Groupe Bénéteau recorded strong growth in the 2016-2017 financial year with a growth of 11.5% and revenue of 1,208.3 million EURO, driven by the results of dynamic sales in the markets.
The group's boat division achieved successful results thanks to sustained demand and strong operational execution. Boat sales revenue increased 12.6% year-on-year, showing strong growth for the third consecutive year. It has developed strengthened, coherent plans that specifically meet the demands of markets in Europe and North America. The increase in French and neighboring countries was 5.8%.
Endorsement: 1.208.3 million € +% 11.5
Income from ordinary activities: 85,6 million € +% 96.1
Consolidated net profit: 60,1 million € + 138.9%
Net profit: 109.6 million €
FORESIGHT FOR 2018
The Transform to Performance plan, launched by the Group in fiscal 2017-18, will continue to move forward with actions focused on priorities:
- • Implementation of safety, quality, industrial efficiency and common platform plans
- • Continuous product investments to ensure enhanced and innovative product offering
- • Continuous investment in production capacity
- • Developing the range of digital services offered
500 EMPLOYEES BETWEEN 2017-2018
Groupe Beneteau, which has grown for the third time in a row, is launching a national recruitment plan for 500 employees for the period 2017-2018. Two-thirds of the positions are in Vendee and one-third are in Bordeaux factories.