Bavaria Compra Grand Soleil Y Dufour

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04.12.2010 - 11:30, Age: 2 days
By: Bavaria Yachtbau
BAVARIA Yachtbau and CANTIERE DEL PARDO announce strategic agreement
Today Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH and Cantiere del Pardo Group (Grand Soleil and Dufour) announce the signing of an agreement for the immediate lease and the subsequent acquisition of the Cantiere del Pardo group's operations by Bavaria.

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As part of the deal Bavaria will immediately contribute the capital needed to support the business of the Cantiere del Pardo Group while Lenders work to restructure existing balance sheet debt. The three brands (Grand Soleil, Dufour and Bavaria) will continue to serve their existing customer base in line with their current positions on the market, to produce products in their current facilities and to sell them through their distribution networks.

Dr. Jens Ludmann, CEO of Bavaria Yachtbau commented on the acquisition: “We are very happy to be able to bring together these great brands to create a top global player. Providing liquidity and a strong balance sheet will support the business’s growth aspirations. We see significant synergies between the three brands in various areas of the business and these synergies will enable us to grow and enhance our market competitiveness.”

Mr. Federico Minoli, CEO of the Cantiere del Pardo Group commented: "We are proud to reach an agreement with a strategic partner like Bavaria. We are simultaneously solving our financial issues and forming a powerful group with complementary product ranges, geographical presence and managerial skills. The success that our new products have earned with customers can now ensure significant growth for our group.”


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