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260318 BENETEAU Presentation FY 2025
2025 results
MARCH 18, 2026
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AGENDA
- #1 2025 performance
- #2 Full-year financial results
- #3 Outlook
2025 performance
Bruno Thivoyon
Groupe Beneteau CEO
Lagoon 82
2025: low point in H1, starting to bounce back in H2
2025 marked by
- A slower market, particularly affected by tariffs in the United States
- Industrial capacity maintained
- ERP migration
- Withdrawal from unprofitable Boat Club & Charter activities
- Investments directed toward more profitable refit & after-sales service activities
Back-to-growth strategy moving forward
- Reduction of dealer stock
through to the end of the first half of the year - Acceleration of launches of new models, from the second half of the year
- Order intake growth of +24%, higher than full-year sales
NET INCOME
(GROUP SHARE)
€(43.0)m
(5.1)% of revenues
INCOME FROM
ORD. OPERATIONS
€(21.6)m
(2.5)% of revenues
- 9.9 pts
FREE CASH FLOW
NET CASH
+ €12m
€248m
REVENUES
€849m
- 18%
* After adjustment for the cash management incident on December 23, 2025
Accelerating product launches to regain momentum
Difficult environment, affecting the various markets in 2025
- Uncertainty weighing on demand in the United States following the increase in tariffs (+15%)
- Unfavorable change in €/$ exchange rates
- Unstable political and macroeconomic context, particularly in Europe
- Financing difficulties for charter companies (especially in Greece following the end of subsidy programs)
- Challenging monohull sailing market
Strategy supporting a turnaround from H2’25
- Completion of a dealer inventory reduction plan at the end of H1
- Acceleration of the launch of 23 new models
- Return to sales growth for the Motor segments, despite customs clearance timeframes in the US
- Outperforming the market for Multihull Sailing and Dayboating
- Recovery underway for the American brands
Half-year change in sales at constant currency
- MOTOR YACHTING
- DAYBOATING
- MONOHULL SAILING
- MULTIHULL SAILING
-46%
-31%*
-19%
-20%
-35%
-5%
-4%
7%
-50% -40% -30% -20% -10% 0% 10%
H1 H2
* Including the €20m impact of the ERP migration in Q1’25 on catamaran sales
New models widely recognized by the industry
23 new models in 2025 (vs. 9 in 2024)
- 10 models to continue driving premiumization
- 13 models to refresh the entry-level lineup
- 21 nominations, 11 awards
- Very positive response from dealers and the market
FourWinns
H33
Other Winners not listed:
Oceanis 52, SO 415, Lagoon 38,
ST54, SO 350
BENETEAU
First 30
BENETEAU
Trawler 37
PRESTIGE
M7
EXCESS
Excess 13
WELLCRAFT
38 T-Top
JEANNEAU
Sun Odyssey
415
Order intake growth of
+24% in 2025
Preserving skills and moving forward with the CSR roadmap for a more sustainable recovery
10% of jobs preserved and CO2 emissions reduced by -26% in revenue intensity
Ethical growth
- 56% of purchases placed with CSR-assessed suppliers (vs. 3-year target of 50%)
- 85% of timber with certified origins, including 68% from environmentally-managed forests (+15pts vs. 2024)
- 100% of top management covered by corruption risk awareness initiatives and 90% of populations targeted
0.3%
0.4%
0.5%
0.6%
0.7%
2019 2021 2023 2025
12m claims rate
Engaged crew
- Significant reduction in occupational illness in France and workplace accidents in Portugal and Tunisia
- 15h of training per employee, including 30% through mentoring
- ~700 positions preserved, through furlough measures in France and Italy
- Strengthening of the B-Equal program
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2019 2021 2023 2025
Frequency rate
Preserved oceans
- -26% reduction in Scope 3 emissions in revenue intensity (680t/M€ in 2025 vs. 920t/M€ in 2022)
- 1,000+ employees covered by initiatives to build awareness with the Climate Fresk
- 158t of resins and 14t of fibers bio-attributed or recycled (incl. 1t of waste recovered for materials)
- Material circularity innovations recognized with awards for 4th consecutive year
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2019 2022 2023 2025
Base 100 in 2022
In ktCO2eq
All scope emissions
(ktCO2eq)
Revenue-based intensity
-48% -29% -26%
10% of jobs preserved and CO2 emissions reduced by -26% in revenue intensity
Boating Solutions business realignment
Refocusing on client support for more synergies throughout the lifecycle of boats
Supporting the Boat Club & Charter activities, without operating them directly
- Development of new asset-light Boat Club offerings to support our dealer networks (Wiziboat)
- Development of digital fleet management tools for Charter companies (Seanapps)
- Withdrawal from the Charter and Boat Club operator activities (Dream Yacht Charter/Navigare and Your Boat Club)
Developing service hubs to better support clients
- Acquisition of BMS and SAS in 2025 (for €6m)
- Better support for clients during delivery
- Development of a Refit offering (Lagoon NEO range)
BMS Service
Center
Sailing Atlantique
2025 full-year financial results
Nicolas Retailleau
Groupe Beneteau CFO
GT50
Turnaround in H2’25 and net cash preserved
| 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues 848.6 | 1,034.4 | - 18.0% |
