What Ferretti Group does

Ferretti S.p.A. is an Italian luxury yacht manufacturer founded in 1968, headquartered operationally in Forlì with its registered office in Cattolica (Province of Rimini). It designs, constructs and sells motor yachts and pleasure vessels from 8 m open boats to 95 m full-custom superyachts, organised as a multi-brand house-plus-platform across seven brands — Ferretti Yachts (flybridge, including the INFYNITO explorer range), Riva (iconic since 1842), Pershing (luxury sport yachts including the GTX Series), Itama (open sport yachts), CRN (full-custom steel-and-aluminium mega yachts 45-95 m), Custom Line (made-to-measure Saetta, Navetta and Aluminium lines 28-43 m) and Wally (avant-garde sailing and motor yachts, acquired 2019). The group operates seven shipyards across Italy — Ancona (Superyacht Yard, 76,945 m², hub for CRN/Riva Superyachts/Pershing 140/Custom Line with nine construction sheds and a private marina), Cattolica, Forlì, La Spezia, Mondolfo, Sarnico and Ravenna — with an aggregate footprint of approximately 312,000 m². It also runs the Ferretti Security Division (FSD) producing patrol and security vessels from the Mondolfo yard.

The commercial offering is delivered through a hybrid go-to-market combining a 55+ dealer network spanning 70+ countries, direct corporate sales for made-to-measure and full-custom superyacht commissions, owned showrooms and brand-experience venues (including the Riva Lounge at Borgo Santandrea on the Amalfi Coast, opened June 2026), the Allied Marine US brokerage arm (acquired 2008), the Riva Classiche heritage and parts division, and an owned pre-owned yachts platform. Pricing is quote-based and varies by model, customisation level and hull material (composite vs alloy); reference transaction is a bespoke $20 million Riva 102' Corsaro Super delivered to F1 driver Charles Leclerc in May 2026. Ancillary revenue streams include aftermarket service and parts via the dealer and Service Point network, the Ferretti Group Service University (training), and FSD patrol/security vessel sales to government and defence clients.

Revenue is generated primarily from new luxury yacht unit sales (hardware), supplemented by transaction-fee income from brokerage and pre-owned resale and managed-services revenue from aftermarket parts and service. The company is dual-listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code 09638, since 2022) and Euronext Milan (YACHT.MI, since 2023), with controlling shareholder Ferretti International Holding S.p.A. (FIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China's Weichai Group, holding approximately 39.5% of capital and Czech investor KKCG Maritime holding approximately 23.23% as of the May 2026 AGM. FY2025 revenue was approximately €1.23 billion per the FIH official statement, with net profit of approximately €90 million — a major turnaround from near-insolvency (~€300 million revenue) when Weichai acquired its 75% stake in 2012.

Name

Ferretti Group

Legal name

Ferretti S.p.A.

Website

https://ferrettigroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ferretti Group is an Italian luxury yacht manufacturer operating seven brands (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line, Wally) across seven Italian shipyards, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals globally through 55+ dealers in 70+ countries. Dual-listed in Hong Kong and Milan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Manufacturing

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Custom Luxury Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Explorer Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAE), Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAEAB)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht manufacturing
• Motor yacht brands
• Superyacht construction
• Patrol vessel design
• Made-to-measure yachts

Headquarters

HQ city

Forlì

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New luxury yacht sales: Primary revenue stream: design, construction and sale of new luxury motor yachts and pleasure vessels across seven brands (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line, Wally) ranging from 8 m open yachts to 95 m full-custom superyachts, with aluminium and composite hulls. Combines serialised composite yacht production with made-to-measure and full-custom superyacht commissions.
2. Pre-owned and brokerage services: Pre-owned yachts resale platform (preowned.ferrettigroup.com), brokerage and after-sales services via Allied Marine in the United States, and vintage Riva classics via Riva Classiche — together covering resale, brokerage, refurbishment and spare parts.
3. Aftermarket service and parts: Group-wide after-sales service delivered through dealer and Service Point network, supported by the Ferretti Group Service University (training) and integrated maintenance / refit services. Long-tail parts and service revenues tied to the global fleet in operation.
4. Patrol / security vessel sales (FSD): Revenue from Ferretti Security Division (FSD), designing and producing specialist naval platforms (e.g. FSD195 Fast Patrol Vessel) for security, patrol, search & rescue missions — a niche revenue stream from the Group's industrial diversification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Ferretti Group designs, constructs and sells luxury motor yachts and pleasure vessels ranging from 8 m open boats to 95 m full-custom superyachts, delivered through seven iconic brands (Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line and Wally) using composite and alloy hulls at seven integrated Italian shipyards. The Group also produces specialist patrol and security vessels through the Ferretti Security Division (FSD) and operates a global after-sales, brokerage and pre-owned yacht platform serving clients in more than 70 countries.

