NATIXIS PARTNERS ADVISED RAISE ON THE ACQUISITION OF A MINORITY STAKE IN GRAND LARGE YACHTING

Founded in 2003, Grand Large Yachting is a group of French shipyards dedicated to building top-of-the-range ocean cruising yachts of international renown. Today, it has five iconic and complementary brands (Outremer, Gunboat, Allures Yachting, Garcia Yachts and RM Yachts), selling more than twenty models of boats built at three production sites in France. Backed by twenty years' experience, the group also offers a range of personalised services and support to its customers throughout their boating project. With the support of Raise, the founders and management of the group, who remain the majority shareholders, wish to continue the group's growth dynamic in its historical market, seize opportunities for external growth and become the leader in sustainable boating.