| EBITDA 35.5 | 136.3 | - 74.0% |
| % of revenues 4.2% | 13.2% | - 9.0 pts |
| Income from ordinary operations -21.6 | 75.9 | - 128.4% |
| % of revenues -2.5% | 7.3% | - 9.9 pts |
| Net income from operations held for sale 0.0 | 63.2 | |
| Net income (Group share) -43.0 | 92.9 | ns |
| % of revenues -5.1% | 9.0% | |
| Free cash flow 12.3 | 1.9 | |
| Net cash 247.9(1) | 357.2 |
(1) After adjustment for the cash management incident on December 23, 2025
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-1
Revenue change at constant
currency
Income from ordinary
operations (€m)
H1
H2
-27% -5% -20.6 -1.0
Revenues down 18% marked by a turnaround in H2 following a sharp contraction in H1
Volume effect: -€186m
- Marked contraction in volumes in H1 (-24%), in line with lower demand, amplified by the exceptional ERP impact (-€20m)
- Clear year-on-year improvement in H2 (-3%) versus H1, excluding impact of customs clearance timeframes in the US (-€20m)
Mix effect: +€31m
- Continued premiumization
Pricing & rebates effect: -€22m
- Redistribution of the positive inflation balance from 2024 (-€25m) as expected
€m
-131 -15
-40
31
-22 -9
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849
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400
600
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Dealer inventory normalization helping drive the sell-in/sell-out realignement
and a volume effect turnaround in H2
Volume effect: -€186m
Developments for each region
Nearly 20% of Group revenues generated in the US from Europe
Gradual upturn in volumes produced in the US
North America:
-13.7% at constant currency
- Uncertainty weighing on demand (double-digit decline in registrations)
- Increase in tariffs (+15%) and unfavorable €/$ exchange rate impact
- €20m of revenues deferred due to customs procedures
-7.4%
in H2
Europe:
-15.6% at constant currency
- Uncertain political context in Germany and France
- Good sales trends for Motor Yachting in Italy
+2.0%
in H2
Fleets:
-37.8% at constant currency
- End of subsidy programs in Greece
- Difficulties with financing and turning around profitability
- Decreased demand for fleet renewal
-14.5%
in H2
95% Europe
5% US
Europe
56%
RoW
10%
North
America
27%
Fleet
7%
Breakdown of 2025 revenues
by destination (outer chart)
and by origin (inner chart)
Nearly 20% of Group revenues generated in the US from Europe
Gradual upturn in volumes produced in the US
Operating margin impacted by the contraction in activity but offering capacity to bounce back
Operating margin affected by the market context
- Normalization of the inflation balance as expected (€25m)
- Impact of the contraction in business for 18%
€10m reduction in expenditure in 2025
- Lower indirect costs
- Reduced losses for the American brands
Non-recurring items
- US tariff barrier (€5m) and currency impact (€7m) not passed through to prices in 2025
- €11m of additional ERP costs vs. 2024, linked to the migration - now stabilized - of the Bordeaux yard in 2025
Further opportunities in the short / medium term
- Reduction in flexibility costs in France / Italy (€9m in 2025)
- Elimination of losses for the American brands (€13m in 2025)
Driving progress from 2026
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-25
-59
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Income from ordinary operations
€m Income from ordinary operations
7.3%
-2.5%
Net income affected by the unprofitable minority activities
| €m | 2025 Reported data | 2024 Reported data |
|---|---|---|
| Income from ordinary operations | -21.6 | 75.9 |
| Other income and expenses | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Operating income | -21.6 | 75.9 |
| Financial income and expenses | -23.6 | 0.1 |
| Share in income from associates | 5.2 | -18.6 |
| Corporate income tax | -3.2 | -27.9 |
| Income from discontinued operations | 0.0 | 63.2 |
| Consolidated net income | -43.2 | 92.6 |
| Net income (Group share) | -43.0 | 92.9 |
| Net earnings per share (in €/u) | - 0.52 | 1.12 |
Boat Club and Charter activities, held through minority interests
- Boat Club & Charter companies unprofitable, still affected by weak markets
- €29m impairment of partner current accounts & guarantees in 2025, affecting financial income and expenses (vs. €25m of losses from associates in 2024)
Other financial items and associates
- €4m of financial income, net of investment interest (vs. €3m in 2024)
- €1m of income from currency hedging (+€4m vs. 2024, which was penalized by non-unwinding of $ hedging)
- €5m from financing companies accounted for under the equity method (vs. €6m in 2024)
Tax expense
- €3m tax expense relating to 2024, linked to the exceptional contribution by French groups
Positive free cash flow, effective management of working capital requirements
Change in net cash
€m
357
-115
242
37
-54
28
248
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Positive free cash flow of €12m, despite negative income from ordinary operations
- Net investments limited to €54m (vs. €69m in 2024), despite the accelerated launch of new models
- €28m reduction in inventory (€284m on balance sheet at end-2025)
