BENETEAU: management transactions · France · AMF

About BENETEAU

BENETEAU is a leading global player in the leisure boat industry, originating from the family shipyard founded in 1884 by Benjamin Bénéteau in Croix-de-Vie, in the Vendée region of France, now Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Initially focused on building sailing fishing vessels, the company gradually expanded into recreational boating and has since become one of the world’s most established yacht and boat manufacturers. Its long history is closely tied to product innovation, from traditional sailboats to advanced composite materials and the industrialization of increasingly broad and sophisticated ranges. Listed on Euronext Paris, the group operates through several well-known brands and a portfolio centered on two main business segments: Sailing and Motor Yachting. It designs and markets monohull and multihull sailboats, catamarans, motor yachts, day boats, and coastal cruising units. In 2025, the group stated that it operated nine brands and offered more than 135 models, spanning entry-level boats to premium units under the BENETEAU, JEANNEAU, LAGOON, PRESTIGE, FOUNTAINE PAJOT, WELLCRAFT, FOUR WINNS, SCARAB and DELPHIA labels. BENETEAU’s market position is built on industrial scale, a broad product range, and a truly international footprint. The group relies on 16 production sites and a worldwide commercial network, with a particularly strong presence in France, the United States, Poland, Italy, Portugal and Tunisia. This footprint enables it to serve a global customer base including private boat owners, charter operators and nautical professionals. In 2025, revenue reached €849 million, compared with €1,034.4 million in 2024, reflecting a market normalization after an exceptionally strong 2023. The company is notable for its longevity, its ability to adapt to market cycles, and its gradual move upmarket. BENETEAU continues to invest in product innovation, as shown by recent premium model launches and ongoing work on navigation technologies and sustainability-related initiatives. Its brand equity rests on Vendée industrial heritage, a strong historical identity, and a diversification strategy that has helped it remain one of Europe’s leading listed boat builders.