows NextBoat (NYSE: NXB) luxury reach
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NextBoat Inc. reported that its Autograph Yacht Group division completed the sale of a 2009 Abeking & Rasmussen 60-meter superyacht, last asking $45,000,000, described as the largest brokerage transaction in the Company’s history. Fewer than 20 superyachts of similar scale sell worldwide each year, placing this deal in a rare tier of the market.
Management highlights the transaction as evidence that Autograph Yacht Group now competes at the top end of the global luxury brokerage market and is expanding the caliber of clients it serves, including ultra-high-net-worth buyers and sellers. The Company links this milestone to its strategy of recruiting world-class brokers to increase revenue per transaction and broaden its addressable market upward.
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NextBoat highlights a record luxury-yacht deal that supports its upscale growth story.
The 8-K centers on a single, very large superyacht sale, with the vessel’s last asking price at $45,000,000. Management calls it the largest brokerage transaction in NextBoat history and notes that fewer than 20 comparable deals occur globally each year, underscoring the transaction’s rarity.
Strategically, the company positions this as validation of its push into the highest tier of the marine market via its Autograph Yacht Group division. Management emphasizes higher commission revenue potential per deal and deeper relationships with ultra-high-net-worth clients, linking this to a strategy of attracting top brokers.
The filing does not quantify commissions or profit contribution, so the direct financial impact versus overall revenue is unclear. The significance therefore lies more in strategic signaling than in clearly measurable near-term earnings. Future filings may clarify how often transactions of similar scale recur and how they affect the company’s revenue mix.
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 29, 2026, NextBoat Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release: “NextBoat Inc.’s Autograph Yacht Division Completes Landmark Superyacht Transaction” A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information under Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| Exhibit Number | Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release of NextBoat Inc. entitled “NextBoat Inc’s Autograph Yacht Division Completes Landmark Superyacht Transaction” dated June 29, 2026. | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Date: June 29, 2026 | NextBoat Inc. | |
| By: | /s/ Brian John | |
| Name: | Brian John | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Exhibit 99.1
NextBoat Inc.’s Autograph Yacht Group Division Completes Landmark Superyacht Transaction
Sale of 2009 Abeking & Rasmussen 60-Meter Superyacht, Last Asking $45,000,000, Marks Company’s Largest-Ever Brokerage Transaction
Wilmington, NC – June 29 – NextBoat Inc. (NYSE American: NXB) (“NextBoat” or the “Company”), today announced that its Autograph Yacht Group division has completed the sale of a 2009 Abeking & Rasmussen 60-meter superyacht, last asking $45,000,000 — the largest brokerage transaction in the Company’s history. Burgess represented the seller; Gary Hardcastle of Autograph Yacht Group represented the buyer.
With fewer than 20 superyacht sales of this scale occurring worldwide each year, the transaction signals that Autograph Yacht Group has arrived at the very top of the global luxury market — a competitive tier reserved for the world’s most established brokerage houses.
“This milestone reflects the caliber of clients, brokers, and partnerships that continue to drive our business forward,” said Mike Burke, President of Autograph Yacht Group. “This transaction demonstrates that Autograph Yacht Group is building a brokerage platform capable of serving every segment of the market, from premium center consoles to the world’s most exclusive superyachts.”
The transaction also marks a meaningful expansion in the caliber of client NextBoat serves. Superyacht transactions of this scale generate significantly higher commission revenue than the mid-market deals that represent the bulk of the industry’s volume and bring the Company into direct relationships with ultra-high-net-worth buyers and sellers that few platforms can access. Management believes this deal validates a core element of its growth strategy: that by attracting world-class broker talent, NextBoat can drive substantial increases in revenue per transaction while expanding its addressable market upward.
“Transactions like this don’t happen without years of relationships and a platform with the credibility to compete at the highest level,” said Gary Hardcastle of Autograph Yacht Group. “What NextBoat provided was the infrastructure and backing to bring this deal across the finish line, and this transaction marks the beginning of the next chapter of our growth.”
This transaction represents a tangible proof point in NextBoat’s strategy to build a platform capable of serving every tier of the marine market — from entry-level recreational boats to the world’s most exclusive superyachts. As the Company continues to recruit top-producing brokers and deepen its global relationships, management expects transactions of this caliber to become an increasingly consistent part of its revenue mix.
About NextBoat Inc.
Founded in 2012, NextBoat Inc., previously known as Off The Hook YS Inc., is a vertically integrated, AI-powered marine marketplace transforming how boats are bought, sold, financed, and serviced across the United States. Through proprietary technology, transaction data, financing capabilities, and a growing national acquisition network, the Company operates across boat brokerage, wholesale inventory acquisition, auctions, financing, and marine services. NextBoat’s ecosystem includes Off The Hook Yachts, Autograph Yacht Group, Azure Funding, and proprietary lead-generation platforms. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, NextBoat is rapidly expanding its national footprint and market share within the $57 billion U.S. marine industry.
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