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erretti Group got the sailing season off to the 120’ is the first Custom Line to bear the signature of Francesco Pasz-
best possible start, on the sun-kissed French kowski Design, in partnership with Ferretti Group’s Product Strate-
Riviera accompanied by an impressive fleet of 25 gy Committee and Engineering Department. The Navetta 42 is the
yachts, including 5 exciting world premières. largest Custom Line Navetta ever built, the first yacht in the brand’s
F The boat show in Cannes is a top-rated international history to exceed 300 GT. The interior layout of the super yacht can
event in the industry and got off to a start with the Group’s annu- be customised entirely to exploit the generous volumes aboard. The
al press conference according to tradition. Alberto Galassi, CEO of Riva 110’ Dolcevita is the new fiberglass flagship of the fleet and the
Ferretti Group, together with Chief Commercial Officer, Stefano second-born, following Riva 100’ Corsaro, in the brand’s updated
de Vivo, illustrated the main business results achieved in the first flybridge range. It has an ultra-sporting profile and design featur-
8 months of 2018, confirming the positive trend that has strength- ing shaped glass windows and chrome inserts. On the new Riva 66’
ened their leadership on an international level. As of 31 August Ribelle, Riva’s latest masterpiece with clear intentions of breaking
2018, the consolidated orders for its serial brands amounted to €218 the mould, the exterior lines repeat and evolve those of the latest
million, in line with the budget for the current year. The Group has models of the Riva range with the introduction of new aesthetic and
continued to expand its penetration of international markets. As of functional elements and the use of the high-quality materials typical
31 August 2018, the consolidated order book in geographical terms of the shipyard’s tradition, such as mahogany and stainless steel. Five
saw the Europe - Middle East - Africa region accounting for 49% stars that promise to shine for a long time on the global yachting
of new orders, the Americas for 36% and the Asia-Pacific area for scene. The day before the show opened, the annual meeting with

} Five stars that promise to shine for a long time on the global yachting scene as result of Ferretti Group growing expansion through local and international markets as a main strategic goal for the next few years

15%. After the first 8 months of 2018, the Group had consolidated Ferretti Group’s global dealer network was also held at the Yacht
earnings worth €420 million, 22% more than the same period in Club de Monaco. On the agenda: the Group’s new products and
2017 (€344 million). The figures forecast for 2018 are still looking projects and the planned events to work on together over the forth-
good, namely in the region of € 704 million. “We continue believ- coming yachting season. On the closing day of the Festival, Ferretti
ing in beauty, in improving performance, and attention to detail Group received a record number of awards – six in all – at the World
– commented Alberto Galassi - because this is what our customers Yachts Trophies 2018, the eagerly awaited event that once again this
appreciate: an unrivalled mix of quality and elegance Made in Ita- year highlighted the unmistakable Made in Italy style and the many
ly that puts us at the top in the world of yachting”. It was also a tri- new elements of design and technology proposed on board. Here
umphant success for the magnificent Ferretti Group fleet among are the awards: Ferretti Yachts 670: Best Layout Trophy, category
both the public and industry professionals, especially the 5 world 62 – 80 feet (18.50-24 meters); Riva 66’ Ribelle: Best Exterior De-
premières: Ferretti Yachts 670, Custom Line 120’, Custom Line sign Trophy, category 62 – 80 feet (18.50-24 meters); Custom Line
Navetta 42, Riva 110’ Dolcevita, and Riva 66’ Ribelle. The symbol 120’: Best Exterior Design Trophy, category 125 – 164 feet (38-50
of an evolution of the brand under the banner of tradition, Ferret- meters); Custom Line Navetta 42: Best Innovation Trophy, catego-
ti Yachts 670 maintains the sleek lines and the clean forms of the ry 125 – 164 feet (38-50 meters); Pershing 9X: Best Exterior Design
latest models, with an excellent updated design of the spaces, for a Trophy, category 80 – 125 feet (24-38 meters); Riva 110’ Dolce Vita:
perfect mix of socialisation and independence. The Custom Line Best Exterior Design Trophy, category 80 – 125 feet (24-38 meters).

On the closing day of the Festival, Ferretti Group received a record number of awards – six in all – at the World
Yachts Trophies 2018, the eagerly awaited event that once again this year highlighted
the unmistakable Made in Italy style and the many new elements of design and technology proposed on board.

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