The Group recorded sales of €478 million in Q1 2023, up 51% compared with 2022 (+49% at constant exchange rates).

Sales for the Boat division totaled €375 million, up 57% (+55% at constant exchange rates). Sales for the Habitat division came to €103m, up 31%.

Beneteau has raised its annual sales forecast for its Boat division to €1450m (from €1360m previously), an increase of 16% compared with 2022 on a reported basis (+18% at constant exchange rates). On a like-for-like basis, the Group's consolidated sales should thus exceed 1750 ME, up 16% on a reported basis.

This sales growth should enable the Boat Division to achieve an operating margin before non-recurring items of 11% in 2023 (versus 10.5% previously). On a like-for-like basis, the Group's operating income recurring should reach 190 ME (versus 170ME), an increase of over 22% compared to 2022.

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