Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The order intake increased to €771 million, approximately 6% higher than the first nine months of 2024 [3] - The net backlog rose by 4.5% to €795 million compared to €761 million at the end of the first half of 2025 [3] - Revenues increased by 2.5% to €887 million from €863 million in the previous nine months [4] - EBITDA also grew by 2.5% to €142 million compared to €138 million in the prior year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The made-to-measure segment saw a significant increase of 32% over the nine months and 185% in the last quarter [10][22] - The contribution from the made-to-measure segment increased by nearly 14%, while the superyacht segment generated a 33% increase [25][26] - The Custom Line segment remains a backbone of revenues, with new models contributing to sales [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Europe was the leading market, with a 32% increase compared to the previous nine months and an 89% increase quarter-over-quarter [23] - The Middle East market performed well with an 18% increase, excluding superyacht orders from the previous year [23] - The Asia Pacific market showed a modest growth of 2%, with a 13% increase but remains a small area for the company [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on the made-to-measure segment, which represents 55% of the order intake, and aims to maintain its position in the luxury market [9][37] - The company is investing in expanding its dealer network in Asia Pacific to capture potential growth in that region [48] - The management emphasized the importance of brand strength and design in attracting younger clients [50] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the market is stabilizing after a period of uncertainty due to geopolitical tensions and tariffs [8][9] - The company expects strong performance in the upcoming American season and is optimistic about the visibility of future orders [38] - The management confirmed guidance for net revenues of €1.24 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 16.5% [41] Other Important Information - The company has a positive net financial position of €65 million and aims to exceed €100 million by year-end [31][32] - Capital expenditures for the first nine months were €64 million, with a guidance to remain below €90 million for the year [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Consumer outlook in different regions and early October trends - Management reported strong negotiations turning into contracts, particularly in the U.S. and Middle East, but noted a flat trend in Asia Pacific [46][48] Question: EBITDA margin improvement and building blocks - Management expects to achieve a 16.5% EBITDA margin by year-end, citing cost containment measures and volume discounts from suppliers [55][57] Question: Update on M&A pipeline - Management is in the process of due diligence for potential acquisitions and is optimistic about signing exclusivity rights with targets [54] Question: Ongoing negotiations and segment mix - Of the €430 million in ongoing negotiations, €80 million has already converted into orders, with a global mix across regions [63] Question: Pricing dynamics and discounts - Management clarified that discounts are reflected in lower revenues, but they maintain a limited discount policy compared to competitors [86] Question: Net working capital expectations - Management confirmed expectations to reach a net working capital to sales ratio around 10% by year-end [72]

While there are countries that produce much larger yachts on average, like The Netherlands and Germany, for example, Italy leads in terms of sheer units. (Photo: Sanlorenzo) https://t.co/fWn4fJF1vE https://t.co/l6nzOHRMHu ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a record high order backlog of €1,800,000,000, an increase of 7.6% compared to €1,769,000,000 in the first quarter of the previous year [3] - Order intake grew by 1.5% to €271,000,000 from €267,000,000 in the previous year [3] - Revenues increased by 5% from €313,000,000 to €329,000,000, surpassing market growth expectations of approximately 4.2% [4][27] - EBITDA margin improved to 16% from 15.4% in the first quarter of the previous year [4][22] - Net profit grew by 7.7% [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The made-to-measure yacht segment saw a significant increase, now representing 49% of order intake, up from 37% last year [15] - The composite yacht segment remained flat, reflecting a softer U.S. season due to economic uncertainties [15] - The superyacht segment is performing well, with new orders filling slots until 2029 [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. market showed strong demand for made-to-measure yachts, while the composite yacht segment experienced weaker performance [15][36] - Europe performed negatively due to a one-off order in the previous year, but would have shown a 33% increase without that [17] - The Middle East faced tough comparisons due to a strong previous year, while APAC showed an increase of nearly €10,000,000 [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its made-to-measure segment and investing in new models, including revamping the Itama brand [11][20] - The business model emphasizes a balanced presence across 71 countries, mitigating risks from market fluctuations [20] - The company expects sustainable mid-range single-digit growth for 2025, with net revenues projected between €1,220,000,000 and €1,240,000,000 [27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the U.S. market recovering after a period of uncertainty due to elections and tariffs [39][66] - The overall market is showing signs of normalization, with increased inquiries and negotiations across all regions [66] - The company is adjusting its production approach to manage working capital more effectively [76] Other Important Information - The company plans to complete its CapEx plan with investments expected to be below €90,000,000 for 2025 [24][28] - The net financial position remains positive, with net cash of €50,000,000 at the end of the first quarter [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Current U.S. Market Environment - Management discussed the strong demand for made-to-measure yachts and the weaker performance of composite yachts, attributing it to economic uncertainties and election-related market freezes [36][39] Question: Guidance on Order Intake Target for 2025 - Management expects order inflow to be slightly better than the previous year, with a focus on made-to-measure yachts [44] Question: Net Working Capital Expectations - Management anticipates normalization of working capital in the second quarter, aiming for a high single-digit ratio by year-end [45][76] Question: Current Trading in April and Early May - Management noted that April was affected by tariff news, but May showed a return to normal trading conditions across all regions [66] Question: Progress on Ravenna Facility - The CapEx plan for the Ravenna facility is nearly complete, with a utilization rate over 90% [68] Question: M&A Pipeline - Management confirmed they are entering a due diligence process for a potential acquisition [70]