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- The Italian Sea Group S.p.A. (TISG.MI) operates as a global leader in the luxury yachting industry, specializing in the design, construction, and refit of motor yachts and sailing yachts up to 140 meters in length; it produces superyachts and megayachts under its flagship brands Admiral, renowned for elegant and prestigious motor yachts including recent deliveries like the 78-meter M/Y Admiral Platinum and 72-meter M/Y Admiral GA; Tecnomar, focused on high-performance sports yachts such as the limited-edition Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 in partnership with Automobili Lamborghini; Perini Navi, excelling in large sailing yachts with ongoing fleet restyling and deliveries like the 60-meter S/Y Katana; and Picchiotti, featuring classic and elegant lines; the group also provides refit, repair, maintenance, and interior design services through NCA Refit for yachts over 60 meters and custom luxury furniture via Celi 1920, with comprehensive in-house capabilities including carpentry and upholstery across production hubs in Marina di Carrara, Viareggio, and La Spezia, Italy. Founded in 1575 and headquartered in Marina di Carrara, Italy, the company serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide, generating revenues primarily from shipbuilding (approximately 90%) distributed across Europe (40%), the Americas (48%), and Asia-Pacific (12%), with a total order book valued at EUR 1.24 billion as of December 31, 2024. Recent developments include achieving record consolidated revenues of EUR 404.4 million in 2024, up 11% from 2023, with EBITDA of EUR 70.3 million (17.4% margin) and net income of EUR 33.8 million; delivering key yachts such as the 49-meter S/Y Kaizen redelivery and launching projects like the Giorgio Armani-designed Admiral 72-meter; forming a strategic sales partnership with Kitson Yachts in 2024 to expand in North, South, and Central America; selling the Viareggio shipyard in June 2024 for EUR 33 million; acquiring Celi 1920 in 2023 to enhance in-house production; integrating Perini Navi and Picchiotti in 2021; and initiating preliminary analyses for synergistic acquisitions targeting ultra-high-net-worth client needs, alongside partnerships with Giorgio Armani and Lamborghini to elevate brand positioning. The company proposes a dividend of EUR 0.245 per share for 2024 (40% payout) and projects 2025 revenues of EUR 410-430 million with an EBITDA margin of 17.5-18%, supported by production expansions, operational efficiencies, and a focus on mega/giga yachts over 50 meters where it ranks as Italy's top builder.