NextBoat (NYSE: NXB) highlights APEX integration progress, $90K cost cuts
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NextBoat Inc. filed a current report describing early integration results following its May 1, 2026 acquisition of Apex Marine Companies. Within the first 60 days, the company integrated all APEX boat inventory into the NextBoat platform and shifted most pre-owned inventory to its Miami location to centralize operations and improve inventory visibility.
The APEX sales team has sold 15 vessels across multiple categories since the acquisition, with additional June transactions completed or pending. NextBoat is expanding service yard space, expected to be finished by the end of June, and has closed its Haulover location after identifying about $90,000 in monthly SG&A cost reductions from consolidation and other efficiencies. Management frames these steps as positioning the business for improved profitability and scalable growth through 2026.
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On June 24, 2026, NextBoat Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release: “NextBoat Reports Strong Integration Progress Following APEX Acquisition”. 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.
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| 99.1 | Press Release of NextBoat Inc. entitled “NextBoat Reports Strong Integration Progress Following APEX Acquisition” dated June 24, 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 24, 2026 | NextBoat Inc. | |
| By: | /s/ Brian John | |
| Name: | Brian John | |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |
Exhibit 99.1
NextBoat Reports Strong Integration Progress Following APEX Acquisition
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Achieves Early Sales Success, Expands Service Capacity, and Identifies Significant Cost
Savings Within First 60 Days
Wilmington, NC – ACCESS Newswire – June 24, 2026 – NextBoat Inc. (NYSE American: NXB) (“NextBoat” or the “Company”), today announced significant progress in the first 60 days following its acquisition of Apex Marine Companies (“APEX”). Since completing the transaction on May 1, 2026, the Company has successfully integrated APEX’s entire boat inventory into the NextBoat platform, substantially expanding the product offerings available to its broker network and customers. In addition, the majority of APEX’s pre-owned inventory has been successfully transitioned to the Company’s Miami location, further centralizing operations, improving inventory management, and enhancing sales visibility across the platform.
The integration has been accompanied by strong sales performance. Since the acquisition, the APEX sales team has completed the sale of 15 vessels across multiple product categories, reflecting continued customer demand and a successful transition into the NextBoat platform. In addition, the Company is actively working to close additional boat sales during June, with several transactions already completed and others currently pending.
“The successful integration of APEX and the strong performance of our team demonstrate the value of this acquisition and our ability to execute strategically,” said Andy Simmons, President of APEX Operations. “Our employees have embraced the transition, and we are already seeing measurable results across sales, service operations, and cost management.”
NextBoat has also continued to expand its service capabilities. The service department currently stores eight boats on-site and is developing additional yard space on the rear portion of the property. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of June and is anticipated to increase operational capacity while generating meaningful long-term cost savings.
As part of its operational optimization strategy, NextBoat has taken decisive action to eliminate underperforming assets and streamline operations. The Company has closed its Haulover location and has already identified approximately $90,000 in monthly SG&A reductions through facility consolidation, vendor rationalization, personnel optimization, and other operating efficiencies. Additional opportunities for savings and operational improvements remain under evaluation.
These accomplishments represent important milestones in NextBoat’s post-acquisition integration strategy and position the Company for continued growth, improved profitability, and enhanced operational performance throughout the remainder of 2026.
“Our goal is to build a more efficient, scalable platform that delivers exceptional service to customers while creating long-term value for shareholders,” said Brian John, Chief Executive Officer. “By centralizing inventory and expanding our service infrastructure, we expect to improve operating efficiency, reduce costs, and provide an even higher level of support to our customers and manufacturing partners.”
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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