Product overview

Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, structured as a multi-brand house-plus-platform architecture rather than a single unified product. Its commercial offering is delivered through seven owned yacht brands — Wally (avant-garde sailing and motor yachts), Ferretti Yachts (flybridge motor yachts including the INFYNITO explorer range), Pershing (luxury sport yachts including the GTX Series), Itama (open sport yachts), Riva (premium composite yachts and superyacht projects plus the El-Iseo full-electric), CRN (full-custom steel and aluminium mega yachts 45-95 m) and Custom Line (made-to-measure Saetta, Navetta and Aluminium series 28-43 m) — supplemented by the Ferretti Security Division (FSD) patrol vessels. Supporting infrastructure includes the Italian shipyard network (Ancona Superyacht Yard, Cattolica, Forlì, La Spezia, Mondolfo, Sarnico, Ravenna), the Service University for after-sales training, the Protagonist brand magazine, and associated companies (Allied Marine, Zago SpA, Fratelli Canalicchio SpA, Riva Classiche) that integrate brokerage, furnishings, supply chain and heritage parts into the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wally: Avant-garde brand combining most advanced technologies with contemporary design; world leader in nautical innovation across sailing and motor yachts.
• Ferretti Yachts
• Pershing
• Itama
• Riva
• CRN
• Custom Line

Products and services

• Ferretti Yachts Group's flagship flybridge motor yacht brand producing composite-hull vessels typically 24 to 30 metres in length, including the classic flybridge series (720 New, 800 New, 940 New) and the explorer-inspired INFYNITO line for long voyages; targeted at UHNW private clients.
• Riva Iconic Riva brand (founded 1842) spanning open motor yachts (Aquariva Special, Iseo Super, El-Iseo full-electric) up to alloy-hulled superyacht projects (54METRI, 70METRI); for UHNW private clients seeking Italian craftsmanship.
• Pershing Luxury sport yachts combining Italian design, cutting-edge technology and performance, including the Pershing 140, 6X and the GTX Series (GTX70 New, GTX90 Project) of sport utility yachts; for performance-oriented UHNW owners.
• Itama Sporty, elegant open motor yachts in a Mediterranean blue-and-white livery, including the Itama 75, 70 Project, 62RS, 54 New and 45RS; for UHNW clients preferring open-style sport yachts.
• CRN Full-custom mega yachts in steel and aluminium typically 45-95 metres, including M/Y 67m Amor à Vida, M/Y 139 72m, Comfortably Numb, CIAO and RIO; for UHNW owners commissioning fully bespoke vessels.
• Custom Line Made-to-measure composite yachts in the 28-to-43-metre range across the Saetta, Navetta and Aluminium series, including the Custom Line 50, Saetta 140', 125' Project and Navetta 38; for UHNW buyers seeking bespoke composite yachts.
• Wally Avant-garde brand founded by Luca Bassani, world leader in nautical innovation, combining advanced technology with contemporary design across sailing and motor yachts; portfolio includes wallytender48, wallytender43X, wallypower50X, wallywhy100/200, wallywind110, wallyrocket51/71.
• Ferretti Security Division (FSD) Specialist naval platforms for security, patrol, search and rescue operations, led by the FSD195 Fast Patrol Vessel (20 m, >55 knots, >500-mile range); produced at the Mondolfo shipyard for government, coastguard and security clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• €1.23 billion revenue in 2025 (vs. ~€300 million when Weichai took a 75% stake in 2012)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yacht Club de MonacocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Organiser of the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge (13th edition, 8-11 July 2026) under the 'Monaco, Capital of Advanced Yachting' initiative, with 56 teams from 22 nations. Ferretti Group is featured among major participating shipyards (alongside Safe Harbor, Oceanco, Azimut-Benetti and Lürssen), connecting shipyards with emerging sustainable technologies.
• Prince Albert II of Monaco FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Supporting partner of the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge alongside UBS, BMW and SBM Offshore; collaborates with Ferretti Group on maritime energy transition initiatives.
• UBSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Sponsor of the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge supporting the maritime energy transition in which Ferretti Group participates.
• BMWminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Sponsor of the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge supporting the maritime energy transition in which Ferretti Group participates.
• SBM OffshoreminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 July 2026Sponsor of the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge supporting the maritime energy transition in which Ferretti Group participates.
• Borgo Santandrea (Amalfi Coast)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 June 2026Ferretti Group opened the Riva Lounge at Borgo Santandrea, a five-star property on the Amalfi Coast, in June 2026 — described as 'a new haven of La Dolce Vita on the Amalfi Coast' — to deliver brand-experience and customer engagement for the Riva marque.
• Flexjet (L Catterton)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 July 2025Flexjet received an $800 million equity investment led by L Catterton (LVMH affiliate) — the largest capital injection in private aviation history. The funds support Flexjet's expansion of luxury services including partnerships with high-end brands such as Riva Yachts (Ferretti Group's Riva brand) and Bentley, and the development of private terminals globally.
• Rolls-Royce Power SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, Ferretti Group launched a collaboration with Rolls-Royce Power Systems to jointly develop hybrid propulsion solutions to be installed on future yachts. In 2022, the agreement was extended until the end of 2027, guaranteeing supply-chain efficiency with clear benefits for customers. This collaboration underpins Ferretti's pioneering hybrid-propulsion product line that includes FSD N800, Riva El-Iseo, wallytender43X and wallytender48X and the INFYNITO range.
• Allied MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012American yacht brokerage, after-sales services and new/second-hand motor yacht sales specialist, acquired by Ferretti Group in 2008 as an associated company. Ferretti of America Inc. (founded 1993) operates the US, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela and Caribbean markets, with Allied Marine as the primary US distribution partner.
• Allied MarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Acquired in 2008 to provide US distribution, brokerage and after-sales services. Listed on the Group's website as one of four 'associated companies' (alongside Fratelli Canalicchio SpA, Riva Classiche and Zago SpA).

