The Bateau division recorded first-half sales of 812.9ME, up 48.3% on the first half of 2022. Sales for the Habitat division came to 215.4ME in the first half of 2023, up 29% year-on-year.

In the first half of 2023, the Group's operating income recurring came to 163.4ME, or 15.9% of sales (131.2ME after application of IFRS 5).

This increase compared with 2022 is the result of sales growth of over 40% (43.8% on a like-for-like basis, 48.3% after IFRS 5) and improved operating performance.

Net income, Group share amounted to €117.1m in the first half of 2023, more than double the figure for the first half of 2022 (€52.9m).

The Group confirms its sales forecast for its Boat division for the 2023 financial year, which should reach 1450ME (+16% compared with 2022), and raises its operating margin forecast to 12% (compared with 11.5% previously).

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