(AOF) – Groupe Beneteau announces sales of 550 million euros in the second quarter, up 38.1%. The boat manufacturer adds that this increase brings its turnover for the first half to 1.02 billion euros, up 43.8% compared to 2022. Beneteau confirms the forecast for turnover for its Boat division, which should reach 1.45 billion euros over the financial year, an increase of 16% over one year, with an operating margin now expected at 11.5% against 11% previously.
Concerning the Housing division, the revenue forecast for the year is more than 300 million euros, up more than 15%, for an operating margin expected above 10%.
Excluding the planned disposal of the Housing division, the group’s consolidated turnover is thus expected to exceed 1.75 billion euros, up 16%, while current operating income is now expected to be above 200 million euros vs. 190 million euros previously.
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