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Feadship: Dutch luxury superyacht builder producing fully custom-built motoryachts. Direct competitor in the custom superyacht segment with comparable bespoke manufacturing approach and ultra-high-net-worth client base.
• Sunseeker: British luxury motor yacht builder producing performance yachts and superyachts. Direct competitor in sport yachts and luxury flybridge segments with overlapping dealer networks and customer demographics.
• The Italian Sea Group: Italian luxury yacht operator with brands including Admiral, Tecnomar, and Perini Navi. Direct domestic competitor in the Italian superyacht market and potential acquisition target for Ferretti Group.
• Azimut-Benetti: Italian luxury yacht manufacturer with a comparable multi-brand portfolio (Azimut, Benetti) producing motor yachts and superyachts. Direct competitor across multiple size classes and the largest peer in the Italian yacht manufacturing sector.
• Oceanco: Dutch luxury superyacht builder specialising in large custom yachts. Direct competitor in the superyacht market, participating alongside Ferretti in events such as the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.
• Princess Yachts: British luxury motor yacht manufacturer producing yachts in overlapping size classes (flybridge, sport yachts). Direct competitor in the European luxury yacht market with comparable pricing and target customer segments.
• Sanlorenzo: Italian luxury yacht builder specialising in made-to-measure motor yachts and superyachts. Direct competitor in the custom and superyacht segments where Ferretti operates through CRN and Custom Line, also publicly listed on Euronext Milan.
• Lürssen: German privately-held luxury superyacht builder specialising in fully custom-built superyachts. Direct competitor in the mega-yacht segment alongside Ferretti's CRN brand, with comparable bespoke manufacturing capabilities.
• Damen Yachting: Dutch luxury yacht builder (part of Damen Shipyards Group) producing superyachts and support vessels. Overlaps with Ferretti in the superyacht segment and participates alongside Ferretti in maritime industry events.

Broad incumbents

• Beneteau Group: French global boat manufacturer with a broader portfolio including sailing yachts, motorboats, and luxury catamarans. Overlaps with Ferretti in motor yacht segments but operates at a broader, more mass-market positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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