Cash management incident almost fully recovered
- Payment orders mistakenly reissued by an external provider on December 23, 2025
- Recall procedures launched immediately with the banking partners
- Impact at end-December 2025: €85m reintegrated into net cash
- Amount still to be recovered <€0.5m to date
Solid net cash of €248m
- After €115m of dividends paid out, including an exceptional dividend linked to the Housing division’s sale
Free cash flow: +€12M
Positive cash generation over the year, thanks to effective control over investments and inventory normalization
Outlook
Wellcraft 28
Market context still just as uncertain in 2026
Complex macroeconomic and geopolitical environment
- Further period of uncertainty regarding tariffs and demand in the US
- Continued Russia-Ukraine conflict
- New conflict in the Middle East
- Interest rates remaining high
Signs of support on the boat market
- Demand still showing positive trends for premium segments
- Desire to spend time on the water still just as strong
- Stock levels now normalized within the Group’s distribution networks
- Positive sales trends at the shows
Group’s priorities
- #1 Developing the client experience
- #2 Strengthening competitiveness
- #3 Innovating sustainably
- #4 Maintaining a sound financial structure
Self-financed
organic
growth
66 models
in 2025-2027
(+50% vs. 2022-24)
Efficiency gains
of €5-10m from 2026, in
addition to the volume effect
Roadmap
for -30% reduction
in CO2 intensity by 2030
Outlook for 2026:
significant growth in a contracted market
#1 Developing the client experience
2026 trends
‘26 order book
vs. previous year
MOTOR YACHTING
DAYBOATING
SAILING
MULTIHULL
MONOHULL
+5%
+14%
3 drivers to outperform the market and grow in each segment:
- Accelerating the launch of new models
- Strengthening an international distribution network
- Developing the client relationship throughout the lifecycle
2026 order book up +10% at end-February, in a contracted market
Rate of launches still just as sustained in 2026, within a controlled investment framework
through an ambitious product offering to boost demand
19 (+First60) in file -
Erik – to check
The 22 Sailing models
included 3 power
units (Sun Loft &
Lagoon 83)
66
new models
in 2025-2027
(+50% vs. 2022-2024)
23 models
launched in 2025
24 models
in 2026
MOTOR YACHTING
18
7
6
DAYBOATING
26
8
13
SAILING
22
8
5
#2 Strengthening competitiveness
Leverage effect
on industrial sites (from 2026)
United States
Cadillac, MI
Portugal
Campos, Gandra
France
9 production sites
Poland
Ostroda, Olecko
Tunisia
Bizerte
Italy
Montfalcone
Leverage effect
on industrial sites (from 2026)
- Talents and skills preserved in France, automation program
- Benefits from the M7/M8 launches and preparation of upcoming launches
- Turnaround driven by the launch of 2 new Four Winns & Wellcraft ranges
- Strong growth
in Poland, Portugal and Tunisia in 2026
+5% vs. 10% FTEs preserved… → lay-off
5%
Additional measures
(short / medium term)
- Design-to-Cost and alternative sourcing
- Reduced Time-to-Market (product development investments)
€5-10m of competitiveness gains from 2026,
in addition to the volume effect
#3 Innovating sustainably, supporting the client experience
Moving forward with the plan to reduce our CO2 emission intensity by 30% by 2030 (Scope 3, vs 2022)
MATERIALS
- Recyclable Elium© and low carbon resins
- Recycled fiber
NAVAL
ARCHITECTURE
- JEANNEAU’s Sea Loft range
- Foiling technology
REFIT
- Standardization of the offering in Italy (Lagoon 620 Neo)
- Rollout in Tunisia for small units (Lagoon 450 and 42 Neo)
ONBOARD ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
- 48V series hybrid propulsion deployed
- High Voltage roadmap
- Development of connectivity solutions
Beneteau
Sea Loft 480
Lagoon
Eigthy Two
#4 Sound financial structure
Shareholder return policy
- Confidence in the Group's outlook
- Taking into account a solid net cash position
- Proposed dividend of €0.2 per share, to be approved at the General Meeting
- Continued share buybacks (€2.8m in 2025)
Investment capacity preserved
- Self-financing organic growth (accelerated launches, technological, digital and environmental transformation)
- Maintaining an opportunistic approach to external growth
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Dividend in €/share
Solid financial position making it possible to invest, despite the market uncertainty
Solid financial position, making it possible to
invest, despite the tensions on the market
Outlook for 2026
Wellcraft
28 Explorer
Jeanneau
Sun Odyssey 455
Beneteau
Swift Trawler 37
Significant
Sales growth
- Launching 24 new models in 2026:
- Continued premiumization
- Renewing the entry-level offering
- Dealer inventory normalized
- Improved visibility: 2026 order book up +10% at end-February
Gradual turnaround in the operating margin
- Contribution from growth
- Reduction of losses for the American brands
- Operational excellence benefiting from measures to preserve talents
- ERP stabilized at the Bordeaux and Monfalcone sites
Before assessment of potential direct and indirect effects of the Middle East conflict
on the Group’s activity
NEXT DATE
2026 first-quarter revenues
on May 4, 2026