Business news : Beneteau Group, Activity of the first 9 months: confirmation of resistance for the year 2011-2012

In the first 9 months of fiscal 2011-2012, the Group recorded a consolidated turnover of 610.4 M €, of which € 321.3 million achieved during the third quarter. 
The turnover of the Boat business totaled € 425.2 million for the first 9 months, down 13% over the same period of 2010-2011. The third quarter activity totaled € 235.4 million (-14%). The Group continues to evolve into a global marine market very mixed, with a still sluggish economy in Europe. The activity has, however, the best orientation of other areas, and the Group benefits from its development plans in the Asian market, motor boats in the United States and South America and large motor yachts.With this growth strategy, the Group continues to outperform a world market is down and, faced with persistent macroeconomic tensions, a turnover of boats down about 12% for all of the exercise. 
The Housing business recorded a turnover of € 185.2 million during the first 9 months of 2011-2012, down 1.9% over the same period last year, with a third quarter amounting to € 86 million (- 9.9%).After a first half where the attractiveness of products and brands, the Group has resulted in orders early, activity leisure home knows some slowing in the third quarter. In residential housing, due to a lag in delivery, the contribution of approximately € 4 million expected to be effective on a construction site next year. Overall, for the full year, the branch Habitat should experience a level of activity similar to that of last year.In an economic disruption, the Group's business shows good resistance for the year 2011-2012, with a limited decline of consolidated sales by about 10%, thanks to the beneficial impact of actions taken to expand product offering and reach new markets.Next event:- Turnover fourth quarter 2011 to 2012: end September 2012 
About the Bénéteau GroupWorld's largest sailboat builder, monohulls and multihulls, the group Beneteau continues to grow in the market for powerboats, which is one of the leading global players.Both sail and motor brands: Beneteau, Jeanneau, Lagoon, Prestige offer a range of over one hundred models from 20 to 60 feet. The group has one of the most prestigious names in the custom construction of luxury yachts: CNB. It extends its offer in the field of motor boats over 15 meters with Luxury Yachts and Yachts Monte Carlo.The group also occupies a leading position in the European market of leisure home with its brands O'HARA and MRI and grows the market for residential housing to high environmental performance. With the design and manufacture of wooden frame houses, it aims to make available quality housing that meets the requirements of sustainable development.

(French source : www.voilesnews.fr)